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Evening star., 1934-03-17
ROOM FOR GAMES
NOW FASHIONABLE.
Suggestions Given Arrang-
ing Retreat for Amuse-
ment and Reading.

II YOU have q dustless automatic
furnace or heater in your cellar 1t
seems fashionable and desirable these
days to install game room, room
of individuality where ones guests
NAV be entertained In any and all
to be used for CARDS, baga-
telle, ping pong, reading ana otner
social activities. or an ideal spot 1or
the tired business man" to retire to
and solve that tough picture-puzzle or
catch up on reading, say arcnitects'
A very comfortable and satisfactory
room can be constructed by any one
in the household who is at all handy
with tools. A game room Is simple
to build, simple to decorate, simple
to furnish.
Before framing the room, 1t would
be advisable to damp-proof that part
of the cellar which will inclose the
new room. There are many gooo
damp -proof1ng compounds on the
market and they may be had from
any reliable builders supply mouse.
For framing, it would be sufficient to
use two by four spruce, flnisneo
smooth-surfaced on all sides).
There are three alternatives for the
wall coverings; first is the novelty
pine paneling, In random widths from
to IA inches with / Inch bevel on
one edge. similar to novelty siding;
this wood Is easy to handle; second
alternative, three-ply spruce panel
board. This material is light in
weight and easy to work with. 1t Is
held In place between quarter-round
moulding-each side Of the panel on
the frame; third alternative, first to
line the framing with q composition
paper board, OF which there are many,
then cover it with pine wall paper.
This last type of wall is most salts
factory and looks very well.
A suggestion for the ceiling-cover
the ceiling with a paper board OF very
rough texture and run lx4 pine boards
across, spaced at every other joist OF
the main floor above. These ceiling
beams" may be stained or painted to
correspond with the treatment Of the
rest Of the room Windows can be
in the room also. Here
is a simple method for a small loaded
glass type: Make the frame Of "a
by 7s flooring, cut the glass to fit and
hold it in place by quarter-round
moulding.
The leaded-glass effect is done this
way: Stick black tire tape. q to II
inch wide on the glass in any desired
design, hexagonal, diamond or more
intricate If wished. The tape side of
the glass should face the room for il
seen through the glass, the effect is
shiny and not as good
A word about the floor: II the
foundation is well drained, the con-
crete may be painted with special
concrete paint. An excellent finish is
made with terrazzo-made Of marble
chips. stone and cement, laid like
concrete. When dry it is ground
down and polished with heavy floor
machine.
Evening star., 1934-03-17
MODERN|z|NG TAX
GAINS MOMENTUM
States Push Programs for
Relief of Real Estate
Burden.
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Continued From First Psge.I
the basis Of taxation rather than cash
value. The association asks for an
amendment of the constitution to
abolish the uniform rule of taxation.
in order to permit more equitable
classification of real and personal
property for tax purposes and in order
to fix income value as the basis Of
taxation rather than cash value.
Application TO All Units.
4. Further amendment Of the con-
stitution to insure that the present
constitution limitation of the total tax
rate on real estate to SIS per $1,000
for all governmental purposes shall
apply to all units of government. A
recent decision of the State Supreme
Court leaves this rate not now apply
ing where the charter Of municipal
government provides a tax rate for
city purposes.
The Connecticut Association of Real
Estate Boards, which had a round
up" Of boards on March /, held con-
ference at New Haven Thursday fol-
lowing which local boards will hold
similar conferences, with real estate
taxpayers taking an active part.
The Legislative Committee Of the
association, backed by reports from
the local conferences. will ask a hear
ing before the Governors special tax
commission,
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the size Of the lot Is limited and 1t Is
desired to obtain the most house Tor
the least expenditure.
Retaining Of Character.
The house may be built of any Of
several materials, and still retain its
character. Suggested exterior con-
struction would be secondhand brick,
whitewashed; hollow tile or cinder
block succeed, with a smoth white
finish. Frame construction also may
be used.
The landscaping Of house Of this
type" Mr.. johnson says, lis very
important feature. This need not
be costly, but should be carefully
studied and well executed. So often
the small house is designed and built
without any thought of the relation
1t has to its surroundings. A box
planned house may be softened con-
siderably by evergreens at vital points
to form a good composition to the
whole picture. Vines with an inter-
esting leaf help to tie the house to the
ground on which it rests. White
houses as q rule can stand brilliant
colors at their base. particularly so in
the case Of the one presented here.
Red flowers or bushes will tend to
Evening star., 1934-03-17

