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The Washington times., 1933-06-24
CITIZENS. URGE.
NEW CENTERS

Greater development Of the
recreational program for colored
citizens was urged last night by
the Federation Of Civic Associa-
tions meeting in the District Build
ing.
The federation requested the
District Commissioners to recon-
mend to the Budget Bureau ex-
penditure of funds under the re-
lief program for such educational
and recreational activities as
needed. Development Of the Ban
necker center and new centers in
the Northeast and Southwest were
urged. Members of the committee
named include George Beasley,
president of the association; H. D.
Woodson, C. E. Martin, j. c.
Payne, w. H. Lewis, S. D. Mat
thews, A. S. Mundy, and H. D.
Queen.
The association urged the widen
ing of Benning Road from Mime
sofa Avenue to the District Line;
a new bridge at Forty-ninth Street
and Deane Avenue over a creek;
extension of Grant Avenue from
Fifty-third Street to the District
line, and the extension Of Mary
land Avenue from Bladensburg
Road to KenilWorth Avenue.
Construction of new senior high
school in the Benning Road sec.
tion was also urged as well as a
new addition to the Browne
Junior High School.
The Washington times., 1933-06-24
PARTY.
\ MEN DEMAND
PATRONAGE
Younger Element Takes Stand
on Competency; 800 Library
Jobs May Become 'SpoiIs'

Two cross currents appeared to-
day in the plans of the Demo-
cratic party to fill Federal jobs
from its own ranks.
Tremendous pressure is being
brought on Congress, hence ulti-
mately on Postmaster General
Farley, to find as many jobs as
possible for loyal party men. On
the other hand, there are certain
officials who have made it clear
that they are little concerned by
political considerations.
Split in Ranks
In short, there is war in the
partys own ranks. The old-line
party Democrats are primarily
concerned about jobs. The more
progressive element takes the re-
Sponsibility of office much more
seriously, and is mainly concerned
with the matter of getting COM
petent men in important positions.
The patronage crowd has al.
ready experienced several severe
Set-backS, and it realizes that
President Roosevelt will support
the officials who have turned a
deaf ear to its entreaties.
ic ri,
might and main to open up jobs
not under control of the progress
Sive group, so that loyal and de-
serving Democrats may find COM
Portable berths.
Library Situation
The desperation of Democrats
Cor jobs was revealed in two de-
velopments yesterday-first, an
effort to throw out persons given
civil service protection by EXecu-
tive order during the Hoover,
Coolidge and Harding regimes,
and second, an attempt to throw
open jobs in the Congressional
Library.
The first proposal would make
available numerous jobs, though
not all of them are especially de-
sirable.
The Library jobs will presum-
ably be left to the Democratic
majority in Congress to settle.
They are about the lowest paid
in the whole Federal service, but
they are jobs, and the theory is
that in these grave times any job
is a good one. There are 800
Library employees, and they are
outside the Civil Service.
Added FurIOugh
It is probable that about 500
married employees of the Com
merce Department will be re-
moved, and that 15-day furloughS
will be spread through the de-
partment generally, the equivalent
of an additional 4 per cent cut.
About 800 employees will be dis
missed by the Government Print
ing Office, and about $50 married
workers or 30-year employees will
be released at the General Ac-
counting Office,
The Washington times., 1933-06-24
Davis Takes Rest
Before TriD Here

Acting Secretary of State Phil
lips said yesterday Ambassador
Norman H. Davis would take a
'brief vacation" before coming
to Washington.
The department made no COM
ment on Davis statement to
newspaper men in New York he
is not resigning his post, as was
reliably reported following dis
closure of his connections with
the j. P. Morgan Company.
The Washington times., 1933-06-24
WATER CHARGES
DROP JULY |

Replacement of faulty water
meters here, which has been in
progress since 1881, will have
to be discontinued unless the
Budget Bureau approves use of
$4,000 of water rent revenue for
such expenditures, according to
E. H. Grove, water registrar.
The large number of COM
plants of overcharges on water
rents here has called for many
Investigations by the Water De-
partment with the result that a
number of meters have been re-
placed. A number of complaints
have found to be groundless,
however, Mr.. Grove said.
At the same time Mr.. Grove
announced a 10 per cent reduc-
tion in water rates will go into
effect July /, in accordance with
provision in the 1884 appro-
priations act. The estimated say
ing to water consumers is be-
tween $170,000 and $18O,00O per
year.
The Washington times., 1933-06-24
8 JUDGES FACE
BANKRUPT QUIZ

