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Evening star., 1932-12-16
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING
PROBED BY POLICE
Man Says Bandit Wounded Him,
but Blood Is Found in Dis
ordered Apartment.

Second precinct police today were in
vestigating the shooting of Arthur
Biezzi, %, of 1919 M street, who walked
into Emergency Hospital last night and
reported he had been wounded in an
attempted hold-up at Thirteenth and
N streets.
After receiving treatment for head
cuts and bullet wound in the left
side of his back, Biezzi was trans
ferred to Gallinger Hospital, where his
condition was termed good this
morning.
According to Capt Joseph W. Pierson,
second precinct commander, a prelimi-
nary investigation indicated Biezzi was
shot in his apartment The furniture
was in disorder the captain sid, and
the floor was stained with blood.
Evening star., 1932-12-16

right and wrong. but a conflict between
right and right-as is the case IN most
international questions. This conflict
is what makes the situation SO tragic" ."
He said his country cannot recover
from the depression unless the rest OF
the world shows improvement, and add
ed the warning that unless we improve,
the United States cannot either"
Sir Willmott explained that he was
speaking only as an individual English
citizen.
Holds Rates justified.
Mr.. whitney. discussing operation of
workmen-S compensation insurance IN
the District. said the experience record
here for 1891 mot only indicates your
increase in rates was justified but that
it was probably somewhat inadequate" :"
This statement. he added, does not
mean there will be another increase in
local insurance rates.
He said the rates for the District
were predicated upon the payment from
every dollar of premiums received OF
63 cents for compensation losses result
ing from accidents and 81 cents Tor
expense of handling the insurance.
ANY profits to the carriers. he said.
must come from the handling of the
money received from the assured.
He explained that rates are based
fundamentally on the pay roll OF an
employer, and added: If the insurance
had been clever enough to
base their rates upon goods produced
instead of upon man power used IN
producing the goods. the Workmens
COMPENSATION rates would for the last
10 years have been falling steadily in
stead of rising" He contended, how
ever. the situation would be the same
regardless of the rate system employed.
Tells Of Liberalization.
Mr.. Whitney said Interpretation of
the law as to payment of compensa-
ton had been more and more liberal
lied, which tended to increase the
rates. Another element, he asserted,
was the tendency of the worker to make
the most Of any opportunity TO claim
compensation. and in some cases actu-
ally to use fraud, so that workmen's
compensation is serving in effect TO
considerable extent as kind OF bootleg
unemployment insurance
He reported records OF compensation
insurance companies show their costs
have been exceeding premium payments
despite increase in rates. He said the
insurance companies propose to initiate
a safety movement in the District. with
the hope of producing better conditions
and lower rates.
Ben T. Webster, president Of the
trade body. presided. George O'Connor
and Matt Horn provided musical enter
tainment.
Evening star., 1932-12-16
Marriage Licenses.

william NJ. Eckhart, %, Baltimore, and
Lorraine NJ Harding. Il. Brockway. Pa;
Rev. Frederick B. Harris.
Harry w. johnson, 81. and Irene Beas-
ley -. both OF Bent Greek. Va. Rev. Allan
Harold A. Meek. 80. Clarendon, Va, and
Dorothy G. Iinger, "A. Waverly Hills. Va;
Rev. Edward CT. Latch.
Herschell Edwards. 81, IL 7th st. Sc.
ard Ellie B. Edwards 81, 126 9TH st. ne;
Rev. L. I. McDougle.
John A. Stewart. "a. and Dorothy Dick
erson 81. both of Baltimore; Rev. Eugene
Leo F Brown. %. and Edith B. ribbs. ., ,
botn of Warrenton. Va; Rev. George E.
Carter
Justice NJ Chambers "a. Chevy. Chase
Md. and Johanna NJ SchmutZer, 80. $50
Quebec ,pl-; Rev. W. J: Sweeney.
Joe Raglanc, :;3 1911 Temperance ave.
and Mary Johnson. 81. 1911 Temperance
ave; Rev. K. W Roy
CLAYTON J. Frye 93. and Eva U. Flem-
ing. 20. both of Lovettesvilla. Va; Rev
Norman o. Scribner.
Frederick w. Shuth, jr, IS. and Maude
NJ. Sprague, 40. both of Baltimore; Rev.
l.. NJ Zimmerman.
Robert P Scott. %. 7GO Gresham pl,
and Eulalia F. Clark, 1915 St; Rev.
Bishcp Mcconnen -. 1928 q St. and
Villa F: Barnes -, 1921 Fairmont St;
Rev w. d. jarvis
wallace NJ Yater -. 31O0 Massa chu-
se.ts Eve. ?nd Ruth VI. Becker 30. ol1
la:SfceusettS ave, Rev. Raymond L.
h0lVen.
Evening star., 1932-12-16
]. F. DIGGES DIES
OF AUTO INJURIES
Anacostia Civic Leader. "A. Had
Been in Sea Food and Produce
Business As Years.

