The evening world. Newspaper, February 3, 1905, Page 7

~ SCHOOL BOARD NATIONAL a) 2 ry = Babin a or Dati et THE WORLD: President Maxwell Says Third Stanza of “The Star Spangled Banner” Was Omitted for Lit- erary Reasons from Text Book WANTS GERMAN TAUGHT IN THE PLACE OF LATIN. Present Publlo School Method Interestingly Discussed on Both Sides—Letters Show Hearts of People Are In It. L, W. Wilson and published by Macmillan & Co,, contains what pur ports to be a complete version of “The| g; Gter Spangled Banner,” ‘The third otansa, beginning ‘And where is that who a0 yeuntingly swore,” ts not Bchools, and asked him for an explana. tion, Mr, Maxwet! was engaged in a board meeting, but sent out the fallow. tng statement by his seoretary! Mr. Maxwell Did Not Know it. Prefere German to Latin Wo the Biitor of The Brening World: 13 1000 ore bad Grvajee 3 York aeeo- glations and societies and forty perlod- Fa Soa FE tan a . a u “tty Bu den t if ent of Le, "wrote me, saying; "1 consider a ‘I of the tetrien language Ming le to English-speaking peo- er Yet, Reng done to give our 886,621 school Aten a ocontng know]. edge of German, which t need more than Latin, French or Greek, ‘This matter hae been divcussel quite fre- Quently among our German-American Citizens lately, Going @ step further we find that: the ‘Census tells us the following most knpaniant etory: In “Persons havil rents (bom Germany const tute 238 pe cent. of ithe whole tam- : of persons of foreign parentage, while those having one parent born in Germany ahd one aurient natlye con- ethrute 6.1 per cent, ‘The entire elo- ment of German parentage, therefore, Fepresenia very nearly, three-tenths of all the persons of foreign parentage in 1000, There are 2,681,918 males of voting @ixe who are of German paréntage, and this element consthiutes 12.1 per cent. of the entire nunwer of males of voting age in 1900," a at large the United Slatas an naany will be the doumnl- nant fa f the bemediate. future. ne day | n G Germany cont will, dom! Inont @s the Ur bower up of the Russian wires will eat nny t Nes and nians will the sane way, Only Two World Languages. In the open field of the world G 1 no Will be } hand German are the two! Hieh will carry on or theugh al ed emmtrle: speak bo Lavan taase fa poo sophical in r (i yhich | ahow th Mt net a imit to tho advan taicoy of sneikine the German language. “Rverything being equal, Ger- man-Amerioans prefer to employ op to “The J. & MM. Usion Label Clothing Co, 2D DD NOT KNOW SONG WAS CUT DOWN WRITE YOUR VIEWS OF THE FADS IN THE CITY'S PUBLIC SCHUOLS. fo widespread las the discugsion over the go-called “fade and fan- cles” in the system of education now in vogue in the public schools become that The Evening World would like to hear what the parents think, It also invites an expression of opinion from the teachers, com- munications from whom will be treated as confidential, Any teacher may feel free to write The Hvening World candidly on the subject, oon- fident that her name will not be published, Opinions trom both sides are invited. a with and associate with persons yenchies the child to ki iy Sony ven them tf Ste own| hygiene, because t teaehen th ait tongue, hy, then, is the study of] how to take oare of itnelf and why to avold amoking and drinkin, It atands to reason that phyetcal The plea on ithe part of some prom!