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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Swift Game.

Swift Game.
Foot ball often brings us fear
That disaster may be near;
Folks conteSting in the sky
Make us tremble as they fly;
Stock exchanges cause a frown
AS a price goes up or down;
But for new and startling tricks,
The toughest game is politics.
Contract often leaves us broke.
Poker may not be joke.
Yachtsmen brave the deep blue sea.
Miners work with INT.
There are perils to be found
Overhead and underground.
But, no matter where you mix,
The toughest game is politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.

Two persons, father and son. died
the other day from asphyxiation or gas
poisoning at the tourist camp in Poto-
mac Park A gas stove providing heat
for the cabin In which they were sleep
ing created carbon monoxide, and ow-
ing TO poor ventilation they were fatally
poisoned. The coroners jury has rem
dered verdict 10 this effect and the
co@ner has expressed himself strongly
Of the opinion that the use of these
heating devices in the restricted ac-
commodatons at the camp is dan
gerous proposition"
The dangers of carbon monoxide poi
soning have been widely broadcast and
1t would seem that every motorist has
by this time had ample warning But
there Is difference between the mon
oxide risk from automobile engines and
from heating apparatus, in that the
latter danger Is not as widely recog-
nized. Ordinarily gas flame is per-
fectly safe. But when pressure is low
cred, as sometimes occurs, 1t becomes
deadly menace. particularly when
used for heating purposes.
The cabins at the tourist camp should
be safeguarded against this risk by
ample ventilation, so devised that the
occupants Of these shelters cannot close
the openings for the sake of immediate
comfort. If heating apparatus is in
stalled 1t should be accompanied by a
fixed vent in the cabin SO that by no pos
sibility can the deadly monoxide men
ace life. This lamentable occurrence
just recorded should be the cause of
the adoption Of remedies that will pre-
vent repetition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
Rewards.

Election day makes one man gay
AS Victory smiles upon his clan.
Another puts upon display
Gloom that BELTS the vanquished man.
For neither of these men obscure
Is a job waiting, large or small.
He finGS he may be making sure
OF the excitement. and that's all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

Money adjustments cannot be re-
garded by posterity as a success unless
credit men are provided with authority
to demand that any wars hereafter
must be paid for in advance by those
hoping to benefit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

II Einstein we're to show signs Of
mental perturbation, it might puzzle
even the most confident psychoanalyst
to understand his problems sufficiently
20 assist him in "Sublimating
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
Highlights ON the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

maintains our critic, is reflection by
no means to our advantage.
The writer also speaks of our urban
tramwayS of hotbeds of dirt and dis
ease. In Belgium the seats are washed
and disinfected every day. He regrets
that we are not equally circumspect in
France and that our people, from con-
siderations Of health and propriety, are
not immunized by the same precautions
Alas, a long time is necessary to edu-
cate men to have a little respect for
themselves and others. 1t is not
enough that our schools stress the
ethics and benefits of hygiene or warn
of the dangers of alcohol. There Is
reed of coercion, too, before We refrain,
as a race, from splitting on the floor and
making ourselves otherwise disgusting
~
London Police Keep
Special Watch for Burglars.
News Chronicle, London.-Police in
London area and in seven neighboring
counties kept special all-night watch
auring the week end for armed high
way robbers.
Picked men, many of them motor
cyclists, were detailed to patrol the main
roads leading to London and the fastest
Of the Yards flying squad vehicles,
equipped with wireless, were in service.
AS matter of routine, scores of cars
leaving the metropolis after midnight
were stopped and the drivers licenses
examined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

Indications of business improvement
are so unmistakable that old friend
Santa Claus is expected to point to
prosperity as the handsomest Christmas
gift that ever came along with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

short, but active, visit did not
permit M. Laval to study the tempera-
ment of American craftsmanship when
aroused to point that tempts it to
forget the formalities.
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Unable to Pay Tax.
establishments Close,

FL Universal. Mexico, D. because
they considered it impossible to pay the
increased rates of commercial taxation
in the state Of Vera Cruz. Is of the
more important trading establishments
in the Port of Vera Cruz have closed
their doors for an indefinite period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

