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: ClnB Candidate I ' CHARACTER PLACED FIRST IN EDUCATION Bingham, in Address, Urges Careful Training in Duties of Citizenship. If a republic neglects the careful training of its citizens for the duties of % citizenship, then it disregards the duty of self-preservation, Senator Bingham | * of Connecticut declared in an address at | the dedicatory exercises of the new Mc- ! Kinley High School at Second and T streets northeast last night. Senator Bingham, Dr. Abram Simon and Dis- trict Commissioner Sidney F. Taliatdrro, the other speakers, were introduced by * Supt. of Schools Frank W. Ballou, who presided. Senator Bingham lsgls that aim of public education should be the develop- z ment of a sturdy, self-reliant citizenry MRES. BRUCE BAIRD, and stated that the aim of good public | Corresponding secretary of the Political schools should not be the acquisition of | Study Club and the candidate presented knowledge, but the development of | by the nominating committee for the | presidency of the club. The election rthy of note,” declared the [ will be held Saturday at the Washin, speaker, “that the present President of | ton Club. —Harris-Ewing Photo. the United States and his immediate | i predecessor, both of whom are particu- 2s able citizens, were trained in public | that the National Capital, with its gal- Jarly admired for their strong character | leries of art, museums and universities, schools of the old fashioned sort, and | is fast becoming the spiritual and edu- Jater in the affairs of citizenship, both | cational center of the country. proved more successful than millions of | _ Dr. Simon said that the new Tech | thelr cotemporaries whose public | Building is a product of the people of | school education was, from the point of | Washington and is paid for with their view of the professional pedagogue and (money and reminded his audience that educator, far more modern and satis- [ Congress has its finger on the puise factory cf the educational system in Washing- ton and that the appropriation for the | Praises One-Room School. new school of learning was prompted Senator Bingham in referring to the | by a desire to give the country a model | “one-room” schoolhouse and its possible | high school in’ the most suitable sec- | lack of modern facilities, said that the | tion available, the Nation's Capital. professional pedagogue looked upon this type of educational facility with its Fiures Iavolved Bresented. . single-overworked teacher and shakes Commissioner Taliaferro in a short his head becauss of the lack of ap- | 8ddress presented some of the facts paratus and the lack of opportunity for |and figures involved in the school a normal school graduate to put into | building. ractice the latest methods of her pro- | The Tech ~Symphony Orchestra, L i eF PrO- | nder the direction of Dore Walten, A matter of fact,” continued the [Tendered several selections during the | Senator. “the one-room schoolhouse, | course of the program, and Leonard with its single devoted teacher comes [ DAvis sang. nearer to being a satisfactory successor | L& Salle Spier gave several numbers 1o the home school than any device of | o0 the piano and