Evening Star Newspaper, July 2, 1925, Page 4

FOWLER RENEWS MEAT CASE PLEA Asks Specific Data as to Sale of Unwholesome Food y Here. Declaring that the Health Depart- ment is earnestly endeavoring to pro- tect the people of the District against the sale of unwholesome foodstuffs, Health Officer Fowler today wrote another letter to the Department of Agriculture making formal request that he be furnished with the names of the stores an inspection of which prompted the Agricult Depart ment to refer to insanitary conditions in_a recent report. Dr. Fowler's letter sent today to Acting Secretary of Agriculture R. W. Dunlap was in answer to one received from Mr. Dunlap yesterday. Questions Scope of Survey. Tn his answer today, Dr. Fowler refers to the statement in Mr. Dun- lap's letter that “more than 40 stores located in all sections of the city in addition to public markets were vi ited and careful observations and in- quiries made.” Commenting on this statement, Dr. Fowler replied A very conservative estimate of the number of stores in Washington han- dling foodstuffs totals approximately 1.400. On the bas of these figures, the visiting of 40 stores represents ap proximately 3 per cent of the total. May I ask if you think th nall pe centage of inspection is sufficient to Justify the swes in the report referred to? “May I also réspectfully inquire if the Center Market was included in the survey of markets in this city, and, if =0, were the conditions in that mariet found to be ctory to the inve: tigators? I am making this inquiry because the Center Market is, as you are, of course, aware, owned by the United States Government and is un- der the immediate jurisdiction and the management of the Bureau of Ma kets, United States Department of Ag- riculture, “May 1 also respectfully suggest t the answer » my question lease state specific instances in which there were no control over communi cable chronic diseases in meat cutters and clerks? hardly justifies the alle- gation made in the report with re ect to this matter 1 presume the failure to reply to my inquiry, ‘the specific instances in which s: have not been en forced,” was an oversight. 1 therefore again respectfully ask that this in formation be furnished “I am atified to learn that many of the ns contained the general st ents made in the report of the Bu of onomics do not refer to V “In conclusion, that the Health District of C. deavoring to against the s stuffs, and with t quests co-oper:t vidual and permit me to say Department of the is earnestly en- ct the cifizens vholesome food is end in view re- of every indi n in this district this duty. The ion by the Depart- is greatly ap therefore, avail offer by requesting of the Health permission_to the Bu- ment preciated, ing myself of th that a represe Department b n inspect the records made by reau of Economics in order that the individual stores ‘that are insanitary in the ex e’ may be known and immediate steps taken to correct such conditions. Fire From Mouse Chase. A cat chasi mouse caused a $40.000 fire recently in Cardiff. In a large warehouse, overrun by mice, several cats were introduced One of these. pursuing a mouse over some shelves. knocked down an open box of matches, some of which ignited on striking the floor, ing statements made | Big Pepco Refund Check Is Donated To Charity House $192.17 Gift Is Example to Others, Chairman Jennings Says. Coleman Jennings, chairman of the board of managers of the Asso- ciated Charities, today sent to the Social Service House a check for $192.17, which he had received from a subscriber and which w the check the subscriber had received as a refund from the Potomac Electric Power Co. in the course of their dis- tribution of the impounded fund, now being repald to electric light con- sumers. “This glft suggests,” sald Mr. Jen- ning: “that there may be others who will be glad to donate their refurids for the benefit of the Associated Charities and Citizens' Rellef Asso- clation. There is still $5,000 needed by the family welfare organizations over and above funds in hand to carry on the work to the end of their current fiscal year, which closes Sep- tember 30. Of the budget of $55,000 for which the joint finance com- mittee has appealed $49,816 had been received up to noon toda “The_demands upon both the Asso. Charities treasury and the Relief Association are un- heavy for this season of the In June the relief disburse of the Associated Charities from its