Evening Star Newspaper, May 2, 1924, Page 5

DECLARES WOMEN WILL BRING PEACE Miss Rankin, Former Congress- woman, Urges U. 8, Farmers to Study Internationale. ‘WOULD BAN WAR DEBTS Ukrainien Asks Canceling of Those Already Contracted. Appealing to the American farmers to “take a lesson from their brothers of the ‘green’ internationale,” Miss Jeanette Rankin, former member of Congress, told the Women's Interna- tional League of Peace and Freedom in the Washington Hotel today tMat & new soclal order is dawning under the guldance of enfranchised women and the workers of Great Britain and Russia. Introduced amid much applause as “the first woman who had a chance to vote for peace or war and vo the right way,” Miss Rankin openc her address asserting that “Peace of progr women were advantage Plan New Social Order. “We are going to work « ®ocial order,” Miss Ran A new order has ri h Great Britain Already the wokers of ignoring old dividing lines not too much to hope that our will soon dex of progr valuable in i in education and is f only when it me elligent public opinion, law must be recodified of making war a c nkin r internationale tion of farmers. Aa from Germany exp: & movement of the 7 rope engaged in the try. Its m. he said, is international equality and it is part of the world | labor movement. ‘Womnld Cancel War Debts. A demand for cancellation of war debts was voiced Mme. Nad. Ukraine. | hould be made to lend mon- ey for war and t olicy should be made retroactive so that the existing war debts would be written T, e. Surowzowa said there iIs om today Eastern Eu- he treaties have left mil- lons of persons under allen bor were the speak- | ecause, she | ession for her own all else from her e exclusion section of immigration law came > | By the Assoc SHIP BOARD BOOKS CREDITED BY DAVIS Representative Declares Records in Best Condition—Committee Postpones Meeting. The books of the Shipping Board are now in the best condition they have ever been, in consequence of requests for records made by the spe- clal House investigating committee, Representative Davis of Tennessee, the committee prosecutor, says. The investigation will continue periodically all summer, and the com- mittee may make a trip to New York in June to save the expense of bring- ing witnesses to Washington. The' committee was in executive phases of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation’s claim of $5,000,000 and the government’s counter claim. Chauncey G. Parker, general coun- sel of the board, was questioned at the afternoon session regarding the reported lease to the Dollar interests of Skinner and Eddy plant No. 2 of Seattle. recently rold by the board to the port commission of Seattle. He «d a telegram from George Lam- ent of the port of Seattle, yesterday, declaring the report groundless. The committee today postponed its ¢ | hearing until tomorrow because of the inability of its witness, Controller General McCarl, to appear. | et MRS. HARRIS LACKS CASH :: TO PRESS LEGAL FIGHT ted Press. May 2.—Mrs. Elaine ¢ no money with which 1 contest against her v D is. former ent_of the National City York, who brought suit annulment of his marriage, Harris' attorney told Justice 1ty in supreme court today. he declaration that Mrs. Harris . | was without funds was made in con- nection with her application for an | order requiring Harris to furnish her with complete records of the annul- | ment_trial, in which the jury found that Mrs. Harris misrepresented her- to her husband before their mar- ge. Mrs. Harris seeks the reco: for use in her appeal from the jury's verdi Harris' attorney sald the applica- tion for the records “was another one for more money.” declaring that his |client has been branded as a “scar. let woman. Mrs. Harris' attorney ned that Harris should be or- to provide the records, as she was ithout the funds to prepare the case for her appeal. Further hearing on the application was adjourned until May 9. |ASKS OFFICERS FOR D. C. - | Bill in Hopse Would Make Army | | Men Available for Duty. A bill to make available an officer of | the Army of appropriate grade for rvice in charge of public bufldings nd grounds in the District of Col- mbia was introduced in_the Hous day by Representative Rathbone of 1llinois, a member of the House Dis. trict committee. This bill re. ferred to the military affairs com tee. The Rathbone bill proposes to amend 2 | existing Jaw by providing for two as- . - red interna- tional sh for the schools of all Step in educating the comi t a the evils of and war. Ship Held Fast Ashore. PHILADELPHIA, May 2 —Efforts | of nine tugs to pull the steamship | Louis Luckenbach off Pea Patch Is- | land, below this city, where grounded Tuesday night, have failed so far, the Maritime Exchange re- ported 'today. Another