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SMITHSONIAN ASKS NEW BUILDINGS 25-Million Program Sought for Expanding Scientific Institution. The Smithsonian Institution, after nearly a century of ateady growth and expanding usefulness, has, In the words of Secretary Charles G. Abbot, “outgrown Its shell,” and is seeking to institute a $25,000,000 building pro gram. First established in 1846 by the be quest of approximately $500,000 from the Englishman, James Smithson, for “the increase and diffusion of knowl edge among men,” the institution has served as the essential corner stone of the whole vast structure of American scientific progress. For years at a time. In fact, its annals have been practically the annals of American science. The Smithsonian Institution is a unique establishment. By the terms of the Smithson bequest its status is that of a ward of the United States Government, which holds its funds in trust and appoints the Board of Re gents, who are in direct control of its activities. But is it not a Federal es tablishment. The Government’s con nection with it is not that of blood relationship, but of guardianship. But through the years the Smith sonian has inaugurated various lines of scientific inquiry of vital impor tance to the national life. As these have expanded beyond the capacity of the institution itself to house or finance them, they have been taken over by the Government, and support ed directly by Federal appropriations. Some have been Intrusted to various major departments of the Government. Thus the Weather Bureau is now part of the Department of Agriculture, and the Bureau of Fisheries part of the Department of Commerce. Others have been left under Smithsonian ad ministration. Among these are such institutions as the National Museum, the Bureau of American Ethnology, the National Zoological Park, the Na tional Gallery of Art. the Astrophysl cal Observatory and the privately founded Freer Oallerv of Art Arrangement Fortunate. For all of them this has been a fortunate arrangement. They have thrived and expanded—expanded so much, in fact, that now they can function only with great difficulty in the quarters provided for them. It is largely for these Federal establish ments under its direct charge that the $25,000,000 building program has been Inaugurated. The Smithsonian has borne the in creasing burden to the utmost of its ability. Its relations with the Federal Government, its “guardian," have been characterized by the utmost cordiality and co-operation through the years. For example, for 70 years it has loaned three-quarters of its private building to the Government rent free. It has allowed the Government to put roadways through its private grounds without protest. It has supplemented with its own funds researches under taken on insufficient appropriations by some of its Government-supported branches. Some of the foremost men in Amer ican history have served on its Board of Regents, and the position of secre tary has been filled by some of the most illustrious figures in American science. Throughout the world the name "Smithsonian" is practically the trade-mark of scientific America. It is with these facts in view that it asks the Federal Government to finance the building program, not for Itself primarily, but for its govern mentally supported branches. The first need is for the National Museum—two new wings already au thorized by Congress and with the plans drawn and approved, to cost approximately $5,850,000. It may be difficult for the general public to appreciate the acuteness of this need. Perhaps the name “mu seum” is a trifle misleading, carrying, as it does, the connotation of a build ing purely for exhibition purposes. Ex hibition is one of the functions of the institution, and millions of visitors have thronged through its halls. But this is only one of its functions. It Is only secondarily a show place; pri marily it is a place of deposit for type specimens which are the foundation blocks of the various sciences and must be preserved for the scientists of posterity. Many types are. indeed, al ready extinct species, and could never again be collected. The National Mu seum contains more than ten million specimens, far more than it is equipped to care for within the space available. It has the foremost col lection in the world in everything that relates to natural history, ethnology, geology and paleontology of the United States. This is supplemented with a great amount of material from other parts of the world. "Science Dictionary.” The museum is sometimes referred to as the “dictionary of American science.” It is where one turns to “look up" any natural object found in the United States. For examples: It is found that some plant is poisonous to cattle. Just what is this plant? If the question is by any means difficult to answer. State officials turn to the National Museum, where the plant doing the damage can be matched up with type specimens of the whole family, and obtain an exact identification, or definition . A curious rock, bird or Insect is found. It is sent to the National Mu seum for identification and, if it does not compare strictly with something found before a n<f preserved there, be comes itself a type specimen. It is safe to say that the natural sciences in the United States would be so badly handicapped that progress in them would be next to Impossible were it not for this great collection In Washing ton. Of course, very little of this mate rial is on display. Only the choicer items are kept in show cases. The great mass of the material would have very little popular Interest. The function of the National Museum Is to preserve it, Identify it, and catalog it for the benefit of specialist*. Literally from pole to pole these collections have been gathered, often at vast