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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21

mn Fuel co. BEACON ca2o
Heating Fuel Go. ELL. 0854
nfcFarInne Bros. Ken. OBS
McMuIIcn & Co. Efcl. 002s
Occidental Fuel Co.. Melrose
0525. Mclrosc 1000
Pacific Const Coal Co. Main
$3.50
Pncific Coast Coal Co.
tGcorgetown Depotf. Glen
dale O905
Pcck's Wood & Coal Co.
Garfield 1315
Puget sound Fuel Co. West
OipO
semitic Coal Co. Mel. ot41
Schultc's Coal & wood Yard.
Bcncon 0102
spring Hill Fuel Co. west
Sunnyside Coal 4 Wood Co.
Mcirosc O42S
United Fuel Co. Elliott 047f.
Valley Fuel 60. Rainier OO5S
Victor Fuel Co. Dcncon ICES
y. =. Vinlng. Garfield 0OeI
wainwright 4 Mcleod. Main
1918
sKYK0MIsH
q. =. Sirmon
sNOHOMIsH
james IL. Porter
SNOQUALMIE
jackson Fuel Co.
SOAP LAKE
Potintch Lumber Co.
SOUTH BEND
south bend Transfer Co. -
SPOKANE
Johnson Ilungay Fuel Co.
Great Wcstcrn Fuel Co.
STANWOOD
stnnwood Grnin Co.
SULTAN
Harvey Valentine
sUMAs
Tom bishop
SUMNER
nrcw Wig. Co.
suNNNsIDE
Tum- n-ium Lumber Go.
TACOMA
q. =. Harlow a sons. Main II
Griffin Trnnsfcr Co. Mnin ASH
Harrison Dros. Co. Main M
Pacific Const Coal Co. Main
1atS
rneiflc Fuel 90. Main eio
TOLT
w. J. lSoiimeyer
Evening star., 1923-11-03
SAYS MULTIPLE PLUGS
INCREASE FIRE RISK
Experts Declare They Cause Wires
to Be Overloaded With
Current.

The most important part of cleo
trification of a house is the wiring.
1t Is the basis of the use of electric
ity and on it depend the lighting
installation and the use of labor,
saving appliances. The location of
the switches with reference to their
convenience is important. The light
ing fixtures should be well placed
with regard to their Illuminating
qualities as well as to their general
effect on the room and surroundings.
.Ihe outlets for use with appliances
must be carefully placed
The number of outlets Installed as
rule. has not kept pace with the
number of devices and appliances 10
be used with them. The result is
that one outlet is made TO do dom
Die and even triple duty by use of
multiple plugging attachments, with
the result that the wire leading to
IL Is likely to become overloaded
causing it to break down and mako
an added fire risk.
II has been argued that sufficient
outlets Will run up the cost of a neu-
DuiIding to point which is bevond
Mhat the owner wants to spend but
!he answer Is that if they are mt
III - !he time smaller number is
priuG lhStalled the cost will be bur
mouse Is completed their cost Zyo,I6
be several times what it would bove
been had they been included :, -
original specifications. 'he
Evening star., 1923-11-03
REALTY BODY PLANS
ENLARGED PROGRAM
National Body Adopts New FL
nancing Method Before Be-
ginning New Tasks.

4 comprehensive program of ma
tional- activities for the year, includ-
ing Investigations by the national
association and By its specialized di-
visions into real estate facts and con-
ditiOns. the furtherance of legislation
in the interests OF real estate owner
ship and the development of the best
real estate practice nationally was
adopted by the directors Of the Ma
tional Association of Real Estate
undertakings marks the first time in
the history Of real estate organiza-
ton that the national association has
committed itself to hew to the line
and operate on a definite program.
Undertaking. of comprehensive
and definite obligation 5of service to
real estate viii of necessity entail
sociation point out. Plans We're com
pleted for putting the financing of
the association on basis that VIII
enable the business OF the national
organization to be CARRIED on in d
businesSlike way.
The special endowment fund. under
which members We're asked to loan
the association money without inter-
est to further business Research, will
be discontinued, the directors decided.
Money now OH hand wilE be returncd q
TO the donors. Decision to discon-
tinue the fund campaign came after
careful discussion of the whole en-
dowment plan.
Other measures approved include:
Licensing own-your-home eXposi-
tions and development of a central
advertising service for licensed eX-
positions.
outline Of a regular plan for dlvis-
Evening star., 1923-11-03
MARYLAND House Built of Earth
More Permanent and Costs Less
Department Experts Mate.
riaIs Like Those Used in Ancient
Roman Structures.

