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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-18
SALES OF RESIDENCES,
TOTAL VALUE, $16O,0OO
Edgar E. Clark, Head of Interstate
Commission, Buys Home on
Lanier Place.

Five residence properties were re-
ported sold this week through the Of
fee of John F. Maury. The aggre-
gate consideration Appropriated
$4,000. One business property was
leased.
Edgar E. Clark. chairman of the
Interstate Commerce Commission,
purchased the residence at 1870 Lanier
place from Hilleary L. Offutt, cashier
of the District National Bank. This
is corner house containing ten
rooms, three baths and built-in ga
rage. 1t has hardwood floors. hot
water heat, gas and electricity.
A house of the bungalow type. on
Northampton street between 37th
street and Connecticut avenue. was
sold to- A. L. Cline. This property
contains ten rooms and two baths and
is situated in the center of a large
plot of ground.
No. IL Primrose street, Chevy Chase,
Md. colonial type residence. con-
tanning nine rooms and bath, was sold
for A. w. Francis to George B. Wag-
ner. This property is situated on a
lot IS by 1875 feet.
A brick residence at the corner of
Cathedral avenue and goth street was
sold to Capt. Field, United States
Navy The house contains ten rooms
and three baths.
The residence at 251s Connecticut
avenue was sold to S. r. Norman by
p w. Pickford for a consideration
said to be $4,000. Details of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-18
VIRGINIA HOMES WANTED.
Demand Will Continue Until Cold
Weather, Says Walter o'Hara.

The demand for homes in nearby
Virginia suburbs will continue I'M
abated until cold weather sets in. de-
clares Walter O'Hara. who specializes
in properties located in this section
He reports the following transactions
for the week:
H. T. Clarkson purchased an eight
room home. with an acre and a quar-
ter of ground. at 81 Columbus avenue.
Clarendon. Va. The consideration was
in the neighborhood of $1,000.
A six-room bungalow at veitch
station was sold to l. E. Smith for
$3.50.
Twelve acres of land improved with
"a five-room bungalow and garage. on
Columbia pike. near Bancroft. Va.
was bought by T. c. De Vail for
$1,000.
George W. Keys bought a home
containing five rooms and all i'm
provements on Whalen avenue, Au-
rora Heights. Clarendon. The con-
sideration was reported to be $4,875.
Two lots at Wilson's station sub
division, Clarendon. were sold to
Fred w. Clark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-18
PRICES OF BUILDING
MATERIALS TO STAND
81. L. B. Atkinson Sees No Appre-
ciable Drop for Near Future.
Come Down Slowly.

Demand for building materials is
great and no appreciable reduction
in price can be looked for in the near
future. This is the opinion expressed
today by H. L B. Atkinson, manager
of the industrial news bureau.
Here prices are receding slowly
giving the producers time to adjust
themselves to conditions" he points
out. Mr.. Atkinson's statement fol-
lows:
The report of the United States
geological survey for about $50 cities
in all sections of the country shows
a shortage of one and one-third times
normal years building. The United
States forest service estimates that
the country lacks 100000 houses,
while other estimates reach as high
as 100000 to million.
"The raw materials are available in
abundance. timber. clay. cement, iron,
etc. In the lumber industry it is
estimated that there is an excess
plant capacity OF so per cent, with
probably a like excess capacity in
brick. stone and cement industries,
while the steel mills could easily ex-
pand their output of structural steel
through a curtailment of other prod
ucts.
"The principal difficulty in some
places seems to be to get all the
building essentials together by rea-
son of deficient transportation facili-
ties. 1t seems that the importance
of building operations would warrant
a system of freight priorities for
building materials"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-18
ARMATURE CONCERN
WILL BUILD PLANT HERE
Building to Be Located on South
west Corner Of LIST and L
Streets Northeast.