special fund amounted to 680, an increase of 33 per cent over the corresponding month of last year. Evan H. Tucker, chairman of the auditing committee of the Citi- zens’ Relief Association, has just ap- proved bills for payment for food, clothing and like necessities dishursed in May. These bills show an increase of 65 per cent as compared with the corresponding month of last year. There seems to be no one cawse for these increases, but the death or disa- bility of. wage earner, or desertion, continue to be conspicuous handicaps in the families under care of the Associated Charities.” Mr. Jennings asks that friends of the soclety who may be moved to con- tribute the refunds from the electric |company make checks payable to Ord Preston, treasurer of the joint finance committee of the Associated Charities and Citizens’ Relief Association, and send them to 10 Sleventh street northwest. Such contributions will be individually acknowledged to the donors. COUPLE HEl:d IN BAIL ON BLACKMAIL CHARGE Prosecutor Asks Additional Time to Secure Evidence in Behrens Case. uis Behrens and his wife, M Behrens, who were charged with attempting to blackmail John Morris Beard, a music teacher, of 3417 Four- teenth street, were ordered held un der bonds of $1.000 and $300. respec- tively, in Police Court today, when the preliminary hearing was postpened until next week They were released when their attorney obtained bond The postponement of the case was requested by Assistant District Attor- ney Ralph Given, who told the court he needed time to get additional evi- dence. The case involves the future of ecley, the 6-vear-old daughter Behrens by her divorced hus- Douglas A. Seeley. At the time of their divorce, the child was turned over to their mutual friend, Prof. Beard, with whom the child has since been living. The alleged attempted F comes from serous Behrens have made Beard When arrested, Mr. and Mrs. Beh. ackmail zes the against Prof. rens were about to take $3.000 from Mr. Beard, detectives alleged THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, T, ¢, THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1923 REFUNDS PUZZLING PEPCO CONSUMERS No General Rule to Figure Amount Due—Total Near 10 Cents on Dollar. Many Washingtonians who recelved their refund checks from the Poto- mac Blectric Power Company yes: terday, are getting themselves entan- gled in a mass of figures endeavoring to determine how the company ar- rived at the amount returned to them. In many cases the recipients of the checks had made advance calculations and had expected more than they re- celved. A. G. Neal, controller of the com- pany, pointed out again today that it is almost impossible to lay down a general rule that could be followed by all consumers in determining how much was due them. Mr. Neal pointed out that during the seven years in which the im- pounded fund accumulated, the elec- tric light rate changed four times. Throughout the period the company collected 10 cents a kilowatt hour, but the amount kept by the company varied from § cents to 8% cents, then back to 8.075 cents, and still later to 7.67 conts. It was necessary, therefore, for the company to find out just how much current each customer used during the several periods that the different rates were in effect. 'Taking the problem as & whole, the amount re funded is about 10 cents on each dol- lar, but this general rule would not produce the correct answer to each individual claim. The company is getting other queries from persons who filed claims, but whose checks were not mailed June 30. Mr. Neal explained that the company still has about 14,000 claims which have not been verifled. Theso checks will be mailed as rapidly as they are verified SUICIDE IS MYSTERY. Baltimore Youth’s Action Here Is Still Unexplained. No motive for the suicide of Carl Feldman, 19 years old, of 2200 Monda- win avenue, Baltimore, who ended his life in the Harris Hotel, North Capi- tol street and Massachusetts avénue, vesterday, has been found. The youth seemed cheerful when he left his home Tuesday night and had breakfast at the hotel here yesterday shortly be- fore he went to his room and, placing a 38-caliber revolver in his mouth, killed himself. A wallet containing $489 was found among papers in his pocket by Wil- liam Schoneberger, superintendent of the District morgue, where the body was taken. The youth was identified by a Baltimore undertaker as the son of David Feldman, president of Feld- man & Weinman, shirt manufac- turers, of Baltimore, where the young man was employed a hookkeeper. The body was taken to Baltimore late yesterday. TREASURY SURPLUS IS $250,505,238.33, MELLON REPORT SAYS (Continued_from_First Page.) against such receipts were $3,529,643,- 446.09. A comparison of estimated-and ac- tual recipts in some of the principal items Mr. Mellon outlined as follows: “Customs receipts were $547,561,226.