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The Washington times., 1933-03-25
NJ CARL RULING
AIDS MORALE
IN SERVICE
Apprehension Due to Pay Cut
And Other Causes Gives
Way to Reinsurance

Federal employees, who have
been subjected of late to a num-
ber Of shocks potentially destruc.
tive to morale, were decidedly
more cheerful today following
careful digesting of the implica-
tions of the first rulings made by
Comptroller General j. R. Nc.
Carl on the new economy act," !"
otherwise known as an "Act to
Maintain the Credit of the United
States"
Failure Of the independent Of
fices appropriations bill caused
much apprehension, and the al
most immediate convening of the
new. Congress and it's adoption Of
the Roosevelt proposal for a new
pay cut, which may attain a
maximum of Is per cent, was an
even more severe blow.
Coming at a time when so
many threatening possibilities
were in the air, the McCarl rul-
ings have, thus far, proved highly
reaSsuring. They have revealed
that not only is there DISPOSE
ton on the part of the Federal
Government to treat it's employees
as justly. as circumstances per-
NIT, but that the conflicts be-
tween the two economy acts can
be resolved in such fashion as
to make fair treatment possible
for all.
The Comptroller Generals job
is one of the most difficult in
the Federal service. It is a Job
on which, as has often been said,
whatever is done is wrong.
Outside of Politics
Criticism is inevitable, whatever
ruling is made on a specific
question. Consequently the Comp
troller General is made as far as
possible, impervious to political
pressure, for his term of office
is fixed, dependent neither on
Executive nor congressional dis
pleasure.
McCarl has won the confidence
of the Government personnel, in
spite of the obvious difficulties of
his task, and there has been uni
versal recognition of his ability.
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
BILLS To ALTER
TOWN TAXES

ANNAPOLIS, March 25.-
The towns of Hyattsville, Chev
erly and South Cheverly were the
objects of legislation offered in
the House of Delegates yesterday
by the Prince Georges delegation
The Hyattsville measures would
allow the mayor and council OF
the town to adopt the same as
sessment figures for property IN
the town as those used by the
county.
Another bill would allow polls
in the city to open at Z o'clock
in the morning on election day.
Another would allow notice OF
sidewalk assessments to be mailed
to property owners by mayor and
council.
The other measures offered by
Prince Georges delegates would
give the towns of Cheverly and
South Cheverly the right to make
assessments for sewers and streets.
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
SO TRUE BILLS
JURY Y'SG|ST

Provisions for more adequate
fire protection for inmates of the
county home is urged in the re-
port of the Montgomery county
grand jury made late yesterday.
The home was found to be in good
condition in other respects and
well stocked with provisions.
One hundred thirty-two wit
nesses were examined in the in
vestigation of "a cases, from which
33 presentments were returned.
Chief of Police Alvie A. Moxley
and his force were commended for
their efficiency in bringing offend
ers to justice and States Attorney
Stedman Prescott was praised for
his courtesy and the manner in
which he presented the cases to
them.
The Washington times., 1933-03-25

Federal employees organizations
have undertaken in the last few
weeks a militant campaign
against Misrepresentation of the
Governments workers, as a
result of which they hope shortly
to show the American public that
jobs here in Washington are not
lavishly-paid sinecures.
The American Federation of
Government Employees was first
in this new program, but the
other group, the National Fedora
ton of Federal Employees, is Or
ganizing a research and informa-
ton service which will conform
in general outline to the national
education committee of the first
named organization. The Amer
lean Federation is affiliated with
the American Federation of
Labor, from which the National
Federation withdrew.
First Bulletin Out
The American Federation's first
bulletin, widely quoted, showed
that even if all civil employees of
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
.|NTENT|ONSAC7
REPEAL FAILS

ANNAPOLIS, March 25.-The
biennial move to repeal the State
declaration of intentions" act
failed in the house of delegates
yesterday.
Under the present Maryland
law a new resident of the State
must declare his intentions of be-
coming a citizen of the State one
year before an election before he
is registered as a qualified voter.
The repeal bill is offered at the
biennial sessions of the legis-
lature and just as regularly the
House defeats it.
This time the bill was offered
by Robert V. Laynor, of Howard
county. It received an unfavor-
able report by the judiciary COM
mittee and after a brief skirmish
on the floor of the House the re-
port was adopted.
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
Wife Has Husband
Jailed on Assault

John Richardson, of Dodge
Park, Md, was arrested yester-
day by Prince Georges county
police on charges of assault and
battery and nonsupport, brought
by his wife, Louise.
Mrs. Richardson, police said,
alleged her husband struck her
during an argument. The couple
have four children and Richard
son told police he had been out
of work for nearly a year. He is
held in the Hyattsville Jail in
default of $500 bond.
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
SLAYER CLAIMS
. VICTIM DREW
KNIFE ON HIM
Murder Charge Placed Against
Hiram Campbell, 80,
of Keystone, Va.

