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Evening star., 1932-10-25

BY drastic economy measures the
Commerce Department is now seeking
to forestall the use of red ink on the
downside Of its ledger.
The department has dismantled the
major project i its Navy" dismissed
employeAp tight district and foreign
offices Vrtailed its publications. and
for Z first time in its history is anX-
ious lor its clerks to stay away from
the desks for 80 or more days at their
oW' expense to keep within its q per
&C cut in appropriation.
Throughout the massive eight-acre-
bronze gated palace of fact finding
economy is now the WatchWord. Each
clerk, and there are 5000 in Washing
ton and 10000 in the field, has felt the
pinch and will continue to feel it until
the end of the current fiscal year.
In short, Congress moved this huge
organization into a 17,500,000 building
and informed its officials that just be-
cause they were in palace it saw no
reason to grant them the luxury purse
of a king Last year the department
had S54.700,000 for purposes of opera
ton. This year Congress ordered it to
get along the best it could on S39,-
100000.
Fishing Vessels Recalled.
In doing so Congress rang the econ
omy bell that was heard around the
world. The departments aides of
American business in Toxic, London,
Shanghai. Manila, Argentina, Brazil,
New Zealand, Australia, London. Paris.
Berlin and in all other countries, ex-
Cept Russia, heard the doleful sound as
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well as those stationed in principal
cities at home.
Fishing patrol vessels at work off the
Alaskan Coast were recalled, lightships
were decommissioned, survey craft were
tied to docks and their crews dis
charged Important tests at the Bureau
of Standards were shelved, ana the
Coast and Geodetic Survey was told to
chart rocky coasts and to flnd noun,
tains at the bottom OF the sea-real
menaces to navigation-at the minimum
COST
One of Uncle Sans best money earn
ers the Patent ONCE, is under the de-
partment's supervision. but not cent
from patent fees can be used to aid
Secretary Chapin's organization. IN.
stead huge sums annually are turned
into the Treasury.
Even the proceeds from the worlds
largest lO-cent store selling one article
are not for departmental use. once or
twice year the 30000.000 dimes taken
in annually by this store for copies OF
patents granted are carted over 10 the
Treasury.
Decides to Earn Funds.
Hard pressed, the department has de-
cided to earn funds to ease the pinch.
In former years the departments pub
lications were handed out to all COM
ers free of charge. Economy, however,
has changed this policy to one of busi-
ness. If one should desire the Com
merce Report or any other weekly or
monthly publication an annual subscrip-
ton blank with a check for 81 must be
filled out first.
Other economies have been enforced
so as now an empty waste paper basket
is great joy to those who are watching
departmental expenditures. for employees
have been notified obsolete forms, maps
and charts must now be bound for use
as scratch pads.
whenever possible" another order
reads, "the reverse side of mailing list
cards or other obsolete index cards will
be used"
The department has not hesitated to
impress upon employees ito practice
every economy they can think Of in or
der" a bulletin stated. that every dollar
saved can be used for paying salaries
and prevent the furloughing of as many
people as possible as we'll as to shorten
the time Of anv additional adminiStra-
tive furloughs that it may be necessary
for us to take"
Suggestions Listed.
The following is list of suggestions
each clerk has been requested to carry
out:
Don't use the long distance telephone
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furlough required under the economy
act. The remainder will have to be
taken care of by administrative fur
loughs, reduction in salaries or dis
missals, officials say.
The amount available for personal
service in the field was reduced by ap-
proximately $1,8OO,000, of which ap-
proximately $1,100,000 was required to
be impounded under the legislative fur
Tough provision of the economy act.
The remaining 100000 will have to be
effected by administrative furloughs or
dismissals.
Already the department is considering
Today administrative furloughs in
some Of the bureaus, and other plans
are being made to take care of these
deficiencies besides the general econo-
mics now being practiccd.
The departments Navy" is made up
OF boats to patrol Alaskan fishing
grounds, for survey work under the di-
rection of the Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey for patrol work under the direction
of the Bureau of Navigation and Steam
boat Inspection and Lightships.
Lightships Decommissioned.
Three lightships have been decom-
missioned, one in the Great Lakes and
Evening star., 1932-10-25

