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The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
BUSINESS AND APARTMENT
!. HOUSES AS INVESTMENTS
These Are Highest in Realty Realm, Bradley
Tells sY' Class.

investor of large means who can
anord to wait several. years for the
realisation Of profit which comes
win the natural increase in value.
acreage. however. when taken over
by one who develops IL into a sub
u'fislon with streets. ALLEYS, and
improvements. II sold in a reason
able time produces a fair profit.
There are three distinct classes
mat deal in real estate. The in
weston OF large means who Is will
Ing to take his profit in later years:
the speculator who as a rule buys
Tor a quick return: and the deveI-
oper who produces subdivisions out
OF acreage tracts.
In the past years small dwellings
have proven fairly satisfactory as
investments provided proper atten-
ton was given the question of up-
keep repairs. Depreciation in this
class of property is very extensive
where the proper attention to min
or repairs is not given when the
need first arises. The unusual in
crease In cost of repairs, together
with certain phases of restrictive
rental legislation has tended to de-
stroy somewhat the popularity of
this form of investment
Changing conditions in different
sections have very material effect
on the value and desira bility of
real estate. Where a residential
section is gradually absorbed by
business encroachment the time
comes when the value of the land
Increases to such a point that the
physical value of the improvements
is absorbed and IL then becomes
profitable to destroy an otherwise
perfectly sound building for the
purpose of constructing a building
more in keeping with the changed
conditions. Then, again. sections
that at one time were considered
very high class residential sections
undergo a change in character OF
occupancy without the encroach-
ment of business with the result
that sore rather expensive resi-.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
Wooden Beds Find
Great Popularity,
Expert Declares

There are beds. more beds and all
kinds OF beds. But there IL one
kind, according to a furniture ex-
pert, most sought after by the buy
ing public. That is the wooden
bed.
While the iron and brass beds
are strong. sanitary. pleasing in
appearance and probably not so ex-
pensive in a great many cases. yet
il Is the wooden bed that u selling
the best. the authority claims.
Various reasons have been ad-
vanced as to why this should be.
One is. wooden beds are richer in
appearance and another, brass and
iron beds do not match up with the
other furniture in a bedroom.
A we'll matched bedroom suite is
to be desired and the various pieces
can be matched even though they
are purchased one at a time, 1t Is
advised.
Merely select your pieces with
this end, in view" the expert urges.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
ENGLISH OFFICIALS
MAKE FAILURE OF
HOUSING, CLAIMED
Government Aid Ends in
Abandonment of Pro-
ject in England.

Government efforts to help the
housing situation have resulted in
failure. and abandonment OF the pro-
ject in England. While the activities
resulted In the construction of TO-
00e houses and will result eventually
In the building OF 10000 Il IL
found that the cost was running 30
high and was placing such q burden
on the people in Increased rents
and taxation. that the scheme which
originally provided for the construc-
ton OF 100000 houses kas given up.
These interesting facts are outlined
by writer In 8. W. Straus q Co.'s
Investment Magazine" who says
that the building of private houses
in Great Britain had fallen of rapidly
for hve years previous to the war.
In 1919 the situation became so acute
that the government passed the hous-
Ing bill by which the central gov
eminent bound itself to make good
the greater part Of the annual and
unavoidable loss from the necessity
OF building at a time when prices OF
material and labor were at the peak.
Whole towns were planned. streets
were laid out and public buildings
arranged. To meet the expenses of
the venture. the government placed
upon each Of the l.So0 English NUM-
cipalities the responsibility Of issuing
bonds necessary TO secure the capitaS
to carry out their respective hous-
ing plans.
II was apparent from the first
that there would be a great deficit
each year. Houses which before the
war cost 1850 TO build now cost the
government $1,000 even with the
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in reality the cause is not so tusti-
fable.
Best rooms" Of this description
had the utmost character In their
stiffness. They were the outcome OF
the saving spirit in those who lived
a stern and rigorous life. allowed
themselves few luxuries. and took
infinite pains to preserve the poor
possessions they had. And the rooms
represented them we'll. They were
the growth of their hard. strict
taste.
No silver-tongued decorator Gould
have persuaded them to change the
'parlor" into a Louis XVI boudoir.
They valued things for their old as
sociations, and what was good
enough for them was good enough
for anyone who entered their doors.
The best room" was not with them.
any more than 1t Is with the sec
ond-storyites" of today, a room OF
intimacy. But at least 1t was a SUBJ
ordinate room. 1t did not cost them
the last penny in their pocketbooks
and then defy them.-House and
Garden.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
LARGE EXPANSION
NSUBURBS Seen;
LOTS In DEMAND
Says Developers Are on
Threshold of Great
Realty Boom.
By EDWARD B. MORRIS.
Member of the westchester Reel
Estate Hoard

