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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-12
Social and Personal

An election Of officers was held af
the meeting Of the B. ]. q. yesterday
afternoon ct the home Of Mrs. WI
Liam Wilcox. Mrs. A. w. Snow was
reelected p9esident: Ars. Albert Wad-
dingtcn Was named vice-president:
ana 1krA John Delzer ana Mrs. Ed
ward Hergert were reelected to the
ofticee ~ secretaEy and treasurer,
respectively.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-12
Pershing Sick With
Flu Reaching France

Cherbourg. France, Feb. 12.-(P-
General John J. Pershing, arriving
mere today aboard the steamship Le-
vlathan, was suffering from influenza
and had considerable fever.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-12

WANTED TO RENT-Qood roominr
house or hotel in town Of thou
sand or larger. Must be modern.
Will buy furniture. Write Tribune,
care Of Ad. No. Q.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-12

Radio reception Is taken for
neen lett TO Uncle Sans largest submarine
IS
one IN officers
combined This little Lieutenant brought
concerts from comparatively lowpowered stations
apd under the surface
to furnish
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-12
Bridge Party Held
II, Spite of CoLdl

Don't despair some day your social
calendar is full, and you awake with q
miserable cold. Be rid of it by noon!
You can, if you know the secret: q
simple compound that soon settles
any cold, yes. even one that has
reached deep in the throat or lungs,
The smallest druggist has this won
derful tablet. Pape's Cold Compound
is what they call it. Harmless, but 1t
drives away cold quicker than all the
dosing with drugs that make the head
ring. Don't 60 to party red-nosed
and with watery' eyes; get this quick
relief for Csc at any drugstore.-Adv.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-02-12

FOR RENT-Two room Furnished
apartment. Phone 120-W or call
100 Bdwy.
The Washington times., 1929-12-12
Toad, 5 YearsinB Block
OF Cement, Alive

seemed to gain energy and was
seeking a location where it might
60 underground and hibernate be
low the frost line until spring.
The wall from which the tile
was taken and the toad was i'm.
prisoned was erected in Deceul-
Der, 1924, when the first series Of
new units at the plant was built.
It's tile home was cemented and
covered both top and bottom.
The Washington times., 1929-12-12

CUMBERLAND, Nd, Dec. 12.-
A toad was released yesterday BY
masons from a tile block where 1t
had been cemented down for five
years, IN removing q partition in
q preparation department build
ing at the plant Of the Celanese
Corporation Of America.
The toad was a ''bit dull" but
after being taken to the labora-
tory and given nourishment.
The Washington times., 1929-12-12
GIRL SNATGHEs
MANY PURSES

BOSTON, Dec. Hymn police
hunted in the shopping districts
the other day for a woman purse
snatcher who Is described by her
victims as young and q blonde.
The blondes custom, according
to police, is to chat with store
clerks until q customer comes
along. Then she departs with the
customers purse.
Six victims have furnished sim.
liar descriptions Of the girl thief.
The Washington times., 1929-12-12
"a Hunters Were Killed
In New York This Fall

ALBANY. Dec u uNs.1.-
Twenty.four hunters were killed
in New York State this fall dur
ing the hunting season. de.
crease Of eight from last year
six Of the fatal accidents oc.
CURED while hunting deer in the
Adirondacks.
The Washington times., 1929-12-12
Child Plays Near Stove;
ScaIded bv Unset Water

While playing near Q stove n
her home in the 200 block Of
Thirteenth st. N. E., yesterday,
Alma Anderson, colored, 3, tipped
over a pan Of boiling water. Her.
right leg was scalded.
She was treated at Casually
Hosnital.
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POLA WILL FIGHT
j. s. TAX SUIT

LOS ANGELES. Dec. 12.-Pola
Negri has been named in three
income tax liens filed IN Federal
court BY Internal Revenue collec
tor Galen 81. Welch.
During the years Of 1924, 1925
and 1925 Miss Negri listed too
many tax deductions and neglec.
ted to include some Of the prof
les she realized Is . movie star
and business woman. the Govern
,fiaent alleges.
The Treasury Department asks
the additional payment Of $685..
68O--Sl5. .86S.8O for 1924, $l3.491.-
~ for 1925 and S39.3ig.4O 10.
1926.
nnvhaa.-.. ..s.v hn.,afnv taaS5a ffteV
The Washington times., 1929-12-12

whatever your housing needs. they
ear Be- filled through Times or Herr
aid Classified real estate ads. Read
them dailx.
The Washington times., 1929-12-12

world hand
craftsmanship writing developed The Pauic
gift box with pencil. SIS Ghe so automatic pencil $50
The Number 81 types
point handwriting of these poi
precisely with tn
81; pencil $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-15
WESLEY HEIGHTS.
4427 3rd ST. NV.
NEAR GRANT CIRCLE.
BIG '20-FT. NEW HOME.
f ROOMS PORCHES.
GARAGE-$9,250.

