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b JVENLE COUATS QUARTERS WUST B¢ VAGATEDON LY Work to Be Started Then, on Extension of Capi- tol Plaza. PROBLEM IS TURNED OVER TO MAJ. ATKINS Will Seek to Borrow Space From Government Until Building Is Rented. The Juvenile Court must vacate its quarters at New Jersey avenue and C street by July 1. the Commissioners were informed today by David Lynn, architect of the Capitol. At that time, Mr. Lynn wrote the Commissioners, an appropriation will become available for beginning the extension of the Capitol Plaza and the work will start at once. ‘The Juvenile Court is housed in a temporary struature erected by the Federal Government during the World War. This is in the section that will be first affected by razing for the new park development. The commissioners turned the prob- lem over to Assistant Engineer Com- missioner Layson E. Atkins, who serves as District housing officer in addition to his other duties. Maj. Atkins said today that the District had not a penny with which to rent any quarters for the Juvenile Court and that it must there- fore be housed either on some District property or else in property borrowed from the Federal Government. As far | as he knows now, Maj. Atkins said, there will be no District property avail= able and he will immediately take up the problem of trying to_borrcw sul':- able quarters from the Federal Gov- ernment until an appropriation can be asked for renting some private building the court. . X Lo e ommissioners foresaw this sit- uation when they sent up their budget estimates last year and carried two items, one for a deficiency appropriation for housing the Juvenile Court and another for housing the National Guard. The National Guard is also housed in a temporary building at North Capitol and D streets northeast. The Budget Bureau, however, aparently not antici- Ppating the move would have to be made 50 soon, eliminated both items. There is no immediate necessity for new quar- ters for the National Guard, but city officials for some time have considered them extremely unsatisfactory. Juvenile Court is among the first of | the institutions which will be taken care of in the building of the new municipal center. The first building to be put up is expected to house the Municipal, Police and Juvenile Courts and the of- fice of the recorder of deeds. It is to be built between Louisiana avenue, Sixth, C and Four-and-a-half streets facing the present District Supreme Court Building, but work on this building is not expected to start for at least a year or two. SUPPORT IS SOUGHT OF CHILD HEALTH DAY Senator Copeland to Speak on Radio Tonight—Other Talks Are Scheduled. A radio talk urging whole-hearted old, 2712 Poplar street, fell from his support for the observance of Child Health day, May 1, will be made by Senator Copeland of New York over Station WRC tonight. His talk will be a sequel to that of Dr. E. J. Schwartz, assistant health officer of the District of Columbia, who spoke last night, opening the campaign. Other speakers scheduled for radio talks during the week are Secretary of the Interior Wilbur, whose subject will be “Health Habits”; Secretary of Agri- culture Hyde, on “The Country Child, the Farmer's Best Crop”; Dr. William A. White, superintendent’ of St. Eliza- | beth’s Hospital, on “Mental Hygiene,” and Dr. John E. Eckhardt, on “Correct Posture.” The first of the talks to be given on Child Health day, May 1, over the radio will be by Miss Grace Abbott, chief of | the Children’s Bureau of the irt- ment of Labor, who will be followed by Secretary of the Interior Wilbur, Secre- tary of Agriculture Hyde and Dr. Louise Stanley, chief of the Bureau of Home Economics, from Station WRC. Under the program planned by the committee on Child Health day celebra- tion, every child in the Ddstrict may re- ceive a free medical examination, and @& report of his physical condition will | be seut to the parents, S B 4 THREE $10,000 SUITS FOR DAMAGES FILED Father Sues for Son’s Death—Man Charges False Arrest in Asking Redress. Miller O. Yates, administrator of the estate of his 5-year-old son, Joseph, 1120 Pirst street southeast, has filed| suit to recover $10,000 damages from | the Mac-International Motor Truck Co., 57 L street southeast, for alleged negli- gence, resulting in the child’s death. According to the declaration filed through Attorneys S‘nerllng. Tredow &‘ McCaslin and Robert D, Burbank, the| father says the child was playing near the company’s plant April 25, 1928, when an accumulation of grease and | oil ploded and causes his death, Suit to recover $10,000 damages for !Motor Cycle Policeman Is William Butterworth, president of the THE EVENING CAPT. DOLLAR VISITS CAPITAL Capt. Robert Dollar (right), picturesque West Coast ship owner, poses with United States Chamber of Commerce, during a recent visit to headquarters of the organization here.