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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-20
SENATE STARTS
| MOVE TO BOOST
! PAY SCHEDULE
Passes Resolution Submitting
$500 Salary Bill TO People
at Next Election
FEW SENATORS OBJECT
Senator Richie Tells How Hi
Lived on Half His Salary
at Last Session

scheduled to como up for final
consideration in the senate today,
was made special order Of busi-
ness for Tuesday, January Is. ut
3 p. M, on account Of the illness
Of two senators who wish to be
heard on the bill.
Senate bill rs, INTRODUCED today
by Senator C. w. Carey Of Rich.
land county, amending the work.
mems compensation insurance
law, provides that all companies
must insure their employees In
some fund with the same rate. Of
benefits ~ that Of the state
wOrkmen's compensation bureau.
The present law provides that
compensation insurance must be
carried in the state fund.
A second attempt to increase the
salaries of North Dakota legislators
was launched Wednesday by the SEN
ate when it passed concurrent res,
olation to submit the question ut the
next election.
The measure, q constitutional
amendment that requires a vote of
the people of the state. provides that
legislators receive salary of $500
for each regular session. The present
rate Of pay is IS a day.
The resolution was passed by 80
to vote after it had been assailed
by Senators C. C. Ritchie, Sheridan
county, and John Van Arnam, Cass
county.
Doesn't Pay Expenses
c. J. Olson, Barnes county, who in
troduccd the measure, told the senate
that, II have no selfish purpose in
this, but / think it is generally under
stood that the present salary is not
sufficient to pay. our expenses. If We
arc worth anything to the state in
coming here, we should have a com.
pensation large enough to pay ou,
expenses" he said.
Senator Richie asserted that last
session he had lived on half his
salary, and stayed at one of the
best hotels and ate the best grub Bis
marck has to offer" This brought
forth the comment from Senator J
E. Stevens, RAMSEY county, that "I'll
take off my hat to the senator from
Sheridan if he can show US how he
gets BY" and from Senator Dell Pat.
terson, Rcnville county. who asserted
that twelve years Of legislative ex-
periencc had taught him differently
Senator Van Arnam based
his objection on the conten-
tion that in becoming q
senator he had automatically agreed
to accept the compensation of s. q
day. Besides Van Arnam and Rit-
chic, senators who voted no were Ole
Ettcstad, McHcnry county; J. E
Flccktcn, Ward county; Joseph c
Forbes, Richland county; Peter Nc
Lachlin, Cass county; Nels Mag
nuson, Bottineau county; and o. A.
Olson, Burleigh county.
Senate bill ono, the subject Of. a
spirited debate Tuesday, was re-rcfer-
rcd to the committee on tax and tax
laws on motion Of Senator Rusch, its
author. II is designed to clarity
procedure in disposing of land ac-
quircd by Counties through tax deeds.
Passage Recommended
The committee on state affairs rec
commended passage Of three measures
They are:
S. B. 27-Committce on appropria-
tions. Amends law on licensing OF
samplers of milk, cream. and other
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-20

from an abscess of the ear at
his hotel here.
Washington, Jan. 20. R-Franl
L. Smith of, Illinois waited behind the
lines today. for a decision in his. fight
to gain senate seat.
Lacking even the encourage ment ot
his supporters for victory, he was ex
pected to know by nightfall, or soon.
er, the vote whish decides whether
he shall be seated or barred pending
an investigation by the elections com.
mittee Of contributions to his cam.
paign fund.
Last minute, bdt unofficial poll.
had shown 46 senator's, chiefly Demo
Gratis and Republican insurgents, op-
posed to giving Smith, pending the
committee inquiry, the seat to which
he was appointed to fill, the unexpir-
ed term of the late Senator Mckinley
with 80 senators, including three
Democrats and the Republican regu-
lars, lined up for administering the
oath Immediately and investigating
afterwards.
Margin May Be Greater
Claims have been made that the
margin Of votes against seating him
after the committee reports to tho
senate will be much greater.
Another capacity floor and gallery
attcndance> was promised today such
as that which yesterday witnessed the
beginning Of what may prove to be
one Of the most colorful fights ever
waged in the greatest dcliberative
body in the world.
Initial arguments, after one reso'
luton and two substitutes were offer
cd yesterday, brought the states
rights question to the fore, the Re.
publican side arguing this point in
an effort to win Smith support, while
the Democrats contendcd abundant
precedent was at hand for withhold.
ing the oath.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-20
Illinois Senator-elect Lacks
Even the Encouragement
of His Supporters For Vic
tory - Initial Arguments
Bring States Rights Ques-
tiOn to the Front

