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The Washington times., 1936-01-02
IS URGED
UPON OPENING
CONGRESS
Group Would Handle
Job Complaints Of
Personnel

Strong efforts by organizations
Of Government employees and Con-
gresSmen friendly to Federal per-
sonnet will be made to pass leg.
islation establishing a civil service
court Of appeals during the Con-
gressional session opening tomor.
row. .....
Agitation for such an appellate
body, which would take care Of
grievances throughout the Gov
eminent service, has been gradu-
ally growing since Representative
William I. Sirovich Cd, Of New
York, introduced his much dis
cussed omnibus bill early last year.
The bill, which carried five ma
jor items, included provisions for
a civil service board Of appeals.
Oppose Present Plan
The Civil Service Commission at
present has a division devoted to
handling complaints Of employees
who believe their department
heads have Disseminated against
them, but some factions among
the personnel have claimed the
Commissions Division of Appeals
and Review is bound to have lean
ings toward the Government side
Of any given case because Of its
subsidiary nature under the Com
missions direction.
Morris McAuliffe, S. G. Hopkins
and John F. Edwards now com
pose the Civil Service appellate
body, whose work consists prin-
cipally of handling complaints
against examination marks re-
ceived by those attempting to
enter the service, and requests for
higher classification. Other griev-
ances, such as unfair efficiency
ratings, discrimination and over
time, seldom reach it.
Organizations this winter will
seek to achieve an independent
board centered in washington
which would review disputes be.
tween employees and their offices
throughout the country by deputiz-
ing an unbiased representative to
arbitrate a grievance along with
representatives Of the employe and
his office.
Methods Of Operation
Should q dispute occur in San
Francisco, for instance, the Wash
ington board would appoint a
deputy in that city not connected
with the compliments office.
The office would, Of course, have
representation through it's chief
administrative officer there or an
assistant, while the aggrieved
worker would present his case
through his union, an attorney, or
himself.
At the close Of the last congress
sional session Representative Siro-
vich divided his omnibus bill into
four separate measures when it
was evident that sentiment on the
Hill was against passage Of the
omnibus legislation.
The Washington times., 1936-01-02
B. & 0. Car Loadings
Gain in December

BALTIMORE, Jan. 2.-Carload-
ings on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad for the week ended De-
cember %, totaled SO,7OS, consist
ing of 1914 cars loaded on line
The Washington times., 1936-01-02
Tobacco Sales Doubled

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 2.-Auc'
ton tobacco markets in Virginia
and North Carolina in November,
1885, sold approximately twice as
much tobacco as they sold in No
vember, 1884, but prices were
nearly 80 per cent lower, accord
ing to the monthly review issued
by the Federal Reserve Bank Of
Richmond.
The Washington times., 1936-01-02
Best Year Yet

The Enterprise Building ASSo-
citation, which was organized in
1892, reports a successful 1885.
The association has always
taken pride in its conservative
policies, its first desire being the
safety Of the funds intrusted to
itS care,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-28
SUPPLY BILL
REPORTED

Carrying a number Of new
appropriations for the District,
the deficiency bill was reported
out today by the Senate Appro-
priations Committee.
AS a compromise proposal, the
bill permits the District Alley
Authority to continue for the next
year by using unexpended bal
ances and receipts, expected to
total $25O,OOO. The original sum
asked was 100000, but this was
struck out by the House.
The bill carries an appropria-
ton of 100000 for the Smith
sonian Institution, to be used for
an astrophysical laboratory; $1,000
for improvements to the Senate
Office Building; $2,240 for Dis
trict Supreme Court bailiffs:
$1,150 for District of Columbia
judgments; STAT for audited
claims, and $4,000 for the next
Inauguration.
Included in the bill as it came
from the House was 100000 for
charging the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing and 100000 for
an addition to the Government
Printing Office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-28
MOtOrnQn Asks
NeW Trial in
Speed Case

Motion for a new trial for Byron
H. Mayer, Capital Transit Com
pany motorman convicted by a
Police Court jury on charges of
recklessly operating a street car,
was made yesterday by T. Edward
O'Connell, defense attorney.
Eight alleged trial errors were
cited in the motion as grounds for
granting a new trial in the case,
which is unique in District legal
annals in that it is the first time
a motorman and street car were
involved in such charges. The
defense also charges the prosecu-
tor, George D. Nelson, with max
ing "inflammatory remarks" dur
ing the trial.
The motion will be argued later
before Judge Walter j. Casey.
Mayer was arrested several weeks
ago on a charge he had operated
the car at a high rate of speed
for 80 blocks along Rhode Island
Avenue northeast, and collided
with an automobile.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-28
Ken Murray
Says:

Both major political parties
should take a tip from the So
ciaIists, who opened their ma
tional convention Monday, and
nominated Norman Thomas for
President the same day
Okay, MIR. Thomas! But for all
practical purposes, running on
the Socialist ticket is like work
ing yourself up to a Sparring
partner for Joe Louis.
"They say the Socialists fatty
refused the offer Of the Com.
munist party to combine forces
and present a united front"
next election What would
you call that, the difference be-
tween a zeal read, and a henna
rinse?
Naturally, neither party can
expect much financial help from
the American public Those
boys spend too much Of their
lives in riOtiOus living"
so REMEMBER:
at isn't necessary to be an
expert phrenOlOgiSt to tell
whether man is good Social.
list All you have to do is to
count the number of bumps on
his head.
Copyright, 1886. by McNauEht
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-28
4 Auto Permits
Revoked; Fl
Suspended

Drivers permits of four motor
lists were revoked by the Board of
Suspensions and Revelations to-
day. Two other permits were sus-
pended for As days, II for 80 days
and 8 for Is days, following con-
victionS on speeding charges.
Those whose permits were re-
voked were:
George C. Herbert, 633 Florence
st. NJ E., so miles per hour.
George w. Jones, 23U twelfth
st. S. E., SO miles per hour.
Tom L. Lawson, Matthews
Court, Fourteenth st. N. W., SIS
miles.
Ammon Mcclellan, woodward
Building. SIS miles.
Those permits were suspended
for As days were:
Julius E. BresSler, 1921 Second
st. N. W., IS miles, second Of
Tense.
Franklin Burkholder, Falls
Church, Va, 40 miles, second Of
Tense.
Those whose permits were
suspended for 80 days were:
Henry L. Atkins, 1928 Twelfth
st. N. w., ~ miles.
Leroy r. Henry, zoos E st.
S. E., As miles.
CONTINUED on Page Fl, Col. y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-28
BUS LINE PLEA
TO BE HEARD

The Public Utilities Commission
decided today to grant a new hear
ing on the proposal to make Mon
roe Street Northeast a one-Way
thoroughfare for Capital Transit
Company buses.
AS a result OF the commissions
action Peoples Counsel William A.
Roberts dropped his threat to ap-
peal to District Supreme Court in
an effort to force another hear
ing.
In 1881 residents of Monroe
Street first petitioned the COM
mission to run buses one way on
that thoroughfare and have the
return trip either on Lawrence or
Newton Streets. The commission
turned down the application and
also rejected a second application
filed last March.
When informed by Peoples
Counsel Roberts that conditions
in the neighborhood had changed
and warranted another hearing,
the commission decided to grant
another inquiry at a date to be
set later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-28
TRUCK KILL 5
D. {. DRIVER

Thrown under the wheels of
a runaway dump truck which he
tried to stop, George A. Schae-
fer, so, a truck driver employed
by the District, was instantly
killed shortly after noon today.
The accident occurred near
Fifty-ninth and Fades Sts.N. E.
His death was the thirty-Seventh
traffic fatality here since Jan
uary /.
According to witnesses, the
brakes of the truck slipped while
it was being loaded. Schaefer,
they told police, attempted to
jump into the cab and bring the
vehicle under control. AS he
jumped, however, the truck
careened over the curb and
struck an embankment. He was
thrown under the left rear wheel
and crushed. A physician in the
neighborhood pronounced tn e
man dead before the arrival of
an ambulance.
Schaefer lived at 200 Q st.
N. W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-28
Alpha Kappa Elects

DR.. Dorothy B. Ferebee, mem!
Der Of the board Of directors of
Southeast House has been elected
baSileuS of the local graduate
chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority. Other officers elected
include Mrs. Gladys Payne, ante
basileus; Mrs. Gladys Peterson,
grammateus; Miss Sophia Edelin,,
philacter; Mrs. Ethel Grubbs,
tamiochuS; Mrs. Bertha Ivy, epis.
toleus, and Mrs. Beatrice Scott,
sergeant-at-armS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-28
ALL HOPE GONE
FOR AGREEING
W|THH0USE
Continuing Resolution
With Sc; 100000 u. S.
Share Is Prepared