—Underwood Photo. OFFICER INJURED CHASING SPEEDER Outdistanced by Motor- ist After Skid. A speeding motorist early this morning outdistanced Motor Cycle Policeman H. O. Tutt of the fourteenth precinct and avoided arrest, probably not know- ing the policeman met with an accident that resulted in his being injured slightly. It was about 1:30 o'clock when the policeman sighted the speeding car on upper Connecticut avenue and started in pursuit, going as far as Upton street, where his motor cycle skidded, throwing him to the pavement. He did not go to a hospital. Thedoric McLane, colored, 27 years old, 1316 U street, was injured in his left shoulder yesterday afternoon when his automobile collided with a bus of the Washington Rapid Transit Co., driven by Philip Kadel, at Sherman avenue and Barry place. He was given first aid at Freedman’s Hospital, charg- ed with having no operator’s permit and required to deposit $50 collateral. Three-year-old Frank Moratico, 1112 Eighth street northeast, was struck by the -automobile of Edmond Thescott, colored, 22 years old, of 1110 G street northeast, while on the street near his home about 5 o'clock yesterday after- noon. He was treated at Casualty Hos- pital for an injury to his right leg. Samuel Johnson, colored, 18 years bicycle near Nineteenth and H streets late yesterday afternoon and received an injury to his face and left hand. He was given first aid at Emergency Hospital. PASTOR DEFENDED IN'NEAR EAST CASE New York Official of Relief Group to Probe Charge of Misuse of Fund. e Coming to the defense of Rev. Harold F. Pellegrin, 3019 Forty-fourth street, former diréctor of the Potomac division of the Near East Rellef, accused of misappropriating $772.52, which was deposited in a Baltimore bank by George Hagoplan of Baltimore, E. C. Miller, controller and assistant treas- urer of the Near East Relief, New York City today announced that a full in- vestigation of the matter, which brought about the pastor’s arrest here yesterday is being made, and ndding that the money was used for relief work. In a telegram to The Evening Star today, Miller states: “Our attention has been called to a published statement concerning a com- plaint filed in a Baltimore court by George Hagopian of Baltimore, alleging that Harold F. Pellegrin, formerly State director of the Near East Relief mis- appropriated about $700 of Hagopian's personal funds. These funds were de- posited to Peliegrin’s special account by Hagoplan, who was employed to solicit funds for rellef. The entire amount was turned over to the treasury of the Near East Relief and has been properly used in Near East relief work. We un- derstand that Hagopian now is claim- ing these funds were his. We are in- vestigating, but we consider it very improbable. “(Signed) E. C. MILLER, alleged personal injuries has been filed | by Joseph A. Reith, 3501 Thirteenth | sireet, against Thomas F. Mudd, 3118 Eleventh street, and Steve Casassa, 4120 | Fourteenth street. He says he was a| passeneger in a car owned by Mudd and operated by Casassa last Christ-| mas day near Clinton, Md, when by reason of the negligent operation of | the machine it crashed into telephone | pole and he was injured, he asserts. At- | torney Louis B. Arnold appears for the plaintiff. Arthur Copeland, 1 FPourteenth treet, s named as defendant in a suit for $10.000 damages filed by Ernest D Maxwell, 203 V street northeast, for alleged false arrest. Maxwell says he was arrested on a complaint of Cope- Jand April 26, 1928, which was nolle prossed in Police Court May 9. Attor- ney Daniel Hickey appears for the plaintiff, RESCUE FROM DROWNING Maurice Smith Kidwell 55 years old, of Park Lane, Va, was rescued early this morning from the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, into which he had fallen, by Policeman W. T. G. Mills of the seventh precinct, who was near the scene of the accident Kidwell was walking along the tow- ath of the canal about 6 o'clock when 1o sliped and fell. Kidwell was taken to Gallinger Hospital, where he was treated for exposure and was detained. He was booked by police uy charge o intoxicatien. | work January 1, because of & breakdown “Controller and Assistant Treasurer.” Rev. Mr. Pellegrin posted $500 bond yesterday after his arrest at his home by Headquarter's Detective C. J. P. Weber, late Thursday afternoon. He retired from active Near East relief {in his health. FLAMES CAUSE DAMAGE | TO TALLY HO TEAHOUSE The entire second floor of the Tally- Ho Tavern, a tea house in rear of 812 { Seventeenth street, was badly damaged | by a fire about 4 o'clock this morning and Battalion Chief Benjamin Weaver sustained a painful cut on the hand from falling glass while directing the battle with the flames. Damage is esti- mated at $3,000. The blaze was discovered by neigh- bors who telephoned department head- quarters. The firemen found the blaze well under way although confined prin- cipally to the second floor of the two- story siructure which was once an old | stabie. Within less than 15 minutes the flames were gotien under control. It is thought that the glass which struck Chief Weaver was shattered by the stream of water from the hose. The in- jured man was taken to Emergency Hospital and there nine stitches were taken in his hand. 18-Year-Old Boy, STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1929. CRAMTON PREDICTS PARKWAY PASSAGE IN CONGRESS SOON Praises Legislation Providing Memorial to George Washington. | ONE OF FIVE SPEAKERS AT MELLON MEETING Michigan . Representative Takes Hard Rap at State, War and Navy Building. Praising the many projects now under way for beautification of the Nation's Capital with the declaration that ‘“‘we are on the threshold of glorious things,” Representative Louis C. Cramton of Michigan last night predicted con- gressional approyal soon for another frent development—the George Wash- ington Memorial Parkway, controlling both banks of the Potomac River from Mount Vernon to Great Falls. “That legislation,” he told the audi- ence assembled at the Chamber of Com- merce of the United States, at invita- tion of Secretary of the Treasury Mel- lon, “is the next step needed in con- gressional authorization and it is not: to be doubted it soon will follow.” Mr. Cramton was one of five speakers at the second meeting arranged by Sec- retary Mellon for discussion of the great public jmprovement program for Wash- ington, particularly the public buildings now being erected in the so-called Mall triangle