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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30
NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL
 ACCOUNT AND REPORT AND
 PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

Tn the United States Commissioner tEX-Officio Rrobate) Court for the Territory of Alaska, Juneau Com missioner's Precinct.
 In the Matter of the Estate of FRANCIS HOPKINS STEVEN SON, Deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 29th, 1888, MINERVA B. REEDER, as executrix of the es- tate of FRANCIS HOPKINS STEV- ENSON, deceased, made and filed in the above-entitled Court at Juneau, Alaska, her Final Account and Peti- tion for Distribution, and that on said day the said Court entered its order directing that a hearing be had upon said Final Account and Report and Petition for Distribution before it on Saturday, March 4, 1889, at 1000 o'clock A. M., at the office of the said United States Commissioner, in the Federal Terri torial Building, in Juneau Precinct, Territory of Alaska, and requiring all persons to then and there appear and make their objections, if any thereto, and to the settlement there of and to the distribution of the residue of the assets of this estate direct to Jestie Stevenson, of Litho- polls, Ohio. a sister of the deceased
 MINERVA B. REEDER,
 Executrix. First publication, Dec. 30, 1888. Last publication, Jan. 20, 1888.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE ! E
 By Roberta Lee

o. Is it good form to praise any member of your own family to out siders?
 A. No; it is almost as bad form as praising yourself.
 Q. Do the expenses connected with the use of the church and hotel ballroom come under the fin- ancial obligations of the brides par entS?
 A. Yes.
 Q. When buttering piece of bread, should one hold the bread in the left hand or keep it on the plate?
 A. Hold the bread against the plate while buttering it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30
The Way Is Open
Cincinnati Enquirer

So far as can be known in advance iile majority of Senators and Representatives cordial to the principle of governmental reorganization. More con- cretely safe majority of them are reported to be favorable to CD additional executive aids at the White House (2) revision of civil service regulations (3) drastic changes in the general accounting office pro- vided it remains responsible to Congress, and (4 consolidation of bureaus and agencies provided each such proposal is submitted for congressional approval
 This means the way is open for every important feature of the reorganization bill defeated by the last Congress- The President have everything of moment that he asked for provided he does not demand approval in advance of anything he may want to do No Congress worthy of the is going to write blank check for the President in the matter of reorganization for that would be to abdicate from one of the most important duties of the legislative branch
 The administrative machinery of the Federal Government has been built up gradually, piecemeal, by congressional enactment. In this way Congress has maintained full authority the administration of law But by the same token much duplication and have developed because of pecemeal legislation
 The quick way to remedy this confusion and extravaganza is to empower the President to con- sodate and eliminate bureaus But such measure would enable individual to tear down the work of century and half and enormously increase his own power The safe way-quite quick enough is to authorize the President to make such changes submitting them at intervals to Congress for approval or rejection. Along such lines reorganization bill should find ready enactment
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30
YEARS AGO
 From THE EMPIRE
DECEMBER 30. 1918

DECEMBER 30. 1918
 Dr. Emil Krulish and Dr. D. H Montgomery vaccinated thirty peo- pie with influenza serum in Doug las, and were to go to Douglas again this evening to continue vaccina- tion
 Both the Palace and Coliseum theaters were to open this evening with strong bills after an enforced quarantine idleness caused by the epidemic.
 F. (Sharkey) Johnson arrived on the Estebeth from Tenakee where he had been living for the past year and was registered at the Gas tineau Hotel.
 Lyle Davis, outside man for the Gambler Bay Cannery of the Hoo nah Packing Company, arrived in Juneau on one of the recent boats and was to leave for Gambler Bay 10 line up preparations for the com ing season.
 E. c. Morrissey, formerly Secre- tary to Delegate Charles A Sulzer, md now working on the staff of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, was to come to Juneau and report the pro- ceedings of the Alaska Legislature for that paper, according to word received from Seattle.
 Corporal H. D. Stabler arrived in Juneau on the Alaska and was registered at the Gastineau Hotel.
 Word was received from the East that Gov. Riggs was working to se- cure airplane service for Alaska.
 Weather highest 25; lowest 25; clear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30
What IS Yonr News |. O.? By The Ap Feature Service