Injecting an unusual pro-
cedure into the HCMSe-Senate
battle over the District Supply
Bill, House cOnferees today is
sued a formal invitation to the
Senate managers to a meeting
of the two groups Monday
either to arrive at a definite
agreement on the items in dis
pute or make a joint decision to
report back a disagreement to
their respective houses.
Senate action on a continuing
resolution carrying $5,700,000
Federal contribution and all
maintenance appropriations in
the current budget is expected
today as all hope of agreeing in
conference on the 1887 District
appropriation bill was abandoned.
Senator Elmer Thomas CD
of Oklahoma, conference chair.
man, is preparing to introduce
the resolution. The Senate is
scheduled to consider the de-
ficiency bill and if an opportun.
ity presents itself, the resolution
will be called up.
An about-face on the plan to
hold another conference today
came after Senator Thomas was
informed that the House managers
would not change their position
on the Federal sum because they
had been instructed by the House
to stand firm. Senate confereeS
are not willing to drop their fight
because President Roosevelt is in
sistent that at least $5,7Co,oo0 be
provided.
Veto Waited Plan
It Is understood that if the Sen.
ate conferees had given in to tbs
House and bill carrying less
than $5,700,O00 had been passed,
in all probability the President
would have vetoed it.
It was pointed out also that
when the House recently voted to
instruct the conferees to refuse to
yield only one-third of the House
membership voted. Under these
circumstances it is thought that
even now the House would change
if a full membership would be
called to vote with or against the
President.
The main bone of contention Is
the amount of Federal contribu.
ton. House conferees want it set
at $2,700,00O, whio'l would neces-
state an increase in taxes. Senate
conferees want it raised to $780,"
900, as approved by President
Roosevelt.
Carries Lump Sum
In case a compromise fails, the
Senate will insist the continuing
resolution carrying all the ap-
preparations of the current year.
including $5,7OO,000 from the Fed
era Government.
There has already been a resolu-
ton introduced in the House which
would prohibit any contribution.
which is to be pushed by House
managers if the Senate refuses
to give in on the bill. The battle
will then be fought over again on
the resolutions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-28

AS O vacation note, Anony-
nous suggests the thought:
Observation-Disclosures the Plati-
tudeS Of WaShingtOn'S winter
are warmed over and prepared
for the next seasons serving"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-28
Memorial Day Mail
Deliveries Cancelled

Regular deliveries of mail will
be Cancelled Memorial Day, it was
announced last night. But special
delivery letters will be put through
as usual and there will be two col.
lections of mail in the business and
residential sections of the city
proper. The collections will start
at 4 p. m. and 7 p. m. In the SUI.
burban districts, one collection will
be made, beginning at 7 o. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-28
RIDER REPEAL
FAILURE LAID
TO SPEAKER
Sisson Accuses House
Head Of Baking
Action on Bill

Charges that Speaker Joseph
Byrns has attempted to shift the
blame for failure Of House con-
sideration Of the red rider repeal
bill to sponsors of the measure
were made today by Represent
alive Fred j. Sisson CD of New
York, author of the proposal.
Assailing the Speaker for such
Misrepresentation" the New
Yorker placed the blame for fail
ure of consideration Of the bill on
the House leadership, adding:
"I'll not stand idly by and
permit such impressions to go
out unchallenged."
Mr.. Sisson made his statement
today as q new drive was
launched by supporters of his bill
to obtain House consideration Of
the measure next week.
Make Tour of Hill
The supporters, representing
the Teachers Union, the Central
Labor Union, the Parent Teacher
Association, the League of Uni
versity Women, the Catholic
Teachers and the National Edu-
cation Association, made a tour
on Capitol Hill seeking brief
interviews with Administration
leaders to impress them with
their views and urge that an OPP
portunity be provided for a vote
on the bill before the adjourn
ment of Congress.
Visits were made at the office
of Representatives Mary Norton
Cd of New Jersey, chairman of
the House District Committee;
John O'Connor CD of New York,
chairman of the House Rules
Committee, and Speaker Byrns,
and Senators David I. Walsh CD
of Massachusetts,, whose educa-
ton and labor committee recently
the repeal bill; Burton
K. Wheeler CD of Montana,
author of the repeal bill in the
Senate, and William H. King
3D. of Utah, chairman Of the
Senate District Committee.
Representative SiSson was an
gered by what he said the Speaker
had done when he came into |
possession of a letter from a man
in Illinois enclosing a letter
which the Speaker had written to
the Illinois citizen, declaring that |
he (the Speaker) had not inter
fered with consideration of the |
repeal bill and that the House Dis
trict Committee failed to call it
up on the District day of May II.
BlameS Argument
Sisson declared:
"The District Committee on
that day was not given the
floor until about $3.50 or 3
o'clock because other privileged
business was transacted until
that time.
Before any District bills
were called up that day, Mrs.
Norton and the Speaker con-
ferred, the latter seeking an
agreement under which the red
rider repeal bill was not to be
called up.
81 think we could have gotten
started on the bill that day and
perhaps disposed of it if it had
not been for that agreement, but
the leadership prevented con-
sideratiOn Of the bill at that
time."
When the delegation today
visited Speaker Byrns, he
vehemently denied that he ever
had attempted to control what |
bills the District committee would
call up on any District day.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1936-04-18
Border New.
cHIcAcoAN SPEAKS

