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La gaceta., 1936-04-23
LA POLICIA INTENSIFICA
SU CAMPANA CONTRA
LA BOLITA

La policia municipal, traba-
jando ac.ivamente, detuvo aver
a varios conocidos boliteros, en-
tire ellos M. lloyd, del 1902 E.
Broadway; Willie Williams,
negro, del cafe Silver Moon; 10
Sc Spararc, del 1922 Gale Scott;
Jcse Perez, del cafe Ell Dorado;
Justo Gonzalez, del cafe Sera-
fin; Paul Gonzalez, del 1243 de
"a Gale Scott, y Jose Diaz, del
l706 de la Gale II.
Los detectives Slhinn y Abra-
mcvitz Sc presentaron cuando
Ia bolIta iba a ser tirada, apo
derandose de varies equipos v
co6rando fianzas per $3.50.
TOdos quedaron citados para
comparecer hoy ante ell juez mu
aicipal Watkins. Paul Coma
lez y Jose Diaz dieron, cada uno
heques de 500.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
lSHOLTZ ORDENA INVESTI-
GAR LA INSCRIPTION ILE-
GAL De EuECTORES

Tallahassee, abril 23.-El go
bernador SI.olz ha ordenado a
lbs fiscales del estado investi-
guen las quejas a el negadas
de que Sc trata de obtener una
considerable inscription de fall
SOS electores para los venideros
ccmicios. Recommends ell gober-
nador que dOnde ell fiscal 10 es-
time necesario, sea llamado a
session ell gran jurado.
En- su circular a los fiscales,
no menciona Ell gobernador los
nOmbres de las personals quejo-
sas.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
I'm triunfo del Proyecto

I'm triunfo del Proyecto
TeGtrGI
Asegurado en- toda la Inca,
Sc puede decir, ell exitO del Pro-
veto Teatral Federal. FL "espi-
ritu del teatro" no ha decade
en- esta localidad. AL p1blico lie
gustan las obras bien ~presenta-
das, La numerosa concurrencia
que ocupaba la pla:ea del am
PHO teatro del Centre Asturia-
no anoche, di6 pruebas de 10 que
en- estas lineas decimos.
Precioso ell decorado y vestua
rio, sin omitir detalle alguno.
Magnifica la labor de los artis-
tas y la direction del Sr. Ma
nuel Aparicio.
En- la Viejeci.a", la prime
"a obra del programa, Sc distin-
grieron Chela Martinez, que hi
20 "la viejecita'; Salvador To-
ledo y Jose Sanchez (Sanchin).
Fueron los tres heroes de es-
ia obra. En- Ell 'Metodo Gorritz'
es POGO TODD 10 que di2amos So
bre la labor de Aparicio.
Todos sus mutis los realiz6
bajo ovaciones del pGblico. Sc
lucieron mucho tambien Sera-
fin Rodriguez, IMatilde Lopez,
Ramon Fernandez y Mauricio
Gutierrez. Para todos en- gene
raj hubieron mUchos aplausos.
Muy praciosas las hermanas
Chela y Velia MARTINEZ en- la
"Jota"; muy bien Johnnie Mar
tfnez y Laurita del Rio en- la
DANA apache, 10 mismo que Lu-
Ii Pividal en- ell bale russo.
Muchos americanos concu-
rrieron. Ell pGblico sali6 muy
contento.
Ell viernes seran presenta-
das por ell cuadro cubano las O.
bras "Cuesta Abajo' y "Donde
las dan las toman".
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
CORTE DE POLICIA

No Sc presentaron aver en- la
corte de policfa, p~erdiendo las
fianzas que habian prestado, los
boli.eros Frank Pardo, R. Gar
ella, John Vito y Tony Garcia.
Cada uno perdi6 $50.
TampCco sc presentaron, per
diendo las fianzas de $40 cada
uno que habfa prestado, Jack
Lasso, Jim Pardo, Frank San
chez, Tom Fernandez y Alfredo
Gonzalez. Estes ciudadanos ha-
bian sidO detenidos por frecuen
tar casas de jue2o ~prOhibido.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
SB CUMPLIRA CON iRGGOR
LA S0BRE
LOS PERROS

