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URGES MORE POWER - |TWO INVALIDS SAVED. - | House Fills thh Smoke as Blaze Bepre. ntative Garrett Speaks for Breaks Out in Storage . Regolution Opening Way for oon. % . - Constitution Changes. " Two sick women were assisted to safety by firemen’ today when the stor- age room of the Warrington Apart- ments, at 1801 Wyoming avenue, blazed up, Alling the entire four-story apartment house with dense.smoke. Miss Winnle Stern In apartment 22 ! was confined to her bed by {lingss and Private L. P. Clements of ‘' No. 6 Truck Company moved her and her bed to a window, which he opened, ventilating the apartment and ob- viating possibllities of inhaling smoke. Miss Jusan Moore, visitjng her brother in a first-floor apartment, who was also {ll, was almost over- BEFORE HOUSE COMMITTEE Bpeaker Would Protect States Against Central Authority. Esplaining that eléments of influ- ence exist in the republic today that were non-existent when the Constity- tion was shaped, Representative Finls J. Garrett of - Tennessee, ‘minority leader, yesterday made a strong plea in favor of the Wadsworth-Garrett resolution, which he declared is des- tined to give the people larger power of control in amendment of the Con- stitutlon, while opening the way at the same time. for needed changes of .the apartment by Private G: E: Hunt of No. 6 Truck Company. dents were in apartments at the time, there were no injuries and no dis- order. Ulysses Wallace, colored janitor, told "police that he had repeatedly this morning, ordered a youngster from the storeroom because he had come by smoke and was taken out ||} Although a large number of resi- || insisted in playing with a lighted ro 0 i and protecting the power of the states| A%isted in - £gainst centralization of power in a central authority. The resolution was under consider- ation by the House judiclary com- mittee. It proposes that Congress shall Dropose amendmentsa to the Constitu- tlon whenever two-thirds of each house shall deem it necessary, or on application of the legislaturea of two thirds of the several states, shall call & convention for proposing amends ments, “which, in either case, shall be vaild to all intents and purposes @s part of this Constitution when ratified by three-fourths of the sev- | eral states™ in the stipulated manner Other Provisions of Bill. Otlter provisions include: That mem- bers of at least one house in each of the: leglslatures which may ratify shall be clected after the proposal of euch amendments; that any state may require ratification subject to confir- mation by popular vote, and that until three-fourths of the states have ratified or more than one-fourth of the states have rejected or defeated a proposed amendment. any state may change its vote. The last pro- viso is that “No state, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrago in the Senat “Public feeling is in a very fluld condition,” Representative Garrett xaid. “Elements of influence exist today that did not exist when the Constitution was made, such as the elements of race—political thought— and, it scems to me, it is a matter of tremendous Importance. I do not see how any one who believes in repre- sentative or demiocratic form of gov- ernment could oppose this resolution. . . . Ido not see why a state should not have the right to reconsider and jay no, when It has the right to say yes. As to the numerous amendments pending to revise the Constitution, Mr. Garrett said he did not think it a very healthy symptom, “considering some of the proposal Practically every proposal, he said, contained au- thority in it to enhance federal power, detracting from the states, and he [ The blll was ; ited the proposed bill for creation of | Shipping Board and weas horeed be epartment of education as a typical [a subcommittee of the ml‘rchan)l mple marine committe fire, however, Damage was confined to smoke damage in the apartments and de- struction of a large quantity of sum- mer awnings. and other "appurte- nances of the apartment house. Tt is belleved. that .