Evening Star Newspaper, November 5, 1930, Page 22

'NOODS OF SUPPORT !.otter on Emergency Employ- ment Plans Declares Work Being Rushed. ‘The District Commissioners today dis- patched a letter to Col. Arthur Woods of President Hoover's Emergency Em- ployment Committee assuring him. of the fullest possible co-operation with hi. efforts to keep employment up to normal standards during the ‘Winter on the part of city heads. The city heads advised Col. Woods that they are making every effort to rush construction projects and are hold- ing in reserve the buildings recently bought in the proposed municipal cen- tér for any emergency housing that may be necessary. ‘The Commissioners asked Col. Woods’ sdvice on the appointment of & com- ittee to co-ordinate the efforts of the District with those of the President's Employment Committee so that the . fullest co-operation can take place. Letter Promises Co-operation. ‘The text of the letter follows: “The Commissioners of the District of Columbia desire to co-operate with you to the fullest extent possible within the scope of municipal activities under their control in the important work of relieving unemployment which you are now carrying out. Certain action has already been taken by the Com- missioners to aid in this important matter. This action has embraced the carrying of employes, usually dropped at the end of the open season, over the Winter months on part time only. “Purther effort has been made to put under contract at the earliest pos- sible time the works in the way of bulldings and other public works for ‘which s priations are now on hand. ‘The bul already acquired by pur- chase the vicinity of Judiciary Square in connection with the pro- pnled Municipal Center are being con- sidered as a reserve for any emergency housing that may be necessary. Committee Contemplated. “Further than this, the Commission- ers are now contemplating the appoint- ment of a committee of representative’ citizens to co»ordh;:te t}n ml'ork in this Tespect in & number of voluntary or- izations already active with the “In order that these efforts may not conflict in any way with plans you may have uh!':omltl:ch matters, it 'l‘:-l further thoug! proposed commit- tee might luch into spheres beyond the pmlew- the Commissioners with m'd.innry municipal limitations. Be(nr- -ppotnun: such a Co-ordinating Committee your advice - | clation, of Institution’s ding. — "hmh}dflflm- hood House. 470 N street southwest, receives daily | some 200 child and adult visitors, and its workers assist residents of the vldnuy in mnny ‘ways, helping tide over in times of temporary emer- mlu locating work for wage earners or_performing similar urvk:u. House was founded in Woman’s Purse Snatched. ‘Hazel Montgomery, 1436 Spring place, early last night was the victim colored purse snatcher ‘mle at teenth street and Spring place. purse contained $7 in cash, bmh ‘books and a note for $300. SINCLAIR LEWIS, NOBEL PRIZE VOTED FOR SINCLAIR LEWIS Noted American Author Is Given Award in Literature for Current Year. By the Associated Press, STOCKHOLM, November 5.—Sinclair Lewis, noted American author, has been voted the Nobel prize for literature for 1930. Prize Worth $46,350, Sinclair Lewis was among American authcrs prominently mentioned for the 1930 Nobel prize in literature, which this year sets a new high record of $46,350. Theodore Dreisser also was prominently mentioned. Among the best known books of Mr, Lewis are “Main Street,” published in 1920, which brought him into interna- tional notice; “Babbitt” in 1922, “Ai rowsmith” in 1925 and “Elmer Gantry’ in 1927, ALBERT E. BECK DIES Was Legal Practitioner Before 1. C. C. for Many Years. Albert E. Beck, who has been & legal practitioner before the Interstate Com- merce Commission for a number of * | years, died at his home, 26 Bryant street, about 10:30 o'clock this morning, He had been in ill, health the past two months, Mr. Beck, a native of Rocky Mount, N. C., came to city when he was 10 years old and has resided here ever since. Hc wu a member of Anacostia ng Masons, having served " as r several years ago, and also was affiliated with the Board of Trade. ed by his wi pending. CITY I!Wl ll BRIEF. )leetlng Wut Vh'flnh Soclety, Wom- en's