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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
RAISING
CLERKS HOBBY

Government employees who are
looking for hobbies for relaxation
and perhaps profit outside of
working hours might profit by the
example of Harold C. Owens, 49,
year-old employe in the mailing
division of the Department Of In
terror, who finds both fun and
funds in raising rabbits.
He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John w. Owens, 423 Fifth st. N.
E. Rabbit fur, together with cat
fur and perhaps some other di.
nestle kinds, has highfalutin
names when it is made into a
woman's fur coat, he has found,
and he is perfecting plans for get
ting rich through his hopping
bunny friends.
He is selling a number of his
long cared proteges for food, he as.
serts, adding that he plans to de-
velop the neglected market in rab.
bit meat here. Most of the rab-
bits, however, are bought as pets
for children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
THAYER NAMED
CHIEFS AIDE

The resignation of Mrs. Law
renee B. Fuller, as assistant to
Director Warburton of the extern
sion service, Department Of Agri-
culture, this week, has caused
other changes in the office.
Mrs. Fuller has joined the sec
retarial staff Of her brother,
United States Senator James F.
Byrnes Of South Carolina. She
has been correlating work in
Director Warburton's office and
recently has been associated with
the emergency drought relief and
seed loan functions. She has
been with the department 18
years. .
Since she left, the major duties
Of assistant to the director have
been marged with those Of bust.
ness manager of the extension
service, with Mark M. Thayer,
business manager, in charge. He
will be the new assistant to the
director,
Walter H. Conway, who has
been administrative assistant to
c. B. Smith, chief of the office Of
cooperative extension work, will
take over some Of Mr.. Thayer'S
duties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
HUSNANN QUITS
POST At 70
Photo by international

The retirement of George C.
F.. Husmann from the Bureau Of
Plant Industry of the Department
of Agriculture after 80 years has
not only left a gap which will not
soon be filled, but it marks the
passing of a picturesque figure
and a period of rich tradition.
For in addition to being quite
a parsonage among his associates,
Mr.. Husmann was the wine ex-
pert Of the department, and was
one of the best authorities on
grapes, their culture and use in
the history of the department.
Whether wine ever returns to
it's former place in America or
not, HuSmann has a reputation
everywhere grapes are known.
and those who grow grapes for
non-alcoholic purposes will al"
ways have cause to appreciate his
researches and expert knowledge.
Mr.. Husmann resembles the
former Kaiser of Germany.
He has had an interesting his
tory in grape development. Fol
lowing in the footsteps Of his
father, also well.known in vine
yard circles, he was associated
with California vineyards, and
from 1887 to 1889 was foreman
of the 5000 acre vineyard and
the wineries and distilleries Of
Leland Stanford University.
Mr.. Husmann joined the Gov
eminent department in 1901, and
has just retired at the age Of
10.
Mr.. Husmann has been to a
large extent responsible for the
deve' 'oment Of currant raising in
this country. He is still carrying
on grape raising and experiment.
ing in Arlington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
FEDERAL DRIVE
EXPECTED To .
co OVER TOP
US. Workers Donations Thus
Far, Presage Success,
Campbell Believes

In the opinion of President
Thomas E. Campbell, of the
Civil Service Commission, if
the rest of the reports of
pledges by Government work
ers to the Community Chest
are on a par with those al
ready secured, the 100000
sought from Federal employees
will be easily realized.
Mr.. Campbell heads the execu-
tive committee which is conduct
ing the campaign among the va
rious departments and independ-
ent Federal offices. -
One Sixth Report
To date, pledge cards of less
than one-third of the Govern
ment employees in Washington
have reached headquarters, and
these represent only certain sec
tons and Offices of 81 depart
mentS.
The 10000 employees Contacted
to date have pledged a total of
1921, 489. The Interior Depart
ment thus far has reported most
completely with 1929 employees
having pledged $46,292.34. How
ever, some of the larger depart
ments such as the Agriculture
and Treasury, have reported only
a small part of their total
pledges.
More Pledges Due
Civilian employees of the War
Department to the number of
1852 have thus far pledged $34,.
$3.50, while 742 Department Of
Labor employees have pledges Of
$12,894.82 on file, with more
coming in.
The three comprising the per-
sonnet of the Commission of
Fine Arts have pledged $51.66,
while 797 State Department en-
ployes have filed pledges of 3d.
279.36. The figures are said to
show the approximate average
per employe to be expected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
RYAN SPURS ON
CITIZEN DRIVE

