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Evening star., 1927-12-06
CART HORSES OF ROME
CARRY THEIR LUNCHES
Equine Companions, However, Have
Developed Habit of Stealing
Their Hay Supply.

ROME.-What corresponds to a
ham sandwich among men is carried
by all horses and mules in Rome,
hitched to the shafts of dunn cart
Evening star., 1927-12-06

in private automobiles. The cause OF
the derailment had not been deter
mined.
Evening star., 1927-12-06
SIX TRAINMEN INJURED
AS FP-lGHT JUMPS rAILS
Biaze From Wrecked Gasoline
It'll. Tank Cars Threatens to
,,.si Destroy Train.
!. .ha Assnciafed Press.

iii!ATLANTA, Ga, December Six
men were seriously injured. one prob
ahFv fatally, when the locomotive and
1.a..cars Of an Atlanta. Birmingham &
Evening star., 1927-12-06
Mems S1.5O Overalls S.

Mems $1.50 Overalls ST
Heavy blue denim. double
stitched seams and Bartexed
pockets. Widely cut legs. Sizes,
So to 46.
Mems Lisle Hose, 81
6 prs. for i
Our usual 2Sc and $50 Isle and
Rayon SPIRIT hose. Plain colors
and patterns. All sizes.
$1.50 Crib Comforts
> Inf ant s. Cotton-flled e
Comforts, covered with VI
nursery design material.
Bound in rose or blue. 30x50 4
size. A delightful gift.
Second Floor
Mems $ Union Suits ST
Usual $l.3o and $l69
medium and heavy weight
ribbed cotton and fleece lined.
Long sleeves, ankle length, fash
ioned sleeve and ankle cuffs. Flat
lock seams. Sizes So to 46.
Evening star., 1927-10-01
Unusually Large Living
Room Is Chief Attrac-
ton In Home.
BREAKFAST PORCH
ENCLOSED IN GLASS
Big Dressing Closet Con
tains Modern Movable
Wall Bed.
BY l.. PORTER MOORE,


The interesting English design fea-
tured today as plan No. 2I3-S com
bines many of the modern ideas in
condensed house arrangement. The
predominating feature is the unusually
large living room, with the lnVltlng
fireplace nook and built-in seat. Ad-
joining the living room IS the break
fast porch, inclosed in glass during
the Winter, so that it is not merely
a fairWeather porch, though the sash
may be removed in Summer and
screens put on. 1t may serve as
sleeping porch if the owner prefers.
Short passages from living room and
kitchen give access to bedroom, bath,
linen closet and coat closet. The
stable dressing closet not only gives
an unusual amount of closet space
but also accommodates a wall bed
which can be swung out into the liv-
ing room if desired, making spare
bedroom when the occasion demands.
In fact, the dressing room is large
enough to serve as q child's room.
The exterior of the house is of face
brick with exposed timbers. The roof
of sla surfaced shingles is sloped and
allows extra attic space, which might
be finished at the owners option. Ac-
cording to the estimates of Arthur
Bates Lincoln, consulting architect of
Home Owners Institute, the home
contains 1880 cubic feet and may
be erected for approximately $4,000.
Outline of recommended specifications
follows:
Masonry-Concrete footings under
all walls, as shown on drawings. All
foundation walls to be concrete block
or poured concrete to be mixed with
waterproofing compound. All walls of
face brick. Chimney of common
brick, all f1ues lined. Fireplace of
selected brick; provide ash dump with
clean-Out door in cellar.
Incinerator-Built-in incinerator to
be installed in chimney, with receiv-
ing hopper door located in or near
the kitchen, for disposal of garbage
and trash.
Carpentry All framing lumber
shall be well seasoned and free from
large knots, either Douglas fir or yel-
low pine. California white pine for
exterior millwork and interior trim;
oak floors. Steel bridging for floor
joists, interior doors and built-in
kitchen cabinet as required in detailed
specifications.
finishing hardware for doors and win
lows, for closets and casework. The
contractor will furnish correct list
If hardware and is to put it on in a
careful, workman Mike manner. All
hardware on exterior openings to be
If brass or bronze.
Easement windows-Steel easement
windows may be used, at owners op.
ion.
Plastering and lathing-Three-coa |
work over metal lath is recommended. |
A less expensive job may be obtained |
through the use Of one-half inch of plas. |
er over f1at-rib expanded metal lath, |
,r even wood lath. We suggest you
obtain alternate bids on metal lath |
md wood lath. Insulating lumber or
plaster board may be used if desired |
~ owner.
Metal work-Gutters, leaders, down
Evening star., 1927-10-01
BETTER HOMES SOUGHT
BY MODERN WORKINGMEN

