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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-26
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-26

3 ST. n. W. I73s-Large double front
rooms. twin beds. continuous not water.
h. W. b.. use of phone. S25 and $50. Base
ment bedroom, S., electricity. FIX. 230S,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-07
CONTRACTS GAINED
TO APRIL THIS YEAR
% Per Cent Increase Over First
Part of 1925 Cut in
Next Quarter.

Building contracts let in the United
States during the first quarter of 1926,
estimated at 81 SIS 900 900, increased
rs per cent over the first quarter of
1925. This years second quarter con.
tracts. estimated at 81, Si3. 000, 900, had
no increase over the second quarter
OF last year. On March 81 the lead
over 1925 was % per cent: gradual
decline through the past three months
cut the lead to 10 per cent on June so.
, The second half of last year in
creased Is per cent over the first half:
normally it decreases 12 per cent. The
most reasonable expectation for the
last haK of 1925 is a decrease. either
the normal IL per cent or more. With
! g second-haif contract volume equal
to that of the first half. the years to-
tai would be $6.T7S.000, 900, compared
with $6622. 600. 900 for last year. This
= is the maximum estimate and is not
likely TO be attained. The normal l.
per cent decrease would give a years
total OF $6,371 ,oo0 600. only per cent
under last year. A DECREASE of 20 per
give q ,ear's total of $1,000. 900, 900, or
s per &C II under 1925. This last seems
to be fairly conservative figure i'll
view of present indications and condi-
;tions. Current credit conditions might
favor an upward turn in construction
trend, but such a turn is scarcely in
sight now. Recent declines in some
of the sections that have been most
active to date rather point to declin-
Ing contract volume for some months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-07
baltimore PLANS
:. B|G|MPROvEMENTS
More Than $40, 0O0, 600 Will
Be Needed for Work, Es-
Inmates Indicate.

Special Dispatch to Tho Star.
BALTIMORE. August - More
than $40. 100000 will be needed to
carry out the plans for general Inn
provement in Baltimore in the next
few years.
The latest estimate of the city's
new loans program, authority for
'chich is to be asked of the 1927 Gen"
cral Assembly, fixes the probable
gross total at about 25,oo0,00o.
It is planned to provide sufficient
funds for improvements to be made
over q period of five years. With this
object in view. the municipal bodies
and department heads charged with
the responsibility of anticipating i'm.
provement needs are striving to fore
cast what will be required up to 1892.
TIC further extend and develop the
water and sewerage systems, it is esti-
mated that at least $4,000 900 addi-
tional must be provided. There also
is likely to be small loan to continue
paving work and grade crossing elm.
nation since the current loan of
S7,50o.000 is thought to be sufficient
only for two or three years.
In addition, the amount Of the park
loan seen to be needed to carry out the
major recommendations of the city
plan committees report on develop.
ment and extension of the park Sys-
tenn will be $1,000, 900 or $6 900 900, It
is said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-07
BAL IM0RE SLASHES TAX
18 CENTS ON LOW BUDGET
New Rate Will Be $3.50 for 800,
Following 10 Per Cent Reduction
In Three Items.

BALTIMORE, August THE tax
rate for Baltimore City for 1927 will
be approximately $3.50 per 500. re-
duction Of 10 cents.
One of the big factors in the re-
duction Of the 1927 budget will be a
decrease Of 10 per cent In he expense.
new improvements and maintenance
appropriations.
The Appeal Tax Court may report
a greater increase In the assessabie
basis than 10 anticipated. although
members OF the court would not dis.
cuss who're the increase Is to come
from outside Of securities. which now
are taxed at 80 cents on $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-07