New. colonial. tapestry brick home.
40 It. wide by % IT. deep, with man
sard roof and covered concrete front
porch. on q beautifully Handicapped
lot with gabled-roof garage, Con-
venient to schools, stores and trans
portation facilities. on a high eleva-
ton. near Grant Circle and close TO
Soldiers Home. Reception hall with
spacious coat closet and mirror door.
large living room, attractive dining
room, bright kitchen, fully equipped.
concrete cellar with laundry trays
and toilet. large bedrooms with
master bedroom across entire front
Of house, commodious wardrobe
closets, black and white tile bath
with built-in tub and shower. q GOV:
cred screened porches. Hardwood
floors, natural trim. paneled wall
paper designs, artistic electric FIX
lures, screens. hot-water heat, auto
matte hot-water heater. all modern
conveniences A 20-ft, house for
the price Of an l8-ft. house; only
se,250, with terms arranged to suit.
CAEPTTZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-15
BY OWNER.
VALUABLE CORNER.

1908 18th st. NV.
6 rooms, bath, h.-w.h., cleo. gas. back
yard Rent, SIS month. Apply 1858 lstn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-15
sALE-HousEs.

MASS. AVE. HEIGHTS.
1888 FULTON ST., COR. 39th.
mi-detached all brick, slate roof,
in excellent condition. Seven rooms
including tiled run room with fire
place. Two large glassed-in porches
Entire house copper screened. Hard
wood floors throughout. Awnings.
BuitSin garage. Nokol Oil Burner.
Frigidaire.
A BARGAIN!
Owner leaving city.
16+
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-15
AUCTION SALES.
TOMORROW.
IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE
EXTRAORDINARY

EXTRAORDINARY
BY CATALOGUE
$4,000 LIQUIDATION STOCK OF A LARGE
OUT-OF-CITY ANTIQUE AND ART
COLLECTOR DEALER AND
GALLERY OPERATOR
Comprising Most Comprehensive Collection
Of the Scarce, the Unusual, the Beautiful.
and the Valuable in Specimens OF
Antique FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS,
pendale. Heppelwhite, Sheraton. ADAM
Jacobean. Elizabethan, Dutch. etc.
SHEFFIELD, SILVER, BRASSES, GLASS,
CHINA RUGS
and other rarities sought for by the COL
lector and the fastidious home-furnlsher.
SALE TO BE HELD IN OUR
AUCTION GALLERIES,
323-325 PARK AVENUE,
BALTIMORE. MD.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY,
SEPT. 10th AND 18th, 1929
in Sessions Each Day at IL AM.
and 3 Pm. Sharp.
This is a sale IRE are indeed proud to
present to the public and, being a postire
liquidation sale BY order Of the gunner, ire
are confident it presents a genuine oppor-
tunitv to any attending buyers to MI their
desires and satisfy thetr quests IN display
and sale Without comparison.
ENTIRE COLLECTION WILL BE ON
EXHIBITION v IN n.2 oq p7rpf GALLER1Es
"Baltfmore's Bi-Centenary Celebration
September 18th, 18th and 14th,
AM. to PM.
Catalogues now in process Of compilation
ready for distribution at the exhibition.
Terms-Cash.
GALToN-oRsBURN. CO., INC,
Vernon o31o. Auctioneers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-15
CAFRITZ
BEST VALUE IN CITY
Brick Detached-Corner.
14th & K. DIST. $3.50.

BEST VALUE IN CITY
Brick Detached-Corner.
Only $3.50, with small cash
payment, balance like rent.
Six bright rooms, INV. heat,
elec., fine plumbing, refrigera-
tor, etc. BIG corner lot, in a
neighborhood sure to advance in
value at this low price. All
white, good American neigh
bors; close to churches. stores,
schools. Cool, healthful loca-
ton. Built to sell for $lO,25O: a
builders loss your gain. Won
derful chance to acquire a home
and accumulate an equity with
your rent money. Be quick.
ASH 44th-OPEN
Representative on Premises.
WISCONSIN ave. to Albemarle,
west to property
PETTY & PETTY,
1924 Vermont Ave. Nat o276.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07
MODERN BRICKS
FOUND BEST