The improved economic position of
tho working man is resulting in a
progressive and ever-growinG demand
for better. homes, according to w.
Burke Harmon. president Of the
Harmon National Real Estate Cor
poration.
Mr.. Harmon said: "The initial
postwar trend toward the buying Of
iuXuries has been DETECTED toward in
vestment in home property as a basis
Of more permanent satisfaction. The
working man today takes a pride in
the appearance and layout of his
home which was formerly confined
to pride in his personal appearance
and possessions.
Careful planning and building OF
homes embodying materials and
equipment Of standardized quality
insure success to the development of
real estate values. largely because of
the awakened interest and critical
faculties of the workers who want
homes"
Evening star., 1927-10-01
'ROUTING" SYSTEM IS URGED
IN PLANNING HOME KITCHEN

for a cooking area it is better perhaps
not to have the sink over 36 inches
from the floor, because in the prepar-
ing of food the opera ton of mixing,
stirring and beating is more rapidly
and comfortably accomplished at a
lower height. At the right of the sink
is a hopper door through which the
incinerator garbage and refuse are
dumped to be burned.
BuiIt-in Refrigerator Useful.
The refrigerator also is built in,
which means a saving not so much
Of space as of labor, as all those will
know who have pursued dust to the
farthest and most inaccessible corner,
or seen>a lemon take on the well
known characteristics Of a collar but
ton and roll merrily from the ice
chest to safe retreat beneath. Here
again cupboards are brought down to
the top Of the chest. The lowest cup
board has screened doors for the cool
ing Of food too hot to be put into the
ice box.
Lining the three walls at the top
are storage cupboards which are
reached by means Of stepladder,
which, when not in use, hangs on the
door--a stepladder which also does
duty as a stool.
The color scheme Of this kitchen
consists Of yellow and black with sea-
sonings Of red. A note of yellow is
taken from the yellow porcelain sink
and is used on all the woodwork and
what bit Of wall there is showing The
counters, floor and window ledge are
black, while red fringe edges the dou-
BILE sash curtains, borders the black
potholders and the glass towels.
Evening star., 1927-10-01
Plans from Home owners Institute. Inc.
Copyright, 1927.
spouts and flashing to be 16-oun

spouts and flashing to be 16-ounce
copper or No. IL gauge zinc.
Rooflng-Roof of slate-surfaced, cop
per-clad or asbestos shingles; colors
as selected; to be laid in accordance
with manufacturers instructions.
Cedar singles may be used, at owners
option.
Painting-Strictly pure white lead
and linseed oil in proper proportion
with zinc oxide, where desired, or
good grade of ready-miXed paint shall
he used. Interior trim to receive two
good coats of flat paint and one coat
Of fiat enamel. Finished floors to be
vanished or waXed throughout as
directed.
Electrical work-Complete system of
electric wiring from meter to all out
lets, including all panel boards, juno
ton boxes and all other fittings. The
installation must be in accordance
with the rules and regulations of the
National Board of Fire Underwriters.
Plumbing-A complete system and
fixtures ready to use shall be pro-
vided as shown on plans and in ac-
cordance with local regulations. Brass
piping for hot and cold water heater.
Where sewer connections are unavail-
able, use of septic tank Of reinforced
concrete recommended.
Evening star., 1927-10-01
SLIGHT REALTY MARKET
DECREASE is RECORDED
Figure for August Is Four Points
Lower Than That
for July.

