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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-29

But Manufacturers Look for
No, Sharp Price Decline
During 1921.

Brick manufacturers in the district
and Philadelphia had orders for s.
$4,000 bricks on their books at the
outset of the new year, according to
monthly digest of the industry by
the Common Brick Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION.
The yards in this section had on
hand about 27.637.000 bricks. the fig
ures show. The calculation is based
on reports from ten manufacturers.
Light Demand for Bricks.
Reports from 1876 members of the
national association show that while
there is little demand for bricks, COM
paratively. manufacturers are not pes
simistic. In the face of a big slump
in building. the brick industry is sit
ting tight" doing out it's accumulat-
ed stock at cost or little better, and
holding out hope for the future. The
statement continues:
There is a slight recession in price,
averaging about 50 per thousand in
the localities where new coal prices
have taken effect. In all other sec
tions the price at plant remains the
same as on November /. Our informa-
ton shows range of price in each of
our ten districts to have shortened a
little at each end, showing a more sta
BILE price. Where there are excep-
Mons, it means that some unusually
high or unusually low quotation came
in that was not recorded month ago.
The proportion of orders to stock
has dropped to Ais per cent from SO. 5
per cent on November I. The holding
of prices under these conditions indi-
Gates that the manufacturers expect
to readjust prices only after the read
juSted manufacturing cost becomes a
known factor. More than 40 per cent
of firms reporting see signs of down.
ward trend in costs, while 81 per cent
report stationary costs up to date.
Good labor supply is reported by 81
per cent, and of these 70 per cent say
labor efficiency is improved. The ex-
cess Of ITS, 100000 brick on hand over
orders would not be serious If there
was any demand, but this surplus will
be increased rather than diminished
during the next three months. as the
small proportion of plants operating
ton.
Sharp Price Decline Unlikely.
Facts gathered do not suggest a
sharp decline in price for 1921. II
must be considered that the war years
lied the business. They could not
resume to meet demands Of late 1918
upon an economical basis. There was
no excess profit in the high price OF
1920. Prices will go down from 1926
schedules only as cost of manufacture
lis lowered. Generally there is no water
to be squeezed out.
Unless there is an adjustment OF
brick freight rates before a resump-
ton of demand there will be a short
age Of brick in many centers. The
wartime general order 20 set rates
up 100 per cent in many places and
the recent percentage raise prohibits
shipping on the part Of some plants
outlying large cities. Relief is ex.
pected from the Interstate Commerce
Commission"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-29
ing scarcity of timber.

ing scarcity of timber.
With a year of relatively low prices
in prospect, house building is likely
to be more profitable than has been
the case for the last few years. it is
believed.
Just as an increase in business ac-s
tivity in the near future will tend to
hasten the upward movement OF
prices in general. SO an active build
ing campaign in 1921 may cause a
rise in building materials. it is de-
duced by the economist.
The likelihood of 1922 being a year
of active building is much greater
than with respect to 1921 taking the
lead. the article states. The deaden-
ing influence of a business depression
is so great that any large building
program in 1921 seems hardly proba-
BILE, in the estimation of this writer.
An excerpt from DR.. Kings article
follow:
Until this situation has been
remedied by many years of painstak-
ing research by numerous stats
ticians the economists can only pre-
dict future happenings in much
qualified way. Such is, then. neces-.
sariIy the nature OF the present at
tempt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-29

The year 1921 will be marked by
relatively low prices in the building
material market il the economic
cycle does not change. declares DR..
Willford T. King of the national bu-
reau of economic research, in an ar
ticle to appear in the January num-
Der of the Architectural Record
Studying the building situation from
a purely economic standpoint, DIR.
King holds that there is little reason
to believe that the downward price
movement will continue after this
year. however.
While admitting that it is probable
that the decline of prices of COM
modities in general will continue for
several months, ii is unlikely, he as
serts, that this decline will go on in
the near future with the same rapid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-29
make the other rooms conform to the
new ideas of underground art.
for investment purposes.

