Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1926, Page 12

STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. DECEMBER 12, 1926—PART 1. We Shall NAVAL RESEARCH Give Away! Work Done at Laboratory Here Justifies Costs, Sec- retary Says. Results produced at the Naval Re- search Laboratory at Bellevue, this city, during the three years of its| operation, have given cogent evidence | of its value as an important econom- | ical factor in increasing efficiency, | WILBURPRASES | ‘ with each purchase this week, while they last 2,000 Tickets to the Sidney Lust Theatres Come to Headquarters for Xmas Slippers! OWHERE in all Slipperdom will you find so many delight- ful Xmas Slipgers to choose from as right here and now! v Slippers, the best of all gifts. And here, the best of all Slipper styles. Buy without hesitancy—we’ll ladly exchange them after the holidays. L : But we earnestly adwsse you to make said Secretary Wilbur in his annual report. Its activitles have gradually expanded to meet an increased appre. ciation of this naval value, and he outlines some of its worl follows “Further investigation of the laws governing radio waves has contrib- uted to a better scientific knowledsc of the atmosphere surrounding the earth, has resulted in determining the cause of the fading out of radio signals, and has indicated means for the elimination of such fading. Work- ing in conjunction with the Carnegie Institute of Terrestrial Magnetism, photographic records have been ob *wined showing the difference in time Yequired for a radio wave to travel Ygtween two points, directly and by ~vhection from the Kennelly-Heavi- side layer, thus giving a further checl on the actual height of this layer above the earth. “The development of high-frequency radio apparatus which gives increased range of communication with lower initial cost and with greatly reduced cost of operation has continued and the laboratory’s accomplishments in this field have been unequaled. The laboratory has rendered material as- sistance to other governmental de- partments in the solution of their radio problems and in furnishing them with high-frequency apparatus stitable for their needs. Aircraft Radio Research. #Special emphasis continues to be given to the development of radio ap- paratus suitable for aircraft where weight is of prime importance. The exacting requirements as to range, re- liability and ruggedness make this a very difficult and specialized problem, and many hours are being spent in fiight tests and experiments. For the submarine branch of the service work in development of improved communi- cation facilities between submerged submarines or a submerged subma- rine and surface vessel has continued with encouraging results. “Considerable work has been done in measuring high pressures, and a pressure test which will more ac- curately indicate the condition of con- denser tubes while in service has been perfected and will materially re- duce the cost of upkeep of the ma- chinery of seagoing vessels. Studies of stress distribution by photoelastic methods have been carried on, and the work has ad- vanced to a point where this method proved of considerable value in the design of naval structures in in- suring a maximum strength at all points and eliminating unnecessary Weight. Quartz Costs Cut. Continued studies of the piezo-elec- tric properties of quartz and the best methods for fabricating quartz oscilla- tors have materially reduced the cost of this important article. With the assistance of the Geological Survey and many State mineralogists the Navy has made an extensive survey ‘of quartz deposits in endeavor to dis- cover and develop a domestic source of supply of quartz crystals of suit- able quality. There being no com- mercial source of supply of quartz oscillators available at present which meet the exacting requirements, the Mboratory is supplying the needs of several other governmental depart- ments for this article. ‘The instruction of enlisted radio personnel in the principles of radio as an aid to increased material efficiency ‘has continued, justified by the in- creased efficiecy reported by the naval forces afloat. The laboratory, with {its technical force and new ap- paratus under development, is especially well fitted to carry on this work The transmission of standard radio frequencies for the checking of naval radio transmissions has afforded ama- _teur radio stations a welcome >ppor- tunity for calibrating their frequency meters and receivers. The endeavor to obtain apparatus suitable for use in maval radio has resulted in a bhigher grade product being supplied the Navy, frequently at greatly reduced cost. Manufacturers, taking advan- tage of information supplied, have been able to produce a better article, and thus raise the standard of American radio apparatus with ben2 fit to all commercial users. The laboratory staff communicates results of their work to interested sciéntific organizations, and husiness organizations benefit by the results of discoveries and developments unless mayal policy requires secrecy. FIREPLACE WINS PRAISE FROM WOMAN PHYSICIAN Henlth Advocate Opposes Abolition of Grate Fires as Blow to Nation's Welfare. BY the Ascociated Press, LONDON, December 11.