Of $4,000 for the Bureau Of Foreign
and Domestic Commerce. Practically
all of the native help in foreign offices,
as well as As clerks in district Offices,
have been discharged.
One publication has been reduced
from 62-page illustrated set-up to Is
pages without illustrations. An analysis
Of United States export and import
trade, which has in the past been issued
In two volumes, has been reduced to
one volume. The Commerce Year Book
Evening star., 1932-10-25

unless absolutely necessary. 1t is very
expensive.
Don't waste letterheads writing men,
oranda around the department, but use
the cheaper grades such as scratch
paper.
when you get letter asking some
simple question that can be answered
by writing the reply at the bottom of the
same letter do it and save stationery
and filing.
Write your manuscript on cheaper
grades of paper
Care should be exercised to restrict
length of letters generally and particu-
larly to see that letters do not necessi-
tate second page containing only
few lines and signature.
Short letters requiring few lines
should be single spaced and written on
short letterheads.
In the case of necessarily long letters
that would take two pages existing regu-
lations regarding width of margin are
waived. Margins can be made mar
rover In letters to district and foreign
Offices the address and salutation can
also be placed near the left-hand mar
gin. In other letters where window
envelopes are used it will be necessary
to place the address in the regular posi-
tion and move the margin of the body
of the letter over near the left-hand
edge.
when letterheads or other materials
are spoiled in preparation beyond the
hope of decent correction do not throw
them in the waste basket-save them
for rough drafting, etc"
Employees Cooperate.
No persuasion has been reported nee
essary to secure cooperation of the
employees in the various economy meas
ures. They received ample warning
not only when the departments appro-
priation was slashed, but in the text of
the economy act.
On July l, last, the total funds avail
able in the department for expenditure
for personal service in the District of
Columbia was reduced approximately
81 100000. Approximately S600.000 of
this was the result of the legislative
Evening star., 1932-10-25
A Rolling Cheese.

Hoping to increase the demand for
cheese. German cheese maker made
a cheese of giant proportions and put
a handle to 1t SO that it might be drawn
ever the country advertising the merits
of cheese as a food. The big cheese was
almost six feet in diameter and as it
was pulled about 1t resembled a street
roller. Propelled by two uniformed lads,
u made tour of the country visiting
al the principal cities
Evening star., 1932-10-25

also will be confined to one volume In
stead of two. Other big publications
also will be drastically curtailed.
In conclusion, department officials
said they have also notified bureau
chiefs that in preparing material for
the annual report of Secretary Chaplin
they must limit themselves to a few
pages each. The report will be the
smallest in the history of the depart
ment
Tomorrow-State Department.
Evening star., 1932-10-25

two on the Atlantic Coast. The de-
partment, unable to support these
maritime warnings. called In these yes
sells and placed lighted buoys at their
stations. Oficials said they believed
that no serious detriment will result
from such action.
The Dixie, pride Of the Steamship In
spection Service, has been laid up. This
vessel was used to patrol the Atlantic
Coast. The Bureau Of Fisheries Al
batross, I'd, is permanently anchored at
Woods Hole, Mass, alongside of the
bureaus Phalarope and their crews dis
charged. The operation Of the l6
Alaska patrol vessels has been curtailed
Some Of these vessels are now being
laid up until next Spring and 36 men
will be given administrative furloughs
of from one to seven months and ap-
proximately 20 others will be dis
charged, officials said. Four vessels of
the Geodetic Survey working on the
Atlantic Coast, a. craft working off
Hawaii and three in the Philippines
have been recalled.
$4,000 Saved on Rents.
A survey of the rental of office quar-
ters in foreign lands and for district
Offices Of bonoa bse res,,ltad n, a e,,Ipc
Evening star., 1932-10-25
SAVINGS NOW RULE
COMMERCE SET-UP
Employees Dropped, Offices
Shut and Publications
CurtaiIed.

This is the third OF series OF
articles on operation OF the drGsti-
cailg reduced budget in the Gouern-
nent departments.
Milford chronicle., 1932-12-23
SUGAR HILL
(Near WilliamsvilIe)

Mrs. Louise Hastings is still con-
fined to her couch owing to a fall
about a week ago. Among her visit
ors Sunday were Mrs. Ella Adkins,
Mrs. Viola Hudson, Mrs. Bessie Ben
nett, Mr.. and Mrs. Marvel Pepper,
Jim Tyre and family, Louise Lekites
and Eva and Leah Williams. Mrs.
Hastings is at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Derrickson.
Amos Hudson of Bowers Beach
spent last week with his family
here. .-
We had a young blizzard on Sat
urday. 1t was a beautiful sight for
a couple of days. The snow is stay
ing longer than usual in this local
ity but a few days of warm sunshine
will make it disappear. If it had just
been one week later it would have
made an ideal Christmas setting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Grey, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Adkins, Sr.. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jim Collins were Sunday eve
ming callers of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Ad-
kins, Jr.
Israel Townsend, Bob McCabe and
Matte Collins called on George
Williams and family Sunday.
Mrs. Horace Derrickson is spend
ing some time with her husband on
the tug MARS
We wish all our friends and
pejghbors a Merry Christmas ami
Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Milford chronicle., 1932-12-23

