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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-20
OFFICIAL WEATHER REPORTS

OFFICIAL WEATHER REPORTS
Brownsville and vicinity: Fair and
cool tonight; Sunday fair and warmer.
East Texas: Generally fair and CON
tinued cool tonight and sunday. Light to
moderate north to northeast winds on
the coast.
Weather Conditions
The pressure was moderately high
this morning practically throughout the
United States. and relatively low off the
Atlantic coast. Except for few widely
scattered showers fair and cool TO cold
weather with mostly clear skies has
been general over the country since last
report.
freezing temperatures occurred last
night over the northern Plains states
ls far south as Dodge City. Kansas. and
frosts We're general throughout the Cen
trail states rs far south as Little Rock,
A ;kf.nsas. and Birmingham, Alabama.
The lowest temperature last night at
Texas stations ranged from 80 az Am
arillo 10 50 ID Galveston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-20
BARB WIRE

Also Cable Wire, Smooth wire
and Staples. A complete line.
Send Us your inquiries.
ALAMO IRON WORKS
San Antonio.
Evening star., 1923-10-23
PLEA FOR RELEASE
FROM DAMAGE SUIT
Defendant in $51,51o,ooo Action
by Aircraft Inventor Disclaims
Part in Alleged Conspiracy"

Banjan1in F. Castle Of 233 Broad
way, New York, yesterday asked the
District Supreme Court. to dismiss rs
to him the suit for S51,510,0oo dam
ages brought by James V. Martin,
aircraft inventor. against the Manu-
facturers Aircraft Association and
others for alleged conspiracy to ruin
his business. Mr.. Castle assures the
court Mr.. Martin is wholly unknown
to him and he Is in no manner re-
sponsible for any damages he may
have incurred.
Mr.. Castle tells the court that as
an officer of the U. S. Army, he was
on duty In the L. 8. air service at
Washington as a member of the con-
troll board, and later attached to the
U. S. liquidating commission in Paris.
and acted as assistant military at
tache at the American embassy in
Paris, but these duties had no bear
ing on the damages alleged by Mar
tin. He had no connection with the
purchase of aircraft, he says, nor with
the inviting or rejecting of bids. AS
governor of the Aero Club Of Amer
lea, the respondent states, he had no
connection with any commercial ven-
ture in the aeronautical industry, and
as treasurer Of the National Aero
nautical Association he had no rela-
ton with any aircraft company.
Mr.. Castle suggests that his name
was added to the declaration merely
because he has been more or less
prominent in aeronautics because of
his position in the air service and aS
an officer of the Aero Club and the
national association.
Evening star., 1923-10-23
LARGER FEDERAL
PRISONS URGED
Votaw, in Report, Says In
F.. crease of Prisoners De-
/ mands More Space.

THE rapid increase in the numoer
~ federal prisoners has created an
urgent necessity for additional nous
ing space in federal penal institu-
tions. Superintendent of Prisons
Heber H. votaw reported today 10
Attorney General Daugherty. Anoth-
-er pressing problem in the prison
management, the report said, IS tnat
of nroviding useful employment for
the prisoners.
In the three principal federal
prisons, Atlanta, LeaVenWorth aiu an
McNeill Island, and the several snlaIi-
ear institutions there were confined on
lime 80 last a total of 1865 prison
ers. an increase of $40 over the totai
ON the same date last year. Or TINS
number 1t was said, 4,8OO are In laIe-
ness or semi-idleness. Congress asaIh
will be urged at the coming session.
Mr.. Votaw said, to authorize re-
formatory for male first offenders ana
one for all woman prisoners. IL aiSo
will be asked, he said. to proVlde
certain Industrial work that the pris-
oners may aid in their own upkeep;
as we'll as that of dependents, ana
help reduce the maintenance Gust "
the government.
The cost of maintaining 5.616 pris-
oners in the three larger institutions
was s147S.602 during the fiscal year
1928, as against s1.313.627 for 5,640
prisoners in the previous year.
Although S29 federal prisoners were
, released on parole during the year
the number of paroles terminated
for violation Of conditions was forty
three as compared with seventy
three the year before.
Evening star., 1923-10-23
DR.. HERBST ELECTED
CITIZENS BODY HEAD
West End Association Also Names
Other 0ficers-Wins Fight
for Lights.

