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A SPANISH BUNGALOW
LYON VILLAGE,
VIRGINIA.

INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT.
Pronounced by several Washington archi.
tects as the most beautiful Spanish design"
house to be found in the vicinity of Wash
ington.
SITUATED on hundred foot front lot on
a high knoll which affords a commanding
vieT up Of s. Al9ans Gsthe6rai in the District
houses in the immediate NM vicinity range in
being landscaped by our resident architect: :,
:. THE pATIO Is well arranged and the wall
the Spanish rough texture to match the
THE ENTRANCE: A cloister which sepa;;
rates the living room by an arch supported
by two twisted columns; The ceiling is
lecture. The fireplace harmonizes.
THE IN INsTEhI9R i5 The u KITCHEN Gl & is well n. ar,
floor is made Of masnesite. blue with a
rooms; each has an extra large closet The
water heat. The house is modern in every
detail. The lighting fixtures are Of a spe-
cfal design made of twisted wrought iron
and are artistically placed on the side walls.
LYON & FITCH, INC,
Telephone Clarendon $50,
ONO Corner Of Wilson Blvd. and Oak St..
Open Every Day.
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Sherman Circle
1910 X ST, NV MAIN OIL
,TENiNG PHONE SERVICE TNTIL 8 p "
PETNORTII.
$3.50 Cash

Rrand-new tapestry brick home. direct
from owner. Six large. bright rooms. hard
wood floors. outside pantry with ice box.
three large porches. spacious closets. auto
matte water heater. bright cellar with laun-
dry trays: a real master bedroom. bath,
with built-in tub and tile shower. bullt-ln ga
rage. large sodded rear yard and sodded and
handicapped front yard: be fair to yourself
Hi9M. Star Office.
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WANTED-FARMS
sALE-INyEsTMENT PROPTY

FIRST 81 R TRUST NOTES FOR SALE. $1,000
10 las $4,000 amounts I'M some mature in less
M.n Man EflT xsR Main n'szfss 447s and dssS!n'
4, CORNER STORE. PETwORTH. So; 800;
Add~laz Add rRASk RSK lsl stat St oc. Mai" 1886
AN a ~ RETIRING Will SELL MY OLD Es.
FHnstsED nsSrss or TR.bE rdR ASP SWIFT
AhSHT AhSSTH4TEST 600 PRPP6KF6 2 3 F6x ldG7 &yENroES
-Four w9faniy ami ASSuAadi ssl! Hadi condition: all
1915 s FoSSeWHTPS VI PSonso so MsIa hEA1TSEs
Two-FAMILY FI.AT-Slo 800
q, T. aS ROOMS Tna and baths scresned-in porches
msnt ,i. anil anil live in the other. Owner leaving
viii ] nance II TO " suit %sr nmrcSaser ScSe price ana
sls sfHAS is,h st. t W4MEkEE w c2 Nam 5SSs $500.
Excellent building. in fine condition. CON
tanning snd s, : stores on first floor and rooms
This nTooerty can he sold ,practicsly at its
s1s StEAS lii si +: MIXER Nv & cS Main dNS Nssso.
REAL INVESTMENTS WITH SMALL CASH.
1h s e 9TGk d TO oTse sSs5e
End trust 5000. .nayahle SIS month. House
eais Pierce w s rent for ss2 month brick price
50 oSo: cash as $3.50 ist !3gs, 'r s. 25S S e
run s years: IND trust 81 300. payable S2U
month. VIII easily rent $50 month.
Seven brick houses rented at s IS month:
1rst trust. $4,000. to run 3 years: second
trust $4,000, PAYABLE T75 month Only
seven.
n St. se-Six-room brick: rents S25
month: price. So 800: 1st trust. 81 400:
End trust. $3.50 payable SIS month: cash.
THE HERBERT CO.
713 H St. Nv. Franklin s267.
DOWNTOWN CORNER.
A. good downtown corner property con-
tanning = stores. one of which is on
6.year lease to Sanitary Grocery Company
Three apartments above under rental
S2.9i0 year. Can he bought for SO 500
BUSINESS PROPERTIES
DEPARTMENT.
HEDGES & MIDDLETON, Inc.
Realtors
-1412 Eye st. Ny Franklin o5o3
DEAL WITH US-oCICK RESULTS
Many investment houses. single or
in groups. 2-family fats. small bust
ness and colored property. apart
ments. etc. at a price and on terms
" 10 produce big net returns on the
cash required. Call or write stating
your requirements.
: n. f. RYON CO.. INC,
Main 4597. 1923 ST.
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sALE-sUBURBAN PROPERTY.