area, Mr., Mellon again was Hitch-Hiker, Near Death From Hunger ‘With little food for the past two weeks and but one sandwich in three days, 18-year-old Clyde Mawhieney of Pittsburgh, Pa., collapsed last night about 9 o'clock at Fourteenth and F streets, after hitch-hiking his way to Washington from Au- gusta, Ga., where he had been injured in an automobile accident and undergone hospital treat- ment, He was taken to Emergency Hospital in an ambulance and treated for starvation by Dr. Leonard McCarthy of the staff. There he sald he was discharged two weeks ago from the Georgia hospital. He had sustained in- Juries to his head in the accident. Since then he has been en route to Washington, where he hoped to get a job. The boy told Dr. McCarthy that e had a “hot dog” sandwich just before he reached this city, but that he was so weak that his legs would no longer uphold him. He said he lived at 209 Grentham street, Pittsburgh, but had no relatives. MAN ADMITS GUILT IN WIFE'S SLAYING George Bongers Pleads to Second-Degree Charge. Probation Inquiry Ordered. Georgeé Bongers, who shot and killed his wife, Eva I. Bongers in Judiciary Square October 5 last, and then at- tempted to take his own life, today ap- peared before Justice Frederick L. Sid- dons in Criminal Division 2 and changed his plea to guilty of murder in uln second degree, The prisoner had pleaded not guilty some time ago fo an indictment charging first defi'.rge mur- der. Assistant United States Attorney Joseph V. Conpolly consented to the plea to the lesser offense, and Justice Siddons referred the case to Probation mm Amos A. Steele for investigation Bongers was remanded to fail to awai the report of the probation officer. The | the plea carries a penalty of from 20 yea: to life in the penitentiary. A'-tomeyy Eg ;r;rd E. Mitchell represented ‘he pris- er, NEW HOUSE RULES VOLUME PUBLISHED Parliamentarian Calls Them Finest, Best Balanced Procedure in World. By the Associated Pres: The parliamentary practice of House of Representatives is decl-redlhtz be a system of procedure second to none in the world in a new manual of that m{g ;uylela‘. wv‘/-‘hlsh hh.l' jufiz been pub- eschler, Ho - mentarian, R s The House's rules “today are perhaps the most finely adjusted, scientifically balanced and highly technical rules,” Deschler wrote in the preface, “of any parliamentary body in the world.” The Houfe's parliamentary practice, he add- ed, “has proven adequate to meet all the emergencies that have arisen in the past and it will meet the emer- gencles and problems of the future with the same degree of success.” The early Congresses ‘“borrowed” from the English Parliament many of its practices, Deschler wrote, but its rules have been “evolved into distinctly American system of procedure.” The new manual makes only three major changes in the set of rules, draft- ed by Representative Clarence Cannon of Missourl, who was House parlia- mentarian under the late Speaker, Champ Clark. Cannon’s manual was published in 1919. Deschler has been parliamentarian since January 1, 1928, RICE W. MEANS TO SPEAK. Former Senator to Address Audi- ence at Grant Statue Exercises. Rice W. Means, former Senator from Colorado, is the principal speaker at exercises being held this afternoon at the statue of Gen. Ulysses 8. Grant, in the Botanical Gardens, under the aus- pices of Willlam B. Cushing Camp, War and the Grand Army of the Republic, In commemordtion of Gen. Grant’s birthday. Prayer service at the statue was being ied by the Rev. Jamies Shera Mont- omery, - chaplain of the House of The fire originated in the second- floor kitchen, but ite ca s unknown. presentatives. Music is being fur- nished by the United States Army Rand. Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil | present last mnight, introducing the chairman of the evening, Charles Moore, chairman of the Fine Arts Commission. Other speakers were Representative A. J. Montague of Virginia, who proposed completion of the Capitol Building it- self; Edward H. Bennett of Chicago, chairman of the Treasury Department board of architectural consultants, who discussed the architectural elements in- volved in the new plan of the triangle, and Maj. L. E, Atkins, Assistant En- gineer Commissioner of the District of Columbia, who developed the relation between the proposed municipal center and the great Federal bullding program. Pays Tribute to Mellon, In his introductory remarks Mr. Moore referred to the host of the eve- ning as the “powerful Secretary Mel- lon,” and briefly referred to the im- portant developments of the previous evening in the same hall. Recalling the origin of the McMillan plan, Mr. Moore declared “through the bewildering fogs of indifference, over the treacherous shoals of misunderstanding, amid the reefs of opposition, the stanch plan of 1901 has been steered into its ap- pointed harbor of realization, there to discharge its cargo of benefits and blessings.” Representative Cramton comprehen- sively reviewed the whole general re- construction and beautification pro- gram for this city, predicting passage of the bill he is sponsoring for parks and playgrounds and the George Wash- ington Memorial Parkway, and con- cluded with a tribute to the sound ex- ample set by the founders of the re- public, Mr, Cramton took a hard rap at the State, War and Navy Building, which President Hoover from the same plat- form the night before had described as an “architectural orgy.” Declaring that he ‘thought it “wonderful we are rrooeedlnx now so rapidly and so wise- ly with out architectural development,” Mr. Cramton said, “I like to cherish the hope that even the highly individual- istic State, War and Navy Departments