house, Seventeenth and XK streets, 8 p.m. Meeting, District Public School A-c- Administration ing, Thirteenth and K streets, 8 p.m., Dinner, National Ge Geogra) Society, wWillard uom. 7:30 pam, e Meeting, Washington Society of En- | 50me! gineers, Cli, $:15 pan. Card party, St. Gabriel's Hall, g;30 | ciall pm. Meeting, Association of Oldest In- :uybi;nfi. Old Union Engine House, Card , Council of Jewish Wom- en, Je mmunity Center, 8 p.m. Dinner and bazaar, St. Mark's Epis- copal church Third and A streets southeast, ‘this evening. Card party, Saturday Night Club, ‘Winston Hou] 116 Plryxt lgehet. p.m. Catd party, _American Women's ‘Towne Club, 3125 P ntnet. 8:15 p.m. Meeting, Kenneth Nash Post, Ameri-~ can Legion, Hamilton Hotel, 8 p.m. Inspection, Kit Carson W. C., No. 11, Soldier, lflm-ndlhnnn Club " | house, 1015 L ‘street, 8 p.m. FUTURE. Luncheon, all Washington Chapters, Phi Delta Delta Legal Fraternity, Woni- en’s City Club, wmomw. 12:15 pm. , Meeting, Kiwanis C Club, Washin, Hotel, wmmw. 12:30 p.m. s ( Lisbon Approvel Brazil Regime. LISBON, Portugal, November 5 (). —The cabinet in a special meeting today decided to grant immediate recognition to the new Bunlhn government. LANSBURGH'S 7th, 8th and E Sts.—NAtional 9800 _No_Connection_With_Any Other Washington_Stors Dainty Boudoir Lamps $.95 Crackelware bases with tailored taffeta shades, and lovely Dresden figure bases with lace and taf- feta shades. Boudoir s| 59 Pillows FEATURE. EXHIBIT Gen. Stephan and Other De- fense Leaders Wili Par- ticipate in Program. omghes progtam of he ihdustia expo- it's program 1 expo- m.tnn of the Chamber of Commerce at the Wi n Auditorium with leaders of the local defense unit Gen. Anton Stephan, of the Dis- trict Guard, said the guard band will provide entertainment. ‘The exposition opens at 2:30 o'clock each afternoon and runs continuously until 10:30 p.m. This schedule will be maintained unt‘!‘l‘:he J;ow closes Satur- Crowds last night divided their at- tention between exhibits on the audito- rium’s two floors. The little motion pic- ture theater, where three “talkies” were produced at intervals was a feature. hic arts exhibit, in which Government is participating with members of the Wi Ty= pothetae, provides an extensive display of this field of work. ‘The Bureau of Standards exhibit, in- cludes the fourth dimension models made by Dr. Paul R. Heyl of the bureau staff; the photo-electric counter that tallies all tl who come within the range of its delicate mechdnism, opti~ cal glass and other features. ‘Today's feature of the booths of the District of Columbia Congress of Parent- ‘Teacher Associations, provided by the Chestnut Farms Dairy and the Chevy Chase Dairy, will be Americanization work, under the jurisdiction of Miss Maud Aiken. : MUSI1C PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA. opening of the symphonic set son last night at Constitution Hall was notable for a number of things, including the fact that Leopold Stokowski conducted the all-Russian program with customary kill, that the concert attracted a lary nd, times, wonderstruck audien and that—for the first time—as the records show here, the famous conductor led his men with the help of a score. ‘This latter more or less phenomenon was not true of the entire program, for . Stokowski, at the new beginning hour of appeared on the stage, scarcely waited tor the applause to down, and began the Rimski-Korsakow "Bcheherlnde," with the usual fervor, commiand and scorelessness that char- acterize his direction. This first part, then, with its initial fortissimo passage, followed by the lyric strains of the lone violin and the harp that makes the almost perfect background, was handled by Stokowski reverently and yet strik- ingly. It was only in the last half, when the weird, pagan strains of the Stra- winsky “Le Sacre du Printemps” mani- | adapted fested themselves, that the maestro was discovered with the pages of a score before him, ‘Those who are inclined to condemn this work for the brutality of some of its “dissonances”—and there seemed to for any leader, Th have overcome the feeling almost of fear that comes with this titanic ex- tion of the sacred ritual of worship primitive man must have wondered leade: that