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Smyrna times., 1932-10-12
SHERIFF'S SALE
OF VALUABLE
r E AL E S L A L +

By virtue of writ of Venditionii Ex-
80 - ne directed will be exposed to
H. noa''i l., ,,aIy= of nubIic vendue at Front
49, of he Colonial Hotel. in the Town of
smyrna, Kent County. State Of Delaware
Smyrna times., 1932-10-12
WANTED
WANTED

LADIES Sell Xmas Cards spare
time. 21 cards & env. boxed sell
for 81. Big Profits to you. Send
for sample. Special offers to clubs
or organizations. Sec'ties write.
The Novelty Co., Middletown, Del.
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Evening star., 1932-12-17
|DATA REQUESTED
| ON PAYLESS LEAVE
Civil Service Unit Asks Facts
on Application of Admin
istrative Fur|ough.

Complying with a request from the
Senate Economy Committee. the Civil
Service Commission yesterday addressed
a letter to the heads of all Government
establishments asking to what extent
they have been forced this year to apply
administrative furloughs-that is pay
less leave above the months legislative
furlough to keep within appropriations.
These administrative furloughs, which
were necessary in those branches whose
appropriations were cut out of propor-
ton to other groups, have hit with
particular force in a number of cases,
and have resulted in discrimination
against employees doing the same class
of work in different branches.
The Civil Service Commission already
has compiled its own data. In that
agency, administrative furloughs were
applied only to employees getting above
days and this am amount W IS increased @ as d-siio up
to 80 days for those employees in the
Sl,740 bracket and above.
There Is a possibility, too, that addi-
tiOnal administrative furloughS will be
necessary, as these figures are based on
the supposition that the commission
will get back money that has been i'm
pounded through the non-filling of va
cancies. The President is empowered
to release this fund. If it is not re-
leased the administrative furloughs will
range as high as So days. Under such
condition worker would lose, in all,
approximately three months pay.
The administrative furlough was
adopted as a method of averting dis
missals, but in some cases the fur
loughs have been of such extent that it
amounted to discharge.
Evening star., 1932-12-17
DEMOCRATS NAME
GROUPS IN SENATE
Special Committees Selected
to Coordinate Program
of Party.

Democratic members Of the Senate
were designated yesterday by their
leader, Senator Robinson Of Arkansas
to specialize on certain phases Of the
legislative program.
On the subject of unemployment
legislation Senator Wagner Of New
York heads a group, which includes
also Senators Connally of Texas and
Costigan of Colorado.
Senator Robinson announced the
whole list Of committees to coordinate
the partys program with activities Of
the regular standing committees.
Senator Ashurst of Arizona heads
the Prohibition Committee and Sen
ator George of Georgia the group to
consider legahzation Of beer for tax
ton. Harrison. aa Isfss Missfssippi: n wash, wash
Massachusetts, and Hull, Tennessee
Appropriations. Kendrick, Wyoming
Hayden, Arizona, and Cohen, Georgia
Banking, Glass, Virginia. Bulkley, Ohio
and Barkley, Kentucky: Agricultural
Markets, Smith, South Carolina
Wheeler, Montana, and Bankhead
Alabama; Agriculture Credits, Fletcher
Florida; Thomas, Oklahoma, and Nc
Gill. Kansas; Economy McKellar, Ten
nessee; Bratton, New Mexico, and
Byrnes, South Carolina; Prohibition
Ashurst, Arizona; Dill, Washington
and Bailey. North Carolina: Beer
George, Georgia; Tydings, Maryland
and Gore, Oklahoma: Executive Nom
nations. Sheppard, Texas; Black. Ala
ban1a, and Long. louisiana; World
Court, Swanson, Virginia; Walsh, Mon
tana, and Robinson, Arkansas.
Evening star., 1932-12-17
BODY FOUND IN CAR
NEAR POLICE STATION
Dead Ex-Convict in Burlap Bag
Believed Victim of Cleaning
and Dyeing Racket.
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, December 17-Hun-
dreds of detectives passed an automobile
parked 25 feet from the entrance to
police headquarters yesterday without
discovering that it contained the body
of an eX-conv1ct trussed up in burlap
bag.
The car had been reported stolen "a
hours earlier.
After the car had stood for four hours
In front of headquarters without arous-
ing suspicion. member of the bomb
squad looked inside and prodded the
bundle.
The bag was ripped open in the pres
ence of hundreds of officers, and the
victim was identified as Joseph
"Washie" Weskefsky
His hands were tied behind his back
with stout cord. his knees were buc-
kled to his chest, and the cord was
twisted tightly around his neck. This is
the procedure which has been followed
in several sack murders" recently.
Police files showed Weskefsky had
been convicted twice of burglary Mrs.
Weskefsky said she last saw her hus-
band at $50 O'Clock Thursday night.
When police found handbills i'll the
car advertising reduction in dry clean
ing prices, they said the killing may
have been the outgrowth of racketeer-
ing trouble in the cleaning and dyeing
industry.
Evening star., 1932-12-17
Opportunity No. l..
For Lack of q Little Milk.