Covering the findings in an
extensive series Of tests made
during the past three years, the
United States Bureau Of Stand
ards, in recently issued report,
reveals some very interesting data
relative to the quality Of COM
mon brick, proving the modern
product generally better than
ever before in the history Of the
American manufacture.
This improved quality is chiefly
due to better methods of manu-
featuring and more efficient
machines. The machinery in use
today mixes the mud far more
thoroughly and better than used
to be possible by hand. and the
modern firing method Is also
more efficient.
In the bureaus report the ques-
ton of workmanship and It's re-
lation to the strength Of the wall
was also considered. Where the
masons performed their work
well. filled all joints and gave the
brick a firm, binding cushion, it
was found that the walls were
considerably stronger than when
these details were neglected.
In comparison with solid walls
the report stated that the hol-
low walls, developed In recent
years by the common brick in
dustry. had sufficient strength
for usual purposes and. at the
same time, showed savings in
labor and material.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07

YOuF Christmas will be far merrier
through the purchase Of . good used
car advertised In today's Times or Her
aid CIReaified ada.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07
PropertyManagen1entMeT1
Hold First Meet of Season

appoint several special commit
tees to make a detailed study OF
certain subjects connected with
the projected work OF the oiVl-
sion.
While the practice Of operating
on an exclusive listing basis in
the sale of real estate has grown
to large proportions IN recent
years, this principle has not been
developed In the rental field, ex-
cept, of course, in connection
with service to regular clients.
The thought Of extending this
principle in the handling OF rem
tai problems generally was dis
cussed. It was pointed out that
the maximum Of service could
be rendered property owners by
the concentration Of an exclusive
agent, who would be charged
solely with the responsibility OF
management problems. Authority
was given the chairman to ap-
point a special committee to
study the suggestion and report
it's findings to the division. The
committee appointed consists OF
George r. Linkins, chairman;
Frank Bell and Russell King.
Announcement was made that
the work of the division would
be organized and developed
through the special committees
and the written reports Of such
committees would be submitted to
the division at regular meetings
to be held monthly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07
CAPITAL GAINS
TAX RATE GUT
SOUGHT

A reduction in the capital gains
rate Of taxation so that the rate
on capital gains will not in any
event exceed the tax rate on cor
porationS Is being asked from
Congress by the National AsSocia-
ton Of Real Estate Boards. The
association is asking that this re-
duction be included in the pro
posed tax reductions which Con-
gress has been asked by President
Hoover and Secretary Mellon to
make in the Federal Revenue Act.
A brief stating the associations
position Is being prepared for i'm
mediate distribution to members
Of Congress. The position Of the
association was taken following
q vote of its board Of directors.
The recommendations , which
the Secretary Of the Treasury has
made are as follows:
Normal Tax Cut
(a) A one per cent reduction Of
the normal tax 50 that 1t will be
reduced on the first $4,000 to one
half Of one per cent, on the sec
ond $4,000 to two per cent and on
the balance to four per cent.
(b) A reduction Of the corpora
ton tax from IL per cent. Accord
ing to the statement the total
Of this reduction Is estimated to
be approximately $160, 900, 900. It
is proposed that this reduction
take the form Of a joint resolu-
ton. ...
With respect to this reduction,
the National Association Of Real
Estate Boards proposes action Rs
follows:
a. To include along with a
reduction of the normal rate and
of the corporation rate a reduc-
ton of the capital gain rate so
that 1t will not exceed in any
event the corporation rate.
% To present to the President
and to Congress the associations
proposal that the capital gain tax
be reduced along with the other
tax rates.
The association points out that
the capital gain rate was es-
tablished in 1921 and has had no
reduction since. whereas, all other
rates have been reduced sub
stantially and a number Of times.
A reduction Of the capital gains
rate would tend to promote trade,
increase the revenue and to
eliminate any condition Of frozen
assets, the association holds.
Unfairness Charged
If the capital gains rate had
been lower, it is possible that the
recent crash in the stock market
would have been less severe, the
associations brief will point out.
It has been stated several times
that much Of the heavy selling
was due to the fact that many
holders Of stock refrained from
selling against their Judgment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07

The meeting Of the property
MANAGEMENT division Of the
Washington Real Estate Board.
held at the Ambassador Hotel
last week, had the largest attend
ance of any divisional meeting in
the history of the board. accord
ing to Earl E. Goss, chairman.
This meeting of REALTORS who
specialize in property manage
ment was the first OF the sea.
son and the enthusiastic and
energetic interest manifested by
those present indicate a very pro
eressive and definite program Of
activities for the division. Matters
of Importance were informally
discussed and the chairman OF
the division was authorized to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07
BOARDOUTL|NES
1880 PLANS

