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Evening star., 1923-06-02
PRICES OF LUMBER
DEVELOP DECLINE

Lumber prices have developed a re-
ceding tendency during the last ten
days. and while II Is improbable that
they will show any considerable de-
cline. they are undoubtedly seeking
lower levels. says the American Lun-
herman, Chicago. This price move
ment has caused some further taper
ing of In demand for both softwoods
and. hardwoods. However. the mar
ket situation IL still Fundamentally
strong, and q renewed demand Is
looked for as soon as prices have had
time to stabilize themselves on q new
plane. Retailers and factory con-
sunlers have had heavy receipts on
old orders during the last several
weeks Their present stocks are in
some cases above normal, but they
are finding business excellent and
are cutting down their accumulations
at rate which makes certain their
early yre-entrance into the market for
replenishment, unless the general
business situation shows an unex-
pected change for the worse in the
meanwhile. Building remains active
in most Of the cities and Industrial
communities. but II Is noticeable that
less new work Ia developing and the
outlook is for some retrenchment in
this field. The largest contributing
factor in this connection appears to
be the general scarcity and costliness
Evening star., 1923-06-02
AVOID ELABORATE
HOME FURNISHINGS
Real Needs of Family Proper
Standard for Quitting
Homes.

A good rule to follow in choosing
furnishings is to avoid anything that
strikes you as elaborate or prominent,
says the Plan Book for Better Homes
in America. If piece of wall paper,
furniture, carpet or curtain material
stands out in a shop you may be
quite certain that it will stand out
more and be more noticeable in a
house.
A house can be considered properly
furnished only when it meets the real
needs of the occupants. Comfortable
chairs, sofas and beds, good tables
and soft carpets and rugs are the
most important objects, and these
can afford. No definite rule can be
applied to the arrangement of the
furniture, but balance and wall space
should be considered first. Where a
single opening is placed in the center
OF the wall. or like opening at equal
distance, the wall space will be in
balance: in case of unequal openings
the wall space will be out of balance
Grouping of Furniture.
At balanced wall spaces place
pieces of furniture of relative size
and contour. These may be tables,
most intimate and personal furniture,
such as favorite chairs, sewing table
and footstool for a grouping at one
side or for the center of the room.
In a room with unbalanced spaces
place against the longest spaces the
largest pieces of furniture-the piano.
book case. the davenport-grouping per-
haps a table. a mirror, chair against a
smaller wall space opposite. This per-
mits the comfortable chairs, tables,
lamps and pottery to relieve the stiff
ness. since they may be grouped in the
center of the room
Do not hang too many pictures, but
select a few of good interest and quail
ity. These should be hung on a level
with the average eye. Small pictures
should be hung somewhat lower.
Do not indulge in many ornaments. A
few bits of brassware or colored pot
terry is all that is required to strike
lively note. Place these so that they
will balance objects arranged on the
same mantel or bookshelf or exam
pie, pair Of brass candlesticks placed
at each end Of a mantel. with a pot
terry bowl, clock or ornament in the GEN.
ter. strike a balance. Never have
large jar on A small table or stand, or
small ornaments on a large table. A
good thing to remember is that orna-
ments decrease in value as they in
crease In number.
Evening star., 1923-06-02
REALTY COMPANY
BUILDING SIX STREETS

During the past week Morris Cafritz
Co., Inc. began extension of six
streets in Petworth at no cost to the
District government. According to
Mr.. Cafritz, Buchanan street has been
extended to 5th street and is now
ready for surfacing. Crittenden street
Is being cut through to 4th street.
Buchanan street will be extended to
New Hampshire avenue; 4th street
will be carried through to Delafield
street; Decatur will also be carried
through to 4th street.
At the junction of 7th street. Crit
tenden street. Illinois avenue and New
Hampshire avenue the CafritZ COM
pany will build Sherman Circle. The
circle is now being rapidly built up
and will be complete within thirty
days. Most of the streets being car
ried through are passing through the
Argyle Country Club golf course site.
Thirty-six houses are now under
construction around Sherman Circle
site.
Buchanan street, Crittenden street,
4th street and 5th street will also be
completed within thirty days.
Evening star., 1923-06-02

In Spain, when asked for light. a
man must present his cigar or Gig
arctic for the purpose. To offer
match is to imply the social inferior
ity of the man who asks for the light.
Evening star., 1923-06-02

