Evening Star Newspaper, November 17, 1923, Page 21

REAL ICRAY SAYS FOUR - KNEW OF BIG LOAN Members of Indiana Board of i~ Agriculture Named in fii Bankruptcy Suit. Tr the Associated Press. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., November 17. ~—Tour members of the state board of agriculture knew that he had bor- rowed $155,000 from the board. Gov. Warren T. McCray testified in fed- ckal court yesterday at the hearing of the petition of three Fort Wayne banks before Harry C. Sheridan, ref- ckee in bankruptey, to have the gov- efnor adjudged a bankrupt. The governor mnamed Harry Moberly, | Dresident of the board: 1. Newt Hrown, financial secretary; Willlam Jbnes and Thomas Grant, members, & the men who had knowledge of the transaction. {Brown declared some time ago that the money was handed McCray to be vjaced on deposit in the Discount ahd Deposit State Bank of Kentland, ©f which McCray was formerly presi- dent. Moberly, Jones and Grant have dlsclaimed all knowledge of the tiapsaction Previously the hp had put up $ .45 nptes us collateral for the loan and later told of additional collateral in iRe form of personal checks which he en the board. rsonal Check Postdated. iWhen he obtained a loan of $30,000 f4om the board on Jul MeCray governor testified 46.45 chiefly in sald the governor, napolis bankers for 'a loan of $8D0.000, The negotiations were 1y completed and on the basis of that I made the loans from the state bgard.” He added that after it ap- PaaT certain that *pool X as| Brown asked him for note the remaining money he ha ed from the board In_reply to further qu W, J. Vese borrow- tioning by of Fort Wayne, chief cqunsel for the petitioners, the governor suid he had glven the notes réguested to Brown, and continued: rown did not want it to show that T had as much money as I had. Jee understood, and all the board had anything to do that I was bor- rowing the money.’ A Notes In Own Name. "The governor said he had signed thie notes in his own name and that | they were made out to the board of agriculture. “Who dia you give the uotes tor governor | couldn't say. At different tifnes Jones, Moberly and Grant were ";VIT vy office. That's my recollection ofiit. =To what was the $155,000 applied,” Visey then asked. “To take care of debts and items due,” the governor replied. Owing to the iliness of Frank ESTATE. Scion of Napoleon In Obscure Ward For Leg Fracture By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, November 17.—In an obscure ward at Bellevue Hos- pital an elderly patient under- going treatment for a fractured leg. has been revealed to be Jose- phine Frabasills, the Countess of Sastelvecchlo, grand-niece of the Emperor Napoleon and grand- daughter of Louis Napoleon, through a morganatic marriage. The countess also was an actress of note. Under the name of Olou- ina Oldcastle she appeared on ‘the stage with Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in London, and later in New York,” with Arnold Daly, with James K. Hackett, in “Plot and Passion,” and in W. A. Brady's production of “Trilby. With her husband, Prof. Anthony Frabasills, the son of an Italian marquis, and a court interpreter, she now makes her home in two small rooms at the edge of Green- wich Village. Taken to the hospital October 29, she did not reveal her identity. her husband sald, be- cause until recently she has pro- fessed a disbelief in doctors. LAKE SHIP LINES CLOSE. CLEVELAND, Ohio, November 17. —Lake passenger navigation between Cleveland and Detroit ends for the season on November 30, officlals of the Detroit and Cleveland Naviza- tion Company announced. The last steamer will leave Detroit for this port November 29, and the last boat from here for Detroit will sail the following du: THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D.’ SEES NEED OF BIG FUND FOR REFORESTAT!ON ASHEVILLE, N. C., November 17.