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Evening star., 1924-03-16
Lobby Concert at Y. M. C. A.

lobby concert will be given at
the Y NJ. c. A.. 1876 G street north
west, tomorrow night 1880 o'clock.
The program includes Miss Rose So
kol, soprano; Mrs. Hazen Buehler,
lcontraito; MRS Gertrude Mustain,
reader; Mrs. Marie Howe Spur,
pianist; Miss Virginia Lee Barker,
pianist; Miss: Dorothy l.. Gilligan,
violin, and Miss Marjorie G. Davis and
Henry Gilligan,. accompanies. The
Duhlic is invited
Evening star., 1924-03-16

The lions OF Mount Atlas are far
the largest of their species and
capable OF enduring extreme cold,
frequently travelling long distances
through deep snow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-25

But Max could b stuDbcFn u
occasions. II shall not stir until
have heard from Yolanda and
seen her again" he asserted.
These were brave words, but ]
saw no way Of turning my youth
full prince from his decision. IL
/ had not been fairly sure that
YoIanda might be the princess, !
would have used all my persua-
sions to get him out Of Peronne.
What the result Of the impaSso
would have been suddenly became
trnEnaterial, for CastIeman him
self appeared at the inn and asked
Tor US. You can imagine we were
glad to see him; Max turned 70
me, his delight evident. You
observe, my friend. our patience
has been well rewarded"
CastlemAn greeted Us cordially;
he was glad to have escaped
further robbers on the remainder
Of his journey TO Peronne from
the point at which we had htr-
riedly left him, but he was In
finitely more glad that we had
piloted the two girls safely to
town.
It was as Max gurmised; he
came with the long.waited mes
sage from Yolanda. We were to
come to his house and at once.
= Max set us q swift pace and I
thought discerned q look Of CON
Germ on the face Of the man who
walked at my side, but he said
nothing. When we arrived at the
house, the door was opened by q
maid servant and revealed q larga
well-fitted room such as became
one Of George Castleman's wealth
and Importance. But Max's eyes
did not rest on the room, for there
was that in It which drew his
glance even as the magnet draws
the iron.
CTo Be Continued TumOrrOw.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-25
By JANE MCLEAN.
This Remarkable Novel in Film Form VIII
BE Presented to Washington Audiences
at the RialtO Theater, Beginning the
Week Of September 28 Read II
Here See 1t Next Week
In the Movies.

broken by the arrival Of the
princess herself. She came from
beneath the portico, and from the
gallery above the anxious eyes
Of AntOinette looked down and
beheld the heroine Of our long
ride greet her father.
All this heard afterwards, for
Yolanda, the burgher maid, was
II verify the Princess Mary OF
Burgundy.
None who saw her moving for
ward with all the dignity Of one
TO the manner born clad IN a
flowing gown, q smile on her
lips, could have imagined that
she had only just finished q
Tide that had taxed Max and me
to the limits Of our endurance.
yolanda's hurried farewell with
her edmonton that q message
would be sent to Max at the inn
puzzled US not o little. We were
glad. however, Of a respite from
our labors and glad. too, Of q
chance to tumble into bed and
rest our weary bodies.
The Inn proved to be q com.
Portable place; indeed. It had been
recommended by Castlenan, a.
the owner was q friend Of Count
d'E1ymbercourt, who held the con.
fldence Of the duke.
We slept long hours and waited
patiently for message from
Yolanda, but none came and we
were beginning to weary Of the
delay. In vain ! begged my
young companion to contain his
patience.
Remember your mission to Bur.
gundy," argued. but Max shook
an impatient head.
mo longer" he declared with
all the ardor Of youth. II came
to win the good graces OF Prin-
cess Mary, but now care not II
I never see eyes on the fair
lady"
It needed no prophet to ten me
Yolanda had ensnared his heart,
took e new tack. IF we do
not receive a message soon,"
said, II shall make our identity
known to the Lord d'aymbercourt
and he win see to it that we gain
acquaintance with the princess.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-25

