Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1931, Page 6

"A—6 = YOUTH OF AMERICA | SEND BYRD LIERARY Thousands of Letters From U. S. School Children to Be Given Explorer Tomorrow. One of the most unusual “libraries” any explorer has received will be that given to Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd Monday night at Detroit. The aerial conqueror of both poles will be pre- sented with 10 volumes of letters, a| tribute from the school children of America, at_the Department of Super- intendence Convention. Response Tremondous. When the National Education Asso- eiation suggested that school children write letters to Admiral Byrd, it was lanned to bind the best of these letters a single volume, and give this vol- ume to Admiral Byrd when the explorer addressed the superintendents at the Detroit convention. The resporise to the suggestion was so great that it was decided to bind all the letters received in a set of books as tribute to Admiral Byrd from America’s youth. Some 4,500 letters, selected by teach- ers from more than 40,000 the chil- dren have written, were received in Washington up to PFebruary 10, and were sent to the binders. Since that time letters have continued to pour in, and these will be collected and bound into two additional volumes, although not in time to be presented at Detroit. Other Byrd Gifts. In addition to the bound volumes of letters, Admiral Byrd will be pre- sented with models of his ship, the City of New York, handsome scrolls {lluminated in the manner of old man- uscripts, drawings, and other work of student artisans. No prize or contest was connected with this voluntary expression of school children's interest in Admiral Byrd; it was undertaken as a school project in keeping pupils abreast of modern ex- ploration. MINING PROMOTER FOUND DEAD IN BED Eugene Davis, 71, Had Made Home in Washington for Some Time Past: Eugene Davis, 71, mining promoter, ‘was found dead in his bed at the Hotel Hamilton yesterday morning. His body was found at about 10 o'clock by hotel tmgloynv Coroner J. Ramsay Nevitt said that death came from natural causes, Mr. Davis, who had. been st the Hamilton for about a year, had lived in Washington for some time and ‘owned a palatial country estate near Laurel, Md. He was a native of In- diana and a graduate of the State uni- versity of that State. He was interested in a copper mine near Douglas, Ariz, and had mining interests in Africa. He made a round trip to New York by airplane last week to attend the meeting of the directors of one of the African mining compa- nies in which he was interested. Mr. Davis made 44 round trips across the Atlantic and was well known in London, Paris and other European cities. He has been interested at differ- ent times in mines in most of the West- ern States and Mexico. Mrs. Davis is spending the Winter in Southern Italy. His only other sur- vivor, a daughter of Scarboro, N. Y., ‘was expected here to make funerdl ar- rangements. body is at the 8. H. Hines fu- neral home, 2001 Pourteenth street. ENGLISH FINGERPRINT EXPERT IS DEAD AT 80| . g | Former Scotland Yard Chief, Sir| Edward R. Henry, Perfected ! Detection System. | By the Associated Press. ! LONDON, Pebruary 21.—One of Scot- | land Yard's greatest chiefs, Sir Edward | R. Henry, who brought fingerprints to | their great importance in criminology. | was mourned today by London “bobby" and skilled detective alike. He died | @uring the night at the age of 80 any vears ago and con- tinued research during the years he was | with Scotland Yard. He established that there was only ene chance in 640,000,000.000 of two fin- gerprints being id-ntical. His discoveries have been developed and used by police of nearly every coun- | try in the world. He was made a baro- | net upon his retirement in 1918, | RICHMOND MAN HELD ‘ IN AX ASSAULT CASE Vietim, Ben?ty Becretary, Cut on; Ear in Backyard of Own Home. By the Associated Press RICHMOND. Va.. February 21.—Wil- Ham Herman Smith. 