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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-18
SUBURBAN PROPERTIES
FIGURE IN WEEK SALES
New Colonial Home at 1901 Yuma
Street, Armsleigh Park,
Among Transfers.

City and suburban residence nron.
erties we're featured in the sales
! completed this week through the of.
nee or Bauman & Heinzman.
fne new colonial home at aso1
Yuma street. Armsleigh Park wos
SOLO for Harry A. Kite to Josenb s
branhan. This is a corner pronertv
In the new home operation at Arms.
lelgh Park. 1t is situated on lot
so by 40 feet. " io'
The home at 1924 Spring road north.
, west was sold for Frank S. Smith to
James d. Callan. This is a modern
six-room and bath colonial residence
having hot-water heat and electricity.
me dwelling at 30 Q street north
east was sold for Catherine Williams
to Mary A. Douglas. This sale was
made in connection with the office of
John Scrivener & Brother.
Premises 3403 Holmead place was
sold for Catherine L. Sheehan to O.
j. Weber. This is bay-window
brick house with eight rooms on two
floors. Mr.. Weber is making improve
ments on the property and will oc-
cupy it as home.
The house at 632H Morton place
northeast was sold for r. Cotton
Lewis to Robert Gohr of Capitol
Heights. Md. The home is located
near Kendall Green. 1t contains six
rooms and bath.
The two-family fat at 2137 N street
northwest was sold for Catherine L.
Sheehan to Hans Trap. The building
contains two fats of five rooms and
bath each. The purchaser will i'm
prove the property by installing hot
water heat and electricity.
A residence at 1902 North Carolina
avenue southeast was sold, in con-
nection with the Office Of H. L. Rust,
for William Tayloe Snyder to Frank
A.. Dunn. II is a two-story bay-wirdow
brick building, with a large front yard.
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auate shower and locker facilities.
nnotner Improvement sought in GYM
aetic equipment is a SUSPENDED run
ming track, which would allow a
arai more efficient utilization of the
tho ae moor space than a track on
the moor Of the building.
auditorium to Seat LOCO.
coz auditorium seating not less than
,ooo persons is proposed as part of
me ADDITION. The present auditorium
~ Ine old building has a capacity of
.tplhewhat less than 600 persons. while
nj. scnooi enrolment is more than
~Ie mat number The committee
trib.e.; mat another feature con-
nra TO the undesirability of tie
pent assembly hall Is its location
Immediately over the high nrossura
Doiiers supplying heat and mower To
me building. The present assembly
na, i couid be used as a girls gym
"asiuHi, the committee believes
loo iiroom and armory would he
tn-;. IN the basement of the audi
~ um M. oI the new. addition, connect
win the present lunchroom in
n 1me basement of the main structure.
ne iunchroom would be removed
probably to the roof of the bniJdine
ms armory would include a rifle
range and ample locker facilities
1t is planned to use the athletic
neld Tor foot ball games, track meets.
t@nnls matches and other outdoor
games stadium similar to that at
central High School is not asked bv
the Tech promoters at the present
time.
Addenda to the report point ont that
the committee has been impressed in
It's studies by the possibilities Of a CEN
tral heating plant adjacent to McKin-
ley. which could serve heat and mower.
NOT only to Mckinley High School. but
TO Business High School, the old Cen
trail buildings at It'll and o streets and
me Grover Cleveland School at Sth and
T streets.
Economy Important Factor.
The economy of operation of such a
pant IS emphasized, as savings could
be enected in the items of coal and fire.
room attendants. The saving in space ,
now occupied by furnaces and boilers is
another item. it is stated
The committee calls attention to the
TACT that an ideal site for central
heating and power plant is afforded by
The small portion of square IA. imme-
lately adjoining the present lot back Of !
Mckinley. bounded on the east and |
south by Marion and Q streets, re-
'pectfvely. The assessed value Of the |
property mentioned is less than $40, 900, |
t Is said. The cost Of the plant itself |
vas not Investigated, although it was
stated that the initial cost would be !
The annual saving, how
'ver. coupled with the other benefits to |
,e derived, make the project attractive, !
he committee asserted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-18
COST OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS
DOUBLED, COMMITTEE FINDS
Estimate for Proposed Addition to the
Mckinley High School Brings Out
Interesting Facts.