him only for the gold they CLEANED.
Jules. Lord d'Hymbercourt was
there, too: the dukes wife. with
her ladies to pay her respects to
the ruler Of Burgundy.
The duke glanced about the
courtyard and his expression at
first pleased, changed to a frown
as he noticed the absence OF his
daughter.
Does not the Princess Mary
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-25

think enough Of her father to
welcome him2" he demanded, with
that quick rush Of rage which
made him 30 terrible.
The queen showed her terror.
The duke, his keen eyes search
ing her own, waited for an ex-
PLANTATION. None was forthcom-
ing, and It would have been. a
sorry time for them all if tho
anxious moment had not been
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-25
Citizens To Hear Cist

Raymond F. Crist, commissioners
Of naturalization, win address the
Anacostia Citizens Association ana
Board Of Trade next Tuesday evoss.
ing In the Masonic Temple, FOlaEs
tenth and u streets southeast.
The Washington times., 1924-10-11

Of construction was started in this
district during the first nine months
Of 1924, the actual total OF con.
tracts being $1,000 .878. 200. This was
a 80 per cent increase over the
correspo nding period Of last year
and only $50 .OOO, 900 less than the
entire 1928 construction volume.
Contemplated new work was re-
ported last month to the amount OF
$94, 1927. 500. an increase Of per
cent over the amount reported in
August.
New England.
Contracts awarded In New Eng
land during September amounted to
$3O,42O,1OO. While she was less
than per cent over August. it
was nearly 26 rs cent over Septem-
Der, 1928! Last months record in
cluded: s1s.931 800, Or. 4s per cent
Of all construction. for residential
buildings; $4,6O5, 900, or lis per cent.
for commercial buildings. $4.117, 800,
or Ia per cent. FOR educational build
The Washington times., 1924-10-11
BUILDING
RECORD IS
MADE
CONSTRUCTION Activities Decline
Very Slightly Through
out Country

Ccnstruction activities declined
very slightly in September. accord.
Ing to r. w. Dodge Corporation.
The drop from August In thirty-six
Eastern States (which include about
geven-eighths Of the total construc.
uon volume Of the country was
only Z per cent. which Is less than
the usual seasonal decline. The
Total value 81 the September build.
ms contracts was $344. 316 800. This
was an increase Of 19 per cent over
the previous September. COMPARED
with this season Of last year, build.
Ing Is considerably more active now
n the Middle Atlantic States than
~ other sections.
The more important items III the
september record were S143, 7O5 500,
or AZ per cent OF ali construction,
Tor residential buildings $50 ,O33 800,
or - per cent, for public works and
utilities: SAB 1916 800. or Is per cent,
Tor commercial buildings; $35,222,.
200, or 10 per cent, for industrial.
buildings, and $31, 728, 900, or 8 per
cent Ton educational buildings
The September record brings the
total OF contracts awarded since
January up to $S,365. O77.7O0, an in
crease Of nearly II per cent over
the corresponding nine months of
1928.
Contemplated new work reported
last month amounted to $3.50, 800.
100, which is is per cent less than
the amount reported in August, but
"A Per cent greater than the amount
reported In September, 1928.
y New York and Northern Jersey.
September building contracts in
New York State and northern New
Jersey amounted to $50, 789, 700. This
was g decrease OF per cent from
August, but per cent increase
over September OF last year. In
cluded in last months total were
$42 ,387, 800. or 80 per cent OF ali
construction, for residential build.
ings; $13.937, 900, or il per cent,
Tor commercial buildings: $8,142, 900,
or s per cent, for hospitals and in
stitutions, and $4,480, 900, or S per
cent Tor public works and utilities.
More than a billion dollars worth
The Washington times., 1924-10-11

