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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
EXCESS REALTY
VALUE DENIED

The Districts current real estate
assessments average between 80 and
100 per cent of the sales prices for
the past five years, according to
figures made public today by Tax
Assessor William P. Richards to
counterfeit the charge that his Of
flee has been unduly influenced by
balloon prices" of recent years.
In order to check his assess
ments. Richards made study of
that section of the city bounded By
Rock Creek, Fifth Street, Florida
Avenue and B Street Northwest,
comparing the sales during the
years 1925 with his assessments.
. The result showed that total sales
in this area during the period men
toned totalled $148, 543.628 and that
the assessments on the property
amount to $13s,777,45s. or SO per
cent.
Comparing the present assess
ment TO the sales prices for the
period from 1928 Richards found
that the assessments total $7e,SS1,-
1875 for total sales of $65 ,562, $40 or
107- per cent, but comparing the
assessments with sales for the
period from 1926 the assessments
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
SUIT LOOMS IN
SITE ROW

Threatened invasion of fashion.
able Sixteenth Street. Northwest,
by fire engine house, the site for
which already has been purchased
by the District will be prevented by
court action IL necessary IL MEM
hers of the Piney Branch Citizens
Association cannot otherwise make
the District Commissioner gee the
light"
A warning in the form Of a reso-
luton will he forwarded the Com.
missioners today, following action
last night by indignant members Of
the citizens' group at Hamline
NJ. E. Church. Sixteenth and Allison
Streets. Northwest.
Piney Branch citizens are willing
to admit the need Of a firehouse
for the nefghborhood. but they
would rather have 1t located in
somebody's else front yard" They
do not want the sacred precincts
Of Sixteenth Street profaned by
such an edifice.
Last nights meeting was a hot
one" and insults were hurled at
e. E. Pabst, real estate man who
consumated the deal with the Dis
trict for purchase OF the site at
Sixteenth and Webster Streets which
is objected to.
"How much did you get?" irate
Piney Branchers howled at Pabst
when he attempted to address the
meeting to explain, the selection of
the site. did Commissioner Bell
apDrove?" they cried.
Edward Brashears. local insur.
ance man and lawyer. who lives
on upper Sixteenth Street, was the
principal speaker in opposition to
the location of the fire house on
the site.
1.-THE zone to be served reaches
from Soldiers Home to Rock Creek
Park" he declared. Sixteenth
Street is four squares from the
western boundary and thirteen
squares from the eastern. Further.
Webster Street goes as far as
Fourteenth Street only, Allison is
not yet paved. ana Buchanan is
'treacherous with sharp curves.
Sixteenth would be exceedjnly
dangerous as a location. According
to Chief Watson 1t takes six sec.
onds to leave the house. Think
OF the danger-six seconds from q
firehouse into 30.mile-an.hour traf-
fic. Widows and orphans, MANNED
and crippled viii be the answer to
the pride of pointing. to beautiful
bungalow type of firehouse--the only
bungalow on Sixteenth Street"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
DRY. D. c. PUT UP
To COOLIDGE

A word from President Coolidge
would ''clean up" Washington in
short order, the women comprising
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of the District were told in
effect by Rev. DIR. W. s. Abernethy,
pastor of Calvary Baptist Church,
at the opening session of the or
sanization's fifty-third annual con.
vention.
Politicians may talk all they
want about prohibition not being a
political issue, DIR. Abernethy said.
but it is not the tariff, nor our
foreign relations. but prohibition
that is the big issue.
81 for one would be glad to
have it settled by the voters dur
Ing the coming presidential cam
paign. / expect Detroit will elect
a wet mayor this year. Undoubt.
eddy the sentiment is wet in the
larger cities. but when the issue
gets to the country at large / am
confident the sentiment is over
whelmingly dry"
The people in the cities, he de.
clared. may be aroused to the dry
cause by the w. r. c. u. and
similar organizations.
DR.. Abernethy asked the women
to support the Citizens Service
Association.
81 want 10000 washingtonlans
to join at 81 each. We have a
man employed who Is devoting all
his time in gathering evidence nf
violation of the prohibition law. and
1t is an expensive proposition" he
added.
The convention will adjourn to-
morrow. At the afternoon session
tomorrow Assistant Secretary Sey-
mour Lownan of the Treasury is
scheduled to speak.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
Alleged D. C. Bad Check
Passer Caught in Wise.

