Evening Star Newspaper, May 20, 1922, Page 17

REAL UPMANN DENIES BUYING “FAVOR" | Indicted Havana Banker Held Under $1,100,0600 Bond. Brother Cleared By the Associated Press. HAVANA, May 20.—Herman Up- mann, president of the suspended bank of H. Upmann & Co., declared yesterday that “neither in Washing- ton nor New York did I have to spend a alngle penny to secure the favor of | anybody in making better the official situation of our sequestrated fortune."” | He made the statement because of an item In the report of the-accountants | clearing | employed by the Havana house to examine the Uj books, which lists §1 biljtles as “expenses o Washington to secure the return of | properties seized as a result of the war." Mr. Upmann said he did not under- stand that his lawyers had to buy fa- vors, as he had never heard them re- fer to such a thing. Late yesterday Upmann was held for trial on an indictment charging misappropriation ecurities placed in his possession, and released subse- quently under bonds of $100.000 to Suarantee criminal and $1,000,000 to Kuarantee civil responsibilities. Al- bert Upmann. his brother, was re- leased and tho'chare againat him was dismis structional cf ative to conditions the bank fmlh\x to open for busigess on May 1 and over of the institution the federal bank lig; ion. The trial dae will not be fixed un- til the lignidation comm an- opportunity report on the b The order for Upmann was official nted refuting tion that he had Indictment Follow Probe. The indic came after by’ Judge S a report to the federal tion commis: ¢ the agen( on’ the Upmann i This followed the ge incomplete report m ants employed by the Ha ing house and upon which the ing house based ef to advance @ loan:requested b. k. According to tite man Upmann relative to t ture of $1. hith, he explained in approxim ures as foll To attorneys $2£0,000; to attorneys in M by! order_of the alicn property com- expenses of northern personal expenses, total amount, rbed by per- enses and by he banking house, which. although closed for thirty months because of the war, was the cause of heavy ex- penses by reason of maintenance costs, salaries of personnel and other expenses. VOTE ROADS $90,000,000. Canadian Commons Provides An- nual Appropriations. OTTAWA, May 20.—The houe of com- mans adopted railway appropriations to- tallng approximately $90,000,000. Of the total voted for the government railways system, $42,800,000 is for the Canadian National, Trunk and $15. acific. T verament raflways remains to /be voted. In the general debate, W. R. Ken- nedy, minister of railways, announced that revised figures gave the actual deficit for last year on all govern-{ including the Grand Trunk, l::v“i 72,662, For the year previous, the deficit was $74,378,315. LEGION SENDS GB.EETINGS INDIANAPOLIS, May 20.—H. Nel- son Jackson of Burlington, Vt., vice | commander of the American Legion, will sail from New York today for England, to deliver the greetings of the American Legion to the British ion has had | ank liquida- : the Grand| ESTATE.” DRUG STORE PERMIT HIDES WHISKY LANE Ohio Dry Agent Claims to Have Discovered Source of 64,000. Illicit Quarts. CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 20—A. L. | Melahan, a special prohibition en- | forcement officer from Toledo, Who has been in Cleveland Investigating | alleged illicit wholesale arrivals and | disposals of whisky here, said last night it is the belief of | agents that a Cleveland whisky | broker had leased the right of a local {drug firm to purchase medicinal whisky and had obtained 64,000 quarts under permit from a distil- | lery at Troy, Ohio. This same man, | Mr. Melahan said. is aiso involved in transportation here from Louisville, Ky., and the sale of twice that quan- tity of liquor obtained through fake permits. The whole amount of whisky re- ceived in Cleveland in six months, it was said, totals 280,6°0 quarts, valued, according to bootlegging prices,’ at $3,000,000. NEW COMET REPORTED. Astronomer in Africa Detects Stranger in Western Sky. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. May 20.