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PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN DEPARTMENT 1S AMBITION OF ICKES Interior Secretary Says He Doesn’t “Relish Being Black Sheep of Cabinet.” FAVORS NATIONAL PARK WITHOUT AUTO HIGHWAYS Bpeaker Is Guest of American Civic Association at Dinner - Given Here. Restoration of the Interior Depart- ment “to the good confidence of the people of the United States” and to & parity with any other department of the Government was pledged by Secre- tary of Interior Ickes in an address last night at the National Park dinner of the American Civic Association. In telling of his determination to strengthen his department, Secretary Ickes sald: “I realize the Interior De- partment been under a public stigma for a good many years. We all know that I do not relish being the black sheep of the cabinet. ‘Wants Public Confidence. “I want to see,” he continued, “the department restored to the good confi- dence of the people of the United States. I do not want citizens of the United States to think that public prop- erty is imperiled merely because it is entrusted to the Secretary of the In- terior. It won't be, I assure you, and that goes for parks, Indians, oil, water power and any thing else that is in the &Mlc domain under the trusteeship of e Department of Interior. “I have one consuming ambition— 90 to administer the affairs of the De- partment of Interior that it will be restored to the public confidence and at the end of my administration it will | be on a parity in the minds of the people of the United States with any other department of the Government.”" Secretary Ickes told of his interest in national park matters and described #trips he had taken over the trails of the Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. He paid tribute to the conserva- tion work of the American Civic Asso-| ciation, to the late Stephen T. Mather, first director of the National P!Yki Service, and to Horace M. Albright, its present director. ‘Would Bar Automobile. “If T had my way about national Parks,” Mr. Ickes declared, “I would create one without a road in it. I would have it impenetrable forever to automobiles, & place where man would not try to improve upon God. I have has been twice through the Yellowstone in | fo) the days before automobiles were per- mitted. I went through on horseback —slept out—even scorning a tepee and -u':xn[ a tarp, sleeping under the frosty Brief addresses were also delivered by J. Horace McFarland, formerly presi- dent of the American Civic Association, and by Dr. Albright, who, with Secre- tary Ickes and Mrs. Albright, was an honor guest. Dr. Harold C. Bryant, assistant direc- for of the National Park Service in charge of research and educational ac- tivities, gave an illustrated talk prim: 1ly on the historic and prehistoric mon- uments under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. Frederic A. Del- ano, head of the American Civic Asso- ciation, presided. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF. TODAY. Meeting, TFederation of Business Men’s Associations, Anne Clarendon Club, 1640 Rhode Island avenue, 6:30 pm. Card party and dance, Catholi ?n’gghwn of America, Willard Hotel, 30 pm. - Meeting, Cathdlic Evidence Guild, 1814 N street, 8 p.m. Chlflté.rhen'lh‘mlllnu. :’n;flnu‘ Epis- ‘eopal urch, sponsor: Girl Scout ‘Troop No. 95, 0 p.m. benefit Daughters of Hall, Mount Rainler, Bingo party, America, Star Md., 8:30 pm. Dinner, Patriotic Order of America, ‘Woodmen's Hall, Ninth street and Crant place, 4:30 to 8 pm. Meeting, City Fire Fighters, Hamilton | Hotel, 8 pm. Dinner, Clarendon Methodist Church, Hamilton Hotel, 7:45 p.m. Three one-act plays, Rock Creek Players, St. Paul's Rock Creek Parish Hall, Third and Allison streets, 8:15 pm. “Kids’ show,” Washington Chapter | of Hadassah, Jewish Community Cen- ter, afternoon. Meeting, Washington Academy of Bciences, Cosmos Club, 8:15 p.m. Dance, New York State Society, Shoreham Hotel, 9 p.m. Dance, Georgia State Society, Shore- ham Hotel, 9 p.m. Meeting, League of Laymen's Re- treats, Mayflower Hotel, 7 p.m. Meeting, Lido Civic Club, Mayflower Hotel, 8 pm. ACK-OF-ALL-TRADES and min- ister-without-portfolio. ‘This description—their own— introduces Alvin' Brown and Prederick W. Lowery, right-hand men to the director of the budget, Lewis W. Douglas, now engaged with their chief in ascerteining how a dollar can be saved here and there in Federal expenditures. Holding newly-created . the two, who are assistants to the director, have, all quite & myth departmental unwittingly, bullt u& about their operations circles, The name of “Brown” has been ut- tered In hushed voice. The casual in- quirer could easily get the impression that he would be something fine to scare bad children with, icularly when equipped with his budget-cutting equipment, which, it was essumed con- sisted of a magnifying glass and pair of scissors. Linked with him always was | Lowery. Actually the former, who has con- ducted -most of the hearings on the | revised independent offices bill, is a personable individual, native of Wash- ington, who doesn't look his 39 years. He comes to official life after a bruxl-l ness career which included the treas- ureship of the Moline Implement Co.