Mr. RS earnings as a bricklayer had
permitted him to support his wife and
five children in moderate comfort until
three years ago, when he met with a
severe accident which has incapacitated
him for work for all time. His wife has
bravely taken up the challenge life has
thrown her, but despite her courage
and persistence cannot earn sufficient
as a seamStress to care for even the
essential needs of her growing brood.
All the children are suffering from
serious malnutrition. The youngest has
had to have his legs placed in brace
to correct faults which simple ade-
quate diet could have avoided Mary,
the oldest. has just passed II and is
anxious to help shoulder the burden
by taking a job as nursemaid-the
only position she can find. However,
the Public Health Department has list
ed her as an incipient case of tubercu-
losis and will not allow her to take
such position. The sum of $685. per
week or $4,000 a year would supply
milk in this home and perhaps correct
some of the serious defects which in
sufficient food has already afflicted on
this helpless family.
Evening star., 1932-12-17
Opportunity No. 19.
Mental Security VS.. Physical Pain.

With youth, health and job. the
future looked bright for Mr.. James and
his family. With a wife who was do
ing her part in wise expenditure of his
earnings and caring for the home and
baby, the husband was realizing for the
first time in his life what real home
meant. He was determined that his
children should not suffer the effects
of a broken home as he had in his boy
hood.
Then one day while at work, he was
injured by truck and it was necessary
for him to spend many months in the
hospital. Although finally pronounced
cured the injury has not healed and it
will be months before he is able to be
self-supporting again.
Efforts are being made to obtain re-
newed workmen's compensation to which
the man seems entitled. Meantime, a
charitable agency is taking full care Of
the family, which will soon be increased
by the advent of new baby.
Although little can be done to lessen
his physical pain, financial support will
give Mr.. James the mental security
which he needs for recovery. To this
end $208 is needed for the next three
Evening star., 1932-12-17
months until other adjustments can
made
Opportunity No. 20.
Working Against Heavy Odds.

Long a cripple confined to a wheel
chair, he had almost given up hope of
ever being able to do anything for his
family. Because of his condition he
had become respondent and even mo-
rose Then came the opportunity to
take training in the use of his hands.
Now his whole outlook on life has
changed. For the first time in years he
sees a chance at least to earn his
keep" While the depression has cut
down the demand for his wares he still
hopes that with the coming of better
times business will pick up. Meantime
he is ambitious that his children shall
have an education. All six of them are
now in school and the time is not far
distant when two of the older ones
should be able to contribute to the sup
port of the family. The mother helps
by earning what she can, but the entire
family income of the man and wife is
less than 81 day. To supplement this
SIG a week is needed, or 1882 for the
year.
Evening star., 1932-12-17
Opportunity No. 1S.
A Former Government EmplOye.

Left with six children to care for,
ranging in age from 3 years to IA, by
the disappearance of the father this
colored mother obtained temporary
work in one of the Government bu-
reaus. The grandmother took care Of
the children while the mother was
employed from to 4:30. During most
of these hours all except the youngest
were in school.
When the Government department
cut down its force this deserted wife
lost her job. Her savings were soon
gone Then she took a position as a
maid and tried to do laundry work at
home in the evening. When she fell
sick she continued to try to work. The
grandmother died this Fall, so there is
no longer any one to leave the chill
dren with, even if the mother were
able to work. She is making brave
fight against threatened tuberculosis.
Who will help keep the home together
by contributing toward a minimum
budget Of $40 a week or a total Of $3.50
for the next six months?
Evening star., 1932-12-17
THE WEATHER