Portable gardens are quite the thing
now that so much OF our decorative
inspiration comes from the Mediter.
ranean countries. Plants and shrubs
In pots and tubs are useful in so many
ways. They may brighten either the
indoor or outdoor aspect of the house,
define the line of terrace or garden
path, or bring the patio into bloom.
The pots must not be all of the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-07

size. shape or color. The greater the
variety the more delightful they are.
Nor must the plants be all the same.
Purple petunias In lemon yellow
pots flaming geraniurns In black pots.
green little orange trees In bright RED
tubs. pink azaleas In pots or Italian
blue--all In one collection.
(Copyright le20.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-07

whirl when you take them up az IL
they were practicing the Charleston.
1t may be mentioned in passing that
these marvellous pillows can be made
by any woman who 10 at all deft with
her needle. On Monday directions win
be given for fashioning them, with a
picture Of q head to be used and
(which 10 offered readers who send a
self-addressed and stamped envelope
with q request.
Ceramic Dolls.
But to return to the discussion OF
dolls In decoration. Remember that
now 10 the time for every home-maker
who has ceramics featuring dolia or
persons In miniature to bring them
out and let them take their, former
place In decoration. They will be
more at home than ever before. Quaint
good taste must be exercised in the
use Of these and all dolls In decora.
ton. There are those that belong dis.
tinctly to tho Victorian period. They
do not appear to advantage In modern
rooms. Such, for instance, are the
pensive figures OF Paul and Virginia,
the devotional children In tho atti
tude Of prayer, etc, that are familiar
examples OF thiC decorative era. Some
HAvpSSu0HsNo drC IN bHAc WYNN oAoo.
Choice Figurines,
It Is when we come to the beautiful
Staffordshire figurines In garments Of
rare coiorful beauty, or Coalport
pieces that delight the eye. or cameo
figures In clear.cut Wedgewood de.
lineation and other such choice cera.
mics that we find they really belong
to all periods. They are works Of art.
and as such they can withstand the
demands Of fashion In decoration.
Fantastic Dolls Of Today.
To the period Of today belong pecu.
iiarly the fantastic dolls. They seem
to have sprung from the new art
epoch and belong to present.day style
Of ornaments. No doubt their vogue
will Ait. but now that II Is in, one or
more of the dolls is generally in evil
dence in homes. Fortunately, the
dolls are attractive in their way, and
are not of the type of Cupid dolls. in
artistic in the extreme. The dresses
of the fantastic as well as the beauti.
full styles Of doll are rich in fabric and
glorious In color schemes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-07

Money Is exhibiting a frmer ten.
dency. Corresponding inventories
are in evidence. The high level OF
security prices is dependent TO a
large degree upon the money market.
.-Moody's Investors Service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-07
Fantastic Dolls Of Today.

The recession into business activity
should not develop into a depression.
Continued ease in money rates is
favorable to activity in the stock
market Economic Service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-07

tunes. There Is something both
whimsical and grotesquely appealing
In these strange dolls that twist and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-07

Dolls in decoration are interesting
elements which never before today
have taken so prominent position.
They are seen In all sorts Of furnish
ings. They are noticeable in pictur-
esque porcelain ladies' who parade
along the straight and narrow paths
of mantelpieceS, or stand erect In
charming attitudes of attention, or
give static but none the less graceful
courtesies, or carry baskets of flowers,
or appear In any of a thousand quaint
and pictorial poses.
Another favorite idea is to have
dolls of extraordinary proportions sit
in equally remarkable postureS under
lamps or on chairs. With skirts
spread to form circles, the dolls perch
on beds, apparently resting against
luxurious backgrounds, which in real.
ity are handsomely covered pillows.
They fiirt with you from telephone
cosies, or attract attention as door,
stops They show their brilliancy in
lamps. In fact. they are used to
adorn all sorts of furnishings, and are
always fascinating, as women should
be, of course.
Sofa Cushion Dolls.
One of the latest innovations in doll
pillows is Wnere the cuSnlon ltSeII Is q
doll. The head is of stuffed fabric,
cut in the right shape, with hair
either painted on it or made from
raveled knitting to represent curls
that last as long as g. permanent wave.
The main portion of the cushion is the
larger part of the pillow. To this are
sewed slim tubes of fabric to repre-
sent arms and legs of elongated pro-
portions that dangle from beneath
frilly skirts or extend in caressing
fondness over the really beautiful cos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-08
Announce New
Member COburn Staff

