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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-12
BUILDING ADVANCES
DESPITE HANDICAPS

A widespread resumption Of build
Ing has occurred throughout the en-
tife country, especially in the section
est OF the Mississippi and north of
tbs Ohio rivers. The +. w. Dodge
Company. OF New York, made a sur
vey- of the situation during the past
two weeks and found that for the
first half of 1918 there has been an
increase Of % per cent over the aver
age volume for similar periods of the
I'VE previous years.
This increase has been. achieved
despite the discouraging outlook
which faced builders at the beginning
of this year and in the face Of con-
siderably higher wages and building
materials costs
In expressing values for previous
years in ter ms of 1919 values, figures
en- .he- increase of construction costs
as compiled by the United States De-
p2rtment of Labor have been used.
these figures show that on the average
construction costs in the first part Of
1919 were So per cent higher than in
1914, In 1913 they were So per cent
higher than in 1914, in 1917 they were
- per cent higher than in 1914: in
1s16 they were Il per cent higher than
IN 1914. In 1915 construction costs
were practically the same as in 1914
The figures for contracts awarded
for each of the past six months tell
the story of the growth of public con
ddence and the increase Of building
activities. Contracts awarded in Janu-
airy amounted to S5O,131.O 900. which
was just 81 per cent of the average
for the same month of the preceding
I'VE years. The February figure was
90 per cent of the average for the
same month OF the preceding FIVE
years; March, 81 per cent; April, 13S
per cent; May. 16S per cent. The total
amount of contracts awarded in June
was S299.1TS,O0O. This was I54 per
cent of the average figure for June of
the preceding i've years. In these
comparisons all figures for the years
previous to 1919 have been reduced to
1919 values.
OF the total amount of building
started from January ], 1919, to June
I. 1919, 43 per cent was residential
aud 1874 per cent industrial.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-12
SUBURBS VIE WITH CITY IN WEEK OF KEEN REALTY ACTIVITY
.RIVERDALE HEIGHTS
APPEALS TO BUYERS

Keen interest in suburban property
is reflected in the unprecedented de-
mand manifested during the past sew
eraI weeks for lots at Riverdale
Heights, the new subdivision of the
]. w. Holloway Company.
Several hundred lots have already
been sold, and the demand continues
daily, according to Mr.. Holloway. The
property has been subdivided into ap-
proximateIy eleven hundred lots.
Many Of the purchasers contem-
plate the immediate construction Of
home on their lots. H. W. Lewis, q
local builder, has selected nine lots
upon which he will build three semi
bungalows. Mr.. Lewis will utilize
three lots for each bungalow to give
them an exceptionally large yard and
more attractive setting. He expects
to commence work on the houses at
ence. The lots selected are on Column
bia read, just north Of MacGruder
street.
Several selections of lots have been
made for business purposes, These
lots are in the territory reserved for
business. The property is restricted
and when completely developed prom
Uses to be one of the most attractive
suburban sites around Washington.
Riverdale Heights possesses many
natural advantages that make for
the ideal in suburban property. It's
topography is rolling, and lends itself
well to the owners plans for beauti-
fication. The dome of the Capitol and
Monument can plainly
be seen from Riverdale Heights.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-12
FARMERS BUY HOME
FOR HEADQUARTERS

Farmers from nearly forty States
now have their own headquarters in
Washington. with the purchase by the
National Board OF Farm Organiza-
ton of a four-story house at 1881
street northwest, within four blocks
of the White House.
The organization has had smaller
offices in new building in this city.
and beginning with the use of the
new home, the efforts of the Farm
Board will extend. until plans now
being formulated for the erection in
Washington Of Temple to AgricuI-
ture" can be carried through.
This property will be used not only
as an office but for a club and
library purposes until the proposed
building can be erected. A large ball
room will provide ample room for the
many conferences expected TO take
place there.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-12
OWN YOUR
OWN HOME
new HOME IS SOLD
BY BOSS & PHELPS

