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The Washington times., 1920-05-01
OWN YOUR
OWN HOME
BUILDING GAIN SHOWN
IN FIGURES FOR APRIL
Early Returns Indicate Errstie Con-
ditions Last Month Did Not
49, Deter Building.

commenting on the building situa-
ton. 8. W. Straus, of s. w. Straus &
90. saye:
notwithstanding the lettering ef-
fects CT the railroad strike, which Sc
rtously interfered with the movements
Of all building materials and added to
tho shortage in basic commodities.
preliminary statistics for April indi-
cate that the amount of contracts
Awarded will exceed the figures for
Marcn. II Is well to remember at
this time when the moving season Is
a. its height and when evidences OF
social unrest. as a result OF constant
.ly decreasing rents, are being mani
fested, this one OF the conditions that
VIII bring about permanent stablliza-
ten is vastly increased supply OF
Residential structures. SO far during
the current year only about 20 per
cent OF the total construction of the
country has been devoted TO residen-
tiai types. which is fully 10 per cent
below normal.
1.-THE shortage OF homes throughout
the country not only adds to the
04Ancial burdens of many classes OF
p&Cple who are least able to stand
them. but II has general disturbing
eject which fosters unrest and con-
tributes to the general lack of pro-
duction. In recognition of this fact
some Of the country's large Industrial
concerns during the past few weeks
have undertaken to solve thehousing
problem among their employees
Itarough the Inauguration of INSTALL
ment mortgages. In one of the most
T., notable OF these plans II Is announced
that the employees are to make an
initial payment OF 10 per cent OF the
cost Of the home and then pledge
themselves TO pay the balance in
monthly instaliments covering a pc
Rod OF ten years. the total cost being
just what the cost has been to the
Evaporation.
The Washington times., 1920-05-01

1877 and 1919 Good Hope road and
1901 and 1903 Nichols avenue were
sold last week to Maurice b. Kor-
man for the Iris Realty Company
through the real estate firm Of Thorn
as L. Petey.
The six-room house at 1924 Seven.
teenth street southeast. was sold to
Charles Sherrer for L. Frank Re-
petit. William w. Stewart bought
the property at 1868 Thirteenth street
from Albert Rusher. Maurice d.
shannon bought the home of Jacob
S. Gruver. at $685. Thirteenth street.
Ann NJ. Repetti sold the home at 1345
S street to Rufus Hill. A six-room
home and eight acres of land at
Washington Grove was sold to Louis
Browdy for Fred B. Jackson.
The Washington times., 1920-05-01
COL. W. E. FOWLER BUYS
The DERRICK BUILDING

The Derrick building, at $40 Fiji
zenith street. was bought last week
~ Col. william f. Fowler and asso-
:iates. The consideration was in the
leighborhood of 100000. This pur-
,hase marks the passing OF the last
building in this block into perma-
tent business, the entire block now
BEING occupied by banking and real
state Offices.
1t is the purpose OF the new owners
'irtually to rebuild the house. The
,ntire front will be torn out and re-
laced with Indiana limestone, the
lrst floor being lowered to the street
level
The first floor will be made into
modern. Offices, and will be occupied
~ William j.. Fowler & Co, private
bankers; the Guaranty Trust Com
Iany and the District Building and
-oan Association. Colonel Fowler Is
president of all of these companies.
The transaction was handled by the
f. II. Smith Company. representing
Colonel Fowler, and the William II.
Saunders Company representing the
,ormer owners.
The Washington times., 1920-05-01
BETTER CLASS HOMES
LEAD SALES OF WEEK
Cleveland Park and Chevy Chase
Properties Among Boss 4 Phelps
Sales Of Past Week.

