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Evening star., 1923-04-07
Roger BabsOn Fears Rebound
If Business Aduances Too Fast
Cunuda's More Gradual Methods Safer.
Economist DecIares--Urges Closer
Relations With Dominion.

with what j found. Various factors
suggest that the Dominion stands in
about the same position in the eco
nomic cycle occupied by the United
States six or eight months ago. If
this is so we must look for Canadian
business to improve rapidly DUNG
1923. The farming situation is bet
ter and more favorable conditions
prevail in trapping and trading cen
ters of the north woods owing to
the state of the fur market and the
plentitude of furred animals British
position than the prairies. Its farm
ers did fairly well last year and
the frui-g growing sections had very
profitable yields. Lumber demand is
expected to develop to quite siZeable
proportions. Even in the mining
towns l look for a fair improvement
In British Columbia business during
the spring months should be good
Canadian sales efforts during the
next few months should lie concen-
trated on the eastern provinces. The
industrial communities of Ontario
and Quebec look relatively the best
/ and even in the agricultural sections
conditions are more favorable than
on the prairies. Mixed farming help
ed to tighten the load of the eastern
farmer Industrial activity in Cam
ada is estimated to be in the vicin-
ity of 20 per cent Of capacity. I'm
employment and short time is still
prevalent in some lines. Gold min
ing is an outstanding exception. This
line is fairly busy and is resulting in
considerable prosperity in such CEN
ters as Porcupine and Kirkland Lake,
Ontario.
Goods Most in Demand.
Industries manufacturing goods
for human consumption or covering
Evening star., 1923-04-07
Growth Reflected in Real Estate and Building News
Planning of Home
Vital in Carrying
Out Good Taste

Good taste in home furnishing
really begins with the plan of your
home. You may purchase expen-
sive furniture, hangings, rugs and
famous paintings; you can assem-
BILE these from the far corners of
the earth; and yet, If the con-
structive elements of your home
walls, windows. roof. doors, floors.
fireplace, finish, trim and color
have not been designed in good
proportion and harmonious rela-
tionships with one another, your
home will lack the charm and in
dividuality which counts more
than any other thing toward
achieving good taste.
Good taste, therefore, demands
your home to be architecturally
right to begin with.
The most attractive homes are
those done in simple. direct, un-
pretentious manner-good in color,
form and design.
To crowd your home full of
things which give little or no
service. which occupy space that
might be otherwise used for living
purposes. is to violate one of the
fundamental principles of good
taste.
Evening star., 1923-04-07
Borrowing on Mortgage.

continued on Nineteenth PageD
Evening star., 1923-04-07
REGRET TOPART
W|THCOL. KELLER
At Dinner in His Honor Arch
itects Express Regard for
Retiring Commissioner.

Deep regret of the Washington Chap
ter, American Institute Of Architects,
was expressed by officers of the chapter
over the resignation of Engineer Com
missioner Charles Keller, who was their
guest of honor at luncheon Thursday
at the University Club. Col. Keller s
associates. Maj. Besson, Maj. Wheeler
and Capt. Wood of the District engi-
neer department, also We're guests Of
the chapter.
Delos Smh. president of the chapter,
pointed to the sympathetic considera
tion which the Engineer Commissioners
has given to the organization's efforts
to improve the appearance Of the city.
In reply Col. Keller stated that his du-
ties had brought him in contact with
the architects and that he had found
them to be unselfish as to their motives.
He had appreciated their cooperation.
it was stated.
A rising vote of thanks was rendered
the retiring Commissioner for his work
in behalf OF the community
James Rush Marshall. who was made
an honorary member of the chapter by
action taken at the last meeting, stated
that he had come to Washington in
1870 intending to stay six months ana
had been here ever since. Mr.. Marshall
spoke of the many changes that have
occurred in the practice OF architecture
since he first came here, more especially
the changes resulting from the use OF
skeleton construction.
Evening star., 1923-04-07
BUILDING PERMITS
/ HIT RECORD WEEK
Inclusion of Walker Hotel
Project Brings List Up to
S5,524,o0o.
BIGGEST IN RECENT YEARS
Connecticut Avenue Operation Is
Estimated at SIS, ,0OO,-
600.