Principal Harthorn announces
the appointment of Robert D. Mo-
hor Of Somerville, Mass, as men,
Der Of the faculty at Coburn for the
coming year. Mr.. Mohor will teach
chemistry and economics and assist
in the care of the boys dormitory.
He will also assist in coaching the
athletic teams.
Mr.. Mohor prepared for college at
the high school in Newton, Mass.
He is a graduate of Massachusetts
Agricultural College, class of 1928,
with degree Of B. S. He had fine
college record as a student both
enthusiastically and in athletics. He
did special work while in college in
the subjects which he will teach at
Coburn. In athletics he played
throughout his course in football,
basketball and baseball. The year
1924 Immediately following his
graduation he was assistant coach at
the Massachusetts, Agricultural Col
lege and did a very fine piece of
work. He will be a great help to
Coach Haines this year in all parts
of the athletic program.
Mr.. Mohor has had successful
business experience for the last year,
but prefers to take up the work Of
the teacher.
With this appointment the list of
teachers for the year at Coburn is
complete. There is every indication
that the year will be the most sue
cessful Of any for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-08
Announce Trial
List Municipal Court

The following is the trial list for
the municipal court Of Waterville
September term, 1926:
Thursday, Sept. 80 A. NJ, Emery
Brown Co. VS.. Sturgeon: Peacock-Le.
vine. 10 A, NJ, Fish VS.. Roberts; Mat
thieu-Peacock. II A. NJ, Dubord, as
signee, VS.. Libby. Dubord-Blacking-
ton.
Friday, Sept. 1o-9 A. NJ. Wheeling
Corrugating Co. VS.. Poulin; Boyle
Duford. 10 A. NJ, LaFountain VS.
Reny and American Woolen Co., trus.
tee: Marden-Levine for principal de-
PENDANT. II A. M, Foster VS.. Phen.
tiss; Marden-Peacock.
Saturday, Sept IL A. M, Hodg.
kins VS.. Prentiss: Blackington-Pea-
cock. 10 A. M. Oliver VS.. Groves;
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. II A. NJ, Vigue
VS.. Davis; Levine-Cratty.
Tuesday, Sept. 14-9 A. NJ, Soule
VS.. Davis; Levine-Cratty. 10 A. NJ,
Champine & Son VS.. Davis; Levine
Crafty. II A. NJ, Levine VS.. Ames;
Levine Blackington. 2 P. NJ, Landry
VS.. Roux; Levine-Blackington. 8 P.
NJ, Marston VS.. Plante; Levine-Du-
bord. p. NJ. Wood VS.. Landers; Le-
vine-Blackington.
Wednesday. Sept. 15-9 A. NJ,
Marston vs.. Meader: Levine-Blacking-
ton. 10 A. NJ, Goodrich VS.. Ellis;
Cratty-Sawtelle. II A. NJ, Bishop VS..
Dickey; Smith-Blackington P. NJ,
Levasseur VS.. Morneau:y Levine-Pea-
cock. p. NJ, Bisson v5 Champagne;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-08
LEWISTON FAIR
Continued from PAGE One)

back stretch in the final heat Of the
2.16 pace. The race had a bulky field
of eight and it kept we'll punched
throughout. Hayes horse, Barney De-
light, chestnut gelding owned by
Pottle & Small of Portland. became
wedged between fence and field, and
the sulky crumpled, throwing horse
and driver.
The tumble was spectacular, occur
ring in the midst of the bunch, but the
other horses, miraculously enough, did
not become involved in the miXup.
Hayes stood up amidst wreckage of
his sull5y, only to topple over. He was
carried from the track by hostlers.
The horse was not injured.
Blue Jay. P. E. Abbott's Portland
entry. won the feature Of the day, the
2.16 trot, five-heat battle with Luke
Bell. Ned, Fox's Forest City entry.
Frank Fox showed Luke Bell to the
tape first in the second and third
heats. but Blue Jay had the staying
qualities and won out. Kingsley was
UP.
The expected battle in the 2.12 pace
did not materialize, with Harry Put
mem running too fine race for Gold
Quartz or any the rest of the field to
keep in the running.
Henry of Navarro showed all kinds
of class to take the 216 in one-two-
three.
Incessant rains of Monday made
the track heavy and it appeared at
noon as If the races would not be
staged. They started at AIS daylight
and were rushed through. with just
enough daylight remaining to COM
plete the final heat at Ills. The days
crowd was medium, but the evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-08
SEN. MOSES WINS
Continued from Page one)