-| velopment Is of the Phyetcal de- pant whoo! tamara has larg Slaw ence ho saa tn fol bai ata aie fallaci There are severs} methods! properly in the eehocls Music taught Ww! ‘be accomplished, and Bu de shes me lous. by whioh this er hig beef thin subject Be gates, eaemeeks, not f ean va v1 hal be glad to, 6 enlighten hm and] must civilization, gonaldered ea rtan| the German language neglected in our Dubilo schools i fi any other| things in t! em, pnt in iF ere rom RAN tel te th in the child's Bettys not rte ace to 9 into "Evia, a0 ree proper’ remedia man language, generally conducted, ja a aloe Lig Spun oe porry. m ave have, pane ed mith the same, definitenes, a8 seat Rawls System, tmathematios mu . “Constant Reader” has felt \oted in our publ'c schools, the| obliged to tak rivdy okt tefl eat fan ye’ not| lo ‘pohocts “enetae theo hee Bul include @ use they have not of German speech, ‘enough there to qualify them, imattering. of reading, writ-| in ther opinto ‘ Be ee rie hattering of read and Rae pinion, to enter a business ing the in the moet Rredy! unknown Ahves ny tn Son tate ican tp the lew of this condition of re 10] “dads and fancies” which of late yeara ft not hieh ‘time that something were! have dovelo: In the sit le schools o} a our olty, My boys, 10. Hae reach age where they ought to b 5 sup Bat are Sadie to ‘gure "sur answer to almple examples em, I have’ tale hem to induce our school authorities to are, this subject thelr Tranvediage atten-| a ny t ink By remarks may eet some peo- ple to work and cause some concerted Any co-operation or ators, thi ntl mB ton ft ean fur t perwons interested | and must now scrape toge rh wil madly tire, el per aend ees to a athe eh sian Mo Fourth pines Brookiya. | acthmets ard other things required in lie at Fautt, Nees my sons are very deficient! though they stand well in schoo! cannot think them aul, ae mae Fads and ‘iems" are for the ghil- writer of jotter Lng Med is are at fault If they do not dren of parents who aft eae eo three m8 them torn er poate ot ee “7 Te Works) & per cent. of the child Y pcial siete rey Mitise are, | Shis citr mause oescrte ppopalatOn, of m an tonal at int, among | Therefore, I pope ou will press this t att ny pa rte faugied fod oe mately force a return Pies ae ostiouw seu: |e be good old common-sense method A CONSTANT RHADER, 1} i Jettors printed in The DVen- | creme f dykes aly Di mi! via the Be es on three "1 Tare a minor ‘considers U II ni fact, poo little at- to these vital: popes t Imentioned,” On ef ours of schoo week are it upon thede three si 8 to er, leavin the by cetgentd ‘twe ~ urs the other subjects. If not up on thelr ‘‘eseen- are unde tbe eu the ual Ie Mkely Ropu. GE ey ota 0 eoak Un nonaraee tne She ecto ie tt no end 5 TWILL REFUND YOUR MONEY IF IT FAILS, MUNYON, BROADWAY AND 20TH @TREBT, 740-742 BROADWAY. We've got it—and we're going to sell it, We have bought the entire stock of S.N.WOOD & CO., Comprising all their HIGH-GRADE CLOTHING on hand and in process of manufacture; also woollens in the piece, which include a splendid selection of fine custom tailoring fabrics, We have taken a long lease of the former S. N, Wood & Co. store, at 740 and 742 Broadway, and intend to do business on methods that will commend themselves fo those who believe in plain statements and honest values, It is fortunate both for our customers and ourselves that we secured this chaice stock at So great a concession, The certain thing NOW is that it must be sold at once to make room for Spring goods, S. N, Wood’s Suits & Overcoats $ $ SUITS of all-wool fancy Cheviots, Cassimeres, Tweeds and Worsteds, extra well tailored, OVERCOATS of splendid all-wool Oxfords and Friezes; stylish cut; beautifully tailored; S. N. Wood & Co, price $12.50, at.. Splendid SUITS of newest fancy Worsteds, Cheviots and black Thibets. OVERCOATS of Meltons, Cheviots, Ker- seys and Friezes, Oxfords or black, Venetian