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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-02

Special crops Coffee & Ricketts,,
s54: ]. H. Moran, $44OS; j, E, Coffee,
s40.43; Brewer g. Dornin, 1896;
Glenn Mearns. ss7.75 Scott Fletcher.
s36,27: Nora Reed, $3.50; Fred Gilr
s35.22; ]. T. Bryant. $34.70; Herbert
Reed. 1890: CUMMINGS & Antle.
'ss.s3; o. Hackworth, sSS.6o; Forrest
Turner, S30.S0. rs
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-01-02

Hopkinsville, Ky, January =
Flooded conditions Of all streams and
low lands as the result of the heavy
rainfall for the past three days have
made many roads impassable, and
practically shut off deliveries of tobac7
co today. Prices ranged from $12 to
S2550.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
REALTY ACTIVITY
SEEN IN REPORT

New buildings and repairs. repre-
senting an expenditure of $3Os,271,
were completed IN Washington during
December. according to the report of
John P. Healy. inspector of buildings.
filed during the last week.
One hundred and eighty-six build
ing permits were issued to cover these
new buildings and repairs. or the
new buildings erected nineteen were
of brick; three of title. one of con-
crete, and nine frame dwellings.
Five frame dwellings and one brick
building were tom down during the
month. A summary OF the new build
ings and repairs shows the following
distribution:
Buildings-Northwe s2.225: south,
west, S1G0 900: northeast, $500;
southeast, $1,000; District. S6s.O00.
observation-disclosures, S4s.O45; south.
east S1.OI5: northeast. S1.4O5; south
east. $3.50: District, 1851.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
WOULD LINE AVENUE WITH
STATE EXHIBIT BUILDINGS

Asserting that Washington is des-
tined to become the world Capital,
Fairfax NauIty. of New York, an
authority on architectural beauty, has
put forward a plan to place artistic
state exhibit buildings along Penn
sXlVania avenue from the Peace
zfonument to the Treasury In this
project he Is receiving the supr rort
OF many Government officials and
members of Congress.
Mr.. Naulty said today that ne has
long had in mind the possibilities
of converting the Avenue into a .ane
Of splendid architecture, setting forth
the three typical American forms of
the art, but now believes the tine
opportune to push the project to COM
pletion. -.. ~. 20 . -
The forty-eight States should unite
with the Federal Government to push
The project, says Mr.. NauIty. Each
state should provide a building of
its own or combine with a fit:ing
group of States for a separate build
Ing that would be distinctive.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
FOUR REALTORS IN
0NEF|RM ENLISTED

An envisble record of true patriot
ism is held by the real estate firm
of John w. Thompson & Co., Inc.
-Four members of this Arm, all Of
whom enlisted in the service Of the
country at the outbreak OF hostilities,
are just returning to their former
positions with the company.
William +. Davis. treasurer of the
company. served as a lieutenant in
the intelligence department Of the
army, and was stationed in Washin-
ton. He was given an honorable dis
charge during the past week.
Ernest Hall Coolidge, vice presi.
dent, served as lieutenant in the sani-
tary corps and was adjutant of de-
mobilization at Hospital No. 81.
Hampton. Va. Mr.. Coolidge also re-
ceIved his honorable discharge dur
ing tho week. and has taken up his
pre-war work.
Capt. John w. Thompson is still in
the service. but is expected back with
the firm within a short time. Cap
tain Thompson is battalion adjutant
stationed overseas ct Metz.
John F. Mattingly. OF the sales
force. Is another member Of the irm
who is still in the service. but is ex-
pected back shortly. He enlisted in
the marines, and is stationed in Santc
Domingo.
None OF these men were drafted
Though Davis and Coolidge ere mar
ried. they decided to join the other
members of the firm and enlisted at
the beginning OF the war.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
YEAR
By RONALD S. O'NEILL.

The coming year is proptous for the man who con-
templates building. He should build this year! Land is
obanabe at prices The cost of labor and materials
hgh but the future holds slight promise of any marked
reduction
Estimates based the commissions of architects and
builders Indicate that $2OooOo0OOO will be expended in
the United States during 1919 building projects.
There is every indication that this, greater volume
of building will continue for years. AS long as work
continues In such volume labor will not accept lower
The country is on the verge of building boom! The
restrictions OF the Government during the prevented
builders from keeping pace with the normal growth. This
lost time must and will be reganed in the returning days
peace
Realty men everywhere are convinced that it is more
logical to build than to wait for uncertain time
when costs NIGHT be lower Rents will not decrease until
building overakes the nsstent demand for new structures
The man whose ambition it is to Gown His Own Home,
will do we'll to plan to build this year
The low cost of land offsets in degree the higher
costs of labor and materials Land will increase in yaue a
labor and materials become cheaper. Plan NOW to BUILD
YOUR HOME in 1919!
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
DR.. WILEY SELLS
! FARM FOR $4,000