Mrs. Gertrude Mock- modern education and fortunate, in- | Pe¢ _gave solos on hte school organ. | deed,” the speaker further declared, “is | Prior to the dedication program Geed, | e ek e e rens ay | Presented in the auditorium, the v e ol ey A e Whose pavents | Ous shops and laboratories were thrown choose to take the time to fashion the [ OPeR to inspection by visitors. character of the little children under T T their care.” London is to have 2 new $2,500,000 Rabbi Simon, the next speaker, said theater. 777 ARE DELIEHTED WITH THIS WHITER . . SMOOTHER . . MORE LUSTROUS q OursnpE DAINT / ' they have ever seen. Developed from the famous Interior is intensely white—beautifully smooth— extremely durable and even-wearing. Lends real distinction to any home! OUTSIDE Barreled Sunlight Reg.U.& PatOR HUGH REILLY CO. DISTRIBUTORS Paints for Every Purpose—Glass for Every Need 1334 N. Y. Ave. Phone Main 1703 Barreled Sunlight Is Sold by the Following Dealers " NORTHWEST: SOUTHEAST: A. ABLEMAN, ) 7 2 0 % 305 A ER. 1115 EO. "zvzwarim mrh-k Ave. ‘M.'R. WALLS, 730 8th 8 In Nearby Maryland: P. GOLDBLATT, 1923 Pa. A &% "‘.57.‘.‘_52 ‘!‘lh d . GOLDBLATT, a. Ave. . Betheada, A. GORDON, 2212 14th St. o SSOWARS BEN KRUGER, 2010 18 8. ARE BRES 8 stnt. . H. LANDY & SON, 3930 Ga. Ave. yattavl W. J. LOVELESS, 23 Fla. Ave. nuu-{own ERADINGHTO0S W. J. LOVELESS, 703 Kennedy St. G KTGRAY Posten JINO. F. MEENEHAN, 2010 14th St. LT MORGAN BROS., 30th & P Sts. 2 :’ "@""““ e e MT, PLEASANT HARD co., Tieo Mi. Flossant Bir ARE CO. O'DONNELL PAINT co 3206 M St. PEOPLES HDWE. CO., 2479 18th St. PETWORTH HDWE. CO., 933 Upshur ), % y// el Seat ne-u- Ronir " WILLIAMS. Boy ROBT. 1. YOUNG, Galthersbure. In Nearby Virginia: CReiTY M §, F, BAUGHMAN, Berrzville MAX ZEVINT T5i2 7k st NT MERCANTILE CO. SOUTHWEST: H. SCHNEIDER. 716 414 St WEINBERG, 530 4% Si. 'WASHINGTON. D. C, THURSDAY, MAY 16, WooDWARD & LLOTHROP 10" 11™ F aAxnD G STREETS Men’s Oxfords, $5:25 pair Were §8 to §12 43 pairs Men's Black and Tan Calfskin, Black Kid and Tan Scotch Grain Oxfords. Wide, me- dium and narrow toe lasts. Leath- er sole, rubber or leather heels. Blucher and stralght-lace models. 51 i ;B 5, 6, 6l 4, 6, 62, 7, 1%, u. D52, 6, 6%, T, 9 35 Plirx Men's Tan and Black Calfskin Oxfords, also sports ox- fords in combinations of black and white, tan and white or fawn elk. Medium toe, leather and rubber sole and heel. Were $10 to $12.50. Now .§ THE MEN'S Golf Clubs Reduced 2 Butchart Spoons. Were Slfl Now . 1 Vulcan Brassie, steel shaft. $6.50. Now $ 1 Vulcan Spade Mashie. \Vlfl 55 Now 1 Vulcan Putter. Was $6. Now 54 1 W&L Special Mashie. Now . 1 Vulcan Driver, steel shaft. $7.50. Now .S' 1 Burke Driver. Was $. Jow 1 McGregor Mashie Niblick. Wz< $4. Now .$3 1 McGregor Spade Niblick. Was $4. Now $3 1 McGregor Mashie. Was $4. Now $3 1 Vulcan Mashie. Was $4. Now $3 1 McGregor Putter, left- handed ‘Was $4. Now .. 2 Bllichlrl, Spoon!. ‘Were 57;:0 Now 1 Golf Bag. Was $10., Now. ... 86 15 Pairs Auto Awnings. Were 8395, Now . .