Washington. Jan. 2O-(AP)-
Frank l.. Smith, senatOr-desig-
nate from Illinois. is suffering
from an abscess of the ear at
his hotel here.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-20
Passage Recommended

The committee on state affairs rec
commended passage Of Three measures.
They are:
S. B. 27-Committce on appropria
tions. Amends law on licensing OF
samplers of milk. cream, and other
dairy products. except merchants
dealing in manufactured butter.
CONTINUED on page three.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-20

Weather conditions OF North Da-
kotA points for the "a hours ending
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
Construction in East in
Month Tops 1852, 900, 900

New construction started In the
1871 Eastern States about 81 per
cent of the total in the United
States) last month reached total
of S562, 815 800. according to F. w.
Dodge Corporation. The above Zig
ure was the highest October contract
total on record and was the fourth
largest monthly total on record for
this year. 1t was per cent ahead
OF the September 1927 figure ana
9 per cent over the total for Octo-
Der OF last year.
The most important items in the
October building record were: $24S,.
$751; zoe, or 43 per cent Of all con-
struction, for residential buildings;
$10S, 210. 500, or 10 per cent. for pub
lie works and utilities; 79,719 200,
or II per cent, for commercial build
ings; $50. 712 200, or per cent, for
industrial projects: and $3O.169 500,
or per cent. for additional build.
ings.
Last months record brought the
total volume of construction started
since the first Of this year up to
5,359, 297 800, being an increase OF
$2,791 500 over the amount reported
in the corresponding period of 1925.
New York contemplate in the
thirty-seven eastern States during
October amounted to 1907 1886, 900.
This figure showed a drop of only
3 per cent from the amount reported
in September of this year and a
loss Of per cent from the amount
reported in October. Of last year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
BON AIR AIDED
BY WATEP

Last weela the great Dslcarlia
water mains, just laid in Arlington
county were opened for the first
time. This pure water supply. com.
Ing as it does from the Washing
ton plant. il just another example
of the progress being made on the
Virginia side Of Greater Washing.
ton.
These improvements combine TO
make the little townships along
the main highways more livable
places in which families can be
raised and home life enjoyed.
City conveniences for the whole OF
Arlington county is no idle dream.
Situated on the Wilson BouIe-
ward. only 20 minutes from the
White House. with facilities such
an few of the subdivisions enjoy,
Bon Air is rapidly taking its place
as not only the Oldest but also one
of the most progressive of the Vtr-
ginia subdivisions. Appealing to
the man of moderate means this
tract has attracted many people
who have found there the solution
Of their home problems.
Attractively located on one Of the
highest points in the county,
wooded and easy of access. Bon
Air with its hundreds of families
beckons to many more families
that wish suburban freedom coupled
with city conveniences.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
FORT Stevens
SALES GAIN