$500 will cover the damage from the fire. 1,600 AT CHARITY BALL.. Benefit for Hebrew Home Is Great Suiccess at Willard. the Jewish Charity ball last night at the New Willard Hotel, given under the ausplees of the Jewish Assoclated organizations of the city for the bene- fit of the Hebrew Home for the Aged and Hospital. Mrs. Charles Goldsmith donated a silver loving cup as the fi8t vrize for the ieam obtalning the largsst num- ber of advertisements for the pro- gram. The grlze Wwas woa by the So- cial Club of the Home. bers gave a silver flower basket as a prize which was won by the Cres- cent Club. — $25,0d0,000 FOR ENGINES. Bill Would Create Fund to Equip Shipping Board Vessels. Creation of a $25000,000 annual loan fund to be used by the Shipping Board and private ship owners and builders in equipping vessels with internal combustion engines was pro- posed today in a bill by Chalrman Greene of Massachusetts, chairman of the Jouse merchant marine com- mittee. //////////////////////////////////:'////////I/////////mr//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Q s { NEW ADDRESS—1325 F STREET Z R o, He declared he did ot || see the boy immediately before:the Sixteen hundred persons attended|' $5 Imported Beaded Bags - $2.95 Beautiful Imported Beaded Handbags, in many new and artistic drulgn!. very closely beaded with fine beads. All the most poplilur light and dark colored designs, trim- med with one and two rows of fringe and heavy beaded tassel. All In the wanted draw-string shape, Goldenberg's—First Floor. Sale of Fancy Mounted Combs 75¢, 81, $1.25 5 Sc and $1.50 Values at. Sale of fancy combs, in a large assortment of attrac- tive shapes and styles, many in the new Spanish effects. Fancy carved and stone-mounted combs, in shell, amber, demi-amber, ivory, crystal, black and many other designs. Brilliant settings, in rhinestone, sapphire, ruby, emerald and topaz colorings. Goldenberg's—First Floor. a MEN—HERE’S THE CLIMAX OF VALUE-GIVING! Heavy Winter Overcoats\ and Two-Pants Suits Sharply Reduced for Immediate Clearance We want to close out all our winter stock of Men’s Overcoats and Two-pants / Suits. once. Two-Pants Suits Cassimeres and Wor- steds in a variety of pen- cil stripes and checks. Single - breasted and sport models. Neat, dark Sizes 33 to 44. patterns. and plain Oxfords. around models, with ul- ster collars and patch pockets. Our regular low prices have been slashed to effect a complete clearance at 0 Overcoats ¥ ® All-wool Plaid Backs also Overplaids; Belt- Sizes 33 to 44. Styles to meet the requirements of men, young men, high school and college men. FREE—With Each Suit or Overcoat Purchased We Will Give a Genuine Gillette Safety Razor Set, With Two Blades. Each in Velvet-Lined Case Goldenberg’s Clothing Store for Men—First Floor. Entire Stock of Boys’ Clothing at Pre-Inventory Reductions LEvery Boy’s Winter Overcoat and Suit in our stock has been marked at a clear-away price. The reductions are deep and severe—we're determined upon a clean sweep of all this season’s remaining stock of boys’ clothing to make room for new spring lines. $10 to $12.75 Over- conts, all-wool ma- 1 86.69 terials, with plush ¢ ) or fur collars, ¥ vith self collars: sizes 3 years, dressy { 58.69 models, with platd ) backs or wool lining; made with muff pockets and all-around belt. heather mix- 3 312 = $18.50 All-wool Overconts, all- tures with plaid backs; muff pockets and full belted models; $6.50 Two-Pants Sulta, of zood | $4.88 wearing materials, | — in neat dark mix- tures: Norfolk models, With two | ot pairs of full lined pants; sizes 7 to 16 years. 88 and $10 Two- Pants Suits, me- dium and dark shades, grays, tans and brown mixtures and neat stripes, In sizes 8 to 17 years; also of good wearing corduroy, s fro and dark mixtures. 1 $4£.69 $15 All-wool Over- { 22> | coats, in sizes 3 to 8 in broken sizes; each with two pairs of full lined pants. $10 and 31275 Two-Pants suit. | $Q.69 all - wool suitings, | == in ‘neat mixtures, | also of all-wool navy blue serge; sizes 8 to 17 years. materials, sizes 12 to 15 and 19. 2, N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N R N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N R N N N N N N DL AN Y L L o et You Can 212 LI A A O, R R been selling $35 an T T ington for you. LAt L A o L A PO LS 2 F L O L e S PP oo These Suits by *26:-5. The only way you can figure out how much they are worth is to consider. just wha't kind of Suits we have SUITS $ 2 6 S50 A shade for princes and men—POWDER BLUE. “Wales” gave the tip to Americans—we brought it to Wash- e e g LN L I N I, 7 t Judge e 2 e e all season. d $40 I I T P o e oy e e, R I R —house of Kuppenheimer good clothes $15_to $1850 Two-Pants Suits, all-wool ma-~ terfals. in dressy Z 31.2;9 mixtures, also blue serges; sizes 8 to 20 years. $ 1 8 75 Ported e oda $12.50 to $23.50 . Two-pants Suits, and cassimeres: sizes 12 to 14 and 19 and 20 years. ! fine grade im- ¢ Goldenberg’s—Third Floor. roomy coats for the boys from overconts, "b1% 1 $18:1 12 to 20 years; plaid back ma- terials; raglan and set-in sleeves. 