Evening Star Newspaper, September 1, 1921, Page 3

S YEAR'S FIRE L0SS TOTALS $9199%2 Exceeds Previous Twé|ve Months by $490,104 When Federal Buildings Burn. The District of Columbia suffered a g fire loss of $919,982 during the last fiscal year, according to the annual report of Fire Chief George Watson, submitted to the Commissioners yes- terday afternoon. The loss was more than covered by insurance, amounting to $14,953,658. The fire loss for the past twelve months was $490,104 in excess of the total for the preceding fiscal year. Government Buildings Destroyed. Chief Watson tells the Commission- ers this increase was due principally to fires in government buildings, as follows: One on December 12, 1920, at Walter Reed Hospital, with a loss of $30.130; one on January 10, 1921, in the building occupied by the United States Department of Commerce, with an estimated loss of $10,000; one on October 16, 1920, at the United States naval air station at Bolling Field, with an estimated loss of $450,000, and one on April 15, 1921, for a fire in an air- plane attached to Bolling Fleld, with an estimated loss of $10,000. Deduct- ing the loss caused-by fires in build- ings under the jurisdiction of the United States government, $500,130, there remains a fire loss of $419,852 for the remaining 1,771 fires, which loss is a decrease of $10,026 in the loss for the preceding year. Inspection Every Six Days. The chief told the city heads that|. progress was made during the year in the fire-prevention campaign in- augurated several years ago. The main feature of this campaign is the inspection of every apartment house, hospital, school or similar institution by a fire inspector at least once every six days. The report shows that the gallant fire horse, admired by all as he gal- lops by, 'is rapidly passing out of service. There are now only seventy- four animals left in harness—forty less than a year ago. The fire chief expresses the belief that living costs and the findings of the reclassification commission jus- tify a further increase in salaries. It is ~ understood, however, that the Commissioners have decided not to seek another increase this year for the police or firemen, whose pay was raised a year ago. Flowers for Weddings. Gude decorations are superb. F street.—Advertisement. —_— FIVE CHARGES FILED. False Pretenses Alleged in Case of Mrs. Nora Lawson, College Park. Five charges of false pretenses ves- terday were filed against Mrs. Nora Lawson of College Park, Md., alleging passage of worthless checks. Bond for her appearance in Police Court was set at $1,000, following continu- ance of the case for 30 days. Mrs. Lawson was arrested by De- tective Sergts. Vermillion, O'Brien and Thompson Monday night. Accord- ing to the police, more than thirty cases of bogus checks, outstanding on the books of the department, are be- lieved to be involved. P DELAYS DIVORCE HEARING. Court Orders Suit of Haske Carried Over to October. The hearing of the @ivorce-proceedings in the case of Mrs. Elsie 'Wall Haske against Frank J. Haske for limited di- vorce and custody of the five-vear-old child “Jack” was ordered carried over until the first two weeks in October by Justice Hitz in the Supreme Court of the District yesterday. 