Evening Star Newspaper, May 6, 1926, Page 26

26 SHOWDOWN ASKED ON SCHOOL ISSUE Board Votes to Seek Final Ruling on Installation of Steel Curtains. Decision to hold a_ conference with the District Commissioners at an early date and settie for all time whather steel curtains should be in stalled at Central and Dunbar High Schools, and if other the school system re the fire marshal should be 1 reached at a meeting of the Board of Education held vesterday afternoon. Dr. H. B. Learned, who made the re- port as cha e committe repairs and invited members of his committee to the District Building when the conference is held. Dr. Learned said that it was the present conviction of the committee t the high school auditoriums should not e rated as theaters and forced to adhere to the fire regula- tions goverr heaters, but they are entirely agreeabic to the purchase of expensive ¢ 15 if the Commis: ers deem t pected that t nate the nece equipn has been the Ordered. reported that tation of Munici- L. Harris the Dr. Learn upon the recom pal Architect A board immed stall 1% mentary 000. The proved. The have new fu next Brent, Jones, o will when they open Mott 3 The board, upon the solicitation of Rev. F. I. A. Bennett, Di Hay- den Johnson an 3 Cook, directed’ the 'k to at once determine the quali- unior high school he Randall and Shaw as 1924, and finally determine they are entitled to the E recent deci- sion of th r general appears nt them. Fithout dealing in personalities, Rev. Bennett, Dr. Johnson and Mrs. Cook evidenced a good deal of feel- ing over the de “in giving justice to these teachers. Dr. Bennett ac- cused the ainistration of * as a buffer betwecn the teachers and their just desserts.” Ballou 0. K.'s Procedure. Dr. Ballou explained that th ers in question never had lega fied and agreed that the action of the board in calling upon the board of ex- aminers to- intestigate their status was the proper procedure. The board decided ppoint a com- | mittee of three to determine the best course to take in reopening the retire ment case of Sullivan. This action wa had been read from Dr. William C. Fowler, District health officer, stating | that so fa ter’s office is ct cerned the closed. Dr. Fowler, however, volunteered to help the board | in any investi n it might initiate. | Secretary Harry O Hine read a let-y ter from the Commissioners recom- mending that the nume of the Rossell School be changed to the Woodridge School, but stressing that the policy laid down by the Commi should be followed in the futur Upon recommendation of Dr lou the board voted to sive Februar: Normal School gradu: gibility, the same as & ates. By unanimous action the board ap- proved u recommendation made Dy Mrs. Cook, chairman of the person- | nel committee, tf ~air | ley, administrati Park View School, be continued in e during the school | . It was pointed out that was in the interest of effi- | ration as teach- year 192 this actior cient admini Miss Fairl to her en school. She is eligibie for in June. The board had rec petition from the Park View Citizens’ Association asking that Miss Fi be authorized to present school year. Changes in F The following char were approved Resignations—D. G. Simpson, teach- | s 1A, now on leave-of absence; 1A, Thom- n personnel | teacher, class 1A, Douglass-Simmons School. Leave of teacher, clas: School, and J. absence—I. R. Meloy, 1A, Brightwood Park | Pettie, teacher, class School. . Boyd, clerk, from . M. Paynter, teacher, ss 1A, from supplementary teacher to grade 3; L. C. Rabehorst, teacher, class 1A, from Burroughs School to | drawirg department; R. G. Robinson, | teacher, class 1A, from Birney to Dou mmons School; F. T. Broadus, teacher, class 1A, from Car- dozo-Bell to Sumner-Magruder School: C. W. Colbert, teacher, class 1A, from Sumner-Magruder to Birney School; and B. W. Porter, teacher, class 14, from Syphax to Montgomery School. Appointments—M. L. Kilton, proba- v teacher, cluss 1A, Burroughs Oden, probationary | Petworth School; Hudson Essex Instructor Experienced Holland Motor Co. Corner Conn. Ave. Many Fires Put Smoke Pall Over Cumberland Vale Special Dispatch to The Star. HAGERSTOWN 6.