Evening Star Newspaper, January 16, 1924, Page 13

- DECLARESINTENT OF LAWVIOLATED Auditing Clerk -Chairman Says Men Doing Similar Work Are Put in3 Ratings. Protesting that the personnel clas- sification board has “evaded the in- tent of the law” in allocating to three srades employes doing similar it not identical -work, Loren H. Wittner, chairman of the committee represent- ing the auditing clerks in the general accounting office, has written to Chatrman Madden of the House ap- propriations committee, asking it any member of the Senate or House ap- propriations committee influenced the board “to make such an arbitrary al- location.” Ho calls attention that the auditing clerks have protested to the personnel | classification board, but have so far | Do Similar Work. “The auditing clerks of the gen-! eral accounting office doing siml- lar, if not identical, work have been | arbitrarily allocated. as you know,| in three grades—7. 8 and 9—under the classification schedule of October ! 24, 1921, which was embodled in thei clagsification act of 1923," says the letter. “Since the bureau of effi- clency and the personnel classifica- tion board evaded the intent of the law in allocating to three grades cmployes, doing similar, if not fden- tical, work, and since the auditing clerks have protested to the person- | nel classification board the unjust, allocations in compliance with the! clasgification act, but without satis-| faction, as action on the protest has been so far ignored, I shall appre- clate any light you may be able to throw on this subject of correcting thelr inadvertent error. ¢ Taxpayers Returning Income Levies Under Proposed Mellon Plan Collectors of internal revenue, it was made known today, have been receiving returns for the year 1923 based on the proposed amendment to reduce the normal tax rate from 4 to 8 and 3 to 6 per cent, and embracing other pro- posed changes. The answer of the government in such cases, it was said, is “that the tax on incomes for the year 1923 is being collected under the revenue act of 1921, which Is still in effect, and which provides a normal tax rate of 4 per cent on the first $4,000 of .net income in excess of the exemptions and cred- its and § per cent on the remain- ing net income.” VETERANS ASK ACTION. Senators Urged to Devote Less Time to Graft Reports. The Senate committee investigatini the Veterans' Bureau has receive: a 6,000-word memorandum from the Disabled American Veterans review- ing the hearings and making a num- tel consideration of reports on alleged graft and fraud, He urged that all thig data be turned over to the De- partment of Justice for consideration and the committee take up proposals that had been suggested for the wel- farc of the men in the hospitals and vocational training. — e now tontatively recommended? If cqual compensation for equal work is right. as vou say, according to the law, why should the decisions of the classification board be personnel discriminations are final _where shown? Who finally will interpret the intent of the law?” —_— THE _EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1924, Jane Stuart Shops for You and With You =iy Fox Scarfs, Large Size in Black, Brown and Taupe, $25 PHONE FRANKLIN 7400 English Broadcloth Shirts While These Last, Special $1.95 Neckband shirts of fine imported English Broadcloth, possibly the last time we can offer them under two dollars. Choice of white, gray and blue, faultlessly handsomely made, fashioned, generously finished. Select while these last; market conditions point to higher prices shortly. Manhattan White Shirts Reduced Formerly $3.00 ke and $3.25 Each of this noted quality. . An opportunity to save on the finest of shirts. STREET FLOOR, LANSBURGHE & BROTHER $2.15 Choi.ce of neckband and collar-attached styles, reduced in the semi-annual clearance . 10 LELLLELGHLLHLE LLGBHLLEG SGLEGGGEGLYEUGTE G GGG GG, Men’s Imported i “Has the personnel classification board advised you by what method the adjustments of the arbitrary mistreatment and {njustice aocord- ed certain government employes will obtain, andswill these mistakes bda corrected before the beginning of L) the fiscal year 19257 If the correce the bureau of efficiency or the per- gonnel classification board influenced Y ’ b to make such an arbitrary allocation by any members on the appropria- " tions committees in the House or in the Senate? “You have admitted that the pres- ent systemm of government employment ‘ is and has been wrong. Do you think the evasions by the personnel classifi- catfon board have righted the wrong? ! Do you think the nersonnel classifica- | tion board will classify our work ac- | cording to the classification act of 1823, or use the arbitrary scheme tions were made after July 1, 1924, would the pay be retroactive, Insur- ing fairness -to those less favorably classified? Basis of Ratings. (In as Many Varied Styles) $4.65 A typical, seasonable Lansburgh & Brother offering of new hats—which means a special price so moderate it belies the wealth of new models you'll find. Styles to frame piquant, youthful faces and others of more dignified mien for Mother. Each an exact replica of the models most favored for Spring. All straw, straw and silk faille combinations, all silk, even