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The Washington times., 1931-10-21
Sea Power at Yorktown

Although the Yorktown celebration has caused uterance Of
many words reviewing the surrender land OF Lord corn
wallis to Washington comparatively little has been SAID aDou
the background Of power which made it possible Tor the
Colonies to win the decisive battle for independence lou
yearod value Of adequate navy In support Oh
land operations has been drawn again.
not been for the wooden fleet OF the Erencn on
off Yorktown British renfOrcements by sea might have WIZ
ten an entirely different story Of the peninsula battle wncn
went to the Americans and their French allies and which mas
st been celebrated with pagean oratOy and patriotic cere
monies
Secretary Adams of the Navy pertnsnty mentioned IN ms
Yorktown address that before that battle washington ana MS
troops had Phadepha easily taken through Brush seq
power and the power landed troops on Long ano
and forced the Washington army to flee.
These lessons sa eventually taught their conclusion 70
Washington and Admiral Terney OF France hat
no great could the American arms without
control the sea- Furthermore asserted the Navy Secre
tay Colonies could not have the France mad
not brought to aid her brave hghspted lighting men
and good ships"
The good ships there off Yorktown history was
made and American independence achieved after many years
struggle In these latter days Of International
and potential trouble advocates Of adequate American navy
hardly will overlook the Importance Of ssa at YORK
town. though had to be borrowed from another nation
The Washington times., 1931-10-21
What a Farce!

Aphonse capone chcagOs pet villain, faces possible
seveneenear term in Federal prison with the probability he
may be let off with five years The boss mObsman will be
sentenced Friday by Judge WkrsOn but does that mean
he will go to jail then? Not you could notice it,
Legal opinion is that CapOnes lawyers will be able to keep
him Of quOd least two years. what with appeals and
this or that Under American administration Of law prisoner
until he's in and scarface has money enough
to invoke every known process Of delay What is million
for defense crook with fifty millions tucked away?
If CapOne had been tried in England and found guilty
imposition of sentence would have been followed immediately
by the convicted mans Incarceration Appeals whatever
recourse remained him. would proceed the while he oCc
pied himself picking oakum at PentOnvie wherever the
British Confne maefacOrs of great wealth imprisoned
for fraud
Consider the contrast in CapOne Instead of going
to he walked of court free bought OUTFIT
of annes and ticket for Miami and made ready to dlsport
the coming winter his private beach the Florida
coast with few choice spirits
No wonder gangster lawyers pull big fees They kno"
how to jugge for big money clients like Scarace
Belief that this notorious will be able to keep out Of
penitentary indefinitely based substantial prsce0en
Ralph Capon APs younger brother convicted OF income
tax evasion April 1880 He is still at large and there ap
pears probability of final ruling in his case for another
year. What farce!
The Washington times., 1931-10-21
A Great Scientist Passes On

Scientists and physicists public officials and others
In the Capital and throughout the country will lament the
passing Dr. Samuel W. srsttOn who died suddenly Sunday
at his Boston home Tragicay enough Dr. was c'
taing tribute to his dead friend Thomas A. Edison, when
he himself succumbed. -Ht.
FOR twenty-five years DR.. Stratton director Of the
United States of Standards here and altogether his
was useful colorful and brilliant career BE was out
standing in the realm Of physics electrical engineering and
other sciences ~.
During the Spanish American War he served as lieu
tenant in the Navy For eight years 1904 to 1872 he com.
manded the District Of Columbia Naval Militia He was
Chevaler Of the Legion Of Honor.
When he died. DR. Satton chairman Of the Corpora
ton Of Massachusetts, Institute Of Technology He left the
Government service in 1928 to become president of the in
tue and retained that office until he assumed the chairman
ship Of the corporation last His departure from the
decorshp Of the Bureau Of Standards to accept more
lucrative post regarded in the Capital great loss to
the service though be entered another field Of
usefulness
The Washington times., 1931-10-21
A Wise Selection