Of labor. Prospects for country trade
are improving despite the lateness
OF the sowing season, and lumber dis
trtbuters expect that such trade will
gradually. take up any slack that
may occur in the city demand.
Call for special cuttings is still
heavy. both on the coast and in the
south. and export business Is of en-
couraging volume. The requirements
Of the orient. South America and the
west Indies are large. and somewhat
lower prices, such as apparently are
coming, will undoubtedly stimulate q
this trade enormously.
Lumber manufacturers therefore
nnd reason for looking into the fu-
ture with confidence. in that even IL
business does not again approach the
unprecedented peak of last winter,
there viii nevertheless be sufficient
to keep the market active and strong
throughout the year. Their chief
concern meanwhile Is cleaning up old
order nles and accommodating some
stock, and. while they generally are
more willing to consider offers than
was the case some time ago, they are
not exerttng any particular pressure
for business.
Evening star., 1923-06-02

In Belgium the trade union restrict
tfons on apprenticeship bar women
from the hairdressing and printing
trades
Evening star., 1923-06-02
HOME BUILDING
I IDEAS IMPROVED
Bettered Public Taste AS
signed as One Reason for
Higher Cost.

A bettered public taste is one OF
the chief items responsible for higher
cost of home building today than
home building ten years ago. accord
ing to data coming to the National
Association of Real Estate Boards
from architects and builders. While
wage increases and increases in cost
of building materials have, of course,
brought about an actual increase in
building costs. the increase for
identical types of construction, the
data would suggest, is probably not
so great as the public is inclined to
feel. For type of construction identi-
cal with what it called for ten years ago
is not what the modern home-buildfng
public is asking for.
What Contractors Say.
Here are some of the things that
the contractors say:
Ninety-five per cent of bungalow
bathrooms being built in the typical
American city today have tiled floors
and recessed bath tubs. as compared
with the pine floors and ordinary fix
lures of 1918.
While price of laundry fixtures for
the average home has gone up from
$500 to about $500, the general group
of people, who ten years ago used
the hand-lighted water heater. today
demand an automatic instantaneous
heater that adds a minimum of 5000
to the total building cost. And they
insist, too, on floor drains and plug
outlets for their electrical laundry
equipment. an equipment unknown
ten years ago. Better easements are
to $1,000 to the total cost of the
home.
Tremendous development in the use
of electrical equipment throughou
the home brings the cost of this
item to s400 in the type of home
where it would have cost 500 Il
decade ago.
Types of Bungalows.
Ninety-eight per cent of the bunga-
lows being built in the typical Amer
lean city are being equipped with
some form of patent insulation. an
builders of ten years ago, because
very few Of them knew anything
about the science Of insulation.
Living room trim. formerly of pine.
must today be OF oak and birch, or
must have an expensive coat of white
enamel.
One-piece combination sink and
drainboards and enamel kitchen fix
lures, with an enameled range, are
demanded. where the ordinary sink
was expected ten years ago.
The same thing is true in CONNER
cial structures of all kinds" report
of the Minneapolis Builders Ex-
tion of the social and economic values
of light. air and comfort in manu-
featuring and other comm rcial
structures results in these buildings
being constructed with materials
costing more than did the buildings
which were commonly accepted a
dozen years ago"
Evening star., 1923-06-02
IMPROVEMENTS BEGUN
IN VIRGINIA SUBURB
Sidewalks, Roads and Parkways
Under Construction in
Oakcrest

Oakcrest, the new Virginia suburb,
on property formerly belonging to
former President Garfield. is located
on top of a high hill near Washing
ton and is well covered with large
trees, from Which it derives it's name.
The whole tract contains ninety
acres, divided into lots and villa
sites Forty-five acres are in the
tract now being developed.
The owners and the Virginia
Realty Company's agents are giving
the work of development their per-
sonaI supervision. Concrete side
walks, gravel roads, water and cleo
tricity comprise the Immediate inn
rrovements. Stone pillars will mark
the entrance and street intersections,
while circular parkways, rustic drive
ways and a 150-foot park following
the course of Four-Mile Run creek
for $500 feet, will help to enhance
the natural beauty of Oakcrest. The
"ole swinmin' hole" is being en-
1arged to afford bathing for all prop
erty owners.
The ampbellThatcher Realty Com
pany. changing it's trade name to the
Virginia Realty Company will con-
tinue to handle the sales.
Evening star., 1923-06-02
WHITE ENAMEL FINISH
POPULAR IN HOMES
Has Advantage Of Exposing Dirt
and Is Cleaned
Easily.