Seen in Milwaukee by a man, who
had sworn out warrent charging
him with false pretenses in con-
nection with bad checks, Frank
r. Barker. rs years old, a member
OF the Officers Reserve Association,
Is being held in that city to await
the arrival of Detective Ira Keck.
who will leave today to return
him here.
Barker. whose home is in Gov.
ington, KY, is said to have passed
number Of worthless checks here.
totaling 1855. Among his alleged
victims was Col. Leroy Smith. The
latter was recently in Milwaukee.
saw Barker and had him arrested.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
FLUCTUATIONS
A WHOLE LOT LESS, TOO

Many 4 ntGH 4Oko starts to
eiMg opera should start to
Singapore.
/ II mag Be stylish to be IN
possession of a slender figure;
bat don't let this fashion e1temd
TO your bank balance.
Mrs. NeaOly Wed, 4OkeM asked
Do make a chill sauce. chopped
up tiUs pounds of ice and ntired
% Nth cold sLGtU.
"Speeck is PoWer." I kmoU
of a fen instances 1Ukere jeGl-
pusy a0us the posver house.
A PleGsGmtvills IN. ~ jurt
has GtOGrded a an0M $25, 900
dcntGges because has heart had
been misplaced IN an auto crash.
Disreg0TdiNg the crash, many a
nsGidem has experienced the same
4eistOrtWMe, and hG, .t't evem been
CUCrded so much as a sk0eshiMe.
SILICUS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25

The plaintiff. suing for $50. 900,
was awarded a verdict of 500, 900 by
the Jury that originally heard the
case.
Represented by Attorneys H..
Prescott Galley and Charles w.
Arth. the defendant appealed and
after listening to the evidence jus
5tice Stafford declared that he would
take the responsibility of directing
verdict since il any damage were
awarded by the jury he would feel
compelled to set it aside.
DR.. Bulls treated the plaintiff
during the summer and fall of
1924. and she alleged that the treat
ment she received for her teeth re.
suited in serious and permanent
IN iuries,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25

MAJOR f1sssee suggested tndt MEM
bership In the organization should
be voluntary and open to all MEM
bers of the force, The club would.
be affiliated with the National Rifle
Association of America.
Chief Hesse has always been in
terested in promoting marksman-
ship among his force and fire.
quently has ordered rounds OF tar
get practice for his men. He be-
lieves that every policeman should
be able to shoot straight.
Among the benefits which would
be derived from the proposed or.
ganization Major Hesse believes,
are the establishment of indoor
and outdoor firing ranges with un-
limited opportunity for practice for
members of the club: instruction of
members who desire to learn to
shoot by competent instructors: the
service to members available through
their affiliation with the National
Rifle Association, and the awarding
of medals and trophies to qualified
shots.
Don't put off any longer the selection
OF the home you really want. See the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
Phone Co. to Build
More District COnduits

The board Of directors Of the
Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company at its meeting
today authorized additions and inn
provements to telephone plant in
Washington. which will bring the
total for the year to $2,120,51S, &C.
cording to a statement just made
by Charles r. Clagett. general COM
mercial superintendent.
The new facilities win include
additional underground conduit in
Main, Franklin. Lincoln. North,
Potomac, and Decatur central office
areas,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
World War Vet Found
In Gas Filled Room

Found unconscious in a gas.filled
room in his home last night. Dallas
B. Fisher, 36 years old. $50 r st.
s. W., was first revived by the fire
department rescue squad and then
taken to Emergency Hospital.
Fisher. who Is now taxicab
driver, is a veteran OF the World
War and recently has been de-
spondent over wounds received over.
seas, members of his family stated.
He was discovered when he failed
to appear for dinner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
Identity Of Man, So,
Hit bys Auto. lis Sought

