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The Washington times., 1931-12-12
RAIL MANAGERS
TO NEGOTIATE
WAGE SCALE

CHICAGO, Dec. II 1.N.SO.
The nations railroads and their
1,250,000 organized workers came
nearer to an agreement today
on the vital questions OF wages
and unempIoyment.
Eventual harmony within tfe
rail industry was seen as likely
outgrowth of the action of the
union leaders here in voicing a
proposal that representatives of
both management and labor meet
in conference to iron out all diff
ficultieS and arrive at an agree
ment.
Responding to this call of or
ganiZed labor, Daniel Willard,
president of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, announced today
that he will summon a confer
ence of all railway executives
to consider the proposal
Willard declared that the sug-
gestion, embodied IL a resolution
adopted by $500 rail union eX-
ecutiveS in session here, seems
to promise that an amicable un-
derstanding may be arrived at"
Willard was the chairman of
the railroad presidents commit
tee which recently advanced the
request that the workers accept
q voluntary reduction of 10 per
cent in their wages. It was this
request which prompted the l,500
presidents and general chairmen
of the 81 standard rail unions
to assemble in their historic
meeting here.
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
Lay AWGy SerUice'
PODuL1r at Stores

More shoppers are using the
"lay away services of Washing
ton merchants this holiday season
than ever before, according to
Edward D. Shaw, secretary of the
Merchants and Manufacturers
Association.
This is due, according to a
survey made for the association,
not only to the early Christmas
gifts display by the business
houses but to the inability to
find hiding places for children'S
presents and toys, safe from
youthful inquisitiveness, at home.
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
Navy Orders

Lieut.. Joseph B. Anderson, to
q. S. S. Chester.
Lieut.. q. g. George Prifold,
jr., resignation accepted.
Medical Corps
Lieut.. q. g. Gabriel E. ObeS-
ter, to Naval Hospital, League
Island, Philadelphia, Pa.
Lieut.. u. g. Clifford P. Powell
I'M. c., to Naval Hospital, Mare
Island, Calf.
Civil Engineer Corps
Lieut.. Comdr. Alden K. Fogg,
to Fifteenth Naval District, Bal.
boa, Canal Zone.
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
Bids and Proposals

TREASURY DEPARTMENT Office of the
Supervising Architect Washington D.
duplicate subject to the conditions con-
tained herein. will be publicly opened in
this office at y M. December FL 1891,
performing all work for the construction
OF walks. lamp standard foundations and
foundations for flag poles at the u s
Department of Commerce Building Wash.
ington. D. C, The prevailing rate of wage
shall he, paid all Iaborers and mechanics
employed on the project as provided in the
Drawings and specifications may be OBJ.
tanned at this office in the discretion Of
the supervising architect JAS A WET
MORE Actirr SmncrHisirm Archi.ent
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
Employment
HELP WANTED-FEMALE SIS

HELP WANTED-FEMALE IS
DESIRE several ladies to take orders or
sell handmade iewelry Cali or appt.
9-1O a. m, or after y N. col 5915.
FOUR YOUNG LADIES ages p to 25. to
travel extensively for nationally adver
tised firm. calling on business people only:
perm position: oppor for advancement
salary $50 mo. at start; bonus ami trans
port Apply from 1912 a. m "a p. m.
Hotel New ColOnia. Ask for "r. Blake.
OSITIONS-StenOgraphe typists. book.
keepers clerks salesmen needed daily
BoYDS. 1893 r ST. N. W
SEVERAL LADIES. with outside sales ex.
perience, for well known real estate
development. Drawing account against
commission. BEE Mr. GREER. Room sol
Albee Bldg.
SODA Dispensers Waitresses counter girls.
Apply ROO1 211s 627 9th St. n. W.
The Washington times., 1931-12-12

GsasrMAmd%a. zzS~mte Directory Sun zllEl
ANTIQUES

OLD VIRGINIA SHOP ANTIQUES
Edward c. Van DeVanter
iii Eve st N w Dist 1853
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Business Opportunities

