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Evening star., 1928-05-05
HOUSE LOCATION VITAL.
Great Care Should Be Taken in
Choosing Site.

Choosing Site.
Following the signing OF the contract
for the construction OF the house. the
activity in the field begins The loca-
tion of the house on the lot must be
accurately determined. Otherwise the
builder might construct the house too
near the lot lines. or even on the neigh
boring property,
A surveyor has established the cor
nerS of the property and marked them
with wood stakes or stone markers.
Working from these established points.
the corners of the house can now be
located and temporarily marked by
stakes AS snon as the excavation is
started stakes at the actual corners
would be disturbed, so the lines of the
house are permanently marked by
boards set Several feet back from the
house lines The cords from which the
mason pE0mbS for his work are
stretched between these batter boards.
Trees and shrubs are very valuable,
and the house should be so placed as to
disturb as few of these as possible.
Trees which are close to the work will
be in danger OF damage to the bark
during delivery of material and hand
ling of same Therefore, all trees should
be adequately boxed to prevent damage
which might cause harm.
American typewriters shipped to other
countries last year were valued at
Evening star., 1928-05-05

in America; his assistant, Constant
Southword. and the County Better
Homes Committee, of which Mrs. Henry
Lockwood is chairman.
DR.. Ford and Mr.. Southworth Wis
tied the home Friday and Saturday
advising those attending the exhibition
as to the meaning of the Better Homes
movement and explaining features of
the model home construction and why
it conforms to the committees ideas
of model home of the small type.
Members of the womens clubs of
Clarendon, Lyon Park. Lyon Village
and the civic association of Aurora
Evening star., 1928-05-05
Saws Color Aids Construction.

Color In architecture has helped 10
stimulate construction and is partly re-
sponsible for the large amount Of build
ing in the past few years, in the opin-
ion of Maj F. S. Laurence, president
of the North American Society of Arts.
building. for the more cheerful hues
Is but one phase of widespread de-
mand for color which has swept Amer
lea and affected scores of industries,
says Mai. Laurence.
Evening star., 1928-05-05

dustry was on more even keel, the
424 reporting units showing gain OF
slightly more than 100000 feet in
production and 100000 feet in or
ders. Shipments we're about steady,
compared with the week before.
Evening star., 1928-05-05
SHIPMENTS OF LUMBER
MAKE RECORD FOR YEAR
Association Finds IT'S Mills Sent
Out 339,oO5, 900 Feet
in Week

Lumber shipments during the week
ended April 28 reached new high for
the year according to the weekly anal
ysis of the National Lumber Manufac-
turers' Association, based ON telegraphic
reports received today from IT'S Of the
leading softwood and hardwood mills
of the country. Shipments for the
week totaled 339, ,905, 900 feet, as against
323, $4,000 for the week before, when
TAG mills reported.
Evening star., 1928-05-05
Golf for Mentally Ill.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
WICHITA FALLS, Tex. - A golf
course for insane patients is being laid
out on the Texas State Hospital
grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26

q. Please inform me what I must
do In order to vote by mail In New
York State. have never voted before
arsd have lived In Buffalo all my lie.
/ came to Washington about a month
ago and intend to remain here IN
definitely.-F. r. A.
A. The first step to qualify you TO
voze in New York State Is to appear
in. person to be registered: the last
d$y for this, in Buffalo, was october ~
After being properly registered you are
eligible to vote by mail so long as you
retain your residence in the State.
q. have held Government posi-
tidn In Washington since November,
1877. I am registered each year by
proxy in Texas city OF over 10000
Inhabitants. Am / permitted by the
laws of Texas to vote by mail? II SO,
how shall proceeds. l.. G.
"A. You are eligible to vote by mail
provided your poll taxes are paid on or
before February /. You Will nnd tne
application forms for the official Dallot
atg the Republican headquarters, 825
Fifteenth street northwest. or the DEM
ocfatic headquarters. Is Jackson place
northwest. Application may be mace
nos more than 20 days nor less than
10 days prior to election.
6. Please send me registration forms
ana blanks for voting in Baltimore
MG-H. A. L.
4. The Maryland election laws do
not permit either registration or voting
by lmail. In order to register, you
must appear in person, ana the last
day for registration was Octoper a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
PLANNING TO HONOR
ROOSEVELT MEMORY
Series of Services in Tribute to
Former President Sponsored by
Masonic Bodies.

