Evening Star Newspaper, November 20, 1931, Page 10

"A-10 CAURUS 10 DEGDE | PATROMAGEISUES House Committee Personnel| | and Distribution of Jobs | Await Party Conclave. BY WILL P. KENNEDY. | In the Democratic caucus for mem- | bers-elect of the House in,advance of | the opening of Congress one of the Smportant issues to be decided will be the distribution of patronage. | ‘The question of personnel of the U. S. Worker Dies BRAIN ABCESS FATAL TO C. L. REESE. Patronage Committee again comes up | 25 of major importance for considera- | tion of the coming Democratic caucus. | The usual procedure is for the party caucus to set up a committee to handle the problem of distributing these jobs.i according to rules quite definitely laid | down as a basis for action. The more important positions, carry- ing the higher salaries, are given to candidates presented by State delega- tions, while the smaller jobs, carrying salaries in the lower brackets, are ap- portioned out on request of individual members. The provision for appoint- ment of such a_committee is Con‘bmned 1n the caucus rules. Generally a “steer- ing committee” is appointed to lay out the program and suggest these rules. Garner Will Pass Job On. Representative John N. Garner, the Ospl:fllve Speaker, has declared that e does not want to have anything to do with the distribution of patronage outside of his own immediate office force. When the Democrats were in control of the House under the Wilson admin- istration the Patronage Committee con- sisted of Representatives Lloyd (Mis- souri), Humphreys (Mississippi) and Foster (Illinois). The Northern Demo- crats will contend for such wording of the rules on patronage as will give them a fair share in the distribution and also for representation on the Patronage Committee. Reading Clerk Pact Stands. Of course, there are a few of the| patronage jobs which by courtesy are placed at the disposal of the minority party, and which usually takes care of veteran employes. For example, when the Republicans took control of the House 12 years ago the Tammany or- ization ‘interested itself especially in ving Patrick J. Haltigan, reading clerk of the House, retained. There is still on record a letter written at that time in which they pledged that if Mr. Haltigan was given the position of as- sistant reading clerk the courtesy would be reciprocated when the Demo- crats came back into control. This is considered a bargain which the incom- ing Democrats will live up to, thus assuring A. E. Chaffee, veteran em- ploye on the floor and reading clerk under the Republican control, a posi- tion as assistant reading clerk. ‘The Republicans while in control of the House distributed the patronage for 10 years under a col ttee com- posed of Representatives Greist (Penn- sylvania), Anthony (Kansas) and Mc- Laughlin (Michigan). But Mr. Greist died, Anthony retired from the House and McLaughlin asked to be relieved. So two years ago a new committee was appointed, consisting of Representatives Darrow (Pennsylvania), Purnell (In- diana) and Holeday (Illinois). s R DISTRIBUTE FREE APPLES ‘West Virginia Growers Give Away 150 Bushels Here. ‘West Virginia fruit growers this week distributed 150 bushels of choice apples gratis in Washington in a movement to acquaint Washingtonians with the brand of fruit produced in orchards not far Gistant from the Capital City. The apples, which were delivered to newspaper o es, business establish- ments and Government departments, were brought from Charles Town, Jef- ferson County, W. Va., in trucks. The fruit growers tendered the offer to distribute the apples to H. O. Bishop, Don Craig and Granville Hunt, who ‘were on a recent Kiwanis Club visit to Charles Town. The group made arrange- ments to bring the fruit to Washington. | Mrs. “Virginia Elizabeth S. Recse, and five brothers, CLARENCE L. RFESE. Clarence L. Reese, employed in the Pension Bureau, died suddenly in Sibley Memorial Hospital yesterday from an abcess on the brain. The funeral will be held at his resi- dence, 615 Ninth street northeast, to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Mr. Reese is survived by his widow, Reese; his mother, Mrs. Lloyd P. Herschell S., Lester H., Ho bart M. and Sergt. Ommer R. Reese, of the United States Park Police, and two sisters, Mrs. Ferdinand \Kirchman and :&rs Charles A. Knox, all of Washing- on. Mr. Reese was born in Madison County, N. C., and came to Washington in 1903. He was appcinted clerk in the Pension Bureau in June, 1918, and has been there continuously since. CONDUIT ROAD BODY INDORSES CHEST Soliciting of Civil Service Employes for Funds Favored by Citizens, A resolution - indorsing the Com- munity Chest and the proposal to solicit Civil Service employes for con- tributionis thereto was adopted by the Conduit Road Citizens’ Association at a meeting last night. Indorsement of the proposal to solicit