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The Washington times., 1931-11-18
Fletcher Retirement
Approved by HOOUe1

Expressing ''keen apprecia-
tion" of his service, President
Hoover has accepted the resigna-
ton of Henry P. Fletcher, chair
man of the United States Tariff
Commission. The resignation of
Mr.. Fletcher will become ef
fective November 80.
With his letter resigning the
tariff commission post, which he
took after quitting the diplomatic
service, Chairman Fletcher sent
a resume of the work of the
commission since its reorganiza-
tion about IA months ago. He
reported that 10 Investigations
and surveys are now in progress
and 81 applications for investiga-
tions are on file.
The Washington times., 1931-11-18

THE HEARING of Mrs.
Hattie Scott, of Colmar
Manor, Md, on a charge
of beating her step
daughter, Mary, II, with
a rubber hose, was con-
tinued today in Hyatts-
vile police court for two
weeks on the ground that
Mrs. Scott was too i'll to
have the case tried at this
time. Mrs. Scott is shown
with another stepdaugh-
ter, Katherine, 16. Mary
Scott, the girl alleged to
have been beaten, also is
shown.
The Washington times., 1931-11-18
Police Hunt RObber
Who Got Drivers 81

Police today are searching for
a brown-skinned colored man who
robbed Linwood Hawkins, taxi
driver, of 315 G st. N. w. Of 81
last night. The robbery occurred
in an alley running off Seventh
Street between H and I Streets,
Northwest.
Hawkins picked up the man at
North Capitol Street and Massa-
chusetts Avenue, Northwest.
The Washington times., 1931-11-18
Service Clubs Help
Embodiment Drive

Service clubs throughout the
country, with a membership
reaching into the hundreds Of
thousands, are working to help
meet the relief needs Of their
communities, Eliot Wadsworth, Of
the Presidents organization on
unemployment relief. declared
Yesterday.
The Washington times., 1931-11-18
Plate-GIass Punch
Pulls SIS PendLtU

Accused of having smashed his
fist through the plate glass Of
a restaurant door, after he had
been evicted last night, William
A. Merriweather, of Asheville, N.
c.. today was fined SIS by Judge
Isaac r. Hit in Police Court on
a charge of destroying private
property.
The Washington times., 1931-11-18
DR.. Charles PergLer
Talks on Den1OCrnCu

DR.. Charles Pergler, dean Of
the school Of economics and gov
ernment at National University,
will give a free lecture Sunday
afternoon on whittier Dem
ocracy."
The meeting will be in the
Secular Leagues Open Forum at
Musicians Hall, 1905 E st. N. w.
The public is invited.
The Washington times., 1931-11-18
BROKEN LEG FATAL

HAGERSTOWN, Nov. 18.-In.
juries received in fall while pick
ing apples proved fatal at the
Hagerstown Hospital today to j.
Harvey Eshelman, SO, of Green
castle, Pa. TetanuS developing
from a fractured leg caused death.
The Washington times., 1931-11-18
U. S. NOU Accepting
Police ADpLicGtiOns

The United States Civil Service
yesterday announced that until
December 10 it will accept applica-
tions for the position of policemen
in the local department and under
the office Of Public Buildings and
Parks.
The Washington times., 1931-11-18

But for Representative VIII Wood, OF
Indiana the approaching session is thing
of JOY and anticipation. He looks forward
to finally coming into his own during its
tumultuous months.
Wood is never happier than when he has
pared some budget request. He devotes
long hours to careful poring over appro-
priations for possible economies" A re-
duced governmental outlay is to him
days work we'll done.
He is Treasury Watchdog who is
really serious about his outcries against
mounting governmental costs
The Washington times., 1931-11-18
Three Commissioned
As First LieUtenantS

Commissions as First Lieuten-
ants in the Army Reserve have
been issued to Rudolph Myers
922 F st. N. E. and Harry Knox
918 10th st. N. W.. Joseph Rue
ben Spies, of College Park, Md,
also received a first lieutenancy.
The Washington times., 1931-11-18
Throngs of War Veterans
Need Work-And N01u

and care Tor your lawns.
Clip the odd jobs coupon in
The Times. Fill it. out and send
it in today.
The Washington times., 1931-11-18
Capitol Hill
WOOD Is NEVER HAPPIER
THAN WHEN SLASHlNC
BUDGET REQUESTS
-Rv ROBERT :. ALLEN

