Evening Star Newspaper, December 8, 1931, Page 6

ADAMS SAYS CHEST FUNDS EXGESSIVE One-Fifth of $250,000 Budget Is Afple, He Declares in | Explaining Resignation. QGeorge J. Adams, jr., today said one reason for his resignation as secretary of the District Committee on Unem- ployment was his belief that the Com- | munity Chest proposes, through the committee, to spend at least five times as much money as necessary for un- | employment relief during the next four months. Unemployment has been over- @ he believes, because of an | curate card index system of listing employed s been proposed that the Em- | 2t Committee use $250,000 of | funds in employing jobless mer rict government projects. This is based upon an estimate of unemployed persons, which, ac- cording to Adams, “is greatly exagger- ated.” He said the figure of 20,000 unem- syed was arrived at by totaling the c t the Public Employment Serv- | fce. This calculation, he said, resulted | in false statistics Thinks $50,000 Ample. curate survey of unemploy- | made, he said, it would $50,000 would be ample | the committee he nad made of | the accuracy of the latest batch of car@ls at the employment service, 1,800 ! of which were recently submitted to the gervice by Associated Charities, the Jewish Charities and the Catholic Char- ities. These cards were supposed 10 ent welfare cases where the rea- or dependency on charity was lack ployment On Friday, he said, he selected 100 of these cards &t random and mailed post cards to the various persons, notifying them that if they wanted work they should report to the St. James Hotel on Saturday. He said that 12 men report- ed on Saturday and six more on Mon- day, making a total of 18, and that the | committee's foreman at the St. James was unable to fill his quota of 100 jobs | for the day. By taking everybody who came in during the two days looking for work a group of 60 was made up to Aill the 100 jobs available Mr, Adams said he felt that using| 20,000 as the figure for the number of i for the Community Chest se appeal, and that the pro- posed expenditure of $250,000 on one employment project would be a waste of a large part of the money. He said he could not conscientiously remain a member of a committee engaged on such & project. E. C. Graham, chairman of the Dis- trict Committee on Employment said Mr. Adams' assertions “were not a statement of fact at all.” He said the files of the committee on unemploy- ment were kept up to date at all times and every case listed is investigated by a fact-finding committee before aid 1s given. Resented New Assistant. He said the $250,000 figure repre- sented the extent to which the commit- tee was prepared to go in unemploy- mént relief, if necessary, by placement of men on created jobs. He said Adams resented the ection of the committee in seeking the loan of an experienced as- sis by the Community Chest to set up the orgapization necessary to carry through this program in order to “get the most foms the money.” Adams' de- mand that either have full charge of the adi tration of the commits tee's affairs of he would resign was im- mediately accepted by Graham as his resignation, the latter said. Graham said Herbert J. Willet, jr., assistant director of the Community Chiest, was being provided by the Com- munity Chest for the time being to or- ganize the committee’s affairs, since Mr. Adams left without giving a days’ no- tice. It is planned, Graham admitted to employ an expert director later on, since only in this manner can th> com- mittee hope to carry cut an adequate program of uncmployment relief at tae least possible cost. BILL TO CUT U. S. PAY INTRODUCED IN HOUSE des of Rich, hor cf Plan Wozes 10 P Help Meet Deficit. to Reduce Cent, Hopes to | ¢ Associated Press. A 10 per cent reduction applying to 1l Government salaries and wages in | was proposed today in the House. effect was offered :o- | Republi- ! an’ econor p mest the Federal defi- cted officers of whom | e Const which thcy | » bill would | President | including members of Congre:s t 1o relieve the present added, “and make every their burden of the depres. vernment employes have been class thus far in escapliog tion in income | CITIZENS PL.AN ELECTION I Ken sion. i a fa any redu Association to Ering Namcs Committ A sp Tembership C appointed last night by the K. Citlz A on to bring men nuel offic uary committee includes Mortfel, Mrs. Samuel O. Alexander meeting was held in a portable in the rear School and John S. Driggers preseided Green | of the Kenilworth ||| Music and Musicians Reviews and News of Capital's Programs. Composer’s Club Presents Splendid Program. THE Lounges of the University Women'e Club were thronged last night to hear a program by members of the Washington Com- poser's Club, 3 =TT The organiza- tion is five years old, but this was its first meeting of the Fall. The chairman, Doro- thy De