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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
PARTNERS HAVE A DISPUTE
JOHN E. ELLIOTT SHOT IN
BREAST BY HARRY BROWN.
Trouble in Woods Near Virginia
End of Chain Bridge-State-
ment by Defendant.

AS the outcome of dispute based on
the manner in which Christmas trees
should be loaded on a wagon, it is said,
John E. Elliott, forty-two years of age, OF
Walkers Chapel, Va, was shot in the
breast by Harry Brown, twenty-three
years of age of Cherrydale, Va, late yes
terday afternoon in the woods on the
Virginia shore of the Potomac, a mile
from the Chain bridge.
The injured man was conveyed to the
Georgetown University Hospital, and last
night was reported to be in a critical con-
dition. He is reported somewhat better
today, the surgeons say, and has a good
chance for recovery.
Elliott and Brown, it is explained, were
in partnership as contractors. They
iowned several teams, and did hauling and
well digging. Several weeks ago, 1t is
stated, the men started to cut Christmas
trees, and the agreement, it is added, was
that each was to receive half of the pro-
ceeds of the sales. They were to have
brought the trees to this city this morn
ing. and Elliott left his home with team
yesterday and started for the woods.
While on the way it is reported, he met
Brown, and together they drove to the
woods While on the way Elliott, who
had been witness in trial at the Alex
'andria courthouse, was discussing the
outcome of the hearing, and it is said
Brown took offense at a remark he made.
Blows and Pistol Shot.
Shortly after reaching the woods, it is
said, both men were still angry over
they argument in. reference to the trial.
Thet INDUCED in a discussion as to load
ing the trees. Elliott is said to have
struck Brown and then took him by the
throat and was choking him, when Brown
produced a revolver and fired. Elliott
fell to the ground with blood flowing
from wound in his breast.
Following the shooting Brown left the
woods, and 1t is stated went to Elliott s
house, where he told of the affair and
advised the friends of the injured man
to go to his assistance. Brown then went
to Cherrydale, where, at the home of his
grandmother, Mrs. John Brown, he was
later arrested by Constable Ward.
While detained at RoSSlyn, Va, last
night Brown is reported to have said he
and Elliott had a discussion about the
trial. but that it had nothing to do with
the trouble, as Elliott, he added, was in
mean mood all afternoon and seemed
to want him to do things exactly opposite
to what he had planned; that they had
an argument about the trees, during
which Elliott struck him in the back
and tried to choke him, whereupon he
drew his revolver and fired in self-de-
Tense.
Elliott is married and resides with his
wife, Mrs. Isabelle Elliott, ana two
daughters, Viola and Grace Elliott, on a
farm near Walker Chapel, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Bibles for
Christmas Gifts.

% GREAT many Bibles are
IMl being purchased for
wv Christmas gifts: Antiei-
pating this holiday de-
mand, we have purchased line of
Bibles admirably adapted for gift
purposes.
Our stock is so varied, so COM
plete, that whether you want a
small Bible for Sunday school
classes, Teachers Bible, or Bible
printed in large, clear type for old
people, you will find it here.
We will stamp the name in gold
free of charge on all Bibles pur-
chased for gifts.
In addition to our regular stock
of Bibles, Testaments, Psalms,
Prayer Books and Hymnals, we
are offering two very special
values:
Teachers Edition Bibles, with
all the references, maps, index,
ETC.; good paper, clear print |;
bound in either morocco or seal
effect.
One lot at ST 900 each.
One lot at S1,.6O each.
Main floor. Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Woodward & LothroD
Handsome
Lace Bed Sets.

mn RETTY coverings for the
HIM bed, which give the room
[uD afr finished 81 d. appearance and
of slightly bed. An ideal gift for
the young bride:
We are showing an unusually
handsome line this season, made
of the best net, with Battenburg
lace center motifs, lace edging and
deep full ruffles; bolster roll to
match; white, ivory and Arabian.
5000 to $32.5o the set.
Special:
A lot of Full-size Bed Sets,
made of good quality net, with
large center motif, lace corners
and deep ruffle; bolster roll to
match.
$500 the set. Value, So. 80.
Fourth floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Handsome
Sofa Pillows.