ity of the fur is excellent. AS soon
as the marshes clear of ice they
will set their entire line of traps.
The season opened on December 1st
but at this early date only a ew
traps are set because of the usual
poor equality of the fur. The ad-
vent of cold weather improved the
fur and trappers will trap their en-
tire holdings until the warm days
of early spring again lowers the
fur quality. Captain David, the
largest dealer in raw fur in this
section, is purchasing most of the
fur being sold and the trappers are
receiving from 25 to 40 cents per
hide, according to color, quality and
size. In contrast to former years
trappers are selling the fur as soon
as cured instead of holding until
later in the season for higher prices
believing that present prices will
be the best offered.
The annual hristmas treat and
entertainment by the Sunday School
of Milton NJ. p. Church will be held
at the church on Monday evening,
December 18th.
che young people of the Pilgrim
Holiness Church of Milton will hold
their Christmas program, Dec. q. at
1880 o'clock Tuesday evening. We
cordially invited all children in this
town and community that don't so
10 Sunday school any where to come
and don't forget the date, Tuesday,
December 27.
Milford chronicle., 1932-12-23

tertained Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Dunn ON Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Long and
sons are sporting a new Pontiac
sedan.
Russell Lynch of Ocean View is
spending few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Preston Long.
Jack West has returned to Phila-
delphia after spending a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Derrick
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Long enter
tanned to dinner on Thursday Mr..
and Mrs. James B. Long, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Long and Herman
Long.
There were forty in Sunday school
on Sunday, but more attended in the
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Ross are now
settled in the parsonage. We wish
them much success.
Practing for the entertainment
which will be held on Friday even
ing Is now under way.
Don't forget the supper to be CIV
en- December 81. Everybody well
come.
Prayer service every Wednesday.
Milford chronicle., 1932-12-23
FRANKFORT

Mrs Carrie Elizabeth Pepper, dicC
i Thursday night at the home of hel
/ parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William II
| Truitt She was born in this town
June 2S, 1913 and graduated from
the Frankford High School in the
class of 1881. She was married last
January to Howard Pepper, of Sell
byville, who, with an infant daugh-
ter, survives her. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon at
her late home and were conducted
by Rev. Hess, pastor of the M. e.
Church, of which church Mrs. Pep
per as an active member. Burial
was in Carey's cemetery.
This section experienced a snow
storm on Saturday morning. There
was about eight inches of snow,
which was followed by rain and
sleet. During Saturday night the
weather cleared and turning to
freezing, so that on Sunday the frOz-
EN- snow and slush made it eXtre-
mely difficult going for both ped
estrians and automobiles. The
State Highway Department, before
the freeze, had removed the snow
from the main highway.
Actual work on the new concrete
highway through town to Dagsboro
has been started Grading was be-
gun at the junction with the DUPONT
Boulevard near Carey's cemetery.
A large number of men and several
trucks are employed which will be
kept as busy as the weather per-
mits.
Mrs. Eunice Croaker, teacher,
in the school at Williamsville, is
quite i'll at her home in this town.
Among the young folks home from
school for the holidays are: Miss
Ruth Watson, WOmen's College;
Edwin CrOaker, Agriculture College, |
of Delaware; Burton G.. |
Cannon, Jr., Johns Hopkins Medical
School; Robert S. Long, Duke Uni
versity; Ward w. Daisey, University |
If Alabama; Miss Bertha Elizabeth
Cannon and Miss Hope Bennett,
Stewart Hall, Staunton, Va; Hale
Bennett, Augusta Military Academy,
Fort Defiance, Va.
William A. Gum, Jr.. wo is a
we'll known business man, of Line
lexington, Pa, recently spent a few
lays here with his parents.
At the regular meeting of the
Eastern Star the annual election of
'fficers was held and the following
we're elected: - Worthy MatrOn,
drs. Olive D. Gum; worthy patron,
William b. Derrickson; associate
Milford chronicle., 1932-12-23

