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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
THERMOME TER
AIDS HEAL I'll
IN HOME
Temperature Of Rooms Should
Be From SO to 10
Degrees.

The Thermometer - the home
fuel-using guide. and it is to the
coal cohserver what the speed
ometer is to the auto driver. In
other words, it indicates your speed
in your coal consumption, and is,
therefore, one of the most indispen-
sable furnishings Of home and Of
flee. Ignorance or negligence seems
to be the excuse for its absence. as
the price of fairly reliable in
strument for indoor use is well with
in the limit of everybody's pocket
book.
The human body is q very unre-
liable instrument to depend upon for
judging such subtle things as the
temperature of rooms.
The limits of range in tempera-
ture within which living rooms can
be kept in comfortable conditions are
very narrow, as few people with
ordinary clothing on can be com.
Portable in a room where the tenn
perature is above 20 or below SIS
degrees. so that a range of variation
of more than 10 degrees results in
room becoming either too warm
or too cold
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
FINANCES
THEATER
HERE
New Structure to Be Located
at Thirteenth and E
Streets Northwest.

Announcement Of the financing Of
the Cosmopolitan Office Building
and Theater, to be erected on the
northeast corner of e and Thir-
teenth streets northwest, has been
made by the American Bond and
Mortgage Company, Inc.
Located in the heart of Washing
toms shopping. theater and business
district and within easy access of
the Government buildings, it is be-
lieved that the new structure will
be especially popular both as the
alter and as an office building. 1t is
reported that already applications
for offices. to which the five upper
stories are to be devoted, are sui.
ficient to take care of two of the
floors.
The building is to be ten stories
and of fireproof construction. The
exterior will have a granite base,
above which the, street facades will
be of ornamental terra Gotta
throughout the entire height of the
building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27

Louis H. Seigel purchased 81
FarraEut street northwest
Louis Pasternak became the own.
er of 916 Farragut street north
west
Maurice Yockelson, owner of the
Yock Sign Company, purchased 91S
Farragut street northwest.
Barnett HUT purchased the house
at $50 Farragut street northwest.
Sherman G, Shelton became the
owner of 922 Farragut street north.
west.
G.. D. Kenney, of the Washing
Ton Electric Company, purchased
the corner house at Ninth and
Farragutl streets northwest.
The following homes built by
Samuel eShapiro were transferred
during the week: 1908 Buchanan
street northwest, purchased by Hell
en- and Regina Hoffman; 1910 Blu
chanan street northwest. purchased
by Mildred N. Van Reuth: 1914
Buchanan street northwest, pur-
chased by. S. w. Hurrell; 1915 Bu.
ehanan street northwest. purchased
by Samuel Kolker: 1918, Buchanan
street northwest, purchased by Sam.
uel Giovannetti.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27

submitted co member boards for an
| expression of opinion or by referen-
dunn, and final action taken at the
Cleveland convention.
On the recommendation of John
l.. Weaver, of this city, councillor
to the United States Chamber of
Commerce, the association went on
record as opposing the creation OF
a Federal Department of Educa-
ton with a Secretary in the Presi-
Tents Cabinet, and the principle o!
Federal aid to education in the
States on the basis of the States
appropriating sums equal to those
given by the Federal Government !;
and voted in favor of charging
the present Federal Bureau of Edu-
cation.
The report of the realtor commit
tee suggested in view of the var. ed
membership classifications extant in
boards, that revised definition OF
realtor be prepared. The committee
also urged that every local board
use its utmost vigilance and effo.t
to piaotect the right use of the title,
and that the national assoc alton
issue an annual license to those who
may rightfully use the title. Every
realtor might well adopt the slo-
gam, concludes the report, Every
day and in every way 1 will use
my title realtor."
The report of the taxation COM
mittee was of unusual interest and
stated that in addition to financia,
aid, Was necessary that the mem
bership of the national assoc'at on
and the general public bestir them
fn q
of the tax situation. He pointed
out that at a tax rate of 2 per
cent or $50 on the thousand full
valuation. on the proper basis of
compound interest, the entire value
is absorbed once every generations:
and at per cent on the same basis,
the full value is absorbed every
tWenty-fOur years. Reviewing the
situation. the report states, I'VE
should use all our influence to tone
down the demands for public mon:
eys that tend to break the spirit of
The common man who has his farm
and bit of realty saved against the
acnossifies of lis declining wears. :"
The report states that tax limi-
at on by statute is a failure, and
hat theoretically the principle of
income taxes is seductive. till you
study the complexes," and that a
State income tax IS an added tax
on net income from realty, unless
that income is specifically exempted.
which is unlikely" The national
assoc alton has previously gone on
record as favoring the sales tax.
The report of the coming commit
tee shows that coming is making
great progress. and there are now
291 cities where coming and city
planning either are accomplished
facts or in progress. Complete zon-
ing ordinances have been adopted
in forty-six cities
Much interest was manifested in
the very comprehensive report pre-
scented by the committee on real
estate license laws
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
American SidebOard
Dates Rack to / 722

