Evening Star Newspaper, February 27, 1930, Page 26

PLASTIC SCHOOLING IS URGED BY WILBUR Menta! P"\cesses of Youth Should Be Kept Pliable, He Tells Educators. By tie Assoclated Press. C CITY, N. J., Pebruary 7. mumfs ummt'uorf.na N e vision in the public schools.of the Unit- ition class, in the city auditorium y afternoon. truly scientific stage has not yet beep reached. he said, but the advance has been rapid and there are numerous indications of marked progress towgrd ;l‘;fmt standards of supervisory con- Dr. Wilbur Speaks. Ray Lyman Wilbur, Secretary of the Interior, toid the session of the an- nual imeeting of the department of su- perintendence that the world was ad- vancing so fast 'séientifically that politi- cal, social and economic mechanisms "Il\ll‘-h of education,” > hemwweinwthebflincflchud ‘the fixed thinking of the day. What we *| Missouri Infantry at Gettysburg and Veteran Who Saw Lincoln Shooting Last Surywmg Witness of Ford Theater Tragedy Hurt in Fall. By.the Associated Press. nmvvm.l, Ark., February 27.— Henry Harris, N-ynr—old ‘Union veteran o{ the Civil War, and believed to have been the last surviving wit- ness of the assassination of Abraham | Lincoln, died at his home here Tues- day.. An u‘dd.gnnl fall & month- ago hastened his death. | __Harris, who served with the 44th Antietam, was paralyzed in one arm ;.:t:}'m result of a wound in the latter e. ‘The veteran has told friends he was seated about 35 steps from the presiden- tial box in Ford Theater when John Wilkes Booth entered and shot the President.” He said he saw Lincoln car- ried from the box and watched a huge throng pursue’ Booth. . Two Injured m Automobile. VIENNA, Va., February 27 (Spe- cial). —George King and Charles Adams of this place were treated at Emergency Hospital, Washington, Tuesday night, the former for a fractured rib and the other for face lacerations, according to the hospital authorities, as a result of an automobile in which they were rid- ing striking a telephone pole at Five should seek is to keep plastic the mental | Oaks. processes of youth and adolescence. Cook Reports on Progress. Albert S. Cook, State superintendent of schools of /Baltimore, presented a survey of the progress made, in offer- ing the conclusion of the 1930 year- , Mr. Cock is chairman of the commission on supervision in the de- partment of superintendence. President Cody of the association presented A. E. Winship of Boston, editor of the Journal of Education and now more than 80 years old, with honorary life membership in the de- partment of superintendence, because he has attended the meetings regu- larly for 58 years. report of a study of the effects of made by S. M. Brownell, E. M. Conklin and P. T. Rankin of Michigan, cover- ing junior and senior high schools in the entire Detroit area. cluséz]:m mdth‘lt. drlnkinfkfl less of a problem and fewer are using llcohollc drinks than &u‘l,fl'l or before, there is more sex delinquency. uit The Peplum Suit. .. Paris Fashion are all echibited here at Rizik’s. » the Sharkskin Suit.. . prohibition on youth since 1920 'lll the Dies in Arkansas . THE "'EVENING STAR;"'WASHINGTON, D. - C., THURSDAY, 'FEBRUARY 27, .1930. *“HICK” GARB BANNED AT COUNCIL|17 REPORTED LOST BY MAYOR TO AID VILLAGE PRIDE |SLAIN WOMAN'S LOVE AFFAIR IS REVEALED tter in Her Desk Bares In- timacy With Persian Prince ‘While Visiting in ‘Paris. By the Assoclated Press. coroner's jury investigating the g of Mrs. Dorothy Moormeister, 32, whose bsthred body was found on an isolated near here last Saturday, e:gm: w com| lm its inquiry today. ter- day it'listened to melldom “of a love affair between the 32-year-old woman and a Persian prince. Testimony of the woman's husband, Dr. Frank Moormeister, that. his dis- covery of a letter in his wife's desk after the murder revealed his wife's