— A pall of smoke is hanging over the Cumberland Valley today as a circle of fire of the range completely mountains which* surrounds the { the fires are believed of n. E argest is on Fair- view Mount National nz the flames. Th at hundreds of A - number son School; us, permanent teacher, class 1A, domestic science; L. L. Hill, perma: cliss 14, domestic Wondrack, permanent s mantal trai Louise perm rector of school attendance and work Lippitt, permanent Columbia_Junior A. A. Bisselle, permanent Langdon School; nent teacher, H. ¢ Dillon, 1A, Corcoran Dermanent te chool; L. T. Green, . class 1A, Phelps 3. Robinson, pro- permanent hool; K. Davidge, pro- 1A, Carde foryck, perma- nent teacher, s 3A, Armstrong Technical High Schoo! Reinstatement — N. C. L . Smallwood-Bowen h=°l=°=°=°=°=°=o=°=°=°=°=° AL N FU $39 8225 $175 $99 879 ODD PIECES $63:00 OF: D_rne'ssi’crs....‘.. $42.50 . D Dressrs....... $23.75 %r;}o%rrobes“.. $28.00 gxh_i'fggmbes..“ $23.00 ;::\;;}mees.... $16.50 gshg]'nfgmieres. .. $26-00 Chiffoniers. .. $19.50 Crtoniers. ... 99,00 $50 Upholstered Rockers - . $27.50 %Zz.ofli veltyd Rocern .. $11.75 $ivie Chairs and iln{kers ; $6-85 LIVING ROOM SUITES $175 Fiber Living Room Suites....... $125 Fiber Living Room Suites $95.00 Fiber Living Room Suites $65.00 Fiber Living Room Suites....... $295 Over stuffed Living Room Suites. $250 O verstuffed Living Room Suites. $195.00 ‘Overstuffed Living Room Suites $125.00 Overstuffed Living Room Suites Common Sen'se Dining Room Outfit Buffet, large Ex- tension Table, six genuine leather slip- seat chairs, a large oil-face rug. & R St. $49.50 =) —— () —— - ———— = ———— - —— - — O ——— ) —— ) ——— ) ———— () (V- ——— - —— (- ———— 1 — ) fl Southeast Store Open Until 9 o’Clock Saturday Night. N. W. Store Closes at °=9=°=°m°=0=°=9g°=0=9=9 | Collins D 8'&E St. Nl ~ THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON RICHMOND BISHOP HEADS CONFERENGE Southern Methodist’s Meet- ing Expects Fight on Uni- fication Question. By the Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 6.—The general conference of the Methodist Episcopai Church South, with Dishop y. Richmond, in the went into i ond day's ses today with a mass of busi- 1 in from committees and chair, sion hel taken up en! dress and the organization of com- mittees. The committees met in the afternoon after appointment in the morning and selected chairmen and Candler, Atlanta, as the head ided at the A. F. Wat- elected sec- for the fifth ¥ d Dr. retary time. With no set progi business no member ence knew what the day The threatened esaged by s held conferenc convened smouldered throughout the anti-unifieationists might br fight meetin, befor yesterday side of the before the Lieut. Gov. bama as chal The presence of Judge John Candler, ' R T U 200 Unfinished Windsor Style Chairs 99¢c Each Not over four to a customer — none to dealers — no telephone or mail orders—no C. 0. D. We sell on same easy credit terms in Wash- ington, Mary- land and Vir- ginia. No Added Charge for Credit. * SAVE MONEY \B2¥MaRs 100 Folding Card Tables Leatherette top, 29x29 in,, metal corners, securely braced “* 99¢ Each One to a customer, mo telephone or mail orders.— No C. 0. D. BUNIONS 9. 8¢ Pa. Ave. SE, SEE NACHMAN’S SALE VALUES BEFORE YOU DECIDE D. C, THURSDAY, MAY 1926. y 1 6, Bishop Candler’s brother, recalled the stirring scenes which took place at Chattanooga in 1924 whén a special | session of the general conference was | called to consider the question of sub- | mitting the unification proposal to the | annual conferenc Michigan Legds in Beans. Michigan is the leading bean pro- | ducing State of the Nation, remarks | the Tolédo Blade. 