ginia, Ohio and kentucky. amount.
led to $48, GA, 300. This was an In
crease Of 2 per cent over the pre-.
ceding month and decrease Of 3
per cent from the previous Septem.
her. \ Included In the September rec
ord were: $17.535. 100, or IS per
cent OF the months total. for resi-
Dental buildings: $12, SOC. 500, or 26
per cent. for public works and utili.
ties; $6.011 800. or IL per cent for
Industrial buildings; $4,722. 100, or
10 per cent, for educational build,
ings; and 1851, 400, or per cent,
for commercial buildings.
Construction started In this dis.
trict during the first nine months
E.of this year, amounting to $419.096.-
200, shows decrease OF nearly 10
per cent from the corresponding
period OF last year.
Contemplated new work reported
in September amounted to $64,20s.-
200, an increase Of n per cent over
the amount reported in August.
The Central West.
Contracts awarded Turing Sep
TENDER in. the Central West illinois,
Indiana, Iowa. Wisconsin, Michigan.
Missouri, Kansas. Oklahoma. and
Nebraska amounted to $50. $500.
This was II per cent under August
and IL per cent over September of
last year. The September record
included $50 ,121 500, or 30 per cent
Of the total. for residential build
ings; $17,i5O,10O. or 81 per cent, for
public works and utilities; $9.943, 600,
or 10 per cent, fol commercial build.
Ings, and $6,OS2, 100, or per cent
for educational buildings.
Total construction started in this
district from January to October
has amounted TO $7S4, $50, 800, n 1
per cent decrease from the first
nine months Of last year.
Contemplated new work reported
IN September amounted to- $113. 127;-
500. not much over half the amount
reported in August.
The. Northwest.
September building contracts in
Minnesota. the Dakotas, and south.
ern Michigan amounted to $6,3I6,
700. This was a l per cent decrease
from August and al12 per cent de-
crease from the previous Septcin-
Der. included in last month fecs
ord were $3,334 500, or 53 per cent
Of the total, for residential Guild.
Ings, and S1,192 500, or 10 per cent
for public works and utilities.
During the first nine months Of
this year construction started in the
Northwest has reached Il total Of
$50, 4S7, 500. which falls short by 81
per cent of last years record for
the corresponding months.
Contemplated new work reported
last month amounted to $9,249. 200,
decrease Of II per cent from
August.
The Washington times., 1924-10-11
IS AID I'M oILINC
PLACES HARD 70 REACH

How often we find that the short.
straight spout Of an ordinary oil
can win not reach into some out
of-the.way place. Maybe It Is the
springs Of an automobile or truck;
maybe it is some unhandy corner Of
the concrete mixer. Everybody
knows that the oil can has it's Ini-
tations. Here is how to overcome
the handicap! It il simple and eff
minute.
Take q cork about an inch across
at the large end. Make q hole
slightly Of center, and through this
hole poke the end Of the oil can
spout. Then, near the spout stick
piece Of copper wire q foot or
more IN length. allowing. It % touch
The Washington times., 1924-10-11
L. p g AIDED NAILS
Pro- E.cI FROM Rust


Just as lain il stronger
than IT'S VI link. ID 40 roof
Is better that part cf II
which II 4 first 10 spring d
leak And weak point BIZ roofs
made of galvanized material has
BEEN that the nails used 70 secure
the r0oHng to the roof would chip
away the galvalizing where. they
were driven through the metal and
leave spase exposed To the ct
tack Of rust And often rust wouId
eat away se lions around the nail
holes while the body Or the roof
was perfectly sound and water
proof.
10 overcome this weakness IN tina
construction Of metal roofs Of the
corrugated type, q nail has been
brought out which will protect the
metal around ii nail hole from
the attacks Of
This Il accomplished BY q lead
head on the nail. The lead headed
nails are made from No 10 gauge
WK1e. and from one and One.half
inches tn twelve inches In length,
Slthongh the standard length a
one and tlaree.uuarter inches.
The head OF the nail Ii Of coiiical
shape. AZ It Is driven, through
the metal the shape Of the head
changes, fIattehed by the hammer
ana as IL IL Or IN against the
metal roofing base of thu
head assumes the ape Of the por-
stion of the roof oh It Is driven
against, conformins TO the surface
Of the roof ana forming protec-
tive covering about the nail hole.
The lead acts as d cushion 90 that
the nan win remain tight In spite
OF vibration, and the nail Il more
easily handled thar the nail with
separate washer. which IL some
times used to accomplish q similar
purpose. Is
The Washington times., 1924-10-11

