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The Washington times., 1924-01-31
ANN ARRoR BOASTS OF
ONLY CANINE RADIoPHoNE

ANN ARBoR, Mich, Jan. ST.
This city claims to have, besides the
University Of Michigan, the only can
inc Radiophan In America. His name
IL Jack, and he Is q full-bIoOded
English bull, owned by Daniel B.
Sutton, jr. He has become 30
charmed and enthusiastic 0vOr
radio music that his owner has
constructed q suitable headset that
the animal wears with all the dig
nifty Of human being.
One peculiar feature about Jack
IL that he cares only for music.
Speeches or any other kind ..sof
broadcast program has no standing
with him. Lectures especially bore
him to tears, or rather to howls.
Music, however, is his great delight.
As soon as the family rises from
dinner at night, along about Z
o'clock, Jack let's Il be known that
he is ready for his concert and bed
time story.
Should there be guest at dinner
and Jack for the moment n for
gotten, he stands around q short
time and then sets himself down
In front Of his master, whines, cries
and even howls II necessary, to
divert attention to himself. And
he keeps it up until someone gets
him HIS headgear. Jack then Hes
down to enjoy his music.
Once in while someone gets
started on a lecture and then Jack
sits up on his launches and growls,
howls and paws at his 'headset"
until It is off. Then he departs dis
Rruntled. If the program happens
to be music, however, Jack is per-
fectly happy. Jazz, band, orchestra
or singing are all the same to him.
He delights in It all.
The Washington times., 1924-01-31
Radio Program
LOCAL BROADCAST.
NAA-Nsyal Radio Station, Airing
ton.


$3.50 Meters, G. w. Arc.)
120 p. m.-Fruit and vegetable
shipments.
2 p. m.-Frult and vegetable mar.
kets.
S:45 p. m.-Closing live stock.
p. m. Hay and feed market
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
$50 p. m.-Daily market, grain,
10 p. m.-Weather forecast.
(4SS Meters, RadiOphOne.)
12:16 p. m.-Live stock markets,
1:46 p. m.-Fruit and vegetable
markets.
3 p. m.-Live stock.
S:45 p. m.-Weather report.
4:05 p. INLAY and feed.
426 p. m.-Dairy products.
0,66O Meters, SparIk.)
II m. ana 10 p. m.-Time signals.
1904 p. .m.-Weather report, ship
orders, naval press news.
WOAP-Chesapealxe D Potomac Tel
ephOne Company (460 meterS).
SdE p. m.-Concert by the United
States Navy Band Orchestra,
Charles Benter, conductor, direct
from the U. s. Marine Corps InHti
tute. Washington. /. Grand march
Coronation" Meyerbeer). Tron
the Prophet.) 3. Overture, "Or
pheus in the Underworld" COffen
bachl. 8. Song, by the Waters
OF Minnetonka" O.ieurance), 4
Second Symphony" GIayden). On
PRODUCTION adAgio,) a allegro: /
andante; menuetto: finale, al
legro spiritoso. 8. Valso de con
cert. "Cirleiribin" Pestaloso). &,
Excerpts from the Viennese opers
comic, ''The Merry Countess
(Straugs). Z. March, "The Lure Of
Alaska" Benter). Dedicated to the
late President, Warren G.. Hard
ingl Finale, "Starspangled Ban
ner."
1000 to 1900 p. m.-Dance music
by the Meyer Davis lie Paradis
Band. played at the Cafe LIE Para
dis, Washington.
WRC-RadiO Corporation Of Ameri
ca. (469 Meters.)
500 o. m.-Fashion .developments
Of the moment, by Eleanor Glynn
$40 p. m.--Piano recital BY Eu
gene Stuart.
500 D. m.--Current events BY
the editor Of the Review Of Re
views.
$50 .. m.--Song recital. by Nellie
J. Roman, soprano.
3:45 p. m.--Song recital, by Ar
thur Mace Cormack, barytone.
400 p. m.-The magazine Of Wal
street.
615 p. m.--rnatructlon in inter
national code. ~.
600 D. m.--storieS for children
by Peggy Albion.
Gao p. m.-"Soldier' Adjusted
Compensation from a Feminine
Taxpayers Point OF Vlew," b.
Jean Rushmore Patterson.
The Washington times., 1924-01-31
BOSTON AMERICAN BAND
GIVES WEEKLY CONCERTS