There was music, too, and quar-
tet Tended a merry touch, with Al
Longs famous tenor coming to light
again. That man should be heard Of
tener; do you know it?
The party broke up after eleven,
but the annual Christmas party of
the Rebekahs will be held on Tues
day evening, December 27, when
more games and skits will go on,
with more prizes and Christmas
tree, too. Admission by invitation of
any Rebekah.
Mrs. w. w. Phillips and Mrs. Per-
ina Townsend were guests of Mrs.
Clara West of West Breeze, Beth
any Beach at a duck dinner on
Tuesday of this week.
Milford chronicle., 1932-12-23

matrOn, Mrs. Florence E. Bunting
associate patron, Topp M. Heath;
secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth e. Stokes
treasurer, Mrs. Hattie l.. Thomas
associate conductress, Mrs. Hilda
b. Jones, trustees, Mrs. Martha p
Bunting. The remaining officers
will be appointed at the next meet
ing. The new officers will be in
stalled at the regular meeting in
January.
Eddie J. Magee. well known
farmer, living near town, butchered
two DOrkers Friday which dressed
545 and SIG pounds.
The public schools closed Friday
of this week for the holidays and
will reopen Monday, January End.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis f. Daisey en-
tertained Monday at their home in
Omar at a dinner. DR.. and Mrs.
Orville Daisey, Salisbury; Mr.. and
Mrs. John S. Tingle, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. S. Daisey, Mrs. June Tingle, Miss
Ruth Watson and Miss Blanche
Hudson.
William S. Long, Jr., of Philadel-
phia and Jacksonville, recently made
a short visit here to his family.
Keturah Rebekah Lodge, No s,
gave a party for its members on
Tuesday evening of last week. The
attendance was fairly large, i'll
weather and health being consider
ed, and many members not usually
present attended The frolic.
After the business meeting the
entertainment COMMITTEES took
charge First there was a guessing
game, for which the Rebekahs had
searched the attics and albums for
weeks to find the oldest and queer
est picture of themselves. The pic
lures were assembled and number
ed and were guessed" on papers
headed:
"Oh, that we should be of such as
thesei
So guess us out, each one, if you
pleasei"
Mrs. Sallie Gray Long won u prize |
for her list.
A number of games, new and old, 4
followed the picture game: "The |
Fat Hen," Going to Paris" preced- /
ed bingo, which last was. won by
Mrs. Alva ]. Lynch.
Delicious home made ice cream .
was served, as good as you ever ate
and in any quantity that you prefer
red, several kinds of cake, hot cof-
ZEE and candy.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Walls and Jack
Williams spent Thursday as the
guests of J. o. Nelson at Bethany
Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1932-12-23
LEWES

Howard Long of Philadelphia
spent the weekend here will
friends and relatives.
Irving Hepner spent the week
end with his wife at West Chester
Pa, who is visiting her parents.
Mrs. f. G.. Clifton and daughter
Nellie Clifton, Mrs. James Pretty
man, Mrs. Clifford Trader and Alvin
Argo motored to Wilmington on
Wednesday.
Miss Margaret Massey and Joseph
Futcher mOtored to Philadelphia on
Monday.
Virginia Graves, Jessie Morris,
Emily Coverdale, James Prettyman,
Henry Marshall and Edward Maull
are spending the Christmas hoii-
days here with their respective par
ents.
A Christmas cantata directed by T..
r. Ingram will be given in the NJ.
e. Church on Sunday evening, De-
cember 25, at 1880 O'Clock.
Mitchell Cannon who had the mis-
fortune to fracture his ankle, is
very much improved at this time.
John P. Salmons is somewhat I'M
proved at this writing.
The Christmas entertainment Of
the NJ. E. Church will be held Mon
day evening at 1880 o'clock, Decem-
ber ,36. All are cordially invited.
The Lewes High School basketball
team will play the Alumni team in
the school auditorium tonight. The
high school teams, both boys and
girls, defeated Seaford last Friday
night.
3 Miss Thelma Argo has accepted
position with Maull & Ingram Co.
Miss Mildred Bennett and Mrs,
Florence Evans spent Sunday in
Selbyville with their respective par
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford M. Fields
and daughter of Wilmington spent
the weekend here with his mother,
Mrs. William Fields. Il
Misses Hilda Chambers, Murtice
Hold and Helen Ryland motored to
on Tuesday.
Miss Frances Marshall is confined
to her home due to illness.
Capt. Harry V. Lyons who has
been confined to the Beebe Hospital
for the past week is able to be out
again.
Allen Joseph of Philadelphia is
spending some time here with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John W. JOS
eph. Il
Miss Anne Omwake has purchased
a new Ford sedan from c. B. Baylis
and Son.
Mrs. Hannah H. Morris who is
confined othe Beebe Hospital is
much improved at this writing.
Miss Frances Ingram of Philadel-
Dhia spent the weekend here with
her mother, Mrs. Mollie P. Ingram.
Miss Lillian Coverdale spent the
weekend in Philadelphia visiting |
friends and relatives.
Mrs. Effie Kitchens spent last
week in Philadelphia.
John p. Salmons is somewhat im-
proved at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry I. Wilson ana |
son Henry spent last week in Will
nington and Philadelphia with rela-
ives.
Miss Elizabeth Jane Beebe is con-
ined to the Beebe Hospital under
,oing treatment
George HolsOn who was injured Ill
IN automobile accident near Mid
way last Monday. is recovering at
he Beebe Hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1932-12-23
LONGS CROSS ROADS

