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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-01
Cost of Construction Is Louer Here Than in Many Cities
Visitors Praise
Times Model
Dwelling
S eve raj Woodhaven
Homes Now Ready
For Buyers

Because so many prospective
buyers have recently bes1eged
Woodhaven, Md.-site OF The
washington Times model home
for April-the developers OF the
charming community have an
nounced that several new dwellings
will be available in the near tu'
ture.
At present the attention Of Wis.
itors has been attracted especially
to the model home, next to the
beautiful woodland surrounding
Woodhaven, and then to the other
substantially built stone dwellings
already occupied.
Located near Bethesda, In a re-
gion Of untouched woods, Wood
haven Is easy to reach. Persons
journeying back and forth from
Washington find it simple and
quick to make the trip by taking
Bradley Boulevard through Beth
esda to Wisconsin Avenue.
Double Insulation
Residences in the community,
which boasts paved streets and its
own spring water, are priced from
So, 500 to $15,500. Their worth Is
better understood, however, when
1t is learned by inspection that the
lakewood Engineering Corporation,
developers of Woodhaven, go lar
beyond "furred walls" and such
attributes to the actual placement
of two separate and distinct 1nSu-
lated walls, with extra insulation
between.
Proof that Woodhaven homes
are built to stay" is the fact
that the lakewood Engineering
Corporation controls many dozens
of acres around the existing COM
munity-acres which represent
a huge inveStment-and plans to
continue construction of up-to-date
homes. The dwellings now for
sale must "toe the mark"
Three Bedrooms
The Washington Times Model
Home for April is one Of the love
Hest in the village. It contains
six large rooms, four smaller ones,
two-car garage, two baths and
a lavatory, besides every conven-
fence it is possible to place in a
home today. And it is open every
day.
On the first floor it has a NAM
moth living room, with beamed
ceiling and a fireplace, a dining
room one step up, modern
kitchen and a breakfast nook.
Upstairs are the masters bed
room, with it's own private bath
room and shower, as well as two
other bedrooms, a den, an extra
bath and a laundry chute to the
basement.
In the basement are the beamed
recreation room, with a fireplace,
| and the entrance to the garage
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-01
GARDENS

While most garden walks look
best when constructed of flag
stones laid a few inches apart,
with grass growing between them,
many spots need cement, and now
is the time to pour it.
Before buying materials or hir-
ing a man for cement work, how
ever, check up on all such work
needed and do the whole job at
once. Such procedure will save
money. And while on the subject,
how about that concrete fish pond?
Through the illumination OF
gardens the enjoyment of their
beauty need not be restricted to
daylight hours. At very little eff.
fort and small expense a system
of underground wiring may be in
stalled below spade level with
wires connected to weatherproot
outlets, thereby allowing the flow
erS and plants to be seen during
the nighttime as we'll.
Garden lovers may buy equip
ment for lighting flower beds, Dor
derS, rock gardens, steps and
paths, as well as trees and pools
The cost of pool lighting is low
and 1t may be made most effec'
tive.
For instance, an Illuminated lily
pad made of aluminium may float
on the waters edge, concealing a
60-watt lamp in a watertight
socket, lighting the entire pond
at the same time. Heavy water
proof cord and rubber plug
carry the connection safely
through the pool to the outlet un
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-01
Nd. DWELLINGS
Available

With three homes already sold,
]. D. Draper feels there is reason
for pride in his new development
on Garfield Street in Woodside,
Maryland.
Built by Draper, the homes al
ready purchased and several more
now on the market are featured
by the latest in gas equipment, in
Guiding every modern convenience
known for kitchens.
So great has interest been in
these dwellings that Draper is at
present engaged in building 10
more. Inspection is invited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-01
to Buy
Property in
District
Average Home Priced
Higher in Boston
And Chicago
By JOHN DEAN MILLIGAN
Real Estate Editor