S6.o00-S5OO CASH $40 MONTH-NEW
semi bungalow. r. & h. first floor. two
rooms second floor: oak floors: papered: cur
tains: large cellar. laundry trays: sub f1oored
and sub-sided: genuine bargain. 1892 Sherrler
pl.. Potomac Hts. d. {. Phone FIR. 4ll0
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SALE-SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

TAKOMA PARK-a-STORY FRAME HOUSE
rooms. large sleeping porch each floor.
ami; now renting for $50 per month.
Bargain at $4,000 for quick sale. Conven-
iently located.
E V. CRITTFNDEN
Tai rlr
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SALE OR RENT-sUB. PROP'TY.

DEAL WITH Us-QUICK RESULTS.
Several 4 to 3 room houses in Ber-
land Park and Del Ray. Va, at in
viting prices. on easy terms. or rent
greatly reduced. Why wait till
Spring. as a bargain is awaiting you
now for a home se,ker or renter of
moderate means. Call. phone or
write for further data.
n. Z. RYON CO., INC,
Main 4597. 1923 F St.
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REAL ESTATE LOANS.

HAVE APPLICATION FOR 2 FIRST
trusts. one of $4,000. one of So 500. ~. 3
ears also several second trust applications
# $500 to $3.50 at discount to yield
arge conservative interest. II you have
such funds available. apply at once.
n. +. RYON CO., INC.
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wANTED-APT. HOUSES.

MonFRN APT. HOUsE-PRTCE. LoCA-
,ion and return must I've right: priced not
vSsr S1ooooo. Main a6a2
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1890 Sth ST. NV.

EVERY EVENING FROM s TO Q
until sold-As a favor to yourself be sure
and see this home before il is sold-22 feet
wide. Price and terms reasonable.
WAPLE & LEWEY.
1105 Vermont ave. NJ. 10260.
5Is 18th ST SE-sMALL FRAME STUCCO
home white neighborhood; splendid condi-
ton: extra large lot running back to alley.
Price reduced
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100000,

100000.
Modern downtown freproof apartment
house: desirable and convenient location: re-
turns about Is Il &c gross.
S50O,OOO.
Well located in the west end within walk
ing distance of the business center: rental
return about 1870 gross.
SS6, 900.
. Near 10th st. and \. II. Ave.
. Strictly up-to-date apartment house ga
Apartmentsl. showing about 14co gross.
" $4,000.
= High Northwest Location.
Modern. detached apartment house WELD
Ing, at a conservative rental. about ii 70
gross.
MANY Others from
S25.0OO to S350,OOO.
WM. II. SAUNDERS CO., Inc,
REALTORS-ESTABLI 1887.
O. 1893 st. NV Main 1867
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WM. II. McGRANN.
100 11th St NV

s.. .5O0-A REAL BARGAIN ON CAPITOL
Hills rooms. b.. cleo. 3-story brick. in
good condition. Easy terms. Must sell.
OWNER. 314 B st. ne. Line. c5S6-J. Il
EXCELLENT LOCATION-BRICK HOUSE
near 4 and Rhode Island ave. ne. car stop;
porch: paved street and paved ailey in rear:
space for garage: hot-water heat and hard
wood floors; $500: $500 cash. balance S65
open for inspection. at 2417 3rd St ne. Cali
FINTON ID. COCkEY. owner. at Laurel
l0S-W
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Takoma Park Bank Bldg.
Phone Adams GOA3.
POSITIVE BARGAINS.

POSITIVE BARGAINS.
rooms and bath. haI wood floors
h h. fireplace. pretty kitchen with 2 pan.
tries. large lot. y, blocks from cars. Just
completed: $3.50 cash. large rooms. very
desirably located. near cars. stores. etc.
large lot with new 2-car cement garage
priced low for quick sale.
CHANEY, MACPHERSON.
927 18th st. Phone Main 9632.
Evenings Clar. 263.W.l.
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FINE TAPESTRY BRICK HOME. ANIL.
elec; tile bath. h.-w.h.; double rear porehes:
terms. f. +. KELLAMS Main S33. Eve
nIngs CleNe 42N4 j.
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EOLORED-NA
Sherman ave. near Irving st. n.w.-EIght-
room apartment. four large rooms and bath
In each apartment: separate heat. splen
did buy Can live in one and rent the
other. A small cash payment. balance like
rent No agents Call Adams 4133
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.

EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL LOCATION-6-R
tapestry brick home; INV IA. clec-: tile bath .
garage: large yard to alley: vacant. must
sell; $500 cash. bal. like rent. no agents.
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OPPORTUNITY Is KNOCKING: SOME ONE
Will get a big bargain in this Cleveland
Park detached residence for only sl4 600.
charming home IN a delightful woodland
setting Just off of Macomb st. Substanta al
cash payment and monthly ta'lments Will
t,e required to secure this rock b, tom price.
Call Mr.. MOFFETT Main 343i.
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18th ST. NEAR MD. AVE. NE.-6-ROOM
and bath brick house: furnace heat. elec.;
in good condition: winters supply of coal
From OWNER $3.50. Line. 74l2-J. j.
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COLORED BARGAIN.
WAPLE & LEWEY.
1105 Vermont Ave Main 10000.

2-FAMILY APT OF 5 ROOMS AND g -
each: separate entrances INV n. cleo. lear
garaEe: convenient NV. location bargain
$3.50: attractive terms. no agents. Main
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FOR sALE-CHEvY CHASE. MD. BEATTI-
bath home: hot-wa heat. hardwood floors
throughout. sleeping porch with dressing
room room adj adjoining. ipclosed Laundry in cellar
trees: unusually attractive terms Apply
OWNER on premises. 113 W. Thornapple
ST. Cleye 4334 az
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FOR EXCHANGE.
RODT REALTY COMPANY, INC.
1ona Eve 81 y "

ARTMENT-NEARLY NEW.
Price S57, 800. Subject to $4,000. IL
apartments. 5 rooms. bath each. Win con-
slider any reasonable exchange:
A. G. HOUGHTON co. REALTORS.
1918 81. NV. Phones Main 7536-753T
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sALE-APARTMENT HOUSES.


DIRECT FROM OWNER AND BUILDER
Beautiful new brick apartment house in CO.
fumbia Heights: very low rents: big return:
bargain. Phone Franklin 1874.
A GENUINE GOOD PURCHASE IN A
high class 20-apartment building in the
cream of locations on the hill" Splendidly
financed: price and terms strictly right.
MERCHANTS REALTY & FINANCE CO.
p33 Woodward Bldg. VI. 214a. Col. 2206-J.
SALESMAN to devote fun time to sale of
city's best residential land. where prices
range from 20 cents to 81 per foot. r. E.
iatimer Land Co. Room 415 Evans Bldg.
APARTMENT HOUSE.
II you are looking for good investment
IL win be to your advantage to see this. A
new building with IA apartments of and
rooms and bath each: All rented, An up
ss.bss: price is 5000. S..ss,d on good terms;
he improved upon. Call Mr.. Lillard.
SHAPIRO-kATZ CO.,
,x1e X ST. NV. MAIN OIL.
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WINTER CAMPS.

SPEND A WEEK IN THE WooDS-CuT-
tages completely furnished upper Potomac.
Put this number down--North 734l 3s
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pleading your cause ever since she
opened your fathers letter to me-
I'm awfully grateful to you. Miss
Torrance" ] mumbled, as we shook
hands.
Uncle exaggerates. Miss Torrance
declared. Il only pointed out that Il
would be foolish of the Government
to lose the help of one of its best
a;rmen by sticking TO silly rules.
How was my Uncle Almeric when you
left him. Mr. Boom"
He was wonderfully well. Miss
Torrance. He sent every kind mes
sage TO you"
Dear Tncie Aimeric And how is
my friend Mr.. Milliken?"
Fine. Hes in Washington with
me"
Il must see him presently And
the Merlin"
Great" said / she has three
THAT reminds me OF duty" said
the President, opening his watch.
I'VE must see this wonderful Merlin.
All, ualf-past eleven. The Air Sec
rotary and his myrmidons should
have arrived. Get your wraps, Kirs-
teen. If you're coming. We must not
keep them waiting.
'Is the Merlin to b. inspected a.
once-today?' l asked in surprise
at this hustle.
There will be some trouble if
she isn't" said the President grimly.
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Hobart St. NV.
Bet 10th and 18th.

