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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-04
VIRGINIA. EDIF8R
URGES NEW
PRESS LAW

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nesses refused to answer are
pertinent and material to the in
vestigation Of the grand jury,
the witness is ordered to answer,
and If he refuses, is punished by
Tine or Imprisonment for con-
tempt of court. But there are
already exceptions.
Doctor and Priest
"a physician in Washington can
not be required to disclose mat
ters relating to his treatment of a
patient. A lawyer cannot be re-
CURED to disclose matters learned
from his client.
The three reporters are in a
situation such as Roman Catho-
Tic priest would find himself If
asked whether a person in the
confessional had made certain
statements. The priest would suf:.
Ter imprisonment, or even death,
rather than disclose what took
place in the confessional. Yet
there Is no statute exempting a
priest from making such dis
closure.
In the case of the reporters,
the United States Attorney, Rover,
had no discretion. He is an
amiable and able official, but
perform. No judge ever had a
he had a duty to perform. Justice
Gordon likewise, had duty to
Justice. Doubtless, both would
favor a statute extending to re-
porters the privilege reporters
have under the Maryland laws.
Unless Congress acts, the re-
porters will probably be called
In court at the end Of their As
days Imprisonment, and if they
refuse to answer, be again COM
mitted to Jail.
This happened in the MearnS
case in Washington. He was Or
dered by Justice Bailey to pay
$4,000 in his possession to a per-
son named in the proceedings.
Mearns refused and was sent to
jail for contempt. He remained
in Jail three years, four months,
and II days. Justice Bailey
claimed that Mearns was keeping
himself in Jail by refusing to
comply with the order of the
court. The matter was brought
to the attention of Congress but
about that time Mearns was re-
leased by Justice Hitz in a habeaS
corpus proceeding.
Principle Involved
"There is no doubt of the power
Of a Judge to keep the reporters
in Jail indefinitely if they con-
tinue to refuse to answer the
questions put by the Grand Jury.
THE matter involves a principle
In which the whole public is in
terested, as well as the question
Of honor among men. Men have
fought and died for a principle
and men have fought and died
where their honor was at stake.
Doubtless a law exempting re-
porters will be passed, for, as
said by Wendell Phillips Whether
in chains. or in laurels, liberty
knows only victories
ooh Liberty in dungeons
brightest thou art
'"For there thy hahitation is
the human heart.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-04
starting has attention..
cold mornings make hot
tempers unless there is
No - Nos Motor Fuel
in your tank. = . =

Fahrenheit. its end point is $40
Fahrenheit. against 4370 Fahren-
heit of ordinary gasolines...Com
plete vaporization takes place at
the first pressure of the starter
and instant ignition follows 1t
Stops Knocks. eliminates excess
sive choking =. gives added mile
age and More Power.
Remember that any ordinary
gasoline may be doped with
chemicals for anti-knock pur-
poses but they possess no winter
starting value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
BUILDING BOOM
IN ALEXANDRIA
Approximately 100000
Expended in Purchase and
Development in 1929.
BY A. A. ALLEN.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, December o.
Approximately 100000 was expended
for the purchase and development of
real estate in Alexandria during 1929
according to an estimate made by FL
lott F. Hoffman, clerk of the Corpora
ton Court.
The purchase and erection of private
residences and small stores, especially
on King street, was unprecedented, ac-
cording to Mr.. Hoffman.
Major projects were: The Richmond
Theater, which was remodeled at a cost
of $4,000; the erection of the new Office
building of the Virginia Public Service
Co., at a cost of $3.50, 900; the opening
of the new Montgomery Ward Store,
which cost $4,000: the remodeling of
two stores for the Kresge Five and Ten
Cent Store Co.. at a cost of $3.50, 900;
the building of a new store for j. C.
Penny, at cost of 100000: the re-
building of the Fairfax apartment
house, which was Quilted by fire, into a
modern Office building with drug store
on the ground floor, at a cost of
900; the sale of the Monticello
Hotel for $39, 900: the building of plant
for the Shell Eastern Petroleum Prod
ucts Co, at a cost of $150,000. and the
building Of storage plant for the Tide
water Oil Sales Co., at a cost Of $4,000.
In addition, the new Brawner apart
ment house was erected on Prince street
during the year. The apartment repre-
sented an outlay of about $3.50, 900 and
is the most modern building of that
nature In Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
County Building Spurs Growth of Washington
OPENING OF NEW ROADS AIDS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUILDING
Residential Construction Dominates, Al
though There Was Considerable Activity
In Commercial Areas.
ne park addition will be started in the