A series of memorial services for
Theodore Roosevelt will be inaugurated
tomorrow night at o'clock by Masons
at the Northeast Masonic Temple, where
the Railroad Square Club will sponsor
gathering to be addressed by the Rev.
DIR. James Shera Montgomery, chaplain
of the House of Representatives.
Although tomorrow Is the seventeen
anniversary of the birth Of Roosevelt,
the memorial services will be conducted
also Sunday and Tuesday, with Theodore
Roosevelt Lodge, No. "A, of this city,
and Matinecock Lodge, No. SO6. OF
Oyster Bay, N. Y, of which Roosevelt
was a member, participating.
The services Sunday will be held In
Grace Reformed Church, Fifteenth
street, between Rhode Island avenue
and P street, at IL o'clock. Rev. Dr..
Henry H. Ranck, the pastor, will de-
liver an address on the subject, Inc
Character of Roosevelt and Its Sig
nificance for American Life"
Tuesday, with the Oyster Bay Lodge
participating, there will be trip to
Alexandria to the Washington Masonic
relics; a visit to the White House,
where the Masons will be greeted by
President Coolidge, and at night Theo-
dore Roosevelt Lodge will hold special
communication for the purpose OF con-
ferring the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial
third degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
CONTRACT IS LET
FOR HOSPITAL UNIT
Wardman Company to Erect
New Casualty Building at
Eighth and B Northeast.


A contract for erection of the first
unit of the new Casualty Hospital
Building to be located on the northwest
corner Of Eighth and B streets north
east, was awarded by the board OF
directors today to the Wardman Con-
Struction Co..
The new building will be four-story
brick structure. trimmed in limestone,
and will cost when equipped, approx
mately 100000. 1t will contain 100
beds and an operating and X-ray room.
One of its features will be public drug
store, operated by the hospital.
Plans contemplate early construction
of the building. Ground-breaking eXer-
cises will be held Monday at noon.
The contract with the Wardman Co.
was signed by DR.. Joseph D. Rogers:
president of the board of directors OF
the hospital, and Harry Almond,
secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
ALLENBY ARRIVES
HERE TOMORROW
Crowded Program Arranged
for British Field
Marshal.

A crowded day in the Capital and
vicinity has been planned for Field
Marshal Viscount Allenby, after his ar
rival here at o'clock tomorrow morn
ing.
The distinguished British visitor will
be met at the station by his close per-
sonal friend, HampSon Gary, United
States diplomatic agent to Egypt at
the time Field Marshal Allenby was
stationed there, and others British and
American officials.
The field marshal will make his for
NAL call upon the British embassy at
1890 o'clock. Thence he will go with
the British Ambassador. Sir Esme
will pay his respects to President
Coolidge.
Cavalry Group Host.
At l o'clock a luncheon, probably to
be given by the United States Cavalry
Association, will be held in the field
marshal's honor. The luncheon was to
have been given by Gen. Pershing, but
the American Expeditionary Force
leader will be out of town and the en-
tertainment of the British leader is be-
ing taken over by officers of the War
Department.
At 2:4O o'clock Field Marshal Allenby
will go to Fort Myer, where he will be
met by a guard of honor. troop OF the
Sd Cavalry. On the parade grounds
a field marshal's salute will be fred and
then the visitor will inspect the guard
The field marShal'S program then
takes him to Arlington National Gene
terry, where he will place a wreath on
the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He
will return over the Highway Bridge
and visit the Washington Monument
and the Lincoln Memorial.
At 4:30 o'clock he will visit Walter
Reed Hospital and bring the greetings
of the British wounded veterans to those
at the hospital here He will be attend
ed at this time by the officers and
members of the American Legion of the
District.
Reception Planned.
Between $50 and 6 O'Clock. Field
Marshal Allenby will be the guest Of
honor at reception to be given by the
military attache of the British embassy,
Col. L. H. r. Pope ennessey, at his
home, 2125 Leroy place. This will be
attended by high officers of the United
States Army.
AT 8 o'clock he will be guest of honor
of Sir Esme Howard at dinner to be
given at the British embassy.
The distinguished visitors Sunday
plans are not SO numerous. He viii
attend services at the Washington
Cathedral with his host, Mr.. Galy.
Other social affairs are planned for the
afternoon and evening.
Monday morning the field marshal
will visit the Army War College End de-
liver lecture on military tactics to the
students.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
Full.Bloods Disappearing.

