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Evening star., 1928-04-24

Low-ALTHoUsE RECITAL.

Two young American artists who are
winning fame on the operate stage
presented n Joint recital. giving their
services for the benefit of the WASH
ington Opera Co.'S producing fund, yes
terday afternoon at the Mayflowcr Ho-
tel. They we're Rosa Low and Paul
AlthouSe.
Miss Low has particularly charming
personality. light yet colorful quality
Of voice and gracious surety In the
way In which she sings that seemed to
win enthusiastic appreciation from the
audience. Perhaps her best singing
was in the group of songs including
Aubert's "Viclle ChanSon Espagnole." !"
Cimara's "Stornello" and Sadero's gay
ARRANGEMENT Of the Italian folk song.
In Meyzo al Mare" Miss Low obliged
with many encores.
Mr.. AlthouSe. who has become an cS-
tahliShed favorite with Washington au-
diences in his many roles sung here in
grand opera productions. proved equally
pleasing and efficient as a concert
artist. His songs showed a fine taste
in selecting the unhackneyed. and the
few more ordinary numbers were sung
in a manner that lifted them to indi-
viduality. The opening group of Ger
man and French songs included lovely
songs by Richard Trunk, Richard
Strauss, MaSSenet and Holmes. His one
operatic aria was % Paradise" from
"L'Africana" by Meyerbeer. Especially
interesting perhaps the most unusual
song on the whole program, was Kurt
Schindler's arrangement of an Anda-
lusian folk dance entitled The Silver
smith," Leoni'S "Tally-Ho" and Kra-
mers "The Great Awakening" were
well received. Mr.. Althouse would sing
we'll such fine American compositions
Evening star., 1928-04-24
MRS. KNAPP FACES
LARCENY CHARGE
Trial Set for May | Based on
Alleged Theft of S2,875
Salary Check.
By the Associated Press,

~ tttS @cSoSaateO tatSSs
ALBANY, N. ", April 24.--Mrs. Flor
ence f, S. Knapp. former secretary OF
State. win so on trial May /. on
charge of grand larceny. first degree.
George z. Medalie, chief of proSecu-
tion forces. announced last night that
she would be brought to tise.ii On the
more serious charge instead Of for raise
audit and CertifiCation OF public RECORDS
for which she was 10 have been rleo
Awrt' 20. The larceny charge carries
maximum prison term OF 10 years on
conviction.
The grand larceny indictment was
one OF four returned against Mrs Knapp
yesterday by the special grand Jury m
Vesrigating her conduct of the l92o
State census. Mrs Knapp pleaoeo not
guilty to the four counts late yesterday
before Supreme Court Justice Callahan
Bail was fixed at $4,000, bringing her
total bail 10 $4,000.
The indictment on which Mrs. Knapp
Is to be tried charges her With stealing
the proceeds of State census salary
check for $2.S750 drawn to the order
Of c. B. Knapp. on November y, 1879.
Randall j. Lebouef, jr.. commissioner.
who conducted the first investigation
into Mrs. Knapp'S census activities, re-
oorted that this check had been indorSed
&C. B. Knapp" in what appeared to be
the handwriting OF the former secretary
Of State Further investigation. he said
revealed that the check had been caShed
in Albany by Mark Stern, Mrs. Knapp'S S
deputy. and that Mr.. Stern had pur-
chased a bank draft with the proceeds
The draft, Mr.. Lebouef continued, was
used by Mrs. Knapp to pay private
account.
Evening star., 1928-04-24

at those by Charles Griffes. Richard
Hageman and Easthope Martin. along
with those OF the European composers
whose works he chooses with such dis
elimination.
Mildred Kolb Schulze, leading ac-
companist in Washington. showed
marked ability in her sympathetic ac-
compartments for both singers. H. F.
TWO CANTATAS PRESENTED.
The Women's City Club Chorus,
Gertrude Lyons. director, assisted by
Frederick Schaefer. baritone: Mrs. Will
liam f. Chamberlin, reader. and the
Westbrook Trio, presented program
before an interested audience at the
clubhouse, on Jackson place. last night.
The Westbrook Trio, composed Of
Jean Westbrook. violinist Hugo Ohm
stead. violoncellist, and Mrs. Frank s.
Westbrook. pianist. opened the program
with the andante cantabile from the
famous string quartet by Tschaikowsky.
Later. between the two cantatas, they
played "Burree" by Bach, and Brahms
Hungarian Dance. No. s." Their
efforts were we'll received
The two cantatas were both written
by American woman composers. The
first, THE Rose Of Avontown," was
written by Mrs. II. H. A. Beach and
dedicated to the Caecilia Ladies Vocal
Society of Brooklyn. N. Y. 1t IS a
Evening star., 1928-04-24