A victim Of an automobile accident on
the BrandyWine pike near T b. Md.
December 6. Jerome r. Digges. "A. died
in Casualty Hospital yesterday.
Mr.. Digges was an early resident of
Anacostia. living at 1929 street south
east For the past As years he had been
engaged in the sea food and produce
business. An ardent Democrat, Mr..
Digges took an active interest in civic
affairs
He is survived by five sons James.
Francis. Oliver, William and Leo. and
three daughters. Mrs. v j. Cady, Mrs.
Amy L. Donovan and Mrs. Gertrude
Liteky. all of this city.
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row morning at $50 o'clock at the
residence. Requiem mass will be said
in st. Teresas Church. Interment will
be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Evening star., 1932-12-16

oldest fire house fell before house
wreckers' hammers. has history which
dates back TO December, 1914 Uhsn it
was known as the Alert Volunteer Fire
Co, and occupied a structure Just south
of the Treasury Building.
In 1926 it was moved to Thirteenth
street, Just north of Pennsylvania ave-
nue., and a short time later to another
structure at Fourteenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue. In 1927 it was
renamed the Franklin Volunteer Fire
Company. and occupied premises 1904
D street in 1857.
Companys Name Changed.
The Franklin Volunteer Fire Com
pany was dishanded in May, 1864, and
in July of the same year organized as
a paid company under the new Dis
trict of Columbia Fire Department It's
name was changed to Engine Company
IS in 1904, and it was motorized in
1914
The building south Of the Treasury
Company 16, then the Alert Volunteers,
is thought TO have been damaged by
the British in 1914. according to Fire
Department records. since an appro-
priation for new apparatus and repairs
was authorized in 1915.
Battalion Chief Logan Woolard is
chief officer of the fire house being
abandoned today. and Capt Millard
Sutton is il charge of the company
Forty men comprise the complement.
Evening star., 1932-12-16

A sole survivor among the many
ancient structures which stood in the
path of the Governments mammoth
public buildings project, the lonely
building now awaiting the arrival of
Wrecking crew is a mute reminder of
another era a generation ego when fire.
fighting was a far cry from what it is
today.
1t was in 1890 that Congress appro-
priated S22 900 for the construction CT
this fire house. then modern in every
detail with a fine array Of stables in
that Chief Engineer Joseph Paris
placed in service there on September
g. 1891 All companies in these days
were known by letters instead Of num-
bers, and it was not until July Of 1906
that the name was changed to truck
company No. 3.
Originally Chemical Company.
The station originally was equipped
with chemical company whose duty it
was to attempt to extinguish fires by
use OF chemicals, and this failing, the
main company wculd respond.
June TO- 1913, was day Of gloom
that date that it became motorized
and the men had to bid farewell to the
horses who had served them SO long
and so we'll
Engine company Is which was
merged with truck company No. in
June last year when Washington's
Evening star., 1932-12-16
GLASSF0RD OUTLINES
PROGRAM FOR JOBLESS
Former Police Chief Tells Business
Men of Plan in Which Forestry
Work Has Important Place.