White enamel is frequently used
throughout the home. It Is easily
cleaned and washed. It has the ad-
vantage of exposing dirt, and in this
respect 1t serves as a stimulant to
household cleanliness. 1t can be ap-
piled to give you high gloss or a
dull finish. There is another point of
view which some people hold about
enamel finish, namely, that because of
It's high gloss II reflects light, glistens
and shines at the expense of other OBJ
jects in the home and for this reason
1t has a tendency to disturb the har-
monious color effects of the room.
This Is one reason why many peo-
pie prefer the softer tone ivory white
to pure white enamel finish. Personal
preference Is a matter which usually
decides the kind of finish. Kitchens
and bathrooms always are desirable
in finish easily washed White enamel
under such conditions is entirely ap-
propriate.
Evening star., 1923-06-02
1873 PUPILS GRADUATE.
Dr.. Tigert Speaker at Bliss
School.

With the graduation Of 1873 pupils at
the thirtieth annual commencement
last night Bliss Electrical Schools
total number of graduates since it's
opening reached the 1000 mark.
John j. Tigert, federal commission
er of education, the commencement
speaker ranked Edison as the great
est of living Americans. Louis D.
Bliss, president of the schools. also
spoke. Invocation was by Rev. Thorn
as C Clark.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21
"SHUFFLE ALONG"

A decided novelty in theatrical
presentation will be the performance
of "Shuffle Along which will be al
the Broadway Theater, beginning Sun
day night, April 20.
This piece played for over two con-
secutive years at the Sixty-Third
Street Music Hall, New York City, and
has been proclaimed the musical hit
of the present decade. The production
is along the lines of the old Cole and
Johnson, and Williams and Walkers
shows of the old days, only the pres
ent production is modern and lavishly
mounted and costumed, and employs a
cast of some sixty odd performers.
There is regular plot running
through the play, which is frequently
interrupted by numerous song num-
bers and dance accompaniments, all
done in that peculiar style of synco-
patton with its lifting, swinging, Groom
ing tones that in this later day is
called jazz. Among the principal song
numbers will be heard "Sing Me To
Sleep Nanny Dear" "You Got to Kiss
Nanny Good Bye" "Mary From
Maryland" Baltimore Buzz" "Orient-
al Blues" and many others.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

tention called to the same, and the
name will be inserted in the list for
next week.
We wish to call especial attention to
our program for tomorrow Sunday
afternoon Chandler Owen of New
York City, the noted orator on all
phases of the race question, will con
duct an open forum meeting at the Y.
NJ. C. A. building, beginning at 3:45
o'clock. The subject of his address
will be "a New Solution of the Race
Problem" Everybody with question
to ask on the subject should be pres
ent. No such meeting like the one to-
morrow afternoon has been conducted
in Denver for long while. Every
body will be welcome.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21
CONGRESSMAN L. C. DYER TIC
SPEAK IN DENVER
Author of Famed Anti-Lynching Bill
on Countrywide Tour

Representative Leonidas G. Dyer, of
Missouri, author of the famed anti
lynching bill bearing his name will ad-
dress large mass meeting in Denver
on the night of May under the aus
pices of the Denver Branch of the N.
A. A. C. p. Full details of this great
meeting will be given next week. 1t is
safe to say however that it will be one
of the greatest meetings ever held for
our group in Denver. A promised
feature will be a chorus of 100 trained
voices under direction of Prof. II. V.
P. Watson, that will sing the Associa-
ton national anthem Lift every voice
and sing" The meeting will be free
to the public.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21
NOTICES BY THE PEOPLES
MORTUARY

Ross-Carl, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
I. Turner departed this life at the
home of his grandmother, Mrs. Edison,
2631 Humboldt street, April II. Flu
neral was held Saturday, April IA,
from the Mortuary Chapel at o'clock.
Rev. ID. E. Over officiated. Interment
at Fairmount in family plot.
Sargosa-Infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Sargosa, died at the family
home, 1871 Seventh street, April II.
Funeral was held Friday, April 13,
from the Mortuary Chapel at o'clock.
The Rev. John Ramon officiated. In
terment at Riverside.
Thornton-Frank, who was shot and
killed April IA. Funeral was held
Thursday at p. M, April 10, from the
residence, 1850 Curtis street. Rev.
Waters officiated. lnterment ut Riv-
erside.
Gibson-Phillip, the beloved husband
of Mrs Gertrude Gibson, died at the
residence, 2345 Lafayette street, Tues
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21
AMERICAN LEGION BALL UNPAR
ALLELED SUCCESS
Denver Firemen's and Policemen's
Protective Association.