Wishing everyone who read this
A Merry, Merry Christmas and A
Happy New Year,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Clark and FAM
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Stevens
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Lay
ton ON Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Burbage en-
Seward daily gateway., 1932-10-20
{:vADA MEN FORM
 AN ORGANIZATION ID ASSIST J. 5. MINING

RENO, New, Oct. 19, -Orgoniza- tion of the Nevada Mutual Mining Association was completed here by a group of Nevada mining men. The activities of this association will cover the entire State and it is planned to establish chapters in the following centers: Reno, Fall lon, Lovelock, Yerington, Carson City, Virginia City, Nina, Tonopah, Gold Field, Las Vegas, Winnemuc- ca, Austin, Elko, Ely, Battle Noun tain, Beatty, Eureka, Wells, flaw thorn, Gardnerville and any other district where a chapter may be feasible.
 The purpose of this association is to promote and protect the mu- tual interests of it's members and the mining industry of this State. This organization can and will be of great benefit to the mining fra ternity, the organizers believe. It is planned to affiliate with the Am erican Mining Congress at Wash ingtOn, D. c.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-10-20
TIE STOCK MARKET

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, Stocks continued to advance Wednesday gaining one to three points. Wheat also rose. The days turnover was 1,32O,OOC shares.
 Seventy-five millions of bushels of wheat were purchased for China by Henry Ford who refused to make any comment.
 Cotton firmed up and closed at 75 cents bale higher.
 New York Central reported this weeks car loadings at 42,642 as against 41,342 the previous week.
 Alaska Juneau 1238; Kennecot 1112; U. s. Steel 391a; Premier 91s.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-10-20
RoBDER DEMANDED S1,000 FROM CASHIER
 BUT GOT ONLY $500

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, De manding the cashier to hand over 1000 and for a woman to remain calm, bank robber escaped with $500 when he saw that if he lin gered there much longer, he would have been surrounded.
 Having completed a days toll, O. T. Becker, cashier of the Citizens National Bank at Echo Park, was computing the days receipts when a muzzle of a gun was stuck under his nose and the demand for S1 ,OOO made. Miss E. Hungerford was near by. The robber, noting other people coming into the bank, scooped up a Wad of bills, stuck them in his pocket and ran out a back door where he had a car waiting. He escaped.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-10-20
to increase taxes.
 REPEAL LIQUOR LAW

Repeal of the Volstead Act will mean a great and new source of revenue. l mean a federal tax on beer in those states which by state law will permit the sale of beer.
 The Democrat platform is against the return of the saloon and brings the sale of liquor out into the open.
 These are unhealthy years for profit. There is a cancer in the body polite and the destructive growth must be removed for re- overy.
 T pledge to the utmost my faith and ability towards economic re- covery and placing our nation on a sound footing. Join me and let's go!"
 Governor ROosevelt'S address lasted more than the 45 minutes expected, going over we'll into ar hour and 15 minutes because o1 laundering applause and cheers greeting each statement and point
 The Governor will speak at St Louis Friday evening (about 4:3( D. m. Seward time) over a nation wide broadcast hook-up.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-10-20
FAMILY WISHES TO
 DROP MURDER CHARGE
 AGAINST SONS W|DON|

WINSTON SALEM, N. C., Oct. 20, Ali Walker and Libby-Smith Rev. holds, the latter the widow of the murdered heir to tobacco millions, will not have to stand trial for the alleged killing.
 Reynolds family, following a conference, have asked the court for dismissal of the case. The de- defendants were to have stood trial on November 25.
 Few details were learned but it was said that insufficient evidence to convict was available.
 So confident was the. "torch-sin- ger" that she would soon be freed Of the charges that she announced plans for an extended trip to Eur ope.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-10-20
TORCH SINGER REBELS

WINSTON SALEM, N. C., Oct. 20. Numerous letters were shown to the court, written by Smith Reyn- olds, late heir to tobacco millions, in which he wrote often of suicide. At the request of the family the State had about decided to drop the murder charge against Ali Walker, and the widow, Libby Hol- man, when she rose in wrath de- manding trial and vindication