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The New York herald., 1922-04-02

"A new scheme has been advanced to
bring about the operation of b. K. Il.
trains over the Astoria and Corona ex-
tensions of the dual subway system.
These trains now run only as fas as the
Queens Plaza In Long Island City be-
cause the Il. X. T. cars arc IL inches
wider than the /. r. I. trains and the
nlatforms on these extensions were built
Ia accommodate the narrower cars.
Various plans for the solution of this
problem have been considered In the last
two years, but the latest one is to provide
narrower cars for the Il. X. 7. TO be
run from the Flfty-seventh street station
through the East River tunnel TO the
Queens Plaza and thence to Astoria and
Corona.
This Will involve a transfer by pas
sengers from the Il. II. T. trains at the
Fifty-seventh street station instead OF
NJ the Queens Plaza station. which
earlier plans called for. II Is said that
the structural changes which would be
necessary would involve less time and
expense by this method than by any
other yet proposed.
yr;ll the previous schemes for laying
separate tracks over the Astoria and
rr-cna extensions to accommodate the
wider B r. IT. cars arc worked out on
a practical basis and the litigation IN
the courts over the question as to which
company shall pay the costs of the
changes are settled. transfer OF pas
sengers either to the |. II. T. at the cost
OF another fare or to 3. II. 7. shuttle
train will be necessary
1t was learned Yesterday that this
narrow car train proposal Is being con-
sldered by the Transit Commission en-
ginecrs and by the Queensboro Cham
her OF Commerce. " has not yet
reached the stage where either body
wuurd enter into a discussion of It's mer-
its or dcmcrts. 1t is believed, however.
that II stands the best chance OF adop-
tion OF all the proposals that have been
made.
There is a large element IN Queens
which is insistent on tho giving of free
transfers from the I. r. T. and B. X. r.
lines at the Bridge Plaza station. At
present passengers coming to Long ISL
and City In b. r. T. trains and desiring
10 continue to Astoria or Corona are
obliged TO walk down two long flights
OF stairs. pay another fare and walk up
The New York herald., 1922-04-02

ordinance In South Orange limits the
erection of two family houses TO prac-
tically two streets or 10 an area OF
about per cent. OF the entire village.
I'm East Orange and in Orange there
is more two family house construction
and several apartments are under way.
In West Orange some medium priced one
family dwellings are going up ranging
in price from $4,000 to $4,000.
"Of course, as / have observed. nat
ural conditions were largely responsible
for all this activity. but comparative
records prove that these new properties
would not be disposed of so rapidly IL 1t
were not for the efficiency of the multi
pie listing system. Moreover the system
has shown itself to be more than self
sustaining and is paying all its expenses
with the share OF the commissions al
lottcd 10 the board"
whichever factor may deserve the
greatest share of the credit the activity
The New York herald., 1922-04-02

in these houses are bringing from SIC to
s35 per room. 1t is unfortunate that
there are no dwellings, to rent, fir the
homesecker often likes TO live In a COM
runity before he assumes the risk Of
buying a house. Often ] believe sub
stantial residents are lost To a. COM
munity because OF its inability to pro-
vide temporary homes for these folk who
take their home buying seriously.
IF building keeps up at its present
pace, however. we may again see the day
when dwellings are available for lessees.
Last year established n record I'm the
history of the Building Department of
the village of South Orange. and the
plans filed so far this year would indi-
cate that 1922 will hold It's own with
1921. and that in spite of the fact that
there are no big projects for school
houses or other public buildings under
way at present. The bulk OF the work
is all in dwellings. The new zoning
The New York herald., 1922-04-02

