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Evening star., 1924-11-15

Washington stood second in build
ing construction among 106 leading
cities In the Southern States, with a
total of $4,048,236. more than half a
million dollars ahead of Baltimore,
which had third place. st. Louis was
ahead with a total of S9,o32,2 ,225, but
this included a permit granted for
one building which alone amounted to
$5,000,000.
The survey made by G. l.. Miller
Company shows a. renewed develop
ment activity throughout the South
ern States reflected in building per-
nit total for the month of October,
which reached new high figure of
s53,0l5,132 in the 106 cities
Ahead of September.
This total is as large as the figures
reached during the leading building
months Of the Spring building season.
is s10,O00.O00 ahead of the totals for
September and As per cent in advance
of the building for October, 1928. One
of the features of the report is that
the gains have been uniform through
out the territory, with only a third
of reporting cities showing a loss,
and these in small amounts. Also
noteworthy are the large number of
cities showing huge totals for the
IiIOIll1l anu tHt IIlipl ONt'l 'cIII llOll
in construction in several States
which have recently fallen below
their 1928 permits.
The month is dominated by the
nine million total from St. Louis,
with it's single permit for the five
million dollar office building for the
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Washington was ahead of Baltimore,
with the aid of d single permit of
d million dollars for the Hecht Co.
store, and several others Of goodly
size. Dallas continued TO lead the
cities of the farther South with ap-
proximately three million, of which
half represented the addition to the
Hotel Adolphus.
Big Projects Reported.
birmingham had s2.500,000, the
largest items Of which were s347, 500
for the Phillips High School, s2s2,-
500 for the Woodlawn High School
and S250,000 for the Southern Rail-
way building. Kansas City. with a
S650,0O0 Montgomery Ward ware
Evening star., 1924-11-15

Going back for moment. it Will
be remembered that comparison be
tween manufacturing and construc-
tion was made in point of annual
value of output. OF interest is here
the relative position between these
two industries as regards employ
ment to labor.
According to the 1920 census of
population there were approximately
1900 persons engaged in the con
struction industry in Washington, as
against approximately 5000. in manu-
featuring enterprises. 1t is safe to
assume that the number of persons
engaged in the construction industry
is much larger than the totals ad-
duCed from census returns, ana this
is especially true not alone because
of the increase in the construction
field since January, 1920. when the
census was taken, but even because
In January. 1920, building was not
as active as it was later in that year
because of seasonal conditions in that
industry. Wages paid to persons en-
gagged in manufacturing in Washing
ton aggregated in 1921 approximate
ly S13.000,000. and while no figures
are available to indicate the extent
of wages paid to building wase-earn-
ers, it is safe TO assume that the
paid in the manufacturing field.
A further comparison between con-
struction activity and bank debts in
Washington can leave no other con-
clusion than that the two phenomena
are closely allied and that, in gen
eral, building activity tends to pre-
cede business conditions. The fact
that Washington is comparatively
free from manufacturing enterprises
o nj =
canoe of the building industry in this
city, since it gives employment to
more persons than do the manufac-
turing industries and, in the final
analysis, bring a larger amount of
potential purchasing power than
does manufacturing. OF equal i'm
portance is the economic fact that
the natural trend of land values is
upward because the land area of the
District of Columbia is fixed, while
its population is ever increasing.
New construction judiciously placed
thereon adds to our wealth -producinG 6
facilities, creates an effective de-
Evening star., 1924-11-15

garden and A splendid lawn and will
buy a home with such surroundings
more quickly than one in cramped
quarters.
This design could be developed in
any of the building materials with no
loss of grace or beauty. StucCo is
especially suited for the narrow house.
but wood would be very fine and, of
course, cost less to build.
Since the prices of labor and ma
terial vary so materially in different
localities, we do not attempt to give
an estimate as to costs, but suggest
that you consult your local builder
who can give you detailed informa-
tion as to the costs of your exact
needs to be installed in this design
Evening star., 1924-11-15
CONSTRUCTION CALLED
i. INDICATOR OF BUSINESS
Relation Seen Bet.Ueen General COndi
4 tions and Actiuity in Building-l922
"a Vas Record Year IL, Washington.