— Interest in reforestation throughout the United States is far greater than the select committee of the senate expected to find it and comprehen- sive legislation covering all depart- ments will be drafted and presented to Congress, Senator Charles L. Mc- Nary of Oregon, chairman of the com- mittee, sald yesterday. Senator McNary expressed opinfon that the appropriation the Appalachian reserve which the budget committee has set as §450,000, will be raised to $1,000,000. The chairman of the Senate 'committee sald that the desire on the part of lumbermen and forestry experts to aid the government 1s pralseworthy and helpful. The hearings of the committee in- vestigating the forestry situation, which opened here Thursday after- noon, adjourned after a short ses- slon this morning, at which time sev- eral witnesses appeared before the committee. Senator McNary announced before leaving this afternoon that the hear- ing will be continued Monday at Harrisburg, at which time Gov. Pin- chot, formerly forester for the Bilt- more estate at Asheville und state forester for Pennsylvania, will give testimony. The Pennsylvania hearing will be the final session of the committee outside of Washington. CECIL WINS PEERAGE. LONDON, November 17.—A peerage has been conferred on Lord Robert Cecil, lord privy seal in the Baldwin cabinet, and prominent proponent of the league of nations. Lord Robert has held his present title as a young- er son of the third Marquis of Salls- bui the for CHARACTER HOMES e e Sixteenth Street, Between Upshur and Varnum Positively the lowest priced homes on the avenue of the Presidents. Superior in construction and appointments. DESCRIPTION Unusually large front porches with cement floor and artistic iron railing. Spacious hall. French doors lead from very large, bright liv- $475,000 IN SALES |[f REPORTED BY FIRM $100,000 Apartment Houss Deal Among Those Made by Francis A. Crawford, Inc. Sales reported by Francis A. Craw- ford, Inc., this week aggregate $475,000. The list follows: Douglas Bulloch sold to Louts Wiehle building at 1111 14th street. It will be occupied by Max C. J. Wiehle as an automobile showroom. The Vancouver apartment house was sold to Charles C. Mayer for Evelyn E. Nash. This is a three-story fireproof bullding containing thirty apartments. The conslderation was said to be $100,000. Max C. J. Wiehle sold 1127 14th street northwest to Howard P. Billings. The consideration was sald to be $47,500. Mr. Wiehle also sold 1129 14th street northwest to Douglas Bulloch, who will hold it for an investment, John A. O'Brien sold to Evelyn E. Nash 1724 14th street northwest. The three-story apartment house located at 1717 T street northwest was sold for Harry Abramson to Car- melo Suraci. Ella A. Hemming purchased 3223 13th street northwest from Alma W. Frizzell. Mrs. Hemming will occupy the premises. The house at 904 Emerson street northwest was sold for the Samuel Shapiro Company, Inc., to Esther B. Gibberman. This {s a new six-room home. Willlam G. Guntrum purchased 513 Webster street northwest from M. R. Woolbridge. Mr. Guntrum will oc- cupy the premises. Harry L. Shackelford acquired 1320 1322 Fristoe cour: northwest from Francis M. Ottinger. Evelyn E. Nash sold to a local in- vestor 3 Fristoe court northwest Lots 4 and 6 in square 3508 were sold for Ethel J. Crawford to Clark & Johnson, local bullders. Beautiful Takoma Homes Exclusive Listings One of the Dbest bullt and most_ attractive 5-room homes in Takoma Park. Liv- ing room 18x30. with paneled ceilings. and large fireplace; beautiful dinfng room; two ex- tra large bedrooms. one with four closets; oak floors: hot- water heat: many built-in fea- tures. House faces east, on level, shady lot, in good condi- tion. Garage. Owner leaving city’ will sell for $11.500, on terms. 5 rooms and sleeping porch; hot-water heat; oak floors; fire- place; rooms large; large level lot, with garage. A little re- mote, but in good neighborhood, and 'at the price, $7.500, is & good buy. 8-room new Dutch colonfal house near Washington Sani- taroum, on concrete street, $9.450. ' All tmprovements. A beautiful home, never occupled. 5-room colonial bungalow, on newly paved street. Is of unique design, with oak floors, hot-water heat — everything C., SATURDAY, NOVEMBE 17, 1923. REAL ESTATE. 