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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19
New Colors In Millinery;
Appealing Styles in Coats


honors as the favored trimming on
dress hats of black satin. Where EN-
broierdy is used as the main deco
ration Of the hat. it may follow the
Inspirations Of China, Persia or Egypt
with equal propriety, since all of these
sources have been called on in design
ing new fall styles.
Many lightweight coats for early
fall wear. as well as heavy coats
for the winter, have Il thing In COM
mon which definitely places them
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19

TN all the colors of the autumn
L woods and in many shades not ia
miliar to us on land or sea, the fall
STYLES In millinery have made their
appearance and now await the final
decision of popular choice. Shapes
are apparently in a period of tran
sition from the Omnipresent poke of
late summer TO the slightly dropping
and off-the-face types such as are pic
tured In the models shown here.
There Is also a tendency toward larg-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19

ming is a collar Of narrow ribbon and
a huge bow of dOuble-faced satin and
duvetine ribbon. The hat in the oval
pictures a smart little shape In satin
soliel with a draped crown and braided
brim. Its only trimming is an arrow
of brilliants.
Colors for fall include all the wood
tones of brown, as well as a number
of new reds and green's. Chenille en-
broidery on tan and mushroom shapes
is a very late addition TO the mode
and is particularly attractive on a
background of black or subdued color.
Ribbons ane feathers are dividing
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19
Deaf Feel Sound

Deaf people can be terribly startled
by sounds. Owing to lack of hearing
the sense of feeling becomes highly
developed, and some kinds of noises
they "hear'' with their whole persons.
The chest, in particular, acts as n
sounding-board for the reception and
~exaggeration of explosive sounds fer
its owners annoyance. A slamming
door. unexpected firing, or train
whistle, can be no moro startling 10
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19
HINDoo PAGoDAs

A pagoda is a Hindoo place OF wor-
shin. containing an idol. 1t consists
of three parts: An apartment sur
mounted by a dome, resting in col
nmns and accessible to all a cham
her into which only Brahmins are al
lowed to enter, and a cell containing
the statue of the deity, closed by mas
Give gates. The most remarkable pa
podas are those of Benares, siam, Pc
IN and particularly that u 1ueger-
naut. in Oriss1.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19
Turnsntlns CLEANS Rnns.

An excellent way to keep carpets
and rigs Ia good condition is 10 20
over them once a week with a broom
dipped in h0t water TO which a little
urpentlne has been added. This treat
ment not only prevents moths but
freshens up the color Of the faded
carpet m~aryelously.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19
Premature ExuItation

One day I saw an old lady coming
up the walk to visit me. / disliked
her, as she was very cranky. I told
my young son to answer the door. and
tell her / had gone shopping. l heard
him open the door and tell her had
She said something l could
not hear, and on hearing the door
close. and thinking she had gone. l
ran into the room and said: did the
old crank leayeG" Imagine my en-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19
Sleeves May Be Any Length.

Sleeve lengths vary according to the
type of garment, the jacquette usually
electing the long or three-quarters
sleeve. while costume blouses have a
long. tight sleeve. Dressy warehouses
feature the sleeveless mode. Although
every season brings the question,
"ShalI sleeves be long CT short?" this
seaSon brings no uniform answer.
Sleeves may he of any length, it is
said. all lengths being fashionable, al
though eaoh oerends on the type of
blouse
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19
Daily Meal suffices Eskimo

OF races which inhabit the world
today the Eskimos stand first as de.
vourers of meat. They usually eat but
n meal a day and then gorge them.
selves with tough meat so that thew
develop big jaws and enormously dis.
tended abdomens.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19
Bu HERBERT QUICK
copyright by The Bobbs-Merrin Company,
"JiMMiNY, BE CAMEL"

SYNOPSIS-Jennie Woodruff
refuses to marry Jim Irwin.
young farm hand. because of his
financial condition and poor pros
poets. He Is intellectually above
his station, and has advanced
IDEAS concerning the possibilities
of school teaching and farming,
for which he is ridiculed by
many. In short, Jim is an off OK.
He f1ocks by himself and reads
books and has a philosophy of
his own. But there are latent
powers in him unsupported even
by himself and Opportunity
knocking at his door.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19
As 70 Choice.

"Some day" said Uncle Eben. q may
feel dat it's up to me TO go on n o
desc here hunger strikes. Il II eve
happens it'll have to be at de time Of
year when it's too late for spring
chickens an toe early fob water
melon"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19
GA XMmA
"a. 1913, Western Newspaper Jnion.D
Autumn Rrinus san Frocks.