Francis de Sales Ryan, store.
keeper of the Treasury Depart
ment, finds time after serving the
Government all day to make a
fine record as president of the
Central Citizens Association.
OF late, he has also spent con-
siderable time in promoting the
campaign in the Department for
pledges to the Community Chest.
Due largely to his inspiration,
105 new members were added to
the rolls of the Central Citizens
Association at this weeks meet
ing, bringing the total up to $50
active members, which compares
favorably with any in the city.
The membership drive will con-
tinue, and he believes a member
ship Of TOO is possible. The Cen
trail Citizens Associations terri.
tory centerS in the North Capitol
and K Street section.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
EMPLOYEES SEE
VICTORY FOR !.
'14P0|NTS' !. -.
A. F. of L. Opposition Stands
In Way Of Classification Ex-
tension to Field Service

The eyes of Government en-
ployes everywhere are turned
toward Capitol Hill where on
Monday will begin a session
of Congress which. is counted
on to work a widespread i'm
provement in their working
conditions.
For the past two years, the
Government workers, led by the
National Federation OF Federal
Employees, have been clarifying
lust what they want in the way
of improvements. and have been
formulating plans as to the best
way of getting these improve
mentS.
There also has been the prob
lem of deciding which they
wanted most, which should oe
sought now, and which should
be subject to modification In
case of obstruction.
14.POint Program
A 14.point program has been
developed, embracing remedial
action over a wide front, and this
program will be put into the
form of bills to be introduced in
Congress by members who are
most familiar with civil service
conditions.
The program as clarified now
asks for these things: A central
personnel agency, q civil service
court of appeals, optional retire
ment after 80 years service, abo-
lition of the average restriction
in appropriation bills, extra pay
for night and overtime work, reg
ular promotion, extension OF the
merit system, and classification
of the field service, including
adequate appropriations for per-
sonal service.
Other things sought are: The
right of the employe to designate
beneficiary under the retirement
law, one days rest in seven, stand
ardized annual and sick leave,
CGTIdlI1 SdIdAy AAANAO "AU~@
$500 minimum for adults,
proper methods of efficiency rat
ings, allowances for transporta-
ton upon ordered transfer.
A. F. of L. Bar Rises
Although extension Of classifi-
cation to field service employees
has been discussed most Of late,
it is considered likely that pas
sage of this bill will not be
urged.
For one thing, the measure
will be vigorously fought by the
American Federation Of Labor.
whose organized metal trades
workers are said not to want
to be classified.
However, it is the opinion Of
many, including William Nc
Reynolds, director Of classified
ton of the Personnel Classifi-
cation Board, that the wage
schedules now proposed would
not be accepted by Congress.
considering the low standard OF
wages during the depression.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
RANGER'S
JOB APPEALS

That the colorful and interest
ing life Of a park ranger still has
a wide appeal to young men.
despite the obvious hardships, is
seen in the hundreds of applica-
tions on file at the Civil Service
Commission which has issued a
call for an examination to fill
vacancies.
This particular call concerns
park service IN the( States of
Maryland, Virginia, North Caro-
lima, West Virginia, in which lie
some of the most primitive noun
tain lands in the country, in
GLIDING the Shenandoah and
Great Smoky Mountain National
Parks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
Sec. Hyde Praises
Staff CO-OperntiOn