ings; and $3.617 900, or IL per cent,
for industrial buildings.
During the first nine months Of
this year construction started In
New England has amounted to $685.
i915, 500, q, per cent increase over
the corresponding period OF 1928.
Contemplated new work for New
England was reported last month
to the amount of s27.217,600 This
was not only IL per cent less than
the amount Of contemplated work
reported In August, but 1t was less
than the amount Of work actually
started last month.
Middle Atlantic States.
September building contracts in
the middle Atlantic States eastern
Pennsylvania, southern New Jer-
sey, Maryland, Delaware, District
Of Columbia and Virginia. amounted
to $48.271, 100. This was not only
IA 20 per cent increase over August,
but It was nearly two and q half
times the amount for. September of
last year. Included iii last months
record were: $1S, 795 100, or SO per
cent OF the total, for residential
buildings; $13,952, 900, or 20 per
cent, for industrial buildings; Sc, ISL,
900, or III per cent. for commercial
buildings; and $4,533, 800 or 8 per
cent, for public works and utilities.
Construction started In this dis
trict during the first nine months
of this year, 1856, 943, 900 In amount,
shows an increase of nearly 20 per
cent over the corresponding period
Of last year.
Contemplated new work reported
In September amounted to $62,-
494,50O, a 2 per cent increase over
the amount reported In August.
Southeastern States.
Construction started In September
In the Southeastern States 1.-THE
Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, Tennea-
see, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas
and louisiana amounted to $46.-
S66,7OO. al decrease Of. is per cent
from August and an increase Of 81
per cent over September OF last
year. The months record included:
SIS. 649, 500. or 81 per cent of all
construction, for residential build.
ings: $10,5S4, 100, or % per cent, for
public works and utilities: $685..
900, or Is per cent, for commercial
buildings; $5.197, 100, or II per cent,
for Industrial buildings; and s., 164.-
400. or II per cent, for educational
buildings.
Total construction started in these
states during the first nine months
Of 1924 has amounted to $457 $685.
900, an increase Of 10 per cent over
the corresponding period Of last
year.
Contemplated new work reported
last month amounted to $68, ats, 500,
an increase Of "a per cent over the
amount reported in August.
September buildings contracts in
Western Pennsylvania, West Vir-
The Washington times., 1924-10-11
RUBY lie NIINAR.
HASRAP|D
RISE
p. O Woman Starts Real Is.
tate Career Ii 1919 and Is
Now Head 81 Business