Como en- los 1ltimos dias cuatro
ninos han sido mordidos por pc
rros eel jefe de pOllcia orden6
aver a Arthur Schleman que
haga cumplir estrictamente la
ordenanza en- vigor.
Requiere la Ordenanza la in
munizaci6n de los canes contra
la hidrofobia y ell pago de una
chapa.
Los nihos mordidos son veci-
nos del 2D14 de la Gale Nueve,
6005K de la Gale Tampa, 906
de la avenida 10 y esquina de
Florida y Hanna.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
Una bodG

Una bOdG
A las 9 de la ncche de mana
ma uniran sus destinos la Srta.
Mary Scanio y Ell j6ven Edrar-
do Lorenzo.
La boda tendra lugar en- ell
hogar de los padres de la prone
.tida, los estimados esposos Ma
ria y Giuseppe Scanio, de la ca
lie 16 n1mero 2910. Represen-
"a a la ley ell Notario Sr. Cam
dido Perez. Firmaran ell acto
como test igos los esposos Frank
Fernandez.
Nos anticipamos en- felicitar
a la enamorada pareja.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
LA OAUSA CONTRA Ell PRE-
SUNTO LADRON CHAS-
TAIN

Empezara hoy por la mana
ma, en- la corte de 10 criminal, la
vista de la causa lccntra A. B.
Chastain acusado por ell fiscal
de haber irtervenido en- ell robo
a mano armada del banco Co
lumbia, situado en- la Septima
avenida y Gale 81. Lo defende-
"a ell abogado L. G. Lively, nom
brado aver per la cor e.
Lively pidi6 un a~plazamiento
del juicio; pero ell juez no quiso
complacerlo.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23

Ell fiscal del condado presen-
to aver un es:rito en- la corte de
ID criminal ,acuSando a S. A.
EHtupinan, conocido por PRO
To-; Jorge Pulas y Jose Lopez de
mantener una lOterfa y pcseer
ndmerCs de bolita en- un edifi-
clio de la esquina noroeste de
les GALES Harrison " Ashley.
Parecidos cargos sc formularon
conra j. j. Cohalla, jr., y C.
Messina.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
Ecos de I'M party

GOOo UC Nb PWtOU
Ell club Gamma Tau Beta
Fraternity ofreci6 I'm party a.
noche al j6ven Otis Gonzalez
con motive de su cumpleahos.
Gan6 ell premio del Bridge"
ell Sir. Nick j. Marsicano. FL
j6ven Gonzalez canta con la or
questa NOland McMilliOn and
his Brass Rail Orchestra, que
trasmite los lunes, microbes y
viernes a las 5 de la tarde por
la estaci6n WDAE.
Sc obsequi6 con refrescos y
dulces. Asistieron las Srtas Ma
Sry L. Pe6n, Geneva Busbee, Bet
ty Pe6n, Estrella Pe6n, Mary
Rose Marsicano, Hazel Minton,
Rose Bell, Katie Mano, Mabel
Crest, Joan Dunbar, Beatrice
Pierce, Freddie Langston, Fran
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
SOCIALES

.cis Moore, y los j6venes Joe Cas-
tro, Eddie Meza, Eddie Ruiz,
Joe Demmi, Nick Marsicano,
Gene Hubbard, Joe Garcia, Ma
nuel Rocha, Fernando Bello, O.
his Gonzalez, Sr., Carl Beasley,
Eddie Hendrix, Look Bord-
en-" Robert Piercy, Joseph Te-
lese y ttros.
Tcdos pasaron horas muy di-
vertidas.
Muchas felicidades lie desea-
mos a Ctis.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
EI bale del Circulo

Ell bale del CircuLO
Unas lineas para reccrdar ell
bale que celebrara la Secci6n
de Recreo del Cfreulo, que CO
manda ell atento jose Manuel
Rodriguez.
Nleatra juventud bailadora
Sc dara cita en- la amplia sala
alta de la "casita cubana' para
5ailar con la nombrada orques-
ia "Jack Handy.
Ed a orqueSta goza de fama
en- la localidad.
Recordamos que los calballe-
ros pagaran so cts y las damas
25.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
No hnbrG %nrOnrn1nn

No hobrd progrGmG
Debido a que ell professor Ma
ximo Echegaray, y parte de los
m1sicos de "Los Bohemios" tie
men cue tocar en- la function del
viernes, en- ell teatro del Centre
Asturiano, ha sido suspendido
el programa de radio del pr6xi-
mo viernes.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
Ell. TEMPO