Distric: of Columbia Heavy snow
this afternoon and tonight; tomorrow
cloudy; minimum temperature tonight
about 18 degrees; not much change in
temperature; fresh, possibly strong
northeast winds.
Maryland - Heavy snow tonight,
probably ending tomorrow morning !;
slowly rising temperature tonight on
the coast and in the extreme north
west portion.
Virginia-Snow, in north and west
and rain or snow In southeast portion
tonight; tomorrow cloudy, possibly pre-
ceded by rain or snow on the coast; not
much change in temperature
West Virginia-SnoW tonight, prob
ably heavy in east portion; tomorrow
cloudy, possibly snow in northeast por-
tior; not much change in temperature.
Outlook for December 19 to "a.
North and Middle Atlantic States
Light snow over north portion at be-
ginning of week and snow over north
and rain or snow over south portion
Wednesday or Thursday and again at
the end Of week. Temperatures below
normal first half of week, warmer
Wednesday or Thursday.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
clear today.
Evening star., 1932-12-17
MEXICO WANTS TO BUY
ISLAND GIVEN FRANCE
By the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY. December III

By the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY. December 1.-THE
Senate yesterday unanimously approved
a resolution to purchase from France
the Isle of Clipperton, which was
awarded to France in an arbitration
decision by the King of Italy.
The Senate resolution provided for
raising funds for purchase through
popular subscription and appropriation
of one days wages of all federal en-
ployes. The resolution provided that
the President be named honorary
president of a committee to raise the
necessary funds and the secretary for
foreign affairs be placed in active
charge of campaign which would be
conducted along patriotic lines
The island is apparently of little use
to France, the motion said, while Mex
leo. anxious to retain its full national
integrity. was willing to pay reason
able price to regain the lonely Pacific
rock
Evening star., 1932-12-17
Skaters Must Wait
Until Ice Becomes
Thicker in Capital

Washingtonians interested In
skating will have to wait a bit
longer for a stable coating over
the surface of the Lincoln Me-
mortal Rejecting Pool, park
officials said today.
Before this mornings snow
storm, there was ice on the pool,
but not of sufficient depth to
permit skating.
The old reservoir at Sixteenth
and Kennedy streets has been
flooded and will provide a skat-
ing rink when sufficiently frozen.
Evening star., 1932-12-17
GIFTS FOR J0BLESS
POUR IN At PARTY
Tiny Tree Is Center of Atten.
tion at Society Of Ma
tiveS' Affair.

A tiny Christmas tree, almost sub
merged by gifts, was the center of at
traction last night at the Society OF
Natives annual Christmas charity
party at the Washington Club, Seven
teenth and K streets
Instead of the usual huge tree, to
which members in the past fastened
their presents for the needy, the So
ciety decided this year to donate the
price of S25 to the Central Union Mis-
sion to help brighten the Christmas of
the unfortunate men and boys who will
spend the Yuletide there
The second floor ball room of the
club was packed with society members
who turned out virtually in full force
to contribute gifts to those whose
Christmas is threatened with sorrow
poverty Each member of the society
who attended was required to bring
some present, especially food, and when
the meeting broke up there were all
sorts of gifts piled around the tree,
canned goods, hams, packages of sugar,
sacks of flour. etc They will be dis
tributed today through the deserving
charitable agencies.
LII SldItllCS n. weaver, L,
conducted the meeting which had been
arranged by Mrs. J. C. Kondrup, chair
man of the Christmas Entertainment
Committee.
J. F. Duhamel Speaks.
j. F. Duhamel. the societys historian.
delivered an address on The Washing
ton Canal in which he explained how
the canal system was carefully plan
ned how Alexandria and Arlington
County withdrew from the District of
Columbia as a result of disa greements
over the Chesapeake G. Ohio Canal and
how, finally, in 1885, the advent OF
the steam railroad was the
death knell of the canal system"
The main part of the canal" said
Mr.. Duhamel. ran through what is
now Constitution avenue and the bed
of old Tiber Greek and from the Botan-
ical Garden, it ran southeastward
through what is now Canal street, then
forked, one end being near the lower
end of New Jersey avenue and the
other end adjoining the arsenal or War
College
Paid Handsome Dividends.
When the link connecting Seven
teenth street terminus to the c. & o.
Canal at Rock Greek was built. many
of the products of the Foxnall foundry
were carried through the canal TO the
Navy Yard, as were many thousands
of tons Of coal from the Western mines
In its prosperous days it enabled boats
to bring lumber. stone. oysters, fish.
vegetables. coal, wood and many other
useful supplies near to the populouS
parts of town and at this period paid
handsome dividends
Evening star., 1932-12-17
DWELLING NEAR FAIRFAX
BURNS WITH $4,000 LOSS
Home of Roy Armentrout Is De-
stroyed-Blaze Is Laid to
Defective Wiring.
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va, December 17.-Fire
yesterday burned to the ground the
home Of Roy Armentrout, near Fairfax,
with loss estimated at $4,000. Armen-
trout was alone in the house and made
his escape by breaking through a win
dow. flames and smoke barring his ap-
proach to the door,
The fire, thought to have been caused
by defective wiring, spread so rapidly in
the high wind that the building was
practically gone before f1remen from
Fairfax arrived. Firemen saved an ad-
joining building. in which were housed
a number of fine race horses belonging
to w, T. Ralston of Fairfax.
Evening star., 1932-12-17
,tal .S1,292.5O

