Evening Star Newspaper, March 1, 1924, Page 20

REAL ESTATE. 2 Figures Based on Averages )EEK"] I'ENGTH[N Show Gain for Home Owner are wondering whether it Is cheaper | A man tirty vears old is expected z i e years more, ac- to build a home of your own than et o Contractors and' Secretary to my for the priviicse of iving in cording_to the American mortfality Suppose this man happens to janother man's house, the figures set , and you are now payving $60 Hoaver co_ODeratlng 'n [flown in this article may as: Construction. nth rent. 1f you continue tho 3 your life you will pay out in arriving at a decision. The doll- or which You have nothing lars-and-cents point of view is the proper one to take in considering this matter, because money is in- volved, and the only way to find out the facts is to add up the figures. Com; a rental charg over a| period of eightecn with the same amount o g building a hom. following fllu round figure of § venience, The ind $25,200, to show. Can Own Estate, . Suppose you have $1,000 on hand to pay down on a home, and the balance on monthly payments. As soon as the home is ‘paid for, if you will con- inue to save $60 per month, less the xpense on this home, such as taxes, water, upkeep and insuran you will have $40 per month to e at i |compound. interest at 6 per cent for You will not d for vour home, but an estate of $23,900 in The construction fndustry has be- come very much interested in efforts | to lengthen the construction period during the year, and is receiving val- iable aid from the Department of Commerce. Secretary Hoover has this to say of a survey of the situation undertaken by the department: “The department undertook 'a sur- vey of seasonal operation in the con- struction industries, in co-operation with a strong committee from the industry, for the purpose of deter- *¥&ld mining how nearly it is possible to eliminate the dull seasons which are characteristic of construction ac- tivities, “Previous is osition the nd vour estate figure out uggested, although cost cing and building varies t with location, market con- te. way nd for other | DX , but the true under |9 have $300 in cash to §5.000 home, the bals to including all interest, cost of building- Case of Renters, surveys indicate most construction activities are con- ! centrated In seven to ten months of the vear, and that contractors’ organ- | fzations'and equipment men, archi- | o o tects, engineers, building material e the i producers and others connected with |, At fhe ¢ e nine years $3.000.00 construction must usually remain idle for similar periods. This idle time represents waste and direct losses to the construction industries, the work- ers and the public. onstruction industries affect practically all other | industries and all classes of our pop- | ulation. 00 in cash paid down, “The present survey covers sea- ' the Lt o sonal construction by regions and n Xinds of structura) work, to deter- mine the dates of the besinning and ending of the normal building seas sibility D power growing le is Home Owneir. ana road building, dwellings, apartments and business houses. “It also covers seasonal production in building_materials. to determine how far this is due to seasqna buflding _operations and trade cus-! toms, and how far to climatie conili- tions. “THe survey fncludes an eyamina- tion of essful devices for length- ening the construction season, in the hope that through an examination of the facts and proposed remedies it will be possible to suggest sound solutions and obtain gencral operation | paid for the in carrying them ou a landlord's WAR MAP GAMES. Four High School Companies Sur- vives Series. Four companies have survived the | series of war map games which have engrossed the Washington high school cadet corps since the begin- ning of the current scholastic year, it was announced yesterday by Lieut. Col. Wallace M. Craigie, U, S. A., pro- fessor of millitary sclence and tacties in the high schools. i They are Companies C of Céntral, XK of Western, D of McKinley and C of Eastern. The final game of the series will be played on March 17 when K of Western meets D of M- Kinley. g DEATH PENALTY FOR