| An interesting comparison OF tn
increase in building costs since tn
war is contained in the report of thu
| general building committee Of Nc
Kinley High School on the estimated
cost of a proposed addition to thu
sN>o9l Figures suggested by the
| municipal architect show that 1t cost:
more than double what it did in 1917
! to erect such structure.
The tabullation prepared for the
committee shows that the new Cen.
trail High School cost in 1916, ll.s
cents per cubic foot. The Dunbar Hlgf
School. erected the same year, cos'
1874 cents per cubic foot of space.
The municipal architect stated thal
at prevailing market prices from 4a
to IS cents per cubic foot should De
the basis of calculations OF the cost
of school buildings at the present
time. Using this cost factor the com
mittee estimated the cost of the pro-
posed addition at $sOO,00o.
An Interesting Comparison.
Another interesting feature pointed
ont in the report Is a comparison OF
the cubical contents, total cost ana
number Of rooms Of the new Central
and the Dunbar high schools. me
former, with cubic capacity OF
5,712.462, cubic feet, erected at g. cos.
Of s1,222,50O, contained fifty actual
classrooms. The latter. however, with
but 2,913,295 cubic feet OF space. was
erected at a total cost OF *53S.Ooo at
the same time as the new Central
and it provides forty-four actual
classrooms.
1t is seen from this comparison
that. with a cubical content of slight
ly more than half that Of new Cen
trail, erected at a cost OF less than
half the cost Of the Central building,
the Dunbar High School has only SIX
less classrooms than the new CentIal.
board the erection Of a proposed
addition along the lines of archi-
lecture employed In the old building
and directly connecting the MAIN
structure on the east. The closing
of Marion street would be involved.
as it is planned to have the addition
extend to the far side of this short
Location Of Athletic Field.
The athletic field would be located
in the entire half-square bounded by
P. Q, 6th and Marion streets. This
would have to be condemned
and purchased and the buildings
RACED. There are approximately SIX
ty brick houses in the square. The
assessed value of that portion of the
square desired is $14S,219. but the
estimated the cost Of buy
ing 1t at not less than 100000.
The proposed edition to the school
the design and details Of
which. 1t is pointed out, are subject
to revision. provide enough space for
from twelve to fifteen more class
rooms, accommodating from 420 to
525 additional pupils. The school at
present was built to house 1000 pu-
pills. whereas the actual enrolment
IL 1900.
The addition also would include
and an auditorium. The |
gymnasium is designed to include a
suitable swimming pool. with ade-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-18
LOAN. ASSOCIATIONS
.cL0SINGGOODy YEAR
Believe Drop in Prices Is Far
OFF i,nd Urge People
! to Build.

Building and loan associations of
the countrs4 are closing a successful
year. in the opinion OF Mark d. Rider.
president OF the United States League
OF Local B, ilding and Loan Associa-
tions.
These ASIA cations. which helm fami-
lies OF limip ed means to build their
own home, tare laying comprehensive
plans to in ,rease efficiency to cope
with the b,a tlding shortage. particu-
larly as it Fl iects dwelling houses.
we BELIEVE" Mr.. Rider is quoted
al saying. continuing our cam
pafgn OF thu It and industry and in
Inducing the people to invest these
savings in hcq Uses for their own USE
In common with other expressions
on the same \ 'ubject, the general i'm
preston amor g loan associations is
that much im1 ,rovement must be had
from labor an that all unnecessary
delays and n d tape must be dis
pensed with , before building will
boom. efs
AS the loan associations see 1t, the
big drop in PHI ces is yet far OF. and
the sooner pa ople get to building
homes the sorfner they will get the
use Of them.
General II nbiie UnaRected.
Dealing as tfiey do with persons of
moderate and II United means. .officials
of the building and loan associations
here believe tht ut back Of the actual
construction OIL homes the idea OF
thrift in HON b owning and home
building must be stressed They
point out thatt the present buying
strike has not reached the general
public to the pc Mt Of abstaining from
high-priced thes ter tickets and pleas
ure cars.
At present Av&1erican building and
loan associatioI0s have total assets
of $2126,620,O00 land a membership OF
more than 1000 l,00. During the past
year the assetst have increased ap-
proximately 10 Sioer cent and mem
bership has incr6 ased In round num-
bers 27S,000.
More than $2o,d 30 900 is invested In
real estate in tho District Of Column
bia through the local building and
loan associationsl There are about
eighteen of thel se Institutions in
Washington. Praj tically all the bust
ness done by theps is with individual
home buyers. 1t 4 sas recently stated
that there is DENT and for twice the
amount of money savailable for lend
ing. one customer l5eing turned away
to every one accorq ,modated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-18
40WN YOUR HOME"
DRIVE IS PLANNED
Washington Asked to Join in
Countrywide Campaign
Next Spring.