law was adopted in New Hampshire.
Senator Moses. who is president.
pro-tempore, of the Senate, based
his campaign on his record in that
body and his service for the state,
as he faced his fellow citizen, Judge
Remick of Concord, a former judge
of the New Hampshire supreme
court, and former Governor Bass of
Peterborough, who contended that
the senator had failed to support
President Coolidge's policies.
Governor Winant of Concord
sought to shatter a tradition which
has limited to one term the occu-
pancy of the Office of chief executive
since 1878, when the state changed
from annual to biennial elections.
With this desire, he met the oppo-
sition of Mr.. Spaulding of Rochester.
who is chairman of the state board
Of education.
Congressman Edward N. Wason
and Fletcher Hale were unopposed
for denomination by the Republic
cans. Mayor Eaton D. Sargent of
Nashua was given the Democratic
gubernatorial nomination without
contest. Robert C. Muchie of Con-
cord and Albert w. Noone Of Peter
borough were candidates for the
Democratic senatorial nomination.
Fair weather and the campaigners
brought out one of the heaviest votes
ever cast in the primaries. A total
of ten thousand more than the ST.
900 cast two years ago was predict
cd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-08
Waterville Pleased
With Chautauuua

The afternoon program of the Chau-
tauqua yesterday was worthy of much
more praise than can we'll be given 1t
In the necessarily limited spaces of
the local columns. Commendatory
reams could be written on the singing
of Louise Stallings alone, who charm
ed the audience with the rich culture
OF a wonderful voice. Her rendering
of a group of four English songs, one
written by an English composer,
three by an American, among which
was the poem Trees" by Joyce Kill
mer, was very much appreciated by
her hearers. I'm Longing for YOU"
sung to the accompaniment of piano
and cello, was received with much ap-
plause. Songs in Dorsetshire dialect
In negro dialect. in French, Spanish,
demonstrated the versatility of her ex-
traordinary vocal powers.
Never did the song Nellie Gray
which the singer said was 70 years
| old this year, sound SO sweetly impress.
| sive as it did yesterday flowing like a
| dream of olden days from her glorious
| throat.
The audience was not long IN con.
| Guiding that Marion Carley and viii.
| liam DurieuX were artists of excep-
tional ability, and credit to Chau.
tauqua's high endeavor to give its
| patrons always the best.
These three artists at the evening
| performance delighted the audience
| with rare concert as a prelude to
the lecture of the evening which was
delivered by Fred B. Smith, who inter-
| ested everyone present with his sub
| ject, America at the Crossroads. u
Mr.. Smith needs no endorsement as a
| speaker A strong personality plus
pronounced oratorical powers and a
subject of intense interest. made it a
| lecture long to be remembered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-08
Root Has Lead
Over Blaine in
Wisconsin Primary

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept - R -
Opponents of the LaFollette- Blaine
Ekern Progressive forces held the
edge in the battle for United States
senator and gubernatorial nomina.
ton upon the basis of early returns
tonight from the primary election.
With results coming in slowly U
S.. Senator Irwin L. Root, leader OF
the administration forces in the
successful fight for American adher-
ence to the world court, led by more
than five votes to the precinct, Gov
ernor j. j. Blaine, who carried the
endorsement of Senator Robert M
LaFollette.
| Secretary of State Fred thinner
| man, follower of the late Senator
Robert NJ. LaFollette, who now OPP
poses his son, led Attorney General
Herman L. Ekern by about IS votes
to the precinct. He also has Gov
ernor Blaine's and LaFollette's sup
port.
Senator Lenroot based his CAM
paign on his record, while Governor
Blaine opposed the world court and
endorsed notifications of the Vol.
stead law. Senator Lenroot said he
would likewise approve of modifying
the prohibition laws, If his consti
tuents so decreed. Frank J. Kelly
Milwaukee, who was the third can
didate, made the wet" issue his
platform.
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Improving Condition
CONTINUED from Paoe On,