DR.. Harvey w. Wiley, nationally
known as food expert, sold his farm
of $50 acres, situated one mile south
OF Rockville, Md, to Russell Masru-
der. The purchase price was S22 600
The sale was made during the past
week through the real estate firm of
Boss e. Phelps, Inc.
The purchaser, will take possession
at the expiration, Of the present lease.
The farm is one .5of the best located
properties near Washington. Cabin
John Creek runs along it's eastern
border and has given the property
special value as a dairy farm. 1t has
been used for this purpose for a
number of years.
A well-built farmhouse is located
on the property. improvements con
sist OF a dairy. barn, granary. and a
number of other farm buildings Con-
siderable thoroughbred stock is raised
on the farm.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
HOWARD & HINES
NEW REALTY FIRM

Busey II. Howard and Joseph H.
Hines. formed partnership during
the week to engage in the realty
business and have just opened Of
fees at T34 Fifteenth street.
Mr.. Howard was formerly connect
cd with the James J. Lanpton Com
pany and has had many years ex-
perience in Washington real estate
circles.
Mr. Hines has been sales manager
for Harry Wardman for the last ten
years. Previously, he was employed
with shannon & Luchs for several
years.
Mr.. Hines is one of the ablest
realty statesmen in Washington. His
forte is selling houses. During his
trn years association with Harry
Wardman he sold more than 1900
houses.
The new firm will engage in a gem
eral real estate business and will
handle sales, rents and insurance. At
considerable expense they are en-
tirely remodeling and redecorating
the newly-acquired office rooms and
will soon have one OF the most con-
veniently arranged as we'll as de-
sirabIy located offices in the city.
Both members of the new firm are
popular among the real estate men
of the city. Commenting on the new
firm. Harry Wardman said:
Howard and Hines are both men
of excellent ability; Mr.. Hines work
ed for me for ten years and I pre-
dict success for the new firm"
Mr.. James J. hampton, former en-
ployer OF Mr.. Howard. said: Mr..
Howard is one of the most progress
sive and energetic real estate men in
Washington. We are mighty sorry
to lose him. but wish him the best of
success in his new venture"
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
ACTIVITY IN 1919 SEEN
BY NATIONAL REALTORS

George Y. Worthington returned
during the past week from Chicago.
where he attended the meeting OF
the national committeeman of the
National Association of Real Estate
Roards. Mr.. Worthington reports
that the casternt representatives at
the meeting were successful IN Sc
curing the national convention TO
Atlantic City. The convention will
be held the latter part Of June.
Mr.. Worthlngton reports that the
realtors present at the meeting rep
resentlng boards In all parts of the
country, were optimistic over the
realty situation this year. All were
agreed that realty is sure to boom
during the coming year. The real
tors are is hearty accord with the
campaign begun by the Department
of Labor to urge the people OF this
country TO make an effort this year
to own their own homes.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
j. s. BEHIND IN
BUILDING SCHOOLS

F. T. Miller. director OF the Division
Of Public Works and Construction
Development OF the Department Of
Labor has Issued the following state
ment in regard TO the building OF
public schools throughout the COun-
try:
"Contracts for 500 public sch""l
houses, totalinE sorne $4,000 900,
have been held up as result OF the
war. according to but a partial tabu-
lation Of building conditions through
out the United States, which has been
made by the Statistical Section OF the
Division Of Public Works and Con.
siructiun Development. II Is esti-
mated that the completed tdbulat tior
will show thst these school projects,
now being held In TbcyanCe, agGre-
gate more than $IOOO00,00O,
I'm round numbers. this IL about 81
per capita throughout the United
States As school buildings ar" Gus
tomarily financed on twenty-Hear Sc
rial bonds. this means an inStaliment
payment Of about 5 cents per capita
per year by the people OF this coun-
try, If they would have their school
program put through at the present
time.
Assuming that decrease OF 20
per cent in construction costs might
develop during the next four or hVe
years land this is regarded by many
a 8 maximum dccreasc). the lmmedl-
ate completion OF the nations school
program would involve an excess or
only | cent per capita per year over
the per capita cost. even II Construc-
ton were delayed for several years.
The educators of the country ask,
shsll the country have is schools now
at cents per capita per year. or de-
lay having them for four or five years
In order tn buy them at cents per
capita per year,"
ITO Interest tho nation in forward
Ing this particular work Is one or the
undertakings of this new division of
the Department OF Labor. In this pur-
pose 1t has the support not only of
educators. but of sociOlogists, They
believe that the nation wide lack OF
public school accOmmoda lions, which
ls known to all. is one OF the earliest
problems that must be solved with
olhers that belong 10 the reConstruC-
uon period"
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
MONEY AVAILABLE
.fOR REALTYLOAN
ny CHARLES ". FAIRFAN.
President Washington Real Estate
Brokers, As<orfatiOA.


