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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
Ten Schools to Open
Their Fairgrounds

Ten school Fairgrounds which
have been closed since December
81 opened again today.
These, together with rs munich
pal Fairgrounds which are open
ell year. today opened their spring
program which includes baseball II
and track for boys and schlag and
track for girls.
The Fairgrounds will be open
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
Dir. c. Il. DESCH no TALK

DIR. Cecil IA. Desch, metailogra.
phist and physical chemist, Shelf
field University. England. win adj.
dress joint meeting OF the Wash
ington Academy of Sciences and
the American Society for Steel
Treating Friday night at 8 o'clock
in the assembly hall Of the Cosmos
Club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
HOST TO PILGRIMS

The Society Of Mayfiower Des.
cendents entertained the plymouth
Pilgrims" last night In the Frank.
lin Square Hotel. The program con
sisted OF songs and papers on PHI
grim lore. The, address Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
MAsTER PLUMBERS, DANCE

The annual dinner dance Of the
Masters Plumbers Association OF the
District was held at Wardman Park
Inn last night and attended By more
than 400 persons. A program OF en-.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
MINNESOTA SOCIETY

The Minnesota Society OF Wash.
ington entertained the Minnesota
delegation in Congress last night
at reception and ball in the Bur
lington Hotel. Mrs. Bede johnson,
president of the organization, was
in charge of the arrangements.
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evening was made BY Gov. Thomas
r. WhitteIseyl head Or the society.

Desirable used ears Of many makes,
models and sizes are listed for Inn
mediate sale II the Automobiles Tor
Sale Columns 81 The Times end Herald
Classified section.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01
Quantu111 Theory Held
To Explain Life
BY FRANCIS j. TIETsORT
(copyriEht. la27l.

BOSTON, March DIR Hans Dresch professor Of philoso
ply at the University Of Leipzig and also known
the worlds greatest biologists said today the Of his
sailing Wednesday for Europe that biology could explain the
origin Of life only when coupled with pure logic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01

To convert q wrist watch Into an
alarm clock an attachment has been
that at set times presses
protrnding points into the flesh Of
a wearer's wrist.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01

With both advisory and financial
aid from the government, a great
impetus has been given to the re.
vival on a large scale OF silk culture
in Spain,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-01

tertainment followed the dinner and
dancing concluded the evening.
Evening star., 1927-05-28

The Washington Real Estate Board
aeain this Fall will stage a better
homes exposition. it was announced
today by James =. Schick. secretary
of the board, following a decision by
officers and directors of the Realtors
Association. The exposition will be
held at the Washington Auditorium
during October.
The record attendance and the un-
usual success of the better homes eX-
position presented by the Real Estate
Board last year, Mr.. Schick SAID,
prompted officials of the organization
to continue the annual project as
demonstration to the public of the
growth of Washington as n residential
CITY and of the development of new
processes and ideas in home building.
The exposition last year attracted
daily attendance of from ten to fifteen
thousand and brought considerable
commentator for the high type OF
exhibits. Mr.. Schick pointed out. the
exposition this Fall will he conducted
on the same dignified plane, with Il
number of new features added. he SAID
Catch.penny booths and small refresh
ment stands and the like, however, he
said. would not be permitted. inasmuch
as the show is designed primarily as
a service to the public.
The exposition. it is announced, will
be based on an effort to demonstrate
To the general public the progress of
home owning, construction, modern
home conveniences and equipment as
we'll as to bring to the attention of real
estate men and builders the latest
scientific methods of construction and
residential development.
The American Institute OF Archi-
tects il expected to have much
larger exhibit this year than before
and the entire enterprise will be a
Evening star., 1927-05-28
BUILDING AND LOAN
LEAGUE CONvENES
Maryland Organization to Be
Started-Nationa Con-
vention Discussed.