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OUR $110.00 Wilton Ri Rk e 560,00 Rugs minster $39.00 $45 Axminster $29.00 Bt mem 19275 Suites $98.50 DINING ROOM SUITES $225 Di $195 Dining Foom Suten= $79.50 $25.00 Flo.or $11.50 Dt e 8795 T .. $49.00 ?5?3(;‘(} $39-00 Ranges . J $14-75 BUY AT T $59.00 BEDROOM SUITES $300.00 Bedroom $225 $175 Bed room Boiten e Toom - $185 Suites LAMPS GAS RANGES $60.00 Gas Ranges ...... $29.00 $25.00 Gas Common Sense Bedroom Outfit Beautifully wood fin- hed metal bed, an oil- tempered steél spring, a soft downy mat- tress, a pair of good quality pillows, extra large dresser, chai- and m0=0=0=0==0=°=0=°=0=0=°=°=0=°=°=°=°=0=0=0 rocker and & large room-size rug. $49.50 S =) —— ) - ———C) ) —— ) ) L Woodward & Lothrop Down Stairs Store Remarkable Values Friday—Remnant Day Remnant Day Merchandise is not Returnable; Not Exchangeable; Nct Sent C. O. D. or on Approval. Mail and Phone Orders Will Not Be Accepted Women’s and Misses’ Apparel and | 105 Hats, °1 Accessories—Radically Reduced Were $2.95 and $3.95 Not an article offered that is not really desirable. They are reduced S 3 or specially priced mostly on account of broken size ranges. Has o the ?v‘rl\'llo‘;'i::"l‘;:fif};‘j"}:‘lx‘;i 40 Smart Frocks, /2 Price and Less bl e ; Straws Hair Braids Felts ];uh;irlfighl(l?;-df(!i@hl(!fl Silk and Fabric Combinations Sports, Tailored and Dressy Type Hats, in_this clearance sale, in head sizes for misses and matrons DOWN STAIRS Were $16.50 520, $16.50 | Were More $10, $12.50 7 Sports Jersey Frocks, light weight. shades of orchid, rose, tan and green. Sizes 18, 36, 38 and 40 E Afternoon Frocks, slightly soile \, green, poudre bleu and black shades. Sizes d 40 STORE Frocks, light-weight material. 36, 38, 40 and 44 .0 .. yles, some one of a Slightly 5 One and Two Piec Wanted color. 16 Silk_Afternoot irious sty kind, in_tan, peach, black, rose and green. soiled. Sizes 16 to 20 and 36 to 42 11 Coats—Radically Underpriced 3 Mannish Tweed Coats, in mixtures of tan and blue. Nicely tailored and lined with pettibloom crepe and trimmed with pockets A z 8 Twill and Tweed Coats, in navy y Lined with silk crepe, satin de chygne and novelty crepe. Fashionable puff sleeves. trimmed with embroidery applique. Sizes 36, 38 and 40 Hose, Gloves, Accessories-Reduced 200 pairs_Full-fashioned Lace-clox Hose. IRREGULARS OF $2 GRADE. A well known brand, of serviceable, medium-weight silk. flesh, light __and medium grays. Sizes 8% = Size Friday Sale—36 Pairs Women’s Satin and Patent Pumps 54.50 Were $5.85 and $7.50 Popular styles reduced on account of broken sizes of our high-grade foot- wear. Smart and fashionable styles for misses and women. The following sizes and widths: AA—S5, 574, 6, 7 and 77%. A—5'4,6,7, 7% and 8. B—4, 5, 5%, 77; and 8. C—2%4, 3, 3%, 4, 5, 7, 7% and 8. Special $19.75 Special Special In nude, grain, white, to 10 o : Granite Full-fashioned Lisle Hose, irregulars of $1 grade. Regular and out Black, tan, gray and white. 100 pairs Pure Thread Silk and Silk-mixed Hose. IRREG- ULARS OF $1 GRADE. Well made and long-wear- ing hose in 10 popular shades. Mock seams. Si 8% to 10 Sipli ks rs Novelty Cuff Fabric Gloves. signs. Well made and fashionably ____popular shades. Sizes 5% to 7.. 200 Men’s Handkerchiefs. _All white, full cut. cially priced for Friday only 200 Women's Dotted Voile Handkerchiefs. Very good quality voile. In orchid, blue, peach, pink and green.. Underwear-Reduced for Clearance 60 Costume Slips. which ludes _____Also White Tub * 130 Muslin Costume Slips, hip-hem style. White Muslin Slips, with tailored strap tops. Broken size range Special ,- $1 Special Special Manufacturer’s Close-Out 100 Pairs Women’s Satin and Patent Leather Pumps Special, $2.50 Sizes in lot, 4 to 7. DOWN STAIRS STORE Silk Specials 54-inch Printed Silk Crepe de Chine Borders. In the newer de- signs and color combina- tions. 15 new designs. Yardv.. oo $2-65 Plain and Printed Silk Pongee, in cool, summery shades. Very specially priced.