Evening Star Newspaper, March 21, 1926, Page 14

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PUPLS OFFERED PRAGTICAL WORK 704 High School Students May Be Given Part-time Training in Stores. Washington high school students arve anxious to sccure practicul training in local depurtment stores and business establishments after survey conducted by A intendent rhools Mtephen Kramer proves, it was announced yes: terday afterncon at the Franklin School J Desirous of tinding how many third fourth vear high school students willing to take advantage of ding Di mer- their stores after receive salesman- they would be and would b an invitation by le chants to come school hours ship training for 3 id, Mr. Kramer asked each high rincipal to canvass his pupils. esult of the survey shows that i McKinley ind Busi- a propu E is the only high school in which no ils were found who wanted to 1 themselves of the work. Tech Heads List. More than half of the students de- claring to stahd dy to be assigned to part-time work by 3 at the McKinle M § 341 hovs tral has 134 5 and Business 64 in hand Mr, L ocon- school pupils, these data i s will this week eall between the high and the committee of the Merchants and Manufacturers’ Asso- ciation which is sponsorinz the part time emplovient. This conference to result in the compili- tion of « list showing just how many high school students each of the merchants subseribing to the plan can accommodate. Leaders Pleased With Response. Mr. Kr and Chs Tumbus, se v and f are elated the part of so pupils. While the number than was anticipated, it is believed all can be taken care of. “1 am deligh Mr. Columbus t night. “that so many high students are ready fo emi- brace extra work which will help them so materially in the selection of their career. “The opportunities in the business world_are unlimited and the boy or girl who gets a st line at high school ag assured of makin life. said I school advantage of our em- soon tell what 3y taking syment plan the pupils i practical expe of work they 1 and have decided the most im portant question of their lives bifore they actually zraduate.” it t improbable that if *he of the nployment nHlan is ssful this Spring that it will ie appointment of a teacher i public schools who wou'd be charged with salesmanship instruction, and supervision of the pupils engaged in part-time work in local stores. Z00 EXPEDITION SAILS. District Party on Leviathan's First Spring Voyage. v YORK, March an, fresh from dr. ted the Spring travel se sailing for Lurope with a full enger list. Members of the Smithsonian-Ch ler zoological expedition were board the Leviathan, on the of their East Afric for the N Washington. NEN branche: o hest therel sult the on Park at Zoological Anierican electri ming popu MAJ. GEN. MALIN CRAIG. UNION AND COMPANY DIFFER OVER STRIKE Pittsburgh Officials Say 1,781 Men ‘Worked—Federation Chief Qounts Only 600. By the Associated Press. PITTSBURGH, P Pittsbu mines called ¥, in a statement tonight said: “The two.day defeat of the strike call has proved the loyalty of our mine " P. T. Fagan, president of District 5, United Mine Workers, announced that ‘“advi are that practically_all of the mines will be down Monday." Company officials said_1,781 men were in the mines today, 74 less than yesterday, but 89 more than the pre- vious Saturday. Many miners maks it a practice not to work Saturday, they added. X aid only 600 men worked in the ay. He said his figures were obtained by union representa- tives at the different workings. The strike was declared following an amalgamation of the Federatea Miners’ Union, an independent organi- zation, with the United Mine Workers, after the company declined to adopt demands made by the Federated miners. TEXTILE STRIKE ENDS. Management of Martinsburg Plant Announces Adjustment. Special Dispateh to The Star. MARTINSBURG, W. March 20.