N EFFORT to make an inter-
esting and home-like exterior
of the ordinary box-type home
\ plan is revealed in this house
design nresented bv Donald
Evening star., 1934-03-17

TRACES Of distinguished past
still linger behind the wealth
cred facade and vacant win
L dows of 205 I street.
The spacious, high
rooms, now dusty and falling into dis
repair, once formed fitting domes-
tic background for Ulysses S. Grant,
the commander of the Union Army.
To the portals of the aging mansion
came Presidents and generals, dipIo-
mats and society queens, reporters
and political hangers-on. Strangely
enough, gate crashers" invaded the
mansion during a day of rigid social
bans.
Perhaps there is no stronger proof
Of the quality of 205 ! street as a
national landmark than the fact that
Grant, while commander Of the Army,
gave up the practice Of sending out
invitations to receptions in his home
because he found that more than
half of the people who attended had
not been invited" according to his
torian of the period.
The house was one Of row Of
famous dwellings, the first Of which
was erected by Stephen Arnold Doug
las, Lincoln's political rival, and one
of the most compelling orators of his
day.
"On adjoining lots to the east"
writes w. B. Bryan in his History
of the National Capital" similar
houses had just been built. the homes
of Senator Henry M. Rice Of Min
nesota and Vice President John c..
Breckenridge. 1t was the largest en-
terprise of its sort ever undertaken in
the city, and in a locality that was
not only distant from the two prin-
cipal residence sections-the court
house and the White House localities
but almost entirely unimproved."
During the Civil War, Douglas row
became one of Sc military hospitals
hurriedly established in the District Of
Columbia for wounded soldiers. The
size of the rooms may be judged from
the fact that they accommodated 400
beds.
During 1865, Lieut.. Gen. Grant, the
victor of Appomattox" and the
most popular citizen Of the Republic"
became owner of 2o5. The property
was presented as a token Of gratitude
from his friends
A contemporary record of the man
sion reads: His home is an agreeable
one, plainly showing the nature and
tastes of the occupant. Tall walnut
bookcases surround three sides of the
library. Everything relating to the
business of war is there, with his
tories in abundance. On the mantel
is cigar stand, bronZed statue OF
a drummer, and another of bugler.
Engravings of Washington, Lincoln,
Sherman and Sheridan are on the
walls. Easy chairs and lounges are
placed carelessly about the room, and
the library is, without doubt, the most
cheerful and inviting apartment in
the house. An oil painting of Sheri-
dan and one Of Mcpherson are promi-
nently hung in the parlors, and a
marble bust and an engraving Of
President Lincoln are also conspicu-
GUS"
1t was to 2o5 that thousands of his
followers marched to tell Grant that
he had been nominated for the Presi-
dency. and it was from 2o5 that he
set forth on the morning of March 4.
1859, to take the oath Of ONCE as
President. More important, however
is the circumstance whereby he re-
Evening star., 1934-03-17
How to Paint Fences.

Wood garden fences are painted in
much the same manner as the exteri-
or of o house. The wood should be
thoroughly dry and clean, then coated
with two or more coats of exterior
paint Iron fences should be thor
oughly cleaned Of all rust by scrap
ing and sandpapering before paint
is applied
Evening star., 1934-03-17
LICENSE LAW SPREADS
"a States Now Regulate Real
Estate Brokers.

Real estate brokers Of 81 States are
now operating under State license
laws. Since the enactment Of these
laws many have been forced out Of
the real estate business.
The States where license laws are in
operation include New York, New Jer-
sey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Alabama,
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colo
RADIO, Delaware, Florida. Georgia.
Idaho, Illinois. Iowa. Louisiana, Mich
igan, Montana, Nevada, North Caro-
lima, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wiscon-
sin and wyoming.
Evening star., 1934-03-17
RELIEF RENT PAYMENT
PROGRAM is POPULAR
Baltimore Property Owners Show
Satisfaction With Fees Fixed
by Federal Officials.