NOR many branches of the Government-thc Army
Il Navy Government empoyes-the December session OF
Congress holds much Facing cuts IN approprla
tons and reduced operating allowances the Government
services profoundly disturbed.
The Washington times., 1931-11-18
Economy His Life's Work

Denouncng Government expenditures excessive is not
spectacle in American politics. But with
Wood it is his lifes work
His attitude toward Government money is highly posses
sve If it his he could not be concerned
about its His whole approach to issues how much
will it cost?"
Recently in the face of President Hoover declaration
that levels be maintained Wood announced that
he would offer legislation reducing Government salaries
The from the of thousands of Government work
residing in the Capital terrific.
But didn't disturb the little Indiana Representative
Bit
And neither he concerned about the sharp criticism
that Congressional colleagues voiced Wood had decided
that Government ought to be cut and that settled
the matter He will propose that in the coming session
and wrangle and fight it with untiring zeal.
Appearing before Wood, in the House Appropriations
Committee, where all Government budget
originate, ordeal from which Cabinet members
shrink It matters not to Wood how important the wit
ness; he demands the carping information in jus
cation of expenditures from everyone who before
him.
The Washington times., 1931-11-18
One Fly in Ointment

Wood likes better than buyraggng an official asking for
additional funds
During the past few years chairman of the committee
ne had almost unlimited opportunity for this sport This
powerful position also gave him great scope in influencing
budget limits, which he used with free hand.
Time has changed the former dominant role in Govern
men appropriations that charmen of this committee had in
prebudget days. but under present restrictions Wood
made his position and views felt.
With the strong likelihood that the Democrats will Or
game the House and capture the chairmanships
Wood faces setback in this loss of authority that goes
with such position. 1t is the fly in his ointment in
the present situation.
With the President slashng budgets right and left Wood
would be perfectly happy, but for the fact that may
have to give his Appropriations Committee chairmanshp
But if that evenuaty he will still be on the
committee and as ranking minority leader have import
ant voice in decisions
Holds Society in Contempt
Wood has been public life for SO years. Is amember
of the House He the personificaon of the popular
view of the Middle West politician plain of and
living blunt and ouspoken, deeply suspicious of "hgh
fautin Ideas sturdy regular in party loyalty, and op
posed to large armaments and foreign entangements.
In Washington he lives alone small inexpensive hotel
the Capitol widower he completely shuns social
activities and has open contempt for ''society."
He neither automobile taXs If he can
walk the distance he the street
Rain shine hot cold he at his office every day.
and often Sundays, by 80 o'clock in the morning.
By o'clock he has disposed Of his mail and then foot
by street starts his rounds Of the departments at
tending to the numerous chores of his constituents
His chief recreation is occasional inexpensive poker
game with House colleagues.
Last election he had quite close fight. Indiana went
heavily Democratic and his usual large majority shaved
to uncomfortable margin.
Colleagues House say him that they wonder what
he would do if he should fail to be returned to Congress-
With his interests focused wholly his work IN the cham
ber they declare he would be lost.
The Washington times., 1931-11-18
Bride Drafting Curb
On Gas HuckSters

A draft on new amendment
to the police regulations to con-
troll street huckstering of gasoline
was begun today by Corporation
Counsel William w. Bride, fol-
lowing the action of the Dis
trict Commissioners resembling
the recent amendment, which
barred the street sales.
The new amendment will be in
line with the recent decision of
Police Court Judge Gus A.
Schuldt and will limit the
huckster to Commute stay in
any one place, similar to the
limit placed on street vendors of
ice cream.
ROTHSCHILD TO SPEAK
Louis Rothschild, Better Busi-
ness Bureau executive, will be the
principal speaker at a luncheon of
the Central Business Mems Asso-
citation tomorrow noon at the
Hotel Logan.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14
Chamber of Commerce Is Asked To Aid
 Silver Movement