Easter Sunday morning was the
occasion for great rejoicing at Bor-
der, and marked the closing Of the
conference year for Rev. D. p. Young
who delivered an inspiring sermon to
. packed house. The special music
presented by the choir was fitting for
the day. A spirit Of Christian fellow
ship and great joy was plainly in
evidence during the entire service,
tribute to the wonderful work which
Rev. Young has done this year at
Border. Mrs. M. E. Bale, Miss Eliza
beth Francisco, Mrs. Jessie Young,
and Mr.. Clifford C. Hawkins aided
in decorating the church for the &C.
casion. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Edwards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wendell c. Jones, and
Mrs Bura Hawkins contributed eggs
for the children. Mrs. Imogene Ma
pue, general treasurer Of Border was
chairman of the egg committee.
Many Of the parents came early
to hear the fine program given by
the church school children and to
witness the giving Of eggs. The Ep-
worth League presented their special
program Sunday evening and had as
speaker Mr.. George r. Moultrie of
Chicago, who told of the prominent
mart that yuoth played in the Nation
al Negro Congress.
Monday evening Rev. and Mrs. D..
P. Young left on the Empire Builder
for Chicago to attend the Lexington
Conference which is in session at St..
Marks M. E. church. They will re-
turn next Tuesday morning to re-
sumo the work at Border. It is hoped
that they enjoy their visit and return
to carry in the splendid work they
have done during the past year. BY
popular consent there twill be no ser
vices next Sunday, however Rev.
Young will conduct services as usual
on Sunday morning, April goth. In
their absence Miss frankie May Fish
er is the house guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Windsor C. Crews of 3428 Oakland
avenue south. A3J
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1936-04-18
Oyster Is First a Male,
Then Female, Then Male

At first maturity the oyster func-
tons as q male. Within six weeks
of that time 1t may be female
carrying a full complement of de-
velOping embryo. When these are
ready for the free swimming stage
they are discharged into the water,
and the parent, Its duty done. again
becomes q male and goes into q
resting stage from which 1t will not
emerge until the following summer,
or. possibly, year later than that.
when the cycle Is again repeated.
according to an authority In the
London Observer.
Unlike the eggs OF most fish, the
eggs Of the oyster are fertiliZed
within the body of the parent.
where they are retained until the
developing embryOs. Of which there
may be a million or more. have ac-
tually reached the form of small
oysters. They are not, however.
Immediately extruded into the wa
ter, but first spend an intermediate
existence In the mantle, cavity Of
the parent. where they may continue
to develop actually In water. but
under fully protected conditions.
At first, unless examined under
the microscope. they resemble a
milky fluid. and to those in the
trade the oyster Is then known as,
white sick" AS the shell develops.
the mass becomes gray. and then
DARK, when the parent oyster is
described as ''black sick" At the
end 81 this stage the young oysters
are literally blown into the water,
and thereafter to fend for them
selves"
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1936-04-18
BETHESDA NEWS