senator Butler, who "has worked and
lived with them"
In addition to his interest in the
chaln store business Mr.. Charlton Is
mead Of the Charlton Textile Mills of
Fan River and state trustee Of the
Eastern Street Railway Company of
massachusetts,. His observations of
business conditions generally lead him
to believe that prosperity is to be the
Issue In the fall campaign.
New England he asserted Is PROS
pering. Its textile plants, as hard hit
as those Of any other section by the
depression which resulted from the
sharp change from cottons and wool
ems 10 SILK goods. are now running IS
10 ~ per cent. Of normal capacity,
while the position in the shoe industry
is notlceably improved and the wooden
trade mas gained rs per cent. in the
last few months.
spindles in the country than are need
ed, IN the manufacturers opinion, and
ne believes these should be scrapped
to make way for other industries.
Many of the lesser mills, he predicted.
will be abandoned.
New England, he continued, is able
to compete with the southern cotton
manufacturing centers, who have also
peen hard hit by the depression caus-
ed by operation of the law Of supply
and demand. Not only have the de-
mands of women's styles changed
from cotton to silk, but the call for
usual lines of clothing has not been
so great, Mr.. Charlton said. He at
tr1buted this condition both to the in
creased popularity of sport wear and
to the desire of people to economic.
AS for the tariff, the Massachusetts,
| manufacturer said he believed it was
Just about where it should be-" al
though there mikht be some changes,
the nature of which he did not indi-
cate. The workman. he added, knows
that the tariff is giving him high
wages and steady employment.
Mr.. Charlton sees not much pros
pect of a change in the prohibition
law either for the arrangement based
on the Quebec plan or some other form
of modification. From the standpoint
OF the employer he thinks the condi-
ton of the workers is better than in
the days Of the saloon.
The chain store business, Mr.. Charl-
ton declared, is doing we'll, and the
Woolworth Company anticipates
S25O,OOO,00 year, an increase of Z to 8
per cent. over 1925. Aside from a few
sections which he characterized as
"spotty," he views general conditions
as excellent, with business on
sound, solid plane" and the railroads
making splendid deliveries"
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MODERATE CROPS
CONTINUED from PAGE one)

normal In spite Of the bumper crop In
other sections of the country.
In Massachusetts, hay is poor and in
several sections the first crop has not
yet been cut. Cranberries will give a
fa1r yield but the berries will be small
and Of only fair quality.
The frequent period Of cold during
the summer shortened the market for
Rhode Island farmers but did little
actual damage. Corn was late through
out New England and in Rhode Island
the early planting did not reach the
market in some cases until later plant
ings had matured.
The cold of early spring in Maine Is
reported to have prevented pollination
thus diminishing the apple crop to be-
tween SO and 60 per cent. of normal
The potato crop will be but fair, while
the corn outlook depends on warm
weather this month. The late spring
caused a late sowing of grain in
Maine and the yield in all varieties
will be affected, it was said.
In New Hampshire practically all
crops are reported at least two weeks
late but with a good outlook for fair
Yield if there are no frosts this month
Potatoes will be good throughout the
state with the exception of the south
eastern section. where the summer has
been extremely dry.
Vermont reports more rain than
Maine and New Hampshire but crops
in the Green Mountain State have suf-
fered from the cold. Corn and pota-
toes are late. but prospects for a nor
NAL harvest are said to be good. The
average yield in all varieties Of grain
is looked for
The heavy and persistent rains of
the past two weeks have aroused
some concern among farmers because
of the effect on harvesting. In the
sections where early harvesting has
been started little progress has been
made because of the rains.
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WaterviIle Woman's Club Notes

The executive board Of the Water
vile Woman's Club met at the Wom-
ans Association rooms on Tuesday
afternoon for business and election
of delegates to State Federation
meeting to be held in Kennebunkport
September 81 to "a, inclusive.
On October II, will occur the re-
ception which begins the club acti-
vities for the year; the committees
for which are as follows: Reception,
Mrs. George Stobie, Mrs. Maybelle
Brown; program, Miss Katharine
Boutelle, Miss Alice Purinton,
Mrs. Florence NJ. Parks: refresh
ments, Mrs. Frank Sedgley. Mrs.
George Weed. and Mrs. Parker Foss.
The place for the reception has not
yet been fully determined, but will
be announced later.