An aggressive program for the
Washington Real Estate Board
for 1880 was the subject Of q
special notice sent out yesterday
to members Of the realtor group
by Alfred H. Lawson, president.
In a meeting with the execu-
tives of the various divisions OF
the board Lawson outlined his
policies and ideas in respect 20
the work he expects it to accom-
plish during the coming year.
Pointing out to his official ssso-
ciates the primary duties Of the
board from a standpoint Of eff
ficiency and ethical service. he
urged their cooperation in an
endeavor to promote the effective
ness of the board and TO 1nake 1t
of constantly increasing value to
the individual members as well
as the public, which he believes
can benefit considerably by a
better understanding Of the func-
tioning of q real estate board
and the duties of realtor.
The heads of the various divi-
sions presented plans Of action
which they expect to follow for
1880: the plans conform to the
rapid stride that has been made
in the past decade in real estate
development.
Concentrated effort on the part
Of leaders in the various special
lied branches OF real estate will
result in making available to the
entire membership technical ser
vices and assistance through the
board and in this way the presi-
dent believes the board will be
better able to serve the general
public and the realtor members.
AS a result Of this joint confer
ence definite arrangements were
made for divisional meetings in
the immediate future. A meeting
Of the property management divi-
sion was held Thursday and a
meeting of the brokers division
and mortgage and finance diYi-
sion are scheduled for Monday
and Thursday, respectively, Of the
coming week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07
SPEEDED
ON COMMERCE .
BUILDING

Construction is we'll under way
on the $17,000,000 Department Of
Commerce Building, worlds larg.
est public office structure being
erected at the southwest corner
Of Fifteenth and B Streets North.
west. All foundations have been
completed and the structural steel
and stone work on the center Of
the three rectangular buildings
which comprise the super-structure
are progressing rapidly.
The building, when completed,
will occupy three complete city
squares. It's length, 1850 feet, ex-
ceeds that Of the United States
Capitol by 300 feet, though its
breadth, 325 feet, Is IS feet less.
It will also be longer than the
British House Of Parliament by
100 feet. The building will rise
seven stories above ground, while
the underground construction will
include q basement for general
use and a endorsement for the
heating and power plant.
The net floor area pr lded
within the entire building is
1892, 800 square <eet, sufficient to
accommodate all the branches of
the department. except the Bureau
Of Standards, which is housed in
specially constructed buildings in
tie suburban district.
It Is expec- I'd that the building
will be completed in the early
spring Of 1882. The contract with
York & Sawyer, New York archl-
tects, pro lde for their supervision
Of the construction Of the build
ing. The Consolidated Engineer
i. q COMPANY is the builder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07
Building Permits

Building permits issued for the
first week of December amounted
to $1,309,813, and shows an in.
crease In activity for the month
by surprising the total Of new
buildings allowed for during the
month Of November. A detailed
report Of the permits for the week
are as follows:
Order of the Friars Of the Province
Of the Most Holy Name. $3.50, 0OO-To
build one three-story steel, concrete
and brick Monastery building at Six
1 1ssnt ,o ana Shepherd st'' N. e. Lot
Washington Episcopal Cathedral,
$3.50 ooo-.rO make addition to building
now under construction at woodley
Rd; and hassachnsetts Ave. n. W..
build rear uncovered porch and rear
brick garden wall at 33z2 o St N. w.
Lot S27. square 1929.
L. p. Brsuninger. S11.B0o-To build
dwelling At 1898 Norningsids Drive
N. W. Lot sol, square 2774.
Jacob Riehl, R11,OOO-To build one
two-Story brick, store and flat at
1924 Ninth st. N. W. Lot S87, square
Simon sapsrstein, 01o,BOO-Te erect
one two-story brick and tile dwell
ing at 1925 Thirtisth st. n. W. Lot
II. square 227S
Edwin jacobson. 3S,BOo-ro erect one
two-story brick and frame dwelling at
1903 MCKINLEY b. N. W. Lot ..
Gulf Refining Company. Ss.ooO-To
erect one one-story brick and concrete
gasoline filling station at 1101 Po-
tomae Ave. 9. q. Lot 1884, square
DaEmaF Carlson LIggstt, aT,Eoo-To
build one two-story frame dwelling at
So4 Maccmb st. n. W. Lot sos.
q. w. chase. 1s,oOo-rs build on.
two-Story brick and tie dwelling at
72le Seventh st. n. ". Lot Is, square
Lone star Cement Company. mo,
tS.oOo-ro build roof over loading plat.
form at SSss Water Bt. n. W.
Roy =. Solomon, t4.o01-To Build
one one-story brick public garage At
rear Of 1878 Fifteenth st. NJ W. Lot
sos, square 1872.
Continental Baking Company, $1,000
To build one steel ana concrete mezza-
nine inside building at Georgia Ave.
and Trumbull st. N. W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07
BUILDING Squirt
. FOR DISTRICT
PREDICTED