Special Dispatch 70 The Star.
BALTIMORE, March 1o.-Lanlords
are reported well pleased" with the
Federal order fixing a new scale Of
payment of relief rents, according to
officials of the Central Rent Bureau
of the Baltimore Emergency Relief
Commission.
A corps of c. w. A. clerks are now
transferring the payment of such
rents from the B. E. r. C. to the
bureau. The new terms provide for
the payment Of 6 per cent of the cur
rent assessment on rented properties
to the landlord in monthly install
ments, plus water rent and taxes.
1t was said that the landlords are
more than satisfied with the terms.
even some of them without tenants
coming into the bureaus headquarters
Offering to improve their properties II
they were allotted relief tenants"
Evening star., 1934-03-17

This ts the first OF series OF
articles on historic homes in wash
ington The second Dtu appear
merit Saturday.
Evening star., 1934-03-17
BALTIMORE APARTMENT
RENTALS SHOW GAINS
Association Reports Sharp In
crease During Past 6 Months.
Vacancies Cut Half.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, March 17.-Apart-
ment renting has increased markedly
in Baltimore in the last six months,
according to figures made public by
the Apartment House Owners AS
sociation.
This association is said to represent
the owners of 80 per cent Of the
large apartment houses in the central
and northern sec, .on Of the city.
Nelson T. Turner. the secretary.
says that the 2,186 units in the body
have only 269 vacant apartments. a
reduction of so per cent compared
with six months ago.
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design, presented Dy Donalo
s. johnson, member Of the Washing
ton chapter, American Institute Of
Architects.
Because Of the economy Of con-
struction, this plan is most frequent
ly used, the architect explains, but
the designs are often stiff and cold.
BY lowering the cave line to a point
on level with the second-foor win
dows the architect has relieved the
hard line Of an uninterrupted cornice,
without losing any space in the in
terror rooms.
Steep French Roof.
A steep-pitched French roof with
red shingle tile gives a style to the
house. often found in French town
houses. A low sweeping copper hood
forms the entrance and further re-
lieves the straight wall area.
With q center hall entrance, the
rooms are arranged to give maximum
size as compared with the cubic con-
tent Of the house. The architect
recommends this type Of plan where
Evening star., 1934-03-17
STATEMENT o. OF THE CONDITION
Occidental
Insurance COMPANY

OF San Francisco. Calf. on ths 51st
day Of December, 1888 as required un-
der Section 647 of the Code of Law
for the District Of Columbia.
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bring the red roof into relation with
the general setting"
This house may be constructed Of
masonry under the present conditions
for approximately $1,000, according
to the architect.
Evening star., 1934-03-17
INCOME.
DISBURSEMENTS.

Net amount paid policy
holders for losses. .... 1913, 541.31
All other disbursements. 552,332.16
Total disbursements. Ss65.s74.O7
Evening star., 1934-03-17

q, San Francisco Calf. on the 31st
dsy Of December, 1888 as required un-
der Section 647 of the Code Of Law
for the District Of Columbia.
Evening star., 1934-02-07

John r. Lapham. Members Of the
university who will act as chaperons
are: Prof. and Mrs. Frank A. Hitch.
cock, Prof and Mrs. Arthur F. john
son, Prof. and Mrs. Benjamin G.
man Bruce Ames.
place at midnight, will be led by Miss
Virginia Hawkins with her escort,
Mr.. James L. johnson, president Of
the Engineers Council, and Miss
Clara Critchfield. escorted by Mr.. NC
Adams.
The George Washington University
Mems Glee Club, under the direction
Of DR.. and Mrs. Robert Howe Harmon.
will present q group Of songs. Mem
bers Of the Engineers Council will
serve as reception committee. As
sisting Mr.. McAdams on the Com
mittee on Arrangements are Mr..
Paul L. Meats, Mr.. Andrew F. Free
man, Mr.. Thomas A. Bradford. Mr..
Francis e. Bourke and Mr.. Joseph b.
Ragan.
Alumni, faculty members and stu
dents OF the School of Engineering
will attend. Music for the ball will
be provided by the Meyer Davis unit
directed by Dave McWilliams, which
recently enjoyed the distinction of
playing at White House party.
The Washington Chapter Of the
Daughters Of the U. S. Army will hold
its February luncheon at the Admiral
at 1640 Rhode Island avenue Tues
day, February 13 at l o'clock. Mrs.
j. H. Sindt Is in charge Of reser-
vations. AL daughters and grand
daughters Of Regular Army officers
are invited to attend.
Mrs. Edward M. Willis Of Edgemoor
Md, has been named chairman Of
the committee in charge OF arrange
! ments for the Valentine party which
will be given Tuesday, February 13, by
party will be given in the club house
on Georgetown road and club men,
bers have been requested to wear cos
tunes of the style of the early nine
ties. Mrs. Willis will be assisted by
Mr.. 10 v. Morgan, who will act as
master of ceremonies. Mrs. Hardin
B. Arledge and Mr.. Ricard Titlow will
present a short musical program.
Other club members who are help
ing with the plans for the party are
Mrs. L. L. Nicholson, Mrs. Warner
Humphrey, Mrs. Franklin Getzen-
danner. Miss Florence White. Mrs.
Enoch G. johnson. Mrs. Walter Perry.
CONTINUED on Fifth Page)
Evening star., 1934-02-07
Mr.. and Mrs. Jouett Shouse Will en-
tertain at dinner this evening.