Plans for participation of members
of the District League of Building
and Loan Associations in the conven-
ton of the national league, to be held
at Asheville, y. c., July 1922, We're
discussed Wednesday evening at Il
meeting of members of the local as
sociations at the City Club.
The local building loan officials have
as their guests George Il. Mckinnis,
shawnee, Okla, the president of the
United States League of Local Build
ing and Loan Associations, and Henry
s: Rosenthal, Cincinnati, Ohio. editor
of the national organ Of the building
loan associations.
The meeting which was presided
over by William s. Quinter. president
of the District league, was attended
by about ! officials Of local building
and loan organizations.
From Washington. Mr.. Mckinnis,
accompanied by c. Clinton James of
this city, who is a past president of
the national league and now is chair
man OF It's Legislative committee, Went
to Baltimore where a conference was
held with the executive committee Gf
the building and loan section of the
Baltimore Real Estate Board for the
purpose of forming a State league IN
Maryland. A committee was appoint.
ed to draft a constitution and bylaws
for the State organization.
Evening star., 1927-05-28
UNION TRUST PLANS
TO ENLARGE BUILDING
Banking Company Seeks Bids on
Addition to Present
Quarters.

The Union Trust Co., Fifteenth and
II streets, has called for bids for the
construction of an addition to it's build
ing which will double the present ca
pacity of it's banking quarters and pro-
vide additional office space.
The addition, which will be the same
height as the existing structure, 11O
feet, will be of the same general ar
chitectural style. of stone construction,
and will give the bank a frontage of
about 60 feet on II street. The prop
erty now runs about ITO feet on F'if-
teenth street.
Plans for the addition were an
nounced some time ago by Edward j.
Stellwagen, president of the bank.
Several old office buildings now stand
ing on the property needed for the ad-
dition, vacated recently in anticipation
of the building project, will be torn
down shortly to make way for the en-.
larged bank.
Evening star., 1927-05-28
Lot of 4O-Foot Width Held Smallest
Offering Needed Distance for Houses

Of unnecessary labor and expense.
There will be more terrace or curb
lawn to care for and a longer expanse
of sidewalk to build and keep clean.
The assessment for street improve
ments is also estimated from the num-
Der of feet frontage.
A lot should not be selected that is
too shallow for a few outbuldings. a
clothes yard and a small space for
vegetables or flowers. The buyer of a
lot should always bear in mind the
possibility of some day selling. and
should select site which will appear
attractive to others. If possible, choose
Evening star., 1927-05-28

In considering a site for your own
home it Is quite necessary that your
lot be at least 40 feet wide. A lot mar.
rover than this does not permit
proper distance between buildings. and
cuts off the necessary amount of air
and light.
A reasonable space Is also neces-
sary in order to guard against spread
of fire from one building to another.
A lot that is too narrow necessitates a
certain type of house-one that is long
and narrow, and this Is not usually
the most attractive style. On the other
hand, lot that is too wide is a source
Evening star., 1927-05-28
CAPITAL REALTORS TO STAGE
HOME EXPOSITION THIS FALL
Board Plans to Enlarge on Efforts Of Last
Year In 1927 Exhibits for Better
Housing Conditions

great improvement on last years ex-
position. The board of directors in
the near future will appoint special
better homes committee to cooperate
with John III. Snyder in developing the
exposition.
The board is planning the exposi-
ton so that 1t will attract the house
purchaser and seller, housewife, archi-
tect, material man and every one in
terested in housing in Washington.
Lectures for the housewife, for the
realtor and builder will be presented
by nationally known experts.
Modern devices for labor-saving in
the home, material and mechanical
improvements, architectural and build
ing innovations also will be a part of
the exposition.
Evening star., 1927-05-28
JOINS REALTY RANKS.

Bravard Davidson Strohecker, latest
addition to Washington's active real
estate circles, has established offices
at 1920 X street where he will con-
duct a general real estate, loan and
insurance business. He plans to
specialize in suburban and farm prop
critics.
Mr. Strohecker has been engaged in
the wholesale commission business
here and was president of the Wash
ington, Colonial Beach Steamboat
Co., operator of the steamer st.
Johns, which firm recently was dis
solved. Mr.. Strohecl2er now will de-
vote his entire time to real estate
business, it Is announced.
Evening star., 1927-05-28

a lot with some shade trees on II. IL
there are none, set some out at once.
but do not make the mistake of buying
quick growing trees. which will after
ward prove n nuisance.
BE careful to select a lot on the
most favorable side of the street. No.
tice whether the morning or the after.
noon sun will shine into the rooms
where YOU most desire it. or vice versa.
Will your front porch be cool in the
afternoons? Will your sleeping rooms
have a good sweep of air?
Evening star., 1927-05-28
QUIET HOUSE FAVORED.
Home Of Many Comforts ant
Plenty of Room Popular.