8875 to $10 All- wool Mackinaws, | $4 .69 heavy welght ma- terfals, rich plaids ! and colorings: muff pockets and full belt models; sizes § to 20 years. “Stout” Suits Reduced 27 Stout Sults, fine quality ma- terials: each suit with two pairs of pants_ Sizes 12 to 20 years. Three regular $14.75 values at 89.75. Twelve regular $18.50 values Newest Style Notes in New Spring Hats $7.50 to $10.00 Values Special, 600 new Spring Hats make their debut tomorrow in this showing of latest millinery modes for immediate and early Spring wear. The collection as a whole is characterized by a distinctive beauty and originality which will delight every feminine beholder. Hats developed of fine quality materials that will find favor for the coming season— —Heats of Hair Cloth —Hats of Visca . —Hats of Straw All the new Spring colers in bright shade: ments and sclf-effects. Goldenherg's—8econd Floor. Unusual Satur Cloth day Bargains for Big and Little Girls Gingham Dresses, in an assort- ment of pretty celorings, with white or contrasting color trim- mings; sizes 6 to 14 yea?s.’ Regular $2.00 51_69 values, At . Little Girls' Ginghai plain colors and checks; with and without pantle: 1 sizes 2 to 6 years. Flannelette Pajamas, Billie Burke moldel in as: sorted stripes; neat- ly trimmed: tull. eut $1 ,59 sizes ... Flannelette Petticoats, fine, soft- fleecy quality, in neat striped effects; muslin 50(: walsts attached; sizes 2 to 12 years. . Geldenberg's—Third Floor. m Dresses, ' Sleeping Garments of flannelette, with and without feet; buttoned front and back; 89C sizes 2 to 10 years...... Sleeping Garments of Windsor flannelette, pink and blue grounds with $l 39 nursery designs; all sizes - lette Nightgowns, in neat s; yokes trimmed with brald; sizes 1 to 3 69C years. At . Babies’ Fl: lette Nightgowns, neatly finished neck and sleeves; drawstring 69(: ‘wool quality; at bottom . . Baby Blankes white trimmed with pink or blue: size 1xi6 $l 98 inches. Regular $3.00 values. At ... . = $5.98 Brushed Wool Chappie Coats Smart,;wag}cr styles, ‘ideal f¢ the great outdaors. These are brushed wool, in several good and striped trimmings. ing style in sweaters will not sale tomorrow. The woman or miss desir- or immediate use in made of soft, fleecy shades, with collar $4.%8 fail to attend this rushed Wool Cost Sweaters, buttoned front; in tan only; $3 08 B all sizes, $4.50 values at.. Goldeaberg’s—Third Floor. —Heats of Fancy Braid —Milan and Fabric Combinations s are represented. Trimmings of flowers, ribbons, orna- Women’s $2 Full-Fashined $2.98 to $5 Solid Gold Rings $1.98 Women's and Misses’ Solid Gold Rings, high-grade qualities; Tiffany style settings with birth- stones. 10-kt. gold. Goldenberg's—First Floor. Women’s $1.75 Jersey Pettibloomers $1.59 Mercerized Jersey Knit Petti- bloomers, made with elastic waist and knee; made with large reinforced seat. A sub- stitute for petticoats. Black, navy, taupe, gray and green. Women’s Cotton Union Suits, light welght; choice of several styles; also a few pink suits, low neck and sleeve- less and tight knee. 79¢c 59C values, at . Women’s Cotton Gauze Vests, low neck and sleeveless; regular and extra sizes. C Slight seconds....... S Children's Fleeced Cotton Un- derwear, shirts with Dutch neck and short sleeves, ankle 50 (v or knee pants: perfect quality; 69c values .... Fleeced Cotton Union high neck Boy! Suits, mottled gray: and long sleeves, ankle pants; perfect quality; sizes 6 to 10 years: $1.39 val- 95C ues Goldenbers's—First Floo Women’s and Misses’ Handbags $1.88 A fortunate purchase of Handbags and Beauty Cases, in many of the newest shapes and styles. Genuine leathers, in- cluding the popular beaver calf bags, in black, brown and tan. Made with inside swinging purse and silk lining. Men's Wallets or Bill Folds, of genuine Morocco leather, with one or two transparent pass pockets; neatly lined. $ $1.50 values. At.. . Geldenberg’s—TFirst 49c¢ and 55c¢ Ribbons 38¢ Yard Good quality Ribbons, in ‘moires, satin stripe taffetas, double-face taffetas and satin blocks; also pretty Dresden