Evening Star Newspaper, May 18, 1923, Page 5

MODERN ARK AGE DECLAREDEXITIG * #In Clutches of Controls We Do Not Understand,” Says Specialist. “Ours is a modern ‘dark’ age in spite of all our material advance, because we are caught within the clutches of ' controls which we do not understand al vhich, consequently, plant in our he: the seeds of futility and de- sp: o Lindeman of New search specialist made the foregoing statement in an address on “Industrial Technique and Social Ethics” at a group meeting of the National Con- ference of Social Work in the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church to- Paul Kellogg, editor of The of New York, presided and ed the general topic, “The and Industry.” urs not the simple task of choosing between the white symbol of he red star of revolution, or uck shirt of reaction,” he added. Non-Human Mode of Life. “The technique of industry as thus far developed is a materlalistic and non-human mode of life. We live in a dual system of cthics because we take our industri: nd commercial standards from the hine while we siill seek for human, ethical standards within the personali thus come to b iviliza ¥, is o typical of modern arly of western civi- Jization as the increasing number of group conflicts. We have no =ocial i e we have no method of h group relations. The \d_they must be remedies to the are not easy altruism _ex- fare work is York, re- (o] uy. Survey., ha dishonest Yite : mot_a soluti by the proletariat is not the solution. Force exerted by the power group in control of cconomic processes is not the golution. Scientific Methods Urged. “Stockholders, directors, ment, workers, courts and g by 5 ific methcd. Industrial tech- ™ ba made ethic will conform to an 1 cthic of the commu- ves to the . Gocd will and ight thinking, = character and are destined to be our chief ¢ them well for Attends Social Work Parley One of the most eminent medical experts, educators and humanitarian workers in the world attending the golden jubilee conference on social work is Dr. Rene Sand of Belgium, secretary general of the League of Red Cross Socletles, with headquar- ters 1n Paris. He was delayed in teatmng Washington by being held up on the steamship Olympic for twenty-five hours by the dense fog east of Nantucket. He arrived in time, however, for the international sesslon in Memorlal Continental Hall last night. Was Professor at Brussels. Dr. Sand was for some years pro- fessor of industrial medicine at the University of Brussels. He visited the United States in 1919 to attend the child welfare conference of the fed- eral children's bureau. He had 3 | prominent part in organizing chil welfare work in Belgium, which, dur- ing the war and despite the enemy invasion, reduced the infant death ower figure than in peace sand is interested in the possibility tional association of social workers. Dr. Sand carried on his medical studies at the University of Brussels under the very eminent surgeon, Dr. Depage. Prior to the war, Dr. Sand was In charge of industrial hygiene work for the Belgian official health service, and prepared a report on the organization of medical service in Connection with state hospitals and charitable institutions which greatly influenced the later organization of the governmental health service in Belgium. Participant In World War., on duty La Panne. on a mission to the United After the war he the Belgian government. At the time of the organization of the C. R. B. ucational Foundation, Dr. Sand w made secretary of the Bel dation _ Universitaire niversity Foundation). which was organized in B. Educational Foundation. After two years in this position Dr. Sand resigned to become secretary general of the League of Red Cross Societies, which was organized after the war on the initiative of Henry P. Davidson and the American Red Cross to cn- courage and assist voluntary health Woodley Park Located just off Woodley Road—-a charming colonlal-type bungalow of 5 good-sized rooms and beantiful built-in tiled hath. The house has just heen completed and is modern in every de- ail. Detached on a large lot, with to match house. See this W. C. & A. N. Miller REALTORS 1119 17th St. M. 1790 Young D e L S S _In Blue, Brown, Striped effects. [ i‘to 42. Special for Satu Newest shapes and styles, in a