—Settlement of the one-day textile strike here whereby 150 workers will i return to their posts Monday, was announced tonight. The management said the difficulty had been smoothed out at a meeting of strikers and their foremen and that the workers would return without change in wage or working conditions. Thirty girls, inspecting in the fin- ishing room, were affected by an order which eliminated one set of inspectors and other workers struck in sympathy. sy 5 Husband Wins $200 Balm. Special Dispatch to The Star. uit against Harrison Murph: ienation of Mrs. Stephens HE SUNDAY GEN. CRAIG RAISED TOSTAFF POSITION Succeeded as Chief of Caval- ry by Gen. Crosby of Army War College. Maj. Gen. Malin Craig yesterday vacated the office of Chief of Cavalry and asumed the duties of Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3. He was succeeded as Chief of Cavalry by Maj. Gen. Her- bert B. Crosl asistant commandant of the Army War College, Washing- ton Barracks. During the World War, Gen. Craig was on duty in the Adjutant tGeneral's Oftice and in the office of the Chief of Staff here from June to August, 1917. He was attached to the 41st Division as chief of staff in the United States and in France until January, 1918 He then hecame chief of staff of the 1st Army Corps and served in that capacity during the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. Afterward he was chief of staff, 3d Army Corps, during the march into Germany, and occupancy of the Rhine sector, and later comanded the 166th Infantry Brigade there . He was awarded the distinguished service medal for exceptionally —meritorious services, Since returning to the United States he has had command of the Cavalry School at Fort Riley, Kans., served in the Philippines and made Chief of Cavalry in July A native of St. Joseph, Mo., he graduated from the Military Academy in 1898 in time to serve in the Santiago campaign in that vear. He also served in the Chinese relief expedition in 1900 and in the Philip- pine insurrection, 19001902, Gen. Crosby, the new Chief of Cal in Fairmount, Kans., December 24, 1871, and was graduated from the Military Academy in June, 18 He took an active part in the campaigns against the Moros in the Philippines, 1903-1904. During _the World War he commanded the 351st Infantry of the 85th Division and was commended in_official or- for the superior discipline and training of his regiment.” Since his return from France he has served as an instructor at the General Service School, Fort Leavenworth, Kans., and at the Army War College, this city. HOSPITAL POLICY The Policy Different This s the only form of pro- tection you can buy that will protect you against hospital bills for your entire family. You can go to any hospital of your choice in the United States or Canada. Policy covers from the first day while In the hospital for a maximum of $70.00 per week for a limit of thirteen weeks. Covers hospital expenses for either accidents or sickness. There are no restrictions to the number of times the insured may enter or re-enter the hos- pital during the life of the policy. Company makes weekly pay- ments to hospital. Both adulf and children insured. ~ No Medical Examination Small Annual Premiums Call or write for our repre- sentative to explain particulars. Claude G. Otwell & Co. General Agents Commercial Casualty Insurance Co. Suite 619, Southern Bullding 15th and H Sts. N.W. Washington, D. C. Telephone Franklin 441 Gentlemen ¢ Please furnish me_rates and full particulars on your Hogpital Policy. Address The Marvelous New Combination Orthophonic Victrola—Electrola S AR, WASHINGTON, D. C, 9 MARCH 21, Returned Missionary From Africa Calmly Tells of Cannibals, and Lions Nightly visitations of roaring lions, venemous snakes invading their hut and the chilling proximity of cannibal tribes, are some of the experiences which the Rev. and Mrs. W. H. An- derson are relating to their friends in Takoma Park since their recent return after a residence of 31 years in the dark regions of Africa us mis- sionaries for the Seventh.day Ad- ventists. Their most uncomfortable experi ences, Mr. Anderson relates, were in Angolaland, on the west coast, w here they succeeded in establishing’a thriv- ing missionary pos Lions prowled so to their hut at night that they frequently had to be driven off by lighting fires. Can- nibal tribes occasionally came un comfortably near, and polsonous snakes frequently hid in their hut. On one trip they were forced to subsist for nearly four months on black-eyed peas and an occasional chicken, and during all that time went On one occasion brokg down and it w one of the native b cure the needed part he and his wife left the car to be repaired later and walked 125 miles to their destination. Mr. Anderson, who relates his ex- periences with a matter-of-factness which indicates they were almost com- monplace to him, is permitted a fur- lough of one year in this country, but intends to remain only about six months and to return to Africa next August, POSTA:S;\#E RbBBED. Police Find $71 Alleged Loot in Home of Negro Suspect. al Dispatch to The Star BASTON, Md., March this morning the post office woods, about 10 miles from F as broken into and the The post office wighter, 5, colored, w; n and mone nount and de: taken from the post office nd_in his home arly Long- ston, afe robhed in the store 1926—PART GOLDEN DD 5 CELEBRATE Rev. and Mrs. W. |. McKen- ney Guests at Reception in Brookland Church. 