typical, dainty, melodious pastel choral
work, such as women'S choruseS have
been heard singing for many seasons.
II must be one Of the composers earlier
works.
The other cantata. also very short
was written by Harriet Ware and does
not sound at all like the works by this
composer by which Washington audi
ences have learned to know her. IT
is entitled "Sir Oluf" and is dedicated
to the Rubinstein Club Of New York
and It's conductor. William r. Chap
man. Both Franz Schubert and Sir
Arthur Sullivan seemed to have pro-
vided much inspiration, for there is
considerable that Is reminiscent Of their
styles in the musical content OF this
work. especially "Erlkoenig" and
"Iolanthe." It would be interesting to
know how long ago 1t was written.
Mrs. Chamberlin read the verses OF
both cantatas previous to their preSen-
tation and the soloists were Inez Crater
and Elsie Schulz@ in the first cantata
and Emma Smith and Frederick
Schaefer In the second. Mrs. Charles
Brooks Smith. assistant director OF the
club, accompanied both at the piano,
with Mrs. Lyons as conductor. II. +.
Ireland may increase its rates on old
age DensiOnS
Evening star., 1928-04-24

Close-httng toques-hatS that turn up at
one side and dip smartly down at the other
hats with pert bows or the new feather
brushes medium hrimmed hats that ripple
in most flattering lines
All made of the very finest new Straws and
fahricS-~in lovely Spring shades. and plenty Of
black,
We feel sure everybody will be able to find
fetching new hat in this group tomorrow at
$lOl
millinery Mop-~SWse Floar
Evening star., 1928-04-24

constitution so that judges will be ap-
pointed by the President instead Of by
Congress.
He sent memorial to the Permanent
Congressional Commission, which sits
during the congressional recess, pro-
posing also a constitutional amendment
abolishing judicial immovability.
Supreme court judges, by his proposal
would be appointed by the President,
subject to ratification by the Senate,
while judges and magistrates in the
federal districts and territories would
also be appointed by the President and
ratified by the Chamber Of Deputies
The amendment Is intended to i'm
Evening star., 1928-04-24
School Contract Let.
ecial Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch TO The star.
PURCELLvILLE, Va, April "a. -4The
bids for construction of the new Aide
High School Building were opened here
Saturday and the general contract
given to Clarence Case Of Purcellville.
The contract for wiring and lighting
was given to w. E. Tyler g. Sons OF
Aldie. The building will be constructed
of brick and tile and will contain five
rooms and an auditorium. It will cost
approximately $4,000 The contract
calls for the completion by October l.
Evening star., 1928-04-24

prove the administration Of the law by
depriving the magistracy OF any polit-
ical connections.
Gen. Obregon requested the perma-
nent commission to convoke an extraor-
binary session of Congress to discuss
his proposal.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
Naples Seeks a Million.

Correspondence of the Associated Press,
NAPLES.-A million population by
1929 is the slogan OF Naples. which in
January had Gas, ,769 residents.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
Honolulu Debaters on Tour.

Honolulu Debaters on Tour.
Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
HONOLULU. -- The University of
Honolulu debating team will visit
China, Japan and the Philippines to
discuss International good will.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
OBREGON ASKS LAW
CHANGE IN MEXICO
Would Amend Constitution Au-
thorizing President to Appoint
Judges Not SubjecNto Removal.

By the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY. April 24,-Gen.
Alvaro Obregon wants to change the
Evening star., 1928-04-24
And Dozen stairs!
Tan Calf Sport
Oxfords, $:5.45

4 wonderfully popular style with lix-
ard grain tongue and trimming
and crepe rubber soles SO YOU can
wear them Tor tennis as well as eolt
aud other sports Always smart
line of footwear at $S.4S in the down
stairs shoe store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-23
REHEARING ORDERED
ON GARFINCkEL PLEA
Zoning Commission to Consider
July Is Application for Permit to
Build Department Store.

