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14 HURCH LAW-MAKING I 30DY OPENS MEETING] Twenty Foieign Nations Represent- j rd at Methodist General Con ference in Springfield. BIG ISSUES TO COME UP ; Union of Northern and South-j| ern Bodiesrio Be Discussed. j TVv tho Associated Press. SITJN'dFIKLD. Mass.. May I. With delegates assembled from every t' .rt of the United States and from '".»re tlian a score of foreign coun tries, the quadrennial Methodist Kpis copal general oonference, the official | '"making body of the church, opens i here today. Hishop Joseph F. Berry of Phi la- | •1 Iphia was scheduled to preside at Ihe opening session, at which a gen eral secretary for the conference will be elected. \t the evening session reports of the i Inst four years’ work in Kutopc and A.'rica will he made by the bishops of those continents, and the mission and ii educational centers will hold meet-j i The outstanding issues forecast in P he annual conferences held last j ■ month in pr.qMration for the general j! conference will ho tlm church's atti- j tude toward war and preparedness, ■ :ho proposed removal nf the lotitr ex- I: ling •■amusement bar-' of the Metho- j ' si discipline, and the propostd uni- ; •■afion of the church with th > Metho dist Kpiscopal Church South. A strong I ■ ntiment for removing the schism I ' reared eighty years ago by a south- jl rn bishop's ownership i," slacks has' •cen shown in resolution's passed at | ■ number of regional conferences last ' nonth. Olay l.iinil Bishop's Term. As regards the interior organiza '■••n of Ihi church, dismission is e\- i'. cted of a' proposal to limit the C ''nuro of office of bishops, who now .Id Office for life; Resolutions will I b- presented, it is said, seeking to re- j ove from the bishops to ih,. pastors i •■r eongregations the power to ap-I point, district superintendents. Com- ! ' issions appointed at the last c.eii <ial Conference to consider the ad- j r issioti of women to the ministry and the consolidation of benevolence I boards will tile their reports for dis- 1 • •ussion and action. The church's stand on the prohibi- ’ I .in law and its enforcement will also I cone up for discussion, it is stated. ■ This subject was given special cm- { phasis l>y a ehallt ng< issued yester- ' • 'ay to President Nicholas Murray i 'hitler of I'olumbia University by Dr. ! •'larenee T. Wilson of the board of •• mp-ratiee and public morals, invit- 1 ng Dr. Butler to present bis pre-j \ btusiy aniKiuncfii views against j>ro- i hibition to the delegates. STOP ITCHING SKIN Zemo, the Clean, Antiseptic Liquid, ( lives Prompt Relief. 3 here is one safe, dependable j treatment that relieves itching tor ture, ami that cleanses and soothes the skin. druggist for a 35c or $1 bottle of Zemo and apply it as di- i rerted. Soon you will find that 1 Irritations. Pimples. Blackheads, Eczema. Blotches. Ringworm and similar skin troubles will disappear. ; Zemo. the penetrating, satisfying ■ liquid, is all that is needed, for it : hanislic.i most skin eruptions,!: makes the skin soft, smooth and j healthy Zemo Soap, 25c; Zemo ! Ointment. 50c. , NOT like Plaster of Paris. Plaster of Paris does not “stay put.” It is porous and shrinks. Rutland Patch- \ ing Plaster will not crack, crumble, or fall out of itself. You can paint or paper over a Rutland patch without shellac ing the patch. It saves a lot of repair money. Your painty walhpaper or hardware dealer has it YOU need it right now, or when you paint or paper, so have it handy. It comes in cartons like prepared flour. Just add water. Be sure to ask your dealer for Rutland > Patching Plaster. If he i cannot accommodate you, write us, giving his name. We will mail you a 2k lb. carton and you can pay the postman 30c. plus postage, on delivery. RUTLAND FIRE CL AT CO. Rutland, Vt. Other Rutland Useful Products Plastic Store Lining Boiler Covering Waste Pipe Cleaner Water Glass for Keeping Eggs Fresh Pipe Joint Cement Asbestos Roof Cement Furnace Cement ESS333 * W w* 1. *| f 111 jv I j PHONE ORDERS TONIGHT |T PAYS tcTTdeal at MAIL ORDER BLANK 1 From 5:30 to 9 o'clock -a m WW. —\ or onven^TU ' e °f Out-oj-Toicn Customers For the convenience of customers who will be unable to attend ibis sale J?