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de30-d&&ds. .exSu&ja2 Trustees.
THOMAS J. OWEN & son, AUCTIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE e-sToRY
BRICK DWELLING. NO. 10 IRVING
STREET NORTHWEST

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE 2-sToRY
BRICK DWELLING. NO. 10 IRVING
STREET NORTHWEST.
By virtue OF certain deed Of trust dated
July 15. 1921. being instrument No. 137. re-
co:ded July -. 1921, among the land records
Of the District OF Columbia. and at the re-
quest of the party secured thereby, the under-
signed trustees will sell at public auction. in
front of the premises. on THURSDAY. THE
4:so O'CLOCK P NJ. the following described
land and premises, situate in the District OF
Columbia. and designated as and being lot 81
In Dennis McCarthy's subdivision Of part of
block &. in Todd and Browns subdivision Of
the tract of land known as pleasant Plains
and Mt. Pleasant. as per plat Of said first
mentioned subdivision recorded in Liber No.
%. folio 1s9, of the records Of the Office Of the
surveyor of the District of Columbia known as
lot 81. square 1890 for taxation purposes. etc
Terms Of sale: Sold subject to a prior deed
Of trust for $3.50 and the amount over said
trust to be paid in cash. A deposit of $3.50
required upon acceptance Of bid. Conveyancing.
recording and revenue stamps al purchasers
cost. Sale to he closed within so days or de-
posit forfeited.
JESSE y. HEDGES
JAMES NJ CARTER,
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BOSS PHELPS
14o6 Street NV. Telephone Main 434o
$5,25o-NEAR CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY.
Aweul
Vacant Excepd
$685o-CLOSE TO SOLDIERS HOME PARK.
A Asemidet dbrckd
% % ns and 4s, sz Hsh; also colonial front
$4ooo-PARK VIEW SECTION.
ymodes o
ssety white ;s,Oo Containing @ q i: modern
$6,5oo-A DECIDED BARGAIN.
station
So, S8,5oo-PETWORTH.
in and
homes stories
eletr n rporchs;
Szooo-TAKOMA PARK
s
eryd and porchs;
lights excellent
S12ooo-SAULS ADDITION.
Exceptionally attractive terms 500
Immediate " -
BOSS PHELPS,
I4o6 H Street NV. Telephone Main 434o
WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE
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THOMAS J. OWEN & son, AUCTIONEERs
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO AUBURN AUTO
MOBILES, TO BE SOLD WITHIN THE
LIBERTY GARAGE, AT THE NORTH
WEST CORNER OF FLORIDA AVENUE
AND Q STREET NORTHWEST, NEAR
18th STREET.
By virtue of two certain chattel deeds Of
trust dated May H. 1921: .n and June s. 9; 1921:
provisions thereof. and at the request Of the
party secured thereby, the undersigned trustees
will sell at public auction within the above
mentioned garage, at ELEVEN O'CLOCK
AN. ON WEDNESDAY. THE FOURTH DAY
OF JANUARY. 1929. two Auburn automobiles,
Nos. 3287S and 32952, respectively.
Terms: All cash.
BEN L. PRINCE,
W. L. BACHELOR.
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FUTURE DAYS.
TH0S. J. OWEN 6 son, AUCTIONEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE, IMPROVED BY A THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING, NO. 49S
MAINE AVE. S.W.
BY virtue OF certain deed OF trust duly
recorded. in Liber No. 1909, folio 800 ct seq.,
Of the land records Of the District OF Colun-
bia. and at the request Of the party secured
thereby. the undersigned trustees will sell at
public auction, in front of the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, THE ELEVENTH DAY OF
JANUARY, A. d. 1922. AT FOUR O'CLOCK
2. NJ, the following described land and prem
ises, situate in the city of Washington. Dis
tiict Of Columbia, and designated as and be-
ing lot SO in White & Brothers subdivision OF
lots in reservation 3D." as per plat recorded
in Book II, page 6l. in the office OF the sur
veyor OF the District Of Columbia.
Terms OF sale: 0ne-third Of the purchase
money to be pnid in cash. balance in two equal
nstalments, payable in one and two years.
with interest at per centum per annum. pay
able semi Annually, frcm day Of sale. secured
by deed Of trust upon the property sold, or all
cash. at the option Of the purchaser. de-
posit of $3.50 Will be required at time Of sale.
All convey ancing. recording. revenue stamps.
etc, at cost Of purchaser. Terms Of sale TO be
complied with within 80 days from day OF sale,
otherwise the trustees reserve the right to re-
sell the property at the risk and cost of de-
faulting purchaser. after five days advertise
ment Of such resale in some newspaper pub
lished in Washington. d. 4.
WILLIAM H. SAUNDERS,
WM s PHILLIPS.
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TWO NEW GROUPS
OF HOUSES IN
nNIcI EIGII nADK