variety of | sizes and models. Our special Saturday only price— and long sleeve shirts an drawers. Mostly run of 910 “We Reguest the that Can Be Bought For Saturday Five “One-Day-Only” Specials | Here are five specials which should hold your attention—inasmuch as they constitute a | real MONEY-SAVING event! i remember that the prices given are for SAT- | URDAY ONLY—so get here early. Men’s = 2-button single- a breasted and sport models, tweed and her- ringbones and } MEN'S PURE WOOL WORSTED TROUSERS $5 values. STRAW | HATS | $El.19 OTIS BALBRIGGAN UNDERWEAR SHIRTS : AND DRAWERS. urday specialp per garment... However, | Suits Your choice of black and white checked. Sizes 35 to 40. Up to $30 values. Spe- cial for Saturday only— | 5198 o Black d *Sizes 30 $3.95 rday only... = SHIRTS Reps, woven and printed madras. Sizes 14 to 17. Every shirt guar- anteed fas ts color. Sat- '00 urday only.. e Short d ankle-length the mill. Sat- 59¢ Seventh St. Return of Anything for Less Elsewhere” organization throughout the world. Dr. Sand played an important part in the organization of the Brussels School for Socizd Work. one of the first schools to be established in Eu- rope for the training of social work- ers of the modern type. He has yed an important part in the de- lopment of social work in Belgium, Is 4 member of the leading Belgian ealth organizations. and is most re- cently responsible for the organiza- | tion of the Belgian Natis fes o € onal Health b?u:fl“'zh‘:‘h::h has been established tions in Belgiu: —_— MAKING WORKERS HAPPY, SOCIAL AIM Production Is Aided by Safe and Healthful Employment, Says Expert. “Social Research in Industry” was discussed at the Mount Vernon Place M. . Church, South today by L. L. Thurstone, senior staff officer of the bureau of public personnel adminis- search, herc and George Soule, direc- ftor of Labor Bureau, Inc., of New ! lx:urx:. before a group meeting of the Natfonal ‘Conference of Social Work. | The chief aim of personnel work said Mr. Thurstone, is to make people happy in everyday work. “It is the business of personnel to ascertain the Belgium to co-operate with the C. R.|S ;| conditions under which the opportuni- ties for self expression, respect, self ussertion, self advancement, 1, nnel starts with an | N conditions NS concerning. ry for production, to adjust these industrial con- ading health organiza-' tration, Institute of Government Re-|N THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1923. Dr. Rene Sand, Eminent Belgian, Aitions to the needs and opportunities of normal people, considered not as employes, but as people. It has been found that many circumstances of employment injurious to physical, mental, social and moral life can be avolded without detriment to produc-: the requirements or conditions that free normal people seek.” John A. Fitch of the New York Work presided. l School of S¢ —_— SEEK BIG BOND ISSUE. CHICAGO, May 18.—The Iilinois Bell Telephone Company has filed with the Illinois commerce commis- sion formal application for authority %o fssue $50.000,000 of its 5 per cent and refunding mortgage bonds, to meet its obligations due under its existing first mortgage maturing December 1, to retire its floating in- nd to secure additional dditions to its property. tion. “Examples are the numerous de- vices and arrangements that con- tribute to physical safety in work. Here the dangers that normal people avoid when they have their freedom are not unnecessarily the direction of harmonizing the re- dobtedne: quirements of earning a living and capital for 4 SOLD Jameson-Built Homes 231 to 255 EleventhSt.S.E. Only two squares from R beautiful Lincoln Park. | Six large rooms, tile bath, H.-W.-H., electric lights, double hardwood floors, R large closet in each room, built-in ice box, wash trays, servant’s toilet, double rear porch, wide cement front porch and other extras. Open for Inspection Daily and Sunday For Sale By THOS. A. JAMESON OWNER AND BUILDER 906 New York Ave. NW. Main 5526 ASK THE MAN WHO OWNS ONE [ Men’s Blue |5 Overall Suits B O and full Sizes to 41, Denim Suits, made K cut. O TR T G T 2B T 7 A U A B i { B T T R A A AU R TR B color jerseys, white and stri TR A T T B B and White Pumps Midsummer fine ments, wheels colors. § and styles charming. AUFMAN: c 1316 To 1324 7TH ST.. NW. MR. MAN—FOR ECONOMY SAKE—GET IN ON THIS SALE OF Men’s %6%° & 7 Fine Silk Shirts The greatest silk shirt value in Washington. Baby broadclotks, plain- and other fine fabrics in the lot. Sizes 14 to 17, and every shirt perfect. Children’s Slippers for May|{To $6.00 Men’s Low Shoes 1 Processions ; o specially priced. Patent and Tan 4t08..........51.69 lb};ck bkid hfi Eng- ish, roa toe, 8l to 2. -$1.95 brogue and novel 21, to 8. 