The Washington times., 1934-03-16


paper reporter a
for a time.
That, though, ''S'sS
was in his col dunbar Hare
lege days.
These early hardships may be
the reason why Mr.. O'Connar is
regarded as one of the most hu-
man men in the Government SER
vice, and why he is able to tackle,
and smile while doing it, such a
tough job as Strengthening out the
closed bank situation.
W. w. Spaid, one of the major
executives of w. B. HibbS & Co.,
is in st. Augustine, Fla, golfing
every day, so the reports say.
Mr.. Spaid undoubtedly needed
the rest, since he worked pretty
hard while Karl w. Corby, an
other big factor in the Hibbs out
fit, was out of town-also in
Florida.
Frank P. Morse. of Charles D.
Barney & Co., walked down Fiji
teenth Street Northwest-Wash-
ington's little Wall Street-yester-
day with Max Gardner, former
governor of North Carolina. There
was considerable SPECULATION as to
whether they were discussing the
stock exchange act.
Mr.. Gardner is practicing law
here now and is doing very well
by himself, SO it's said. Rumor
has it that he's interested in the
stock market act. Mr.. Morse is,
since he's broker.
Mr.. Gardner, if you don't hap
pen to know it, is one of the most
powerful Democrats in the coun-
try, having been floor manager
for President Roosevelt at the
Chicago convention.
Chip Robert, assistant secretary
Of the Treasury, is hard worker
and puts so much into his job
that unlike most Government Off
cials he peels off his coat when
he gets to work and digs in, in
his shirt sleeves.
This trait has attracted consider
able comment since most Of the
other Treasury Department boys
have a habit of trying to be high
hat and dignified.
Mr.. Robert comes from Atlanta,
Ca, and is a cracker to the core.
His chief hobby is golf-and he's
rather good at the game, too.
However, if you want to get Mr..
Robert really interested in con-
versation start talking to him
about Robert Tyre Jones, worlds
premier golfer. Mr.. Robert and
Mr.. Bobby to him-are
the best Of friends.
And while discussing the Treas
ury Department it might be said
that reports around that establish
ment are that Herman Oliphant,
chief counsel, could get $4,000 a
year in New York, if he would re
Inquish his Government job.
Mr.. Oliphant has the reputation
Of being one of the nations lead
ing attorneys, particularly on bust
ness matters.
"A. Harmer Reside, better
known as Dutch" manager of
WeStheimer & Company, paced
the floor Of his office late yester-
day while Bessie Schoor, the
customers woman Of the outfit,
figured out his income tax. Miss
Schoor had quite job of it.
Asked why he waited until the
last minute, figuratively, Mr..
Reside said:
"Well, I've been so busy
watching the market and the
= action in Congress on the stock
exchange bill 1 just couldn't
get around to it,"
Robert E. Christie, jr.. president
Of the Investment Bankers ASso-
citation of America, appeared be-
fore the National Recovery Ad-
ministration yesterday on the fair
practice provisions Of the code Of
fair competition for investment
bankers.
Charles D. Barney and Com
pany, members of the New York
Stock Exchange, announce today
that beginning Monday they will
be located in the Washington
Building.
All arrangements for the trans.
fer have been completed and
Frank P. Morse, local manager,
states that the present quarters
in the Woodward Building will
be closed Saturday at noon.
The new offices will be located
on the second floor facing the
Treasury Department and will be
the best-equipped brokerage Of
fices south of New York, accord
ing to Mr.. Morse.
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