ARMSLElGH PARk
eleven and twelve-are
offered now for your con-
sideration and choice. They
are we'll under way and are
true to the character and
type which have made this
community famous.
Wholly detached Cottages
and Bungalovs-with every
modern improvement and
every livable convenience
in 2 location unsurpassed
for attractiveness and acces-
sibility.
$1,000 CASH
and easy terms.
Come to Armsleigh Park
and let our Mr.. Hamilton
show you through these,
wonderful Homes. He is at
the Park Ofhce-4415 3oth
st.-every day and evening.
Take through cars marked Friendship
Heights. Somerset. Rock, lille. getting
OF at Window St. just beyond Cleve-
land Park-or Chevy Chase cars to
Albemarle st.--flrst stop north OF
Bureau of Standards.
HARRY A. KITE,
Owner and Builder.
1914 K St. Phi. NJ. 4S4o.
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"DON'T"
MISS SEEING THESE
HunMENS ,,

"DON"T'
MISS aH6HSs.; sH6,Hs THESE
The widespread interest
that the opening of these
Homes has aroused
has doubtless been because
of their Individuality and
Completeness to the last
Every single Item OF
construction has been carefully
planned--the kitchen so
completely and conveniently
equipped servant IL
scarcely needed.
All rooms are nice size.
Our terms a new, decided
factor to purchasers.
Monthly payments bear
pre-war interest rate.
32i3 10th st..
just north Of 18th and Park road.
and overlooking Rock Creek Park.
Don't miss seeing them.
PRICE. $1O.75O.
Easy terms.
OHAS. D. SAGER
Owner and Builder.
a:3 18th st. Main 36
Headquarters for New Homes.
6 ROOMS; ANIL; VACANT; COR; NV;
reasonable. Main 1886. s4:so; Cleve. 1917.
5:3O-7:3O pm.
Claiming St. Opp. Park.
very large rooms and tiled bath. House in
thorough repair. Lot 140 IT. deep to alley.
The prettiest location in the NV. with a beau
tiful park across the street. Only 81 500 cash,
balance easy.
DAVIS & STEELE,
n: 50s2-5aes. 14co New York ave. NV.
ROOMING HOUSE NEAR
GOVT PRINTING OFFICE
AND UNION STATION,
PRICE, $500.
This is absolutely the best buy
in the city for a rooming house.
Less than half of the house is
bringing in over S1oo per month
and owner lives in balance. 1t
has 10 r., 2 b., h.-w.h., gas lights,
large front and back yards. Pos
session at once. Good cash pay
ment required at this price.
DISTRICT REALTY CO.,
Main 1888. 3o2 Star Bldg.
on NEW JERSEY AVE. NEAR NV, A
3.story, Groom brick. Can be bought on at
tractive terms. Rented at $40 annually.
Price. 1880
r. W. GRAHAM & CO.,
1SOg
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GET WHAT YOU WANT WHEN YOU WANT
it. II it's in Chevy Chase l have the place.
Class high, price low terms easy. Call me
any time ONCE hours, Main 50J7; evenings.
Cleve. 5O7.
G. B. LIkENS,
Chevy Chase Home Specialist.
1874 1t. NV.
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FOR SALE-HOUSES