The approach of autumn brings into
the foreground smart frocks of soft
black satin. One unusually attractive
model has a deep collar and wide cuffs
of tucked net with Irish lace inser.
ton. Another boasts a collar of the
sheerest ecru batiste scalloped and
edged with fine valenciennes.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19

with a pattern in green. Large green
buttons hold the choker collar and
form the ~fastenings of the coat. The
button at the waist is supplemented
by a tie of the same material. The
coat at the right is for dressier wear.
Collar and cuffs are of brown squirrel,
and the skirt is ornamented with q
pattern in silk embroidery.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19

anyone with the use of his ears thar
to sensitive deaf people who ma,
chance to be where the vibration OF
such sounds can reach them without
interruption.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19

barrassment on entering the room 10
see her sitting there. She had de-
eided to wait until l returned-Ex-
change.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19
Frock of Ribbons.

Very wide metallic ribbon is joined
together with fagoting 10 make a din.
ner froek for a young girl
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-09-19
"What do you mean, pa"
scoffed Jennie &c Brown
Mouse!"
CTo BE C~oNTINUED.)

The wise guy who knows it all Is
usually the first to get stung.
, 1923-05-05
c. H. PAYNE,
Chairman.
Publication.

EHEls and 2rd Members Of the Go
Iorial Council for the Country lIs-
trict cf Chrisg;arsted's jurisdiction
Messr$ HOLGER j. SSEN and A. ".
NELTBkOpF, having ~ turn vacated
their seats an e~Ievtou Of 2 members "rI
according to order from Goverume.t
he held at the Police Court 4 nse in
Chri4tiar>reu on SATURDAY The lZth
May 1923.
Tie tolIug will commence at II O'Clock
noon and in accordance Wild % Il he
Colonial Law ciooe al the earnest Al )
o'clock 2. ..
Pursuant 10 Publication Of 18th No
vemter 1866 i and 2 candidates in
order to ue considered shai. be armour G.
e. by one II the Eleetcrs OF the Electo-
laI District TOR announce III mSeiNe-I as
candidates cisher by 2 Written announce
, 1923-05-05

maat signed by the annau- c n and sent
10 the Chairman Of he electoral Board
at bis Official Office not later than 4
O'Clock p. m. on Tuesday the 8th inst.
CT By the personal meeting of the an
nouncer before the Electoral Board It
the place where the election is 70 be held
between 3 and 4 o'clock y. m. on Wednes-
day the 9th INST.
The Electoral Beard for the Country
Jurisdiction II Christianslod, St. CroiE,
the 3J,a April 1923.
G.. n. PAYNE,
Chairman.
, 1923-05-05
utilization.

yTHE Ind Member Of the Colonial Coun-
Gil for Chlistianstet's Town and Sub
urbs. DIR. d. &. CANEGhhA, haV-
ms in turn vacated his saat an election
of / memOer viii, according TO order
from Government, be held at the Police
Court House in CHRISTI nstedon FIR DAY
MAY 18th, 1928.
The Polling VIII commence at II o'clock
neon and In accol3arc2 with S 80 OF
The Colonial Law Close at the earliest at
3 O'Clock r. m.
Pursuant to Publication of 18th No
vemOer 1906 s. ] and 2 candidates in
order to be considered Al the election
shall be announced by one Of the cleo
tors OF the electoral districts Tor an
nOuhce themselves as candidates either
by a written announcement signed by
the announcer and sent to the Chairman
of the Electoral Board at MS Official
Office not later han 4 O'Clock D.. m.
Monday. May 7lh or by the personal
meeting Of The announcer before the
Electoral Board at the place where the
election is TO be held between 3 and 1
O'Clock D. m. en- Tuesday Mas Sth.
The Electoral Board for the Town and
Subulb s of Chrisu4nstCd, St. CruiX, the
3Orh AIIi 1873.
c. H. PAYNE,
Chairman.
The Washington times., 1923-07-21
NEW PLAN AIDS
OWNERSHIP Of
HOMES
Two Prominent Local Con-
Germs Combine Efforts to
Aid Purchasers.