Judge George +. Farrell purchased
through Boss 4 Phelps one OF the
new homes recently completed by
George u. Small at 3406 Macomb
street I'm Cleveland Park. The house
purchased by Judge Farrell is OF
frame and shingle construction, de-
tached, containing ten rooms. three
electric lights and other improve
ments.
home in Columbia He ghts. sit
uated at 1883 Girard street north
west, owned by Fannie G. Graham
was sold TO Ollie J. Ware. This house
was built about fifteen years ago by
the late Franklin T. Sanner. Is OF
brick construction, containing ten
rooms. two baths. and having hot
water heat and electric lights.
A new house just completed by the
Thrift Building Company located at
37O6 Thirteenth street northwest. was
bought by Sue r. Harper. The house
Is OF hollow tile construction. having
a smooth stucco finish. There are
six rooms, large attic. house heated
with vapor. having electric lights.
and front and rear porehes. The lot
Is lsxl0O. 20 a 20-foot alley.
John w. Curtin sold house To-
Gated mt 2032 Lincoln road north
west. in lexington to Cornelius II.
McHugh. The improvements consist
OF two-story six-room and bath
colonial brick house. heated with hot
water. having eleotric lights. front
and rear porches.
Atwood NJ. Fisher purchased the
property Of 1912 Kanawha street
northwest In Chevy Chase from Laura
A. D.ffenderfer. The home bought
by Mr.. Fisher; was built about five
years ago by Jacob s. Gruver is OF
frame construction. central hall plan.
having ten rooms. two baths. all mod
ern improvements, including ga
cage. The tot Is 6ox90.
The Washington times., 1920-05-01

LoME built by Frances
IL Hodgson Burnett,
famous author. at ITO
Massachusetts, ave-, which
was sold through Moore q
Hill, to Mrs. Louise Crom-
well Brooks, of Philadel-
phia, who will occupy the
house.
The Washington times., 1920-05-01

DIR. BLISS REoPENs OFFICE.
DR.. Lewis Bliss has reopened his
chiropractic offices at 1901 q street
and has installed a new model high
frequency and X-ray machine.
The Washington times., 1920-05-01
CONVENTION HOLDS
REALTORS INTEREST
Interest Developing Among
Local DeaIers-Advertlslng
To Be Discussed.

The numerous difficulties OF hous-
ing will come In for a full share OF
discussion at the annual convention
OF the National Association OF Real
Estate Boards TO be held in Kansas
City the early part of June.
There will be a conference on the
rental situation throughout the coun-
try that will be led by Thomas Shall
cross, jr, of Philadelphia. who several
yo RS ago served as president OF the
National Association. Rental condi-
lions have been acute In Philadelph a.
perhaps as much or moro so than In
any other city throughout the nation.
The real estate board OF that city has
managed the proposition In a manner
that has not worked Q hrdship on
either the landlords or tenants. Sub
stantisl increases In rentals have
been made throughout the city, which
has operated TO encourage an exten-
sive building program that may nnal-
ly result In preventing further ad-
vances In rentals. The officials or
that city handled the subject In a
sound and businesslike way and left
IL 10 realtors. who were thoroughly Ia
miliar with all phases OF the real es-
tate business.
Another subject OF Importance to be
considered by the convention Is real
estate advertising. Large sums OF
money are wasted by realtors by In
judicious use OF space and the man
ner and method employed In present.
ing real estate propositions TO the
public. Efforts will be made to inn
press realtors how to advertise spe-
cific properties to get the best re-
suits, and, secondly, of more impor-
lance, how TO advertise real estate in
general to create a favorable impress
sion on the minds OF the public that
will encourage Investments In that
line instead of stocks, bonds and au-
tomobiles, which seem now to be at
tracing more than it's share OF the
funds in the hands of investors.
Much interest is being manifested
in the speakers contest, that will be
held on the second evening of the
convention. Representatives from nu-
merous boards will enter this con-
test under restrictions OF flve-minute
speeches in which to present the
BENEFITS and the advantages offered
by the city in which their board Is
located. 1t is the ambition OF the
members of the local association that
their representative will bring home
the magnificent silver cup that is
awarded first place in this contest.
IT Is now held by the New Orleans
Real Estate Board. that won 1t last
year at the Atlantic City convention
by a very narrow margin.
Charles W. Fairfax, local chairman
of the Kansas City convention. Is
daily receiving inquiries as to train
and hotel accommodations, which in
dicates that much interest is being
manifested by the Washington real
tors in the convention this year.
The Washington times., 1920-05-01
CAPT. JAMES F. OSYTER
SELLS HIS RESIDENCE

