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The Washington times., 1933-12-09
RET|REMENTS
DOUBLE, STILL
ON INCREASE
Economy Program Gusts
Nearly 10000 in Year; Heavy
Turnover Continues

RetirementS of Federal en-
ployeS, stimulated by the economy
program, were more than twice
as heavy for the fiscal year 1888,
which ended on June 30, as they
were for the fiscal year 1882,
according to Civil Service Com
mission figures.
All indications are that retire.
ments will be even larger for the
present fiscal year, inasmuch as
the involuntary retirements re-
ouired under section ga Of The
economy act have increased
enormously. 1t is thought possl-
BILE that retirements due to this
cause alone may exceed the total
of retirements for the peak year
heretofore, 1888.
Nearly 10000 Retired
Retirements from all causes in
the Federal service totaled 4,906
in the fiscal year 1882, and 9,48O
for the fiscal year 1888. The
sharp rise was due largely to
the fact that retirements on the
ground of age we're made COM
pulSory in 1888, whereas in the
past large numbers Of employees
who had reached the legal re-
tirement age were kept on the
rolls.
How this complete clean-out
operated in the Federal service
is shown by the figures for the
two years, which show 6,295 re-
tirements on account of age in
1888 against 2415 in 1882. Dis
ability retirements also increased
from 1897 in 1882 to 2,066 in
1888; retirements under the 30
year plan increased from $50 to
1872, and involuntary retirements
from 1874 to 227
Figures Up This Year
The small number of involun-
tary retirements was due to the
fact that the law was effective
for only a short time during the
fiscal year 1888. To date, in the
fiscal year 1884 Give months
only there have been $3.50 re-
tirements due to this cause alone,
and fully 1000 more probably
have occurred up to this time
but have not been reported yet.
These retirements cover not
Washington alone but the field
as well, and the figures have not
been broken down to show how
many were retired in Washing
ton. For instance, the figure
$3.50 includes 2,4l9 from the
Post Office Department, most
of them, probably, field en-
ployes.
The Washington times., 1933-12-09
Work Under Way
On Freedn1en'S Unit

Work on construction Of a
$1,000 interneS' residence has
been begun at Freedmen's Hos
pital and will be completed in
six or seven months under a con-
tract awarded through the Inte-
rior Department. This new home
will be one Of many building
projects now under way at both
Howard University and the hos
pital. Financing Of the project
is by funds allocated by the Pub
lie Works Administrator
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(Continued from Page ~
taxable wealth. Those counties
that demand special attention
in this respect are the ones
with per capita wealth around
$500, and ratio of expenditures
to wealth above .O15. These
counties are as follows:
amherst, Buckingham, Cum
berland, Essex, Gloucester, Isle
of Wight, King George, King
and Queen, Lancaster, Pow
hatan, Richmond, SpOtSyl-
vania, WestmOreland and York.
practically all of these IA
counties are in the eastern part
of the State, and many of them
are small counties. The con-
ditiOnS in these counties should
be studied carefully, with the
idea of consolidating two or
more of them where they lie
alongside each other, or Of con-
SOlidating one of them with an
adjoining county.
Others in Bad Shape
Several counties, other than
those mentioned above, are in
a poor condition with reference
to their ability to support the
cost of their governments. Some
Of these counties, however, have
large areas. growing pOpula-
tiOns, and a possibility of de-
velOping their wealth in the
immediate future, so they will
better able to meet the cost
Of local government. These
things should be taken into
The Washington times., 1933-12-09
$1,5OO,OOO Savings Seen
In County Reforms

consideration in recommending
county consultations.
But there is no doubt that
Virginia has too many small
counties, especially in the east
ern section Of the State, which
are struggling to meet the cost
Of their governments. AS long
as these counties exist, the
State government will have to
contribute funds to them in one
way or another in order to en-
able them to maintain even a
minimum standard Of service
in many Of their local govern
mental functions"
The Washington times., 1933-12-09
Union of Colleges
Votes For 3.2 Beer