Each question counts 20; each part of q tlUo-part question, 10. A score of 60 IS fair, 80, good.
 l. This is Lady Diana Cooper of England. How did she bow into a social fuss?
 2. What is the name chosen for the biggest ocean liner to be built in the U. S., now under construction at Newport News?
 8. Who is Jan asaryk? What post did he resign?
 4. The Gridiron d nner at Washington, D. O., honors out standing football players. True or false?
 5. What cabinet member was invited to run for mayor of Chi cagO?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30
GobbIed Pile Of Food;
 CoIIetls $40

CHICAGO. Dec. 3O.-Louis Stein, 50, ordered hamburger at Law renee street restaurant and ate it. He kept on ordering hamburgers and a crowd gathered to watch him.
 He was cheered as he gulped hamburger number P and started downing two quarts of ice cream.
 He wiped his mouth 25 minutes after the first hamburger, then turned to Sam Roth and collected $40 Sam had bet Louis he couldn't do it within two hours.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30
FIVE MOTHERS
 WANT TO DIE
 FOR FIVE SONS

NEW YORK, Dec 30.-Five weep ing mothers, with a combined total of 72 children, have unanimously offered their own lives in exchange for those of five sons awaiting death in the electric chair in Sing Sing for the staying of a detec- tive.
 Gov. H. H. Lehman has agreed to grant the mothers a hearing be- fore the executions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30
SHOT LED TO ANOTHER

LONDON, O., - Thomas Titus claims to have shot a fox while the animal was stalking a cock pheasant and then the bird when it flushed at the sound of the first shot.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30
eHGbby
 Birthday

The Empire ertends congrdtuld- lions and best i0iSheS today, their birthday anniversar, 70 the Jolloa0- ing:
 DECEMBER 30
 Stella Bates
 L. F. Morris
 Margaret Fowler
 Tom Fukuyama
 Kenneth Kearney
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30
VIKING CLUB DANCE

Saturday night, Dec. 31. Real Scan dinavian New Years music by Al bert Peterson's Orchestra, in I.O OF. Hall adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30

Cicero once said: Tt is difficult to say how much mems minds concated by a kind manner and gentle speech" Does MT. Neville Chamberlain care to take the stand?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30

Naz leaders firm believers in ones right to worship as he peases so long he pleases to con- form to their rules.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30

Dr Paul Van Zealand observes that the pendulum of history swings from tyranny to anarchy and back again. But how dodge the thing it swings?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30

Apparently Frances st-down strike collapsed when discovered there bayonet in the seat Ohio State Journal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-30

Answers on Page Six
Evening star., 1938-01-26
ACCURACY DISPUTED
AT HEALTH HEARING
Figures of Health Department
Questioned by Collins, Tes-
timony Reveals.

Dispute over the accuracy Of figures
presented by the Health Department,
comparing death rates here with other
cities, enlivened hearings on the 1899
District supply bill. publication Of the
testimony revealed today.
Chairman Collins of the House Sub
committee on District Appropriations
complained that the Health Depart
ment statistics on deaths from pneu-
monia and tuberculosis and the ma
ternty death rate did not check with
others supplied by the Census Bureau.
Health Officer George c. Rutland
explained that he had used provisional
figures compiled by the Census
Bureau. while Mr.. Collins had OBJ
tanned final statistics later.
"All Of your figures seem to be pre-
pared for the purpose of getting more
appropriations, MIR. Collins charged.
You make all of your mistakes
against Washington and not for
Washington.
I'VE are anxious to build up the
Health Department as much as any
one, but We feel that you folks are
not dealing as frankly with us as We
think We deserve"
The Health Department statistics
showed heart disease the chief cause
OF death here. with rate Of 1884 per
100000 population during 1896. Next
came, pneumonia, with 1891 rate:
cancer. at 1885; tuberculosis. at LOT,
and cerebral hemorrhage at 1902.
with the infant mortality rate at ~ 8.
Evening star., 1938-01-26
LEGISLATOR HITS
CANAL AS MENACE