Due to the inclusion in this week
list of building permits of an item
approving the Walker Hotel project
now under way at Connecticut ave-
nue. and De Sales street, the cost totai
of construction work passed on 'py
the municipal building inspector
Jumped to $5.524.000, said to represent
the largest total recorded for one
week in several years.
The Walker Hotel permit, issued TO
the Walker Hotel Corporation, gave
the estimated cost Of the operation as
$5,OO0000. Unofficially the cost has
been estimated as high as SS.000,O0o.
Other permits follow:
f Marean. to build, 1925 Western
avenue; cost, $4,000.
r. C. Reddick, to build, 3614 heo-
kuk street; cost. $4,000.
E. H. Daniels. to repair, ass Florida
avenue; cost. $4,000.
H b Nevins. to repair, 924 New
York avenue; cost, $4,000.
H. Shapiro. to build nine houses,
4500-4516 New Hampshire avenue;
cost, $4,000.
]. l. and Z. j. Warren, to build, 3S10
Dennison place; cost. s2,4o0.
s. Lynn. 70 build, 1925 Quebec
street: cost. $4,000.
H. Bechert, to build, $500 Sherrler
place; cost, S4,SOO.
r. G. Cooper. to build ten homes.
17ol.171s B street southeast; cost
schuessler. Smith & Bolman. to
build. 266 and 26S Carroll street;
cost, $4,000.
A. c. Clough. to build. 1906 Holly
street; cost, 500.
Charles Lightbown, to build, 1850
Nichols avenue southeast; cost, 81 900;
Shannon & Luchs, to build, 1883
and 1910 Ingraham street; cost,
W. G. Dent, to build. SIS. SIT and
gig 10th street southeast cost
Shannon & Luchs. to build, 1889
and 1341 Ingraham street; cost
]. B. Shapiro. to build fifteen
houses, 1901 to 1921 18th street north
west. 1880 and 1892 Narnum street
cost. $4,000.
H. G. Bahr, to build. 230S Naylor
road southeast; cost, $500.
c. H. Dikeman, to build manufac-
turing plant. lis and III Sd street
southwest: cost, $3.50.
c. F. Burkhardt. to repair, 1908
Adams Mill road; cost. $4,000.
1914 Foote street northeast; cost,
paul Allen. to build store and
apartment. 1924 North Capitol street;
cost, $4,000.
Harry A. Kite. to build four houses.
3535-3541 Edmunds street; cost
$4,000.
Shannon & Luchs. to build fifteen
houses. 3600-362S street northwest;
Harry a. Kite to build. 81 OBJ
servatory circle; cost, $4,000.
Evening star., 1923-04-07
u. S. PLUMBING SUPERIOR

American-made plumbing wares
are superior to those made by other
countries, judging from a report re-
Gently made to the Department of
Commerce by Vice Consul Mare T.
Greene, from st. Gall. Switzerland.
Mr.. Greene's report stated that there
existed in Switzerland a very great
demand for American made sanitary
fittings, closets. bathtubs and all
other accessories.
Evening star., 1923-04-07
Walker-Built Homes That Meet Every Requirement

LM.I
Evening star., 1923-04-07

BY one method of contract payment
Evening star., 1923-04-07

occurred in the stock market, the
spirit of the bootleggers, and the
general desire of almost every one to
get something for nothing are not
healthy signs here in the states We
need more character and less spec
ulation at the moment. 1t, of course,
is true that men make values" con-
cluded Mr.. Babson, but let us not
forget that souls make men,"
Editors note: Mr. Babson will continue his
special articles on business and economic con-
ditions In next Saturdays Starr
Evening star., 1923-04-07

you can finance your home-buildinr
IN the easiest way, but you are nof
so certain of getting value received
OF "hdt you want. With small
cash payment you may purchase the
mouse and lot from home -buiIdinp
or development company, which holds
the title which it contracts to deliver
10 you when your monthly payments
OF perhaps per cent of the total
obligation, amount TO the total. or an
agreed part thereof. Or, If YOU own
your lot and have the plans OF the
mousse you want built, the company
may on your payment of an initial
sum amounting to from 10 to 20 nor
cent of the value of the house talxe
over your lot and build the house for
you on contract as described above
In thls case, before signing the con-
tract, see that 1t clearly and definitely
according to which the house is 10
be built: and, in either case, always
be absolutely sure of the business
standing of the people you are dealing
with.
borrowing on Mortgages.
Having lot and certain amount
saved up as an initial payment on
the house, you are in a position 70
place first mortgage of so or so
per cent on the total value of house
and lot, and a second mortgage on
tiie remainder less your initial cash
payment. Thus, if your lot has an
appraised value of $500, and your
house will cost $500, you can get
on the nrst mortgage at least $4,000
leaving only $500 to finance on q
second mortgage, provided you could
| make an initial payment of $1,000.
whether your house and lot were
i valued at less or more than this the
principle would be the same.
Banks and Ofhar n
CONTINUED on Nineteenth Page1
Evening star., 1923-04-07