Capt. James +. Oyster, chairman OF
the Rent Commission, has sold and
recently vacated the residence that he
occupied for several years at 1874
Rhode Island avenue. The house is
modern in every respect, containing
ten rooms and two baths, with a gar
age in the rear.
The purchaser. who acquired the
property through the firm of Stone
& Fairfax, is Miss Lillian NJ. Chap
man. She will occupy II as a home.
The Washington times., 1920-05-01
MT. PLEASANT HOMES
SOLD BY c. D. SACER

Among the charming homes In MI
Pleasant sold during the past week By
Charles d. sager was the home at 1914
Rock Creek Church road. which was
purchased by Ruth II. Hughes from
Harry Petrola. Harry w. Ciouser
purchased the home at Sio OTIS street.
Aurie w, Boyer sold the homo al
6i3 Rock Creek Church road TO Elise
II. Donaldson. Ada Brown sold the
property nj 1912 Thirteenth street 10
Thomas w. Walton. Richard n. Hour
ton purchased the property at ol3
Harvard street from sallie Il. Hsgan.
The Washington times., 1920-05-01
BUY REAL
ESTATE NOW
ADMIRAL DEWEY HOME
SOLD AS STORE SITE

The mansion at iTlT Rhode Island
avenue. which Was presented TO Ad-
miral Dewey by the American people
for his victory at Manila bay. IL be-
ing Temodeied into a store. This
marks the disAppesrance OF one Of
the most historical residences In the
city TO the onward march OF business.
The house about two years ago
passed into the possession OF Mrs
John r. williams. IL Is under Mrs.
Williams direction that the building
Is being remodeled.
The Washington times., 1920-05-01
KENNEDY STREET HOMES
ARE SOLD FOR $4,000

Four homes on Kennedy street, in
Fourteenth street highlands, were
sold last week through the d. J. Duni-
gan office. The sales were as fol-
lows: 1905 to Grattan Kerans: 1909
to Ethel Buckingham; 1917 to Clifford
A. Cannon, and 1921 to Herbert G.
Barott.
The same Arm sold a home al 5l3
Webster street, in Petworth, TO George
f. Hoover The total consideration
involved in these sales was S42,Ooo.
The Washington times., 1920-05-01
BRADFORD & CO. issue
ATTRACTIVE BOOKLET

Bradford g. Co., with Offices in the
outhern building. have issued
cry attractive booklet explaining the
advantages of investment in first
Mortgage notes secured by improved
cal estate in the Nations Capital.
The booklet Is profusely illustrated
With pictures of the various Govern
nent buildings and public structures
Washington and the firm is being
complimented on its neat appearance
and comprehensive scope.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05

The Jewish Art Theater is soon to
announce the production of THE Mcr-
chant Of Venice" Rudolph Schid-
kraut. who played Shylock for wear
in Max Rcinhard's Berlin theater, is
to play the Jew in this Forthcoming
production.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05