Resignation rumors can always be
depended on to arrive with sufficient
frequency to convey assurance that
United States history is proceeding on
customary lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

Some Soviet sympathizers make soap
box speeches. Others write novels. The
latter are more thrifty, owing to a
market for literature that knows no
slump
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

Expectations arise among insur-
gents that Senator johnson and SEN
ator Borah will consolidate their states
manship for a grand Wild West show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
90 the use for republication Of all stsws Eis-
patches credited 10 II or not Otherwise crfd~
tied IN this paper and also the local neNs
published herein All rights OF publication q
special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
Untiring Master Mind.

Has that gangster you put In Jail
found any work to do?"
Plenty" answered Cactus Joe. I'm
fact he's so busy We wish the lfg
would turn him loose He's a natural
organizer and he's already workin' on
an initiation with q view to interesting
the guards in q new secret society called
the Big Bubble Boys, him to supervise
the finances and regulate the distribu-
tons of profits, II any"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
In the Sweet Bv and Rv.

From the Miami Daily News.
H. G. Wells would have all nations
nave the same kind of currency, prob
ABLY meaning At somes distant time when
currency again Is Ii vogue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

His special and admired talents nat
urally incline Hiram johnson To hasten
the discussion and make it as nearly an
oratorical contest as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
From the Lowell Evening I,ead,

From the Lowell Evening Leader.
There are $4,000 fatal automobile ac-
cloents annually. But we don't want to
see the unemployment problem solved in
that way.
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New Scientist.


The alchentst forsakes his cell
Where tests in secret once hs made
He VOWS he has strange tales to tell.
Publicitys the life OF trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

Jud Tunkins says the clothes don;
always make the man any more than
harness makes the boss. Even a police
uniform won't keep feller from goin'
crooked If he's naturally gated that
way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

IF folks didn' git in de habit of for
givin an forgettin'," said Uncle Eben,
some OF desc political gen1'men
wouldn' keep gtttin' elected over an
over aGin.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
Porto Rico Shows
Healthy Business Condition.

Porto Rico Progress, San Juan.-Some
Of the facts disclosed in the latest trade
report for the island, for the year end
ing last June. are as cheering as they
are difficult to grasp For instance,
with less external trade than the pre-
vious year, the island shows the largest
visible favorable balance for 10 years.
With sales totaling S9S 900 900 and pur-
chaSes of SIT, 900 900, there is bal
ance, or seeming profit, of 81 900. 900.
OF course. this balance is not proflt in
any strict sense. but does show most
definitely a surplus Of sales over, pur-
chaseS. Whether any of this surplus OF
sales over purchases is actually pro,tC
would probably be impossible to deter
mine Too many factors are involved
But it does disclose a healthier condl-
ton Of business than was expected.
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TriumphaI Demonstration.

THE right is always triumphant"
exclaimed the tdealist
Eventually. perhaps" answered Sen
ator Sorghum. But it may refuse to
be hurried and insist on postponing the
big celebration till some subsequent
election"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

we like to listen" said Hi Ho. the
sage of Chinatown, but not to think.
Therefore a musician is always heard
with more pleasure than a teacher"
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Belgian Sees France
And Her People Unclean.

LIE Matin. Par.s.-Recently came TO
US letter frcm FTenchman living In
Belgium and who has just returned
home from a tour in q region OF France
which we shall not specify, for we 90
not have the space TO devote TO the
series of epistolary interchangeS which
would inevitably ensue. This letter
which was inspired by an article we
recently published on the ubiquity OF
slul,S and novels In certain towns and
rura, districts CT France, deplores bit
t-r,r so much squalor and nth cpl
d, in a country reputed the most
'ised on the globe, and goes on TO
say that living conditions in France are
in no wise comparable with the salu-
hrtty and decency evinced on every
hand in Belgium. In the latter country
according to our correspondent, they
scrub with ardor not only the facades
Of their houses and the rest OF the ex-
terror. too. but the inside as wen. ms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