Fun and frolic reigned supreme at
the Military Ball given by the Wallace
Simpson Post No. 20 at beautiful Fern
Hall last Thursday evening, when the
members of the American Legion at
tired in their uniforms of much attrac-
ton and vying with the latest evening
gowns of their lady guests, set another
high mark in the social activities of
Denvers springtime events. EX-ser-
vice men and their friends from Boul-
der, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and
Cheyenne attended in fairly large
numbers adding to the evenings S
pleasure by their agreeableness and
general merriment. Dainty refresh
ments were served, and the special
feature of Ernest MOores seven piece
orchestra, delighting the large number
of guests with music from the martial
strains to the jazziest jazz, offered an
enjoyment not easily to be forgotten
by those whose good fortune it was to
attend The management consisting
of ex-service men, Williamson, Pettus,
James, Oliver and Simpkins, deserve
commentator for their efforts which
were crowned with success and the
event was unique as only military men
could accomplish.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE
VOTERS OF DENVER

In prosecuting our campaign on be-
vides for an increase in the pay of
Denver firemen and policemen, we
find considerable sentiment in various
quarters to the effect that there is an
alignment between the firemen and
policemen and this, that or the other
candidate for public office; in other
words, that the firemen and policemen
are giving their support to some one
or more of the aspirants for office in
the present campaign, in return for
his, or their, promise of support for
Amendment No. l.
We wish to emphatically deny that
such is the case. We are not affili-
ated with any political party, nor are
we using our influence in behalf of
any candidate for public office.
Our sole aim is the adoption by the
people of Amendment No. 1, which is
not a political issue in any sense OF
the word. The civil service rules
under which we work strictly forbid
our participation in politics, and stip
ulate that political activity shall con
stitute grounds for discharge from the
service.
Trusting this will make our position
clear, we are,
Sincerely,
Executive Committee,
Danyar Eirpmen'S and POlippmen'S
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

A very pretty Easter dinner party
was given by Mrs. Bertha Jones,
President of the choir of the Denver
Division 63S, U. N. 1. A., on April 1st.
Covers were laid for twelve. The
color scheme was white. Easter lilies
graced the table which was loaded
with the delicacies of the season. A
most delicious three course dinner
was served.
After partaking of the delicious
yiands all retired to the living room
where the evening was spent in gay
repartee between the guests. Mrs.
Irene Pendley, the directress of the
choir of the Denver Division, rendered
several beautiful selections on the
piano, two of the most noticeable were
1.-THE Holy City," and 1.-THE Heavenly
Song"
Having spent most enjoyable eve
ming the guests bade their charming
hostess good night and departed at a
rather late hour.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21
c M. E. PRESIDING ELDER TO BE
HERE SUNDAY

Rev. r. p. Tyler presiding elder oc
the Topeka district, c. NJ. L. Church,
will be in the city Sunday, and IS
scheduled to preach for the local G. NJ
E. congregation. Sunday is the occa-
sion of the second quarterly confer
ence for this ecclesiastical year and
splendid day is anticipated by the pas
tor and the membership. The presid-
ing elder will preach both morning and
evening and will hold the business
session of the conference Monday eve
ming.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

Chief Greenway, 1t. Mann, Mr.. and
Mrs Eugene Montgomery, Mrs. Marion
Bryant, Mrs. Hilda Woods and Miss
Napoleon McFadden formed a jolly
motor party to Colorado Springs last
Sunday. 1t is said that the new Mar
mon seemed to possess the wings of a
bird.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

Mrs. S. l. Contee of 2456 Lafayette
Street returned to the city last Sun
day afternoon after few weeks visit
to Atchison, Kan, where she had gone
to bury her sister. Mrs. Contee has
the sympathy of all her Denver
friends.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

day, April II. Mr.. Gibson was high
Mason and has been mail carrier for
years. The funeral will be held Sun
day at 80 from ShOrters Chapel, the
Rev. VIM. r. Thomas officiating. In
terment at Riverside.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

Last week Judge Hersey in the Dis
trict Court rendered a decision in fav-
or of Lone Star Chapter, o. E. s., in
the suit brought against that chapter
by several expelled members.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

WANTED-colored men to qualify for
sleeping car and train porters; ex-
perience unnecessary; transportation
furnished. Write T. Mccaffrey, Supt.,
ST. Louis, Mo.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

Mrs. George King received the sad
news Saturday of the death of her Sis
ter, who died in Xenia, Ohio. She left
Immediately to attend the funeral.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

JOHN w. HARDY on the clerical
staff of Senator Lawrence G. Phipps
arrived last Wednesday evening from
Washington, d. c., appearing in the
best of health.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