Muth Watson, pre- sided. There were present all of the com- posers of the evening as well es many. dis- tinguished Washington musicians, in- cluding _ Sylvia Henry § Lent and Helen Gregor. Ware. Grace Shannon group of piano solos by R. Deane Shure: “Bob-o-link” and “Purple Pinch Linnet,” taken from bird songs of Schuyler Matthews. Wil- fred Smith, tenor, sang three songs by Karl Holer, with the composer at the piano. Of these, “Thou Art So Like a Flower” set to a beautiful Heine poem, had a welcome sim- plicity of treatment. La Salle Spier’s “Ballade” ready known to Washington New York as we for Sylvia included it in her program this October. Arséno Ra National Symphony was t last night, with Mr. Spier opened with a is al- nd to Lent there of the olinist accom- panying. As Mrs. Watson said in her introduction, the piece is dis- tinctly “violinistic.” It has un- usual harmonies, sections of East- ern flavor, moments of sheer pyro- technics and moods of quiet melody. One would like to hear it more than once Edward C. Potter, who has written an interesting cantata for the George Washington Bicentennial, was repre- sented last night by three songs, given by Mr. Smith and Mr. Shure, including “Wild Geese,” which had a wistful sadness that was particu- larly appealing In liew of the yet incompleted “Roumanian Gypsy Dances” Henry Smith-Gregor played “Dogwood in Bloon one of his American sketches. It seems unnecessary to add words to music that expresses a mood abstractly. However, if this must be, the phrase about the dog- “to haunt, to startle and way- gives the feeling that Mr. or hes caught. The “Inca Sun Hymn" was perhaps the favorite of the evening, with its economy of means, reiterated drone bass and plaintive resignation. This was ad- mirably played by the composer and Bernard Parronchi, first cellist of the National Symphony Orchestra and an excellent musician. The final number was Dorothy Radde Emery's “Flower Cycle,” for voice, violin, violincello and piano. Evelyn Randall sang the soprano, Mr. Ralon and Mr. Parronchi played the strings and Mrs. Emery herself was at the piano. The “Flower Cycl>" was given in Washington in the 1930 National Contest and in other contests in New York and Pittsburgh. D. C. From the Front Row Reviews and News of Washington's Theaters. “Mr. Whistler” Opens at the National. HE new play, “Mr. Whistler,” at the National, is scarcely a play at all. It is rather a series of mellow and times romantic glimr the great London fog expert, who, in his day, caused more excitement by “his gentle art of making enemies,” perhaps, than by his paintings Now, however, that Whistler is cefinitely an im- mortal by can- vas as well as by mouth, it seems 8 shame that 8 more spirited exposi- tion of his do- ings_ couldn't have been pre- pared. The play is such a mild recounting of household loves and irritations, of temperament and spoken poesies, that whatever fire there might have been seems hope- lessiy put out. Even the law case, which had to do with proving to the world that an artist is, after all, the only judge of whether his paint- is finished or not, is a dulcet little affair which blossoms gently, only t> go out, as they say, “like & light.” Miriam Doyle. however, who prefer not 15 %be blistered at the theater will find some of this very pleasant and, @s 4 certain witness said, “pretty.” In it you will find Richard Hale looking all the world lixe Mr. Greaves' portrait of Whistler and acting his role with a great deal of spirit. You will find the studio handscmely backgrounded by a soft, gray, misty atmosphere; some of the cruce, caustic cynicisms of the man spun out amusingly (and some not s0 amusingly). You will find a very hardsome Lady Violet Hardy in the person of Diantha Pattison, and ed har on the head of who is, however, to xing, the exact oppo- Girl in White— Symphony in White, No. 2" and you will find that love and an artist don’t always go hand in hand and that at the Mr. Hale is looking out into that cottonlike fog which alize with great ) {ion takes place in the Whistler house in Chelsea, ard rem=- iniscent lines of the artist concern his dislike of Sergent, his hatred of art critics, his ccorn of London ex- hibits, his ifhate fondness of Amer- ica and his horror of having any one but himself touck s What, perhaps i his d, sp: the stoge, while he w the same time (the sce Hardy posing for him seems most nnatural) the u <S¢ draping eround the stag portraits, cupposed!y b the sight of whick ruin any Whistle While Mr. H this ececntric genius is ve ble, the others in the ci fare so well. This, it seems First Mortgare Loans Yeu are settling the investment tion safely and profitably for a term of years when you place your money in our 6% First Mortgages. The interest never varies. May be purchased | in amounts from $250 | up. WINS DIVOR.CE IN hENO of Monta Bell, Motion Gets December 8 (&) f L Pic- Decree. ST Monta | ed a trust fund cre- ' Bel the suppart of his wife their daughter, who will remain with her mother. TOKIO.