6Y 0WNER-1s17 BELMONT ROAD-10
rooms; all modern improvements; perfect con-
ditfon; terms reasonable: must be sold by Jan.
Is. Inspect any time. -
6EAUTIFUL 7-ROOM AND 2-BATH HOUSE
IN Mt. Pleasant, convenient to Sacred Heart
church; hardwood floors; hot-water heat, elec.
Hight; garage; must make immediate sale. Ad-
dress Box 1O0-k, Star office.
LEAVING CITY, MUST SELL sEMI-DE-
tached, s-room, modern brick house a bed
rooms); double garage: arranged for 2 fami-
lies Price. 9.5OG. 3e42 11th st. NV. 90
S7,000-MODERN NORTHEAST HOME IN
good residential neighborhood; corner house;
rooms and tiled bath; immediate possession;
reasonable terms If desired. Address Box 6s-k,
Star Office.
NoRTHEASTCC6RNER HOUSE; MODERN;
9 rooms and bath Terms. Possession. Colum-
Ia 1890.
~ OWNER-NEW sNMI-BUNGALOW: 4
bedrooms. 2 baths; garage. 18th st. Terrace.
Columbia 7S15-w. Il
GF1MiLY MODERN APARTMENT HOUSE,
LOCO cash down will secure this. Four rooms.
saodsYn, upstairs, and four rooms, modern,
doWnStairs; large lot and splendid neighbor-
hood; now rented for $50 per month. Shows
30 psr cent gross prodt on cash necessary to
handle. Investigate at once.
r. o. GOODNOW COMPANY,
TO 18th st. NV. Main 307. 1s
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FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM A. wEScHLER. AUCTToHEBR.
sALD OF PREMISES NO. 1T
G STREET SOUTHEAST.

TRUSTEES sALD OF PREMISES NO. 1910
G STREET SOUTHEAST.
By virue Of the authority vested IN m under
deed Of trust made by Joseph T. Jennings and
wife, dated July 20. 1905. and recorded July
30. 1906 in Libsr 3015. at folio 163 ct seq.
at the request Of the party secured thereby.
default having occurred hereunder. we will
sell at public autcion in front Of the premises
on WEDNESDAY. THE FOURTH DAY OF
JANUARY. 1922. AT HALF-PAST FOUR
Pm. the east 20 feet front on south g st. by
the full depth Of the lot, Of original lot -
In square iO20, in the City Of Warrington.
improved By q dwelling. No. 1910 ct. south
east
Terms Of sale: One third Of the purehass
money payable in cash and the balance payable
In two equal annual instailments at one and
two years. Represented by the notes Of the
purchaser, bearing interest at per cent Per
annum and secured BY nrst deed Of trust ..
the property sold, or all cash At purchaser's
option. $50 deposit required at time OF safe
Cost OF examinatio Of title. recording. rev
enue stamps. nnfaEv tees. etc, to be paid by
purchaser. Terms 81 sale to be complied with
within thirty days from date OF sale or de
posit to be forfeited and property resold At de-
faulting purchasers cost and risk after hve
days readvertisemenf in The Evening Star.
HENRY b. BERGMANN.
GEORGE M. DMMERICH,
511 Seventh ct NV.
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REAL ESTATE LOANS.