Real estate market activity for the
country as whole for August is indi-
Gated by an index figure of 163, ac-
cording to the compilation Of statis
tics of real estate transfers and con-
veyances made monthly by the Ma
tional Association of Real Estate
Boards. The index is compiled from
official figures of transfers and con-
veyances recorded in Il typical cities.
The August figure is points lower
than the index for July. It is 6 points
lower t. an the index for August of
1926.
In the associations compilation the
average number of transfers and con-
veyances recorded during the CORE
spending month of the years 19161923
in the Al cities is taken as the base
Q00).
The index record for the past u
months is as follows:
Evening star., 1927-10-01
Home Owning Building Page Washington Suburbs
MODEL HOME AT LELAND
FAST NEARING COMPLETION
Dwelling to Be Thrown Open to Public
Inspection When Work Is Finished
On October %.

Steady progress has been made dur
ing the past week on The Star model
home which is under construction at
Leland, Md, by the firm of NJ. &
Il. Il. Warren, and the house now is
entering the finishing stage. This
house, the last of the series Of four
sponsored this year by The Star and
the Home Owners Institute rs n fea-
ture of the national better homes
movement, is to be completed by Oc-
tober %. when it will be thrown open
for public inspection.
IN the past week much was ac-
complished at the house. giving def
mite indication of what this two-story
colonial residence. built into it's set
ting of native pines, dogwood and
other trees, will be when completed.
The stairway leading from the first
to the second floor of the house now
has been completed and the house has
been fully trimmed. Painting of the
woodwork now is in progress, bring
ing out the color scheme Of the place.
Most of the rough construction ap-
pearancc of the house, which was
very evident a week or two ago. when
the StuccO and plastering work was
being applied, now has disappeared
as the finer finishing touches are
added.
In keeping with the purpose of the
better homes campaign to demon
strate the latest features that so to
make up modern residences of best
md most dura BILE character, only the
best of materials have been used in
the construction of this and the other
model homes. Particular attention
also is being paid to the 1andscaping
Of the house and to the exterior and
interior decoration. The home will
be completely furnished and equipped
throughout before it is thrown open
for public inspection.
While the house officially will not
be open for inspection until after Oc-
Evening star., 1927-10-01
ROCK CREEK STAR MODEL HOME
DRAWS HUNDREDS OF VISITORS
Latest Addition to Modern Residence
Types Will Remain Open for 1nspec-
! ton for Next Three Weeks

with a years growth will form a
perfect screen. HawthOrns and flow
ering apples will provide Towering ef-
fects against the willows, and cedars
with pointed spires make an inter-
esting silhouette. This end of the
garden is a background for a pool in
the center of the willow circle with
single jet of water showing white
against the dark color of the willows.
with a large white willow hanging
over it.
The pool at the end Of the garden
centers on the door from the hall so
that one sees it down the length of
the garden lawn from the inside of
the house. To lend an illusion of
greater distance, dwarf fruit trees
have been planted on each side of this
axis in two rows converging toward
the pool in a false perspective"
Here there will be apple blossoms in
the spring and fruit in the Fall, and
here also is a perfect setting for the
flower borders, which a future owner
may wish to add.
Evening star., 1927-10-01

| The first step in planning a kitchen
b to route the two main operations
he preparation, cooking and serving
f food; and the removing OF food
m the table, washing the dishes
/ d putting them away. This routing
hust be done, Of course, in relation
b the dining room. In the ideal kitch-
In there should be a counter immedl-
ltely at the left of the sink where
bod can be prepared.
| This counter should be of black
lpaque glass on which vegetables and
kuit can be cut without staining and
tithout absorption and on which
Iastry can be rolled. Without NOV
hg, ingredients may be taken from
he Ice box, which should be nearby,
Ind from the narrow open shelves in
S'ont, where dry supplies may be
tept in glass bottles. Flour and sugar
Ire kept in tin containers on another
bunter at the left.
Mixing spoons, egg beaters, measur-
hg cups and, in fact, all the utensils
lsed in preparing food are either
Ianging under the lower shelf or are
h the drawer under the counter, and
aking dishes are on a shelf at the
BIT. Hence, without taking a step,
bod is made ready for the stove.
Place for Other Utensils.
At the left Of the stove should hang
he commonly used saucepans, spoons,
lrge fork and strainers. A counter
b the right is covered with a black
imposition material on which hot
ans taken directly from the stove
bay be placed without marring. AS
his counter is the same height as the
tove it is in effect very convenient
Etension of the stove surface. over
bis is a cabinet in which serving
fishes are kept. SO that from here
pod may be taken at once to the din
kg table.
| From the table the dishes are taken
b the counter at the right Of the
bnk. Here they are stacked, then
dashed and put away in the cabinets
Eer the sink without further steps.
the height of the sink is 80 inches to
he rim. This is higher than is usual
l. advocated, but not too high for
omfort in washing dishes for
lousekeeper as short as five feet two
bches. 1t is true that when the ad-
bining counter, whose height is fixed
sy the height Of the sink. is used also
Evening star., 1927-10-01