Health Officer George c. Ruhland's
contention that divided authority has
prevented anything being done to
eliminate the old c. & o. Canal as a
breeding place for mosquitoes was dis
puted by Chairman Collins Of the
House Appropriations Subcommittee in
hearings on the District supply bill
made public today.
Il was going out through George
town recently" Mr.. Collins told DR..
Rutland. "and I noticed that old
canal. In my town the public health
service would not let that canal op-
crate as it is operating now. 1t is just
breeding place for mosquitoes. was
wondering II it had ever been called to
your attention by your sanitary man?"
Eyes, think you will find that
trouble is complicated by divided au-
thority." DR.. Rutland said. The water
front and the navigable waters are not
under control Of the Health Depart
ment."
When Mr.. Collins argued that the
canal is not a water front or water
course. DR.. Ruhland remarked, Il may
not know precisely where this place
is"
1T looks like one Of them (sanitary
inspectorsI ought to have stumbled
ON It," Mr.. Collins snapped back.
Evening star., 1938-01-26
Site IS DISCUSSED
FOR HEALTH CENTER
Southwest Project May Be 10.
Gated at Seventh and
K Streets,

Washington's second health CEN
ter probably will be located at Seventh
and K streets S.W., it was revealed in
subcommittee hearings on the District
appropriation bill made public today
Previous reports have designated
Southwest Washington generally as
the location for the proposed poly
clinic. The specific location contem-
plated was revealed by Health Officer
George c. Rutland in response to q
question by Chairman Ross Collins.
I think that would be a very fair
location for It," declared MIR. Collins on
learning Of the contemplated site.
Meanwhile the committee gave
strong indication that the long-await-
ed first health center, originally
planned on the site Of the Jones
school, at First and L streets NV,
would be built Elsewhere, and that
consequently the building item in the
schools budget for new Jones School
would not be allowed.
Discussing the proposed replace
nent item with Supt. of Schools
Frank w. Ballou and First Asst. Supt.
Garnet c. Wilkinson, in charge of
oolored schools, Chairman Collins
commented:
III you are permitted to continue
the use of the Jones School, you will
not need this" 4
That Is right" said DR.. Ballou.
The present Homeopathic Hospital
Is being considered for the site Of the
center.
Evening star., 1938-01-26
School Opening Delays Laid
To Cust0dial Forces Laxity

tric* repair shop. told the committee
he found evidence Of .inenciency
among school custodians and said that
much money could have been saved In
the operation Of the plants. A lot Of
the work the repair shop Is called upon
to do. he said, could be dGne by Gus
toliAns and engineers.
Mr.. Collins also incorporated into
the record . statement from the Com
misstoners to supt. Frank w. Ballou
that IRE in the boiler room at Wood
row Wilson High School was due to
faulty operation"
Robert 8. Scott. inspector of steam
boilers. told the committee cleaning Of
'the boilers In the schools would have
prevented the rust which caused the
difficulties last fall forcing several
schools to close on chilly days.
Because OF the brick casing around
the boilers, cleaning would have been
difficult, but 1t could have been accom-
plished with the application OF q little
elbow grease, he declared.
Evening star., 1938-01-26
McQueeney Kin
In d. C.. Schools
Subject of Jest

William McQueeney, schools custo-
dian superintendent. and his nu-
merous relatives in the school custo-
dial system, came in for some good
natured joshing In the subcommittee
hearings on the District appropriation
bill reported to the House today.
Discussing school custodians with
Supt. Frank W. Rallou, Chairman Ross
Collins jocularly queried: Are there
prescribed qualifications for these
custodial employees other than that
they must be kin to Mr.. McQueeney?'
The fact that there are many
people in the schools not related to
Mr., McQueeney would answer that
question" replied DR.. Ballou good
naturedly.
Are there any?" pursued the chair
man with twinkle In his eye
Yes" said the superintendent.
smiling, "he does not have 700 rela-
tives"
DR.. Ballou took occasion at this
point to make the observation that he
would like to have more people "of
the McQueeney type" in the. public
schools.
Evening star., 1938-01-26
.ANSW ERS
REPR|SAL THREAT
Tells Collins Cut in Funds
Would Cripple Efforts
to Reduce Rates.