! broker just as the first Is about to close
a deal Likewise, the owner is protected
| against the linscrupulouS broker and un-
| fair competition is eliminated in the
ranks OF the profession itself. II a
I broker Is caught violating the rules OF
the game he Is either fined. suspended
or dismissed from the board, according
10 the gravity of his offense. II the pun
| ishment be dismissal he is thereafter
lxepriyed of the benefits of the cooperative
sales service. and he is apt to find the
business ostracism fatal. In short, the
multiple listing system puts teeth in the
code ef ethics adopted by the board.
| OnE in a few instances has Ii been
necessary for the Board of Realtors of
the Oranges and Maplewood to mete out
punishment to any of its members. but
In every case the castigation has been
effective. On the other hand, the posi-
tive benefits from the system. members
of the board declare. have been so de-
cided as TO inspire the wish that multi
pie listing had been adopted back in the
spring Of 1920, when the suburban hous-
ing market was so hysterical that a
home sold itself without the necessity of
an argument from salesman.
I'VE are selling to-day 100 per cent.
more properties than we were able to
dispose of In 1921" said Raymond Con-
molly, president of the Board of Realtors,
to representative of THE New YORK
HERALD. "Since November l the sales
have totaled 100000. and the market is
still active. To-day there Is not a com
pleted house I'm South Orange or Maple
wood unsold. and builders are putting
every ounce of energy they can summon
up into the task of providing new homes
to meet the demand. which is always in
excess Of the supply here.
"Of course many economic factors
have helped to stimulate buying. For
enc thing the price OF improved property
IN this area has dropped approximately
20 per cent. from the price peak OF
1920. For instance, homes that sold
for s16,500 in 1921 are bringing about
S14,500 to-day. Coincidentally building
prices have dropped to a corresponding
degree. and the builders having less work
to do are more anxious to please. Con-
sequently buyers are getting better
houses for considerably less money than
they did In 1890. ard knowing this they
arc on the alert for bargains. Mortgage
money IL easier to obtain. materials are
down probably as far as they win no for
some time to come and the supply OF
labor here is ample.
I'm face of all these facts it is no
more than to be expected that builders
should not only turn out better houses
but should put them up moro expedi-
tiously. In the Oranges builders are now
erecting in four months time houses
which required nine months in 1921.
This added speed is. OF course
throwing a number OF new properties on
the market. and In that way Is increas-
ing the number OF potential sales.
Those who wish TO become residents
OF the Oranges to-day must buy ere,
for there Is prastically nothing 20 rent
with the exception Of apartments in East
Orange where a number OF new multi
family houses are being put up. Suites
The New York herald., 1922-04-02
A Broker Who Proved Too
Chatty, and Other Yarns
ny THE ODD PARAGRAPHEH

Apropos OF recent lecturers advice
TO the real estate class OF the Y. N. &.
A. that It Is quite as important for a
real estate broker 10 know when 70 hold
mis- tongue as to know how to sell, lease,
mortgage or appraise property. an In
teresting story is told OF how a certain
over anxious broker some years ago
literally talked himself out Of a fat
commission.
Before the present chimney building
was erected on the Silliman corner. at
Broadway and Wall street. this broker
succeeded In bringing negotiations for
the sale OF the property to the point of
closing. Details completed, he placed
the contract before u. ID. Sllliman for
his perusal and signature. IT was the
biggest deal this broker had ever closed.
and he was bubbling over with happi-
ness.
He watched Mr. Snliman read the
contract and saw him reach for his
pen. The desire to say something pleas
ant TO the man who was shortly to pay
him big commission was no longer
TO be restrained.
IL understand. Mr.. Sillman. that you
are the Oldest living graduate OF Yale
University" the broker remarked.
II believe So" Mr.. silliman replied,
dipping his pen In the ink well.
"And you have owned this property
practically all of your life, haven't you
the happy broker inquired, pleasantly
Then followed painful pause. Yes
the owner replied rohectively. pushing
the contract aside, "and have decided
to own Il a while longer.
The New York herald., 1922-04-02
New Plan for B. R. I. Trains
to Astoria and Corona

two flights equally as long. And this
In spite OF the fact that the trains OF
the two lines come In on tracks that are
only a few feet apart on the upper leyel
of the Plaza station.
In order 10 avoid this strenuous phys
ical transfer II has been proposed that
the gap between tho tracks of the two
lines be bridged by platform and the
ticket booths be placed on the upper
level, thus obviating the necessity OF
descending and ascending the heart
breaking stairways.
The New York herald., 1922-04-02
lew SALES PLAN HELPS BUYERS FIND HOMES IN ORANGE
Listing System Adopted in
Fine Suburban District Of Jersey
Offers to Each F1omeseeker and
Seller Combined Services Of All
Members of Board of Realtors
Section Was First to Try
Out Method in the East

Moreover the National Association of
Real Estate Boards has been advertis-
ing the merits of the plan among its
members.
In substance the plan is this: An
owner who wishes to offer his property
through broker who is a member of
the real estate board signs an exclu-
sive selling contract. not with tho
broker, but with the real estate board.
which reserves the right under the
agreement to claim the commission If
the property is sold by an outsider
within the specified period. The broker
in whose hands the property Is first
placed Is the listing broker. He sends
the contract into the headquarters of
the real estate board, which In turn
sends minute description of the prop
The New York herald., 1922-04-02
Jamaica Home Builders Busy.