lined, su- perbly tailored; S. N, Wood & Co. price $17.50,.....4. ot or ilar Elegant SUITS, richest black and blue unfinished Wor- steds, also fancy Cheviots, Tweeds and Thibets, superbly $ 50 Hackett,Carhart&Co tailored, PERO ire Meltons, Kerseys and ° Three Cor, 3th St, Friezes, cut in all the fashionable lengths and superbly — hand tailored; $. N. Wood & Co, price $25.00....... a | GRQAP VAY aie ena lear Chamt |Pancy Vests —S, N, Wood & Co,’s en- | tire line of $2,00 Fancy Vests at, ., Trousers —S, N, Wood & Co,’s en- tire line of $3.50 Trousers at,..., 3 | 95 05c. Notce—Both of us are experienced clothing men. Both of us have been here in the S. N, Wood & Co, store for several years. Each of us has had | much previous experience in leading New York clothing houses, We state| (and we stake our chince of public good willon the statement) that we have never known or sold values to equal those offered at this present | sale, | (SIGNED) C, §. JACOBS, Pres den’. *. L, MOSSLER, Seo’y & Treas. OPEN EVENINGS TILL 6:30. SATURDAY EVENINGS TILL 9 O'CLOCK, 740-742 Broddway,,..... | Us i Gall inks Shoe Room. Children’s Shoes. Special Offer for Saturday, February 4th. Misses’ and Children’s Heavy Dongola and Box Calf Button & Lace Boots, hand-sewed, TT tO 2.cceee ee PTGS 8 to 10%....-- $1.25 Value $2.50. Misses’ and Children’s Patent Leather, Button, Cloth and Kid Tops; hand-sewed, IT tO Qisceveeee BOS 8 to 10%....... $1.75 Value $3.00. Lord& Taylor, Broadway and Twentieth Street, Fifth Avenue, Nineteenth Street, Pianos / Superb $350.00 J. T.BROOKS PIANOS $225.00 BASY TERMS. NO MONEY DOWN. = = heakact Waolsway] ‘i ieee a | Reductions Remarkable, Young Men’s Suits and Overcoats. Prices on Overcoats which have been $18, $20, $22 all season are now Reduced to $12.00, including every Belted Back of 38 to 85 Benes measure in our Youths’ stock, Sack Suits for Young Men single and double breasted, snappy styles and fine quality; also Reduced to $12.00, Curesany cold, relieves difficult breath ing, checks night coughs, healsine flamed throat, Best for children, New York's Best Family Cough Medicine Stopa coughing, Prescribed aince 1870 by prominent New York physician, Cunsa Any Cold, » Hevery Dimggiet Galle “Bhort Mop" AI our %8¢ finest q) Squares f Hands, now reduced to. | Get the Habit, Go to | | During February the rice- reductions on our inter stocksof men’sand boys’ clothing reach their lowest levels, If you are seeking bargains, look here: Final Clearing OVERCOATS Overcoats, former: Ns and 8 Fin’ 910,00 Overcoats, formerly $20, $22.50 and $25, 00 Final price........ $15, Overcoats, formerly $28 and $30. Final $18 00 PHO vrevervivees # Overcoats, formerly $32 and $35, Fina 00 price .. ' $20. Overcoats, former! $45. Final pelea $27.50 Men’s Fancy Suits at Final Prices id Suits, formerly $10 and $12.79, Final price. Suits, formerly $15 and $18. Final price... $10, Suits, formerly $20 and $22.50. Final price. Sults, formerly $25 and 50 $28. Final fs. 816, Final Sale of Men’s Trousers Trousers that were $3 or $3.50, Final price.. Trousers that were $4 or Trousers that were $5 or Frousers that were $7. Final price wa.sssse5 Trousers that were Final price Trousers that were $10. Final price ...., Youthe’ Clothing at Final Figures Youths’ $7 or $8 Suits or Overcoats, Final price... Youths’ $10 or $12.50 Sult or Overcoat, price . Mr 19) a3 vale. Fa to 19) val ni prigteeresss eee $1 ,35 Big Bargains in Boye’Clothing Children’s Suits and Over- coats that were $1.95 $f 25 are now . Children's Suits and Over- coats that were $2.95 and $3.95 are EA Children’s Suits and Over- coats that were. $4.95 $3 25 