DR.. w. P. Herbst was elected presi-
dent of the West End Citizens As
ISOLATION for the fifth consecutive
time at a meeting in the Concordia
Lutheran Church last night.
Other officers elected were: William
Dove. first vice president; Samuel
Burleigh Milton, second vice president;
A C. Ream, secretary, and William H.
Brown, treasurer. Capt. George w.
Evans and DR.. Herbst were elected
delegates to the Federation of Citi-
zens' Associations. George w. Lin
kins and G. c. Cole were elected met
bers of the board of managers for
three years.
The association approved the
change in the car stops from the east
TO the west side of 18th street on
Pennsylvania avenue. 1t was an
nounced that a new lighting system,
which the association has been fight
ing for, will be installed along Penn
sylvania avenue from 18th street and
the Avenue to Washington Circle.
Work will begin in ten days, 1t was
announced.
F. j. McDermott was installed as a
new member.
Evening star., 1923-10-23
For the Bedroom
at Greatly Reduced Prices

Large Com bination Walnut
Dresser, SIIe =
Large Combination Mahogany
Dresser, S15o
without mirror, S 6z.so
Dresser, S ESQ
Double Bow.end Bed and Dresser;
putty enamel, pieces, S1zS
Combination Mahogany Dressing
Table, SIS
Large Ivory Enamel Vanity, $50
Co m b n ation Walnut Semi
Vanity, $50
Combination Mahogany chiffo-
robe, so
forette, S s7.ss
fore forette. sss
robe, 6zso
Combination Mahogany chiffo-
robe, 6z.50
Gentienan's Desk and chifforette
combined, S sz.se
Carved Mahogany Desk and Chair, IS
Decorated Enamel Morris Chair, 5 $3.50
Combination Mahogany Twin
Beds, pair, $65
Evening star., 1923-10-23

Special, $3.50
Special, $3.50
Special, $3.50
Special, $3.50
Special, SIS pr.
Special, SIS
Evening star., 1923-10-23
For the Living Room
at Greatly Reduced Prices

3-piece Velour Suite, settee, arm
chair, rocker, $l10
3-piece Cane Suite, sofa, arm
chair, wing chair, S275
rocker, ssz5
apiece Tapestry Suite, sofa, arm
chair, $36S
s-piece Mohair Suite, very large
sofa, wing chair, armchair, $410
Very Large Mohair Chesterfield, $40
Bed Davenport in brown velour, S11e
Extension Day Bed, i'm brown
velour, S8S
Spinet Desk, S $3.50
Sfickley Fumed Oak Bookcase, $3.50
Large, 3-door, Gray Oak Book
PoIychrome and Gold Console
Set. 6z5o
Beyei Plate Hall Mirror, SIS
Fine Walnut Book Stand, ESQ
Cane Hall Chair, ESQ
Large Stickley Gray Oak Living
Room Table, S $3.50
Rush Seat Windsor Chairs, 1850
End Tables, 1859
End Table, $50
Living Room Table, 5.s0
Living Room Table, S4S
Living Room Table, SIS
Furniture Section, Sixth floor
Evening star., 1923-10-23
An Exceptional Value in IOO-Piece
Americana Porcelain Dinner Sets, $3.50

One of the most exceptional values we could possibly
YOU in dinner set of this size-1OO pieces service
twelveof fine quality American porcelain. In three
ferent dainty border designs from which to choose
Gold edge, blue and gold, blue conventional-only
limited number of these SETS early selection should
be made.
Section, floor.
Evening star., 1923-10-23

Sandwich Trays.
Bread Trays,
Syrup Jug and Plate,
Sandwich Trays.
Bread Trays.
Well and Tree Hammered
Evening star., 1923-10-23
Italian Hand
Embroidered Pieces

for Innings and decorating
baskets-dainty, artistic Gre
ations-$1 to So each.
Italian Tuore1 PIGcqueS
in almost numberless in
teresting and novel subjects.
See the display of these
New Italian Wares
Art Section. Second floor.
Evening star., 1923-10-23

Tomorrow-vaues in siverware that come but once
in long time. Tomorrow-yalues that you cannot
afford to miss-whether you are planning pieces
for your own home or looking forward to Christmas
gifts.
Evening star., 1923-10-23

Selection here offers every
good rnodel-both the up
right and console styles, in
handsome fnishes-your Sc
lection will be reserved and
delivered when wanted.
Evening star., 1923-10-23
Buy Your Christmas Victrola on Or GLIB Plan

We will deliver any Victrola
to your home, upon the pur-
chase ola few records-en-
JOY it for thirty days-then
begin paying the small
monthly installments. on
Victrola.
~
victrola Galleries. Fourth door.
~ .+-
Evening star., 1923-10-23
Good Furniture
At Drusticaly Louered Prices

Suites and separate pieces for the living dining
room bedroom-good furniture, from Our own tine
reduced-and you select the pieces
you need now-you will profit much by this splendid
opportunity that this clearance offers.
Evening star., 1923-10-23