No class of investment should out
sank first-mortgage loans on Distric.
Of Columbia real estate. Values here
are sound. with no considerable fluc-
tuation to produce unsteadiness.
. Real estate operators have no dis
position to create a boom that might
develop q reaction damaging to Cow
crnment and private ownership. They
are confident Of the future advance
ment of the National Capital.
Owners are sure to enjoy a period
of prosperity for many years. az the
result OF the present increase in popu-
Istion- Thousands of well-to-do peU-
pie throughout the country arc eager
to make Washington their place of
residence. As soon as the jam is re-
heved and normal comforts are re-
stored. this class of citizenship will
not further delay their arrival
This substantial element provides
employment for the working class
TIE existing local laws are most
favorable to lenders who arc not COM
PEELED to resort to court proceedings
fof foreclosure. as required in a large
nhajority OF States. This fact invites
and brings into Washington millions
of outside capital for these mortgage
Investments. Such laws operate to
make money more easily obtainabIe
here by the owners of real estate at a
fair Interest rate.
In normal times the prevailing rate
was . per cent notwithstanding the
increased demand for money through
out the world, the rate here has MT
advanced beyond 8 per cent per an
rum, while in some sections of the
country the rate has gone as high as
II per cent. with money hard to get
even on that basis.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
"COPPER" BOWL" LEASES
18TH STREET BUILDING

The Copper Bowl. tea room and
cafeteria, was opened at 526 Twelfth
street during the past week by John
A Liggett and d. C. Eiker. The new
firm has leased the building from the
John w. Thompson Company, for q
term of three years.
The interior OF the building has
been entirely. redecorated at consider
able expense. Copper is the predomi-
nant color scheme. The front window
is very attractiveIy decorated with a
large copper bowl and boxes OF grow
ing lockwood plants. A large sliding
panel in the rear, shutting OF the
cafeteria branch of the store, is a fea-
ture of the new tea room.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
MOORE & HILL SElL,TW0
HOMES DURING THE WEEK

Edwin B. Terry sold the property
at 2Io2 Ontario road during the last
week to Mrs. Matte Leigh Wolfe.
The house is Of brick, three stories,
and thoroughly modern in every de-
tail. The consideration was s1O.5o0.
Mrs. Wolfe is the wife of DR.. J.. T. Wolfe.
The sale was made through the real
estate firm of Moore & Hill.
The same firm also sold. for the
Hosack estate, the property at 1340
Q street to James w. johnson. 4
modern three-story brick house is
situated on the property. The con-
sideration was not made public.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
SIS, 900 WORKS. BEGUN
ON NEW CAFE BUILDING

improvements to cost approximately
So,ooo were begun during the last
week on the property at 913 Fifteenth
street to be occupied by the McPher-
son Cafe Company. a new front is
eein ginstalled. and the entire Interior
u being remodeled and refrigerated.
The company consists OF George c.
Mnnegerode and Joseph y. Tfromp-
SON They purchased the property
several months ago for $4,000. The
new cafe will be opened about Feb
rlary Is.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
AVENUE PROPERTY SOLD
AT AUCTION FOR $3O,5OO

Walter B. Guy purchased the threo-
story brick structure at 1904 Pennsyl-
vania avenue during the past week for
$3o.50O. The property was sold at
auction by Adam A. Weschler.
The property is located next to tho
Mills building. and is a very valuable
piece of business property. At the
sale price, the cost of the property
was approximately SIS per square
foot.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
MAH0RNEY & SULLIVAN TO
MARKET SIX ROW HOUSES

Six row houses have just been COM
pieted on Georgia avenue at Decatur
street and have been PVT on the mar
ket by the real estate firm of Major
ney & Sullivan. The houses were
built by Winfield Prest on.
The houses are entirely modern and
each contains seven rooms and a tiled
bath. A fireplace has been built, and
hardwood floors, hot-water heat and
electricity have been installed in all.
The foundations, have been built of
natural stone! - E'.' - lFttsssf
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
ATTENTIONS!

