Evening Star Newspaper, July 7, 1923, Page 16

- REAL ESTATE. SARRE GOVERNORS | GRILLEDAT GENEVA I‘. stant on learning eversthing about the two decrees,” which' the French defend as having been nothing but reproductions of German laws. A delegation of four, representing the Sarre local parliament, has come to Geneva, Its members holding them- Ives in readiness to give testimony it is_requested. It is mot known whether they will be invited to speak. They repr t all the parties except the. communists. League Council at Secret(l EVIATHAN DROPS Session Dives to Botton of | WREATH -m U.S. DEAD Many Charges. By the Associated Press. GENEVA, July 7.—The members of the governing commission of the Sarre region wunderwent a severe grilling today by the council of the league of nations with the object of cstablishimg the truth concerning various charges touching on the ad- ministration of a country whose fu- ture political status a plebiscite eventually wili decide. The chief object of criticism was the commission’s decree curtailing the right of free speech and forbidding criticism of the league of nations, the Versailles treaty and the com- wission itself. French Attitude Sought. Both Lord Robert Cecil of Great Britam. and Gabriele Hanotaux of ¥rance. conducted the examination, which centered about such points as the presence and attitude of the irench troops in the Sarre. Attempts are now being made to agree on report of the coungil which presumably will mention the i ain reforms with the understanding that the commission will be responsible to the league and not to any one government. Throughout the investigation a friendly attitude wuas maintained, everybody, including the members of the commission showing a desire to adopt the best policy tor the Sarre bopulation Scereey is Maintanied Lven Lord Robert Cecil, a stalwart adversary of any form of sec concerning debates, recognized that the discussions on' the Sarre ques- tion, begun by the league of nations council, must be conducted ithout the presence of the as it might take a s personai character on certain points. Thus, examination into the ad- ministration of the Sarre valley was started before a gathering of some all of whom are at- tached to the league. The members of the commission government of the Sarre were present in answer to a telegraphed request to attend. They are M. Rault. French president of the commis: ; Count Moltke Huit- teld of Denmark. vice president; M. Lambert of Belglum: R. D. Waugh of Canada and M. Land, a native of the Sarre valley Colorless Communique Insued. A colorless communique, issued at the end of the morning session. says M. Rault. at Lord Robert Cecil's initiative, g he council informa- sion's duties unde treaty, its composition and the nanner of sharing the work, the number and role of French troops in the Sarre, the development of the rmerie and circum- ued the public order, security and picketi Condemned Granted Amnesty. M. Rault informed the council that the ion had just granted 11 those condemned un- der these two decrees. Lord Robert the © tioner at the meeting, basing his de- mands for information on criticlsms [ H 5 expressed in the British house commons. _He was particularl in Takoma Park Exclusive Listings Almost any home in Takoma Park is a good investment and always has been. But here's one that is especially desirable from any point of view because of its location—on Cedar Ave- nue (formerly Oak), just two blocks from subway and stores, on paved street, all improve- ments in—that means city gas, electricity, water and sewer: beautiful, shady lot. 50 by 150. As to the house, that has living room across front, with coat closet. Oak floors and fire- place. Hot-water heat. Two very large bedrooms and sleep- ing porch. It's a well bullt home, desirable in every way, and can be bought for $1,000 down. Price, $8,500. A larger home, one bedroom first floor, three bedrooms sec- ond floor, located in choicest part of Chestnut Avenue, hav- ing all fmprovements and hot- .water heat. Lot is deep and shady. Rooms large. Oak floors first floor. Wide stairs. Tastily decorated. A remarkably good buy at $9.500, the rock-bottom figure made to move the house quickly, as owner is leaving Takoma. Dutch colonial home, a beauty, of 8 rooms, 2 baths, for which the owner was offered $13.000 before it was finished. House is going to be sold, as owner has bought a small farm. In addition to § regular rooms, there are two finished rooms off from basement. House has oak floors, hot-water heat and sun porch. Space for three cars and small stable. Price, $13,000; $14,000 furnished. $11,000 will now buy house with five bedrooms, two sleep- ing porches and two baths. No. 10 Sycamore Avenue. Attic over entire house. Fuil length screens throughout. Garage and ‘garden. High, level lot. A fine. large home for low fig- ure. Terms can be arranged. $7,500 will buy large, 5-room, colonial bungalow. Rooms very large and cool, as house has full attic. Located on hillside, in large attractive corner, con- venient to cars and stores. Terms. . $11,000—One of the fine Wil- low Avenue homes, first block, with lot 60 by 150; must be sold. First floor, 5 rooms, al- cove and 2 screened porches. Second floor, 4 bedrooms, or 3 bedrooms and kitchen. and 2 sleeping porches. Full ~ attic, with stairs. Hot-water heat. This is one of the substantial homes; not an old house, either. Owner will l,ke first and sec- ond trusts. $8,500—A ‘6-room bungalow on Maple Avenue, near Presby- terian church. Everythin modern. 12,700 feet, witl shade. Garage. ° May Be Seenm Any Time Lillie & Hendrick 23 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park Adams 3801 U E Ceremony at Sea, With Passengers 'l‘n'king Part, in Honor of “World War Heroes. NEW YORK, July 7.—A wreath was cast on the ocean yesterday from the steamship Leviathan, bound from New York to Europe, in mem- ory,of. the soldiers, sailors and ma- rines who lost their lives in the world war, a radio message to the United States Shipping Board said. Secretary of Labor Davis spoke at the ceremony. which was attended by the. 1,792 passengers and the ship's officers. Mrs. Charles Augus- tine Robinson of this city, & member of Antilles Post Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars. cast the wreath on the sea and read a prayer. The vessel, which is making her first transatlantic run since she was reconditioned, covered 557 mile: in the twenty-four-hour period end- ing at noon, averaging 23.7 knots an our. RAISE OFFERED 14,000 RAPID TRANSIT EMPLOYES President Hedley Grants 5 Per Cent Subject to Non-Ar- bitration Agreement. Increas Dy the Associated Press. NEW YORK, July 7.—In an effort to effect a compromise with the 14,000 employes of the Interborough Rapid | Transit Company who demanded u 10 per cent wage increase, Frank Hedley, president of the company, has offered them a 5 per cent raise, The proposal was made subject to settiement without arbitration from outside sources. President Hedley stated that the in- crease offered means an expenditure of $1,250,000 annually despite a short- age of $1.380,000 in the amount need- ed to pay debts falling duc at the end of this year. The Interborough head sald that doubling of the cost of op- eration and inability of the company to charge a higher fare made it im possible to grant the men what they ked. He pointed out no dividends have been paid on Interborough stock since 1918, and said none could be paid until 1926, B e Modern ice skating rinks have grinders to sharpen the skates while the users res Splendid Buy. 1700 Best Buy. at very small expense. o INSPECT THESE T BUSINESS PROPERTY BIG SNAP HURDLES STILL BAR U.S-MEXICAN PACT! Several Obstacles Must Be Surmounted Before Views Can Go in Minutes. By the Associated Press. MEXICO CITY. July 7.—Several hurdles still remain to be passed be- fore the “views” of the United Stat and Mexican government can placed «into the minutes of the con- ference of American and Mexican representatives discussing questions involved in the recognition of Mexico, Charles B. Warren, one of the Amer- ican delegates, sald before entering what was considered an important session yesterday. These preliminary hurdles, he said must be surmounted | before the “views”’ of the two gov- ernments can be considered as finally presented. The deluge of stories in the Mexico | City newspapers announcing that the conteren. virtually completed | 1ts work and that success is assured has been interpreted as an indirect manifestation of the determination of the Mexican government to meet satisfactorily the views of the United States on adequate protection to United States petroleum and agrarian rights in this country. ! May Make Reservations. Should the minutes of the confer- ence, in which are to be entered the | Mexican government's interpretation of its petroleum and agrarian laws and an expression of Mexico's inten® | tion to observe these iInterpretations in good faith, fail to include assur- ances for which the American com missions is contending, the United States will make particular reserva- tlons concerning the American rights thus left unsecured. It was learned that completion of | the minutes will not be delayed be- yond the middle of next week, al- | though it is almost certain that full | details of the understanding then | reached ‘will not be made public until after the American commission reports to Washington. Whatever statement the United States commis- sloners make before leaving Mexico { will depend upon the desires of the | Mexican government. | Comminsions Suggested. | Of