Evening Star Newspaper, July 27, 1924, Page 4

FEDERAL PAY ROL 15 §1,067.891,376) Employes in District Will Re- ceive $11,171,409 in Current Fiscal Year. 500,000 WORKERS LISTED Interior Department, With Salary Item of $420,367,073, Far Ahead in Expenditure. Employes of the Government in the District of Columbia will draw in salaries $11,171,409 during the fiscal year 1924. Slightly more than 500,000 Government employes in and outside of the District, including all the fleld employes of the Federal establish- ment, will receive the impressive total of $1,067,891,376 in salaries dur- ing the fiscal vear which began July 1. Announcing these figures yesterday, from compilations made for the bu- reau of the budget, the Civil Service Commission called attention to the fact that this outlay in salaries is not a net expenditure, for many bureaus of the Government are mot only self- supporting, but bring in a net revenue over and above their expenditures for salaries and other items. Interfor Department Leads. The Interior Department, employ- ing more than 5,000 persons in Wash- ngton and many thousands more in the fleld, will spend the largest amount of any one department in salaries during the present fiscal year. The Interior Department will expend $420,367,073, a total many times as large as that expended by the District government. Next in_salary expenditures will come the Treasury Department, which will disburse to its emploves $80,- 579,861, while the Navy Department ranks "third with disbursements of $76,000,000. The civil establishments of the Gov- ernment will expend in salaries $814.- 566,490, while the military and naval establishments will spend a total of 3$233,324,886. The latter total includes retired pay for officers and men of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, as well as active pay President's ry Included. Chargeable against salaries in_the Federal establishment is the paid to the President of the States, salaries of members of Con- gress and salaries of highly paid offi- cers of independent establishments, such as the Shipping Board, which has several officers with salaries run- ning into five figures, The Government Printing Office will spend in salaries alone the current fiscal year $ while the executive office and inde- ndent establishments will expend 55,608,153, of which $41.600.000 is for the Veterans' Bureau and $§38,240 for the Civil Service Commission. The Department of Justice will spend a total of $12.697,742 in salaries, $9,430,- 269 of which will be for the judicial service, salaries of judges and other stems, and $2,169,000 will be paid to Jurors, witnesses, bailiffs and part- time employe: —e PROMINENT WOMAN DIES. Mrs. Eatherine Barney Appleby Washington Resident 50 Years. Mrs. Katherine Barney Appleby, widow of George F. Appleby, who was a prominent attorney of this city and herself a resident of this city for fifty vears, died at_the residence of her sister, Mrs. G. U 15 Jackson place, Saturda. Funeral services we the residence Tuesday E. S. Dunlap, assistant rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, officiated. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Appleby was a direct descend- ant of Samuel Chase, one of the sign- ers of the Declaration of Independ- ence, and of Gen. James Steels. An- other of her ancestors was Commo- dore Barney, who won distinction in the Revolutionary War. She was a member of the Society of Signers of the Declaration of Inde- pendence, the Colonial Dames. She was born at Fort Snelling, Minn. She was prominent in Washington so- clety. She had interested herself in tracing the history of the Steel fam- 11y, one of the oldest in Washington. Sk s BAND CONCERTS. By the United States Soldiers' Home Band, at bandstand, tomor- row evening at 5:45 o'clock, John S. M. Zimmermann, bandmaster. March, “The City of Ballarat, Morres, . July 19 onducted at fternoon, Rev. Code Overture, “Der Freischutz" hY Morceau, “Wh (Norwegian Folk Songs.) Fox trot, “Somebody Is Wrong." hiting ‘Waltz suite, “nream- of Child- hood” . Waldteufel Finale, “Come Out of the Kitchen, Mary Ann' Bayha “The Star gled Banmer. By the United States Navy Band. at the Capitol, tomorrow at 5 p.m., Charles Bentery director. “Men of Valor’ “Maritana” ) (b) Vfls»,. “Lenle o (c) Scene. (d) Mazurka. (e) Marche, “Russe.” Fantasia for cornet, “My Pretty 24 | themselves pitching ‘quoits and play- SALESMAN IS ACCUSED BY 9-YEAR-OLD GIRL Child’s Brother ' Identifies Man Charged With Intent to Com- mit Criminal Assanlt. Charged with luring the 8-year-old dughter of & prominent Washingtonian into a vacant house in Mount Pleasant with intent to assault her