Questions ~onc-ruIng realty. and
rights nf landlords md tenants Will
he cheerfuliy nasW-r"h, without
cost by the Real Esiute Editor of
Tie TIMES II - not our intention
10 take the place Of your lawyer, II
from the stat, nient OF your cnHe wa
b.iI.vs you should have personal
legal advice, you will bs frankly SO
advised. II there are any doubts
in your mind concerning leases. pur-
chases estates, or any similar mat
ter you are invited to send a COM
PLETE statement Of Your problem
to us Address your letter to! Real
Estate Editor, The Washington
Times Your name and address
must be signed as Hu evidence Of
good faith. but we will not print II,
if ycu specify.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

Real Estate Editor, Washington Times:
am not in the employ of tho Govern-
ment and am contemplating the purcha y.
OF home. I have been told that II will
not be possible for me to secure possession
Of the house l intend buying, as II IL nov
leased to parties who conduct a roomn :
house for war workers. am forced 10 pay
an exhorbitant rental for the spartme nj
where I now live and absolutely require
possession Of the house intend buying Toy
my and the use Of my family. Can you
tell me whether | can secure possession pf
the hcue II I purchase II. NJ. l.. MCC
Under the Salisbury act YOU are
entitled TO possession or the house
when you buy it. Under tn" terms
of this act It docs not matter in SO
far as obtaining possession Is con-
Cerned. whether YOU are in the en-
ploy Of the Government or not as long
as you are a bona fidc purchaser and
require the house for your own u,e or
the use Of your family.
Real Estate Editor. Washington Times.
own a lot and intend to build IN tn,
spring Can you advise me whether cor
crete construction is practicable In sman
houses and whether II Is cheaper or moro
costly than brick. Also what Is Inc best
way OF using concrete construction In u
small house? G. W. g.
Concrete construction Is entirely
practicable for small houses. though
expensive. TIE concrete is usually rc
inforced with steel rods, wire. or
metal lath or tile. All NJ thcSr
methods arc expensive. The GUS
tomary method Of employers Of con-
crete in small-house construction Is
to use il on the exterior in n sturCo
finish. The stucco ia applied to cIthc.
wooden lath or ono of the exterior
wall boards made for this purpose
This method is very satisfactory In
small houses, considerably cheaper.
though not nearly so freproof
J. r. H.-Thr Salisbury Act VIII
give you no relief according % :hc
statement or facts submitted b. yoI.
While It NAV work an injustice 20
YOU. the purchasers rights must also
be considered. We DO not believe It
would be worth while TO contest :he
matter
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

C. F. DoNoHoE has recovered from
an attack of the ''fiu- and Is back az
his Pennsylvania avenue office.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

LUTHER l. DERRICK Is now con-
nected with the sales department Of
n. L. SANSBURY COMPANY, INC.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

A S. GARDINER Is back at the Of
fices of Gardiner & Dent Mr.. Card
liner and his entire family were III
with influenza.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

One OF our contemporaries printed
it 'sansbury Act" but we're sure 4.
L. will plead not guilty.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

WILLIAM GARLAND. president Of
the National Association Of Real Es-
tate Boards, who has been engaged
in patriotic work in Washington. has
taken his family to Florida for a
three weeks stay.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
Active Realty Market Pesges Extensive Building For The Year 1919
I@I|!!''|!|:;i:s''i'';;: q :: : Al

ALLEN L. WALKER Is serving on
the grand jury. BoIsheviki. of Wash
ington-BEwARE,
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

WILLIAM 3. TURPIN. reaItor st
sos Union Trust building. has recov-
cred from q recent Illness.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

c. EUGENE DOYLE. has returned
to his old position with shannon &
Luehes. after serving In the United
States Housing Corporation since the
beginning OF the war.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

JIMMIE BURNS has been hard 10
find at Weaver Bros. this week. IL
must be business--the links are rath-
or uninviting these days
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

JOHN L. WEAVER, OF weaver
Bros. with a dozen other enthusiasts
from the Columbia Country Club.
left Thursday evening for Bellair.
Fla They viii golf under the South.
ern sun for two or three weeks.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

For twelve years diminutive Bill
liken has decorated every desk at tho
offices OF SHANNON a LUcHs. NOR
TON says they've built the business
bigger every year. s
New-York tribune., 1919-04-27
FRENCH HANDMADE UNDERGRADUATES
ALMOST ENOUGH TO SAY THEY'RE FRENCH.