previous year, since which month the
trend was downward until January,
1921. For the year 1920 awards
amounted to $27,146,s0o for 1859, 900
square feet, an average cost Of 1892
per square foot The years 1921 and
1892 were continuously on an inclin-
ing plane. with 1921 awards aggre-
eating S37,+41 500 for 6,S59,200 square
feet, equivalent to an average of
$5.46 per square foot. The year 1923
almost in it's entirety exhibited de-
clinirg trend. the awards for that
year aggregating S43,674,lO0, as COM
pared with the record total for 1923,
amounting to S62,949,300. Through
October the 1925 awards amounted
to S45, 5,190,G0Q. and it is very proba BILE
that the total for 1924 will approx
mate S5o,000,000.
Five-Year Resume.
The table below gives resume of
the ma jor items in the building pro-
gram of 1919-l924 as seen from
awards. ttS ~
Evening star., 1924-11-15
ny l.. SETH sCHNITMAN.
Chief Of Division OF survey of Cur
rent business, Department of
Commerce.

Aside from the bare historical fact
that the last three or. fouryears have
registered record construction actiy-
tty, there is a far wider. Significance
resulting from the relationship be-
tween the construction industry and
general business conditions. Homes,
apartments, churches, schools ga
RACES, stores, Office buildings and ho
tells. erected since the war, give tan
Eible evidence Of the unprecedented
growth In new construction, but the
wider outlook must count the vast
growth in these building types as a
mere incident Of. the stealthy econ
omic processes which are always at
work.
Despite the Internationally be-
tween general business and building
activity, the physical magnitude of
new building operations at any. one
moment Is rather difficult of measure
ment since such indicators of build
ing activity as permits and awarded
contracts which precede the activity
that months earlier they presaged,
can only indicate the probable extent
of construction output. While much
use has been made of these two some
what imperfect measures of building
production, the writer owns to a
prediction for the latter data, l. E.,
the figures on awards. since the val
uatioD given in permits is estima ID
and since there is no assurance nor
obligation that the buildings per
mitted" will ever arrive at fruition.
Notwithstanding the record break
ing permits for 1928. the year 1922
must go down in Washington con
struction annals as the largest build
ing year on record. The total awards
during that year as reported by the
F. w. Dodge Corporation amounted
IN
may be shown the value of conSum-
able manufactures produced in the
District of Columbia for 1921
amounting to s67,639,522. If allow
ance be made for the value of manu-
factures produced in the District OF
Columbia, but sold outside of Wash
ington. the 1922 building program
beyond doubt represented greater
expenditure than the total value of
manufacturing output Of 1921 charge
able as consumed by the inhabitants
kr Washington. The building ac-
dv1ty in no other city of 500, 900 or
more population has in any year even
approached its huge annual value for
manufacturing output.
The construction industry, unlike
other Industries. produces dura bles
and not consumables. Although the
amount of land itself is fixed. through
the processes Of new construction
and increasing population a constant
accretion to the realty of the District
of Columbia is taking place Since
January 1, 1919, more than one-quar-
ter of billion dollars has been ex-
pended in Washington for construc-
tion OF all types Of building. the great
bulk of this expenditure representing
an addition to the wealth of this
community, taking the term in Its
technical sense. The year 1919 in
Washington marked an upswing in
building activity which, because ef
war conditions, could not have as
serted itself sooner, and 1t closed
with awards aggregating $40,37S, 900
for 9,2l6.So0 square feet Of construc-
ton, averaging S4.SS per square foot
April of 1920 first exhibited a decline
from the corresponding month of the
Evening star., 1924-11-15

ice porch by the kitchen for the con
venience of the tradespeople.
There are four bedrooms. sleeping
porch and bath in the second story.
Each room is provided with closets
and windows arranged that cross
draughts are secured. thus giving
perfect ventilation. A little skylight
set in the roof of the garage, lights
the hallway.
This house is 40 feet by so feet deep,
and therefore would be very suitabIe
for lot of 50-foot frontage. A larger
lot however, is always most desira BILE
both from the standpoint of beauty as
well as from that of STABILITY. Every
one buying a house is desirous of a
Evening star., 1924-11-15
OWNERS TO MEET.