LURAY, Va, March 25.-"I've
just killed my brother. He at
tackled me with a knife and 1
shot him."
With these words Hiram Camp
bell, 80, a farmer living at Key
stone, about 10 miles from here,
walked into the sheriff's office to-
day and surrendered.
Deputies rushed back to his
home and found his brother, Jack
Campbell, 80, dead on the floor Of
the living room, a bullet wound
in his heart.
Hiram said that his brother
came to his home last night, that
he had been drinking and sud-
denly started a fight.
When Jack pulled out the knife
Hiram drew his revolver and fired
one shot, he claimed.
Officers found large pocket
knife with the blade open on a
table in the room. There were no
marks on Hiram, they said, but
there were two slashes on Jacks
chest.
Hiram was booked at the county
Jail On charge of murder and
the preliminary hearing set for
next Monday.
The victim, who lived at Elkton,
was married and the father of two
small children. Hiram is un-
married,
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
CALVERT HOUSE
FIRE EUNSOLVED

The historic Calvert mansion,
Riverdale, was gradually drying
out today while Thomas Pickford,
its owner, and insurance adjusters
went over the mansion to deter
mine the cause and damage of a
fire there yesterday.
Flames were discovered burn
ing fiercely in the cupola, high
over the central portion of the
house. Streams of water played
on the cupola by volunteer fire
men from surrounding commun!-
ties spread into the lower floors
and damaged valuable antique
furniture and the ornate plaster
ing.
The only person in the house
at the time the fire was dis
covered was a member of the
Salvatorian Society, a Catholic
order. Members of the society
moved into the mansion last
week, Father John w. Schlink>
mann. superior of the order in
Washington, said.
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
Federal Workers Battle
To Make Cause Clear

the Federal government were dis
charged, the deficit could not be
overcome.
Activities of it's educational
committee have been somewhat
hampered of late by the illness
of it's chairman, E. Claude Bah
cock, but it's policies are well de-
fined and its program carefully
laid out. The National Fedora
ton, meantime, through branches
of Local No. 2, is raising funds
for research and International
work.
Counter Attack Needed
This work has been carried on
over a considerable period, but
only of late has the National Fed
eration's membership felt the ne
cessity for a counter-attack upon
the critics of Government en-
ployes. The recent structures of
the Spokesmen of the National
Economy League and other or
ganizations have brought clerks to
feel that they have perhaps kept
silent too long.
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
ECONOMY PLAN
ADOPTED FOR
MARYLAND
State Senate Acts on Saving
$5,000,000; Tax on Betting
Put Before Committee

ANNAPOLIS, March 25.-The
senate last night adopted the pro-
gram of Governor Ritchie de-
signed to save the State more than
$4,000, 900 in the next two years.
The senate also sent to COM
mittee for consideration a bill i'm
posing tax of / per cent on all
pari-mutuel bets.
To Pay for Relief
The revenue from this source
is to be used to carry the $4,000.
600 Baltimore unemployment re-
lief bond issue and will apportion
out to the counties approximately
$1,500,000 for reducing tax bills.
All of the amendments proposed
by the governor were approved,
and in addition the senate voted
to cut the Chesapeake Bay ferry
company subsidies by 27 per cent,
which is approximately the reduc-
ton of all the State department
cuts.
Road Bill Amended
Under these amendments the
State will save $2,815,00O on the
1884 budget and about the same
amount for 1885.
The senate voted a change in
the administration road bill, cut
ting the amount Baltimore will
receive from the gasoline tax from
80 per cent to 20 per cent.
The States contribution to the
public school system was slashed
by $650,00O under the new budget,
and State salaries will be cut to
effect a saving of more than
$1,OOO,0O0.
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
MARYLAND DAY
OBSERVED

All banks in Maryland are
closed today in commoration of
maryland Day"
More than 800 years ago, the
Ark and the Dove, small sailing
ships, dropped anchor off the
mouth of the Wicomico River,
southern Maryland, and the orig
inal free State coIonists went
ashore to found st. Mary's city,
first capital of the colony.
They we're the colonists sent out
by Lord Cecilius Calvert to govern
Maryland under charter from the
English king.
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
City Auto License
Fee Urged in Bill