Eight Federal judges in New
York will be called to testify be-
fore the House Judiciary sub
committee investigating bank
ruptcy and receiverships, Chair
man Celler (D0, of New York,
announced here today.
Celler said the judges would
be asked why almost all impor-
tant bankruptcy and receiver
ship cases are given to the IrV-
ing Trust Company.
The subcommittee will meet
within the next two weeks to
employ counsel. upon the recon-
mendation of the New York City
Bar Association. At the same
time, it will outline the plan
and scope of it's inquiry. which
Celler said would be exhaustive.
The hearings are to begin in
August or early September.
The Washington times., 1933-06-24
Jail Terms Facing
PernlitLeSS DriDerS

Sergt. E. j. McDermott, of the
Virginia State police, who is di-
recting the issuance of drivers
permits in Alexandria, has called
attention to the fact that drivers
who have not obtained their new
permits by July will be liable to a
three-day Jail sentence as well as a
fine.
More than 100000 licenses have
been issued throughout the State
during the last IL months.
The Washington times., 1933-06-24
Young Democrats
DiSDenSe PUbLicitu

The Young Democrats of Amer
lea will hold a meeting at the
Mayflower Hotel Monday night,
Francis Taylor, jr., director Of
publicity, said today. Date Of the
meeting previously had been pub
lished as last night.
The executive committee only
met last night, Taylor said. At
the meeting it was decided to
create a department of informa-
ton here to answer queries of
clubs throughout the country.
Taylor will be in charge Of the
new department.
The Washington times., 1933-06-24
D. c. WILL GET.
S1,918,469 FOR
ROADS JULY |
Public Works Board Announces
ALLEGATION; Capital Also Has
$2,207,856 Army Fund

A fund of $1,918,469 for road
construction in the District Of
Columbia will be available July
/ under regulations issued yester-
day by the Public Works Board.
The District is also allocated
$2,707,8 1856 under a War Depart
ment construction program which
was referred to a special COM
mittee yesterday by the board.
$15,OOO,OOO Plan
The Army construction pro-
gram fund would be spent at the
Army Medical Center here.
Today the District Commits
sioners announced that they will
complete the list of projects
which they hope to undertake
under the $3,300,O00,O0O public
works bill the first Of the week
and submit it to the administra-
tor of the fund.
The District heads have been
working on the list for some time
past and it is practically complete
except for. approval by the Board
Of Commissioners as a whole.
Maj. John c. Gotwals, engi-
neer commissioner, who has had
supervision of preparation Of the
list, today was unable to estimate
the total cost of the work. It was
understood, however, the cost
would be about $4,000, 900.
Many Projects
Among things to be included
in the list, however, are school
improvements and additions, ad-
dition facilities at Gallinger Hos
pital, possibly a new District Jail,
construction Of one or more
branches Of the Public Library,
improvements at Lorton Reforma-
tory and other work.
Major Gotwals today was un-
decided whether or not the new
municipal center will be included
In the list Of projects.
The Washington times., 1933-06-24

my pleasure mounted, l grew angrler
and angrier, because the celebration
of these beauties has been so faint.
Naturally, 1 thought of Europe with
kind of bitterness, because places
not a tenth as lovely as the noun
tains and the valleys of the Youghio-
gheny have been immortalized in
poems and essays and novels, while
people have been chattering for a
generation about the flatness and
sameness of and dullness Of the
American landscape.
I have crossed Kansas and know
what flatness is; I know also that one
of our finest painters, Miss Georgia
O'Keefe, thinks Of the Western
prairies as more beautiful than any
sea since. for those who have eyes,
The Washington times., 1933-06-24
Man, 81, Overcome
BU Heat in SOunre

Ernest Colbert, "a, colored, Of
the 600 block M st. N. W., was
Frustrated by heat today in Mt.
Vernon Square.
The fire reScuse squad took him
to Galliger Hospital, where his
condition was said to be not Seri-
GUS,
The Washington times., 1933-06-24
Kentucky Appoints
Greek O. Colonel