BOSTON, Jan. S1.--A weekly
hand concert every Tuesday even.
ing at 8 D. m. IL feature offered
by WNAC, Of the Shepard Stores.
The program Il furnished BY the
Boston American band, Stanislao
Gallo, director.
M Gallo needs no introduction
70 those Interested In music, either
A New England or elewhere. The
Boston American band has many
members who have been under Mr..
Caiio's direction for many years.
The band is based on the sym.
phony orchestra, but, in place Of
the etringed instruments OF the lat
ter. has q complete section OF clar.
inets; to the clarinets are added
The usual sections Of wood. wind,
brass and percussion instruments OF
The symphony orchestra.
The band selections are inter.
posed with vocal and instrumental
numbers and the programs are easy
10 listen to, and the placing Of q
weekly band concert on their pro.
grams Is another example OF WNAC
and their wholesome desire to please
radio fans.
The Washington times., 1924-01-31

fore. but by us indistinctly. After
her performance last night, we are
ready to concede TO her the owner.
ship Of the perfect radio voice.
Fear lest o wake" to listen.in
on the weekly BROADCAST Of mes.
saees to the Macmillan party at
the North Pole would cause ex.
treme drowsiness and an utter dis.
regard for the appeals Of a belliger.
emit alarm clock at 6 q. m. drew
US from the easy chair and the re.
ceiver at the close Of the local pro.
gram.
Reports on the program, how
eyre. would be appreciated as q
matter Of interest to all radio fans
and would be given publicity on
this page.
The Washington times., 1924-01-31
VALUE OF ALL SETS
DEPENDS ON CRYSTALS

The crystal detector IL import
ant and should DO chosen with
care. Use q poor crystal and the
set win be poor. It should be ar
ranged in some convenient place
on the face Of the panel where ad-
justments may be made quickly
and easily. Once in adjustment 1t
should stay so for long time pro-
vided 1t In not Jared out.
Fixed crystal detectors, which
may be secured, are sometimes
good, but an adjustable one is
usually better in the long rnn, be.
cause an extremely strong signal
win burn out the sensitive spot on
the crystal, and, unless It can be
adjusted, the detector might just as
well be thrown away.
The Washington times., 1924-01-31
Cause Of Tube Noises.

Certain types Of vacuum tubes
used as detectors will give rise to
noises which sound very much like
static unless the filamOnt battery
voltage is adjusted to the proper
value. II IL desirable with all tubes
TO examine the contact pins in their
base occasionally, to make sure
that these have not corroded. In
cases where the tips have been
tipped. with solder. corrosion or
OXIDATION may take place. Clean
the pins with very fine sandpaper.
The Washington times., 1924-01-31
ROMPING AROUND
RADIO ) DIAL

On Grid Leaks end Concerts.
The silence IL ended.
And Q grid leak II damned for
ever.
After fretting for two days and
two nights with o set that was only
p dumb, black box, we drew up IN
ultimatum early last evening, ad'
justed the head phones and allowed
one final opportunity for reconciltA'
ton.
If our overtures should % scornod
again, the penalty was to bo de-
struction at the hands Of one flaf'
iron and one rolling-p assisted BY
two kicking feet.
But that penalty was not to b
paid.
There, fading frightfully and dis
torted by interference. were the
soothing strains of Dream Daddy
coming from the KDKA Little Sym
phony Orchestra. That calmed u9'
And we were Quieted further by
other soft and gentle airs that ofn2'
mated from Pittsburgh.
We settled back In our easy chair
appeased.
We dreamed We were
counting our first million
When with q terrific suddenneea
there was again silence.
A roaring radiac,' we rushed to
the telephone ana called one Of
our radio friends to JOIN uB for q
murderous deed.
The friend arrived. glanced at
the victim and pulled from his
pocket an insignificant grid leak.
He asked q stay Of sentence for
q moment while he made q lightning
change in the mechanism of the
set.
"Now try IT," he commanded.
Our troubles were over.
During the pause ct WEAF to
allow the Philharmonic Society at
Carnegie Hall to get into action.
KDKA came into the air with an
unexpected announcement tha
Frida Hempel's recital would be
broadcast by that station direct
from Carnegie Hall. Pittsburgh.
Two Carnegie Halls fighting FOL
the air with two unusual programs
That was interesting.
But for uS was only the New
York concert.
with our rejuvenatsd set, thu
philharmonic music came into ths
headphones clearer than any broad
cast in q week. Outside stations
were defeated temporarily.
It was the best of the Philhar'
monic concerts yet offered, ana u
was to be regretted that the radio
audience could not have Joined IN
the thunderous applause that fol,
lowed the playing Of the lowell
Concerto" But had that been pos.
sible, Il probably would have rocked
Carnegie Hall to the ground
The management Of the society
asked for the opinion Of the radio
audience OF the program and
whether such a high type Of music
was appreciated by the average lis
tener.in,
The management will be answered
overwhelmingly In the affirmative.
As magnificent as was the Phil
harmonic program, the fact that
WEAF and WCAP rather outdid
themselves in the way Of presenta.
tion Of artists last night cannot be
overlooked.
Joseph Rosenblatt, the greatest Of
cantors, Elizabeth Spencer, Ma.
belanna Corby and Carl Won Lautz
must share the honors Of the eve
ming.
Mis-. c~o-"er had been heard be.
The Washington times., 1924-01-31
MUSIC MAKES KEENER
MIND OF CONTOONlS1