—The { Harvard Astronomical Observatory j has received by cable an announce- ment of the discovery of & new comet by the Astronomer Skellerup, at Cape | o0f Good Hope, Africa. It was found in the western shortly after sun- set, a ort distance south of the star Castor. The comet was observed on May 17 and its position on that day (.2500 Greenwich mean_time) is given as right ascension 7 hours 53 minutes 44 seconds, declination plus 19 de- grees 32 minutes. i 1t was described as a faint object sible in a large telescope, with a| v motion of four minutes of time casterly and forjy-eight minutes of arc northerly. PASSES “THE HAIRY APE." | 3 € Mag- | on into | written | practi- | o= returned |comment. Chevy Chase Home 3916 Legation St. Beautiful new detached brick residence of 9 rooms and 2 baths; hot-water heat; electric lights; hard- wood floors ; open fireplace ; front and side porches; sleeping porch; two -car brick garage; large attic; big lot; close to Conn. Ave. Open for Inspection William K. Hartung 1108 16th Street N.W. federal | - Phone Main 372 THE lowest price seldom represents REPUBLICANS VOTE . TOFIGHT INVIRGINIA - State Committee Want Nom- |5z inees in Congressional and Senate Races. Special Dispatch to The Star, ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 20.—Thd state republican committes, at a meet- ing held yesterday In the rooms of the chamber of commerce, adopted a reso- lution setting forth the followin, “That it {s the sense of the repulican state committee in theeting assembled that a candidate for Congress should be nominated in each congressional dis- trict and that a candidate should be named for the United State Senate, and e e A e it 03| MANY APPLY FOR CAMPS, Increased Nfimber of Applicants executive. eommlttn, whml lfl lct *| prior to either by calling 4 convention or ise selecting a candidate. A resolution by Col. H. W. Anderson recommend to the county, and district committees of the state. that in selecting committees they add women to ‘mempbership sible, as authorized by plan, as amended by ln Norfolk in 1921, 'l‘h! meeting was presided over hy Joseph L. Crupp-r, with C. W. Smithers as secretary. ‘The meeting was attended by fbrtr- two out of the fifty members, either in person or by proxy, and thei full attendance of the fifteen of the executive committ the conven! CLEVELAND, Ohlo, May 20.—L. E. $heppard, president of tha Order of Railway Conductors was re-elected to that office at the convention of the or- der here. Bubsidiary officers were also re-elected. The convention, which has been in on here three weeks, will end tomorrow. BATHING terms. Drive BOATING TENNIS SELECT YOUR_LOT NOW AT BAY RIDGE "THE most Lelightful spot on CHESAPEAKE BAY for your summer home. 3 Wonderful shade trees and wide sandy beach. reasonable prices Phone us for booklet. BAY RIDGE REALTY CORPORATION, Owners Washington Representatives LANHAM & HILL 1400 H St. N.W. By auto via Marlboro and Annapolis. By napolis, where Zindorf's cars meet trains at stations. FOR HEALTH and SPORT SHOOTING Lots at Sakty and easy down Sunday. FISHING CRABBING Main 366 W. B. & A. to An- SOLD LAST WEEK 42 LOTS Approximately $63,000 Worth of Building Lots in CHEVY CHASE PARK, D. C. Every Lot Was Sold to Build on—Not to Hold Speculation EIGHT HOUSES —are just being completed and as possible. 15 more will be started as soon Come out Sunday—before it is too late—and select your lot. $100 Will Hold it for You - Come early. The office is on the ground and the agents and builders will be there. REMEMBER A building loan goes with each lot— if you want it. How to Reach Chevy Chase Park, D. C. If you come on the street car—Take 14th street car marked Chevy Chase to Chevy Chase Circle, turn to the right and walk one block along Western avenue to Rittenhouse street and again to the right on Rittenhouse and you walk right into the office of the Guaranty Trust Company. f you come in vour automobile—FoHow the Connecticut avenue line to Chevy Chase Circle—turn to the right on Western avenue and follow the paved street and you drive right up to the office of the Guaranty Trust Company. or, if you come through Rock Creek Park, the Military Road connects with the Rock Creek Ford Road, which runs past the office. GERTRUDE VAN HOESEN 819 15th St. N.W. O R O S RO A OO A IOIOR SOOI ) IDEAL M. 8416 HOMES 1510 to 1526 Varnum St. . FIVE SOLD (South Side) Just East of 16th St. N.W. The Location Is One of Washington’s Finest Ideal in finish and completeness. These homes feave nothing CHICAGO, May 20.