- 11, or within one-half of 1 per cent of the estimate, and miscellaneous inter- nal revenue, $828,638,079.90, which is practicaily the estimate. Income tax receipts of $1,760,537,823.68, however, exceeded estimates by $100,000,000, or 6 per cent. In the other miscelianeous receipts of $643,411,567, there were also increases, being principally $34,.- 000,000 on account of rallroads; $2,500. 000 from sale of other securities own- ed by the Government: $15,000,000 from Army costs receipts; $3,500,000 from river and harbor improvements; $6.400,000 from sale of clothing and small store account, Navy Department, and $11,500,000 on account of Indian moneys. “The expenditures which also affect the surplus,” said Mr. Mellon, “were $3.529,643,446.09, or a net decrease under the estimate of $4,440,361.91. Gross Debt Reduced. “The total gross debt was reduced in the fiscal year by $734,619.101.59, and on June 80, 1925, was $20,516,193,- 887.90. This reduction was effected hy (1) $466,585,118.88 on account of the sinking fund and other debt retire ments chargeable against ordinary receipts; (2) by application of the en tire surplus ‘of $250,505,238.33; and (8) $17.575.74%.43 on account of reduc- tion in the general fund balance be low the balance on June 30, 1 The surplus for the fiscal year 1925, there fore, has already been used in reduc- tion of the debt and is not available for tax reduction. Since tax reduction means a loss of revenue annually, it is only the annual surplus to be ex- pected in future years which is the margin avallable “for tax reduction and should be 8o used. “In the fiscal year 1925 the regular maturities of the public debt amount- ed to $2,307,041.400 at an average annual interest rate of 4.446 per cent and new {ssues (exclusive of a small amount of Treasury savings certifi- cates) were floated in the aggregate par amount of $1882,167,000 at an average annual interest rate of but 8.557 per cent. The reduction in an nual interest charges on the new issues, as compared with. the annual interest charges on the same amount at the average interest rate of the maturing issues, was $18,780,000. Four per cent (-year Treasury bon were issued during the fiscal yvear 1925 amounting to $1,047,088, amount. This long-time financing re- moves the pressure on the refunding operations which will be necessary in connection with the maturity of the third Liberty loan on September 15, 1928, As a result of this and other debt changes in the fiscal vear, the short-dated debt (maturing within five years) on June 30, 1925, was $6,2 500,000 against $5,074,000,000 June 30, 1924 on Reductions On Many Attractive Items of FROSTED LIGHT BULB IS MADE STANDARD Globular Shape Designed to Take Place of 45 Types Now on Market. The .globular-shaped frosted elec- trie liyht bulb, developed by the Na- tional Electric Light Assoclation, workir® with the Commerce Depart- ment, Has been adopted as a stand- ard atticle for incandescent light purposhs. ypes of the bulb, which is different from the usual aped lamp, are designed to take t:e place of 45 types now on the murket, The .Bureau of Standards has ex- eriméhited with the new globes and as adnounced that the amount of e light given is greater and strain is less. globulat shape of the new lamp & held to have lighting ad- vantagvs, and the frosting which on the: inside is designed to prevent cnlleclinn of dust. R. 1. Hudson, chief of the dlvi- simplified practice, helieves that tfie new Jamps will cheapen the price th the consumer, due to the de- crease’ in the number of types of machifery in manufacturing plants and t’e amount of stock that dis- tributirs and retallers will have to carry. STATUE BEING ERECTED. A shemorial statue entitled “Se renity /' is now being erected in the Meridthn Hill Park. just east of the Stxteeith street entrance. It is be. ing e'ected by Charles Deering of Chicaijo and is in memory of Lieut Comd:i William Hen Schuetze, United States Navy. It is the work of Joke Clara and represents the figure of a woman seated. There is