nesburg, South Africa, and he was
informed that 1t was very fine grade
Of earth and could be used in build
ing. In his investigation, DIR. Humph-
rey found that the Romans had used
the method and that in many in
stances the structure in years had
turned to stone, and in attempting to
repair them II was necessary to use
quarry tools.
No Wait for Drying.
One of the peculiarities of the con-
struction is that it is not necessary
to wait for the material to set be-
fore placing in beams, or in laying
up the various layers, as is done in
the case of reinforced concrete con-
struction. 1t was explained by DR..
Humphrey that the forms are laid
end the earth put in and tamped
down. AS soon as the tamping is
completed the forms can be imme-
dlately removed and the joists and
other cross members supporting the
floors may be laid as the tamping
is going on.
+ DR.. Humphrey said that his atten-
tion was first attracted to the method
in an article in the London Spectator
made some studies of the earth on
his ground, and then sent samples to
an expert named Ellis in London,
who tested it and reported that it
for building construction as that
used by the Romans. He also sent
some to Prof: Aird at johannesburg,
South Africa, who made a similar re-
port.
In the home which DR.. Humphrey
Is erecting the walls up to the sSc-
ond floor and the partitions in The
cellar are constructed Of the earth.
However, DR.. Humphrey said that
there is no reason why buildings
may not be constructed to greater
height of the same material.
The home is situated in the park
at the top of the hill overlooking
Cabin John Creek. The earth used
In this structure is found all over
this section, it was said. However,
DR. Humphrey said that soils that
pack readily or form clods in plowed
fields are adapted to this method Of
construction. In fact, he added, any
soil except sand, or soil that con-
tains a high percentage of clay may
be used.
1t is unnecessary to mix anything
with the soil nor even water, as the
natural moisture is sufficient to
make it stick.
Evening star., 1923-11-03

Construction of buildings out Of
earth, without mixing with any other
substance. has been revived by DR..
H. B. Humphrey of the Department Of
Agriculture, who now is completing
a home at Cabin John Park, Md, out
of the earth which was taken from
the cellar excavation. The cost of
constructing a building in this man
ner, DR.. Humphrey said, is one-third
less than the cost of constructing a
brick home, and the years only serve
to make the substance harder. 1t
ran not be affected by rain, wind or
fire.
The structure has attracted con-
siderable attention since DR.. Humph-
rey began construction, and it is be-
lieved that the erection of this home
will bring about more building of
this type when it becomes generally
known that it is better than either
brick or stone
Dr. Humphrey undertook the con-
struction of the building only after
considerable investigation, and after
samples of the earth had been sent
to experts in London and in Johan-
Evening star., 1923-11-03
No. 28O9 35th Street N. w.
A Fev Facts Worth knowing

eliminating the erection OF cheaper
class homes; the beautiful layout OF
its streets, abundance of shade trees,
its magnificent approach from the
city and the distinction of being ad-
jacent to several large government
reservations, private estates and the
Episcopal Cathedral of Saints Peter
and Paul, which represents already
before completion an investment of
several million dollars. There are
many other features of this sub
division, such as commanding views
of the city from most any point and
accessibility TO the finest schools of
Washington.
Evening star., 1923-11-03
URGE TAX REFORMS.

Tax reforms which the National As
sociation of Real Estate Boards is
committed to work for are: First,
the removal of the present penalty
on constructive investment through
stopping issue of tax-exempt securi-
ties and the subjection of federal.
state and municipal bond issues to
their share of the tax burden; second,
the reduction of federal SurtaxeS in
he higher brackets, and, third, the
adoption by the several states of a
plan under which taxpayers of In
diana have been saved $4,000, 900 in
the past two years through check
ing of possible extravaganza in state
or local tax or bond levies. The In
diana plan provides for review of all
tax and bond measures by the state
board of tax commissioners.
The association advocates federal
sales tax.
Evening star., 1923-11-03

in the market than the relative status
of stocks, production. consumption.
etc. Postwar production has not yet
been properly adjusted to peacetime
consumption. Until such an adjust
ment is made, prices will be deter
mined not so much by the ratio of
supply and demand, as by the rate of
expressed demand in the form of
sales, that is. the volume of refined
copper actually changing hands from
producer to consumer
The fact that general bushes is
working sidewise and slightly down.
ward-the Babson chart shows pres
ent- ACTIVITY of 16 per cent below
normal-may delay this recovery
somewhat
The position of the industry. judged
by itself would suggest the purchase
of copper stocks. The. fact, however.
that the long swing trend of the
stock market and general business is
still uncertain is. a deterring factor.
A single group of stocks cannot we'll
run counter to the fundamental situ-
alton that governs the entire market I.
! When the bottom has been reached
{! however, and the long swing upward
! is in order, copper stocks should be
among the first to benefit by the rise.
(Nr. Babsou the noted stlt:stic.an and econ
omist, will continue his special articles on
business and financial conditions in next Sat
urday's STAR
Evening star., 1923-11-03
HOLDS MORTGAGE.
BEST INVESTMENT
Real Estate Dealer Speaks
Before Class at
Y. M. c. A.