—The per- ennial fight in England on the merits | or demerits of the open fireplace waxes hotter. It has been going on for centur since 1273, in fact, when King Edward I told his royal lawmek soft-coal smoke and the fog interfered now and then with his slumbers, Announcement by the coal distribu- tors’ parliamentary committee that a serious effort being made to eliminate the coal fire from all new houses has aroused the ire of Dr. Marie Stopes, who takes an interest in public affairs and helps to look after the nation’s health. She contends that a glowing open fire is “nourishingz.” A fireplace gives out somethi aintains, em, the nd the uitra violet glowing fire, Dr. E hould be present in every nu ing room of ¢ household. “I read the pronouncement of the smoke-abatment advocates with the greatest dismay,” declared Dr. Stopes, “and I cznnot conceive that such in- roads on public health and liberty are actually being contemplated.” The smoke-abatement bill, with a lot of amendments, is now in the hands of a standing committee of Parlia- ment. Similar proposed bills have gone thus far for several generations. OBSERVANCE TONIGHT. G. U. 0. of 0. F. to Have Memorial Bervice on 36th Anniversary. The Veteran Association, G. U. O. of O. F. of D. C., will observe its thirty-sixth anniversary and hold a memorial service at Mount Zion M. E. Church, Twenty-ninth street and Dum barton avenue, at 7:30 o’clock tonight. The program will be as follows: Eulogy, Charles E. Davis; historian, | The St. | sout Paul's African United Methodist Church, heast. Fourth and I streets CHURGH ASKS 50 TOAVERTDSISTR St. Paul’s Colored Congrega- tion on Brink of Ruin With Mortgage Unpaid. Less than $500 stands between St. ! Paul's African United Methodist Prot- estant Church and realization of its mission, to teach the gospel of Christianity to the colored communi- ties of Southeast Washington. Unless a delinquent second mortgage is paid off by Wednesday, an auctioneer will dispose of the little house of worship to the highest bidder. The church, one of the most impos- ing colored churches in the city, stands at Fourth and I streets south- east, representing an investment of $30,000, every dollar of which was raised by the colored families that are now its communicants. It was dedicated only two years ago and formally accepted into the Maryland Conference of the African United Methodist Protestant denomination. Mortgage Foreclosed. There were no financial worries until a few months ago, when some one persuaded the board of trustees to convert its first mortgage for $6,000 and second mortgage for about the same amount into a single trust. The beard was told it would be an easier burden in a single parcel. So the second mortgage was allowed to go unpaid. Then the agent informed the trustees that he could not handle the project, after all. The owners of the second mortgage foreclosed and the congregation was given until Wednesday of this week to meet the payments. By hard scraping, something in excess of $6,000 was raised. But there are not | many wealthy colored families in that | congregation. Hearing of the situa- | tion, white families of adjoining com. | munities raised funds and donated them to the cause. Now, with the | last chance drawing near, only about | $449 is needed to save the church from the auctioneer. | $100 Raised Yesterday. Yesterday afternoon $549 was needed. But Richard Butler, trea: urer and a member of the hoard of | trustees, persuaded the Maryland Conference to contribute $50. A | white resident of the neighborhood added another $50. There is a bare | possibility this sum may be matched | by still another white fam But | the trustees can't bank on possibili- | ties. They must have the ‘“cold| cash” bright and early Wednesday morning, or their church will be sold. “There is only one chance left,” | Butler told a reporter for The Star.| “It is an appeal to the other churches of Washington—either white or| colored—or to some good man or | woman who would be willing to save | us. We would welcome an investi-| gation of our &tewardship; we thought | we could save the church interest charges. It turned out we were de-| stroying it. Now we will do any-| thing to save the situation.” | A white resident of Southeast ‘Washington who accompanied Butler to The Star to substantiate his story, explained that a meeting will be held in the church tonight. “It seems incredible,” he said, “that at thiy time of the year, when our religion is closer to us than at any other time, a courageous little church, one that is needed so badly in tha munity, should go down to disas because it couldn't raise $500.” Contributions will be received by Mr. | Butler, 116 L street southeast. Hodges Cafeteria or Service “Known All Over Town” 1810 14th St. N.W. 1 in the principal liv- | Coral s . Miami-Florida 9Ihé MIAMI BILTMORE HOTEL more beautiful than ever in its superb natural setting, artistic equipment and unparalleled modern facilities for ly comfort, relaxation and recreation, will be the scene this winter of an attractive program of sports and important social events. 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