| of Moline, Il His associate, a soft-spoken West- erner, of 60, who is making a study of public construction as his contribution to the budget work, was for many years | identified with the Douglas mining in- terests, headed by J. S. Douglas, father of the director of the budget. Emphasizing that they serve only in an advisory capacity, both express surprise tHat their. activities have come in for outside attention. Mr. Brown has been particularly to| the fore since taking over his new duties, by reason of the extensive budget | hearings and has won the respect of rtmental chiefs by his ability to through a maze of figures, | | The Foening Sfar WITR SUNDATY MORNING EDITION ‘WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, APRIL 20; 1933,° AF.OF L.COUNGL IPEACEMAKER ROLE Assist in Budget Cuts DOUGLAS AIDES SEEK OUT SOURCES OF U. S. SAVINGS. Frederick W. Lowery (left) and Alvin Brown. —Star Staff Photo. It has not been recorded, however, that arguments have brought about any increases of the allotments fixed by the director of the budget ‘for the various establishments, “They tdell“ykwhim ho""m\lch ’fi C‘; spend and ow you're going to g within that limit,” is the substance gen- erally of comment in this respect. Brown was identified with budget study before the new administration took hold, being ealled in when Mr. Douglas and Swager Sherley were mak- ing a preliminary survey of govern- mental costs. Washington is his home. His early education was in the grade schools here; he was graduated from ‘Tech High in 1910. won an academic degree at George Washington in 1914 and then a law degree two years later. His wife, the former Miss Lyle Rush, also is a Washingtonian. ey have three children and reside at 4860 Lin- nean avenue. His father was the late Sherman J. Brown; his mother is Mrs. Genevieve Brown. After leaving Washington Brown made his way to the Middle West, and it was obviously his record as an execu- tive that led to his selection for the governmental post, although he says nothing about this. He has always had an interest in business administration. Mr. Lowery is a native of Towa, who started out as a lawyer, and then be- came interested in mining, in which his connection was in an executive ca- pacity. This is his introduction to Govern- ment life, and he expects it to be his first and last position, describing him- self as having been “drafted.” Already he has formed a warm re- gard for the staff of the Budget Bu- reau “It's & small organization: we only have about 38 people here,” he said, “but they're all on their toes all the time.” ASSESSED VALUES BEING COMPARED |William P. Richards Making Study in Anticipation of 1935 Assessments. Comparisons of assessed values and | current market values of properties in 12 typiesl sections of the District are being compiled by Wiliam P. Richards, tax assessor, in anticipation of the new property assessments to be used during the fiscal year 1935. Results of the study will be laid be- fore the District Commisioners soon in connection. with their consideration of what is to be the tax rate for the 1934 fiscal year beginning July 1. Recognizses Effect of Slump. The assessor recognizes the present slump in incomes of commercial properties in the District during the | past year, but believes, generally speak- ing, that lower prices being paid for private dwellings still has not brought the general level down below his as- sessements on such properties. Mr. Richards said, however, he an- ticipates that reductions in property assessments next year would peove to be greater than those made this year for use in the fiscal year beginning July 1. ‘This is due to the fact that Wash- ington is receiving the effect of the derldresdon later than in other cities, he 2al Property assessments for the next fiscal year have been reduced about $12,000.000. he reports, but this loss has been about equalized by additions in consequence of new building operations. 