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 81. - MI
sic which IL supposed to charm the
savage breast, TO soothe and to
soften, really makes keener the
mind, eye and hand of owen 8.
Young, cartoonist OF Germantown
suburb Of Philadelphia.
Young said, few days ago, that
while at work he heard, by means
Of his one-tube set, Aberdeen, Scot.
land, and London; and that the
music from these and other stations
bettered his work.
The Washington times., 1924-01-31
BUSINESS MEN AIDING
DENVER'S RADIO FANS

DENVER. Jan. SIN an effort
to insure better Radio programs
broadcast by KEEL and KLz Of
Denver, radio men here ana busi-
ness interests are cooperating with
the brOadcasters.
Ths civic and commercial associa-
The Washington times., 1924-01-31
RAsTMTalg sTANDARD TIME

ton has voluntarily formed a
branch to Be known a. the radio
COMMITTEES whose duties In general
viii be TO promote the interests Of
radio. Subcommittee have also
been appointed to represent the
various business clubs Of the city;
these working with the central
committee win assist the broad
casters In procuring the best talent.
The Washington times., 1924-01-31
Better Music At Home

Refrain from fishing" FOR dis
tant stations during the early even
inr hours II you have q regenera,
tive receiver. The local stations
nrovide the best programs, and
most people are listening to them
but no one enjoys sQueals and
howls.
The Washington times., 1924-01-31

italy gives concessionaires the
right to license receiving sets, 80 lire
per year for private sets, with an
added fee for foreign apparatus.
Fines are provided for divulging Of.
ficial messages.
The Washington times., 1924-01-31
Radio Links South Seas.

Islands Of the southern Pacific
ocean have been brought within
range Of American radio broadcast
ing. KGO, the new 1,O00-watt sta
ton Of the General Electric Com.
pany at Oakland, Calf, was heard
two evenings out Of five at Apia,
British Somoa, q distance Of 4,760
miles from Oakland.
The Washington times., 1924-01-31
Uses ,ncn Aerial Loop.

station WRC received a telegram
last night from w. w. Roberts, of
Norfolk, % professional operator
who does much experimenting, say.
ing that he had received the Wash
ington program clearly usnig q 1ev.
en-inch loop aerial
The Washington times., 1924-01-31
Ii PARA|)|S
N AIR FOR
2Hl]lJRS
Song and Piano ReOitals Win
Feature Afternoon Pro-
gram Of WRc.