The petition of Julius Garfinckel for
permission to erect 130-foot depart
ment store building on the northwest
corner of Fourteenth and F streets.
without setbacks above the 1i0-foot
level. as now required by the coming
code, which was heard at the recent
meeting of the Zoning Commission, will
be considered again at a hearing July %
at the District Building. it was an
nounced today.
Due to the importance Of the matter,
the commission. following the recent
hearing, postponed decision due TO the
absence OF two members of the COM
mission. Col. u. S. Grant, Sd, executive
secretary OF the National Capital Park
and Planning Commission and David
Lynn, architect of the Capitol.
While the coming laws permit erec-
ton of buildings on the downtown site
having a maximum height for occu-
pancy of 100 feet, with setbacks above
10 feet the plans for the new home of
julius Garflnkel e. Co. call for build
ing running vertically to the l30-foot
level, similar in type to the National
Press Building. on the opposite corner
OF the intersection.
The plan was opposed by representa-
tives Of the National Capital Park and
Planning Commission and the Women's
City Club. Approval OF the plan was
urged by Frank Gaertner, New York
architect. and Charles II. Tompkins,
local contractor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-23
HOME BUYING PLAN
APPROVED BY BANKER
Official Of Dallas Institution Com.
pliments Building and
Loan Men.

Approval by a banker of the work
of the building and loan system OF aid
ing IN the purchase Of homes on the IN
gtaIlment plan was contained in an adj
dress before the recent convention CT
the United States League Of Local
Building and Loan Associations at Dali
Las, Tex, by John E. Owens, Dallas
banking Official
Complimenting the building and loan
men. he said: You have created a dis
finct department Of finance aside from
banking, different from mere loan
agencies. You have correlated the Dor
rover and lender, the investor and the
realty owner. The saving instinct and
the honling urge meet in your Offices,
and IN the alchemy Of new credit, turn
out at one door holder OF real estate
bond and At another the poSSessor OF a
home"
Seeing no basis for conflict between
banks and building and loan aSsocia-
lions, or for unfriendly competition. Mr.
Owen said there had been a critical
attitude on the part Of some banks be-
cause there has been a drift from
Der cent savings to the more profitable
contracts offered by your profession -
Building and loan procedure however
he believed. covers an absolutely differ
ent field OF credit operation
No bank wants an anortized note
running over long period Of time, and
81 occurs 70 me that this is the way
that 80 per cent Of the homes must be
built" ne added.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-23
PROGRESS IS SEEN
At STAR DWELLING
Foundation Walls of Home In
Shepherd Park Are
Made Waterproof.

Rapid progress was made this week
on The Star model home being erected
by l.. E. Breuninger 81 Sons at the
corner of Morningside drive and Juniper
street. The stone foundation walls, Ia
inches thick. have now been thoroughly
waterproofed on the exterior.
This operation is of vital Importance
to any residence, as 1t assures the much
desired dry basement. 1t consists of
the application of waterproofing coat
ing, applied with pressure gun, and
two coats of waterproofed cement,
which extends from the base of the con-
crete footings to the yard grade level.
AS an extra precaution, Subsoil drain
of hollow tile has been placed around
the entire basement wall. This drain
empties into the city drain in the rear
of the house.
The large bay window in the dining
room, as well as the sun porch from the
large living room, have now been
roughed in. both affording view across
Rock Creek Park Valley and allowing a
food of sunshine and air
The interior wall partitions are now
in place and the subflooring has been
laid All stair carriages have been
erected in the entire house. extending
to the attic. The ceiling joists have
been placed, and the main roof rafters,
as well as the rafters of the garage,
which is attached to the house, are now
being erected.
Over the garage will be large den,
or clubroom, containing a large open
wood burning fireplace. This den has a
separate entrance from the stair hall
way, and promises to be one of the out
standing features of modern home ar
rangement.
The work has progressed to such an
extent as to readily tell the ultimate
appearance of the house. The condi-
ton of the house now offers an oppor-
tunity for critical inspection of con-
struction to visitors.
The house can be reached by driving
out Sixteenth street to Alaska avenue,
thence to Morningside drive and to
Juniper street. An invitation is ex-
tended to all to visit this house during
the course of construction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-23
TREES PRESERVED
|. At KENWOOD HOME
Tall Evergreens Will Form
Background for Large
Colonial House.