32 was arrested yesterday on a charge of felonious as- sault in connection with an ax attack made early in the morning on Henry C. Sutton. 40, secretary of a Richmond real estate firm Sutton was struck three times and one ear was partially severed. Hoepital sttendants reported his condition was “fair.” The attack occurred in the back yard of Sutton's home. Police charge that Smith admitted that he attacked Sutton. In the alleged confession Smith is reported to have stated that Sutton had been paying attention to “his girl” Police quoted Smith as sarin: he purchased the ax | yesterday and at 11 o'clocz last night | went to Sutton’s back yard to await the arrival of Sutton to have a talk | with him CITY NEWS IN BRIEF. TODAY. Dance, Amity Club, Mayflower Hotel, 8 pm FUTURE Luncheon, 8ons of American Revolu- tion, Mayflower Hotel, tomorrow, 12 p.m. Dance, Tau Phi Sorority, Mayflower Hotel, tomor-w & pm. Card party, Ladies Auxiliary, Orient Commandery, K. T. No. 5 Masonic Hall, Eighth' and F streets northeast, Baturday, 8 pm Meeting, Washington Alumnae Chap- ter, Alpha Delta, 4454 Q street, to- morrow, 6:30 pm. Town Strikes, Keeps Dark. In a strike against electric light rates the town of Andernach, Germany, is dark each night except for a few flick- | ering candles. The store windows are unl\lfiuflud and the store proprietors are ser customers in the dim candle beams. Andernach wants the same low rates enjoyed by neighboring towns and villages. The electric light company 15 undisturbed, however, for it has a con- tract with the city at the present rates until 1954, ] TIE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., FEBRUARY. 22, 1931—PART ONE. Karpen Club Chair Sale-Priced, $69 Not just.an.ordinary chair, but a luxurious, finely tailored Karpen Chair, of roomy rest and measure- less content. Upholstered in tapestries and damasks. "Hundreds of Other Chairs Many for Lots Less, Too MAYER & CO. Séventh St. - Bet. D and E A Special Group of Poster Beds Regularly $29.75 to $49.75 Now 32375 These are all remarkable values . . . mostly finely made Grand Rapids Beds, including copies of many historically interesting beds. This is an unusual offering, mostly one and two of a kind. You will save on any bed you select. Choose yours tomorrow. MAYER & CO. Seventh St. Bet. D and B Atwater Kent Low Boy Complete With Tubes A beautiful cabinet enhanced with butt walnut and a pleasing tone. Screen grid, and priced - complete with tubes. Comlpete Showing of Brunswick Atwater Kent and Stromberg- Carlson Radio Receivers Let Us Test Your Set Without Charge MAYER & CO. Seventh St. Bet. D and E District 8976 Tomorrow... UNTIL 1 P.M. an outstanding morning of The FEBRUARY SALE of LIFETIME FURNITURE Hundreds of Remarkable Values THE morning of the George Washington birthday celebration is always a note- worthy occasion at the Lifetime Furniture Store. A good morning to shop, with the after- noon to yourself and with correspondingly noteworthy values. Come in tomorrow—first thing in the morning. Store closes at 1 p.m. Unusual values. Dresser is 45 inches wide and roomy; quaint Co- lonial turnings . ..$47.25 36 inches wide, with 4 roomy drawers, quaint wood knobs; sold sep- arately ..........$34.00 Parking Service Leave your car at Ott's Garage, 621 D Street, without charge, while you shop at Mayer & Co. 3 drawers; mahogany and gumwood; 42 inches wide, very charming . ..$39.50 Full size Bed, priced separately, at $28. Twin beds, $26 each. COLONIAL TYPE BEDROOM GROUP 4 Pieces $148.75 Seld Separately Also A delightful group of Colonial influence is illustrated here. Four quaintly designed pieces, at $148.75, or pieces are sold separately. Chair and bench also available. One of the many suites sale-priced now. Other Bedroom Suites from $148 Upwards Our Trucks Deliver To All Points Within 100 Miles BEAUTIFUL KARPEN LIVING RoOoM GROUPS FROM $135 TO $1,000 OR MORE Dining Room Suites—10 Pieces—$175 Upwards Be Sure to Get Here Before 1 P.M. Tomorrow MAYER & CO. Between D and E - Seventh Street b - L e