'THE PERFECT HOME BUILT BY C. H. SMALL COMPLETELY FURNISHED BY W. B. MOSES & SONS OPEN FOR YOU TO INSPECT SUNDAY AND EVERY EVENING Hedges & Middleton, Inc., and W. B. Moses & Sons cordially invite your inspection of this model high-class residence A Few Facts Worth Knowing These homes are located in Mass. Ave. Heights, a section that everyone con- cedes to be the most desirable suburb for homes of the better class. The houses themselves, regardless of location, surpass any other offered on the market today. This applies to tlie qual- ity of construction, the convenience of arrangement, their attractiveness, etc. All property in Mass. Ave. Heights has increased and is constantly increasing in value by reason of its high elevation— its proximity and accessibility to the downtown sections, its restrictions (elim- inating the erection of the cheaper class of homes), the beautiful layout of its streets, abundance of shade trees—its magnificent approach from the city and the distinction of being adjacent to sev- eral large government reservations, pri- vate estates and the Episcopal Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, which repre- sents already before completion an in- vestment of several million dollars. There are many other features of this subdivision, such as commanding views of the city from most any point and ac- cessibility to the finest schools of Wash- ington. 2809 35th STREET N.W. THE PRICE AND TERMS ARE ATTRACTIVE Drive Out Mass. Ave. N.W. to 35th Street, Tarn North One Block to House HEDGES & MIDDLETON, INC. ing room to splendidly arranged dining room. Another set of French doors lead into a sunlit breakfast room. Unusually large, spotless n, having patented flexible fixtures, Four very large sleeping having spacious closets; two tiled bathrooms, equipped with n tubs and showers. Finished attic; hardwood floors through- out; side-light electric fixtures of exclusive design: wall paper in keeping with the architecture of the house. Many floor plugs. Dry, airy cellar, with built-in_cold storage. Brick coal bin. Ildeal hot- water heating system. Pittsburgh instantaneous hot-water heater. modern. Priced at $5,000. Terms. See additional list in Sunday Star, “For Sale Suburban.” Lillie & Hendrick McNeely, a member of the Marion county grand jury which has been 1 stigating the financial affairs of McCray, the investigation was adjourned thls morning until next Monday. It was not belleved that any witnesses were questioned today. ov. McCray was directed to bring | Exclusive Agents 1334 H St. N.W. Franklin 9503 into court Tuesday morning, when | the hearing will be resumed, 4 finan- clal statement, as accurate as pos- X sible, covering his transactions. Uncertain of Liabilities. { The executive said he dld not know | how much his labilities outside of | the creditors included in the list| formerly prepared would amount to. | Tie'sald that he felt with all the ad- | vertising the case had ived all other creditors should have notice of fhe case and would havi up on the amounts he owed them. 1o 'said that he would try to prepare | atement “to the best Of = his " by Tuesday morning. L S T Radlo instailation on canoes is en- tirely practical, experiments with a yortable set on the Portage lakes in- dicate. Laundry trays with combination faucets, room. Servants’ room and bath Built-in Garage for 3 cars. Spacious Lawns. Exhibit House 4205 16th St. Open and Lighted Dally and Sunday Until 9 P.M. Reasonably Priced—Liberal Terms REALTORS ] 914 New York Ave. BUILDERS Franklin 1140 When Better Homes Are Built, We Will Build Them. Why Leave Washington??? Washington is Growing!!! Hundreds of Washingtonians are jumping to leave the city—buying homes and land outsid e—and yet there are— No State Taxes—in Washington . This is just one of the many advantages of buying in a local suburb— direct street car service is another—District sewerage is another—District water is another—District electric lighting and gas are among many features too numerous to ment tion. Toxall Heights 2 --in the “DISTRICT” ' —offers every one of the resources mentioned above—AND YOU CAN BUY A SQUARE