Evening Star Newspaper, March 9, 1930, Page 23

GUTENBERG BIBLE MAY BE PURCHASED Public Hearing to Be Held on Appropriation of $1,500,000. Public hearings on the bill introduced in the House by Representative Ross A. Collins of Mississippl to appropriate 81,500,000 for the acquisition by the Library of Congress of the famous Vollbehr collection of books printed in the latter part of the fifteenth century, including the rare Gutenberg Bible, will be held tomorrow morning in the rooms of the House committee on the Library of Congress. _Only Three Copies Extant. The Library does not possess a Guten- berg Bible, only three perfect coples of which are known to exist. It is pro- | posed to acquire the collection of 3,000 | volumes as a memorial to Dr. Herbert | Putnam, who has just completed three THE SUNDAY DESIGN FOR CAP ORNAMENTS FOR BUILDING GUARDS ARE O.K.'d Contracts for Insignia to Unify Force Soon to Be Let. U. S. Park Police to Adopt Similar Designation, Slightly Modified. A new design for cap ornaments, to be | worn by members of the Public Build- ings Guards, who are Uncle Sam’s in- surance for fire protection, has just been | approved by Lieut. Col. U. 8, Grant. 30, of Public Buildings and Public h«;:‘it Ray C. tgor United . . Monl mt¢ 0 nite States Army 1 immediate charge of the Buildings Guards, sald yesterday that contracts for this new cap ornament will be let in the immediate future. At present the years as llbrarian of the Library of Congress. { Mr. Collins has received hundreds of | letters and telegrams congratulating | him on his efforts to secure the collec- | tion for the Library. One of the let | ters received by Mr. Collins was that of | A. Edward Newton, which read in part | as follows: { “I earnestly hope that this great op- portunity to add to the distinction of the Library of Congress may not be al- lowed to pass. Should the books not be purc , future ages will certainly compare this opportunity with that which Congress once had to buy George ‘Washington's library. “From every point of view the pur- chase has much to recommend it. It will add distinction to an already dis- tinguished institution and it will ad- vertise the Library of Congress through- out the entire world. It will do more. It will certainly result in increasing the flow of valuable gifts of all kinds to the library from our own people.” Many Will Testify, Among those who have signified their intention of offering testimony as to the desirability of purchasing the col- lection are: A. Edward Newton, author of “Ameni- ties of Book Collecting” and other works; Dr. A S. W. nbach of Philadelphia, Edward F. Stevens, libra- rian of the Pratt Institute Pree Library of Brooklyn: Dr. George P. Winship of the Harvard University Library, Dr. Pierce Butler of Chicago, Miss Margaret B. Stillwell of Providence, John Clyde Oswald of New York, Dr. Adolph 8. Oko, librarian of the Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati; Alfred K. Nippert, Cincinnati; Dr. Qtto Heller of St. Louis, Charles Mantel, chief of the catalogue. division of the Library of Dr. Charles Bowerman, District Public Library; Dr. Prederick ‘W. Ashley, Public Printer George H. Carter Judge Charles H. Strong, secretary of the New York Bar As- sociation. WARDEN APPEALS FOR MIGRATING BIRDS Maryland State Official Urges Pro- tection for Returning Feath- ery Wanderers. BALGIMORE, March 8.—An appeal for mmgcmn of mlnleLeN:r ‘was this week by E. Le Compte, State game warden. ‘The , he said, will soon be re- turning, .8 program to encourage their been started. Mr. Le Compte’s statement sald in part: “‘Our attention is very often called to the fact that boys are killing song and insectivorous birds with the sling-shot, air riffe and other means, which is not only unlawful but detrimental to. our supply and, again,” it is annoying tc ns interested in bird life to see the depredations caused to our feathered friends by boys who, as a rule, kill or l“!l:lpt to kill through malicious devil- ment. ““We are endeavoring, ration of the State through the co- board of educa- ““The agriculturists and gardeners should be interested in our program, as it is impossible to grow crops without the assistance of the insectivorous birds which annually destroy millions of in+ sects and obnoxious weeds. If it were not for the birds assisting in this maa- ner, starvation would overtake the country within a few years.” HOOVER IS INVITED T0 VIRGINIA FETE Asked to Ceremony Marking Land- ing of First Settlers at Cape Henry. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. RICHMOND, Va., February 8.—Presi- dent Herbert Hoover will be extended an invitation to make the pllgrimage to Clg: Henry on April 26, commemorat- ing the landing of the first ent settlers in the New World, as a result of a joint resolution passed by both Houses of the General Assembly. In a companion resolution similar in- vitations are to be extended to the gov- ernors of the thirteen original States and to the governors of West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinols, Mich- igan and Wisconsin, States once a part of Virginia. The resolutions set out that the first |’ permanent English colonist came ashore at Cape Henry on April 26, 1607, and that in Virginia it has become a custom to commemorate the event with appro- priate ceremonies on each anniversary. Another resolution adopted requests the governor to open & public subscrip- tion for the purchase of a sword of honor to be presented to Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd. Gov. Pollard, his staff and the Rich- mond Blues have been invited by New York University to attend the unveiling in the Hall of Reme there on May 8 of a bust of Patrick Henry, first Governor of Virginia, the chief executive an-! nounced. - —_——— LUMBERMAN FALLS 12 FLOORS TO DEATH J. Murray Priest, 59, Norfolk, Was . Secretary-Treasurer of Eliza- beth River Co. By the Associated Press. NORFOLX, Va., March 8—J. Mur- Priest, 50, secretary-treasurer of the beth River :Lumber 'Co., was in- stantly killed this afternoon by a fall from " -12-story. window of a bank buil There. 