—Reports show- xopldd-ndvrovuu that the com-| ing that five times as w mitt CIty | cations as submitted up o last year' had been received for the 1922 citizen: (vherever | were made at the annual meetin the "unmn the Military Camps Association. ing are pi the “hlu." owr- , for e with commissions In the re: “white” _course, for mnoi sioned officers, d the “red” co for all other forms of training. for Military Training. ny appli- this time | camps throu.h June ‘Washin, military training Sapl it “was sald, €uor |3 Y.I-h On Salt Water Washington’s Exclusive Summer Colony Adjoins the Almas Auto Club Offers All You Need for Comfort for Yourself and Family During All the Warm’Season Large Building Sites, $200 to $500 TERMS ARRANGED Representative on property daily and Sunday Route: Take ANNAPOLIS PIKE to Walnut Tree Inn. Turn Rllht BACK BAY BEACH IMPROVEMENT CO. 921 15th St. N.W. Franklin 6570 JUST COMPLETED THIS HOUSE AND 3 BUNGALOWS AT CARROLL AND ETHAN ALLEN AVENUES TAKOMA PARK 5 to 8 room houses and bungalows. Right on the car line. Close to a school. Priced for quick sale— terms very reasonable. SEE THEM SUNDAY Representative on premises all day. Take 14th Street car marked “Takoma” to the District Line. Change to Carroll Ave. line or walk 4 blocks down Car- roll Ave. to Ethan Allen Ave. Or take Georgia Ave. car to District Line and walk to Carroll Ave. NATIONAL REALTY CO., INC. ‘WE HAVE MANY CHOICE. LOTS FOR SALE IN TAKOMA AT VERY ATTRACTIVE PRICES 14th and N. Y. Ave. N.W. -Main 7807 Members of Washington Real Estate Board CHOOSE YOUR 'LOCATION REMEMBER THESE FACTS! cording to nlllll uxrn types of train- this year. 'l'hazl are | A recommendation to extend the! time of enroliment for “the summer . was sent to| Last year there were: 10 wo P mu open in the camps, and there are REAL ESTATE., CHEVY CHASE 3711 INGOMAR STREET Open for Inspection Sunday From 2 to 6 P.M. An exceptionally Livable Home in one of the Exclusive Sections of Washington. ‘and 2 baths. Living room 16x24, with open, fire- place, opening on a large delightful side porch with tile flooring; spacious bright dining room. Four large master’s bedrooms, two tile baths, one large maid’s room. Oak floors throughout, hot-water heat, electric lights, instantaneous hot-water heater. Lighting fixtures, hardware, etc., specially selected. Unusual number of closets on both floors. Fine attic for storage. The lot is 60x100, and well planted with shrubs and flowers, with garage in rear. This property has been reduced $2,500.00 in price for a quick sale, and will appeal strongly to those desiring an attractive suburban home having the con- veniences and accessibility of a town house. ~Hedkh RUST Exclusive Agent 912 15th Street N.W. 9 rooms Main 6888 SACRIFICING 98 Large Lots Willett Heights, Va. Only 5 2-10 miles from White House: prices $35 to = $435, nothmg higher :-lots located on Chain Bridge Road directly opposite Mt. Olivet Church, within 3 minutes’ walk Lacey Station on Wash. & Old Dominion Railway (15 minutes from Georgetown), about 7 or 8 minutes’ walk of Lacey Station on Falls Church line (28 minutes from 12th and Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.). Lcst car service out Washington! Lots offered at SACRIFICE PRICES for very quick sales. Ground lies well, very high elevation, many especially attractive building sites to “select from. Prices are ridiculously low, terms very easy. Sizes of lots some are as large as 60 feet front by 231 feet deep, the smallest is 50 feet by 123 feet deep: every lot has 50 feet front or more. (27 have more than 4 of an acre and side- walks are laid in front of them, nice hedge planted: young shade trees set out.) TWO LARGE SALE SIGNS ON PROPERTY 2 Lots at $35 Each 2 Lots at 60 Each 6 Lots at 110 Each 13 Lots at 135 Each 10 Lots at 185 Each 11 Lots at 210 Each 9 Lots at 235 Each 5 Lots at 260 Each 4 Lots at 285 Each 8 Lots at 310 Each 3 Lots at 335 Each 1 Lot at 360 5 Lots at 385 Each 5 Lots at 410 Each 14 Lots at 435 