two claims conventions. which | will not be acted upon until the com- | pletion of the minutes of the con- ference. it was ascertained the first will provide for consist of one American member with a | umpire, which will consider Amer- ! fcan claims for damages caused by the revolution, and the second wiil be composed similarly to pass upon Mexican claims against the United States arising out of the Vera Cruz occypation and the punitive exped RN a commission Mexican and Block 7th St. NW. 2 Stores, Apartment above; large lot to alley. Price, $9,000.00 Each 1000 H St. N.E. Priced right, easy terms. Easy Terms Can be remodeled NEW HOMES SUNDAY Emerson St. Between Ga. Ave. and Ninth St. 49 under construction. nearly all sold, conclusive evidence_ of real value, as each house selected before being decided upon was put through the acid test of criticism and comparison with the many homes now being offered. These ideal homes consist of 6 rooms, tile bath, with shower; extra large kitchen with built in cabinet, one-piece porcelain sink, and white enamel gas range, concrete front porch, large sleepin porch full width of house, dining room has full size Frencl doors leading to an ideal breakfast porch, a real pantry adjoin- ing the kitchen especially suitable for the built-in refrigerator. The full size concrete cellar is equipped- with coal bin, laundry trays, toilet and new improved hot-water heating plant. Deep yard to alley with amplé room spection and criticism of these outstandinng home values. for garage. We invite your in- See salesmen on premises or call office. Price, $9,680, small cash pay- ment, balance like rent. SAMUEL SHAPIRO CO. 904 14th Street Main 5613 APPEALING NEW HOMES Embodying Super-Construction Delightful Environment, and All-Around Superiority 6107-9 4th St. N.W. Just South of Rittenhouse St. They are detached, are unusually well arranged, have five or six rooms (three bed- rooms), wide porches, open fireplace, hot- water h'eat, electric lights. Price and Terms Right Open for Inspection Sunday 2-6 N. L. SANSBURY CO., INC. “Everything in Real Estate” 1418 Eye St NW. | Phone Main 5904 Members Washington Real Estate Board tion of Pershing. American claims based upon land expropriations by | the Mexican government also will be | considered by the first of these two | commtssions. | his associate, John ave succeeded in fe 1P nderstoos, the abou: late necess! ty of rrhlnlll’n' Sirtually ssurances the United Sta has sought to obtain. . JENKINS MAY LOSE | :LAND IN MEXICO| Expropriation Held by Ministry to Be Equitable, Says Newspaper. Mr. Warren and ‘Barton Payne, h impressin ernment, | By the Assoclated Press. : MEXICO CITY, July 7.—Despite the injunction which Willlam O. Jenkins, American consulagr agent at Puebla, obtained against the action of the © agrarian commission in order- ing part of his agricultural proper- ties divided among the residents of the village of San Miguel, the legal department of the ministry of agri- culture, says Excelsior, h decided that the expropriation is equitable and that the Injunction should be dissolved. Jenkins, whose kidnaping in ‘the spring of 1919 brought about strained relations between the United States and Mexico, has announced his inten- tion of appealing to the highest court in order to obtain his rights against what he declares to be a misapplica- tion of the agrarian laws, says the newspaper. The advices add that the 2 GOVERNORS DRAW - FIRE OF EDUCATORS Executives 'Criticized for Aots Curtailing Work of Schools, By the Associated Press. SAN FRANCISCO, July 7.—The Na- tional Education Association. the world conference on education and allied organlizations, which ended its convention here and in Oakland last night, adopted at the final session resolutions criticizing especially the governors of . California and Penn- sylvania for their economy policles, which made necessary the curtail- ment of educational activities in those states. Other governors also came in for criticism for policles con- sidered detrimental to educatton. Perhaps one of the most outstand- ing accomplishrients of the allied or- ganizations was the creation of the World Federation of Education As- goclations. Its policy will be to pre- vent wars through means of educa- tion. Augustus O. Thomas, Augusts. Me., was named president. As leader of the National Education Association Miss Olive Jones of New 1 William: B Jones of & bld for the 1924 convention of the | National Education Association, was | selected for the meeting. Thomas Finnegan of Pennsylvania was named one of five new trustees, it was announced. “not only as a testimonial for the distingulshed service he has rendered to the cause injunction has not been dissolved and that Jenkins still retains the lands In question. of education, but as a