the Federal employes carried with it, however, the resefvation that it is ap- proved only if it.is distinctly under- stood that “those unable to make a contribution should not be importuned in any respect. Any attempt to secure contributions from those unable to make them, by persuasion exercised by official superiors 1is earnestly con- demned,” states a communication from the association. ‘The association went on record fa- voring legislation to insure “financial responsibility” of taxicab operators prior to the issuance of license. Another resolution was adopted re- affirming the action of tbe association favoring the election of members of the school board, in place of them being appointed by the present method. It was voted to co-operate in connec- tion with the Potomac Heights Com- munity Christmas _tree. Mrs. John J. Rodruck, Mrs. E. S, Hobbs-and W. A. Roberts were ap- pointed delegates to the District of Columbia Public. School Association. E. 8. Hobbs, president of the association, presided. R S AR LS BALL SET FOR TONIGHT Arrangements have been completed by the All-States Soclety for a ball and reception beginning at 9 o'clock tonight in the Shoreham Hotel. Commissioner and Mrs, Luther H. Reichelderfer will be honor guests. The receiving line will be headed by W. E. Hoffheins, president of the sb- ciety, and Mrs. Hoffheins. Robert H. McNeil of the North Carolina Society Washington attorney, will be master of Front-drive automobiles are becoming popular in German; ceremonies, assisted by John Boteler of the Maryland State Society. HICAGO MARKET Friday and Saturday Specials Two Stores to Serve You e 311 7th St. N. W. "% Clyde Litton, Manager Phone NA. 2939 Fancy Steer Sirloin Steak. Quality Beef Round Steal Tender Steer Porterhouse Steak cee Fresh Ground Has ger Steak Fresh Long Horn Cream Cheese Seasoned Just Right Pork Sausage w12¢ 3145 M Street N. W. James Cartéer, Manager Phone WEst 2023 25¢ -20¢ .28¢ ». 121c 3o 1 Fresh All-Meat Frankfurters Our Best Seller—Old Wurzburg Malt THE . EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, NOV "EMBER 20, 1931. SHEPARD FUNERAL SETFORTONORRDN |~ Masons Will Honor Retired U. S. Employe and G. A. R. Veteran. Herbert L. Shepard, 86 years old, Civil War veteran, retired employe of the Treasury Department and a Mason in the District of Columbia for more than half a century, died Thursday. He had made his horre with his son, Edward W. Shepard, in Kensington, Md., for some time. Funeral services will be held tomor- row afternoon at 2 o'clock at the par- lors of Almus R. Speare, 1623 Connec- ticut_avenue, followed by interment in Glenwood Cemetery. Members of Ben- jamin B. French Lodge, No. 15, F. A. | A. M., of which he had been a member | since 1890, will have charge of Masonic | rites. HERBERT L. SHEPARD. Served in Civil War. Mr. Shepard was born on January 25, 1845, at Mansfield, Mass., and enlisted in the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry at the age of 16, he served throughout the war, Teceiving a severe saber wound in the head at the battle of Alble. A monument on the field where the fa- mous Cavairy charge in that battle was made bears his name as one of the | wounded. After the war Mr. Shepard came to Washington, where he was appointed to a position in the War Department, later transferring to the Treasury Depart- ment, in which he served for almost a half century. He was in the printing and stationery division at the time of | his retirement about four years ago. | His age limit was extended for times before he was retired. | Initiated in 1867. In 1867 he was initiated into La Fay. ette Lodge. F. A. A. d tive member of that lodge until 1890, | when he transferred his membership to French Lodge. He had been active in the National City Church for many years, was one of its founders, and had served as a |f| trustee. He was a trustee emeritus at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alice ‘W. Shepard; three sons, Herbert Sehuy- ler and Edward W., Washington patent attorneys, and Ralph A. Shepard, and l"fi!.uzhter, Harriett L. Shepard, of this city. 6% You can take 12 expense of interest and principal. ate rates. Perpetual Building Association Established 1881 JAMES BERRY. Presidont EDWARD C. BALTZ, Seereta FORMER CAPITAL WOMAN | SEEKS SEAT IN CONGRESS | Mrs. Minnie G. Himes, Who Taught 8chool in Woodside, Md., Is Nebraska Candidate. Mrs. Minnie Grinstead Himes of Richardson County, Nebr., formerly of | this city, has filed a declaration of | her candidacy for election to the House of Representatives on a Republican ticket from the first Nebraska district, it became known here today. Mrs. Himes is the sister of Mrs. Dora Gilligan, 3807 Van Ness street. While in this city Mrs. Himes was a member of the Columbia Heights Christian Church and taught school at Woodside, Md. 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