intimacy with Prince Farid' of Persia while the Moormeisters were visiting in Paris last ygar, created something of a sensation d shifted investigation of the tragedy. Dr. Moormeister said that while in Europe he made several side trips, his wife and his daughter, Miss Peggy Moormeister, staying in Paris. He said his wife met the prince and later in- troduced them. He testified that he trusted the prince and did not suspect his wife until he ‘found the letter. Cuban Shoe Imports Fall. HAVANA (). Prornn I.n Cubln ‘manufactus trade statistics Ihuwi.ng l.ln mfion of 1 040 356 pairs last year, momy from United States. In the preceding vens 1,274,152 pairs were imported, the decrease beln: 233,796 pairs. Members May Either Clean Away From Meetings, He Decrees. By the Associated Press. FREEPORT, Ohio, February 27.— Felt boots, slouch hats, overalls, cordu- oy trousers and other items of “ordi- | Ju. nary” dress henceforth will be taboo during sessions of town council. Mayor J. H. Jenkins handed out the edict, which in substance, is: “Unless solons can come to the meetings dressed | up, washed up and’ cleaned up—they | will be denied a seat in the chamber.”) ‘The mayor voiced this ultimatum at the first meeting of the council, with the .result that three of the members went home—to return a short time later dressed in their Sunday best. “Councilmen represent the N Kg If they come to sessions e hicks, people m'muly will lez t.he!r municipal pride lag,” the mayor *Mayor Jenkins, head' of the govern- TOLMANIZED TABLE LINENS Retain Their Lustre THE TOLMAN LAUNDRY Phone Met. 0071 Up and Dress Up.or Stay| ment of the town of 500, conducts the decided * rhe" as me result. “Irish-Speaking” Dog.. BELFAST (#).— William O'Dwyer |bas a very discriminating Irish terrior. The will notice only those who speak and ignores those who talk in English, or so Willlam told | a Dublin judge when he brought action against a man for stealing uu pup. Commercial Stationery and Office Supplies u all I|l.-l—1‘r\:='fl|.r li{ cl'.: Rubber nds, Cash Boxes, ete. WM. BALLANTYNE & SONS L. 11T S National 3770 - IN SINKING OF SLOOP Colored Fishermen Are Believed to Have Drowned When Boat Is Swamped. : By the Associated Press. | teen colored seamen were reported when the sloop Pretoria was swam) in heavy seas off Abaco Island, Ba- hamas, on February 17, according to passengers l.rrlvtnl here yesterday from Nassau. ‘Three persons of the crew of 20 sponge fishermen succeeded in reaching the island after the vessel sank, pas- sengers reported. e boat was owned by H. P. Treco, but no other details were available. Mayflower IA::I Company is now located at 1405 KAY ST. N.W. TOWER BUILDING Greeting Cards and Stationery 'WHOLESALE and RETAIL F .Street at Eleventh Mvnmilm!fll- OLM (/)] months of 1920 Sweden mnd into \w!‘ enth place among European Nnited States OIL BURNER “AS GOOD AS ITS NAME” Special Price in comfort, con Inducements Right NOW! Tccomtnting yor GET OUR PRICE ON THIS WONDERFUL BURNER Budget Payments Accepted 1908-10 M St. N.W. Phones: North 0402-03-04 W. B. Moses & Sons SINCE 1861—SIXTY-NINE YEARS OF PUBLIC CONFIDENCE 9 AM to 6 P.M. OrvorTuniTY DAY THE FEERUARY THE UNITED STATES OIL BURNER will add thousands to the value of your -FURNITURE SALE Five Extraordinary Values for Tomorrow Only Chairs Upholstered to Order Tonarr $70.75 s $07 The custom-built chau‘ illustrated at the right, covered in ma- terial of your selection to fit in with your living room and match your decorative scheme. Price for uncovered frame in muslin, $55; labor at cost, $9; 37 yards upholstery material, special selec- tion, $4.50 to $8 yard. In!the lowest’ price covering, complete, $79.75; the highest grade covering, $92. The frame is solid walnut, with loose, cushion seat, hair filled. We make this offer to keep our shops more fully employed. - Orders accepted tomorrow only. Cape Suit in many interpretations...the Tai- . lored Covert...the Dressmaker...the Suit with three-quarter length coat and ‘many other types' for you to select from. From.' $55'09 Quality and Style at Great Savings We take pride in announcmx this event be- cause at this time genuine Queen Quality Shoes are reduced to this low price. 