Select the case which most appeals to
you, or let The Star make the selection
for you. and then send or take your
contribution to the cashier of The Star,
Eleventh street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue., at the earliest possible moment
All contributions will be acknowledged
by The Star in its columns
Checks should be made payable to
The Star with the notation For Christ
mas Opportunity Fund" If the money
is to go toward relief of any specific
case the case should be designated:
Opportunity No. l." "Opportunity No
2" etc. Otherwise The Star will
pro-rate the donation among the 20
opportunities as follows:
Evening star., 1932-12-17
Heads St. Mary's Sorority.

LEONAROTOWN, Md, December IT
(SpeciaD Miss Frances Evans OF
Washington, D. c., daughter of Mr. ard
Mrs. A. L. Evans, has been elected pres
ident of the Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority
at the st. Mary's Female Seminary at
ST. Marys City, Md
Evening star., 1932-12-17
MISSION GROUP ELECTS

Special Dispatch TO The star
ROUND HILL, Va, December IL
The Missionary Society of the Round
Hill Baptist Church elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, Mrs. L. B.
Phillips; vice president, Mrs. c. j. Har-
leg: secretary. Miss Mary Simpson:
treasurer, Ms. j. E. Grim; Mrs. r. R.
Larrlck was named Sunbeam leader,
Mrs j. s. Patterson. junior G. A. leader,
and Miss Mary Cockerllle, senior G. A.
leader.
Evening star., 1932-12-17
Opportunity No. 10.
A Reformed Cynic at IL.


Orphaned before she was l year old,
Alice was promptly adopted by neigh
bors who had known her real parents.
These new parents made Alice very
happv until she was 5. Then by a
strange accident she lost both OF her
foster parents and was again home
less orphan.
This time fate was not so kind to
Alice, no kind parents offered her
home. She was pushed about from
place to place, and was never really
cial worker found her when she was
12 years old after she had run away
from her last home. Her round, child
ish face was bitter and hard, and she
never smiled. She said she hated peo-
pie. 1t was with difficulty that she
was persuaded to go to home where
she was assured she would be treated
kindly.
For a long time she did not under
stand the affection which her new
foster mother bestowed on her. But
now, after two years of understanding
and affection, Alice has been won back
to a happy childhood. He round. fair
face may be seen constantly in willing
laughter. But in order for Alice to
remain in her very happy home where
she is much loved member of the
family, $3.50 is needed for the coming
year.
Opportunity No. II.
Deserted by Father.
Deserted by the husband and IA
ther, a mother and seven children have
been left totally dependent. The
mother has made brave effort to care
for her family. but is suffering from
illness and is unable to work.
Two of the children have been
placed with foster parents and every
effort has been made to locate the
husband, but without success. 1t will
require S610 to take care of this fam
ilv for q wear
Evening star., 1932-12-17
Paid Handsome Dividends.
Plan Christmas Entertainment

ROUND HILL, Va. December II
(SpeciaD The Round Hill Community
League is sponsoring Christmas en-
tertainment to be given in the school
Tuesday evening. beginning at O'Clock.
Evening star., 1932-12-17
Opportunity No. 2.
Is Both Father and Mother to Brood.
(This Case Closed by Contributor.)
Opportunity No. 3.
Father Is in Prison.

