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FEBRUARY BUILDING TOTALS 3,607,105 Volume Slightly Behind Janu- ary, But Indicates Record Year Ahead. Construction In the building indus. | District of Columbia in 1 total of 83, behind the to try in the February reachec which 15 slightly for ding in the District is along ut a rapid pace, and there indication of a record v While “residential construction fallen off somewhat compared last year, the erection of office bu ings & ent houses {s ah A total of 5,550 of this month’s total was spent in the erection of new buildings in the northwest section of the cit k permits granted, according to lue and type are in the Boing is eve h with {ld. helow Type No. BRICK. Value, 100 00 Dwellings i:500 | f 11200 16300 13 000 470,000 | 000 a00 | 2 | 650 Duellings 600 Garakes METAL, Garages FRAME Dwellings . SECOND WEEK OF DRIVE. Phyllis Wheatley ¥. W. C. A. Cam- paign Heads Expect Full Quota. The $10,000 campaign of the Wheatley Young Women's Christian Assoclat'on will begin its second week tomorrow evening. The returns which have been made during the campaign glve evidence that each team captain will secure considerably more than her quota. Mrs. Frances Boyce, president of the Phyllis Wheatley is leading in the contest, with Miss Marion P. Shadd and Miss Mary Martin in sec ond and third positions, respectively Mrs. Cornelia B. Lewls has been added to the roster of captains. Among the members of the associa- tion who have glven 21 vears of con- tinuous service, are Miss E. F. G. Mer- ritt, Miss Marion P. and Mrs. A. B Cromwell. The report of the year 1925 shows that there are seven industrial and business girls' clubs and 11 girls’ re- serve clubs. I states further that since coming into its new bullding $154,416.08 has been secured from the activities of the “Y" and the Wash- ington public enabling the work to be done up to the present time with- out a deficlt. The drive began in March and will continue until March Benjamin 16. 17,105, | st | | d. | 00 | 00 | Phyllis | great Thin compeition is open 1o ail studenty Ti'minute arations on the (onstitn e chiel objertive sought is 1o erest in and respect for the princin en 0 our Government Twentywir representative ' newspapers tAroughivut the [ nited Staies have jotned in " prowioting and supporting these Ora- torleal Con'ex's. helicving them to ba notah'e contrinuiione (o hatier and more inteliigent civizenship. I the course of anadizess“on the scope of the foniest | in and its poirer for good, President Coolidge said: 0t Crepresents the most effectine method of en isting the intcrest of young e and women i our governmenial i stitutions.” In the opinion of edurarors @ cioser arquaintance the Contiru n ool e Uuied States i a fund mental nesd taday in the cducation vouny peone WASHINGTON CONS On September Washington work tions room diary: AND THE TITUTION, 17, having completed president of the Constitu Convention, sat alone In his nd wrote these words in his 7, George “The membe djourned to the city tavern, dined together and took a cordial leave of each other. Af hich I returned o my lod, to the work been and returned meditate on momentous which bad executed. It is a remark- able fact that al though the great tive ted debates of the con le his influence all pow- . in a letter writ- son, sald, “'Ile as- we carried part in the he vention, he erful. James Monro ten to Thomas Jeff s Gove Washington had a_magnetic per- sonality that attracted people to him nd a character and wisdom that won respect one of the richest men 11 the (nluh es, he had riske more than had most of the othe ers of the Revolution. He had s himself a great leader in a long war and a kindly and wise conselor in peace. Beyond all this, his personal- ity, or one might his kindliness, his tact, his spirit of toleration, his genuine patriotism, his deep belief in 4 permanent union of the States, made him the outstanding figure the Constitutional Convention of at 178 Washington had intended to with- draw from public life. He was, it is true, only 55 years of age, but he had endured a great deal. More than once he had found himself a target for hos- tile criticlsm. Both because of this and also because of a kind of natural modesty, he wished to yield place to other men. When the disorders that were brought about in large part by the weakness of the Articles of Confedera tion led people to see the necessity of establishing a fimuer government every one looked to Washington whose influence had always been favor of a strong union. The leade urged h 80 insistently to take part in the great work that he finally con- sented, and entered the convention as a representative from Virginia. In the opinion of every other mem- ber of the convention Washington was the foremost figu; It w the gen eral wish that he should take the ditfi- cult position of presiding officer. There was just one other man whom the convention might have nominated, Franklin of Pennsylvania, then an old man of §1 | | his | | Hons diffe) THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINCGTON, D. 0...MARCH 7, 1926—PART 1T. Constitution of the United States A Series of Articles Designed for Student Use in the Nation-wide Oratorical Contest markably able, in- tensely patriotic, It was agreed that it would be a most graceful tribute to Washington if Franklin, the only other possible candidate, should rise and nominate the great leader of the revolution. Un- fortunately a heavy rain kept Frank- lin from attending the convention, 