Secretary Arthur M. Hyde, OF
the Department Of Agriculture,
has issued the following message
of appreciation to the personnel:
II have nothing but admira-
ton for the spirit of cO-Opera-
ton and service with which
the personnel Of this great de-
psrtment have accepted reStric.
tiOns made necessary by the
economic depression. That spirit
evidences your willingness to
share the burdens of your fell
low men, and to put into the
service of the Government
something more than is COM
pensated in the pay envelopes.
I want to express my high ap-
probation of this service, and
to assure you of my full sup
port in your efforts to serve
your fellow men, your genera
ton and your country"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
CARBON PAPER
SAVING URGED

Close on the heels of the fTavy
Departments plan to rejuvenate
fading typewriter ribbon for econ
omy's sake, the Department of
Agriculture stenographers have
been reminded how they can save
Uncle Sam h, ndreGs of dollars
in carbon paper funds.
The Administrative bulletin
cites that the usual stenograph-
er's desk contains so cents worth
or more of slightly used carbon
paper, often discarded before its
limit of use is reached.
BY putting new sheets of car
Ton paper nearest the platen, and
gradually advancing the new
sheet forward as new copies are
made, and new carbon sheets
added at the bottom, the sheets
can be used longer and money
saved,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
PGNERSLETTER
BARES PLOT

CONTINUED from Page Three)
me $4,000 one day and $4,000 a
few days later.
"The check that gave you
was merely the return Of your
money as I would be unable to
proceed with my plans due to
this trouble.
II paid you back the amount
partly in cash and the biggest
share by check. If you. will
testify to this effect, they will
have no case against us and
then we will keep our money.
"YOu have heard me say that
1 have placed the money in the
bank, and since 1 returned part
of it to you by check, 1t proves
that I did deposit it as / told
you.
Urged Pretended Hate
Testify to this dear. DO not
say a word to anyone previous
to the trial but testify to 1t at
the time.
"NOw the second development
is about the alleged clothing
they got at the house.
Listen, dear, it is useless for
YOU to get them to believe that
you did not know the clothes
were in the house, as 1t was
impossible to get that much
inside.
Here is what you must do.
Now, dear. when they question
you again, let on that you are
strongly against me. There IL
no reason why you should shield
me. Let on that you hate me
for what I done to you and
then tell them 1 brought the
clothes from Quiet Dell, that
they are from q friend who
said he would call for them"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
Traffic OffenSes Net
$50 Fine in Marlboro

Charges of breaking glass on a
public highway, speeding and reck-
less driving resulted in fines
totaling $50 for Paul j. Banks,
colored, 1906 New Jersey Ave. N.
w., before Judge j. Chew Sheriff
in police court at Upper Marlboro
yesterday.
Banks admitted in court he had
destroyed several jars of whiskey,
when police stopped him, but de-
clared he was neither speeding
nor driving reckleSSly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
AIDE To WILBUR
WE'D IN WEST

Northcutt Ely, executive assist
ant to Secretary of the Interior
Ray Lyman Wilbur, was married
this week in Berkeley, Calf, his
office friends have learned.
In his early twenties, Mr.. Ely
holds an important post to which
he was appointed by Secretary
Wilbur when the California physi-
cian-educator took office three
years ago.
He was born and reared in
Phoenix, Ariz., but attended LIE
land Stanford University in Cali
fornia. Here a next-door neighbor
and schoolmate at the university
was Miss Marcia Mccain. Their
marriage this week is a culmlna-
ton of this campus romance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
Ernest G.. Moore
Is Proud Father

Ernest G.. Moore. assistant chief
of the press service, Department
of Agriculture, will name his new
baby boy, Ernest George Moore.
jr., but only because Mrs. Moore
insists on it, he modeStly admit
ted this week. The child, his first,
will be caddying for his father on
the golf links in a few weeks, he
being that superior type of boy,
Moore insists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
Better Engineers
Urqed for Navy

An urgent need for better
trained and more experienced
engineers for the new light, high
speed destroyers was expressed
by S. M. Robinson, chief of the
Navy Bureau Of Engineering, in
his annual report today.
The value of a destroyer on
the scouting line, he pointed out.
Is de~n:dent on intelligent, trained
and expert supervision of the
engineering plant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
ON WAY
FOR MANY U.s..
POSITIONS
Policemen, Nurses, Latitude
Observer, GenetiCist
Among Wanted &.