Numerous tall evergreen trees stand
ing on the site of The Star model home
at Kenwood we're preserved in the
building of this demonstration dwelling,
and will form picturesque and fitting
background for the home when it is
completed.
This background is especially impor-
tant for this type of home, which is
large brick colonial of the Jeffersonian
period architectural style. The white
of the pillars and other woodwork on
the portico and the red of the brick
walls of the house will form an appeal
ing contrast to the green of the spacious
grounds and the framing added by the
trees.
Work now has reached an advanced
stage on this house, which is located at
the corner Of Kennedy drive and Cham
berlin avenue, Kenwood, and at this
time wealth of the inner secrets of
home construction may be studied by
visitors.
All interior partitions of the house
now are braced and are ready for latf1-
ing. All the plumbing and heating fix
lures also have been roughed in, and
tho primary flooring has been laid
throughout the building. The brick
flooring of the front porch has been
laid in herringbone design.
This house. being erected for the
demonstration sponsored by The Star,
is to be completed by September Is,
when it will be placed on exhibition for
one month. The house may be reached
by driving out either Connecticut or
Wisconsin avenue to Bradley lane and
then turning left to Kenwood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-23
Owning and Building Page for Washington It's Suburb
12-STORY OFFICE BUILDING
IS PLANNED FOR DOWNTOWN
Structure Will Be First In Washington to
Employ Setback Principle
Of Designing.

, one 5-story brick apartment building
$3.50 Connecticut avenue dots IA and
is, square 1870; to cost $3OO,0
G. F. Clark, owner and builder: F.
Ahmay, designer; to erect one 1-story
frame dwelling. 1926 E street southeast
dots and 3, square 5445); to cost
$1,000.
G.. F. Clark, owner and builder; E.
Ahmey designer; to erect one 1-story
frame dwelling, 1927 D street southeast
dots AZ and 43, square 5444); to cost
$4,000.
S. M, Williams, owner; J. F. Mills,
designer; G. w. Williams, builder; to
erect four 2-story brick dwellings. sac
to $50 Peabody street dots 1871 to 1874
square 5000; to cost $4,000.
John P. Neff, owner; John w. Kear-
ney. architect; j. d. Miller. builder: to
erect one 2-story brick dwelling, 3104
Thirty-third street dot 8, square 209I6 =:
to cost 100000.
John P Neff, owner; J. D. Miller
builder: to erect one brick garage, 31O4
Thirty-third street dot 8, square 2091)
to cost $500.
Christian Heurich, owner; Porter &;
Locke, architects: D. E. Nichol builder
70 erect one 212-Story stone dwelling. 4
Thompson Circle dot II, square 2124) +;
to cost $4,000.
T. A. jameson, owner and builder;
George T. Santmyers, architect; to erect
seven 2-story brick dwellings, 41O to Ala
Douglass street and 502 to sos Central
avenue northeast dots 70, II, 10, SO, 68,
81 and Sc, square 3624): to cost s35, 900.
Louis A. Drummer, jr., owner: A. S.
j. Atkinson, architect: Clarence w. Cos
nell, builder; to erect two 2-story brick
stores and apartments, 4809, ALL and
Continued on Eighteenth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-23
Cafritz Winner
OF Mule Race at
National Meeting

An unusual honor was captured by
Morris Cafritz, Washington realtor
and builder, during his attendance
this week at the National Associa-
ton of Real Estate Boards at Louis
vile, Ky.
Demonstrating that he has other
abilities besides building lifetime"
homes in the National Capital, MIR.
Cafritz threw dignity to the winds,
mounted a rawboned mule born
and bred out in Missouri, where they
know how TO raise fast-stepping
mules. and ran away with the mule
race, to the great glee of his hackers.
The event was held at the Ken
lucky Fair Grounds as feature of
the extensive entertainment program
of the realtors national convention.
1t was attended by about 5000 real
tors from over the United States
and Canada.
With the mules ears tapping In
the breeze and with CafritZ clinging
to his mount in style deemed
worthy of professional jockeys
best form, he crossed the line ahead
of all competitors amidst cheers OF
the great gathering.
Mr.. Cafritz later was toasted by
the Washington delegation at ban
quet held in his honor and hand
some trophy was presented to him
with winnings from the race. the
odds on which were reported to be
20 to /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-23
FIRST MODEL HOME
IN FINISHING STAGE
Star Demonstration House
in Aurora Hills, Va,
Opens July IS.