The monthly meeting of the Wash
ington Association of Building Own
ers and Managers will be held al the
City Club on Monday afternoon at
1880 o'clock. Important matters in
connection with rental surveys.
amendment to the bylaws, etc, will
come up for discussion.
Evening star., 1924-11-15
1923 NEW BUILDINGS.
Office Structures Will Cost Total OF
S173, ,S5S,1OO.

The first nine months of 1924 have
witnessed the launching Of 1,523 new
office building projects in SIS Eastern
States, according to statistics furnished
by the F.,W. Dodge Corporation Of New
York.
Contracts have been let for each OF
the projects, which will add, upon their
completion, q total of 23,900.000 square
feet of new floor space. The cost OF
these new Office buildings aggregates
s173,S58,10O, which indicates that the
average cost of production is approx
mately 1923 for each square foot.
Evening star., 1924-11-15

For information as to the procuring
Of the building plans of this design.
No as, send stamped and self
addressed envelope to the Real Estate
Editor, The Star.
Copyright, George Matthew AdamsD
Evening star., 1924-11-15

mand for building materials and
equipment, furnishes increased bust
ness to home furnishers and through
the channels of trade brings greater
activity to all business and. industry
Little wonder, then, that the figures
on building contracts awarded show
such a close relationship with gem
eral business conditions
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
VIII You Take This
Pledge to Country?

Are you a conscientious citizen? If
you are you will take part in the
election which is coming in No
yember VIII you take this pledge
which has been issued by the Boy
Scouts who will help Uncle Sam get
his stockholders to vote at this cleo
ton?
Il pledge myself to vote at the
coming election. But l can't vote if I
don't register. Therefore, pledge
TO register and to make that registra-
tion good with my vote"
1t is a pretty poor citizen who won't
do that much for his country. 1t
makes a difference whether you vote
or do not vote. 1t makes a difference
whether you take enough interest in
your country to vote
During the World War we heard
much of patriotism: it was a stigma
no man could live down to have the
charge Of unpatriotic behavior level
ed at him Are we then patriotic
only during war times? Patriotism
means more than standing uncovered
when the flag goes by; it means
more than standing up when the Ma
ional anthem is played; it means
thinking OF your country as your
country; IL means serving ii in any
way you can, any time. And one of
the greatest ways Is to 60 to the
polls and vote. Express your opinion:
get others to do the same Only in
this way does government improve
and do politicians remain uncorrupt.
But be sure to register. Before the
general election, three weeks before.
the Registration Board will sit at the
Court House to register all voters not
on the lists OF the voters OF the
county. Be sure your name and cor
rect address are on this list II you
have moved since the last election 60
down and get your new address and
find out your new precinct A list
of the qualified electors is posted at
each polling place before election: II
you are not sure you are on there
right, go down and see. Then II you
are not you can stn register until
three days before election, at the
Court House, by bringing witnesses
with you TO testify that YOU live in
the district.
Be sure to get on the list 1t is not
too early to think about this and 10
plan to register when the time comes.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
DEATH CALLED ROBERT
JONES AT SILVERT0N

Friends here were shocked to learn
of the death last Saturday of Robert
Jones, twenty-fouryear-old son of w.
H. Jones of California Mesa. He had
been working at the Sunnyside mine
at Eureka, near Silverton. Five days
before his death he was taken ill with
pneumonia, which caused his death.
Mr.. Jones was born and raised in
Delta county and has large number
of frineds here who will mourn his
untimely death, cut off in the heighth
of his young manhood. He was a
splendid young man, and his pleasing
personality and taking ways made
many friends for him wherever he
went.
Mr.. Jones is survived by his father,
w. H. Jones of California Mesa. and
number of brothers and sisters. To
these bereaved relatives friends ex-
tend the deepest sympathy.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at two o'clock from the
Delta mortuary, and interment was
made in the Delta cemetery. Rev. E.
Payne of the Baptist church officiated
at the services.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
Big PICTURES ARE
COMING TO RIALT0

Manager Howard Kuhn of the
Rialto and Colonial theaters an
nounces that some splendid pictures
have been booked for the Rialto
theater and that this theatre will be
run three nights a week with some
good feature pictures. The first of
these began this Wednesday and will
run four nights. This is a vivid and
excellent portrayal of THE Spoilers"
by Rex Beach which is well known TO
everyone. With this is shown a new
third dimension picture, "Plasti-
grams" which is something new and
very interesting. Everyone will want
to see 1t.
Next Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday will be shown Rudolph Val
entino's latest picture, Monsieur
Beaucaire". Rudolph is said to be at
his best in this picture which is sure
to be good one just from the play
alone. The following week Zane
Grey's book. "Wanderer of the Waste
land will be shown in pictures. This
is a remarkable picture ont only on
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
RECEPTION FOR ALL
TEACHERS, PARENTS