phrase gave all the credit fer TIC dec
orations and honors bestowed on him
10 Mr.. Harry Harkness Flagler, who
paid for the trip and whose generosity
maintains the organization.
It WAS Mr.. Flaglcr's support, he said,
which enabled the orchestra to re-
Aearsc as much as it does, and these
rehearsals have brought about the diff
ference between the Symphony Soci-
ety's orchestra and the bands cf Eu-
rope, which. depending on popular sup
port, said Mr.. Damrosch, cannot afford
adequate rehearsAls
Some of the concert orchestras Of
Vienna, Berlin, Lcipsic and Paris. we
fancy, might find such an uttcrancc a
bit disturbing to their cqunnimity. We
should like to hear from the Paris Con-
servatoire, the Leipsic Gwandhans,
the Vienna Philharmonic, Mr.. Mengcl-
burg and Mr.. Nikisch.
There was change in the program
Of the Boston Orchestras concert rs it
had been announced. Mr.. Bodanzky,
having brought forward Beethoven's
eighth symphony last Sunday night and
Tuesday afternoon Mr. Montcux seems
to have thought it unwise to give the
work third hearing in so short a
period and substituted for it the first
of Sibelius's symphonies. 1t is COM
position of splendid virility and great
beauty in thcmatic material as we'll as
treatment, the work of -rrong, self
reliant creative artist, who does not
need to seek individual expression in
the mad adventure of the young revo-
lutionaries Of France and Italy. He
has much to say and superb knowledge
OF how to say it. Under Mr.. Montcux's 8
direction the men from Boston. almost
completely rehabilitated in their long
maintained excellence gave a fine ac-
count of themselves. The string band,
with its new leader Mr. Burein, is a
aplendid body, its tone full and elastic.
Boston may still be proud Of its or
chestra. The fantasia on Angevin mclo-
dies by Lekeu, which followed the sym
phony, was introduced here by Mr.. Dam
rosch two years ago We admired it
and hoped for its better acquaintance
then, and last nights performance did
not lessen our appreciation of its in
genuities and beauties. The concert was
brought to an end by Scriabins "Poeme
d 'E,XtaSe"
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05

a year for rclicf The first Of the
series will be given in New YORK the
Inter part Of January.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05
Nassar Gets French Tank
Bullet-Riddled Engine a Vet
eran of Chateau Thierrx

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, Nov. "A
tank which France sent to Vassar Col
lege in commemoration of the services
rendered by it's graduates during the
war will be placed on the grounds of
the college tomorrow, with appropri-
a, &c NV
Bullet holes riddle the forty-ton en-
gne of war, and there is an aperture
in it's side through which passed a pro-
jectle which killed six men. The tank
was at Chateau Thierry, and is said to
have seen more action than any of its
fellows which survived the conflict.
1t carried crew of sixteen, and still
mounts T5-m gun,
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05

on her program. She was less conven-
tional and more Imaginative in Three
Movements from Novak's "Exotcon"
Suite. which consisted Of a march
based on Tartar theme, "In Spring.
founded on Chinese melody, and
bellade which found its source in
theme from Lapland
played, and in these, as in LISTS
Rhapsody No. II, the pianist exhibited
crisp brilliance, which is the distin-
gushing feature of her playing.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05
New Metropolitan Singers

General Manager Gatti- Casazza Of
the Metropolitan Opera Company yes
terday announced that he had added to
the list of his singers for the coming
season Miss Marian Telva, an Ameri-
can mezzo-s soprano; Miss Grace Brad
ley, an American contralto; Miss Au-
gusta Lenska, Polish mczzo soprano,
and Mr.. Robert Blass, American basso,
-NrrlcrlI lnem hcr Or tho cnmnanv
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05
Faversham to Produce
Plays by Hindu Poet
Arrangements Made With Sir
Rabindranath Tagore for
Presentations in Civ

William Favcrsham has arranged
with Sir Rabndrsnath Tagore, the
Hindu poet, to produce in New York
at an early date, several East Indian
plays from the pen of Tagore.
Mr.. Favcrsham has no intention Of
appearing personally in these plays, as
It might interfere with the run Of "The
Prince and the Pauper.' He may. how
ever, so do in series of special mat
inces. He regards the work of Tagore
as of such quality to require special
casts and special productions.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05