2 During the interim Mrs. Haske is al< lowed the custody of the child with the exception of one day a week from the hours of 1 to 7 o'clock. The. wife fs allowed $35 a month temporary ali- mony. Attorney R. F. Downing rep- resents 'the defendant. The plaintiff is represented by Attorneys Coomelin & Coombe. SPECIAL NOTICES. - -~ 1214 . Abe Martin Says: e Mrs. Em Beasley, th’ new cook at th’ little Gem Resturint, has two grown sons. One has a fine tenor voice an’ th’ other one is loafin’, too. “It’s hard enough t’ git some- thin’ fer nothin’, t’ say nothin’ o’ gittin’ anythin’ fer nothin’,” said Lafe . Bud, t'day’ as he threw away a circular letter. (Copsright National Newspaper Service.) $5,000,000,000 TAX, SENATOR SMOOT PREDICTS Tells Rotarians Enormous Burden to Jast Half a Century Required Within Seven Years. Forecasting that in seven years the United States would face a $5,000,000.- 000 tax, which he said would continue at this rate for a half century, and advocating the abolition of the “nasty little, nagging taxes” Senator Reed Smooth of Utah, addressed a meeting of the Rotary Club at the New Wil- lard Hotel yesterday afternoon. Senator Smoot advised the Rotarians that any tax legislation passed by Congress at present would necessarily be of a temporary nature, and that unless conditions in the world changed materially civilization will be a fail- ure. “I belleve that I can claim to be a careful student of the tariff and tax situation, he said, "I have thought in the past that I could write a satis- factory tariff bill or a satisfactory tax bill. Today if I were asked to write the tariff bill, I couldn’t gdo it.” He then pointed out the efféct of changing conditions on any tariff bill. “Conditions in the world must change or civilization be a failure, and 1 don’t believe civilization will fail.” Senator Smoot declared that, due to the chaotic condition now existing throughout the world, the European countries would have difficulty in meeting their obligations. He told how he predicted in 1918 that the ex- penses of the government would nev- er be less than $500,000,000, and stressed how the Treasury Depart- ment denied this statement at the time. “I tell you now,” sald the senator, that within seven years from 70w the taxes of this country will be five billions of dollars.” o Outlining his proposed plaf of tax- ‘| ation, Senator Smoot dwelt at length on the advisability of the sales tax of 3 per cent on manufactures. He said that revenues could be obtained from six sources, eliminating all the “nas- ty little, nagging taxes of every neme and description.” Senator Smoot'denounced the excess profits tax, stating that when it went above 32 per cent it firove rich men into buying tax-exempt securities, and predicted that unless a law to stop the issuance of tax-exempt securities is passed the “American people will wake up some day with a tax burden from which they ean never hope to get fre Several times during the senator's 2ddress he was interrupted by cheers from his auditors, and in concluding ‘Was tendered a rising vote of thanks. Charles W. Semmes, recently re- turned from a vacation, was back in the chair, and Roland Robbins, chair- man of the. program committee, i _ ' troduced Senator Smoot. | SPECIAL NOTICES. GRIME GOLDEN_ APPI HEART OF MARYLAND ORCHARD. Via 7th street pike to Olney, turn right and follow signs. 2 S THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE UN- dersigned has’ acquired the business hereto- fore conducted by George E. Spaulding, under the name of Red Line and Package Delivery. at 1807 H st. n.w.. W ton, D. C. Al vashin rsons hsving claims against . Bpaulding are warned that 1 will not be re sponsible for any transaction not. entered by me. i It DIME MESSENGER SERVICE, INC. ROBERT KRESSIN. Pres. NOTICE_18_HEREBY GIVEN THAT CER- tificate No. 25318 for one siare of the capital stock of the Capital Traction Company of Washington, D. C., issued in name of Margaret . Dorsett, was destroyed by fire on June 18, 1921, and ‘that application has been made to the said the Capital Traction Company by Mar- garet H. Dorsett for the issuance to her of & duplicate_certificate of said stock in leu of the one destroyed. ¢ MARGARET H. DORSETT. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT FROM THIS debt contracted by any other than 1f. (Signed) OLIV ARK, 03 7th st. n. ! YOUR OLD WOOD FLOORS MADE planed, scraped and repolished; nll work guar- I call any hour. C. A. ADAMS, Franklin 3 { HERERY GIVE NOTICE THAT I WILL NOT be responsible for any debts contracted by others than myseif. . E. H. STORY, 714 18th st. n.w., ‘Washington, D. PIANOS FOR WENT—UPRIGHT AND GRAND pianos for rent at reasonable pri Qlied on parchase price by agreem ‘GRCH. 1110 G. Victrolas and reco; HAIRDRESSING. Wishes to inform his patrons that he is now located at 1220 G st. n.w. Frankli 7 ADWEAR to your shoes. Real leather made better. Ask your shoemaker, he will tell you they last too long., We guarantee Adwear soles to outlast 3 leathek soles or money back. Supe- rlor facilities for shoe repair and shines. AIl Ame: ADWEAR SOLES CO.. 1319 New York Fr 591. 1726 Pa. ave. Fr. 428, 16% CONSOLIDATED CAR, PORTLAND, OREGON. and northwest, early September. Reduced rates and greater security. SECURITY BTORAGE COMPANY, 1140 15th street. OLAFLIN FOR EYEGLASSES. Carpentering and Painting ._Xflm or Emlll jobs. Franklin 6404. 1° Improve Your Business ‘With Printed Hl,:n;“-flc.afiu the Adams HIGH-GRADE, BUT NOT HIGH-PRICED. THE SERVICE SHOP BYRON S. ADAMS, ES57res The Shade Shop W. STOKES SAMMONS. 830 13th St. /=y Save Money—Buy Window Shades Now at Reduced Prices. Big Printing Jobs Naturally Drift to r The Printing Plant. 12101212 D St. N.W. “Russian Medical Relief Society —Has but recently distributed a large quantity of appeals, call- ing for medicines, surgical in- struments, dry or condensed milk and soaps to aid Russia in need. We are unable to reach every- one thru these appeals, so we are requesting all those who have not received them to drop a card to the Russian Medical Relief Society. Care Treasurer, Dr. L. J. Brodsky, 500 Kresge building ; he will see that a com- mittee presenting proper cre- dentials will call’on you. * Ten Days in New York Personally selecting the very latest styles of hat frames, duvetyn velvet, featheps and orni ments. Are now ready for your inspectio _Harris Hat Frame Shop. 1010 B st. n.w. FRENCH ella smor REPAIRING. RECOVERING. MADE _TO ORDER. FR. 4594-W. 718 13th ST. N.W. The only and original “*Bigzs™ in the Heating and Plumbing business is The Biggs 1310 14th st. n.G". Snfla Franklin 317. Warren W. Biggs, W. K. Pace, *Jas. Cunningham. date T will no longer be responsible for any | || Leon, formerly with Gustave, | A Canton crepe dress for $21.88 . Alovely, modish,Can- ton crepe dress which you can makeyourself, buying all rpaterials . " for $21.88. Fulldirec- tions in September Good Housekeeping; 16 pages of fashions; 7 stories and 78 other features. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING out to-dgy READY-TO-USE Tomato, chicken or potato— choose any one you wish— there’s a treat in store for all who haven’t tried salads with SREPARED MUST GULDEN'S W. Hayden Collins Formerly Secretary of Moore: & Hill, Inc. Begs to announce that he has opened a general real estate, loan and insurance office in the Continental Trust build- ing, 14th and H streets north- west, Washington, D C. Ei- ficient personal attention given to property management and all other business. We have immediate demand for northeast and southeast ptoperfiu of all kinds. Owners wishing to sell .aanld prices to us at once. STONE & FAIRFAX, 1342 N. Y. Ave. N.W. “Real Scrvice for Thirty Years” _THE EVENING: STAR, WASHINGTON, Gulden’s Mustard. { - ‘?'D 