$2.50 F SPORTING Goops, FOURTH FLOOR. Luggage Reduced 1 Hat Box. Was $14.75. Now $10 1 Suit Case. Was $14.75. Now $10 1 Suit Case. Was $11.95. Now $8.50 1 Overnight Bas. Was 8350, Now .. $2.: 3 Sulf Cases. Were $15. Now Sll 1 Fitted Hat Box. Was $7.95. Now $5 Suit Case, Was ;32’50 Glulslone Bag. $27.50. Now 3 Overnlght Cun Were $3 55% N ow 2 Hat Boxes. Were $25. Now $18 LucGace, FOURTH FLOOR. Night Sets, 35¢c Were 50c 31 attractive sets; night bottles h glass. In green, rose and ‘\hnc 15 Towel Racks. Were 35c. Now Zl Decor:(ed Toilet Bottles. Were $1. Now 67 Imported Two - piece Bmldolr Bottles. Were 65c. Now 50¢ 50 Bottles Farina Cologne, with .lponzu‘ ‘Were 35c. Now......25¢ Powder Boxes at the !ollawl.ng red!;}:unm tomorro ow. . 45; were 50c. Now. TOILETRIES, AISLE 18. First FLOOR. —————————————————— Week-End Candy Special, 2 Pounds, 95¢ 2 pounds of our delicious homemade Dark Chocolates, creams and bonbons for 95¢c. Cawpres, Atsie No, 16, Fmst FLOOR. 75 Leather Handbags; ¥1 Were $5 to $10 A wide variety of wanted leath- ers and colors make this selec~ tion outstanding, even at the re- duced price. The bags are SLIGHTLY SOILED from dis- lay. ‘2’5 Embroidered Silk Handbags. Were $5 and $7. Now $2 8 Evening Handbags, SLIGHTLY SOILED. Were $15 to $40. Now §5 4 Brocade Bags, rose, blue, black- and-silver and silver. Were uo Now 1 (lml'.nlom Pearl-and-] Ilhlna- stone Handbag, SLIGHTLY IM- PERFECT. Was $60. Now....$10 12 Suede and_ Braid Handbags. SLIGHTLY SOILED. Were 81,0 HANDIAGS, ‘Atste 6, FinsT FLOOR. Novelty Chokets and Necklaces, Special $1 each Each piece is a_reproduction of an important fashion—featured are combinations of crystal-and- rose quart crystal-and-car- nelian®, crystal-and-chalcedony®, crystal-and-amethyst quartz¥, al-and-chrysoprase*. *Imitation. 6 Enamel Cases, with Now. Were 32. Now T5e “Bieritn il Were b o sil Pertume ' Contalners. Were 31, Now +.206 NovELTY lezl.lv AisLe 10, First FLOOR. Remnant Day merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable; not sen C, O, D. or on approval; mail or phone orders not accepted Men’s Summer Suits Savings of YV, and More 20 Palm Beach and Linen Suits, last season's stock. but correct styles for this season's wear. Regular sizes 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 44, 46; shorts 36, 40, 42; longs 37, 38, 39; stouts 39, 42, 44, 46. Now Were $16.50 and $18. Chabin $11.25 16 Tropical Worsted and Flannel |!IIIO.|v sizes 35, 36 39 44 46, 48 regular; Now. $19.75 36, 37 long; 38, 39, 40, 44, 46, 48 stout. Were $35. White Flannel Trousers, $5:75 Were 510 7 White Flannel Trousers, appropriate for graduation or sports wear. SLIGHTLY SOILED.. Waist sizes 32, 34, 42, 48. Men’s Two Trousets Suits, $22:50 Were $35 and 45 20 Two-Trousers Suits, in gray, tan and dark mixtures. Young men’s and men’s models, in two and three button effects. Sizes 34 to 46 regular; 34, 39, 40, 42 short; 40 long. “Woodward Fifty” Sdits, $3250 Were 550 21 “Woodward Fifty” Suits, excellent quality fabrics, splendidly tailored. One and two of a pattern in lot. Regular sizes 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 44; short 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40; long 37; 38, 40 stout. THE MEN'S STORE, StcOND FLOOR. Men’s 2-piece English Golf Suits, $3325 ‘Were $50. 