Bulkley & Horton Co. has sold 10 the
Tiverton Construction Company thirty
lots In Buckingham Park, near Jamaica.
Queens. for the Cohasset Realty Corr
poration. The purchasers have already
broken ground for one family dwellings,
TO be ready for occupancy about June l.
The New York herald., 1922-04-02

man turned suddenly ana SAID. Hold
on. you mean to lay the silver dollars
horizontally. / mean perpendicularly.
How It's Done on Ncsey street.
II was a very cold day and vesey
streets "curbstoncrs' were leaving the
salesroom rather reluctantly. Two trad
ers were exchanging particulars Of prop
critics as they walked out. Ono paused
outside OF the exchange door and began
taking down notes. using the window as
resting place. Suddenly he turned to
the other and said This glass is too
cold. let me use your back" and suitlng
the action to the word he finished writ
Ing. resting comfortably upon the back
OF his companion.
Observing this procedure a bystancc-
remarked: Their offices are IN their
hats and their desks on their backs"
Young Americas Land Problem.
Opposition has developed from new
quarter against any building boom TO
provide new housing. In the opinion OF
certain very important future citizens OF
the United States the building stagna-
tion of the last five years served an ex-
cellont purpose In that 1t made possible
record development OF baseball dia-
monds for young America.
The budding Babe RuthS. Cobbs and
Speakers. who had come 20 look upon
their baseball homes as permanent We're
rudeiy awakened this spring when they
found their diamonds had been cap
turod" by excavators. masons and car
pcnters. who we're busy erecting dwell
iaes and apartment houses.
In view Of the growing shortage of
baseball diamonds IN an boroughs Y is
IL -
the sandiots will hold mass meeting
and take steps 70 enjoin builders and
landlords from further interference with
their professional activities. Indigna-
ton Is running 80 high among the boy
wonders that movement 70 boycott all
houses erected op baseball diamonds
may be expected.
The New York herald., 1922-04-02
II Made a pimcrencc In the Price.

Asked on another occasion what he
would take for his costly Wall street
corner, Mr.. Silliman replied; Cover the
site with silver dollars and It's yours.
few days later the man who asked
the question returned and Informed Mr..
Slllimnn that he was prepared TO close
the deal nj the lattcr's terms. While
they were discussing the terms Mr.. SILL
The New York herald., 1922-04-02

man turned suddenly and said: Hold
on. you mean 10 lay the silver dollars
horizontally. / mean perpendicularly."
The New York herald., 1922-04-02

ROW Of NEW APARTMENT
HOUSES ON PARK AVENUE
NEAR PROSPECT STREET EAST
ORANGE. ONE OF WHICH WAS
SOLD UNDER the MULTIPLE
LISTING SYSTEM.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
MATED CHURCH SERVICES Ray schoo' ........ Il A. N. Rching Service ...... F. N, H are cordially invited to attend eervices.
 n Church with a Welcome.
 RICHARD DECKER, Pastor.
'LiFF NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

LAT NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
 frank Cross, and Charles Spen-
 r, your administrators. success
 Dfs or assigns:
 hsu and each of you are hereby
 Ned, that the undersigned, CO.,
 v kas caused to be expended in "n 6 asd improvements during the s, 1917, 1918, 1913. 1920. 1921 'i .n annual expenditure required by the sum of two hundred seven 'hoo'l nee dcllars. tS2e7.5e) on the sau' Ser mining claim known as the ieh'e6 CRANDE. located on Basin 's'ie k, . tributary of Melsing Creek, Vice he Council City Recording Dis- ous District of Alaska. 6u and each of you are further red he'd that if you do not within thousjSty (s0) days from the date of pampt N.,, notification of this Notice
 Forfeiture, pay or cause to be to nfa to the undersigned co-owner at and funcil. Alaska, your interest in sourca to said described expenditures knew co-owners, your interest in said cont bcribed property will become the jecti6perty of the undersigned under -thk nrovisions of Section 2324 of papek Revised Statues of the United tat-tates of America.
 whic JOHN ROTHLER, some Co-owner
 Dhblish May 27. June 3, 10, IT, 24 case July l. 8. 15, 22, 2s; Aug. 5. 12 repr 1s. 1922.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
GOVERNMENT TO FOSTER
 ALASKA FUEL RESOURCES

Seattle Aug. 1S-Assurance that the government is alert to the pros poets Of oil,f gas and coal lands in Alaska. and will foster their deyel.. opment and develop other great re- sources of that country. was given by Calvin Coolidge in public ad- dress. Alaska offers alluring fields for oil exploration and development, said Frances NJ. Goodwin. Asst. Sec. of the Interior who was in Seattle yesterday. Goodwin agreed that the government railroad in Alaska. for some years to come, must be op- erated principally to stimulate min ing and other enterprises without profit.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
WILL NOT CALL EXTRA t.s..i-.
 SESSION PARLIAMENT