I WILL PAY SUBSTANTIAL BONUS FOR
first and second mortgage funds agsregating
S5000OO. Local office building. Plenty OF
equity and personal bond given II desired.
Address Box 10i-k. Star office. 3e
HAVE 81. $50 TO BUY GOOD SECOND-TRUsT
note at right discount: large monthly pay
ments.
Also $500 TO buy serial of good first-trust
notes, secured on modern northwest house.
n. z: RY0N CO. INC. 1423 + st: NJ 439z
MONEY TO LOAN ON WELL SECURED
second trusts. A. II. RYAN, 1416 st. NV.
Main 1913
MONEY TO LOAN on DISTRICT REAI. ES-
tate. secured by first second trust. MAR
SHAH. MckIBBIN. 906 Wooi'd bldg. NJ. 1913.
ON DESIRABLE SECU RITES Al
PRE-WAR COMMISSION CHARGES.
TYLER & RTTHERFORD, INC.
SIT lot. ST. NV.
NcHEY TO LOAN on D. q. REAL ESTATE
A. 6 and per cent. JESSE l.. HEISkELL.
1l15 Eye st. NV.
MONEY ALWAYS IN HAND FOR LIBERAL
loans ou d. &. real estate; prevailing interest
aud commission rates
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1872 New York ave.
MONEY TO LOAN.
II you have proper security In ID. G. real
estate We can negotiate first or second trusts
quickly and satisfactorily.
SHANNON & LCCHS.
Main 2345 .l3 14th ST.
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NEAR WALTER REED
HOSPITAL.
PRICE. I'll. 900.
Detached house, containing rooms bath
in good condition. Large lot with garage for
two cars. *Accommodating terms.
Mr.. MASS. AVE. EXTENDED.
PRICE, $15.75o.
Very attractive and unusual home Of the
best colonial type, with about three-quarters
room. Kitchen. Bedroom and iavstory. Second
moor has three bedrooms, bath and large porch.
Individually built by an architect for his
home. Has all modern improvements, includ-
ing built-in garage.
MT. PLEASANT.
PRICE, $12,75
baths; electric lights; h.-w.h. Has been
Owner will give immediate possession and
make reasonable terms.
Mr.. CENT. HIGH SCHOOL.
PRICE, $11,
Ideally situated home, having rooms, bath;
electric Lights. h.-w.h., and other up-todate
improvements. In good condition. Brick garage
for two cars. Convenient terms.
ALLISON ST.
PRICE, $1O5OO.
Attractive home with 8 rooms and bath;
breakfast and sleeping porehes; electric lights;
)DLETON, INC.
TON REAL ESTATE BOARD.
Phone Main 1923.
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BARGAINS FOR COIORED-NR 11th
and Kenyon SITS. NV; well built OR.
aud b.. porch front brick; large
garage; paved alley; good renter; will
sacrifice, on very attractive terms. or
consider cheap lot or second trust
note in part payment.
Mr.. COL. RID. AND SHERMAN
ave-; &c. and b. brick; furnace heat;
gas light; monthly tenant; price,
s., 900; $3.50 cash; balance easy.
Mr.. eth AND P STS.; 7-r. and b.
brick; furnace heat; gas light; rented
for &25 q month: snap at So, CSC; $3.50
cash; balance. s35 a month.
N. E. RYON CO., INC.
Successors to New York Realty Brokers,
Main 4507. 1423 st.
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Corner Brick Dwelling, s Rooms
and Bath, No. 553 18th St. NE.
Rv Aurf;on