MBUS, Ohio, Dec. 9
GN.S) Many college unions
throughout the union may have
their beer if recommendation
contained in a resolution passed
by delegates of the fourteenth
annual conference of collie
Unions, meeting on the Ohio
State University campus here,
are followed. The delegates voted
a resolution yesterday favoring
the sale of 30 beer.
The Washington times., 1933-12-09
New Liquor LGU
Frees 5 ViOLatOrS

Liquor charges against five men
were dismissed and two others re-
ceived suspended sentences in
Upper Marlboro Police Court yes
terday, as Judge J. Chew Sheriff
told Prince Georges county police
to bring in. violators under the
new liquor act.
Those from Washington whose
charges were dismissed were
Francis Millner. Eddie Mcdaniel,
Grafton A. Snoddy, Joseph A.
Budd amid Max Fisher. Suspended
sentences Of $3.50 were given
Samuel R. Thomas and Willie
Jones,
The Washington times., 1933-12-09
Hit by Auto, Youth
Has Injured Skull

Struck by an automobile while
walking on the Washington Boule-
ward at Laurel yesterday, Pete
Gavorilis, "a, was taken to Casu-
atty Hospital with a possible frac-
tured skull.
Police said Albert C. Grail, 1900
block N st. N. w., was the driver
Of the machine in the accident.
The Washington times., 1933-12-09
ZEBLEY TO SPEAK

J. S. zebley, chief electrical
inspector for the District, was
the speaker at a meeting of the
Electrical Contractors Association
last night, explaining the i'm
portant features of the electrical
code recently adopted in the
District.
The Washington times., 1933-12-09

A. j. DriscOll alton, william
NICK. Clayton said it would cost
approximately $4,000 to give the
people the right to vote on the
wet law.
The need of a branch public
library for the Brightwood Sec
ton was stressed, and A. Y. Casa
nova was directed to confer with
DR.. George F. Bowerma0, IL
brarian, regarding the matter.
Watson Charge Filed
No action was taken on let
ter received from Representative
Virginia E. Jenckes, in transmit
ting a copy of charges filed with
her by Paul E. Jameson, attorney
for the Fire Fighters Association
of the District of Columbia,
against George S. Watson, fire
chief, in which the chief is &C.
cused of unwarranted punishment
of men in his department.
It was voted to cooperate with
the Chamber Of Commerce of Ia
koma Park in efforts to have the
Assessor of the District of Co.
lumbia notify all property own
ers of increase in tax bills, or any
HrrearS in payment before same
published in the newspapers.
Capt. Joseph C. Moran, COM
manding officer at No. 6 police
precinct, urged residents Of the
Brightwood section to cooperate
with him in looking after the
pocr of the neighborhood. The
captain suggested that when max
ing purchases of provisions citi-
zenS buy one additional article
to be turned over to him, with
assurance that it would be placed
in the homes of the needy. This
plan was successfully carried for
ward last year, the captain stated,
when IA large boxes of produce
were delivered to the poor after
a careful investigation by the
men of his command. It was
suggested by the members that
the police of every precinct be
used more extensively in listing
charitable cases with existing
charity associations.
Car Merger Cited
? C.. Melvin Sharp. executive as
Sistant to President John H.
Hanna, of the Capital Transit
Company, informed the members
that for the first time in many
months there is no idle equip
ment in the car barns, which was
attributed to the merger of all
car lines December 3, after Is
years of agitation.
In answer to a question as to
rerouting of cars, Sharp stated
that serious consideration must
be given to that problem before
final decision on the part of his
company.
The association was asked to
submit a list of any changes it
had to propose.
In order to give the members
of the association some idea of
the amount of vehicular traffic
the streets of Washington are
compelled to carry, irrespective of
street cars, Sharp submitted the
following figures, received from
William H. Van Duzer, director
Of traffic:
Pleasure cars, 139,4OO; trucks,
16,SOO; taxicabs, 6,616; sight
seeing, 2O4: buSSeS. 672: rental
cars, 1O7; motorcycles, 80.
The attention of the members
was called to a public meeting
to be held in February, 1884,
by the Public Utilities Commits
sion, when the entire transporta-
tion system in the District of
Columbia will be discussed.
Charles w. Ray, president, pre-
sided at last nights meeting.
The Washington times., 1933-12-09
.unSterS Rap
Johnson on
"Chise[ers"

