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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26

on building permit records in the $50
cities and towns.
They include only new buildings and
alterations and are not to be confused
with the construction of highway
dams, subways and various other types
Of engineering jobs and public works"
the statement emphasizes.
StrauS states, in part:
THE reports show that building
generally has been on a steady decline
since the end of July. Taken month
by month the percentages of loss as
compared with the same month of
the preceding year were as follows:
August. IL per cent; September. 10 per
cent: October, per cent: November, II
percent, and December, IL per cent.
"It is pointed out that there is
nothing in the situation to indicate the
possibility of an immediate reversal
of form. The primary cause of the let
up in building operations is ascribed to
high money rates. although building
has been proceeding at top speed for
the last five years and q lull for while
is no more than might be expected.
ut is apparent from the studies
made that the decline now in progress
is somewhat more pronounced in the
smaller centers than in the large cities.
In the group of 25 cities which last
year led the Nation in building permits,
the falling off from the preceding an
nual period was negligible, the figures
being s1,276, POI, 635 for 1928 and
$1,275,104,122 for 1927. In 1926 the
same cities reported $1,546 658, 1893, last
years loss being II per cent.
1.-The total in the 25 leading cities
in December was S153,193,733, COM
pared with $174,275,873 last year, a loss
Df IL per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
STRAUS REFUTES
BUILDING GAINS
Survey of Permits in $50
Cities Shows Loss Over
1927, Report Says.

On the basis of survey of official
reports Of building plans filed or per-
mits issued in approximately $50 lead
ing cities of the country. reports of con-
ti1lued gains in building activities
throughout the country are not bourne
out by the actual facts, it, is declared
today by S. w. Straus & Co.
Straus estimates that actual build
ing operations for the entire country
during 1928 amounted to $685. 900 900,
loss of per cent frcm 1927, or IA
per cent from 1925 and of Is per cent
from 1925.
This estimate differs widely from re-
ports from other agencies, which are
based on different methods of calculat-
ing construction work and including a
different scope of work surveyed.
The Straus estimate is based only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
50 HOUSES HEAD
| LIST Of PERMITS
Sixth Presbyterian Church to
Erect Edifice at 5425
Sixteenth Street.
Continued From Seventeenth Page.>

builders: to erect one frame garage,
1855 Klingle street dots l and 2, square
1921 to cost $500.
j. c. Phillips. owner, designer and
builder; to erect two 2-story frame
dwellings, 1923 and 1882 Military road
dots IS and l6, square 199D; to cost
$4,000.
Sidney c. Cousins. owner; Frank
Simpson, designer and builder: to erect
one 2-story frame addition, 1921 lingo
mar street Got 10, square 1889; to cost
$4,000.
Edwin Jacobson, owner, designer and
builder; to erect one 2-story frame
dwelling, 5414 Nevada avenue part of
lots SO and e., square 2024; to cost
$4,000.
George l.. Williams, owner: Sears,
Roebuck & Co, designers: E. c. Ramey,
The Washington times., 1929-07-18
Noted Love Authority On
Ethical Problems
By Beatrice Fairfax
An Authority On Problem. OF Love and MarriaE.

NTHIt.E the problem L. R. pre-.
w sents in the following letter
IL not, strictly speaking, one OF
romance. yet 1t does concern home
harmony and family happiness,
and for that reason may, per.
haps. be considered in this columns:
"Desr Miss Fairfax:
"You are the only person in
the world who can successfully
deal with this problem of mine.
81 had living with me for almost
o year a brother whom had not
known for ten years. The world
has made him rough type,
coarse, uneducated and apparently
without spark of feeling for the
hetter things of life. Being a
studions type myself, and having
developed myself to a fair degree
in music and painting, my success
was constant annoyance to him.
though / always treated him as
q brother should be treated.
''One night. month ago, his
manner toward me became very
rude and unkind and l told him
so. whereupon. without warning
he struck me, leaving a cut over
The Washington times., 1929-07-18
ADVICE. TO THE IOVEII IORN By Beatr
By Beatrice Fairfax
Mrs. Beeckman Advises:

right farthest from the plate, on
the right Of the soup spoon.
DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
1. Is 1t proper for lady to say
to man IL am glad TO have met
you. Mr.. Blank?" Or should just
the man say it, or is It pssse to
say it at all?
2. Should a lady shake hands with
other ladies when introduced?
3. Should lady shake hands with
. man when introduced2
4. When someone says during, or
after, an introduction. IT am de.
lighted to have met YOU" what
should one answer?
ELIZABETH.
In acknowledging the introduc-
The Washington times., 1929-07-18
APPETIZING
MENUS