Brig. Gen. Pelham D. Glassford,
former superintendent Of police. was
speaker at meeting of the Federation
of Business Mems Associations last
night. After he outlined his program
for solution of the unemployment
problem, in which reforestation would
play an important part, the organiza-
ton Endorsed the plan
Other speakers at the meeting we're
George Offutt, former president Of the
Board of Trade, and Arthur Heaton.
local architect. The pan of District
architects for an educational campaign
of home improvement to lessen un-
employment in building trades also re-
celved the support of the bu mess men.
Herman Carl was elected secretary to
succeed Hubert Newsom, who died re-
Gently.
Evening star., 1932-12-16
POOR HEALTH BLAMED
AS WOMAN ENDS LIFE
Mrs. Elizabeth Licarione Victim OF
Gas-Pet Dog Found Dead
in Bed Room.

Believed to have been despondent
over poor health, Mrs. Elizabeth c.
Licarione, 81, committed suicide yes
terday by inhaling gas in her home
in the 1000 block of Eleventh street.
A white fox terrier, the family pet,
lay dead at the foot of the bed upon
which the woman was discovered by
her husband, Thomas Lcarione, a real
estate operator. The gas fixtures in
the bed room had been turned on.
The fire rescue squad and a physician
from Emergency Hospital made futile
efforts to revive Mrs. Licarione. A
certificate of suicide was issued by the
coroner. Licarione explained his wife
had been Ill for some time.
Evening star., 1932-12-16
BALLANT|EE URGES
MANUF FACTURE TAX
Mining Congress Told Ad-
vantage in Business
Fluctuations.

Adoption of the manufacturers excise
tax as the best available measure fo-
broadly based addition to the revenues
OF tire Government not likely to be
unduly affected by fluctuations in busi-
ness activities" was urged before the
American Mining Congress. meeting
here today by Arthur A. Ballantine,
undsrsecretary of the Treasury.
He urged support by the miners of
the admlnlStratlon's proposals for re-
duc2d Federal expenditures and various
new taxes to balance the budget. The
manufacturers excise tax with a low
rate. be said, would apply to all articles
produced or sold. with certain excep-
tons confined largely TO agricultural
products and basic foods.
Not Substitute Tax.
This tax he said. would be in no
sense a substitute for an income tax. II
would serve to supplement income and
ether taxes during the period when
such taxes have been demonstrated to
be inadequate.
The reduction of expenditures and
tne broadening OF the tax base so
vltally needed will not come without
wide public support. Such support
should be Forthcoming. as these meas
ureS guaranteeing the financial integrity
OF the Government are indispensable
requisites of recovery"
Following Mr. Ballantine's address
there was symposium of 1O-minute
talks by representatives of the various
mining industries on the major prob
lens facing the mine owners from
taxation standpoint. This was fol-
lowed by round table luncheon for
delegates.
Coal Sterilization Told.
At the afternoon session. there was
an address by Representative David j.
Lewis of Maryland on activities for the
stabilization of coal Discussion was
led by the following representatives Of
mining companies: j. P. Williams, Paul
Weir, R. E. Taggart. A. j. Musser, R.
H. Sherwood Arthur B. Stewart, j. G.
Bradley, F. r. Lyon and j. B. War
riner
This discussion was followed by an
address on copper Standardization by
Robert E. Tally. vice president of the
United Verde Copper Co. This was
followed by discussion of the problems
of the anthracite coal, lead and zinc
industries.
The Mining Congress. with represent
atives from all the major mining in
dustries, will end its tWo-day session
at the Mayflower this afternoon with
the annual meeting of the board of
directors.
Evening star., 1932-12-16
HEARING ON LOCAL
|. RELIEF EXPECTED
!. TO START TUESDAY
City and Welfare Heads to
Be First Called Before
House Group.
SOCIAL WORKERS SEEK
AID FUNDS FROM R. &c.
Resolution Adopted Also Asks
Broadening of Base to Include
Homeless and Transients.