Z = - = / s4f
Prominent PerHonages Of Wash
ington, publication Of local biog-
faphies Just issued under the super.
vision Of The Washington Times,
CONTAINS an interesting sketch Of
Mrs. Ruby Lee Minar, Washington
real estate operator, who ID develop
ms and selling her own subdivision
Of 400 acres In Lee Heights, In the
country Club section 81 Arlington
county. The sketch says:
Mrs. Ruby Lee Minar III less
than five years made name for
herself In the National Capital as
subdivision expert and in the
conduct or general real estate
brokerage business She Il credited
with being ct the head of the largest
residential subdivision project .,ver
undertaken BY q woman. -Four
years after she entered the zeal
estate business in 1919, she had
acquired, ownership or exclusive
selling rights to 400 acres 81 land
~ Arlington county, Va
his tract, given the name Of
Lee Heights. was laid out BY ex-
porienced landscape architects ana
divided into home sites. With It's inn
pr0vements 81 streets, concrete side
walks, water, electricity ana sewers
the property was estimated tb rep
resent selling value 81 $4,000 900.
Lee Heights.
IN Lee Heights, mrs. Minar
supervised the clearing and de-
velopment work, built and financed
homes, and Ia addition, headed her
own selling organization. She was
accorded q distinct honor ii 1923 IN
receiving membership in the Vir.
gtnia Real Estate Association, the
first woman TO be admitted and the
first woman realtor operating IN
that state.
Mrs. Minar was born in Glen.
dale, Montana. Her father was the
Reverend M. +. Lamb, Baptist.
founder 81 the New Jersey Children's
Home Society and writer on re-
ligiOus subjects.
"She was graduated Ia 1902 from
Feddie Institute, NJ. ". and In 1906
from Kalamazoo College, Mich., with
the degree Of A. B. She received
the degree OF "A. M. from the Uni
versity Of Chicago in 1908.
Began in 1913.
Mrs. Minar began selling real
estate In July, 1919, and in. De-
ceinber, 1920. established her own
real estate business. She was given
the exclusive sale Of Lyon Park, a
well-known. Virginia suburb, in jan
uary. 1921, completing this con.
tract July /, 1928.
She purchased ninety-three acres.
OF her land from the heirs OF Doc
tor Joseph Taber johnson. Another
100 acres formerly was owned by
Doctor Presley M. Rixey. surgeon
general and White House physician
~ the administration OF Roosevelt.
Mrs. Minar is a member OF the
washington Chamber OF Commerce.
andf the Washington Gdlf and
GounIEy Cub and Is a director OF
me Feopie's Bank cherrydale. Va.
The Washington times., 1924-10-11

the END Of the spout. The .'exten-
sion Y made and ready for Use.
Catch the idea? When the can is
inverted and 'thumbed" in the
us1al way. each drop Of oil runs
down the wire to the very end, then
drops of. BY bending the wire
INTO any desired curve, you can
reach around the corners, thus put.
ing the oil right where II viii do
the most good y
The Washington times., 1924-10-11

The southwest branch building Of the American Security
Trust Company win opened inspection on tuesday October
~ from 4:SO to 10 and for business the following day.
AZ the time Of the completion Of this branch building the
rounding ont tyye years Of existence M first
charter being granted October II 1885, opening for business
this city December IF the Later charter was
changed 70 conform TO the act Of Congress requiring trust
companies TO secure charter under the new law
Today the American Security Trust Company has c.n;t.I
surplus s6OOOO deposits 81 over s26OOooOo nd 20
sources Of $32OOQ.OOO. a -
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-09-26
AthOl School Sporting Code.

l Win without boasting; lose without
anger. That is what he good sport
means.
2. Take your fair turn. Don't use a ton
Els court. for instance. because you are
strong enough, but use some fair means to
determine who plays.
3. II you lose, don't accuse someone of
cheating. unless you have ABSOLUTE proof
or don't talk too much OF Rotten luck ."Give
your opponent credit.
e. Meyer interfere with others games.
except in interest OF fair play.
5. Cheating Is stealing. Thieves were once
hanged.
0. Play the game and let the referee talk.
II you differ, let it be known afterward, II at
all. In sentemanly way.
Z. II an opponent plays dirty or uses
abusive language during game don't retail
late until after the game.
g. Never make insulting or personal
remarks to or OF an opponent.
o. Be willing to concede a small point
rather than argue about it. Ii you cant de-
eide, refer the point to som cone outside, and
abide by the decision.
TO- We all have faults Bear with one an
others faults, and play the game square.
Cseths as your MOTTO: Its no honor to
win unless tbs odds are even"
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-09-26
Mrs. Lapp Dies.