Hundreds of home-lovers continued
turing the past week to visit The
itar model home in Rock Creek Park
l.tates, which last Sunday was open
III to the public for one month of
Zee inspection and study. This house,
tuilt by the Edison w. Briggs Co,
i the third of the series of four
demonstration houses sponsored this
tear by The Star and the Home
owners Institute. 1t will remain
ben daily from noon until $50 pm.
hrTng the ensuing three weeks.
| The landscaping of the Estates"
lone. which is located on Orchid
traet on block north of Kalmia road,
Kerlooking Rock Creek. Park, has at
facted the attention of the great
fowds of persons who have visited
he place this week, noting its key
iote of simplicity in keeping with
he general character of the house.
The character of the house deter
hined the type of planting" Rose
freely. who supervised the develop
hent of the landscaping, said today
3 describing the plan of the grounds.
Although the house is thoroughly
bodern in conception and treatment"
he said. 'its long low lines and in
eresting use of brick and stone in
Rbination suggest an old Norman
English cottage, and seem to de-
md the old honey shrubs of an
8glish cottage garden"
| Oldfashioned purple lilacs and
lweet-fowering white syringa, with a
hew variety Philadelphus virginale)
hore beautiful than the old, will give
lowers against the house in the
Spring and Summer, while the little
lbelia, now in flower, provides Au-
umn bloom and almost evergreen
sollage.
The intention was to plant flower
ing shrubs with just enough ever
ereen plants to give note Of Win
Ter color. For this purpose arbor vitae
has been used, placing it where it will
have room for its ultimate growth,
hnd where it will provide a back
ground for the Spring flowers and
Winter berries of an English haw-
thorn. The arbor vitae in a dwarf
globe form is repeated on both sides
bf the front steps and the porch will
be covered next Summer with climb
Ing roses.
The front lawn is we'll provided
with trees; two tall and slender Lom-
hardy poplars close against the Chin
ley emphasize with their height the
low caves of the house; a
towering apple will soon be large
enough to drop the petals of its flow
ers on the path to the door; varnish
rec leans over the wall of the garage |
court, and a large oak casts shadows |
IN the grass and partly screens the |
porch.
While the front of the site is open |
% the street and is planted to frame |
he street view of the house, the back |
s planned with quite another idea in |
mind. Here seclusion is sought and |
he whole area is planned as a pri-
rate garden cut off from the eyes of |
he neighbors. A maple shades the
paved terrace. Hedges of Japanese
,rivet mark the boundaries at each
ide.
Near the end Of the garden these
hedges lose themselves in a thick
planting of laurel-leaved willow, which
Evening star., 1927-10-01
Apartment Dwellers in Annual Move
Are Finding Slig hit Reduction in Rentals

Apartment dwellerS in Washington
this week making their wonted trek
to new locations at the expiration of
old leases are finding a slight decline
in apartment rentals from figures
which prevailed last October 1.
While rentals in newly completed
buildings in many cases are at levels
Of last year, an investigation shows,
there has been a noticeable reduction
IN rentals Of many of the apartment
buildings a year or two old, or older.
In some instances, according to in.
formation now available, tWo.room
housekeeping suites which last year
rented for $50 and $65 per month now
are $55 and $50.
Real estate men attribute to the
great production of new apartment
buildings, which has provided q
greatly increased supply of apartment
suites, the cause of the lower rentals.
The annual moving business, which
Evening star., 1927-10-01
The index record for the past II
months is as follows:
Lists Architecture Types.