Miss Eleanor Quirk, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George M. Quirk OF
Delafeld place, has returned to st.
Mary's Academy at st. Marys City.
Md, after being the guest OF her
family for a brief holiday. While she
was here Mrs. Quirk entertained at
a tea for her in honor Of Miss Kath-
crime Kay and Miss Gladys johnson
of this city. Miss Annamarie QTirk,
a student at the Maryland University.
also was the guest Of her parents over
Sunday.
The Society Of Sponsors Of the
United States Navy, which consists
of the women who have christened
United States naval vessels. Is holding
its annual meeting In Washington
this week.
Among the sponsors living in Wash
ington who will attend the meetings
and the luncheon tomorrow are Mrs.
D. w. Bagley, Mrs. Lloyd H. Chandler,
Miss Virginia Hunt. Mrs. George Bar
nett, Mrs. E. R. Wilson, Mrs. ALERT
Stahl, Mrs. w. r. Munroe, Mrs. Henry
Williams, Mrs. Brook Lee, Mr.. Nor
man, Mrs. Dallas C. Laizure and Mrs.
Thomas L. McCann.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Paist, accom-
panied by their son, Mr.. Horace Paist
of Wayne, Pa, are at the Dodge
Mrs. Paist Is president of the National
Board Of the Y. M. c. A. and Is q
sister Of the former Secretary Of the
Interior, DR.. Ray Lyman Wilbur.
Mrs. Jack Bernard has postponed
the supper party she planned Satur-
day evening in honor Of Mrs. Benton
McNIillin, civil service commissioner
because of the condition OF her
mother, Mrs. Hugh Thomas Nelson
who was injured In an automobile
accident Monday in Virginia.
Miss Dorothy Falls was the guest
of honor at surprise dinner given
at the Shoreham last night on the
occasion of her birthday. Among
those participating in the celebration
were Maj. and Mrs. Iverson Brook:
! Summers, U. S. A.; Capt. j. r. Har.
rison, U. S. A.; Capt. James T. Men.
zie, U S. A.; Lieut.. and Mrs. George
Boldizsar, u S. N, of Annapolis, Md.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Daniel Shea, U. S. N.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. r. Harris, Mr.. anc
Mrs Edward w. Allen, jr.;; DR.. anc
Mrs. Harry W. Wheeler. DR.. and Mrs
| George Dewey, Mr.. and Mrs. Franl
F. Foster, Miss Grace Fowler, Mrs
Emlin Conn Of Annapolis, Nd, ane
DR.. E. Leonard Goodman.
Miss Vera Connell has returned tt
her home in Corpus Christi, Tex.
after having spent the past month
as the guest Of Representative ane
Mrs. Kleberg at the Fairfax.
The Rev. DR.. and Mrs. E. E. Pembel
of Philadelphia are at the Wardmar
Park Hotel for several days.
Mrs. George Ruhl and Mrs. Jane
Donahoe were joint hostesses at (
luncheon at the Shoreham yesterday
Among their guests we're Miss Agne
Cummings, Mrs. James A. Toomey
Mrs. Joseph Garry, Mrs. Joseph F
Madigan. Mrs. Edward c. Ardeeser
Mrs Daniel D. Mulcahy, Mrs. Thoma
Brown, Mrs. William H. Donovan
Mrs. Harry Garrity, Mrs. JOSEPH
Stanley, Mrs. William Howard, Mrs
Martin E. Joynt and Mrs. Edward J
Deeds.
Evening star., 1934-02-07
Engineering School Of G. w. U.
To Give Ball Friday Night.