Mrs. Matilda Lapp, age 70, died
Sept. "a, at her summer home at
Twin Lakes, Idaho, after a ten
days. illness. She had been a
resident of Kootenai county 20
years, living at Rathdrum for a
number of years, and later owning
home at Spirit Lake. Her hus-
band died during the Civil war.
She was an active worker in the
Woman's Relief corps.
Mrs. Charlotte klopf and two
daughters, Buelah and Leonore,
who had lived with Mrs. Lapp
several years, were at her bedside.
Funeral services will be held al
the Twin Lakes home this after
noon at ago. The body will be
taken thence in the Cassidy hearse
to Spokane and will be shipped on
the 8:I5 Milwaukee train to her
old home in Neillsville, Wis
Miss Leonore Klopf will accom-
pany the body to Wisconsin.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-09-26
General Farm Hints !,

Guard rails in the pig pen keep the
SOW from MASKING her young.
The only advantage of a scrub COW
is that 1t doesn't take SO long to milk
her.
Grandpa says: Some men who com
plain about bad weather are still
planting bad seed
In some cases the egg-eatinR hen
can only be cured by dose OF IRON
applied with the Ratchet.
BY making repairs on machinery
easier and better farm shop soor
results In less repairs to be made.
II the per cent OF ammonia. phos-
phoric acid, and potash In a fertilizer
does not total ii per cent buy some
thing else. HIgh-analysis fertilizers
ray.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-09-26
Sentences In Booze Cases.

The case of Earl Reed was call.
ed Wednesday in district court al
CGur d'Alene. Reed changed his
plea from, not guilty to guilty on q
booze charge and was given &c
days in Jail and fined sIoo by
Judge w. F. McNaughton.
Robert Eckert pleaded guilty or
a booze chargc and was given go
days in jail and fined $50. Writ
Stump pleaded guilty and was
given 80 days and fined $50. The
case against Mrs. Stump was dis
missed on motion of the prosecut-
ing attorney.
Nettie Helzel Jesse Helzel and
Robert Eckbert. who were arraign
ed several days ago on booze
charges and pleaded not guilty,
were placed on trial Wednesday.
Mrs. Helzel pleaded guilty and
was given 80 days in Jail and fined
$500. The case against Eckbert
and Helzel was dismissed on
motion of the prosecuting attorney
Oatic Austen. charged with hav-
ing 70 gallons Of moonshine whisk.
in his possession, was found guilt,
by jury after short deliberatior
and received his sentence yester
lay.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-09-26
Twenty Years Ago.
Items taken from The Tribune files,
(Aug. and Sept, 1000


/ August forest fires, the Rose
Lake Lumber company mill south OF
Lane was destroyed; also four million
feet OF lumber at the Hanratty &
! ModeTe mill near Granite, besides
Brill's single mill at Standpoint and
hundreds of cords of wood and much
standing timber.
John Russell employed Sid Vldgpr
to build his 6Ox5O addition to the
brick block.
The -Ratbdrum village board began
steps for a new water system, employ
Ing VIM Ashley to look up sources
and elevations. Mr.. Ashley reported
cost of piping from Nelson creek
$l2, 24O.
W. S. Gill and Others located
quartz claim near lower Twin lake.
"here sample taken from the
surface assayed 1872 10 gold and silver.
The foreman Of the ditch company
was arrested for destroying fish By
shutting Oft the water OF Mill creek
ont could not be convicted owing to |
lack Of evidence.
Citizens Of Rathdrum were obliped |
10 light timber and brush fires nm |
every side of town except the south. +,
One IRE swept over the ridge from
the west to Spring branch. The
Waddle homestead was burned, but
back firing saved the homes OF Geo.
Poler and Joe Shauer.
The Northern Pacific let the
ontract to Grant Smith g. Co. to
'ulld the low grade cut off from
to Ramsey.
Inc home OF L. A. Berry northeast
Town was destroyed by fire.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-09-26
The NEED IS VERY UHeENr

An attack of dysentery often results
from indigestible food no,I,tod
drinking water, or sudden champs IN
weather or climate. Chamberla,,,s
COLO and Diarrhoea Remedy should
De 10 every home. every travellers BAG
every vacation kit. A yaluab,e ,nod
icine, dependable, safe, reliable in
emergencies at home or when travel.
ing.-Aug. adv.