Evening Star Newspaper, August 20, 1931, Page 24

COSTS DROPPING &5 Administration Is Kept Clear :;_;_ of Politics and Resuit Is General Satisfaction. STte i the fourin in o series of seven Sgily articles ‘telling "what the United tates, Great Britain o ance have done for thelr war veterans, and what they contemplate doing.) BY HuJ. J. SARGINT. @pecial Dispatch to The Star. LONDON, August 19.—One of the few vital bsubj-e: m& ’whi;:‘ little ‘:r no grumbling rd in England is war nsions. It is generally admitted that &e question is too serious and concerns the nation’s honor too closely to be left to the mercy of political expediency and | party wire-pullers, and the result on the | whole is sound and good. An at the headquarters of the | British | ing ended in September, 1921. gion, great organization of English_ex-service men, confirmed this jon. Except for certain matters | THE AUGUST SALE of LIFETIME FURNITURE year, its officlals spesk of their occupation as a decaying industry. The reason is | that yearly war pensioners of all classes decrease. Handle Only War Claims. ‘The ministry deals only with claims made on war services given up to the close of the World War, which for this purpose is considered officially as hav- Conse- quently, in recent years few fresh awards have been made, and deaths of war invalids, wives and widows (re- marriage sometimes in the case of the latter), parents and the attainment of | 16 years of age in the case of chil- dren reduce the pensioners about 100,- | of 1879. 000 a year. In March, 1922, the ministry was pay- ing more than 2,500,000 pensions and allowances. In March, 1929, the num- | ber had sunk to 1,476,000. In the same ' decreases in expen: ited | cial year 1020-21 the THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., 000. Since then there has been a de- crease of about 100,000, ths numbered 24,000, in 1929-30 fm. about istry spent $533,227,580, its highest appropriation. In 1928-29 its outlay was $283,662,500, and in 1929-30, $268,317,500. Last Year's Decrease $15,000,000. The expenditure for the financial year recently closed will show a further de- crease of about $15,000,000. The total | expenditure of the ministry since its | foundation is about $4,725,000,000. Tt | calculates that its own administrative costs amount to about 2 cents of every | dollar paid in pensions. Nearly the whole of the pensions and | allowances for which the Ministry of | | Pensions is responsible is paid on ac- | count of World War service. A rela- | tively small number date to the South African War of 1899-1902, A -few are | still paid on account of the Indian fron- tier campaigns of 30 years ago, and the | Sudan campaign, | The most venerable the fhinistry has | on its books go back to the Zulu War Pensions awarded for peace- time service to officers of the army or | navy, noncommissioned officers or naval | warrant or petty officers, are not in- | cluded in the above figures | John Bull recognizes a good many ) ruRNITU“R‘é includes thousands of Occasional Pieces at Savings Many Colonial Beds Sale-priced Now A large collection of fine Colonial Beds in all sizes...mahogany and maple finishes. . .awaits your inspection. You will find copies of many old Beds of historic interest. . .all sale-priced now. Four-Poster Beds, $16.75 to $150 Chests, Lowhoys, Highboys, Bureaus to Go With These Beds Reduced pzcluhltd.l A distinction 1s madebe tween tima an m’m chil- dren, but the claims of the latter are admitted. ‘The following tables give the annual rates of payment for whole or partial disablement. The ranks shown are those of the army, but the rates #re ly ‘major-general,” ‘“‘ca) onel,” etc., to ascertain naval fons. One for “i amounts of Bre-World War pensions have been | scaled up by an average of about 70 | 560 % Per cent_to meet the increased cost of iving. The percentages shown below indicate the degree of disablement. ‘Those classed loo'ger cent, for example, are regarded by the ministry as totally unable to help themselves. Table of Payments. Per Mai. Brig. Lieut. cent. gen gen. Col. <ol My 100 32,100 31,950 $1,680 $1.500 31, 90 1,750 1485 1 5 90 1,880 1 5 1350 80 1,680 1560 1320 1200 ATEVER you have in mind to bring more charm to your home this Fall will be found in the Mayer & Co. displays now at whole-hearted price reductions. Furniture now are exceptional. Values in Lifetime We urge you to buy whatever you need now before prices start to advance. Suites for All t., d | cluding 40 and adjusted to the scale upon which One of our decorators will be only too glad to assist you with your selections, if you like. service is without charge. THURSDAY, ture ent. ‘(he rates of pay to disabled warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and consid. War. oficer War. C1.2 or 1. 