Evening Star Newspaper, May 10, 1924, Page 14

REA APRIL BUILDING BIG IN DOWNWARD TREND | ; 38 Eastern States Show $480,097,- E ESTATE: ia_and Virginia) §46,285,300, an increase of over March, a per cent to Great Britain, provided this coun- try pays the indemnities claimed by British companies for their petroleum properties, destroyed in 1916. It is also said the British would recommend that the other creditor governments accept similar terms. 5 | The Rumanian debt to Great Britain is estimated at £4,00 'WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1924 Hits “Political Spy System.” The Americin Civil Liberties Union has addressed a communication to the Senate appropriations committee ask- ing that the Department of Justice bureau of investigation should not be given the increased appropriation, aiready passed by the House. The communication, signed by Dr. Harry F. Ward, chairman, declared that the union is Interested “solely In abolishing the polotical spy eystem directed against radicals and labor |Hifl} which has grown up during and since the war. It has no place in a demo- country apd creates more it preventa” REAL ESTATE. Open for Inspection Tomorrow After 10 AM. 300 Contracts, 19 Per Cent Gain H Over Last Year. month's record included Ungquestionably the Best Buy in Mt. Pleasant 2811 35th STREET Beautiful Massachusetts Avenue Heights for SAMPLE HOUSE A Group of Elegant Homes Built by C. H. Small MARKS DROP SINCE MARCH > or 5.per cent, ings. Total comstruction started in this district during the first four months of this year has 463,100, ‘adecr 3 for industrial build: Review of Four ‘Months Reveals ' $1,514,968,200 Construction. 16 _per cent from the corresponding period of last year. Contemplated new work reported in April mmounted to $63,269,500, = decrease of 22 per cent from the amount reported in March. The April building record for the country, although very large, con- firms the impression of gradual de- cline that was indicated by the March figures, according to ¥. W. Dodge Corporation. April buil comtracts in the (hirty-six eas stutes (including @bout seven-eighths of the total construction of the coun- try) amounted to $450,097,200. This was an J1 per cent increase over March and a 19 per cent increase oyer April of last year. However, | iHere were only two sections, N Yerk State and northern New Jerses and the southeastern states, showed very large April of last year. 5. commercial buildings de April, and industrial build public works increased. T! peak of building o vgcurs in April. Las mon! oft construction, measured contracted for, —fe— MAY CANCEL WAR DEBT. ent for can- ani; bt PE——:E:—E‘IB| ‘ a FOR SALE s Choice Building LOT Exclusive Residential Section Kalorama Rd. at 24th St. Overlooking Rock Creek 50x82 Feet Southwest Exposure cellation of t er the corresponding , the increase in been 115 per cent; and, the New York City figures be de- dycted, the remainder of the thirty- X states shows a decline of 1 per ent from last vear. $219.139,300 Home Building. Analysis of the April record sho the following imno;x"alx;t items: 4 tatals Big double back porches 10 feet wide—unusual view from back. Four wonderful bedrooms; two baths, with built-in tub and full shower. Hard- wood trim throughout— ivory and mahogany trim. Only an inspection will convince you of the real beauty and comfort im these well built, modern homes. The lot is large, with wide alley in rear and garage to match the house. Our representative will be pleased to show you all the fine features of the property. See them at once. The builder of these homes is well known amongst the buyers of better homes. A big, roomy, detached dwelling in one of the city’s choic- est suburbs. Cut stone foundation; wide cement front porch; reception hall, 12x15; living room, 18x15, with cut stome open fireplace; dining room, 18x15; side brackets and dainty electric fixtures; butler's pantry; nice sized kitchen, with one - piece sigk and other attractive features; fine, big, dry cellar; hot - water heat; Pittsburg heater; toilet and laundry trays. 1842 LAMONT ST. N.W. 1f you want a home of sexquisite taste, handsome interior decoration, splendid ap- pointments, space and comfart, you need look no further. Added to this is a location in exclusive Lamont Street, Mt. Pleasant, on the high ground overlooking Rock Creck Park’s panoramic view of rare beaut The house is Kennedy=built, semi-detached, three stories, ten rooms, three baths and a sleeping porch twice the usual size, enclosed with glass, screened and shaded with awnings. Metal weather strippéng throughout with screens fer all windows and doors. Beamed ceiling and panelled walls in dining room with both gas and electric fix- tures in perfect keeping' with tasteful decoration. Extra large built-in refrigerator, pantry and perfect kitchen Fireplaces on first and second