little ‘nformation available in the of: fice f the public buildings and grounéls as to the reason for this statu¢ Congress authorized the site and the statue has been approved by the F{ne Arts Commission. Unusually HIGHER TAX RATE IN 1927 OPPOSED BY TRADE BOARD ontinued from First Page. District of Columbia include in their estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1926, the sum already authorized by permanent law to be appropriated for purchase of lands by the National Capital Park Commission. “Public Health—Adequate bathing facilities. “Beter facilitles for medical, dental and_psychiatric_examinations. “Appropriation of $25,000 for the establishment and maintenance of a mental hygiene clinic at the Gallinger Hospital. “Dispensary and clinic for the early diagnosis and treatment of non-hos- pital cases of tuberculosis and edu- cation and medical care of children under 12 years of age who are suf- fering from this disease. We recommend an appropriation of $25,000 for the establishment of a mental hygiena clinic. This, to our mind, is the most important project of those listed above. Urge High Pressure, of to “Sewerage —Completion age purification works. “We recommend sufficient appropri- ation for sewerage and water in the outlylng sections of the city as occa- sion demands and for repairs and maintenance of the existing sewerage system. ire Department fire protection syste “This is a vital n he provided for at the earliest possible time. We heartily indorse the action of the Commissioners in appointing a spe: imittee to study the situ eport back with plans and nd recommend a sufficient ap- ypriation to enable the special com- tee to carry on its work. nd Highways.—Tncreased appropriation for repair of streets. Better lighting of streets. Extension of Fourteenth street through the grounds of the Walter Reed Hospital to the District line. For constructing new roads and widening some of the existing roads in Rock Creek Park where necessary. We commend sewer- A high pressure essity and should that a sufficlent Attractive Detached Home in Mt. Pleasant A Well Built Stucco House A Brief Description First Floor—Living room with open fireplace ; din- ing room with glass inclos and kitchen ed breakfast porch, pantry Second Floor—Four bedrooms, bath and glass in- closed sleeping porch. Basement—Laundry well lighted ; maid’s room and appropriation be made for the neces- sary repairs and maintenance of our streets and highwa; We also recommend that the Com- missioners urge an initial appropria- tion for the improvement of the street lighting system of the city. ‘Would Rush Conduit. “Public_Utilitles—The abolishment of all mainline steam railroad cross- ings in the District. “We recommend that an appropria- tion be asked for the abolition of at least one steam railroad crossing each year, the location of the crossing to be abolished to be left to the discretion of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. “Water Supply.—Appropriation of $1,626,000 to complete the water sups ply project by January 1, 1927. “This appropriation is urged, and the work should be completed not Washable Linens 18.00 Gray.Flannels 8.50rt0.12.00 ldter than the time set. It is a yita] necessity to the community. ! “Washington Harbor.—\We are @i to note that sieps have heen take: looking to the survey of the Washing{ ton Harbor front with the view to ims proving same. This project has hee advocated by the Board of T o a number of vears. “Traffic Bureau. of $150,000 for the tenance of the ommended." An appropriatio: Didn't Want to Get Left, From the Good Hardware Magazina, Bobbie—Grandma, whic th right side of you? Mother sald if I'm a good boy and keep on the right sids of you, you might take me dow to Smith’s hardware store roller skates is to Out-on Your Outing Over-thesholidaysbe distinctively dressed.and. fittedmwith Capital CorrectnessiinetheseSidney West spye-ciiimfl attire accessories: SUMMER - SurTs Tropical Worsteds 28.00 TROUSERS 4. White<Flannels 8.50:40-15.00 TInusolifgcolors,axfixtures-asswelbas unique °pin and ‘spaced ‘stripes. LINEN KNICRERS 5.00't0<10.00 For that Fourth of July dip inthe surf you'll be rightly clad in the water and on the beach in Sidney West’s colorfully correct all-wool BATHING SuiTs 5.00 t0.7.00 Sk NENS WEAR Sidney West (INCORPORATED) 14th and G Streets N.W. 1309.GiST. NW. THE FRIENDLY SHOP RIDAY &t toilet. Driveway at side of house to garage in rear. A most desirable neighborhood possessing the unustal features of proximity to Rock Creck Park and car fines. Priced Right For Permission to Inspect Apply to Bradley, Beall & Howard, Inc. Tel. Main 462—Wilkins Bldg. Arte-Crete Furniture (For the Porch or Lawn) SPECIALS Vacation Apparel That Are Super Values. The Lots Are Limited, Therefore We Suggest Early Shopping. 