IL ROOMS . BATHS; desirable location:
we'll furnished; filled. Price right.
Owner must sell, F.. p Jordan. $40 Bond
Bldg. MET. R7S4
BARBER SHOP-White 3-chair, sacrificed
due to owners illness: opposite o ST.
Market Apply 704 o ST. N W
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
CONGRESS TRADITIONAL
SESSION IN HONOR OF
GEORGE WASHINGTON
WILL CONVENE AT l P. NJ.
FEBRUARY 22ND

Beginning February 22nd and extending to Novem.
the Executive Departments, Independent Bureaus
and Commissions of the Government. giving
survey of the resources Of the Nation and the
progress it has made during the past 200 years.
These exhibits will be the most fascinating ever
held on this continent Key Exposition will
be held in central building of the city, to be
announced'ater.
Visitors to Washington for the George Washing
ton Bicentennial well people who live here
will find this Service Directory of great value in
locating desirable services and interesting places
to go keep copy of it for future reference.
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE 80

For Sale or Exchange
Filling Station. Store with approximately
S3, 90 stock OF merchandise also real
estate. living quarters over store. Located
within miles OF Washington Owner will.
ing 20 exchange for any good real estate in
Washington, on account of poor health.
If interested, call at our office
De ShazO & DOwlinq
ll3O 18th ST. n. W MAI $50
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
Educational
INSTRUCTION COURSES

IINOI NON IUVN NWN NNESN W
EXCEPTIONAL courses short Intensive
secretarial. saves time, more money di
ploma position New class now forming
BOYD SCHOOL 1888 st MAI 2340
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
HOUSES AND ESTATES FOR
SAILED. C., 81

ROOMS FACING PARK 1st commerciaI:
rooms rented at $50 one bath elect,
furnace heat. yard: similar house SIS. 200,
56O-J
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
LOTS FOR SALE

COLORED-36 lots in D c. 20x1OO it.,
month Phone owner North q474 after
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
ATTRACTIVE WELL BUILT FRAME
RIINE OW

suburb of washington d. c 20 20 minitc. iiii5teu
by motor to Government Departments and
with tram connections: 5 rooms and bath,
latest modern improvements: 2-car garage.
IN midst of beautiful lawn and shrubbery.
Low taxes. Fine schools nearby. Especially
suitable for children Bargain. Phone
Potomac GAIT for appointment
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
~ - I" Il II W IIIANNT 7 VAN ,
Phone Alexandria 24OO
VERY EASY TERMS

NEW 5-R BRICK BUNGALOW
Tile bath and shower Modern IN every
respect: 2-car garage: large lot: beautiful
location. Hyatts. 3O7 Max VOllberg. owner
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
Announcements
LOST AND FOUND

DT4MoND1 RING-Lost in 14O0 block OF
west Virginia Ave. N. E. Reward for
return to 1870 WeSt Virginia Ave. Apt. 4.
DOG-From 10th and Kearney N. E. short
haired, pug nose protruding tooth; tag
60l2s name Snubs4 Reward. Lin. %oVA'
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
AUTOMOBILES

ANACOSTIA MOTOR COMPANY
Authorized Dealers-Sales Ford Service
Open EveningS-Phone for Denomination
1925 Good Hope Rd s f Lin 2077
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
MOVING
TYPEWRITERS

CHARLES w REED
Underwood 'Typewriters Rent-Sale
Lowest Prices. Open Evenings
sos East Cauto ST T.in N944
UNITED TYPEWRITER AND
ADDING MACHINE CO. INC
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AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING

c A. WARREN
Pierce-Arrow & I.ocomobiIe Service
General Automobile Repairing
Rear 1912 Euclid st. W. co. sass
SCHAEFFER MOTOR COMPANY
Specially on Chevrolet 4 Oldsmobile
Repairs to All Makes
300 Georgia We. N. w col O717.O71e
The Washington times., 1931-12-12

COMMONWEALTH INVESTMENT co.
INC
Mortgage Loan Correspondent for the
Prudential Insurance Company of America
in Arlington and Fairfax Counties and
AlszAAdFias Va. See 18th Sc. N.Ws ma. 2s28
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

LIVINGSTONE ACADEMY
Commercial Art-All Branches
81 Years in Washington
1899 r St N w ME-. 1888.
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION

DANIEL STUDIO OF SINGING
Established 1915
Edna Bishop Daniel. Director
Voice Specialist
Male Voice Female Voice
1340 New York Ave N W MAI. I449
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
SHOE REPAIRING