8o far as could be mediately afterward, Mr. alone in the men's room adjoining office, and no one saw how he ‘1 pened to fall, Persons on the lower floors saw the ap- of Congress; Dr. . librarian _of the Buildings Guards are using cap orna- ments left over from the uniforms of before the force Was consolidated into the present units. Later on, the same badge design, with slight alterations, will probably be used | number of retirs STAR, WASHINGTON, ry said. ‘The force ' later, but at mm S e cap ornamen supp! current needp ", B t 430 D&Ml‘? Tiam Wright, and.the Bark Boce, com. manded immediately by Capt. P. J. Car- roll, now comprises 71 men. The Park Police and the Buildk Guards are under the su| ision of Capt. Mont- gomery. Bof buve un: s Xl!‘l; rmy and Navy ai Marine Corps ve!nxuy'm h‘vvl’ se:n | service in various parts of the world. CLUB PRESIDENT CHOSEN C. A. Locke Choice of Brotherhood Organization of Three Towns. Special Dispatch to The Star. COTTAGE CITY, Md., March 8.—C. A. Locke was chosen president of the newly formed Brotherhood Club, com- | firgt posed of men from City, Col- mar Manor and Moyers Park, at & smoker Friday night in St. Paul's Church annex. Other officers elected were: Burt M. Bromley, vice president; D. L. Gran- tham, secretary, and W. B. Ford, treas- urer. Members of the ad: board were named as follows: G. O. Hiatt, P. J. Newmaker, H. B. Straight, C. C. Stuart and H. H. Jacl | month., American machinery is being used in | b the buildings in which they were located ' by the United States Park Police, Capt. ' Brazil's road improvement campaign. 9'x 12', of durable quality with Blue, Kose and Tan 50 TURKISH RUGS grounds and characteristic allover designs are $110 30 ORIENTAL RUGS D. C, MARCH 9, 1930—PART ONE. ASSOCIATION HEARS EX-PRESIDENTS TALK Mt. Pleasant Citizens Addressed on Past Administraiions of Organization. Eight ex-presidents addressed 200 guests and members of .the Mount Pleasant Citizens' Association at the twentieth anniversary and home-coming meeting held last night in the rflll hall o’ All-Souls' Unitarian Chureh, Sixteenth and Harvard streets. The former presidents who delivered short talks on policies of the associa- tion and work accomplished during their different regimes were Fred G. Coldron, president and founder of the or- ganization, who served during 1910 and 1911; James M. Proctor, David D. Cald- well, M. W. Lewis, Charles F. Consaul, John De La Mater, Maj. A. M. Mol combe and J. W. Cox. Letters of regret for their inability to attend the mee! ing were received from three others. President C. Dwight Marsh also gave a short talk. Music was furnished by the quartet of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, composed of Charles J. Garlock, James G, Traylor, Clifton P. Clark and ‘A. Guy_ Reber, accompanied at the plano William H. Holmes, and an- or- chestral trio composed of Miss Jerry Our Greatester PRING OFFE ¥ | ORIENT TRILLA BELL !OUING- | MRS. Demigan, Charles Larner and Walter tultz. Ll m A buffet supper was served after the | eeting. MRS. TRILLA B. YOUNG | LEAVES TREASURY. JOB Ends 30 Years of Service After Two Extensions Beyond Usual Retirement Age. Mrs. Trilla Bell Young, Thursday from the Public Debt Service; ‘Treasury Department, after 30 years in Government work. Mrs. Young, a native of Ogle County, Iil,, was educated at Northwestern Uni- versity, where she was one of the :updls of Miss Florence Willard, founder of the W. C. T. U. Mrs, Young entered the Government | service in 1900, serving at first in the Census Bureat On account of her gra retitement age. She lives &t - 145 Spring road. B'NAI B'RITH TO CONVENE i le. Mondsy the grand I'be held in the Lord Bal- timore Hotel.. i3 |URGES CAUTION BE USED Tetired | IN SEED'CORN SELECTION {Maryland Agronomy Specialist Ad- vises Farmers to Pick Only -+ Best Stock. BALTIMORE, Mar¢h Special Distpateh to The Star. -~ | of medi BALTIMORE, convention of the B'nai B'rith Atlantic seaboar March 8.—The annual comp; States ‘the District of Columbia, will be :held here tomorrow and Monday. - +4 The local lodges have established | headquarters in the Lord nuumofi Hotel, the host being the Menora. | | Ma: fifth district of the | be. Totted, " should -be discarded. spection should he With & sharp knife by. cutting of butts and ' OR the adyent of Spring and the return of Winter's vacationists, for the reopening of town and country homes; we are betser prepared than ever before. <, Oriental Rugs in many sizes, . . designs and weaves have been marshalled from our many o sources of supply in India, Persia and Turkey o~ meet the new needs of the new season. 25 DEEP PiLE RuGs - .. medallion and allover designs are now b 4 55 SCATTER SIZE RUGS approximately 3'-6'" x 6, in a wide assortment of colors, designs and weaves 9’ % 12/, from Persia, Turkey and India with luxuriously soft pile and"designs in Mulberry, Rose, Tan and Blue $175 n 8275 24 EMBROIDERED NAMDA RUGS Size 4’ x 6/, in a variety of Far-East designs are $1350 LARGE ORIENTAL RUGS 220 — 825 25 LUSTROUS - 9' x 12', lustrous in weave and rich in cologful =~ - Rugs 9' x 12, finely. wo:ven and rich in p,ile,Aare from s Persia and India, some with brillianc designs and £2 For rooms of greater proportions, there are Large Oriental Rugs in sizes from 10’ x 13’ to 20’ x 30’ in a comprehensive assortment of weaves, colorings and fine designs, which are included in this great Spring offering. < W. & J. SLOAN 709-711-713 TWELFTH ST., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. colorings, others with motifs more subdued in tone - - $300 5 $375