The kind Of a house we like Is one
of quiet repose, many comfy corners,
plenty of room to live in; house that
will maintain strength and beauty
even for generations to come.
Too often nowadays houses are
built for the time only-and, too often,
are we Americans coming to change
houses as we do our automobiles.
Evening star., 1927-05-28
Shower Adds to Comfort.

A shower head over the tub or in
"cell'' of it's own adds greatly to the
comfort and disposition of all con-
cerned. especially in warm climates or
on n warm Summer day in any cl1-
mate. 1t saves time and feels fine.
Evening star., 1927-05-28
Home Buyers to Benefit.

Home buyers will get more nearly
their moneys worth when the realtors
and the lenders of money for home
building begin exerting their influence
in behalf of more permanent construc.
ton
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-14
FRIDAY, MAY 13.

Yesterday we had Friday the 13th long regarded by the supersttous particular unlucky day. as both Friday and the number supposed to have sinister pOrtent
 But so far the history of America is concerned, it appears that this idea entirely fails to hold true Colu bus sailed his voyage of discovery Friday and sight ed the New World Friday The Pilgrim fathers sailed from England Friday; George Washington was born Friday the battle of Saratoga, turning point of the Revolution ended with the surrender of Burgoyne Fri day. Cornwas surrendered at Yorktown Friday; just to mention few of the incidents favorable to which cured on that day of the week.
 Our 13 stripes in Old Glory representing the 13 origi nal States, have been carried to victory in every in which we have ever been engaged; France determined the 18th of Je 178 to aid the American coonsts in the struggle for independence the cornerstone of the White House laid the 18th of October, 1792 and
 Americas greatest living soldier, General John Jo- seph Pershng, was born Friday September 13, 1860, and he could hardly be cassed unuck either personal y or in his achievements in behalf of his country.
 And in Alaska, Friday the 18th proved lucky day for the ice pool winner. The ice went out and in Seward three boats came in.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-14
]. $. GUM CHEWERS ARE
 DEVASTATING FOREST

WASHINGTON, May 14. (P)-Am- erican f1appers and their assistants in the enjoyment of gum chewing have nearly knawed their way through the forests of Central America and Mexi- co, and are now merrily ravaging the tropical jungles of Borneo and far-off Java.
 The extent of the performance of their teeth on the scented and sweet ened substance into which industry transforms the exotic tree sap has just been seriously investigated by the Commerce Department.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-14
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
 MARBLES BRIDE 81
BRIDE HAS 109 LIVING DESCEND ANTS AND HAS 22 CHILDREN
 OF HER OWN

TACOMA, May fl. (P-With sev- eral of her living great grand children present, Mrs Adelaide Ducette, S1 years of age, was married yesterday to z. w. Haus, who is 85 years of age, at the home of the brides son, The bride has 1O9 living descendants, and P children, IS of whom are living, The bridegroom is a veterans of the Civil war.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-14
ADVISOR CHANG TsO LIN
 ARRIVES IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE, May If. R)-General Swineheart, military advisor to Chang Tso Lin, the Manchurian war lord, has arraved here en route to Washing ton, D. C., on secret mission. He de- clared that there will be no peace in China so long as the Cantonese are mixed up with the Bolsheviki.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-14
MARINES TO USE FORCE
 DIsARM NICARACUANS

WASHINGTON, May 14. (P)-Four hundred marines left the United States for Nicaragua yesterday. They will be used to disarm Nicaraguans by force, if necessary, in order to halt the revolution in that country
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-14
RUBBER BEACH COSTUMES

BERLIN, May 14: CP)-Rubber bathing suits, caps and blankets will be worn at German beaches this sum- mer, instead of the customary wool en and cotton togs.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-14
LET'S HAVE BASEBALL!

