Evening Star Newspaper, November 8, 1924, Page 19

REAL ESTATE. 20 POLICE HELD AT BAY NAVY OFFICER SUES HIVSELF FOR PAY Judge Puzzled by Paymas- ter’s Action Opposing Rul- ing by Gen. McCarl. T the Associated Press BOSTON, November 8. —Judge James A Lowell, in Federal District Court, vesterday declared himself baffled by a motion presented by the Govern- ment for the dismissing of a suit brought by Lieut. Thomas S. Wylly, . S. N, paymaster of the U, S. S ‘leveland, for. an compelling im to pay himself sums due him as aval pay, but withheld under a rul- ng of Controller G 1J. R M carl. The case, wh nilar to many trought by naval o s in protest inst the Controller General's rul- s said to be unique in that Wylly pqars s plaintiff and defendant »th. Tn ing his sion on he mot udge Lowell remarked: This case goes Solomon one bettor. As I recall, he suggested cutting a baby in two. In this case a man has been cut in two and each part ap- Bears for half of him. That is Solo- An up to date.” The ruling of tral which is the order the controller gen- basis of the action compels naval officers to refund to the Government amounts formerly | d them under the head o nt¥ allowances.” Lieut his suit, alleged that the ruli t impossible for him to ps 1e amounts due him und fank and that, consequ. his naval . he would “dependents 1d been entirely refund- ide the ler general ernment maintained that the controller general was without the jurisdiction of the court. TURKEY PRICES FALL. NEW YORK drop in the wh vesterday led de November S.—A shs sale price of turke slers to predict the | the | lers | ply avails i ay's pound is the b | 1 of war-time poul- | aiding BY GRAY-HAIRED WOMAN Armed With Pistol and Aided by Bulldogs, She Resists Order of Eviction. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, November §.—A gray- haired woman, armed with a pistol and aided by three bulldogs, vester- day held at bay for more than an hour \a squad of 20 policemen and deputy bailiffs sent to serve an evic- tion notice on her. In the end, how- ever, she was outmaneuvered by the officers, who made a noisy attack on the front door to draw her attention while an officer crept in the back door and pinioned her arms. The woman she is Mary O'Connor and explained she had ex- pected to move tomorrow and did not intend to be forced obt a day ahead of time. A second woman, a companion of Mrs. O'Connor in the flat, who was seen peering from a window by the police, and was thought to have been he defiant woman, was found by the officers to have offered no re- sistance and was not arrested. L AR WOMAN LOSES LIFE BY NURSE’S ERROR Insane -Hospital Patient Dies Two Hours After Getting Wrong Medicine. Dy the Associated Press, NEW YORK, November 8.— Charged with homicide, Miss Katherine Han- nan, a nurse at the Brooklyn H pital for the Insane, yesterday was sted and held in §1,000 bail in connection with the death of Miss Helen Klein, a patient, who entered the institution Thursd Miss Klein died two hours after ng a dose of medicine administered by the nurse. Miss Hannan said she had mis- taken the drug she gave Miss Klein for epsom salts. Dr. C. W Lupon, in charge of the receiving ward, cor- roborated the nurse’s explanation. Snow Falls in Michigan. MARQUETTE, Mich,, November 8§.-— A blizzard which swept the Upper Peninsula yesterday, left a blanket of from 4 to of snow over most of " the grounds and brought joy to the army of deer hunt- ers OCATE your home in SIXTEENTH STREET HEIGHTS, the ideal home section, right out Sixteenth Street on the highest elevation north of the city and overlooking Rock Creek Park. Every lot in this subdivision is covered by rigid covenants pre- venting the buil ding of rows of houses and apartments for 50 to99 years. Already 116 houses have been comp leted and occu- pied, and 10 are under con- struction. ‘feet front. Lots are 50 to 200 Terms reasonable. ROBERT E. HEATER Realtor Colorado Telephones: Main 1064 Building Fraoklin 2598 SIXTEENTH AND VARNUM Semi-Detached Brick, Two Doors From 16th St. 1521 Varnum Eight Rooms Street N.W: Two Baths First Floor—Large living room with open fireplace—beautiful dining room with beamed ceiling, box, kitchen. sun room, pantry with built-in Second Floor—Four large bedrooms, double sleeping porches, two complete baths. Side yard, two-car brick garage, NOKOL Automatic H.