One OF the newly built Boss &
Phelps homes at $3.50 Forty-first
street, Chevy Chase, was sold last
week by this firm to Martin NJ. Wat
son. The house is of Colonial design
and contains eight rooms, two baths
and q sleeping porch. 1t is equipped
with vapor heat, electric lights and
hardwood trim.
The same firm sold a home in Co
lUmbia Heights, at 1908 Lamont street,
for Joseph F. Doyle to Jacob S. Fried
lander. This house contains ten rooms
and two baths. 1t is Of Colonial de-
sign N brick, three stories high. Hot
water heat and electric lights are
features. A garage is located in the
rear.
John W. NesIine sold his home az
T56 Quebec street, in Princeton
Heights, to Minnie D. PIatt This is
q six room house. built several years
ago by Kennedy Brothers. 1t contains
all modern improvements.
4 handsome detached Chevy Chase
h7me, at 3712 Keokuk street, was
bouk at by Austin Z. Heiss from
Leontine J. Whitaker. This is an
eight-room house fitted complete with
d. hot water heat, electric lights and all
modern improvements. An open fire
place Is a feature of the interior.
DR.. William J. Kerby bought the
home at 1928 Lamont street from
James c. Robertson. The house is Of
brick, two stories high. It contains
eleven rooms and three baths and is
fitted with hot water heat, electric
lights, and all modern improvements.
Two sleeping porches. are added fea-
lures as is a double garage in the
rear.
Emma B. Hall bought the Capitol
Hill home Of William A. Knapp, at
300 East Capitol street. This is an
eight room English basement house,
heated by furnace.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-12
EDWARD C. GOODWIN TO
BUILD ATTRACTIVE HOME

Edward c. Goodwin purchased lot
on Colorado avenue, just south of
Kennedy street, during the past week
from Boss e. Phelps, The lot has an
extremely wide frontage. 1t was for
merly owned by Charles r. Wentz, of
South America.
Mr.. Goodwin has had plans pre-
pared. and will shortly begin the con-
struction of an attractive home Of
New England design on the property.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-12
ATTENTION.!

Questions concerning realty. and
rights OF landlords and tenants VIII oe
cheerfuIIy answered, without cost, by
the Real Estate Editor of The Times.
II is not our intention TO take the place
OF your lawyer; II from the statement
Of your case we believe you should have
personal legal advice you will be frank
ly SO advised II there are any doubts
IN your rniI-d concerning leases, pur-
chaSeE, estates, or any similar matter
YOU are invited to sepd a COMPLETE
statement Of your problem to US. Ad-
lress your letter to: Real Estate
:ditor The Washington Zines Your
lame and address must be signed as an
evidence Of good faith, but we will not
print IL. IL you SO specify.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-12

Real Estate Editor. Washington Times:
Several months ago9I purchased a house
uDon the sellers warranty that structur-
ally II was in perfect condition. / made
numerous inquiries concerning the condi-
ton Of the roof, furnace. plumbing. etc,
and was assured that all we're in excellent
condition. I had considerable trouble get
ting possession but finally occurred IL last
week. Upon examination I find the plumb
ing pipes broken and several leaks in the
roof Can I compel the man from whom
purchased to TX these parts? c. J. X.
The seller can be held liable for any
defects found if he warranted the
property in perfect condition. II the
facts are as stated by you. you ran
compel the seller to make the n sded
repairs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-12

Real Estate Editor. washington Times:
Several years ego I loaned a friend
money and accepted his note for same.
have since lost the note I believe tnat
the borrower will pay this money but can
YOU tell me whether / have any means OF
G. A. 3.
You can establish the existence OF
the note in an action to recover by
testimony and the court viii attach
the same weight TO it. when proven.
as though the original note were In
CEis'snce f-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-12

Real Estate Editor. Washington Times:
In reply to your announcement ] would
like legal advice on a question that rs
troubling me. I have had guardian for
some time. 7 I'M not yet Of age but con
teu4pizte. uzarris ge.--. Will my marriage
automatically sever my guardians control
over me or is some court action necessary
MISS J. {.
Upon the marriage Of ward the
guardianship of her person, but not
Of her estate automatically ceases
Your guardian would still have con-
troll over the mani-g eI1ent of your
property until finally discharged by
the court.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-09
(Contributedj