The Guild of st. Cecilia, affection
ately called the ''Baby Guild of the
Church of the Redeemer, proved a
healthy and lively youngster at Old
Colony hall last Tuesday night by Civ
ing one of the most beautiful and de-
lightful dancing parties of the season
A very large crowd was in attendance
and it is reported that neat sum was
realized for the new Guild.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

Mrs. Edgar Holly and children will
leave tomorrow for Los Angeles
Calf, to visit her sister.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

The Bonviviant Club enjoyed its
regular monthly dinner at the resi-
dence of Dr. T. E. McClain, Tuesday
night.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

P. Homer Gipson, 2345 Lafayette ST.,
died at his home late Monday night
after an illness extending over several
weeks.>~Mr. Gipson was one of Colo
radios truly respected citizens. He
served Uncle Sam with high credit for
many years as a letter carrier in
Pueblo and for the past few years has
worked out of the Denver office. He
stood in the fore ranks of Masonry
having served the jurisdiction of Colo
RADIO as Grand Master for two terms.
He was one of those quiet, home low
ing men who gather to themselves a
host of admiring friends. His wife,
Gertrude, alone survives him. Funeral
services will be held at Shorter
Church Sunday afternoon under the
auspices of the Masonic Lodges of
Denver.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

Mrs. Mary Russell of 1921 f. 30th
Ave-, has been on the sick list this
week.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

Keep off the date Thursday, April
26th. EIks big ball at Old Colony Hall.
Morrison's orchestra.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21

Mrs. w. Edison of 2691 Humboldt
ST., is suffering with diphtheria.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-21
THE COLORADO STATESMAN is

THE COLORADO STATESMAN is
in receipt of a bulletin issued by the
Department of Labor giving valuable
information on the industrial employ
ment and unemployment conditions of
the country. Our good friend Ounce
Record, Director of the Sth (Moun-
tain) District favored us with this re-
port and though it shows Denver un-
employment problem as unsatisfactory
for the month of March, Mr.. Record
holds optimistic views for the future
Evening star., 1923-05-04

Lovely Dresses, $6.9S
OF imported voiIe. youthful models with
touches of lace, ribbon and rose buds,
cash of ribbon or self material. 20 "a
years. At @8.8S.
Children's Dresses, sos
OF colored dotted Swiss Rose Bud
Wolfe lovely colors with white orsaroie
collar and sash. 6 to IA years. At t2.SS.
Princess Slips, ST
or nalnsook, trimmings OF laces. en-
broidery and nedalltons. to a years.
At S1.00.
Evening star., 1923-05-04
Trimmed Hats, S. & $3.50

Our popularpr;ced Trimmed parlors offer
wonderful selection OF the newest creations in
styles and colors that will be favored this mid
sumner season. Hats that are extremely smart
and clever fashioned OF straw and fabrics, horse
hair, braids, Leghorns and all straws in styles and
colors that will be sure to please.
Evening star., 1923-05-04
French Suede Gloves
Novelty Strap-Wrist Gauntlets
Trefousse French Kid Gloves

Paris point and fancy embroidered
oycrseanl, in all the wanted colors. 81;
l6-button length, 500.
T. button length, $3.50.
9-button length, 81 and $3.50.
2-clasp, ezS6, $ and $3.50.
Evening star., 1923-05-04

/. Amber Double Shower. inc fil;grcc mount
ing, greer god finish
,. .AquanariEt Cut Stones and Pearl Lo:T7blna-
tions green gold finish.
j. Sapphire and Pearl Co'nbinatior 'ong sap.
phrc Grop-. vita ti:,." pearls Oh green gold :
Hni5:I chains.
- :, ,.-c.n r,,;i .iG.s chain
:. Pear and Rose Showers. with rose rondei.s
a"a green geld fnisl1 fl;o-ee
Evening star., 1923-05-04
Holeproof Hosiery
And Juveniles Summer Socks

Introducing numbers. Women's Pure Silk Hose
panel back and high point heel Black and brown @ *
lnnd-laokin2 and best wearing TWO pairs sRZsz y
Evening star., 1923-05-04
New Midsummer Hats at $40 to SIS

brings the
Partisan designers from Fifth Avenues foremost designers Hats that
style individuality Hair
norm Hats Garden Hats Taeur Hats and fascinating Sports Hats in large
medium and chic coche hats much fashioned of Taeta eo
Italian and
med with imported flowers ribbons embroidery Hats
delight the young andm