The American sideboard Is not u
very ancient piece OF furniture. an
many persons believe. but dates back
about $50 years. or nearly at the
time of the birth Of the United
States.
The sideboard Is the direct out
growth of the side table. The first
one was made by Thomas Shearer,
of London, England. who issued a
book of designs in 1888. That they
were instantly popular is proved by
the records which show that all the
other cabinetmakers of those days
Immediately began making them at
once
From that early beginning the
American craftsman has developed
their lines until today sideboards are
necessa., piece of furniturr in
every better furnished home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
REAET OR
| SEASON IS
: FORECAST
Over 500 Delegates Attend
:: National Meeting at
jacksonville.

The installation of officers and
the organization of seven new
divisions of the association were
the important features last week
of the meeting Of the national COM
mittee, the board of directors and
the, officers of the National As
ISOLATION of Real Estate Boards
held in Jacksonville. Fla.
Enthusiastic participation on the
part of 536 delegates representing
t124 cities in 33 States and four
Canadian provinces made the SEES
sion an unusually successful one.
Louis F. Eppich, of Denver, Colo,
elected president of the association
for the year 1923, duly assumed the
reiTis of office Saturday. along with
vice presidents Joseph w. Ham
auer, st. Louis; A. J. Simonson.
Denver; Coe A. McKenna. Port
land, Ore; r. Leedy Mathews,
Memphis; A. G.. Bauder, Cedar
Rapids; H. II. Garfield. Rochester;
Al. H. Schaaf, Fort Wayne. Ind;
Raymond T. Cragin, Cleveland; w.
c. Thompson, Hamilton, Ont, and
e. s. Cary. Providence. Secretary
William H. Ball, of Philadelphia
and Treasurer Hiram Cody, of
The big accomplishment of the
meeting was the organization of
Sevep new divisions covering spe-
cific phases of realty operation.
sirhese new divisions adopted by
I laws and elected officers, and made
preliminary arrangements for the
a6ofnlal conduct of business under
,afhe rSafvisionaI plan at the sixteenth
annual convention of the national
association to he held in Cleveland,
1Juneh 7-30. 1893.
Anfeature of unusual interest was
the general review of business con-
ditions throughout the country,
q which was attended by 400 dele
! gates. The meeting was presided
over by William Fl. Ball of Phila-
-delpAla, and the responses indi-
s Gated that realtors may expect an
: active season in all phases of realty
Operation. The home shortage is
yet acute in many sections, and in
spite. of the fact that building and
labor costs are on a high plane
and may go higher. it seemed the
8 consensus of opinion that they
were on what might be termed
a stabilized basis, and the general
public has accepted the fact. that
they can buy or build as cheaply
nONsGdS III Inc next SCN0Idl years.
: The January inventory of real
estate board, achievements, delinea :
ing 1.-The principal accomplishments
Of las boards proved of unusual
interest and brought out many
stimulating suggestions. This bull
: letin will be sent to the secretaries
of The member boards and will
prove an invaluable aid in forming
programs of board activity.
There are now 481 real estate
boards with a membership of 10000
/ realtors in the national associa' ion.
the number of boards being .ad-
mitted to membership at the Jack
sonville meeting totalling twenty
three including the Honolulu Real
Estate Board. Sir boards were
! dropIed from membership for non-
{ payment of dues.
That the name of the association
7 may more properly and specifically
designate its membership, the sug-
gestion was made that il be
changed to National Realtors AS
ISOLATION. The question will be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
Little Things Must
Be Selected Just
Like Friends

The selection of little things"
for the home is just like choos-
ing the friends one wants to
keep a lifetime. The little
things in the home are chosen
safely only when they fit our
ideas of individuality, restraint,
comfort and economy.
It is not pecessary for ones
home to be cluttered with use
less things, but visit to one
of our first-class furniture
stores will reveal many inter-
esting objects of beauty and art
which are really needed in the
modernly furnished home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
FIRM
HAS ACTIVE
WEEK
Company Completes Realty
Transfers TotaIing
$4,000.