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Bennett en-
tertained at their home last Fri
day night in honor of their bro
Their, DR.. Paul H. Bennett, who
left Sunday night for Atlanta
Dental College.
Beautiful cut flowers decora-
ted the rooms where six tables
were arranged for a progressive
contest. Before the contest the
guests were invited to the dining
room where Mrs. B. B. Farlow
and little Ernestine Bennett SER
we'd punch. Several interesting
games were enjoyed during the
evening in which Miss Honolulu
Farlow won top score for girls
which was a box of Djer-Kiss
powder. Mr.. Wilburn Gaddy
top score for boys, a box of sta
tionary and the boobie won by
Miss Linnie Hurlie. After the
games block cream and cake was
served and minis served from
the tables.
The guests of the evening were
Misses Lillian Rascoe, Cornia
Wall, Lena Mcleod, Sue and
Georgia Gaddy, LA Goodman,
Honolulu Farlow, May Green,
Victoria Brown, Anna Reynolds,
Grace Waters, Marie Vuncan-
non, Mrs. B. B. Farlow, Messrs.
Zollie Ingram, Wilburn Gaddy,
John Huckelbee, Sol Ballard, and
Prof. Arrowwood. The out of
town guests were Messrs. Wick
er, Pickette, Baldwin, and DR..
Ellerbe from Rockingham, Tyler
Lisk from Mt. Gilead.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-09
ice NOTICE
TO our CUSTOMERS:

We note that due to the ap-
prach of colder weather a great
many people are failing to supply
themselves with coupon books,
and are asking that our drivers
make delivery of ice without
coupons or without pay. Our
coupon system is used in order to
avoid just this situation. We can
not run an ice business on cred
it and we especially want to urge
those who desire ice during the
cooler weather that they secure
their coupon book or else be pre-
pared to pay cash to the driver
for the ice delivered. We will
redeem any part of one of our
coupon books in cash at any time,
so anyone desiring to discontinue
the use of ice can send in their
coupon books and have them re-
deemed in cash.
The price of our coupon books
will remain the same for the pre-
sent, and our prices for ice from
the wagons will be at the follow
ing prices strictly cash to every
body:
In lots of less than Is lbs, 1c
per pound.
Is lbs to 100 lbs &c per pound.
100 lbs to 200 lbs 60c per 100.
Either secure your coupon
books or be prepared to pay cash
at the above prices. Don't get
mad with the driver should he
demand pay; these are our posi-
tive instructions to him and he
must be responsible to us for all
ice delivered.
We are compelled to curtail
our expenses due to the decrease
in consumption of ice during the
colder weather.
Effective Immediately.
Yours very truly,
Dockery-Allen Co.
Ice Plant.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-09
PATS DIE

SO do mice, once they eat RAT-SNAP.
And they leave no odor behind. Don't
take our word for it-try package.
Cats and dogs won't touch it. Rats
pass up all food to get RAT-SNAP.
Three sizes.
csc. size Il cake) enough for Pan
try, Kitchen or Cellar.
SOC. size e cakes) for Chicken
House, coops, or small buildings. /.
S1.OO size g cakes) enough for all
farm and out-buildings, storage build
ings, or factory buildings.
Sold and Guaranteed by Everett
Hardware Co, mixing Co., and
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-09
Sovereigns, Attention!

There will be an unwilling of
the monument of Sow. C. c. Ingle
at Zion church Sunday afternoon,
Oct. 18th at $3.50 P. NJ.
The Sovereigns will meet at
the Hall at 2 P. M.
The public is cordially invited.
D. L. Coppedge,
Clerk
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-23
RELIEF WORK IN JERUSALEM.

The American Committee for Relief
in the Near East reports that 300
women, under nine overseers, are en-
gagged in making garments, with a
weekly output of 1850. Sixty addition
al women were about to be given work
when the report was made on March
q. Thirty-six expert lace workers
were at work and class of twenty
seven learners had been begun. over
1000 women We're waiting for work in
Jerusalem. while at Ramallah, Belt
Jalah Bethlehem the need for employ
ment is even greater, but leaders are
required.
In caring for the medical needs
two free dispensaries have been
started by the fund in the Jerusalem
Zone and approximately $500 cases
have been assisted in them since their
opening.
Feeding the starving: A soup kitch-
en- was opened at the l.. J. S. Boys
school on March %. One hundred
destitute were served the first day
but 1000 can be fed there when sup.
plies are forthcomrg
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-23
HOW'S THIS?