Rambouillet. France, Aug. IT, The French cabinet meeting here, under the chairmanship of Presi- d. rt Miilerand. decided to not call an. extraordinary session of parlia- ment since the government is fully to make decisions dur ing a parliamentary recess. This ac,ion was taken after Poincaire had given an exposition of his un- sncces. trl negotiations in London.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
SMUGGl4ED CHINESE -s,t i.ts
 FOUND ABOARD SHIPS

Seattle Aug. 17-It was disclosed last night that wholesale smuggling of Chinese into this country, on Un- ited States Shipping Board trans pacific liners. operated from Seattle, has been in progress several, months. A raid on the steamship President Jackson, formerly the Silver State. resulted in bagging 53 Chinese, seereted in various cunningly ar ranged hiding places aboard the ship Federal Inauguration authorities declared that white persons of pro- minence are involved.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
yuPpOsED DEAD MAN
 FOUND ALIVE

Hoquim. Aug. .ls--J, C.. Ellis. working, sa . mill laborer in Hoa- quim. was identtAeA by Alabama' authorities as ElHel H. Abortion. . wealthy automobile dealer of Bir- mineham. AlbEettons was suppoeed to have been drewned two yeess ego end whose relatiyss have attempted to collect ales.e .e0os Lite Insuranes. Alhyetton :has been arrested and will be returned to Alabama.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
TEDDY REAR BOUND 5e ~S,
 FOR WRANGEL ISLAND

It, is reported that the Teddy Bear. Captain. Joe Beranard. has been chartered by the Canadian govern ment to take . consignment of sup plies to Wrangel Island and bring back several men left by the stef- ansson expedition. It is further stated that recruits will be obtained in Nome to complete the personnel v he party now stationed at WraE- gel Island.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
WAVE OF vlOIlENC1
 SWEETS COUNTRY

ichieago, Aug, -17--AnotAer wave of violence swspt over the country today as the BrotAerhoods met with rail executives. h an sttempt eq settle the shspmen'ss strike. Troops at Joliet. Illinois. were nred upon by snipers from the direction of strikers homes. Non ! nnion men were beatsn, at Cedar Rapids. Iowa. and Janesville. Wis. Trouble also occurred at Evansville, Ind
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
STRIKE SETTLEMENT ,, ,-, PREDICTED TO-DAY

Washington Aug. 1S-Harding was told today by Senator Watson of Indiana. that long distance .tele- phone conversation with Brother hood chiefs and representatives of railroad executives in New York. had disclosed that both sides are hopeful of a settlement Of the rail strike at today's meeting.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19

Washington. Aug. 17-Attorney General Daugherty declared that the Department of Justice, in inves- tigating the railroad strike condi- tions in California and Arizona, has disclosed facts showing that I. w. w. leaders are very active in form ing trouble there.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
BOMBS AND, OIL 10
 RETARD OPERATIONS

San Bernardino, Calif., Aug. IT, Three bombs were thrown on an engine tender of a Union Pacifc freight train near Highland Avenue. Pieces of the bomb struck . Santa Fe passenger train East bound, op- erating for the first time in six days. Oil had been placed on tracks to slow down the train.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS E
 AGAIN SHIFTS

New York. Aug. 17-Negotiations towards peace on the railroads again has shifted from Washington to New York today when carrier presi- dents and union chiefs assembled for a conference, which marked the fifth attempt of an outside agency to accept an acceptable solution of the seniority problem.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
AVIATOR BLAKE .s5,= r DOWN AND OUT

London. Aug. 18-The Central News says that Major Blake, the British aviator who started to gir- dle the world in an aeroplane, is fin Calcutta. The Major has undergone an operation for appendicitis and it is stated that Captain Norman Me- Milan, Blake's pilot will continue the world flight.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
VISIT NAVY YARDS

Seattle Aug. VI 17-Delegates to the convention of the Veterans of the Foreign Wars visited the navy yard yesterday afternoon. They included right Rev. Joseph M. Glea- son., Vice General of the Catholic chaplains of the army and navy and sbe personal representative of arch bishop Hayes of New York.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
soFr COAL ACRxrareNr VICTORY FOR MINERS

Cleveland. Aug. 1.-The soft .eeal agreement which has been signed .is regarded as . victory for the min ers. Mines will be producing their capacity within fortnight, 1t is predicted. ....t-... ...--- -.-.-r.. ".
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
CANADIAN RAR ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT ELECTED

Vancouver. Aug. 1S-Sir James Aikens.. Lieut.. Governor of Manito- ,ba, was elected president of the Ca nadian Bar Association.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
SECRETARY FALL
 ACCUSED OF GRAFT