The Hyder Chamber of Com merce has been asked by the Board of Trade of Wallace, Idaho, to bring its influence to bear toward inducing a dis cussion of the silver question at the annual meeting of the Western Division of the Unit ed States Chamber of Com merce, to be held in Spokane on December 4th and 5th. The Board of Trade letter urging this action indicates that it is not the present intention to place the silver question upon the program as a major sub ject of discussion. In order to secure a discussion it will be necessary to bring consider able pressure to bear upon the management of the meet ing. the letter says.
 The Wallace Board of Trade includes with it's request a copy of a resolution adopted by that body on October z, de- manding that the president call an international confer ence on silver.
 The matter will be taken up at the next meeting of the Fly der Chamber of Commerce and is expected to result in the desired action by that body.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14
WILLS COMPANY ID MAINTAIN SERVICE

With the arrival of the Wills Nav. igation Company motorship Zapora Friday, Capt Curry master Of the vessel, vigorously denied repeated local .rumors. to the effect that the company planned to greatly curtail pr discontinue it's local service.
 Capt Curry made known that the company has no intention of retiring from the Seattle-Hyder run and be- yond a slight temporary curtailment of local service made necessary by the natural reduction of traffic dur ing the winter season will continue to provide as adequate service as may be necessary to fill local require ments. This assurance, he said, may be relied upon absolutely and no one need hesitate to route their ship nents by the Wills company vessels because of the local rumors referred to. The company has already sus- aimed substantial losses of business because of these irresponsible reports, which have been so persistent as to indicate that they were deliberately inspired
 Not only has the company no in- 'ention of pulling out, but, on the
 ontraryv IS planning to provide still better service between Seattle and Hyder next summer by placing new boat on the run and inaugural ing new schedule with sa1lings at about 10 day intervals, Capt Curry said.
 During the winter months the com pany plans to maintain regular 20- day service, which it is believed will be adequate to care for local traffic. In accordance with this schedule the next sailings of the Zapora will be on November 24 and December 16, with subsequent trips at 20 day intervals.
 Considering from the standpoint of community interest, it is unfortunate that some local shippers will permit themselves to overlook the fact that the Wills company has and is rend- ering excellent service and is therc- fore entitled to receive the closest cooperation and support that the community can afford
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14
.|NTL. CHAMBER COM.
 OFFERS SILVER PLAN

Restoration of silver value through a sales agreement among the major or producing nations tops a four-point pro- gram which the International Chamber of Commerce has in. lated throughout the world ac- cording to Washington news reports.
 Silas H. Strawn, chairman of the Chambers United States committee, made public the report of a committee of ex- perts. He said negotiations were already under way with private groups and govern ments primarily concerned to make the recommendations eff fective.
 The other proposals are that any government finding itself unable to secure a sufficient supply of gold might consider the purchase of an amount of silver against which notes of low denomination, covered by silver to almost the full value of the gold coin which it sub-. stitutes, would be issued;
 That the International Cham, Der seek to have governments restore their subsidiary cosfi-' ages to pre-war fineness, with in the limits of their national law to help restore confidence in the value of the metal.
 That those Interested in the sale of silver might with ad- vantage emulate the example set in other industries by es- tablishment of research insti- tutes for the purpose of devis- ing new uses and expanding present uses of the product.
 At the same time the experts expressed an opinion that no international conference for stabilizing the silver industry is likely under governmental sponsorship, except as a side issue of a general economic conference.
 The committee was composed of Ernest Franklin, of London, E. D. VanWalree of Berne, Holland, and Marshall w. Tuthill of New York.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14
Plane Rescues Sick
 Man From Interior

Completing the errand of mercy which brought them ov- er from Prince Rupert under highly difficult flying condit- ions late last week, Pilot D. D. Murphy and the Northern B, c. Airways Moth seaplanc, 'ent to the Echo Lake region 70 pick up Lineman-operator Robert Quinn of the Dominion telegraph service, returned here early Monday afternoon with the sick man, after a quick flight to that section, To- cated some 70 miles north of Stewart.
 Continued fog and rainy weather held the plane here over Saturday and Sunday but clear, sunshiny weather en- abled the ship to get away Monday morning. The flight to the interior and return was accomplished shortly after noon and the sick man was taken to Stewart hospital for examination by Dr. Williams. It was found that he was not suffering from pneumonia, as reported, but from a form of stomach trouble and it is understood that his condition was not precarious.
 Pilot Murphy reported that he was unable to land on Echo Lake because of ice but made a landAg on a larger lake about seven miles away. Oper- ator Quinn, assisted by com panions, managed to make his way to the landing point on snow shoes.
 After a short stay here,- the plane, with MT. Quinn on board, returned to Prince Ru- pert.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14
Thanksgiving Eve. Dance
 Is s C h e d u l e (