horsehair and fine braid models are included. Tur- bans, toques, cloches, brimmed and off-the-face models for wear on all occasions. No matter what your color choice, you'll find it here— not even forgetting dozens of the ali-black models that Paris is sponsoring this Spring. All one price, $4.65. SZOOND FLOOR, LANSBURGE & BROTHER ‘You are aware that, taken as a whole, the allocations have been made on the present salary basis to preclude the increase in appropria- NEW SPRING DRESSES Just Such as the Larger Woman is Seeking $25.00 $39.75 $49.75 Dresses that have been so carefully planned and so ingeniously fashioned that every new Spring fashion-whim is there, deftly adapted to her special re- quirements. v The luxurious silk fabrics are well represented in Flat Crepe, Satin Can- ton and Canton. Georgette and Lace Dresses are included, as well as some Beautiful Street Frocks of Poiret Twill. ! Straightline and coat models vie with draped and pleated styles for pop- ularity. Many are beaded, braided and embroidered in inimitable fashion. Just the dresses on which any woman might rely to give her a well-dressed feeling. Sizes are 4035 to 5414—and the colors offer wide choice. 3w . W SECOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHIR v tions bevond a certain amount. Was Specialized Values at Mo G EST. 1879 TR LA been ignored, and asks Chairman,ber of remedial suggestions for im- Madden: “Who finally will Interpret | provement. the Intent of the law?" During the open hearings Com- { mander McFarland said disabled men elt too much time was being spent in No Retiuction in Quality Just In Price! SUITS O'COATS The Suits and Overcoats which are cut in price for clearance are just as fine in quality, just as durable, just as desirable in every way —only the prices have changed, and that is to your advantage. $30 and $35 Values *23” $40, $‘4,.5,V $50 Values | Now: Save on Smart Skirts! Clearance of Former $8 to $10 Styles—Augmented By a Special Purchase $E;JS A double opportunity for the woman who between seasons wisely buys her sep- arate skirt and spring sports wear. Much h;shcr priced models, one and two of a style, offered in clearance and a brand-new group, purchased specially to sell at this price and give opportunity to all. Naturally the group is small to permit such drastic reductions—but some lucky women will profit by a careful survey of them. {4 Conservative styles that smartly testify their quality, fashioned of soft-piled fabrics undreamed of at the price. ! i Many of them richly fur trimmed and all of them beautifully finished throughout. Good Size Range Checks, Plaids, Slenderizing Stripes, plain light colors, as . well as the popular Navy and Black. The New Wool Crepes and Granite _ Cloth—alsosCamel's -, Hair, Brushed Wool AR and Check Velours. it \\\\\\\\\ " fn W V'l:; TR LN % ] Novel Trimmings Rich Fabrics Straightline, tie-side and wrap-around Full sizes from 26 to 32. Also Extra 3 5 models. Some in extra sizes. Sizes. XD FLOOR, LANSBURGK & BEOTFER EEOOED TOR MmN . SECOND FLOOR, LANSGURGE & BROTHER _ Housefurnishings, Low Priced | of well known Sunfast Corsets—Reduced! H | T KT ard. , yard.... D& Seamless Brussels Rugs in 1] 5 “‘ I TN ibosed VoI5 a ¥4 handsome both BHIZ_and 883106 room = e £ v ) tterns. F rmulyfl ,-‘1’“-: "’"5;."}‘:?"‘"«2233' . 2l g eV Bt Sortiis $2.48 | Badhe Gt Sl o' > = al'v i Formerly $2.15 = yard. N 11 colors. Now reduced to. yard... D-le- WA 0 P00 SRS OOl O A M 1 i 01 O All of them repre- sentative makes that sold formerly $5.00 to $10.00. Special at. . Sale price ... o0 ber Rugs; heavy Seamless Brussels Rugs. and durable; all perfect. Former- ~sizes, xi2 and S838x10.8. Te: ly $19.75 ‘to rugs. Formerly $22.50 and $24.95. Saes 9212 i $16.75 Low Priced, Because Slightly Imperfect— 50-Pc. Dinner Sets: . ~ Blue Bird Pattern, 37'85 Sl An extremely pleasing quality, complete set for six, of Chglce, A ey Wool_ and Fiber ‘Amnetican Potcelain, decorated in this attractive and:well .l:’fix;z::":: ""E,“""";‘ ad liked design, v ¥ The quantity is limited—it behooves you to come early tomorrow, in order to share in this reduction. SIXTH FLOOR, LANSSUROK & BROTHER Attractive patterns and colors. to & I & 2 " A clearance that is exception- ally generous in choice of such well - known makes as American Lady, Nemo, S cylilh Stout, Lans- burgh Special; C/B, Warner’s and Frolaset: - Weel Perfect Axminster Rugs—Both ugs. Si Aanu.‘s‘:anna‘ hd_ 0312, seamed and seamless. Large room W12.75 to $15.75. All size, 0x12, in_rich warm colors Formerly nd desiy 7 i pertece "aad oot §10.45 | iy s4408 wea 30 Chotea 2. 21 0T §39.75 ‘Wilton Velvet Bugs. Formerly $38 to $65. in_both 9x12 and 8.3x10.6 sized. Hand- some rugs and rare valves_at this much reduced Styleplus and Other Nationally Known Makes, including Blue Serges. Our guar- antee, as well as the manufacturers’, goes with each Suit and Overcoat sold. Made of in- x5 wna SHS; #30. Sturdily made of fine coutil and broche; many: with elastic top. Low and medium bust lengths and with medium hip. Sizes 22 to 36, but tiot in every style. THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGK & BROTNER Lt J L L L ek e Runners) same Hell Rupsers. Formerly $27. {ty. Formerly 8ize 2.3x15 and 3x12. 500, Gotee $IS45 G JIITE YLOOR,