ANNAPOLIS, March 25. "A
plan for raising additional rev.
enue by towns of 5000 or more
inhabitants was put forward yes
terday by Delegate H. STREET.
Baldwin, of Baltimore county.
The delegate introduced a bill
which would allow cities of the
required population to place a
license fee on all automobiles
operated in the city.
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
TGkOn1d Park Drys
Ask Beer Limitation

The Takoma Park delegation to
the dry mass meeting in Rock
vile tomorrow will present a peti-
ton protesting against extending
a Maryland beer bill into dry
counties.
The petition also asks that the
position of each candidate for a
repeal convention appear on the
ballot.
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
Brothers Guilty
Of Assault CHARGES

James and Charles Burke, OF
Oxen Hill, were found guilty OF
charges of assault and battery
upon James and Wilbur Court
ney, also of Oxon Hill, in police
court at Upper Marlboro yester
day. Charles Burke was fined
SIS, while James paid $40. The
charges grew out of a fight fol
lowing a dance.
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
400 NickeIs Taken
From Slot Machine

Twenty dollars in nickels were
taken from a slot machine in the
Lands Shoe Shop, on Georgia
Avenue. Silver Spring, by thieves
last night, who removed a rear
window to enter the store. The
Montgomery county fingerprint
expert. Theodore Vollten, searched
for evidence today.
The Washington times., 1933-03-25
CHEVY CHASE MUSICAL

A musical program will be pre-,
sented for members of the Chevy
Chase Woman's Club, Monday
afternoon, at the home Of Mrs.
Eugene V. Pugh, Edgemoor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-03-24
ARREST z FOR
THREATENING OF
u. S. WITNESS
Released by Commissioner
After Promise of No
More Trouble

After causing arrest today Of
two brothers Of a liquor case de-
PENDANT on charge they had
threatened a federal witness. United
States Commissioner Fac w. Pat
rick relented and ordered their re-
lease after they had signed promises
they VOID cause no further trouble.
The defendant was Dave Petro,
aged Brown county resident, who
was he.-1 to the federal grand jury
under $4,000 bond
The brothers, VIII, 81, and Pete
Petro, SO, were accused by the gov
ernment's principal witness, Floyd
Roller, a neighbor of Dave.
p Roller said that prior to the hear
ing he was approached by the
brothers in corridor of the federal
building and warned.
Go easy in what you say about
Dave or there will be a future to
this"
The brothers also offered to forget
about bill for $3.50 for lumber
supplies to Roller from the Petro
sawmill if he would fail to testify,
the witness said.
Isaac Petro, son Of the accused,
was warned by Patrick as he took
the stand with a reference to the
law concerning perjury. The father
and son were said to have been
riding in wagon in which federal
agents found a quantity of liquor.
Dave Reed, a government wit
ness, disappeared shortly before the
hearing, but agents assured Patrick
that he could be produced at any
time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-03-24

Clarence Rollers, 1922 Ashland
avenue, received more than thirty
calls from his house for rent ad in
The Times The cost to rent the
house was only 81 cents.
Nogales international., 1933-06-17

years and with this in mind we
wish to enlarge on the suggestions
made in our previous letter, as not
ed below:
/. In the broadening of existing
regulations, permitting crossing
cards to be issued to parties who
reside below the border instead of as
at present to those residing on the
border, it is deemed advisable that
these cards also be issued to those
persons now in the illiterate class.
Many persons of excellent charac-
ter and means in Mexico unfortun-
ately are illiterate. but, because Of
of this reason, they should not be
excluded from entering our border
cities for the purpose of trade.
2. The removal OF passport re-
strictions on European aliens. We
believe that this class of aliens
might likewise be issued crossing
cards permitting them to enter
border cities for the purpose of
trade, of course after having OBJ
tanned definite assurance from Mex
ican officials that they would be
Continued from Page 6
Nogales international., 1933-06-17