and $5.95 are now... . Children's Suits and Over- coats that were $6.95 Children's Suits and Over- coats. that were $8.95 $5 25 . and $9.95 are now. Pants Reduced Children's 75¢c, Knee Pants, guaranteed not to rip, Pall vveveves Children’s $1.25 and $1.50 Knee Pants are now.... We Fill Men’s Needs From Top to Toe Soft and Stiff Hats..,.... We are showing two new Spring 1905 blocks in black Derby Hats for young men, The extreme ad- vance style of these Hats would alia \ wh Brothers’ INAL “FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 3, 1905. GLEARING SALE $7,50 $1 5,00 $4.50. Final price.. $2.65 5 $3.75 $4,75 $6. Final price, $7.00 $5 00 Hina $7,50 $2.25 $4.25 Knee and $1 All-Wool J pairs for gt; single 35¢ 69° $4, 50 make them bargains $3. it Special ..... ane $2 Special Lots of Men's $2.50 and $3 SHOES of patent colt- skin and box calf; spe- Chal veeseees Special Sale of Men’s Furnishings $1 and $1.50 “Regent” Shirts of $2,19 madras, cheviot and per- cale, cuffs attached and detached. .....sseereeee Black Cashmere Half Hose, grade, special, 6 pairs for: $1, 655 17 Per Palrrsscesrrrees Pure Silk Umbrellas, having case} and tassel, steel rod, close roll, handles of ivory, pearl, horn and buck, silver trimmed, guaranteed for $4, 1 year; usual price $5 and $6, Special. $995 faponette fancy bordered Handker- chiefs, some with border design rin through centres also; large of colors + Special, vh he En, | 279 Broadway, near Chambers, A7 Cortlandt St., near Greenwich, it whew 219 Sixth Ave., near 14th, St», Corner Third Avo, |Overcoats for Youths and ¥ NO CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER STORE Double «S. & H.! THE BIG STORE ACITY IN ITSELF Trading Stamps i HEGEL E,QOPERG) =. = le 12 o’Clock. Thi Single Stames: SIXTH AVE. ann aitfouman —«(8"BID"STS. Ciesing Hour, NEW YORK. “Dolls’ Day” Saturd Mnother Sreat Day for Little Girls and Dolls at Che Big Store. Because the bad weather kept many from participating in “Doll's Day” last Sat have decided to hold another Do'l's Day to-morrow. _And to we say: ve Upon the feet of every doll brought to The Big Store that day by a little girl, ac by an adult or parent, we shall fit a pair of the cutest little stockings imaginable—Burson made like the real big stockings for big feople, full fashioned, yet without a seam to hurt do Should, by accident, we fail to have a size to fit, we will make a pair special. So come, girl hereabouts, bringing your dolly with you, These Stockings will be distributed in the ’ on the Third Floor, f Spring and Summer Styles In Waist Wear tor Women An Advance Showing’ of Charming New Conceits at Popular Prices. CREATIONS OF LEADING WAIST MAKERS are presented in abundance Wemen ¥ seek grace of style and refreshing newness in design will be charmed with this showing. tae ’ ‘ Women’s Japanese Silk Waists. New Spring model, in white or black cleverly designed with round yoke rows of fine lace inserting, hemstitching and shirring forming full blouse. whieh has thr yadere tucks; newest sleeves, ceep lace cufls and alr tached lace collar; made to he sold regularly for $5.00; especially priced at ’ Women’s Chiffon Taffeta Waists. Handsome and new tailored mede! in black, white and light blue: enure front, mitched graduated side plaits, forming box plaiis. vest eFect, trimmed with dou of stitched taffeia straps and small sik butions; plaited back. newest full sleeves, plaited above wrist and finished will) deep pointed cuffs, fancy stock collar; especially priced at ’ ¥ q Women's Fancy Chiffon Taffeta Waisis, An artistic and atiractive mocel; yor ack, also atached stock collar, bi outlined and