Hearings are to start Monday before
a subcommittee of the House Appro-
prlaticns Committee on the s42 $4,000
deficiency and supplemental estimates,
which include sl250O0O for the Public
Welfare Bureau to meet Unemployment
relief needs here.
The District item probably will be
considered Tuesday, with a number OF
leaders in civic welfare work called. as
well as District cficials The District
Commissioner, the Board Of Pubic
Welfare and the director OF public vel
fare Will be the officials heard first.
Next to the $4,000, 900 item for re-
funding taxes illegally collected the
District welfare relief item Of 81 .25o,0 900
IS the largest in this batch Of deficiency
and supplemental estimates transmitted
by the President.
The subcommittee which will con-
duct these hearings is composed OF
Representatives Byrns Tennessee; Bu-
chanan, Texas Taylor. Colorado,
Ayres, Kansas; Arnold. Illinois. and
Collins, Mississippi. all Democrats. ana
Wood, Indiana; Wason. New Hamp-
snlre; Murphy. Ohio, and Hardy, Colo
RADIO, Republican members.
r. F. c. Aid Is Asked.
Borrowing frcm the Reconstruction
Finance Corporation for unemployment
relief, and broadening the basis Of the
reliet TO include unattached. homeless
and transient individuals in the Dis
trlct we're supported in a resolution
UNANIMOUSLY adopted at a meeting last
night OF the Washington Chapter of the
American A sociation Of Social Workers.
The resolution was introduced by
arthur Rcslchan. executive secretary Of
the United Hebrew Relief Society.
1t pointed out that the requested ap-
preparation Of S1.250,000 transmitted by
the District Commissioners for the CAL
endar year 1888 is S250.000 less than
necessary for public relief. and that no
provision. save an inadequate item of
100000 in preliminary estimates is
made for public relief for unattached
and homeless individuals. residents of
the District. The resolution also called
attention to the fact that public funds
for relief to families and individuals
have been made available in rs pev cent
OF the States through the Reconstruc-
tion Finance Corporation.
The association consists of 5000 social
workers. Of whom 80 or go belong to the
Washington Chapter The local presi-
dent is Mrs. Ray Huff. case supervisor
OF the division of emergency relief The
program last night was in chafge of
Miss Katherine Lenroot. who staged a
dinner meeting Of the chapter at the
Dodge Hotel.
Evening star., 1932-12-16
FUGITIVE IN SLAYING
HELD IN HARRISBURG
Nick Alexopolus, SO, Wanted Here
in Connection With Death of
Christos Haralampidis.

Nick Alexopolus, SO, who had been
sought since January, 1890, in connec-
ton with the murder of Christos Hara-
lampidis, So, lunch room proprietor,
was arrested today in Harrisburg, Pa,
and will be brought here.
Haralampidis was beaten to death In
room over his place of business In the
500 block Of Ninth street on the night
of January Is, 1880. He was robbed Of
several hundred dollars in cash and a
quantity of jewelry. Another man, who
Is said to have been a companion Of
AlexopoluS. Is being sought in connec-
tion with the murder
Alexopolus was picked up in Harris
burg through information furnished by
police here. Dee tive Serot j.
Fiaherty was to lea"e for Harri burg
today to bring Aiexopoius lack.
Evening star., 1932-12-16
DINNER FOR EDUCATOR
Elmira College Club to Honor DR..
and Mrs. Lent

DR.. Frederick Lent, president Of
Elmira College, oldest womans college
in the United States, and Mrs. Lent
will be guests of honor at a dinner to
be given by the Elmira College Club
of Washington this evening at the club
house of the American Association Of
University Women.
Among the other guests will be As
sistant Secretary of the Treasury and
Mrs. Seymour Lowman. Miss Martha
Wood, president of the club. will pre-
side at the dinner. Arrangements are
being made by committee composed
of Mrs. John Donaldson, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Percy Lantzy. corresponding
secretary. and Mrs Charles w. Rtppey
of the executive board of the club.
Evening star., 1932-12-16
MAN Who MENACED.
HOUSE IS EXAMINED.
Kemmerer Sent to GaIIinger
for Tests Before Fate
Is Decided.