AXMAN. BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March Peyton Johnson, mnegro, alleged axman, was found gullty of murder by a jury in circult court here ves- terday afternoon_ and the death penalty fmposed. e was accused of elaying John Robert Turner with an ax. ove figures represent aver- . on-the whole, ac- the difference be- and building your own . It will rep you ‘to study figures caref: Chevy Chase 3716 Ingomar Street 1— For Twenty-five Years the Name LEE D. LATIMER in Washington has been syn- onymous with real estate—the real estate business as con- ducted on the highest ethical standards, Your Houses or Apartments For Sale or For Rent Should Be Listed With Priced Under $20,000.00 Ii you are looking for an ideal home at a reason- able price do not fail to see this property. . Situated 50 yards west of Connecticut Avenue car line, on one of the most attractive streets in Chevy Chase. The lot is 60 feet wide by 90 feet deep. Center Hall plan with Library, Living Room, Room, and Kitchen on first floor. Four bedrooms; two communicating baths, closed sleeping porch on second floor. servants’ bath. Four fireplaces—Screens and Awnings. GARAGE Open for Inspection All Day Sunday ¢ Week Days From 2 to 5 P.M. After 6 P.M. Phone Mr. Stack, Adams 4488 L. E. Breuninger & Sons Dining and in- Large attic and Lee D. Latimer Co. 907 15th St. Tel. Main 4146 OPEN SUNDAY, 2 TO b: Price, $5,650 Small Cash Payment Balance $50 a Month This home presents an un- usual opportunity to secure a nearly new, two-story colonial sbrick home, on corner of alley within one-half block of car stop of Capitol Traction cars. Four excellent rooms, complete bath, bright cellar under entire house, laundry trays, gas, water heater, modern heating plant, deep lot to alley with space for garage. al440 K St. SE. Open Sunday: 2 to 5:30 P.M. B. F. SAUL CO. 412 Eye St. N.W. Main 6140 Street N.W. your financing | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO ARGHITECTS PLAN MEETING IN MARCH Will Gather in New Orleans to Make Plans for Annual Session Here. Prominent members of the archi- tectural profession from all over the country will gather in New Orleans :March § and 6 to attend a meeting of the executive committee of the American Institute of Architects. The committee will make plans for the fifty-seventh convention of the in- stitute, which, it is announced, will Ve held in this ci 23. Reports of standing and special committecs will be considered. Coincident With the committee meeting, there will be a conference of the seventh district of the instl tute, comprising the states of Te: Georgia, Florida, Alabam 3 ippi, Arkansas, = Louisian: Oklahoma and Texas.’ Charles A. Favrot of New Orleans Is a member of the Institute’s board of directors {from this district. U MODERN TWO-FA lent condition. Immediate Will Make Splendid Price Reasonable D. C, SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 192 The reglonal conference will bo attended by delegates from the in- stitute’s chapters in these states, problems of architecture pecullar to which will be discussed. After the meeting and conference in New Orleans, the members of the executive commlittee will go to Dal- las, where a conference will be held with ofiicers and members of the Texas chapter, the aim being to make the American Institute of Ar- chitects of greater service to the pro- fession and to the public in the southwest. Officials to Take Part. Members of the executive committee ; who will participate in the New Orleans and Dallas gatherings in- clude the following officers: Presi- dent Willlam_B. Faville, San Fran- cisco; First Vice President N. Max Dunning, Chicago; Second Vice Presi- dent William Stanley Parker, Boston; Secretary Edwin H. Brown, Minne- apolls; Treasurer D. Everett Wald, New York. Among the reports to be taken up L will public works, ‘of which Milton B. Medary, jr., of Philadelphia, is chair- man. " The Institute is co-operating with the American Engineering Counell in a nation-wide campaign to < % the bullet bring about gavernment reorganiza. ; the bullet don’s bullet which did the damage. tion, particularly the making over of the 'Department of the Interior by co-ordinating all federal public works functions. —_— Under the new plan a staff pho- tographer will be employed He will furnish ~each member pictures of every plece of property listed for sale with the board. 