Washington has been asked to Join
in a countrywide "own your own
home" drive, planned for early next
spring.
The drive will be marked by expo
Sn various large centers the value of
a good home and how to obtain it,
The first of these expeditions will be
held in Chicago March 26 to April 2.
Another will be held in New York
city, April Is to 80
In conjunction with the expositions
will be a small house design compe-
tition. in which all architects of the
country will be asked to take part
The competition calls for four, five
and six room houses, to be built of
frame. brick or Stucco. Five thousand
dollars in prizes will be awarded the
winning designs.
Prizes for Drawing.
States will be permitted to submit
drawings for prizes in one or all
stages Local architects are expected
to compete Plans for the architects
competition are being outlined by
Henry X. Holsman. architectural ad-
wiser. whose address is IFS West Jack
SON boulevard, Chicago. Ill.
The movement is fostered by the
National Association of Real Estate
sBoards. which is preparing to ask for
the cooperation of its membership in
local campaigns
It is planned to interest the Cham
Der of Commerce of the United States
and local trade bodies, civic organiza-
tons and representative groups in
the homecoming drive. Promoters
of the movement point out that pros
perity in business and good citizen
ship are correlated with home-owner-
ship. and that for this reason the ,
campaign should appeal to every |
patriotic. civic and business organize
ton in the country.
Tined with Revival.
The Inauguration Of the movement |
will be timed to begin with the spring
revival in building. which is expected |
er. season has passed. Winter always !
brings slump in construction work.
Buildings under way must be DELAYED
until the snow and ice has melted
away. New projects are put on until
the ground softens and material can
be transported to and from the lob
with facility. A large number of
projects now in course of execution
In Washington are due to experience
this temporary halt in progress with
known that number Of operations
are being held up until spring, not
only to await propitious weather. but
IN the hope that prices will fall
With the coming of spring a gen.
eral resumption of activity is looked
for by builders. 1t is at this time
that a drive for home ownership
would meet with more success, in the
belief Of real estate men, builders!
and business, men. The public then
viii be cognizant of the stir in con-
struction circles and. it is believed. {
VIII be more likely to catch the spirit q
and benefit thereby.
Whether Washington will arrange =
TO hold an sxpositions similar to those
planned in Chicago and New York 9
city has not been decided. The I
launching Of this project in great 6
measure win depend on the extent to e
which local organizations join in the a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-18
INVESTORS SHUN REALTY
New Issue of Tax-Free Treasury
Certificates Commented Upon.

Announcement during the past week
of the Offering of another issue Of
United States Treasury certificates of
Indebtedness at per cent, with the
sale of victory AZ notes on a 6.75
basis, is being widely commented
upon in the building industry.
With government tax-exempt Sc
curities bringing 6 and SIS per cent
returns. investors have little to at
tract them to the real estate field, it
is declared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-18
MARKET FOR FARMS.
Lands in Maryland Near District
Find Ready Sale.

Farms in nearby Maryland are find
ing ready market. according to deal
ers in this class of property.
The c. r. Rowdybush Farm Agency
OF nsincton. M. boris the sale
of 1873 acres of land by Thomas Bready
to ]. w. and Bessie A Macintosh.
The consideration was withheld.
Another farm, of 20 acres, was pur-
chased from Walter Fawcett, by Will
liam Grayhill.
A number of lots in Kensington
were bought from Mrs Daisy c. Brady
by Mrs. Mary X. Trowbridge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-18
DIVORCES ARE DECREASING

France 10 said to be finding one
comfort in the housing shortage. Dr.
vorces are decreasing in Paris and
1tner French cities because of the
able TO find suitable places to live
ap4rf. disgruntled couples in many
places are composing their differences
ana continuing to live under one roof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-18
WAY TO PUSH BUILDING.