@WG11 E are showing this
Il U|l season a larger as
NNS sortment than ever
of Covered Pillows,
from the neat tapestry effects to
the rich Japanese hand-embroid-
cred designs for all parts Of the
house.
$1.5o to $3.50 each.
Specials:
A lot of Covered Pillows, in
quaint Dutch and French SUBJ
jects an exceptionally good
value.
Special price, SIPS each.
A lot of Covered Pillows, in I'M
usually handsome embroidered eff
fects, suitable for parlors, living
rooms, dens, etc.
$3.50 each. Value, $3.50.
These Covers, without the pill
low, S. 50 each.
Fourth floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

CHARTERED Oak and Mahogany Library
or Hall Tables, with lower shelf and S6 ~
drawer. Each Observation-Disclosures. p
CHARTERED Oak Armchairs, polish fin 60 or
ish. saddle seat. Each. ............... 1919
CHARTERED Oak Bedroom Rockers, with Ga rO
cane seat. Each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. TO'oO
Gs R sss1rps Chairs in S. and $500
Handsome Solid Mahogany Parlor
Rockers, win with upholstered and wooden $500
Women's Writing Desks, in all the
various woods and finishes. An excei
lent one In weathered or golden OAK Sd 0S
at .'-'--'. :
Gus, onarters 3D.. Oak Desk Chairs French S3.o5
CHARTERED Oak s, Morris Gnars E Ssst 1895
Women's Toilet Tables in all the
popular 1ni sn;sS good one in OAK o. $I2 so
Solid S9G ycu MeTss qhsa $1,000
Weathered Oak Magazine Stands, 60 or
with three shelves for books. EACH. 1922
Oak Chiffoniers, with five drawers, g. or
lock and key. Each 1919
Sixth and Seventh floors, G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Original Oil Paintings
At Half Price.

e7Io77 offer number of Original Canvases just half the
III former prices They all pictures of merit and
WV appropriately framed in rich deep goldburnshed
frames, with shadow boxes to protect them The
of subjects comprises Figures Character Pieces Marine
Views, Landscape and Venetian
Any would make charming and acceptable
Christmas gift splendid acquisition ones home
Following is partial list of the subjects:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

Small Original Oil
Painting, Cottage in
Valley" by Ricart, in
gilt frame, with shad-
ow box. ...............
Small Original Oil
Painting, Marine view.
by Delahogue, in gilt
frame. with shadow box
Small Original Oil
Painting, Sheep In
Pasture" by Moller, in
gilt frame, with shad-
ow box. AUTHORIZATIONS.
Small Original Oil
Painting. THE Lake."
by Delahogue. in gilt
frame, with shadow box
Small Original Oil
Painting. "Homeward
Bound" by Busser. IN
gilt frame, with shad-
ow box. ................
Small Original OIL
Painting, Flower Gar
den," by Ricart. in gilt
frame, with shadow
box ....................
Small Original Oil
Painting, Egyptian
Scene" in gilt frame,
with shadow box.
Small Original Oil
Painting. River Be-
tween Mountains" by
Wuerz. in gilt frame,
with shadow box.
Small Original Oil
Painting, &" 8 t r e e t
Scene, -" by Delahogue,
in gilt franz, with
shadow box. ...........
Small Original Oil
painting "Scene in AL
geria," by Ferni, in gilt
frame, with shadow box
Small Original OIL
Painting, House by
Mountains" by Della
hogue, In gilt frame,
with shadow box.
Small Original Oil
Painting, Marine view.
in gilt frame, with shad-
! ow box. ................
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Woodward & Lothr0p
Dress Patterns
For Xmas Gifts.

