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Apartments PLAN TOREEULATE * BUILDING BOONS @ Periodic Overloading - and i Means to Prevent, Topic of Realty Men. Prevention of periodic overloading in the building industry in the tuture through the issulng of such reliable data from time to time as will enaBle construction to regulate itself to ac- tual conditions is the suggestion com- Ing to the National Association of Real Estate Boards from promised cboperation of the United States De- partment of Commerce with the American Construction’ Council. Slacking up of non-urgent build- ing for a time in order that urgent building, such as home bullding, may on without further advance in cost. urzed by representatives of ractically every large building in- dustry in the country through reso- lutions adopted recently by the American Construction Councll, should not be interpreted to mean that the uneil is advocating a nation-wide n of construction, Franklin dent of the cou n y in a tele- am to the National Association of Real Estate Boards. “Th mstruction Coun- number of tel grams from brick manufacturers and or two teleg: ns from lumber- en clearly indicating that they had cceived ~identical telegrams from me unknown source that the coun- il has advocated a ninety-days' sus- pension of construction throughout the count l»r, Roosevelt's telegram ates. - is entirely at variance ith the To stop construction would be the worst in the present sit- 16TH STREET SITES SOLD FOR BUILDING Purchase of numerous pieces of ground in the general vicinity of 16th street and Colorado avenue for the purpose of building semi-detached nd American designed homes has bLeen announced by F. M. Johnson. Sales for the week were announced erty contains six rooms dixon sold 728 3d street g0 Architect's design of proposed new automob structed on the site of the old Hall of the Ancien northwest. The present walls of the building will be uset interfor will he reconstructed of reinforced concrete to pro: cm_for lifting cars to the various leveln. All partitions and the construction, it ix said, will be an mearly fireproof n modern mcthods wil make it. Snowde Ashford, for many years municipal architect here, will prepare the plans and supervise the construction of this new build- ing, which ix sald to be a step tcward relieving the trafic and parking prob- lem’ downtown. FOUR HURT IN WRECK. EASIER TO BE FIREMEN. Fast Mail Train Collides With| With thirty new positions to be Tocaliat Alleatoirn: Ba | filled in the fire department on July ol A | 1, the Commissioners yesterday reduced Pa., June 23.—TWO|the physical requirements for this passengers and two trainmen were | geryice, Injured in a rear-end collision b€‘1 At the present time a fireman must tween the Syracuse-Philadelphia fast | be five feet eight inches tall and mail train and a local train on the | wcigh 154 pounds. The new rule Central Railroad of New Jersey here.|calls for five feet 'seven inches and for 36,5002 Thiakproperty |1 Passengera ars Chanies 1 Grauam; |, 1/ IVERITS. SERISE WEEER RS 10 six rooms and bath. Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Anna O'Brien, | g, .rg that this change should be re- 7.Jackson place was rold to] who was traveling from Binghamton, | garded as & temporary one, made I.,Du Busky for $8500. 1t/ N. Y., to Philadelphia. They are in a|murely for the purpose of filing the N S R F00mS. ast was sold | hospltal suffering from minor Injurles. | NeW Positions as promptly as possible. 4 James Burke of Scranton, Pa., en- o Lembach o K Ray] et Bk vien Teints, Weis| TANGLE OVER CHINESE. wis. A suburb, o ’ U, deme oncRiver road| oy Pa., fireman of the mall ex- By the Associated Press. was sold to Dr. Charles Waters, This proverty is to be used as a suburban | PrSss, wero slightly hutt. ome, Several other passengers CETW o No. 615% Park road, a two-family | badly shaken up. PO O e e U house, was sold\by A. M. Templeton | The collision occurred while the | the schooner Mary Beatrice, on which s iy local® train"bound | from . Mauch |a bloody battle between fifteen o 0 T Sor 3500, west was| Chunk. Pan to New Fork. was | Chinese trying to smugele themselves horthwest was| backing to pick up & man It hag | INto America and four members of the Cunningham to | 500c® e Vs in "a "hospital with | crew was fought June 10, has created fractured skull and his identity | an international problem for imm gration officials, It Is learned. It Yot to be decided whether Gre ot lias not boen esiablished. Britain or the United States govern- ment will defray the cost of ulti- mate deportation. Another batch of 102 Chinese cap- tured recently in a raid in a Long Island City factory, where they wers sald‘to have been sold for employ- ment by smugglers, will be deported soon. apartments to, be con- 1814 New York avenue but the entire were modern rooms. No. 2805 14th st 1d by Maurice aters. eight WOMAN, 133, DIES. COLUMBIA, S. C., June 23.