~ Friday, §1 yard l - -‘Sports Sating, suitable for drapes, dresses, slips, negligees. Very s specially priced, yard DOWN STAIRS Lamps—Friday Only Boudoir Lamps, Complete, $1 Silkc Shades for Lamps, $5 35, finished in fvory. Including metal 25 Geors - i 1 y gette Floor Lamp Shades, shade \l:lth inserted Rayon. Blpe. rose and with heavy tub Silk.l“;}:ll‘).\fiu:'l‘d::fl].( )ll":‘(z gold. Complete with cord and 'piug. $1 rose, blue and gold. T 15 Fern Stands, Complettzo wWiTth Copper Bowl, Special, $1.65 'AIRS STORE. Tn our exclusive de- styled. Three Very spe- Milosheen and Rayon Slips in a lot 1l wanted colors; fancy flounces. Silk Costume Slips._Broken sizes $1.95 $].65 $1.35 1 Special Zoc $1.10 $1.50 45 Rayon Step-in Drawers. Good quality rayon, in shades of flesh, peach and orchid. Sizes 6 and 7. Reduced.. 60 Cotton Knit Vests. Good quality vests, with built-up and bodice tops. Regularly much higher. .Friday Smocks and House Dresses Reduced 34 New Smocks. Of figured percales, cretonnes and plain linenes. zes 36 to 46. These are regularly much higher. Priced for Friday only E 18 Hand-embroidered House Dresses. square neck a sizes Special Special DO Specil Salke ol Bridge Lamps, Complete, $1.95 25, in a new shipment., Wrought Iron Adjustable Stands, complete with shade and cord. Shades in new summer colorings. Cotton Crepes 5 Yards ¥] 300 vards of Wash and Ready Crepe and Japanese Crepe, both very populgr Remarkable Savings on Men’s Furnishings and Boys’ Blouses Description White English Broadcloth. Some irregulars—slightly solled. Were - Greatly Bt Reduced . $1, $1.50 $1.50 If Perfect $3.50 $4.95, $5.95 $1 Article No. Sizes 62 Now $1.18 o 95e $1.85 ~ 65¢ 51 Sale—Towels—Bedding Were Special Special’ and practical for Summer dresses, In wanted colors. Muslin, 8 Yards 300 yards Unbleached Muslin, of heavy firm weave, special at $1. DOWN STAIRS STORE. etc Solséttes — Checked Nain- s0ok and Madras. Union Suits 341046 )| 100 Pairs—Children’s Oxfords and Sandals, $1.95 Sturdily constructed shoes for children. Of good quality tan leather or patent leather. Broken sizes, 8% to 2. Children’s Oxfords 50 pairs tan and patent leather oxfords. in practical, sturdy styles for children. Sizes 6 to 8. DOWN STAIRS Children’s Wear Greatly Reduced 40 ‘pieces Children’s Underclothing and several other odd garments re- Qg duced for immediate clearance... 50 pieces slightly mussed and soiled wearables, for infants and girls. c Reduced for clearance at.... 62 pieces of girls’ and infants’ & clothing, odd lots, reduced to.. $1.35 Irregulars of higher priced grade. Good materials and wanted colors. Pajamas 16 A B,C Pure Silks—Silk and Ray- on mixed. Plain colors and stripes. Collar - attached and veckband styles. Shirts 22 13% to 17 Boys’ Blouses| 58 Sports Blouses, irregulars of $1 grade. Plain colors, stripes, plain white. 6to 16 Now 51 o S1 e S1 o 81 25¢ ek o 51 20 Printed Linoleum Art Squares, 6x9 feet, $545—Very Special Made of cork and linseed oil—burlap back. Desirable patterns, wanted colors. No borders (20) Oval Rag Rugs, Special, $1 (5) 6x9 Fiber Rugs, Special, $6 Mercerized Yarn and_Braided. 18x30 inches. Reversible, woven art rugs. (5) 9x9 Congoleum Rugs, $9.65 . (50) Imported Coco Door Mats, 50c Famous Gold Seal Make. Floor samples. Another shipment, 14x24 size, specially priced. ®) 9xlt?£ Cc:ngolenm Rugs, Special, $10.65 (100’yards) Congoleum Tracker, 50c yard No. Sizes 100 Description Seamless and Bleached. Mill runs that regularly sell for much more. Article Sheets OR! " '81x00 72x90 Bleached Muslin—Finely s 42x36 Pillowcases d checked. Red . Glass Towels e e lox2 Special Towels, withi red or blue borders. " Special 35¢ Special Tea Towels - - 16x32 Turkish Towels, slightly solled from display, other- ‘wise perfect. 20x33 Turk. Towels 10 ' Girls' Odd Dresses and formerly selling from $1.95 to $3.95. Tomorrow only DOWN STAIRS STORE. White and colored border effects. Some slightly im- perfect. Turk. Towels ugs, used as floor samples. Special—Gold Seal make. 24 inches wide. > ‘With borders; flat laying; sanitary. DOWN STAIRS STORE