OIL & UNDREDS of attractive
lNAl dress patterns are con-
jill veniently displayed on
special tables in Dress
Goods Department for your selec-
ton, either boxed or inclosed in
Autographed bands, ready for
presentation. The most popular
fabrics, imported and domestic,
are included, and the quantities
are sufficient for any style of
dress.
Colored Dress Patterns.
7 yards Cheviot, navy, garnet
or brown, $3.50.
8 yards Cheviot, navy, garnet
or brown, $500.
8yards Navy Blue Serge, $500.
yards Fancy Fabrics, $5.25.
7 yards Navy Blue Serge, $5.25.
8 yards Navy Blue Serge, 5000.
7 yards Herringbone Serge,
$5.25:
8 yards Herringbone Serge,
5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

Original Oil Painting.
THE Spinning Wheel
by Missouri. in deep
gilt frame, with shad- d
ow box. .............. p
Original Oil Painting.
Flower Garden" by
Couchois, in gilt frame, d
with shadow box. $500. p
Original Oil Painting,
Sheep in the Alps" by
Alferi, in gilt frame,
with shadow box. 500.
Original Oil Painting,
"Cottag by the
Stream" by Couchois,
in gilt frame, with q
shadow box. p
Original Oil Painting,
THE Village Street.
by Benheim, in gilt
frame, with shadow e
box .............. r
Original Oil Painting.
Snow Scene" in deep
gilt frame, with shad-
ow box.
Original Oil Painting,
1.-The Country Road"
by Adolin, in gilt frame,
with shadow box. 49,.
Original Oil Painting.
Sunset on the Lake,
by Ayvola, in gilt
frame, with shadow
box ..............
Original Oil Painting.
Figure Piece" by
Lonier. in gilt frame,
with shadow box. ....
Original Oil Painting,
THE Old Well" by
Couchois, in gilt frame,
with shadow box.
Original Oil Painting.
Egyptian Scene, by
Delahogue, in gilt
frame
Original Oil Painting.
Street in Cairo" by
| Delahogue, in gilt frame
Fourth floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

White Enameled Chiffoners, with c. M
five drawers and lock each. Each. pow
Oak and Mahogany
stand STAN o @ae Side umbrella $1,000 and $4,000
line Of Sf Music ad cubnets fTad 5000 $500
CHARTERED Oak Dining Room Chairs, 60 roi
box seat designs. Each. .......... Y~'OS
A very handsome line OF
Dining Tables, in all the GO M RI Coz M,
fashionable woods, from. po'OO W fSfO'OO
Weathered Oak Library or Hall Ia
s slesi with drawer and shelf at bottom. 5000
beaf rsEs f onk China Closets with $4,000
chair Re sea p pam roc se5es Ess S arm $500
six Nea d.m PaFOr upholstered in $I285
imported 1sF and MrRSsany Chairs Of $500
weathered Oak High Chairs. Each. $3.50
Oak High Chairs Each $I.5o.
Golden Oak Shaving Stands Gro co,,O
h]aeh ~ - 4 q.
Mahogany-fnish Piano Stools. G., oOu0
Eacn ..'.......-.........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Piano and
Mantel Scarfs.

~ AINTY Covers for pro-
~ tecting pianos, mantels,
~ small tables, ETC., and in
cidentally very pretty
Xmas gifts.
We show a handsome line of
Silk Scarfs, in rich plain colors
and pretty floral and oriental eff
fects.
$3.50 to $3.50 each.
Also a rich line of Satin and
Velour Scarfs, from $500 to s.. 50.
Fourth floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Special Value i'm
Willow Tables.

@n LOT of durable Willow
lMl Tables, in natural color,
wv with round tops; well
braced. A desirable gift
for cher" bedroom.
Special price; $3.50 each.
Also Armcha1rs, in natural
color, 5000 each.
Other pieces up to $22.5o.
Fourth floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Artistic Furniture
For Xmas Gifts.
Main floor. Tenth st.