Efforts are being made by the
police to locate relatives Of . e5-
year-old man who was struck down
by an automobile here today and
who is Unconscious and seriously
injured at Emergency Hospital.
, Before losing consciousness the
man said his name is Frank
Daugherty> but was unable to give
an address. He was struck in front
of 12011l Seventh St. n. w. by an
automobile driven by George F.
Waters. colored, 81 years old, 651
r st N w
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
Synthetic beef IL promiaed
us. In that event 4Oc WiIl
kdVc DIeMtV Of roast belief.
g. H. d.
SYNONYMS

High Seas-The tenor's ambition.
Juggernaut-Wets and drys.
The Iron Duke-Tl1e priZe.ight.
er's fist. !.
The King Maker-A playing card
manufactured.
Lares and Penates-The stove and
frying pan.
Maid Of Orlealls-SOrghuini syrup.
The Middle Ages-Between 80 and
80.
Paradise LOst-A raided crap game.
Tuft Hunter-A bald head.
The Lone Star Hollywood.
First Gentleman Ut EurOpe-Adam.
DamOcles SwOrd-ExcusabIe pro-
family. OLD SOCKS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
$50 Pounds of Opium,
Worth SIS, 900. Seized

Seizure by Federal agents of $50
hounds of gum opium in st. Adams,
VT, was announced today by. Col.
L. g. Mutt, chief Of the narcotics
division Of the Treasury.
This Is the LARGEST haul In history
Of this drug. Mutt said. Il was
valued st $751; "a
Two French smugglers were ar
vested
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
Pair Plead Guilty to,
Receiving Stolen Goods

Fred Davis and Charles Schaefer.
charged with receiving stolen goods,
pleaded guilty before Judge Nc
Mahon. in Police Court today, and
were each held under $500 bond for
jury trial.
The accused are alleged to have
received a CONSIGNMENT of stolen
groceries belonging to Charles
Scheltzer, 1873 Seventh st. n. f..
Policemen John w. Wise. J. H. Lee,
and !. l.. Weatherhead arrested
the accused.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
Rifle Club for Police
Is Hesses Plan

In order promote within the Police Department
terest in craftsmanship and small firing and develop
police rifle and pistol team to compete in matches with
other local organizations, Major Edwin Hesse superin
tnden today in circular letter to his force suggested
the formation of club ito be known The Metropolitan
Police Department Rifle and Pistol Club n.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
BOTTLE ROW BRINGS JAIL

Beatrice Hawkins. colored. 1874
Francis ST. S. E., admitted before
Judge Mcmahon in Police Court
today that she struck Ethel Dyson,
122 Schotts Court N. E.. over the
head with a bottle. The Judge
sentenced her to Is days In jail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
FLOOD REPORT NEAR

The Army engineers report on
the Mississippi flood control situa-
ton will be ready for submission
to Congress when it convenes early
in December, Mai, Gen. Edgar Jad-
win. chief of engineers, said today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
HELD IN Time THEFT.

Pleading not guilty to a charge
of larceny, Lester B. Dixon,
colored, was today held under $500
bond by Judge Mcmahon in Police
Court for the action of the grand
jury. The watch is said to be the
property of Frances c.. Seeds.
Dixon was arrested by Policeman
William M. Gilfoyle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
.vONCIEL VIKING
$50, 900 Teeth Verdict
Quashed By Judge

Mrs Marie Sedgwck temporary victor in $4,000 damage
suit against DR. Mark c. Bulls dental surgeon of 1916 Six
tent St n W. November of last year. today lost her st
rera Justice Wendell Stafford took the from the
jury and ordered verdict favorable to DR.. Bulls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25

'T miss my husband often"
walled . woman. Aim lower,
madami
Carpets are purchased by the
yard and worn out BY the foot.
The things that stand the cold
weather best are the polar bear.
the rsindssr ana feminine calves
oIpoNo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25

ON A RE-TRIAL of the suit
Of Mrs. Marie Sedgewicl1 against
DIR. Mark C. Bulls. i'm which she
alleged permanent injury from
treatment of her teeth. and for
which she had previously won q
verdict of $4,000. Justice Stat
ford in District Supreme Court
today ordered the jury to bring
in a verdict for the dentist.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-25

Don't put off any longer the selection
Of the home you really want. See the
Classified Real Estate ads today.
The Washington times., 1927-03-18
coLoRED
FOB coLoRED Z