IN a new book devoted to the small
American home, Marcia Mead, noted
architect, with the aid of excellent
drawings by Otto r. Eggers, illus
trates the various classifications of ma
tive and adaptive architecture. She
makes a plea for further elimination
of irrelevant ornamentation in house
design and shows that design, furnish
ing and decoration must be visualized
as a composite whole to achieve the
artistic
Evening star., 1927-10-01

tober %. an invitation has been ex-
tended by the builders to visit the
house during its finishing stage, so
-OnG az the work of the construction
force is not delayed, as the house
must be completed on scheduled time.
To reach the house drive out Con-
necticut avenue TO Leland street, turn
ing west to Elm street. The house
may also be reached via Wisconsin
avenue, turning right about four
blocks on Leland street to Elm The
home also may be reached by street
car line on Wisconsin avenue
Evening star., 1927-10-01

companies in transferring their serv-
ices to the new apartment homes of
the moving thousands.
The moving period also has kept
paperhangers, painters. apartment SUI
perintendents and the care-taking
forces of apartments on the go, refin-
ishing apartments to suit new ten
ants. Housewives and husbands also
have had their share of work, pack
ing belongings preparatory to moving
and unpacking again in their new
uu3rterS
Evening star., 1927-10-01

now is at its peak, has been on rush
schedule for the past week or 10
days. taxing the working capacity
Of not only the transfer companies,
but also the telephone. gas and power
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-01
PALMDAYL SHIRTS
MANUFACTURED BY
WESTERN COMP ANY

Palmdayl shirts are standard with
the men of western states. For many
years it was thought that western
manufacturers could not make dress
shirt which would compare with the
product of eastern factories and west
ern manufacturers faced most diff
ficult problem, due to this prejudice
Cohen Goldwater and company Of Los
Angeles, who manufacture Palmdayl
shirts were the leaders in breaking
down this prejudice and today west
orn made shirts are not only standard
throughout the west, but are rapidly
developing a demand in the east.
"Boss" work clothing is also we'll
known product of Cohen -Goldwater
and company, and has been standard in
the Douglas district for many, many
years. The connection of the Phelps
Dodge Mercantile company with Cohn-
Goldwater extends over many years,
and their products have been on the
shelves in the mems furnishings de-
partments of all Phelps Dodge stores
since early in Phelps Dodge history.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-01

many years Phelps Dodge Mercantile
company handled one line of clothing,
which was standard--the best that
could be bought in those days, but the
likes and dislikes of a buyer must not
control his purchases. He must be
ever alert regarding the demand OF Inc
customer of his stores.
Several years ago the Phelps Dodge
Mercantile company made careful
survey of the demand of the men in
Cochise county and the other com
munities in which Phelps Dodge op-
crates stores. AS a result, some of the
existing lines were discontinued, de-
spite the fact that the connections
had been long established, and Society
Brand Clothes adopted as the premier
line Of mems clothing in all Phelps
Dodge stores.
Alfred, Decker and Cohn of Chicago
who manufacture Society Brand
clothing, have long been known as
leaders in mems styles They have
put the very best of workmanship into
their clothing, selected the finest ma
teriaIs, and the most up-to-date as well
as the most conservative patterns. So
ciety Brand clothing does not follow
the style--Socety Brand clothing
makes the styles for men.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-01

shoes cover a range which suits the
purse Of every person in the country
Their shoes for youths and girls and
for children are made in range of
STYLES, widths and sizes which can be
obtained from no other one factory.
AS an example Of the versatility of
this factory, a history of the Safety
Shoe" now in use in the Douglas dis
trict and all other districts where
Phelps Dodge operates, is interesting.
The vice president of Hamilton Brown
company made a special trip to the
Douglas district, bringing with him a
designer Experiments We're conduct
ed and as a result the Phelps Dodge
safety Shoe was developed to meet
the requirements of mine work hay
ing wearing qualities which gave it
long life and providing sufficient
strength in the toe to prevent injured
feet due to falling rock and other
causes. Special soles Were developed
and special treatment given to the
leather to overcome water conditions
in the mine.
The forming of this connection by
the phelps Dodge Mercantile company
is saving the people of the commune
ties where its stores operate large
amount of money, due to the concen-
trated purchasing power and the atten-
tion. which Hamilton-Brown gives to
Phelps Dodge business. Not all of the
shoes handled in Phelps Dodge shoe
department come from Hamilton
Brown, but large proportion of the
E.shoe business of the mercantile COM
pany is transacted with this concern
and the people of the districts where
these stores operate are the bene-
factors.