So rapidly are the natives of Aus
tralia being absorbed by the white set
tiers that 1t is estimated that the full
bloods will have entirely disappeared in
less than so years. The aboriginees of
eastern New South Wales were the
first to be brought into contact with
white civilization. Their old culture
disappeared rapidly, and by the time
that scientific study of ethnology began
in Australia the investigators naturally
devoted themselves to the less contami-
mated races of the interior. AS regards
hybridism, however, these tribes offer
perhaps the best material today In the
whole of Australia The following table
shows how the proportion of full-bloods
to half-castes has altered since 1882:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
Cut-Outs for Job Hunters.

In one TO the leading industrial es-
adjustments of this country all APP
plicants for jobs are given a test with
a cut-out puzzle. The puzzle Is SIM
ole one, consisting of only nine pieces,
but it is capable of only one solution
and the applicant Is told to assemble
this while watch is held over him. OF
the 1000 persons who have taken this
test. one fourth did it in ga minutes
or less, while the slowest one required
6 minutes. 1t does not mean that the
slow were rejected. but they were given
Jobs where minute care was required.
OF the speedsters it was found many
are successful in original engineering,
designing, machine setting-up and re-
pairing, or structural iron and sheet
metal work. Only an occasional repre-
sentative of these callings exceeded 6
minutes.
"The solution of the puzzle" they
explain, "necessitates peculiar type OF
analysis, characteristic of engineers and
mechanics. The ability measured by
the blocks is strictly mechanical
analysis, distinct from analysis in
general"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
Big Profits for Pencil Man!

What seems on the face of 1t to be a
very humble business has resulted IN
gigantic profits for an American in Rus
STA. The man is Armand Hammer, who
secured a lead pencil concession from
the Soviet government, and on an in
vestment OF 81 100000 made a profit OF
$l,50O.000 in the first year. 1t is true
that the profits must be shared with the
government, but even at that and after
payment of the taxes, the venture was
remarkably successful. But lest any
one imagines business In Russia Is
sheer gold mine. 1t must be added that
Dr. Hammer previous to this concession
had five years experience and learned
successfully to meet host Of difficult
ties and surmount many red-tape OBJ
stacles. When DIR. Hammer began bust
ness an ordinary wooden lead pencil
cost IS cents, and a copying pencil SO
cents. Now. the price is 5 cents and 10
cents, respectively. Before beginning
the production of pencils. DR.. Hammer
imported approximately $4,000, 600 worth
of pencils annually. but at this time he
is shipping pencils In large quantities to
China, Turkey and other countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
EX-SOLDIER CONFESSES
THEFT OF DIAMOND RING
Bailed to Await Trial of Taking
Gem From Residence of Former
Eiancee.