Local baseball players have been bitten by the bug
 From morning till night the talk among the young and 'gettng aong age athletes is about baseball and what the prospects for couple of teams in Seward Scouting around bit 1t learned the Signal Corps boys the S. A. C. and the remen all have ample material for hines.
 Work on the baseball grounds began last spring. but owing to lack of funds at that time and continued rans put daper it. This year there is than S1OO in the "kity and much equipment at hand to go the ground with.
 We want baseball in Seward this year. so if some the ball rolling the Gateway will be only too glad to lend it's support physically and publicly. 
 This day in history: Abraham Lincoln was assassi- mated Q865).
 The Seward Daily Gateway, like the Alaska Railroad has gone it's summer schedule From this period of the season until fa Saturday. the paper will be on the street bright and early
 We wonder what the significance is: Marshal Sul and Juneau Legislators arriving on the same boat
 Now if Wicke1sham had just pulled his injunction against the Legislature meeting doubtless the shafts of criticism directed his way would have changed winged words" of praise.
 Some things Mr. Sutherland failed to secure for Alas ka Better aids to navigation in the Westward coast year round they in New England waters to aid the little fellows of the fishing industry.
 How many people in Seward know this is National Egg Week? All hens expected to do their "darndes
 New book: "The Preservation of Wild Life" by o. Sheriff.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-14

We wonder what the significance is: Marshal Sulli- and Juneau Legislators arriving the boat.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-14

Now if Wckersham had just pulled his injunction against the Legislature meeting doubtless the shafts of criticism directed his way would have changed wnged words" of praise.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-14

The Seward Daily Gateway, like the Alaska Railroad has gone on it's summer schedule. From this period of the summer season until fa Saturday. the paper will be on the street bright and early
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-14

How many people in Seward know this is "National 1gg Week All hens are expected to do their "damdest"
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-14

This day in history: Abraham Lincoln was assas< mated Q865)
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-14

Picture framing. SchaIlerer's Al aska Shop,
Evening star., 1927-05-24
COMMODITY NEWS
WIRED STAR FROM
ENTIRE COUNTRY

SAN ANGELO. Tex. May "a
Boston wool buyers have purchased
about half million pounds of L.
months fieeces and 100000 pounds of
S-months wool in southwest Texas in
the last few days About 10000
pounds still is held here. Prices are
around 39a cents a pound for II
months and 80 cents for s months.
PORTLAND, Oreg.-New business
has shown an increase at the mills Of
the West Coast Lumbermen's Asso-
citation in the last week. Production
totaled 74,265.525 feet, and orders &c.
251 900 Shipments We're S2,600,000.
KANSAS CITY.--Low prices for
hogs have started the Midwest farm
ers to talking of a curtailment of pro-
duction. In some localities farmers
say they will not breed sows for Fall
farrOwing and there seems to be a
tendency to liquidate breeding stock.
CHICAGO.-Packing house business
continues fair. There is a Seasonable
demand for beef at steady prices,
while smoked meats are moving more
rapidly at strong values. Dressed
lamb and veal had a fair trade at easy
prices. Export trade shows improve
ment.
YOUNGSTOWN. - Steel production
in the Mahoning Valley appears to
have found its level around 20 to 75
per cent of capacity. Thirty-seven of
the fifty-three independent open
hearths and 9S of the 127 Independent
sheet units are under power this
week.
Evening star., 1927-05-24
FOREIGN WOOLS MOVE.

BOSTON, May "a (SpeciaD.-Im-
provement in demand for foreign
woods is the only feature Of note in
the Boston wool market. Territory
woods are moving well, and a fair
volume of Texas new clip wool is
being sold. Fine territory was quoted
today at 1.05a1.10. French combing at
9Sa1 05, half blood at 95a1.00, three
eighths blood at S5a90, and quarter
blood at 75aS0, with Texas fine IL
months at 1.05a1.10. Fine Ohio
delaine fieeces are held at 43a44,
grease basis; half blood at 42a43
three-eighths blood at 41a42 and
quarter blood at 40a41.
Evening star., 1927-05-24
DEPOSITS MADE.

