Evening Star Newspaper, June 19, 1925, Page 19

THE ' EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C.. FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 1925. | BUANRET DECREASE INTAXES PROPOSED Maximum Surtax Favored by ! Leaders Is From 13 to 25 Per Cent. i Associated Press, next Congress, in its predicted toward tax reduction, will have for blanket de- aximuni surtax rang- per cent, if the early Summer suggestions of Repub- lican and Democratic leaders carry through to December, when the law- makers assemble again. Chairman Green of the House ways knd means committee, which will be- &in in the Fall its work on a new revenue bill, is of the opinion that liberal, equitable reduction sk effected, with a_max 26 per cent. The sa ested by Chairma of the Senate finance committee. Senator Underwood of Alabama recently advocated a maximum of 13 er cent, and Frank W. Mondell, Finance Corporation member ner Republican leader of the s suggested 15 per cent in of speec the Midwest on tax reform. ury officials hre | ‘tion to at least 20 per cent. i ses with the | hich urred in by President Coolidse, it might be well for the Federal | Government to abandon its inheri- | tance tax. The Senate finance chair- man proposed that inheritance levies be left to the and that they in turn should leave the income tax field to the Federal Government. reen was not ready to discuss the State and Fed- devise a2 plan to : 4 ation. Puts Levy at 25 Per Cer He predicted that a Treasury sur- plus of at least $300,000,000 would be shown and_that would justify a | 1 of the surtax to 25 per cent. | i usions as to the ex e is possible, how. | . until the Budget next year's expendi- figures on revenue collections are available. In a statement outlining his ob- abroad, Mr. Green, who has just returned from a trip to Europe, said he found in France no evidence of any general willingness to mccept needed reforms in taxation methods. While he thought the rates were high enough and possibly too high i nce, he declared the real trouble lack of a thorough sys- tax system worked than the American, he t was administered by s adequately , and s hope the new tax bill would provide more attractive com- pensation for such work here. He added that he also would attempt to bring about an adaptation of the British standard for disposing of tax cases, espe by providing that all should be closed within five years. FAMILIES OF FIREMEN ASK $400,000 IN DEATH Xin of Four Sue Railroads, Charg- ing Sparks From Engine Caused Fatal Blaze. By the Associated Press. ATLANTA, June 19.—Families of four Atlanta firemen who were killed in the burning here May 6 of the Jass Manufacturing Co.’s warehouse filed suits in Fulton Superior Court yesterday, asking damages totaling $400,000." Each complaintant asks $100,000. The Georgia Railroad and Banking | Co., the Louisville and Nashville Rallroad Co. and the Atlantic Coast Line railway as lessees of the Georgla Raflroad and Banking Co. end the Atlanta Joint Terminal are named as defendants in three of the petitions which blame sparks from e switch engine for the fatal fire. The Southern Raflway Co. is de- fendant in the fourth suit. Six firemen were killed in the col- lapse of the burning building. CROKER WILL UPHELD. Oircuit Court of Florida Rules on Appeal in Probate. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 9 (#).—Probating of the will of fchard Croker, former New York City Tammany chief, again was up- held before Judge C. E. Chillingworth of the Fifteenth Florida Judicial Cir- cult, when the appeal of the contest- ants, Richard Croker, jr., Howard Croker and Ethel Croker White, was heard by him here yesterday. Their attorney refused to say fol- Jowing the hearing, as to whether or not an appeal to the State Supreme Court would be made. The will was probated here in 1922 by the county court, coming up in 1924 on a demurrer filed by the con- testants and being at that time appeal- ed to the Circuit Court. SEE ANNOUNCEMENT TUESDAY'S AND SATURDAY'S STAR.’ The Book You Want ~ When You Want It ERE you may obtain for a small rental fee—a fractional part of the purchase price—any book of fiction or non-fiction, if new and popular. The service is prompt and pleasing, the books are clean and in- viting. You start and stop when you choose. Womrath's buys to meet the demands of the moment. There are no delays. Dropin atour Library; the service of traine: gendants will make your visi o for our catalog of ins. new. 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N Clothes Section, Second floor. Large White Dress Hats, $10 The Summer dress hat is of hair—in the lovely large shapes. Some have just a touch of black velvet—the smartest trimming on Summer hats—or they are adorned with maline and flowers. Outdoor Hats of leghorns and felts—large or small— simply trimmed, attractively priced at $5. Millinery Section, Third floor. Flapper Suits for Boys, $3.50 to $5 All strong, serviceable materials, made with particular care—in styles that are cool for Summer. Gabardine, white and tan broadcloth, linen and crash. 3 to 10 years. Sports Shirts and Blouses, $1 to $2 Khaki, White and Striped Sports Shirts, $1.50 and $2. Khaki, White,- Tan, Blue and Striped Blouses, $1, $1.50 and $2. Separate Knickers, $1.50 to $3.50 Every boy needs several separate knickers for Summer. Here are styles that he will approve, at prices that mother will approve. Linen, Crash, Palm Beach, Khaki .and Duck. Boys® Section, Fourth floor. Slips and Dresses For 1 and 2 Year Olds Nainsook and Batiste Dresses, $2.50 to $5.50 Handmade dresses finished with fine tucks, smocking, briar stitching and tiny val lace. long or short sleeves. Handmade Slips, $1.25 Long slips of nainsook, gathered irom the neck and fin- ished with a lace edge. Scalloped Handmade Gertrudes, $2.50 Made of nainsook or batiste and beautifully scalloped at neck, sleeves and bottom of skirt. Fancy Slips, $2 to $3.50 All handmade—and with a great amount of hand work. Infants’ Section, Fourth floor. High or low neck, Step-In Buckle Pumps Are Smart A rather unusual model in the cool, gray kidskin that is so fashionable for Summer footwear. $12.50 White Shoes for Children White footwear is ideal for hot weather, as it affords coolness and comfort to tender little feet. White kid one- strap pumps for girls, $8; or in canvas, $6.50. For younger misses, in kid, $5.50; in canvas, $4.50. For chil- dren, $4.50 and $3.50. ‘Women's and Children's Shoe Sections, Third floor, Store Will Close at 4 O’Clock Tomorrow, Saturday, June 20, also June 27 Women's Smart Frocks,$19% Printed Crepe Printed Voile Plain Voile Jabot Frocks Hand-drawn Voiles New Polka Dots Tailored Styles Flowered Prints Light and Dark Colors Flesh, Orchid Smart black and white polka dot dress with trimming of white crepe de chine and black and white buttons— $19.50 Women's Dress Section, Third floor. Navy, Yellow Tan, Gray Black and White Peach Tucked and hemstitched voile—a sheer, cool orchid shade, set off by white imitation pearl buttons on a Chanel neckline— $19.50 Handsome Sheer Georgette Ensembles $69-%0 and $75 afternoon equally at For a cool, fashionable Summer costume the ensemble of georgette has no peer. It appears in delightful pastel tones at smiart Women's Suit Section, Third floor. A Fine Couch Hammock Special $ I 6'45 A hammock that we have sold in our stock at a considerably higher price. This is a well constructed hammock with adjust- able back and head rest and button-tufted box mat- tress, made of heavy duck with blue and white de- signs and has magazine pockets at each end; dur- able rustproof springs and chains. Khaki Couch Hammock Special, $13.45 For those who want a couch hammock for camp or seaside cottage we commend this value; tufted box mattress and adjustable back rest with strong reinforced galvanized springs and suspension chains. Hammock Section, Fourth floor. Blazer Striped Jacquettes Short or Fingertip