2-story. rooms and attic. h.-w.h All
modern improvements. Price. Sl7 800. Ad-
dress BOX 1921. star oface.
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BIC INCREASE SEEN
IN MOTOR VEHICLES
Registrations in U. S. Total
17,700,179, a Gain of
1923 Per Cent.
BY the Associated Pre-

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. January Motor
vehicle registrations in the United
States for 1924 show that there is one
passenger car or truck FOR every 6.42
persons, based on an estimated pop
ulation of $4,000, 900.
Registrations for the year, eXclud-
ing the last ten days Of December
totaled 17,700.179. a gain Of 1928 per
cent over the total of 1j222,65S re-
corded in 1923
These statistics. complied from OF
fetal figures obtained from every
State, were made public today by the
magazine Motor.
Passenger cars increased during
the year from 13,455,0 073 to 15,520,6 ,6G3.
d gain of 2.065.590. or 1886 per cent.
Jump I'm Commercial Cars.
Commercial vehicles jumped from
l,767.5S5 at the end Of 1929 to 2,179.-
SIG, an increase of 25.3 per cent.
The amount Of money invested in
these vehicles is estimated at $40
$40, ,107, 400.
New York leads in registrations
with I.4l2.050. Of which 1i36,300 are
passenger cars. California is second,
with 1,321.4S0, and Is less than 10000
behind on passenger cars which num-
Der 1.126.9J6. The only other state ~
the 1000, 600 class Is Ohio. With
l237, 900.
The second five in order are: Michi
gan. S77.453: Texas. SZ3074; Massa-
chuserts. 672.315; Indiana, 64S,ISI,
Iowa. 614, 500.
G.ins I'm Two Sections.
Results Of the two prosperous year,
IN the South are shown by heavy per
centage gains while grain States DY
the Middle West and other agricul-
tural areas made poor showings.
With a total production for the year
of about 3,5S0.000 cars. of which ap
proximately 300, 900 were exported, il
is estimated that 100000 Of the cars
and trucks We're used TO replace
vehicles which We're scrapped.
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The Ark of the Covenant
A Story of Mystery and Adventure
BY VICTOR MCCLURE.
Copyright, 1924, by Harper 4 Brothers

tempered. generous. and yet obstin-
ate. A difficult man TO drive.
"H'm"' said Mr.. Whitcomb. when /
had finished. You seem to have
kept track Of all the evidence there is,
and to have been untiring.
II am glad to have from you the
opinion of Sir Thomas BasiIdon and
OF Lord Almeric. It is better than
any cabled account. This is q very
Herious business. and the effects are
already disastrous--
He rose to pace the room in impa-
tient short steps.
There Is a financial panic in Lon
don, Paris, and Berlin-busineSs is be-
ing brought to standstill in all
those capitals. and the chaos is like
ly to spread. The cables this morn
ing give cause for the deepest appre-
henson. Where it will all end can
not foresee. The country has been
swept from North to South without
any trace being revealed OF these
marauders, and the Canadian authori-
ties report no favorable outcome Of
the search of their territory. But We
must keep on, cost the country what
II may. I can see no other help for
it. I agree that our only chance of
running the raiders to earth is 10 be
fully prepared for every emergency,
lowing the slightest clue shall be
neglected
He turned to me with keen look.
that yet passed over me as if some
greater audience.
"In the mass Of what the country
must do to overcome SUCH terrible
and bewildering menace he said. Il
cannot see that anything can be
gained by sticking close to rule and
regulation. on the contrary, / be-
lievc that the enterprise you offer is
better untrammeled. Therefore. you
shall have every permit that is neces-
sary. James Boon. I do not know
from what point you will make a
start, but you may have the luck
and I will venture that you have the
intuition and skHl-to light upon some
clue which Will lead to the clearing
up Of this mystery
Thank you, sir,'
His regard of me lost that absent
air.
NO." he said, with a smile. don't
thank me. Thank rather your own
proved value q citizen. Or if you
will have it that that is to be de-
precated, thank two excellent advo-
Gates in your cause"
Two advocates, sir?''
why, yes. My old friend Your
father-and my secretary"
Your secretary, Mr.. Whitcomb%'
Would you like to meet my secre-
tary? Very well, then-you shall a"
He went to a side door and called,
"kirsteen!'
And in answer. Miss Torrance ap-
peared at the door.
This is your advocate Mr. Boon"
said the President. She has been
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Corner Near Lincoln Park.
VACANT-S39O CASH-EASY TERMS.
o24 18th St s.e.-Sx large rooms cleo, 4,
ami. Key at 301 Ins. Bldg. Main 1926.
Evenings, Cleye. 2696.
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CONTINUED In Tomorrow's ntAF,I
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CONTINUED from Yesterdays Star. }