'AUTO DRIVING At Hours Convenient te Studeuts. or ) For information Call 1736 @ st. n.w., or address YMCA AutoSchool Be sure o see our SUNSHINE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1921. Magnificent Store Room For Rent ' That Spiendid Property 1340 New York Avenue ' Second building from Fourteenth street 1s for rent An unusual situation, fronting on New York avenue and 14th and H streets and three car lines. Handsome four-story and basement ; attractive building. Wide, deep, well lighted storeroom and basement, now oczupied by the Remington Typewriter Company. Well j ro- portioned show window. Can give about seventy-six-hundred square feet of floor space if desired. Wide alley in rear. Possession October 1st. An opportunity to secure a better building than you now have in one of the best business sections. | i Sl 12th and Mich. ave. Bungalows. Houses. Al.l lots 75 ft. fromt. Homes in town with ground all around for less than houses in a row. Sample open from g to'q. Over fifty sold before completion. $7.500, $7,750, , 450, ,250, 0, MIDDAUGH & SHANNON Terms if desired. Take 11th or F or N. Cap. st. car marked “Brookland” to end of oute, or for automobile call lain 6035; after 5:30, N. 5251 Built, owned and for sale by MIDDAUGH & SHANNON 10th Floor, Woodward Bldg., 15th and H. “No_Place ke Home: No Home Like Stone & Fairfax 1342.New York Avenue N.W. SO (T e Copyright 1921 Hart Schafiner & Marx. 'Hart Schaffner & Marx Fine Quality Suits Reduced From $60 and $55 This offer includes plenty of Blue Serges, in single and double breasted, also Unfinished Worsteds, Her- ringbones, Club Checks, Shepherd- Checks, Browns, Gray and Mixtures, smartly tailored in double breasted, single breasted and sport models. And please remem- ber that while you can use a fine suit any time, it’s a rare thing to be able to buy one like these for $38.85. Quite a Selection of Three-Piece Suits That we will not carry over. All made by Hart $ 2 O Heating and Plumbing repairs and remodel- 5 ing_promptly attended to by expert mechanics. Make a New Roof of Old One Let me apply one coat of LIQUID ASBESTOS ROOFING CEMENT. It will do it. Stops all guaranteed five years. Also sold in bulk. ION CLARK, 13i4 Penna. ave. Line, Tin Roofs—Slag Roofs REPAIRED AND PAINTED. 760.. CLAFLIN OPTICAL CO, Glasses for Far-Sighted Eyes. 907 ¥ STREET. Selling Lots of Beaver Prices are down, that’s Board why. Send your order Now now. Geo. M. Barker Co., Inc. ©49-651 N. Y. ave : 1517 7th at. Tel. M. 1348, LATITE SHINGLES —applled right over the old roof. Made In two Wonderfully are locked on ow. Roofing, 1416 ¥ Company. Phone M: H “‘Ben-Puttin-It-Of" will not mend the leaky roof. Phone for Fe! R. K. FERGUSON, Inc. 1114 9th 8t. Phone North 231 Boofing £ Carey Asbestos Roofs Re) nkd by el]::ldmd c-.qumn ork guaranteed. Low est 3. F. TOMPKINS, 528 S1st Bt N Get Casey on the Job —and it 'Ol'l'.tinll you much to have B "o sT. N 1 i Easy Monthly 20-ft. Front Room for 2 Garages 8 Rooms, Bath and-Attic OPEN DAILY ‘H.R. Howenstein Co. 1314 F Street N.W. { | Schaffner & Marx and reduced for quick disposal to .~ : Boys’ $25 and $30 Men’s$15 Whiteand School Suits Striped Flannel Tro Made by Hart Schaffner users Made by Hart Schaffner & Marx, Reduced to— & Marx. Reduced to— e e e $19.85 $10 $9.85 Men’s $9 & $7.50 Fall Oxfords 4. 85 Calfskin Brogue Ox- fords and Gun' Metal { - Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Refunded - Raleigh Haberdasher 1109-1111 Pennsylvania Ave. Any Palm Beach Suit in the Store Made by Hart Schaffher An important purchase at a very special price is the only thing that en- ables us to quote such a low price.