With the formal opening OF The Stal
model home being erected at Auror;
Hills, Va, just three weeks in the fu'
ture, preparations now are going for
ward rapidly with the finishing touches
on the dwelling. which will make 1t APP
pear as an occupied residence on the
opening day. July Is.
Plans now are being made for the
opening of the home, the first OF the
series of four being sponsored this year
by The Star as a demonstration OF the
value of home ownership, and in the
next few days the entire force of the
builders, the Aurora Hills Homes. Inc
will be set at work finishing and equip
ping the home.
Visitors Are Invited.
All interested in home ownership and
phases of building and furnishing OF /
house are invited to visit the house on
the opening day or at any time during
its month of public exhibition. The
house is located at the corner Of WASH
ington avenue and Gusts street, in
Aurora Hills, which is but a few min
utes' drive from downtown Washington.
At the present time work is under
way on the landscaping plan for the
grounds of the house. The site of the
house is well adapted to good treatment,
the grade of the land falling away
slightly to the left of the house and
rapidly to the east at the rear. This,
1t is pointed out, affords good drainage
of the lot The front lawn will be MAIN
tanned level across the front of the
house.
There will be front walk of vari-
colored flagstones, and will wind across
the wide front lawn to brick stoop at
the front door. The planting in the
front lawn will be an appropriate mass
ing of evergreens and shrubs against
the house to draw major attention to
the house. and leaving wide expanSe
OF front lawn unencumbered
In the rear the garage driveway will
curve in from the alley between two
terraces. The banks and tops of these
terraces will be planted with shrubs to
conceal the driveway from the street.
The planting along the top of the SOUTH
ern terrace also will screen the laundry
yard. located just to the south of the
garage driveway.
Several large trees standing In the
rear of the house were preserved, and
their top branches. visible from the
front of the house, enhance the appear
ance OF the place, while the trees also
viii give shade to the rear grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-23
D. c. REALTORS GET
NATIONAL OFFICES
w. C. Miller, President of Lo-
cal Board. and ]. A. Petty
Named at Louisville.

Two officials of the Washington Real
Estate Board, attending the annual
convention of the National Association
of Real Estate Boards, at Louisville,
Ky, this week, were elected to posts in
the national organization. which is
composed of nearly zoo realty organisa-
tio:ls throughout the United States and
Canada.
William c. Miller, president of the
local board. was elected vice president
of the home builders and subdividers'
division of the national association,
The Star, while John A. Petty, execu-
tive secretary of the local group, was
elected member of the executive COM
mittee of the secretaries division OF the
national body.
Both of the local realtors previously
had held Office in the national aSSocia-
ton. Mr.. Miller last year was elected
10 membership in the home builders
and Subdividers' division and Mr.. Petty
formerly was secretary OF the aSsocla-
tons secretaries division and has
served on its appraisal committee ano
educational committee.
delegation of realtors attending the
convention The party included Mr..
and Mrs Earl E. GoSS. MIR. and Mrs.
Fred Hessick, Morris Cafritz. Percy H.
Russell, John G. Graham. Mr. and Mrs.
John L. Weaver, Karl E. FARRELL, DR..
James NJ Sharpe, Fred d. zantZinger
and Charles p McCurdy.
Arrangements for the participation
of local realtors in the convention were
made by q committee composed OF
Clarence F. Donohoe. chairman; NJ. P.
Candy, Mr. Goss. Theodore NJ. Judd.
Leo Walsf1e, Mr. FARRELL, r. Bates War
rem. w. Waverly Taylor, jr., and Mr..
Russell
The local delegation was accompanied
20 the convention by groups from
Norfolk. Alexandria and other sections
Of Virginia.
In addition to the sessions of the
convention and the various divisions of
the national association, a big enter
tainment program was arranged for the
several thousand delegates, including
sightseeing trips to historic spots in
nearby Kentucky and the Louisville
race track, ban and dinners.