General appreciation Of Capital residents doubtless will follow
the that George O. Havennsr has been
designated executive vice chairman Of the District Of
Columbia George Washington Bcentennal Commission As
such he will have practically complete supervision Of the Dis
ricts participation the great national celebration Of next
year.
Dr. Havenne special investigator of the United States
Bureau of Efficiency president of the Federation Of C
zens' Associations of the District He is almost native
Wsshngtonian' because he born in nearby Prince
Georges county, Nd in 1885, and brought to the Capital in
his infancy. - ...
Since manhood the genial efficient DR.. Havenner has
made manifest his abiding interest in the Capitals affairs
tons throughout District and committees of the Senate
and House having do with the advancement Of the Capital
City His civic has had q range from minor traffic
problem the big question of the fiscal relations between
the Federal and District Governments which may involve
millions of dollars per annum He the author OF several
statistical works.
The importance of the task assigned to Dr. HaVenner
"a atteed by the that he has been given years leave
of absence from official duties with the Efficiency Bureau
to attend to it. it is revealed that his services were
desired months ago but he himself held back because
of other duties appears that he has been drafted
and has responded
DR. Coyd Heck Marvin chairman of the local Bcentennla
Commission president of the George Washington University
and his obligations there pretty well consCrlp MS Time
There have controversial issues between the naonal
and local bcentennial commissions to the local program
but these have largely been roned out Dr. HaVenner
pected to get all the machinery into good running ooe
the Capital right in the forefront of the centennlal
ton and make good old slogan Let George aaVenner
do it,
The Washington times., 1931-10-21
LISTEN, WORLD!
BY Elsie Robinson

ALI day the ground SQUIRRELS
scamper on their trails
That run like tunnels through
the tangled grass, $50
Their fat cheeks buIging with
their winter stores;
And busy wood-mice leave q
dotted track
That circles zig-zag through the
pinkish dust;
The quail run calling through
the chapparal, .
Or rise, with sudden roar OF
Speckled wings; :,
The oaks are filled with crested
racketeerS-
WoodpeckerS war with jays Tor
3. acorn crops
The air is noisy with their
Squalling flight;
, On messy boulderS striped CHIP
monks squat
And shred roSe-apples with their
tiny hands.
A while, at noon, the light lies
WACm a1AO SGAA
Upon the fields, in a deep
amber pool,
Then, from the higher ranges
comes the chill
OF lonely miles Of newly fallen
snow:
A film sweeps like a wing
across the sky
A silence spreads its hush
through wood and field
The shadows flow like water
coldly blue,
Until the earth and sky dissolve
Far off, along the ridge,
coyotes howl;
The kitchen light glows warmly
down the trail.
The brooks faint 1iSping wan,
ders like q ghost
throughout the darkneSS-and,
above the pines,
There floats the watery bubble
OF the moon.
Copyright. 1891, King Features
Syndicate. InG.)
The Washington times., 1931-10-21
No Slump in This Line
Quite the Contrary

Despite slackness in other lines Of industry the crime
figures for the first eight months Of the year in New York
convincing evidence that there slump in that field Of
human endeavor at least.
On the contrary New York State sets high for itself
594 persons killed. $9000O0 in property stolen and
diminishing number Of arrests
Automobile fatalities register equally gratifying increase
being 20 per cent greater despite the handicap Of various
safety campaigns.
These perhaps hardly prosperity items They cited
here show that matter how gloomy the outlook some
directions the homicide business throughout the country
still fundamentally sound.
The Washington times., 1931-10-21

Now it is fall.
Last week the colorS were still
oily bright .s
Bright emerald leaves against
bright cobalt sky, -.
Bright jade and orange in the
garden patch,
Bright purple shadows on the
yellow fields,
And, over all, q brassy glare Of
light
That seemed to clang against
the hot, red soil.
Then, suddenly, the brilliant
summer broke
And now the long, low light
.. streams silver cool, ~
The softened earth is pale as
coral ash;
At dawn the cobWebS spread
frail, wet lace
Across the fence rails, and the
kitchen smoke
Goes slowly upward in a
straight blue wand;
The sparkling air is sharp as
muScat wine;
Against the lilac shadows Of
the woods
The poplars burn like steady
candle flame.
The resting fields are russell, rose
and faWn,
Cleaning with light that clings
like thistle down;
The wheat and oats were long
since gathered in,
But now there's harvest Of wild
flower seeds, ..
AcornS and berries, and fat
roots Of weeds,
Soft strips Of bark and woody
floss to line
Snug burrows and warm nests
In hollow trees. .- O.
The Washington times., 1931-10-21