- afternoon wear. All sizes and widths. T I | s Fall is Here Beveed Plite | | o i L s ey 24 Mirrors Resilvered. 'Becker Paint & Glass Co. CHAS.. ¥. HODGKIN. M {1239 Wisconsin Ave. Recharred and Rabuilt. SPECIAL OFFER e "V D ATTERIES VOCALION September Records on Sale Today PARKLING hits from the season’s two great musical shows. “The Last Walts” and “Two Little Girls in Blue” are just out on a double- faced Vocaljpn Record. Don'’t miss it. Other important September recordings are “Love Sends a Little Gift of Roses,” that beautiful new ballad—*AlIBy Myself"" and “Mimi," wonder fox- trots, and the popular “Jane” with “Ain’t You Coming Out, Malinda?” Let Us Play the New Vocalion Records for You Porza del Destino—Mercy, Oh My Lord_Ross Raism 52013 $1.75 Madame Butterfly (Oh Kindly Heavens) arie Sundelis nd Givlio Crimi 52014 1.78 Se Saran Rose—Love in Springtime ___May Peterson 52015 1.75 Ob, That We Two Were Maying_Nellic and Sara Kouns 20003 1.00 Bachnes Colin O'More 24017 1.25 Throw Out the Life Line_Helen Clark Elliot Hymn Medley No. 3. i Sy el L Al J———— AdlerTrho 1012 s Waltz of Love. erers Somewhere in Honolulu_. FFI‘IK;m } R - Selections from The Last Valts - Aeoli; 1t Opera Company Setections from Two Littie Citls fa Broe . ‘The Aeclian Orchestra, - Shofesof theShannon_____________ Arth, Love Sends a Little Gif of Rows o e ] 114 38 Jane e .. — —_Crescent i Aln't Vou Corming Out, Maliade? - Stamson Fag ] 14015 a8 Melon Time in Disleland. .. Harmonizer's Quartet It Takes a Good Man to D5 That. - Ajees Seniey | 1016 8 Down at the Old Swimming Hole ... Ernest Hare and Billy 4223 Nightmare Blues_________Harmonizers imnet] * One Kiss—Fox-Trot..______] Max Fischer’s Orche Canadiar Capers—FoxTrot . Seivia's Onchestra | 1917 28 All By Mysell—For.Trot....______ S Mimi (MeeMee)—Fox-Trot...____ sofl:t‘;km } ) - to -Fe . Feiel By i T o Trot 1Al Jockers' Dance Orch. 14231 .28 Saturday—Fox.Trot ‘s Orch Love Will Find a Way—For.Trot | L6707 Smith's Orch. 10218 38 When the § Down—Foz- vin) Wh, Dearto cors DomR—FoxTiot | Sesinis Dance 1422 a5 Eve Girlie Wants to Be a Sall; Ve €. T'im Looking for & Blaebied o Trot } Mookt res, 1628 45 SPECIALISTS IN PLAYER ricsiVUS 0.J DeMOLL 0J DEMOLL g0 Washington's AEOLIAN HALL - Twelfth and G Streets Steinway Duo-Art Duanclas Veber Duo-Art Puanoclas Aeoclan Vocalions 19 “ERS—ATTENTION! Another “Wardman” Offering SAMPLE HOUSE NOW READY at 209 Bryant St. N.E. We have named an unusually low price on these homes In an effort tc meet the popular demand. These prices are made possible only by concentrated effort of a large organization on a large build- ing operation, and we confidently expect quick sales, such as charac- terized the marketing of one of our recent home operationg which was sold out completely on the same day that the homes we 6 rooms and bath... PRICEI" 6 rooms and bath, buil garag $6,300 6 rooms and bath, built-in garage (corners), $7,000 These homes contain all modern conveniences and will plete In every respect, including street paving, sidewalks LOCATION Betrveen 2a a 3d, Bryant and A Northeast (Just North of Rhode Islm Houses Now Nearing Completion Rupidly Being Sold SELECT YOURS NOW Open Every Day for Inspection Until 9 P.M. HARRY WARDMAN 1430 K Street N.W. Main 4190 For Salg o First mortgage real estate notes in denominations of $500 and $1,000 Secured on new houses recently built and sold. BOSS AND PHELPS 1406 H St. N.W. The Home of Homes Office Rooms < 3 . New Star Building Most desirable offices for rent at reason- able prices on the 3d, 4th and 5th floors of the new Star building. X Reservations are now being closed for one or more rooms for October 1. Apply Room 101 STAR BUILDING Main 5000 .