A new departure in methods
whereby the prospective home
owner of modest income may realize
his desires has recently been inau-
gurated by the National Savings
and Loan Association of this city in
conjunction with the local branch
of the Lewis Manufacturing Com.
pany, manufacturers of ready-cut
houses. The Loan Association,
whose offices are located in the
Munsey Building, has a very in
genious plan through which the
speculative home builder without
capital may, in a short time, pro-
cure building fund sufficient to
build his home on a remarkably
easy monthly payment basis.
The National Savings and Loan
Association has been funcsioning in
the District for some time. and
their first purchasers of loan con
tracts are just reaching the stage
where their loans are maturing and
becoming available for construction
purposes. Mr.. Hall, local manager
The Washington times., 1923-07-21

conditions which emphasize that it
is a matter of patriotism as well as
business that building activities be
continued, 1t is to be borne in mind
that the industry is greatly handi-
capped by a labor shortage which
can best be appreciated by compar-
ing conditions now with those of
a decade ago. For example, if we
were as we'll supplied with brick
layers now as we were in 1910,
taking into consideration our popu-
lation growth, there would be 200, 900
members of that craft in the coun-
try; there are approximately lac, 900,
thus making a shortage of SO, 900.
ION the same basis the shortages
in other leading building crafts are
as follows. Carpenters 81 900; paint
ers, glazers and varnishers, IS 900;
plasterers $4,000; paper hangers,
10000; roofers and skaters Al 900;
and stone cutters, $4,000. There is
a SO per cent shortage Of appren-
tees attached to many building
craft.
I'm the group of common laborers
there is a shortage of approximately
375, 900. -
1T is said that only in the case
of three crafts-namely, electricians,
Plumbers, and gas and steam fit
tiers, and structural iron workers
has the number kept pace with the
increase in population.
Costs Need Sterilization.
''In the face of these various con-
ditions it is plain that much needed
sterilization Of building costs and
prevention Of still higher levels can
only ensue with steady building ac-
tivities.
Amy acute or prolonged let-up in
building work, therefore, will ad-
versely affect the progress of the
nation and the happiness Of our
people. 1t is a matter of supreme
Importance that the determination
seems so plainly manifested to pro-
coed with all necessary building
work without hesitation or inter
ruption."
The Washington times., 1923-07-21
CAPITAL L|K T 8
OUTLOOKFO FOR
BUILDING
S. W. Straus Optimistic Over
Renewal of Extensive Con-
struction Work.

Nothing at present suggests that
easing off in building activities
throughout the country in the past
two months will continue to such
an extent as to affect the national
building situation and business in
general, according to a statement
made yesterday by S. w. Stratus,
president og S. w. Straus & Co.
From all parts of the United
States there is a strong inquiry for
capital to be used in building pur-
poses" said the statement. These
inquiries indicate a general assump-
ton among those interested in i'm
provement of property that to go
ahead with building projects at this
time is in keeping with sound bust
ness practices, Notwithstanding the
agitation in many quarters regard
Ing costs.
Slump Dangerous.
THE fact is becoming more gener-
ally understood that pronounced
slowing up of building work in the
United States now would be little
short of a national calamity. To
gain an appreciation of the con-
sequences of widespread recessions
In building activity one has only
to familiarize himself with the
fundamentals of the building situa-
ton, and to consider as well the
adverse, effects which such a slow
ing-up would have on the general
business of the country.
There are few lines Of industry
which would not be crippled by a
general let-down in building opera
lions. Such developments would
also mean additional increases In
all building COSTS. thus passing an
added burden to the public in the
way of higher rents and higher
living costs. For, these reasons
no phase of current business history
: is of greater Importance to the
country than the present tendencies
In the building industry.
Notwithstanding extensive oper-
atoms of the past four years, the
general housing shortage during
that period has not been dimIn.
ished by more than rs per cent, ac-
cording to the best information
obtainable. New construction and
more than one-half billion dollars
eIteration WORK so far this year, is
ahead Of any previous half year, in
the nations history, but increased
COSTS ABSORBED a large snare OF tne
apparent gain in volume Of build
ing since the war.
There is not only a grave short
age of houses throughout the
country, but there is a similar
shortage in other types of building.
In one-third of the cities and towns
of the United States having popu-
lation of more than 5000, there are.
inadequate school facilities.
Schools Insufficient.
In round numbers, 500, 900 Amer
lean boys and girls are either
compelled to go to school on half
time or are housed in makeshift
and inefficient school buildings.
AS a national duty to our children
and to posterity, we can not long
tolerate such interferences with The
progress Of education.
I'm connection with these various
The Washington times., 1923-07-21