will have much more to say on
the things it is against than on
those it proposes.
It has done nothing more
than appoint a committee
merely to urge local communi-
ties and State and municipal
governments to do what the
Federal Government will not do.
The Wood committee just
petered out without a cere-
monious funeral, and the Gift
ford committee will probably
follow in its wake.
But the Administration is
against a Prosperity loan-which
would take men from bread.
lines and start business going.
And it makes a virtue, which
it calls American" virtue. of
being opposed to giving a. penny
from the Treasury to prevent
starvation.
However, Congress will pass
on these matters this winter,
The Washington times., 1931-10-21
Hearst Papers Advocate

l. "HoneSt friendship With all nations entnn0ing alliances
IDith none"-Geor0e Washington.
Proportional representation States Senate no
State to haze less than Oo Senator's Legislation
prompt constitutional reGpporonment n the House OF
Representatives.
Separate departments Of the Ary OF the NGO Of
Air Forces all united under Secretary OF National Defense
Federal limit OF Federal poues to abolish
iIiterGcy under Secretary of Education.
S. Installation OF the President the first OF January
ing the NoOennber election
g. Selecve immigration to admit suited for Ac
citizenship and American needs.
T. Deportation aliens and erteow of citizen.
ship period to 10 years.
g. Complete publicity for Income prevent bio tar
dodgers from escaping tGrGtion.
g. Modification VOItead permit light sUines and
beers under Federal regulation. :.
The Washington times., 1931-10-21

Washington, the Senate COM
mittee, named by the resolu-
ton of Senator Wagner to in
vestigate such insurance, begins
its hearings. Senator Wagner,
who introduced the resolution,
is not chairman, as he ordi-
narily would be, because Ad-
ministration influence arranged
for the substitution of Senator
Metcalfe, who has no sympathy
with the idea.
There is nothing startling or
new in such insurance. Other
countries have it. In most of
them the employers and the
employees pay a certain amount
into the fund and the Govern
ment pays a part.
But Italy has unemployment
insurance into which the govern
ment does not pay. 1t is work
ing perfectly. The indus
trialists and their employees
have financed the system, and
this is what many industrial
leaders, including Gerard SWope,
want here.
But Italy would not have
that kind of unemployment
insurance il the government
had not acted. A decree or
law put it in operation. Italy
knew that it had to have such
insurance, and it did not make
it optional with industries to
enter or stay out. Government
put the industries in. The
administration is against even
that.
The Washington times., 1931-10-21
Opposes Federal
Employment Agency.

OPpWSGS %G0GE&A
Employment Agency.
And the Administration is
against the Wagner plan for a
Federal employment agency, to
work in cooperation with those
of States in bringing men and
jobs together. There was
nothing revolutionary about the
idea. It was worked out with
economists and social workers
who know their business. 1t
had practically the unanimous
support Of the press. It passed
both branches Of Congress with
no opposition.
But the President held it
until Congress had adjourned
and then threw it in the waste
basket. It would have been
much better to have followed
the American way" Of send.
ing in q courageous veto and
letting Congress sustain or
overthrow the veto.
We hope that when Con-
gress meets it will speedily
pass again; and if again We
toed will be passed over the
veto.
The Washington times., 1931-10-21

The Administration leaders
in washington - Mr.. Hoover,
Stimson, Mellon and Mills
are standing on the shore peer
ing anxiouSly across the sea
and finding much in the misery
over there to arouse their SYM
pathy.
# they could only be per-
Suaded to turn around for a
survey of the wreckage be-
tween, the Atlantic, and Pacific
they would find enough to oc-
cupy their attention here.
It does seem silly for us to
worry over the unemployment
in England when we have mil
lions more on the streets Of
our own cities, and, in proper
ton to the population, a great.
er unemployment problem at
home.
Lloyd Georges speech, sub
mitting some ugly facts on
conditions here, was not per-
mitted to come to the Ameri-
can people over the radio, as
announced.
We cannot permit a foreign
statesman to interfere with the
Pollyana attitude of our Gov.
ernment toward human misery
at home.
The Washington times., 1931-10-21
TIMES TEST

Fill each blank:
/. A rapier is q -.
2. A young pigeon is called q
3. An alluyial deposit at the
mouth Of a river is called q
4. Amnesia means defect Of
S. A person taken in charge
or patronized is called a -.
6. Thou still unravished
bride Of -."-Keats.
z. A single word meaning ''by
way Of" is
8. "White-livered" means -
Q. Tin in thin sheet form is
10. Carbolic acid is derived
from --.
Do you know:
II. what is meant by French
Leave?
IL. What name is applied to q
building designed to view
Heavenly bodies?
IS: Where was ancient Car
thage?
IA. What name is applied to
. woman who is the. head OF
her family?
IS. What is a young hog
Answers to today's test:
.GAnswers On Magazine RageG
The Washington times., 1931-10-21
WISE WORDS

