Evening Star Newspaper, May 12, 1923, Page 21

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‘REAL F,STA"I'E. EARLINGTON AI;ARTMENT SOLD. ‘THE EVENING CLOTHING WORKERS Arbitrators Announce 10 Per Cent Increase to Be Effective May 1. CHICAGO, May 12.—An approxi- mate 10 per cent increase in wages for 35,000 clothing workers in Chica- | g0, effective May 1, was announced here yesterday by officials of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of STAR, VVASHI‘N(:}'I‘OI\Tz D. O, SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1923. . HMSE PAY OF 35,0m which employers and employes are contribute amounts equal to l.ng r cent of this increase, the fund thus created to be under the direction of & board of trustees. GUATEMALAN RADICAL FREED FROM PRISON By the Associated Press. VERA CRUZ, May 12.—Heron Proal, | the Guatemalan communist and leader | in the agitation against large land holders, was released from prison REAL ESTATE. 14th Street Highlands Just Off Fourteenth Street Best Location in the City Home Values Without Competition yesterday. He was charged with in- citing riot and rebellion about six| months ago. With him were freed ninety other| persons imprisoned for various of- fenses and the entire group was ac- corded an enthuslastic reception by | the populace: 'rhg))? were honored by a parade in which the marchers sang rrfwulunou- ary songs and carried red banners. Dronl sald he would proceed with the aotivities interrupted by his term in America. Several speclal classes of workmen recelved increases slightly in excess of this. The agreement, reached by arbitra- tors. call for an Increase of three dollars & week with the provision that this amount shall not be in ex- cess of 10 per cent of the weekly wage. The weekly minimum wage was raised from $13,50 to $15. The vari- ous increases granted more than equalize the cuts in wages last year, officlals of the workers said. With the agreement also was estab- 1 an unen ment fund to 5401t0542913thSt.N.W. Six Rooms Two Baths Built-In Garage Extra Large Porches, Front and Rear WOULDN’T YOU ENJOY LIVING IN A COZY ENGLISH COTTAGE IN WEST CHEVY CHASE? Lots of Style and Distinction to this bright Seven Room Dwelling. Thoroughly Modern; Tiled Bath; selected Fixtures. Built on a 70-foot frontage. Price, $10,750 Also another special offer: Two-story Bungalow type of home—six rooms and bath. $2,750 §<¥" Take Wisconsin Ave. cars to FESSENDEN STREET and walk one square west. Or CALL G. H. GISH MAIN 25 or CLEVELAND 1640 en old for Willlam T eight apartments. Ready for Inspection r arranged through the offices of J. Dallas Grady and Quinter, Thomas & Ce NEW ELECTRIC RAY | CLUB INVITES HARDING. " SHUTS OFF GRAVITY | =it gressional Country Club, headed by California Inventor Expects “Odic” Charles C. Glover, called on the Presi- dent at the White House yesterday Power to Revolutionize Aviation. and advised him of the ar RHODES CONSTRUCTIONCO.™= %uflbtl‘fi Binckistone ‘Bullding 14th and H Sts. N.W.--Main 7823 What does a garage cost? Ask us—we’'re speclally rea- sonable on Concrete ~ Block Garages, and gladly furnish estimates. Open and Lighted Daily Until 9 P.M. D. J. DUNIGAN 1321 New York Ave. N.W. Main 1267 being made for the laying of | stone of the clubhouse e; n June | | and formally invited him to attend the ceremony | _ With Mr. Glover were (ol. Clarence | | 0. Sherrill, Col. E. Lester | George O. Walson nd | Himes. | PASADENA, Calif., May 12.—Avia- A tlon of the futu be based on the use of a newly discovered ray which “shuts off” the pull of gravity, 1f a theory propounded Ly Edgar L. ‘Holling: 1d. local inventor and ex- perimenter in the field of electricty, 1s substant Mr. Hol- dingshead calls . which, be said, he discovered after twenty | vears of experimentation, the odic ray. Its most spe savs, is the power in matter upon w the spee T | [l GxHHEATING Co. ot gravity Sy { Scientiflc Hoating &Plumbing ’ 913+017 H Street N\W. WashingionD.C o reaches the pull t on them use of has been perfe. predicts, any - it may be fi ed will float in air. Fquipped with the proper apparatus for generating this powerful ray, he asserts, the alrship of the future could be built of steel and rise with the ease of a gas-filled dirigible, | Heat also accelerates the speed o the whirling atoms composing an substance, Mr. Holllngshead -point: . but heat frecly applied even- | ¢ _transforms the solid into a The odic ray, on the other hand, can in the atomic speed tre- 1endously without causing the dis- integration of the solid, he says. PLAN TO SEE THESE HOMES In making a selection of houses to advertise specially for Sunday it is always our aim to select with the greatest care values that we know to be unusually good and houses that we know will warrant the time spent in inspecting them. Tt is impossible in the limited space allotted each one to give a tair idea of its