Marlin r. M. Kemmerer, 25, Allen
town. Pa, clerk who attempted Tues
day to address the House of Represent
atives at the point of a loaded pistol
was sent to Gallinger Hospital from
Police Court today for 10 days mental
examination.
The young man was arraigned before
Judge Gus A. Schuldt on charge of
assault with a dangerous weapon. and
after entering a plea of not guilty
waived hearing. Judge Given upon
recommendation of Assistant United
States Attorney Michael F. Keogh, fixed
bond at $500.
Brothers at Conference.
The decision to have Kemmerer OBJ
served before carrying criminal pro-
cedure further was reached by Keogh
after a conference yesterday with the
clerks two brothers, Lee A. and Ernest
M Kemmerer; Representative Norton
L. LichtenWalner of Allentown and
Representative Melvin j. Mas of Min
nesot3, the hero of Tuesdays moment of
terror. who peaceably disarmed him.
The brothers said that, While they
had never noticed anything strange
about their brothers behavior, they
agreed that his recent actions have
been most unusual and believed it to
be for his best interests to have the
examination.
Kemmerer was composed when led
from his cell into the court room and
seemed unWorried throughout the entire
procedure At the end of his stay at
the hospital report forwarded to
Keogh will determine the action to be
taken against him.
Accused Of Assault.
The charge against the young man
accused him of assaulting E. j. Roche.
president of the Allied Printing Trades
Council. fellow spectator, with the
gun. Roche told Keogh that he was
threatened by Kemmerer. who told him
he would "let him have it" when he
attempted to mollify the gun carrier as
he waved the weapon in the direction
of the floor Of the House.
Evening star., 1932-12-16
HOGAN WILL TAKE REST
Lawyer, Suffering From Ear Trou-
BILE, Goes to Tucson.

Frank j. Hogan, prominent lawyer,
left Washington today for a rest at
Tucson. Ariz, at the direction of his
physician.
Mr.. Hogan is suffering from ear
trouble due to a catarrhal condition.
which the doctor thinks will be aided
by a dry, warn climate.
Evening star., 1932-12-16
Ruth Nichols Comes Here.

Miss Ruth Nichols. noted woman
pilot is a visitor in the Capital today.
having flown here yesterday evening
from New York in plane ploted by
her brother. Lieut.. EricSs22 S. Nicholc,
Army Air Corps reserve. :
Evening star., 1932-12-16
COTTON BILL OFFERED

Measure Would Give Red Cross
Farm Boards Stocks.
Senator Bingham of Connecticut yes
terday introduced in the Senate the
Jones bill to authorize the Federal
Farm Board to turn over to the Amer
ican Red Cross for relief use the bal
ance of its cotton stocks.
The Alaskan., 1932-08-19
WRANGELL

Miss Margaret Otteson after spending several days visiting with her relatives, returned to Ketchikan where she is employ ed by A. H. ziegler, attorney.
 Miss Margaret Weightman, government nurse, has been transferred to Ketchikan. Wheth Ter the transfer is permanent or |rot had not been indicated.
 Mrs. Georgia Clark left for Seattle to meet her son Henry who is assistant director of athletics at Harvard University. Mrs. Clark thought that she might possibly go on to Boston with her son.
 Work on the new hospital at the Wrangell Institute is pro- gressing rapidly. The work will be completed in time for the opening of the school this next month.
The Alaskan., 1932-08-19

Official estimates of the num- ber drowned in floods along the Sungari river in Harbin and nearby cities placed the death toll at 28,0O0.
 Approximately $500 persons were injured as the flood waters swept into Harbin, Paris of the East," authorities said.
The Alaskan., 1932-08-19
Hog Attacks Farmer

A 4O0-pound SOW, maddened by the heat, attacked Jessie Vii son, Petersburg, Ind, farmer living near Union. The hog knocked Wilson down, but his wife, who heard the shouts, rush ed to his assistance and beat off the animal. Wilson was bitten ten times.
The Alaskan., 1932-08-19

The management of the Coli scum Theatre announces that 2 change mas been made in the price of admission beginning this week. Adult, 40 cents; youths, g cents; children, 15 cents, no tax. Pal Mite admission straight 25 cents whether you bring a Pal along or not.
The Alaskan., 1932-08-19