NEW YORK, May "a R.-Deposits
of SO, per cent of the preferred stock
of Central Leather Co. and 50 per cent
of the common stock have been made
under the recapitalization plan, the
Bankers Trust Co. and Kuhn, Loeb
& Co. announce. The new corpora
ton will be named United States
Leather Co. Earnings for the year
ended June 30 are expected to exceed
dividend requirements on the new
prior preference shares from July /,
1926, to June 80, 1927. The cumula-
tive dividend on the issue for that
period will be declared shortly after
consummation Of the plan.
Evening star., 1927-05-24
SCHEDULES FOLLOWED.

NEW YORK. May "a OPAL
though property of the Southern Pa
citic system has been slightly dam.
aged by floods, operating schedules
have not been interrupted. says l.. W.
Clarp, Chicago traffic manager. "lf
floods continue in our direction it will
be two weeks before our lines are
affected to any great extent. Bust
ness conditions generally on the Pa
cific Coast are good. Transcontinental
passenger business continues to make
a favorable showing, although our
short-haul business, particularly in
California, continues to reflect auto
mobile and bus competition"
Evening star., 1927-05-24
POTATO MARKET STEADY.

CHICAGO, May "a (P.-Potatoes-
Receipts, new. As; old, 80 cars; on
track, new, 157; old. 167; total United
States shipments, 372 cars; old stock
trading rather slow, market steady;
Wisconsin sacked round whites, 1926
a3.35; new stock, market slightly
stronger; South Carolina, slat barrel,
Irish Cobblers, mostly 8.25; stave bar
rels, S.40a8.50: Alabama sacked Bliss
triumphs. 4.65a4.75; Texas. 4.50a4.75
for best; heated, 4.10a4.50; Georgia.
barrels, cobblers, S.75aS.S5.
Evening star., 1927-05-24
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, May "a GP.-Flour-
Firm; Spring patents, 7.6oa7.90; soft
Winter straights, 6.45a6.60; hard Win
ter straights, 7.45a7.75. Rye-Firmt
No. Western, 1.24 f. o. b. New York
and 1925 c. /. f. export. Barley
Easy; mailing, 1.06a1.09 CT. f. New
York. Lard-Easy; middle West,
1265a1275. Wheat-Futures opened
steady; domestic, July, 1.43a. Other
articles unchanged.
Evening star., 1927-05-24
BUTTER IS HIGHER.

CHICAGO, May "a P).-Butter
higher; receipts, 24,044 tubs; cream
cry extras, 40A; standards, 40a; e=.
ira firsts. 391aa40; firsts, 37a3S1z; sec.
onds, 34a36. Eggs lower: receipts, 49,
753 cases; firsts, 21a21R: ordinary
firsts. 19ha20; storage packed extras,
24a; storage packed firsts, 24Ia
241a.
Evening star., 1927-05-24
BONDS ARE ACTIVE.

BALTIMORE. May "a (SpeciaD.-
Trading in Washington, Baltimore
and Annapolis first mortgage SIS,
which went far beyond the 100000
mark, featured the local market yes
terday The bonds closed at S7R after
an extremely active day. In addition
to the sales Of these securities on
the local market it was said that
large number changed hands in un-
recorded transactions.
Evening star., 1927-05-24
COUSE Is COUNSEL,

NEW YORK, May "a OP).-Howard
A. Couse of Cleveland has been ap-
pointed general counsel for the incan-
descent lamp department Of General
Electric Co., succeeding Charles w.
who was made vice presi-
dent of the company.
Evening star., 1927-05-24
LEAD OUTPUT DOWN.

NEW YORK, May "a R.-April
production of lead by countries which
furnished 80 per cent of the worlds
output in 1926 amounted to 140,986
short tons, the American Bureau of
Metal Statistics reports. The estimate
for non-reporting countries was 15,600
tons. total of 156,586 against 160,511
in March.