Some pieces have very slight from having been
displayed foors-but the prices greatly
reducedand the detects small, that they
important consideration.
We list in brief, the suites and pieces included
Evening star., 1923-10-23

Tonorrow-on sale for the first time, this wonderful
collection of silverware-includng both table and
decorative pieces-prices low you could pos
sibly expect for siverware of this quality
Evening star., 1923-10-23

Combination Mahogany Twin
Bed, bow-foot style, IS 32.s0
Twin Bow-foot Beds, pair, SIS
Walnut Bedside Table, SlI
Combination Walnut Bedside
Table, SIS
Decorated Enamel Bedside Table, 1850
Mahogany Sewing Cabinet, ESQ
Mahogany Sewing Cabinets, $40
Bedroom Chairs, S11 to $3.50
Rockers, $40 to SIS
For The Dining Room
At Greatly Reduced Prices
Imported Italian Suite, carved and de-
signed in Renaissance styie-stately and
pretentious -- including 10 handsome
pieces-buffet, dining table, armchairs,
side chairs
GREATLY REDUCED TO ss7s
Set of Dining Chairs, &, $3.50
Stickley Fumed Oak China Cabinet, S5
Combination Mahogany Dining
Room Table, SIS
Combination Mahogany Dining
Room Table, $3.50
Combination Walnut Dining Room
Table, 500
ObIong Combination Mahogany
Dining Table, SIS
Round Combination Mahogany
Dining Table, $3.50
Evening star., 1923-10-23

Double-Iock-handte Vegetable Dish,
DoubIe-side-handIe Vegetable Dish,
I4-inch Meat Platter, plain finish,
Crazy Bont and Plate, hammered,
CmdIesticks, Butler or hammered,
Sugar and Creaner, hammered,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-03
Crazed Woman Cause
OF Agent To Lose
Farm Dream

How bout the old days you kid and
ved In viage remember Sixteenth
shacs bearing cheerful of witness liquors
hot soup at five cents pate beer five cents mug"
In those halcyOn days real bit hargc
taking with reator yesterday
several back that might
citizens of Washington following
in alleged narrative
sixteenth muddy night before
ing the ground Quilted hundred interesting where the
Tor real estate The rain had transformed the
drab, meanly road.e
"A carriage struggled up driver man whose
race flushed under the excitement OF prospective
vOluble conversation
talk forceu gestures and pleading earnestness seemed
ties of property along Sixteenth street.
He selling fifty foot The lady succumbod
agreed that she trade FARMS locality
which known Mount Pleasant and the other situated
now stands the suburb of Pwoh together with
for piece Of property along Sixteenth street She showed him
'The salesman Iwas in Mount
Pleasant and contemplated pictured hogs in Peworh and
smacked his lips in anticipation Of country He would settle
down in the country, he thought
day to close the deal The salesman gppd the pic
lures Of his future farms He was to them after
floors waiting for his client Two hours passed and the
lady failed to Then he cursed all real estate
statesmen to do under the circumstances.
The dream of his dwnded his chickens Of the future
faded and his fat cky Diusoned and he
templated vicissudeS
.. entered his office.
az came you FARMS, stranger said
"'The saIesman's face beamed
that vicinity? visitor asked
"'NO' the reply.
".Wel There
woods
got All she's got stretch Of woods She's
about sixteenth She wants land on Sixteenth street She
day Sixteenth street will be the most exclusive residential
section in the country #*@#
who the crazer-the lady or the saesman2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-03
REALTY SCHOOL
HERE ENDS
Hi HI he
TERM
Closing Lecture on Ethics
Given by John A.
Petty.

