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1 ‘ DOAK CONDITION BETTER May Employment Better Than April, Seasonal Fac- tors Considered. By the Assoclated Press. Secretary Doak announced today that reports received by the Labof Depart- ment indicated & slight improvement Yn employment conditions during May. “Employment trends,” said the Secre- tary, “are better, our reports show, than during any recent month. We have no figures, but our check shows a little im- provement in May as compared to April. It will be sometime, however, before data is available. May Eetter Than April. In making this statement, we are considering seasonal conditions and everything else that goes into the situa- tion. May will show a beter situation than April.” The Secretary, asked his opinion as to ordinary unemployment in mnormal times, said the de; ent had intended to make a study of this situation, but that economists and others who neces- sarily would be depended upon were unable to undertake it. Estimates of normal unemployment, he said, ranged from 760, to 000, but added his own “guess” that it would run around 1,500,000. Follows Green Statement. cemt Doak followed SRl L T lent of the can Fed- eral ?{“ , that less than tht be expected m“l:]u. immediate ‘were tlhuflx“fig fusc] the »mble'mie } urged employers guarantee | continued work to as em- nu':{nof their maintain wage divided pro rata among em each man has a “moral ci least a share. He than be made by the proper agencies. ““Unless industry, labor and our Gov- ernment face this problem now,” Green said, “next Winter’s suffering may be worse than last.” ottt WIFE SUES SALESMAN Charges Jacob F. Locke Boasted of ed, 32 _and sample RESPONBIBLE FOR AF} debts than those incurred by myse . R. YATES. 118 B st. n.e. 29% CONFISCATED CARS (28) AT WESOHLER'S auto 1"‘{2“’“' fo-a‘mz-'. 1o am Fords s Cadiliac, Oldsm jile, Packard, Studebaker, CE FROM BUSINESS _THE OFFI of Wm. H. 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II W._____ Pho —of any nature promptly and capably looked 119 3rd Cemnany _ Distetet 0033 Printing_plant equipped to as only The National Capital Press PULL FOR P ry e Remodel DOORS BLINDS WINDOW FRAMES ?”.FRANKKELLYp 1 jo s Douy lruay od sRim s1sat THE EVENING YS LABOR ‘ Testing Soil for New Center ENGINEERS FIGURE WEIGHT FOR MUNICIPAL PROJECT. ‘Twenty-five tons of lead billets were lowered into the test pit for the new Municipal Center at 325 C atreet to determine how much weight ke clay soil will stand without sinking and to enable engineers to ascertain y the fcur scaled rods protruding from the mouth of the hole the exact settlement of a double grillage of steel I-beams under a load equivalent to twice the amount that the walls of the projected bullding are expected ever to sustain. After the billets were allowed to remain in the tlement of pit for 24 hours, engineers say that a set- than one inch in the clay foundation was noted. The photo shows the lead billets, each weighing 85 pounds, being raised from the pit by a block-and-tackle elevator. —Star Staft Photo. Music and Mausicians Reviews and News of Capital’s Programs. Chaminade Glee Club Presents Anniversary Concert. ONORED by letters of con- gratulation from Mme. Ce- cile C. Chaminade and others prominent in the music world, the Chami- nade Glee Club last night found it- self 10 years old and gave therefore a concert at Barker Hall. Assisting this club, whose mem- bers were festivally garbed in white with red flowers falling over the shoulder, were Charles Trow- bridge T mann, bass Henry S. Greg- an apa an nist; Dorothy' Radde Emery, compos- er and pianist; Karl Holor, end Miss Lucy Bricke n- stein, who ac- companied Mr. Tittmann. Es- ther Linkins, Derothy B. Emery. Mmuch eulogized in the congrat- ulatory letters read by Miss Mary A. Cryder, directed the club which she organized and has been at the helm of for the past 10 years, and Mrs. Howard 'nhnay played the accom- paniment-. The festive occasion was further emphasized by the large audience which filled the hall and the flow- ers and the general air of excite- ment that prevailled. All of which perhaps made one forget that the club’s sopranos sometimes fafled to reach the summit of their require- ments, that Mr. Tittmann sang lus- tily but with a tendency to slip and slide, and that one or two of the selections seemed not quite worthy of the occasion. Especially to be recommended, however, was Mr. Gregor's version of the De Falla “Ritual Fire Dance,” and his own compositions, of which the “Omaha Hunting Song” had a pleasant De Fallian touch; the club singing “How Softly Runs the Aft- ernoon,” a difficult plece which they mastered commendably; Miss Emery he club while with the poem by Dr. Elliot Pleld; Mr. Gregor again at the piano aiding in his own “Coquetry,” and Karl Holer's “Triumph of the Dance,” which was specially dedicated to the club and g program this, through the merits of its varia- tions and the work of the club; the “Dear Little Curly Locks” seemed especially nice, and the talented artists who lent their support and who gave some, if not very nearly all, of their all. E. de S. MELCHER. Sacred Concert Given at National City Christian Church. ’I‘HB Washington Church Music Council presented a concert of sacred music last night at the Na- tional City Christian Church, on ‘Thomas circls, which included the services of many of the most impor- tant choirs in the city. Among those taking part were the choir of the National City Christian Church, Willlam E. Braithwaite, di- rector, and Mrs. H. Clyde Grimes, organist; the choir of Mount Vernon Place M. E. Church South, R. Deane Shure, director, and Edith Gottwals, organist; the choir of Calvary M. E. Church, Louis A. Potter, director and organist; the choir of the Pirst Con- gregational Church, Ruby Smith Stahl, director, and Paul S. Gable, organist, with Dorothy Halbach singing an obbligato solo, and Char- lotte Klein, who gave an especially memorable group of organ solos. Mary prominent church music selections were sung, including one number by Mr. Shure, and as a finall 1l the choirs united in an impressive rendering of “The Heav- ens Are Telling,” from Haydn's “The Creaticn,” with Miss Klein assisting at the organ. Greece-America Society Presents Greek Music Program. 'HE Greece-America Society of Washington, D. C., presented a program - of ancient and modern Greek music last night at the Tab- afd Inn. Among these who took part were Mrs. J. Prank Rice, who sang‘ folk songs, accompanied by Sophocles T. Papas on the guitar; Prancesca Kaspar Lawson, who sang songs by Manuel Kalomiris, with . C. Augustus Simpson at the piano, and Mrs. Gladys Price San- ders, accompanied by Emma Louise Thompeon, who sang a Christian hymn from the opera “The Mother's Ring” by Manuel Kalomiris. A brief explanation of songs was given by Miss Anne Darlington dur- ing the concert. Assoclation Musicale Given at Barker Hall. 'HE Americanization School Asso- ciation musicale at Barker Hall last Tuesday proved to be a highly successful one. The orchestra num- bers were well controlled and showed the ability of the individual players. Mr. Levine, choosing Acculay’s “Con- certo in A Minor,” excelled again. He _exhibited rare talent and tech- nique. His interpretation of this number brought forth a storm of applause. Carmel Ragusa exhibited a fresh and flexible voice in her selections. The “Tri> in D,” by Porpora, played by the Misses Clip- ker and Compton and Mr. Vasa, was commendably executed. Hella Wels possesses a powerful dramatic so- ino, which showed fitself in songs. Rosalmira Colomo, bring- ing to the audience the beauties of Latin American music, charmed the listeners with her splendidly culti- va voice. ~Messrs, Sumner and Walters added to the success of the musicale by a very well played duet for French horn and trombone. The Americanization School Association singing class showed great improve- ment not only in mastering more difficult compositions but in tone production as well. Vladimir Vasa, conductor of the orchestra, and Elizabeth Gardner Coombs were the accompanists of the evening. H.C.K-V. University of Music Presents Commencement Concert. THE commencement exercises of the Von Unschuld University of Music, Inc., held y evening in the ball room of the New Willard, were combined with a recital given by graduates and undergraduates, which aroused the unanimous admi- ration of the audience. The piano students, pupils of Mme. von Unschuld, showed a finish and accuracy of technique and interpreta- tion and a poise of rendering that one cuold listen with the ease and pleasure that one listens to in any fine professional artist recital, for- getting entirely one hears pupils. The Violin, clarinet and cello per- formers also showed thorough funda- mental schooling. Margaret Alexander, master of music, received the gold medal of honor. Evelyn Foster, bachelor of music, received the medal of merit. A charming number was the ren- dering of Lavalle's “Butterfly” by the 10-year-old Jenice Levitt and 11- year-old Irving Phillip. with Mme. Xon Unschuld, on three pianos. Council Will Meet. HYATTSVILLE, Md.,, May 28 (Spe- clal) —A special meeting of the Mayor |and Common Council has been called | for Monday night at 8 o'clock in the | council chamber to receive the report of assessors, who are making the an- | nual appraisals of new property in the town, to complete organization and con- der various other matter: Extend the Reign of Cleanliness To Your Window Shades Have you ever seen a window shade scrubbed—yes, actually scrubbed with a brush, hot water and soap and COME OUT OF THIS NOVEL BATH SMILING? You probably haven’t seen an ordinary window shade survive of cleanlines: Ask about thi cloth. Estimates gratis. Don’t Forget the Address t’i- treatment, but du Pont TONTINE will, not only one/scrubbing but dozens, th i to your window sh famous WASHABLE window shade by adding the reign s in your hom Our Phone |m 13th St N.w.