the park addition will be started in the
Spring
Outstanding among new roads is the
East-West Highway. which recently was
completed from Bethesda to upper Six
tenth street, at the northern portal OF
the District, and which is to be con-
tlnued across Georgia avenue to Sligo,
connecting with the ColeSville pike.
Thus new short cut from the Sill
yer Spring section to Bethesda is pro-
vided, opening up a wide new area be-
yond Rock Greek Park. The road in
tersectS with both Connecticut and
Wisconsin avenues extended.
Railroad Acquires Property.
During the year, also, a new and
much wider roadway was laid on Wis
conSin avenue from the District line to
Bethesda.
Among important real estate trans
actions in the metropolitan district of
the county was the acquisition of a
large site at Silver Spring by the Bal
tlmore q Ohio Railroad for North
Washington station to be erected there
During the year, also, there was ad-
ditional home building in the Kenwood,
Chevy Chase. Silver Spring and Sligo
sections. While 1t Is estimated by Mr..
Imirie that the number and total value
OF new residences likely will not exceed
the volume for the previous year, there
has been a trend to houses of more
pretentious type and with more en-
phasis placed on architectural char
acter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
BALTIMORE PLANS
100 MILLION WORK
Construction Operations Dur
ing Year Reach Total
of $33,816,999.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


BALTIMORE, December 28-Build-
ing operations in Baltimore during the
year just closed totaled 1886, 999
decrease of $500 ,627, according to fig-
ures of building engineers Office.
This, however, does not include the
new $500, 900 Western Maryland ocean
terminal started In 1927 and turned
over to the railroad last September, at
an annual rental of $547, 500.
Major building and engineering prof.
ects at valuation of between $50 900, =
600 and $50, 00O.00 are scheduled to be
started in Baltimore during 1880. In
GLIDING projects planned for compile
ton within the next few years and likely
to begin in the closing months of 1890
the total is In excess Of $l00,000.000.
The program Is the largest in the
ton period following the fire of 1904
and includes the $22, 900, 900 terminal,
electrif1cation and tunnel project of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, and the city'S
100000 street extension and east
and-weSt viaduct plans. and private
commercial and industrial enterprises
valued at more than 100000.
Despite the fact the total volume
showed a decrease compared with 1928,
building of homes increased this year,
permits for the erection of asia dwell
ings having been issued at a cost of
Sill ,493 900. compared with 2,l67 dwell
ings at cost of Sill, $4,000. while the
construction Of apartments also showed
an increase Of $435, 700 over last year.
The permit for the new Baltimore
Trust Co. Building, a 34-story Struc-
ture costing $4,000 900, was included in
last years permits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
BUILD NOW SLOGAN
GIVEN ARCHITECTS
"CoStS Are Lower Than for
Several Years." Says
National Head.

Build now!" is the slogan of the
architectural profession, according to C..
Herrick Hammond of Chicago, president
Of the American Institute Of Architects.
who declares there is every reason to
believe that 1880 will be a good year.
Costs are lower today than for sew
eral years, and those contemplating
construction should be advised by the
architect not to delay" Mr.. Hammond
declares.
THE outlook for 1890 in the con-
struction industry is difficult to forecast.
However, in all probability, the first
quarter OF the new year will show an
amount of building construction some
what less than the corresponding quar-
ter OF 1929. This loss will, with reason
able certainty, be overcome, and the
total volume of construction for 1890
should be equal to, If not in excess of,
1929"
Reports from leaders of industry to
the advisory council of business, estab-
llshed at the suggestion of President
Hoover, show, Mr.. Hammond says, that
most of the large corporations in the
country have extensive programs calling
for expansion in excess Of that for 1929.
These enlarged programs, he points out,
will contribute largely toward an in
crease in the volume of new conStruc-
ton for 1880.
THE Federal Government" Mr.. Ham,
mond adds, will do its share in main
tanning the stability Of business by ad-
vancing its construction activities be-
yond the point originally planned both
IN the National Capital and throughout
the country.
Money formerly diverted through
speculation from construction loans
should be available for permanent i'm
provementS. There should be a stabil-
lied market for both labor and mate
rials-with labor doing more work per
day than has recently been the case"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
Prince Georges County
Records Show Steady
Increase.
STRUCTURES BETTER
THAN DURING 1923
Many of New Houses Are
Sold for Cash Upon
Being Completed.
BY GEORGE PORTER.

