Evening Star Newspaper, July 22, 1926, Page 44

44 GOVERNMENT COST | RISES 55,34 427 Veterans’ Bureau Responsl hle for Part of Increase in | Last Fiscal Year. By the ‘Associated Press. The actual cost of the Government for the last fiscal vear nding June was shown in the itemized list of ex made public by the expehditures amounted to an increase of $34,5 490. The cost of the public debt ac counted for the remainder of expendi- tures, $487,376,050, an increase of $20,- 837,937 The War and Navy made the principal reductions, the Departments of Interior, and Agriculture also showed creased_expenses. War Department c\])ondhurfi.fl were $6,500,000 ago. while Navy costs than a vear ago. Departments while Labor de- were $33, The Veterans' Bureau was the most contly Gov , re quiring $404,6 compared with $384,715,796 a 0. The cost of the adjusted se tificate fund amounted to $12 compared with $99,458,769 the previous vear. 1 history {Dolly Madison Doll to Represent D. C. |PRESS CLUB ISSUES THE EVEN At Sesqul on Exhlbn Here for Week A diminutive Dolly Madison will be among Washington's exhibits at the Philadelphia- Sesquicentennial exposi- tion. The wife of the fourth President of the United States was chosen by the District of Columbia Federation of Women’s Clubs as the mistress of the TWhite House who figured most ir the of the District of Columbia Consequently, a doll resembling Dolly Madison and dressed in.the fabries and fashions of nearly a century ago will be sent to the Quaker City as the Dis- trict'’s contribution to. the Women's dall of Fame, which will present dolls (ypifying America’s famous women. .| Bach State will enter one figure. The Dolly Madison doll was dressed by Mrs. Douglas B. Horne. The cloth- ing on the life-sized figure of Dolly Madison in the National Museum is carried out to the minutesi detall. The doll wears a gown of brocaded creain silk trimmed with rose point lace, a lace fichu, white stockings and kid slippers and a satin petticoat embroid- ered with roses. The characteristic Dolly Madison hair is dressed in a tur- ban of cream satin. The minjature Dolly also carries a small book suggestive of a volume of Milton's “Paradise Lost” that her prototype in real life seldom went without. In order that Washingtonians may view the doll before it goes to the ex. position, it will be exhibited in. Wood- ward & Lothrop’s F' street window for ohe week. The District Federation's committee in charge of the doll consists of Mrs. Edgar B. Meritt, flirst vice president of the local organization and chairman of the committee; Mrs. Edward T. Per- kins, Mrs. Wallace Streater, s, Ja- son Waterman and Mrs. George O. Gillingham. ISAAC LEVY, MERCHANT, DIES OF HEART STROKE Proprietor of Southwest Store Was Prominent in Talmud Torah Synagogue. Isaac Levy, propietor of Levy's Busy Corner, Four-Half and K street south- st, died suddenly at his apartment in the Portner, Fifteenth and V streets, yesterday from a heart at- tack. He was 69 years of age. Mr. Levy was one of the founders Use of Wheat Gains. MANILA, P. 1, July 22 (®.—Con- sumption of wheat flour in the Phil- ippines has increased In the last few vears. Figures ofethe Bureau of Commerce and Industry show that although rice is the chief ataple, the Filipinos are using bread as a sup- plementary food generally and in some cases as their principal article of diet. Wheat importations last year ivere 76,000 tons, as compared with 45,000 tons in 1921. Four-fifths came from the United State: b X STAR, WASHINGTON, $1,500,000 IN STOCK il oM, New 7 Per Cent Preferred Shares Will Finance Increase in Building Plans. By the Assoclated Presw. L4 Tssue of $1,500,000 7 per cent cumu- lative preferred stock of the National Press Building Corporation, the hold- ing corporation for the National Press Club, was announced yesterday by John Hays Hammond, president of the corporation. The National Press Building, de- signed as a natfonal monument to the press, is rising on the site of the historic Ebbitt Hotel. The structure will house the Washington correspond- dents and will be the permanent home of the National Press Club, which comprises about 1,000 writers and their associates. The entire common stock and equity in the property is owned by the Press Club, the return from which will be used to promote the cause of constructive journalism in the United States. "The issue of preferred stock is be- ing sold to provide for an increase in the original bullding plans, already completely financed. Through a special act of Congress the club was permitted to erect a structure three storles above the height allowed under the zoning laws of the District of Columbla. The issue also will serve to retire two existing junior trus D. THURSDAY, BREWER APPEAL DROPPED Ended by His Death. Richard L. Merrick, attorney for Charles B. Brewer, former Assistant Attorney General, yesterday dismissed the appeal of Brewer from the de- ™ cision of Justice Hoehling of the Dis- trict Supreme Court sustained a de- murrer of Frank J. Hogan, counsel for John W. Weeks, former Secretary of War, to a suit of Brewer for $1,102.