6L 8 a2 8¢ nroanoSh 33323438, P, PRI » - 8333383857 ‘The rates are not extravaganj. The principle is that no legitimate cldim, in- those of dependents, should be refused. On the other hand, the sums allowed must be carefully scrutinized Decorator Service graduate AUGUST 20. Our decorator Rooms Reduced ' Dining Room Suites Priced from $175 to $1,780 Karpen Living Room Groups (3 Pcs.) from $175 Up Bed Room Suites from $144 to $1,500 o o Mirrors . . Tables . . Rugs Consoles . . Chairs . . Radios Davenport Beds . . Pillows Clocks .. Stands . . Gateleg Tables Desks . . Secretaries . . Draperies Blankets, Bedspreads, Pictures Coffee Tables, Book Cases, Etc. REDUCED NOW Hundreds of Artistic Lamps at Low Sale Prices There is hardly an end to the variety of beautiful lamps that tions and are sale-priced. Famous others . . . designs for every ty Almco crea- pe of room and personality. See Mayer & Co. lamps for true art and beauty. Junior Lamps . Bridge Lamps .. Tables Lamps and in Thrilling Variety Chaise Longues . . . $29.25 U Reductions are large. Drive Directly to Our Rear Entrance and Let Us Park Your Car While You Are Shopping Here MAYER & CO. Between D and E Seventh Street 1931, it, has become a lunatic or incurred lysis. Other jus- tifications are the loss of two or more 1limbs, the loss of an arm and an eye or of & leg and an eye, the loss of both hands or all fingers and thumbs, the loss of both feet, or of a hand and | a foot, wounds, injurie8 or disease re- | ! in the man becoming perma- | nently bedridden: permanently disabling wounds or injuries to the internal or- gans or to the head or brain, incurable disease or very severe facial re- ment. Under the last heading come men whose facial disfigurement de- bars them from employment. Fifty Per Cent Cases. The 50 per cent cases include such injuries as the loss of vision. of one eve, | or the amputation of one arm above the elbow or of one leg below the knee. The lower percentages are mainly cases of | hand and foot wounds. In the 30 per cent class, the loss of Index Fingers Worth $375. For injuries insufficlent for the 20 per cent disablement pension, an elabo- rate scale of lump sum gratuities has been drawn up. A lost index finger of the right hand is worth $375. (non- worth $100, whereas if all four are miss- ing only $250 is allowed. Two hundred dollars’ compensation is allowed for the loss of an ear Wi affected. The lest sum is $50 for ane joint of any minor toe. ims apply only to ex-private i re the hearing is not | | [ A P. W. PAPER CO. ALBANY, K. Y. Pionsers jor Clesalinese siace 1BTT WoODWARD & LOTHROPR DOWN STAIRS STORE Tomorrow—Remnant Day You Can Save 4 and More Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable; mot sent C. 0. D. or on approval; Phone and mail orders not accepted. Picot-Top Chiffon Silk Hose Slight Irregulars Which, if Perfect, Would Sell for $1.25 and $1.95—Special 65¢ 1286 pairs Sheer Chiffon Silk Hose, with picot tops, French heels and hem- stitched garter welts—in several light shades. Sizes 874 to 10 in the lot. If per- fect, these hose would sell for $1.95. Also 174 pairs Chiffon Silk Hose, with plaited soles and picot tops. In a good assortment of light shades, 1f per fect, these hose would be $1.25. THE DOWN STAIRS STORE White Shoes and Sandals, §1 Were s3.95 68 pairs Women's White Pumps, Oxfords and Woven Sandals; several attractive styles to wear the rest of the Summer. Broken sizes. Some slightly soiled. 25 Pairs Women's Shoes, includ- s o solled. Were $5 and $5.85. Now 2. ® FPairs Women's Black and Brown Kid Pnmps. in smart styles with high or low heels. 