Evening Star Newspaper, October 5, 1930, Page 36

COMMODTY BUYING 15 SEN A5 NEED Federation of Labor Presi- dent Outlines Policies to Ameliorate Business. More buying of commodities will stabilize business conditions, Willlam Green, president of the American Fed- eration of Labor, declared yesterday. In the monthly survey of business conditions, published by the labor fed- eration, the labor leader suggests that increased purchases of commodities is the answer to the business depression at present gripping the Nation and urges the public to “stock up” on goods necessary for sustenance and business Policies are Suggested. “Business men,” Green said, “can hasten revival and improve their own trade without undue risk by such policies ¢ s these: “1. Cut overpead costs (without re- ducing wages) by improving equipment and eliminating waste. “2. Order ahead; start to work up a normal Spring supply. “3. Improve quality of product and reduce prices. “4, Stimulate trade by advertising and special efforts.” Green add:d these measures “will increase employment and put products within reach of this year'selow incomes” and wage earners “can help produce better articles at lower cost by improv- ing the quality of their work and in- creasing efficiency.” Says Opportunity Begins. “Por the first time in many months,” Green sald, “business opportunity is opening. Fundamental _adjustments have been ngude,‘fnvlonble nlgn:h are nprpeusng. r *forelgn trade signs of improving, wholesale_prices e more stable, retail prices ‘are down nearer the point where workers can buy, the outlook for employment is better and that means increased workers’ buy- ing power. Stores see their customers coming back. Opportunity is here for nt\o’s: who are ready to make the best of dt" Green asserted that the course of business in the “coming four weeks will determine the prospects for next Win- ter” and that “if we'want to avoid a Winter, like last year we must plan for it now by using every intelligent means of promoting business revival.” CHILLUM HEIGHTS ELECTIONS HELD Thomas W. Joy Is Named Presi- dent of Citizens’ Association D. C., OCTOBER 5, 1930—PART ONE. EQuality That Endures == Frurance—909 F St. N.W. A STARTLING OFFER FOR MONDAY Either of These Fine Suites at an Unheard of Price! Woodrose Mohair Living Room Suite 137 ‘A most unusually attractive Iivifig room suite. Well constructed and beautifully Rich carvings on the wood frame greatly en- upholstered in woodrose mohair. hance its beauty. A long, luxuriously comfortable sofa, high-back armchair and club chair comprise this suite, which is fitted with loose, reversible, spring- filled seat cushions with beautiful rayon Handsome 10-Piece Walnut Dining Room Suite _ 137 This beautifully ‘designed dining room suite, illustrated, is of genuine walnut veneer over a gumwood foundation, and further beautified with rich overlays. The suite consists of a 42x54-inch extension table, 66-inch buffet, grilled-door china cabinet, enclosed server, host chair and five side chairs. Chairs are upholstered in a high-grade jacquard velour. Eithel /ite*197 Convenient Terms at Meeting. on reverse sides. ‘Thomas W. Joy was re-elected presi- dent of the Chillum Heights Citizens' Association at the annual meeting for the election of officers, in the Joseph: R. Keene School Friday night. All pther officers were re-elected. They are: E. M. Barry, vice president; Arthur W. Clime, secretary and George W. Costin, treasurer. J. B. Hopkins and Eugene Blanchard were elected dele- gates to the Federation of Citizens A&Amhtl;m&. resolution was adopted asking the District Commissioners & close a 'tmh dumg near Terra Cotta, in northeast Washington. Several times in the past few months the dump has caught fire, constituting a nuisance, it was charged. m:heo;m?blfl' last rughth ‘Xr:s the first season ! b association. T GEN. BURNHAM RITES AT ARLINGTON TOMORROW Retired Infantry Officer, Who Died in California, Received Num- ber of Decorations. Easily Arranged. «ZION” LACE CURTAINS A variety of delicate and decorative patterns. Their even weave and fine enduring quality B make them suitable for homes of finest taste. d Fringed or tailored. Fringed Panels 98c Damask window drapes with $0-inch fringed valance in rich, deep red combined with gold, blue, rose and $4.95 soft