Evening Star Newspaper, December 7, 1922, Page 34

MANN ESTATE, $200,000 n According to Will. $233.801,983 PAID TOU.S.PENSIONERS |z of $200,000, according to his will, to . Annual Report Shows Main- tenance Cost of System, $1,394,079. By the Assoclated Press. Tho American pension system cost the public $255,201,662 during the fis- cal year ended last June 30, accord- ing to the annual report of the com- nounced. —_—— which has not changed since 1877, missioner of pensions sent today to President Harding. Of this amount $253,807.683 was paid out for pen- sions, the cost of maintenance of the system being $1.394,079. ‘That the number of pensions in this country is rapldly diminishing shown in the statement that $4.908,- 259 less was paid in pensions during the past fiscal year than during the previous vear, that 25.082 civil war veterans died, as against 24,775 for the previous year, and that 21,259 + widows dled, as against 19,451 the year previous. The number Crecty Goughs and Cads D?nslcners on the was 547,016, com- * Drevious year. Of these, 193361 were civil war veterans; 212,194 civil war (et Widows: 43.965 veterans of the Span-| il eaeymeies o o ot ish war, and 9.198 widows of Spanith war veterans. There were 73 soldlers drawing pensions for service in the war with Mexico, and 45 widows of soldiers of the war of 1812. Spanisk War Ruling. Several important modifications of Wldow of Representative Sole Heir, ber 7.—Mrs. Emma C. Mann, widow of lh. lllfi Representa- died several filed for probate this week, Georga W Miller, attorney for his family, has an- Probably the longest.-! -lived fashion in women's headgear is the bonnet worn by the Salvation Army lassie, the practice of the pension bureau were brought about during the year by departmental decisions. One de- «ision held that a person who enlisted in the Regular Army subsequent to s discharged on or who en- Marine Corps after May 4, 1593, and was discharged prior to April 11, 1899, could be con- sidered a “volunteer.” This holding favorably affected hundreds of claims filed by widows and minors of sol- diers of the Spanish war. Tnstructions " approved in August | last year provided a most liberal sys tem of rating claims of Spanish w soldiers under the act of June, 1920. The practice originally laid down under act of May, 1920, made the $72 rate for helpless civil war veterans commence from the date of medical More than 52,000 claims for the $:2 rate have been al- lowed and 34,537 were dr..w\mg, that | rate per month on June 30, 1 130,738 Claims n- dled. 1In the past fiscal year, 130,736 pen- sion claims were disposed of and 2.269.767 checks prepared and sent _out. . Al the close of the year 82,615 claims . under various pension laws were pending. Under the act of May, 1920, provid- ing for the retirement of civil service employes, there wero 7,576 annuitants on the roll, of whom 6,667 were re- tired for age, the remainder for dis- | ability. The retirement law, with | several broadening and liberalizing | acts. has been in operation for two (3 vears, the commissioner declayed, and experience indicates it needs but few 0 changes. o It was suggested that employes eli- | gible for retirement at the uge Of | seventy should have the option of ! retiring at sixty-five; that retention | beyond sixty-five should be by agree- | his department; should be retained beyond the age of | seventy. Similar provisions were sug- gested for those eligible for retire- that no employe i then shortly ! with fingers ruly! ment at sixty-two and sixty-five years of age. The present scale of annuities what larger annulity for all classes, the commissioner sald, and particularly month. or irritation. hlnpqmlfity.butbn:kaflhtmu larity is the Sonora tone which has revo- lutionized phonograph history. . Such exceptional clarity and charm of reproduction early won the applause of musical leaders. Then one by one a vast public listened, became convinced, and de- sired to own “the Highest Class Talking Machine in the World”. Between the Sonora model that is exactly suited to your needs, and an inferior machine, there may be no difference in price. The difference in satisfaction, in pride of possession, in purity and fineness of tone is incalculable. Sonora's loyalty to an ideal has won the blic’s loyalty to Sonora. Itis worth your while to hear the new Sonora models. $50 to $3000 Dealers Everywhere SONORA PHONOGRAPH CO,, Ine. GEOROS B. SENUTION, Preaidear 279 Broadway ‘Wh New York | olesale Distributors: Sonora Company Pllll.uNArdS'-.Fhlm o The Highest Class Talking Machine in the World Doesa't hurt a bit! Drop a little ment between employe and head o!‘ “Freezone” on an aching corn, in- stantly that corn stops hurting, ou hft it right off Your druggist sells a tiny bot- tle of “Freezone” for a few cents,: should be enlarged to provide a some- | sufficient to remove every hard com. i soft corn, or corn between the toes, | for those receiving less than $30 per and the calluses, without 5or¢uc;5 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C TS WING-BACK, Smoker Cane-panel, 9 Cane-seat, \Ia- s .95 AHOG- I\ ANY - fin- ish Smoking Stand, with ash tray and shelf for to- Ubacco jar. Q62 HRIST- MAS Can- dlestick (Poly- chrome finish), with Christ- mascandle. PRISCILL\ Sewing 4-Pc. Bedroom Suite—Walnut or Mahogany Veneer Cabinet, ma- hogany finish; makes an ideal gift to wife or Complete— b 59¢ mother. SUITE exquisitely designed and beau- tifully finished—constructed in the best workman-like manner—as shown, large dresser with plate mirror, bow-ioot bed, chifforobe and fuil size three-wing vanity with six drawers. € Kmas AK Fin- ish High e / Chair, with ARONIAL brown fin- ish. Durably made. 1897 (R, tray and foot rest. Robe SOLID OAK Dresser - robe with plate mirror—roomy cupboard and drawers. An ideal article of furniture for the small apartment. for the home—everybodv will enjoy it for years to come. Choice of Baker’s Velours or Tapestry. Rubber-Tired Auto Coaster Wagon 3 ADANDY little auto for the ARDWOOD body— ¢ 4 49 kiddiee—racer, hood and seat. 5-== wood wheels. Nn- Rubber-tired wheels............. ural and red finish.. Velocipedes ) Galore! QCORES of bicycles here for little tots and big boys. for your youngster. == Come tomorrow and select one Bicycles with steel wheels and leather saddle seat— $.75 Train on Track Toy Pistol 69c o L] L] L] High-Grade Overstuffed Living Room Suite Ld in Baker Velours or Tapestry I TALK it over with some of the family tonight and arrange to buy this suite Finest con- OO struction, coil spring, Marshall spring cushions, spring edge, pillow arms, etc. $ ° Consists of large, fine side armchair, low-back armchair and 6-foot davenport. Cash or Credit at this low price. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1922. LG e T L L S T T T AT AT AT AT A AR, B AR R R R R e P 2 E Pay Later = o S r = [} 8 =) %’%@%’%@%’%%’%@%’%@%%%%’%fi%@%%@%%%%%%%%%%’%%%%%%%%%%%%’%@%%%@%%@%% 15 IAKI{ it o floor lamp and thereby brighten up the NXmas home on morning. Choice of hundreds of styles here—a beautiful electric floor lamp with iringed shade. Cash or credit ar this low price Automatic Couch Bed A HIGH-GRADE automatic sliding couch bed with nomxor&able pad and link spring. couch by day—a bcd for two with a lift of 319 your finger Cabinet UB SPECIAL! Kitchen Cabinet of hardwood. var- nish finish, aluminoid sliding top and other time-saving features. l lg ] d Undressed Doll 79¢c Prairie Schooner 'ONSISTS of covered wagon and pair of horses. - Special— LEEPING eyes, DANDY car ior the x,.\ ) curly hair, or girl. Makes $ C bisque head—16 youngsters strong inches high. and healthy........ Scudder Car