in a very lew minutes, manl1esC
them and stamp their papers for
temporary admission to the border
town through which they apply.
Such an arrangement, we are GER
tain. would prove entirely satisfac-
tory and could be made of a per-
manent nature.
The immediate effects Of such an
arrangement would not be felt IN
less than six or eight months, as it
would be necessary for us to again
encourage these, people to return TO
our border. However, we are quite
satisfied that within a year or two,
we will have regained for the Unit
ed States a great deal of business
which we are now losing.
Yours very truly,
NOGALES CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
BY: G.. r. NfICHAELS,
Secretary. -
Nogales, Arizona
June 13, 1888
Mr.. F. Stuart Fitzpatrick, Manager
Civic Development Department,
United States Chamber Of
Commerce,
washington. D. c.
Dear Mr. Fitzpatrick:
Supplementing our letter OF juno
| 18th. in reply to yours Of June Bird:
We have just had very interest
ing meeting of Our Board Of Direc-
tors with Mr.. Writ G. Bowman, Ma
tional Committeeman from Arizona,
and with Mr.. G.. C. Wilmotk, Dis
trjct Director Of Immigration at FL
Paso, Texas, regarding immigration.
Both of the gentlemen nave just
returned to Nogales from Washing
lin where they have had confereEc-
es with Commissioner General OF
immigration MacCormack and with
Secretary of Labor Perkins.
They are both convinced that it
is the desire Of the Department OF
Labor to put into effect instructors
which will liberalize border cross
ing conditions and that it will be
the aim of this Department to make
it the most popular service in the
Government and that inspectors at
the various important ports OF en-
try along the border will be given
more discretionary powers than they
have had in the past.
1 might say that the report OF
these gentlemen has been one OF
the most encouraging pieces of news
that has been received here in
Nogales international., 1933-06-17
Strict Border -
Continued from Page 1

sons desirouS of entering our coun-
try for the purpose of trade and
pleasure. Under the existing inllnl-
grafton instructions (not laws
thousands of these potential Gust
omers Of ours are not at the pre-
sent time, coming TO our American
cities along the border to buy AM
erican-made goods, the reason be-
ing that all are being treated as
applicants for admission; where
as. these persons are not applicants
for admission" out are merely de-
sirous of entering the United States
for temporary periods of time, pos
sibly not exceeding ten days.
This is a legitimate class of per-
sons, representing merchants, busi-
ness men, cattlemen, farmers, pro-
fessional men and, in fact, class
of people who have permanent in
veStments and homes in their own
country and who are not immigrat-
ing to the United States. In the
past these types of people have come
to the border towns one and two
times a year for the purpose OF out
fitting their whole families OF wear
ing apparel, making purchases OF
food supplies not obtained at home,
buying all forms of farm and min
ing machinery and, in fact, IN many
eases stocking their mercantu es-
adjustments with American goods.
1t is true that the depression has
ha dts effect on this business, as
have also tariffs, deprecated cur
rency and other such matters; but,
it is likewise true that representa-
ton OF American goods On the
shelves of our Mexican neighbors
has dropped out of all proportion
of what it should be- Whereas few
years back the interior merchant
stocked from 70fo to 300 American
goods, today this percentage mas
Nogales international., 1933-06-17

THE summery white frock shown
above is made in one of the
newest designs of one of the latest
of the seasons fabrics, a twill
woven of Acele yarn. The youthful
little shoulder cape and the hip
yoke skirt with the slight circular
effect in front are touches of high
style.
The model at the left shows the
frock in front view with the cape
tied by self material at the neck
line and two red composition belt
fasteners. At the right is the same
gown shown from the back. the
Nogales international., 1933-06-17

shrunk to between 200 and 30%.
These facts can be readily verified
through the Consular Service and
through cur department of Com
merce. We attribute a great deal of
this shrinkage to the fRct that
these people are no longer coming
to the United States to view first
hand the merchandise which we
have to offer.
Our suggestion would be that per-
sons of the type noted above could
Nogales international., 1933-06-17

be furnished with letters Of recon-
mendation from the Mayor of the
city in which they reside. To this
letter could be attached photographs
Of themselves and members of their
families accompanying them and
likewise. if necessary, health certif
icates could be furnished by doctors
in their community. On their initial
entry to the United States, these
persons could present themselves to
the immigration Service who could,
Nogales international., 1933-06-17

cape being removed. Here is dis
played delightful style feature in
the v shaped back held together
at the top by bow, and the Shout
der-covering cape sleeves are seen.
1t will be noticed that the skirt is
slim and straight in back.
This gown, with its twill weave
and it's all white fashioring, is sure
to be popular for many purposes.
Without the cape, it is a lovely
house gown and, with it, the
frock is in the mode for afternoon
events as well as informal evening
wear.
Evening star., 1933-05-14
Cotton Week
0OxlO8-Inch Bates
Colonial Bedspread