Building yet come out of its archi- tectural cocoon and take on a beauty of ‘exterfor that will harmonize with the beauty of its neighbors. Pointing out that two years ago the National Capital Park and Planning Commission completed a plan of lands In the District and its environs which should be purchased for park, parkway and Phyzround purposes of the Na- tional Capital, the speaker said it was then estimated the ~program would cozc $15,750,000 if promptly carried ouf Not Unfair to District. Under the act creating the commis- sion, the cost of such purchases, he explanied, is to be borne as other ex- penses of the District, the Pederal Gov- ernment contributing a lump sum or a percentage, as the case may be. Poin! ing out further that as $6,000,000 of the amount named is for playgrounds and other areas are of great traffic use or recreational use to the people of the District, and as the Federal Government has under way the ‘expenditure of over $265,000,000, the speaker declared that in his opinion “that act was not unfair as to the lands in the District. But,” he added, “under that authority only $600,000 to $1,000,000 has been spent annually for such purchases. Those lands are increasing in value at least 10 per cent per year. Will some Ein- stein tell us,” he queried, “if the plan- ning commission program goes up in cost $1,500,000 a_year, and they can only spend $1,000,000 as will be the case next year, how long will it take to buy the lands they want?” Development of the city, he said, fast was making “difficult” the completion of the “fort boulevard” proposed to con- nect the circle of Civil War forts. En- croachment on the sources of Rock Creek in Maryland, he said, “threaten the very existence of that stream, the golden thread that binds together the belut¥ of our greatest park. The val- leys tary of Rock Creek, the Ana- costia, the Potomac, the very palisades are in process of destruction or are in Secretary of the Treasury Mellon, host f. the two meetings, was praised by fidpmmmwe Cramton. “The develop- ment of the National Capital, to which the Federal Government is now defl- nitely committeed along lines so com- prehensive and far reaching,” he said, “s0 inharmony with the plans of Wash- ington and L’Enfant, well deserves to be brought vividly to the knowledge of the Congress, the residents of the Cap- ‘W. C. CLEPHANE. MAJ. ATKINS URG OF MUNICIPAL CENTER PROJECT District Building Appraised at $5,300.000 in Proposed Development of Civic P Estimating the value of the District) Building and its site at $5,300,000, Maj. | Layson E. Atkins, Assistant Engineer | Commissioner of the District, last night | proposed before the distinguished gath- ering at the Chamber of Commerce of the United States that the plan pro- posed recently by Representative Sim- mons of Nebraska be pursued and the estimated value of the District property bz placed to the credit of the municipal | center by the Federal Government so that work might be started on the project. ‘The proposal of Mr. Simmons is be- fore Secretary of the Treasury Mellon, who was sponsor for the assembly last | night, the second of a series of two| meetings on the public buflding pro- | gram in the National Capital. The| Simmons vlan would greatly speed up the civic center. > Maj. Atkins discussed the develop- ment of the civic center idea 8s an out- growth of the Federal building pro- m. & The completion of the municipal | center of the City of Washington,” de- clared Maj. Atkins, “will give to the world a more adequate expression of | Washington as a municipality. As the Federal development of the triangle will express the growth and importance | of .the Federal Government, so the municipal center will express the dig- nity and_importance of Washington as | a city. These two groups of buildings | will form a magnificent nucleus for the | new and greater Washington of the | future. District Building Too Small. “The present District Building, con- structed in 1908, has for some time been too small to accommodate the vario executive departments of our city gov- ornment. When this structure was erected it was expected that future ex- pansion would be provided by building an addition on the square to the south of the present building, which would be connected by bridges over D street. The execution of the plans of the Fed- eral Government for a monumental | group of buildings to house the differ- ent governmental departments south of Pennsylvania avenue not only pl‘e—i | cludes the possibility of constructing this addition, but also requires the re- placement of the present District Build- ing by a new structure in harmony with the general development of the Federal triangle. ‘Therefore, it was necessary for District officials to find a new loca- tion on which to erect buildings to properly accommodate the functions of the city government. “A committee was appointed March 12, 1927, to study the situation and to recommend a new location. After a careful study it was finally decided to locate on both sides of John Marshall place (Four-and-a-half street) north of Pennsylvania avenue, and to provide for practically all departments of the Dis- trict government in one group of buildings. “Bad as is the need for additional space for the executive departments of the city government, it is even more imperative that provision be made at once for the Police Court, the Munici- pal Court, the Juvenile Court and the Recorder of Deeds, which are now housed in quarters wholly inadequate and unsuited for their purposcs, Structure Valuable Asset. “The city has in the present District Bullding & very valuable asset. This should be recognized and credit allowed by the Federal