MT. and Mrs. William L. and son Bobby were visitors in Pe- tersburg this morning. They were enroute north to Sitka and Juneau.
The Alaskan., 1932-08-19

John Kolstrand took a jump from the beams of house he is working on and when he landed he dislocated his shoulder, sprained and tore the muscle fragments. He declares that he has found out that he is not as young as he used to be.
The Alaskan., 1932-08-19

Bill Anderson is again in Petersburg with the Engineers and is directing the examination of the steamer channel in Wran- gell Narrows. Assisting hin is Andrew Hanson. Lieut.. Moves who will have supervision of this work is arriving on the steamer Alaska this week.
The Alaskan., 1932-08-19
TOWN TOpICI H

The work of surveying the road for improvements continues The work had not been okeyed up to present writing but it is expected that authorization for the work will be received shortly. II Frank G Johnson of Rake was in Petersburg Sunday and re-
 turned to Port Alexander where
 ha has been fishing. R. E. Baumgartner, local at-
 torney, returned to Petersburg
 after spending several weeks in
 Seattle.
 Commissioner Carroll Clausen
 left for Juneau this week on
 official business.
 | l "A Mrs. Frank Hermann left on
 the motorship Northland for
 Juneau where she will join her
 husband who during the past
 year operated the Hermann Cafe
 in Petersburg.
 Mrs. Sarf and Children took
 passage on the motorship North
 land for Seattle.
 Mrs. Ida Sather left for the
 States during the past week.
 A. D. Stang left during the : week for Seattle. s Clarence Belgrade, and R < Johnson are listed as passenger! < o1 the last sailing of the North E land for Seattle.
 < Mrs. Jonas Olsen, wife Q < Manager Olson of the Tradin; < Union, took passage on tn < Northland for Seattle. s Xl Mrs. Paul Vernon left to visi { with relatives and friends il ZIKetchikan.
 Zl Mrs. Harmon and Mrs. Archi XIbald left for Ketchikan the for Z,part of this week.
 Zl D. T. Eaton of Seattle wa < Unregistered at the Arctic Hote < the fore part of the week. z MT. and Mrs. P. F. Harley . XIOysterville, Duncan Canal, wer Iin Petersburg for a couple 0 z days.
 X MT. M. K. Sniffen of Phila z delphia was visitor in town fo Xi several days and then went t z Wrangell and Ketchikan.
 Rev. David Waggoner, maste ! of the motorship Princeton wa , in port Saturday and left fo i points south. He arrived i @ Petersburg Thursday night en ! route north.
 @ Henry O. Wilson of Angoo \ was in port for a couple of day ! last week with the motor boa e Woodrow of Hootznahoo. O \ board were MT. and Mrs. SobC ! Jeff of Angoon who were out 0 6 a short vacation.
 * 5 c. N. Clerry of Seattle was 1 $ Petersburg early in the week. ] w. B. Chapman and Oscs } Hart, commercial men visite & Alao 1onn1 Hxo .l,1r.i,nnr 4lan xrrnol
The Alaskan., 1932-08-19

Mrs. Otto Close of Ketchikal T returned to Wrangell to attend the Funeral of the late Mrs. George Hatton.
The Alaskan., 1932-08-19

Roy Anderson after spending several days in Wrangell return to Petersburg. He wrest1ed there Crrie Harris and Ellery Carlson in the Gymnasium. Owing to the fact that the cannery crews were compelled to work until the wee hours of Sunday morn ling, the turnout was not as good as expected. However, the reception was such that Ander- son plans to put on another ex- hibition early in September when he will have wrestler to work with who is up in the game.
The Alaskan., 1932-08-19

MT. and Mrs. Louis Wigg re- turned to Wrangell from Kla- Wock where they have resided for several years. Louis is the son of MT. and Mrs. Fred Wigg.
The Alaskan., 1932-08-19

Born to Mrs. Sverre Larson a boy on August 9th. Mrs. Larson was formerly Miss Emma Shakes.