Wise-crackers have been work
ing overtime in the NRA organ1-
Zation.
Their latest quip has to do
with the fact that Brig. Gen.
Hugh S. johnson, national re
covery administrator, is against
all "chiSelers."
If this is so, the jokesters
ask, why does the General allow
his forces to work in the De
partment of Commerce build
ing, in the construction OF
which stone-cutterS were en-
ployed?
The Washington times., 1933-12-09

lu m b "a last
night, voted to
ask Congress to
give residents
Of Washington
the privilege Of
a re ferendum,
in order that
the people may
d e erm i n e
themselves the
type of liquor
| e g lSlatl0n de-
sired.
In plac i n g
the matter be-
fore the aSSoci-
The Washington times., 1933-12-09
URGE
REFERENDUM
ON D. {. RUM
BrightWood Association Told
Public Vote on Control
Would Cost $4,000
By A. ]. DRISCOLL
Citizens Associations Editor

Brightwood Citizens Associa-
ton, in debating a liquor con-
troll law for the District of Co
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07
PRESIDENT OF CUBA HAS SOME
 GOOD HACKERS
Banks of United States and the Cuban Army Stand Behind Him in Troubles

Havana, February -- (UP) ans Tho Cuban army and navy, thous' HndB of government office hold. ers, and United Stateg banking Tn. forests lend formidable support to tho government of President Cor. nrdo Maehado, despite widespread discontent with tho Maehad0 ad' mlnistratI0n among CubaDB repre- sonting practically all claBses.
 It iB dlffclult to fam0 tho ole. mentb supporting tho government American banks aro ranked first by many observers. Largo nnah. Glai institutions practically control tho hlllng Cuban sugar industry officials of thoso banks are cl0so Co tho Cuban administration ana their nHBIHtance iB credited with enabling Cuba Co escape M0r0torla or default on foreign, dcbt .pay
 rho Cuban, army has remained loyal through four years Of blttor' noBB. ThiB ig h r0marknbl0 rce' ord when compared with tho ht- ttudo of military establishments tn many LntIn-AmorIGan countries where revolutionary upB6ts with military aid, have been common Hnco 1O3O.
 Public employees on tho national, provincial, and municipal lists iii Cubn total perhaps 100000. Thu majority in order Co secure and hold their jobs, must Do pr0.admin. islrAtiOn. They form tho nucleus of the forces that follow liberal party leaders, honchmen Of the president.
 Th0 fnGt that most of these oni- pl0ycB nre in arr0arH ID shlarieb Accns 10 mako no difference. tlb- paid teachers may R0 on strlke' thousands Of employees may llvo A precariOuB existence without reg: illar puy checks. but in general seem Co believe that a B0vernfncnt Job is much potter than no job ~ all.
 Tho most prominent mombers Of tho government opposition iOrces arc former high government rune. the long closed University 0f lln' vana. Faculties of suspended see' ondary schools, and students who nre barred from schools. Among the opposition arc many men Oi advanced age, Including horOoB oi Cuba'B war of Independence.
 pher0 is A wide BChism between tho seriouB leaders Of tho 0pposi' ton and tho younger elements: Tho latter arc mostly members Of tho secret organization known ag A. B. C., and as such are believed responsible for tho assassination and bombing.
 Tho directing forces Of the A. E. C, remain concealed, but it iB believed Co bo mostly q young mems organization,
 Older members of tho opposition not openly Identified with the miiite clements have sought refuge ct foreign embassies. and legations after political asHaBsinations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