TRIM a bunch of celery shred
i finely; place in salad bowl;
season with salt, pepper and a
tablespoon each of oil and vine
gar. and add several sprigs Of
watercress.
Lay stalks of endive in, salad
and cut small pieces OF chtves
over them. Toss lightly, in French
dressing and sprinkle with tara
gon leaves.
Rub salad bowl with a freshly
cut onion. Place crisp leaves of
romaine in it. Make a dressing OF
one hard boiled egg. mashed as
finely as possible with a fork;
little paprika, salt, mustard,
chopped olives and one tablespoon
of oil and one OF vinegar. Add to
the romaine, toss and serve.
Dice a tart apple and a sweet
Bermuda onion; mix with mayon.
naise or boiled dressing.
Mash an ounce of Roquefort
cheese in bowl. with a table
spoon each OF olive oil and vim
egar and dash OF salt. Spread
over chilled stalks of endive and
sprinkle with paprika.
Dress watercress with French
dressing. to which finely chopped
onion or olives have been added.
Desserts
Whip cream until II Is very
thick. Mash raspberries, peaches.
melon or other fruit with pow
dered sugar. Mix with cream;
chill and serve.
Place a. small serving of any
ian1--some kind of berry is the
nicest-in a sherhet glass and
serve with cream,
The Washington times., 1929-07-18

ton it is better to say. How do
you do Mr.. Allen?" This is al.
ways correct.
.. Usually she doesn't, unless the
introduction Is an especial one.
say of two people who have heard
much of each other from mutual
friend who is now introducing
them.
3. Usually she doesn't. But again.
az in the answer to the second
question, she may, II she has ea'
pecialIy looked toward 10 the in.
PRODUCTION, II they are known to
many mutual friends. or under
any other circumstance that means
a special Observation-Disclosures. For
the casual introduction the lady
usually does not offer TO shake
hands.
4. THANK you very much. am
most happy to meet you, too, or,
That's is most kind of you. Tt has
been a great pleasure to meet you
too, Mr.. Allen"
The Washington times., 1929-07-18
pEAR MRs.l BEECKMAN:

DEAR MRS BEECKMAN:
When serving q glass of water
to 8. guest. is 1t proper to use .
saucer, or, as I have heard, is It
only proper when a maid Is sery-
ing the water?
z. Is IL correct for q lady to
shake hands with her glove on?
Is It correct for a. gentleman to
shake hands with his glove on?
3. When setting the table for
tea and cake mo knife being nec-
essary, on which side or the plate
should the cake fork be placed?
r. M.
We serve the glass Of water
with the plate beneath the glass.
1t is just as important for the
guest not to have the drop of wa
ter drip from Ihe glass, whether
the glass is handed by the hostess
or by the maid.
Q. 1T is not necessary for g lady
to remove her glove when she
shakes hands, but it is necessar.
for a gentleman TO remove his
glove when he shakes hands.
3. Usually on the right side OF
the plate,
The Washington times., 1929-07-18

TN ANY number of subtle gestures the tailored
mode Is evidencing sly interest in the trek
n back-Or rather forward march--to feminism.
While clinging to their traditional slenderzipg
lines, suits, ensembles and street frocks belle
their seeming indifference TO the new style trend
by casually appearing with restrained friil
furbelOw.
For instance, the black kasha ensemble at left
is trying to be severely tailored but just couldn't
resist dainty seallOped white pique collar and
vest. Knowing that it had gone that far there
was no reason why further dainty touch could
not be added by large white flower. After all.
it is flattering when pinned TO severely tailored
The Washington times., 1929-07-18
38# y #Ae7f|3f@3@'
Ry MARIE PAULEr .