A series of Sunday musicales will be
inaugurated at the Times Square Thea
ter Sunday evening by Ivan Bankotf
The premiere program will include
Nine. Eva Grippon. the French dra-
matte soprano; Philip Gordon, pianist;
David Apol.on, Russian mandolin vir-
tuoso. and Arthur Lichstein, Russian
violinist.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05

Harrison Grey Fiske will address
the Dramatic Society Of Washington
Square College Of New York University
this afternoon in the college library
at Washington Square. Mr.. Fiskc will
discourse on how he selects a play
and how he directs rchearsals.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05

For the new musica, play blue
Eyes" which Morris Rose will produce
in association with Lew Fields, hurry
call has gone out for "A variegatcd as
sortment of young girls With good
looks and saucy blue eyes. The piece
goes into rehearsal next Monday.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05

At the Eighth Avenue Temple, in
Brooklyn, to-night, Rabbi Alexander
Lyons will deliver the first Of two
lectures on "Wecome Stranger" the
Aaron Hoffman comedy playing at the
Cohan & Harris Theater. The topics
of the lecture will be the lessons Of
the play for Jews and non-Jews.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05
Miss Marie Mixova Heard
In Recital at Acolian Hall

Miss Marie Mikova, who gave piano
recital at Aeolian Hall last evening,
displayed a light and pleasing touch
and fair command of digtal dexter
ity Neither of these attributes, how
ever, wholly suffices for an adequate
performance of Bcethovcn's Sonata, Op.
81 the first and most imposing number
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05
The Stage Door

Governor Al Smith may still re-
joice. He reserved seats yesterday for
the Thanksgiving Day matinee of Fred
Stones performance in "Tip Top
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05

Jennie Lamont, who is appearing in
an Irish character part with William
Hodge in "The Guest Of Honor" at the
Broadhurst Theater, last night ccle-
brated the thirtieth anniversary of her
first appearance on the stage.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05

Daniel Frohman sails for the West
Indies Saturday, to be gone month.
On his return he is to arrange a series
of benefits in seven principal cities for
the Actors Fund, which needs 100000
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05

Ruth Chattcrton and the Frohman
company assembled to play with her
this season in Barrie's MARY Rose"
began rehearsals yesterday at the EN-
pire Theater. under the direction Of
lden Payne. Tom Nesbitt who sue
ceeded Robert Lorraine in the leading
male role in the London production,
will play the same part here.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-05

A. II. Woods y soon to produce the
"Mack Sennett Revue" by Mack SEN
nett, presenting for the first time on
the stage thirty Of the original Mack
Sennett beauties, whose pulchritude
has long been familiar to patrons of
picture theaters.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-11-09
Small Docket for the
October Circuit Court

Circuit Court has been in session
for the past week, with Judge H. R.
Prewitt, presiding. The docket has
been an unusually light one and
there have been few cases Of i'm
portAnce to be heard. The Trimble
will case has been continued until
next term of court. The case of the
Commonwealth against Henry Tabor,
and that of Verne Jones will come
up for trial at this court. The Com
has executed suit against
the Zeidman Polite Exposition
Shows for operating gambling de-
vices during their engagement in this
city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-11-09
Lexington Market to
Open on January 3rd

The Lexington loose leaf tobacco
market will open Monday, January 8,
instead of Wednesday, December /,
as previously announced. The de-
cision to open the market at the
later date was made Monday after
noon at meeting Of representatives
of Lexington warehouses in the Of
flee of James c. Stone, president.
The big five manufacturers, Lig-
gett & Myers, American Tobacco
Company, R. j. Reynolds, Lorillard
and the Imperial, did not favor the
early opening of the market because
other Southern sales centers will not
close until late in December and
many buyers could not come to
Lexington until later, or after the
close of the other markets.
The Mt. Sterling market will open
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-11-09
A Saint Of God Departs
After 85th Milestone