make the other rooms conform to the
new ideas of underground art.
Cellar to BE Rare Attraction.
When man has put up counter
| of polished oak with brass rail in
front of it he will not leave dust on
the windows or darkness on the
walls. Everything will shine like
ffhak- wash-boiler from which steam
issues or the neat set of copper fun
nels which are used in the occasional
ceremonies of the up-to -date cellar.
A little shelf of books on hop cul-
ture, handy drying racks for rubber
hose. a solid perch for the Gaping
machine-there are many things for
the ambitious man to do in the eel
lar, and they should all be done with
an eye to the beautiful.
In few years. If the right kind Of
progress is made in cellar art and
architecture, the bottom Of the house
will be its rarest attraction.
In novels Of the future characters
will no longer be invited to step into
the conservatory. Down into the cool,
soothing, joyous cellar for them: and
If they are careful they will be
allowed to take the scoop with the
carved mahogany handle and throw
a few grains of coal into a heating
machine Of period design.
If 1t Is summer they will have to be
content with critical inspection Of
their hosts laboratory and his prog
ress in certain sciences to which he
turned in the eventful year 1920.
Just as every attic has a past,
every cellar has a future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-29
LOWER PRICES FOR BUILDING
MATERIAL THIS YEAR EXPECTED

ity which has characterized the past
few months.
There will probably be an upward
movement in prices, DIR. King be-
lieves. following a brief period of
further declines. In general. he says.
if the cycle holds to its usual form
1921 will be a year of low prices. but
during 1922 the price level presuma-
bly, will be climbing again, the crest
of the new wave being reached about
1923.
Building material prices may be ex-
pected to follow the course of prices
of commodities in other markets. he
announces. That is. they should de-
cline somewhat during the next few
months and then take an upward
, turn.
There are two forces that hinder
any great decline in building ma
terial prices. he asserts: The shortage
of supply of dwellings and the grow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-29

If the national industrial confer
ence boards reports are accurate
house rents have not risen to any
thing like the extent characterizing
most other prices. They are, there
fore, not likely to decline much, and
may even rise materially higher.
However. this opportunity is largely
Offset in certain states, like New
York, by the enactment OF rent laws
which tend to make investment in
residence property a hazardous I'M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-29

II the falls of Niagara were fully
utilized, it is computed that they
would supply energy equal to 7,000,-
900 horsepower.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-06-22

was offered by the clerk, which does
not require members of the exchange
to be members of the Farm Bureau,
the amendment was unanimously
adopted. Another amendment to the
Bylaws which was also adopted, was
to increase the number, of directors
from seven to nine, three to be elected
for one year, three for two years and
three for three years, and that a meet
ing of the directors must be held
within ten days from the annual
election at which an executive commit
tee of five are to be chosen. The old
Bylaws called for five directors
elected annually. President Bartlett
appointed the following as nomina-
ting committee: F. ]. Libby, New
port, chairman; VIM. Lawson, Coven-
try; Fred May, Barton; F. E. Simp-
son, Glover; and j. H. Lanou, Iras-
burg. Upon their recommendation
the following officers and directors were
elected. G.. w. Richmond of Newport,
secretary and treasurer; auditors F.
J. Libby, Bruce Buchanan, and H. E.
Rollins. Directors for three years:
J. H. Bartlett, Orleans; A. M. Clough,
Irasburg; C. w. Richmond, Newport.
For two years: C. M. Borland, West
Glover; E. A. Dutton, East Crafts
bury and j. A. Griggs, North Troy.
For one year: E. S. Kelley, Orleans !;
B. w. Farmer, Island Pond; and Dav-
i'd Spear, Greensboro.
The selection of president and vice
president and the engaging of the
manager is left in the hands of the di-
rectors and will be taken up at their
first meeting which will be held in
Newport, June 25th.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-06-22
of Third 1921
Educational Butter Scoring

The third educational butter scor-
ing of the season will be held at the
Cabot Cooperative Creamery at Ca
bot, Vermont, on Friday, June "a.
All entries should be sent by prepaid
parcel post or express SO as to arrive
at the Cabot Creamery on June % if
possible, certainly not later than June
23rd. Address the Educational But
ter Scoring, care of Cabot Co-opera-
tive Creamery, Cabot, Vermont.
The butter will be scored in the
forenoon of June "a and will be on dis
play for examination and discussion
at 200 P. NJ Arrangements have
been made to have at least one Judge
from one Of our principal butter mar
kets. All butter dealers, butter MAX
ers, creamery managers and others
interested are welcomed and urged to
attend these scorings.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-06-22