NATIONAL SHOE REPAIRING co.
Cleaning Pressing-Valet Service:
Best "A Soles Rubber Heels Sl.OO
935 d St W Nat. 1868
The Washington times., 1931-12-12
WINDOW SHADES

MT PLEASANT SHADE SHOP
Bicentenni Decorations for Sale
or For Rent
Awnings and Window Shades
Made to Order
3402 Georgia Ave w AID 5501
The Washington times., 1931-12-12

WOODRIDGE
just finished rev Groom house. with
sun parlor, oak floors throughout, fire
place, modern bath. beautiful kitchen and
decoration. fine location overlooking the
whole section. Price and terms suitable for
young couple. Open SUNDAY all day. Apply
@9OO 18th ST N. F., at Rhode Island
Ave. North 7OhO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-20

Shock, and several other organizations.
A message Of felicitation was re-
ceived from Mrs. Ruth Haller Getaway,
president Of the national federation.
At the luncheon Mrs. r. Leroy
Critchfield, chairman of club rating,
announced the death Of Ingham Lord,
a pioneer in the promotion Of advanced
music, in Cumberland, and of Ernest
Harley Rooney, a music devotee, here,
and the assembly stood in silence out Of
respect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-20

shortly before midnight Sunday saying
everything was 20. k
The Comber was disabled by leaking
boiler. Her first message requested as
Sistance and the Coast Guard cutter
Aggasiz, about 100 miles away, was or
dered TO speed to the disabled craft.
The last message said the boiler had
been repaired and that low pressure
was then available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-20

room home by q sheet Of flame which
prevented other members Of the family
from reaching him. The fire is believed
to have started from the heating plant.
Schley Is vice president Of the Chase
National Bank OF New York and mayor
of Far Hills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-20
BOAT Is BELIEVED SAFE
AFTER ASKING FOR AID
Last Message From Fishing Traw-
Ter Comber 400 Miles Out Re-
ported Repairs Made.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON, April 2o.-The Boston fish,
ing trawler Comber, which sent out an
SOS last night giving her position
about 400 miles out of Boston, is be-
heved to be on her way here. No word
was received from her since a message
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-20

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. April 20
Especially Talent from Mitchellville
will present 1.-THE Beantown Choir"
three-act comedy, in Trinity Hall here
Friday evening at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-20
BURNS TO DEATH IN BED

FAR HILLS, N. j., April 20 [P-John
Prentice Schley, IL, son Of Reeve B.
Schley, banker, was burned to death In
bed at his fathers country home yes
terday.
He was trapped In o wing Of the as
Evening star., 1931-06-25
about twenty per cent against the

about twenty per cent against the
larger user.
It makes not q particle Of difference
to the gas companies for what purpose
the product is used. The only dis
elimination In rates, II any is granted
should be to the larger consumer,
rather than to the smaller. Whether
the gas is used for manufacturing pur-
poses, as in bakeries, or for heating, as
in business establishments or dwellings,
or for cooking In the homes, or for
illumination, the quality is, necessarily,
uniform. The pressure may be regulat-
ed to suit the requirements, but the
rate should be uniform, save as to
quantities.
Counsel Keech expresses the assump-
ton that the gas companies have them
selves taken cognizance OF the discrim-
nations of which complaints have been
made, and that when the hearing is
held the Commission will be presented
with proposed schedules that will elm
mate these causes of grievance. AS he
states the case, there Is need for
prompt and definite guarantee that the
consumers will be assured of uniform
and equitable charges.
Evening star., 1931-06-25
Flying Safest Travel
And Still Improving