The Wardman Construction Com
pany reports a steady increase in
new home sales at Fort Stevens.
The demand for these popular
houses, manifested during August
and september. has grown con-
sistently and indications are that
this development will be entirely
sold in the very near future.
With the approach Of winter
home seekers are taking advantage
of the mild weather extant to make
their purchases, complete arrange
ments and move into their new
homes. Another motivating in
huence is seen in the desire of
people to be settled for the holiday
season now approaching.
Stimulated by these natural in
clinationS of home buyers, Fort
Stevens sales bid fair to set a new
record in the Wardman office.
One Of the features that IL caus-
ing much favorable action is the
built-in garage. so arranged as to
have the advantage of being pro-
tected by the house and yet with.
out the disadvantage Of occupying
most of the space needed for the
cellar.
The garages are built in under
the side porches. on a level with
the street providing easy ingress
and egress. The roof OF the garage
provides a side porch that adds
much to the general attractiveness
Of the house.
In point Of construction the
houses are Of q most substantial
character.
Inside are to be found many
features that appeal strongly to
the housewife.
The kitchens are equipped with
modern fixtures and are finished
in white enamel.
The floor space of the entire
house is so arranged as to make
the furnishings stand out to hes:
advantage, and make housekeepiug
a pleasant task, saving many steps
and Eliminating unnecessary cor.
ners and Railways.
The electric fitments are placed
so as to do away with annoying
shadows and floor outlets are pro.
vided throughout. The tiled bath
and closets on the second floor are
CSPSNAotAy. dblEdGtANS Id LIE WOttAAIl
who likes to do her own Homework.
Stores, schools and churches are
in close proximity to the houses
and within very short distance
the government recreation field and
playground will be developed. This
playground will have a large swim.
ming pool SO that Fort Stevens
will be delightful place in which
to live in. the summer time.
Washington is rapidly becoming
the beautiful city that has beer
dreamed Of for years, and in add
tion to being beautiful. with such
sections as this, it will have the
added attraction of being the idea
residential city.
Homes built for refined people Of
average means including most Of
the advantages usually found in
the more expensive localities, with
transportation. educational and rec
reational facilities superior to mos
sections of the city. that is the
answer to the popularity OF Forl
Stevens.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
Jesse Theater Is First
OF New Sherwood Chain

Jesse r. Sherwood. the promoter
Of the new Jesse Theater, Wood.
ridge. was for many years the owner
Of large tract of land in what is
now Woodbridge. This land, after
he had subdivided it and laid off the
streets. Mr.. Sherwood turned over
to the District Of Columbia Govern
inent. which has Incorporated 1t into
the District.
The new Jesse Theater. which
stands virtually in the center Of
what was once the Sherwood sub.
division, represents an expenditure
Of approximately $S4. 900.
The building is of classic design,
Of handsome exterior and interior
and is thoroughly fireproof and
modern. Its equipment il OF the
very latest and there are facilities
for vaudeville and other stage pro-
auctions. The house has 4 seating
capacity of $50.
The Jesse represents the nucleus
CT chain OF similar houses which
Mr.. Sherwood has in contemplation.
Plans for several Of these already
are in the making. All will be of
similar high-class character.
Associated with Mr.. Sherwood lis
Sylvan ". Dietz as general super
visor. Mr. Deitz IL also general
manager lof the Arcade Theater at
HyattsvilSe, which corporation he
organized. ~
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no advance in the price of. his land
and houses. The North Bancroft
addition is sufficient evidence of
his desire to keep prices within
reason.
A good bus service feeds the Bar
croft community with the finest
transportation both winter and sum.
mer. Reached over the Columbia
Pike. and easy Of access the de.
veIopment of this property fore.
told by. its strategic location is. now
more than ever the logical home
place for those thinking of home
in terms of price, location and en-
vironment. $50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
MODEL HOMES.
OPEN SUNDAY

rhrss model Lewis homes will
- opsn for inspection saturday
and Sunday.
ME Junior Marlboro, q beautiful
Colonial home at Laurel and Holly
Gts.. Cheverly, Nd, win be open
to the public for the last time.
Thousands have already inspected
this beautiful home and all have
pronounced 1t complete In every de-
tail.
This homo Is true Colonial and
eace has been taken by the archi-
fect to keep every detail true to
type. 1t IL frame construction,
painted snow white, with a green
roof, green blinds and green flower
boxes. A charming Colonial en-
trance with massive columns IL a
pleasing feature.
The living room contains q beau
tiful large fireplace Of Maryland
white quartz. On each side of the
fireplace are French doors open
ing upon a large enclosed sun room
with handsome easement windows.
The kitchen and breakfast room
arrangement is at once attractive
and novel, with very attractive and
eating rear hall gives access to all
rooms on the first floor, including
the toilet. A social or cIubroom
is in the large basement, with an
outside door hooded to harmOnize
with the Colonial front entrance.
All walls are decorated with two
tone Tiffany finish, while fixtures
and decorations blend so well that
kHA~ 81,
This model home contains 10
floor porch. The floors are beauti-
most modern button lock sets have
been installed. Some of the other
special features are: Electric re-
frigeration, electric range, oil burn
err vapor heating system, while
highest quality fixtures and ma
terial have been used throughout.
The San Fernando, located on
Hudson Avenue at Flower Avenue,
Takoma Park, Nd, will be open
Tor the first time. It is beautiful
six.room Colonial bungalow, com.
pIete in every detail. 1t has a
large living room, with white quartz
fireplace, large dining room with
built.in corner buffet, commodioua
kitchen with built-in cabinet, break
fast room, large bedrooms, fully
tiled bath with shower, the walls
are beautifully decorated and the
floors are of ash.
The La Vitello, located two miles
from District Line on River Road,
home of J. r. Wynhorf, will be
open Sunday from / to s. 1t il
an eight-room California bungalow
of unusual type. All porches and
chimneys are built Of beautiful
white quartz.
The numerous designs Of Lewis
homes enables you to select the
type Of architecture you desire and
still secure just what you desire
in q home. Moderate priced homes
as well as palatial residences are
included in the designs and easy
monthly terms can be arranged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
j. s. IS TOLD Of
REALTY PLANS