Julia was enthusiastic over com
edy she had seen at a moving picture
theater. and proceeded In jumbled
baby fashion to explain what she had
seen. The thing that impressed her
the most was q toe dancer with short
fluffy skirts. She said, "Oh, aunty,
you should have seen the girl In full
bloom"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-06-22

Z ANIAl\x
FOUR PRESENTATIONS
Friday Night, July |, at 8 o'clock
Saturday Night, July 2, at 8 o'clock
Monday Afternoon, July 4 at 3 o'clock
Monday Night, July 4 at 8 o'clock
Most Spectacular Event Ever Attempted In
Northeastern Vermont. Night Presen-
tations Under Great Floods of
Electric Light
MORE THAN 300 PEOPLE in
THE CAST--COSTS THOU
SANDS OF DOLLARS TO
STAGE
Given at Natural Amphitheatre Junction of
Mountain and Forest very shore of Crystal Lake.
beauty spot unmatched in it's setting.
Indian dance, and battle scenes, Runaway
Pond episode Patriotic and Historical Events,
Releasing Col Barton from Danve Jail by Gen. Lafay-
cite, and other stirring events.
Pageant Director, Miss Imogene Phipps Hogle of
Boston. Interpretive dancing in charge of Miss Made
line Randall of ST. Johnsbury.
Lighting in charge of MIR. Cogan of the General
Electric Co., of Boston.
This is the 125th anniversary of the
settling of the town of Barton and besides
the great pageant there will be Free
Parades, Band Concerts, Aeroplane Exhibits,
etc., as well as Baseball
PROVISIONAL PROGRAM
Z FRIDAY, JULY
700 p: Pageant parade (free)
500 p. m. Pageant presentation (Children free)
SATURDAY, JULY 2
\ 1000 a. m. Aeroplane exhibition (free)
HOO a. m. Band concert (free)
200 p. m. Aeroplane exhibition (free)
800 p. m. Baseball, Newport Barton 1
700 p Pageant parade (free)
800 p m. Pageant presentation
SUNDAY, JULY 2
No program arranged by the committee.
MONDAY, JULY
1000 a. m. Baseball, Lyndonville VS. Barton.
LOO p. m. Band concert (free)
200 p. m. Pageant parade (free)
800 p m. Pageant presentation.
100 p m. Pageant parade (free)
800 p Pageant presentation.
The one BIG event Of the summer
Full information and tickets may be obtained from
Pierces Drug Store, Barton,
Austin's Pharmacy, Orleans,
Bigelow's Pharmacy, Newport,
Kelley's Pharmacy, North Troy,
Coburn's Pharmacy, West Burke,
Edmunds' Pharmacy, Lyndonville,
Searles Drug Store, St. Johnsbury,
Brighams Drug Store, st. Johnsbury,
Plenty of Free Parking space close to Pageant
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-21
Enter Bulldog Drummond
and Phyllis Benton.
(TO BE CONTINUED.D
GRACE DARLING REAL HEROINE
Bravery Of Frail Girl Thrilled All
England-Died of Consumption
at an Early Age.

Grace Darling, one of the greatest
heroines of British marine history,
won undying fame when but twenty
three years old, and of frail physique,
by accompanying her father. and in
spirn. him to the effort of saving the
lives Of some passengers on ship
wrecked in a terrific gale that swept
the seas near her island home.
The Forfarshire sailed from Hull
with 30 cabin passengers, - steer
age passengers and crew of 70 on
day in September, 1888. Passage
was made through the Farne islands
channel, and the ship entered Ber-
wick bay. Here the gale was at its
worst. and the ship was swept on the
Farne island rocks.
The mate and eight Of the crew,
with one cabin passenger. hurried
away in a lifeboat. The screams of
the other survivors were heard by
Grace Darling. When her father hes
itated to launch their lifeboat on the
heavy sea, she jumped into it, and he
followed her On the first trip they
rescued nine, and on a later trip her
father saved four more. The British
government gave her a money grant
and the public, thrilled by the story.
raised huge subscription list. Four
years later Grace Darling died of con-
S,mptiOn.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-21
The First Soviet.