Achilles Catsonis, Cavalier Ho-
tel, yesterday received a wire
confirming his appointment as
a Kentucky Colonel" by tn e
governor of Kentucky.
Mr.. Catsonis, first Greek to
become a Kentucky Colonel" is
a member of the District bar and
supreme secretary of the Order
of Ahepa.
The Washington times., 1933-06-24
DRIVER MUST PAY $50

Charged with operating an au-
tomobile without a drivers license,
Otis Smith, of GaitherSburg, was
ordered to pay fine of $50 and
costs or serve 80 days in jail by
Judge Donald A. DeLashmutt in
Rockville police court, yesterday.
The Washington times., 1933-06-24
True to Type
American Scenery Needs Writers andPoets
-By GILBERT SELDES

Something ought to be done about the scenery of the
United States and perhaps the best person to do it
York, Connecticut New Jersey, Maryland and PennsyL
vana excited by the beauty Of the country and
The Washington times., 1933-06-24
Guns Pop, But Maj. Poston
Can't Find Invaders

Gunmen again invaded su-
burban Wynnewood Park, Md,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-25
Relief by Work.
(New York Times.)

plan to guarantee certain industries against loss if they would resume normal production was advocated before Senate committee yesterday The financial argument rather hay. There was
 considerable force, however, in what may be called the moral argument It is in effect, that it is better to supply the unemployed with work than to give them grants in aid This has been one of the working principles of the Gibson committee in this city It has sought to make and has made, thousands of jobs for out of work, though un-
 fortunately it has been able in this way only partially to meet the existing need Before the Senate com
 mittee the President of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, MT Miller, contended that if relief
 by making work proved to be expensive" it would at least prevent men and women from falling into the expectation of being supported by charity or by public funds without work
 One of the evil effects of the dole" in Eng land has been impairment of the desire to live by working. Since the war, it is admitted that a large number of young and women have be-
 come habituated to the idea that it is not necessary to learn trade acquire a special skill seek
 too hard for employment, since the insurance fund, Supplemented by votes of money by Parliament,
 will at least give them enough to keep them alive.
 The recent stiffening up of the so-caled means test" in Great Britain was aimed directey at this class of the unemployed. MT Miller while he held that this particular danger had not become alarm ing in the United States yet feared that it might If relief did not often take the form of pro- vidng work. He insists that most of the idle in this country believe that they have "a right to
 work" This is not exactly the the droit a
 travail which led France in the last century to enter
 upon the disastrous experiment of Government shops
 But there is obviously principle involved as well las an element of human nature to be reckoned with It is not simply question of earning a
 livelihood but of finding satisfaction in doing Get work, get work wrote Mrs. Browning, and added: Be 'tis better than what you work to get"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-25
The Family Doctor
(New York Herald Tribune.)

Dr. Bernard Sachs, who became President of the New York Academy of Medicine Thursday even ing, took that occasion to file protest against the passion for specialization in medicine which will have the ndorsement of every intelligent layman Dr. Sachs depored the general practitioners de- velopment in recent years of something like an in feriorty complex and said: "The general medical diagnostcian, the man with broad vision with calm judgment, with the human touch-the family physi- cianwth the full appreciation of the needs of the individual under the present strain of social and economic stress, is sorely needed"
 Changes in medical practice" says the Lowell report medical education, have not and can not modify the essential unit of medical service and training which is the patient" And the un- changing patient is sick, and therefore unduy sensitive human being who is not only under in- spection, watch a boiler might be, but who has the doctor under close and critical examina- tion as the doctor has him. What the head of a family wants of doctor is a thoroughly trust worthy friend who will take the members of the family under his unremitting when they need it. and not an expert inspector who will refer each of their separate ailments to different hgh-prced stranger for impersonal treatment
 Forty per cent. of the graduates of medical col eges become specialists and half of these have no experience in general medical practice. The for this the Lowell report points out, is that specialization is easier and profitable Such views as Dr. Sachs has expressed have the support of all the leading medical organizations in the country but it is the laity that has to con- vince the family doctor that these its sentiments if the propaganda for impersona medical is to be slenced and if the best to be attracted to general practice
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-25
PIGEONHOLING HOOVER
 APPOINTMENTS.