4 A New Lot of $4.95 and $5.95 Samples of and other braids, trimmed with pearl orna- and scarfs of satin and fringes, in white and These are the newest styles that will be worn until ate summer and the colorings are beautiful and Men’s 1.50%] Imfx:ovsmusgi $1.19 = Blue Denim g Overalls, with} Sizes 34 to.46. " e S e g ! Values to $25.00 This sale has caused a real sensation, and the values given have fully justified it. The man who wants to buy a suit and be sure that he is getting 1009% value should attend this sale. Every desirable color and pattern, in conservative and semi-con- servative models, sport coats, Norfolks and single and double breasted coats, is included, and we advise vou to get here now. Sizes 32 to 46. Also a num- ber of fine summer suits in the sale to size 48. $ 3..95 : | i | | | g8l | | | | | g, ped English Broadcloth, silk-striped jerseys $3.85 An assortment that is nothing short of wonderful. Gun metal, brown calf and brown and hite canvas, patent tan strap pumps, .$2.85 [styles. All with rub- ber heels and Goodyear welt soles. All sizes to 12. A Record-Breaking Value Sale of New Black Silk Fringed DRESSES Worth up to $22.50 Worth $15 10 New Black Silk Capes, full length, wide fringeatbottom, standing shirred zollars, or the flat shawl mod- el. All_sizes. Pretty Paisley ‘Women's and . misses® new dresses of Canton crepe, Span- ish silk laces and softlustrous flat crepes, o(‘-_/\'ron\’&e‘: AVENUE & NINTIH® Dress Up for “The Shrine Convention™! —y The Shriners are coming—and during the week of June 4th you will be entertaining many of your friends from other cities whom you have not seen in years. You will want to look your best—so take stock now of the things you need and come to P-B for them. Reduced! Norfolks and Sport Suits $33.50 33 were $37.50 73 were $40.00 51 were $45.00 57 were $50.00 “These suits are wonderful value” Said a Customer Yesterday And it isn’t so much what we think, but what the customer thinks, that counts. . . . The backward sea- son has caused us to bring forward about 200 Nor- folks and Sports suits from regular stock and reduce them quite drastically. : These suits were hand-tailored in Rochester of the finest English and American plaids, tweeds and cheviots. They are of the type that serve a double duty: A sport suit on the links—a street suit for busi- ness. Some of them carry four pieces—extra knickers for golf—and all of them offer a genuine bargain that vou’ll be wearing late into Fall. Sizes: 34 to 44, regu- lars, shorts, stouts. Straw Hats of Character $3 to $15 Hats that interpret the cosmopolitan notion of fashion—deliberate restraint; that have something more than price to recommend them—and yet are reasonably priced. For those straws that one can buy for “next to nothing” are worth very little more. You will make no mistake to wear a P-B Straw this summer. Of that you may be certain. Special Agency for Fruit of the Loom Shirts $2 Fruit-of-the-Loom Shirts wear, and wear, and wear. And then they wear some more. Cut along the most liberal lines, and very carefully tailored, we know of no shirt that will give you better service than this famous make. The . selection of pat- terns in Fruit of the Loom Shirts is almost limitless. Neat stripes and figured effects, in a of colors and color combinations — all good looking, and all good taste. ‘We have them with the stiff as well as soft cuffs, in all skeeve lengths, and neck sizes from 14 to 18. Your grandmother knew, and had faith in this insignia of quality! The Avenue at Ninth lined. Specially priced. Klassie Maid Gingham Dresses, $5.95 ‘Women', resses in large or small chec! All colors, trimmed with fine organdy collars, cuffs :&d sashes; panel sides, Sizes to navy, white and black; half or % slesves; long waist line; ki- ored: ribbons or folds of self ma~ terial IONALLY 2, o5 22 2 M KNOWN STORE