NEAR East Capitol and etn
Street. Eleven-room brick
house; hot-watep heat, GAS
lights. 2-oar garage. Only
1880. Terms, $500 cash.
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i8tI n st N. w.
The Washington times., 1927-03-18
Hudson Super-Six
Coach

Just the car to buy in the spring
The motor il smooth, powerful and
dependable; ideal for long tours am
camping trips; the interior is easil,
converted into comfortable sleeping
quarters. We have only Of these
cars, rs and '26 models
our are equipped with trunks: they
al have many accessories. They arr
In excellent condition; priced from
sS75 to $695, We suggest quick
action if you want one of these. cars
as they will not last long at thes'
prices. Lambert Hudson Motors Co
Used Car Dept. Zee |. ST. west o.
Conn Ave Phone West 1859.
The Washington times., 1927-03-18
Spring Columns Toay
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The Washington times., 1927-03-18

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rent free to desirable ten
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~ W. YlsssFt i~sH $3.50
The Washington times., 1927-03-18
$4,000 Sacrifice

Brick apartment building slx APARTMENTS
lonr rooms aud hath each. .S.ated IN gont
three ear lines S2a5 ner nlonth nei income
|Senarate haalirg nl9nls; ahso;uielv M trade
|0ntck aetien netessarv
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t.vCtI'stvE ArrNT
Suite 4n1 Vermont Ave. and i. 81 ~
Phone Main 4I2e Until o n'f'l,.ck Tonight
The Washington times., 1927-03-18

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New Britain herald., 1927-12-07

'Fidac.' The federation includes nine countries of which United States is one. Its purpose is to teach young men the fundamentals of for eign affairs.
 Women should learn to studl and get clear ideas on the subject Of foreign affairs. They should study the causes Of war; world CO operation in the league of nation; United States foreign policy: com mittees of foreign affairs in United States and the report of the com mittee on the cause or war. Tn, women voters should stand for tn, support of measures designed to scn United States in a permanent court of international justice; to support measures which provide for United States to take part in the interna- uonal reduction of armament and lastly. 10 support the movement to settle international differences by arbitration. They should stand for the world court which is the best weapon Of peace"
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
Sunshine Society Notes;
 Preparing for Christmas

The regular meeting of the Sun shine society held Monday, took th, form Of a rall" luncheon" A lars, delegation was present. including representatives from the variou- state societies as well as local mem, bers. Mrs. George W. Corbin wa$ in the chair and surrounded by her former state officers, both gave and received greetings. Mrs. George W Christ, former recording secretary who is leaving the state to take up duties along other lines, was the founder Of the local society, and. with Mrs. Abel Griswold. also an early worker, gave q few words oi early history. From Hartford came q member, Mrs. Barker, aged s. years, the oldest member. joining II. 1901. On her S5th birthday. sh" completed Sa garments which werA sent to headquarters in New Tors city.
 Other reports showed that 3S calls: were made since the last meeting. to the hospital wards So oranges were distributed; flowers were sent 10 five persons;
 Of hospital supplies there are 10 wheel chairs, 1 back rest and two pairs of crutches These may he loaned, upon request. Thanksgiving work was in the hands Of Nrs. Harry Brown and al. able commit ice. Nine dinner baskets, h fruit gifts and two of flowers were sent out. Thanks were extended 10 all who in any way helped in this work Christmas work will consist of the usual tree and entertainment at t,r town home on Dec. r.. Mrs. l.. V Barnes is chairman of arrangements
 The next meeting will be hell Monday. Dec. 19.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
DEPLORES FACT
 J. 5, IS NOT IN
Mrs. Chase Discusses League at
 Women's Meeting