The large lot at the southwest cor
ner Of LIST and L streets northeast
has been sold by Bauman & Heinz
man to the Central Armature Works,
Inc. it was announced today. 1t is
understood that the new owners con-
template the erection of one Of the
largest armature plants south Of
New York.
The plans for the new building call
for. a two-story dreproof structure
equipped with the latest machinery
for the manufacture Of all sizes of
electric motors.
The announcement Of the intended
establishment OF large factory by
this firm in Washington has created
favorable comment by business men
interested in developing the indus
trial and commercial facilities Of the
National Capital. 1t is stated that
a number of other manufacturing in
terests are preparing to locate in the
District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-18
CEREMONY At ANTlETAM.
New York Dedicates Shaft on Civil
War Battlefield.

HAGERSTOwN. Nd. September 49,
With many veterans. of the civil war
present, the sixty-foot granite shaft
erected on Anietam battlefield by the
state Of New York in memory Of the
soldiers who fought with New York
regiments in the battle was dedicated
yesterday.
Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A. Miles (retired).
who commanded the New York troops.
was the orator of the occasion. and Maj.
Gen. John F. Organ represented Gov.
Smith of New York.
More than 200 veterans from New
York participated in the ceremonies.
After trip over the battlefield the old
soldiers and other guests came to
where they were entertain
ed at luncheon.
A reception will be given to them at
the Chamber Of Commerce this evening,
at which Maj Gen. Adelbert Crinkhite,
the War Department. will
speak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-18
MEXICANs TO TOUR U. S.

PORT ARTHUR, Tex, September IS.
|-Twenty-eight prominent Mexican
business men and planters from Yucca
tan have arrived at this port from
Progreso on the Mexican steamer Goa
hula. The party will make an ex
tensive tour of the United States. Sew
eral of the passengers were accom-
panied by their families. The Goa
hula also brought 5000 bales of sisal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-18

transaction are given in another col
umn. with Illustration.
The property at 1914 Vermont ave-
nue. northwest has been leased by
William F. Dennis to Mrs. Anne D.
Hatch, and is to be occupied by the
Garden Tea House, now located at the
corner of 18th and K streets north
west.
Washington Journal., 1920-09-24

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lit nod fir mebr oils elm Meniden.
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gusbnu ocrieIben n0tig.
Washington Journal., 1920-09-24
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big batten Dor pier5ig Sabren Oas
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gen 8eim trefiliden Seitmabl in
Der Sortulta in &irh5arten belt Der
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men Sf)ulbauies manoerte man mad
Nberrieo, 400 i'm Gternen gemiit.
lihe Stunben minften.
2Obnbeucsnns Der Siirsermeiiter.
Die BerufsbiirgermeiIter Der
Bfal5 b~erlangcn II. a.: NeugeItal,
tung ibrer Gicnitpertrage. Mbi9Iiiiie
allf 5ebn Sabre, &eselung Der &iid.
trittsredte, ahtmodieen urlaub.
acknowledgement eini6l. gu.
laaen fir mittlere St1ote bon
10000 Bis $4,000 Mart.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-06-03
HOPPERS WORKING
IN SEWARD COUNTY

F. B. Millikan, specialist in Ento-
mology of the State Agricultural Col
lege at Manhattan. Division of EX-
tension, has been in the north part
of the county the past several days
looking over the grasshopper situa-
tion. Mr.. Millikan called at this of
flee today and said that the hoppers
threatened serious damage unless
steps were taken Immediately to stop
them. According to Mr.. Millikan they
are breeding in the volunteer wheat
and are just getting large enough to
fly. The only way in which damage
is to be averted is to poison them as
they leave their breeding places. He
was down to meet the commissioners
to arrange for poison and the drive
will start near Kismet Friday.
Farmers should examine their fields
carefully and if hoppers are pres
ent in sufficient numbers immedi-
ate steps should be taken to kill them
pefore they are large enough to do
any great damage.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-06-03
:. OF C. HELD INTERESTING
SESSION WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Met at Hotel Cimarron for Dinner
Discussed Car Shortage Among
Other Questions