The Civil Service Commits
sion has a large number of ex-
aminations for Government
posts on it's list this week, some
requiring specific experience
and others open to a broader
class.
Among the examinations, with
entrance salaries and closing
dates of applications given when
stated. are:
Associate geneticist; horticul-
ture. December 8, $3,200-$3.8O0
school social worker, December 80,
$4,000; assistant latitude obser-
yer. January S; policeman, both
metropolitan and park, Decem-
Der 10; engroSSer, January Z,
$1,000; associate curator, January
8, $4,000: Indian nurses, super
visors. etc., open; copperplate
map engravers, December 80,
$2,6O0-$3, 800; associate entomolo-
gist, December 80, $3,200-$3, 800;
assistant and associate metallur-
gists, December 80, $2,600-$3, 800;
medical officer and associate, De-
cember 30, $3,200-$4,600; warder,
head of cottage, December %;
bindery operative, January z;
photo engraver, December %;
social worker, December 80,
$1,800-$2, 900: student nurse, ST.
Elizabeths Hospital, December IS,
men and women; national park
ranger, December 10; orthopedic
mechanic, December %, $4,000
$4,000; principal social economist,
December %, $500; associate
physicist, February 2, $2,600-
$4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
Education ChieftUin
Well, Back at Desk

William John Cooper, United
States Commissioner of Educa-
ton, who has been ill for many
weeks following his collapse while
making a speech at Youngstown,
Ohio, has recovered sufficiently
to go back at his desk.
Associates in the Interior Build
ing gave him a warm welcome
UPON his return.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
TOURIST TRAVEL HERE

Maryland, Virginia, New York,
North Carolina, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Massachusetts, and
Ohio supply the largest number
of persons travelling into Wash
ington by motor cars, according
to a check made by the highway
tourist information booths Of the
Greater National Capital Com
mittee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
HYDE Cuts Per Diem
EXPENSE Rates to SIS

Secretary Of Agriculture Hyde,
in keeping with the general
economy movement has restricted
the per diem allowances of all
Department Of Agriculture
employees in lieu of subsistence
expenses to SIS. Allowance for
actual subsistence expenses has
been limited to So per diem within
the United States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
Navy Chief Clerks
Condition Better

Chief Clerk Colin E. McRae, of
the ordnance department of the
Navy, who has been ill for some
time, is improving, his office
associates learn. He underwent
an operation and is expected to
be fully recovered soon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
U. S. HOSPITAL JOB OPEN

Unmarried men and women in
terested in working among the
psychopathic patients of st. Eliza
beth's Hospital are invited by the
Civil Service Commission to APP
ply for the coming examinations.
The closing date is December Is.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-12-05
HERBERT MORGAN ILL

Herbert E. Morgan, editor, Civil
Service Commission publications,
has been confined to his home
this week by a severe cold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

edge the treatment which the press of the city, regardless of the political affiliations, have extended to us during the past year. Any administration must expect criticism from time to time, but when this Is construc- tive and not destructive, there can be no just cause for com- plaint. There has been no sin gle instance of unfair handling of any subject by any newspa- per. our condolences have been faithfully respected, and for their service I am duly grateful.
 If [ were to attempt to sum- marize the years work, 1t would be to say that feel that we have made some progress toward the goal which we set. progress which is but partial, as there is vastly more yet to be done.
 The same policy of economy must not forget that the strug- gle is far from finished.
 The government of any city, to be successful. must be con- ducted by those who have love for and an interest in that city. City government Is a business. 1t is true. but a business which must be tempered by a sypmpa- thetic understanding of the lives 2 and interests of those who make up its population.
 Even greater than the need for definite rules for the admin istration of the city Is the need for a desire on the part of those in charge of its affairs to do right in all things.
 No charter, however careful
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Saner Mental Aspect
 Better For Business
Depression Has Puged Country of Fantastic Ideas De-
 clares National Credit Assn Head