Proof that now is the time to
buy real estate"-because build
ing costs are rising but are still
at a reasonable level-came today
from the Federal Home Loan
Bank Board.
And proof that the purchase OF
property in the District of Column
bia is judiciouS came from the
same source.
Statistics provided by the gov
ernmental agency reveal that costs
of construction in Washington
rose 6 per cent from last Decem-
Der to March of this year.
Boston Costs Rise
That shows the expenses con-
nected with building are mounting.
But at the same time. the per-
centage Of increase in several other
cities was higher than was the
case locally. Between December
and March building costs climbed
8.5 per cent in Boston, 10 per cent
in Milwaukee and 7.2 per cent in
Omaha.
That shows the antiquated libel
about things being higher here
than anywhere else" must be
slightly amended.
Cheaper Price Here
Futher corroboration of this con-
tention is found in the FHLBB fig
ureS on the actual money neceS-
Sary to construct a standard six
room house with a volume OF
$4,000 cubic feet.
In March of this year such a
home would have cost IS ,906 to
erect in Washington. But in Bos-
ton the cost would have been
$6,275; in Chicago, $7,081; Mil
waukee, $6,701; Denver, $3.50,
and Omaha, $6,008.
Certainly no better proof Of the
value of buying now" in Wash
ington is needed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-01
Dark Corners Lighted
By Use of Mirrors

Mirrors in frames Of any period
designed originally for space be-
tween windows are adaptable
wherever a perpendicular glass is
desired.
The utilization Of mirrors in
screens is extensive. They fit well
also in table plaques, picture mats,
containers, and accessories, and
their employment for decorative
purposes is growing rapidly.
In the modern homes mirrors
are introduced in doors, over
mantels, in Railways, bedrooms.
and living rooms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-01
SHOWER BATHS

Now that days are frightening
and growing warmer. many a
family whose home boasts only
an old-fashioned bathtub begins
to think about the pleasures of
a shower.
Nothing is simpler to provide.
This is certainly the right time
of year to have a shower in
stalled, and it is also the right
time for any improvement to
plumbing, because heating appa-
ratus is being turned off and re-
pairs can be easily made through
out the system.
When it comes time to decide
upon the type of shower device
desired, don't let a contractor
palm off "just anything" There
has been recent progress in bath
ing equipment as well as in la.
dies hats.
Among new items are a show
er head capable of being adjusted
in such a way that any size
stream may be gained. At turn
of the wrist the bather may Sc
cure very fine, needle-like spray
or a slow, heavy flood.
Another innovation is the in
stallation of two shower heads, one
high and one low. Little Junior
and Mary can use the lower stream,
while the grownupS will naturally
prefer the higher one. Still an
other new kind of shower can be
put into place on any bathtub
without cutting into walls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-01

The clever use of mirrors in in
terror decoration apparently not
only increases the size Of a room
but tends to bring light to dark
corners.
Any plain mirror may be
framed to harmonic with period
furnishings. Attractive in rooms
where white is emphasized or in
pastel color-cheme bedrooms are
the mirrors framed in antique
ivory frames.
The use of mirrors on cornice
boards tends to hide drapery rods.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-01
PWA Bids Called

In an effort to bring to compile
ton PWA's two Slum clearance
and low-rent housing projects in
Detroit, at reasonable prices, Pub
lie Works Administrator Harold
L. Ickes today called for constfuc-
ton bids on both projects. The
developments are the Brewster
projects, which received an allot-
ment of $5,500,e00, and the Park
side undertaking, allotted $780,
600.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
Loses One Round for Freedom; Has Not Proued that
 Perjury, Frameup Conuicted

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. 29.- Thomas J. Mooney has lost the first round of his new battle for freedom and vindication when State Su- preme Court Referee A. E. Shaw held he had not proved the charge of perjury and frameup in his con- viction twenty years ago in the Preparedness Day combing.
 Chief Justice William H. Waste said the court will soon set date for legal arguments on the report and the court will subsequently, rem der formal decision after when a new case will probably be taken to the Supreme Court of the Unit ed States in the event the final rul- ing here is adverse.
 Mooney still has two chances for freedom, one through the current proceedings and the other through a movement recently begun in the State Assembly for Legislative pardon"
 Mooney has repeatedly rejected suggestions about parole.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
.NAvYSEAPLANE
 MAKE RECORD ON PACIFIC FLIGHT
Twelve Navy Giants Roal Over Ocean to Homo
 lulu in Fast Time