Estate Board.
The demand for suburban lots
during November and December was
an indication of a strong market
for the year 1922. I think one can,
with perfect safety, predict that
there will be an unprecedented de-
mand for building lots this spring
and summer as a result of the sales
made during the last two months.
I doubt whether most of the real
estate observers anticipated the
firm market which marked the close
of 1921. 1t came like a bolt out Of
a clear sky. It illuminated the i'm
mediate future Of the vacant lana
market in that county. 1t also
colors with a decided tinge Of OPP
timism the future development of
homes.
OF course the trend Of the home
owner for some time past has been
toward the suburbs. As each fam
lily head takes his abode among the
inviting country surroundings a
city he encourages his neighbor.
who likewise seeks the invigorating
open, where vitality strengthens the
mind and body and gives to the
children the thing they need most
in life-breathing space.
There are many reasons that are
prompting many to make a home in
the country. From an economical
standpoint It Is much cheaper to
pay taxes and carrying charges on
a home than constantly to pay rent
where there Is no return. Then. too.
there Is a great satisfaction in be-
Ing master of your own home,
where you can enjoy undisturbed
peace and rest without the dictation
Of a landlord OF a notice to pay
more rent or move. There is a real
comfort in being able to say This
IL mine"
The early buying of lots Is large
ly attributable to the fact that the
purchaser realizes that in order to
enjoy his home in the summer
months he must make his selection
Of lot now. have his building plans
! ready and his builder chosen as
| soon as the weather breaks.
The prosperous home purchaser rs
a general rule today Is looking for
the most modern up-to-date sort OF
house. In order to find such a home
already built he must pay the price
asked for structures put up during
the high cost OF building era, al
though occasionally It may be pos
sible for him to pick up a bargain
at forced sale. The best way then
to satisfy ones desires and fully
meet ones needs is to buy a plot
and build. The homeseeker. 1 be.
lieve, is beginning to see things this
! way himself He frures that inns
much as land has not increased in
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12

value and building costs have
dropped about 20 per cent since last
year it Is more economical for him
to put up a home of his own.
But in addition to the money saw
ing factor there is an intensely hu-
man satisfaction in living in the
kind of home you have dreamed OF
instead of in a structure cut to nj
some other persons idea Of what a
salable house should be.
There is little doubt in my mind
that all these factors. human and
economical. are having marked
influence on the suburban market
and that things are rapidly shap'
ing themselves for an intensive
period OF lot trading:
1t is from this concrete instance
that draw the conclusion that sub
urban developers are on the thresh'
old of the greatest lot market
known in some time.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
URGE REDUCTION
ON REALTY TAX
Michigan Real Estate Body
Delivers Recommendations
To Commission.

DETROIT. Feb. ll.-Real estate
owners and business people are
awaiting with interest the recon-
mendations OF the Michigan Real
Estate Association for tax reyi-
sions which were delivered before
the Michigan commission for In
quiry into taxation. in Lansing
Thursday. Interest in the report
attaches not alone because of the
fact that the association spoke for
what they termed the common
people" of the State, but also be-
cause of knowledge OF the very ex-
tensive study on which the report
Is based.
That taxes against real estate
have reached the limit is recog-
nized by the public generally. Gov
Alex J. Groesbeck in his inaugural
address. said that taxes on prop.
erty should not be permitted &c
increase.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12

Real estate investments wer'
discussed before the real estate
class Of the Y. NJ. c. A. this week
by Mr.. Thomas Bradley, vice presi-
dent Washington Loan and Trust
Company. In classifying the diff
ferent forms of real estate invest
ments, Mr.. Bradley stated that ousl-
ness properties and apartment
houses were considered the high
est form of investments. Usually
business properties produce a net
rental in that the tenant Is respon-
sIble for repairs and CARRYING
charges Apartment houses. which
have in recent years become SO
popular and in fact almost an alb
solute necessity, developed new
feld for investors. Farms. gener-
ally speaking. are not considered so
good as an investment unless To-
Gated near a city. This gives
farm a speculative value because
OF the possibility for subdivision
purposes.
Acreage or other non-income pro-
ducing properties appeal to the
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
Boom in Building.