Youngsters skip through life
with glee. Playtime is childhood's
only concern. Each day is made
of joy and fun. Each turn of the
rope, each trip to the beach and
every new game brings new
taste of life's happiness.
It's surprising too what effect
clothes have upon personality.
Little girls in grandma's time
just loved to I'd Tres s-u p" in
mothers clothes, to pretend they
were grown-up.
But presto! Today is quite an
other time-things have changed.
Little girls are wearing miniature
copies of mothers "bestest"
frocks.
For example, take style No.
Sl26 I'm illustrating in printed
dinity. The background Is en-.
chanting cool shade of nile green
printed all over in clovers in
peach shade. The capelet collar
that falls so prettily over
shoulders, in peach organdie,
trimmed at center.fropt with
nile green grosgrain ribbon bow.
The ribbon is also used for belt
showing raised lwaistline.- The
treatment of circular skirt is at.
tractive, and quite fun at front
and sides, with slender back.
style No. Sl26 can be copied
exactly in sizes 6. 8. 10. IL and "A
years. In the S-year size 1t takes
only TX yards of S9.inch material
with "a yard of 21.inch contrast
ing and Il yard of 39-inch mate
rial for belt and bow to make 1t.
1t Is very practical and excep-
tipnally smart in red and white
checked gingham with capelet
collar of white pique, and worn
with black patent leather belt.
For tennis, choose plains white
pique. with collar and hemline OF
dress, piped around edge with
vivid red pique, and worn with
matching red leather belt.
Nile green linen with white or
candle collar and self,fabric belt
is smart.
Shantung in peach shade. rajah
silk in pale pink, and red and
white polka-dotted crepe de chine
are lovely for country club, vaca.
tion- or beach wear.
Printed viole, figured cotton
crepe, fine chambray. georgette
crepe. and handkerchief linen are
becoming fabrics.
The Washington times., 1929-07-18
Very truly yours,
Miss) Katherine Reader.
SUITABLE
TOYS

MANY mothers who are really
NA trying hard to furnish proper
tools for constructive activities for
children, get discouraged when the
children seem indifferent to the
toys, or at best only use them for
very short periods Of time.
In many cases this lack or In
terest on the chiid's part Is due to
the fact that the toys furnished
him are beyond his development.
or are too small for him to man
age. For instance. i was asked
lately to try to find the reasons
for a two-and.a-half-year-old girls
utter lack OF interest in the play
materials her conscientious mother
had provided for her. visited the
home and found that the child's
blocks were very tiny, requiring
finger movements, minute co-ordi-
nation and expert control of mo-
tor mechanism. The little Miss
had tried to sew, at the suggestion
OF mother, and put. it by after a
few attempts. Stringing small
beads met with little success. In
all these cases, the fault was with
the size of the materials as re-
lated to so young a child. At 5
or years, the little girl viii be
able to handle and manipulate
with pleasure these same things.
But at two-and.a half years,
she needs big toys, and materials
which will tend toward the devel-
opment of motor activities. sug.
gested, a. have done before In
these articles, the balance board"
used in nursery schools. This Is
a plank, with brick-shaped pieces
of wood nailed on In a zig.zag pat
tern and covered with non-slip
rubber mating. Lay the board,
on the top OF the first porch step
at first, then gradually elevate IL
as the child learns balance.
Swings, slides, the sandpile with
q flour sitter, and large dishes,
spoons. etc. are needed at this
age. And do not expect the
. or 3-year-old to carry out prof.
ects suggested for the and s,
year-olds. such as building vii.
lagos with berry-box houses. lakes.
ETC.. In the sandpile. 1t is too
soon to expect such long-con-
tinued interest in one idea. And
as for blocks (which every child
should have). give the very small
child large blocks, about brick
shape and size, so that their
use involves arm muscles instead
of finger skill. Very tiny chill.
dren enjoy using these large
blocks to make structures into
which they can put things. such
as the dolls the kiddie car and
usually themselves.
The Washington times., 1929-07-18

my eye, the scar OF which l shall
bear for life.
Being small in comparison to
him and recently over an opera.
ton for nastoids, put up a very
weak resistance. Friends, how.
ever, saved me from further dam.
age. but vowed. l would never
speak to him or live with him
again as long as / lived.
I'm spite Of what he has done,
/ believe l should forgive and for
get. But recently have received
word from my own mother and
dad. VINO declare he is no good
and that they never wish to see
him again. What am Il to do?
feel he could change and could
be the means of bringing him to
a better realization Of life. But
how? ] would like to have him
win his way back to mothers
heart. Please help me solve the
situation. ] KNOW feel some
way--that you have already found
the solution"
Your desire to help your brother
does credit to you, my friend. and
/ wish / could help you, IL only to
bring happiness to a sad mother.
But, unfortunately. you cannot
make your brother over, much as
you wish to do SO. Only one person
can reform him--himself! Until
he shows a disposition to do what
is right and appreciate your af-
fection, you will do well to avoid
him. Do not cast pearls before
swine
Meantime. make your mother as
happy as you can by your appre-
ciative affection and consideration
and stand ready to help your
brother when he wants and appre.
ciateS your help. That. it seems TO
me. Is the best contribution you
can make to the harmony of your
home and your mothers happis
ness.
The Washington times., 1929-07-18
ADVENTURES
OF RITZY
ROSALIE