ef- fects; five and seven inches ‘wide, in all wanted shades. Plain and Novelty Ribbons, one to two inches widei ght s e8; 0 an 16¢ values. Three yards 25C Special Values in Linen Handkerchiefs Women's Pure Linen Handker- chiefa; white only, with hem- stitched borders; all perfect quality and neatly made; full size; usual 123%c 9C (Six for 5S0c.) Men's Pure Linen Handker- chiefs, hemstitched borders; white' only size 18c and well made; iarly 25c each. (Stx for 81.) Goldenberg's—First Floor. Silk Stockings Slight Seconds 51 Very 29 . sheer chiffon and heavy weights of Silk Stockings, all full-fashioned and of excellent wearing quality. Black and all desirable street shades, as well as new shades for spring. Made with double sole, heel and toe, and double lisle garter top. Termed llljht irregulars by the makers, but the defects are so trivi not impaired. Women’s Fiber Silk Hose, heavy weight, with three- seam back; black and assorted sha novelty effects, in otter, cordova: gray; broken s values . o Children's Three-Quarter-Length Wool Sport Stock- Greatly Reduced Prices . econds of $1 and $: sé‘_79c that the wearing quality is; others in Women’s Spos shade; broken tions, Children’s Fine Ribbed Cotton Hose, in black and cordovan; seeonds of 25C Vi rts Hose, including ligh tull-fashioned, heather, mixtures, with and two-toned silk clock: English ribbed, in heather mixtures, and Ribbed: Sporie Hose. size: while ot of al ‘Values worth $1.50 to $2.00 pair. Af Girls’ and Misses’ -$17.50 to $22.50 Coats $11.50 We are not considering what these coats are worth, or what they would bring another season. We have cut them to a price that means a quick clear away. Smartly styled in youth- ful models of fine quality velours with fur collars of Beaverette or Oposum. Full lined and generously cut sizes, with self or silk rope girdles, self or fur trimmed cuffs to match.. Trimmings of silk stitching, buttons and many with pretty buckle ornaments. Colors of navy, tan, reindeer, sorrento and brown. Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 years, for girls and juniors. Goldenberg's—Junior Coxt Section—Second Floor. Men’s $2 to $3 Pajamas $1.35 A special purchase of famous “Artis- tic” make Pajamas, involving the maker's samples and surplus stock secured to sell at far below the regular prices. Every suit tailored with un- usual care, finished with silk frog trim- mings and in plain styles. Heavy pearl buttons. All are perfect and made of best quality cloths in plain colors and stripes. Mostly sizes A and B, but a ;cw of the larger sizes included in the ot. “Cocoon” Imported English Broadeloth Shirts, guaranteed perfect fitting. In white, and gray _ Sizes 14 to 17. Bold else- = $3.79 25c Paris or Brighton Pad Gar- ters, fine lisle webbing, white and plain colors. 17C Pair “Merit” make Gray Ribbed Un- derwear, heavy weight; shirts and drawers to match; mastly all sizes; perfect 79C quality, $1.25 values... R. A. B. Silk and Fiber Half Hote, full ‘reinforced heel, _too and 'sole; black an 27C plain colors. Seconds of 50c values tan _ Clearance of Footwear Regular $5 to 87 Oxfords and Pumps... ° Broken lines and discontinued styles taken from higher priced lines are sharply reduced for immediate disposai. New models, in a remarkable collection of smart styles and wanted leathers, includ- ing Suede, Satin, Patent Leather, Black and Brown Kid, Tan Calf, Combinations and Dull Leathers. Welt, McKay and turn soles. Spanish, military and low walking heels. All sizes in the assortment from 2% to 7; widths A to D. Toilet. Requisites Melba Fleurs Face Powder, all_tints, box, $L Hinds’ Honey and Almond Cream, for chapped and rough skin, bottle, 38¢c. Twenty Mule Team Borax, ten-ounce package, 7¢. _ Williams’ Barber Bar Shav- mg Soa&, mug. size, 5c. z]da y Garden Talcum Powder, c. Narcisse de Chine Face Pow- der, all tints, with trial size bottle of Narcisse de Chine Perfume, for 75c. Lifebuoy Soap, four full size cakes for 2S¢ Moulded Red Rubber Water Bottles, regular two-quart seamless bags, 65c. Mu-sol-dent, keeps the mouth clean and healthy, saves the teeth, 42c. Goldenberg's—First Floor. $1 and $1.50 Bracelets, 69¢ Rhinestone Flexible Bracelets, silver-plated effects, with rhine- stone or rhinestone with imita- tion ruby, sapphire, topaz and emerald settings. Substantially made. Goldenberg's—First Floor. in _mistletoe ome subject to imper- re perfect quality. l