The Chamber of Commerce held
an interesting session Wednesday ev-
ening when the members met at the
Hotel Cimarron for dinner and dis
cussed many matters, the subject Of
car shortage being the most important
at this time.
Chas. Summers, H. w. Magruder,
c. M. Light and M. E. Clark were ap-
pointed as the Car Service Committee
to see what could be done to relieve
the shortage here. With the coming
1920 what crop to move with much of
the 1919 crop still on the farms, the
condition is becoming critical to both
farmer and grain dealer.
A membership committee compos-
ed of E. D. Cooper, Chas. Taylor, P.
W. Light, c. E. Ames, ]. B. Miller
circulate petitions for additional
and ]. H. Salley, was appointed to
membership.
The subject of the Boy Scout and
Camp Fire Girls came up before the
assembly and was discussed at length.
G. L. Light gave a report of condi-
tions and j. B. Miller, C. D. Taylor,
E. S. Irwin and H. G. Armstrong
were appointed to take the matter up
with the intention of establishing
permanent organizations OF the two
bodies with the C. of C. backing the
movement.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-06-03
TO LAY TRACKS ON
FORGAN ROAD SOON
Material Here and Grading Being
Hurried Along-Road to Be
Completed As Soon as Ever

This week there has arrived sever
al cars of ties and steel for the Kan
sas & Oklahoma railway, and the ma
terial will be assembled in the yards
as soon as the Rock Island can con-
struct the connecting tracks to the
right-of-way of the new road.
Within the next eight days more
than half of the grade work on the
road from Forgan to Liberal will be
completed and ready for the track
laying.
A party consisting of . John w.
Baughman, of the railroad commit
tee, W. E. Wilson, w. V. Griffith and
Ray Millman of the Chamber of Com
merce drove to the grade camps yes
terday and viewed the work. Bud
Omey is making a good showing on
his six mile contract. John Jones
with a good force of men and num-
ber of teams is making a good grade
on his ten mile territory. There has
appeared some hindrance to the
grading. One or two farmers in the
Oklahoma territory east of the John
Jones camp threaten to resist the eff
lOIJ W lndht d BIduS VII HIS lduu anu
insists that the amount of land neces-
sary for the right-of- is worth
S5,000.00 and demands that much. 1t
looks as if condemnation proceedings
will be necessary which doubtless will
delay grading there for a short time,
Just west of the 0mey camp is an
other farmer who may delay the
work
Regardless of the delays, of the
hindrances which appear from time
to time, the road will be in operation
in due time. There has been some
good co-opration of the farmers with
the road, but there are a few of the
Oklahoma farmers who have won
drous idea that a Santa Claus should
be the advance guard of the railroad
and demand heavy penalties for hav-
ing tried to construct a road on or
near their premises.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-06-03
NATIONAL GUARDSMEN
BROKE CAMP MONDAY
Spent from Friday Night Until Mon
day Morning in the Open. All
Members of Guard Feel
Well Repaid

The National Guardsmen, who hik-
ed to the Wilmarth farm, west
Of the city, Friday night, broke camp
early Monday morning, and after
breakfast, marched to town arriving
at the armory at o'clock.
There we're 61 men at camp, be-
sides the officers. The usual routine
of army camp life was followed. The
were up at five in the morning and
drilled and messed after which there
were more drills and maneuvers.
A contest in pitching the shelter
tents was held in which Corp. Erie
wine and Pvt. Irwin White won, set
ting them up in minutes and 10 sec
onds.
Volley ball was one of the recrea-
tons when off duty.
Two new recruits were added to
the company. Old national guards
men, formerly living in Texas.
A sham battle took place Saturday
night during which the machine gun
rifles were used with blank ammuni-
tion.
There were many visitors at the
camp and expressed themselves pleas
ed with the work of the men and ap-
preciate the fact that Liberal has a
National Guard Unit.
The boys enjoyed the outing in
spite of the many tedious drills but
all were in the best of health and
were ready for the fine meals the
mess sergeant dished out.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-06-03
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM
CARRIED OUT AS PLANNED
Beautiful Day Greeted Those Who
Paid Tribute To The Dead
Two Services Held