[ STAR, BIRTH CONTROL ISSUE TABLED Presbyterian Committee Eliminates Question From Report to Conference. By the Associated Press. PITTSBURGH, May 28.—The Gen- eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of Amer- ica began its deliberations today freed of the responsibility of either approv- ing or condemning a committee report recommending qualified acceptance of birth control as a matter of church policy. Overwhelmed with protests from Presbyterians throughout the country, the Assembly Special Committee on Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage ended all-day executive sessions yester- day with a decision to eliminate from its report that section urging approval of birth contrsl when practiced becauce of economic necessity or because of maternal health. Dr. Mudge Seen as Moderator. With that major controversy cieared from its path, the assembly moved to- day to the election of a new moderator, with the selection of the Rev. Dr. Lewis Seymour Mudge of Philadelphia considered assured. Thus far no other candidates have been mentioned. Dr. Mudge is now stated clerk of the church and its 2,000,000 communicant members. He likewise is slated for re- election to that post, that of chief ex- ecutive officer of the church. A sermon by the retiring moderator, Dr. Hugh Thomson Kerr of Pittsburgh of the new moderator an tion of assembly committees assembly docket for today. Though the birth control recom- mendu'fnna of the Assembly Special Committee have been dropped from the docket, there remain repercussions from a similar report made public some time go by a committee of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. The assembly already has re- celved overtures from preuby‘t’erks cdll::; cerni that report, one deman flnt‘?lge assembly repudiate the Federal Council of Churches statement, another asking that the Presbyterian Church in the U. 8. A. withdraw its support from the Federal Council. Revise Report on Marriage. Neither moticn, however, will be acted upon until after they are referred to- morrow to the Assembly Committee on Bills and Overtures, which will reccm- mend what action it sees fit to the General Assembly. Other sections of the report of the Committee on Marriage, Divorce and Re- | marriage were sald by committee mem- bers to be undergoing revision. Within the next six days the assem- bly is expected to take further action toward organic union with the Metho- dist and Reformed Churches, already tentatively approved. PFurther liberal- ization of the church stand concerning women in the church likewise is antici- pated in action on & rt of the General Council, chief administrative body of the church, recommending that women be admitted to its membership. Steps are expected to be taken like- wise toward reducing the membership of the assembly, revising the Church Book of Worship, and on proposals to make | more stringent the Presbyterian require- ments for entrance to theological semi- naries and the ministry. Favors Birth Control. One of the first three women ever chosen & commissioner to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church— the mother of four children—today sald that, in her opinion, birth control * right s0 long as it means the safe- guarding of a physically deficlent wife's health or the suppression of the birth of physically and intellectually unfit belngs.” Mrs. Mina L. Silliman of Green River, Utah, gave her opinion of birth control while attending the assembly here. Until this year women could not serve as commissioners of the church. Birth control, Mrs. Silliman said. “is entirely wrong if it means the shirking of the responsibility of parenthood by the intellectually and physically supe- rior. Under present laws 10Wl- edge of birth control is everywhere available to the well-to-do and intelli- ,ent. who need it very little, and kept rom the great mass of people Who could be classed as eugenically inferior.” Url.u Purification of Church. Dr. Hugh Thomson Kerr of Pitts- burgh told commissioners today that “the coming of the living God is not made contingent upon the purification of politics but on the purification of the church.” Preaching his last sermon as mod- erator of the assembly as that be- gan its deliberations, Dr. Kerr declared that “the mountains of bigotry and ignorance, the valleys of indecision and apathy, the crooked places of con- troversy and insincerity