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. December
ga steady increase in building op-
erations, without any tendency toward
boom" growth, was evident in Prince
Georges County during 1929, according
to county officials and prominent con-
tractors. Although definite figures are
lacking, 1t was said by County Assessor
James H. Shreve that, while fewer
structures were erected in the county
than in 1928, their quality was better,
with the net result that the years
building showed normal gain over
1928.
It is conservatively estimated that the
building operations of the county dur
ing 1929 total considerably more than
100000.
From July to December is The Star
kept a record of the total estimated
value of building permits issued by the
county commissioners each week. These
amounted to approximately $4,000.
Estimate of Cost.
A feature which must be considered
in computing the total is pointed out
by Assessor Shreve, who says that it
has become the custom of many per-
sons to estimate the cost of a proposed
structure at about one third its actual
cost when filling out applications for
building permits. Some of the applica-
tions do not contain any estimate at
all, and in number of instances
houses or stores are erected without any
permit, according to Shreve.
Real estate operators of the county
agree with the assessor that the new
houses built this year are better. There
has been very little speculative build
ing, it is said, and many of the houses
were sold for cash.
Among the outstanding structures
erected this year have been the $250,000
telephone exchange and central office
in HyattSville, the palatial residence of
Somner Wells at Oxon Hill and the Odd
Fellows Hall at Bowie. The long-sought
overhead bridge at HyattSville and the
extension of Rhode Island avenue to
HyattSville also are outstanding. These
were a part of a record bodybuilding
program carried on by the State Roads
Commission in the county.
Public building operations also include
the inauguration of work on several new
schools.
Old Mansions Purchased.
Several old Colonial mansions were
purchased by new owners, who made or
are making extensive alterations or i'm
provements.
After some delay the county commits
sioners and the Maryland National Cap
ital Park and Planning Commission in
stituted the new coming regulations,
with resulting beneficial effect on build
ing operations in the metropolitan area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28


The Importance of private building
work here to the Federal city is seen
when it is remembered that, while the
Government is expanding about So
100000 for its program in Washington,
private enterprises here during the past
year amounted to more than $50 ,000, OOO
This years building total, however,
Is far below last year, when the total
was $51 ass, 0aQ, a decline Of $15,176,-
646, or approximately 30 per cent. This
years figure. however, will be increased
somewhat when projects for the last few
days of the year are included This is
expected to amount to about 100000.
The position of the construction here
this year as compared with former
years is shown in the following tabula-
ton:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
Local Conditions Analysed.


Regarding the local situation, Mr..
James reported:
'The % building and loan associa-
lions in the District are in fine condi-
ton. 1t is estimated that their total
resources at the end of 1929 will be
about $66, 900, 900, and outstanding loans
on real estate about $50 600, 900, as
aginst SOL 100000 at the end of 1928,
means an annual turnover of about
$lO,OOO,000, considering loans that
have been paid at maturity and those
that have been paid of for ref1nancink
purposes. The percentage of real estate
loans to total assets in the District Of
Columbia is about "a per cent.
During the last three months there
has been q slowing up in the amount
OF money loaned, due to heavy with
drawalS during the month of october,
either by bargain hunters on the stock
market or by those who sought to pro-
tect their holdings in stock speculations
Money now is returning to the aSsocia-
tons and an increase in rate and the
now Of money at the present time in
the building and loan associations in the
District is about normal.
There have been very few fore-'
closures compared with the amount of
loans made during the year and very
rev pieces OF property have had to
be bought In by the building as
sociations loaning the money. The
year 1929 will be the best year, many
OF the larger associations: report, In the
history of their organization. and they
look forward to a substantial increase In
business during the year 1880.
Good applications for loans are
coming in faster than many associa-
tons are able to take care of and what
they need, in order to help home
buyers and home-builders, is an In
crease in revenue because Of the greater
demand for loans"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
By stan Correspondent of The Star.