International Cooperation to Pre- vent War was the subject discussed yesterday afternoon by Mrs Fred erlck $. Chase, chairman of the state committee of international coopera- uon to prevent war, at the meeting of the League Of Women Voters held at the home of Mrs. 4. c. kimball Of Lexington street. Mrs. Chase spoke in part as follows:
 International cooperation is not only for the purpose of preventing war but also 10 create peace and to carry on together with other civil lzed nations and to combine efforts 10 better the world. The first and greatest accomplishment is the in ternationtu society of which the nited States is not a member, the league of nations. IL is a sad fea- ture. the non-entrance of our coun- try. because it leads 10 outlawry Of war and these united European na- tions say that no help will be given any nation refusing to arbitrate In case of war. a nation in Europe that does not enter the league can look 10 the United States for help. using for an excuse the fact that this country is neutral.
 Disarmament will provid. for peaceful methods aGd for settling disputes. War ca" be substituted by treaties or he urld court can settle internationa! disputes. Nations in the league settle questions by ap- pointing judges of their own choice. Each nation furnishes data on the particular question up for settle ment.
 Some great nations have special treaties known as the Locarno pact. For instance, there is an agreement between Germany. Great Britain and Italy which guarantees the present frontier between Germany and Bel gium and Germany and France. There are also pacts between Ger many and Belgium. France, Poland and Czcchosloyaliia. These nations promise not to war against each other. Disarmament is impossible without security and security is use- less without mutual trust.
 "Tbe United States will not have disarmament if it keeps it's present attitude. So far the country has op- posed all attempts to organize inter- national societies If the United States does not enter an inter- national society, all the nations of the world will be against her. Trea- ties brought up before the senate concerning international affairs are voted down. The President and the foreign affairs conImitten never see the proposed treaty. Senators are not capable Of discussing these mat ters. They have not education enough on foreign matters Thero is no authentic department for tho senator's to get information on the subject
 "The absence Of foreign officials from the galleries in Washington at the meetings of the senate is mo- tlctdple. MoSl pI llle meetings are held behind closed doors.
 "AnOthor matter which calls for consideration is the debt settle ments. Europe will be a long time paying all her debts to America. If we push them too hard and demand the payment Of the debts as soon as possible, European nations will stop buying American goods.
 "An association has been formed in the European countries called the
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
ON POLICE BLOTTEK

Georg" Kinkade Of 109 Brehtoa street reported 10 the police th, theft of q racer sled off the yeranGa at his home.
 Harry Zcvin of 3f seymour str"ct complained that the roof and q number Of windows in a building pt ,he Jewish Cemetery on Allen street have been broken by boys.
 Emcr"l Roy of 674 Main stro,t reported the theft of tire chains of his ear while il was parked at tho corner Of Broad and Booth streets
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07
II.kOlN TO SPEAK

Claude J. IerouX of this city is iI New York as special New England representative at the sixth annual exposition of power and mechanics engineers and heating and ycntilat- ing engineers being held at th" Grand Central palace. Mr. Leroux is 10 address q. special convention of master plumbers at this exposition, discussing developments in the plumbing trade and industry.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07

~A
 III 606. Arm Chair or Rocker in Fibre, gray enamel finish. Cretonne cushion S6.45.
 73 25o9. 4Almco Table Lamp. Brass and pottery base. Silk shade S7.5O.
 353 SAY. Bottle Lamp Of large size. Shade of pleated parchment paper s8.75.
 P 1532. Windsor Chair. mahogany finish on birch, fbre-rush seat, braced back s7.50.
 38 /1034. Foot Rest in imi- tation mahogany. Choice of attractive covers, S7.75.
 P '154O 5. Arm Windsor Chair. Colonial red mahogany finish on birch, S10.
 3S, 1545 2. End Table in imitation mahogany. Spanish iron decoration, s7.75.
 356 Magic. Tambour Clock. 9-day movement. 221s in. long. Special at s9.75.
 139 A. Foot Stool. hand carved frame, genuine needle point covers, S9.75.
 407 400. Magazine Rack in red, green or tan crackle fin ish, s5.9s.
 l07 99. Junior Book Cabi- net in green, red or tan crackle finish, S7.95.
 245 2055. Dressing Table Bench of quaint design in glazed chintz with ruffle. S1G.00.
 IS 53s. Smoker in imita- tion mahogany. Copper lined. nickel trim, SS.50.
 207 /216. Tip Table in imi- ta-.iol mahogany. Top 26x26 ins. Remarkable value at S8.75.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-07

Governor Winthrop Desk. with all exposed parts ma- hogany. Interior solid ma hogany. Special at S75.