children's dining room and service
to the rooms throughout the entire
building.
A large separate department of
the kitchen will be devoted to the
baking of bread, rolls and pastries.
Washing of dishes will be done
entirely by machinery. Conveyors
leading from each of the large pam
tries will carry the dishes to the
dish washing room.
Immense refrigerators will be
filled with dairy products and fresh
fruits. The largest refrigerator,
which will take care of the meats,
is u feet long and Is feet wide.
The kitchen is located in the first
basement and a special ventilating
system will be installed, not alone
to remove odors, but to keep the
Kitchen at low temperature
throughout the summer season.
The power plant will be a very
interesting part of the buildings Oil
burning equipment has been con-
tracted for and will be used ex-
clusively in heating and operating
the establishment.
The Washington times., 1923-07-21
Local Builder Adopts
Western Plan for
Housing

An idea in home building
much in vogue throughout the
West, but as yet comparatively
obscure in practically all the
larger cities of the East is that
of "duplex construction" Du-
pick construction has proven
itself a highly economic method
whereby prospective home own
ers may purchase properties
and reside in them, yet at. the
same time make them pay foY
themselves. The construction
of a home upon the duplex
basis is nothing less than in
cooperating two homes in one
in other words, one structure
contains two separate dwell
ings, complete as to separate
baths and individual porches.
One of the first builders in
Washington to adopt this highly
successful plan is H. r. Howen-
stein, 1914 F street northwest.
Howenstein has recently COM
pleted four such duplex build
ings on the property at 1900 to
1906 A street northeast. They
are of two-story construction,
and each floor contains four
rooms, bath and back porch.
Each floor is in itself a sep,
arate and comfortable apart
ment. Hot-water heat, cleo.
tricity and exceptionally large
lots make these houses un-
usually attractive.
The Washington times., 1923-07-21
EUROPEAN SHIPS
FOR CHICAGO
PLAN
Steamship Line Direct Would
Be Success Some Experts
Believe.
By ARTHUR REYNOLDS,
President of the Continental and
Commercial National Bank.


News Service.l
CHICAGO, July 21.-Announce.
ment of a line of steamers to con.
meet Chicago with Europe direct is
great step forward. For long
time the idea of making Chicago
a world port has been a dream
Yet every great accomplishment, in
the first instance, was a dream. It
had to be dreamer first and then
taken form in the mind of some
logical, pratical man who brought
it to a realization.
The great railroads that girdle
this country were merely dreams at
first.
How successful this line will
prove remains to be seen, but there
is no reason why these ships should
not be filled to capacity on every
eastern trip.
Such a line as this should be a
benefit not only to Chicago, but to
almost every other lake port and
even to ports on the Atlantic sea-
board desiring to ship goods west
Shipping rates? You cannot ex-
pect NE to discuss the effects on
shipping rates of such line at
this early stage. 1t may affect
rates, but that remains to be seen.
Chicago deserves such a line of
vessels. It seems to me that it was
bound to come. IT will give new
outlet for our already great and
constantly increasing foreign trade
The Washington times., 1923-07-21
BUILDING
PERMIT IS OVER
81 MILLION
90 Per Cent Gain Over Preced-
ing Fiscal Year, Inspectors
Office Reports.

Washington's building activities
constitute more than a boom, it is
shown by figures today submitted
for the fiscal year 1923 by Inspec-
tor John P. Healy. They are a sus-
tanned development with no signs of
slackening.
All records of the building lnspec-
tors office were shattered with an
issuance of permits totaling $751;
638, 638 during the year. This top
ped the figure for the preceding
twelve months, $50, 197 ,OO9, by s21,
AL ,629 or about 60 per cent. The
number of permits was 1871, an
increase of 1000, and fees paid in,
to the office aggregated $70,627.4S.
The great number of apartment
houses now under. way was mainly
responsible for this phenomenal in
crease, though numerous dwelling
projects also were noted That
building will continue at a peak
throughout the summer is evidenced
by the fact that permits issued for
the first half of July total $500 900.
The Washington times., 1923-07-21
HOTEL INSTALLS
AIR COOLING
PLANT
Guests of the Walker to Enjoy
Low Temperature Regardless
of Summer Heat Outside.