Government in granting the appropriations for the new munici- pal center. The area of the ground on| which the building stands is 46,000 square feet. As a conservative esti- mate, the land is worth $30 per square foot, giving a total value for the land of approximately $1,380,000. “The cost of the present building when bullt in 1908 was $1,970,000. In the meantime building costs have more than doubled. If built today, the esti- mated value is about $4,000,000, giving a total value for land and building of $5,300,000. Approximately this sum should be credited to the municipal center by the Federal Government. “The proj site for the new municipal center faces on the south Pennsylvania avenue from Third to Sixth street; on the west, Sixth street; on the north, Louisiana avenue, D street and Indiana avenue; on the east, Third street, This comprises four squares, two on either side of John Marshall place, which forms the north and south axis of the group. The difference in level between Pennsylvania avenue and D street, directly in front of the Dis- trict Supreme Court Building, is 33 feet. Approximately midway between these two levels will be placed a great court 280 feet in width by 500 feet in length. The approaches to the court from Pennsylvania avenue will be by a series of steps, Other flights of steps will be placed at the north end from the court level to D street. “The court will be surrounded with an arcade giving direct access to the various parts of the building, offering shelter in inclement weather and a shady passageway during the hot Sum- mer months. The court will be treated as a great garden, with trees and flowers and a large pool in the center. Harmonize With Others. “The architecture of the building on Pennsylvania avenue will harmonize with the Federal buildings on the south side of the Avenue, carrying practically the same belt courses and cornice lines. Due to the difference in elevation of s |our proposed municipal center should ES LAUNCHING l rogram. the street, the north front, facing the District Supreme Court Building, will| harmonize in scale and style with the | architecture of that building. “The District Supreme Court Build- ing, located at the head of John Marshall place, is one of the most! charming and_beautiful relics of early | Washington. It was designed in llZOi by ‘George Hadfleld, an English Il’(‘hl-l tect, for use as a city hall. Hadfield came to this country in 1795 to lsslstj Dr. Thornton, who was at that time in charge of the building of the United States Capitol. “The corner stone of this building was laid August 22, 1820, and it is inter- esting to note the following from the mayor’s proclamation on this occasion: “‘An edifice devoted to municipal purposes, to be the seat of legislation and of the administration of justice for | this metropolis wh:a it will have reached its destined populousness, and ¢ ¢ * to be erected on a scale worthy of the uses for which it is in- | tended. * * * Also to be constructed with a view to durability which will extend beyond the age of any of the ltving, not one of whom will ever wit- ness the recurrence of such an event as | the laying of the foundation of this fabric. On behalf of the commissioners appointed to erect this hall, I there- fore invite you to witness a ceremony 8o | rare in its occurrence that it will bej an era in our history, and withal so Interesting to all who take an interest in the welfare of the city founded by the departed Washington.” Prophecy Borne Out. “The truth of this prophecy has been borne out, and it is most fitting that have the Supreme Court Building as its central motif. We thus return to | the early City Hall to develop our plans {for a splendid civic center for the | future, “The estimated cost of acquiring the four squares in this site is $6,500,000. It is proposed to purchase all of the site at the earliest possible date, and to proceed with the erection of a build- ing on the northwest square, bounded by John Marshall place, C street, Sixth street and Louisiana avenue, to accom- modate the three courts and the Re- corder of Deeds. ‘What are the advantages of the site selected and the establishment thereon of a group of municipal buildings which will provide accommodations for all of the city’'s departments? “In my opinion, they are as follows: “l. Low Cost of Land.—The site is located in what is now one of the least desirable sections of the city, and can be bought at a very reasonable price. There are very few expensive buildings to purchase. “2. Convenience of Location—The city departments would be conveniently governmental departments and the Capitol, so that business could be car- ried on with the maximum of eficiency and ease. More Reasons Cited. “3. Economy of Building Costs.—The centralization of the various functions of the District government in one group of construction than would be possible with the erection of separate buildings at different locations. “4. Economy of Administration and Operation—Administration and control would be more direct and efficient in a closely knit organization than in dif- ferent buildings widely separated. Like- wise, the operation and maintenance would be less costly and more efficient. “6. Expresses Importance of City Government.—In a group of important buildings the civic life of the city would be exemplified, and the city govern- ment, as distinguished from the Federal Government, would find adequate and proper expression. 