The newly appointed Fi- nance committee of the Hydar Chamber of Commerce has announced plans for holding a public dance in Pioneer Hall on Thanksgiving Eve, Novem- Der 25th.
 The entertainment is to be given with a view to providing revenues to carry on the Chambers labors in behalf of the community welfare during the coming winter.
 The program will be carried out along somewhat unusual lines as dancing will be con- tinuous throughout the evening and supper will be served caf- eteria style starting at mid night and continuing until 2 a. m.
 The price of admission has been fixed at the nominal sum of 50 cents for males, ladies free.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14
Public Meeting For
 Christmas Entertainment

At the last meeting of the Loyal Order of Moose a com mittee of three was appointed to meet with like committees from other organizations of the community with the view of having community Christ mas Tree for all the children of Hyder under fourteen years of age.
 A public meeting will be held on Wednesday evening November IS, at 8:30 p. m. at the Chamber of Commerce building to discuss the matter and appoint committees for adequately caring for the children.
 It is hoped that all who are interested will be. at the meet ing, even if they do not belong to any local organization.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14

badly need work in your vicin- ity, but I think it only fair to all concerned that your Cham Der should be appraised of the real conditions as I find them from an investigation among the departments involved. Per sonally fully appreciate the need of the work that your Chamber asks for.
 "You ask if there is any thing more your Chamber can do to expediate matters in the effort to have work started on this project. And my answer is that 1 do not think so. If the report of the district en- gineer's office is unfavorable it is not likely that any other favorable action would be talk en by Congress this session. But if it is favorable, and we will hope it is, you can under stand the procedure that would have to be gone through with.
 I can only assure the Cham Der that I will keep in close touch with this deserving pro- ject and do whatever is pos sible for me to do to bring it to a satisfactory conclusion"
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14
Mayer Lumber Mill Operating

Albert J. Mayer, who recent ly acquired a fine tract of land n the upper Texas creek val ley, has installed a saw mill plant and is reported to be en- gagged on a good-sized contract so supply select timber for re- placements on the tramway towers of the Premier Gold Mining Company. He is being assisted by Neil H. Stevens.
 The land was taken up by MT. Mayer under the home stead laws and is said to con- tain a large amount of the finest timber that can be found in the Salmon valley district. The tract also contains a lake which is the home for a good sized family of beavers, as we'll as numerous muskrats, which may with proper prop agation be greatly increased and yield a substantial rev. enue in course of time.
 In addition to erecting the Sawmill, MT. Mayer has also constructed a substantial dwelling, where he and Mrs. Mayer expect to reside most of the winter.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14
Fire At Radio Station

Little Patrick Kristovich discovered a fire blazing merrily on the roof of the Hyder radio station at noon today and but for his timely discovery the radio would probably have been de- stroyed, as a brisk wind was flaming the flames into vigorous action. Pat rick gave the alarm to Manager E. L. Dale, who quenched the blaze with a hand extinguisher after it had eaten a large hole in the roof and the burn ing ashes were falling into the inter- for. Patrick received a reward of one big dollar from Mr. Dale and figures he is pretty rich.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14
Good Progress At
 Georgia River
River


 Good reports on progress connected with the new de- velopment program on Georgia River have been received by the Vancouver officials of Georgia River Gold Mines, Ltd.
 A crosscut is being driven from the Bullion tunnel with the object of cutting the Southwest vein at its intersect- ion with the main vein and di- rectly under the No. 1 tunnel on the Southwest vein, where an ore shoot carrying an aver age of over $35 per ton in gold has been opened up. The new crosscut will give an ad- ditional depth of 200 feet, or a total depth of 400 feet be- low the surface. A further depth of about 200 feet can be attained by crosscutting from No. B tunnel.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14
Moose Tender Thanks To. Ladies