HONOLULU, HI, Jan. 29. - Bat ting thick weather in the last stag es of the record breaking flight from San Diego, Cal, to Honolulu, twelve new giant patrol seaplanes of the Navy completed the flight by arriv- ing here at $50 o'clock this morn ing.
 During the last 300 miles of the flight, the squadron dropped within 2,000 feet of the ocean and then climbed l5,000 feet to escape very bad weather"
 The elapsed tims of the flight, the first mass flight ever undertaken by seaplanes, was 21 hours and AS minueS
 The squadron arrived here in bright moonlight but only about 150 spectators were on hand. Honolulu- ans are accustomed to the weekly trans Pacific flights of clippers.
 Lieutenant Commander w. H. Mo Dade admitted that the last 300 miles of the flight was in very bad weather"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
OFFICIALS OF Z UNIONS GIVE OUT STATEMENT
Claim Rapid Series of Ne gotiations Bringing
 Good Results
BRIDGES, LUNDEBERG
 APPEAR SPOKESMEN
Entire Question Must, How ever, Be Submitted to
 Referendum Vote

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. 29.-The end of the long Pacific Coast maritime strike is reported by marine leaders to be in sight.
 Harry Bridges, President of the Pacific Coast ILA, and Harry Lundeberg, of the Sea- mens' Union, informed Mayor A. J. Rossi that a rapid series of negotiations had brought the long tieup near the end.
 Bridges said: There is a growing sentiment in the rank and file for a settlement and nothing can change that sen- timent for a settlement this time."
 All But 2 Unions
 Bridges reported that only two of seven unions involved, the American Radio Tele- graphists Association and the Cooks and Stewards Union, had not reached agreements. He said the differences be- tween the two unions and the employers must be arrived at before the union membership could be called to vote ending the strike.
 Leaders of the two unions however declared they would go back to work and then ar- bitrate the issues. There is still a dispute of issues includ- ing working hours for cooks and increased pay for radio operators.
 Lundeberg also reported tC Mayor Rossi that the sailors
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
BARRETT FACES
 NEW CHARGE IN
 DIVORCE ACTION

Following the sending to the petit jury a few minutes past 3 o'clock this afternoon, of the case of the United States vs. Harold w. Barrett charged with perjury in divorce action, Judge George F. Alexander, in the Federal District Court, not only set aside the verdict of divorce formerly given the defendant, on grounds of perjured testimony, but issued new bench warrant against Barrett, alleging perjury in the case at the bar, and instructed the Dis trict Attorney to prepare an indict- ment on the new perjury charge, to be acted upon by the Federal Grand Jury.
 Judge Alexander exploded still an- other bombshell before the filled courtroom, when he instructed the District Attorney to prepare charges of alleged malpractice in the pursuit of his profession before the District Court against Attorney M. E. Monagle, of Juneau, who was retained by Barrett in the divorce action.
 The petit jury is expected to re- turn sealed verdict in the case on trial sometime after 4:30 o'clock this afternoon. But, the Courts in- structions are to be effective regard less of the verdict in the current ac- ton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
FAILS TO FORM
 JAPAN CABINET
 IN FIVE DAYS
New Mandate to Be Issued However to General
 Ugaki, as Civilian

TOKYO, Jan. 29.-After more than five days of desperate attempts to form cabinet over the objections of the Army Extremists, Gen. kaz- ushife Ugaki informed Emperor Hir- ohito today he had failed.
 Authoritative sources however said it is understood the Emperor will give Ugaki new mandate to form a government, this time as civil ian. This step, it is believed, is based on Ugakis announced decis- ion to sever all past and present connection with the Japanese army including his rank as General. He is now retired officer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
RECLAIMINC FLOOD SWEPT
 OHIO CITIES
Worst of Conditions Are Now Believed to Have
 Passed in Valley
MISSISSIPPI SEEMS TO
 BE UNDER CONTROL
Death List Placed at 330 with Over One Million
 Persons Homeless