Mr. Sto- never demonstrated with more lucid vehemence. = The continual effects of grotesqueness that this music inspires, interspersed with sudden and breathless pauses, and the unblemished perfection ‘espe- , anything that Mr. Sto- his hand to is necessa: thoug] of the assembly that was not ln plth with the tonal effects of this “Rite of Spring” were at leut struck with the powers of the con- ductor’s generalship, and that those who found Strawinsky's work satisfying had an unalloyed evening of contentment. Unfortunately not the majority, A large audience—especially large for eléction nl[hb—ll“elltd breathlessly to *| the first part, and & trifie more breath- | Maryl lessly to the second, and seemed to be more than anxious to have Mr. Sto- kowsky and his magnificent orchestra return as soon as possible—with or without Strawinsky. E. de 8. M. Thmmntmlflmllmu‘h"m'.".c.& furtherance of the campaign for new mem| LANSBURGH BACKS “BUY-NOW" POLICY In Radio Address M. and M. Head Stresses Need of ‘Bet- ter Business’ Campaign. Mark Lansburgh, president of the Merchants and Manufacturers’ Associa- tion, in the third of a series of radio talks being made this week in connec. tion with the “Buy-now-for-better-bus: iness” campaign, sponsored by the Washington Chamber of Commerce and being conducted under the auspices of a city-wide general committee, last nl(ht urged the public to join in a con- drive to buy now and stimulate v,he return of normal business and em- ployment conditions. Business Expansion Stressed. Mr. Lansburgh, in his talk, which was broadcast through Station WRC, stressed the importance of expanding present business so that more employes can be hired: speeding up Federal and District Government undertakings which will afford additional employment; launching of new business en to local needs; cmuou new part-time or short-time jobs in home and stores to afford temporary employ- ment, and increasing our contributions for charitable ald to provide food, cloth- ing and shelter for those who cannot secure employment. Advocates Budget Buying Plan. “Washington's Buy Now Committee hnotuummtmymmemnhh or her expenditures out of to income or against the rules of Mr. Lansburgh said. “Their recom- mendation is that we buan our buy- accordance }nhglhflom. but uul. h-vtnl m?'m’ we then s ‘qnnnd our budget- ced sums for the indicated nx"l‘hl.l' lea to buy nwum’m its incentive to you, for there has rarely to buy as BURKE TRIAL PUT OFF Officer Is Charged With Drinking i While on Duty. The trial of Policeman Willlam ¥. Burke of the sixth precinct, c with drinking on duty, Was today by the Police Trial rd for two weeks. Burke was acquitted on an intoxication charge in Police Court yes- terday. Found Suffering From Gas. Charles Cuozzo, 66 years old, 347 land avenue southwest, was found in his home by & member of his family t suffering from illum- inating gas poisoning, caused by a leaky gas vlv- A physician from Emergency Hospital* treated the patient at home. —Star Staff Photo. 5-YEAR CHAMBER SCHEME INDORSED Extended Expansion Plans and Business Aids Draw Approval. The board of directors of the Wash- ington Chamber of Commerce last night adopted a formal resolution of appre- ciation to the newspapers of Washing- ton for the support given to the five- cunp-un rmntly launched by the lndorumznt of these two principal activities of the chamber was contained in a number of letters from out-of-town Chambers of Commerce and other trade and industrial organizations in other cities, read at the board meeting. Upon receipt of & report to the effect that the Navy Yard is contemplating an additional lay-off of more than 100 men, the bo: appointed a special committee to investigate this situation. ‘The Membership Committee reported that a total of 437 new members had :;;n acquired as a result of the recent ive. The board last night approved a series of changes necessary in the cham- b!l’l Orllnlfl.tlon in conformity with five-year expansion program. Budolph Jose, mumom of the chamber, chairman of the five-year mdad mflmsm'oxkhehudone in connection with the program. George B. Praser, a member of the committee of the “buy-now-for-better- business” b S n e s 0 readily approved nfl:flm POLICE MAKE SEARCH 'FOR HIT AND RUN DRIVER Young Woman Makes Charge Against Careless Autoist—An- other Traffic Mishap Reported. Lucille Cogswell, 25 nln old. of 1224 B street southwest, reported to police | last night she was struck by & hit-and- run sutomobile, She said she was pre- mn' to step in her automobile in t of 1618 Pifteenth street when the accident occurred. She furnished lice with the license number on the it-and-run car. Mrs. J. W. Lewis, 50 years old, 447 street, was injured last mnl(ht according it O-rntld l-lolplnl LANSBURGH'S 7th, 8th and E Sts.