criminally, Edward Sherman Atkinson, 1124 Eleventh street, a real estate salesman, was arrested last night by Detectives Mullen and Murphy, and bond for his release was set at $10,000 by order of the United States attorney. Atkinson, who is 24 years old and married was faced by the little girl and her 6-year old brother in police headquarters squadrdom. Atkinson on the prisoners’ platform, and with four detectives of the same relative build and general description flanking him, the little boy—who had been with his sister at the time of the alleged at- tempted assault—was asked if he saw the man there. He walked to the plat- form and picked out Atkinson. The grandfather of the child last night said that he haq obtained in- formation which showed that two real estate agents had gone to the house to show it to prospective ten- ants. One went to telephone to the prospective tenant and in his absence the other saw the little girl and en- ticed her into the house, where he made improper overtures, it was charged. The little girl ran away and told her parents and the arrest of At- kinson was made on a warrant sworn out Friday F- R WELLER HOST T0 BUSINESS MEN Membership Committee of Board of Trade and Friends on Outing. Members of the membership com- mittee of the Washington Board of Trade and their friends yesterday cast aside temporarily all thoughts of business and unanimously joined in having a good time as guests of Francis R. Weller at his Summer home, Arundel, on Chesapeake Bay. The occasion was the annual out- ing under the auspices of the com- mittee. *The trip was made by motor. Arriving at Arundel, which is about | & 8 miles below Annapolis, on the ba: many lost no time in donning their bathing suits, immediately after which they answered the “call of the waves.” Games Played. Following _dinner, some amused ing base ball, while others went for |F a boat ride. swimming, or did what- ever else their fancy prompted. Among those who tossed the base ball around were Warren Cochran, Odell Smith and “Big Bill” Lanhan. Among those showing particuarly good form at quoits were Chris J Gockeler, George Plitt, sr., and George Plitt, jr. There was another call from the impromptu dining room on the hill overlooking the bay, and every one again went to eat—this time to a feast of hard-shelled crabs, dough- nuts and soft drinks. Members of the committee then pre- the hospitality which had been ex- tended by the Weller family. E. F. Colladay, president of the board, sur- rounded 'by other members, went to the front of the Weller home, where Mrs. Weller was thanked for her hos- pitality, and a leather purse was pre- sented to her. During the afternoon Commissioner Oyster arrived on the scene from Washington. Other officials attend- irg included Maj. Daniel Sullivan, su- perintendent of the metropolitan po- lice force, and Clifford Grant, his as sistant. Committees. The memhership committee in charge was T. B. Amiss, chairman: Frank R. Strunk, Russell Shelk and W. W. Ross. attention of all guests by unaffected efficiency consisted of the small chil- dren of Mr. Weller, who constituted the reception committee. all guests and, wearing cards with the “words ‘“reception committee” printed on them, proceeded to show the guests where to park their car: and helped to make them “at home. They were Francis Weller, jr., little Miss Sallie Rita Weller and Hartman Weller. Others attending the outing beside those mentioned included Fred Allen, A. Burkhart, 'Arthur Carr, John M. Cherry, L. Lee Combs, F. E. Cunning- ham, Herbert L. Davis, William R. Ellis, George A. Emmons, George B. Farquhar, Chris J. Gockler, Harry C. Grove, R.'C. Drum Hunt, A. F. Jors Claude Livingston, George H. Mac. Donald, E. J. Murphy, S. J. Prescot! Dr. Joseph D. Rogers, William War: fleld Ross, Fred Stohlman, Wilmot W. Trew, William E. Wise, Walter A. Brown, J. Clabaugh and William Cla- baug] WHEN YOU NEED A KEY You need our instant dupli- cating service. Duplicate key, 25c. Bring your locks to the shop TURNER & CLARK, the ages of xix and twe American Cattle Imported to Sup- Special Dispatch to The Star. TACOMA, Wash., July 26.