® be prompHy filled. Mention number of model : -l,r-; i tomorrow, we will ac cept phone orders tonight from 5:30 to OV. M. Give ''TT* SerW,ul ' rcser ' e thc *«• colors and number of style wanted. Be sure to pboue tonight, if you - Telephone Operators to Take Orders I I ' K "T—T"" T vC w) 11 I size ■ - JI a i n Ho? 1 L»OrHSIOfSOF7»"ATKST. NfflE DEPENDABLE STOK J iw Mam 0221 Mam .)242 Addrcss (S) . * Here s a Sale to Stir the Buying Enthusiasm of Washington Women! 6,000 Charming New Summer Wash Dresses In a Stupendous One-Day Value Event That Will Make History I in 12 Attractive Models v ji * " 'A X ' 4 s—-Plain color 6 —Amoskeag Gingham, in pretty Linene, in straight- Gin ham , jn plaids I— Checked Ging- 2—Checked Ging- 3— Fine grade checks and plaids, line model with 6 . ‘ ham. with tuxedo ham, with long tux- Ginghams in broken CJJ Os. /IZI Straightline model, round collar and and stupes. Tuxedo collar trhnmed with edo reveres, trim- £*££«£ SIZCS 36 tO 40 sin s cuffs. o^organdy, organdy and picot med with self-bind- e d model with vestee wt o* in - *g) lar of organdy, with contrasting col- , . edging; organdy ing; sash and large of pique. Peter Pan ItiXtrU oIZCS lO OJd Trimmed in silk em- or; finished with ®5,., lt< T C d c g 1n g ’ patch pockets. Sizes patch pockets. Sizes collar. Sizes 36 to broidery designs, crochet buttons. Wide belt. Sizes 36 35 t 0 52. 36 to 52. 52. Sizes 36 to 52. Sizes 36 to 52. to 52. Dresses lltal are equally appropriate for home—for porch—for slreel. Or for sports wear. Simple and effective models for day time occasions that tub splendidly and give the greatest satisfaction in wear. Doubly welcome when Mann days call for crisp, fresh frocks. All these Dresses are tailored to fit. With sel-in sleeves. Good hems. Full cut throughout. Dresses that reveal a high standard of workmanship. Points of Interest: Stvlesj that are so attractive —materials that are so exceUent —for a price that is so low —we advise immediate selection. The great values are the result of a quantity purchase. Count the cost of materials, trimmings and lime of making and you’ll appreciate what buying these dresses at $1.79 means. The Materials Are Exceptional—Genuine Amoskeag Ginghams , Linenes and Other WaJh Fabrics Famous for Wear and Good Appearance. All Delightfully Styled. Colors absolutely fast and will look freslj and new after each laundering. Well finished. Neatly trimmed. Dresses llial will give splendid service. will he to your advantage to buy your sea son's supply of these Dresses tomorrow. And jR^V our advice is to shop early for best selection. JL L Buy by mail, by phone, or personally—but buy, tl v and avail yourself of this remarkable offering. 7 : .j° j O / ac *i^ alc pxlra space is provided, extra sales- ' ig Sales'will on our Second Door and First \ | \ I ' l|j Twelve of the styles sketched by artist from F I ISSS S|i| M All regular sizes 36 to 46, and six models in -ISSifl’ 1 ilffl Mi extra sizes up to 52. Hwjii v. IpHl P Colors: Trimmings: ! \ IS gi Tangerine Linen collars and Ir w i r-j • f/ Orchid cuffs, crochet buttons. l&P' ( . n\] otj L I§l Ml l T Copenhagen pipings, laces and @ Jj\\ // f y \X \A Green embroideries. V 0 I |i|. w .L , Frillin<ria fnr>k« 10— Straight 1i n e 11— Amoskeag 12— Straight 1i n e rrium e s, lueikS, model of fine Check- Gingham, in beauti- model of fine Check 7—A mo skeag 8-Plain color 9—Fine Checked Leather panels. Round, V. ed Gingham. Trim- ful checks. Tuxedo !? e( j G^ua^’ Gingham, in broken Linene. with Peter Gingham, with wool I ’ med with inlaid bor- collar and cuffs of plaids. Collar, cuffs Pan collar and cuffs pg n \rlllte SCJUare and sliaM T l s er effect of cm- solid color linene; square organdy col and belt trimmed of pique. Trimmed an/cuffs of white D ncp r.ollarc broidery. Collar, edged with picot lar, cuffs and pock in solid color. Fin- with bias folds, fin- ratine. Patent leath- IVUSC , tUU<U9. x ucivt-is cuffs and poc k e ts of around sleeves, col- ets, edged with scal ished with pearl but- ished with pearl but- er belt. Sizes 36 to and hells white £ ique ‘ Sizcs o- r d ckets - !°P ed P icot - Sizes tons. Si*«36to46. tons. Sizes 36 to 46. 46. PC3Cn aUCI IK3US 36 to Sizes 36 to 46. 36 to 46. THE EVEN I N(i STAR. WABHINUTON, ]J. TIIEUShAV, MAY 1. HJ24.