One of the important events of the
George Washington University social
calendar will be the annual ball of the
School OF Engineering. Friday night.
at the Shoreham Hotel. The en-
gineers' ball IS q traditional event,
held under the auspices Of the En-
gineers' Council. Mr.. Terry j. Nc
Adams is chairman Of the Committee
on Arrangements.
Guests OF honor at the ball will be
the president Of the university and
Mrs. Cloyd Heck Marvin, the chief
engineer of the Bureau Of Reclama-
ton and Mrs. George o. Sanford, the
provost of the university and Mrs
William Allen Wilbur, and the dean
Of the School of Engineering and Mrs.
Evening star., 1934-02-07
SOCIETY
fcontinued From Third Page)

Henry B. Spencer, Mrs. Anson Phelps
stokes. Mrs. Thomas B. Sweeney, MRS.
HIrh Campbell Wallace. Mrs. Jonn
+. Wilkins and Mrs. John r. Williams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-23
NOTICE
SEWER AS sEss MENTs.

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Wa terbury, at meeting of said Board, held November IS, 1894, made as- sessment for sewer purposes on property and against property own CTS on Athea Street. from Verizier Street, southerly $50 feet, to the amount set to their respective names, as follows, to witt .Ensterlys Side;- Leone Andrea, $135.75; Michele Perugini, $132.73: John Regon, Mary Regon, $155.70.
 Assessments Deferred.
 Easterly slde;- Estate of John B. Scozzafava; Allan MacNeill, Joseph Pierson, Louise Pierson, Julia Pier son, Jean Pierson, Camille Pierson. Francis Pierson, Nora Pierson. Clau- de Pierson.
 Westerly Sides- Mrs John Bent ley, Antonio Mazzarella, Mary Czes- Xxi, Joseph H. Lawlor, Margaret Lawlor, Elizabeth Lawlor, James Lawlor and The Diamond Bottling Corporation.
 The above assessments become due and payable Monday, November 26, 1884. at the office of the Collector of Taxes, City Hall, Waterbury.
 Attest:
 JOHN DIcoRPo. 1l-23-st Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-23
:, ADDITIONAL SPORT
Splits And Chops From the VIM. Loop

use Bill Dwyer as anchor-man and still beat them.
 The type of bowling displayed in the Estimator Plumbing skirmish showed the difference between a professional array and an amateur club. The Plumbers aimassed an amazing total of 5O3 in their sec- ond game, but with the Estimators' big 1 all hitting over 12O, this 503 total faded into insignificance be- side their 607 score.
 Honorable Mention Club.
 l.. E. L. Bradley, who finished up with a 99 score after accumu- lating only 60 pins up to the 9th box.
 2. Bill Gazey, who bowled 126 afeer a usual 84 score.
 3. Prof Rush for telling Bill Gazey how to do it.
 4. Bill Gazey for not taking Prof Rtsh's advice.
 5. Production team, games over 500.
 6. Estimators, 6O7 high team score.
 z. E. Rowland Chase for excel lent judgment in picking the right team to bowl with.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-23

STATE OF CONNECTICUT: DIS TRlCT OF WATERBURY, ss. Probate Court, November 14th, ESTATE OF Catherine Desimone, late of the Town of Waterbury, in Said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly .at- tested within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES A. SUMMA, ll-zz-5t Administrators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-23

STATE of CONNECTICUT: DIS TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO- BATE COURT, November 20th, 1884. ESTATE of EDWARD w JOHNSON, late of the Town of Waterbury, in Said District, de- ceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis ]. trict of Waterbury. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for set- clement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly at- tested within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to THE CITIZENS & MANUFACTURE
 FRS NATIONAL BANK
 Executor
 by THOMAS F. MOORE. 11-21-3t Trust Officer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-23

STATE of CONNECTICUT: DIS TRICT of WATERBURY,, ss. PRO- ESTATE of ANGELO CARPEN- TERI. late of the Town of Wa terbury, in Said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly att tested within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said, estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES R. SUMMA,
 11-22-3t Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-23

STATE of CONNECTICUT: DIs- TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO- BATE COURT, Nov. 14th, 1884. ESTATE of MATTED RICCI, late of the Town of Waterbury, in Said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for set clement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly att tested within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES R. SUMMA, 11-22-3t Administrator
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-23
Davis and ROssi
 in Gotham Ring

New York, N. Y. Especial = Jackie Davis formerly of Cleveland and now of Bridgeport will seek his third straight New York win when he clashes with Joe Rossi of this city. The bout is scheduled for the eight round feature at the St. Ntcks Arena Monday night.
 Davis in his two previous starts here defeated Tony Scarpati and Rayolitano and hihn Rossi he will meet his toughest foe. Joe recently held the leading contender of the welterweight division, Bep Van Klavern to a draw.