The Democratic ban President Hoovers ap- pointment promulgated at the outset of the current session of Congress is proving effective. Since Con- gress reconvered last December but of the Pres dents nomi6ations have been approved by the Senate. Roy D. Chapin nominated to be Secre- tary of Commerce, naturally confirmed His term will expire with that of Mr. Hoover on March 4.
 Others have been referred to the Senate com mittee pigeonhoe where they are apparently safely tucked away. The President, sticking to his pressed determination of continuing to appoint men Ito fill vacancies regardless of the Senate edict, named Representative Arentz, of Nevada, to the Federal Power Commission, and renominated Way land w.. Magee to the Federal Reserve Board. Arentz a Republican, is lame duck member of the present House of Representatives He would fill out the unexpired term of the late Ralph William son. Vice Chairman of the Power Commission. Though this term runs only until next June, Arentz hasn't been confirmed and the political observers in the National capital predict he will not be-
 Magee's present term expired January 25. He has served on the Reserve Board since May, 1881, filling the unexpred term of Edward Cunningham. There are many other minor appointments pending and which are expected to be in that status when Congress adjourns sine die. The Democrats, out of the Federal patronage picture for 12 years not giving away any jobs just now to Republicans, no matter how worthy they may be.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-25

duction is only slightly above the December low, which in turn went substantially below the spring and summer low points
 The heavy industries still sluggish. Steel production is at the abnormaly low figure of 13 per cent. of capacity and yet expectations are that in face of this feeble rate of output untitled orders of the Steel Corporation in December probably de- clined slightly What is true of steel holds good of all of the equipment and machinery trades.
 Meantime, the tendency toward fresh retrench- ment on the part of corporations, governments and individuals is rather unmistakabe. There is ruth less determination to balance budgets Whether general wage-cutting will flow from this policy should become clear within the next few months.
 Regardless of the apathy of business and the myriad problems to be solved the country is moving forward economically Financial liquidation has been largely accomplished, other readjustments taking place all of the time People are getting down to- brass tacks and that the broad readjustments must be completed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-25
MAY CALL FOR NEW ELECTION DATE.

Thirty-six States having ratified the Norris reso- lution to amend the Federal Constitution so as to advance the date for converting terms of Con- gress to January 3, following the last preceding election there will be no more lame duck" eSsons. The present one will be the last, and it's record for non n-achevement for lack of responsiveness to the public will exempifed by it's dilydallying with the beer bill and it's mudde Of the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, merely adds to the already overwhelming mass of evidence that there IS serious need for the amendment.
 Ratification of the resolution makes it encumbent on the forthcoming Alaska Legislature to revapp the Territorys election laws Under the election code enacted by the 1881 Session of the Alaska Legsla- ture of the returns are not required to be complete until as late as February 20 succeeding the November election. The reason for that delay is patent Often, in closely contested elections the outcome is dependent upon the votes cast in some smaller and remote precincts having scanty mail service and from which returns not avail able for weeks, months after the date of eec- tion. Under the present system of converting Con- gress the delay in making the official canvass and issuing certificates of election does not nure any one But when Congress shall meet during the first week of January another condition is set up Under the Territorial statute, the Delegate from Alaska could not take his seat untl as long as two months after Congress convened, and the Territory would be without representation in the national law mak- ing body at a time when the all-important appro- priatons bill in the process of formulation. That naturally, must be avoided
 There two ways in which the defect can be remedied. The most simple is obviously to require the Canvassing Board to complete its work long enough before January l, to permit the successful candidate to reach Washington in time to take his seat at the outset of the Congress But if that done unquetsonably there will be occasions when the Board would have to act before the Territorial returns nearly complete, and when later and full returns will the standings of the candi dates. That would be grave injustice, not only to candidates but to the people of Alaska, and, therefore ought to be guarded against.
 The second, and, we believe, the better method would be to advance the date of election from the first Tuesday in November to the first Tuesday in September That would give ample time for all returns to be received by the middle of December and there would be risk of the certificates of election being issued to the wrong candidates. The Territorial Legislature has the power to make either of these changes, and or the other ought to be made during the session that convenes here on March 6, next
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-25
Buying Barbara
by Julia Ceft-Addams A.lho- ef -rou ens1 many.