T1HERE are thousands of women who get
real personal enjoyment of things that beaufy and
" decorate the home than they do of things
sonal adornment.
The home the pride of the good wife mother the
seeker of gifts to delight houekeeper will find permanently
satisfactory things in Furniture Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Special Sale of
Mercerized Poplin
Less Than Half Price.

Printed Meroerized Poplin, a
beautiful cotton material for
evening, house and summer
dresses. Handsome printing on
white and tinted grounds. These
are bright, new goods and were
purchased at a very decisive price
concession.
19c the yard.
Regular price, 45c.
Second floor. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

Was. Now.
!;
:. $4,000 $500
!. $4,000 $500
$500 $3.50
n $4,000 $500
:. $4,000 5000
$500 $3.50
!. $500 $3.50
:. $4,000 $1,000
: $4,000 $1,000
S5O.OO 9Z5.W
:. $4,000 $3.50
= $4,000 $3.50
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Was. Now.
$4,000 $1,000
$500 $3.50
$500 $3.50
$4,000 $1,000
$4,000 $1,000
$1,000 SIO.OO
$4,000 $1,000
$500 $3.50
$500 $3.50
$500 $3.50
$500 $3.50
$1,000 $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Black Dress Patterns.

Black Dress Patterns.
yards Black Cheviot, $3.50.
8 yards Black Cheviot, $500.
yards Black Serge, $3.50.
yards Black Serge, $500.
7 yards Black Mohair, $3.50.
8 yards Black Mohair, $500.
7 yards Black Batiste, $3.50.
8 yards Black Batiste, $500.
yards Black Albatross, $3.50.
8 yards Black Albatross, $500.
7 yards Black Serge, S5.25.
yards Black Serge, 5000.
guards Black Cheviot, 5000.
yards Black Cheviot, $500.
8 yards Black Herringbone
Serge, 5000,
7 yards Black Herringbone
Serge, $5.25.
Cotton Dress Patterns.
IL yards Printed Calico, o6c.
IL yards Printed Lawn, $1.5o.
10 yards Percale, $1.5o.
10 yards Bingham, $1.25.
IL yards Bingham, $1.5o.
10 yards Bates Seersucker
$I.5o.
IL yards Bates Seersucker
$1.8o.
10 yards Domestic Bingham
$1.8o.
10 yards Scotch Bingham, $500
IL yards Printed Mousseline de
Sole, $500.
IL yards Mikado Silk, $3.50.
IL yards Banzai Silk, 5000.
Special Sale of
Mercerized Poplin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Xmas Gas, Oil and
Electric Lamps & Shades.

THE assortment of Gas,
4 Electric and Oil Lamps,
W Globes and accessories Of
fers the best possible Sc
lection for Xmas gifts.
We call special attention to the Japaness
Gesha Lamp Shades. in assorted colors and
i holder complete WIN SI.oo and up
With A6t b SIsss Shades complete $500 and up
lor seT LAMPS Gas Reading and Par. $500 and up
pa Ssw E ElsSbsic Reading and ST. so and up
1s New Oil Reading and parloF $I.6o and up
New Glass Dome Shades. 25c and up
New Silver and Brass Cut occ and IN
rass Candle Shades. OO> ~
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Rich Oriental Rugs
At Specially Reduced Prices.
Superb Christmas Gifts.

No1 reduced prices lot of genuine Oriental Rugs
in bright rich coongs and soft mellow and de-
A\l signs typical of They Of small lots
and one-of-aknd pieces in carpet and smaller sizes
The ncs are very considering the quality and
=. yenuine product of the far
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Woodward & Lothrop.
Chatting Dishes,
Coffee Percolators,
Five O'Clock Tea Kettles,
Metal Trays.