Fred E. Taylor president Of the Ma
tional Association Of Real Estate
Boards, Of which the local board is a
member, declares that the quickest
route to lower rents is raising them
for the time being, thus providing an
incentive for building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-18
PINE PRICES Il )RcED DOWN:

Prices on yellow IL ne lumber are be-
ing forced down BIZ the lack of inn
provement in trade which is resulting
in restriction produe ton, according 70
a report from the N iddle west. It is
estimated that Is per cent OF the
small mills of the q )uth have closed.
while large manufat turers are oper-
ating at about so per- cent capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-18
HELD POOR INVESTMENTS.

according to the president of a trust
company in Philadelphia, who sub
stanttates the contention of many
New York owners. He recently an.
nounced less than per cent was
earned on a large business building
for which higher rents were asked
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07

New York" made famous in the con- rention by the demonstration m which it played sn important part in the first days of the gG Gthering.
 Smith for Roosevelt.
 A sweeping endorsement of MT. Roosevelt's candidacy by Governor Smith set the ball rolling. As speak CT after speaker re-appeared to withdraw opposing candidates and second the Roosevelt nomination, a wave of cheering swept through the hall. The end of the convention was at hand when former Senator Fran cis of Missouri signalized withdrawal of his name by moving suspension of the rules and nomination of the New Yorker by exclamation, the shout of aye" that ratified his action shook the roof of the auditorium for the last time and the exodus of dele gates was in progress even before formal adjournment was taken.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07

gates ripped up the state standards. many of them showing scars of scri'a- images that were fought around them during the nomination fight. A few of the standards were slow about starting out. Nebraska held out quite a time but finally it was grabbed by delegate and the parade through aislcs went ahead to the rattlIng ac- compartment of the Cox battle song of Ohio Ohio" thundered out by the band. Around and around the hall the whole string of standards were ca rried in quick-step time, in sharp contrast to previous demonstration when crowded aisles blocked the march.
 With order restored nomination of vice-presidential candidates went ahead while on the floor a furry of acti,ity among delegation leaders centered about the New York delega- lion where Roosevelt's big figure had loomed up earlier but was now notice ably missing. The word got about that Governor Cox had thrown his influence to the assistant secretary and that Tammany objections 10 his nomination had been sunk in the de- sire for party harmony.
 A moment later Chairman Robin- son recognized Governor Smith of New York. who made his way to the platform amid cheers, with she band working hard on ''The Sidewalks of
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
s. R. & L. WINS AGAIN
Elm Street Outfit Continues Run of Wins by Taking Game Yesterday Afternoon from Hart and Hutchinson Aggregation

Al Schade's Stanley Rule and Level team of the Industrial League came through again yesterday afternoon, taking rather easy victory from the outfit representing the Hart and Hutchinson plant by a 5-to-2 score. The game was of those scheduled for Saturday afternoon and postponed because of rain. Buckley and Chalmers pitched and Schade caught for the Stanley Rule and Level team. while Restelli pitched and Bunce caught for the losers.
 The features of the game the hits by Schade and Rittner and the fielding plays of Strom. sh ortstop the Hart and Hutch inson team. Out of five trips to the plate Schade poled out three hits. of them a triple, and scored three runs. Rittner se- cured three hits out of four times bat one Of them being a two-baggcr, and knocked in runs.
 Chalmers struck out seven men in five in nings and allowed but hit. Only one man reached first base while he in the box. Brickley struck out two and al-
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07

Another story. that will cause won- der and amazement to the many friends of Miss Conlon is her mirac- ulous recovery from rheumatism of over two years standing. But VIC will let Miss Conlon tell her own story. Shc says:
 For the last two years have been bothered with rheumatism and the pain was intense and would jump to all parts of my body. With the least change of weather my pain would be- gin and was getting it so badly that | began to feel that I might get ser ions results and become crippled or helpless. one day saw m adver- tisemant in tho papor telling what cLNoT had done in case similar to mine but was skepticai about it, but gnally. I am glad to say that bought a bottle Of C1NOT, snd from tho first bottle began to got we'll. and after three bottles I was entirely relieved and I endorse CISOT very highly" c.fNoT fs BEING DEMONSTRATED IS NEW BRITAIN Rr AN EXPERT AT THE MILLER. HANSON DRUG STORE. s- rtHffRCH aT. It ts also for sale in Plain vi1fe bv O. n. HyinEton: in Forestville by Rents phsrmaeyi Tn southinEton by chares's Drug | atore9 in Fisntsyilln by Geo. R. Steele: in 3tristol by The Madden Drug Store: in Gtas- l Itenbury by C. R Denrmore. and can be ob- l t4Iped at all nrst-ciass druggists.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
Assistant Secretary of Navy HonOred With Nomina- ton For Vice-Presidency
 and Convention AdjOurns.

