Evening Star Newspaper, January 24, 1933, Page 7

COURT T0 DECDE FRE CONTROVERSY Hyattsville Council Rejects Compromise Offered by Rushe Forces. By a Staft Correspondent of The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md., January 24— “The now famous case of the mayor and Oouncil vs. the Hyattsville Fire Depart- ment, which has figured so prominently in the headlines during the past week, today seemed destined for the place where most famous headline stories go— the Circuit Court docket. Ignoring & compromise proposal, the mayor and Council, at an executive ses- slon last night, instructed Corporation Counsel Caesar L. Alello to take the matter to court. Mr. Alello sald it would require three or four days to draw the bill. The latest action of the Council, taken at a time when Chief Noble F. Rushe and his supporters had hoped & compromise would be effected, intensi- fled their bitterness against the town administration. Firemen Hold Quarters. Pending court action on the contro- versy, the firemen remained in their quarters, determined not to surrender the equipment, except by court order. ‘The Ladies’ Auxiliary and other friends of the department continued to lavish the men with food, while there were | offers of funds to fight the case in court soon after the Council’s action was an- nounced. Authority to take the matter to court was given Attorney Alello in a resolu- tion adcpted by the Council on motion of Councilman C. D. Anderson. As in all previous balloting since the Fire De- partment controversy started, the Coun- cil was deadlocked, and Mayor L. L. ‘Gray cast the deciding vote. Councilman Anderson’s resolution re- fers to Chief Rushe and his men as “a group of individuals styling themselves the Hyattsville Fire Department, Inc.,” and directs the town attorney “to ob- tain a judicial determination of all questions pertaining to the pending controversy.” . The lengthy resolution deplores the “unwarranted and unjustified posses- slon and use of the town fire appara- tus and equipment by persons who are trespassers in the Municipal Building,” asserts the “Hyattsville Fire Depart- ment, Inc., has declared it will retain possession and use of the apparatus, with threat of physical violence to any- one who attempts to interfere with them, in defiance of lawfully consti- tuted authority” and sets forth the be- lef that “an uncontrolled and unsuper- vised fire department is a menace to the community.” “The existing fire department contro- versy,” the resolution continues, “has bred doubt, uncertainty and indecision Tespecting the rights and duties of the parties involved, hence the mayor and Council feels it is in duty bound to protect its rights for the benefit of the le, who are entitled to know who right and who is wrong, and the only way in which the matter can be definitely settled is to obtain a decision from an authoritative and binding Compromise Is Ignored. ‘The proposed agreement, indorsed by the Rushe faction, was drafted at a meeting Saturday between Mayor Gray, Chief Rushe, J. Prank Lillard, attorney for the fire department, and Dr. H. T. Willis, former mayor. It was presented by Councilman A. C. Moon at last night’s meeting, but never voted upon when Councilman Anderson offered his Tesolution as a substitute. Under the terms of the colnpromise proposed by Mr. Moon, the recently ad ordinance dissolving the fire department would be rescinded, the ex- isting officers of the department would be retained, and the Council would be given authority to supervise disburse- ments of most of the fire department’s ds. ‘The controversy between the mayor and the firemen has been brewing nearly a year. It started when the council proposed an ardinance giving it supervision of all fire department funds and requiring confirmation by the council proposed an ordinance giving men. The department ignored this ordinance after its enactment. The council then preferred charges and ousted Chief, Rushe. ‘This action also was ignored. Last Wednesday the council dissolved the present depart- ment and appointed a new one, which has been unable to function because Rushe and his men retained possession of the apparatus and stayed continu- ously in the firehouse. Helium Experts Wanted. The United States Bureau of Mines wants four assistant helium plant oper- ators for its establishments at Amarillo, Tex., and the Civil Service Commis- sion announced today it will accept ap- ications until February 7. The salary. n each of these tgosmons will be $1,680 a_ year, minus e furlough reduction of 813 per cent and the retirement ‘de- duction of 3!2 per cent. The last eligible register for this position