6. A Logical Location in Harmony With the Federal Improvement Program. ~This location will serve as a dignified and harmonious link between the Fed- eral buildings south of Pennsylvania avenue, Judiciary Square to the north and the Capitol Plaza development to the east. It will also be a big step in the development of the proper treat- ment of the north side of Pennsylvania ayenue. Purchase Four Squares. “A bill authorizing the development of these four squares as a municipal centc: was drafted by the District Com- missioners And submitted to the Budget Bureau during the last session of Con- gress. When transmitted to Congress by the Budget Bureau the bill was cl to cover only two squares. Through the able support of Mr. Un- derhill and Mr. Simmons in the House of Representatives and of Senator Smoot in the Senate, both of these houses amended the bill to authorize the purchase of the full four squares. “Requests for appropriations to pur- chase the land will be made in our next appropriation act, and it is expected that this splendid group of buildings will begin to take definite form by the erection of the courts building in the nel{ future. ~In conclusion, the municipal center will form a vital part in the Federal development of Pennsylvania avenue and in the beautification of Washing- ton. The city will do its part to carry on the great work begun by Washing- located with reference to the VArious | yyon a1 Drizes of $300 each were granted of buildings tends toward a lower cost | | ie { | ton, Jefferson and L'Enfant to estab- lish on the Potomac the most beautiful and impressive capital in the world.” ital City and the people of the Nation as our great Secretary of the Treasury is bringing it in this series of meetings. The hope of George Washington, the dream of the Nation, that this Capital City be the most beautiful city in the world nears realization.” Measured in money, Mr. Cramton, who is a member of the House ap- propriations committee, said an incom- plete list of improvement projects here, including permanent improvements now under construction or now authorized, and pald for by Federal funds, totaled more than $116,246,000. These he enumerated as follows: Botanical Gardens, National Arboretum, Congressional Library additional site, Walter Reed Hospital buildings, New The Church—Has It Been Effective? BY WALTER C. CLEPHANE. HY do I think the church has been effective? Because it is founded on love—love in its most universal sense; because it has perpetuated the spirit of love, dissem- inated that spirit, intensified it and applied it; because it has stimulated the hearts of men both inside and outside of its organizations, to exemplify that spirit by concrete works. Through its influence child life has been happier, the condi- tion of women improved, the burdens of the toilers decreased and their emolu- ments increased, the lives of the aged and infirm made brighter, the down-trodden have been uplifted and men and women have been afforded an outlook on life which has given them an impetus for bet~ ter living. Actuated by such an impetus hospitals have been erected and main- tained, orphan asylums have been found- ed, educational institutions encouraged, and liberal learning fostered. Christian people of the world it has serv- ed as the medium for satisfying the na- tural craving for worship which is well nigh universal. far short of its possibilities, indeed. But with all its shortcomings it has made life For the The church has fallen a more beautiful thing and has helped to deprive even death of its terrors. Army air fleld, Government Printing Office, . restoration Arlington Mansion, completion of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington, Arlington Me- morial Bridge, Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, addition House Office Build- ing, enlargement of Capitol Grounds, Supreme Court site and building, triangle land, Department of Commerce Build- Eg, aerp&:tmeng o‘{ Axriculi;lrc Build- 3 ves Building Int Revenue Building. ¥ o Total Cost $285,000,000. In consideration of the estimate by Senator Smoot last night in the same hall that $200,000,000 would be needed to complete the present triangle pro- gram, Mr. Cramton said: “Accepting that figure, and including the full tri- angle program in my tabulation of ex- penditures, now under way and com- mitted, the toal is above $265,000,000.” Conjecturing what L’'Enfant would have thought of such sums, the speaker said that while he “could not have dreamed our progress, Washington and L'Enfant planned for the expenditure of this money. And it is sometimes suggested,” he added, “that the Fed- | eral Government lacks in generosity in expenditures for the improvement of the Capital City.” Representative Montague made a di- Tect plea for support of a bill he has fostered for years, he said, to complete the Capitol Building. Mr. Bennett, who, as chairman of the board of architectural consultants of the Treasury, has had a large part in the architectural development of the triangle Fm]ect, praised the “orderly mind” of President Washington, and the “ordered and rhythmic expression of the architecture of the day,” which, he said. had set an example to the future. Describing some architectural fea- tures of the triangle development, Mr. Bennett said: “The main axis of the triangle group is parallel to the Mall, not yet completed, stretching from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. The L'’Enfant plan did not have composi- tions lateral to the Mall, although they ht well have been incorporated even ~J-}4n that day, as that would have resem- | s great Victorious Designer PROF. NORRIS 1. CRANDALL. —Star Staff Photo. B. W, U PROFESSOR WINS DESIGN PRIZE Norris 1. Crandall Awarded $500 for Plan for Monu- ment to Columbus. Prof. Norris I. Crandall, member of the faculty of George Washington Uni- versity, who resides at 2301 Connecticut avenue, has been awarded