The city of ST Petersburg, the intel
lectual capital of the country, with its
large Industrial population was, natur-
ally enough. one of the chief storm
centers of the revolution. 1t was
there that the council (SOvieD of
workmrn's deputies came into being.
The idea of setting up this institution
was born in the early days Of October,
1908. and the press began to agitate
for it among the working population
of the capital. On October II the first
session of the Soviet took place in the
Tcchno!ogical institute. At this session
an anreal was issued to the wOrkmen
of the capital urging them to strike
and to formulate extreme political de-
mandS. ! ordered the arrest of the
whole Soviet, which order DurnovO
carried out on December ). Durnovo
feared that the members would dis
perSe and escape if he started arrest
ing them separately. He therefore
waited for the Soviet to meet, which
the latter hcSitated to do. Their fears
were we'll founded, for as soon as the
body Gathered on December in the
hall of the Free Economic society, thY
members, 100 in all, were rounded uU
and overwhelmingly in the
Worlds Work.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-21
RTJTT-DOG DRUMMOND
The dvenure of q Dem0bHzed Bv CYRIL k1CNElLE
Officer Tho F0undP Dull
BV CYRIL McNEILE
"SAPPER"

lea with whom they desire another
round. England is Germany's main
enemy: she always has been, she al
ways will be. l have reason to be-
lieve. Mr.. Hooking, that you personally
do not love the English?"
II guess don't see what my private
feelings have to do with it. But if it's
Of any interest to the company you are
correct in your belief"
"Good." The Count nodded his head
as if satisfied. 81 take it then that you
would not be averse to seeing England
down and out"
"Wal," remarked the American,
you can assume anything you fee!
like. Let's so to the showdown"
Once again the Count nodded his
head; then he turned to the two Ger
mans.
"Now you two gentlemen must ad-
nit that your plans have miscarried
somewhat. 1t was no part CT your or
iginal programme that British army
should occupy Cologne.
"The war was the act of a fool.
snared Herr Steinemann. "1n a few
years more Of peace, we Should have
beaten those swine.
And now-they have beaten you"
The Count smiled slightly. Let us
admit that the war was the act of a
fool. if you like, but as men of bust
ness we can only deal with the result.
The result, gentlemen, as it
concerns US. Both you gentlemen are
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-21
81 Will Return IN len Minutes. BY
That Time You Will Have Decided
One Way or the Other"

sufficiently patriotic to resent the pres
ence Of that army at Cologne, l have
no doubt. And you. Mr.. Hooking, have
no love on personal grounds for the
English. But | am not prOpoS-
ing to appeal to tinanciers of your rep
utation on such grounds as those to
support my scheme. |: is
enough that your personal predllec-
tons run with and not against what l
am about to put before yOu-the de-
feat of England . defeat more
utter and complete than if she had lost
the war.
His voice sank little, and instinct
lively his three listeners drew closer.
Don't think l am proposing this
through motives of revenge merely. We
are business men, and revenge is only
worth our while if it pays. This will
pay. There is force in England
which, if it can be harnessed aud led
properly, will result in millions coming
to you. -. 1t is present now in
every nation-fettered, inarticulate,
un-co- ordnated -. 1t is partly the
result of the war-the war that the
idiots have waged. Harness
that force, gentlemen, coordinate it,
and use it for your own ends. .
That is my proposal. Not only will
YOU humble that cursed country to the
dirt. but you will taste of power such
as few men have tasted before. q. :"
The Count stood up, his eyes blazing.
"And Il will do it for you"
He resumed his seat, and his left
hand. slipping off the table, beat Il
tattoo on his knee.
This is our opportunity-the oppor-
tunity of clever men. l have not got
the money necessary: you have" =.
He leaned forward in his chair. and
glanced at the intent faces of his au-
dience. Then he began to speak. e.
Ten minutes later he pushed back
his chair.
There is my proposal gentlemen,
in a nutshell. Unforeseen develop
ments will doubtless occur; l have
spent my life overcoming the unexpect-
Cd What is your answer?"
He rose and stood with his back
to them by the fire, and for several
minutes no one spoke. Each man was
busy with his own thoughts, and
showed it in his own particular way.
Comte de Guy stared unconcernedly at
the fire, as if Indifferent to the result
Of their thoughts. In his attitude at
that moment he gave true expression
to his attitude on life. Accustomed
to play with great stakes, he had just
dealt the cards for the most gigantic
gamble of his life. :. What matter
to the three men. who were looking at
the hands he had given them. that only
master criminal could have con-
ceived such a game? The only ques-
tion which occupied their minds was
whether he could carry it through.
And on that point they had only their
Judgment of his personality to rely on.
Suddenly the American removed the
toothpick from his mouth and
stretched out his legs.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-21
Copyright by Geo. q. Doran Co.

