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e THE EVEN NG STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1925. 13 TENS PROPOSED INNEW ESTIMATES ortheast Citizens Make Recommendations to City Heads on Needs. Thirteen recommendations to be considered by the Commissioners in aming the next estimates were laid fore the city authorities yesterday ifternoon by a committee from the Northeast Citizens' Association The mmittee, composed of Evan H Tucker, H. Aschenbach and Ros. Jenkins, submitted the following rogram An appropriation of not less than 21,000,000 for the development of the 1: 1 system of the rdance with onal Capital and ational ¢ e act crea Park Commiss To recommend that the act authoriz ing a five-vear program for the public “hool system of the District of Co umbia be complied with. An appropriation for a plant for the isposal of refuse and the city's waste plant, which be removed ington and the ci anual appropriation hereased E on of the proj id that the apy available for continuing the [ project above Benning Bridge. An appropriation sufficient to cor ruct and maintain a bathing beach | nd the necessary appurtenances | hereto, to be located in the Anacostia | Vark, in the vicinity of the New East ern High School. An appropriation for the removal of the public comfort station located at ifteenth street and Maryland avenue northeast to a more suitable location in the immediate vicinity. An appropriation for a site for the srection of a branch public library in Northeast Washington. An appropriation to complete the srading of New York avenue and U treet from Florida avenue to Bla densbu 0ac An appropriation for the improve ment of West Virginia_avenue from Florida avenue to New York avenue; An appropriation for the installation of modern electric street lamps on H street northeast to Fifteenth street; An appropriation for the installation of modern electric street lamps on Massachusetts avenue east from ton Park and all streets in the n east section through which street run An appropriation for the paving of B street northeast from Fifteenth to Seventeenth and Seventeenth from A street north to B street north An appropriation for the opening zrading of Nineteenth street from | street to E strect north- 1. B. STETSON, JR., NAMED MINISTER TO FINLAND Philadelphian's Appointment to Post Made on Recommendations of Senators Pepper and Reed. ent Coolidge has selected John | B. son, jr.. of Philadelphia, to be| Minister t has been an- tson's appointment was urged Pepper and Reed of Penn. have made y and economy a view of ob e foreign service. succeed Charles to_be relleved . He was appoint- President Hard and is understood to desire to return to private life as soon possible Mr. Stetson will Cagey, who aske Minister to F MYSTERY MAN DEMENTED. Alexandria Priconer to Be Sent to | I State Institution. Special Dispatch to The Star. | ALEXA A, Va., May 8—Wil liam Steele, ** y man,” who for ed efforts of the him, i3 to be sent to | udzed mentally | commission. Steele told the commission his story, attributing his condition to a blow on the head. of hich he disclaimed all knowledge, pt that he was hit a long time ago somewhere. He set fire to the City Hall Wednesday night When the situation was explained to him he smiled, and said he didn't care particularly where he was sent so long as there was a prospect of plenty to eat. Police say one night recently, half an hour after supper, he ate three loaves of bread and a peach | . Llewellyn Powell and Dr. e West, luna found a skull, which, they say, may be the cause of his condition. He as picked up here three weeks ago | on a vagrancy charge and has stoutly | denied all kno e of his former ife. | crosses of the | the entire personnel of the Amer .| in Ford automobile: | revenue age Legion of Honor Crosses Given to Two World Flyers France Decorates Wade and Arnold—Rest to Be Honored. In the name of the President of France, Emile Daeschner, the French | Ambassador to the United States, late 3 afternoon pinned crosses of the Legion of Homor on the brea Licuts. Leigh Wade and Leslie . Arnold of the Army Air Service world-flight expedition at_a brief ceremony in the embassy. The deco ration of the two s originally was scheduled for this afternoon, but the date was moved forward 24 hours to permit Lieut. Arnold to keep an important engagement out of the city. The French government has voted Legion of Honor to world flight, and the other offi not now in Washington will receive the tribute at ter date. In presenting the decorations the bassador told the aviators the s were but slight tokens of the admiration their wonderful feat had in France. In addition to the ff of the embassy, the cere by Brig. Gen s . acting chief of the Army Afr Service; John Phillip Hill of Maryland, ntroduced the world flyers’ rewa resolution, and several Army officers Lieuts. Wade and Arnold will begin three months’ day. The other members of the fl have taken advantage of the I entire mony who offered them, but the two officers were retained on active duty by the War Department to lecture on their achievements. FORD FAMINE FEARED AS RESULT OF SUIT Mississippi Official Seeks $12,000,- 000 Penalties, Charging Trust Law Breach. | By the Associated Press. JACKSON, Mis A famine seen today by automobile agents as a result of 7 S W. J. Miller, State 0 in rd Motor Co. conspiracy nti-trust laws, tomobile dealer h and other business men doubt that any more Ford cars would be shipped into Mississippi until the case is decided. of