9 Two-Plece English Golf Suits, of real Harris Tweeds. Plain- back jackets and plus-four knickers. Sizes 36, 37, 38, 40. THE ENGLISH SHOP OF THE MEN’S STORE, SECOND FLOOR. Men’s Thread Silk Hose, Special, 50c pair Men's Pure Thread Silk Hose, fine even weave, scamless lisle double foot, seamed back. Black, navy, French tan, cordovan, Russian calf and gray. Sizes 10 to 12 12 Men's Lisle Thread Union Suits, ankle length, half sleeves. Sizes 36, 38, 40, 48. Were $2. Now...S§1 29 Men’s Fancy Colored Shorts, sizes 28. 30, 32, 34, 36, 38. Were ll 21 Mens Flncy Colored Four-!n-Hlml Ties. Were $1.50. Now... 95¢ ‘THE MEN's STORE, SECOND FLOOR. 10 Men's Silk Pajamas, white and plain colors. SLIGHTLY MUSSED. Small and medium sizes. Were $10 and $12.50. Now «.8§5.15 15 Pairs Men's Cotton Golf Hose, 1ancy colors. Sizes 10, 10! 11, Were $1.50. Now . Boys’ Slip-over Sports Sweaters, Special, $3.95 125 Boy;‘ Worsted Slip-over Sports Sweaters, in new Spring designs and col- ors—plain and fancy. Vee, round and crew neck models. Sizes 28 to 38. 31 Boys’ Spring Reefers, sports and dress models. New Spring fabrics and colors. Taken from regular stock and reduced for clearance. Sizes 3 to 8 years. Were $10.75. Now PR N ] Boy's Wool Suit, two pairs golf knickers. Size 7. Was $13.75. Now .... ceseesssseses. 9675 8 Boys’ Fine Gabardine Trench Coats, waterproof. SLIGHTLY SOILED. Sizes 10, 12 and 18. and $10.75. NOW............. $5.75 'THE Boys’ STORE, FOURTH FLOOR. 22 Boys’ Wool Lumberjacks, dark serviceable shades. Sizes 6, 10 to 18. Were $5.75. Now.... $2.35 78 Summer Wash Suits for small boys. ‘Taken from regular stock and re- duced for clearance. Sizes 3, G 5 6. Were $1.95. Now 13 Pairs Wool Shorts, sizes 4 lnd 5 ‘Were $2.50. Now... $1. 4 Boys’ Summer Suits, wash top R wool pnnts Sizes 4, 5. 3 B weigiht Uniss e ummer-weight Ut Suits, H years. ,Were $1. “NOW. ..vssvs.25¢ Housewares Greatly Reduced Items listed are subject to slight imperfec- tions—some are slightly damaged and shopworn 20 Vaughan’s Furniture Cleaner .Ind Polish. Were 35c. Now. 3 Eight-day Kitchen CI china dial. Were $3.65. Now, u ss & Manning-Bowman Coaster Sets, four colored glw coasters with nickel- mmd rims. Were $1.95 set. N:w, 5S¢ with foot peflnl to raise cover, and nlvlnlzd inset Were 31.735. Hampers, large size. Were 34 '15 Now, $2.95 Round Willow Clothes Hampers, size. W Aluminum Kitchen Katcl Alll, the sanitary under-the -sink strainer. Finished in yellow and gray. Were $1.95 tal post and 135 feet cotton lkle. ‘Was $10. Now ... ceees $5.95 ‘HOUSEWARES, 3 _Five-foot “Ridjid” Shphdden ‘Were $2.25. Now 1.50 1 White Enameled Steel Wasl ‘Was $18. NOW.......... 3 Imported Hammered Brass Mail Boxes. Were $11.50. Now 1 Brass Door Knocker. W: 1 White Enameled Bath Stool. $7. Now...... 4189 3 4-plece Decorated c-nmer Setq it glass knobs. Were §2.1. 6 Boll -top Bread Bo. es, mediu Green blue and white. Were $1 25, Large size. Were t’«'izflfi ..$2.50 2 Green Enameled Oval Roasters, self- . Large size. Were ‘8‘2 .25, .75 Dozen Rolls Toilet Tissue, Special, 78¢ 500 Rolls of Good Quality Toilet Tissue; 1,000 sheets to the roll. Houszwares, FIrtH FLOOR, Rugs Greatly Reduced 2 Imported Oval JJmported 0 "p’-"m‘ Rush Rugs, o s Wer: 1 Illilnh Flber Ruj mxmnunu-d 2t 1 6% Bratded” ‘G - f Rati ~ tern: slu ’xfl Were $1f 6. Were $66. Rap Bougs, plain colors and moriied Tectsi sive D1, Were 3550, "Now 8015 Rucs, Firry FLOOR. 