Threats OF reprisals against the
Public Utilities Commission for grant,
ing the recent increase in street car
token fares were made by Chairman
Collins Of the House District Appro-
priations Subcommittee during bitter
exchanges over the 1899 commission
budget items.
At one point Mr.. Collins declared:
X think the public would be better
of If We wiped out this appropriation
entirely"
In q quick retort, Riley E. Elgen,
utilities commission chairman, referred
to the effect Of heavy slash in the
commission personnel ordered by
Congress on recommendation OF for
mer Representative Blanton OF Texas.
He said:
Here is what happened when some
body conceived somewhat similar
ideas. Prior to the reduction in our
appropriation on July !, 1884, this
commission had reduced rates over
81 600, 900 per year. form 1882 to 1884.
But as result Of three years Of in
adequate appropriations. average an
nual reduction amounted to 1922, 600"
Credits Public Ownership.
Mr.. Collins, however, attributed re-
duction in electric rates in various
cities to establishment Of Government
owned or municipal power plants.
Mr. Elgen reminded the committee
that electric rates in the District had
been reduced annually.
Commission members were prepared
for scrap over the street car rate
order and when the committee chair
man took them to task for the token
fare rise. they insisted they were
forced TO 1t by factual conditions and
their oaths Of office. They blamed
the increase primarily on the heavy
increases in labor cost and taxes, borne
by the Capital Transit CO.
Compares Rates.
Mr. Elgen presented statistics COM
pairing rates In Washington with
those in comparable cities, as to
street car fares and rates for gas,
electricity and telephone charges.
In many instances. rates here were
lower than elsewhere.
Mr.. Collins assailed Chairman
Elgen, particularly, for delays in the
removal OF street car pillow pits. He
protested that at the present rate
about 80 years would be required to
eliminate all Of them That Is a
fair assumption. is it not?" he asked
mo, do not think 1t Is a fair
assumption" Mr.. Elgen said Il do
not believe We will have street cars
In 80 years" He said the plow pit
removals were planned and that four
open pits had been eliminated since
December, 1888
Chairman Collins wanted to know
II the commission proposed to in
crease taxicab fares, and when in
formed the commission dld not, he
continued: Il do not know what l
would do If you did that. I would
have to walk If you increased them"
Evening star., 1938-01-26
FEDERAL PAYMENT
FORMULA IS URGED
Hazen Suggests Withdrawal Of
Taxable Property Serve
as Guide,

A definite formula for measuring the
amount of the Federal payment to-
ward District expenses, based on the
amount of property the United States
withdraWs from the tax rolls, was ad-
vocated by Commissioner Melvin c.
Hazen during hearings on the 1899
appropriation bill as solution Of the
fiscal relations problem.
1T is not the contention of the
Commissioners that the property Of
the United States in the District be
taxed" he said. 1T is their conten-
ton. however, that any formula or de-
vice that may be adopted for the pur-
pose Of measuring the Federal pay
ment should in all fairness and justice
give due weight and regard to the
large holdings Of the Federal Govern
ment in the District of Columbia.
The chief advantage Of this meth
cd of procedure lies in the fact that
the formula could be applied indefi-
nitely in the future. regardless Of the
extent to which private property now
owned by residents Of the District Of
Columbia might be acquired for pur-
poses Of the Federal Government"
Evening star., 1938-01-26
US. RESTAURANTS
DODGE INSPECTION
N McKeIIar's Attitude Is
BIamed-Probers Check
House Dining Room.

Health Department sanitary inspec-
tors got into the House restaurant for
an inspection and gave it clean bill
of health, but were frightened away
from the Senate restaurant, it was
revealed during hearings on the 1889
District supply bill before House
subcommittee on appropriations.
The law provides for the inspec-
tion of all such public establishments
and their, employees where food is sold
or served" declared Chairman Collins.
II realize that" replied DR.. George
c. Rutland, health officer. I'VE have
advanced that. but We were told We
had no right to enter"
DR.. r. r. Ashworth, chief sanitary
inspector, volunteered the inspectors
did not enter the Senate restaurant
because they were told Senator Nc
kellar. Democrat. of Tennessee, a
member Of the Committee on Control,
had not given his approval
DR.. Ashworth also disclosed the
inspectors had not visited restaurants
in the various Government buildings
because Of question as to right,
despite ruling of Corporation Coun-
sci Elwood H. Seal saying: The
Health Department has authority to
examine employees in Government pub
lie restaurants and inspect such estab-
lishments, as well as all other public
establishments and employees, where
food is served or sold"
As far as other eating places are
concerned, DR.. AshWorth said in three
months last year, the Health Depart
ment accomplished more in cleaning
them up than IN the last 20 years.
Evening star., 1938-01-26