trimmed with fine lace and pin tuckings, extra full sleeves. shirred at shoulder, d-e7 culls with (a ag rows of lace inserting and French knois; especially priced at Also.a Fopular Offering of Women’s White Embrolden Linen Waists at 2,95 & Women's White Embroidered Handkerchief and Bucher Linen Waisis (as illusteated’, 1 embroidered designs (guaranteed pure linen). Waists that musi appeal, as they possess all th fection of fi, workmanship and quality. Remarkable values, ria Bi Some of the Best Values of the © Winter at Reduced Prices. Rather drastic price cutting, to be sure, but then ir isn’t such a far reach to spring, ft although there’s plenty of wear time ahead for the youngsters—and we need all the room get in the Boys’ Store. Y : Boys’ Overcoats. RUSSIAN OVERCOATS, in Navy, Olive and Oxfords sizes 246 to 5 years} at STORM COLLAR REEFERS, 7 to 16; at LONG OVERCOAT, 7 to 16, in Blue, Biack and Oxford a1 2, 00 STORM COLLAR REEFERS of Oxford and Black Frieze, red | 8.00 ) LONG OVERCOATS some Tourists, 6 to 13 years, at HIGH CLASS NOVELTIES for boys, 4 to 7 years, at MILITARY and ETON COATS, LONG OVERCOATS, 9 to 12, some Tourists, at ' Youths’ Overcoats. LONG and MEDIUM OVERCOATS of Oxford Mixed, Blue and Black; sizes 14 to 20 years, TOURIST BELT OVERCOATS AND LONG COATS of splendid quality in blue, black and Oxford; sizes 14 to 20 years. FINE QUALITY OVERCOATS, cut on the mew 1905 mocei; also TOURIST BELT COATS: sizes 14 to 20 years, flannel lined, 7 to 16 years; at JACK TAR REEFERS, 3 to 6, at 4.00 4.50 6.50 A Sale Gxtraordinary of Wen's Orousers at $f 642 Pairs at Chis Price. This is an echo of the great January Sale of Trousers at $2.00, During that sale we sold more than 4,500 pairs of Trousers. For { to-morrow we have assembled all the odd pairs and marked each at Oak et 50c, less than the original price. Many Mon Will Buy Several Pairs, Here is a synopsis of the quantities and fabrics: 84 pairs STRIPED CASSIMERES, 77 pairs MIXED CASSIMERES, 101 pairs STRIPED WORSTEDS, 50 103 pairs CHECKED WORSTEDS, le 78 pairs BUFF CORDLROYS, 91 pairs BLACKS AND BLUES, \ 108 pairs MIXED TWEEDS, All sizes up to 54 waist and 37 inseam. (Siegel Coopsr Store, Main oor, Bast.) : Good Srade Shoes 7” Mer Women and Children. At About 1-2 Usual Prices. k Yesterday was the first day of this phenomenal sale, and, as we expecied, the dreds whu attended were astour\ded at the exceptional ba-gains oifered, 4 Men's Good | Women’s | Women’s $3.50 , ; . . Winter Shoes, 1 85 | Hidsiin Shoes, 1.39 | Winter Shoes, Lh. Ped Box Calf Lace Shoes, with double soles, Button and Lace Shor:, with erhersiny'e | Calfskn Shoes with heavy salem Pat Coocyear welted, which equal any hand: | 9F double soles. kid or patent leacher Pi | Leather Shoes with heavy soles al a noel Hain Cah Li most are made on regulation easy-walking | soles for dress Iso the re SENN EOL RIES HOME HY Satin Valk -Ace | lasts; all sizes, Kid Shoes in several s:yles—ihese and Congress styles, and some Patent | Women’s $2 50 best Shoes ever offered at $1.9 Leather Shoes. All are exira values. | , l 6 5 all sizes In most of the styles. Boys’ Sh | ane hamid ore Pi d| Also a lot of Sample Shoes, s oes Kidski 4 Patent Learner Button an iso a lot: a y . 98c | Lees $ es all this season's good styles; | Oxfords; some of chese a Good-wearing Shoes of satin calf, with | :one narrow toes with high heels and high pring stalls mn stout soles, All sizes in the lot, and every | instep i’ +s others on regular staple every: n at $3, f boy assured of correct, easy-wearing | day styles; all are perfect in fic and quality; v Shoes for rough-and-ready use, all sizes. 4 7