Each 6, 7 and 8 ROOM HOUSES 7th AND WEBSTER STREETS Adjoining New Catholic Church Tnke’thStCarthnmSLNw.dedkEutZSqulm Box Plan—3 Rooms Deep and Corner With Garage to be desired, for everything necessary for convenience and com- fort has been added. See them tomorrow. Exhibit house open every day and evening. Take the 16th street bus or 14th street - cars or drive out 16th to Varnum street. or owner. the best value . . TO REACH ON ELECTRIC CARS Take 12th and Pa. Ave. line to Lacey Station, 28 mmules’ ride. Get off and walk north to property. about 7 or 8 minutes” walk, or take cars at 36th and M Streets (Washington & Old Dominion Railway, Bluemont Branch), get off at Lacey Station, walk north to property, 3 minutes. BY AUTO Cross Aqueduct Bridge and go through Cherrydale through to Livingstone Heights, and turn south at Livingstone Heights and you are at property, or go by way of Clarendon, on main Falls Church road, and turn at Lacey Station and you are only a short distance from property, which is located on-main road be- tween Ballston and Livingstone Heights, directly opposite Mt. Olivet Church. Other ways to get to property by auto roads: Should you have occasion to ask any one. get them to direct 8)0“ to Lacey Station on the Washington & Old Dominion or Mt. Olivet Church on Chain Bridge Road. Distance from White House to this subdivision by auto road is 5 2-10 miles. = Lots now plainly marked—numbers in center of each lot; 4 pegs mark each lot. You can inspect these lots any time. “LOTS WILL BE SOLD! No reservations made. First come first served. Come early, see what is offered, and if suited (that is, fully satisfied) you are getting 100 cents in value for every dollar you pay. Buy the lot you like best. For prices refer to blue prints, which will be given you on ground; prices are plainly marked, so you can inspect lots yourself and take all the time you want. o $25.00 cash each lot, balance $12 per month, which includes all interest (you do not pay any taxes until you have completely paid for your lots). Plans, prices and all information at office. Agerit on ground all day Sunday, May 21, from 10 a.m. until dark—will glady give Many Attractive Features . 3 3 d all infy . Com Sunday, see fi 8 Rooms, 2 Baths, 5 Porches Jo"Frices e Tow they il g very Fst. . Ths Jobdison 5 Only $500 Cash—Balance:$60 Month! : 3 high. dry, cool and hea]thy Lots so well located, so close to . Garage ! Square South fshington, will go quickly. Complete in Every Detail 3 All Houses Open for Inspection : WALTER : O,HARA z ; o All Houses Sold on Monthly Payments I Specialize in Nearby Virginia For Sale by Any Broker e MR R T A e Exclusive Agent G b 1309 HSt. NW. Phone Main 4928 " R. HOWENSTEIN CO. ul‘FS’I‘REE‘l‘NORTHWBI‘ 7 For s:le by any broker W. G. IRVIN 715 Allison St. N.W. Pounded 1064 "HIRES TURNER GLASS COMPANY- Rosslyn, Va. WAIHINGTON D. 205-7-9-11 R STREET NEE. 6 Rooms and Bath—Box Plan $500 Cash—$6,750 ¥ ldanl 2 break« [ oo coefrb. ety g Sy It - I g Phone Columbia 9326 Il 1342 New York Avenue N.W. | John T. Meany, Pres. ;ots Selling Fast Improvements Already Made PURD ARTESIAN WATER from well 355 fest deep, pumped by mtle electric system to 25,000-gallon tank at elevation of 100 feets above streets, MODERN SEWER SYSTEM, With Outlet to Potomac River, FINB ), With Brick Base and Gravel Top. Cement Sidewalks and Fine Grass Parking. Five-year-old Shade Trees. Beautiful Brick Statiom, Amply Lighted at Night; Separate Tollet Facllities for Men and Women. Electric Light and Telephone Comnections. s All these MODERN OONVENIENCES, double lots, 50x135 feet and Jdargen . Prices, $810.00 to $900.00. “AURORA HlLLS VA. 4 MINUTES from 12th and Pennsylvania Avenue - _Almnd.rln Electric—the best Subyrban Service out c:nfi';:.hlll:t':on Telephone or write for appointment to take you in our.automo- iles, or come in and talk about special prices to home bullders. Terms—$25 Cash Each Lot, Balance $12 per Month, Which Inciudes All Interest 1824-26 3rd STREET N.E. 1 Corner—1 Inside - Special Bargains Near 16th Street Beautiful Corner 221-223-225 T STREET N.E. 6 Rooms and Bath—3-Room Deep Plan anRunbylheDoor,OnlySWCnh 1801-7 MONROE STREEI' NE. Detached H ‘56,750 to 39.250 H