The Memorial Day program was
carried out as planned by the COM
mittee in charge and the beautiful
day lent charm to the impressive
services held during the day.
A large crowd gathered at the
court house in the morning, and pro-
ceeded to the cemetery with many
flowers to decorate the graves.
The Rev. Rudisil of Bucklin, offer
ed prayer after which VIM. H. Feath-
er gave a short but beautiful address
on behalf of the Unknown Dead. He
closed his address with tribute to
the living heroes-the G. A. G., the
Spanish-American veterans and the
Ex-Service men Of the World War.
A firing squad from Co. E, X.
N. G., fired the salute. The cemetery
was left bower Of floral beauty and
and all graves were remembered as
there were many flowers distributed.
In the afternoon, the Rev. Rudisil
gave the Memorial Day address at the
Christian church, where large con-
gregation enjoyed his broad and up
lifting words. He brought out the
great lessons learned out on the bat
tie fields, lessons that obliterate lit
tie prejudices and make men bigger
and better.
The quartet furnished appropriate
music for the occasion.
This Oddfellows attended the cere-
mony at the cemetery in the morning
and decorated the resting places Of
its deceased members.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-06-03
ONE SOLDIER GRAVE
IN SEWARD CO. FORGOTTON
The Wild Flowers Alone Adorn the
Last Resting Place of Fargo
Soldier Boy

Across the Cimarron to the north
and east, out on the lone prairies not
far from where old Fargo gloried in
the past, their lies the forgotten re-
mains of soldier boy. AS one rides
past the ruins of old Fargo school
house, and the sunken cellars of once
habitations, one may see by looking
to the northward, small white monu-
ment, glistening in the sunlight. The
inscription reads: "Arthur Gorlette,
aged 23 years, Co. D, End, Reg, X.
N. G."
Who was Arthur Gorlette? And
how came he buried in Old Fargo
cemetery thirty-four years ago?
Is there no one who remembers?
His decorations were the wild
flowers of the prairies and the tall
yucca plants that spread their slender
leaves across his grave.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-06-03
BABY BOY LOST WEDNESDAY

o. E. Dobson found a little boy
wandering about the city streets Wed
nesday morning, crying as if his
heart was broken, so tried to find out
who he was and where his folks we're.
The little fellow seemed too bewilder-
ed to answer questions intelligently
so Mr.. Dobsan took him in the store
and finally found Chet Mott, who
lives near town, who claimed the child
as his nephew. He would often
bring the boy to town but he always
remained in the car but this morning
had decided to walk around little.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-06-03
FILLED TO
CAPACITY LAST SUNDAY
Building Accommodates 700 People
With Comfort. viii Be Made
To Stand all Kinds of
Weather

The Methodist people held services
in the tabernacle, Sunday, and the
large building accommodated over
700 people, according to E. d. Coop
er, who undertook to count them.
The room is spacious and comfort
able and until the new church is built
the temporary structure will in every
way meet the needs Of the Methodist
services.
1t is likely that the tabernacle will
be used for many months and the
place will be securely and we'll pre-
pared to keep out all kinds Of un-
pleasant weather.
1t is by far the largest house Of
worship in the city and will make a
splendid place for all the social gath
inings, as we'll as religious, for the
Methodist church people and their
friends.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-06-03
SENIOR PLAY PLEASED
A LARGE AUDIENCE
One of The Best Home Talent Plays
Ever Given in Liberal
Was Well Received