representing tho pick of Waterbury, tho show promises to bo ono of tho best offered in tho city.
 Everybody knows George CaBoy'B ability to hold down tho position of intorlocutor and no now words of praise arc necessary to remind oil Of tho laughs which Eddie Diancardi and Felix uuarini arc bound to bring forth. Az for Pat Cinollo, the magician who ig Boc- ond only to the great Houdini.-. well, he's got somo tricks that will make your eyes bulge.
 Domenic MoecG with hiB accor- dion, playing tho latest hits from the stages of Broadway ana Lon. don, Eddie oliver with his clonr and beautiful voice, Mr and Mrs Martone with their dancos and little Dolly Carroll with her song and danco speciality promise Co add greatly to the wonderful 0von. ing'B entertainment planned by Dl. rector Louis Ciprinno. And tho other vocal BoloiBts, Arthur Schlof- fo, Thomas Coeehioln, Billy Car- bon, Luko Mnnnollo, NlcholnH Muc. Gino and John Ciariono are woll enough known in the city to mood any moro introduction.
 Tho committee iD charge of tho show includes Pat Porugini, Nick Mucein0 and William Carbon. Tho OfIloOrB Of tho club arc: President, Arthur Chioff0; president, Juko Mannello; secretary, Salya- tOrO L0ng0; treaBufer, Charles M MllceinO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07
Oppose Alien Bill
 In State Assembly
United Front Committee Against Registration of Aliens
 to Send Delegation to Protest Passage

Governor Wilbur l.. Cross by tho Connecticut Unemployment com-
 mission, Q United Front committee
 was formed to combat tho propoB- ni, This committee drew up q pro- tost, endorsed by representatives Of workingclass organizations, politi. cal groups, and members of the Yale graduate and undergrad uate bodies and of the Yale faculty, in. cluding professors Luccock, Me- buhr, Sapir, Urban, Borchard and others. The committee, in protest ing tho bill, said in its statement that "this proposal for alien regis. trntion is in limo with the anti strlse.broa king policy Of scc- rotary of Labor Doak which load to tho jaiilng of Edith Berkman, strike leador of Lawrence, Mass, and tho mass deportation of work CTS, carried on by tho agents of Mrs in MaBsachusetts'.
 Tho committee further points out that "Rlien registration was nt. tempted in Michigan in 1881 and declared unconstitutional because of public indignation aroused by it". "In Connecticut, tho state. mont continues, "the passage of such Legislation would lead to q p0ls icy of nationiiasm, and divide and rule among the nntiv0 and foreign born workers of this stato."
 Tn conclusion, tho committee says that 1t is taking decisive action to broaden its activities and to mo. biliyO the sentiment of tho workers, students and intetlectuals in this state, against tho bill on the broad. est basis possible. It ts also taking steps for q state. .wido United Front conference in which organizations, cultural, and political, trado unions, clubs, otc, represent. ing thousands of workers and intel. lectuais havo been called upon Co take part. Tho International Labor Defense. G working class organisa. ton with q largo membership, and with branches throughout the state and country, declared through It's on tho United Front that it hnd mobillgod for action its statewide member ship to back up tho committee in tho fight against tho registration of aliens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07
"f He Is, My Church Is Dead," Preacher
 Testifies To-day
Robert Wallace, Member of Colored Congregation,
 Placed on Probation After Being Charged With Disturbing Services-Denies Allegation