80 Robert Morris, also of Pennsylvania, speaking for Franklin, placed Wash- ington's name before the convention. In that body of delegates where opin- s0 radically, the vote in favor of Washington was unanimous, t that alone indicates much con- ning Washington's influence over the representatives from all the Stutes. With his usual modesty Washington thanked the members for their expres- on of confidence in him; said that he wished that he had greater ability to carry on the work, and asked consid- ration for the blunders into which he red he might fall. Thus, at the v beginninz of the work, Washing. ton won the interest of all who were far-sighted, and | present. Long before the convention Wash- ington had made his views well known. He hud said: “My wish is that the convention may adopt no tem- porlzing expedients, but probe the de- s of the Constitution to the bottom, provide a radical cure, whether greed to or not. A conduct of this kind will stamp wisdom and dignity m their proceedings, and bold up a Hght which, sooner or later, will have e influence.” In 1 n writing to James Duane, he had sald: “There are two things as 1 have often declared, which, in my opinfon, are indispensably nece ¢ to the well-being and good go ernment of our public affairs, re greater powers to Congress und more responsibility and permanency in the executive hodles.” Those two points, it is to be noticed, exactly the points that the con: entfon carried into effect It is at first sight somewhat strange that this man, who wielded such per- sonal influence, and who held such strong views, should have spoken so little in the convention. He took part only once in debate, and then spoke in favor of reducing the basis of repre- sentation from forty thousand to thirty thousand, his object In this being to bring the people closer into touch with their Government, and thus to answer the objections of those who might say that the tyranny of the few had taken the place of the tyranny of the King. How strongly Washington belleved in the work of the convention, and how markedly he influenced opinion, is shown well by his words in a letter written at a time when certain dis- satisfled people were moving actively for the calling of a new convention and when those who were perhaps un- duly satisfied with the Constitution were opposing the possibility of amendments. He wrote: “If another Federal convention fs attempted, its members will be more discordant and will agree upon no general plan. The Constitution or dis- union are before us to choose from. If the Constitution is our choice, a constitutional door s open for amend- ments, and they may be adopted in & ceable manner, without tumult or L v such letters as this, by his conversation, by his conferences with leaders, and by his speeches on many other occasions, rather than by any words of his in the convention itself, that Washington impressed himself on the convention. He had expressed himself In no weak way, but with remarkable force. Writing to James Warren, he had said: “To me it is one of the most extraordinary things in nature that we should confederate as a nation and | tem These | yet be afraid to give the rulers of that nation sufficlenit powers to order and direct the affairs of the same. By such policy as this the wheels of Gov- ernment are clogged, and we are de- scending into the vale of confusion and darkness. Something must be done and promptly, or the fabric will fall. "It is certainly tottering." To say that Washington exerted no force over the making of the Consti- tution merely because he spoke so lit- tle in the convention is to ignore tne fact of such warm expressions ir. favor of a strong central government. It is probable that Washington had considered the Virginia proposals that Edmund Randolph, the governor of Virginia, presented at the opening of the conventlon, proposals that gave an immediate subject of debate, and that paved the way to the Constitution that the convention finally adopted. Thus, instead of exercising the merely temporary influence of an _orator, Washington moved people by the calm wisdom of close discussion, by the slow process of the careful exchange of thought, whether in conversation or In letters. He founded his influence upon wisdom and not upon emotion, or_the quick decisfon of the moment. How much he thought of the value of the judicial system he revealed later In a letter that he wrote in con- nectfon with the appointment of an tant Jjustice of the Supreme urt: “Considering the judicial as the chiof pillar upon which our National Government must rest, I have thought It my duty to nomi- nate for the high offices in that de- partment such men as 1 have celved would give dignity and luster to_our national character. When the Constitution been adopted Ly the Washington signed it as and Deputy from Virgini: Thirty- eight other members of the conven- tion also signed it. und it went before the States for ratificatior The work of the convention had been carried on behind closed doors, because all had agreed that reports of the discussions would be likely to awaken hostility either to the mem- hers themselves or to parts of the Con stitution. No report was glven to the public. other than the completed Con. stitution. It is another evidence of the respect in which Washington was held, that the convention gave the records to Washington with directions that he should “retain the Journal and other papers subject to order of Congress, if ever formed under the Constitution.” It was Washington's own wish that those proceedings should not be made public while any members of the con- ventlon were alive . Wash- ington’s influence before and during the convention has left its impress on this immortal document.