Despair not only aggravateS
our misery, but our weakness.
-VauVenagueS.
He whom q little will not
content, nothing will content.
-EpicuruS.
The Washington times., 1931-10-21

Labor Insurance Foe
Heads Hearings
The Administration is opposed
to the Government taking any
action Of any kind on unem-
ployment insurance. Today, in
The Washington times., 1931-10-21

Wood Committee
Gone without Funeral
When history comes to record
the attitude Of the AdminiStra-
ton toward unemployment 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-18
FIVE NEW DESTROYERS
TO GET HEROES NAMES
Adams Decides to Christen Each
After Eminent Officers, In
GLIDING Dewey.

More American deStroyers will carry
the names of eminent naval heroes, 1t
was decided yesterday when Secretary
Adams elected to name the five new
deStroyers Farragut. Dewey. Hull. Mac
Donough and Worden. Most of these
names have been embla7oned before on
American destroyers and have taken
their place in history
Admiral Farragut has been honored
twice previously by vessels bearing his
name. Admiral Dewey will have a de-
Stroyer named in hts honor for the first
time. Commodore Isaac Hull, COM
handing officer of the famous old frigate
U. S. s. Constitution during the War
Of 1912, will be remembered anew.
Commodore Thomas MacDonough is one
of Americas outstanding naval heroes
for his striking victory over British
squadron in Lake Champlain in 1914.
Rear Admiral John Lorimer Worden
commanded the Monitor in her famous
battle with the Merrimac.
The five new destroyers under con-
tract are part of the IL that Congress
authorized to be built. AS an economy
measure. however, only Ave are to be
built at this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-18
KINDER APPOINTS
CONCERT MASTER
Louis Ferrara Is Chosen by Con-
ductor of New National Sym
phony Orchestra.

Hans Kinder, conductor Of Wash
ington's new National Symphony Or
chestra. yesterday named Louis Ferrara,
a member Of the Philadelphia OrcheS-
ira under Leopold StokowSki as con-
cert master of the local musical organi-
zation.
Mr.. Ferrara has lived in Washington
for the past several months and Is a
member of the faculty Of the Wash
ington Musical Institute. He will ap-
pear with the orchestra as concert
master at its opening concert, in Con-
Stitution Hall November 2.
The new concert master was born in
Italy 40 years ago and had orchestra
and concert experience before coming
to the United States at the age OF IT.
few years after arriving in this
country he joined the Philadelphia Or
chestra.
When the United States entered the
World War he joined the Army and
was made assistant bandmaster Of the
309th Field Artillery Band, serving a
year in France Returning from the
war, he rejoined the Philadelphia Or
chestra. For the past two seasons he
has been soloist and concert master of
the Ventnor Municipal Pier Orchestra
at Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-18
TAX GROUP VISIT HOOVER

California efforts to adjust the State
tax base were outlined yesterday to
President Hoover.
A group of tax experts from the State,
led by ROLAND A. Vandegrift, director
of finance there, were his callers On
leaving, they said he showed approval
Of efforts to relieve burdens upon real
estate and agriculture.
Others in the group were Hartwell H.
Linney of San Francisco. deputy at
torney general, and Fred E. Stewart Of
Oakland, who. with VANDERBILT. have
just returned from a national tax con-
ference at Atlanta, Ga.
They plan to study State taxes in
New York, Massachusetts, Indiana
Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin before re-
turning to California.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-18
FESTIVAL INCLUDES
81 NAT|0NAL|T|ES
Prizes to Be Awarded for
Best Performances at
Community Center.