From the Toledo Blade.
Statistics which take no account Of
accidents to Army and Navy aviators,
Of stunt flyers, amateurs, transformers
and gyps, have been prepared by the
aeronautics branch Of the Department
Of Commerce.
The figures show that only 90 fatali-
ties have resulted from scheduled air
transportation in three years, and OF
this number only SIS were passengers.
During that period airplanes on Ameri-
can lines covered more than 72,000, 900
miles, and during the last six months OF
1890 $3.50, ,825 miles were flown to one
fatal accident. At that rate you would
fly 267 times around the world before
meeting death in an air liner, and the
mileage per accident increases steadily.
If comparative figures were available,
it might be shown that flying with q
regular pilot is safer than walking on
congested city streets.
AS flying becomes safer the people
overcome their timidity about getting
their feet OF the ground, and the busi-
ness OF air lines increases. The Depart
ment Of Commerce renders a valuable
public service by giving out official acci-
dent statistics. It can render further
service by abandoning its policy of
secrecy about the causes of airplane ac-
cidents and taking the public into its
full confidence.
Evening star., 1931-06-25
Mortal Lives Revived
By Lincoln Dedication

From the Champaign News-Gazette.
1T Is for us, the living, rather to be
dedicated here . to the great
task remaining before u.s."
The words of Abraham Lincoln at
Gettysburg must have re-echoed through
the elms Of beautiful Oak Ridge Gene
terry in Springfield recently on the
occasion of a tribute by nearly 100000
persons at the tomb rededication.
Fer probably at no time in the long
period OF the Nations successful rise to
the front rank of world powers have
such words been more applicable than
today.
What master of English, the Illinois
country lawyer who nursed the United
States through one Of its darkest
periodsl But even the grammatical ex-
preston Is forgotten when one analyzes
the thought expressed by the Ennanci-
pator in speeches given when the clouds
Of disaster loomed and there was nought
but worry in the heart Of Lincoln.
1t Is not unusual. therefore, that the
Springfield shrine Is a goal of the peo-
Piles of the world The word hc3 learned
much from the ungaialy pre6G15 OF the
plains Only IS the years 60 On viii his
words of wisdom become cngraven even
more indelibly on the tablet OF human
common Re0sA.
Evening star., 1931-06-25
A Fast Flight.

Jules Verne must be stirring uneasily
in his final resting place today. HIS
then fantastic story of circling the
globe in eighty days is being made more
than passing absurd by two young
Oklahoma aviators and If they keep on
the way they have started the around
the-world record will be nearer eight
than eighty days. Wiley Post ana
Harold Gatty took of from New York
in their fast plane on wednesday
morning. Six hours and fifty-two min
utes later the Winnie Mae, as they
have christened their ship in honor OF
the daughter of the sponsor OF the
fight was rolling gently to a stop at
the airport at Harbor Grace, New
foundland, twelve hundred miles away.
AS one of the favorite take-of spots
for transatlantic flyers, aSpirantS Tor
ocean flying honors generally rest up
there before making the dash for
Europe.
Not so, however, with these two ap-
parently tireless men. A quick lunch
con, a check and refueling OF the
Winnie Mae and they were of into the
pouring rain for Berlin. Sixteen hours
and seventeen minutes later they
swooped down on the surprised per-
sonnel at Sealand Airport, England, for
a bite to eat. They had covered ap-
proximately thirty-three hundred miles
in a few minutes more than twenty
three hours flying time. on again
after thanking their hosts the two flyers,
a few hours later, dropped softly to
earth at the Berlin airport, where
vociferous welcome was accorded them.
A few hours sleep last night and they
were of again early this morning for
the henine-hundred-and-twenty-f1ve mile
hop to Moscow, which they reached be-
fore noon, American time.
It Is truly Herculean task that
these flyers have set for themselves,
and Il they succeed they viii well de-
serve the honors that will be heaped
upon them. Only two nights sleep, one
of which they enjoyed last night, are
planned before they return to New
York and it is quite likely that over
powering fatigue will loom as much OF
a menace to them as any other hazard
encountered during the long trip. The
human body can do just SO much and
it is earnestly hoped that If these two
brave aviators find the pace too swift
they will slow it up in order to prevent
possible disaster. Whether they sue
ceed or not, however, in their ambi-
tious plans. they have already set q
new and imposing record from New
York to Moscow for others to shoot at
There is honor enough in that to last
most flyers q lifetime.
Evening star., 1931-06-25
Two Modern Wonders.