—From the Literary Digest. ——— Quackless Duck Appears. G. R. Niebaura, a duck ralser of Kansas, recently exhibited one of the noveltles of the Kansas annual poultry show In a varlety of ducks that did not quack. nstead of using the usual duck nguage,” quacking, these web-footers, otherwise normal, emit a hissing sound. had finally convention, *resident If Saving Money Counts—With You— Call on us for ELECTRICAL WORK AND Electrical Appliances We'll S8ave You Half the Usnal Cost. —_—— PENN ELECTRIC CO. 911 7th St. N.W. Main 512 Main 1855 ELECTRIFY Your House Today We Give You 20 Months to Pay. We will absorb immediately on all Two PerCent Reduction In Tax EFFECTIVE NOW Ford cars the two per cent reduc- tion in tax which ncrmally does not become effective until midnight March 28th. This means that you can have im- mediate delivery of a new Ford car and take advantage of the two per cent tax reduction. Hill & Tibbitts, 301 14th Handle: and R. 1 Bartram Motor Co., 631 Mass. Ave. NW, Donohoe Motor Co., Penna. Ave. S.E. Georgia Ave. N.W. 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Of Educational Value, i contests not only tinct educational value fo the co testants themselves, but result In helping to bring about better tions among nations through the portunity thus afforded for chang of fdeas and au conseque Zl\flldllll;‘ of the misun, ~):|Hn|l‘]’n:."l arising from strictly natio v i Hy national view A Jarge bulletin b 1 ness High to the pletely ticles, othe MR. MELLON. American later lected other have a di op- at the Busj School 1s devoted entirely | ttorical contest and is com. | covered with newspaper ar. | clppings from periodicals and matt comprisin ing significant inform 3 ut the contest the top of rd ap. lettering, Contest." 1on a the he ard Oratorfcal minent among the matter dis- plaved are stovies fr The i which tell of the judging of the con. test this year by members of the United States Supreme Court; which describe the European tour which ig open 1o all finalist and which pro- vide list of books suitable for use in selecting material orations. 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The New York Times offers a special serfes of cash prizes for the best article or editorfal appearing in a paper in any school participating in the contest in the Times territory and like prizes are offered in the Indiun- apolis Star area. School papers in all parts of the State of California are cooperating with the Los Angeles Times in aiding in the success of the contest in that State. An interesting development in the in the New York Times area in an of school principals in riv In the mpetition, Dr Paul, principal of the De Witt 1'hulnn High School, which has the attendance of pupils of any boy chool in the world, addressed the stu. dents of the White Plains High School recently at the weekly assembly, urg- ing the 1,000 pupils of that school to gain the benefit of the knowledge of the Constitution and of the funda menta American Government by participating in the contest. SEEK CHILDREN'S CHORUS FOR CHORAL PROGRAM 100 Wanted to Take Part in Bach's “St. Matthew” With Bethle- hem Choir. consist When the "Passion According to s Matthew,” written by J. S. Bach, w originally sented about 200 y a ch in t work was sung y about 100 children. This work is to be presented in Washington April the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and th arranging the affair that Washington parents will te to @ sufficient extent to similar chorus of local ¢ available for the performance Pa., hope In aceordance is announced that with this desire, it all children who . onsidered the best singers {n the sixth grades of the schools in who will Ii opportunity to April 6, m, oon ut 3:4 rticipate in t report tomorr ifter- At the parish hall of viphany Church on G street between Thirteenth and Fourteenth Rehearsals will be conducted under supervision of Dr. Hdwin N. ¢ work Barnes, ])I\‘l'\l RIPTION ARATION WITH IDEALS O} EXACT- NESS DISTINGUISHES —IN THIS SHOP DE- VOTED E (I USIVELY TO IT ROFE bsl()'\ AL HARMACY John ¢ PRE Haley. Prop can arrange tors all Timns " Medical Science Bldg. 1029 Vermont Ave. joratuees MONTHLY MUSIC SERVICE. | Vermont Avenue Church Choir Ha Second Quartet Now. This evening the choir of the mont Avenue Christian Church der the direction of W. E. waite, will give its monthly musi service. The choir has heen mented by a second quartet ¢ ing of Mrs, Henry Littlefield. prano; Miss Mabel McCalip, tralto; T. P. Russell, tenor, and H. Harmon. baritone. They will be. gin their service today. With th addition of these singers the Vermon Avenue Christian Church will have choir, made up of a double mixe. quartet, a mixed guartet, a womun quartet, male quartet and a cho choir. R. 1. Ha George W Club. M Ve Braith 50 rmon s director of hington University McCalip s th a the Madri, Russell is Quartet of the eity. well known tenor sola un- con- R. a | M of the well known choir invisible and My, and Mrs. Littlefield has been the + | leading soprano of the chofus .h of the Vermont Avenue Christiah Church. This new choir now consists of: 5 E. Braithwaite, director| and Mrs. H. C. Grimes, orggnist: . D. Shreve, soprano sokbist; Henry Littlefield, _soprano M. 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