HARRISONBURG. Va. Feb. IL
More building permits have been is
sued by the superintendent of pub
lie works during the last three
months than during the preceding
twelve months, an examination OF
the records disclosss. Practically all
the permits are for residences.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
MUCH NEW BUILDING
GOES ON IN SALUDA

sALUDA, Va, Feb. 1i.-There has
been quite an Improvement made in
this village during the past year.
The Baptist Church has been re-
modelled and four large Sunday
school rooms added. Mr.. and Mrs.
E. c. johnson have butt a pretty
bungalow on Gloucester avenue.
The Saluda Marble Works has built
an office. r. L. Jones and c. p. An
derton have completed modern new
homes on West Main street and Z.
NJ. New is bilding a new home on
East Main street.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
Columbia Heishts-Sl3,S00

In hest Ioca tion west Of 18th street.
House has IL rooms and = baths. two
sleeping Porches, front and rear porches.
furnace heat. electric light, and is in
very good condition.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
Park Roads, 600

81 .OOO cash takes this attractive home
Of eight rooms and hath. II has hard
wood floUrs. hot water heat. electric
light, laundry. pOrche~. THIS house has
been newly painted and decorated
throughout snd is in first class cOndi-
ton. Monthly payments required very
moderate.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
New Stueco House-Sl3,500

This is located in the high class
Fourteenth street district. IL has six
large rooms aud bath. with sleeping
porch. large front and rear Porches, at
didIy built by owner for own use. Hot
water heat. electric Light. Modern in
every way with many unusual appoint
ments Ready for Occupancy.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
Saul's Addihon-Sl3,500

This is an exceptional house ia many
WAYS. Located in one OF the highest
class residential sections. it has seven
well arranged rooms and two baths
flour bedroomsl. Sleeping porch. break
fast porch. front and rear pOrches.
screens, awnings. built-in refrigerator.
laundry; brick garage. Excellent con-
dition
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
Mi. Pleasant-Sl4.S00

Excellent semi-detached house. built ~
tapestry brick, on imposing lot in v"r'
best locality. Nine large and sttra'
tive rooms. two completely equipped
tiled baths, with showers. Sleeping
porch. Awnings side, front aud rear.
Hardwood floor, hOt-gater heat, cl"r-
tric light. Special electric wiring.
most complete and mOdern home in every
particular and in first class condition.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
Overlooking Park-sl4.500

Very pretty brick dwelling overlooking
Rork trek Park from very good sec
ton Nine rooms aud two baths. tw,
sleeping Pcrches. trout and rear pOrrhes
hardwocd floors aud trim. hOt-wnter heat
electric light and other features.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12

dences are found IN sections
where the value is far below the
actual physical value OF the build.
ing and reproduction cost.
The question Of Sale and Loan
settlements" will be explained to
the class next Tuesday evening by
Mr. Alfred H. Lawson, vice presi-
dent District and Washington Title
Insurance Company.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
Wardman PARK Section
Sl4,750

4 most complete. attractive and deSir-
able home in exclusive section. EX-
ceIlent brick construction. Nine rOoms
and two baths. sleeping porch. hard
wood floors, hot-water heat. electric
light. large cellar, laundry. fire place,
hot-wRter heater. garage, and many other
appointments that make this the best
buy in that Sertion.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
Northwest SuburbS7,S00

Here 10 a very good buy in excellent
suburban locality. PebbledAsh house
containing seven rooms and two baths.
Stone fognda tion. Hot-wSter heat, cleo
tric light, hardwood floor, completely
detached on good lot. rorchcs. Built-in
garage. $1,000 cash will handle IL as
owner must sell at once.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
.zs Advance Spring neA.ss7
i 49, Offerings Msassk
New Bungalow-S,2S0
Offerings

Very attractive rev dwelling just rom
pIetcd. Five large and well arranged
rooms on hrst floor. two bedrooms. Space
in large attic for two additional rooms
IL desired. Many built-iu features. Fire
place. Porrhes. Large lot. Hot-wAter
heat and electric light. $1,000 cash
and very essonable monthly payments.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
Near Park Entrance-Sl3.750

On Park road, Is this eight rom and
be IN brick house. excellent in Hrraugr
ment. II Is semi detached, with large
attic containing two rooms. Hardwood
floors, front and rear ponches. Hot
water heat and electric light. Rras
ona BILE terms.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
Suburban Priesthood

Gentleman's country estate. Beautiful
home Of Is rooms, baths, center hall
plan. Eve open fire places. electric light,
furnace heat, massive porch, built-in
bookcases and other attractive appoint
ments throughout. Located on q beau
tiful tract Of six and one-half acres
close TO District line and in high class
section. Reached by street cars and by
good roads. Fruit. shade and shrub
berry. Chicken house and barn. This
will measure mp In every way to re-
quirements Of q family Of refinement.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
Shepherd St. N.W.-S9,500

six rooms and bath. sleeping porch. par
quetry floors. enclosed porch. hot water
heat. electric light and other interesting
feRtur In hest condition.
The Washington herald., 1922-02-12
These Are All
Vacant
You Can Move Right In!