BY virtue Of authority vested in the under
signed. will offer for sale, by public auction,
in front Of the premises, on THURSDAY,
JANUARY FIFTH. 1922, AT HALF PAST
FOUR O'CLOCK PM, lot 124, square 4o43,
improved above.
Terms: Subject to first trust, $3.50 at 79e,
three years; second trust, about 81. 400 at 80.
pay all monthly, balance cash. $1U0 deposit
at sale Terms to be complied with In 70
days. AL conveyancing, recording and revenue
stamps at purchasers cost.
Inspection may be had prior to sale. and
possession will be given with title.
ADAM A. WESCHLER, Auct.
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TWO STORY APT, 18th ST. S.E-FOUR
ROOMS and bath each apt. two-car brick
garage in rear. For quick sale. 50, 900. EDW.
P. SCHWARTZ, Inc, 134 18th NV. (See
Mr. Birckheadl:
NEAR 9th AND X N.E.-MODERN GROOM
and bath, colonial type; room for garage; fur
nished: will sell Immediately; owner leaving
town. EDW. p. SCHWARTZ, Inc, 734 18th
NV. (See Mr.. kramer.)
bath: enclosed sleeping porch; h.w-h.; electric
light; in a nearby Virginia suburb: all i'm
provements sewer and water; priced below ar
tual cost of construction for quick sale. Ad-
dress Box 312H. Star office. i
PETWORTH-OWNER LEAVING CITY,
must sell 2-family apt. At once. Second floor
has averaged over $40 monthly rental for 4
ment. For quick sale. 81 500. Will sell fur
nished. IL desired. 1921 Georgia ave. g.
HANDSOME RESIDENCE.
Brownstone and brick; IL rooms. bath: man
tel mirrors in all the rooms: open freplaces: .
story brick garage in rear to 16-ft alley !;
large yard; perfect condition: immediate pos
session; open to 8. 1914 10th st. NV. 30'
PETW0RTH-6 ROOMS, BATH. H.-W.H..
elect; garage; the best buy in this section:
$3.50 cash Near 14th and Kenyon, II rooms.
baths. h.-w.h.: s12. 500; terms.
Home Realty Co..
sso7 Ga ave- NV Col 3a1S-w. 800
4. 1. AVE. NEAR 14th-14 R.. B.. u.W.H
gain. EDW. P. SCHWARTZ, Inc, 1874 18th
NV. (See Mr.. Birck eadl.
FOR SALE-NICE LITTLE HOME FOR COL
ored buyer, Sd st. NV. near J.. Only $1,000:
terms. EDw. P. SCHWARTZ. Inc, 734 18th
NV. tSee Mr.. Birckheadi.
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FOR HOME AND INVESTMENT BAR
gains, on easy terms. see US and save
time. worry and money. Several select
ones in Petworth. Columbia Heights,
14th st. and Washington Heights;
possession given. Also suburban
places. Congress Heights, vicinity
keniIworth. u. e.. and Tuxedo and
Takoma. Nd, from 5000 up; trade
considered on some.
N. T.. RYON CO., INC.
Successors to New York Realty Brokers,
Main 1897. 1423 st.
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ROOSHNa HoUsE12 LARGE ROOMS e
hedrooms), 2 baths; h.w.h., electricity; near
18th and Columbia road Price reduced 1000
ie sold this week. Cash, $500. COS Nc
Alf-A kAe. 1sD tslz,
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OAK ST.. BET. 14th AND 15th-8 ROOMS,
bath; hot-water heat. elec.; sleeping and
Breakfast porches; new house; vacant; o. 750:
easy terms. Sbo1a Qpl. asa ~ !
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HEDGES & MIDDLETON, INC.
1874 H Street NV. Phone Main 1923.

1884 H Street NV.
SAUL'S ADDITION.
PRICE, S1e.500.
Beautiful corner home with 10 rooms, 2
ssrnsbery ana aoWsr. In good Condition
Garage for three cars.
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.
PRICE, $4,000.
Located between Conn. ave. and Columbia
rd., on q fine residential street. Absolutely the
best home Offering in this choice section. Semi
detached brick, with II rooms and 2 complete
oWnsr-occupant e. % win give early possession and
make reasonable terms.
TAKOMA PARK.
REDUCED TO $1,000.
Detached home, situated on lot bO1130 with
several shade trees. Has rooms and bath;
large porches; electric lights; hardwood floors
and and trim. Excellent heating plant. One bed
room on first floor. Terms.
CHEVY CHASE, MD.
PRICE. I'll, 500.
Bungalow style. 9 rooms and bath, aL on
oak noors; large lot, e61i25; garage. Posses
NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE.
PRICE. $13,5O0.
Just of Mass. ave. Attractive. substantially
built home that can be bought on terms q
baths: fne hot.water heating plant: Deep lot
to q wide alley. Now vacant. Owner may
consider less for equity cash.
HEDGES & NH
MEMBERS OF THE WAslIN,
1884 Il Street NM .---4-.
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ROSEMONT