Changes asked by the National
Association of Real Estate Boards
IN provisions Of the Federal revenue
act to make the operation of that
act accord justly with established
business practices in the buying,
selling. leasing and subdivision Of
real estate were presented to the
Ways and Means Committee of the
House OF Representative at a hear.
ing granted by the committee No
vember 2 and 3.
Considerations involved affect real
property owners. trust companies
and other institutions holding an
vestments in real estate. and dealers
in real estate over the United States
to the extent of many millions OF
dollars. Henry G. lander. president.
elect Of the association and chairman
Of its committee on Federal taxa.
ton. points out.
Trust companies. for example. no
less than dealers in real estate. are
affected in a very great degree by
the situation brought before the
Ways and Means Committee in con-
nection with the proposed amend
ments on the taxation of real estate
held as an investment.
The text of the amendment asked
Is as follows:
Income arising out Of the con.
tribution OF capital or services in.
stead thereof for the purpose of &C.
curing. developing and or selling
property by means OF trust. es-
crow, agreement or contract. under
which the taxpayer has no title to
such property or has placed the title
in trust or in escrow and has no
right of possession in the contracts
or evidences Of Indebtedness taken
in exchange therefor and where tho
trust agreement or other instrument
provides for the periodic diistribu.
ton of the net proceeds of sale Tor
where such proceeds have been IN
fact distributed) and also provides
for and or contemplates the COM
plete liquidation of the property In
due course of business Tor where
such liquidation has in fact taken
place., shall be taxable only to the
beneficiary of the trust agreement
or other instrument and there shall
be no taxable gain until such dis
tribution shall have been made.
Distributions as and when re-
ceived bv the taxpayer (if the tax
payer contributes capitaD may be
applied against and reduce the in.
vestment. and, in that event. there
shall be no taxable gain to him nm
til such investment shall have been
returned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
Increased Sea Travel
During Winter is Noted

NEW YORK, Nov. Winter
trips by sea are growing steadily
in popularity in Western cities and
States and mark new phase OF
the travel business which has de.
veloped since the world war, ac-
cording to the James Boring's Travel
Service. Inc, who has returned
from a six.weeks' tour of Pacific
and Mountain States. -
The growth of the tourist third.
cabin traffic from nothing to 10000
or $4,000 year. due to the enter.
prise OF the ship lines in Offering
lower rates and comfortable quar-.
tiers and thus making 1t possible
Tor great numbers Of teachers. stu
dents and other professional classes
70 make trips abroad, was noted by
Boring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
REALTY BOARD
AIDS MANY

The affiliated membership in the
Washington real estate board has
afforded a number OF people OPP
portunity to participate in the
advantages of the realtors to bring
about better conditions in the Dis
trict OF Columbia and to indicate a
standard for real estate develop
1nent and transactions throughout
the country.
There are a great number of
business men and citizens not
actively engaged in the real estate
business who are included in this
class of members. There are
bankers, lawyers, architects, build
ers. as the affiliated membership is
open to all who are interested.
At this period the board is better
equipped than ever to serve the
general public and its affiliated
membership by reason OF the fact
that a great many of its new de-
partments have been installed, such
al those dealing with coming, plat
work. educational facilities, lectures,
etc. In addition, there are the
ownership file and charts Of mort
cages and deeds, all of which are
highly important to the present-day
business man.
The ownership. file, recording
owners of every piece Of property
In the District of Columbia, is avail
able to affiliated members who also
have the opportunity to attend all
the regular meetings OF the board.
A great number Of business men
have found q distinct advantage in
this membership by reason of the
fact that a great amount of in
formation and service can be rend-
cred them in the boards surveys
and studies.
The boards offices will be very
glad to give every opportunity to
the affiliated member to become
fully acquainted with the aims and
PURPOSES Of the organization so as
to render them every assistance
which viii help them in their bust
ness. stn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
T |: VI BARCROF 7
HOMES LEFT