—Japan will Paricl T of the Americ: chhased in various parts of the United MR RTRSE pared to show their appreciation of | Another committee which drew the | They met [ THE -SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. HEALTH CAMP OPENED FOR AILING CHILDREN. Tent colony for children established by the Association for Prevention of Tuberculosis in a grove mear the Tuberculosis Hoapital, Fourteenth and Upshur streets. Here about 45 undernourished youngsters between mowt of them from the apecial public schools Harrison and Hamilton, will enjoy fresh air, correct foods and healthful exercixe until fall. JAPANESE TURN TO MILK TO INCREASE STATURE ply New Food to Make Peo- ple Taller. rofessor of dairying at the Im- iversity. The first shipment n pure-bred cattle pur- States, amounting to 141 animals, went aboard the Hawail Maru here. The band of four-footed passengers attracted wide camera operators. To all of this the herd, from a_handsome bull down to the yearling heifers, scemed to be ob- livious, among the cattle, as well as Amer- ican farmhands to feeding and care of the prize cattle. Padded crates or stalls were built on the upper deck fore and aft, and each try good cow's milk as a national diet|animal well protected from the sun in order to add inches to the stature of | and her people, declares Dr. Atsushi Miya- late ki, widespread alarm in Japan over the increasing smallness of the coming generations. were large in proportion to avera; peoples. dle. interest from movie which cattle, Eleven hepherd dogs were | 2\ "t O look after the y bad weather. years there has been a | tributed. the rice, Centuries ago Japane Then they began to dwin- | regard to individual stature. The last four days of our JULY CLEARANCE SALE finds a special offering of small lots, floor samples and slightly THEI marred broken suites AT A FRACTION OF FORMER PRICES! 1 Overstuffed Davenport, upholstered in tapestry. Was $150.00. Now 585.00 3-pc. Kroehler Davenport Bed Suite, upholstered in tapestry. Davenport bed, 5105 00 chair and rocker. Was $185. Now $19.50 4 Fiber Tables, 24-inch round top, a.nd brown : $49.00 finish. Were $7.50. Now.............. $6.50 2 Davenport Tables, Mahogany fimxh, 56 75 60 inches long. Were $32.50. Now.. 4 “IXL” Kitchen Cabinets, Oak Enamel finish. Were $72.50. Now.. 3 Unfinished Gate Leg Tables, with drawers. Were $1050. N 7 Bassinets, some decorated, Ivory or White. Were $12.00. Now .. 15 Odd Bedroom Chairs and Rockers. $7.50 and $9.00. Now 2 4-pc. Bedroom Suites, in Mahogany finish. Were $198.00. Now............... 599.00 $105.00 L 4-pc. Dining Room Suite, in American Walnut veneer. Was $19.00. Now 1 10-pc. Italian Oak Dining Room Suite, Renaissance design. Was $275.00. Now.. sign, W $150.00 penig e Vet 1, Walnei Cir- §55.00 Mahogany-Finished Bedroom Chairs. 54 75 Werg Eoiten Ouk Chiffonicrs, § d Wi mm_; en aF I:nl(:rs Erlwerlsfi EI: $l4 50 w"i V;fi]’e;\s'ow",nc ray Enamel finis! 537 50 2 Simmons Boxed Springs. “’eri s.ilvéasco Brsg;. in ;—6 s .B; Ivory finish. $ll 00 Wcrs Ss‘;s‘&)“;i‘;?‘:; oster Beds, in 4-6 size. $l7 50 constrocion e SR Sy T’ §100,00 5 Go-Carts—floor samples—in Ivory and 515 00 Brown fir}:éhelsh'\IVere $25500 te«: &5“}@3 iow . s i e Sy Booke §30 50 Now by careful experiment a grass has been found that will flourish. The importation of cattle, sheep and hogs has been increasing until milk which children believed came from tin cans is being more widely dis- In a few years milk will form a daily item of diet, and with afoods and fruits of the orient Japanese hope to grow into a large and taller nation—that is, of trees It was discovered that the ab- sence of milk and butter in the diet affected the full muscular expansion. Because of the climatic conditions in Japan meadow grass or suitable pas- turage failed to provide forage from sheep and hogs might in IR Yl o Y W C, JULY 27, 1924—PART 1. HUGHES PRAISES BRITISH AS HOSTS By the Associated Press. LONDON, July 32.—Secretary Hughes, Wwho leaves for Paris on Monday after having attended the lntenuuonu Law Association meeting here, today issued the following statement “In leaving England I desire to ex- press on behalf of the members of the American Bar Assoclation our deep- est appreciation of the most generous hospitality which we have been privileged to enjoy. We shall take ay with us an abiding memory of Venerable inatitutions Sad- of inex. - 312 75 $14.75 XY TS O XX X X C row. gette, TN &3 cre fash es Rackful of our for. mer $4.98 Dresses, ottap yollos andl imwoer in pretty lacy styles or neatly tailored. ~Every color of the rainbow in the lot. 22 2 2 No. C. O. D.’s - No Refunds . All Sales Final 9c Ladies’ RIBBED VESTS haustible kindness, and a new ap- Preclation of the common heritage, common {nterests and choicest fellow- ship. Nothing has been left undone which would promote our pleasurs and it is ‘impossible for us to adequately voice our gratification. ‘As our members return to their Pomes in every part of our country they will have renewed the sense of tr!end«lh!r between ich the t i ples wh i o must constanfly grow stronger.” assador Kellogz also made Statement thanking the British bar treaties of not, Mmexorable fate wil from the very