Yesterday telephone bell rang in the
home of Mrs. Harold Gatty Of Los
Angeles, and when she answered she
heard voice saying: "You don't know
who am, but they are broadcasting the
landing of your husband and Wiley Post
in Berlin" Then she turned on the
radio and heard the story CT how Post
and Gatty were circling the field at the
German capital, how they landed and
how they were greeted. She heard her
husbands voice and that of his COM
ranion as they expressed their appre-
citation OF their good fortune and their
rousing welcome. The wife and her
three small sons were getting the story
Of the triumph straight from Daddy"
thousands of miles away, across a great
continent and great ocean and part
OF another continent. getting 1t instan-
taneously and clearly.
Aviation and radiol Truly the won
ders of the present day are great indeed!
Evening star., 1931-06-25
Widening Wisconsin Avenue.

Plans for improving and widening
Wisconsin Avenue from the District
Line to Bradley Lane are moving rapid
ly forward according to speakers be-
fore meeting of the Wisconsin Avenue
Suburban Commission. Designed to
make an imposing approach to the Ma
tional Capital from the West, the spon-
sors Of the project contemplate con-
creting and leveling of the street car
tracks so that Wisconsin Avenue will
have width Of seventy-1ve feet from
curb to curb with walk on both the
East and West sides. Completion Of the
work Is slated for the Fall.
Washingtonians earnestly hope that
there will be no delay in carrying out
this plan, especially in view of the fact
that the Bicentennial celebration, for
which thousands of tourists will motor
to the Capital. is near at hand. WASH
ington is one city which has suffered,
and unnecessarily so, in the past by
the absence of satisfactory motor ap-
proaches to the city. With the widen
ing Of the Baltimore boulevard, the
opening up of Rhode Island Avenue all
the way to Hyattsville and the i'm
provement on BladenSburg Road, that
artery is now in excellent condition.
The Wisconsin Avenue project will like
wise provide an attractive and con-
venient method of entering the city
from the West. so that all motorists
who journey here. except those from
the South, will find the National Cap
ital possessed Of approaches that are
good from an esthetic as we'll as traf-
flc standpoint.
Evening star., 1931-06-25

Some one was butchertng the works
Of great composers.
Chunks of famous melodies, raw and
bleeding, came hurting through the air.
Under the bland persuasion Of clumsy
fingers and at the behest OF a careless
mind what was beautiful became pain
full to listen to.
The spirit, the soul, Of those melodies
had not so much vanished as that 1t was
not there.
Those unseen fingers, which hesitated
and then struck, which should have
struck and then hesitated, they changed
everything.
One familiar with those compositions
had to listen well before recognizing
them, they were limping so badly.
Every fault which pianist could
commit was committed.
There were not six notes hit properly
In succession, and not half as many In
the correct time.
Slips and slides disfigured these sim
pie. melodic gems the lighter but none
the less great compositions OF master
musicians.
At places where a rest should have
come the unseen player skipped ahead
nervously, as If afraid that the propul-
sion Of the moment might soon give out,
as it so often did.
Where there were no rests the player
put them in or simply stopped alto
gether.
1t was painful performance to listen
to. bVt one which dragged on for weary,
weary minutes.
4 $50
Persistence!
There at least was great quality
emerging from that welter of wrong
notes. wrong values, unequal time and
, lack Of proper accompaniment.
Surely the unseen player had deter
mination, and this no doubt was based
on a genuine love for music and an
appreciation Of these melodic gems.
The question came therefore:
Why did not the player, who could do
even this poorly, put enough work on
them to play them with some approach
at least to the way they should be
played?
It Is q fair question. and one which
might be asked of hundreds of young
people.
For music Is unlike most arts.
An approximation will not do
Music is mathematical at heart. That
Of all degrees SO often love 1t.
Not all do, Of course.
Charles Darwin late In life lamented
, the fact that he had not spent some
time every day in listening to good
music.
Those who specialize in chemistry and
the like are inclined to be musicians.
There can be, however, no rule in this
matter.
Music has been called the universal
language, and as such it sets no limit
to its universally.
Nor can 1t be said that only he who
| plays correctly Is in q fair way to un-
derstand and love music.
Perhaps there are many stumblers
among the notes who nevertheless ap-
preciate good music more than many a
! successful pianist who somehow gives
the impression that he is at best merely
human piano player without heart or
soul.
The heart Of every good piece of
music is what must be brought out If
the music itself is to live as 1t should
live for the time of the playing. A
sheet Of paper with musical notation