expense of effort, health and life. Even as a debt to the selflessness of the collectors the American people owe it to themselves to see that they be given adequate housing and pro tection. Objects of History. The Smithsonian has endeavored, so far as possible, to secure the original objects which have marked the turning points in the story of America’s material culture. These are often large, requiring space which absolutely cannot be found at present A good example is the airplane col lection. Aviation has been, both in its origin and progress, an American contribution to civilization. The idea ■was conceived here. The first flights were made here, and there has been a regular progression of advances to the culmination in such colorful In cidents as the Lindbergh flight The airplane collection—especially Its outstanding object, the "Spirit of I St. Louis—is unquestionably one oi the primary attractions to visitors to the National Capital from all over the country. The Arts and Industries Building is the repository not alone of the priceless machines which have been the pivots upon which the mechani cal evolution of the past century has turned. This building soon must be tom down to make way for the extension of Ninth street. It is the hope that it can be replaced with a building in some measure in keeping with the value of the objects it will contain. At present the cost of such a building is estimated at about $6,615,000. It would be large enough to meet all requirements for at least a half century to come and thus enable the Smithsonian Institution to expand its present efforts to preserve the story of one of the most remarkable eras in human history. The history of America’s material culture is, of course, only part of the story of the Nation’s life. The Smithsonian has in its custody a great amount of material illustra tive of the history of America’s na tional culture. It constitutes an in valuable substitute for history text books, an invaluable corrective for error based upon tradition. But at present there is no room even to house it, to say nothing of keeping it prop erly on display. The building of the contemplated $5,500,000 Museum of History would make possible the keeping of an im perishable, objective record of the story of the Nation and of the people. In still another branch of «*• activi ties. the National Zoological Park, the institution is badly in need of more adequate quarters. For a total of five badly-needed buildings and the com pletion of the bird house, the insti tution is asking $1,000,000—and this would be adequate, for the present, to raise the National Zoological Park t» the rank of the finest Institution of its kind in the world. These build ings are essentially public buildings, not merely animal barns. All of them fall far short of the purpose for which they are intended and are a source of continual unfavorable comment from visitors from all parts of the United States and foreign countries. COMPULSORY MILITARY COURSE WINS IN COURT Kansas Judge Holds State Has Right to Train Touth for Service. By the Associated Press. TOPEKA, Kans., January 12.— Compulsory military training of Kan sas State College students was upheld by District Judge Otis E. Hungate in ruling against the "conscientious ob jections" of Raymord McMahon to day. “The State has a right to train its youth in military matters and to have them prepared for defense of their country.” the judge said, “whether the youth has conscientious objec tions or otherwise.” An application for an injunction to restrain college authorities from re quiring McMahon, a student of vet erinary medicine, to participate in the training was denied. McMahon asserted he was a victim of discrimination in that he had to attend the land-grant school to ob tain the veterinary course he desired. He charged the Board of Regents with violating a State constitutional exemption for those having religious scruples against the bearing of arms. Bridge Causes Divorces. From one part of Central Europe have come reports that several di vorce suits have been started by hus bands against bridge-fiend wives. The men accuse their mates of neg lecting their household duties for the game and of los*ng too great a share of the family funds. Proposed Expansion of Smithsonian Institution Architect'* drawing of the proposed new wings on either end of the National Museum. The projected new National Gallery of Arts from an architect's drawing. Smpect in D. C. Chest Swindle Traced Down by Accountant - i , ■ — Clever Sleuthing Adds to Fame of Councilor in New Way. JAMES A. COUNCILOR. whos< system of accounting Com munity Chest campaign fund; has been called the best in thi country, now Is receiving con gratulations for his ability as i detective. Through the clever sleuthing of thi head of the firm of Councilor A Buchanan, certified public ac countants. the police are on the trai of a man who is alleged to hav< swindled the Community Chest ou of $60 by passing three bogus check; of $20 each, drawn on the Riggi National Bank. For five years Councilor it Bu chanan have audited the Chest’; campaign funds, free of charge, tm without the loss of a penny, due t< the unique and well nigh perfec accounting system instituted b; Councilor. But at the end of thi check-up this year It was found tha some one had swindled the chest ou of $60 by substituting checks fo cash. Councilor took personal charge o the investigation, determined to locab the embezzler and vindicate his sys tem. He was confronted by almos Insurmountable odds, however. Ii a city of 500.000 inhabitants. 