Mortgage loans offered the highest
form of security for the investment
of funds, Edmund D. Rheem. local
realtor, told the real estate class OF
the Y NJ. c. A in the course of
lecture this week.
Enumerating some of the advan-
tages of mortgage loans. Mr. Rheem
pointed out that the property on
which mortgage loans are secured
usually exceeds in value the amount
of the first mortgage by from 40 TO
so per cent. Income from this form
of investment is usually fixed and
paid at regular intervals and is not
dependent upon the success of any
particular business or enterprise and
is not affected by varying conditions
of the money market. Loans are made
for definite time and this insures am
pie opportunity for reinvestment will
in advance of maturity. These and
without help or advice, because it re-
quires experience and skill to be
thoroughly conversant with realty
values and the various technical
phases of securing mortgage loans
such as preparation of the papers and
examination of titles. These matters
usually are handled by a broker who
is experienced in this work and as
sumes the responsibility for the ac>
curacy and correctness of details in
cident to such transactions.
The development of mortgage comi
panies has made it possible to finance
large mortgage loans in notes of
small denomination, which are dis
tributed among various investorsI
This offers the man of small means an
opportunity to receive a maximum
return on his savings and at the
same time has been a material aid in
the upbuilding of cities through
financing the construction of apart
ments. hotels. office buildings and
homes throughout the country.
At the next meeting of the class
Robert l.. McKeever will discuss the
operation of a sales department of
a real estate office.
Evening star., 1923-11-03
REALTORS WIVES FORM
AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION

Entrance of organizations of real
tors wives as auXiliaries to real es-
tate boards may prove the coming of
a very effective new agency in civic
matters in which real estate men are
community leaders as well as in the
social side of realtor fellowship, offi-
GERS of the National Association of
Real Estate Boards believe. The
housing question, the development of
better architecture for American
homes, the protection of established
homes through coming and the work
OF laying out noble and effective
city plan are civic interests which are
expected to be OF especial Importance
10 the new realtor auXiliaries.
Helping to put across the city 5
first home and building exposition has
been the first job in municipal home
building to be carried out by the
newly organized Spokane Club of
Realtors Wives.
Evening star., 1923-11-03
WILL DIVIDE EXPENSES.
Realtors Reach Accord on Funds
Board and Host City Will Provide.

Clean-cut division Of responsible
ties and expenses between the host
board entertaining a convention of
the National Association of Real Es-
tate Boards and the association itself
is provided in suggested plan for
future convention arrangements ap-
proved by the associations directors.
Under the plan the National Asso-
citation would pay all expenses direct
ly connected with the convention and
receive all funds paid in rs registra-
tion fees. 1t would establish its own
convention bureau in the host city
and complete arrangement OF the
program in all its details. The host
board would provide the place of
meeting for the general sessions and
for the divisional conferences and
committee meetings, and through it's
own committees would oversee trans
portation, acquaintance, registration
and all entertainment features. The
host city would provide fund of
$4,000, to be used for entertainment
and hospitality features only and TO
be spent largely at the discretion. of
the local board.
Evening star., 1923-11-03
HOW TO USE CONCRETE.
Use of Bowlders in Construction
Called InadviSable

Occasionally a query is heard as
to whether it is advisable to use a
few stones in the construction of
concrete walls. The practice is not
good unless the wall is made very
thick, for the large bowlder will Ger
tainly settle to the bottom. If the
forms are filled up nearly solid with
these powders then you have d stone
wall, and the thickness OF stone
wall does not correspond in strength
with the concrete wall of the same
thickness A ten-inch concrete wall
will serve the purpose of an eighteen
inch stone wall. For light buildings
the practice of throwing powders
into concrete is not as important as
it is in larger buildings, but on the
whole it is inadvisable.
Evening star., 1923-11-03
PHILLIPS BUILDING
SOLD FOR $50O,OOO
Charles A. Garry Buys Structure
at 18th and K Streets as"
Investment.