N~ XCELLENT Xmas gifts.
NDH being both useful and or
~ namental. The showing
this season is most COM
prehensive as to style and range of
prices.
wrongful IRON Stands s"e., ",.o $2.25 and up
nickel stan "i1"s D,snes' win $500 and up
adjasfs s ni lamp. Dishes with $500 and up
Dishes with sdjnstab ehh amp 5000 and up
dishes arssei Trays Tor enahns SI.5o and up
on shAnns DISH Alcohol Flag $500 and up
Nickel Chatting Dish Spoons. SI.oo and up
Nickel Chatting Dish Forks. SI.oo and up
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21


Garnet Sizes. Small Sizes.
size xii feet Sennah Rug
$4,000 Was $1,000. $1,000 Was $685.
Afghan size Skill feet 1 Kern Rug
$500. was $500 $65.oo Was $4,000
I Muskabod s9x1o9 feet , s.ro,. pus
$500 Was qioo00' $780, Was $1ooot
l India Rug size 77x107 feet
sosoo Was $1,000. Small Lots.
.o-7o toot O. Rugs.
in' e nus Wos $1,000 $I25o. Were $I7oo and
, India Rug size 9x13 L feet O Rugs
$4,000 Was $4,000. $500. Were $4,000 and
size 9x12S feet Rugs
,$I75.oo Was $4,000 $3.50. Were $22. 50 and
Ahua ''"e ~ - o
9i9o'oo Na ~1o0o0 $4,000. Were $4,000 and
1 Mahal Rug size rx146 feet
$225oo Was 100000 One lot of caDistan and Dashss
-------- $22.5o. Were $27.5o and
cahistan Rug o. Rugs
$500. Was $500 $225o Were $1,000
l Bokara Rug
44o"o Wae qo $25.oo Were $500
~ ~ W,s CIR ~ of
Fourth door g st. $1,000 Were 5000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

Would make most desirable
Christmas present. We have pre-
pared a neat card adaptable for the
inscription of personal greeting,
which will be furnished each sub
scriber. It reads as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Popular Magazines
For Xmas Gifts.

sd TTENTION is especially
1N1l invited to our Subscrip-
N(A ton Department, where
we take orders for all the
standard magazines.
A Years Subscription
to a MAGAZINE
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AXE small parcels with you. This will save possible d.
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DDS boxed otherwise made presentabe when prac
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Ask for Our Store Directory and Holiday Shopping
find it both convenient and helpful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

ALL please that the salespeope get your and
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Bear in mind the and great convenience of Shop
They save much time and trouble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

Purchases made here and intended for outoftown friends
packed for forwarding by mail No charge for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

The hardest of the whole yearn good services right
nowhe days before Christmas But you'll find agreeable
to shop here throughout each day
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Woodward &,LOthr

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The most comfortable shopping hours are to in the
morning. in the afternoon, and in the evening
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-30
THE JAMAICA INCIDENT.

Governor Swettenham of Jamaica has
apoloEIzed for his insulting letter to
Admiral Davis. and the tender OF TINS
amende honorable ought TO end the re-
grettablc Incident, as far as he is con-
cerned He. undoubtedly, thought ne
was UNFOLDING the dignity OF his gov
eminent In refusing TO accept foreign
aid TO the stricken inhabitants of
Kingston; and II his refusal had been
couched in respectful language, proper
at all times and especially In the pres
ence of death and suffering. there
would have been but little to say about
It, Did not our government assure for
eign diplomats that the United States
was capable of taking care of San
Francisco. when asked whether aid was
needed? But the language used by ia.
maica's governor. in the letter TOT
which he has apoIoglzed, was sarcastic
and sneering. and doubt was even ex-
pressed as to the veracity of at least one
of the assertions OF the American COM
mander. and this was evidently meant
for an insult, for which there is no ex-
cuse.
since the unfortunate incident. re-
port has been published to the effect
that Americans in Kingston at the tins
of the catastrophe were Disseminated
against to an extent that proves the ex-
lstence of an anti american sentiment
in the island Of considerable intensity.
One hundred and twelve Americans
mostly tourists, came to New York on
the 22nd of this month, and they unani-
nously reported that several officials,
and the captain of the British ship Port
Kingston. behaved In most brutal
manner toward the Americans. They
were refused oven drop OF water from
the ships supply, though they were
without anything ia eat or drink for
many hours, camping on the dock on
eunny-sacks. or on the hard, soiled
boards 1t is evident that, while the
Governor drove away the Americans
who came 10 render unselfish assist
ance. other officials refused to lift
flnger TO help even the suffering women
and children among the American vis!-
tors. This is an evidence Of anti-Amer-
lean sentiment which no amount of
apology can conceal. The only thing
to do is to ignore It. and treat It with
contempt. And this we can afford to
do. because II is not general, nor Is 1t
the sentiment of the government.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-30
THE ELECTIONS IN GERMANY.