2,000 to 3,000 Appeads Received. ‘The District has received between 2,000 and 3,000 appeals from assess- ments for the next fiscal year. The period during which appeals may be made ends June 5. What further re- ductions are made this year will depend on conditions in each case, he states. Abandonment of the gold standard for United States currency, designed to in- | flate prices while lowering the value of each dollar, may have some effect later on assessments, as well as prices, but Dinner, Senators’ Club of Catholic University, University Club, 8 p.m. Meeting, Harvard Club, University Otub, 8 pm. J Meeting, Thirteen Club, Willard Hotel, 8 pm. Meeting, United Lodge of Theo- sophists, Hill Building, 8:15 p.m. Card , _Council of Jewish Juniors, mn Restaurant, 8:30 p.m. Meeting, Public Buildings and Public Parks ln:du, No. 11, Navy Building, 7:30 pm. Stag meeting, Kiwanis Club, Indian 8prings Golf Club, 7 p.m. TOMORROW. ‘Board meeting, Daughters of Amer- fcan Ool(:l{lu%uhr:.flolel, 10 am. Darkey wedding and cake walk, fol- lowed by dancin .Jgpl Lodge Chapter, O. E. hsy.. 4200 ;fln street northwest, 8 pm. Authors’ breakfast, National League of American Pen Women, Willard Hotel, 11:45 am. Luncheon, Advertising Club, Raleigh Hotel, 12:30 pm. ’ Luncheon, Phi Delta Phi Fraternity, University Club, 1 pm. Luncheon, Massachusetts Institute of “Technology, University Club, 12:30 p.m. Luncheon, Congressional Country @® Olub Committee, University Club, 12:30 ‘Bm Mr. Richards said today he could not immediately follow such a trend to its | compacts, full extent. He ts out that the experience of sevy years in property prices, com- modity prices and other influences is taken in levying of assessments rather than immediate changes which may be reversed on short notice. JESSE SUTER TO SPEAK Will Discuss District Representa- tion at Dinner Meeting. At a dinner meeting of the Federa- tion of Business Men's Association at the Anne Clarendon Club, 1640 Rhode Island avenue, at 6:30 p.m. today, there will be an address on “National - sentation for the District of Columbia™ by Jesse C. Suter. vice chairman of the Citizens’ Joint Committee cn National Representation. Gen. Pelham D. Glassford will also be & guest ker. Arthur Clarendon Smith, it of the federation, will preside. Founder to Be Honmored. UTILITY GONTROL PLAN IS INDORSED District Board Approves Idea of Gas and Electricity Transmission Pacts. Control over interstate transmission of gas and electricity, through negotia- tion of compacts with neighboring State commissions, subject to a) val by Congress, will be sought the Dis- trict Public Utilities lon, 1t was announced today. The local commission today indorsed the principle of the plan advanced by the State of New York, which has set up a new commission to deal with the subject and which proposes shortly to ask oongressional approval of tion of such utility service by mutual agreements between States affected by the same utility questions. Regulation of the charges assessed terstate transmission of gas and electricity-now is said to be 3 The matter was studied at today’s session of the District Commission, and afterward it was reported the commis- sion will ask Congress to authorise it to enter into the proposed compacts with neighboring States concerning the in- t:flr:it:’u transmission of gas and elec- Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick, chair- man of the commission, drafted a let- ter to the New York body, declaring it ‘would be more desirable from the stand- point of State and District commissions to have control over such utility charges than to leave the matter to some Fed- eru: agency, as suggested in some quar- This was in ent with the posi- gon taken by the New York Commis- on. The matter was brought to the atten- STUDIES PROPOSAL | PROVES FATAL AS | FOR 0HOUR WEEK Will Pass on Plan of Green to Have Union Wage Fight for Schedule. LEADERS HAD PARLEY WITH SECRETARY TODAY Federation Not in Accord With All Wage Suggestions Made by Miss Perkins. ‘The "executive council of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor was in session here todsy to discuss the administra- tion's 30-hour-week bill, especially that phase pertaining to PFederal authority to regulate industrial production of work and wages. ‘The council's program also calls for & decision on a recommendation of President William Green of the federa- tion that one of the international unions affiliated with its organization be selected and authorized to serve as a spearhead and to lead in an economic fight for the establishment of the six- hour day and five-day week. It is known that labor is not in ac- cord with the administration in all of the wage proposals embodied in the bill. Green and Frank Morrison, secre- tary of the federation, were in confer- ence with Secretary of Labor Perkins Tuesday as to the wage control pro- posals, and they said afterward they planned to lay the matter before the council. Hearings Start Monday. Miss Perkins is one of the co-authors of the administration measure, drafted closely on the pattern of the five-day week bill sponsored by Senator Black, Democrat, Alabama. The House Labor Committee is to start