The concert to be given by the
United States Navy Band Orchss-
ira at the Marine Corps Institute
tonight viii be broadcast by
WGAP. it was announced late yes
tarday. The program will begin
under the direction Of Charles BEN
ter, conductor, at 8:16 o'clock.
Following the Navy Band con-
cert, WCAP will broadcast two
hours Of. music by Meyer Davis
Orchestra direct from lie Paradis.
Afternoon Program.
Featuring the afternoon program
at WRC will be song recitals by Ar
thur MacCormack, baritone. and
Nellie ]. Roman. soprano, and q
piano recital by Eugene Stuart. A
discussion Of the soldiers adjusted
compensation from feminine tax
payers point Of view viii be given
by Jean Rushnore Patterson at $50
o'clock,
A musical comedy and q play are
announced at WGI and WGY. The
Medford Hillside station will broad.
cast the musical affair, ''Kiclko,"
which 10 to he presented by the
American Mutual Athletic, AsgOcia-
tioIl, and the WGY players win per.
form in ''Dulcy" at Schenectady.
From New York, through WEAF
win come the principal addresses
to be delivered at the testimonial
dinner given to M. Baldwin Fertig,
president Of the Y. M. H. A., Of
the Bronx. Among the speakers
win be DIR. John H. Finley, former
State Commissioner of Education Of
the city Of New York; Judge Irving
Lehman, Sophie Irene Loeb, preSi-
dent Of the board Of child welfare
Of the State Of New York; Judge
Louis Gibbs, Frederick Robinson,
dean Of the College Of the City Of
New York, and Bernard s. Deutsch,
Vice president Of the Bronx County
BAR Association. The dinner pro-
gram win begin at SA6.
Dance Program BY WJZ.
A dance program by the Hotel
Commodore Orchestra win feature
the WIZ program.
In Philadelphia, TED Weems and
his Cafe L'Aiglon Orchestra VIII
take the air at 11:16 from WIP.
KDKA will broadcast q concert
by the Little Symphony Orchestra
beginning at $50, and will follow
with q late evening concert at 1880.
The early program follows: Selec-
flona by the orchestra; overture,
ssBohemian Girl" Balfe; (al Air de
Ballet" Herbert: OD) ''Serenade
d'Amour," Won Bion; 'Valse" Mis-.
cha Levitzl1i Suite. "A Day In
Song." ''Noontide," La Gondale; ION
the Steppes Of Central ASIA" BorO-
dine: "A Finish Lullaby" Krook:
musical scenes from 'Mignon.
Thomas: excerpts You're In Love-,
Friml. Contralto solos, "A Dream.
Bartlett; "Yonder City" Schmid;
readings, taking an Elevator"
and "How He Went to His Sisters
wedding" from "a Bad Boye
Diary." Baritone solos, '"The Wan
derer," Schubert; ITO q Rose" Mac.
Fayden. and "Birth Of Morn,
Ieoni: piano selections, "Mazurka,
Chopin: prelude in e Flat Minor
Techtorius.
Symphony At st. Louis.
KSD, st. Louis, has altered It's
original program for tonight to
allow the broadcasting Of q concert
to be given by the st. Louis SYM
phony Orchestra at the Odeon. The
concert will begin at o'clock.
Among the stations that will be
In the air with midnight programs
are WJAZ, WAX, WSB ana
WLW. Chicago will offer the ORR
ole Orchestra from II to 3 ana
Cincinnati features the Lemar's
Ladies' Dance Orchestra at mid
might
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
Holiday Preparations

Looking toward Christ mas: the Holidays are close at hand,
 Here's a suggestion for the man ill business, the worker and the house, wife as Well-see how the Want Columns may be of service to you,
 The Wants will aid in reinforcing your work. ing force for the ru,h season. The Wants vii bring buyers and seller together.
 The Wants will pro vide high grade house hold servants and poln, to gainful business deals as well as outlining rent ing chances.
 Use the Wants to meet the emergencies of busI- ness that are occasioned by the coming of the holidays.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
Personals
CHRISTMAS CARDS
City Items

Take your wife to Democratic rally tonight, Ellls hall.-adyt.
 The engagement Of Rcinehart Helming, 91 Wocott St., Bristol. and Miss Olga Fenger of $ Highland street, this city, has been an- nounced.
 Take your wife to Democratic rally tonight Ejks hall.-aIvt.
 A, ". Upson has filed judg- ment lien against ucen Harataniau Of Glen street, claiming that a Judgment of the city court on July 30, in his favor, for S25 damages and costs amounting to sI4.o8 re- mains unpaid.
 Take your Wife to Democratic rally tonight, Elks hall,-a1vt.
 A number of carpenters tools were stolen from Q house under con- struction at 637 West Main street last night according to report made to the police this morning hy Sebastiano Cozzo. The house had been broken into. according to the story.
 Every eleventh Christmas Greet ing Card customer gets their entire purchase free of charge. Upstairs, Ohrnstedt's, 70 W, Main.-adTt.
 The police have heru notified by the commissioner Of motor vehicles that the license Of Waiter c. Con- tois of 634 Main street has been suspended.
 Hear Hamilton Holt tonight, Elk hall.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
This Date in History