15 Rev, Dr. and Mrs. William 1. M | Kenney were presented with several hundred dollars in gold and other gifts and were congratulated by speakers at a reception and celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary in the Sunday school reom of the Brookland I 'h Tuesday night. v vears old, minister of the Meth- Chureh four assignment being . Md. He has been o mem- sre Conference since V3 Miss Ca of | when ago, who resided at 2403 Pennsylvania avenue, She is 67 3 h At the reception a congraty address was delivered by Rev. Walter G. MeNeil, pastor of Brookland Church, with responses by Dr. and Mrs. McKenney. Congratulations were given also by Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson, pastor of Bethany Baptist Churéh, and Rey. U. S. Heavener, representing the Washington Preach- ers’ Meeting of the Methodist Church. | Among the gifts received were $250 | in gold coin from those who had been | members of the following churches Dr. McKenney was pastor:| Wesley. Dumbarton Avenue | nd Metaodist Episcopal s0 a gift of gold from the m Hamline, and Ry churehes; ministers of the Methodist I churches of this city. Musical Program. The remainder of the program in cluded vocal solos by Miss Netta Craig_and Granville Leef, accom- panied by Mrs. C. V. Burnside. A general reception, followed. Col. Harry McKenney, the only son nd Mrs. McKenney, attended iscopal Mrs. Laura V. IcKenney, who maid | at the wedding, occupied a | seat with the couple. imittee in charge of the re- ception w Lean, C. ing that money declare the service is very composed of M. M. Me- Remsbers, ( Hospital, *. V. Burnside and T. M Baldwin, jr. a3 Efforts of some hotels in Kurope 1) with promiscuous tipning by 0 per cent to the bill and turn over to servants, neeting with protests of guests who poor. Calvert St. Bet 18th & 19th N.W. . (Just Falf Rlock West New Ambassador Theater) TODAY Roast Tvurkey and hoast Capon DINNER $1.00 1 PM. 1o 7 PM. Service and Food Unsurpa Parking on Three Siroe! Col. 5092 LA (R INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN Free Automobile Parking LA W. B, Moses & Sons Furniture Carpets Present Building, 1926 Established 1861 F Street and Eleventh Linens Upholstery 65th Anniversary 2d Store, Pa. Ave. and 7th St., 1869 and the Radiola . Depicted above is a reproduction of the second - store of W. B. Moses in Washington. Finding the quarters on Seventh street much too small for the rapidly increasing business, Mr. Moses rented and occupied the Avenue house, illustrated above, in the year 1869. Now Being Shown 'A LLL THREE COMBINED IN THIS BEAU FUL INSTRUMENT. THE BORGIA GIVES YOU A NEW CONCEPTION OF MUSIC THRU THIE “ORTHOPHONIC” VICTROLA, THE “OR- THOPHONIC ELECTROLA” AND THE FINES OF RADIOLAS. FROM THE SOFTEST WHISPER OF MELODY TO THE MIGHTIEST FLOOD OF HARMONY IT GIVES A GLORIOUSLY NATURAL AND LIVING TONE. . : IT BRINGS THE THRILL OF THE BALLROOM AND THE VERY SOUL OF MUSIC INTO YOUR HOME. BORGIA 11— One of the outstanding features of this larger store was the furnishings of complete apartments so that the customer could see exactly how the furnishings would look in her own home. IT IS THE MUSICAL MIRACLE FEATURES: OPERATES FROM ELECTRIC LIGHT SOCKET—NO BATTERIES. ORTHOPHONIC REPRODUCTION OF RA- DIO RECEPTION. EIG[;I\'_I‘P}'{:UBE RADIOLA — SUPERHETERO- RADIOLA TUNES WITH ONE HAND. BUILT-IN DIRECTIONAL LOOP CON- CEALED IN CABINET. PLAYS ALL VICTOR RECORDS ON HIGH- :ST DEVELOPMENT OF ORTHOPHONIC VICTROLA OR GIVES ELECTRICAL RE- PRODUCTION OF RECORDS ON ORTHO- PHONIC ELECTROLA. CAPACITY FOR EIGHTY RECORDS. VOLUME EASILY REGULATED—FOR THE ;{‘gfitL ROOM OR IT WILL FILL LARGE COME IN AND HEAR IT AND ENJOY THE THRILL Many Beautiful Models on Display As stated before, in appreciation of the patronage of our many friends, this year all departments offer - merchandise very attractively priced. 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