are perhaps most active and have the
most encouraging outlook. The best
customers will be found in the cities.
l have in mind all of the manufac-
turing centerS of southern Ontario
and Quebec, but especially those pro-
ducing pulp, boots and shoes, textiles.
clothing and food products. In the
maritime provinces. firm founda-
, tion is being built up for business
| improvement. Basic Industries are
now dull, but ! believe that warmer
weather will bring decidedly better
markets for lumber. fish, and other
local products. By summer new
Brunswick and Nova Scotia should
| look nearly as ATTRACTIVE to sales
representatives as southern Ontario
and Quebec.
"a more hopeful feeling is develop
ing, however, in the prairie and other
for farm products are helping the
Canadians as well as the farmers
in the states; As the. Canadian
farmer was slower in feeling the
good effect of this increase in prices
OF farm products, so. he will enjoy
it longer. 1t seems TO be funda-
mental principle of economics that
1.-the Dominion lags about a year be-
hind the states both as to action and
reaction, decline and recovery. Hence,
| say that while today conditions are
better in the states, they may be
better in Canada next year. Business
they travel across the country in
waves. Each section gets the storm
/ but all do not get 1t at the same
time.
Urges Closer Relations.
I'VE should be better neighbors to
Canada. Some day we must turn to
her for natural resources. When our
timber is gone; when our water
power is all developed; when the
price of land here makes the raising
of cattle prohibitive, we must turn to
Canada Besides, the boundary line
between the two countries was never
made by God-it was made by man
! hence. let US not erect unnecessary
| tariff walls or other barriers. Let US
remember that in the long run the
| prosperity of both countries is bound
up together. For either to prosper
! both must prosper. We each need the
| other. Let us be Christians in legis-
| lation as well as in name.
THE Babsonchart continues to reg
| lister the slight imitation to which
have already referred. Today it still
| stands at per cent above normal. With
| the readjustment only 60 per cent COM
pleted, this is not a healthy sign. 1t
| is dangerous to raise prices or wages
at the present time. Let us have
prosperity: but let us not have in
! fiation. Things that have recently
Evening star., 1923-04-07

Prior to 1917 paper of all kinds was
made in America by hand.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-04
Sort of 4 Summer Revue
Tops New Palace Bill

Z BY WALTER D. HICKM.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-04
ROOM
IS HOME FEATURE
Play as Well as Necessities
Are Provided,

The home builder OF today is not
building a house merely that no and
his family Will have shelter and a
place in which to eat, according to
Roy l.. Marsh Of the Indiana Billiard
Company, $40 Pembroke Arcade.
incorporated with in the plans OF
almost every home being erected are
provisions for recreation and amuse-
ment. Space wasted in homes built
a few years ago has been converted
into play and recreation rooms. In
many instances this room is placed
in the basement. The expense involved
in the construction and fitting up Of
such a room is relatively small and
in the final expense of the home
makes very little difference. The
pleasure and enjoyment afforded by
such a room continues as long as the
house is occupied
1--WE are placing billiard tables in
many new homes. The equipment Is
not exceedingly expensive. Although
many Of the tables placed in homes
are beautiful and of the most OK
pensive finish, the average table IS
one OF our less expensive models
Many people have found this a
solution for keeping the boys and
girls of high school age satisfied"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-04
COSTS Of CITY
SUPPLIES JUMP
Seven Per Cent Increase Is
Averaged for Purchases,

. Supplies for the city will cost the
municipal government approximately
$50. 600 more this year than in 1922.
City Purchasing Agent Jesse L. Miller
estimated today.
The city spends about $4,000 on
supplies each year" Miller stated. ION
the average all supplies are per cent
higher now than last year"
Miller said that nearly all supplies
had been increasing in price grad
ually since last October and November
and probably are highest now.
Although there may be a slight
variation there does not seem to be
hope for a great change during the
present year" Miller said.
He pointed out that the biggest in
crease was on small articles. Brooms
increased about so per cent.
1T expect the total cost of repair
ing the streets to be slightly higher"
Miller said. Although there is
for asphalt, sand and stone dust cost
more"
Among large items. Miller said
printing probably would show the
greatest increase.
Cotton goods have advanced more
than 10 per cent, making all supplies
for the city hospital higher.
Coal costs less. Except some grave:
and sand on which the city has con-
tracted, this IS about the only item
enjoying a substantial decrease, Mil
ler stated
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-04