—Minnie Crawford. colored, sald to have been tha oldest weman in South Carolina, is dead pere. She is said to have had papers showing she was 133 years old. The woman had been an inmate of “Uncle” Charlie Jaggers’ Old Folks Home here for a number of years. She had been blind for many years. She, it said, claimed to have worked with the men who built the old South Carolina railroad in 1830. eet northwest was Millar to Dever 6th street southwest was W. Felka to R. E. Mona- n for a price of $5,800. It contains home purchased by an Louis from F. M. Johnson n rooms. EW BUILDING ERECTED ‘FOR DIKEMAN’S PLANT Large Cold Storage Room, Refrig- Beautiful 16th St. Highlands Warehouse and Factory. Gompletion of a new warehouse and factory for their fruit juice is an- NSULINENESCURE REPORT D0CTORS Eliminates Diabetes, Tests for Several Months Prove, They Declare. By the Assoclated Press. NEW YORK, June 33—Rigorous clinical experiments nding over nine-month period have confirmed insulin, the newly discovered pan- er successful agent in the treatment and cure of dia- betes, a report of the experiments made public in the Journal of Meta- bolic Research declares. The experimen conducted indi- vidually b; committes of nine Drnmlnznt yphyllc(llll in the United States and Canada, appointed by Dr. F. G. Banting of Toronto, discoverer of insulin, showed conclusively that Iu.mugn this extract the physical wasting away which accompanies | aiabetes can be checked, welght can be restored, and cases of diabetic coma can be successfully treated, says the repo he physiclans on the committee, who unanimously pronounced the new discovery a success were: Drs. W. Campbell and A. A. Fletcher, from the University of Toronto and the Toronto General Hospital; D lott P. Joslin, Boston: Dr. R Wilder. "Rocheste; nald Fits, Boston:; Drs. H Geyelin and R. T. Woodyatt, Chicago, and Drs. Frederick M. Allen and James W. Sherrill of the Physiatric Institute, Morristown, N. J. —_—_— RUM RUNNERS GROW BOLD. | RIVERHEAD, N. Y., June 23.—Rum {runners infesting the Long Island coast were reported to have grown 80 bold that they ordered bathers off a beach here while liquor from a yacht, id to have been of Canadlan | Tegintry, was landed. The yacht an- chored about 700 feet off shore. Res- | idents are so upset that women are afraid to remain on the beaches after dark. —_— Ever notice how much better a | stolen kiss doesn't taste than the real , thing? Lot fronting on Chesa) {at end of State road, ary County, Md.; wonderful bathing, fishing, etc. For particulars see G. L. SMOOT 806 17th St. N.W. SPECIAL $8,250 Semi-detached modern h 2 stories; 7 large rooms bath; lot, 142 feet to alley. Kennedy Street (On 14th St. Car Line) First Commercial Zome Easy Terms Inspect Sunday Wm. B. Kraft & Co. 1338 N. Y. Ave. Main 8503 WE URGE YOUR INSPECTION TOMORROW OF THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME 1205 Farragut St. N.W. Located in Most Exclusive Section of Northwest Two Blocks From 14th St. Cars A Wonder Home i 1436 Longfellow St. N.W. | Handsomely decorated 10 rooms, 3 baths, 1 toilet, It is located treet southwest. The | ory and contains a larige cold storage room for four car- of fruit, a refrigerating plant, 1 as an ice-manufacturing plant | e of producing four tons of lce Detached; on exceptionally place; hot-water heat; electric are wide porches front and sid to the home lover. Everything is modern to the last detail and erator and Other Conveniences in ’ | | | | | | lightful rooms and two tiled b: large corner lot; ten large de- reception hall; - lights; big e that always have their appeal in this home from cellar to roof in perfect condition. The sleep- ! ing porch and breakfast room are exceptionally attractive. center-hall house, for the | most discriminating buyer; large garden-yard, with | beautiful pergola and two- | car brick garage. Will Sacrifice for Quick Sale Open for Inspection See owner, on premises. s for keeping the product ing th bandling proce Seven Thousand Dollars Month Will Make You the Home. | There are also elaborate ar- 7 manufacturing and ||| | 16TH STREET HOUSE SOLD. E. Morgan & Co. announced | Breuninger & Sons et northw to Mr. Moriarty. ) occupy! the hause as his residence. e i ‘ou can rely upon the friends you | —if you have enough money p_them bought. Offices for Rent No. 1653 Pa. Ave. Opposite State Dept. Main 36 924 14th Two large rooms on street floor with show win- dow, suitable for invest- ment brokers or real es- \ tate office. 