ROCKVILLE, Md, December a.
Residential construction dominated pri-
vate building operations in the metro
politan district of Montgomery County
during 1929, although there was con-
siderable activity in commercial and
industrial areas, according to j. Fred
Imirie building inspector.
AS the fiscal year in the county runs
from May to May, there has been no
compilation of figures showing a total
volume for the calendar year, but it Is
estimated that the number of new prof.
ects or the value will not exceed the
$4,000 900 record of 1928, this figure
not including public works.
New Highways Give Impetus.
Impressive impetus to suburban de-
velopmentS, however, was provided dur
ing the past year in construction of
important new highways and connect
ing roads and the starting of acquisi-
ton of the Montgomery County extern
sion of Rock Greek Parkway. The new
public developments will open up ex-
Censive new areas for development, and
these projects are expected to stimulate
expansion OF the suburban communities
near Washington.
Bond issues already have been ap-
proved for the acquisition of the large
Rock Creek Parkway areas which will
extend the famous park development
well into the county. Preparation of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
Trade Board Moving
To Its New Offices
About January Is

The new and larger quarters
for the Washington Board of
Trade on the second floor of The
Star Building, now being pre-
pared, are expected to be ready
for occupancy about January Is.
The new home for the trade
body will be larger than the pres
ent quarters on the fifth floor of
The Star Building and will be
f1tted with new furnishings and
additional Office equipment.
The entire membership of the
board will be invited to make an
inspection of the new home after
extensive remodeling operations
are completed.
The trade body is taking the
space formerly occupied by the
Washington Bureau of the Asso-
ciated Press, which has moved to
its new and larger quarters on
the third floor Of The Star Build
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
DISTRICT ACQUIRES LAND.
Three Properties in John Marshall
Place Purchased.

Three parcels of property on the
northwest corner of John Marshall
place and G street have been purchased
by the District government as a part
of the site Of the new municipal center,
1t was announced this week by Carl G..
Rosinski. who handled negotiations for
the owner, Miss Ellie Hughes.
The consideration was $30,35O, it is
reported. The parcels have a frontage
of asa feet on C street and 1922 feet
on John Marshall place, the area
amounting to $685. square feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
M. P. CANDY TO DIRECT
SHANNON & LUCHS' SALES
Leaves Saunders Company to Take
New Position on
January

Medford P. Candy, well known in
real estate circles here, and who has
been active in the work of the Wash
ington Real Estate Board, has been
appointed director of sales of the firm
of Shannon & Luchs, Inc, 1t was an
nounced today.
Mr.. Candy now is sales manager for
the firm of William H. Saunders Co.,
Inc. He will take his new position
January /. He has been associated with
the Saunders company for about seven
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
$36,O78,345 is ESTIMATED
1929 CONSTRUCTION COST
Total Approximately 20 Per Cent Below Last
Year-StOck Market Situation Adversely
Affected Operations.
BY DON s. WARREN.

WASHINGTON
IA ending, though
below totals building
v
building which already brought
greater sums for apartment houses Office buildings
churches, dwellings and business structures
Exclusive Of Federal operations buildings
In the District this
be approved the last few days of this
of
looking
baSng belief
that has occurred in building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28

Increases Despite Conditions. =.
Reporting on the national situation,
Mr.. Cellarius states: =
Owing to abnormally high interest
rates and credit stringency and due
somewhat to stock market speculations
receipts were not up to normal during
the year 1929 and the associations had
less funds available for loans on mort
gage security to finance home constRuc-
tion or home purchasing than they
have had for number of years past. :
Notwithstanding these unfavorabie
factors, the building and loan associa-
tons will end the year by showing, n
fair increase in their total resources.
BY reason of the recent collapse of the
stock market, it will be forcibiy brought
nome TO members of building and loan
associations that fair return of inter
est or dividends with safety Is more inn
portant and more profitable in the long
run than speculative venture In stock.
During the year 1929, it Is estimated
that the building and loan associa-
lions OF the United States made mort
gage loans to the amount of 81, $50, OOO;-
600, which enabled over 100000 Or
their members to enjoy home owner
ship. In 1928 the sum so invested
amounted to $4,000 000, 0O0."
The growth of these associations dur
ing the past 20 years is shown by the
following figures:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28

i. S. BUILDINCLOAN GROUPS
GAIN $49O,OOO,OOO in 1929
Washington Associations Report Progress; Increases
Regarded Remarkable, Considering Withdrawals.
Total Assets for Nation Now So, 6O6. 900. 600.