automobiles were said to be I Miller seeks to attach all Ford machines now in tran- sit on the common carriers of the State. The suit names as co-defendants all Ford dealers in Mississippi and bank ing institutions with which they do business. The bill of complaint al leges that contracts entered into be tween the Ford concern and its local | dealers operate to restrain trade, and an alleged | 1 committeewoman from . has made a request opointed United States North Caroli that she be McCormick Medical ~Glasses Fitted College E yes Examined Graduate Dr. CLAUDE S. SEMONES Eyesight Specialist Phone Main 7 409-410 MeLachl, 10th and G 'WindowShade: Made to order at factors prices. Better shade for less money. MC DEVITT Main 3211 for Estimates ¥ _St.. Dulin & Martin Bldx. Funds Available For the placing of First Mortgages In any amount We can make your building loans immediately Submit plans and specifications Current rates of interest and nominal brokerage CHAS. D. SAGER 924 14th St. N.W, Representative | leave of absence Suu | ippi was | Main 36 A New ASpvort Shoe for boys This shoe “has cve workmanship and plenty at 622 rything” — quality, fine of style. Stout, wear- resisting—0built on strictly anatomical lines. Of tan russia calf, with a dark tan saddle and crepe rubber sole, $6.50. Also shown in smoked at sazme price. Boys” sises, 2V elk, with a brown saddle, 2Y5 to 6, shown sn our separate Boys’ and Men's Shoe Store, reached by stairway or elevator. i HS Proper Footwear F Street ot Tenth |PSYCHOLOGY SOCIETY PROBE WILL EXTEND Grand Jury Action Halted Until Prosecutor Goes Further Into Financial Plan. Py the Associated Press. BOSTON, May 8.—Grand jury ac- | tion against th Boston Chapter, Int tional ~ Society of Applied Psychology, four of whose office A host of charming dres: suitable for every Big variety to select from. tiful beaded silks as well the popular figured dresses. Wonderful values re resented. Startli ment. All the prevaili occasion. You have your choice of beau- crepe In order to appreciate their real worth, you must see our splendid assort- shades to select from. All testified yesterday, is held in abey ance, District Attorney Thomas C. O'Brien has announced, until he can further investigate'the organization's | methods of financing. These methods were said to include a charge of $20 ach for hammoc which patien re swung until they “loop the loop. as a health treatment The organization, founded here re cently by Dr. Orlando a lecturer on psychology, is have sponsored the er of @ $500,000 temple of psychology here and the establishment of a colony at Lake Chapala, Mexico, where any who paid $1,000 fo! share would & welcome to live his or her life in pe provided total fund of id 1o It does not cost one penny extra to buy your clothes here on a charge account. This is made possible by our tremendous buying power for our many stores. It is simply a matter of selecting whatever you need for yourself gr family and telling us to Charge It. No red tape or useless questions asked. A little each week or every two weeks pays the bill. ON YOUR OWN TERMS OF PAYMENT A Sale of Spring Dresses 8 Lovely New ses ep- Igar Miller, | & $1,000,000 for the establishment of | the community was raised. In describing the hammock | ment, Dr. Miller was quoted as sa that lengther one accepted | The hammocks were so constructed, | it was said, that the patient, strapped |in by neck and feet, was swung until a complete loop was formed, the Jlooping action providing the neces y pull to lengthen the occupant’s vertebrae. i e | | A suniper tree not less than 3.000 years old has been found in the Cache ional Forest in northern Utah near |the Logan Canyon highway. It is 142 feet high and measures 7 feet 6 n diameter he ground. the Bill Is Good ng Values! ng Ladies’ Coats i) i MEN’S STRAW HATS In All the New Summer Styles . .. $245 Men---SAVE $10 TO $15 Exceptional Values Offered in MEN’S $2€)-50 SUITS $ 1750, On Your Own Terms of Payment No matter whether you prefer an English model or conservative suit you will find it here. of patterns and materials. values. i cluding Sults with Vest and Long Pants Boys’ Suits Big selection $8 95 to$14.95 825 Tth St. N. W. (Between H and I) Open Saturday Night Important little feet—how important it is to sce that they do not give serious concern in later years. We realize the responsibility—and so have provided a staff of fitting experts who understand little feet and their shoe requirements. We have the stock to back them up. Barefoot Sandals All ready for the Oxfords—Tan or black caif- i Barefoot Sands skin—welt soles, rubber hecls i e 2to5 —B to D wide. 2 5to8 1 to 6, $4.00 1% Smaller Sizes = $3.00 and $3.50 l‘ll (] hoes = W . S MOCCaSlnS The usual big variety goes R for our Children’s White 24 Tade of Footwear. Styles in pumps of white kid, white canvas and white calf. to 8 $1.50 to $2.50 4 to 11...$3.00 to $4.00 V4 to 2...$4.00 to $5.00 1 1% to 8....$5.00 to $7.00 FAMILY fHOE fTORE 310-312 Seventh St. NNW o ...85¢ to 11, $1.50 ..$1.75 KEDS—For boyvs and big little. New 1 dren Misses and Cl Patent Leather Dre ) 11, $3.00 and $4.50 1o 2, $4.00 to $5.00 2 to 7, $5.00 to $6.50 5 8 1 2 Here they are— The new Straws—each maker interpreting fashion from his view-point and collectively giving you the concensus of expert opinion. They all are agreed on the wider brims as the“ ultra-correct—and thus you’ll find them here—personalized, however, in individual pro- portions. 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