—After drinking at least two barrels of tea and wanting to be fair, her about how churia looks (o me. <China owns a lot, Japan owns the house that's on it B. F. SAUL CO. National 2100 25 15th St N.W Sister Superior Writes Vin- own writes endorsement for the benefit of others. We have been using Father John'’s Medicine for thirty years, and recommend it as a great medi- cine for coughs and colds.” (Signed) Sister Superior St. Vincent de Paul Institute. Pather John's Medicine is pure, wholesome, nourishing; builds strength, new power of resistance, Tenewed energy. No drugs. Used By Over 184 Hospitals Inctitutions Now who should have_the police- men? China is trying to save fts country; FATHER JOHN'S MEDICINE SCOTHES inc HEL cause of needlessly faulty direction, the characters behaving not at all like even Victorian flesh and blood, but more like handsome puppets whose entrances and exits are oper- ated by a series of backstage strings. In spite of this, however, Charles Laite as the French painter La | SHING' | | { | | Marne and Bertha Belmore as Mrs, Brown do very well, indeed. E. de 8. MELCHER. “The House Beautitul,” At the Shubert-Belasco, JUST as if it were a Mona Lisa of the stage, “The House uti- ful” turns & wholesome face and the Inspired glow of a smile upon A practical world and human ex- perience becomes more than bubbles and bluff. It tells a story of ambi- tion and hope and struggle, but it does no preaching. Rather it reaches out to the things that everlastingly have created the circles of society, With all grades of intelligence and all kinds of character, molding com- munities of good and bad types, While intelligence manages to main- tain its grip and lead the Out on the dramatic firing line, Cbanning Pollock, in this play, which opened last ning at the Shubert-Belasco, fires a few shots and leads his forces in the direc- tion of something better than com- monplace thrills, There appears to be no striving for this effect, how- ever. It is simply an unrestrained labor of genuine theatrical quality in which the power of good stage- craft £nd good acting create a hush, a pleasant anticipation of some laudable thing and the force of a final reward for the person who has been moved by understanding Author and play seem to have the quality that always has been the possession of those who leved ;kll’l in (c(‘v;lblnln( Lhehtn‘sl‘gmifl levices of @ iyl thl: rama, with the new and ingenuity of so practical & wright as Mr. Polloek. The m&h& that a lifetime could be made to "\ wchlity before an audience with the fi and grace of a drama of the moment is one that might occur to but Tepresent experience few, but in “The House Beautiful” ; it fs shown to be successful. The attempt to put intensity into the life of one who Is a quiet, but force believer ®ood citizenship seems almost futile until it has been demonstrated. The unspoken eu- logy of the beautiful domestic life 15 here made as vivid as.a wild West~ ern shooting carnival, Most effective of all is the perfect stage arrangement by which, with the effective use of lighting or ab- sence of light, whole scenes may be made -to dissolve and create new backgrounds, while an audience watches an intensely interesting conversation — between just two wholesome souls who love each other and the world A large and representative audi- v the opening performance xpressed approval, ay is sponsored by the Profes- sional Players, In re] nting the differing traits that might be expected in the pass- ing of the year, Mary Philips and James Bell are unusually success- ful. Faclal illusion and action are Reupholstering & Repairing Pay a little down when furniture is returned; thereafter a little each month will do 5-Piece Parlor Suites—Antiques 3-Piece Overstuffed Suites Dining Room Chairs You’ll Want to Give These Practical Gifts Wool Tapestry, Friezza, Brocades and Damask Also Chair Caneing and Porch Rockers Splinted by Our Ex- perts at the Now Urevailing Low Prices for Two Days Only. Write, Phone or Call MEtropolian 2062 or Residence Phone CLeveland 0430 3721 Porter St., Cleveland Park Estimates and Samples Given Free CLAY ARMSTRONG Upholsterer 1235 10th St. N.W, This magnificent Eureka model formerly sold at $5350 g ooeseeoerosgrgggrgerangesoeos use. Only s Over Grand Prize model Excellent floor brush, pow- e:ful suction, large motor and ex- trermely easy to operate. Phone Today for Free Trial ASK FOR EUREKA DEPARTMENT CHRISTMAS BARGAIN | i SAVE 56@ - A COMPLETE SET OF “HIGH-VACUUM” ATTACHMENTS WITH EACH Grand Prize = EUREKA Rodtl;ced $ 3 4 & A real Christmas bargain—every purchaser of a Grand P, Speci: $34.50, will receive a complete set of famous Eureka “High-Vacuum a’tachments—absolutely no charge. e Eurcka , at the reduced