Bless mel" said he. "And so you're
Jimmy Boon's son. Are you as good
d man as your father"
Not by miles, sir" said [.
"Ah. You might fall that short of
him and yet be a good man." said the
President. Come, now. Just tell me
as quickly as you can all you know
about these raids. They are a matter
Of grave concern to me. Sit down
and shoot"
Luckily, ] had all the facts ar
ranged in my head, ready for such a
request, and l was able to give him
a pretty concise summary OF all that
lay within my knowledge. While 1
was telling him, 1 had the oppor-
tunity of taking in something of his
personality. I judged him to be hot
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WANTED TO BUY-HOUsEs.

or 0 ROOM BRICK HOUSE II Ne. OR
Sc: prefer old house; large cash payment.
Tel. Linceln s4Os-I.
OR $ ROOM HOUSE n GOOD WHITE
reasonable. Address by letter only. c. l..
ROY 3I MARYLAND ave. ne.
WE GAN SELL YOUR HOUSE. DISowITZ
REALTY Co. INC. I36 1lth ST. NV.
WILL TRADE REAL EQUITY ~ DOWN
town business Investment property for or 9
room and two bath dwelling in Cleveland
PARK. Give full particulars. Address Box
1I3-J Star office.
southeast section. Groom brick. Immediately.
Have three clients who must locate. call
JOHN QUINN CO.. INC. Main 435 or Main
1879. l04 18th NV.
CASH AVAILABLE, QUICK ACTION; ANY
good buy in to S room house: direct IN
yEsToR. 3o1 Insurance Bldg. NJ. 1895.
HAVE FIRST TRUST, SO $50. ON BUSINESS
to put In house in residence zone Also have
some cash. Address Box 3s7-J. Star office.
MODERN HOME OR $ RMS. X h; IN
good northwest location; that can be bought
for $500 cash and good monthly payments: no
agents. Address Box 1921. star office. =.
cash for equities five TO ten small brick
honses in the northwest seGtl.n; no commits
sion. sion IN our office. HERBERT A. GILL A
soN l4o6 q ST NV.
WILL PAY ALL CASH FOR HOUSES FOR
colored. win consider any section OF city.
1898 II NV. Room 404-1. Main l3o2
9 TO 10 ROOM HOUSE IN NV. NE. OR
s.e. section; have . good cash payment and can
make substantial monthly payments. Must have
possession within 90 days. Main 2I30. Room
404-5, Continental Trust Bldg.
BUYERS AND SELLERS
Have been brought together promptly and sat
isfactorily through our office since 1896
that's results.
Now wanted many investment houses, single
or in groups, from S2,UuO TO $1,000. Also
wanted houses for colOred easy payment
plan.
\. +. RYON CO., INC.
Main 1891 1923 st.
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N. L. SALISBURY CO.. INC
141S Eye St NV. Phones Main 5oO4-5
West of Conn. Ave.

PRICE, $S,9J0-A detached home within
two blocks of the Chevy Chase ear line, that
has six rooms and bath, hot-water heat, cleo
trio light, attic and many other attractive
features, including a large lot.
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SALE OR RENT-HOUSES.

sfRoOM BRICK. COLONIAL HOME; BRICK
garage; ami: near Sth and Md ave. ne. ;
will lease. OWNER, Lincoln 1474.
Q ST. NV. BET. 22nd And 23rd-12
spacious rooms, baths attractive halls each
noor. Also smaller house ST., bet. 10Th
and 10th. rooms baths Splendid houses
best locations. Same owner Wishes TO dis
pose Of of these houses. VIII accept a
low price for quick sale. +. &. LASALLE
BRYANT. For address see Telephone hook
BEAUTIFUL HOUSE. ROOMS. REC. HALL
hot water heat. ami; LOT 80 by 100: In Mi
Rainier. blocks from cars. Apply 3749 3Jth
II. or Hyatts. 2S7-R. 4s
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN SEVERAL CITY
and suburban homes for sale on easy terms
rent greatly reduced.
Coored home or investment seekers, inspect
these. Several 6-roOm houses. and NV,
prices and terms inviting rent low.
\. l.. RGON CO., INC.
Main 1897 i423 + St
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.
COIORED.