floors, extra large closets and special ventilating features combined with. splendid heating plant provide comfort and convenience sum- mer and winter. And the Price Is Just $20,250 For Further Particulars Phone North 6038 Drive out Massachusetts Ave. past entrance to Naval Observatory Grounds to 35th St. and right on 35th St. to property. This office 10ill remain open every evening during the weel until 9 o'clock to accommodate clients. Exclusive Agents FOR SALE—15 EAST MELROSE ST. 713-715 14th St. N.W. Choice Location of Chevy Chase, Md. Lot is 125x125 Feet Open for Inspection Sunday Between 10 and 6 P.M. THOMAS J. FISHER & CO., INC. W. 738 15th Street N 1415 Eye Main 2345 St. N.W. Raxinu Main 6830 | 6406 Ridgewood Street | Chevy Chase, Md. $15,000 Surrounded by magnificient trees; over one-third of an acre; stucco over hollow tile with slate roof; large con- crete front porch; living room 18x18 with open fireplace and window seats; casement windows ; beautiful flowers; screened throughout. Upstairs has three bedrooms, bath and sleeping porch. A home that will assure tran- quility after a busy day. Here is cer- tainly lots for your money. See it and be convinced. 3622 McKinley Street hevy Chase, D. C. Colonial home, center entrance, living room with real old colonial fire- place; built-in bookcases; French doors to large concrete side porch, covered; dining room with French doors to large solarium, promenade tile floor; four bedrooms with large closets ; two full tiled baths, each with built-in tub and shower; complete maid’s room; hardwood floors throughout ; metal weather stripped. Two-car garage; yard enclosed in at- tractive lattice fence; large lot facing 130 feet on Nevada Avenue and 103 feet on McKinley. Dollar for dollar, point for point, this is the best house in Chevy Chase. (Take any Chevy Chase car to McKinley Street, walk east to Nevada Avenue. The Latch Is Up The Gate Swings Open Opportunity Bids You Enter To Make Yourself a Home Find your ideal home commensurate with what you pay in these delightful and exclusive environments. The rare charm of these homes lies not alone within their own walls, but possess a charm born of harmonious atmosphere ; I a reflection of beauteous surroundings. : Terms That Will Make You Stop, On an Attractive Cleveland Consider and Then Buy ; Arnold and Company Real Estate Exclasive Agents 1416 Eye St. Main 2434 Open for Inspection Sunday (Chevy Chase cars to Raymond, two blocks west, one block north.) 3715 35th Street Cleveland Park $12,500 Beautiful home in" excellent con- dition. Large living room with French doors opening onto wide covered porch across front and side; attractive sunporch, southern ex- posure; spacious, light dining room; hardwood floors on first floor, includ- ing kitchen; large pantry with out- 207 East Shepherd St., Chevy Chase, Md. $11,500 Most fascinating interior arrange- ment. Large living room, attractive dining room, pantry and kitchen. Three large bedrooms and full tiled bath and sleeping porch. Profusion Park Corner In a Garden of Flowers of flowers and shrubbery. The cheap- est home in this section. We know of no other house in Chevy Chase with so many advantages at such a reason- able cost (Chevy Chase Cars to Shep- herd, two blocks east.) In a Section of Increasing Value 1305 Holly Street 16th Street Heights . New $14,250 - English® Colonial type. Spacious entrance hall. Living Toom with real open fireplace. French doors to porch. Dining room, enclosed sun parlor, butler’s pantry. Five large bedrooms on second floor and two complete sant- tary baths. Rooms are unusually large, with large closets. Millions have sought and envied the owner of such a home as this. Price cut fo the bone. (Take bus at 14th and Colorado Ave. 1o * Alaska Ave. and Floral St., walk one square north. Or motor out 16th to Alaska Ave., go northeast on Alaska to Holly.) From 10 AM. to 9 P.M. While You Are Out Tomorrow Look at These 1640 Argonne Place (16th and Columbia Rd.) $15,500 1223 Hamilton Street (Saml’s Additien) $12,500 12 West Aspen Street (Chevy Chase, Md.) $11,500 3903 Jenifer Street (Chevy Chase, D. C.) 1221 Delafield Place A Really Beautiful House Facing Government Parking, Affording a Superb View On All Sides Ten real light rooms, two full baths, large front and side porches, large living room with open fireplace. Full sized con- crete cellar with laundry. Hot- water system with Pittsburg in- stantaneous heater. _ MUST BE SOLD (14th Street Cars to Delafield, one block east.) side icer; three ample bedrooms and tile bath with shower; sleeping porch; large lot, paved alley in rear; brick foundation. The steady de- mand for houses in Cleveland Park at all times and in all seasons is suffi- cient evidence of its desirability, (Washington Railway Electric bus to 35th and Macomb Sts., three blocks north.) In a Location of Prominence