We offer one Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case OF Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been
taken by cstarrh sufferers for the past
thirty.fve years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces,
expe1ing the Poison from the Blood
and healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time you will see
a great improvement 10 your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Medicine at once and get rid Of ca
tarrh Send for testimonials, free.
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio,
Sold by all Druggists, Toe.
Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-23

IT'S there a Mr.. Archer here?' he
asked. 81 must see him at once"
"Not TO be disturbed--he is Ill. I'll
SEND for his secretary, if you like"
'Do SO, please" replied Ben and he
fumbled nervously with one of the
hotel cards on tray, and uncon-
sciously slipped 1t into his pocket as
the same young man who had given
the envelope to him appeared.
The latter looked startled and
frightened as Ben told his story.
81 mistook you on account Of the
clothes" stammered Mr.. Archers sec
rotary. "Thank you greatly, sir" and
Ben left the hotel in a sort of vague
and dissatisfied mood He had trav-
ersed about three squares and had
turned into a dark side street, when
three men who had followed him
since he left the hotel sprang upon
him.
Ben was knocked senseless. He
came back to consciousness to find
himself lying on a couch in the smok-
ing room Of the hotel. He caught the
words eve brought him here be-
cause all we found on him was one of
the hotel cards." and, staring about
him, Ben noticed man wearing suit
that was prototype of his own-Hal
Morley
'He's the man 1 gave the envelope
to, and who returned it," spoke Mr.
Archer's secretary.
81 hope he is not hurt seriously"
spoke Morley, In a solicitous tone
"Why, there is only one solution to this
mystery. Someone must have been
watching out for me to get that money
and followed and attacked him, hking
him for myself"
The mystery was wholly solved when
Ben learned the identity of Hal Nor
ley.
blessed little woman" exclaimed
Hal. "But for her generous gift Of
that suit the bank might have been
eight thousand dollars short"
So Ben had to go back with him, and
the bank made opulent returns to hum
Bile. honest Ben for his bruised head,
and when he resumed his journey to
the clty--riding in a first-class railway
coach with the best of them-Nina
Morley's pensioner was more fully
equipped than ever for his new start
in life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-23

This is interesting not 50 much be-
cause it is true, as because it is truth
from a German. IL is Macmillan
Harden who says in his paper:
We had 6fty.one months OF DONNA.
ton 10 Belgium, accompanied by the
theft OF raw materials, machinery ano
merchandise OF all sorts and OF 800,
coo, 900 In money, currency and bank
notes, with the violation of ind vidual
rights, forced labor, deportatlUns and
even at the last moment with plllaRe
and destruction OF towns.
Then there has been the devastation
of Northern France, with the deliber.
ate destruction Of cathedrals, m0nu-
ments, factories, and fruit trees; also
air commandments such as are con
tcary 10 the usages Of war, and the
torpedoing OF passenger steamers and
hospital ships.
The list Of our deeds comprises also
secret cOmpacts with the Irish and the
Flemings, the Introduction Of disease
bacilli by means OF shells On all sides
there has been corruption. fraud, theft,
the open or secret violation OF all
rights, while entire fields have been
soaked with blood, as IA The case OF
the Armenians.
With all that we have been defeat
ed. Can we wonder that not one voice
is lied in favor of Germany
But there are voices raised 10 favor
Of Germany, There Is quite a chorus
OF them 10 this country singing the
operetta, "The Nollycoddies' Mush,
the favorlte air Of which Is Don't HIT
a Man When He's DOVE,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-23
DEAD OF STARVATION
10000 PERSONS PERISH IN PER
SIAN CAPITAL ALONE.
Has Lost Nearly Half Its Entire Popu
lation, and Nation Suffers for
Remaining Neutral While
Turkish Threatened.