'of colorful cheer to the room. Ma
hogany furniture Is used in the living
room with a tapestry overstuffed fire
side chair. The rug is Of soft neutral
shades that help to effect a delightful
color harmony.
An unusual entrance opens from
the living room into the dining room.
Wood columns reach to the top of the
archway. forming a collonade.
The dining room f. beautifully ap.
pointed; the furniture IS of black wal
nut in period design. The table large
and very graceful buffet china closet
and chairs with cane inset hacks.
make n most inviting background for
convlyiallty. Blue predominates in
the rug and in the shades Of the
candelabra lights From this room
one may enter the kitchen or the sun
parlor breakfast room which is open
TO the sun nearly all day. The deep
ivory woodwork. ivory breakfast set
with gilt bird cage makes Il cheerful
place for the family to meet for tho
first meal Of the day. Flowers and
light bowl add a necessary note Of
color The kitchen Is modernly
equipped and so arranged as TO save
as many steps ms possible. Ivory
woodwork is also used in this room.
The plan Of tho upstairs includes
two bedrooms. hall. bath and Child's
play room The play room IS one TO
delight tho heart of its little mistress.
There are drawers for dolly's clothes,
cradles for whole families Of dolls and
chests for other playthings. The two
bedrooms occupy the east side OF the
upstairs and are compact and con
venient. The bathroom is covered
more than half way to the ceiling with
snowy white. while the fixtures are
marked by artistic simplicity.
This house IS q splendid example Of
the modern American house built with
the purpose Of making a comfortable,
llvable home. Simplicity Of design,
compnctness. elimination of waste.
and care of details have all contributed
to the ultimate result. an attractive
home. ideally situated.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-04
BEST OF MUSIC
BROUGHT TO HOME
Brunswick Phonograph Made
in Many DESIGNS.

The time has come when music and
art are enjoyed. not only by the per
son of wealth. but they are also
daily companions of the common
people.
The invention and perfection of the
monograph has done more than any
other one thing to educate the masses
and help them appreciate what is
beautiful in music The time was
when It was the privilege Of only
few to enjoy the performances Of the
worlds greatest artists. today the av-
eraRe child IS rather familiar with the
great musical artists because he has
heard their records
Tho Brunswick photograph" says
". j. Baker, manager Of the Bruins
wick Shop. 12S y. Pennsylvania st,
rs scientifically constructed to repro
duce clear, beu-like tones without any
hint Of mechanism"
Another mechanical Improvement
that characterizes the superiority of
the Brunswick is the Ultoua needle
attachment. which enables one to play
any kind of a record
There Is type Of Brunswick that
will fit every home. from a modest cot
tage to the elaborate house. Console.
cabinet, tabletop, even portable
models. are obtainable, and among
these it is possible to find a machine
to fit the desired place in the room.
Period designs may be had TO match
the rest Of the period furniture in the
home and in a finish TO match the
other furniture.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-04
LOAN FOR HOUSE
BUILDING NEVER
HARD TO OBTAIN
Bank Urges Every One to
Start Systematic System
of Saving,

According to the keenest acumen
of financial and business experts. in
is justiflable provided the
contractor of such debt can formulate
a plan whereby he can Systematically
cover the same, and provided the rea-
son for the contraction of the debt is
q worthy one. One reason for the in
currence of debt that is never ques-
toned is building of a house. for this
is the only way TO stop rent.
To save enough to take care of
down payments and the expenses in
cident to starting to build it is nee
essary to have some plan of~syste-
matte saving. Miss Josephine Henley
of the National City Bank says it is
only a certain purpose that stimulates
the average person to saving and GER
tainly nothing would be a greater in
ducement toward saving than the pos.
sibility OF owning his own home.
I'VE find here the setting aside of a
definite sum each pay day is the only
way TO really do any worthwhile say
ing" she said. If a man is paid
every week he should decide just how
much Of the amount he can spare and
put that on a savings account. The
same thing is true OF the person is
paid once each month.
1T is our duty and privilege to help
a person plan in order that he may
own a home OF his own. We are glad
to discuss plans with the prospective
home builder and do what we can to
assist him.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-04
DEPRECIATION IS
ENDED BY PAINT
Jobs Now Done on Monthly
Payment Plan,