Mrs. Mamie Berkeley, aged 50
years, departed this life on Sunday,
the 9TH instant, at the home Of E. +.
Robertson. Funeral service was con-
Quoted at the residence this after
noon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. ]. L.
Clark and f. L. Southgate. Remains
wereN buried in Machpelah cemetery.
Mrs. Berkeley was Miss Mamie
Mynheir and the widow of George
Berkeley, deceased. She is survived
by one daughter, Miss Mamie, and
one granddaughter, Miss Katherine
Howell. Since early childhood Mrs.
Berkeley had been a devout member
of the Methodist church, and was a
woman who loved her Savior and
served Him as best she could.
About March, 1876, we met with
George Berkeley and wife and were
their neighbors on VIM street until
after Mr.. Berkeley was taken. We
shall never forget how faithful Mrs.
Berkeley was to her church and to
her neighbors; truly she was a model
church member, and as a neighbor
and friend there are none to sur
pass her in loving deeds. Since en-
feebled by age she was often heard
to say, .T'm just waiting, waiting
for Him to take me-"
To her the earth and the fullness
thereof were melodies of praise.
How we wish our life could be as
hers, and that death could come as
sweetly as it did to her, "Just wait
ing" Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
is the rest of this saint of God.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-11-09
George J. Hunt Dies
In Clark County

George J. Hunt, of Clark county,
aged rs years, brother of the late
Simeon Hunt, Of this city, entered
on rest on last Friday the 9th in
slant, after having been confined to
his bed for more than four weeks.
After funeral service held at the late
home by the pastor Of the Ephisus
Baptist church, Rev. Frank B. Pear
son, assisted by Rev. w. 7. Taylor,
Of Richmond, remains were buried
IN the Winchester Cemetery.
kFrom young manhood Mr.. Hunt
had been an active church man. For
more than thirty years we had
known Mr.. Hunt intimately as cit
izen and Christian worker, and we
are here to say there never was a
more upright citizen and Christian
gentleman than he was. With this
said we could not be more express
sive of the model character. We
knew him when happy with his wife
who, 20 years ago left him with a
large family of children, five daugh-
tiers and one son. 1t was beautiful
to know him then as he assumed the
care of little ones to be reared and
trained and that he performed the
duty well is evidenced by the modest
women and manly son who survive
him. The kindred that attended the
funeral and burial service from here
were Mrs. Fannie Priest, Hunt
Priest, Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Lane, Mr..
and Mrs. H. G. Prewitt, Mrs. R. ].
Hunt, w. T. Hunt, Harry Hunt, Paul
Hunt, Miss Anise Hunt and John G.
Roberts. II a.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-11-09
Readjustment on
No Fear Of Panic

Postwar readjustment il finally
at hand with no prospect Of finan.
cial panic, according to Archer Wall
Douglas, chairman Of the Committee
on Statistics of the Chamber of
Commerce Of the United States,
whose monthly report on business
conditions was made public yester-
day.
The course Of prices, the report
states, will continue downward and
merchandise stocks by January 1,
will be smaller than for many years.
Demand in all lines is slacken-
ing. 1t is everywhere a. case Of most
conservative buying rather than any
great increase in supply. We are
having vivid illustration of how
our usual volume of business is made
up largely Of things the people do
not really need. Also we see how the
people will get along without things
they once thought indispensable,
once the fit of economy is on them.
Manufacturing and mining are
meeting the situation in the usual
fashion by running on reduced time
or shutting down altogether. This
has already meant, in some cases,
reduced wages.
"Talk of stabilizing prices, so as
to save the-situation, no longer in
terests anyone says a few hopeless
theories. The laws of supply and de-
mand will in time regulate matters.
"The entire business world is
steadily tending to that readjustment
which we have talked about so long.
We have been through it before, sew
eral times, and we will go through it
again and successfully. This time
it is robbed of its greatest terror,
financial panic and ensuing disas-
ter. And through it all the Federal
Reserve Bank system will be a ref
uge."