hearings on the new bill Monday. ‘The council had before it today copies of the administration measure. In the approach to Federal supervision of wages, the bill gl;nvldel first for an in- quiry by the Labor Secretary into wage conditions in all industries to determine whether a substantial number of-Ameri- can workers are receiving wages “fairly and reasonably commensurate with the value of the services rendered or suffi- clent for the maintenance of & reason- able standard of living.” Should it be found that a substantial number are not getting & which meets the standards the bill would au- thorize the Secretary to appoint a wage board whose duty it would be to recom- mend a fair wage for these workers. Such & board would be constituted of members representative of employers, employes and “the disinterested public.” ‘The Wi Board would ha: nd | With dark hair search such books and would throw light on the question un- der investigation. Would Suggest Rates. ‘Thirty days after its appointment, the Wage Board would be required to submit to the of Labor its recommendations as to fair wage rates in the industries or plants investi- gated, which recommendations would be published by the Secretary in the nature of a “directory” order estab- lishing minimum fair wage rates for workers in the occupation involved. The Federation is understood to be objecting to that authority granting a fair minimum wage. It was pointed out that such action would be keenly felt in States paying higher wages. The wage scale setting, according to labor leaders, would reduce the wi paid in those States to conform with rates paid in States where lower living standards and lower living costs pre- vail. All other sections of the administra- tion’s measures are known to feet with full roval of the federation. Mem- bers the council are expected to reach an agreement on the wage section of the bill before it adjourns tonight. ‘The council also is expected to dis- cuss the administration’s proposed pub- lic works program. The federation is already on record favoring the program invol the expenditure of $5,000,- 000,000 for public buildngs, public high- ways, grade crossing elimination, re- forestation, flood control, soll erosion and reclamation. e WORLD TAUGHT LESSON OF INTERDEPENDENCE League Director in Paris Tells Et- fect of Depression at Luncheon Given Here. The depression has taught Amerioa “the fundamental fart of world inter- de ," Plerre :g Lanux, director tion of the local commission in letter | (oo ) from Warren T. , chairman of the New York State Commission on In- terstate Transmission of Power, who in- formed the local body of the new system set up in New York, and asked for comment. Three steps would have to be taken before the District could be made a party to such “treaties.” First, Con- Relations and the National Prevention of War and other local groups. The luncheon was held at the All States Hotel. “This realization of world interde- gress would have to authorize the local | A4 enter into such District Government general legislation, and flnul.; would have to approve any compc:c.u agreed to by District utilities commission to the |OUTLOOK CONTINUES s | HERE “RAW AND CLOUDY” Rain to Let Up, but No Appre- ciable Rise in Temperature Is . Seen Before. Saturday. A let-up in the rain was forecast for this afternoos, but raw, cloudy weather will continue throughout most of to- HARRY DAVIS DIES Inspector Davis’ Brother Pays With Life for Trying to Stop Brawl. SEARCH INTENSIFIED FOR ALLEGED SLAYER Police Round Up Four Witnesses Who Volunteered to Give Blood for Transfusion. !nmecwr%.l?. ;-"nmg pmof-a&o l}lfi: en T. life this afterncon for having tried to Ehy the role of peacemaker during s rawl in front of a Testaurant in the 900 block of Ninth street. 8hot in the left side of his chest, Davis died in Sibley }zo(lvl'-ll as physi- cians were preparing to resort to blood transfusions in an effort to save his life. His death intensified the police search for George Harding, colored, whom witnesses had named as his as- sailant. While preparations for the trans- fusions were going forward the police rounded up four witnesses, two of whom volunteered to give blood for Davis. They were at the hospital undergoing blood tests at the time of his death. Two Others Grilled. Meanwhile the two other witnesses— Gus Lewis, 800 block of K street, and Joseph Ruppel, 900 block of Fifth street —were being questioned at police head- q . Lewis declared, the police reported, that Harding terminated an argument with him by slapping his face. When Davis attempted to stop the fight that followed, Lewis added, Harding shot the | would-be peacemaker. After receiving first aid at the office of a physician in the neighborhood, Davis was taken to Sibley, where an emergency operation was performed. A few minutes after the shooting police broadcast a lookout for “a man supposed to be George Hardy, 25. ad- dress unknown.” A corrected lookout was not broadcast until shortly before e i reported tol e police, they L that Harding’s pistol was accidentally discharged. Friends placed Davis in & taxicab and took him to the office of a phy- sician in the 900 block of Massa- chusetts avenue, who ordered him transferred to the hospital. The wounded man’s wife, Mrs. Cath- erine Davis, was notified of the shoot- by police. vis, whose home is at 423 Ingra- ham street, was well known in sporting circles here. Harding was described as being about § feet 5 inches tall and slenderly built, and dark complexion.’ DOUBLE BLOSSOMS EXPECTED SUNDAY Second Cherry Display Somewhat Retarded by Colder Weather. Although the colder weather of the last few days has retarded the bioom- ing of the double-blossom Japanese cherry trees in East Potomac Tk, Albert Clyde-Burton, assistant chief of the park division of the Office of Pub- Hie Buildings and Public Parks, expects the trees will make a good showing of flowers on Sunday. ‘The single-blossom variety, found around the Tidal Basin, have now practically shed their blooms. The double-blossom trees, however, are showing quite a bit of color, Mr. Clyde-Burton said, and some of the full blooms are already out. Another floral display will be avail- able d\lrln‘u the week end, the assistant park chief said, when the crab apple trees in Anacostia Park attain full bloom. The blossoms have almost reached maturity now and there is a bountiful displsy of reds and pinks. s N e, RABBI TO SPEAK Rabbi Edward L. social worker, will address of the Institute of in 1 Service which will be held at 11 am. tomorrow in the United States Chamber of Commerce Building, on “The cm-mt:"' Responsibility for Social Betterment.' ‘The institute is held under a: Social cies’ Com. agencies. ment of 110 volunteers. e ARRAIGNED FOR GAMING game. | tary Men, and J. E. ’s Never Too never too late | lea; illard F. Wimer, | white-haired retired veteran of | the Railway Mail Service, now | in his 80th year, today en-| rolled for an accountancy review course Southeastern University. He is shown dbove with Dr. James A. Bell, head of the university. Mr. Wimer, who, with Mrs. Wimer, 78 years old, will celebrate his 61st wedding anniversary July 4, signed up | in-the office of Dr. Bell, to whom he| expressed a desire to acquire a degree in accountancy. Several years ago Mr. Wimer joined an accountancy class at Southeastern, | but dropped his studies before complet- | ing the course. At one time he was working as cashier in a nearby cafeteria and said he needed a schooling in ac- countancy to help him in his work. ‘The venerable student announced his determination now to complete his studies and receive a diploma. He was | graduated from high school at the age of 72 in Cauora, Saskatchewan, Canada, he revealed, and taught in the high school there for five years. Before that he had served for 36 years with the | Railway Mail Service, retiring August | P! 21, 1920. He is a native of Gordon, Ind. | Late to Learn” IN ACCOUNTANCY AT SOUTHEAST- ERN UNIVERSITY. Discussing his philosophy of life with Dr. Bell, Mr. Wimer said his message to youth would be: “Under the age of 75, no one need despair—but be sure to fit yourself for the right hole in the board.” “If you won't do for a lawyer,” he said, “you might make a first-class car- penter, and vice versa.” ‘The youth of today is no worse than the youth of his younger days, he de- clared, Mr. Wimer disclosed that he uses neither tobacco nor liquor. “My father never drank,” he sald, “and I have a son 55 years old who never drank, a grandson 35 who never drank.” He is fond of reading. His favorite books are the Bible and works by Shakespeare, Dickens, Burns and Byron. He is the father of 12 children, grand- father of 26 and great-grandfather of 13. | Mr. and Mrs. Wimer will be.feted by their children and grandchildren on_their wedding anniversary. Mrs. Wimer shares her husband's interest in litera- ture, and she also is deeply interested in politics. The couple reside at 305 11th street southwest. Asked for his formula for a happy married life, Mr. Wimer smiled and re- ed it was “a simple one.” “Kiss and make up.” ASKS CONFERENCE FOR N[lTEH(]lI]ERSl Commercial National Receiv- er Urges New Building Management. Ralph D. Quinter, receiver for the Commercial National Co. Inc, has recommended to persons holding notes on the property at 710 Pourteenth street, that this building be turned over to some person, firm or corporation to be designated by the noteholders, for the | purpose of handling the management and rents of the property. | In order to select such a new man- | agement for the building, which has | been in his hands, Quinter has called a | meeting of the noteholders at his office | Al 21. It was understood this is the first of a series of buildings under control of the receiver, for which a new manage- | ment will be recommended. “The receiver believes,” sald Mr. Quinter in his letter to noteholders, | “that the best interests of all holders of | notes secured by the first deed of trust ' on said property, will be enhanced by having the 710 Fourteenth street north- | west, incorporated, assign the manage- ment and rents of said property to such | person, or corporation as & ma- jority of the holders of notes secured by said deed of trust may designate, said assignment to provide for the proper application of the income from the building for the benefit of the note- holders.” In announcing the meeting to be held at 2 pm. on April 21, Mr. Quinter ex- plained that “all matters in connection | with the said property will be dis- cussed, and the noteholders given an opportunity to meet for their mutual protection and the designation of such “’x_& action, he said, was taken “in an endeavor to be of assistance to the ! noteholders, and in pursuance of an | order of court.” —_— FORDHAM WINS DEBATE Defeats Shahan Society on Sub- ject of Debts Cancellation. lebating team of the Shahan So- clety at Catholic University lost a de- cision last night to & :,und representing Fordham University New York city. The winners had the negative side of the question, Resolved, That the United States should agree to the cancellation of all interallied war debts. ‘The decision was a unanimous one rendered by District Attorney Leo A. Rover, H. L. Caravati, executive secre- of the National Council of Catholic Dayton, director of the United States Bureau of Rehabilitation. ‘The Catholic University team con- sisted of David James of Washington, Daniel Guinan and William Barron. | EMERGENCY RELIEF GROUP AWAITS ADDED REFORESTATION QUOTA £ g % i it E i [ g 5 g s i e s B 35 E §§ ¥ 35 ? ; 3 i iee E E £ § g % g5 & CROSBY IS PRAISED BY BOARD OF TRADE Bringing Police Department Out of Chaos Is Credited to Retiring Official. Commissioner Herbert B. Crosby was credited with “bringing the Police De- partment out of chaos” in & resolution unanimously adopted last night at a testimonial dinner tendered him by the Public Order Committee of the Board of Trade. mme“ ':?oluuor;; "gn(md hl:y & sub- com: appo or_that purpose last March 15, was in the forgl of a persanal letter to Commissioner Crosby, signed by every member of the Public Order Commitiee who was present at the dinner, held in Sholl's cafe. Maj. Gen. Crosby's three-year term as Commissioner in charge of the Police and Fire Departments, the communica- tion declared, has demonstrated his “marvelous qualities of mind and heart.” “Real Sacrifice Made.” “We have knowledge also,” the letter continued, “of the real sacrifice made by you to accept this position, which was accepted at the special behest of the commander in chief of the Army of the United States, the then Presi- dent, the Hon. Herbert Hoover. At that time you occupled the position of chief of.cavalry of the United States Army, which tion you had to retire from to_enable you to take up the re- quired duties of Commissioner.” When Gen. Crosby became a mem- ber of the Board of Commissioners, the communication pointed out, the Police Department had been plunged into chaos “by innumerable strife both from within and from without.” “System and discipline were estab- lished by you,” the letter continued. “Loyalty to our Government, faithful- ness to duty, integrity in deportment became the all-important qualities making for tenure and advancement in office. The results speak for themselves. We have today a most enviable police force—one that is equal, and perhaps superior, to any other in the United su{.:_._ and possibly to any in the or} Commissioner Crosby also was for having “so maneyvered, when the necessity required, as to bring the mili- tary forces of the National Govern- ment into action” against thé Bonus Expeditionary Force last July. Blames “Machinations.” Describing the bonus riots as the Tesult of the “unparalleled machina- tions of a few ruthless and irresponsi- ble persons,” the communication de- clared the action taken by Gen. Crosby and his on the Board of hat gave promise of heing. debicie w] ve & of disorder.” The work of the other Commission ;;1." l.)’l; h:uéher H. Rel:h;;defin and . .m‘l‘l. Was com- mended. uGflI. Crosby, ;z: will retire as soon & successor been appointed b; President Roosevelt and approved V; the Senate, also was praised by sev- eral speakers, including Odell Smith, chairman of the Public Order Commit- tee; "Maj. Ernest W. Brown, superin- tendent of police; Frank 8. W. Burke, chief of d Inspec- tor B. A. Lamb, head of the