Real estate. transfers amounting
!. $4,000 were made by Samuel
apiro this week. The transdc-
ms follow:
Thomas r. Powers purchased one
the Joseph Shapiro Company's
CIV homes located at 1916 Var.
I'm street northwest.
Mrs. Ida Kressin purchased from
dyes and Middleton the house
S,cated at 1929 Connecticut avenue.
Harry Himelfarb, who is con-
,octed with the Penn Oil Company,
ncame the owner Of 9O8 Farragut
street northwest.
Jacob Cohen purchased the house
at 912 Farragut street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
FIGURED WOOD.

From the very earliest days OF
furniture making among the ancient
Egyptians, through the Middle
Ages, to the present time, figured
wood for furniture has found favor.
Never in the history OF furniture
making has there been a time when
so much figured wood was used as
during the present day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
ROMANCE 7 old
BY RUGS IN
ORIENT
Irnperfection of Design Al
tributed to AIIah's
Goodness.

And then the caliph sat himself
down upon the magic rug, said Bag.
dad and s raightway he was there. .
The IA ry tales of the Weste +"
world have magic steeds wherein
he far princess or brave prince is
spirited away to fair realms. But
The old legends of the spicy Orien
have their rugs. There is absolutely
no limit to what these rugs of age.
old lore could do. They fly like
| bird, talk like a human, reveal
hidden treasure and bring happiness
yer after.
There is a reason for all this. The
dS has always had some part in
every happening of the. Orientaps
life. 1t plays its part in his domes.
lie, religious and state life.
The couth barbarian nonad
yove his rug in his mountain tent.
lie spoke the story OF his whole
..fe through its glowing warp and
wool. Often he would arise from
his weaving to peer over the craggy
ledge for an enemy, and returning
o his work he wove. within his pat.
-ern his vision of the enemy waiting
amo lg the rocks below.
The Persian in his Adobe hut told
the story of his fighting ancestors,
of mythical winged horses and
gardens Of golden fruit.
The Turkish girl wove a rug as a
dowry for her husband. Her pat.
ern told of her girlhood and her
fears and dreams for the life before
her.
And all the Orientals, Persian
Chinese, Turkish; Kurd or nomad
wove their prayer rugs. They put
within them all the glowing colorl
and rich threads that they could
find or money could procure. Deep
est grief was it for one to take to
the sacred prayer niche a rug put
to shame by all the others.
Prayers Shaped Rugs.
The shape of the various Oriental
prayers inches accounts for many
differences or shape in the rugs
The buyer of the Oriental prayer
rug can know from just which part
of the Orient his rug comes by com
pairing it's outer corners with the
prayer niche architecture of the
shrineS to Buddha or Mohammed.
hV OOouby Va COIOI. anu uCSASH Vi
the true Oriental rugs justifies any
one who can do so to buy one foI
his home. But a knowledge of some
Of the real meanings of the rugs
makes 1t a much greater treasure.
For instance, did you ever hest
tate to buy rug guaranteed as an
Oriental because VI some imperfec
ton ii the weaving of the design
The imperfection was intentional
1t was the voice Of the one who
wove. 1t ages ago speaking down
through all the centuries to say
Nothing but Allah is perfect"
Did you wonder why the Arabian
rugs were so full of flowers-lotus
iris, lily. poppy and rose? Tt is be-
cause to the Mohammedan paradise
was a place of flowers and his rug
spoke of his future dream.
!. Did you note the gorgeous birds
and animals Of the Persian and Chi
nese Orientals and wonder why the
Turkish designs were SO bare of liv
ing design? 1t is because the
Turks religion barred him from
making any reproduction of a livins
creature. That was idolatry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-27
Weller Reports Deal
Aggregating $3.50, 900

Property on the corner Of Seventh
and d streets northwest, involving
real estate deal totaling $45O.O
was sold through the office Of Jo-
seph I. Weller this week. Charles
A. Carry and Joseph C. Carry were
the purchasers.
Evening star., 1923-04-03
THE WEATHER