The Phillips building. located on
the southeast corner of 18th and K
streets northwest, twelve-story
fireproof structure, containing 154
rooms, has been purchased by Charles
A. Carry as an investment. William
S. Phillips will continue to occupy the
ground floor.
The consideration is understood to
be in excess of S500,000>
Evening star., 1923-11-03
RUBY LEE MINAR MADE
ASSOCIATION MEMBER

The Virginia Real Estate Associa-
tion has admitted its first woman
member Ruby Lee Minar. Washing
ton real estate woman. was admitted
Just prior to the recent state con-
vention in Lypchburg, Va.
The decision to admit women on
an equal basis with men was in rec
ognition OF the important part Wom-
en- lately have come to have in the
real estate business, and was in line
with the policy adopted by many
other state and local associations.
Evening star., 1923-11-03

These homes are located in
Massachusetts, Avenue Heights, a
section that every one comedies to
be the most desirable suburb for
homes of the better class.
The houses themselves, regardless
of location, surpass any others Of
fered on the market today. This
applies to the quality of construc-
ton, the convenience of arrange
.ment, their attractiveness, etc.
All property in Massachusetts,
Avenue Heights has increased and
is constantly increasing in value by
reason of its high elevation, its
proximity and accessibility to the
downtown section, its restrictions,
Evening star., 1923-11-03

ion of responsibilities in handling fu-
ture conventions.
Adoption of amendmen ents to bylaws
to provide smoother functioning.
Expansion of service of association
in acquainting public with work of
rea!tor.
Wider use of the realtor emblem
through glass medallions.
Evening star., 1923-11-03
CRAGIN MADE DIRECTOR,

Raymond T. Cragin of Cleveland has
been chosen director of the National
Association of Real Estate Boards, to
take office January 10. Mr.. Cragin
will succeed Fl. r. Ennis, who on that
date Will assume the presidency of
the association.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-10
MADE HER SOMEWHAT wEARY
Criticism of Certain Pecuiiarities
of Her Sex.


The NGidan was having a manicure
and The little, young m~anicurist was
telling Of a second romance which had
ended in a most disillusioning way.
i don't know whether III ever trust
another man again. she said. Il GbnE
think I yer van to marry. And yesl
I see these middle-aged women come
in here and make such fools of them
selves with our men hairdressers. They
love to have their heads massaged and
their hair eombed and to be made a
fuss Overland then pay a lot, inelud-
ing a big tip. for the attention. They
get foreigners for this work. because
the women feel foreigners understand.
that all this isn't foolish. whereas
American workers would be too apt TO
make fun of them. But they make such
fools Of themselves-draw the curtain
and say, Dear Mr.. Alphonse, the
nerves in my head must be soofbed-s
And almost all of them are unmarried,
warped old maids. Oh. dear, I'd hate
to be the way they are. Maybe I'll nor
say that I'll never marry Chicago
Journal.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-10
I'm fo,.l. ENSURES Fresh Charm to Old shawIs
u WGaAaS PUTNAM FADELEss DYEs-dyes or HMs as you wish
suited Tommy. All Blight.

Motter had engaged a new gov
erness for Tommy. She was the fourth
one.
Somehow, Tommy could not get to
like these ladies and, judging by the
number of bruises and scratches which
they sustained during Tommy's les
sons, it is doubtful if they were very
fond of him.
well, Tommy" SAID mother, a day
or two after No. 4 had arrived. 'and
how do you like your new g~oyerness?'
"Oh. 1 like her ever so much" he re-
piled.
That's right. darling said mother.
much relieved. I'm so glad M little
boy has found a teacher he likes at
last"
Yes observed Tommy, shes aw-
fully sweet. She says she don't care
whether l learn anything or not as
long as father pays her salary"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-10
BEATING the weather Man.

The forecasting of weather was be-
ing discussed among some members of
a certain club. The younger members
of the group spoke lightly of the ''ad-
vantage which old people had through
the possession of bodily ailments
which assisted them to predict at
mospheric changes. Yes, you are very
funny" said the only old man present.
''but l can beat a lot of you on level
terms. l haven't a single physical all
ment-not ven a barometrical bun
ion. But In my hall stand the two
chief things are a cherrywood stick
and an umbrella. Every morning.
when leaving home, | put my hand on
the cherry stick. If it's dry | take it
with me. If it's cold and damp l take
the umbrella. And have you ever seen
me caught in a shower with a stick in
my hand?" Nobody remembered.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-10
HAD PLEA IN ExTENUATl0N
Moses Really Not Entirely to Blame
for His Lapse From the Path
of Virtue.