All teachers and parents of School
District No. l will be rendered an in.
formal reception this friday evening
at the high school building. There
are number of new teachers here
this year as well as many patrons
who have moved in since last year.
The get-together meeting will be es.
pecially in their honor that all may
become better acquainted.
All parents and teachers of the
district are cordially urged to be
present at eight o'clock. The affair
is under the auspices of the leading
clubs Of the city.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
Old-Timer Visits.

Wallace Cole, who IS now a conduC.
tor on the d. & r. G W, his run
being from Grand Junction to Salida.
stopped off Friday for a visit with the
r, s. Kelso family as he was en- route
home from vacation visit with rola.
tives in California. Mr.. Cole will De-
remembered by Delta county pioneers
At an early day, he owned property
near Delta. Mr. Cole left Saturday for
Grand Junction where he will join his
daughter. Ruth. who will accompany
him home to Salida. Mr.. Cole and his
daughter attended the Colorado picnic
at Sycamore Grove near Los Angeles
and there renewed his acquaintanco
with many Delta county people.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
STREAK OF BAD LUCK

1t was Friday night and he had
just received notice of a reduction in
his wages. He walked homewards
mournfully, and when ten yards from
MS door slipped on some orange peel.
His head came to rest on some pa
per lying on the pavement He
looked at the paper in a dazed sort of
way and saw that 1t was book cover
with the title:
You Never Know Your Luck" |"
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12

account of the story and the acting
but also because 1t is the first to be
made in complete colors. All colors
are natural and this will add much
beauty to the picture, which is laid in
the rugged and vividly colored west
ern lands.
Other pictures which are booked
the dates TO be announced later are
Gloria Swanson in "Manhandled" and
"The Covered Wagon.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
Missouri Pacific Man Here.

II. w. Kirk, travelling passenger
agent for tho Missouri Pacific rail.
road, was n business visitor In Delta
Saturday He stated that the Miss
ouri Pacific, in their literature for
the road and in other ways are
constantly boosting for Colorado and
Colorado scenery, urging tourists to
come here. 1t is a great asset for a
country or section to have this rail.
road helping to spread its fame.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
To Winter in Arizona.

Mrs w. A Davis and children are
now located in Mesa, Arizona, where
they intend to remain during the
school.year, hoping the change IN alti-
tude will prove beneficial to Lloyd's
health. Mesa is LOO feet lower thon
Delta, Mr.. Davis accompanied them
as far as Gallup, New Mexico. the
family going that far by auto and then
took the train for Mesa.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
POPULATION

American population is gaining at
the rate Of one and three-quarter mil
lions year. That has been the rate
of increase since the 1920 census. We
are close to a total of ia million now.
1t helps the farmer, more mouths to
feed His main problem has been ov-
er production of food.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
Whiz! Whoop!

Circus Manager-I heard you're 123
years old. Now how would you like
to join my show?
Aged Hermit-By jlnks, I couldn't
go unless I 'ad fathers consent.
Circus ManAger-Your fatherl
Aged HermIt-Yep; he's upstairs
putin grandfather ter bed.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
ro Occidental collcnc-

Clarence and Dorothy Moeller, ao-
companied by their mother Mrs. c. A.
Moeller, departed Tuesday for Los
Angeles whore ClareUce will resume
work and Dorothy win enroll as "a
first year student in Occidental col.
lege. Mrs, Moeller will remain during
the school year.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
Just Indignation

"Shes the most conceited person
ever new"
THAT'S exactly what she said about
you
Well, l have my opinion of people
who talk behind ones back"
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
The Direct Route

They say she spurned his Offer OF
uBrriage.'
It's true She found that he was
depending upon a rich uncle, so she
uErried the uncle"
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
Mesozoic Mode

DauEhter-lt says here in the paper
they have a dinosaur on display at the
Bon Marche
M Neurich-For heavens sake
don't tell your maw-sheTl want TO
buy .t and wear II to the dinner table.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
In China

China has her legislators now.
GcttrE Just ike us, We must allow,
Soon wen md them picking up the
bunk
Coins uu a tunket on a junk
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
SURE THING

Lawyer-Do you think you can
prove an allbi In this collision in the
dark
Reckless Chauheur-Prove an alley
by? Sure thing-the collision took
place In an alley y know.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
Attending ManItou Meeting.