District Of Columbia-Rain tonight
and tomorrow; somewhat warmer to-
night; colder tomorrow afternoon or
night; fresh south and southwest
winds.
Maryland and Eirginia--Rain to-
night and tomorrow; warmer tonight:
colder tomorrow afternoon or night:
increasing south and southwest winds,
probably becoming strong.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Thermometer-Yeste pm. Sc:
8 pm. so; ~ midnight, As; today, 4
am, 4S; am. 81; noon. SIS.
Barometer-Yesterd pm, 3o,41:
pm. 30.39; 12 midnight, 303s: to-
day 4 am, 1929; s am, so.32; noon.
Highest temperature, 6s, occurred
az noon today. Lowest temperature,
40. occurred at IL pm. yesterday.
Temperature same date last year
highest, So: lowest. 80.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water at am: Great FaIls-Tem-
perature, AZ; condition clear.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1923-04-03
NEWCOMERS FAVOR
Community CHEST

Immediately following the reading
OF test circular sent out by tho
Joint committee in charge of the pro-
posed community chest plan for dis
penstng charity in the District of
Columbia, the Newcomers Club unan-
imously adopted a resolution favor
Ing the system at its meeting In the
City Club yesterday.
Both Joseph A. Burkhart, presi-
president of the organization, de-
tailed the workings OF the plan and
were or the opinion that il was well
worth fair trial here. Representa-
tives from the club will be instruct
ed 70 favor the idea at the next
meettng of the joint committee.
On the motion of James B. Locraft
the club also went on record in favor
or the membership patronizing local
industry In the fullest, and selectio
or slogan stressing the same will
be taken up at the next meeting.
On the suggestion of James Mays,
chairman OF the entertainment CON-
mittee, the body decided to set aside
one meeting each month for the dis
cusston of business among the
members.
A committee was chosen to attend
meeting of the Probation Assoc!a-
tion today. when matters pertinent
Judge Katherine Sellers Of the Ju-
yenfle Court will be in charge.
Ensign Robert Wallace Of the class
or 1923. United States Naval Acad-
emy, was the recipient of first prize
for being the best looking guest
present. and others to receive awards
We're We're Edwin NJ Tyler and E. c.
Evening star., 1923-04-03
GIRL DISAPPEARS
FROM HOME HERE
Police Search for Janice Heck,
Missing Since Yesterday
Afternoon.

Fear is felt for the safety of Miss
Janice Heck. twenty years old. a for
mer Central High School student,
who IS reported to have disappeared
from her home. at 1910 18th street,
about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Heck,
greatly distressed over the daugh-
ter's disappearance, last night ap-
pealed to the police to institute
search for her.
Miss Heck is described as being of
slender build and medium height. She
has blue eyes and her brown hair Is
bobbed. When she left home she
wore a blue suit and hat. green
striped sweater and gray shoes and
stockings.
Parents of the young lady were
making preparations to move from
the 18th street address to TOT Var
mum street yesterday, when the
daughter left home to visit her
grandparents at 2715 Ontario road.
They moved today.
They learned she had been at the
home OF her grandparents and start
Evening star., 1923-04-03
ORCHESTRA CONCERT.

Concert by the United States
Soldiers Home Band Orchestra,
at Stanley Hall, Soldiers Home,
this evening. beginning at $3.50
o'clock: John 8. NJ. Zimmerman,
director.
March, Garry On" Lake
Overture, "SiciliAn Vespers,"
Verdi
Entr' acte, (a) THE Mil,
(b) "Traumerei".. Jensen
Gems from comic opera. The
Belle of New York. .kerker
Fox trot, "SawrndIl River
Road" from Glory. .Tierney
Waltz intermezzo, "Fascina-
tion" Grey
Finale, Lets Kiss" from
up She Goes. ".......... .Tierney
"The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1923-04-03
Jn m emuriam.

BISHOP. In memory Of MARY =. BISHOP,
who departed this life one year ago today.
April 5, 1923.
Dear Mary, we did all we could to save
you. But God has taken you from US.
Oh, how lonely each day has been with
out you.
ARD.
BURRIs. In sad but loving remembrance of
a devoted brother and nephew. OLIVER G..
BURRIs, who entered into eternal rest three
years ago today. April 8. 1920.
Thy purpose. Lord, we cannot see,
Put all is well that's done by Thee.
HIS BROTHER, WALTER BURRIs. AND
AUNT SALLiE,
Evening star., 1923-04-03
Carns of Tbanks.