a prize of $500 for his design submitted in the international architectural contest for a lighthouse monument to Christopher Columbus, according to Associated Press dispatches from Madrid, Spain. There were 20 awards made in the competition, and Prof. Crandall was one of seven Americans whose efforts were successful. Final Honors Due Later. Out of the 10 plans which will figure in the final selection to be made by a committee in Rio Janeiro, three were presented by American architects, who will recelve, with the seven other lead- rs. an award of $2.000 each. The American architects who will par- ticipate in the final elimination are Will Rice Amon of New York, Helme Corbet Harrison of New York and Douglas Ellington of Asheville, N. C. ‘The other seven contestants are Josef Wentzlek of Dortmund, Germany, Prof. Pippo Mederi of Rome, Louis Berthin. of Paris, Joaquin Vaquero Pa- lacios of Madrid, Theo Lescher of Paris, Donald Nelson of Paris, J. L. Cleave of ‘West Budgford, Nottingham, England. Besides the main awards, 10 addi- and of these four will be received by Americans, among them Prof. Crandall, John Thomas Grisdale of Philadelphia, Abram Garfleld of Cleveland and Nich- olas Vassilieve of New York. . HALF HOLIDAY IS ASKED FOR EMPLOYES OF U. S. Hudspeth’s Bill, Offered in House, Proposes Four-Hour Day on Saturdays. Provision for half holiday on Satur- days, the year round, for all Govern- ment employes whether on an hourly, per diem or per annum basis, is made in a bill introduced in the House late yes- terday by Representative Hudspeth of Texas. Last year President Coolidge opposed such legislation, but the friends in Congress of the Government em- ployes express confidence that President Hoover will look upon it with favor . ‘The Hudspeth bill stipulates that four hours, exclusive of luncheon period, will constitute a day’s work on Saturdays in all Government establishments, - with full day’s pay. The bill carries the safeguarding clause that in emergen- cies the employes may be called upon to work, but are to be given a half holiday on some other day. eighteenth century French plans from which the plan of Washington was really evolved, the main axis of the triangle plan has this further justifica- tion in precedent. It is traversed by a series of great axes in extension of existing streets. All this can be seen on the plans and diagrams in the moving pietures. Measure to Capital Ideal. “Important as is this group of the triangle, it must be remembered that similar developments, though not so extensive, are proposed for the south side of the Mall, and in order to com- plete the picture of this great compo- sition, which will slowly be realized, one must include the planning of the Capitol approach from the Union Sta- tion, including the new park area to the north of the Capitol and the mag- nificent approach from the gateway of the city by the Union Station to the head of the Mall. These plans, if car~ ried out, founded as they are on a great and substantial ideal, should measure up to the requirements of the Capital of this great country. » “In the triangle itself,” Mr. Bennett said, “a uniform corner height has been observed, although the architec- ture is varied. The ground contains 70 acres and it is upward of 3,000 feet in length on B street. There are up- ward of 1,000,000 square feet in the Commerce Building alone. plazas are actually three in number, that on Twelfth street, the circular one, being in a sense the pivot of the composition. In it we have proposed a great com- memorative column. The vistas will extend from this circular plaza through into the other plazas, and especially into the Great Plaza, which in turn opens through an arched way on to Pennsylvania avenue and toward the Mall, where it has been suggested s‘rzg be placed the National Museum of “The vital element binding the en- tire group is the connection between the two larger plazas. A happy solu- tion adjusted to the scale of both has been found, crowned by a pavilion giv- ing variety te the silhouette of the Toup. & “It is easy to see what the effect will be. As one proceeds down Penn- sylvania avenue toward the Capitol, on the south side will be a succession of beautiful and harmonious buildings, all of a desi; keeping with the semi~ classical tradition so well established in Washington. On the north' side vistas will be opened up, so that groups of bulldings such as the beau- tiful District of Columbia Courthouse on John all place shall = be brought into the general plan of Penn- sylvania avenue. At the same time Mall will present the spectacle of .a ark bordered on one side by the new ulevard lined with beautiful buildings, a wide parkway of green- sward with its four rows of trees, its drives and walks, statues and reflecting pools, all arranged in such a way that long vistas will be opened up for views of the Capitol in one direction and of the Washington Monument and Lin- coln Memorial in the other. “To realize the force of this axial arrangement one must see it after dusk. Sounds of the activities of the city are heard in the distance, but the Mall, with its three great structures—the Capitol, the Monument and the Lincoln Memorial—aglow and reflected in the nd conveys a | Crowded Conditions the | Michael MacWhite, D.C. HCHWAY PLAN CHANCES FAVORED: & LIBRARIES STUDIED Speakers Tell Planning Com- mission of Need to Extend Reading Facilities. 13-BRANCH EXPANSION ARRANGEMENT EXPLAINED at Central Library Dictate Need of Relief There Also, It Is Pointed Out. Several changes in the highway plan for the Cistrict of Columbia were ap- proved yesterday by the National Cap- ital Park and Planning Commission, which also took under advisement pia for the extension of libr: ks in o ary fatilities in Theodore W. Noyes, president of t: trustees of the Public Library, and Dr. ;?::,?; l;.