true worth or real attractive ness, but we assure yvou that each of the houses here displayed is a well constructed home offered at a price that puts it in the “bargain” class. It will pay you to sece them—and if you need a home you may count yourself fortunate if you secure one of these. TWO REAL BARGAINS IN NEW HOMES THE Scientific Heating and Plumbing of Office Buildings, Schools, Churches, Factories, Apartment Houses and the larger Private Residences involves responsibilities which this organization is particularly well qualified to assume. Estimates on request. “Found Reliable for Over Thirty Years” 'S the only woman elaven, wife of Country Club District Chevy Chase, Md. Sample House 6814 8th St. N.W. Open Daily and Sunday Till 9 P.M. 1i a completely detached home with a big cor beautiful living room with open fireplace, a di kitchen flooded with light, four big bedrooms i i i rrounded b: Sample House 716 Jefferson St. N.W. Open All Day Sunday this popular operation, built idence of the worth of these v in which the public has bought them. Fully 20 feet wide, on 25-foot lots, built of tapestry brick, with the finest bathroom and kitchen fixtures; special radiation; whiie oak c refine i y ¢ cnjoy your visit to this latest ac plishment More than that, you are very liable to decide days” arc over. There is also a splendid 2- to be had in the 8-room and-2-bath bungalow picturec them both today. TO INSPECT: Take 9th St. car marked “Takoma” to &h and Butter- nut Sts., or drive out 16th St. to Colorado Ave., thence to Georgia Ave. to Butternut St. 16th St. Heights—-—$12,750 There is only one house left in by Walter A. Dunigan. The best e houses is the rapid w: floors; 3 large porches. A good house, a growing neighborhood combine to make this a real bargain. TO INSPECT: Take 14th St. car marked “Takoma” to 8th and Kennedy, walk south to Jefferson St.; or 9th St.-car to Jefferson St. and walk east to sample house. 1 Block West Connecticut Ave. No. 1 Leland Street, Chevy Chase, Md. A [,)l';I.IGH’]'FUL home amid park-like surroundings that is certain, we o believe, to appeal to people of taste who are seeking an ideal place 0 hive. The location, being adjacent to both the Chevy Chase and Columbia Country Clubs, and only one block from Connecticut Ave., makes a special appeal to those who seek environment of the highest type. The house itself _is located on a corner plot of land that is really too large to be called a lot, “being well over half an acre. Dozens of stately trees border a spring-fed »stream flowing through the ground, and add a touch of the forest to a home =that embodies every modern convenience. A sweeping driveway leads to the colonial doorway. The house itself - > . e 4 “needs to be seen to be appreciated. ¥ G : ; e : £ The salient features of the first floor are a wide center entrance hall, open- e ; = o . 2911 Porter St. Cleveland Park ing on one side into a spacious living room, small library and screened-in side porch. On the other side is the dining room, connecting by French doors 4 i . intq a glassed-in porch; large butler’s pantry and commodious kitchen. There is no more popular.section in Washington than Cleve- et f 3 S iand Park. Your investment is sure to enhance, you will find n 1(t b,LCOl] oor are four master hgdroox:ns.of unusual size, two com- refined and congenial neighbors. The owner is sacrificing this . .plete baths and two porches, equipped with awnings. The third floor has house because of unforeseen circumstances, If you are seeking a one bedroom, a large billiard room and storage space, and an open porch. beautiful 7"%‘.”“}""‘”“’ with every ‘“°d“]“ T o including In the basement are servants’ quarters, with bath, furnace room, store- g::sf;é::; e e S rooms and garages for two cars. T PECT: Take C cticut Ave. (Chevy car orter - : 5 5 '0 INSPECT : Tak Ch Chase) P Street, his very attractive home has just been walk one block west to‘;m:::e ve. ) to =X “of less than $30,000. purchase. . 1209 Geranium Street N.W. This house is unquestionably the best value in 16th St. Heiglits A broad statement that you will agree with when you see the house. First floor has_living room, with open fircplace, bright dining room, kitchen, inclosed breakfast porch, bedroom, lbath and inclosed sleeping porch. Second floor, 2 big bedroams and lavatory. Hot-water heat, electric lights and all improvements. 2-car garage, Easy terms. s Take 9th St. car to Fioral St., walk west to 12th St. and nor(; ‘t)nlgesrl:fil?;; or drive out 16th St. to Alaska Ave. and Geranium, then ) : s _placed on the market at a price ool An inspection will readily show it to be a very attractive WM. S. PHILLIPS The Phillips Building: Member. of the Washington Real Estate Board Open Sunday. from 2 PM. Until 8 P.M. E "d‘uMcKEEVERdGOSS EXCLUSIVE AGENTS 15th St. at K 1415 Eye St.

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