These lovely spreads conform
to the present trend for Early
American spreads on Colonial
beds. Many colors 07 20
-soxloa inch. =. Sl.OV
THIRD FLOOR-LANSBURGHS.
Evening star., 1933-05-14
CretOnne and Crash
Daybed Covers

Colorful cretonne and crash
covers that will freshen up the
daybed and add color to the room.
Rufled valance on all IT,.
sides-bound seams. 80. ~
THIRD FLOOR-LANSBURGHS,
Evening star., 1933-05-14
Ironing Board Pad
and Covers-Complete

Heavy pad and cotton cover
that is made to fit any size board.
It is easy to put on and fits
smoothly 1T m axes A.
ironing day easier. -. 4JC
crvurr rronn v,euv,-o
Evening star., 1933-05-14
A Famous Quality-Nosv at Its Losvest T
Cast Iron Sheets and
Size 8lx99

Cotton prices are rising so fast
that it will be impossible for us to
buy these sheets at former prices.
Our present stock was bought for
Cotton Week at the lowest prices of
the season-that is why we urge you
to consider your present and future
needs and buy now.
Evening star., 1933-09-16
ROADS IN 1882 COST
STATES $955,446,OOO
Federal Bureau Reports Statistics
on Construction and Main
tenance.

State highway expenditures in 1882
amounted to 1855, ,446,000. according to
information collected from State au-
thorities by the Bureau of Public
Roads, U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture. OF this amount S816, ,765 900 was
expended for construction and mainte-
nance of highways. interest on bonds
and notes and miscellaneous expenses
These items represent the capital in
vestment and current expenses on
account of State highways. Other dis
bursements such as principal payments
on bonds, transfers to local road au-
thorities and obligations imposed by
statute totaled Sl38.681 .O00
Maintenance of the State systems
which include 3582l0 miles of main
highways. gave employment to from
10000 to 1900 men in the construc-
ton industry throughout the year.
States surfaced 29,500 miles of road
and more than 5000 were graded
The direct employment furnished by
this construction was $4,000 men in
January. This rose to 215,000 in Sep
tember and was $4,000 in December.
For every man directly employed it is
rectly employed in supplying and trans
porting materials and machinery.
Total funds available were S1,173.-
$4,000, consisting OF S275, ,259 900 bal
ance from previous year, s632, 200, 900
current revenue from State sources,
sl6l, ,467, 900 Federal and local contribu-
tions, and Sl04 4,650.000 from sale of
bonds ard notes More than 80 per
cent of the current State revenue was
derived from motor vehicle fees and
gasoline taxes.
Evening star., 1933-09-16
BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSETS GAIN |ND.C.
1882 Figure $5, $50, 900 Over
Previous Year, and Men,
ber List Mounts.
(Continued From First Page.)

circumstances the shrinkage in our to-
tai assets for the year 1882 Is only
about per cent and represents by and
large savings returned to the working
classes who traditionally use these in
stitutions as a place for the safe keep
ing of their week week thrift funds. "
Two Billions Outgo.
He said that the estimated outgo from
associations to people who had only
theil building and loan association
money between them and disaster was
more than $4,000, ,00O,O00 in 1882.
Five States, including the District Of
Columbia and Hawaii, showed increases
in assets for the year. Those States
were Nevada, $l57,043 increase: Yer
mont, $l98,110; Georgia, $250,235; Con-
necticut, 1881 .689: District of ColrIl-
bia. $3.50 900, and Hawaii, 1902, ,l9l.
The Secretary-treasurers report re-
vealed the solid position Of these 10000
home financing institutions with re-
gard to reserves.
Surplus and undivided profits funds
at the close of 1882 amounted to $780,
879,459, as compared with $274,557 ,345
shown for 1881. an increase of $685.
322 ia, or 20.4 per cent" he reported
"The total surplus and undivided prof
its accounts are APT per cent to total
assets, as compared with 1926 In 1881.
The number of building and loan
association liquidations was smaller in
1882 than for either 1881 or 1880. The
safety record for 1882 is 99737 per cent
of total assets, as compared with
991347 in 1881, a truly remarkable
showing in view Of the almost univer-
sally chaotic financial conditions of last
year.
Public psychology during the past
year has discouraged the making o1
payments by many who are able and
willing to meet their obligations and
this condition has affected the income
of building and loan associations. Our
safety record. however. indicates that
the American home has remained the
safest security which could be pledged
back of any type Of investment The
vast majority of home owners have
been true to their century-old record
as the men who pay their debts when
ever there is dollar available for that
purpose"