II you own your home, you
don't have TO move, and it's
cheaper than paying rent,
too.
We are offering for sale a
beautiful sIx-room and bath
brick house; electricity; in
perfect condition.: small pay
ment and easy terms
Mt. Pleasant.
Why rent. when owning a
home is so easy: beautiful
six-room house; newly deco
rated: concrete front porch:
double back porch; long yard
to paved alley: hot-water
heat; electricity; gas: built-in
refrigerators; open fireplace:
ing for at the right price with
terms.
Quincy 81. y. w.
A well built. coy home; two
story colonial brick; con-
tains six rooms and hath:
electricity and gas: fine heat
ing plant: hardwood parquet
floors; in excellent condition.
Price only 1880: $1,000 cash:
very reasonable terms.
Thos. E. FARRELL
S5T Woodward Bldg.
Main 76a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-18
SHANE" Repeats Here Big Success
Scored in New York Run.

aShame.s the William Fox special
which, following a highly successful
run in New York at a Broadway thea
tire, opened a two days engagement
here at the Park theatre yesterday. ~
a splendid fulfilment of the promise tor
motion picture progress for 1922. spec
tacularly il is magnificent, and as an
intense human drama it is tremendous,
1t isla story of great power and appear
presented most impressively.
SHANE deals with the life OF .
Young man of wealth, head of a big
Shipping interest in San Francisco. who
was born in an alien land. David Field
ing is happily married, and is highly
successful in business. He seems to be
fortunes favorite. Then comes from
the land of his birth a man who tries
10 convince him that his mother was
not a white woman, and that he Il q
half-easte. The idea takes hold of his
mind and maddens him. Driven to DIES
peration. he takes his infant child and
fees from civilization to the wilds OF
Alaska.
From his secretary and friend, Mrs
Fielding learns where her husband ma
gone. She follows, accompanied by Tho
| secretary. In the snowfields their dos
sled is attacked by wolves. The secre
/ tary Jumps off with a rifle to fight thu
! beasts. The dog team goes on to Da
vid's cabin and stops. David comes out
and finds his wife in the snow. He car
ries her in. and is followed by a bis
wolf. He grapples, bare-handed, Wit
the brute, and after a fierce fight kill
il.
The climax. a singularly powerful
one. clears up the haunting mystery
which sent David Fielding into tn
northland.
eShame" was staged by Emmett J
Flynn. who made the William Fox spe
cial. "A Connecticut Yankee in KIM
Arthur's Court" John Gilbert, WIN
plays the part of David Fielding, wa
elevated to stardom as a result Of hi
work in this picture. shame" W. b
shown for the last time tonight a
well as Harold Lloyd in Nov or New
er.r-sdy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-18
FIGHTERS
LEFT IN MATCH
After a Start By 80 in Bos-
ton Great Fistic
Exhibition ~.
NINE HOURS OF
HARD MILLING
The Like Of Which Has Not
Been Seen There
Before