15 Spring Coats Formerly $25, $35, $39.50 $11.00 Just the coat for that trip and some suitable for fall wear. 48 Voile and Silk DRESSES Formerly Priced $10.95 and $15.00 $5.55 Printed Silks, Plain _Silks, Hand-Made Voiles, Silk Broad- cloths, Striped Silks and Nov- elty Fabrics. All one of a kind and good styles. 35 Bathing Suits Actually Worth $3.95 $2.95 All wool, in red, green, co] black, navy and brown. T 23 Flowered Georgette Frocks $14.95 Formerly Priced $20.50 & $39.50 Beautiful floral effects, in light and dark colors, long and short sleeves, Sizes 16 to 40 only, POTOMAC ELECTRIC LIGHT CHECKS CASHED HERE I “SPECIALISTS INTPIANOLAST AND: REPRODUCING PIANOS " J0-J DemoOLL v EMMONS 8. SMITH DEMoLL Piano (@ Washington’s AEOLIAN HALL = Tielfth and G Sereets % ; — $15.00 Bird Bath...................5115 $60.00 Arte-Crete Tables...........540% $8.50 16-in. Flower Pot............ %% $25.00 48-in. Bench...... .. .88 Main Floor A Marvelous Group of DRESSES $10-95 Values: $19.95 to $24.75 Silks of every descrip- tion, Printed Crepe de Chines, Georgettes, Voiles, Striped Tub Silks, Linens, Foulards. All sizes—all colors. 10 Silk Ensembles Formerly $35 and 349.56 $17.95 and Dress Satin, Bengaline or Georgette Coats, with Dresses of the same material or Printed Crepe Froc! z 45 Summer Hats Formerly $7.50 to $12.50 $3.50 White Hats, Pink Hats, Black and other shades in straws, felts and beautiful combinations, Substantial discounts are now offered from the, regular prices ! Tomorrow' Our New Address Will Be 612 13th—West Side Next to Droop’s Music House A Bargain Feast for PIANO BUYERS We have been recently advertising a number of Upright Pianos, Player Pianos and Baby Grand Pianos; most of them we have taken in trade on the Duo-Art reproducing piano. Tomorrow we are placing on sale the remaining instruments at prices that aré certain to sell them quickly, All Upright Pianos $9 4 .50 Which we have been recently advertising for $150, $175 and $200. go on sale tomorrow for. Terms $10.00 per month All Player Pianos Recently advertised for $235, $300 and $325, go on sale tomorrow at this low price of ... SPECIAL FOR TOMORROW — Brand-New Upright Pianos Mahogany or Oak cases, which sell all over the Terms $10.00 per month U. S. for $400. The bargain feast 5339 All Baby Grands tomorrow offers you these fine in- Terms Arranged . . We'’re Rushed, But Not Neglecting Details of Service During Our REMOVAL SALE Hundreds of Pairs of Women’s Strap Pumps " and Oxfords, all Leathers That Will Not Be Re- moved to Qur New Location $@-75 $4.00 CLOSED ALL DAY SATURDAY DURING JULY AND AUGUST DULIN& MARTIN G2 1215~1217 F Street and 1214 101218 G Street Hours: 8:45 to 5:30 ) Ly Out of town—biit in touch with its h A A e Formerly Up to $12.00 for.. All White Canvas Shoes Reduced to.. While you are off enjoy- ing your vacation you will want to keep posted on passing events here at home. To do that, direct that The Star—Evening and Sunday—be sent to your address. No matter where you are sojourning The Star can reach you if the U. S. rnail does. More Specials Read Every Item 6 Silk Scarfs, 10 Dresses, Dark Flannels. AlI-Silk Hose, $1.95 Value All Phonographs All phonographs recently advertised for $30 $85, g0 on sale_tomorrow for the low price of ... Terms $5.00 per month Children’s White and Tan Strap Pumps Half Price . =« $1.50 Sizes 7to 11 Sizes11t02 . . . $1.75 EDMONSTON & CO. 1-334 Stl'eet ADVISERS ‘AND AUTHORITIES «.«~ANDREW BETZ, Manager 5 and Were $3.50 2 Black Satin Coats. $z.50 Were up to $25 3 All-Silk Green Swe‘lten.$3'95 Were $20.00 $1.29 Rates by Mail—Postage Paid Payable in Advance Maryland and Virginia— Evenini Sun d a5 Evening 50c 15¢ 6 Georgette Coats White $1 5.00 355 3 Imported Wash Silk DRESSES Were $49.50 Maqe in Austria. p.sured $98.15 T Wero $30.75. 20 Imported Linen Frocks il'rl‘unde:mbroidereni 35 Doz One weake 1111 Lotk & #1395 ozen Were $22.60. All other States— One month... : One week.... We have been using for concert work, some of which sell for as high as $1,250. They look and struments at this extremely low PICE OF. ca convocsivhs sunivanbsesidais ON ALL FOOT TROUBLES