2 Ba lnq. mottled designs: size 9x12. 3. 5 $11.50 Now. 500 Yards Cretonne, Special, 23c yard 500 yards Cretonne, light and dark grounds, in small and large designs. Many attractive color combinations are offered at this special price. 75_Pairs Marquiseite Curtains, with flat tailored hem. Cream only. 2V, yards leng. Special......$1.28 pair 100 Pairs Ruffled Marquisette Cur- tains, white, cream and ecru, ;{f. yards long. Special $1 pair DraperiEs, S1xTH FLOOR. $ Continuing Our Annual May Selling of Fine Silks Large assortment of 0dd Lot Curtaina most all SLIGHTLY SOILED, ALL REDUCED ONE - HALF FOR CLEARANCE. Assortment of Short Length Cntonnu. for pmcws and Summer REDUCED 14 AND MORE NR CLPARANCE. Gift Suggestxons Reduced Was 13, + 8l £ w.u 518 10 w-s $12.50.° o, Mo, . ‘Was ' 75c. Now. .. e auer Boxes, Were $130. “Was _$3.50. 3 Glass Frog Vase. § Metal Waste Basket. LoSrastal Tree, Dmmozn F Givr o, EN Photograph Frames Reduced Was sa18, Now. Salad Sets. Were 1. Clearette ‘Cases, Were $325. an :l Clearette Cases. Were $2. Ash Tray, “as is." Was $4. an x" -m oL 1ERTE e Lighte A-afim.«_-—nnzqz.pu_ a3 2= ‘CLoCKS AND FRAMES A1sLE 1, FIrsT FLOOR. Remnant Day Savings ate 25% and More Bed Lamps and Shades Greatly Reduced 1 Orchid Georgette and Silk Bed Lamp, lined with rose. Was e Bed Lamps, one with . one with orchid silk Were” s e Now n_for mnnnx mm l?lde “of 1 He: antigue fnish. Was Now_ 1 R nch Farchment - Paper Shades laced top and bottom; Lun’s, SEVENTH FL Cotton Dress Shields Special, 3 Pairs for 65¢ Cotton dress shields in regular and crescent shapes; sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4. 200 Meth-o-no Bags, for storing gar- ments during Summer openings. Were 3 Now 8 I8 Assorted Hai DAMAGED <. . 1 Blue Flowered rrow Shoe lery Yor closet snelt. will hold 6 pm Thoes. Was $6. jow . £4 % Mo ll"“mw Patiern. Hat B 5 Mornine “Glors Patiern T F'JGH:;LY DAMAGED AND SOn..m Norions, Atstes 31°32, FirsT FLOOR. —————————————————————————————————————————— Special Purchase—Popular Fiction, 60c Including Many Higher-priced Original Editions 75 of these high-grade books, many one-of-a-kind are offered at this extraordinary low price for immediate clearance. Included: , E._Barrington: D, the Gai a Josénh Vance: “Allas Dr. Ely." by Lee “Helen of Trov.” by John Erskin Mume 's by Patricia Wentworth, and “‘Nom: BOOKS, AISLES 23-25, FIRsT FLOOR. Special, #1 10; complete with covered pitcher and six glasses. In green and rose. 10 Colored Glass Console Sets, complete with bowl and two can- d‘lelsflcks Green and rose. BPC' cia 2 Imported Colored Glass Flow:: . Bowls, Were $5. Now.......$2. 20 Colored and Optic Glass Pitel ers, Were $1. Now. 24 Beverage Glasses, ‘various nm Were 50c each. NOW...... ey 20 Floral Cut Design Beve Pitchers. Were 85c. Now.. Odds and Ends of Table ware, some SLIGHTLY IMPER- FECT. Priced one-half and less than one-half rezulnr prices. o $1. 