Rate By Mail--Payable In Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

The Universal Problem.
From the Toledo Blade.
both China and Japan, It seems, are
in need of parking space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

@. DO the japanese or Chinese pre-
dominate In California and in New York
City?---A. 8. M.
A. In 1880 there were in New York
City 8.414 Chinese and 1885 Japanese.
In the State OF California there were
81, 456 Japanese and 1891 Chinese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05

@. How many families move In q
year?--A. M.
A. Martin II. Kennedy says that
about 2,l50,oO0 American families
change their home sites in a year.
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The Evening star Newspapsr Company

W. MOVES. Editor
The Washington times., 1931-02-21
BUILDING
BOOM NOTED

A definite pickup in small
home construction for completion
next fall is predicted by Willard
K. Denton, vice president and
treasurer of Railroad Cooperative
Building and Loan Association in
New York, who says such con-
dition will be manifested within
few weeks by people who are
taking advantage of the low cost
of building materials and greater
efficiency of labor.
This will be considerably &C
celerated by the increasing
capacity of building and loan
associations to remove financing,
architectural and construction
hazards through the architectural
supervisory service now offered.
Mr.. Denton said:
"Authorities on economics are
agreed that this is the Oppor-
tune time to build or buy a :
home. Their opinions are
based on the facts that build,
ing materials are at the low
The Washington times., 1931-02-21

II you do not own your own home.
YOU should. Turn now to the real
estate columns of tOdav's Classified
Ads for YOUR selection
The Washington times., 1931-02-21
Builders Urged to FAVOR
Present '1Buy Markets"

hand. Wage scales are fixed
and no one desires a downward
revision. Productive efficiency,
however, has increased in a
marked degree. Material costs
have undergone a decided drop
in all departments and we be.
lieve, have reached a point
where further reductions will be
small.
"In the light of these facts it
would seem good business iudg.
ment for institutions, corpora
tiOns, and other large investors
in building construction to take
advantage of this buyers mar.
ket' and proceed with cOnstruc.
tiOn programs which have been
deferred because of price un.
certaintieS incident to such a
market"
The Washington times., 1931-02-21
.REALTOR URGES
z RESEARCH
STUDIES.
National Association Chief
Suggests Government Unit
Reduction and Cost Checks

CHICAGO, Feb. 21.-Two new
studies, one that may show the
practical possibilities Of eliminat.
ing some of the half million
Government units in this coun.
try, and another that may show
the merits of tax spending 5uper.
vision, have been suggested by
Herbert U. Nelson, executive sec,
retary of the National Associa-
ton of Real Estate Boards.
Mr.. Nelson wants these two
studies added to the research
program now under way at Chi
cago University, to obtain addi.
tional practical material for prop,
erty owners divisions being set
up throughout the United States
for tax adjustment.
Financed by the association
and two other groups, and spon-
sored by three other national
trade associations, the research
group is collecting statistics on
the effect of various tax systems
to be used by the sponsoring
groups in asking a new deal.
Now the real estate association
executive wants to go farther and
has asked cupport AID financial
aid of other trade associations
and has informed them that the
real estate association will add
to its appropriation to bring
about this timely" program.
Mr.. Nelson says the first sub.
ject contemplates showing just
what savings could be effected
by eliminating some of the
myriad Government units with
out the sacrificing of efficiency,
and perhaps with added eff
cheney. He says:
"Such data would be enOr.
mously useful to thousands of
communities seeking a way to
adjust the tax situation with
out impairing their present
necessary functions. The con.
clusion of any such study would
not contemplate asking any
community to cut this service,
or that, to its citizens, but per
haps would show how the cost
of such service could be re-
duced.
The Washington times., 1931-02-21

est prices in years, and plenty
of good Workmen are available.
MANY people have already
taken the advice of these ex-
perts, and have started their
own homes. There are indica-
tiOnS that others will follow
within the next few weeks, and
that by the fall Of 1881, thou
sands of new homes will have
been erected. Those who are
contemplating homes of their
own should be sure to seek com
petent, unbiased advice: if
possible, employ a good archi.
tect, select a good builder, and
be sure that the mortgage,
which may be needed to help
finance the house, will not be
a burden"
The Washington times., 1931-02-21