Prizes for the best performances will
be offered in the first Autumn Lantern
Festival of Washington wednesday
night in Central Community Center.
Participants will include men and
women representing more than IS ma
tionalities. all of whom now are citizens
CT this country.
Brilliance will be added by the color
full costumes. The music Will mcluoe
outstanding strains of many nations.
The grand finale will be American
songs offered by the entire cast OF more
than $50 persons. Silver cups Will be
awarded to the group presenting the
best music and the most picturesque
stage effect.
Erks' Boys Band to Play.
A preliminary program OF popular
music will be given by the Washington
Elks' Boys Band, conducted by James
l., Kidwell The band recently won
first prize in competition with several
other musical organizations at the
Montgomery County Fair.
One of the four episodes Will be given
by the Americanization School Associa-
ton under the direction Of Souren Ha-
Messiah and Vladimir VaSa. Italian,
German and Russian songs will be OF
fered by Miss Carmel Ragusa. Kurt Rit-
ter and Mrs. Clara SchinSkaya. Mrs.
Alexander L. Smith will appear as Co.
fumbia.
"A Venetian Night" will be presented
bv the Lido Civic Club. directed by DR..
Raphael Manganero. Included will be
serenades by the Musical Gondoliers,
Charles, Vincent. Joseph and Anthony
Bonanno: a violin solo by M. MeZza-
notte with Miss L. Mezzanotte as &C
companist. and festival songs by Miss
Ethel BonuSo.
Girls to Give Greek Rites.
James Mallor will direct a Greek
Festival. Among the numbers will be
folk dances and an ancient religious
ceremony. Fifty girls will give an au-
thentic representation of ancient Greek
rites.
Boys and girls of Neighborhood House
will participate under the direction OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. S. Neigh, presenting
a group Of songs in Chinese costumes.
The numbers will include Festival of
Lanterns" Welcome Song" and
"Neighborhood House Class Song"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-21
SONG SERVICE TO BE
 GIVEN SUNDAY
Junior Choir Will Celebrate at Resurrection
 Lutheran Church

The Junior Choir of the Resur- rection Lutheran Church will cele- brate their third anniversary with a special song service Sunday eve- ming at 7;30 o'clock.
 The Junior Choir has been re- hearsing for a long time on the special numbers which will be giv- en tomorrow evening. The members of the Junior Choir are: Catherine Torkelson, Edith Miller, Birdie Jen- sen, Myrtle Mello, Emma Ness, Ber- nice Romunseth, Violet Mello, AL fred zenger, Herold zenger, Ger aldine Winthers, Lizzette Shearer. Rachel Borlick and Mrs. Allen. Hell en Torkelson is the pianist.
 The public is cordially invited tn attend the services and help the Junior Choir celebrate the ami verSary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-21
ARE TAKEN ON :.
 !. LAST RIDE; TO DIE IN CHAIR
Mrs. Schroeder and Com
 panion Are on Final , Automobile Trip
SPEEDING ACROSS
 ! STATE UNDER GUARD
Woman and Man on Same Road Today Where.
 They Killed Corporal

' NEWCASTLE, Penn, Feb. 21.- Mrs. Irene Schroeder and w. Glenn Dague were taken on their last automobile ride today. They are speeding half way across the State to the Rockview Penitentiary where they will die in the chair on Mon day for the killing of Corporal Brady Paul, State Highway Patrol man in December 1929.
 The route lies over the same road on which the couple killed Paul.
 A heavily armed guard protects the little calvacade.
 Mrs. Schroeder smiled as she came from the prison here. Earlier in the day she had given way tt mysteries when told Gov. Pinchot refused to commute her death sentence to. life imprisonment. Dague appeared serene as he left the prison and entered an auto- mobile.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-21
FEERO RESTORED
 TO DUTY TODAY
Suspension Order Revoked by Marshal White, E1-
 fective at Once

The suspension order against Deputy United States Marshal w. E. Feero, yesterday freed from conspiracy charges in the United States Commissioners Court, was revoked today by Marshal Albert White, with the approval of the Attorney General of the United States.
 Deputy Feero was restored to duty this afternoon, Marshal White said So far as the Department of Justice is concerned this ends the whole incident as it related to the suspended officer.
 Feero was charged with having conspired with Mike Pusich, Doug las merchant, to violate the Ma tional Prohibition Act, the accusa- tion being made by the Federal Prohibition forces here Both he and MT. Pusich were freed yester- day, when, after a preliminary ex- animation Thursday evening, Judge Charles Sey refused to bind them over to the grand jujry and dis missed the case against them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-21
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

Registration Book for Rcgistra- ton of Voters, General Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, April T. 1881, will be opened Friday, Feb ruary 27, 1881, and remain open until Saturday evening, March 28, 1881.
 American citizenship, twenty-one years of age. bona fide resident Territory of Alaska for one year, and the Town of Juneau, Alaska, continuously for six months inn mediately preceding said date os election are the qualifications re- quired.
 H. R. SHEPARD, City Clerk. First publication, Feb. IS, 1881. Last publication, March 28. 1881.