FOOT IN FOXALL EVEN LOWER THAN YOU ARE ASKED TO PAY FOR MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA GROUND. LOCATION The Washington Ry. Eleetrie Co. John stop right at the mer of 44th St (FOXALL HEIGHT! ONB STREET CAR FARE 1S ALL THE TRANSPOR- TATION €OST — or may drive your suto by this route—M St. to St—where the car tracks cross the road. THE FIRST 25 LOTS —{in a specified block will be sold at this special price— $ to Cabin N.W. and part of the residential cor- EXTENDED. Virginia cannot offer WASHINGTON, D. '8 you 44th 950 RIDE OUT TODAY OR TOMORROW The District is growing—soon Foxall will be a northwest—on a parallel for Investment with MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE and Maryland ground n the | investment possibilities of BUY A LOT in the District On Convenient Terms 10% CASH —and balanos in monthly payments te suit your oo = LACEY Phone West 1334 “A Look Means a Lot”’ OFFICE AT “FOXALL” 1409 44th St. N.W. 23 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park Adams e e A e TR There’s a Great Demand for Kite Homes And you'll find just the Home you want—in exactly the location you desire—at a price you will appreciate The Chance of a Lifetime to buy in Washington’s most Exclusive Suburb 3801-3829 Windom St. Chevy Chase, D. C. It’s the finest location in the National Capital—and these Homes are entirely suited to the locality. We have erected several different types in order to widen the choice, but the inte- riors are all standardly equipped, and in addition we have added many unusual features that are great helps to modern eeping. Six mms;nl;-;ll; front, back nni:tleepl:lg porch; plen ig, roomy closets; hot-water Dorting plant; stone, foundations and fire- places; gas and electrical installations. Call at_the local office—4401 38th St. and have Mr. Hamilton take you through these homes. g'l:;u may phone him at Cleveland 1490 for a spe- cial appointment. Connecticut Avenue cars to Albemarle Street— turning into 38th and then it's but a step to ‘Win- dom. Or Wisconsin Avenue through cars, getting off at Windom Street. $10,500 to $11,250 Convenient terms Built, Owned and For Sale by 1514 K Street Harry A. Kite R Homes With Distinctive Charm--- There are only a few of these attractive Homes left in this group located at Mass. Ave. & 16th St. S.E. The surroundings here are unusually pleas- ing, and these splendid Homes will instantly appeal to discriminating people. You won’t find anything better in design and finish, and they are planned to suit the most critical taste, Sample Home Is at 1538 Mass. Ave. S.E. Six splendid rooms and bath; sleeping porch; front and back porches; hot-water heat; sanitary wainscoting in the kitchen and bathroom. Let us call your attention to this strictly Kite feature of construction. These Homes were built with the idea that should it prove desirable the second floor may be converted into a separate Apartment—that is something well worthy of your consideration. Handy by is the Eastern High School and graded schools, churches, stores, car lines, etc. A most logical place to buy a Home, Price, $8,250 Convenient terms The Nicest Homes in Northeast Washington Dandy little 4, 5 and 6 room houses in a most convenient sec- tion of the city. 3110-3128 Newton St. N.E. (JustoffRhode Island Ave.) ‘These are completely detached Homes and ‘are all fully and completely equipped to make home-making a sure. In some of these homes we have installed Murphy Wall Beds— thus adding in a practical sense another room. ‘The bed is out of the way during the day, per- mitting the room to be put to any use you may desire. Hot-water heating plant, gas and electrical fixtures, modern plumbing and standard bath- room fixtures. Kite built; Kite designed; Kite owned. Kite Homes are decidedly different— you'll appreciate that after you have made a personal inspection. Take cars leaving 15th and G Streets NW. and ride to the corner of Rhode Island Avenue and Newton Street N.E.—scarcely twenty minutes from the Treasury Dept. $7,550 to $7,950 Convenient terms Lumm———nn_m Member Washington Real .Estate Board