protest against | the action of Gov. Pinghot in failing | to reappoint Finnegan as state super- !intendent of Pennsylvania schools.” NEW BROOKLAND HO Sample House—10U1 Otis Street N.E. A Suburban Home With All City Conveniences DESCRIPTION These detached homes are ideally located in the most beautiful section of Brookland. They are e: six large rooms, pantry and tiled b stationary tubs, gas water heater lighted cellars, and deep yard to wide alley xceptionally well built, containing atk, hot-water heat, electric lights, and gas range; extra large well The interiors are beauti- fully finished in white enamel trim with mahogany doorg. These homes are priced very cash payment with casy monthly t ow, and can be boughtlon a small erms. INSPECT TODAY Take car marked Brookland to 10th and Monroe Streets ! . and walk 1wo blocks north 10 property. Open and Lighted Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. R. A. HUMPHRIES 808 N. Cap. (Exclusive Agent) TheBestinChevyChase —in character of home and location The most attractive designs—and most picturesque neighborhood—wholly detached. Albemarle and 38th Street Chevy Chase, D. C. They will stand the most rigid inspection—and meet the ideals of the most critical Others . " $10,950 10,500 —upon terms that will suit— Six rooms and porch; - tiled sleeping bath, hot-water heat, stone foundation, stone fireplace, slate roof, concrete porch Open Every Day and Evening Our Mr. Hamilton wil Il be found at the Sample * Home—or you ca:gghone him for special appoint- ment—Cleveland 1 Take Chevy Chase c: ‘o “Albemarle Street (first stop north of Bureau of Standards), turn west.to 38th St, or Wisconsin Ave, through cars to Windom St. Bulkt, Owned and For Sale by x5« Harry Phone Main 4846 A. Kite (Incorporated) Member Washingotn Real Estate Board , the only city which made | MONTENEGRINS WITHOUT NATION BARRED BY U. S. Two Who Came Over With Promier Plamenatz Charged to Jugo- slavia Quota. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, July 7.—Two men, who said they came to America as secretaries to Y. . Plamenatz, for- mer premier of Montenegro, were re- fused admjsaion to the United States in a decision handed down by ¥Fed- er: Judge D. J. Knox. Montenegro no status as a country now, Judge Knox held, and for that reason the men are chargeable to the Jugo- slavian quota, which was filled prior to their arrival. Michel The Montenegrins, Alexander Giokeich, who came L SIORECh, W0 Came 14th St. Opportunity FOR RENT Service station—front offices— shops and garage for eighteen cars, also second story storage, driveway directly through 155 feet. Apply D. E. BUCKINGHAM, Owner 2115 14th St. 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- structed houses and bungalows. Take “Brookland” car to end of route. Your broker or Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. Woodward Bldg., 15th & H Tomich | here last April 21 with Premier Plamenatz, were admitted by the im- migration authoritles, but soon after- wards were ordered to report at Eilic Island, where they sincn have been detained. They appeuled to the federal court for release on the ground that they came here as diplo- mats, bearing diplomatic passports to_transact official business. Judge Knox refused to accept the contention of their counsel that since the United States did_not ratify the treaty of Versaill ontenegro, so far as the United S enjoys its old statu: Tomich and Glokeich cume he from Italy. They left Montenegro 1916, and since that time have b residing in other countries. —_— The man who is poor, who has o all, but still retains his self-respec: is still rich; for such a man tp, world s held in trust; his spirit dok inating over its grosser carcs, By an still walk erec es 15 concerned, Jameson-Built Homes 231 to 255 Eleventh St. S.E. Only two squares from beautiful Lincoln Park. x large rooms, tile bat! H.-W.H, electric lights double hardwood floors large closet in each roon built-in_ice box, wash trays servant’s toilet, double rcar porch. wide cement fron porch and other extras Open for Inspection Daily and Sunday For Sale By OWNER AND BUILDER 906 New York Ave. N.W. ASK THE MAN WHO OWNS ONE 1418 MADISON ST. N.W. Beautiful Detached Home of hollowstile construction, having ten rooms and two baths; hot-water heat; electric lights: oak-floors. shrubbery. The Low Price Is a Real Feature Fine lot 45x157, with attractive Open for Inspection Sunday 2—o N. L. SANSBURY CO., Inc. 1418 Eye Street N. W. EVERYTHING IN REAL ESTATE Phone Main 5904 MEMBERS WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE BOARD ArgylePark--Overlooking 16thSt. Washington’s most-exclusive residential section; just a few choice detached home sites left in the heart of the city. Sales- men on the property Saturday and Sunday from 1 to'6 P.M.