Discussing the matter of con-
struction costs in the current is
sue of the General Building Con.
tractor, Col. John C. Hegeman,
President of the HegemanHarris
Co. Inc, says:
1--WE are undoubtedly in a
buyers market in the building
business. This condition runs
all through the industry, in
cluding manufactures of the
numerous items which are re.
quired in the construction of a
building.
"COstS have shown q definite
downward trend fOr more than
a year and in the opinion of
many builders Of the United
States this price trend has
, reached a point where stabiliza-
ton at existing levels is at
The Washington times., 1931-02-21
R174a11l147977 Tf1SF5yfF@

The architect in whose minds eye this charming
little fveroom cottage took shape intended that it
should nestle into garden as part of flowing
landscape.
The motif Is essentially rustic. although the
rangement of its ample rooms represent the best
in the modern conception of convenience. Because
of its lumber construction it may be economically
built.
For most attractive execution of this design it is
desirable to use thckbutt shakes the roof, wavy
edge siding for the gables vertical battened siding
for the walls, and solid timbers for porch columns.
The rustic motif may be continued on the inside
by the use of exposed rafters the high ceiling of
the central portion of the house.
Arrangements have been made through which
working drawings, specifications and bills Of
terials may be secured for this home at cost not
to exceed $25. Address communications to Real
Estate Editor, this newspaper. Design 5R1s-2A.
The Washington times., 1931-02-21
Bill Signed for Span
At San Francisco

President Hoover yesterday
signed a bill authorizing the
State of California to construct
a bridge across San Francisco
Bay from San Francisco to Goat
Island. It will cost $75,OOO,OOO.
The Washington times., 1931-02-21
Community ArrGnges
Series of PrOQrnn1s

A program Of entertainment,
the first of series to be pre-
sented for the next two months,
sponsored by the. Southeast Com
munity Center, will be given by
southeast parentteacher organi-
cations next Saturday at the
Hine Junior High School, Sew
enth and C Streets Southeast.
The entertainments, to be Of
fered in a competition, will be
judged at the end of April by
Capt. w. E. Sanford, Col. w. F..
Murphy and j. Louis Bixler.
The Washington times., 1931-02-21
BUDGET TOO BIC
FOR REALTORS

The Atlantic City Real Estate
Board, Atlantic City, N. j., on
January ? in formal resolution
called the city budget too large
and recommended that the city
commission "judiciously pare" the
1881 proposals. The board asked
definite reduction in the budget
Of minimum Of 10 per cent and
that a further reduction Of 10
per cent be prepared for" In
1882.
Copies of the resolution were
sent to members of the city com.
mission.
The Washington times., 1931-02-21
\. !. FIRM GETS
ARCHITECTS
MEDAL
AmaIgamated Dwellings, Inc,
Praised for 6-Story Homes
Built in Heart of City