At one time the j. family was well
off Mr. j. had almost paid for a small
modern dwelling in the residential sec
ton of the city. He owned a small
clothing store and did fairly we'll until
the depression came on. His main con-
Germ was caring for his wife, who was
suffering from heart trouble, and his
four youngsters, ranging from to 9
years of age. In 1929, however, busi-
ness became slow. Mr.. j. was no longer
able to keep up the mortgage on his
property and the mortgage on it was
eventually foreclosed. In order to meet
the bills of his business Mr.. j. borrowed
from every source, and when his cred
itors pressed him he became frantic.
He knew only one thing-that his wife
and children must not suffer.
He began passing checks. Things
went along smoothly until the bank
brought the matter into court. Mr.. j.
is now serving a sentence. His wife
and four children still must be cared
for. Mrs J. has heart trouble and it
is impossible for her to work, even if a
job could be found. She hesitateS to
accept assistance, but she Is helpless
and knows she must depend on some
one to see her through this crucial
period Mrs. j. is good manager and
can care for her family's needs on $50
month. The sum of $1,000 would
give the family food, clothing, shelter
and medical care for year.
Evening star., 1932-12-17

mother is not we'll and should be given
| a rest, but there Is no money. The
agency pays the rent and supplies milk,
food and clothing. The sum Of $500
will care for this family for year.
Evening star., 1932-12-17
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combine to start tiny pulses throbbing
and childish ewes shining.


That is as it should be.
But an unprecedented depression,
with its widespread unemployment and
misery, has threatened to blight these
youthful dreams in many homes, to
mock the very meaning of Christen-
doms ancient holiday of happiness and
hope.
The Star believes that charitable citi-
zenS Of the National Capital will not
knowingly allow the hopes of the inno-
cent children and stricken grown-ups
listed below to be crushed by despair
this Christmastide.
Cases Are Verified.
These cases of acute need have been
investigated and certified to The Star
by the Associated Charities. the Cath
olic Charities, the United Hebrew Relief
Society, the Salvation Army and the
American Legion. Every cent contrib
uted will go direct to the case specified
by the donor. This enterprise is The
Stars alone-prompted by failure of the
Community Chest to attain its goal.
Today's Contributions
Contributions received to date follow:
Evening star., 1932-12-17
CHANGE ADVOCATED
IN RAILWAY LAWS
U. S. Chamber Outlines Plan
to Put Carriers Upon
Sound Basis.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
A 12-point program including changes
in rate-making policies, easing of man.
agement restrictions and fair regulation
has been approved by business organiza-
tions In the Chamber Of Commerce OF
the United States membership 20 put
the Nations railroads on sound basis.
The program which President Henry
I. Hartman announced today had been
approved by ian overwhelming vote"
also calls for retroactive repeal of the
recapture clause. the opening of water
and highway transportation to the rail-
roads on an equal basis and the amend
ment Of the long short haul clause
to place responsibility of the railroads
for determining whether proposed rates
would be reasonably compensatory.
Substitution Favored.
Other recommendations set forth:
Financial stability Of railroads re-
interstate commerce act (Which includes
recapture clause with provision di-
reCtlng the commission, In fixing Just
and reasonable rates. TO consider effects
on traffic movement, on provision OF
efficient service at lowest consisten. cost
and upon reasonable average return
that will permit in time of general busi-
ness activity reasonable reduction of in
Gebtedness and accumulation of ade-
quate reserves. -
THE elaborate process of valuation
should cease upon completion Of the
original valuation of a railroad, with
the commission thereafter merely keep
ing itself informed as TO changes in
plant.
Less Regulation Urged.
Regulation Of railroads should be
reduced to the point where 1t will be
confined to assurance of fair rates and
OF public safety, and will avoid inter-
ferences with functions belonging to
management
Railroads should be allowed to es-
tablish new rates quickly in order to
meet competition from other forms of
transportation.
Railroad management should make
special efforts to accommodate rates to
current economic conditions, and regu-
latory authorities should permit such
rates to be promptly effective"
Evening star., 1932-12-17
Opportunity No. 4.
Husband and Father Missing.

Five years ago Mrs. D. was comfort
ably situated and had husband to
provide for her two children, but
now she is desperate. Her only home
is a room which q charitable agency
provides. Her sad story the social
worker knows to be true. Mrs. DIS
husband, because of some misunder-
standing, lost his job and they lost their
furniture and home, and finally Mr.. D.
left the city. with no word of his where
abouts or his reason for going. The
mother lived with various relatives until
each asked her to move on.
The worker learned new baby would
be coming soon. An effort to reunite
the family has been made. but mean
time the family Is receiving only the
little that this agency can give. The