Having decided that her back
and shoulders had received their
quota of the rays Of the afternoon
sun. Rosalie has donned her coat
frock Of white pique with yellow
silk crepe bands around the hips.
with q bit of color contrast added
by the buttons. IT is worn over
The Washington times., 1929-07-18

Skin troublespim-
pies, boils, eczema
and that sallow
complexion - all
forctell 4 body weak
ness - a deficiency
in rcd-blood-ccll
IF you desire 4
clear skin, you must
keep your blood in
good condition.
The Washington times., 1929-07-18

Dress watercress with French
dressing. to which finely chopped
onion Or olives have been ADDED.
The Washington times., 1929-07-18
Signing . Letter

O1S n mINGos DNII1NRANA<aAN-
/. win you please tell me which
is the correct way for an unrnar-
ried woman to sign her name
with Miss or without, and IL the
Miss Is used. should 1t be in paren.
theses?
2. In setting the table. il 1t
proper to place the teaspoons in
front of the plate, or on the side
next to the soup spoon-to the
right? MRS. X.
The title Miss" should not be
used without parentheses in the
informal signature of a letter,
since the letter is in the first per-
son. and not in the third, as the
title with the name would sug-
gest. Uust as Mrs" Is never
used in the direct signature or at
least never should BEL
II 1t is necessary TO inform the
reader of the title 1t may be and
is Enclosed in parentheses. Like
this:
Very truly yours,
CMissp Katherine Reader.
2. 1t is not good form-indeed,
IT is very poor torm-to place the
teaspoons above the plate. That
was done in the days of bustles.
and when vegetables were served
in 'side-dishes" by the plate! Now
the teaspoon is placed on the right
Of the plate. and in the position
in which it is to be used. That is.
II. for instance, we first are to
have a fruit cocktail and then
soup, we place the teaspoon on the
The Washington times., 1929-07-18

Write for q pattern of to.
days style, writing very
clearly and be sure to state
number and size of pattern.
Send coupon with Is cents
(stamps or cOin) 10 Washing.
ton Times Fashion Bureau.
259 Fifth Ave-. New York
city Enclose Is cents ad.
ditiOnaI IL you wish a copy
Of NuT latest hook of Fifth
Avenue Fashions.
The Washington times., 1929-07-18
Muddy Skin Now
White and Soft!

p'I want you to know that consider
your Golden Peacock Bleach Creme
the finest preparation in the world." :"
writes woman in New York City. ut
has done really a wonderful thing for
me, changing my face from sallow,
blotchy, freckly ugliness to a clear
white, attractive complexion in few
DAYS. If it win do this for me it will
prove blessing for other women" Go
to your drug or department store and
get a Jar Of Golden Peacock Bleach
Creme this very day. Use it tonight.
then see the difference in the morning.
Money back if you are not satisfied.
The Washington times., 1929-07-18

her bathing suit. Another -frock
designed along this same pattern
Is the pantie dress, which is a
frock of washable flat crepe in
pastel shades, with shorts to match.
A variation of the latter is the
divided golf dress from Vienna.
with the skirt divided into front
and back sections, and shorts
matching
The Washington times., 1929-07-18
FLAMES 5OO.OOO Niles High

Flames lean outward from the Of the the rate
Of 10000 miles sometimes reach height Of half
million miles says Dr. Ferdinand Eernan, Of Mount WIScs
Observatory California.
The Washington times., 1929-07-18
DO YOU KNOW
THAT

In order to speed up travel in
England, a railway company uses
a system of "slip" coaches. BY
means of slipping apparatus.
coaches are detached en- route and
side-railed into the station, the
main portion OF the train proceed
ing at. high speed to it's destina.
ton.
All Chinese doctors in Shanghai
are ordered to file a list of their
charges for various grades of med.
ical services. The order states
that reports have been received
that physicians are overcharging
their patients, particularly the
poorer members Of the community.
Chemists have produced an
alcohol without an exhilarating
kick under the name OF isopropyl.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
In the Churches

Congregational Church Notes Rev. James r. English, Minister. Sunday, August 1ith,
 10.i5 a. m. The service of worship. Rev. Frank A. Fuller will be the preacher.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
Car Stolen Here Is
 Recovered Tn Taunton