"What Happened to Jones', the
play given by the Seniors of L. H. s.
was scream from the rise until the
fall of the curtain
The members of the cast had prac-
ticed diligently and they made good
in every way.
The play was a good one, full of
mirth producing situations, and the
parts were well cast.
Jones, who sold hymn books in
slow towns and playing cards in live
ones, was played by Eugene Stoufer
and the way he carried his part thru
would lead one to believe the part
had been written for him.
Ebenezer Goodly, professor of an
atomy, was played by Robert Ellis
and he handled the difficult part ad-
mirably to say the least.
Anton Goodly, the Bishop of Ball
arat, was part into which William
Edison fitted remarkably.
Richard Heatherly, prospective
son-in-law of Ebenezer, was well por-
trayed by Nolen Bond, while George
Spradling made a genuine heartless
officer of the law, both acquitting
themselves with much credit.
Albert Augerot, superintendent of
the Sanitarium and Cecil Dillon and
inmate were well acted parts.
Mrs. Goodly, Ebenezer's wife, was
acted by Miss Lucille Skinner and she
handled the part nicely, while Cissy
Ebenezer's ward played by Miss
Sarah Snow, was very cleverly done.
Miss Eunice Gardner made a
charming Marjorie, while the part of
Minerva, sister of Marjorie, was ex-
ceptionally well handled by Miss
Mary Etzold.
Miss Lorena Naylor made hit as
Alvina Starlight, and Helma, the
Swedish servant girl played by Miss
Lucille Jarrett could not have been
improved upon.
"When Mariutch Shakeo da Shin
mie Sha Wab", an Italian song was
given by George Spradling with ap-
prOpriate "shimmie" accompaniment
brought down the house. There was
such uproarious applause that George
was compelled to come back and re-
peat it, 1t was the big hit of the
even mr..
Mrs. Knots, who directed the play
and Mrs. Spooner who did the make
ups, are responsible for a great share
of the success of the performance,
and the music by Miss Cash was
pleasing feature.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-06-03
TWO FIRES LAST WEEK
DID LITTLE DAMAGE
Department Responded Quickly and
Efficiently to Call. Neither
Fire a Great Loss

The fire department was called to
Lights mill in South Liberal, Satur-
day afternoon, when a small fire
started from spontaneous combustion
in one of the grain pits. The damage
was slight, although Mr.. Meade who
was in the pit at the time of the ex-
plosion, was almost overcome with
the dust.
Mr.. Light spoke with great enthus-
iasm about the matter in which the
fire department responded to his call
and were ready for business within
the shortest time possible.
The second fire occurred Sunday
afternoon, when the fire bell was
heard at $50, This time blaze was
discovered in the old poultry house
on east Second street. The damage
resulting here amounted to about
$3.50, destroying chicken coops, pens
and other equipment. 1t may be that
some Of the fowls will die from the
effect of the smoke. The origin of
the fire is unknown.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-06-03
By j. B. MILLER
BOY SCOUTS OF CITY
TO BE STRONG BODY
Two Troops Already-Three Expect
ed. National Quota of "a Easily
Secured

G. L. Light, chairman for the Ma
tional Boy Scouts Organization in
Seward County, informed the Demo
crta today, that the necessary quota
had been made here and that he was
sending the report today of the "a
required members and fees for MEM
bership.
At a meeting a few days ago,
committee for perfecting the plans
Of reorganization was appointed and
compose Chas. Taylor, Ed. S. Irwin,
and J. B. Miller.
Two troops are already in training
and prospects strong for another one
at once.
The boys interested are making
every effort to increase their COM
panies and Liberal will see big Boy
Scout movement this summer with
the Chamber of Commerce backing
it in every particular.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-06-03
MAN KILLED BY LIGHTNING
IN MONDAY NIGHT STORM

Eddie j. Vaughn of near Dombey,
Oklo., was killed Monday night when
he was struck by tightening He and
his brother were working in the field
with their teams. They had talked
just few moments before the fatal
bolt He was instantly killed. The
clothing was torn from they body
and the body badly burned. One
of the mules of his team was killed.
Mr.. Vaughn leaves a wife and three
children besides other relatives.
Funeral services were held June
lst, at 2 p. M, by Rev. Atherton and
the remains shipped to Leedy, Okla,
for interment.