Nublad9s. Lluvias locales.
MaXima temperature aver,
70 grades; minimN, Ga.
Marea alta a La 8 40 a. m. y
2:42 p. m; mareG baja a las
9'02 a. m. y 10 :O4 p. m.
migo.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
GRETA GARBO SALDRA
PARA NEW YORK

Gohenburg, Sgecia, abril %.
La famosa act6z Greta Carlo
.pas6 Ia n9che En- ell ~trasatlanti-
GripJt kde la Inca sueeo-
americana, que saldra hoy con
rumb) eos EStados Unidos.
Hasta Ell vapor la acOmpaha-
ron ell condo y la condesa Wach
meister.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
WELLES HARA UNA VISTA
A CUBA

Habana, Abril 23.-Vendra
a pasar sus vacaciones en- Gu
ba, ell DIR. B. Sumner Welles.
subsecretario de Estado y en-
bajador que fue en- esta isla.
Welles cumpliment6 en- Wa
shington al DR.. Miguel Maria
no Gomez, ell presidente electo
La gaceta., 1936-04-23

I'm Picnic
Ell Centre Obrero cfrecera
I'm pi:nic en- honor de los ira
oajadores, ell domingo, en- ell par
4ce DeSoto, de Palmetto.
Ell bale estara a cargo de la
orquesta ia Tropical"
La entrada y ell bale seran
gratis.
Cesar RiVerO.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
LOS SECRETARIES DESPA-
CHARON CON BARNET

Habana, Abril 23.-Los Sc
cretarios, con la exception del
DR.. Ponce, de hacienda, despa-
charon aver con ell presidente
Barnet.
Firm6 ell presidente los de-
cretos ADMINISTRATORS que lie
fueron presentados.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23

La pr6xima semana empeza-
ran a trasmirirse estos progra-
mas todos los jueves, de 8 a
80, por la misma estaci6n.
La gaceta., 1936-04-23
WEAK and SKINNY
MEN, WOMEN
and CHILDREN
Ssvq@ BY new Vitamina, az Cod Liver
Oil In tasteless tablets.

Pounds Of Arm healthy aeuh instead az
bare scraEgy bonesi New vinar. vim and
energy instead Of tired h~stlsssneGa Steady.
ouiet nerves. That h what thouaands az
people are getting through scientizts' latest
cseoyery-the Nitamins Of Cod Liver OH
concentrated IN little sugar coated tablet.
without any Of is houid. fshy TASTE or smeH.
MeCoys Cod Liver OH Tablets. there
called ! God Liver OIL In Tablets, and theV
simply work wonAers. A little boy Of a. s~rE
qusiy sick, rot vel and gained 1879 lbs. in
just one month. A girl Of thirteen after he
same disease. gained , lbs. the first week ana
Z lbs eaeh week after. A young mother who
could not eat or sleep after baby came got
~ her health back Ind gained 10 lbs. In iesa
than q month.
You simply must try McCoy's at once.
Remember n you don't FaiS at least 5 ma. az
nrua healthy leah In a month get your monrv
back. Demand and get McCoy's-Shs original
and genuine Cod Liver on Tnblstn
HMA "a proved by Good houhekecpinW
tute. Refuse all uuhatitutes-
lht on thq original McCr-F=
&@- easre Ate M hsttu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-25
LARGE CROWDS
EXPECTED T0SEE
NEWSTAR HOME
Tennyson Street Exhibit One
of Early American
Design.
TOWERING OAKS ADD
TO OUTSIDE BEAUTY
White. Painted Brick Structure
Has Unusual Appointments
and Equipment.