-Four choice houses now ready for immediate
occupancy. All modern. Al. easy terms.
Start the new year in a home of your own.
+. C. GO0DNOW COMPANY.
729 18th st. NV.
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FOR sALE-HoUsEs
Continued

OWNbR WILL MAKE BIO nWDUcTlvN IN
nodern cottage: dandy rooms and porches:
large lot; in NV. suburbs: altitude and view
unsurDasSed; Is minutes to Treasury, either
ear line. O6ers cheerfully coasidersd. Most
sail. Fhone Cleveland 1850.
NEW HOMES-$6,75o.
Only $3.50 cash; branh- new colonial homes
Of six large rooms and bath. being built at
End and Adams SITS. NV; electric lights; hard
wood trim throughout: big yards. Let us
show you these remarkable values.
HOWENSTEIN BROS.
9TH and H SITS. NE.
Lincoln 8o7-8o8.
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Mr.. 10th AND KILBOURNE.
s12.5oO. Beautiful colonial home. 90 feet
wide. tapestry brick. in of the north
vests most select sections. Front porch.
large breakfast and sleeping porches. Has 8
rooms, pantry. and full tiled bath: large,
lovely bedrooms and maids room and laundry
in fine, light cellar; h.-W.h., electric Lights;
hardwood doors and trim throughout. Room
for double garage. Light attic over entire
house.. Satisfactory terms can be easily ar
ranged.
NEAR 9th AND ALLISON.
$500 Colonial home Of 6 large rooms and
electric lights; fine cellar with laundry and
toilet. Hardwood trim. Double back porch.
Space for garage on large alley. $500 cash;
$50 per month.
BLOOMINGDALE.
Se.75O Colonial home. 8 large rooms and
tiled bath; furnace heat. gas lights; large
yard and garage for large car. Bargain at
session. House in fine condition.
DAVIS & STEELE,
1920 New York Ave. Main 5os2 5sas.
$4,000; S1,1oo Cash; $50 Per Mo.
rooms and bath; elec. It's: large back
porch: large garage: in NV. section. near
Chevy Chase, on car line. OWNER, Cleve.
1887:
WILL SELL MY NEARLY NEW GROOM
house. with built-in garage. near 14th st. cars.
for &1O500. $500 cash, $11o monthly. Address
Box ak, Star Office. 81
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POSSESSION: NE; 6-ROoM. BAY-WINDOW
brick; wide alley; good condition; terms; no
agents. 1881 r st. ne, ~
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HEDGES & MIDDLETON, INC.
1884 q Street NM -4--.--- Phone Main 1923.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-28

When business Ia slow. and IN the
clil seasons, advertising helps u make
business betters--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-28
FINDS LAYERS OF CITIES.
U. of p. Archeologist Also Uncover,
Habitation Dating to $500 II. c.

Philadelphia, Sept. 2S.-Preliminary
drifts through the citadel of the an
cient city of Beth-Shan have resulted
in cutting through in one place the
strata of seven or eight cities, and ex-
cavators have reached the pre- semitic
period of about $500 b. c. DR.. Clarence
S. Fisher, head of the University of
Pennsylvania Museums Palestine ex-
peditipn, reported in letter made pub
lie today by the museum.
The letter was dated at Beth-Shan
on Aug. 8, and said that, although dig
ging had not been going on long, inn
portant archaeological discoveries al
ready had been made. Among them
We're fine specimens of pottery with
rich and highly FURNISHED surfaces
which. DIR. Fisher said, correspond to
vessels made in Egypt about 500 b
lC.
DIR. Fisher reported that the site
was one of the most promising for
archaeological research he had ever
found in the Near East. and that he
expected the excavations to throw
much light, not only on Biblical times
but on those more than 1000 years be.
fore Abraham.
Work will continue at Beth-Shan
which is in Northern Palestine at tn,
foot of Mount Gilboa, until bad wealth.
err sets in, when the force will move Il
Egypt and excavate at Memphis unit
next Spring.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-28
BOOTLEGCERS SOLD
100000 GALLONS
OF LIQUOR IN YEAR
Bill Would Total 81 900, 900, :
900 and Taxes $32, O00,-
600, Revenue Head Says.
PROFIT is 100 PER CENT