The results OF the German elections
last Friday indicate that the Social
lists. for the first time IN many years,
will lose n number of seats IN the
Reichstag, II is supposed that their
strength VIII be reduced from 50 10
about 60. The Centrists, on the con-
trary, are said not 10 have suffered
greatly IN the recollection. While they
were defeated In some parts OF tho
country they gained IN others
The German Relohstag is divided IN
no less than nine different parties aud
has few members without allegiance
10 any party. Among these the strong
est were tho clerlcals ana the Social
lists the former having no less than 100
representatives., and the latter 81 or
49, The Clerical party, being 80 strong,
was In position 10 defeat the govern
ment measures almost at VIII, partlc-
ularly II, as sometimes happened, the
Socialists voted with them. This was
the case when the Reiohstsg defeated
the government bill for the colonial
policy IN south Africa, and the Kaiser
immediately decided to dissolve the
Reichstag and call for new elections,
II is probable, though. that the cause
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-30
uNBURNABLE BUILDINGS.

Salt Lake II not on the eve OF n
building boom, Is very close upon an
important era OF construction. Several
millions of dollars will go into bust
ness blocks and private residences DUR
ing the current year. 1t is highly es-
sential that they should be modern,
strong, and as nearly freproof as 1t IS
possible TO mako them. Particularly
should this be true with regard TO the
big Office blocks that are to DO reared IN
the center OF the city.
The preservation OF life and property
demand that as the proper and only
safe policy. 1t is best and cheapest In
the long run, not only in Salt Lake, but
In all the cities OF the United States.
In this connection 1t Is interesting to
note the figures which some gonius for
statistics has prepared. He shows that
In this country last year-from New
York to San F'rancisco--To lives and
$500. ooO.o 900 worth Of property were de-
stroyed in the path OF the "red plague"
Every day of 1906 by way OF average,
claimed 20 lives and nearly slbOo.000.
| Nowhere else In the world were the re-
suits anywhere nearly so disastrous. OF
course, the San Francisco horror was
included in the terrific totals of last
year, but our average annual losses,
with that eliminated approximate $780,
100000.
Further figuring demonstrates addi-
tional interest. For instance, 1t rs
shown that the half billion dollars that
| went up in smoke In Uncle Sans coun-
try last year, would pay for fleet OF
fifty battleships, everyone equal to the
monster Dreadnaught. 1t would support
the United States army for the next
seven years. It would pay for one-half
OF our imports and wipe out half the
national debt. It would cover the cost
of a hundred of the country's greatest
sky scrapers.
Recently there has been instituted an
organized effort, the aim of which is ia
reduce appalling fire totals. which are
being pressed upon the attention OF
American municipalities by the Inter
national Society of Building Commits
sioners and Inspectors. The latter Is
urging that dangerous buildings OF
cheap construction, and containing
large quantities OF wood, are largely
responsible FOR the enormous losses. II
Is urged that absolute fireproof build
inss are not only possible. hut practical
and profitable, rentals being higher in
them ana insurance much lower. The
advocates OF this class OF structures de-
clare that the day of fiinsy building
is over and that the era OF the hreproot
age has commenced. SO let us hope.