People all over Persia are failing
dead as fast as autumn leaves from
the trees. 10000 persons have died in
the past year in Teheran alone from
starvation and the diseases which fol.
low malnutrition. Unless help on
large scale is prompt, the entire coun'
try will be threatened, is the substance
of unofficial letters just received by
Mira Ali Kuli Khan, ND, Persian
Charge d'Affaires to the United States.
In making this information public,
DR.. Khan stated, "The Persian Gov
eminent has not officially asked for
help. This is not an official appeal for
help for my countrymen. AS human
being, however, my conscience com
pels me to call to the attention of the
generous American public that my
countrymen are facing the prospects
of the coming winter with shudder
At the time the letters we're written
thousands of dead awaited burial al
Teheran.'
DR.. Harry Pratt Judson, as a repre-
sentative of the American Committee
for Relief in the Near East, is render
ing a great service with the 100000 a
month which is sent him, but this
does not begin to meet the need
Workers, food and medical supplies
must Immediately be sent to Persia on
a large scale il the cradle OF the white
mans civilization is to be saved from
utter ruin. Il is for Persia as well as
Armenia that a $30,OOO,OOO campaign
Is now in progress.
In light Of the fact that Persia has
rendered great service to the allied
cause by remaining neutral, and that
now famine and plague threaten to
wipe her out of existence, Dr. Khan
was asked what part his country
might take in the coming peace con
ference, but on this he only said,
"That will be settled later. Now, how
ever my poor starving, plague strick-
en- country must be helped. AS a con
sequence of the War. Persia's com
merce has suffered seriously. The
government and leading people have
done their utmost to relieve the stu.
alton but without further aid, food
and medical supplies, the coming win.
ter will cut off large sections OF the
surviving population"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-23

The latest development Of Govern
ment operation of the telephones is an
increase in rates Of from 20 TO 200 per
cent. Resolutions condemning this ac-
tlon by the Postmaster General as an
encroachment of the Federal Govern
ment upon the power Of the State util-
ity commissions TO regulate interstate
rates have been passed by the Public
Service Commissions Of Illinois, Wis
consin, Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota
and Virginia. But what is the matter
with these commissioner Don't they
know that War, grim, CORY, devasta-
ting War, is raging, and that the Gov
eminent is running the telephones as a
necessary adjunct in the prosecution Of
this War?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-23
Why?

"The injunction suit brought by
Charles T., Hughes for the Commercial
Cable Company and the Commercial
Pacific Gable Company against Post
master General BurlesOn 10 restrain
him from taking over for the Govern
ment their respective cable lines, has
been dismissed by Federal Judge Hand,
on the ground that the court had no
Jurisdiction, because the seizure Of The
cables was made by the Government
for war purposes.
Technically this decision probably
holds, because the war 5 not technical
~ ended until peace las been formally
proclaimed; although the war actually
ended on the signing u the armlstice
Eoyember ! and President Wilson ex-
pressly 50 declared in his announce
meuJ 10 Congress on that date.
Yet IL was not until after the signing
Of the armistice that Mr.. Burleson took
possession Of the cables, for what pur.
pose has never been satisfactorily eX.
planned. II is certain, however, that
il was not for war purposes
The plea Of war purposes may be
sufficient ii law to enable Mr. Burle.
son 70 retain the cables, while in fact,
instead Of law. it is baseless and ridicu-
lous. Mr.. Burleson did not take over
the cables for var purposes. lie y not
holding them for war purposes why
did be take them over and shy Is he
holding theml
Is there shadow Of doubt Oh these
points in the mind u anybody who Is
not ignorant II Mr. Burleson's views
On the question Of Government owner.
bhipY"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-01-23
FOOD SCARCE; PRICES
RISE IN TURK CAPITAL

The urgent need for immediate out
side aid to the starving and destitute
peoples of the Near East is empha.
sized in recent report received from
the Ottoman Empire by DR., William
w Peet, of Washington, d. c., repre-
sentative Of the American Committee
for Relief in the Near East formerly
the Armenian and Syrian Relief.
The report states that, owing to adj
vance of food prices in Constantinople
10 twenty times above those obtain
ing before the war, food supplies will
have to be purchased in the United
States. The abandonment of the ra.
ton of cheap bread which the gov
eminent issued during the war, neces-
STATED by the REORGANIZATION of the
railroads in Asia, has also increased
the need of immediate aid to keep
refugees from starving.
The following caDiG, received from
Teheran by DR.. Peet, shows the urg-
ency of their need.
1.-TWO hundred thousand refugees
are outside the Caucasus Those from
Salinas and Van number 10000.
Those, now in Hamadan, from Baku
number 10000. The soldiers have
evacuated Petrowsk and Enzelle.
They will be transported to Armenia,
There is great need of relief from
some source for the repatriation Of
refugees and orphans i is very nee
essary that the troops for the occuDa.
ton of the six Vilayets be increased
The Armenians even in the Caucasus
are in great need of medicines and
clothing. Relief can be sent via Ba
toun for the refugees"