The Loyal Moose have requested the Herald to express their gratitude to ladies of Hyder. and Stewart who assisted at the Halloween party giv- en by the lodge to the children oi Hyder and Stewart. Published ac counts of that function listed only the names of those ladies who were the heads of the various committees but many other ladies also contribut. ed in making the party a success and in recognition of these' highly valued services the Moose tender their gratc- lul thanks to all who participated.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14

Five representatives of the Prince Rupert Board of Trade arrived today by motorboat to present to the resi- dents of Stewart proposal to have the government extend to the ports of Prince Rupert and Stewart during winter seasons the same ship loading weight schedule as is in effect during the summer It is said that the cur tailment in winter is detrimental to both ports.
 The matter will be fully presented at a dinner given in Stewart this evening under the auspices of the Stewart Board of Trade,
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14
Says Outside Business lmpr

Says Outside Business Improving
 M. M. Rosenberg, Tacoma lumber man passed through Hyder yesterday aboard the M. S. zapora on his way to Ketchikan, Wrangell and Juneau in search of red cedar timber to fill a large order ill the south
 Mir. Rosenberg was very optimistic regarding conditions on the outside md stated that business is on an up- ward trend.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14

would not last long. It is sug- gested that buyers in the East are picking up silver bullion quietly.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14

Mr. Paul G. Bischoff, Metallurgical Engineer arrived from Seattle on the City of Anacortes today enroute to Davis River where he will spend several months on the Commonwealth group with Emil Davis.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14

Bar Silver was quoted at 353s cents in New York Friday
 Pound sterling was listed at $377
 Sales on the New York stock eX- change yesterday totaled 1,600,000 shares against 100000 shares Thursday.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14
DELEGATE OUTLINES
 RIVER OUTLOOK

In a letter to the Hyder Chamber of Congress, Alaska delegate to Congress James Wickersham states that he had interviewed Major Malcolm, FL liot of the War Department Engineers, regarding the Sal mon River flood prevention project and outlines the pres ent situation and future out look as follows: Major Elliott, as district en- gineer, submitted a report on September 18th to the Divis- ion Engineer at San Francisco, on the necessity for protection at Hyder against the ravages of the Salmon river. This re- port, with recommendation or otherwise, has not yet been sent to the higher officials at Washington.
 From the facts as I learn them, 1 fear that there is scarcely a~remote possibility of this project being started at Hyder before Congress ad- Journs next summer, and cer- tainly not this winter, as you hope, so that the unemployed now in your section might be given work.
 'If the project is favorably reported by the Washington office an effort will be then made to have it included in the Rivers and Harbors bill. That bill will not be passed until toward the end of the session. The next question then would be as to the sum Congress might appropriate to carry out the provisions of the measure.
 "To illustrate the meaning of that, would call attention to the fact that early in 1880 the Rivers and Harbors bill was passed providing for projects aggregatng in cost 5,000,- 900, but to carry out these pro- jects an appropriation of but $55, 100000, was made by Congress, with approximately 25,000,000 added in appro- priation last winter. As a result only one-half the sum neces- sary to carry out the Rivers and Harbors bill projects was provided for. As a consequence many of the approved projects still await money for their con- struction.
 Alaska had five or six items in the R. and H. bill and was fortunate in having three of them selected for construct ion, viz; at Ketchikan, Port Alexander and Seward. And it is possible that these and the many other projects that were selected by the bill may be given the preference when the next appropriation is made for River and Harbor work.
 "Of course we shall do ev- erything possible to have the Hyder project included in the next River and Harbor bill, but if it is, there is no assur- ance that it would be among the projects selected upon | which the appropriation made would apply.
 1 'If it should not be included in the bill a special bill might be introduced for this particu- lar project, but whether it | could pass Congress at the coming session is a question.
 "The facts that I have given you are not encouraging for the immediate or soon employ
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-11-14

A daughter was born to Mir. and Mrs. Holger Johnson in Stewart Hospital Tuesday morning.