00se your Fall shoes now, st this greatly lowered price. Broken _vizes Were $3.95 and $5.85. Now.......52.95 cluding a limited number of Pairs of manufacturer’s sam- ples and odds and ends from our regularly higher pricsd stock. Small sizes. Were $1.95. Now . rs Men's Black a: Calf Oxfords; broken 610 10. Were §5. Now. THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Women’s and Misses’ Summer Dresses Regularly $5.95 and $10 $3 43 Smart Frocks in which to voile, pique and prints—that would regularly seil for much higher prices. finish out the Summer, of Larger Women's Frocks are included. Broken sizes. 37 Women's and Misses’ what they would regularly sell for. Were $10. Now 1o 20 and 38 to 44. Costume Slips, Summer Dresses and Jacket Suits; Also, a limited number of Misses’ Dresses. THE DOWN STAIRS STORE $1.75 Weres2.95 45 Extra Size Costume Slips, of crepe de chine, in tan,, 48 and 50. 14 navy and black. Sizes 46, Trimmed Costume Slips, in Lace- Also flesh and white. Slightly solled, some damaged. Broken sizes. THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Summer Sports Frocks, $1.95 Were $2.95 30 Attractive Summer Frocks of cotton mesh and linene. In a good assortment of white and popular pastels. Sizes 14 to 20. 15 Silk Crepe and Cotton Mesh Dresses, in white, pink and Summery prints. 'Sizes 14 to . Were 35. Now....52.95 #0 Cotton Blouses, in white and golore. Brocen sizes. 34 1o $1 .95, Now .. 500 Boys’ Summer 6 Three-Piece Kniited Sul re $10. Now 10 Coat Sweaters in and orange. Were T B0yerciossesvensan Wash Suits, 75¢ rose, maize 3195, 5138 Were $1.95 150 Sleeveless Wash Suits for the boy, 5 to 8. Of cool, long-wearing percale and broadcloth, in fancy Summer patterns and colorings. in_ plai ane”' 1% 5 pai * U J0 palrs Bovs' Under Short THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Fabricoid Handbags 75¢ Were 51 23 ular Underarm Hand- bags for Fall; of fabricoid, in brown, green and pawy. 8 Biack Calf Handbass: under- arm e Were UMgh © mandbags of iagisiiy anid sk close with fasteners, Ne Were Children's White | ags. Were'S6c Now".. 0 P Novelty Jewelry 75¢ Was $1 and $3.95 100 pleces Novelty Jewelry, including imitation pearls, imitation pearls-and-crystals, three-strand white beads and beads in popular colors. Some matching pieces. Straw Hats, $1.95 Were $4.95 50 Summer Straw Hats, in assorted colors and shapes. 40 Straw Hats, in & good assort- ment of colors. Were 33.95 o T A £ THE DOWN STAIRS STORE hookless 52,93, in fancy pattern: 50 Boys' Four-in-Hand apooaling | fancy reatly reduced to Sizes 6 to 16. Wi Doeskin Gloves $1.50 were s1.95 54 pairs Women's Washable Doeskin Gloves; white and light shades. Sizes 53 to T%. Women's silk_Gloy Dresses and Linen Suits, §1.95 Were $2.95 and $3.95 33 Summer Dresses, of dim- ity, volle, silk, linen and shantung; broken sizes and slightly soiled. Also 25 2- plece Linen Suits, made up of a sleeveless white dress with brown or navy jacket. Broken sizes. 10 D; Dreses; slightly so Now .. iled. sizes. 35,95 ” S05 THE DOWN STAIRS STO! ‘wash silks and Children’s Shoes, $1 Were $1.95 Attractive styles, of wash silk, shantung, A limited number its, at one-half of on Sizes 14 Rayon Underwear 55¢ Was g1 160 pieces Rayon Under- omers st « anited ate tractively 1 trimmed. Bi-!ltoll.l'n.ht. et .E;z.% Broken Now . 9 White My made & Were 31. Were $3 Lo uared models. Broken sizes. Junior Misses’ Linen Dresses, 95¢ Were $1.96 34 Cool Little Frocks that have proved so popular this Summer. Various youthful styles for the junior miss, in #hite, green, blue and maize. Broken s Suits, 1 Sreken sises: Were Bathing Shoes. broken Were soc. Now..s8e Bathing Caps; various styles and colerings. Were 10c and 15¢. “Now Be 6 Bathing colors. 1.9 8 Pairs sizes. colors. Bt 51 and 51.50. Now sortment _of _colors. 50c and 58c. Now... Hats. Were $1 and 8 Now . 145 pleces, inéluding Girls’ Boys' Sults, uslin Men’s Broadcloth Shirts speciat $1.15 200 Shirts, of fine quality, lustrous, long-wearing one of our finest manufacturers—with well fitting ets. Collar-attached style in white, tan, blue and green offering by 1 buttons and in white. Sizes 14 to 163 in lot. Suits bty oo 300 's sturdy ¢ almers’” e its of strain. Special ....556 0 o e B IRS STORE. broadcloth. 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