Evening Star Newspaper, June 21, 1923, Page 10

Sl THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, 2 MOTIONS FILED INVALUATION CASE D. C. Asks New Accounting and Power Company Wants 0ld Set Aside. Chief Justice McCoy of the District Supreme Court today heard argu- ments of counsel in the Potomac Elec- tric Power Company valuation case. 1t is expected the court will take the question under consideration and dis- pose of it when a decision has been reached on the future impounding proposition on which he heard argu- were before the court the court to luation of t mpany in ation of A a counter- irt to vacate n found by the 1917 Commission Contention. vs Stephens me ; es Su- take the and al from o {lowing da: cannot into 1 erial, suppli contended to mpt to re- would be an as- f the com- jurisdiction i of the Court of App the erroneous luation ted 914— a rate base for tk said is the only purpose to which i could be applied and the only justifi- cation and excuse for making it. The lawyers for the company also had recourse to the opinion of the Tnited States Sup Court refusing jurisdiction. Th imed that tri- bunal held “the making of a valua- tion to be 2 legislative function, and that if performed Ly the Supreme Court of the District would be a part of the legislative machinery, and that the fixing of such valuation 100ks to future, which they t the future and cannot be retroactive, but prospective, and limited to use as the basis for rates of the future.” The power of the court as a part of the legislative machinery, they de- clared. is not intended by the utilities act to be exercised until after the commission has performed its func- tions in the matter. A bill has been passed in Australia \Ying the right to recover money ets REZRESDRES Bread Boats ““ READ is bet- ter than the song of birds." “Whose bread I eat his song I sing.” Combination Bread Tray and Hot Roll Dish—a shining ex- ample in Solid Sil- ver— International Sterling—$20.00. 21 Donvg Przs SCHMEDTIE BROS.CO. Reliable Jewelers Since 1864, 1209 G Stroct. Northwest B TINT GRAY HAIR UST brush or comb a little “Browna- tone” into your gray, faded, streaked or bleached hair and take 10 years off your age. Thousands of prominent women in the United States and Canada have pro- claimed “‘Brownatone” their best friend. Don't experiment. Acts instantly, easily applicd at home and guaranteed harmless to bair, scalp or skin. Any shade from golden brown to black—50c and $1.50 at drug and toilet counters everywhere ‘Trial bottle sent direct for 10c. The Kenton Pharmacal Co., 614 Coppin Bldg., Covington, Ky. BROWNATONE Tints Gray Hair Any Shade s con- i — At the Bottom of the Ladder. 1 BEACT ! . TH’ GREATEST TONIC OF THE AGE — CURE® ALL THE ILLS THAT FLESA '$ HEIR To! swe RIGHT i Two Ways of Looking. From the Boston Transeript. 1 i v : The list of applicants for the job| | think perhaps the had been boiled down to two, and | Would suit us best. those were told to call again the fol- | tackled that door shows “After they had gone the afraid of work.” light he ; foreman 1 think I would choose th e hed on the outer edge of showing that he The light fel- If your com ing from exp sun, you will the use of Barnard’s Complexion Cream 1t is wonderful in its action upon freckles and other blem- ishes of the skin—as well as d t t d. Pl satisfying in will obtain Used in _conjunction with Barnard's Clearo Complexion Soap, the action is still better. ion is suffer- e to the hot roughly enjoy For Sale at All Peoples and Other Good Drug Stores The Barnard Company low tackled it nearer the middle. | “Well. 1 don’t know,” said the boss. | tablished farms to tame the tomatoes fellow | Which grow wild in the districts of | The way h —By +WILLIAM C. DURANT ONCE SOLD PATENT MEDICINE IN THE RURAL ENVIRONS OF FLINT, MICHIGAN - Enterprising anuel and Columbus, Mexico. e 4 isn't| If you don't believe It Will Add Charm to Your Blose or Frock E m b ro i d ere d monogram 1in attrac- tive designs, ex- pertly worked in col- ors that harmonize on your Blouse, Silk or Linen Frock. $2.00 r size as shown. inexpensive, you'll ad for beautiful work Oppenheimer$s SHOP UNIQUE E Street at 8th Pennsylvania Avenue Ladies Low offered for Friday and Saturday. Patent Colt Oxfords and Strap Pumps. Three different new styles in Satin— all strap effects, trimmed with Suede. . .. All sizes. Oxford and strap styles—the popular shapes—and because they are broken in size they are also badly broken in Offering Two Special Groups of They are popular styles—and in values that clearly emphasize the remarkable prices at which they are White Kid, in strap and cut-out effects. Red, Green and Blue Sandals, with low heels. Broken lots of Ladies’ Low Shoes—Patent Leather, Brown and Black Kid; and others with Red and Green trimming. Seventh Street Shoes $6.95 3.95 "KESSLER. Americans have es- people like | | spring onions, go to a picture show. IREPAIRMEN START WHITE HOUSE WORK Marble Floor to Be Installed in Main Lobby During President’s Absence. The executive offices of the White House, following the departure of President Harding for Alaska yester- day, went under the hands of the re- pairmen, cleaners and painters today with plans for the complete renova- tion and painting of the offices and installation In the main lobby of a marble floor. The outstanding feature of the | changes will be installation of the | marble slab floor in the main lobby, through which would pass all visitors | to see the Chief Executive in his pri- vate office. For some time the lobby of the President’s offices has been falling | into worse repair. The floor, which was installed at the time the office was built in 1902, during President | I priced as above. Paperhanging and A at # SPECIALS for FRIDAY . SATURDAY Only 9AM to12 M. 12 Pairs White Kid and 10 Pairs of High Lace Boots, of brown grain leather; for hiking and general sport $8 90 .. 