Moses was before the court for
stealing a turkey. The judge kindly
asked him: Moses, why did you
steal a turkey?'
II don't know, yo' honeh."
''That is strange, Moses. hat you
don't know why. But do you know
if it tasted good?'
1T shu did, yo' honeh."
Nov, Moses, how can a man en-
joy stolen turkey?"
Moses in humility bowed his head.
The judge continued: Remember
the commandment. Thou shalt not
steal Don't you know, Moses. you
have two spirits watching you every
day-the good spirit TO your right.
the evil spirit to your left? Tell me,
how could you offend your good
spirit?'
"Yo' makes it clear, yo' honsh. l
see now de real cause, fo' l is left
handed. Judge.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-10
What Are Parties For7

well, Frank. SO you went to your
first party today" said the boys father,
drawing his young son TO him. where
was it; at Billy Mason's? I suppose
you had a great time, didn't you?"
Frank nodded vigorously.
what games did you play?"
Frank gave a detailed account.
what did you have to eauf'
The boy looked at his father in
amazement. what did I have TO eat?'
he replied. "Why, dad, I didn't have
to eat anything. I wanted tor
Youths Companion.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-10
This MAY Be True,

The explanations of some of the
terms used by bankers are amusing as
well as surprising. Take the use Of
the word teller" for cashier. In the
early days, when banks were still more
or less a curiosity. women used TO drop
in and ask clerks unnecessary ques-
lions. The officials, feeling that their
duty was to attend to bank matters
rather than to inquisitive inquiries Of
the fair sex, got into the habit of pass
ing the visitor on TO a neighbor. re-
marking as they did so, You tell her;
I'm busy"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-10
A CHEST COLD
EASY To STOP
Clear Throat of Congestion,
PhIegm, Mucus and
Hacking Cough.
SLEEP, EAT, BREATHE
AND FEEL BETTER

Coughing In theaters, church and in
your sleep weakens your whole system.
Makes you pale, chilly, feverish and bad.
" is easy to stop winter coughs and
stuIfy colds. Read what this man says:
IL had a cold on my chest and a cough
mat wore me out. 1 couldn't sleep
nights, but since Il began taking Hypo-
Tod, a few days ago, I'm feeling fine.
The cough and cold went away and 1t
built me up great. l sleep fine de-
ciared Joseph A. Neal, 300 Poppleton St,
Everybody knows that Cod Liver Oil
eXtractives, Malt, Wild Cherry, Iron and
Hypophosphites are good for chest, throat
and bronchial tube troubles. Hypo-Cod
is simply a more modern, more powerful
and very nice tasting combination of
these sensible ingredients. (See formula
and full directions for using at home on
each bottle.) Clear throat, chest and
head of mucus, phlegm and congestion.
Breathe easy, sleep good, eat hearty,
fortify yourself quick. Winter is here.
Don't risk 1t. Drop in at nearest drug
store 1t costs very l~ittle-does work
quickly.-Advertisement.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-10
r

We would leave for the c%onsidera-
ton of those who shall occupy our
places some proof that we hold the
blessings transmitted from u ia
Tiers in just estimation; some proof
of our attachment to the cause of good
government and of civil and religious
liberty some proof of a sincere and
ardent desire to promote everything
which may enlarge the understanding
and improve the hearts Of men.-Web-
ster.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-10

walk long distances without those drag
ging pains and weak feelings. The Veg
etable Compound is fine, and l never
forget to say a good word for it to other
women when they say they need some
thing Mrs. CIV. HALL, 539 Hazel
Avenue, Lima, Ohio.
There are many women who find their
household duties almost u~nbearable ow-
ing to some weakness or arrangement.
TIE roa55le may be slight, yet cause
such annoying symptoms as dragging
pains, weakness and a rundown feeling.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is a splendid medicine for such
Conditions. 1t has in many cases relieved
those symptoms by removing the cause
of them. Mrs. Halls experience is but
one of many.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-01-10
U LOVE

"Giye my love to your mother" said
a sweet-faced lady TO the young friend
she was leaving at the station. We
hope the love was carried safely. sand
the pleasant message given. Too often
these tender parting words are consid-
cred as mere matter of course II
should not be so. If anybody sends us
love in this troublesome world, we
want to be assured Of it, for love is the
heart-sunshine, better than gold, or
silver, or houses, or lands.