73 Values ° ‘up to $10 This is your opportunity to buy the new spring styles consisting of colored kid leathers, - - . Almora an{ Suntan Kid, Beige and Brown and White ‘Kid, Black leather and fabrics of- all descriptions. All height heels. Sizes AAA to C. Queen Quality Boot Shop 1219 F Street N.W. End of ‘the MONTH CLEAR Chairs in Tapestry or Velour Tomorrow Only $29‘75 These chairs, one of which is illustrated at the left, are uphol- stered in your choice of velour or tapestry. The frames are solid mahogany. - These chairs are very comfortable, and meet our Founder’s Line specifications for sound construction throughout. They ‘are priced at $29.75 tomorrow only. The Founder’s Line W. B. Moses & 5°m. Pubhc Confidence Since 1861 New Silk Frocks Regularly $16.50 Flat Crepes s 8 fi Georgettes Black and High Shades New Spring Raincoats Tweeds Silks Suedes s Velvets Sizes 14-44 Third Floor .00 Al -Sales Final. Phone Orders Can Be *Accepted. No C. O..D. 106 Pairs Brown and Blue Suede Ties Regularly $6.50 $3.25 Fountain Room 100 Pairs Smart Novelty ‘SHOES $5.00 Originally $10 to $16.50 Many styles in the colored kidskin so much in vogue for this season. A wide range sizes. There are many two- tone effects and some of our smartest reptile and kidskin combinations. Second Floor e TWELFTH~ Since - F 8T8. Eighteen - Sixty «-Eight "F Street at Eleventh .. ‘Tomotrow Final vClea'rvance WiNTER CoATS AND DREsses 30 Dresses 510 Were $29.75 to $49.75 Street and afternoon dresses in the season’s color- Sizes 14 to 44 in the group; ings and materials. not in all styles. 22 Coats 1 Dress Coat, fur-trimmed. Was $49.75.... 4 Kamelrah Sport Coats, untrimmed. Were $49.75 each. Tomorrow 3 2 Dress Coats, fur-trimmed. Were $69.50..$24.75 2 Dress Coats, fur-trimmed: Were $69.50..$29.75 1 Sport Coat, camel’s hair. 1 ‘Dress Coat, fur-trimmed. Was $79.50 2 Dress Coats, fur trimmed. Were $89.50..$39.75 2 Llama Coats, sport, untrimmed. Were $65. .$45 2 Dress Coats, fur-trimmed. Were $98.50. .$45.00 2.Dress Coats, fur-trimmed. Were $118..$49.75 2 Dress Coats, fur-trimmed. Were $135..$65.00 1 Dress Coat, fur-trimmed.. Was $195... ‘The Apparel Shop, Second Floor. * 9°'A.Mito 6 P.M. .$15 .-$24.75 Was $59.50. $29.75 $29.75 .$95.00 $295 Dining Suite gl S A ten-piece suite'of Colonial influence, with console-type buffet, Duncan Phyfe table and other pieces to harmonize. Dark, antique brown mahog- any and gumwood. metal plate is on every' chair. $250 Bedroom Site 59169 A very practically designed suite of four pieces in Colonial style. Poster bed, large 48 inch dresser, vanity and high chest. Dark brown mahogany and gumwood construction. Furniture, Fifth and Sixth Floors $220 L:vmg Room Suite ongrr $71 85 An Embassy suite of two pieces, upholstered figured green damask, with loou. sprlng-fllled cushions. It bears the Embassy metal glnte, our guarantee of specified quality, inside and out. Ofienta-l» Rugs Reduced These Extraordinary Special Values for Tomorrow 2 Chinese Rugs, 10x14 feet; blue. Were $700, each 1 Chinese Rug, 10.2x15 ft.; taupe. 1 Chinese Rug, ox12 ft.; blue. The February CBRUAR' FURNITURE SALE 2 Chinese Rugs, 9x12 ft.; gold. Were $250, each BES—— 10 Mossuls, average 3x6 ft. Were $55 and $57.50... BRACTC 15 Small Oriental Mats. J Special tomorrow only ... «. w9 <. $9.65 Oriental Rug Salon, Fourth Floor F Furniture Sale and The February Oriental Rug Sale End Saturday at 6 P.M. 'All Furniture and Oriental Rugs Reduced Now