nature of conditions bind us indissglubly in the commos cause of self-defense.” In entertaining the American lawe thefr famil tish bar were hosts to each Euest a dozen times. . More than 5,00( medals and badges were given to the guests, while each also received from the City of London 2 copy of a lettes from a committee of the Associatios of New York to the lord mayor o London written in 1776. High- Grade Dresses, such : 2 Mm% é cial price tomor- Figured Geor- silk lined; lustrous satins and onable novelty silks, in a glonmu e —————— L $. Ribbed Union Suiu Boft combed jam ' atlock tight all sizes for its hospitality to his countrymen. A resolution drawn up by the visit- Ing lawyers and. presented to their .Brfllnh hosts today includes the pas- “Should civilization and the basic principles of free institutions of, by, and for the people be again threat- ened as they were in the great war; if either of these natio should go down, the other cannot survive, and n suc STUDEBAKER Jast Drive It; That's All $19.75 PRICES GO DOWN ON WASH GOODS 49c 38-Inch Flock Dot Voile You want Flock Dot Voiles and we have 36 thousands of yards to sell. All perfect goods, 29c 39-Inch Printed Voile Just made a huge purchase of this popular fabric. All perfect goods cut from full bolt Beaatiful color combinations in scroll and small and ////’ 2% % WY 7 Qualfity and Some Sub- standards N, W 38 inches wide. Green, helio, rose, copen, maize, brown, tangerine, pink, tomato, black, ctc. i 18¢c 25c English Longcloth | 25c Printed Percale, 36-inch Cslul'e;. iy;“.. Sl 17 wcven o o new prints, 49¢ Plain Chiffon Voile - wl;nch‘ \wo—pl_}'_hchnflr;n -finish v%flc with satin- 3 mish seivage.” The colors are jade, copen. Tox 38c and 49c Printed Voiles Al the 38c and 49c Printed Voiles in the store g ‘:;Lm;m e C —Washmgton s Greatest Shoe Event— Gigantic Factory Purchase L] 33 Cases—1,188 Pairs Women’s and Misses’ White Kid ] Patent Leather 1 & Gray Suede 4 Airedale Suede Black Satin < J Manufactured to Sell for $4.00 to $6.00 Monday Only Hollywood Sandals Patent Cut-outs Flat Heel Sandals Novelty Strap Pumps 59¢ Men’s B&Ibngzan 39c Boys’ Nainsook Waist Union Suit Ecru, color shirts and drawers: short sleeves, ankle pants ;" double seated. lm‘uhn Another Lot of Those Fashionable Basement, 1233 New York Ave. Jane” _Hartman (Bandmaster J. J. Courtney.) Grand scenes from “Boccacio,” Von Suppe Rhapsody, “Northern”......Hosmer (Dedicated to the Da the American Revolution.) Excerpts from the “Wang" Valse de concert “Bleue Popular—Selected. he Star Spangled Banner.” * “Kid Boots” Sweater Fancy novelty weave wool sweaters, finished with fiber Braided armholes, neck and sailor ties, Mah-Jongg front Black, white and all color combinations. 3 Refrigerators, 3-door, Por:el;m lined. Were $39.50. Now...... - $29.75 $165.00 silk, 1 Overstuffed Living Room Suite of iditals Taupe velour. Was $275.00. Now..... 2 4-pc. Walnut Bedroom Suites, in the Tud%r design. Were $350.00. Now ey WSS e = e §225.00 wat T B Sty RS 615000 3 Colonial China Cabinets, Golden Oak. 518 50 Were $33.00. $39.00 2 Extra-lggh Single Wardrobes, Oak. decorated. 548 00 $1.00 Women’s Porch Frocks Nice-count Percale Porch Frocks, full cut size. All- around belts, rickrack trimmed. Small dots or fancy pattern: 5 i % $3.00 Long Crepe Kimonos Pim| N Were $72 00 Cuticura Healed Washington’s Very Best Wool u - — Genuine Ser- beautiful Japan- ese designs; also St in solid colors; wide shirred ribbon or embroidery trim- med; long, flow: ing sleeves. All Capital Brand; mostly single sizes. and more. Now‘...‘.“ Gardening Help If you are in need of supplies or tools for your garden, consult the “For Farm and Garden” Column in the Classified Section of The Star—(on Sun- days there’s a display section as well)—and it will guide you to re- liable dealers — who specialize in the things you want. sl skirt sreen, American " Beauty. avy, black H E Boys’ and Girls’ Ribbed Bathing Suits fancy 1t sizes. single sizes. Were $250 Now 3 Brass Beds, 4-6 size. Co Were $29.50. Now 10 Cot Beds, furmshed with cotton pads, complete. Were $50 Women’s Ipswich Glos Hose 29c Hpavy Fiber Silk Hose of a stanflard make. Seamed back, fashioned ankles, double soles and high spliced heels: black and white and all wanted shades; irregulars. nuous post. $l6 75 $6.75 Convenient Credit Terms to Meet Your Budget Sev:‘nfl; . %WG_LU.QF Phone Main - eAivays Right'm Qualitg and Price 161 e ) "memwmwvnwwwv e or trimmed armboles and necks. Sizes 2 to 10 years. One-plece or with skirt _attached Rib- bed Bathing Buits. Colors, black or hlufl‘ $4.00 Surf Satin Bathing Suits, $2.95 lustrous quality, moc‘dng, piped edges. o T 1M A R 3 N A A e R