Robert Wallace, ~. coiorod, of Gi Vine street, who was accused in police court this morning of being a dIsturber at q church meeting was publicly discredited by his pastor as being "piilar of the church."
 The minister was called to tho stand to testify as to Wallace's nc. ton Sunday in creating n disturb. ance at the church meeting. Coun- sei for the accused remarked to the reverend gentleman in hopes of obtaining . good word for his client in the following manner:
 "Why isn't 1t so that this man here is Q pillar of your church 2"
 The minister promptly respond cd: "Lord, no, he isn't. If he's q pillar, my church is dead"
 Wallace was placed on probation for sixty days and warned against
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

creating further disturbances at a meeting of his fellow pariBhioners. Wallace claims that he objected and maintains that he has q right to protest tho plan of the congro- Eation in raising funds for church work.
 The case of Charles smith, "a, of Valley road, Bridgeport, was continued until February 23. He was taken Into custody last even- ing by Patrolmen Lovallo and Pak- ul and charged with operating while under tho influence of liquor and without Q license.
 A continuance of ono day was granted in the caso of John os- rauskas, 70, of 10 Railroad Hill stroot, charged with intoxication and breach of the peace. He is alleged to have beaten his wife, but ho denies 1t. Another witness is wantd to substantlate tho charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07
Meeting Tonight
 at Central Y Societies to Discuss Crime as Community
 Problem

"Crlme as n Community Prob. iom" will Do tho theme of G discuss sion tonight at tho central Y nt 7:30 o'clock to Do led by Paul W. Garrett.
 Among tho organizations who will Do represented are: Churches Of nil denominations, Business and Professional Womon'B club. fntor. national Federation of Catholic Aiumnao, Jeague of Women vot- ors, 0vorlook.co,sa park .cnan cup, tons, p0ari Street N0Ighborh0od House, Quota, Rotary, Kiwnnis, Waterbury Girls and Waterbury W0mon's clubs, Waterbury Teach- ers' association, Waterbury Bar ng. soGiation, Public Speaking club. Women's Christian Temperance union and tho local Y. M. c. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Feb 7.-(UP)--Foro. MaSc es sna sG%'S Now "hH aTp"hlSsi rob. ably snow tonight and Wedneadayi not much change in temperature.
 VermOnti Snow tonight nnd Wod. neBdayj slightly e0id0f tonight in extreme perth portion.
 MaBHachuHettai Tonight and Wed. pesdny; aiightiy warmor tonight on the gO,jthsGgt cOagti colder In North. west portion Wednegday,
 Rh0de fginnd and t0nn0GtIguti Rain tonight ana WedneBdayj HjlEhtjy colder WedneBday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

New Haven, Conn, Feb 7-Fol- lowing the proposal of . bill for tho registration of all aliens in Con- nocticut, recently introduced into tho stnto legislature by Mrs Anna Tilllnghast, commisBlonor of fmmi- grafton for New England, tho United Front Committee Against Roglstration Of Aliens, c0mposod of many intellectuals and members of cultural groups, represo ntativoS of tho International Labor Defense md other workingclass organisa- tIons, has decided to send n delega- ton Co the stato legislature in Hartford to protest against the pas- sage of such a bill.
 When the recommendation for ullen registration was presented to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07
NO PILLAR, SAYS PASTOR
Harmony Kings
 Ready for Show
George Casey to Officiate
 as InterlOcutOr

Songs, dances and stories, the very latest by all means, will mako up tho delightful program of on. tertainment which will bo offered Thursday night in Buckingham hall at the annual minstrel show and dance of the Waterbury Harmony Kings. With c cast of entertainers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07
MARRIED FIFTY.ONE
 YEARS AGO IN THIS CITY

Mir and Mrs Hiram r. Lowry Of plainyille, who were married in this city in 1s82, will 0bsorvo th0Ir fifty. first wedding anniversary tOs morrow. They lived in WhlgviIlo until 1918 when thoy moved to PIainvIllo. They havo ono daugh. tNr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07
Vicious Dogs on Grandby Avenue Attacked Rabbits on Props erty of Pasquale
 Maffa f5at

pasquaIoy Mofta Of 1Al Jaranby avenue in tho Town Plot section of tiio city complained t0 tiis police today that two vicious police d0Es mldod his rabbit coop last evon. Ing and slaughtered his flock Of "liinnIos." -Four large rabbits and gi small ones were found dead
 rho cofnpialnt was turned over 10 Dog Warden Coleman O'1.0uEhs in for investigation. Moffa is looking for someone tO phy for the rabbits. Warden O'LOugtiiir is rndeavOring t0 learn the Identity Of the owner Of the dos. M
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-06-17
DOUGLAS WILL ENFORCE LAW
 ON ITlNERANTs
PeddIers MustPay Licenses Canning Season Plans Made