2 Large Rooms on First Floor Suite of 3 Rooms on First Floor ‘North Washington Realty Co., Incorporated 1653 Pa. Ave. N.W. Oppoxite State Dept. Main 6152 THE BEST ARRANGED APARTMENTS IN WASHINGTON. “On Spring Road” “Between 14th and 16th Streets” Reached by 16th St. bus and 14th 8t. cars. $62.50 Large living room, dining room, alcove, kitchenette, spacious dressing room. with two mahogany In-a-Door beds and tiled bath, $79.50 Large reception hall leading into beau- aital living room of large proportions. spa- clous bed chamber, unusually attraci dressing room with double mahogany I TDioor_bed. tastefully arranged dining (nd Kitchenette with bullt-ia china closet. All apartments have _outside rooms, French doors and _windows, hardwood floors, Polychrome electrfc fixtures and door plugs in every room. 7 NEW BUILDINGS Immediate Possession Manager on Premises. 1441 Spring Road, Apt. 101 1315 Fern Street NW. - Drive out 16th Street and Alaska Avenue, and east on Fern Street to the new stone house. 1415 Eye Street N.W. (Exclusive Agents) Cash and Ninety Dollars per Owner of This Ultra-Modern Representative On Premises From 9 Until 6 CHAS. D. SAGER Main 37 St. N.W. 1 6th eet Highls Imposing-Looking Residence Just Completed OPEN SUNDAY 2 TO 7 PM. LOCATION — Splendid high location, just off Alaska Avenue over- looking the beautiful grounds of Walter Reed Hospital. CONSTRUCTION— Granite stone walls, 18 .inches thick, from foot- ings to roof. Large ga- rage to match the house. FEATURES — Center hall plan, with all of the 10 rooms of unusual size, two baths. Beautifully decorated and finished throughout. Homes of this class are seldom available. ,,fi_“Mcxzsvm-nacosS,,,;.. . Main 4752 MEMBERS OF THE WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE BOARD 913 15th St. Main 617 $48,600Diamond, 22-Carat Stone, - Found in Africa BY the Associated Press. KIMBERLEY, Cape Colony, June 23.—A diamond weighing twenty ! and three-quarter carats has been found by the De Beers Company in ‘its Wesselton mine. The dlamond, ,©f & rich brandy shade, ‘s de- .scrtbed as the largest of its kind A\ — ACRUITTED IN POISONING, WOMAN SEEKS LIBERTY \ !‘rufi\wlth Husband, Mrs. Creigh- ton yAwaits Trial for Mother- \, in-Law’s Death. NEWA8K, N. J., June 26.—Mrs. Mary A. Cretgitton, .who, with her husband, John, waw acquitted yesterday of the murder by, polsoning of her brothe: Charles Riv'mond Avery, hopes to ob. tain her relese from jall, where she is awalting trial on a charge of having isoned her \mothee-in-law, Mrs. John ¥, Crelghton, who died in’ December, A jury tted the pair yesterday after an hour's deliberation, , The defense . offered no testimony, Thaintaining thay the prosecution had not proved that. the death of Avery had been causedby arsenic or by the Creightons. Nothing is more annoying to a woman than to idiscover that her wedding ring hag left a green mark on her finger. \ Connecticut Woodley Park—a zoned necticut Ave. You will find in these prop cars. is an average.monthly saving. monthly payments. Middaugh & Woodward Bl : desirability and enhancing value. Exhibit house 2826 Con- The_ prices are most reasonable. cash and $150 per month, including all interest. SRELAS RUSH OF EMIGRANTS FROM BRITAIN BEGINS New Quota Provisions Bring Many to U. 8., Including Skilled Scotch Workmen. By the Associated Prese. SBOUTHAMPTON, ' June 33.—A rush of emigrants to the United States under the new quota for the Rritish 1s! has begun. The Cunarder Al- bania sailing. with = full st of passengers, including 250 skilled Scottish workmen, The salling of the Ohio Royal Mail Line has been d 80 as to make ain that she will Dot arrive in New York before July 1. She carries 600 third-class p: gers, a record for this line. > —— MRS. DENTON ELECTED. Chosen President of D. C. Home Economics Association- Dr. Mina C. Denton of the Depar! ment of Agricults ‘was chosen pre ident of the District of Columbla Home Economics Assoclation at a supper meeting in the Grace Dodge Hotel last night. Other results of the election follow: Vice president, Mrs. Sally C. Barth- low, domestic arts department