WaShington's summer will have
no terrors for the guests Of the
great new Hotel Walker, now being
rushed to completion at Connecti-
cut avenue and De Sales street
northwest.
made yesterday by the Allan E..
Walker interests, it has been de-
cided to install the very latest in
vention in cooling and ventilating
devices, guaranteed to maintain a
temperature below 20 degrees in the
hottest summer weather.
This device will be installed and
in operation throughout the main
floor, including the immense lobby.
the main restaurant, palm room.
promenade, ball room, the. large
basement grill and the mezzanine
floor.
1t is believed that the ability
to keep the public rooms at a
very low temperature, which is
an innovation here, will prove ex-
tremely popular.
Rapid progress is being made
by the Longacre Engineering Com
pany, which is supervising the con-
struction. During the present week
the great steel frame for the build:
ing will be completed. Two OF
the immense derricks have just
been taken down and the third
one will will come down the lat
ter part of this week.
At the present time nearly 400
workmen are employed. During the
next few weeks a great many OF
these will be replaced by skilled
workmen of the various trades.
Already an army of plumbers,
steam filters and electricians is at
work. Concrete floors are being laid.
Within a very short time over 100
bricklayers, 125 plasterers, between
rs and 100 plumbers, so to go steam
filters, $50 carpenters, $50 painters
and 800 to 400 miscellaneous work.
men will be engaged on the site.
Robert F. Beresford, associate
architect, and J. w. Geddes, the lat
ter supervising construction work
for Warren & Wetmore. are certain
that the hotel will DO completed and
ready to open by January 1.
The exceptional character Of the
hotel has created a very large de-
mand for apartments in the section
of the building which will be reserved
for permanent guests.
Contracts are now to be let for
the immense kitchen equipment at
Hotel Walker. The main kitchen is
225 feet long and 40 feet wide.
There will be two batteries Of fiji
teen immense ranges and four
broilers. In the front of the ranges
will be the chefs table, 46 feet
long, equipped with bain.maries,
steam tables, sinks and silver heat.
ers. Back of the ranges there will
be located an array of vegetable
boilers and soup kettles.
The kitchen is so planned that It
will serve the main restaurant, tall
room and palm court on the first
floor and the grill room in the base
ment, in addition to numerous pri-
vate dining rooms, the maids and
The Washington times., 1923-07-21

of the concern. saws tLa t clients Of
the association were experiencing
difficulty because OF Y cost en-
tailed by usual methods pf construc-
ton. Lately, through affiliation
with Guy s. Zcpp, loe ] manager
of the Lewis Manufac uring Co.,
which is at present des lonstrating
the ready-cut, co opera We method
OF home building on Northampton
street between Broad Branch road
ana Nevada avenue, the Loan Asso-
citation has been Nenabled to he,n
many clients to starr soonstr,,ctiop
immediately uceioh
The first house to be ordered
by one of their clients is l,stsa ~
the Lewis Book of Homes - III -
Coronado" and will be erectea ~
Rlltennouse street, opposite the
Purple Iris Tea House The sr.
tire cost or this house will he
financed by this association. and
the construction of II will he IN AZ
same cooperative plan which is
now being demonstrated On .ha
"Shelburne" house, as above v,na
toned, on Northampton street M
foundation work will be dono ~.
Skinner and Burrows. Art 60.
foundation blocks by Edmonds a..
tracing Company. An noa.e Son.
work by Fred Wynn. Plumbine. ~
Isadore Barriere. All carnsy+ry
work by l.. N. Orndorff.
The Washington times., 1923-07-21

But, the second thing is Of even
greater Importance! While the sub
divisions are the same distance from
the White House. land at Cleveland
Park costs in the neighborhood of
$1.00 per square foot, while you may
purchase land at Lyon Park for 20
cents. All modern improvements have
been installed. You may begin build
ing at once.
The Washington times., 1923-07-21
GOLF CLUBS BIG CAT
FOUL PLAY VICTIM, BELIEF

CANTON, Ohio, July 21.-Romeo,
huge cat which ha smade it's
home at the Congress Lake Club
for eight years, is gone. Romeo
was mighty hunter. He brought
into the club rabbits, mink, field
mice and other animals he had
capturtd on the golf links.
Some believe that Romeo may
have succumbed to the wiles Of
some fair Juliet, but those who
knew him we'll speak of him in
the past tense.
The Washington times., 1923-07-21
FORMER PREMIER OF
HUNGARY QUITS HOME

BUDAPEST, July Git is not
often that a European who has
been prime minister of his own
country goes to the New World to
live.
Count Karolyi, former premier of
Hungary, however, has turned his
back on his native land and has
he expects to make his. future
home.