shades of green or gold. Pair.... . P RS s I Funeral services will be held at the Arlington National Cemetery Monday morning at 10 o'clock for Maj. Gen. William P. Burnham, U. S. A., retired, who died in the Letterman General Hospital, San Francisco, September 27. Born in Scranton, Pa., January 10, 1860, Gen. Burnham served in the ranks from 1881 to 1883, when he was com- missioned a second licutenant of In- fantry. He served in the Spanish War of 1898, in Hawaii, the Philippines, Panama, at various posts in the United States and in France. During the World War he commanded the 82d Division during the St. Mihiel and Meuse- Argonne offensives and was promoted to the grade of major general in the National Army. Later he was military attache at Athens and served on the Inter-Allied Military Commission in Greece. He re- ceived a number of decorations, includ- ing the British Companion of the Bath, the French Legion of Honor and the Croix de Guerre and the Greek Medal for Valor. In January, 1924, he was retired for age and since resided in California, Color Plays an important role on floors this Winter. 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WAR MOTHERS Was Re-Elected President for An- other Term—Full Board of Officers Chosen. Mrs. Kate Morrison was re-elected president of the District of Columbia Chapter, American War Mothers, Fri- day night at a meeting in the Hamilton Hotel. Mrs. E. C. Wagner, recording secre- tary, and Mrs. May D. Lightfoot, cor- responding sccretary, were also Te- elected. Screen-Grid Balanced-Unit Low-Boy Model 110 ‘Other officers elected were Mrs. Lucy _ Handsome cabinet, remarkable per- Cash, first vice president; Mrs. Ida forming set . . . the extraordinary value Bmith, second vice president; Mrs. C. 3 " is only possible through tremendous B. Domch, third vice president; Mrs. P volume of sales, on account of its proven 7-Piece Heppelwhite Walnut Dinette Suite John Spengler, fourth vice president; popularity, Combination china cabinet server, extension table, buffet X 72 iy SR | Bas ss Tubes 3-Piece “Kroehler” Loose Cushion Bed-Davenport Suite Nothing could enhance the beauty of your living room quite as well as one of the famous “Kroehler” suites and this one is not only beautiful in design, but it is most prac- tical as well. The suite consists of a long bed-davenport, armchair and button-back club chair upholstered in fine grade of rose and taupe jacquard velour. Mrs. Sarah E. Deeds, chaplain. DEATH CALLED SUICIDE Certificate Issued That James B. Gadbury Took Own Life. A certificate of suicide was signed by Deputy Coroner Joseph Rodgers in the death of James B. Gadbury, 39-year-old disabled war _veteran and former newspaper man, who ended his life Priday by drinking poison and hanging himself from a tree on the estate of James Parmalee in the 3100 block of Macomb street. Gadbury had been 1ll for several months, Dr. Rodgers learned. His body was found by Raymond Knight, an employe on the Parmalee estate, and Spencer E. Darr of Ballsion, Va. The man lived with his wife, Mrs. Helen Gadbury, in the 2000 block Connecticut avenue, Mrs. Mary T. Shanahan, treasurer; Mrs. Mary L. Fisher, custodian of rec- No Interest for Convenient Deferred Payments. $10.00 Down Delivers It! and four chairs with upholstered seats make this an ideal suite for the dinette or small apartment. In graceiul Heppelwhite ords; Mrs. Fannie Smith, historian, and design, fashioned of beautiful walnut veneer. Specially priced Windsor Wood-Back and Ends Davenport Bed l\la};ngflny Finished Windsor Chair Governor Winthrop Desk 534.50 Beautifully veneered in mahogany—Bow-front drawer section and roomy desk compartment. Santa Maria Ship Model $4.95 Imperial Coach Attractive—Colorful $4.95 Polychrome Buffet Mirror A most attractive $295 value—three openings, plate glass mitered. Upholstered in beautiful cut velour. Opens easily to dou- ble size. Deplores High Cost of Amusement. OXFORD, England, October 4 (#).— Dean Inge is gloomy about the enor- mous sums spent on pleasure and amuse- ment. In an address in behalf of the national savings movement, he said, the amount spent last year on amuse- ment in America was esf ted at $21,- 946,000,000, and “two years of Ameri- cag’play would suffice to pay the whole Sr ational devt.” ) =ENTRANCE—9%9 F STREET N.W.