price of 45 Down (Small Carrying Charge) a million of this are famous now in GENERA This HEALTH! $24.50; $36 the floor for thrifty shoppers. —for the Family— . EVECTE [ SUN LAMP Christmas, The new General Electric Sun Lamps at the new low price make it possible for you to have sumlight in your home all winter long. The table model, illustrated, sells for model 50. They are light and can easily be carried from room to . room. Special terms are of{cred Only 84.95 Down Easy Payments on Monthly Light Bills give at E . f hir 1) only It you pensive one or two slice automatics . the famous ers, even select money than the one illustrated . . our prices on toasters begin as 3395 LECTRIC TRAINS e s joy for every boy! A com- electric railroad with bridges 'n’ every- illustrated includes d lar nets . them as gifts you made happy Wwith last Christmas, Electric Toaster would appre- ) at Comp'ete with long ¢ $4.95 prefer to give a more ex- tcaster, we have tnem in “Toastmaster” and ot reasonably riced. You may a’tine toaster for less iow 1 R R T D T RS I DRSNS G _glectrical— POTOMAC ELECT IOth. & E Sts.NW, 2 ai—) 4 =) / /Hea e Ve, , 9 RIC' APPLIANCE CO. *** Phone NA. 8800 admirably suited to the several stages of their life together, while their acting throughout gives s per- fect picture of an inspired couple that has a long-range view of hu- man experience and the command- ing power of the urge to good char- acter and service in a small com- munity. Mr. Pollock has created a stage full of distinctive and sometimes amusing roles, and these are made to ‘mpart the pleasurable sensations that arise from ths contemplation of people Who love fun and business and are unable to delve with em- phasis into the philosophy of human growth. Among these actors are Roy Gordon, Raymond Walburn, Jane Seymour, Sydney Riggs, Lionel Stander, Gladys Thornton, Jack Easton and Virginia Curley. A striking character role is presented | | ¥ | Harry C. Cotter, in Mail Fraud | | stamp’ by Helen Namur. And it is all just & simple piay. D.C.C. MINE PRESIDENT SAYS ASSOCIATES DUPED HIM | co;getendant, Cotser saia, Trial, Describes Self as Being “Rubber Stamp'’ Head. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, December 8 —Harry C. Cotter, president of Cotter Butte Mines, Inc., one of four defendants on trial in fraud, told a jury yesterday that he was a “rubber " prestdent who had nothing to do_with the mctivities of his associates. Cotter pictured himself as a West- errer, with titles to valuable mining Federal Court for mail in Montana, who “Iell In With 8 group of Easterners, whose tricks were mean enough to get every ome in trou- ble.” He signed he was told to Pra “hmer; mmmrmnf-w( nk E. J knew nothiw. about J||dx:." Cac:e: sald. “They. (his fi! ners) were to raise the money, brokers. I had notting to d:yvt’\‘.luft n‘::: ! methods of promotion. Mr. Mitterlech~ |ner used to call me a child—and I'm |sorry to say I was” Besides Cotter afid Nitterlachner, the, Gefendants are formerMhgistrate George F.Ewald and Francis Schirp, the { latter a former college professor. 4 — — H A dog is Maving sport by catching: salmon as they attempt to lexp Walker=, bumn Cauld, Scotland, on the way back to th Plate Glass ~ All Around w5 STUDEBAKER ON | Pioneer of Frce Wheeling Reproduction of an Actual Photograph of Flat Work i MINUTE-MORE SERVICE What Every Woman Wants in Laundry Service WINUTE-MOR, SERV'!CE ‘MORE SERVICE has won the epthusastic approval of thrifty Washington housewtves. Everything tn MINUYE-MORE SERVICE Is 0 ly woshed. Colors retain their original “hede and white articles are re- torned smowy white, Shirts and flat vork are completely Anished and ouly wearing ap- »arel may maed slight touching ip—c*t a minate more mnd s rerdy to wear, What & saving of tume and 0 what a rellet from “wasi:tay dradgery” at such s surprisingly small cost, 12.. HNRYS KEACH 30 BNTRA WASHED KN NET BAGS All articles, earetolly sorted for brio olor, are washed in ET BAGH with rainsoft water 10b baths, 4 to 6 rinses, drying without wring- Ing or ernahing, earefnl Gnish- Ing and ctfiolent tnspection e 100% CLEANLINPSS snd SANTTATION, (A Little Talk on MINUTE-MORE) J UST a word to particular women who pride themselves on the appearance of their linen and to thrifty housewives who want quality work and balanced budgets. Fresh, clean and snowy white linen carefully laundered under the most sanitary cond'tions delights the eye and HOME LAUNDRY care preserves your linen, too, for there is no sub- stitute for careful and scientific laundering. Put your flat work in your MINUTE-MORE bundle and note its spic and span appearance when it is returned to you. Everything is thor- oughly washed and completely finished. Your, white articles are snowy white while those with color retain their original shades. Then ecount the cost and its economy will surprise you. Gll AThoat 3400