Accused of having taken a 5000 dia-
mond engagement ring from the home
of Miss Phyllis Mobus, nurse, living
at 900 Nineteenth street, Eugene Floyd
Crider, former Army sergeant and X-ray
specialist of Walter Reed Hospital,
pleaded guilty to housebreaking before
Judge John p. Mcmahon in Police Court
today. He was held for the action OF
the grand jury under bond of $l,5OO.
Crider was arrested in Pittsburgh and
was returned here yesterday by Detec-
tives Harry Cole and Clarence Talley.
According to police he was at one time
engaged to marry sister OF the COM
plainant, and admitted entering her
home by window to take the ring.
While returning to Police Court this
morning after recovering the ring from
a shop in which Crider confessed to
having pawned 1t, a headquarters auto
Noodle overturned rounding curve near
the Bureau of Engraving. Miss Mobus
received slight bruise on the head
Sergt, Earl P. Hall of the Army Medical
Center, David Fletcher of the headquar-.
tiers clothing squad, and Pvt. Brown OF
headquarters, the other occupants, were
unhurt. Brown was driving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
Africa Has Diamond Hoard.

That between $4,000, 900 and $25.-
100000 worth of diamonds, mainly be-
longing to the government. are stored
in vaults of Cape Town, South Africa,
awaiting disposal, has been reported.
Gen. Herzol. the prime minister, re-
Gently announced that the government
is contemplating an extensive irriga-
ton scheme involving the damming of
the Orange and Vaal Rivers from reve-
nueS derived from the Namqualand
state diamond fields.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
CROWDED THEATER
INQUIRY IS ORDERED
Maj. HesSe Acts Following
Complaint of Representative
Bowman About Conditions.

An investigation of crowded conditions
in Washington's theaters was ordered to-
day by Maj Edwin B. Hesse following
receipt of a complaint by Representa-
tice Bowman of West Virginia that over
crow6ing tends to create an unsafe con-
dition
Mr.. Bowman's charges are contained
in letter received by the superintend-
/ ent of police in the mails this morning,
and he Immediately notified precinct
captains to make careful checks on the
I conditions in theaters in their respective
! districts and report the results.
Fire Chief George S. Watson also was
asked for report on conditions found
in tleaters by members of the fire mar
shar5 staff.
Premises Remedy il Needed.
Mai. HeSse said if the investigation
shows that conditions are as bad as
pictured by Mr. Bowman, he would
maze a determined effort to have addi-
tional regulations enacted if they are
needed.
Mr.. Bowman'S letter follows:
My attention as member OF the
District of Columbia committee in the
House has frequently been called to the
conditions that exist here, especially at
evening performances of moving picture
houses where aiSleS are blocked fire.
quently when seating space is overSold,
and by personal experience l have re-
allied the necessity of active police en-
.orccmcnt to eliminate this situation.
THE neglect of the Police Depart
ment. especially at this time when new
novelties in local theaters are attracting
more crowds than ever before, may be
the source and cause of greater
tragedy than occurred at the Knicker-
booker Theater here some years ago.
Regulations insufficient.
On case your present regulations are
not sufficient to solve the difficulty en-
countered, the Commissioners have au-
thority to extend these upon your rec
ommendation.
I wish to mention in this connection
the method of managers in overseeing
the houses by one-half or more of their
seating capacity at times, and forcing
patrons to stand throughout the per-
Torrance or take less expensive seats on
upper floors
Most States require standing room
only notices after all seats are sold, but
in Washington it is barely possible to
get any information on seating facill-
ties until within the theater. Upon re-
quest, the only reply given, usually, is
to the effect that the seats will be avail
able shortly. but many people stand
throughout the shows and block the
aisles and doorways."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
YARNELL AND SANDBERG
TO ADDRESS STUDENTS