The real estate course Of the local
Y. M. c. A. closed this week with
a lecture on the subject of ethics
by John A. Petty, executive secre-
tary of the Washington Real Es-
tate Board, who has been the in
structor Of the course throughout
the year.
"The development of real estate
ethics is reflected In the organiza-
ton Of real estate boards through
out the country, combined in a
national organization that provides
definite standardized practice which
are fundamental and therefore APP.
plicable throughout the country, :
Mr.. Petty said. :
These definite standards which
have been reduced to a code OF
rules, specifically set forth the
obligations and responsibilities OF
real estate brokers and agents to
their clients, the public, and their
fellow brokers. A client in seek
ing the service OF a broker is en-
titled to expect competent and in
telligent advice and complete pro-
lection Of his interests. This prin-
ciple is fast becoming recognized
through the active work of real
estate boards in their practical
methods of spreading the doctrine
of ethical practice" he said.
A large percentage of misunder-
standings and complaints that arise
in real estate transactions and par
ticularly as between brokers are
due largely to careless and i'm
proper Iistings. Listings that are
not received direct from the owner
and listings that do not have COM
plete and accurate information
cause misunderstanding to arise
when an ultimate transaction in
volving a sale is reached"
To overcome this difficulty the
practice Of exclusive listings was
advocated by Mr.. Petty, who ex-
planned that an exclusive listing
simply meant that the owner recog-
nized one broker as his agent, and
for a given time and in some in
stances for an unlimited time, all
dealings relative TO thaat transact
ton will be presented through that
exclusive agent. A grave respon-
sibility, however, rests on the ex-
elusive agent who accepts nstings
Of properties exclusively to render
special service and give special at
tention to the property, he said. In
consideration Of his appointment as
an exclusive agent, broker must
use every means at hand to make
a satisfactory sale for his client, it
was pointed out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-03
Modern Furniture Era
Followed Middle Ages

The story of modern furniture
rightly begins with the crumbling
of the Middle Ages. The baronial
hall stage, with its religious for
mality. combined with its rugged
simplicity, was being followed by a
more withdrawn, domestic and lux
urious life. AS always, this was
reflected in the furniture. The
strong and simple high-and-narrow
Gothic style. with its characters
tic pointed arch, began to be de-
based.
France is said to be the first
country to be influenced by the
Italian renaissance, but there the
Gothic and the classic ,clashed. The
process of grating the italian
style on the Gothic hardly began
in England until 1850, when it was
nearly completed in France. BY
the end Of Elizabeth's reign, 1903,
there was a semblance of unity
and the Jacobean period created
itself,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-03
OUTSIDE H 0 NJ [
To REFLECT
|NS|DE:
Many Styles Of Dwellings Of
fered to Meet Various
Tastes.

It is always well to bear in mind
when one is thinking OF building,
that sufficient attention be given
to both the inside and the outside
of the house. Many builders lay
special stress on one or the other
But it takes both to make a COM
pletely successful home.
1t is, furthermore, an axiom In
architecture that the outside of the
house should be a frank expression
of the insideA
Apply any test you please to this
house and you viii find that it
will not fall short. You may, to
be sure, not like it. That is a mat
ter of taste; and to meet a variety
of tastes, architecture has devel-
oped many kinds and styles Of
houses.
For any one seeking 4 five-room
house, all on one floor, this plan Is
worthy of careful study. Note how
the different parts OF the house have
been separated. The living room is
In the middle of the house, with
kitchen, dining room and dining
porch i'm one wing, and the sleeping
quarters and bath room in the other
wing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-03
District Real Estate
Reflects Health,
Experts Say

Praise to local realtors for
their activities in the develop
ment of Washington was ex-
tended through the Washington
Real Estate Board by two Of
ficers of the National Associa-
ton of Real Estate Boards, who
visited the Capital this week.
The officers, l.. P Eppich,
president of the national asso-
citation, and Herbert U. Nelson,
executive secretary, inspected
the local situation here, and re-
ported through the local presi-
dent, Charles s. Shreve, that.
Washington real estate reflects
a healthy condition.
According to the officers, the
local board represents the ma
tionaf association in many re-
spects, and could render valuable
assistance in forming contact
with the Federal departments
with which the national associa-
ton is cooperating in the so
luton of problems pertaining
to real estate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-03
v Al KER FIRM
PRESENTS
HOMES
Chevy Chase Dwellings In
cIude Many Novel
Features.

Allan E. Walker Investment Com.
pany yesterday announced the mi.
tial presentation for public ia
spection of a group Of new de.
tached homes on Jenifer and Forty
first streets, Chevy Chase, d. C.
The company's newest opera,
ton includes three distinct types
of commodious two-story houses,
each containing seven large. and
well-arranged rooms, one with two
baths and showers and first-f1oor
lavatories; best type hardwood
floors throughout, large open gran
lite ffireplaces, French doors. i'm
mense closets with lights and
every appointment of the fine
modern Nresidence.
One of the very distinctive fea.
lures Of these homes is the large
sun-room. den or downstairs bed
room, which is located just be-
yond the dining-room and entered
through French doors. This room
opens upon q first-floor tiled Law
atory, and also a clothes closet.
1t is without doubt most de-
lightful room and adds much to
the convenience and utility Of the
home. ~
The corner house is constructed
of the popular Bethesda blue gran
tie. The other houses are tNO diff
ferent types of best frame con-
struction.
The lots are exceptionally large,
and the locality, close to the high
est point in the District OF Column
bia, is one of unusual desirability.
These. homes were designed by
Robert F. Beresford, architect Of the
magnificent 100000 Hotel Walker,
now under construction. and were
built by the company's building or
ganization.
The company believes that in
these homes Mr.. Beresford has
achieved another distinct triumph,
as in the case of the other Chevy
Chase homes designed by him dur
ing the past several years.
In it's announcement the company
states that the houses will be open
for inspection all day tomorrow and
every afternoon until sold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-03
DC. Real Estate Board
To Hold Luncheon
Thursday