50 Each GLASSWARE, FIFTH P'Lool. Imported Teacups and Saucers, Special, 18¢c 60 sets; decorated china teacups and saucers, in attractive de- signs and colorings here for your choosing. a8 Grlll Flates in Pink Willow. Spe- each SPFreneh Chin encrusted dceormon 16 rrulI"nr Dessert Pl CHINA, FIFTH FLOOR. Sterling and Silverplate Tableware Reduced Silverplate in modern designs, as follows: 1 Tea Set, 5 pleces, was $70. was $17. Now. r Holder. was $26. Candiesticks, ~ was S ] ,_gn vas 30 Now:: Sitring Silver in' Hampton Pat- tern as follows: 4 sets Dinner Forks, were Now 2 rmea silver as foll Butch Cocktall Goblets, were 33, ‘rn' n-u-&' K Vases Rel 6l Salt ow ‘l' z-z._vma-_z_z—“zuz Z Py N Was 310, Now. £ et icks, was 34, Now. 82 andl n:n Vas $12. Now. %& ‘was 3 Now SILVERWARE, FIRST —and offering fine quahty, smart silk fashions for every occasion —sports, daytime and evening, in thls timely, annual May event. Lignts Up;7, by Grace Bichmond: *The b & . 3 A r;n" S by fflu st 30 quin, Fannie Hurst: “Hue and Cry, nd,” by ety Roberts *Rinebart. ——————————————————————————————————— Colored Glass Ice Tea Sets Linen-finish Stationery Special, 38c Pound Linen-finish Stationery and 2 packages of envelopes. Choice of gray or white; an exceptionally fine quality sta- tionery at this low price. Now 1 m ‘Leather suuum ll‘!! Was $3. Now veess...SL50 5Inlhetlookcnven. Wm "31:. - - .$18. l Kose Leather "Card Holder. Was $1. Now . 50¢ 2 I'.lbrlry “Sefs. ‘Were 35‘ Juvcnfle Fumiture Reduced 2 Pullman Baby Carriages, reversi- ble gear; complete with cushions, safety strap and windshield. Were $27.50. Now reduced to....$19.75 1 Green Pullman Carriage, cordu- roy upholstery. Was $35. NOW . $19.75 iusgo. Chi reen orol Now = .....$24.95 with drop side. Wu 321 50. Now. ....$14.95 1 Juvenile Lawn qumoek. Was $28.75. Now JUVENILE FURI FourTH FLOOR. Reductions in Toys 4 Doll Carriages, with revexs(bl. g!sr medium size. Were $9.7! 5 Ecr‘l Dnl.l Clrrh{e!- Reduced to 1 Gray Twin Doll ‘c $16.50. Reduced to.... 2 Children's Automobiles her-fired disc wheels, Were $8.50. $5 l Speedblkc with ‘mud g\ll coaster brake. Was $27.50. Now . ‘Tre Toy Linen Guest Towels Special, 2 for $1 60 Pure Irish Linen Towels with filet lace edge and lace insets at this special price for Friday only. Fancy LiINENS, SECOND FLOOR. Tnmmings Reduced s Fow’ Teduce & yard Catored Ermbrodsey wide. Was 1. inestons Now . BUTTONS AND TRIMMINGS A1sLE 20, FIrsT FLOOR. Art Embroidery Reductions 7 Splint Waste Baskets, DAMAGED, Were $1. Small Metal B Grean Belding's Pure-dye Georgette. 1?’3‘1‘.'-’-. n--{'-m ‘wiin French vrint. Belding’s Pure-dye Crepe Iris... SLIGHTLY DAMAGED i Sheer Printed Chiffons. . :OHI lln. lllslell nmm;lnm- Satin Georgettes ... o 5vers Were s e Rough Tussah Pongee. $1.65 Striped Tub Silks ! 8 Knameled Door Kncchator stiauiid Printed Flat Crepe and Crepe de Chine.$1.65 Japanese Pongee. .. Rowtas s : S1Lks, SECOND FLOOR. gu‘cf"“ L , dredaer NORTHEAST' ED M. HA 008 R. 1. Ave, PV HARTIG: go0 it Bt ;//’/////Z///' 7 Washable Tussah Crepe.... ...81.45 Washable Flat Crepe....... s 185! Washable Pure-dye Crepe de Chine..$1.65 Women’s Silk Umbrellas ‘l‘il‘l LEROOK HARDWARE CO., $645 Were $10 s 3 sil brellas, ¥ ‘: T T Rl Vi "[- c-' oo . N s !'“‘""'g"" | Umkreiine: Unusually Fine Flat Crepe.. vers §2.25 ¥, n st : ctorte : e d Silk Crepe Meteor..... ...$1.95 AR Ave. GTONAC HARDWARE' €O bordered, B i Umoreiias: Chinese Honan Pongee. . iy % Tefries and_mounted on 16 Were 315, Now reduced {0 59.45 UMBRELLAS, Am.l 13, Fst FLooR. //////// N f/ NN % ‘4