Evening Star Newspaper, May 24, 1928, Page 11

SRR THE FEVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1928, COMPENSATION ACT/ [ music ascinating lectures heard in Washing- ton in & long time was that given yes- terday afternoon at the Library of Con- District Law Puts Liability on g, i i i et Emmoyer and Requires Pro- | “Folk’ Songs of the United States.” Mr. tective Insurance. | Gordon was formerly instructor at Har- vard University and_assistant professor at the University of Call The audience showed keen int fon of the <h in various parts olved to make such a talk Compensation in the form of weekly | country benefits will be paid to working people | possible. in Washington who are disabled or in-| Mr. Gordon gave a short introduction the course of their employ- |touching upon the many-faceted heri- ment, or who suffer occupational dis e of folk song in this country. He Gordon announced that the musie di- vision of the lirary is emphasizing as one of its prime aims the collection of authentic and unpublished American folk songs and the desire to keep such manuscripts and also record them on phonograph records in accurate inter~ pretations so that the posterity of this country may have this roally yaluable background of real American’ music available. “Chrysanthemum” Is Noted Success. One of the largest gatherings the City Club has had throughout its Win- ter social season was present at the per- formance of Edward Muth's Japanes® operetta, “Chrysanthemum,” last night in the club’s main ballroom given by special request for the time before the club this s ‘The audience was seated 4 lanterns no other light greeted the audience. The effect was novel and caused much comment. The stage lighting was used for the show. The stage was set to represent the royal gardens of the Mikado, using an elaborate network of trellls and lattice work through which were intertwined chrysanthemums and wistaria. On Japanese rafters above were three strings of electrically lighted lanterns. From the celling hung an_eight-foot !sll\‘('.' cloth across the entire hall which It was |of th nd | Pri hid the artificial lighting system, espe- cially constructed for the occasion. Mrs. W. T. Barrett, the designer, received many compliments. . Hb) Lake, baritone, sang the role “ommoner in Love With the Mr. Lake has a_deep, rich voic felen Harper as the princess p- | was charming and she sang well. Selma n a Ja anese tea garden surrounded by quaint | Klein, in the role of the Littlest Lady Japanese lamp-posts buiit in the workshop. From these lamp-post suspended red Japanese lanterns, With | came in for a good share of ap n Waiting, was the hit of the eve- ning. Leona Anthony, the governess, ause | difficult ungrateful Katisha role she played. The audience, numbering over 800, was one of the most enthusiastic and appreciative the club has had in a long time. It demanded encore after encore. The production was staged under the direction of Paul Bleyden. About 20 girls of the Wilnor Choral Club took part in the chorus through the courtesy of Bernice Randall Angelico. Washington wants no Power Trust. ~Advertisement. CHARGED WITH MURDER. Fire Marshal Held After Shooting Miami Man. MIAMI, Fla., May 24 (#).—L. Stewart, a district fire marshal, was held in the county stockade yesterday on technical charges of murder following the fatal shooting of Edward Walsh, 32, after the latter had wounded Mrs. Florence ‘Walsh, his wife. LEW THAYER’S Making Progress | —in any line of business endeavor is all the banking connection. “Columbia National” depositors have such casier for a good an advantage—and it’s open to you. {] Call and have a confidential chat with our officers—they’ll be glad to extend you their counsel. 3% Paid on Savings Accounts “Printing Office Closed Saturday Gone Fishin’ Again eases, beginning July 1, it was an- [showed how the people of the United ot (hih midieree, Whio: agprociacua i | l\;)\mcrd by the United States Em-|States, \n.hnml‘doum h(‘“m’\‘n‘(l; oyes’ Compensation Commission in | est body of folk songs ation B-nerpmmx the terms of the workmen’s the world. In some instances. such as compensation act recently signed by the " among the mountain folk of North nt. | Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia, Mr X Becmrl;um on this date, it will no |G d’dun px;im(r out that llu;“ longer necessary for persons em- fand Scotch ngs are mo ployed by private corporations, firms and fully retained than ir and individuals in the District of Co: Jumbia to rely upon suits for damages Under the new law Washington workers are entitled to higher benefits than|la y occupational those pn"\’idod in any of the similar | spoke ::lr the song ballad, t‘no‘\)\nir\xivl(; acts now in force in 43 States. | song, the camp meeting or re The injured emplove will recelve | s nding de- medical and surgical treatmes songs as needed. and in addition wil two-thirds of his pav_while with a cash limit of §25 a week. Weekly Benefits. R In case of death. funeral expenses not | a the exception of the light from these the Caprtal and Surplus, $650,000.00 91 reet Z . railroad songs, Army tive folk songs and In- | EVERYBODY’S TALKING---ABOUT THIS GREATEST TRAINLOAD SALE OF NEW PEERLESS CARS With Most Astounding Inducemen some of the al and less familiar lolk songs of our couptry, rdon gave | & short unaccompanied musical reading. Among _the most_interesting of these “Charlotte Town” and a discus- c song called “President Me- Iy benefits will accrue to the widow . to illustrat children and certain other relatives, if dependent, until a maximum of $7.500 is Ppaid. A conference will be held by the commission Monday at 11 am. in the | were auditorium of the Department of In-| sio 7 N 7% terior Building and companies now writing casualty insurance ir Dis: trict and wishing to write men compensation insurance, as well as other | companies wishing to write such com- | pensation insurance, are invited to send Tepresentatives. If the employer has a large number of emploves and satisfles the commis- sion of his financial ability to pay com-= pensation, the commission may author- ize him to pay directly upon giving such security as the commission may re- quire. Authorize the Companies. The commission is preparing regula- tions under which insurance companies will be authorized to write this work- | men’s compensation insurance. Any | employer failing or refusing to insure | by the first day of July will be guilty of | & misdemeanor and liable to fine of not | more than $1.000 or imprisonment of | not more than one year, or both. The commission announces that the law does not apply to an employe en- | gaged in agriculture, domestic service, or any employment that is casual and | not in the usual course of the trade, | business, occupation or profession of | the employer. i The commission suggests that in- | quiries for detailed information should | not be made prior to the first Monday in June, as it is believed by that time the circular of information now belng’ prepared for employers will be dis- | tributed. All employers must meet the | requirements of the law whether or| Bot they recelve any notice. OFFICERS RETIRED. Three Are Placed on Inactive List of Army. Lieut. Col. Morton C. Mumma, U. S. valry, recently stationed at the Iowa Siate University, will be retired August 28 at his own request after_more than 32 years' service. ‘Warrant Officer Richard F. Lyman, at Fort Omaha, Nebr., has been retired on sccount of disability- incident to the service. Master Sergt. Oe‘orte E. 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