prevent q deficiency. The rider also
limits the amount Of public assistance
and home care to $75 q month each
for a single family.
The committee said 1t recommended
q $4,000 appropriation for the power
survey for dual purpose:
1T will, in the first pace" the re-
port declared. attempt to determine
whether or not the operation of a
municipality owned power plant in the
District of Columbia is economically
sound. In addition 1t is intended that
the survey shall include a study of
the present distribution system to de-
termine what, If any, economies may
be effected in the public use OF power
in the District.
For example, it has come to the
attention of the committee that in
several instances q group Of build
ings in proximity to each other used
for public purposes are on separate
meters and a separate bill is COM
puted for each. 1t appears that q
considerable saving might be made by
Capitalization of the distribution of
power to these buildings through one
meter, with one bill to be rendered for
all, tnaSmuch as larger percentage
of the total power consumed would
be paid for at a lower rate.
I'm the opinion of the committee
such survey as proposed will result
in savings both to the District of Co.
lumbia and to the Federal Govern
ment."
A congressionally-authorized report,
made at a cost OF $50, 900 from District
funds, was submitted to Congress in
1888. The report covered a two-year
survey by & firm OF commercial engi-
neers. It carried recommendation
that the National Capital establish 4
municipally-owned and operated power
plant at a cost Of $35, 100000.
Book Fund Voted.
Aside from 100000 for preparation
OF plans for new central public IL
brary, the committee recommended an
increase of s10,500' in the funds of
the Public Library for purchase Of
books. In providing the initial step
for the new library, it said:
"The library has outgrown the pres
ent building and is badly in need of
additional space which cannot be pro-
vided on the present site. Location
OF this new building on land already
owned by the District of Columbia
will materially reduce the cost of re-
locating the library and the particu-
lar site named will place the library
at . central point easily accessible"
Evening star., 1938-01-26
DISTRICT RELIEF
SYSTEM ATTACKED
Director Quizzed Closely by
Co||ins-Chis cling
Question Raised.

The entire system Of administering
relief in the District was criticized by
Chairman Collins of the House Dis
trict Subcommittee on Appropriations
during hearings on the 1899 supply
bill.
He flung at Miss Alice Hill, relief
director, hundreds Of questions con-
corning her policies amounts OF dis
bursements. sums given to different
types on relief, and administrative
costs.
Particular complaint was made by
Mr.. Collins that Baltimore, with 4
population much greater than that Of
Washington. had a smaller adminis-
trative staff, although Its case load
was twice as large
Reds" Question Raised.
He inquired into union organization
OF members OF Miss Hills stah and
asked her pointblank "are these peo-
pie generally regarded as 'reds'?" Miss
Hill replied: They have not been so
regarded by me; they have not given
any indication Of that in their talks
with me-"
Mr.. Collins also wanted to know If
the union had Joined up with the
United Federal Workers as a part of
the c. I. O." Miss Hill said she did
not know, that she was not a member
OF the union, and had only few con-
facts with its members.
BY pointed questioning Mr.. Collins
suggested tha drunkenness played q
part in the relief burden, as we'll as
illegitimacy and chiSeling on the part
of former residents of the District who
may still be receiving checks by having
them forwarded by friends at old ad-
dresses.
Diseased Client Data Lacking.
Miss Hill was asked If 1t was true
that 80 per cent Of the persons ON
relief were being treated for social
diseases. When she said she lacked
that information, Chairman Collins
declared relief clients might find it to
their advantage to refuse to take
treatments because II they did they
would be dropped. She referred him
to the Health Department for infor-
nation as TO the check-up on treat
mentS.
Particular emphasis was laid by Mr..
Collins on the fact that some relief
clients. cases involving aid to depend-
ent children, might be given larger
monthly checks than a common la
borer would earn in the same length
OF time. Miss Hill insisted that would
not be true in more than some 200
cases out Of about $500, but she agreed
1t could happen to that extent.
Evening star., 1938-01-26
TEACHERS ORAL TESTS
RIDICULED BY COLLINS
subcommittee Chairman Looks
Into Questions After Claim Of
Applicants Compliment.

Oral examinations for prospective
teachers in the District schools aren't
always hard, according to Chairman
Collins OF the District Subcommittee
Of, the House Appropriations Com
nittee.
Mr.. Collins told school officials that
one applicant, he understood, had
taken an oral examination consisting
Of the statement by an examiner. "Oh.
you are looking exceptionally well
today" or words to that effect.
IT think that was the only thing
they asked her" said the chairman.
He requested list Of questions asked
teachers onN the oral examinations,
which the school of1cials furnished.