of the public schools; secrets Miss Eliz: beth Lewis, domestic scl ‘hicago, mext mdnth, Edith Thomas of the Federal Board for Vocatio: Education. — A button museum has been founded by a Bohemian button marufacturer in Prague. tion, Ave. Bridge and restricted section of social I erties complete city homes of two stories, attic, breakfast and inclosed sleeping porches, 3 baths; 2 showers, maid's room with bath. The lots are 24 feet front, with the semi-detached houses 29 feet front. Brick garages for two The terms liberal—$2,000 Of this sum $94 Larger cash payments reduce the All cash may be paid. Your Own Broker or Shannon, Inc. Building, 15th and H Sts. ESTABLISHSED 1899 ABSOLUTELY . MUST BE SOLD TODAY 3508 Connecticut Ave. VACANT An ideal home on this prominent thoroughfare— high-class residential locality. Thoroughly modern nn.d up-to-date—well proportioned rooms. Future increase in value for business purposes is practically assured. PRICED AT A BARGAIN FIGURE g ¥ % Y 2 - * _ TERMS AGREEABLE TO YOU INSPECT TODAY WITHOUT FAIL Open After 2 PM. " Boss & Phelps “ i i The Home of Homes Main: 4340 6107 4th and exceptionallz_ well built. i sleeping electric Realtors 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™ 1417 K St. N.W., == = == T - e First Time Offered INSPECT TODAY St. N.W. Super-attractive New Detached Home, artistically designed Five rooms and bath; screened-in rch which makes three real bedrooms; hot-water heat; thts; open fireplace; oak floors. Many unusual features. Price, $9,200—Terms Open Today and Sunday, 27 To reach—Take 14th street car marked “Takoma” “to Rittenhouse street and walk west one block. N. L. SANSBURY CO., INC. “Everything in Real Estate” 1418 Eye St. N.W. Phone Main 5904 - AMembers Washington Real Eastate Board BALDWIN MAN BEATEN. TIVERTON, Devonshire, June 23— The government b2 ing division of 13,014 votes, " Troyte, Brown, . 3 o Michigan Park 12th and Michigan Ave. N.E. A neighborhood of enhancing value, zoned and restricted. Individ- ual or group- building lots and properly con- lost a seat through by-election here nd, liberal, be- member for the Tiverton evonshire. He recelved against 11,638 for Col. A. conservative, and 495 for F. laborite. y. elected v ES CONSTRUCTIONCO."== fl 14th and H Sts. N.W.—Main 7823 structed houses and bungalows. Take “Brookland” car to end of route. Your broker or Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. Woodward Bldg., 15th & H A Garage of Your Own Gonerta Block Garagos s "spoctaley CLEVELAND PARK 3520 30th St. Between Porter and Ordway Owner Leaving City Beautiful detached 10- room house, two baths, hot-water heat, electric lights, instantaneous heater and all modern im- provements. Large lot, flowers and fruit trees. One block above Con- necticut Avenue. See Owner On the Premises 'Most Desirable Apartments The Argonne On Columbia Road at 16th St. N. W. Good all-year location, overlooking picturesque Rock Creek Park Best Transportation Facilities Large bright rooms and spacious closets Service Unexcelled Apply to Manager on Premiscs or WM. S. PHILLIPS Realtor Main 4600 ANNOUNCEMENT Hoover & Kidwell take pleasure in announcing that Mr. N. J. Thomas, formerly with the Morris Cafritz Company, is now connected with them as Manager of the Sales Department, where he will be pleased to serve his many clients and friends. " Hoover & Kidwell Sales 1406 H Street N.W. Insurance Phone Main 6341 Rents Loans [ol——lol——lolcelol——=a]l—=]0o] l [él ! | One of Our Most Attractive Homes Located in the Best Section of Washington 1602 Webster Street Northwest Center Hall Type A beautiful semi-detached brick residence contain- ing nine rooms and two baths, with a servant’s room and bath in basement, situated on large lot 40x139 feet, with a two-car built-in garage. The plumbing and electric fixtures are of the best. An inspection will convince you of the unusual value offered in this house. Open for Your Inspection Every Day and Evening L. E. BREUNINGER & SONS ‘Owners and Bullders Phone Main 6140 706 Colorado Bldg. lc——=lojc——]ojcafa]lc——]a]——2] New Arlington, Va. About 2 squares to Columbia Pike and Co- lumbia Station; lot 60x168 feet; new 5-r. and b. modern bungalow; double floors. highly pol- ished; electric lights: large kitchen cabinet: electric motor pump; garage, etc. Reduced to $4,950; only $500 cash payment and balance $50 month, including all interest and payments. For further particulars see Mr. Russey, with— N. E. Ryon Co., Inc. Main 4597 1423 F St. jaf——=lo]——=]o]—=]o]—]