With only three. houses left for
disposal out of a total of 4S built,
the. Walter Q 'Hara houses at Bar
croft. Va,. will no. doubt find occu.
pants before cold weather sets in.
Built, TO- withstand the winter
rtgors, with cellar under the
entire house as well as an over
size heating plant, the homes can
not fail to appeal to- the homeseeker
who wishes a moderate priced and
yet comfortable dwelling.
keeping pace with the growth of
nearby Virginia in improvements
and enhanced property values. Mr..
O'Hara has nevertheless registered
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
To meet
. NOVEMBER Is

The regular monthly meeting of
the Washington Real Estate Board
will be held next Tuesday, Noven-
Der Is, at the Wardman Park Ho-
tel, at SIS p. m. The principal
speakers will be Commissioner Sid
ney +. Taiiaferro and Rufus s..
Lusk. president of the Operative
Builders Association.
Commissioner Taliaferro is par
ticuiarly anxious to meet the, mem
beers. of the Washington Real Estate
Board and is DESTROYS of express
ing his views con the progress and
development of the National Capt.
tai before the members of the or
eanizatfon In whose hands largely
rests the responsible lity OF its pros
perity and the direction of its, ma
terial development and its beauty.
/ Mr.. Lusk, who has perhaps q
more intimate knowledge OF build
ing conditions than any other bust
ness man in the community by
reason Of his position as president
or the Operative Builders Associ-
alton, will speak on the building
outlook. Mr.. Lusk has made con-
siderable study or conditions OF late
and it is expected the information
he will present win be extremely
valuable to the members in the
conduct OF their business. not only
to the statesmen but also to the
builder who will no doubt gain an
excellent opportunity of deciding
his coming activities upon a sound
and economic basis.
Prior to Commissioner Taliaferro
and Mr.. Lusk's addresses, there
viii be a number Of matters In
reference to the business of the
board to come before the members
for their decision. This meeting is
expected to be one unusually in
formative in character and the of
ficers OF the board are exceedingly
anxious to have the members of
the board get the benefit OF this
opportunity.
Following the regular m aeting a
buffet supper will be served. The
meeting win be held in the BALI
room Of Wardman Park Hotel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12

the city's population by furnishing
them with a most desirable and
attractive housing unit.
PetwOrth's Growth
This is the underlying policy of
the operations of the Cafritz or
ganization and the chief cause of
its success in constructing over
a thousand homes in the Nations
Capital. The greater economies
from volume construction are
passed on to the purchaser in
greater value for less money. Only
such a policy could have been the
basis for the splendid new develop
ments Of the Cafritz organization.
which have added many new and
beautiful home communities to en-
nance the beauty and desirability
Of washington as home city, The
most prominent among these
developments is that of Petworth.
One of the primary things that
makes Petworth attractive to home
owners is its convenience and ac-
feasibility to the heart of the city.
Numerous street car and bus facili.
ties running at frequent intervals
5Ok OtAO NOWASO"u Will little IOSS
of time, while the direct traffic
boulevards are practically free. from
traffic congestion.
Its high elevation. its wide streets
and the open court effect of its
residential square makes it a health.
full place to live. Many nearby
parks, and especially Rock Creek
Park, afford means of recreation.
Zontng regulations protect the
home owner in this section against
the encroachment of business upon
residential sections, and building
operators have taken precautions to
keep out undesirables. Petwort h
has many new schools, and busi-
ness section along Georgia Avenue
to satisfy many of its needs. 1t is
an ideal home. community and this
is the main fact responsible for its
rapid and healthy growth.