—NAtional 9800 No Connection with Any Other Washington Store An Unusual Purchase and Sale “MARTEX"” Bath Mats and Woash Cloths Martex designs have long been known for their zestful originality, decisively modern. Due to a purchase of discontinued patterns we are able to offer these values: Reg. $2.95 Martex Reg. $2.45 Martex Bath Mats ........, Reg. $1.75 Martex 15c Mmex Wash Cloths, doz. .. Reg. 121/4c Martex Wash Cloths, doz. . $].69 $]49 $].29 $].20 - 89c¢ LINENS—THIRD FLOOR POLICE SEIZE LIQUOR ‘Orashing Iato Pole. Sixty-three two-quart glass contain. OFBEATING CHARGE o= S5 = m-u\d! Two at Lorton Were Accused -{_7 it had akiaded of Torturing Prisoner, Aged 20. BYECE, Dudding, president of the Priss " Ing, len oners’ Relfef Soclety. Complaint had been made by the to the nt of Mr., xubthrmnthhnpononth subject. It is not yel ready. orally to George 8. Wilson, public welfare, that the boy was bruised a8 described, but that his injuries had been received in & foot ball game the previous week, when he was taken to the prison infirmary almost unconscious. ;rmw 01‘ fl;ehlnflrmu'y show the reatment receive the prisoner was for his injuries, ¥ ” Mrs. Lyles made the claim, Mr. Wil- son said, that the injuries had been re- celved at the hands of three guards, Friday. Mr. Kirby reported that Lyles and two other youths, Fred Winker and Joseph De Mar, had en d in & tussle with two guards on Priday. The guards suspected the trio of planning an escape and ordered. them into the Im:ildmx. md.yvut refused to move an e guards were compelled to drag :::‘I;lkln. At no time were any blows nor was any of the risoners kicked, Mr. Kirby reported. ¥ Deniles Stringing Up Man. Mrs. Lyles glso charged that her son and, his companions were strung up with their hands above their heads as punishment for the alleged plan’to escape. Mr, Wilson said that t.gu not been done and that such punlm- ment is never allowed at the reforma- ‘The report of Du ve no de- talls, but stated nue h‘:‘h:'d made an independent investigation and had come to the conclusion that Lyles had been fairly treated and that there was no_basis for any complaint on his part. W Lyles bl;’ok‘e mhln”rrtl;“ recently when e escaped from n to a visit to his mother who was llckp.y WILL TALK ON GARDENS An {llustrated lecture on peren: and rock plants for the garden nh-b. delivered gy N._Anderson, turist_of Bumon Va., at & muun h‘l Conmunity Chi 3 Onu Clthédrfln 'ylvmg.cm » ‘The meeting wi attended delegation from the Conduit glfi- .‘lA-oeht Fistes Repatrea ivhil dou Wais: $1.80 # DR. LEHMAN 408 Beventh Street Over Woelworth's & ol 10 cues’ PR 'l'lley ‘Must Be We've Sold ov?:! Million Dollars’ Worth of That’s a lot of Coats, and in the years behind their sale we've learned a lot about what you want in Coats—what you expect for your dollar in style and quality. Our Coat Department is fa- mous now— famous for the big fur sets— for fine fabrics—for fine workmanship and well chosen styles. You'll find what you want here and we'll wager you'll be happily sur- prised at how little it costs. Sigmund’s Coats Second Floor USE SIGMUND’S LAY-BY PLAN When We Stroll: In a Suede Cloth Suit $3.97 Quite ‘'snug, thank you, in a helmet, leg- gings and blouse with zip fasteners; 2 to 6 years. ;i In a Warm Brushed Wool Set $5.95 Sweater, leggings and either a beret or pull-over cap; brushed wool or hmed wools 1to 3. When We Sleep: 51 We’re partial to soft flannelette things— gowns, sleepers or pa- jamas. A variety of styles. Sizes 2 to 8 yrs. 59c¢ Infants’ flannelette gowns with a ribbon binding to prevent chafing tender necks; long and short styles. INFANTS’ WEAR SHOP—FOURTH FLOOR LANSBURGH'S 7th, 8th and E Sts.—NAtional 9800 /