attempt will be made to float the genera- interna- | opted | a | exerei | fore carried on by the officer detailed sistants instead of one and by specific rovision that one of these two as- stants shall be legally eligible for assign buflding en ent in charge of the public 1d grounds and for assign- perintendent of the State, be eligible for the of any or all functions hereto- to act in charge of public buildings and grounds in the District or as superintendent of the State, War and Navy Department buildings. The Rathbone bill would repeal that 1873 she | portion of the act of March 3, which provides that the officer in charge of the public buildings and grounds shall have the rank, pay and session yestarday considering legal |, H avy Department bulldings, THE AMERICAN U. JOINS EDUCATION COUNCIL Merger Ratified at Opening of Seventh Annual Meeting of Latter Body Today. 100 ATTENDING MEETING Vital Subjects to Come Before Educators’ Convention. Merger of the American University Union with the American Council on Education was ratified today at the opening session of the seventh an- nual meeting of the latter body at the Cosmos Club auditorium. More than a hundred educators from all sections of the United States are in attendance at the meeting, which is to be concluded tomorrow. The question of the international aspects of higher education is one of the major works of the American Council on Education, and is being NGLISH Louélge Suits and Suits of ut, Styles. All of the leading shades— Gray, blue, tan and blue—gray ma- terials and dark mixtures. They are all tailored with the exacting care that is required by our Standard. Collegiate b Meyer 1331 F Street Everything for the Well Dressed Man EVENING STAR, discussed this afternoon, following the action earlier in the day. Chancellor Capen Presides. Chancellor S. P. Capen of the Uni- versity of Buffalo is presiding at to- day's ‘sessions. Dr. C. R. Mann, di- Tector of the council, told of work accomplished by the organization in the past year. Exchange professorships and other phases of international relations in education were discussed at the after- noon session, following a luncheon in the assembly hall. Dean E. B. Babcock of New York University reported for the committee on the American Unlyersity Union, telling of the successful unification of the work of the two bodies. Dr. Capen reported on Franco-American exchange. Report Ready Tomorrow. The report of the committee on standards tomorrow morning will be one of the most important features of the convention. It will be presented by Chancellor James H. Kirkland of Vanderbilt University. Dr. Lo Thurstone will give the report of the committee of the National Research Council on college entrance tests, and Dean C. E. Seashore of Jowa Univer- sity will talk on “Further Studles of the Gifted Student” Dr. Andrew T. Wylie of the general staff of the War Department wiil discuss Army experl- ments with progress and proficiency tests, g For more than fifty years read Star Want Ads. It's Habit also Conservative s Shop Students’ Two-Trousers Spring Suits WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, MAY 2, ELES ATTEND CIRCUS. Nearly 500 members of Washington ge, B. P. O. E., No. 15, escorted by their uniformed’ band, paraded to Union Station Plaza last night to attend the George W. Johnson circus playing under auspices of Kallipolls Grotto. The Elks attended the regular two- ring circus under the second largest big top” in the world and the wild 1924. west show staged by Capt. Jack King and his broncho busters er the main show, There also was a fifteen- minute wrestling match for the en- tertainment of the Elks and their guests. The Johnson circus will close its Washington engagement with its regular 8:15 o'clock performance on Saturday night, going from here to Baltimore to fill an engagement for the Elks’ charity fund. vom_the AVENUFE 85 ~~ Values from $2.50 to $4 They've sold fast all through the week—but we knew they would. So there are still plenty on hand, because we had so many in the first place— in an infinite variety of colors and patterns. Plenty of White Oxfords, either with neckband or with .collar attached. A full assortment of Madras Shirts in neat stripes, solid colors and glos stripes. $1.85 each—$5.50 for 3. Anniversary Tie Special, 65c Value from $1 to $2 Striped, figured and plain colors—to match any shirt or to provide a dash of contrasting color. Men’s Silk and Glos Hose 49¢ Per Pair ($2.75 for half-dozen) Mercerized reinforced toe, heels and soles. Heather drop stitched, Black, navy, brown and mode. Men’s Silk Hose 49¢ Per Pair (%2.75 for half-dozen) Mercerized reinforced heel and toe. In black only. Men’s Silk Hose 85¢ Per Pair (35 for half-dozen) Lisle reinforced heel, toe and