CHICAGO, H.. Jan 29.-The Ohio Valley is now assured that the worst is past and residents began reclaim ing the flood swept cities.
 The South also found cheer in the predictions that the section will be saved from the full fury of the flood as the Mississippi seems to be controlled although Government forces are prepared for any emer- gency.
 Victims of Disaster
 Victims of the great disaster now number one million and thirty five thousand
 The death toll is now placed at 33O and property damage over four hundred million dollars.
 Death List
 The death list by states follows: Kentucky, 225, Illinois II, Ohio IA, Indiana g, Tennessee 10, Missouri IT, Arkansas 25, Mississippi 3, West Virginia 13 Pennsylvania 3.
 The states where there are the most homeless are Kentucky with 347,000, Ohio with 250,0Oo and Ten nessee with 125.000
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
FAIRBANKS IS ANXIOUS ABOUT TWO PROPOSALS
Chamber of Com m cree Names Committee to
 Ascertain Facts

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Jan. 29.- The Fairbanks Chamber of Com merce has appointed committees to communicate with Washington to ascertain facts in the reported pro- posals to put Alaskan mineral lands under a leasing system and also put the Second and Fourth Judicial Di- visions under the Forest Conserva- tion Service.
 The Chamber of Commerce agreed that forest fire protection is accept able, but objected to the possible transfer of road construction from the Road Commission to the Bu- reau of Public Roads, under the Forest system, on the grounds it would be much slower and costlier.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
QUEEN SYLVIA
 COMING HERE.
 ENROUTE SOUTH
Sylvia Schmidt to Represent Fairbanks Ice Carnival
 in Northwest

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Jan. 29. = Miss Sylvia Schmidt, Fairbanks's first Carnival Queen, has been ap- pointed representative to the Pa- cific Northwest by the Carnival As- sociation.
 Miss Schmidt expects to leave by plane today for Juneau to catch a steamer there for Seattle and work in the interest of the Carnival to be held March II, 12, l3 and IA. A contest is now underway here to select Fairbanks contestant for the 1887 Carnival.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
CHARLES SEELYE GETS 45 YEARS IN PEN|TENTIARY
Audalie Westby Sentenced to Three Years in
 Federal Prison

Charles Seelye, former government employee, who pleaded guilty to statutory offenses against his step- daughter, was sentenced to a total of 45 years in the Federal Peni- tentiary by Federal Judge George F. Alexander this afternoon. He was given five years on each of nine counts against him.
 Audalie Westby, former book keeper of the Alaska Meat Con- pany, who pleaded guilty to em- bezzling $4,000 from the Carstens Packing Company which operated the meat company, was sentenced to three years in Federal prison.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
Too Good Looking, Wife Divorces Irresistible Man

LOS ANGELES. Jar. 29.-"I am so good looking the women won't leave me alone" John Lewis Ma son wrote his wife. Mrs. Gertrude Mason, she charged in court where she won a divorce decree.
 Mrs. Mason said her husband ad- mitted associating with other wo- men but that he had told her:
 They just won't let me alone"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
SPOKESMAN OF VESSEL OWNERS
 MAKES REPORT
Discusses Reported Agree ment with Mayor of
 San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Jan. 29 IT. c. Plant, representing the ship owners. said the Coast Committee of Ship owners would divide into groups for immediate conferences with the two unions who have not yet reached an accord.
 Mayor A. J. Rossi, of San Fran cisco, asked Plant if he would ar bitrate points.
 Plant said: Tt must be remem- bered that tentative agreements represent maxim I'm concessions reached by adjustments and com promises and if we arbitrate, every point must be reconsidered by the Arbitration Board"
 Meeting Late Today
 Mayor Rossi suggested session this afternoon be attended by Bay area mayors and officials and called for such session for 5 o'clock This was agreed upon.
 Bridges had pointed out that such meeting might not be necessary if agreements were reached" and the only reason for coming back would be in case another deadlock devel- oped and in such eventuality he suggested that both sides submit the remaining unsettled points to arbitration"
 Another Protest
 Both Bridges and Lundeberg sug- gested that the mayors communi- cate the proceedings to Washington
 (Cohtnuea on Page Seven)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
Anesthesia Harpoon
 Is Now Perfected

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Jan. 29.-A harpoon designed for capturing fish alive by injecting anesthesia was shown here by Count Ilia Tolstoy, grandson of the Russian writer, Count Leo Tolstroy.
 Tolstoy said the mechanism was developed so that large fish may be captured and transported to aqua riums for study and photography, with minimum amount of injury to the specimens.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
Reports on "Japanese Invasion"