! Building permits for November
dropped to $1.040,32o, q new low
month for the year, and accord
ing to the District Building In
spector's office, q decrease OF
96,O00,o00 from the November,
1923. figure.
The totals Of private building
activity In the District for No
vember and December Of 1928
were in excess Of 100000, and
the fact that these figures will
not be exceeded during the same
months Of 1929 indicate pos
sible $20,000,000 decrease in the
years construction.
Note Of Optimism Felt
What effect recent declaration
Of various business leaders
throughout the country will have
On the building industry In gen.
eral and especially here in Wash
angton. Is somewhat Of O question.
IT Il certain, however, that q
stronger note Of optimism Is be-
ing sounded now than for many
months past and 1t is the general
feeling Of builders and contract
0r6 that Q large amount Of money
WIN be released for new construc-
Qon after the first of the year.
4 survey of applications FOR
pudding permits at the District
su1ld1ng Substantiates this state
naent. ''o
Moro activity In dwelling con-
sSruct1on is looked for with the
beginning Of the new year. A
number Of developers have an
nounced plans for new projects
90 be started within few months.
the greater number are sched-
uled for the Northwest section of
the city, where there has been a
tremendous building program in
progress for many years.
Real estate men who have been
IN the business for years and who
are in possession of first-hand in
formation on the industry ex-
press themselves as being con-
WINGED that 1880 will be one of
much activity for the building
trades Of Washington.
Report Of Inspector
The following report from the
building inspectors office shows
the type and amount Of con-
struction allowed for last month:
RRTCK
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07
Temperatures Advised
For Rooms in Homes

With proper control of the
home heating plant the following
temperature for various rooms
are possible and healthy.
The basement playroom should
be maintained at So degrees; bed.
rooms, at hours of arisal and
retirement, at 70 degrees; the
bathroom at "a degrees. If there
is an elderly or infirm person in
the family, his room is best main
tanned at Is to 80 degrees.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07
I4o UG9 V4IV1V1O9V
DISTRIBUTION OF WORK As
&171,s25 8S6s,4e5
171S25
S1,o4o,32o

TYPE OF BUILDINGS ERECTED
Brick, rs; Stone, ,: Concrete. Z:
frame T.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07
MAYOR WILL SPEAK

STAUNTON, Va. Dec. 7.-Dr.
j. Fulmer Bright, mayor Of Rich
mond, and a past potentate of
Acca Temple, will address the
Staunton Shrine club on a night
during the week of December IS,
it was announced by club officials
here yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07
Real Estate Officials
Present AT Hoover
Trade Clinic

Harry S. Kissell, Of Spring
field, Ohio, first vice president
of the National Association Of
Real Estate Boards, and Her
bert O. Nelson, the associations
executive secretary, represented
the association at the confer
ence of business men Thursday
with President Hoover.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07

because Of the heavy tax, only
ottenttmeS to unload when the
crash came instead Of selling in
an orderly way as opportunity
occurred or the market warranted.
1t would be inequitable and dis
criminatory to permit the cor
poration to be taxed at a lower
rate on the gain from the sale of
capital assets than by an indivi-
dual, the association points out. It
holds that the capital gain tax
should be reduced to the present
corporation rate, IL per cent, and
should always be given at least
the reduction that the corpora
ton receives whenever 1t is re-
duced.
The association reiterates the
general position which it has
previously presented at open hear
ings held by the Joint Committee
of Congress on International Rev
enue Taxation, and will file with
the committee, now at work on
proposed changes, brief asking
that adjustments be made, in the
revenue act which would bring
the requirements for returns into
more equitable consonance with
the actual conditions under which
income from real estate or real
estate transactions is received in
the ordinary conduct Of business.
YOuF Christmas will be far merrier
through the purchase Of . good used
car advertised In today's Times or Her
aid Classified ada
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-07
CLUB ELECTS DR.. KEIM

HAGERSTOWN, Md, Dec. T.
DR.. A. l.. Keim was elected presi-
dent Of the Hagerstown Monarch
Club at the weekly meeting and
luncheon.