3001 Eiévenfh ‘S-treet N. W UAL OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE MILY BRICK APART- MENT HOUSE, SITUATED N. E. CORNER OF COLUMBIA ROAD AND 11TH STREET. Large rear porches, separate hot-water plants, newly decorated, electric lights, garage; each apartment contains five rooms and bath in excel- Possession Investment or Very Desirable’ Home Open for Inspection All Day Sunday Owner on Premises Moderate Cash Payment | MORRIS CAFRITZ C| Varnum Six large, spacious rooms, shower in baxement, attic over entire house, out, outside pantry and buflt-In ice box, cabinet, built-in ironing bonrd turex. weeping porches. Open and Lighted Daily and Sunday. - Homes Near 16th Street There is no Value That Will Equal These Homes in This Location Terms Can Be Arranged Sample House, 1421 St. N.W. DESCRIPTION tiled bath and shower, extra ak floors through- te enamel kitchen and many other unusual fea- Large concrete front porch, double rear porches, two Decp lot to wide alley. Representative on Premises To Inspect—Take 14th Street Car to Varnum Street or Motor Out 16th Street to Varnum HMORRIS CAFRITZ CC Owner and Builder 1416 K Steet N.W. Realtors SIX SOLD When These Are Sold Today or Sunday 7 g L., SIXTEENTH STREET | CERTAIN TO ENHANCE cate These Values? Main 617 FIVE LEFT Where Will You dupli- inspect these beautiful be_ one by the committee on | lu. Accident on Hunting Expedition Nearly Brings International By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News. KOBE, March 1.—A hunting party which William Landon, American con- sul rod steay birt] side, jers | whe in almost serious International com- plications {fAfter the celebration of Washington's | British and Japanese friends, secured rifles and crossed the Yalu and start- ed hunting wild boar on the Chosen authorities had detailed a policeman to_guard the district. | The officer was hit by a bullet: Intend- ed for a boar, and realizing the majesty of the Japanese law the terrified hunt- R REAL ESTATE. Profit by Our Advice INSPECT 1428 PARK ROAD N.W. (Open and Lighted Dally ustil 10 P.M.) This location has a proven value and is getting better every day. These modern stores with four rooms and bath apart- ments above are recommended by us as good business homes or investment. Large Alley in Rear Room for Garage or Shop TERMS For Information, See J. DALLAS GRADY 1410 H Street N.W. S. HUNTERS IN JAPAN SHOOT NATIVE OFFICER Complications. BY JUNIUS B. WOOD. Copyright, 1924, ] at Antung, organized resulted when an excitable nim- shot a Japanese policeman in- d of the intended wild boar. hday, Langdon, accompanied by . Fearing bandits, the Japanese carried their vietim into the city, re the latter gallantly insisted that ad only scratched his ribs, wed that it was not Lang- Phone Main 727 Maryland Building If You Believe in the United States—You Believe in Washington Special Listings That Will Interest Careful Home Buyers These Selected Offerings for Spring Appeal Because of Excellent Locations, Moderate Prices and Terms Buy Now for Spring Occupancy Chevy Chase, D. C. $11,500—Delightful 6-room and bath detached, with inclosed rear and sleeping porches, breakfast porch, h.-w.h., elec., hardwood floors, screens—close to Conn. Ave. Chevy Chase, D C.—$9,850—6-room and bath brick, porches, sleeping porch, h.-w.h, elec, hardwood floors, built-in garage—priced below reproduction cost. Terms. Chevy Chase, D. C., $15250—Unusually distinctive 7-room, detached modern house, nearl; new; tile bath and shower, tile lavatory; hardwood floors throughout house, stone firepla large living porch, extra sized closets with lights and every fine modern convenience and pointment. Large lot. Nothing like it at the price. D, C., $18,750—Unusually attractive 7-room and very finc modern feature; built-in garage. Terms. Chevy Chase, Md., §18,000—10-room and 2-bath detached, with extra lavatory, slate roof, front, rear and sleeping porches, hardwood floors, screens, garage. cction near Chevy Chase Club. Ave. Heights, $8,500—Only $1.250 cash, 6-room and bath brick, modern in every de- tail, front, rear and sleeping porches, hardwood floors, screens, awnings; zoned first com,, with good future. Owner must sel] at once. Saul's Addition, $23,200—Exceptional detached 10-room and 3-bath house, 6 bedrooms, glassed- ing and rear porches, hardwood floors, screens and awnings, h.