iT45-John Jay, statesman and Jurist, born
 1TS6-WiUiarm TesrDed Marcy, statesman, born He was governor Of New York;
 179o-Edwsrd T. Chao-irg. odn- cator, born. He Vss editor Of thC North American EeZiev.
 I7ql-Potcr T.. Eroom, 'a "vyo- 7nI nolitician. horn. He vas lnjc4 gov ernor of New Jersey.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
Local and Private Instructors 3

N, scHOoLER-tutor or instructor In mathematics, physics. chemistry. draw. ing, Tel. tis-t, NJ. I. T. graduate.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
EDUCATIONAL
Dancing Teachers

MISS Nj, sTETNHAUs-pTivats instruction in collegiate, fox trot and waltz dancing, Studio. United Bldg.. Room 2li. Phone S0ta-t,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
s,I
Instrumental and Vocal

MANpoLlN-BanJo and Ukulele instruo- ton. Special attention to beginners Ruth A. Ferguson. sue. to E, C, Benson Parker, Room eis Booth Block. Phone Sas0 Tues, Wed. Fri. and Sat
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Store Announcements

CHAIN SERVICE FREE To every purchaser of . par of tire ,nalus we will ser"l.e the chain tho entire winter.
 Tu' on your thains rake uH vouf chains. Mend ,our cross chan with repair
 l.0h5,
 Put l uaw cross chan No Charge For Links or serv,re. Pleasure type, Balloon type, Pneumatic
 type.
 SAFETY FlRST--BUT NOW FRANkIIN scrAFE FILLING STATION Ill FEANELIN SQUARE
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
EMPLOYMENT
sltuations Wanted--Women

child s years old wishsa position as a housokeeper for father and son or widower with child. Write. Box 3D. Herald.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

DOGS-bark for 1t. milk bone dog and puppy food for sale at N. B. Bird 6 Feed Co., lT2 Arch St.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
Daily Thoughts

'Notu,nE human is forrIgu 10 me.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

sHEEPsKIN COATs-VeEts, etc, enor- nous selection to choose from. as low as sS.95. Army & Navy Store. next 10 Western Union.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
Fertilizers, Seeds, Plants

MlXED-hard wood for stove and fire place. delivered all over the city. $500 load. Phone 34l4-I2. c7 Oak St.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

CORD WOOD-in any lengths and deiv- cred. Leon r. Legey, 2OS North st. Phone lOSS-4
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
Feed and Fuel

CORD OF WOOD-stole, fireplace and split klndiug. Dyson. 5SI West Main St. Phone 502-i.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

MEN'S ONERALLS-jumpers. union-alls, shop coats, gloves, socks. etc., at prices that will save you money. Call at the Army Navy Store, next to Western Union.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
Footwear and Clothing 2

BULBs-for fall plaIting. Hyaclnths, Tu. lips Crocuses. Narcissi and Daffodils s, P. Stropie. l13 Church St.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
AUTOMOTIVE
Autos and Trucks for Sale

DECEMBER SALE
 A real clean up-step Lively. 1923 Special Six studebaker. 1923 Hudson pass, touring. 1924 Maxwell touring. lH.? Maxwell touring, 1923 Ford coupe. 1923 Ford coupe,
 1923 Ford touring, 1929 Dodge sedan, l9@N Essex roadster. 1920 Paige pass. touring. sl0o. 1921 Buick touring. lg2S Sulck ? pass. sedan. HoNEYMAN AUTO SALES CO, l39 ARCH ST. PHONE 2loe.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

COAT sWEATERs-in all shades as low as tl.9j. Large assortment of other grades in all sizes at the lowest possible prices. Army Navy Store. ne1t 10 Western Union.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

uREss-well and succeed. Pay weekly The Boston Clothing Store. Next to fhA Enralh nflce
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