Exquisite materials! Incompatible needlework! Indies
crbaby beautiful designs Soft sken uxuries ofn8erie
ornate with inspirations Of real Va Irish and let aces
and gay with occasional rainbow touches Of ribbon Of
French batiste handkerchief linen crepe de chine triple
silk voe, or embroidered net in an aur+n8 array of
artistic arrangements conform the new NODES See
particularly. the creations from Boue Soeurs Of Paris
They original ard charming!
Robes de Mutt 1000 to 5000 Combinations 800 to 05 90
Chemises 500 to $500 Pantaoons 400 to S. 90
New-York tribune., 1919-04-27
chihuahua Attack
Is Planned by Villa;
Aliens Are Menaced
Refugees From Parral Say
Bandit Hopes to Reform
Government in State and
Drive Out Carranzisias

Eli PASO, Tex, April 26.-Francisco
Villa is concentrating all the troops
under his control in the State of Chi
huahua in an effort to wrest control
Of the state from the Carranza govern
ment, reestablsh a provisional rebel
government similar to the Villa gov
ernment of 1915 and try to rally the
various rebel bands throughout Mexico
to his banner. This became known to-
day with the arrival of refugees from
Parral
To finance his revolutionary move
ment Villa plans. it is said, to force
the foreign mining, smelter and mill
ing companies in Northern Mexico, cs-
pecially American corporations. to pay
heavy tribute in return for protection.
Villa is reported to be making plans
to attack Chihuahua City soon as a
part of his campaign for the conquest
of Chihuahua State.
WASHINGTON, April 2s.-Diplomat-
ic circles here, it is learned. believe
the refusal of France to receive AL
berto j. PAM as Minister from Mexico
was caused by protests from French
bankers against seizure of the French
banks in Mexico by the Carranza GOV
ernment. Carranza, it was said. had
known for some months of the feeling
of the French government and was
much chagrined when Mexico was not
invited to the conference of neutral
nations in connection with the peace
conference.
1t also has been intimated to Mexico
that she would not be given a place in
the League Of nations until She had
modified her policy in dealing with
aliens and foreign investors. When II Il
became known in Mexico that She was
to be barred from the league there
was an Instant uproar in the news
papers.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-27
i,eni'le Reported
40 Have Ordered
Tredwell Freed
Washington Hears Ameri.
can Consul, Lo on1g Held a
Prisoner, Will Be Brought
to Moscow and Liberated
Ne,D York Tribune
WASHINGTON Buyonu

Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, April 2s.-The
State Department. received through
neutral channels to-day a rumor that
tne bolsheylk government has in
American Consul in Russia, who has
been held a prisoner in Tashkend
Iurkestan, by the Bolsheviki, be
brought to Moskow, where he wall be
released
The department is skeptcal concern
ing the accuracy Of the rumor in tho
absence Of official advices. 1t regards
the treatment Of Tredwell as one of
the most 'fagrant and outrageous vo-
latlons of the rights of a diplomat, a
department. official declaring to-day
that no government ever had refused
to recognize diplomatic immunity
lred"ell has been held prisoner
many months.
The Soviet government has made
several propositions to the State De-
partment through the medium of neu
tral diplomatic channels contemplatinc
a a. dea' with this government by which
sMoscow offered to exchange Trcdwell
LOT certain Bolshevik agitators held
pnisoher rn IN India. The British govern
onited States if America hnd beon
%iiilng TO make the trade, but tho Rol-
sneV'k agitators in India refused under
Russia. w returned TO
Another deal proposed bv tho Bo,-
sneVik Foreign Office involved thc Oh
1sa'h'ng OF passports for Professor
aa'Iion1ssoh' u .3' who, according to l.. c.
a. n: Martens, who claims to have cro'
uSht'ais as diplomatic REPRESENTATIVE
~ the bolsheyik government in Amer
,ca' also Is Il representative NJ ~
/ Ioscow government, in exchange for
inc release Of Tredwcll. The Stasto ~ ~
proposition. 'ucn
Inc State Department also sorvod
notice to-day on American interests
.has This government will not vuarans
tee concessions secured by them In
noIshe~ik Russia. "Rumors." said 81
statement issued by the department to'
DAY, that American interests nro aeeL-
llng concessions from Bolshevik m.
tnorities have been called to the atten.
tIon Of the State Department A ~.
government Of the United States never
nas recognized the Bolsheyik rhv;mn vi
moscow, IT is deemed proper to warn
American business men that anv con.
cessions from the Bolshcyik authoritjes
probably would not be recounized ~
bihdIng on future Russian govern