The attractive home Of early Amer
lean design at 29l0 Tennyson street
tomorrow will enter its second week
of exhibition as the first Silver Star
Home of 1886.
Despite the very unfavorable
weather OF last Sunday, scores of per-
sons inspected the house on opening
day. However, plans are being made
to handle large crowds at the home
tomorrow, as it is anticipated that
hundreds of persons prevented from
inspecting the dwelling last week will
be on hand.
The house selected as the first this
year to be sponsored by The Star was
built by the Douglass Construction
Co.. and is presented by ]. Wesley
Buchanan, Inc. 1t is situated in 9
new development of the Douglass Co.
that is appropriately named Tall Oaks.
Designed by Joseph H. Abel and
Charles E. Dillon of the firm of Dillon
& Abel, The Star home is constructed
of brick painted white 1t is sturdily
built and exceptionally well-planned.
and has appointments and equipment
possessed by few houses in its price
range. The house has six rooms, two
baths. and a large recreation room
with fireplace in the basement.
Amid Towering Oaks.
The: new dwelling sells for s14,950.
1t has beauty of outside appearance.
with a setting amid towering oaks
and well-landscaped lawns, both in
front and rear.
The house received the unanimous
Endorsement of the Silver Star Homes
Committee, which passes on all dwell
ings sponsored for the public by The
Star. This committee is composed Of
experts in all phases of home building.
planning and design. The committee
examined the Tennyson street home
from the standpoint of construction.
architectural design, interior planning,
(See STAR HOME, Page A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-25
SEASONAL DECLINE
SHOWN IN PERMITS
Secretary Perkins Reports &c..
600, 900 December Volume Against
$78.4OO,OOO in November.

Responding to the usual seasonal
influences, the number of building
permits issued showed a decline in
December, according to an announce
ment made today by Secretary Of
Labor Frances Perkins.
Reports from the principal cities
in the United States indicate that
the value Of all building construction
for which permits we're issued during
the month totaled s76,o00, 000." Secre-
tary Perkins said. This is a decrease
of 3 per cent in comparison with the
November valuation of $78,400,000
In spite Of this decline, the value
of construction permits issued in
December was within IS per cent Of
the August peak and was 1904 per
cent greater than In December 1884.
The decrease during the month was
entirely accounted for by declines in
residential construction and in adj
ditions, alterations. and repairs to
existing structures. The value Of
permits issued for new non-residential
construction during December, on the
other hand, shows an increase Of 21.9
per cent over November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-25
REALTY BOARD ENGAGES
ORCHESTRA FOR DINNER
Paul Tremaine and Band to Play
for Dance and Floor Show as
Well as Feast,

The Entertainment Committee for
the dinner and dance to be given by
the Washington Real Estate Board at
the Mayaower Hotel, February IL, an
nounces the engagement of Paul Ire
maine and his well-known radio
orchestra to play for the occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-25
Building Art Aduance During
Reign of George Reflected Here
Embassy on Massachusetts Auenue,
Completed in 1880, Monumental Struc-
ture That Inspired Activity abroad.

ter House and first transepts finished
by 1928. He already, in 1924. had
knighted the architect, Gilbert Scott.
Fine old structures also appealed to
King George, and the renovation Of
st. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster
Abbey were projects which he approved
and to which he gave personal aid.
Developments Elsewhere.
But His Majesty. of course, did net
limit himself to the British Isles in
his enthusiasm for construction effort.
He kept In touch with developments
in the Dominions and Crown Colonies
also. The new Parliament Buildings
at Ottawa, surmounted as they are
with the magnificent Peace Tower
which is Canada's national war memo
rial, had his wholehearted indorse-
ment. Edward VIII laid the corner
stone In 1919.
Coincidentally. at Pretoria, the new
capital OF the Union Of South Africa
was being initiated into service. The
administrative buildings there were
designed by Sir Herbert Baker and
begun in 1910. King George conferred
. knighthood on the architect in 1925.
It likewise was during His Majesty's
reign that Canberra, the new capital
Of the Commonwealth Of Australia,
was undertaken. The proposal had
been approved by Queen Victoria in
1900, but the government acceptance
act did not go into effect until jan
uary a., 1910. First prize in the COM
petition for designs was awarded to
Walter Burley Griffin Of Chicago,
1912. The former Prince of Wales
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-25
BY JAMES WALDO FAWCETT.