are within the church. “Let the church get rid of its secu- lar spirit and then it can challenge a secular soclety,” he continued. Let Christians practice meekness and low- liness of heart and secularism out in the world will be put to shame. Let the church solve the problem of good will within its own fellowship and then it will speak with authority concerning | social and racial rivalries. Let the church find and maintain the secret of peace within its own fellowship and then it can speak with authority on the cruel waste of war. Analyzing the trend of the day as liquidation of religious bellefs, Dr. Kerr said “the control of the hitherto secret resources of the world has given to our generation a new sense of power, and we have leaped to the conviction that if we can control and exploit the mys- | tery of the stars above and of the soul within, we do not need God, and we have substituted for the living God one of His own creations. We have substituted relativity for reality; psy- chology for prayer; an inferority com- plex for sin; soclal control for family worship; autosuggestion for conversio: reflex action for revelation; astronomi- cal intimidation for the fear of God the spirit of the wheels for the power of the spirit. WASHINGTON, | | Sel D. C., THURSDAY, Honored “LOVE-LORN” ADVISER RE- CEIVES DEGREE IN GEORGIA. DOROTHY DIX, Whose “advice to the love-lorn” is read by thousands, is shown here shortly after her arrival in Atlanta, where she received the honorary degrees of doctor of letters from Oglethorpe University. —Wide World Photo. COL. G. R. TUSKA COMMITS SUICIDE =3 Nationally Known Engineer Was Consultant in Wash- ington at One Time. By the Assoctated Press. NEW YORK, May 28.—Col. Gustave R. Tuska, 61, a consulting engineer of national prominence, committed suicide at his Park avenue apartment today. He fired a .32 caliber bullet into his right temple. Mrs. Tuska and servants, awakened by the shot, found the body, clad in pajamas, sprawled on the floor of the bath room. Col. Tuska had been 11l for a year. At various times in his career he had been resident engineer for the Knox- ville, Cumberland Gap Rallroad Co.; resident en Cg;fi;flnzew Yox;k u;‘& Wesf Railroad, chief engineer of the Plna.x- Railroad and superintending enginder of the Panama Steamship Co.; president of the Atlantic Construction Co. and consultant on_ municipal engineering work for New York, St. Louis, Chicago, Buffalo and Washington. During the war he was attached to the staff of the chief of Army with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a member of the Steel Committee of the War Industries Board, a mem- ber of the Mexican Commission in 1919, and a delegate to the second and third Pan-American Congresses. He con- tuibuted to engineering papers and for a time was lecturer at Columbia Uni- versity, where he took his degree in engineering in 1881. en_detectives ‘entered the apart- ment they found bags and trunks packed in preparation for departure to the Century Country Club in West- chester County, where the Tuskas had intended to spend the Summer. CHILDREN PLAN PROGRAM ‘The youthful members of the Chevy Chase Community Center will present their annual entertainment and ex- hibition of handiwork tomorrow night at 0 o'clock at the E. V. Brown hool, Connecticut avenue and Mc- Kinley street. Group and solo dancing, musical numbers, miniature aircraft exhibition, a French play and several scenes from ‘The Wizard of Oz” will round out the DANGER! SPRAY DETHOL. Will NOT STAIN FABRIC OR WALL PAPER Now you need not fear spraying wall- paper, house furnlshings or clothes. Science's latest development —Dethel death spray—Xkills instantly flies,moths, ‘mosquitoes and other bugs. 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Appeals to withdraw from the Fed- eral Council of Churches of Christ in America because of approval of birth- control measures, protests against pro- posed merger with other Presbyterian groups in the United States and pro- posals for general cuts in salaries of Assembly employes were among the 93| overtures to be presented. Announcement that he would reopen the controversy involving the faith of Rev. Hay Watson Smith, D. D., pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church of Little Rock, Ark., was made by Rev. W. ‘M. McPheeters, D. D, of De- catur, - Ga. The first business of the Assembly, however, was the selection of a mod. erator to Currie, D. was scheduled fe Dr. Heaven Is at Hand.' Assembly, scheduled to be held in the School of the Ozarks, Hollister, was changed to Montreat by the moderator. , ving this week of the most practical and useful ones— “take a bath '!lfk." - ‘They can't relieve the present de- pression, but th tissues. 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