was established in November, 1929, and from that list six appointments were made. Apprentice boys of Derry, Ireland, eelebrate the 244th anniversary of the rellef of Derry by burning a 1-ton effigy of Lundy, who deserted the city during the siege of 1689. Will Interpret Technocracy ORGANIZATION TO INFORM PUBLIC OF ‘NEW -SCIENCE. ANSDON W. POST, former New York City assemblyman (left), and F. P, Dunne, jr., temporary chairman and secretary, committee on technocracy now in the final staj York City. The committee will serve as the vely, of the of formation in New cial spokesman for the technocrats. Mr. Post and Mr. Dunne are shown in the oommmg:'n office. BOUNDARY FIXED; AT ROW EOS Hughes Commission Amicably Settles Honduras-Guate- mala Dispute. By the Associated Press. After a century of dispute, the Houndary between Honduras and Guate- mala has been settled amicably by a special boundary commission headed by Chief Justice Hughes, who yesterday handed down an award dividing the area in controversy essentially on a basis of the status quo of actual oc- cupation. There can be no appeal from the award as the disputants by treaty in 1930 agreed to accept the decision of the special boundary tribunal, of which Chief Justice Hughes is chairman. The controversy dates back to the time when the two countries were colonies of Spain. ‘The award denied the major portion of both countries’ claims and estab- lished the international line on a basis described as “equitable” and giving just consideration to the rights of posses- sion ‘established by both nations. A commission of five engineers was ap- pointed to mark the boundary. PLAN SPECIAL ELECTION Texas Legislature Prepares for Choice of Garner’s Successor. AUSTIN, January 24 (#).—The Texas Legislature passed a bill yesterday pro- viding for special elections in the fif- teenth congressional district to choose a successor to Speaker John N. Garner, the Vice President-elect. The bill also proposed to validate the election to be held next Saturday to elect a successor to the late Repre- sentative Daniel E. Garrett of Houston. Under present plans the first Demo- cratic primary would be called for Feb- ruary 25, the run-off for March 18 and the final election for April 15. 2 PLNHERY EURD AT CHCARD FAR Officials Making Elaborate Arrangements to Protect $15,000,000 Treasures. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, Jgnuary 24—Visitors to Chicago's world fair next June will find a treasure house which with its con- tents will be worth $30,000,000. ‘The house will cost about $15,000,- 000 and its treasures that much more, officials estimated today. In secret con- ference they are making elaborate plans to protect their lake-side fairy- land and its store of art and commer- cial wonders from shoplifters and other nimble-fingered folk. The Nation's oldest detective agency, supplemented by city police and at times by secret service, will guard the grounds and the millions of visitors expected to attend. Day and night watches will be set on the “Mona Lisa,” the world’s most valuable painting, if Ambassador Clau- del of France is successful in his at- tempt to bring it to the fair. It was stolen once from the Louvre in Paris where it now hangs. 2 ‘Whistler’s portrait of his mother will receive scarcely less attention. Deli- cate scientific mechanisms of all sorts will be guarded from thieves. CLARK TO QUIT MEXICO American Ambassador to Leave Service on February 14. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, January 24 (#).—J. Reuben Clark, jr., American Ambassador to Mexico, will leave Mexi- co City Pel 14 to return to this glty and rre;\;me law practice, friends ere reported yesterday. Mr. Clark succeeded the late Dwight ‘W. Morrow as Aml r in October, 1930. He previously had served as pri- vate counsel to Mr. Morrow. Mr. Clark is a Republican. = s e o CHE TECHNOGRAT TOCONTINUEWORK Scott Undaunted by With- drawal of Four Leaders From Movement. BY RAYMOND CROWLEY. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, January 24.