San Francisco. July 7.-Delegatcs to the democratic convention, their work done and the gathering ad- journcd with a last roar of enthusi- asm for the party standard bearers. Governor James M. Cox of Ohio and Franklin D. Roosevelt of New ork. were scrambling today for train ac- oommodations homeward. Every string of departing sleepers heading east, north or south was loaded to capacity and men who will play i'm portant roles in the light for election Of the ticket were hurrying away to delayed vacations and en sightseeing tours in the west preparatory to the struggle ahead.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT NOMINATED
 RUNNING MATE FOR GOVERNOR COX

Mir. Roosevelt was due to leave during the day for Dayton, O.. to con- suit with Governor COX. where pre- liminary plans for the campaign will be mapped out. subject to amendmen; later when the party machinery is or ganized and the advisors selected. The assistant secretary intends to resign from the navy department as soon as he can clear up his desk. and will spend ten days or so in Washington for that purpose before shaping his plans for the campaign.
 Harmony Was Keynote.
 Democratic leaders were elated over the spirit of harmony which marked the last hours of the convention. Good feeling and tolerance were shown throughout the long struggle to reach presidential nomination, it was sail, but in the nomination of Mir. Roose- welt by exclamation after withdrawal of all other candidates these leaders saw evidence of differences buried and a determination to work hard for vic tory.
 It was generally agreed that the convention mad been a great success If noise and unflaggfng display of en- thusiasm were a gauge of that suc- cess. there was ample ground for their view. Up to the last the dele gates were ready to cheer or to dem onstrate st every opportunity
 In a way, the scene yesterday when MT. Roosevelt was nominated rivalled that of the break-up early in the morning of the McAdoorCox deadlock and the nomination or Cox. What 1t lacked in the tense expectancy of the last ballots after the action of At torncy General Palmer in releasing his delegates broke down the barrier that had held the convention help less through 3S ballots the Roosevelt nomination made up in the swiftness with which the decision was reached.
 Nomination speeches were again the order of the day when the conven- ton assembled at noon. Halt a dozen candidates were put forward and there was evidence that a strong movement was on to name a man from the west. The speakers ap- pealed for recognition of the vests share in President Wilson's second election.
 Cox Sends Message.
 Just before that. however final demonstration had foiiowed the read ing of a telegram from Governor Cox by Chairman Robinson. thanking the convention for its expression of faith in h:m. For the last time the dele
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
Cox Sends Message.

Just before that. however. a final demonstration had foiiowed the read ing of a telegram from Governor Cox by Chairman Robinson. thanking the convention for its expression of faith in h.m. For the last time the dele
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07

|. \ dual life leads to all sorts of sd- |nntnrcs. Sc~ '@rhr Mysterious Mir.
 Fossninx" nt the Lsccum thcatcr,
 inlay, Judy If.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07

J. Walsh. center field: NJ. Walsh. left field Higgins, right field; Campbell second base; Mcdonald third base: Link or Gagner, catcher: Emonds, Wallace Hayes. pitcher
 The K. of C. team will hold practice this evening Diamond No. l and the St Mary's girls team will hold practice on Diamond No. .. The season will start for the girls on July IT. when they will play the Colt Manufacturing Company team.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
ENZMAN JOINS PHIL

Philadelphia. July T.-Before' started for the West, yestere Enzman, of the Syracuse League club. joined them. He local club in exchange for PI Weinert, who was with the F last season. Enzman was wit some years ago.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
RULE SHOP IT
Landers Girls Hang DefG
 Stanley Rule and H

Landers Girls Hang De64
 Stanley Rule and
 The heretofore unbeaten Level Company nine stry night at St. Mary's playgrnl Industrial League game. Landers, Frary and Clard to {. In the other game tho Manufacturing Company te2 Fafnir Bearing Company girls,
 The scores by innings: Landers. Frary and Clark ... Stanley Rule and Level
 Batteries: Sledden and McA strom and Marley. Umpire, ClI North and Judd F'afnir Bearing
 Batteries: Lynch and Beck and kolish. Umpire, Sautter.