150.001 had contributed to the Communlt; Chest. The bad checks had come fron one of three sources—the contributors the solicitors or the auditors. After minute check-ups, Councilo narrowed the neld to 1 of the 150 em ployes hired temporarily to audit thi campaign fund. It was up to him U trace the culprit, and be did it in th< manner of a Sherlock Holmes. Close examination of the check showed the name "Community Ches of Washington. D. C.,” had been writ ten on an odd typewriter, and who ever did the typing was not expert In one place, where a comma wa punched, the letters *•oz', stood out "Ah. ha,’’ said Councilor. "It mus i l I JAMES A. COUNCILOR, r ___ ; have been a pharmaceutical type writer." A search of drug stores turned up a machine in one of the old-line chain , stores with similar type. While Coun cilor was busy duplicating the checks ! on this typewriter a young druggist remarked that “a fellow was in here not long ago writing out three checks on that same machine." Prom that clue the accountant traced the checks directly to a young man who had been called in on the special audit. He gave police the name of the man. and a United States commissioner’s warrant now is en route to Rome. Ga„ for his arrest. Under the law the accused has 30 days in which to fight extradition. RECREATION GROUP TO MEETTIJESOAY Settle to Explain Maps of Centers to Advisory Council. Thomas S. Settle, secretary of the National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Tuesday afternoon will explain to the District Commissioners' Advisory Council on Recreation the program of his organization for the development of playgrounds and recreation centers in the city and vi cinity. Arrangements were made yesterday for the session to be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the conference room of the commission at the Navy Building. The various properties mentioned in the recent report of L. H. Weir, ex pert of the National Recreation Asso ciation, looking to unlHcatlon of recreational facilities here, will be pointed out on maps to be furnished by the commission. Some of the members of the coun cil frankly conceded they did not know where all the recreational areas in the District are located, officials asserted yesterday. Settle, aided by John Nolan. Jr., director of planning of the commis Ion, will outline plans for the future levelopment of the recreational sys em of Washington and Its environs, is worked out by the commission tself, aided by Its experts. The ques ion of utilizing such areas outside he District as the Shenandoah Na ional Park, Fort Hunt, Va.; Fort Foote, Md., and certain submarginal lands also will be discussed. Tuesday's session Is expected to be merely informative. The Advisory Council is headed by James E. Cornflower, with Mrs. Fred erick H. Brooks as vice chairman and Miss Sybil Baker, director of playgrounds, as secret*rv EYES EXAMINED Exclusive Optical I EYESTRAIN HEADACHES . § positively relieved Service & Satisfaction | Repeated Specials For This Week KRYPTOK Invisible Bifocal Lenses. One pair to C^QQ see far ana near, SI2.00 value. OCTAGON RIMLESS Fine quality clear lenses. One pair to see far or near. $13.50 value. 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B.e!. 522 King St Alexandria 3566 Georgia Are. 15*4 WI»con*in Are. 1S31 17th Street N.W. me North Capitol St. 5U» Georgia Ave. 770S Georgia Ave. me Park Bead 3602 Connecticut Ave. 622 7th Street S.W. 2363 4th Street NX. » A Price*Wrecking Remodeling Sale Made necessary to get the store and stock in shape to make important changes planned for the betterment of our service to you. Time is short—so we\e made the reductions doubly deep—in Suites, Occasional Pieces—Beds and Bedding—Rugs—etc. 1 43 Living Room Suites —doomed to go at a fraction of the original price Were $110 to $295 Now *6950 to *194 Here Are 5 Examples: $110 Mohair Tapestry Suite. $69.50 $135 Mohair Frieze Suite. $89.00 $159 Carved Frame Suite.$110.00 $189 Mohair Frieze Suite.$127.00 $219 Mohair Damask Suite.$ 149.00 39 Others Similarly Reduced—and All “Furniture of Merit’* 87 Bedroom Suites Mahogany, Walnut, Maple—Both Moderne and Conservative Types IT ere $95 to $295 Now 559-50 to J194 For Example: $95 Walnut and Gum Suite. $59.50 $125 Four-piece Twin-bed Suite. .. .$79.50 $169 Burl Walnut Colonial Suite. . .$110.00 $199 Satinwood or Rosewood Suite .$ 129.00 $295 Acacia Veneered Suite.$187.00 And 82 other Suites—besides many odd Bed Room Pieces—and all “Furniture of Merit"—which makes the reductions all the more significant. 17 Dining Room Suites Handsomely designed, popular types—in walnut, oak, mahogany—all full 10-piece suites— Were $174 to $395 Now *119 to *295 Here Are 5 of Them: $174 Walnut-veneered Suite.$119 $219 Early English Oak Suite.$139 $269 Antique Walnut Reproduction.... $179 $350 Walnut and Maple Suite.$247 $395 All-walnut Georgian Suite.$295 And 12 other Suites—together with a lim ited number of odd Dressers—temptingly reduced, All “Furniture of Merit." 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Winthrop Secretary... .$24.50 $14.50 Walnut Pier Cabinet. $7.75 $8.50 Walnut Magazine Rack. $4.95 Beds and Bedding $24.50 Solid Mahogany Poster Beds. .$14.75 $19.75 Inner Spring Mattress.$12.95 $11.50 Layer Felt Mattress. $7.45 $29.50 Inner Spring Mattress.$19.75 $11 All-Wool Double Blankets. $7.45 $5 Cotton-Filled Comforts. $2.95 $2.50 White Feather Pillows. $1.89 $33.50 Twin Studio Couch.$24.45 $39.50 Simmons Studio Couch.$29.50 $7.50 Brown Metal Bed.: $4.95 $29.75 Solid Mag. or Wal. Spool Beds.$14.95 $15 Studio Couch End Cabinet. $8.50 $ 12.95 Mag., Wal. or Maple Poster Bed. $7.89 Every Rug in Stock of which only one or two are left, Sharply Reduced for Clearance Fine Wiltons N Axminsters Luster Rugs Velvets Also short ends of HEAVY INLAID and STANDARD INLAID LINOLEUM Make all the use of your credit you wish—but don't let this rare opportunity pass House &. Herrmann “Furniture of Merit** Seventh and Eye 8433-35 Georgia Ave. Free Parking on Eye Street—Opposite the Store Wmm/ _i_ -