Despite war and depression, the
reign Of King George v will be re-
membered as one in which the arts Of
construction prospered. The monarch
himself was builder. Yet it may be
doubted that the depth and the ex.
tent of his influence have been real
lied. His contemporaries still are too
close to the picture to appreciate 1t
fully.
A brief review of the record Of the
time, therefore, may serve . useful
purpose.
To Washingtonians, Of course, one
development Of his majesty's period
is self-evident in the monumental
British Embassy, 300 Massachusetts,
avenue. Designed by Sir Edwin
Lutyens and executed by Harry Ward
man under the supervision Of Fred
erick H. Brooke, the structure cost
about 81 10000 King Georges BIRTH
day was chosen by Sir Esme Howard,
Ambassador. for the laying Of the
cornerstone, June 3, 1928. The build
ing was ready for occupancy on July
is, 1880.
Lauded by the Fine Arts Commits
sion as "of nature appropriate for
the uses intended, expressive Of the
dignity of the nation and imbued
with CHARM" there probably is no
finer edif1ce Of its kind in existence
in the world. It's style is that COM
monlv called "Queen Anne" and its
arrangements are q combination
chancery and residence. The differ
ent apartments are commodious,
handsomely furnished and comfort
able. Though the business Of an en-
pire passes through its rooms, 1t has
the atmosphere of home.
Additional Significance.
But, as in the case Of many other
events Of the late sovereign's reign,
the rehousing of the representatives
of Great. Britain in Washington had
additional significance in that it slim
ulated similar activity on the part
Of the governments Of neighboring
and even distant lands-Austria and
Japan followed suit. Perhaps the
American Embassy in Paris never
would have been built had 1t not been
for such examples.
King George, however, was equally
interested in projects of little beauty,
but Of vast practical value. For in
stance, he was intensely concerned
about the shipping trade, and it Is
to him that his country owes the
impulse for such progress as that
manifested in the fine new docks at
Southampton and elsewhere in Eng
land. His word brought about the
resumption Of work on the s. s. Queen
Mary, scheduled to start her maiden
trip to New York May ~.
Yet His Majesty's mind was not ex-
clusively dedicated to earthly affairs.
He was q man of deep religious in
stinct, constant and scrupulous in his
attention to religious duties. Thus it
happened that he was interested in
such noble enterprises as the gradual
progress Of Liverpool Cathedral toward
completion. It was his privilege to
see the beautiful Lady Chapel, Chap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-25

No. dwelling Forty-ninh Westeregh
chased by Fisher & A. N Miller.
Dexter sold to William NJ
Of the Andrews Paper
Co, by LIE. Breunnger builders.
design street. recently
purchased Frank Phillips builder
Star STAFF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-25
REALTY OFFICE OPENED
BY RICHARD D. STIMSON
Former Operator Recently En-
ployed by P. w. A. in Slum
Clearance Activities.

Richard D. Stimson, we'll known In
Capital real estate circles, has opened
an office at 1927 I street and will
engage in a general real estate brok-
erage business. it was announced
today.
Stimson was graduated from the
Naval Academy in 1928 and was with
Thomas E. FARRELL Co., real estate firm,
for eight years afterward. He left
the FARRELL Co. and for two years had
his own Office in the Investment
Building. Later he was employed by
the P. w. A. as land appraiser in
slum clearance work.
Stimson also announced that in
conjunction with the FARRELL Co. he
has sold the Silver Spring Bowling
Alleys to H. w. Arbaugh. The prop
erty is located on Montgomery ave-
nue. in the Maryland town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-25

Edward R. Carr, chairman Of the
committee arranging the entertain
ment, said Tremaine and his band
will be on hand to play for the din
ner and floor show as we'll as the
dance.
The dinner and dance is an annual
affair for the Board, but the affair this
year is expected to be the largest ever
held. A number of reservations
already have been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-25

(See STAR HOME, Page A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-25
200 ATTEND DINNER

(See EMBASSY. Page ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-25

(See BUILDING, Page -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-25
Refrigerator Dealers Guests of
Edgar Morris Sales Co.

More than 200 Washington refrig-
orator dealers were entertained at q
dinner last week by the Edgar Morris
Sales Co. The meeting was also at
tended by officials Of the Electric In
stitute Of Washington, department
stores, and representatives Of an elec-
trical equipment manufacturing hrm.
Principal speakers Of the evening
were: Edgar Morris, John F. Myers,
manager, Westinghouse Electric Sup
ply Co: r. G. Cosgrove and e. NJ.
Binnes, manager, household refrigera-
ton sales and District merchandise
manager. respectively. of the Westing-
house Electric & Manufacturing Co.
Evening star., 1936-12-13
LANSBURGH GROUP
MARKS ANNIVERSARY
500 at Celebration Of 50th Year
of Mutual Associations
Creation.

Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary
Of the creation of the Lansburgh Mu-
tual Relief Association, more than 800
members gathered at the Willard Hotel
last night for their annual ball.
Harry z. Marlowe, as master Of
ceremonies, introduced floor show
produced under direction Of Jack Null
lane, which included feature acts from
Loew's Capitol Theater Phil Lamp
kin's orchestra provided music for
dancing.
Officers Of the association acted as
reception committee. They are,
Oliver Brown, president; Kenneth Rog-
ers, vice president; Miss Irene Beers,
secretary-treasurer; Miss Kate Jor-
dan. financial secretary. and Miss
Marian Salsburger, recording secretary.
They were assisted by executives Of
Lansburgh g. Bro, among them Ralph
Goldsmith, general manager: Sol Lans-
burgh, president; Mark Lansburgh,
secretary: Theodore Ellsworth, store
Evening star., 1936-12-13

removed and patient probably still
live. Clots and hemorrhages, he said.
did not constitute or indicate In
Jurles to the brain itself.
DR.. Hicks told Greear he was a "little
rusty" on the roles various sections
OF the brain played in controlling
bodily activity, but he said that after
reading the report his opinion was
that Maxwell died "of heart failure" :"
Not Definitely Certain.
Later, however, he said he would
not undertake to say what caused his
death"
Judge Ezra T. Carter refused to
allow the State testimony of Deputy
Sheriff r. S. Hubbard, whom Greear
sought to present to relate the first
trial testimony of the brunette de-
fendant. In this trial she testified
she struck her father with a slipper
when he sought to whip her.
The court did allow, however, testi-
mony of Bill Fortner, a liquor law
violator, who said he served six or
seven months in the county jail where
Edith was confined and heard her say
she hit him with q slipper. but
couldn't kill him."
His testimony was supported by that
Of Jimmy Cantrell, assistant jailer,
who said he heard Edith admit she
struck Trigg Maxwell with the shoe.
Evening star., 1936-12-13
ECONOMY FOR D. c.
IN JUROR DECISION
Fee Payment Is Avoided in
Seating U. S. Employees
on Panels.

A saving Of several thousand dol
lars will accrue to the District In the
Police Court alone as result Of the
decision by the Supreme Court hold
ing that Federal employees are eligible
for jury service. it was said by court
officials yesterday.
Under the Jury service law passed
by Congress, the courts only have to
certify that a Government employe
is serving on a jury and the payment
Of So a day is avoided. District resi-
dents, however, must be paid the reg
ular fee. The Jury service expendi.
ture for the year is $21 900 for Police
Court. It is estimated that approxi-
mately IS per cent Of the jurors Sc
lected for service are Government en-
ployes. This will mean a saving Of
about $4,000 a year.
Will Call AZ in Panel.
With the curtailment in fees 1t Is
planned to call for AZ members on a
panel instead of the 80 now sum-
moned Oficials claim that a full
complement of AZ members is neces-
sary to handle the increased business
in the jury branch. but that the small
budget allowed for the purpose allows
for payment of 80. This places only
two jurors at the disposal of the court.
while there is a necessity for three.
Six members must, under the law, be
held in reserve for requirements in
case of illness or absence of the other
members.
More than 800 cases are now pend
ing for trial in the jury branch Of
Police Court, with the docket being
enlarged at the rate of about 200
cases month. During this month
and last an effort has been made to
reduce the docket. but little progress
has been made, records show.
Judge Walter j. Casey last month
disposed Of 283 cases in the "a trial
days, but more than 200 other cases
were put on the assignment during
the month. Judge Isaac r. Hit. sit
ting in the court this month, already
has disposed of more than so cases.
Jury Branch Overloaded.
Rapidly increasing business Of the
other three branches of the court has
thrown tremendous overload on the
jury branch, it was declared by off,
cials. During the last few months sew
eral new offenses have been thrown
open to jury trial, with the decision
OF the Court Of Appeals for tine Dis
trict of Columbia holding that any
person charged with an offense car
rying penalty of 80 days or more in
jail is entitled to trial by jury. Since
that time nearly 800 cases of solicit.