Butt IN Heart OF City
The Apartment House Medal OF
the New York chapter of the
American Institute of Architects
has been awarded to the Amalga
mated Dwellings, Inc, of which
Sidney Hillman is president, it is
announced by Arthur C. Holden,
chairman of the committee of
award. Honorable mention went
to the Abbot Court Apartments,
at Radburn, N. j., "the town for
! the motor age"
The medal-winning buildings,
Of which Springsteen & Goldman
mer, 40 East Forty-ninth St., are
architects, occupy the entire block
bounded by Grand, Columbia,
Broome and Sheriff Streets, on
the lower East Side of Manhat,
tan.
Built in 1880
They were erected cooperative
~ in 1880 for members of the
SAmalgamated Clothing Workers, a
temporary loan for promotion
; purposes having been made by
Aaron Rabinowitz and Lieutenant
Governor Herbert H. Lehman.
General excellence in design
and plan determined the award
The dwellings are six stories in
height, including basement, with
stores on the Grand Street front,
and community rooms in the
basement under the stores.
A large garden is below the
= level Of Grand Street, making the
basement story desirable living
quarters. The style of the build
1ngS, characterized by the COM
mittee as especially interesting
because Of the combination Of
brick and stone, shows the influ-
ence Of recent Swedish and
VienneSe work.
$12.5O Per Room
Of the automatic elevator type,
and provided with incinerators
and roof garden play space, the
buildings were constructed under
the plan of the State Housing
Board so that the carrying
charges do not exceed $3.50 per
room per month.
The committee commended the
architects ''for the complete elimi-
nation of meaningless ornament
and the sincerity with which they
HaHyn SJcn@ tho nccnTNfio1 o1nro0 o40+c
Of the design to achieve aesthetic
results"
It also praised "the handling
of the brick work, particularly
the handling of the horizontal
courses of projecting brick and
the use of the horizontal bands
Of stucco at the corners"
| Exposure Praised
Another meritorious factor, the
committee found, was a desirable
exposure, either with a street view
or a view of the great central
court, for every room.
The distribution of open spaces
in the plan was another feature
cited, outer courts having been
SO arranged that tney open after
nate1y towards the street and the
large central court.
The Apartment House Medal is
} given annually to owners of build
ings by the New York Chapter of
the American Institute of Archi-
tects to stimulate improvement in
the design of apartment houses.
This years competition was great
ly broadened, and illustrates the
modern trend to large-scale plan
ming.
Members of the committee of
award in addition to Chairmen
Holden were Theodore I. Coe, Ro-
sario Candida. Ralph T. Walker.
, Eric Gugler, Arthur Loomls Har-
mon, John Mead Howell, Henry
M. Polhemus, and Stephen F.
Voorhees,.
The Washington times., 1931-02-21
Thrills of O. Sail
Around Horn ShOlUN

An illustrated lecture describing
the thrills of a trip around Cape
Horn in a square-rigged sailing
vessel, was given before members
of the National Geographic So
ciety by A. j. Villiers, Australian
journalist, last night in the Wash
ington Auditorium.
Villiers told how the ship had to
battle mountainous seas, and how,
at one time, it was necessary to
man the pumps in order to keep
afloat.
Own yOur own home. Select 1t to-
day from the listinGs in the real estate
columns in todaX,s Classified Ads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-06
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Sizes I to SIS pair
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-06

Girls two.tone oxfords Of
camel elk with brown
calf trimming and rubber
or leather soles. Sizes
IN to 8 ........$S. pair
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The Christmas
Toy Store Opens Here

And the show Of With Santa Claus
his
and coaster Dip Do these splendid and the thou
of which bdnew and before And just think
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Fleece and tallyho coats, and three-piece coat
sets of coat, beret and well cut leggings with
Talon fastenings. Outfits that are warm and
comfortable on the coolest days. in delight
full shades of copen, blue, red, tan, green,
brown, and navy. Sizes to 6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-25

George David Sullivan Of Washington
and Syracuse. N. Y. will take place
June a, has selected her wedding at
tendants. Mrs. Charming Walker will
be the fnatron Of honor and Miss Anne
Blanton. daughter Of Representative and
Mrs. Thomas L. Blanton of Abilene,
Tex, maid OF honor. The other at
tendants will be Miss Elizabeth Milliron
of Los Angeles. Miss Ruth Thomas. Miss
Elizabeth McKelvie. Mrs. Richard Gibbs.
Miss Lillian Beach and Mrs. Ralph
Bangs, all Of Washington.
The wedding Of Miss Brashears and
Mr.. Sullivan will take place at o'clock
in the evening in the Hamline M E.
Church. and will be followed by a gar
den reception at the home Of the brides
parents, 4400 Sixteenth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Stanley Wolfe
of Bridgeport. Conn. formerly of this
city. announce the engagement of their
daughter. Miss Elizabeth Johnson Wolfe
to Mr.. Rushton Leigh Audrey, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Howard Audrey of New
York City and Rye, N. Y.
Miss Wolfe graduated from the French