There are many ways Of warding
off and minimizing depreciation Of
home property, says J. II. Berger. IT
S. Senate Ave. If one is prompt in
taking care of needed repair and
keeps the buildings painted.
Paint protects the wood against
disintegration brought about by
physical causes. Rain cannot seep
into lumber that has a good surface
os uaint. For this reason all home
owners should not neglect this life
prolonginS process.
Until recently a man couldn t. have
his house painted until he had money
enough to buy the paint and pay for
having It put on. Today 1 am taking
orders for jobs on the monthly pay
ment plan. A man pays for having his
house painted just as he pays for a
new carat the rate Of so much a
month until the amount is covered.
Our work is guaranteed to be
f1rst-class in every way or money will
be refunded. The paint is Of the best
quality and is expertly applied"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-04
CONSTRUCTION Of
BRICK RESULTS IN
ARTISTIC EFFECTS
Dealer Urges Use Of Highest
Grade Material in Home
Building,

Great strides have been made in
the artistic possibilities involved in
the use of brick for building pur-
poses. This was shown in the brick
house built at the Home Complete
Exposition. Brick of different colors
and OF different finish were combined
in arrangements so observers would
have a concrete example of the re
suits Of such combinations.
The time when all brick buildings
were constructed of red brick put to-
gether with natural colored mortar
has long since passed" says w. w.
Wise, who had charge of the brick
work in the house at the Playground.
Bricks range in color from the
Hghtest buff, through the browns to
the dullest red he said. They may
be finished with a smooth surface or
with a very rough surface, dependent
upon the purpose for which they are
intended. These same bricks may be
set in such a way as to obtain vary
ing effects.
1T pays to use only high-grade
bricks in constructive work. It takes
no longer to lay good bricks than
those OF poor quality. In fact, 1t
takes less time, for in the poorer
grades there are a lot of spells to
be thrown away. Imperfect bricks
take more time in setting than if
they were of perfect form. Thus in
The long run the difference in the
price Of a thousand high-grade bricks
and a thousand lower grade bricks
is not as great as the first figures
would indicate.
"a building rightly constructed Of
high-grad bricks will stand for an
indefinite period of years, and will
continue to be a source Of satisfaction
to the owner, a thing that can never
be said OF a building put up of any
inferior grade Of building material"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-04

but enough real laughs to carry it
along.
"Niobe" proves that all performers
do not need an entire stage. She APP
pears in a glass tank filed with
water. While completely covered
with water, she sings, talks, eats,
smiles and laughs. She remained sub
merged in the water for two minutes
last night without breathing. A real
novelty is this act
Jim, and Flo Bogard engage in
songs and chatter Clayton and
Lennie inflict some pointless English
dialect upon those present. Dougal
and Leary are singers of ability. They
go in foft good melody which they
delivered Yin quiet and natural
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-04
GILA MONSTER ADDED
Prairie Reptiles and Coyote Arrive
For Opening May ~.

A pair of gila monsters. most feared
Of prairie reptiles, and a coyote, ar
irving In Indianapolis Wednesday, are
the latest additions to the Riverside
Amusement Company zoo to be
opened May IL.
The monsters were donated by
Charles L. Evans of Phoenix, Ariz. 1t
is said that their bite is so poisonous
that within thirty minutes after being
bitten, a body will turn black. The
coyote, Rex" was donated by E. L.
De Shine of Greenfield. Three gray
squirrels and a possum, Luke Nc
Luke bought by the parry company.
also are recent additions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-04

A delightful nome. combining con
veniences Of the modern city home
with a picturesque view of stretches
of open country. Is the newly CON
structed one OF A s. Citizens, 6319
Pleasant Run Blvd
The house has been built on a
natural elevation. augmented by con
siderable fill. so it overloOks Pleas
ant Run. It IS of stucco with pearl
gray and crystal dash, making a
most attractive soft gray exterior
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-04

Gray green asphalt shingles rover the
roof with narrow projecting caves.
The house is square with corner
portico-porch reaching about half
across the front and the same length
across the west side
A charming friendHness is intro
duced in the doorway entrance open,
ing from the porch into the living
room The room extends across the
front of the house; from this room
a stairway leads to the second floor.