SALEM, Ore, Jan. 29.-Warn- ing of Japanese invasion of the North American fishing in dustry, came today in a report presented to Gov. Charles H. Martin by the State Fish Com mission.
 Pointing out the activity of Japanese fishermen in the Bris- tol Bay section of Alaska, the re- port concluded: Tt is evident the purpose of Japanese fishing companies is to encrOach on other salmon areas of the Paci- fife as we'll"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
HIGH LICENSE LIQUOR BILL
 NOW IN HOUSE
Four Measures Dealing with Control of Drinking Now
 Before Legislature

The 18th Territorial Legislatures S fourth liquor bill, commonly known as the high license measure, made its appearance today, being intro duced in the House by H. H. Mc- Cutcheon of the Third Division, who introduced a similar bill two years ago. It provides for sale by the drink as well as the package and sets up three kinds of licenses wholesale, retail and manufac- turing.
 The wholesGle license fee is fixed at $1 800 per year. Retail is divided into three classifications = general retail, $1,O00 per year; club, $25o; and roadhouse, s100. Two classes of manufacturing licenses are pro- vided for, brewery, $500, and dis tillery, $500.
 Three other liquor bills already have been introduced, namely. The Rivers measure making statutory much the same setup as the Liquor Board has under it's regulations; the Patterson bill calling for Ter ritorial stores to be operated by a liquor administrator to be elected by the people, and the Anderson proposal of referring to the voters the question of whether they want Territorial liuuor stores.
 Nurses Bill
 Four other bills were introduced in the House this morning as well as several memorials. Harry Race of the First brought in the nurses measure which require all nurses in the Territory to be registered.
 The Ways and Means Committee offered bill to pay refund to the Associated Salmon Packers,
 Inc, of $135 for overpayment in connection with filing their articles of incorporation. Ed Coffey of the
 Third presented a measure aimed | to amend the indigent persons law, setting the age at 60 and over instead of 65 and making payments ! to men not more than $45 month
 and to women not more than $35. More compensation for election judges and clerks in precincts with lmore than 200 voters is sought in bill introduced by John Litchenberg
 of the Second. His measure pro-
 vides for payment in such large
 precincts of $l0 per day up to mld-
 night and $1 an hour after midnight
 providing that the overtime pay
 ment does not exceed $5.
 Memorials
 The memorials were mainly for improvements. Nell Scott of the
 Third asks that bridge be built
 over the Karluk River, connecting
 old Karluk and new Karluk, to ac-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
POSTMASTER BILL PASSES
 LOWER HOUSE
Would Place Officials Under Classified Civil Service
 Goes to Senate

WASHINGTON, Jan 29. = The
 House has passed the bill to place all Postmasters under the classified Civil Service. The bill now goes to the Senate.
 Sponsors of the bill said the meas
 ure is designed to make permanent,
 with modification. the order issued
 by President Roosevelt last July that
 the order stood only at the will of
 the Chief Executive and any suc- cessor could change it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
SEALS MOVING
 NORTH, REPORT
Migration Is Six Weeks to Two Months Earlier
 than Usual

SEATTLE, Jan. 29. = Coast Guardsmen are puzzled over re- ports received from the cutters Red wing and Atlanta that herds of from 100 to 200 fur seals have been seen off Cape Flattery moving north
 This movement is from six weeks to two months early and the reason for the early migration is not known
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
ELECTION OF SIT-DOWNERS
 IS REQUESTED
Petition Presented to Court Men Regarded No
 Longer as Employees

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 29.-A peti- tion seeking court order for evac- uation of the sitdown strikers in two Fisher body plants at Flint re- veals that the General Motors Cor poration no longer considers the men as employees.
 Attorney Roy Brownell, filing the petition before Circuit Judge Paul Godola, requests injunctions prohibiting the sit-downers from continuing in the plants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29
Sunday Liquor Ban
 Asked in California

SACRAMENTO, Cal. Jan. 29. = Compulsory closing of bars and li- quor stores Sunday and between midnight and 6 am. week days is demanded in a bill introduced in the house by Assembyman Frank D. Democrat, of Los Angeles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-29

A group of La Grange and Bas- trop (Texas) hunters, using grey hounds, killed more than SO jack rabbits in less than four hours on the prairie north of Eagle Lake.