Traffiic O %wnmtntvm Z o of Vehicles and Traffic. RECEIVERSHIP GRANTED Trio Named to Take Over Interna- tional Reinsurance Corporation. s B Mares of B Chancellor J. O. Wolcott named as receivers Arthur Q. Logan, jr, of S corporation, George de B. Keim of Edgewater PAGE B—1 DEPRECIATION FUND OF PHONE COMPANY ORDERED REVIEWED Utilities Commission Orders C. & P. to Submit Data on Reserves. EQUIPMENT RETIREMENT FIGURES ARE CHECKED Concern Accumulates $1,500,000 Annually to Add to Sum. A reveiw of the depreciation reserves created by the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. out of service charges on customers was ordered today by the District Public Utilities Commission. The reserves are set up to provide for replacement of telephone properties when their usefulness has ended. The commission ordered the company to submit data on rates depreciation which it follows for the retirement of various types of telephone properties. After the data has been received the {commission will set a time for a hear- ing on the company’s figures. Seeks Rate Control. ‘Fhe commission’s new move is in with its contention that it sbofild hI:?: control over the rates of depreciation which the company charges for re- | Placement of outworn properties. Here- | tofore, the company has contended the Interstate Commerce Commission, rather i than the local body, has control over ‘%ysub]!c[ alné:emthe telephone com- 15 engages interst; Y olo[cll[bu:imss. EALi T ut of the revenues received by tI telephone company for its uma ll’; ;\:émela,l uflng:o %olccumulltmg ap- ! ately $1,500, depreciation reserve. S (xte Recently the commission directed the company to credit to its depreciation reserve monthly an amount equal to 5 per cent interest on the sum of the Teserve. The amount of the reserve annually, under this order, was to be reduced to the amount of the sum of lmterm. The effect of this would be to lower the amount of depreciation charges assessed against telephone users. Rates Taken to Court. The commission order last year, or- dering a 10 per cent reduction in tele- phone rates on all classes of customers except those having PBX boards, was taken to court by the company and the commission order relating to the depre- ciation charge was one of the contention. o Lty In that case the commission informed the court the company, on December 31, 1931, had an unused depreciation re- serve totaling $6,761,000. It estimated that in the ensuing 10 years, on the basis of the experience of the preceding 12, the unused depreciation reserve would amount to more than $12,000,000. 11,000 DOGS ENTERED FOR ANNUAL SHOW Mrs. Roosevelt's Scottish Terrier Among Pets to Be Shown at Auditorinm. The Washington Auditorium will be a mecca for dog lovers and fanciers tomorrow when the fourth annual Dog Show of the National Capital Kennel Club is scheduled to get under way. Judflng.ln the show, which will run through Saturday, will begin at 10 a.m. More than 1,000 entries have been re- ceived and today hundreds of the pedi- greed animals were arriving from various sections. e,” Mrs. Pranklin D. Roose- velt's Scottish terrier, will compete with others of that breed, including more than a dogs from the ken- nels of 8. 8. Van Dine, author. They will be judged tomorrow at 2 p.m. A e, “Bellhaven,” given to Wal- ter H. Newton by Mrs. Herbert Hoover, will be judged tomorrow night with other and great danes. PROBE ILLNESS OF TWO AT TRAINING SCHOOL Health Officers Fear Spinal Menin- gitis Attack, and Isolate “Contacted” Inmates. ‘Two inmates of the National Training School for Boys have been taken to Gallinger Hospital for observation to determine if they have contracted spinal meningitis, Health Officer Fowler re- PO Ehe thaem of the boys as yet has e illness as not. been definitely diagnosed as meningitis, he said. All other boys of the training school who are known to have been in contact with the two patients, he said, have been isolated to prevent spread of the disease. suspected g Dr. Fowler sald no other cases of suspected meningitis in the District had been reported. ARMY CHAPLAINS URGED TO FIGHT PROPOSED CUTS Association Also Asked to Oppose American Recognition of Russia. By the Associated Press. BALTIMORE, April 20.—The Chap- lains’ Association of the United States Army, meeting in national convention here, yesterday was urged to “hang up your coats and get busy” in fighting the proposed slash in appropriations of the partment. ¥ . Orvel Johnson, executive secretary of the Reserve Officers’ Asso- ciation of the United States Army, who addressed the convention. He said the proposed cuts constitute “the itest crisis in national defense that arisen in this generation.” Turning to the possibility of United States recognition of Russia, Johnson said should that come about it would