SYNOPSIS: Leila Cane ex- poets the young millionaire Far relI Armitage to propose to her; instead he tells her he has determined to marry Bar bara Quentin, whom he first saw by accident that after noon. Leila offers aid, and sends Farrell to fetch Barbara to dance. But Farrell takes Barbara to the little house she has prepared for herself and Mark Lodely, cruel, a cripple, but gifted artist. For she is to marry Mark in five days. Farrell and Barbara find, among some of Marks paintings, a portrait of Leila Cane wearing the handsome emerald Mark just has given Barbara. But Barbara defends Mark.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-25
CHAPTER IA. BARBARA EXPLAINS

IOu II SO INd1 n WbJ ' WOll- der if you can tell me why?"
 Barbara was startled.
 But" She gestured round the room and the gesture was to Far rell pathetic. We are to be mar ried," she said simply. T thought I had told you.'
 "Oh, yes, you told me! And ] know you will tell me next that you are going to marry because you love each other. But what you feel for Mark isn't love"
 She lay back in the chair, her heavy lids closed, her hands ex- haustedly upon her knees.
 Someone else has told you SO already" he exclaimed And as she nodded-"Well, whoever it was didn't make you see sense, so I'm going to- And I'm adding this bit of news = Mark doesn't love you"
 "Ah, but you see" she said, un- stirring, "he does. He does love me"
 T think not. A man who loves a woman"-Armitage took breath for the brutality of it-"doesn't put off his wedding-day for a jaunt to Town"
 A quiver ran through her and the faint color that had crept into her face, drained away again, but she did not open her eyes.
 Has he-done that?"
 Yes Next Thursday he's com ing to stay with me for a bit, to meet some people who may be of use to him. . Don't pretend that although it went against the grain he felt he owed it to you, or anything like that, because
 q wasn't going to pretend. He has postponed our marriage before and not even for such a good req : son as a visit to London"
 Bewildered, astonished, Armitage could only give a quick laugh,
 ''All the same" she went on cut ting into his excitement, he does love me I know it beyond any manner of doubt; in his own way, he always will. As for me, what ever you call that feeling that I have for him, it's the strongest I've ever known. The strongest, the clearest, the most unchang- ing"
 Rot! It's nothing but habit of mind-a fixation, don't they call it-a childish misconceptions
 No I didn't cultivate pity for Mark, because was able to prom ise because of my pity"
 Pity! Pity isn't lovel"
 With me it is. And is isn't only 's-it's-there's a sort of honor in being desperately needed. I fulfill a need in Mark ?
 He wheeled abruptly upon her.
 T want you, Barbara Quentin, to forget Mark for few min utes, and think about me-"
 She gave her faint, frank little smile.
 T am thinking about you al- ready. I was just going to ask you why you invited Mark to stay with you on day which you Knew was his wedding day"
 He had hoped for this.
 Because I don't want you to marry him on Thursday. Or at all"
 Her smile vanished.
 T want you to marry me-" he said.
 Her heavy lids flew open. She struggled up in the chair and he put out a hand to draw her to her feet. But she ignored it.
 You aren't joking" she said, half to herself, staring at him.
 No. Oh, no, I'm not joking. I've waited all my life for you and now that I've found you, I don't feel a bit like joking; though
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-25

The most notable feature about this the last, lame duck Congress is the volume of quacking it has emitted mostly bad to the last quack.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-25

Geese cacking may have saved Rome but Lame Duck cackling has not saved Prohibition. It has only shown the temporary powerleSsness of major ity of the people to get what they voted for Brooklyn Eagle)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-25

James Whitcomb Riley, modern version: The technocrats will get you if you don't watch out.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-25

New London Coast Guards found cargo of whiskey under load of fish, which may explain an aroma that some has ascribed to inferior creo- sote.-(Des Moines Register)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-01-25

It begins to look though the ancient, who insisted that the world is flat, right about it after all-(Los Angeles Times)