GULICK. We wish to extend our sincere
thanks and appreciation to our relatives,
friends and neighbors for their kindness and
sympathy and beautiful floral tributes at the
death of our mother, Mrs. ISABELLA GU
LICK. THE FAMILY.
MERCER. We wish 10 thank our friends
and relatives for their kindness, sympathy
and floral tributes at the death Of be-
loved mother. GRACE MERCER
THE FAMILY.
Evening star., 1923-04-03
TONIGHT.

TONIGHT.
Under the auspices of the National
Educational Society of Drueless
Practitioners, Benarr MacFadden OF
New York will deliver an address AZ
the willard Hotel ballroom on how
to obtain and maintain perfect phvsi-
cal health. Former Representa- tive
John Raer of North Dakota will in
troduce the speaker. DR.. Alfredo
warsaw and DR.. Albert Sheffermann
Will furnish the vocal music, accom-
panied by Miss Marie Hausen and
Mrs. Alfredo Warsaw. No admission
will be charged.
Everygirls' Glass of the Church of
the Covenant will hold class sup
per and stunt night at o'clock
The Barry Farm Citizens Associa-
ton Will meet at Hoffman's, Stanton
and Elvans roads southeast, at S:15
o'clock.
The Columbia Heights Citizens AS
socfatfon will meet at st. Stephens
Hall. 3o17 14th street, at s o'clock.
Meeting OF Alpha Omega of Delta
Gamma at the home of Mrs. Merle
Thorpe. S70S lngomar street, Chevy
Chase, D. c.
illustrated lecture on The Hous-
ing Situation in Washington" by
John Ihlder. at the Church OF Our
Father, 18th and L streets northwest,
at o'clock.
Department Commander Harry E.
Patterson and staff will attend the
meeting at 1880 of Gen. Nelson A.
Miles Camp, No. l. United Spanish
War Veterans, at 1tth and E streets
northwest.
THE Situation in Europe From a
Catholic Viewpoint" will be discussed
by Joseph l. Breen. international
journalist, before the St Paurs
Evening star., 1923-04-03
ed for home, but where she went aft

ed for home, but where she went aft
er leaving there was not learned.
1t is said that Miss Heck had been
in the habit OF spending most of her
time at home with her mother dur
ing the day. and in the evenings she
frequently went motoring with her
parents Unless something definite is
learned of her whereabouts the po-
lice of other cities will be asked to
participate in the search. Mr.. Heck
is a Treasury Department employe.
Evening star., 1923-04-03

Lincoln Post, G. A. r., will meet to-
morrow night in G. A r. Hall.
Evening star., 1923-04-03

The Capital Players will present
Lets Co." a musical satire, at I'm
maculate Conception Hall, Sth and N
streets northwest, April and 10.
Dancing will follow the perform
anCes.
Evening star., 1923-04-03
The Advertising Club will hold II.
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TODAY

The 534th meeting of the Antbro.
biological Society of Washington will
be held in room 42-43 of the New Ma
tional Museum. at 4:45 o'clock. Adj
dresses by Dr. TrumSn Nicholson and
DR.. John r. Swanton.
Evening star., 1923-04-03

The Helen Keller Guild will meet
tomorrow afternoon at the home of
Mrs; John Gaynor, $500 Adams Mill
Evening star., 1923-04-03

Tho Polish Club of Waxhington will
meet Sunday night, 8 o'clock, at
Immaculate Conception Hall
Evening star., 1923-04-03

William Mckinley Circle, l.. of G..
a r.. will meet Friday night, s
O'Clock, in G. A. r Hall.
Evening star., 1923-04-03

The Wapiya Club will meet I'm the
University Club tomorrow at 12:45
O'Clock. Rev. James E. Freeman. rec
tor OF Epiphany Church, will speak.
Evening star., 1923-04-03

A religious drama. entitled 1.-THE
Passion of DEATH" will be presented
by the Dramatic Club Of the Metro
politan A. M e. Church. 18th and M
streets. Friday evening at 8:l5
O'clock
Evening star., 1923-04-03

The George baldwin Mccoy Unit,
American Women's Legion, will hold
Its regular monthly meeting at the
Church of the Covenant, Connecticut
avenue and N street. at 1890 O'Clock
Friday morning,