The Sunday school gave a splen-
did Easter program right after the
worship. Mrs. Maude CAVITY and Miss
Octavia Meyers are in charge of the
primary department. The Junior girls
directed by Mrs. M. Washington pre-
sented pageant, "The Easter
Cross" The characters were Spirit
Of Spring, Miss Vera Glanton; Spirit
Of Easter. Miss Gertrude Johnson,
Girls at the cross, Misses Helen Lew
is Warfeld, Clematine Ray, Louise
Walker. The Sun, Hilda Jtan Lewis.
Other girls taking part, Erelene VIII
Hams, Betty Cox, Sylvia and Wanda
Lee Starks, Blossom Grimes and Jes-
sic Lewis.
The Missionary Society of Beth
esda Baptist Church met Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Rho
da Renfro, 2808 10th avenue south.
The following officers were elected:
Mrs. Elizabeth Warrington, pres.
Mrs. M. Washington, vice pres; Mrs.
Matte Lucas, Sec.; Mrs. P. Massen-
gill, assist. sec.; Mrs. K. L. Smith.
treas; Mrs. Mayme Battle elected
president emeritus. After the bust
ness session the hostess served de-
licious repast.
The church auditorium was beaut-
fully decorated with palms flcwars
ard Easter lilies. At the morn.ns
worship Rev. w. E. Waddlington
preached soul stirring sermon "The
Heavens Are Telling, was rendered
by the combined choirs. Miss Marri-
enc Jefferson at the piano. Other
beautiful songs were rendered.
The ladies went over the ton on
The rally. This Sunday will be men S
day. The last Sunday in the month
the ladies will finish their efforts.
The men Of the church will give n
sacred concert and fish fry at the
church April goth. The men will cook
and serve all, the ladies can do is
patronize the dinner. Good luck men
and success on your efforts.
The debate, Resolved, that women
are more useful in the church than
men, will be sponsored by the Pro-
gressive social and literary club at
the church April21. Admission free.
| Light refreshments will be served.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1936-04-18

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Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1936-04-18
Chicago Election
Most Bitter In Years

state legislature, was not nominated
to succeed himself on the Republic.
an ticket. The following Negroes were
nominated for the Illinois house of
representatives: Richard A. Hare
wood, Ernest A. Green, Charles Jen-
kins lawyer and former Texan, and
Col. William Warfeld, commander OF
the famous Eighth infantry regiment
of the Illinois National Guard and an
overseas veteran in the world war.
Roscoe Simmons, orator and for
mer newspaperman, was elected G.
o. P. delegate to the national Re-
publican convention in Cleveland in
June over the Rev. J. C. Austin of
the Pilgrim Baptist church. Cornelia
Picket was elected as an alternate.
Mike Sneed, present Democratic
committeeman from the third ward
was reelected over Captain Udell
Turpin.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1936-04-18
Culture Of Orchid Long,
Tedious Gardening Task

The culture Of orchids takes
place one step at q time and with
only one step year, says the MIL
waukee Journal. The minute seeds
are placed in tubes with agar-agar,
Ceylonese seaweed. and are
sealed. "A year later the sprOuted
seeds are picked out with tweezers
and placed In jar Another
year and the tiny separate plants are
isolated in separate Jars In which
are mingled soil. charcoal. pieces Of
broken pot and osmunda, fern
which comes from the Indian
marshes.
During this slow growth the or.
child plants must be protected from
cold draughts at all costs. They
cannot tolerate the temperature OF
60. which Is suited to blooming orr
chids ut night hut must be furnished
a home where the air Ii like . per-.
petual wash day with the boiler 60
ing at full Slst. The orchid de-:
mands not so much heat but plenty,
of humidity.
When an orchid does come to now.'
er the grower need have no further,
worry. Provided he treats II right,
he can be certain that It win 60 on
producing the exact order Of dow.
ers Of It's primary bloom b the snd
Of It's life. II runs true % type.
In the florists shop the orchid b
q prestige item" Il mus b car.
ried in order to convince the trade
that the shop 10 -fancy" aud that
Il serves q luxury loving patron.
aga. It 10 said that e costs ssns
so cents to produce . single orchid
blossom.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1936-04-18

Few American citizens desire dir
ty politics. Tie average voter wish
es clean, clear cat campaigns. With
out personalities and absuive argu-
mnet.
This applies not only to the st.
Paul, national, but state races as
we'll. The candidate who descends to
cheap abuse does not deserve your
vate because his temperament is en-
tirely unfit to represent the commun-
ity he is supposed to serve. He will
reward friends and punish foes which
is not the ideal office-holder for q
government which is supposed to OPP