-w.h, elec,, fine condition; iate possession. Near 14th and Longifellow, $12,500—$1.500 cash with low monthly payments, 7 rooms and bath. brick, h.: clec,, attic, sleeping porch; every modern feature. ear Quincy and 13th Streets, $11.000—6 rooms and bath, pebbledash over ho'low tile, vapor lec., front, rear and sleeping porches; hardwood floors, screens and awnin; Near 16th and Hobart, $17,500—Semi-detached 7 rooms and bath, 4 bedrooms porch, brick, h-w.h, elec, fireplace, hardwood floors, lot over 30 ft. e. Near 14th and Taylor, $13,000—7 rooms and bath, brick, h.-w. porch and every modern appointment; on lot 22 ft. wide by over 15 required, Near 16th and Col. Road, $15,550—6 rooms and bath, brick, h.-w.h, elec,, front, rcar and sleep- ing porches, hardwood floors, screens, built-in heated garage. Other fine features. 14th Street, S.E, $7000—Only $1,500 cash for 2 six-room and bath brick houses, both story and renting for $35 per month cach. Near 14th and C S.E, $7850—6 rooms and bath brick, strictly modern throu ut, inclosed rear porches, hardwood floors, screens, h.-w.h., elec., good condition. Near Library of Congress, $8950—8-room and 2-bath brick . with 6 bedrooms, new h.-wh. Leating plant, clec. Good condition. Rents for $115 per month, 2 bath brick bungalow on elec., Lot 77x123 e: nd sleeping elec, screened sleeping et deep. Only S2,000 cash 2 AEKER Member of Washington Real Estate Board 813 15th St. N.W. Main 2690 $13,950 Buys More HERE Than Any Place Else You Can Spend It! One House Left At This Price [o|—=lo|—=]ol—=lol——=lal——lol—Xlole=—x]o} £ i ¢ v » M..'“ ’z'n'm’ homes. At first glance you will be impressed by the wonderful neighborhood, exclusive, and in the midst of the most attractive surroundings, facing the wide Sixteenth Street Boulevard. Here are a few noteworthy features: The big 6-room and bath houses, 20 x 32 ft., is the reason they are so popular. PR it o ST 3 o2 Sample House 3715 Fulton St. Cathedral Highlands Cannot Dodge a Future Increase in ‘Values i ion i ituated that the natural trend of the city along Massachusetts Ave’.r:x:‘lsteh‘:lal;fe;%:us demand for home sites around the Cat!ledl_'nl guarantee the brightest future for it of any section of Washington. An investigation of the possi- bilities in home and location will open your eyes. Brick Garage With Each House Easy Terms Always Open Heated to 9 P.M. To Inspect: Take Georgia Ave. car to Farragut 'St., walk one block east to houses. WALTER A. DUNIGAN Owner and Builder 1410 H St. N.W. or Your Own Broker 3-car built-in garage Instantaneous water heater Heavy oak floors throughout Beautiful fireplace Servants’ room | Built-in refrigerator The finest kitchen in the city. Exhibit House 4209 16th St. N.W. Open, Lighted and Heated Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. 8 spacious rooms 2 tile baths Finished attic W GRAINS 7 F you are seeking woods of !Lclautifgl grain your problem is solved.” Come in to_see us today and let us show you woods and prices. “Better Lumber Here” Galliher & Huguely Sherman Ave. & W St. Northwest Features: ; hout, gum trim, open fireplaces, heated breakfast room, heated sieeping orch, A arae: g;:{fy":m‘x'zgmm-m refrigerator, instantaneous heater, bullt-in ironing board, floored DOtie special electrie fixtures, bullt-in tub, shower, extra lavatory on second floor. Open Daily and Sunday, 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. To Inspect: Drive out Massachusetts Avenue to Fulton Street, then west on Fulton to houses, or take Wis- consin Avenue car to Fulton Street. Wm. S. Phillips Builder—Realtor ) The Joseph Shapiro Company 913 15¢h St. Franklin 1140 Main 1023 Main 1023 - Main 4600 | 15th St. at K N. l—=|o|c—=lo|——loflc——la|——lal—2lal——0HK1] e O e B = B e I e D == O e D e O e of—=|o| 00— |n|— || = ol —li| === o j=— | 0| = | o] ==] 0]