sole. cordovan, navy, gray and white. Men’s Golf Hose $1.45 Per Pair Imported ; light weight; all wool. Men’s Athletic Union Suits, 90¢ $5.25 for half-dozen No sleeves; knee length ; close crotch, different patterns from which to choose. In black, Men’s Pajamas, $1.65 Finished with silk frogs and large pearl but- tons. Colors: White, tan, blue, gray, lavender, solid colors and neat stripes. of NINTH- For the last day~Saturday AnniversauyShirts A Limited Lot of Suits Specially —in the latest sport models with 4 patch pockets; shown in new overplaids and springtime mixtures which are distinctly appropriate for spring and sum- mer wear. PRICED EXCEPTIONALLY LOW FOR TOMORROW'S SELLING Sizes 16 to 20 Years $2 Fruit-of-the-Loom Shirts - 5135 (%4 for one-quarter dozen) All sizes; all sleeve lengths. Underpriced At 342 It just so happens that the yardage permitted of an ex- tra pair of trousers with each Suit. Which makes this price the more re- markable. Two-button Eng- lish model—with wide-cut trousers— in Grays and Game- feather shades. They’re ve-ry smart Your Choice of Either of These Special Values in Spring Suits $19.75 Honest $25 and $27.50 Values Women’s Specialties Reduced SUITS, sport and plain tailored suits of tweeds, velour, checks, plain and fancy gabardines in light and dark colors, navy, tan, gray and brown. Values from $35 to $45. Now ....$29.50 Vatues from $47.50 to $69.50. Now ...$37.50 DRESSES, Viyella flannel wash sport dresses with long and short sleeves. Colors: Powder blue, Lanvin green, pearl gray, new tan. Values from $22.50 to $29.50. Now SKIRTS, of silk crepe, flannel, tweeds. Values from $9.75 to $16.75. Now....$5 to $14.75 SWEATERS, silk, coat and slip-on stytes. Values from $22.50 to $37.50. Now. ...$14.50 Fiber-silk coat and slip-on sweaters, Values from $14.25 to $17.50. Now. Wool sweaters, coat and slip-on styles of mohair, alpaca and Shetland yarns. Values from $8.75 to $13. Now Values from $12.50 to $16.75. Now Values from $18.50 to $25. Now.... —and very excep- tional value for $34.50. Real English Broadcloth Shirts Made up in the grade of this popular Shirt- ing which has the most effectiveness—and cut on Mode proportions, with neckband. Plain shades of White, Blue, Tan and Gray. 32.65—3 for $7.75 M’s and Young Men’s Fast Color—All-Wool Blue Serge Suits —An exceptional value in high-grade, all-wool blue serge suits, handsomely tailored and guaranteed fast color. The latest effects and styles. PRICED EXCEPTIONALLY LOW FOR TOMORROW’S SELLING Sizes 35 to 42 910 7th St. N.W. “We Request the Return of Anything That Can Be Bought for Less Elsewhere” Brushed-wool sweaters, coat and slip-on styles. Values from $15 to $37.50. Now $7.50 Ladies’ Silk Hose $1.85 (%5.50 for quarter-dozen) Full fashioned; high spliced heels. Reinforced toe, heels and soles. Newest shades—beige, orien- tal, pearl, tanbark, taupe, gun metal, log cabin, fawn, airedale, black and white. The Avenue at Ninth straws and more straws. Fine split and im- proved Sennits. Fancy straws—some left in natural shades. Straws, Conservative straws for those who want them, and straws that are “different” for those who prefer them. Only 2,500 in this sale. Sounds like a lot, but so early in the season straws at this price won’t linger long. the Avenue at Ninth Gn the Secongd Gloor of the DB Stores Here is where the younger generation comes in for its share of our birthday cele- bration. -one years may seem a ripe old age to the eyes of youth, but those same eyes will be the first to see how well we cater to his opinions as to what’s what. P-B Coaster Wagon, *4.85 Sturdy enough to stand the hard knocks it is sure to get. Disc wheels of automobile type with ball-bearings. Finished in nat- ural color and trimmed in red. Made to re- tail at $10. ' Our Best Speech About Boys’ Clothing Entire stocks of fancy woolen suits re- duced for Anniversary Week. Cheviots, cassimeres and tweeds in tans, grays and overplaids. English coats, plain without belt, some with vests. Norfolks and plain coats with belts. All have two pairs pants, some with one pair golf and one pair knickers. All Boys’ #27.50 Suits, Now . .%22.50 All Boys’ #25.00 Suits, Now ..*19.50 All Boys’ #22.50 Suits, Now . .*18.50 All Boys’ #20.00 Suits, Now ..*16.50 All Boys’ #18.00 Suits, Now ..%14.50 All Boys’ *15.00 Suits, Now ..*12.00 Palm Beach Suits—2 pairs knickers—#9.75 In tans, sands, grays and plaids. Norfolks and belted coats. Boys’ Shirts—Madras and fine count percale. Collar attached or neck-band styles. 8115 Boys' Blouses—Madras and fine count percale. Collar attached, neck-band and sports uty'l’ess. c Boys' Union Suits—Of nainsook, also Unity Suits with waistband attachments. 69¢c Boys’ Pajamas—One and two piece. Plain, tan, blue, pink and fancy stripes. Also white nainsook. %1.35