— Chief Technocrat Howard Scott, shaken by revolt and secession that ousted him and technocracy from Columbia Uni- versity'’s halls, was determined today that the “work shall go on.” ' Renouncing some of “the statements and attitudes” of Scott, Prof. Walter. Rautenstrauch of Columbia and threé associates who had been prime movers ll:l“'g\:euehmcrmmp'llhdre'hn They would ‘continue _their re- searches into certain economic mat- ters, they said, but not under the name “As far as”we are concerned” sald 00 jobless architects and engineers have been carrying on-an “en sur- vey of North America” at Col which, however, merely gave the tech- nocrats space to work in and had lon with technc ue sity as a “scholarly enterprise.” Scott, a tall, fluent “man of mys- tery,” has been ill of influenza recently and last night he was in seclusion at his home. His wife /re] he was overcome by excitement, but later he announced his work would continue. fi:. promised a more detailed statement T, The big schism in technocracy was the latest news in a development that came under discussion, almost over- night, all over this country and much of the world. Technocracy’s conten- tions that the whole economic system is threatened by in technologs ical unemployment and debt have been debated in hamlet and metropolis. One of Scott's latest pronouncements was that if present trends continued, Amer- ica would have 20,000,000 unemployed mA‘l'ldmoflflm declating that “the idea le that * is bigger than any individual; the work will go on,” Scott refused comment. A picturesque figure, weigl more than 200 pounds and we a neck- tle, he has been steadfastly averse the it few weeks to interviews or to hav- tement. Besides . son, housing expert of the Fusoc Sage son, expert of the Russell Sage Foundation; Ferdinand L. Ackerman, architect, and Bassett Jones, inventor, industrial engineer and counsel. After declaring “the misunderstand- ing and confusion concerning the aims and objects of technocracy have caused us much concern,” they said: “The fundamental data on which we have based our own principal state- ments, and the laws of growth in in- , we believe to be sound and in accord with the recorded facts of rec- ognized authorities. Ask Repeal Submission. CHARLESTON, W. Va., January 24 (#).—The House of Delegates voted yes-’ terday to petition .Congress to submit repeal of the eighteenth amendment to the States. The measure now goes to the Senate. - Technocracy Idea Scored as Untimely By Cardinal Hayes Deéplores “Disturbing Ele- mentin an Already Sore- ly Tried World.” it for a rest in “figures pre- e , however, their figures had been challenged and he declared their conclusions were not Jjustified by the premises. “However,” he continued, “there is no doubt but that we have our Just now, while we evidently have slowed down considerably in regard to spiritual and progress,” CVILIAN SOLDIER STRENGTH URGED 5 Legion Commar “er Declares Adequate Defense Best - "U. S Investment. Press. NEW YORK, January 24—Louis A. Johnson, national commander of the American Legion, said last. night, "mmmfummm “‘l‘lfllfioflm!filflnfl other civilian units of national defense today. SOLUTION IS EXPECTED | 4,555 ' IN BROWN CASE TODAY Police Will Not Indicate Antici- pated Developments in Death Mystery. By the Assoclated Press. PALMYRA, N. J., January 24.—Solu- tion of the mysterious death of Brad- way Brown, young social registerite, | which Ellis Parker, chief of Burlington County detectives, said might come to- d.n‘{‘.uwu awaited eagerly but with no lt:k tion as to what form it would e. As far as official announcements in- dicated, police were no nearer this todsy than when the 28-year-old Phil- adelphia business man's body was found, with two bullet wounds in the chest, sprawled on the floor of his living room a week ago last night. Indications that the pistol found be- side the body did not belong to Brown, as originally supposed, and a search been seen leaving the Brown home about the time his death occurred, occupled police attention to- day. The serial number of the pistol had been partially filed off, investigators sald, but with the aid of acid, experts, ‘were able to make out the figures. The number was sent to the manufacturers in_an effort to trace its ownership. Two men who conferred with Parker yesterday gave him the information concerning the automobile now being sought. It was learned members of the fam- ily are m a search for Brown's will, but with little apparent success. ‘The approximate size of the estate has not been -evealed. sacrificed in excess neeuflflu";orrmm‘exmm, the States, in the event of a national emer- gency, must tional Guard of 1920 mfi:npmed. ‘The national was maintenance of * ” drill for the National Guard and for main- tenance of the R. 0. T.C,, C. M. T. C. and Organized Reserves. Johnson said the burden of America’s armament is insignficant compared with the Nation's ability to support it. Defense Compared With Wealth. “The cost of national defense must dfid more upon the N". GIBBS LYONS NAMED " DEPUTY CONTROLLER CHI periods| § BOSTON, mass. BALTIMORE * U. S. EMPLOYES’ LODGES - PLANNING CARD PARTY, Tari® and Compensation Commis- sions Also Will Sponsor Dance. . 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