Benjamin F. Adams, chair
man of the luncheon committee
of the local real estate board,
announces that the regular
February luncheon of the board
will be held at the City Club,
, Thursday, February 5.
These luncheon-meetings are
conducted by the local realtors
in order to increase acquaint-
anceship among members and
develop a spirit Of good fellow
ship, Brokers who attend these
luncheons frequently consum-
mate deals with each other, this
being due to the fact that one
broker may have clients inter-
ested in particular types OF
properties that are controlled
by another broker. This mutual
exchange results in bringing the
parties together, and sales are
thereby contaminated. At all
of these luncheon-meetings a
regular program is provided
which not only includes some
form of entertainment but gem
orally a short talk by some
, prominent speaker on practical
subjects pertaining to the. real
estate profession.
The committee in charge of
the luncheon meetings consists
of BENJAMIN F.. Adams, chair
man; Theodore N. Gill, vice
chairman; James E.. Schwab,
Earl M. Macintosh and Mar
shall McKibbin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-03
SM ALL HO NJ {
ISFOUND.
COMELY
No Waste Room in This Type
For Discriminative
Buyers.

An attractive dwelling is found ir
the home that is 80 It in. wide
by 20 #, in. in depth. It is not
large house but is well appointed
with every convenience, no waste
room, and designed for comfort
without any unnecessary expense
The outside walls are built from
the grade line to the second story
window stills with brick veneer, and
cement stucco above The finish
both inside and out is perfectly
plain but of good material.
The porch entrance on the left
opens with a vestibule into the liv-
ing room % #. by Is #.
There is a coat closet opening off
from the entrance vestibuie. The
floor of vestibule and bath room is
of tile laid on cement base.
The stairs are on the combination
order with a section from the
kitchen to the upper landing, and
the basement stairs underdeath
with grade entrance
There is one main chimney with
wide fireplace in living room and
a separate flue for the heating
plant.
The finish of the first story is of
oak with dark mission finish and
natural oak floors and the second
story finished in birch and the
chambers enameled white, the floor
of birch.
The kitchen is good size with
plenty of cupboards and in the
rear is an enclosed entry with space
for refrigerator.
The second story has three cham
bers, sleeping porch and bath room,
and plenty of closet space.
There is a full basement TT. in
the clear with IL in. concrete
foundation. The floor of basement
is cemented and there is a laundry
store room and heater room.
The first story is #. in the
clear and the second story is 8 #
and in. in the clear. The plan is
for a south or west front.
The estimated cost exclusive OF
heating and plumbing is $4,000 to
$4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-03

orange gives off yellowish color
if wrapped in wet rag or placed
on a soaked blotter, while black
locust gives off practically no color
under the same conditions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-03
AMERICAN DESIGNS.

The best work Of the old masters
is the base Of the work being ex-
ecuted by the modern American fur
niture designers. =
They do. not servilely copy every
detail Of those fine old pieces, but
they utilize the main characteristics
and at the same time impart to the
designs 4 distinctive impression of
their own individuality.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-03
1878 Ninth St. N. W.

Foundations are stone, with brick
superstructure. First floor COM
prises reception hall, living room,
dining room, breakfast porch, kitchen
and spacious pantry-the main rooms
having beautiful parquetry floors.
Second floor comprises bedrooms,
splendidly appointed bathroom, with
tub and shower, and a sleeping
porch. This, with front porch, gives
you porches in all. There are all
modern improvements - hot-water
heat, gas hot-water heater, electric
light, etc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-03

In the heart of that modern,
growing section, Petworth, with
pleasant, refined surroundings, car
line convenience and the prom
Use of growing value. No. 4731 is
corner house, and both 81 and 33
are semi-detached, with wide side
yard, extending to alley. Houses
are unusually wide (22 feet, have
large lots, which, with the side
yard, assure ample sunlight in all
rooms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-03
TO PRESS TIES.

Take a shoe box, as it is heavy
cardboard. and cut it to fit inside
the tie-one for large end and one
for small end: insert them in tie,
place damp cloth on the tie and
press. They turn out just like new.