90, wear 7 Pairs of Patent Leather French 'eel e §1.00 Pumps; 24 Pairs Women’s Bare- special . foot San:-ll.h_m fawn and white leather $6.95 28 pairs Factory Samples; in _white. Novelties as well effects Glace Blanc; best white kid cleaner, regu- larly 25c bottle, 2 JUNE 21, 1923. | Lost Boy Dead In Empty Freight, Officials Fear By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, June 21,—Ten-year- old Stanley Sulva, who disappeared trom his home in Brooklyn on Mon- day, is probably in some mid-west- ern city, locked in an empty freight car without food or water, and pos- sibly dead from suffocation, police declared today. The hoy was last seen by his pals in the Pennsylvania freight yards, exploring an “empty.” An employe was closing car doors in the same train. Thousands of cars have been opened, but no trace of the youth has been found. —_— Roosevelt's administration, is badly worn in spots, although it has been kept heavily waxed, and is burned with innumerable cigarette stubs. The painting has become dingy, and in places there are even breaks in the walls where plastering has been knocked from its place. Work on tearing out the wooden floor will shortly he started, it was sald at the White House today. Car- pets today had already been rolled back, and painters began their work this morning. The whole dppearance of the place is to he t 7-Piece Bedroom Suite $400.00 Mahogany and Walnut Individual pieces if you wish. Nothing better can be had anywhere in this construction, Painting—Exterior and Interior GeoPLitT Co'ING 1325-14th St. NW.~~Main 4224 Terms arranged to your convenience. Special Offering of 650 pairs of $3.50 to $12.50 Val Richter Shoes 85 EVERY PAIR OF THEM is from our regu- lar stock — which gives you a fair idea of the style and quality values — THE REDUCTIONS ARE GENUINE, and therefore the woman who purchases in this sale participates in a sav- ing of from $4 to $7 the pair—think of it—gray suede, white buckskin, white beachtex, white kid, patent leather, satin and tan leathers — all sizes 1 to 9, and widths AAAA to D—in the lot, but not in every style— COME EARLY! - Val Richter 1304 F St. N.W. ADJOINING PALACE TEEATER / (LA AR T ] | Bl e T The White Housy proper, Which usually is open to yisitors when the President is at home, was closed yes- terday, to remain losed until the President’s return, ldte in August or carly In September. LAWYER MAKES BOND. 1 R. Rappapnrt Accused of Violating Bankruptey Statute. Because he placed bankruptey funds in a sayings bank instead of a na- tional depositary, Samuel Rappaport, | twenty-seven years old, a lawyer, was | arrested yesterday by agents of the Departme:at of Justice on a cha: rge of Violating _the national bankraptey Ho was released on a bond of $5.000 to appear. tor & hearing July 9 i ite S tes Con b United States nmissioner George WE TEACH DRIiiNG Experienced Teachers AMERIOAN MOTOR SCHOOLS 1620 You St. N.W. Phone N, 404 Rizik Brothers “Cool as a Moonbeam on a Frozen Brook” 58 DRESSES For Friday Only 26. 50 were sold to 58.50 Crepe Roma, Printed Crepe. Voile, Dot- ted Swiss, Linens, stitched Crepe TWELWE Satins, A ETEREP ST N French Hand- 12 atka's THE SHOR FOR YOUNG FOLKS AND YOUTHFULRAPPAREL FOR EVERYWOMAN F & Tenth St. A Great Sh opping Day for Mothers Here Tomorrow We've planned special opportunities for mothers planning to purchase children’s va- cation apparcl. W want to make Friday an exceptionally busy day in our Tots-to-Teens department and we're sure these values will accomplish it. Girls' Dresses GINGHAM For girls 6 to 14 years. Included arei checks, stripes and solid shades. models. DRESSES In a large assortment of Some are neatly embroidered, others piped in shades to harmonize. Values up t01$3.95, for.... ..$2.45 GOWNS FOR GIRLS 6 to 14 years. Made of serpentine crepe and fine batiste, val lace edging and beading, with drawstring of baby rib- bon. Sold for $1.75. Sale price . ccnv v v 95¢ GUIMPES FOR GIRLS Made of fine Persian lawn and striped dimity, with “Peter Pan” collar. Sizes 6 to 12 years. Special ... . $1.00 oo ete o o oo Phoenix-Make Silk Sox In pale blue, pink and white only. Sizes 6}% to 93%. Regular prices, 75¢ and $1.00. Sale price, 2 pairs for.. CLOSING OUT KOVERALLS Made with Dutch neck and short sleeves, round neck and long sleeves, in blue and khaki. Sizes 5 to 8 years only. Sale Price, Closing out Infants’ Soft- Sale price 2 pairs for. eXere o 75¢ sole Shoes and Sandals. GIRLS' TAILORED HATS Black, brown and navy. Several styles. Very Special $1. 00 MERCERIZED HOSE —in well known makes. 7 to 9%. Sale price, 3 pairs for...... Girls' Khaki Suits —for camp and utility wear. Middy and bloomer style. 6 to priced at 8 to 16 year: “priced at . Brown, white and black. Sizes f 5 Boys' Wash Suits 2 to 6 years old. Middy, Balkan and other styles. Ma- terials are pongee, poplin, chambray, khaki and crash. Ranging in_price from $2.23 to $10.00. For this sale— 20% Of ‘ )