Near 9th and @ NV.
In this desirable and convenient location
we ofer this home. containing II rooms, Da IN
hot-water heat; excellent condition through
out. Especially desirable for a doctor. Pur-
chaser could easily occupy nrst floor and SUD
let the second floor. Priced to sell at once.
ReaSonabl terms.
Shapiro-Katz Realty Company,
l4Og l. NV Main Oil.
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AUCTION SALES
TOMORROW

ADAM a wEsCHLER & son AucfioneeTs
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deZB, q ., 3O,3I-JaI
FUTURE DAYS.
THos. J. OWEN { son, AUCTT0NEERS.

IhOS- D. O"EN & sun, AUCIIONEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE M
PROVED REAL ESTATE. BEING Brick
DWELLING NUMBERED 1913 CHURCH
STREET NORTHWEST
BY virtue of a certain deed of trust, duly
recorded in the land records Of the District of
Columbia on January Il, 1924. being instru-
ment No. 1872. recorded on that date. and at
the request of the party secured thereby the
tion. in front of the premises, on WEDNES-
DAY, THE SEVENTH t7th DAY OF JANU-
AIRY, AID. 1925. AT FOUR ca O'CLOCK
PM, the following described land and prem
ises, situate in the District of Columbia and
designa ted as and being lot seventy seven (71l
in John b. Turton trustees, subdivision of
square one hundred aud eighty CS0l as said
subdivision is recorded in Liber X. w, folio
3, of the records of the Office of the surveyor
of the District of Columbia, improved by brick
dwelling numbered 1913 Church street north
west.
Terms made known at time of sale de-
posit of $500 will lie required at time of sale
All conveyancing, recording, revenue stamps,
etc, at cost of purchaser. Terms of sale to
be complied with within ten >(l0I days, other
wise the trustees reserve the right TO resell
the property, at the risk and cost of the de
faulting purchaser, after five days advertise
ment of such resale in some newspaper pub
lshed in Washington, ID. C..
GEORGE w. BROWN,
A. GARRISON McCLINT0CK.
de27. %, la 80 Trustees.
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YOUNG MARRIED FOLKS

COLORED-NACANT.
$40 CASH. $40 PER MONTH
will buy a Groom brick house in good condi-
ton: large rear yard TO 10-fOot alley; near
New Jersey ave and Pierce SITS. NV. and
within one block of three lines. Move in
with deposit. Address Box 490-J. Star
The Washington times., 1925-01-19
COPPER STOCKS
LEAD FIRM
MARKET
Strength in Oil Stocks Is Also
Conspicuous in Early
Trading

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-Stock
prices entered the new week on
Q slightly higher range.
Steel, oil and copper stocks led
q moderate rally in the early
trading today, u. S. Steel passing
through its best previous record
on the movement, independent oils
resuming the advance which was
in progress at the close of last
week and representative copper
shares adding fractionalIy to last
weeks closing prices.
American Sugar refining was
also strong in the first period, re-
ceiving a boost of about two points
as a result of President Earl
Babst's statement that sugar"
could resume dividend payments.
Most of the industrial and
economic reports and induces made
public today We're favorable.
Sterling exchange sold up nearly
one cent: steel mills at Youngstown
and other important districts were
reported as operating at close to
capacity; takings of copper metal
are on the increase and prices for
the red metal stiffening; Fishers
commodity index price was up two
per cent TO 1916, the highest since
19zV. Cau money renewed at "a
per cent and grain prices were
slightly higher in the early trading
The market was called on to alb
sorb heavy selling in the second
hour, and little progress was made
IN advancing prices beyond the open.
ing level. Industrial leaders like
L. s. and Baldwin retreated frac.
tionally from their opening quota
tions.
Strength in the oil stocks was
conspicuous. The recent heavy
drainage on. storage supplies of
crude and refined oils, with produc-
ing districts showing a decline and
giving promise of sterilization of
the industry for the first time in
about five years has attracted al
following to the stocks of prom
Using oil companies, and prices
were generally higher in this group.
Atlantic Refining sold up 2h points
at los; fractional gains were made
by the low priced independent oils,
including Shell Union, Skelly,
Simms, Cosden and Sinclair.
Rails were inactive but steady:
mercantile stocks firm; motor stocks
also inactive.