Denver. Aug. 1S-The Denver Post charges Secretary Fall with having given a questionable lease on the Tea Pot Dome, oil lands, enabli- ing the Sinclair interests to clean up nine million dollars.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
MINERS INTEND TO. .s..
 FORCE DEMANDS

Washington Aug. 17-Ninety thou sand coal miners in New York state propose to freeze eleven million other people. who live in that State. this winter fl :n.y don't get wha. they want. fo '.ier senator Sa .rmah said nh, aIrisai from Chiaaso.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
JAPs 10 EvACUATE
 SIBERIA AUG. ssth

[ .vlsdivostok. Aug. ,17-EvscuA- tlon hy Japaness troops of vladivos- tok will begin Aux, seth. according to an announcement made by Jap anese commanders. zza
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
WAR VETERANS PROTEST
 REVISED TENT BOOKS

Seattle Aug. 1s-The encamp7hent of Veterans of the Foreign Wars adopted resolution protesting against use in our public schools of history text books which have been revised in an un-Amerfcan q spirit and which defame or ignore our nations founders. .t
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
HARDING DIFFERS, ADDREaa ,.>s ,
 BEFORE CONGRESS

Washington. Aus. 17vPTesidept Harding has decided to, defer his address. to Congress, on the indus trial situation. until tomorrow or later. He; did so in. order to give railroad executives and heads oi tAe Brothefhoods further time for dis cussion. ..-------.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
OIL PROSPECTORS s e1 BOUND FOR ALASKA

Seattle Aug 17-N. j.. McIaugh- lin. heading 8 crew of thirteen Standard Oil prospectors and drill- CTS, has embarked with nineteen passengers on the ReDondo bound for the Cold Bay fields. The party will be gone for an indefinite period
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
WIRTH PROTESTS EXPULSION
 OF GERMANS.

Berlin, Aug. 17-lt is continua- ton of war against defenseless peo- ples Chancellor Wirth charged against the expulsion of Germans by France from Alsace.- We are stand ing at the death bed of a people he concludes.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
WOMAN KILLED BY s1RIKERs

San Bernardino, Calf, Aug. 17--- Mrs Nels Hansen, wife of Santa Fe foreman. was shot and killed at her home last night at midnight. The murder Is believed to have re- suited from the strike.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19

Shay Harbor. Quebec. Canada, Aug. 17-Ten children. . man and
 ,s woman were burned to death yes-
 terday in . Ire which destroyed the
 Jewish Boys Home here.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
HARDING TO, APPEAR ~
 BEFORE CONGRESS TO-DAY

Washington. Aug. 1sth-White- House oflcials notified Senate and House leaders that the President has made arrangements to address congress shortly after noon today on the rail and coal situation.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19

Seattle. Aug. -17-Police are ask ed to locate Miss Adele Fisher, who is believed to have important infor- nation regarding the murder of Edwin A. Shouse. a smuggler in Oakland a few days-a
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19

Dublin. Aug. 17TlrelAnd buried another. of her distinsaished son's yesterday. Arthur Grifith was laid to rest in the historic Malshaven cemetery, where SO many famous patriots lie. @~--4
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
LORD NORTHCLlFFE .t etIe LAID 10 REST

London Aug. 17-Funeral servi- ces for Lord Northcliffe were held in West Minister Abbey today.
 Leading publishers from all over England. representatives of the king and other notables attended the ser vice.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
COOLIDGE LeAv1ss coAsr- FOR WASHINGTON

Seattle Aug. 1s-vice President Coolidge left the Facihc coast last night over the Canadian Pacific railroad, for wAshington.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19

London. Aug. 17---A cable from Calcutta says that Blake. the British aviator, is in and may De forced to .abandon his flight around the
 world.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
luI1llONAIHlR -QIUnlGAN r,-
 lGARRIEs CHICKEN

San Francisco Aug. ls-Herbert iE. Law. hs. years old and 2 million sire clubman, and Mrs. Leah L.. Miller, . 2A year old. resident of New Jersey, were married.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19

Shanghai Aug. 17-Sun Vat Sen issued a manifesto implying that he is the only legal president of all China. Sun is preparing state ment to be addressed to foreign presidents.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19

Seattle Aug. 17-Delegates are arriving from the coast intermediate states for. the third annual reunion Monday of the ninety first division.
The Nome nugget., 1922-08-19
VIENNA REJECTS s,trt-
 FURTHER ASSISTANCE

Vienna, Aug. 17-To reject fur ther American aid in feeding Vien- mas children is advocated by the Arbeiter Zeitung. It said that the relief was invaluable during the dark days of Vienna.