Rear Admiral H. E. Yarnell. U. S.
NJ, chief of the Bureau of Engineers,
and Commissioner Samuel S. Sand
berg of the Shipping Board will ad-
dress the students of the Georgetown
University School of Foreign Service
at special Navy day exercises tonight
at 8 o'clock.
A section of the Navy Band will rem
der a program, and motion pictures
furnished by the Government will il
lustrate the preparedness of the Navy
and the mechant marine as an auxiliary
force. DIR. Edmund A. Walsh, S. j., re-
gent of the school, will preside.
During the day students specialize
ing in shipping and merchant marine
matters will visit the Navy Yard as
a part of their regular work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
INTRUSION OF CHURCH
INTO POLITICS SCORED
John w. Davis Also Lists Reasons
Why Dry Democrat Should
Vote for Smith.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, october 26.-A
plea for complete separation OF church
and State, coupled with denunciation
of religious intolerance, was made here
last night by John w. Davis, Demo-
cratic standard bearer four years ago,
in an address in the interest of the
presidential candidacy of Gov. Alfred E.
Smith.
Declaring he did not object to min
lister expressing himself on politics, Mr..
Davis said that what I will protest
against is the instrusion of the cor
porate church into the field of politics"
Advertlng to prohibition, he listed
number of reasons why he said dry
Democrat should vote for Smith
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
ATTACKED
BY EGG-THROWERS
Bishop Ignores Interruption and
Continues Speech at Bluefeld
in Opposition to Smith.
Br the Associated Press.

BLUEFIELD, Va, october 26.-Ignor-
ing an egg bombardment in which two
eggs. thrown through a window by per-
sons who fed splattered on several in
the audience, Bishop James Cannon, jr,
of Richmond continued his attack on
Senator Carter Glass and the Demo-
cratic nominee for President here last
night.
Bishop Cannon said that Senator
Glass was not in Richmond when he
and Senator Mann were at the capitol
fighting to rid the State of saloons.
At mention of Senator Glass name
the eggs were thrown into the assembly
hall through a rear window. Bishop
Cannon did not refer to the incident.
Several persons in the audience rushed
out to apprehend the guilty parties, but
were unsuccessful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26

From the Boston Herald.
A new baby brother had come to
little Mary's house and because she
had been promised sister. Mary was
quite disappointed. She suggested that
they leave him at the hospital for an
other family, but mother explained that
this lust wouldn't do and, besides, hav-
ing a little brother should be quite
nice. Mary thought the matter over
and after much consideration decided
to make the best of things.
IT suppose" she said, hitting on
bright idea, I'VE could dress him up like
girl and no one will know the diff
ference"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
Thief Defes Four
Locks to Drive OFF
With Ambulance

Police today are seeking the
man who Wednesday night need
ed an ambulance so badly that
he took the private machine OF
Charles S. Zurhorst. an under
taker, 301 East Capitol street, in
spite Of four locks.
zurhorst today said that the
man who has mis- ambulance. got
it by breaking the lock of his ga
rage door, playing tricks on the
lock on the car. more tricks on
the steering-geer lock and put
the finishing touches on the
whole proposition by fixing up
the ignition lock and driving the
ambulance away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
Do You Know How to
VOTE BY MAIL?

!. WashinEtonians who hope to vote
by mail this year. but who are
: doubtful concerning the laws OF their
home states on the subject, may re-
ceive the necessary Information by
= directing inquiries TO The Evening
[ Star, as follows: Voting Information
care News Department, Evening Star.
The questions and answers will be
published each day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26
SENATOR GEORGE WARNS
AGAINST SPLIT IN SOUTH
Saw Breach Would Take rs to so
Years to Heal, but Predicts 4o'ooo
Majority for Smith in Georgia.
BY tae Associated Press.

BY tAe Associated Press.
WAYCROSS, Ga, october 26.-Sen-
ator sWalter F. George told an audience
at Democratic rally here last night
that If the Democrats lose any South
ern State in the forthcoming presiden-
tial election the party will suffer an In
Jury which will require rs to so years
to overcome.
Senator George, however, predicted
victoky for the Democrats and expressed
belief that Georgia will give Gov. Smith
a majority OF 10000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-26

In 1895 the two classes were about
equal Now the half-castes are six
times as numerous.