Ordinance No. 48 on the books of Douglas must be enforced from now on according to unanimous agreement of the city council at the special meeting which was held last night
 The ordinance regulates the sale of merchandise and the taking of orders in the town of Douglas by pcddlsrs and itinerant merchants, specifying a definite license fee to be paid in advance and prescrib ing penalties for infringements. The ordinance governing sh3 bus mess of transient vendors of mer- chandise was regularly drawn up according to the principles of fair competition and in force in many other places, in 1915 Part of the time only, since then, has it been enforced hree.
 The gradual encroachment of the itinerant merchant who comes for a few days, disposes of considerable goods by high pressure methods of various kinds, takes what money he can, and leaves nothing behind that will help operate the city or maintain the schools, in othe r words, represents unfair competi-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-06-17
Northern Light Presbyterian
 Church

Franklin at Fourth SREV. JOHN A. GLASSE, Minister
 Mrs. Trevor Davis, Organist
 "Where Welcome and Worship
 Meet"
 May we ever be able to serve others, and noble enough to con- ceal it,"-our services are intended to beget the spirit of true service and we invite you to avail yourself of their help.
 1000 a.m.-Sunday School An hour of song and study that you will like.
 HOO am. Morning worship Ministers subject, Whats in a Manner" Mrs. Walter Heisel and Miss Eva Tripp will be heard in a duet, singing whispering Hope (Hawthorne)- Choral Prayer will be, "The World Is Sweet with Prayer"
 From 10:50 till Il Mrs. Davis provides Organ Moments" afford ing opportunity for helpful ten minute meditation before service begins. May we have the pleasure of greeting you this Sunday?
 This church is cooperating in the Daily Vacation Bible School which
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-06-17
First Church of Christ,
 Scientist

Sunday seryrces VIII be held at Il am. in the First Church of Thirst, Scientist, Juneau, on Fifth and Main Streets. The subject will be, "Is the Universe, including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?"
 12:l5 p.m.-Suraay School.
 Wednesday. 800 pm. - Testi- nionial meeting.
 Christian Sclence Reading Room in church building. This room IS open to the public Wednesday after moons from 2:30 to 4.
 The public is cordially invited to attend these services and visit the reading room. 2
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-06-17
PREPARATIONS. FOR CANNING
 SEASON PROGRESSING HERE

At a special meeting of the City Council held last evening to talk over arrangements for the canning season with George Hede- mark, head of the Douglas Fish cries Co, who will operate the To- cal plant this summer, the latter told of his plans and preparations to conduct the business. It is his desire, he said to put up at least 10000 cases of salmon and with a fair run of fish, and no unusual difficulties his preparations would allow at least that much. The coun- Gil assured MT. Hedemark of their cooperation and agreed to certain concessions to help him get start ed in good shape.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-06-17
MOTHER GIVEN
 s1o,0O0 AWARD, DEATH OF SON
Charles Hubbard Lost Life in Wrangell Narrows,
 October, 1881

SEATTLE, June 17-A jury in the Superior Court has awarded Mrs Bertha H. Hubbard, of San Diego, a $10,000 judgment against the Puget Sound Bridge an d Dredging Company for the death of her son, Charles Hubbard, aged 23.
 Young Hubbard lost his life in October, 1881, when he fell from the deck of a platform into gray el being dumped into a scow while dredging in ,Wrangell Narrows, AL aska. The body was never recov- cred. kk2d