Dr.. Gus Erich, president of the
local Rotary club, has been spending
a short time in Denver and will at
tend the executive session of the Ro-
tary club of this district at Manitou
before returning. John Davis. secre-
tary of this club left Thursday to at.
tend the executive session also.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
Vesper Service

Pastor (calllng) did you at
tend church last, my dear7
Elsie-Please, sir, l came to last
sundays matinee.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
Suping Her Trouble

The Riding Master-Remember to
rise with the trot
Mrs. Heavysldes-I don't have to
remember II. The horse is attending
TO that for me.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
At the Circus

Lady-What nrc those huge posts,
tent poles2
Worbman-Naw, lady; them's the
toothpicks for the elephants
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
Had the Best of Hin,

Doctor-I told you a month ago that
Il you didn't give mp smoking you
Uould be dead IN a fortnight. How
many have you smoked since then7
Patient-Enough to prove you In the
wrong
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
Correct, Sit Douun

Papa, what is a lullabyf"
"A lullaby, my son, is II song that
keeps the whole neghhorhood awake
while putting one kid to sleep"
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
Some Shin

Tourist-What's that coming7
Pedro-Thats my muleteer. A Mex.
can servant. you know.
Tourist-Looks like an old-fashioned
Mississippi river side-wheeler.
The Delta independent., 1924-09-12
The Rcuoluing Globe

The earth keeps turning on It's way.
We view IL with a frowns
Tor what seems higher up" one day
Another looks low down.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
OLYMPIC FUND IS
 BELOW AMOUNT
American Team Faces Crisis for
 Lack Of Money

New York, April 16.-The Ameri- can Olympic committee faces a finan- ciai crisis which threatens to handicap the mobilization of its forceS in France for the 1924 games, the finance committee announced.
 After paying 8 second installment of S4o,000 on the charge of chartering the steamer America 10 transport the vanguard of athletes to Paris. the committee announced that only s125,- 900 had been raised to date of the s25n.000 necessary to train, equip and send the team to France. The only cities to complete their quotas are Miami, Fla. with s5,0o0 and San Francisco. with s25.000.
 Two more installments of s40,s00 each must be paid for the ships char ter and during the last part of May the expense of the soccer. horse rid ing. revolver. rife, marathon and trap shooting teams must he met. On June 6 the track and field athletes sail and the s350,000 quota must be intact by that time the committee pointed out, if full preparations are to be carried out.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
MAKES HOLE IN ONE
Lakc,illc, New Jersey Golfer, Claims Honor of Being First Of the tDcf Crop.

New York, April 1o.---Spring is here IL used 10 be the first robin. IL is now in the case Of par golf hole, tho eagle. While playing in A foursome with Lee and George federman and waltor Sherry at tho Hillcrcst Golf and Country club, Jamaica, yesterday, John Stillman Of I.akcville made a hole -in-one. As result of his carly achievement, stillmsn is undoubtedly the fira metropolitan district golfer to earn membership in tho exclusive set. His decd was performed on the ie5-yard No. 10 hole. The groen has sidehill slope and stlllms'i, using a mashle, dropped his boll above tho pin and a few yards short and it ran into the hole. He had a 70 for the 1S-hole round,
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
HARVARD TEAM WINS
Catholic University Bows Before Bat ting Onslaught of Crimson And Loses I3 10 6 in 10th.

Washington, April l6. -- Harvard downod Catholic university here yes- ierday afternoon, i3 10 g, in an extra inning contest, when it scored four runs in the 10th. Spalding pitched n fair game, although he allowed 10 lifts. one being homo run by Brcs- lin. He walked seven and famed three, but was tight in the pinches.
 Acting Captain Hammond, substl. tuting for Captain Jenkins. who has a sprained ankle, played a great game, hitting homer in tho first inning with one on. He also fielded faultless- ly at second.