Washington, ID. c.. Sept. 2s.---Ap-
proximately 1,oo0.00o.o00 was paid
bootleggers and rumrunners fcg
whisky. wines and home distilled
liquor last year, 1t is indicated by rec
ords of the Internal Revenue Bureau
and the prohibition unit.
Nearly s32,000.oO0 is due to the Gov
eminent from bootleggers as income
and excess profits taxes on this basis.
Naturally, no income tax returns adj
nit profits from Illegal sale of liquor.
The Commissioner of Internal Reve-
nue., Mr.. Blair. would like 20 collect
the income tax on the bootleg bust
ness. Thirty-two millions would build
a destroyer or two, pay the expenses
of the entire Treasury Department for
partment for two years.
Some officials OF the Internal Reve-
nue. Department believe bootleggers
could be made to disgorge a part OF
their profits, which are known to be
around 100 per cent. They say the
Government at least can force pay
ment from those arrested and convict.
ed The number is large and severa
millions might be made payable, 1t IL
argued.
Nearly 25.ooo,0 900 gallons of liquor
and near whisky We're consumed In
| the United States last year, in viola
ton of the volstead law. Prohibition
Commissioner Haynes refuses to dis-
cuss this statement, although admit.
ting that some of the liquor withdraw
from bonded warehouses under per.
mits for beverage purposes find,
| its way into the hands of bootleggers
Approximately 3o,0o0,000 gallons o
liquor was released by the prohibition
unit in the year. In addition million,
OF gallons were manufactured IN
| secret stills and large quantities wer'
struggled from Canada Mexico an,
the West Indies.
Chief Ashworth of the United State
! Customs service, says smugglers sue
ceeded in bringing into the Unites
States ten times the amount the Gus
toms officials are able to halt and seize
During one period customs ofiicial
seized more than one million quarts
mostly on the Canadian border.
Ten dollars a quart or $40 a gallol
| is the minimum bootleg price TO
liquor in most sections. In som.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-28

schools burn in the United StAtee
for each day OF the year. Trifles due
to careieesness or through Thought
lessness are the cases OF the largest
percentage OF fire casualties and con-
nagrations.
1T has been eaid by an eminent au-
thority that 20 per cent OF our loss of
life is due to unprotected vertical
openings. firmly believe this Is true.
II Is the vertical opening left unpro-
tected that allows the FIRE to spread
through the building or to the adjoin-
ing area. Lack of proper fircwindows
shutters. water curtains. open stair
ways and elevator shafts, lack OF Are
doors between divisions OF or main
buildings. This is what traps the
workman at his bench or the clerk
making her sales.
Exit Facilities Condemned.
The above coupled with improper
fire exit facilities spells the death sent
ence of thousands. 1t is a travesty
on the present high standards OF men.
tai development to note the useless
sham involved in 90 per cen
of our present exit facilities. Fir,
escapes constructed against the side,
of buildings and passing ordinar,
glass windows. eliminating their utili
ty after the first pun of flame from
the window below. Spiral slides erect
ed inside of steel enclosure, frequent
ly found locked with a paddock at tn,
exit door below. only prepare a mor'
horrible death by roasting, while de
luding many with surrounding OF APP
parent safety. personally found thres
of these traps locked with yale pad
locks, whose keys were lost--evel
while 2S rooms of the school, the,
were supposed TO serve, were in ses
sion.
at is the duty of every employee
to help. every member of boards o
education and every home owner 1
realize that he personally must as
sumo the liability and provide 100 pc
cent safety to those for whom he
responsible.