Boston, April l9~.-Fighting through
the night from dusk to daybreak, the
amateur boxers who are aspirants for
the eight national championships to
be decided tonight had reduced their
numbers to-day to 32. Eighty OF them
had entered for the titles. Those who
remained were the survivors Of nine
hours Of milling, hard fighting all Of
ii. the equal Of which has not been
seen before ii a title tournament, it
was agreed.
Charles Jenkisson Of Toronto, the
only champion who fought in the pre-.
liminaries, has toppled from his title
perch. Gordon Muncie Of New York,
heavyweight %titlist, was the only
champion remaining to contest for an
other crown, and he will be opposed
tonight by three husky ~contenders.
There was no fighting among the heav-
les in the long list Of SO bouts that
ended early this morning
Inter-city competition in these pre-
liminary bouts was almost as keen as
the individual contention for advance
ment, and cities from many sections
had boxing teams present. The scor-
ing by cities, as contained in the mum
Der of boxers who qualified for The
semi-fnal bouts this evening was:
New York and Boston, seven each;
| Pittsburgh six; Cleveland, Toronto
| San Francisco and Devon, two each;
Philadelphia, st. Louis, Gary, Ind, and
Culver, Ind, n each.
Homer Robinson of Pittsburgh. q
negro with a punch like the kick Of .
mule, was in the ring only a few sec.
onds, but he gained a place in the
| gemi.fnals of both the 100 and lI5.
pound classes. After his one.two punch
knockout Of Fred Allen Of Melrose, an
other negro, Robinson had no oppo'
nents, those drawn TO oppose him ue'
faulting for one reason or another.
Enthusiasts who sat through tn
night Of boxing emerged at dawn dis
cnssing the task of Eddie Eagan O
Denver. former champion AZ l'
pounds. and of the heayyweights, wht
seeks both titles again, In the fornel
class the Harvard law school student
must meet Robinson. In the latte
he will have the champion Munce a.
an opponent.
Among those qualifying for semi
finals were the following:
One hundred and twelve pounds
james Moore, Boston; lis pounds, icy
Blodgett, Lynn; l26 pounds, Erni
SAWYER and John Morello, Boston; 10
pounds, Eddie Williams, Boston; IA
pound>r Eddie Waters and Sd Bardellc
Boston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-18
Newport Congregational Church ovei
the Top.

The latest report in the campaign
for ~beneyolence in the Congregational
churches in Vermont is that Newport
has gone over the top. The quota OF
the Newport church is $500 and ST.
600. or l0l per cent, has been sub
scribed. This makes the sixth church
to reach the goal this year ahead OF
the regular campaign which will be-
gin April 10. The other churches have
been North Troy. ll2 per cent on April
B.; johnson, 100 per cent April 10;
Cabot, 100 per cent April Ia; Marsh,
field 10 per cent April Is; and Alburg,
100 per cent April 10. The campaign
directors in these churches to whom a
large measure of credit is due, are f.
c. Aver. North Troy; Miss Helen Col
Inns. Johnson; L. c. Gould, Cabot; ;.
A. Swerdfeger, Marshieldi II. E. Man
ming, Alburg, and Aubrey Akin, New.
port. Rev. James b. Sargent, financial
secretary Of the Congregational con
ference, aided in the first five OF these
Acids. while Rev. William s. Beard of
New York City was at Newport for
Easter Sunday. Such early local sue
cess would seem to indicate that a
splendid statewide victory is at hand.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-18
WITT IS BOUGHT
BY YANKEES
Former Goddard Star VIII
Fill in at Right
Field
WHILE MEUSEL
is SUSPENDED
Wits Batting Will Help
Higgins Out IN
Emergency

New York, April ls-Several mana
yers of eastern teams In the Dig
hcacues we're thanking the weather
man to-day for having interfered
Yesterday afternoon with their sched-
Med games, and making it. possible
for them to play off the postponed con-
tests later in the season when their
tearns will have reached top form.
Miller Higgins, manager Of the Yam
KEGS, was especially pleased as his ciuo
seemed in for a beating at Boston
when d northeastern broke over the
city and stopped proceedings.
The day was not lost to the Yankees
however. as they completed arrange
ments for the purchase of "Whltey
witt Of the Athletics, who was ex-
pected to-day to be assigned to the
RIGHT field berth. This section OF the
field has been weakened by the absence
of Bob Meusel, who with Babe Ruth
was suspended until May. Witt hits
IN tbe ~aristocracv '.300'' class, and car
play the infield aceeptably.
The first pitchers battle OF the year
occurred yesterday in Cincinnati where
the Pirates shut out the Reds to 0
Morrison of Pittsburg held the Reds
to four hits, Luque being hit for seven
by the Buccaneers.
The St. Louis Cardinals tasted de
feat for the first time this season wher
the Cubs beat them by a score OF
to O driving Doak from the box
Washington was victor IN q wierc
game against the Athletics. Thu scor'
was ii to 0 and 80 men took part IL
the exhibition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-18
DISORDERS
ARE FREQUENT
Score Of Casualties in Bel
fast From Shoot
Il ing
ARMORED CAR
USED BY L
Disturbances Were Mostly
in Sim Fein District
of City

Belfast, April is tBy the Associated
pressl.-Disorders continued to-day IN
the Marrowbone district of North Bel
fast. inhabited largely by Sim Fem
ers. A 0 Of casualties from shoot
ings was reported to the military al
though only six eases were treated ~
hospitaIs. An armored car was used
IN an endeavor to restore order.