"There is question which occurs 10
me, Count, before l make up my mind
on the matter. Are you disposed to be
a little more communicative about
yourself? If we agree to come in on
this hand it's going to cost big money.
The handling of that money is with
you. Wal-whO are yOu?"
Won Gratz nodded his head in agree
ment. Steinemann raised his eyes to
the Counts face as he turned and
faced them. >.
"A very fair question, gentlemen,
and yet one which regret am unable
to answer. l would not insult your in
telligence by giving you the fictitious
address of-a fictitious Count. Enough
that / am man whose livelihood lies
in other peoples pockets. AS you say.
Mr.. Hooking, 1t is going to cost big
money; but compared to the results
the costs will be hea-bite. You will
have to trust me- even as l shall have
to trust you. .. You will have to trust
me not to divert the money which you
give me as working expenses into my
own pocket. | shall have to trust
you to pay me when the job is I'm
| iShed.
"And that payment will below
much?' Steinemanns cultural voice
broke the silence.
"One million pounds sterling-to be
split up between you in any proportion
you may decide. and to be paid within
one month of completion of my work.
After that the matter will pass into
your hands and may you leave that
cursed country groveling in the dir
ty -" His eyes glowed with fierce,
vindictive fury; and then, as if replac-
ing il mask which had slipped for
moment. the Count was once again
the suave courteous host. He had
stated his terms frankly and without
haggling: stated them as one big man
states them TO another of the same kid
ney, to whom time is money and inde-
ciSion or beating about the bush ana
thema.
perhaps, Count, you would be good
enough to leave us for few minutes
Won Gratz was speaking. "The deci-
sion is big one, and -"
"Why. certainly, gentlemen" The
Count moved toward the door. II will
return in ten minutes. BY that time
YOU will have decded-one way or the
other
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-21
Greatest Great Neck Loafer.

At Great Neck there is an old man
who has the rating as premier of all
loafers. 1t is related of him that he
is so lazy he refuses to eat dntil hun
ger drives him to it.
1t was with some surprise, there
fore, that Great Neckian encoun-
tered the old loafer up early one
morning. The friend could not sup
press question.
"How is it you're up SO early?'
he asked
"Well, that's funny" said the old
man. Here I've been getting up this
early every morning for ten years
to get my wife off to the work at the
laundry and you never knew anything
about it."-New York Sun.
Middletown transcript., 1921-05-21

J manager bowed deferentially anG
rubbed his hands together. Every
| thing is ready, and three guests have
arrived"
Good. l will 60 to the room al
once"
AS he followed his guide his eyes
swept round the lounge. Save for two
or three elderly women of doubtful
nationality, and man in the Ameri
can Red Cross, the place was desert
ed; and as he passed through the
swing doors he turned to the head
| waiter.
Business good?" he asked.
No-business decidedly was not
good. The waiter was voluble. Busi
ness had never been SO poor in the
| memory of man. But it was tC
| be hoped that the dinner would be tC
Monsieur lie Comte's liking.
Also the wines.
IF everything is to my satisfaction
you will not regret it," said the count
tersely. "But remember one thing
After the coffee has been brought in,
do not wish to be disturbed under any
| circumstances whatever" The heaG
! waiter paused as he came to a door
and the count repeated the last few
words. "Under no circumstances
| whatever"
"Mais certainement, Monsieur le
Comte. l, personally will see
AS he spoke he flung open the door
said that the atmosphere of the room
was congenial. The three occupants
were regarding one another in hostile
silence, and as the count entered they
with one accord, transferred their suS
piciOus glanceS to him.
For a moment he stood motioness
while he looked at each one in turn
Then he stepped forward.
| "GOod evening, gentlemen"-he still
spoke in Frencb-'I am honored al
your presence" He turned to the
head waiter. Let dinner BE- served in
! five minutes exactly"
With a bow the man left the room
and the door closed.
| During that five minutes, gentle
men, l propose to introduce myself tC
| you, and you to one another. The
business which l wish to discuss we
will postpone, with your permission
till after the coffee, when we shall be
undisturbed."
In silence the three guests waited
until he unwound the thick white muf
fler; then, with undisguised curiosity
he was striking. He had a short dark