PIANOS AND PLAYERS--tuned and re- paired. All work guaranteed. Walter
 II. koyel. l27 Greenwood St. Tel. S53-3
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

DESkS-all sizes in flat top and type. writer desks, from sS7.50 and up. Ad. kins. 56 Church St.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

piano tuning and repairing. C. A. Humphrey. e7 South BurrItt St Phone eba-
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

TYPEWRITERS-all makes and Victor adding machines for sale and for rent, New Britain Typewriter Exchange. 96 West Main St
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

HVsIEKI-tuII fashioned pure dye, sTI latest shades. specially priced for holiday Sl.5o. Rothfeder's, 37S Main s.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

SAFEs-see ours before buying.s25 and higher, Adkins Printing Co.,. office fur niture api stationery. 66 Church St.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
Pressing and Tailoring

t'HON" "GKAPHS--repaired. expert service en all makes Of talking machines. John A. Andrews & Co.,. "The Big Furniture
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

STORE FIXTURES-of all kinds. Cash register and scale repairing. T. g. Cath Register Co.,. 491 Main st.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

sLICkERs-yellow and green in all sizes, for men and women, $500. Army & Navy Store next 10 Western LnIon
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
MERCHANDISE
Articles For Sale
Business and Office Equipment 57

ONE LARGE-and ? small chicken GOODS, price reasonable. l0il Stanley St. Phone lG3T-i.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

5AWS-tilcd. oXy. welding and edge tooIs sharpened. Fritz & Berndt. Rear Sl Greenwood St
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
Business Service Rendered {

homes. hall, etG., tor special occasions, dances. fairs and par
 ties. Canvas speclaties and containers for all occasions. Prompt service. Eddy
 Awning and Decorating Co.,. City Hall
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

fIL SE WIRING-estimates furnished Haze your work done now. before the holidays. Terms arranged. Barry & Bamtorth, l9 Main St. Phone 250i.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

LADY-Wishes position for general office work. Three years experience. Can fur
 rish good reteronEe. Box l7, Herald.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

WINTER COAT-lady's, brown cloth, size SS, never been worn, price reasonable. s7 Relden s.. Ist fnnr.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
FINANCIAL
Bnsiness Opportunities

CONFECTIONERY sToRE-central, up- to-date. good reason for selling. Good chance for someone Co get A good es- abolished business. Writo Confidential Box sec, Herald.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

WOMAN wishes to do housework 2 or days a week. Inquire lG6 Jubilee St.. 3rd floor.
Evening star., 1924-09-05
NAVAL OFFICERS
TO FIGHT REFUND
Will Appeal to Supreme
Court, if Necessary, Against
Controller.

Plans are being formulated by a
group of officers in the Navy Depart
ment to attack the authority Of the
controller general of the United
States to withhold their pay in. order
to refund to the Government the al
lowances which the controller alleges
they have gotten without authority
on account of dependents.
The committee formed in the Navy
Department consists of Commanders
H. Powell and w. C. l. Stiles, Lieut.
Comdrs. NJ. ]. Foster and A. F. King
w. F.. Dietrich. G. b. Cotton, F. c.
Hill MARINE Corps), Chief Pay Clerk
M. Prather, members. and Lieut.. w
z. Andrews, secretary.
These officers hope to get other Of
ficers in the service similarly affected
to band together to make test case
sary, to the Supreme Court of the
United States.
They contend that the United States
Supreme Court has held that Gov
ernment employees pay cannot be
withheld without due process Of law.
Government officials have pointed
out to the controller, II was said, that
If he should take the case into court,
and then, il it was found that the
officers were getting money fraud
ulently. the services would handle
the matters through a court-marttal.
This, 1t was added, the controller re-
fuses to do. but holds up pay which
he believes is not due the officers.
Secretary DENLY refused to permit
the checkages. 1t was pointed out,
hut Secretary Wilbur has allowed
the paymasters to make 20 per cent
deductions a month over the pro-
tests Of the officers. Now the officers
are determined to take their tight
into the courts. The Secretary Of
war and heads Of the Public Health,
Coast Guard and Goedetic Survey
services also have refused to permit
the checkages against the pay Of
their officers.
The committee has as yet made no
definite plans for fling a case, but is
awaiting a mobilization OF the sew
eraI hundred other officers In the
Navy affected by the ruling, behind
the movement.