Flannel Coats Are Prominent Fashions in The Smart Sports World The outdoors girl dons a vividly colored blazer jacquette over her plain sports frock and scores heavily with fashion. Sleeveless and very cool, they are ideal for warm weather. $10 - The short coat or the fingertip coat of unlined flannel may be worn on many occasions. . Trim and tailored with smart pockets. The coat is exceedingly sm#rt when worn with a pleated white cfepe de chine skirt. One may choose these coats in flame, grapefruit, powder blue, flesh, white and navy. Short Coats, $19.50; Fingertip Coats, $29.50 Bportswear Section, Third floor. affairs, tea or bridge and is home at a dinner party. Some hand-painted models. Kodaks Take a Kodak with you on vour vacation—taking pic- tures is heaps of fun, and will preserve happy mem- ories. The Eastman Auto- graphic Kodak with differ- ent kinds of lens, $6.50 to $30 You can always get plenty of fresh films here—to fit any size camera or kodak. Kodak Section, First floor. Corsette Combinations, $3.50, For Vacation Wear They're ever so cool and comfortable for hot Sum- mer days because they are made of light-weight fabrics with just enough boning for necessary support. One must - preserve t he smooth, unbroken line even during the strenuous days of Summer—and there is no easier way than with a Cor- sette Combination. “orset Section. Third floor. Complete Outfits for Gitls 7/ ¥ Going Away to Camps G Sweaters—Collegiate style, button down the front or :‘XJ Saturday Specials in Costume . Accessories 0 | At Notably Lowered Prices We cannot emphasize the savings too strongly Women'’s White Silk Hose, $1.25 Full-fashioned Silk Hose—of beautiful even texture—with lisle garter tops and soles. A special that is sure to be appreciated now when white hose are in such great demand. Hosiery Section, First floor Madeira Linen Handkerchiefs. Hand Scalloped on Sheer Linen A very special value in lovely Linen Hand- kerchiefs, with Madeira ros€ scallops. Handkerchief Section. First floo, Vew Pleated Pouch Bags, $2.55 A chic accessory that is very new—Moire Silk-covered Frame and Pleated Silk Bag. Lovely jeweled clasp, inside frame and attached mirror. Green, tan, black and powder blue. Leather Goods Section. First floor Crepe Meteor Slips, $6.50 A Handsome Silk Costume Slip, suitable for the finest frocks. Beautifully tailored with a hip hem. In white and flesh. Petticoat Section. Third floor. In the Specialized Misses’ Section—4th Floor Exclusive Betty Wales Summer Frocks $25 Without a doubt these are the smartest frocks we have offered at anywhere near this price this season. They are fashioned of fine Crepe Elizabeth in five new styles—three of which we sketch. They are just the thing for traveling, for street and afternoon wear. White, flesh, tan, navy and gray. The Three Models Sketched Long Sleeved A model that is Jabot Frock of Bearl gray but- collar and cuffs Skirt and narrow tons and a white of white, piped in belt. White crepe gardenia. red. de chine slip. $25 $25 Misses' Section, Fourth floor. smart slip-ons. Sizes 8 to 16 yrs. $7.50. Bath Robes—Indian and floral designs in warm Bea- con cloth. Pockets and -turn-over collars. Sizes 8 to 18 years. $3.50. Pa"amas—Light flannelette pajamas in two-piece styles. Orchid, pink and blue. In sizes 8 to 18 years. $1.95. Khaki Knickers and Middies to match. 6 to 22 years. Each, $1.95. Shedrayn Middies—Light weight, khaki colored— made of Shedrayn—the new fabric that is waterproof. $1.95 Shedrayn Knickers, $2.95. Girls' Furnishings Section—Fourth floor. ~ ~ June Sale Girls' Playtime Frocks $1.95 and $2:95 At this price, it iS wise for mothers to select the dresses their small daughters will need for Summer. Lovely gingham, voile and pongee dresses, beautifully made, with touches of hand work, ribbon Girls’ Section, Fourth floor. and dainty trimmings. of colors and sizes. that mothers will Make your selection early. A good selection Wonderful values quickly appreciate.