{Bm\rmmnv the librarian, ap- cfore the comm plained plans for e the library expansion Crowded conditions at lyhe pr"‘n:(r:l Library at Eighth and K streets dic- tate the need of expansion there, the advised the commission, and plans 13 branch libraries to serve the various areas of the city were explained. The 13 branch libraries are proposed at these points: The northeast branch to serve the area north of East Capitol street and east of Union Station Georgetown branch, southwest branch, to serve the area south of the Mall and west of South Capitol street; Anacostia branch, Dupont Circle branch, Calvert branch, to serve the area west and south of the Zoological Park; Ecking- ton branch, Woodridge branch, Pet- worth branch, to serve the area west of the northern portion of the Soldiers’ Home grounds and west of Rock Creek Cemetery; the Connecticut avenue branch, to serve the area mnorth of Cleveland Park and west of Rock Creek Park; the Cathedral branch, to serve the area north and west of the Naval Observatory; the Sixteenth street branch, which contemplates the use of the dwelling owned by the District of Columbia and formerly occupied by the mfl:erh‘o{l hthe ol;tserv%ler. and a ch which has not yet been specifi- cally designated. 4 o Crowded Conditions Cited. Dr. Bowerman called the commis- sion’s attention to the crowded condi- tions that have come about in a quar- ter of a century at the Central Library, due to increased demands on the part of the public and the growing: collec- ton. More space is needed, too, for administrative purposes. Thé number of books is so increasing that those that should be stored at the Central Library have to be placed elsewhere, due to lack of space, ‘The librarian invited the commission's attention to the point that at the Cen- tral Library the authorities are utiliz- ing a lecture hall, which should be use¢ for lecture p , for carrying o u(uth‘mfl ofdthe library itself. One side of the grand staircase is closed and this is being put to use for office work, w}th two persons occupying desks on the e possibility . of n the Central Library stmctu?:pl.mc}‘l?‘ml- bly toward the rear of the building Jine of Mount: Vernon place, was laid before the cor the traf- fic situation in that area, as bearing on library conditions. The commission was asked to explore the feasibility of widen- ing Mount Vernon place, either on the north or south side, to aid traffic con- ditions and to examine the problem of enlarging the Central Library, so that any architectural extension will be in harmony with the beautification pro- gram of the National Capital. Two Plans Submitted. Two plans, previously prepared, were laid- before the commission for study, and the aid of the commission’s staff will be brought to bear on the whole problem. Representative Gibson, Republican, of Vermont, has recently reintroduced his bill authorizing the expenditure of 1$2,000,000 for Mbrary facilities for the | District. A similar measure narrowly missed passage at the last session through the Senate filibuster. The commission approved certain proposed changes in the highway plan for the District of Columbia. These were: Providing for the extension of Fifty-seventh street northeast to Lin- wood place, the placing of & slight curve on Van Ness street and the elim- ination of Sedgwich street, between Thirty-seventh street and Idaho ave- nue, which was considered unnecessary as a short block, as it was on a steep grade; a slight change at Sixteenth street and the District line, to permit of better development of the proposed north portal as an imposing entrance to the city and a slight change on K street northeast, where it enters Bla- densburg road. $ MUSIC Fourth Annual Concert. ‘The Men's Glee Club of Catholic Uni- versity presented its fourth annual con- cert and dance last evening at the National Press Club. The club is under the leadership of Dr. Leo Behrendt, a faculty member of the university, and sponsored by the university. The club shows distinct evidence of having been well tutored, and each selection is different in its own way. The program, which at first glance might appear rather heavy, was un- usual in that it clung closely to the classics, while many glee club programs carry a light, airy vein through their entire course. The audience realized the more classic quality, and seemed to appreciate it. ‘The program opened with the singing of the Alma Mater and was followed by Bullard’s “Sword of Ferrara,” which was given in a dashing, vigoroys man- ner. ‘Vincent Walter, soloist of the evening, rendered two selections, Giordan}, “Caro Mio, Ben” and “Mother of Pearl.” His singing was displayed to best advantage when he um;on. touching tones. Dr. Otto bler presented several selections on the piano, among them ¢ Rachmaninoff’s “Prelude in C Sharp Minor” and “Andante movement from Sonata Pathetique.” His playing was well receive-.. The ¢lub then presented severar num- bers, among which Sullivan’s “March of the Peers” was especially well rendered. The guest of honor of the evening was Minister of the Irish Free State. BOY, 13, MISSING. Mother Reports Raymond Waller Left Home Yesterday. Police were requested today to search for 13-year-old Raymond C. Waller, who left his home at 3104 Douglas street northeast about 10 o'clock yes- t:nrdny morning and has not been seen 4 since. 9 Mrs. Mabel Waller, the boy's mother, who reported the matter to police, said that he is small for his age, has brown nse of yhair and gray eyes, and was wearing corduroy Dl_n“- @ striped jacket and