assets OF building
the country will show advances in 1929 1928
reports ' 'e " "- OH" ""''ol.a1
The 1234o building and United States
wiz snow an increase in assets of about
cent according to statement published F. Celarius
secretary OF the national membership is
100000, slight
estimated at $8,606 100000 ~ " ~ -
ota assets at the end of 1929 estimated
loans real estate of about compared with
the end of 1928 reported by Clinton James past
president Of the local leagues O' P~S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
NEW FIRM INCORPORATED.
Baltimore Real Estate Securities
Exchange Just Announced.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, December 28.-The
Baltimore Real Estate Securities Elk
change has been incorporated under the
laws of Maryland, it was announced this
week. Thomas c. Williams, Arthur H.
Miller and Richard Heating we're listed
as incorporates.
The promoters propose to deal in real
estate securities, ground rents, deben-
ture bonds on apartment houses and
the like. The exchange will be on a
membership basis without stock capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
GARDEN CLUB ELECTS.
Mrs. Leon M. Grant Made President
of Battery Park Organization.

The Garden Club of Battery Park
at its December meeting elected the
following officers to serve during 1890:
Mrs. Leon M. Grant, president; Mrs.
j. F. Barley, vice president; Mrs. Louis
A. Gravelle, recording secretary; Mrs.
Clyde A. Selleck, corresponding secre-
tary: Mrs. Reginald B. LOCKER,
treasurer; Mrs. j. Wilbur Green, pub
licity manager; Mrs. Palmer Smith,
chairman of the board Of directors, and
Mrs r. Granville Curry, Mrs. Thomas
H. Macdonald, Mrs. F. o. Smith and
Mrs. E. H. Hartnett, directors.
Mrs. Green was commended for her
services as president during the past
year A musical program was given
by Mr.. and Mrs Fritz Hauer. Asso-
ciate members, under the Craftsmanship
of Mrs. George Hane, were hostesses for
the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
Six-Room Dwelling Sold.

Carey Wilmer has purchased the de-
tached frame dwelling at 725 Fern
street from Herrell & Bosch, it is re-
ported by the Office of Boss 81 Phelps.
which handled the transaction. The
house contains six rooms and bath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
Gives Christmas Party.

A Christmas party for employees of
the Thomas E. farrell Co. was staged
at the Offices of the realty concern
Tuesday. with Thomas +. FARRELL acting
as Santa Claus. Cash gifts were pre-
scented to employees of the company. A
Christmas tree added color TO the holi-
day event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
KOLB IN NEW FIRM.
D. C. Man Director of Corporation
Announced in Maryland.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE, December 28.-J. Leo
Kolb OF Washington is named one of
the directors Of the st. Paul Realty
Corporation, which has just been in
corporated under the laws OF Maryland
with a capital stock OF 1000 shares, par
value at $40 each.
Oficers OF the new corporation are
John H. Mooney. president; Reginald
j. Meehan, vice president; John /.
Peach, secretary and treasurer, and
Mrs. Genevieve B. Eckenrode, assistant
treasurer.
The directors, in addition to Mr.. Kolb,
are Cornelius j. Hamilton, Ernest @.
GildenZpof and Frank c. Hor.gan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
Bankers Fear Shoddy Homes.

when bank lends money to a home
builder it wants to be sure that the
house will be in firSt-class, salable
shape for the duration of the loan. A
shoddy building is poor collateral and
bankers, naturally enough, want their
collateral to be as sound as possible, +"
says Wyatt Brummitt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-28
Purchases Three-Story House.

Raymond L. Kendrich has pur-
chased the three-story row brick house
at $50 Rock Greek Church road. The
property, acquired through Boss g.
Phelps from Francis L. Neubeck, con-
tains nine rooms and two baths.