Word was received by the Putnam police from the state police barracks in DaniAson. Tuesday. that the five passenger Buick sedan. owned by Mrs. W. 4. Tanner of Danielson. which was stolen from the garage of the Putnam Buick Co, foot of Bundy street. Friday night, July 26th. has been recovered. The car was found abandoned near the city of Taunton. Mass, in the woods a short distance from dirt road. It appeared un- damaged.
 The theft of the car was reported to the Putnam police Saturday morn ing, July 27th The burglar gained entrance to the garage by breaking a window and then unlocking the gar age door and driving forth. The thief was seen driving the car through the business section. The person who saw the car did not know at the time that it was being stolen and paid no at. tention to the driver and could give no description of the occupant. The number. 79797, was easily remember cd. The person who saw the ear re ported if to tine police after the regis tration had become known.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
Jockey Jarvis And
 His Rough Riders

"Jocky" Jarvis, his ponies and his "2LL Ranch Boys" were prominent in the Lincoln and Laurel rodeo staged on the shores of Gardner Lake, last Sunday. Jocky furnishes several camps with ponies during the sum- mer, including Camp Lincoln, South Woodstock. The camp at Gardner Lake is under the same management as was Camp Lincoln last year. Not only ponies but riders he has develop ed on his own "raneh" at Pomfret Landing took part in the show put on for the benefit of the campers.
 Fred Miller of Norwich arranged the rodeo program and taking part was 6 former member of the 10l Ranch outfit. The list of events in- cluded the grand entry, drill forma- ton, trick riding. standing ride, run ming vault, scissors drag, Russian drag. side drag. back ride, spread eagle ride, and circle turn. Then there were hat races, obstacle races. relay races, and running races, with trick roping, bronc riding, and jump ing events.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
LOUIS BENOIT TO BE
 LOCAL TIRE AGENT
Central Auto Supply, Front St., to Represent Murray Rubber Co. and Distribute Its Tires and Tubes.

Louis Benoit, Front street, auto mobile supply and accessory dealer, widely known in this territory as the Central Auto Supply, has just com pleted arrangements with the Murray Rubber Company of Trenton, N. J., to represent that company in this district as part of the nation wide distributing system of the company which has already opened l,5OO chain stores in various parts of the coun- try and is now in process of opening .0O0 such branches in New England.
 The plan of the Murray Rubber Company is said to be one of the most economical plans ever devised for putting quality automobile tires and tubes into the hands of the cen sumner at low prices after showing a profit to the dealer handling the line. For fifteen years the Murray Rubber Company manufactured tires for Sears. Roebuck Company and it was only recently that the concern branched cut as a retail distributor.
 Two methods are pursued in the chain system either a store is opened by the concern or a reputable dealer Who IS large utnAttbhA't VI autNtiN bile accessories. such as is the Central Auto Supply of Mir. Bencit, is given the agency.
 Mir. Benoit is enthusiastic over his new business connection feeling con- fident that it places him in posi- ton to sell to the consumer high grade tires at attractive prices. It is the quick turnover and the enorm- GUS amount of tires and tubes dis tributed that makes it possible for the Murray Rubber Company's stores and agencies throughout the country 10 sell at unusually low figures while maintaining the best quality of mate rial and workmanship, The Central Auto Supply Company will have further announcements e make in the near future which will be inter esting Co the owners of automobiles.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08


 The Putnam Patriot ls On Ssls Thursday Afterne sns at the
 Following Piaeesg Putnam News Co.,, Union St. Donahue's Store. Main St. United Cigar Store, Front St. The Maheu Variety Store, Prov idence Street. V. TrouDalos. Fruit and Confec- tionery Store. Providence St. Thursday Evening lt May Be ob
 tsinsd At The Thompson Post Office. Arsene Frappier's Barber Shop. North Grosyenordale. Grosvenordale Post Office. Douville's Store, No. Grosvenos- dale. M. J. Kenney. Mechaniesyills O'Neils Drug Store. Dayvills. O0we's. Danielson. pomfret Post Office.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
Arrives In Scotland
 Finds Sister Dead

George Farquhar of Pomfret. who sailed on his first visit to his old home in Scotland in twenty-six years, July 18th. found sad news awaiting him upon his arrival in Glasgow. After having been met by kiltie band and escorted to the ship in Boston, look ing forward to seeing his mother and sister. Mrs. John Begg of Greenock, Scotland. he learned upon his arrival that his sister had died two days be- fore he sailed. Mir. Farquhar's moth CT is still living in Scotland and he has a married sister living in Eng land. Word has been received by Mrs. Farauhar of her husbands safe ar rival and of the great sorrow and dis appointment that awaited him. Mir. Farquhar has many friends both in Pomfret and in Putnam.