New York, Jan 6-"Our best bus mess asset as we go into 1881 in q saner, sounder mental attitude" Dr Stephen I. Miller, executive manager of the National Association of Credit Men, says in the association's Jam uary review of business, which was being mailed to members today.
 ''We have had proper shaking up," Dr Miller continues. That al- ways jars the nerves. but also im- proves the circulation. We have ideas. We have discovered the ef- ficacy of thoughtful planning and discriminating use of our working and investment capital. These things have cost lot of money, but they were worth it."
 Summarizing business conditions at the turn of the year, Dr Miller says that commodity prices show no indication of rebound. automobile production is still "coasting." steel mills are operating at about 37 per- cent of capacity and car loadings are running about 15O.O00 q week under the levels of a year ago - all cf which reflects a sub-normal rate of industrial activity.
 In sharp contrast to the present low ebb of steel and automobile pro- duction, he cites the fact that lead- CTS in both these industries are con- f,dently planning for increased busi- ness early in the new year. The auto mobile industry. in particular. has been cheered by surprisingly good sales during late November and early December.
 Regarding steel. he says:
 "The morale of the industry s excellent. There are good prospects os heavier buying on the part of the railroads and automobiles manu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

the Chase Dispensary, a.
 venereal clinic is now in
 operation, with very ef-
 fective results. The room,
 facilities and personnel
 are supplied by the dis
 pensary and the supplies
 of this department. The municipal hospital, which has long been a source of eX- pense to the city, has been op- erated during the past year at a greatly reduced cost. A part of the building is still used by the temporary hospital, 6 great boon to those sufferers obliged to endanger themselves and those near them while await ing admission to the limited and slow w-growing state institu- tions.
 Your attention is respect fully directed to the reports submitted by the health officer and his assistants which con tain very interesting and useful details concerning the opera tions of this department.
 The cooperation of the Wa terbury and St Mary's hospitals and the Chase dispensary has been most encouraging. IMe advice and counsel of the Wa terbury Medical association and the Visiting Nurses association have also been extremely Valu- able
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
OWEN D. YOUNG ISSTILL BEING
 WELL GUARDED
The Police Believe a Dls= qruntled Inventor Was Author of Threatening Letters Sent to Young

New York, Jan 6.-(UP-A dis gruntled inventor. who police ciaiih mis known to them. was sought to- day as the author of many threat ening letters to owen D. Youhg' noted financier.
 Police Commissioner Mulrooney admitted yesterday that city de tective had bene assigned as body guard to Young for the last month. The financier has received about 70 letters in all it was said. The inventor claims. according to Mulrooney, that d device invented py him and placed in the custody Of a Chicago firm fell into the hands or the Radio Corporation of America which has never paid him for 1t. Younp is chairman of the board of | inc Radio Corporation of America. The inventor threatened that un- 1 les sthe matter were adjusted he would cause the financier "psycho- logical torture and bodily harm.' | Mulrooney refused to say whether he thought the writer crank or an inventor with d real grievance. | Members of the bomb squad have ben working on the case for several weeks.
 Other threatening letters were re-
 ported to have been received by pr
 Harry Emerson Fosdick. pastor Of the riverside church, he new $4,- 00O 900 edifice on Riverside Drive.
 The church. much of which was financed by John D. Rockefeller. Jr. was given police protection. al- though Dr Fosdick refused any per sonal bodyguard. Whether these iet- ters had any conenctioh with those
 received by Young was not yet es- | tablished.
 l Senator Clarence C. Dill of Wash lngton. a staunch opponent of the radio interests. also was reported to
 have received letters from the same
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Legislation

In favoring or opposing any measures which may be intro- duced In the legislature which is about to convene. 1t Is only nec- essary to keep in mind that the right of the citizens of Water bury to govern themselves must be maintained.
 It is my intention to insist. by every means at my com mand, upon this principle of Home Rule. The people of Wa terbury are neither mentally nor morally defective and must have the right to speak for themselves upon any question involving their Constitutional rights of self-government.
 This administration will in- troduce no measures which are not favored by your honorable board. and call upon you to lend your assistance in main taining the principles men tioned above.