- 000. The death of Mr. Weeks put an end to the litigation, it is stated. Brewer sought to invoke an old Civil War statute which provides that any one glving information leading to the conviction of a public officer ap- proving an_improper claim against the United States shall have one-half of the amount recovered for the Gov- ernment, with a penalty of 32,000 added. Brewer asserted that Secre- tary Weeks had approved fllegally a claim of $650,000 presented by George A. Carden and Anderson T. Hurd of New York, for services in selling seven interned Austrian ships during the World War. Hogan in his de. consider that this Home is a We want you to see $1,102,000 Suit Against Weeks JuLy 22, 192. murrer polnted out that Congress had | _ specifically authorized the payment of the claim. .Eat More Sea Food for Your Health’s Sake “Qur Friday Specials” Sword Fish, 40c Ib. Red Snappers, 25¢ Ib. Crab Meat, 60c Ib. NO RETAIL DELIVERY Eacho & Co.,Inc. | '3 Municipal Fish Market 2th and Water Sts. S.W, Phone Main 10130 5119 8th Street N W, —with its big rooms—3 big porches—and modernly equnp- A Cafritz Home for $6,950_ That of itself is a very remarkable price—but when yeu “Life-time” Home—in pretty Petworth—it is all the more tempting. AMUSEMENTS. AMUSEMENTS. ;;\v!mvwmmmm IRAND — e Week Beg. Sunday, July 25th 3% Doors Open JUNDAY At3 P M. TFATHER HURNEY * Presents His Fam ST. PATRICK PLAYERS A :Ew “ST. PAT REVOE” A_Great Ensemble of 35 Artists PHOTOPLAY—FIRST TIME SHOWN “Men of the Night” WITR WANDA BAWLEY Gareth Hughos, Horbert Rawlinsen ALWAYS BEST FOR LESS FRED ARDATH The Kine of Zobum LUCILLE Iu.un'rn(l X ~ J RIALTO| —NOW PLAYING— R Carl Laemmle Presents LON CHANEY in “THE TRAP” XTRA Indian Vieliniste N\ NA'I'IONAI. TONIGHT $1.10, 75¢, S0c AT 8:20 ‘ MAT. SAT—~75¢c, 50c_| NATIONAL T 3 e olferd S TIATE mmr 0' !netl. ped bath—in a splendid neighborhood. You will want- it when you see it, for you cannot possibly duplicate it at the price anywhere in Washington. of the Talmud Torah Synagogue, on E street southwest, one of the first | SN SN SN Y S & G565 665065 orthodox Jewish synagogues estab- @ lished in the city and had been a| SLEUTHS USE U. S. NAME. 3 alth e CBAI CHAII M -I-y F l‘. S it ' . -l. l.‘l) BEERS OLLY RYAN A warning that the terms “Fed- eral” and “United States” are being used in connection with the names of private detective bureaus, collection agencies and similab enterprises was issued today by Attorney General Sargent. He sald the Government was at a loss to prevent use of the names and indicated he would approve legislation designed to end the practice. Many complaints have been received, he in- dicated g Resigns Civil Service Post. Special Dispatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Lee Shaw, recently master of Cumberland his duties last week, has re a member of the Cumberland Civil Service Commi He said that be- cause of the m duties connected with the postmaste p he wouid not \.»: able to time to civil rvice w counci ept- gt 3 ncil accept TODAY'’S ZMUEEMENTS \lflml!l—' Fair and Warmer," ' com Kelth’s—Fred Ardath, vaudeville, at 2:15 and 8:15 p.m. Earle—Charles O'Connor and Violer McKee, vaudeville, continuous from | 1:30 to 11 p.m. Palace—Variety,"” 8:20 and 10:10 p.m. hipwrecked,” at 2:30, 4:20, and 9:45 p.m. Ambassador—"The Exquisite Sin- per,” at 6:25, 8:10 and 955 p.m. Central—"The Palm Beach Girl,” at 12:30, 2, 3:30, 5, 6:30. 8 and 9:40 p.m Wardman Park-——"The Love Light,” at 7and ® pm. Lincoln (co.ored)- 140, 3:30, Tivi he Scarlet MT. VERNON STEAMER Charles Macalester Leaves "W St Wharf Daily 10 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. Round Trip, 85¢ Admission, 25¢ Cafe and Lunch Counter on S Mt. Vernon uot open on Sun { | gresation Cemetery, member of the congregation for years. ie was a member of B’ Brrith, Sons of Abrahanf, Improved Order of Red Men, Odd Fellows and Maceabees. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Cecilia Levy; six daughters, Mrs. Louise Buckner, Mrs. Richard Trib- bling and Miss , Anna, Rose and Lilye Levy; sons, Jacob, David, Samuel, Hyman, Louis and Joseph: and two brothers, Abraham and Jacob Levy. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Danzansky's chapel. 3501 Fourteenth street, by Rabbis A. Horwitz, J. >. Loeb and G. Silverstine, followed by interment in Talmud Torah Cong- in Anacosta. 77 Open All Day Saturday Nainsook Union Suits Will Keep ' You Cool * Athletic styles with elastic belt and taped armholes. Full cut for comfort. Sizes 34 to 46. Exceptional Value at 55¢ Built Right Priced Right The Star Model Homes built under the American Institute of Architects by C. H. 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