-W.H. \ Open for Inspection Sunday From 2 P.M. to 6 P.M. L. E. BREUNINGER & SONS 708 Colorado Bldg. Main 6140 THE EVENING BOARD ILL T FOR2-0AYSESSION National Officers, Junior Order U. A. M., to Observe Armistice Day. The national board of officers, Junior Order United American Me- chanics, will convene in two-day sossion here tonight at the North- east M nic Temple, and tomorrow will m: a pilgrimage to the tomb of the Unknown Soldicr at Arlington National Cemetery. The meeting and conference to- night will be addressed by Lioyd C. Clark. - Tomorrow afternoon at 1:45 o'clock National Councilor Joseph D. ‘Tunison of Richmond Hill, N. Y., ac companied by his staff, and State Councilor L« L. Wehr and his board of officers will conduct short serv- ices in the ampitheater of Arlington after placing a wreath on the Un- known's tomb, and then return to headquarters of the convention, Con- gress Hall Hotel, where a parade will be in readiness to move to Northeast Masopic Temple. Armistice Day Program. Armistice day and memorial serv- ices for deceased members will be conducted. Rev. Dr. James Shera Montgomery, chaplain of the House of Representatives, will speak, and other addresses will be given by Rev. Dr. C. R. Stauffer of the Ninth Street Christian Church, N nal Vice Councilor Thomas H. Walters, John C. Box of Texas and Omer C. Stubbs, state secretary of Kentuck The unior Order United American Me- ' Band will give a program njunction with solos Just above Dupont Circle (vacant), a very desirable resi- dence; first floor has parlor, dining room, large kitchenette and large room 18x35 with an open fireplace and suitable for social ~purposes, studio or physician; 2 rooms and bath on second floor and 2 rooms and bath on third fidbr: has clectricity and hot-water heat. $14,750 Thomas J. Fisher /& Co., Inc. 738 15th Street N.W. Main 6830 STAR, W by Mrs. B. H. Smart, George Powell, Mrs. Tay, Brown's Trio and coronet =olo by I3 Bugene Zook. James L. Wilmeth will be permanent chair- man of the meeting. The parade to'the Temple will move from New Jersey avenue and C street southeast, north on New Jersey ave- nue to B street southeast, east on B street to Pennsylvania, thence to Eleventh street southeast, north on Eleventh street to Massachusetts ave- nue, west to Iighth street, northeast and north on Lighth street to the Masonic Temple, Eighth and F streets northeast. Convention Personnel. Among those attending the cogven- tion are: Arthur M. Fording of Pittse burgh: Andrew Ruppel, state coune cilor of New York; P. R. Brown, na- tional representative of New York; William C. Hahn, state councilor of Philadelphia; Charles H. Hall, state secretary of Philadelphia; Harvey Grubb, junior past state councilor of Johnstown, Pa.; Joseph Beaverson, national representative of York, Pa.; H. H. Sinnamon, national representa. tive of Philadelphia; George A. Nese bitt, state organizer of Pennsylvania; Senator William A. Clark, national representative of Urbana, Ohio; Wil- 1 S. Howe, board of directors of National Orphans Home; Noyes, past national councilo R. John _ Jefferies of Virginia; ilton R. Holbrook, past state coun- cilor of Virginia; C. M. Money, na- nal representative of Virginia; George F. Lang, department national councilor of Wilmington, Del.; 1. D. Mendenhall, national representative, Greensborough, N. C. New Tapestry Brick RED CROSS SUNDAY IN CHURCH PROGRAM Clergymen Tomorrow Will Address Congregations on Organization’s Peacetime Work. Tomorrow will be observed in churches throughout the country as Red Cross Sunday. In Washington. as in other citles, clergymen will speak to their congregations of the peacetime work of the American Red Cross, and they will sound prepara- tory notes, calling the people to join the Red Cross during the enrollment period beginning Armistice day, Tuesday. The President and Mrs. Coolidge both have enrolled as supporting members and in sending their check to the Red Cross, which Mr. Coolidge recently described as “about the only organization 1 have known that does any good looking for trouble,” the President laid emphasis upon the fact that the Red Cross belong to all_the people. “The American Red Cross” said the President, “is proof that mate- rialism is not the dominate motive of the people of the United States. From its inception the Red Cross has made history in the fulfillment of humanitarian ideals. Our country is proud of its record. Its realization is one of the ideals of iour fore- fathers.” the Red Cross is chartered by Homes Constructed By One of Our Best Builders’ 1220 to 1228 Orren St. N.E. Just north of 13th and Florida Ave. N.E. Nearly 20 feet in width; No. 1 oak floors; rear double porches 8 feet wide; built-in garage and built-in tub. Some unusual features for this neighborhood. Open for Inspection Every Day Priced at $8,850—$9,850 for Corner Wm. H. Saunders Co., Inc. Exclusive Agents 1433 K Street N.W. Main 1016-1017 Members of the Washington Real Estate Board A Gem Of a Home Colonial in type and with Kite characteristics of construction and finish 3537 Edmunds Street .~ Massachusetts Avenue Heights Just here this neighborhood is finished—so that you can be certain of the future. The last of a group of four‘detached homes—each of distinctive design—consistent in every feature—spacious in its livableness ; yet compact in the ease with which it may be cared for. Eight bright sunny rooms, and three baths —and extra lavatory. Hot-water heat: stone fireplace; two tiled sun porches; kitchen porch, sleeping porch; hard- wood floors, of course, and effective trimming; and stone foundation. Two-car garage in design to match the house. The price will clinch your approval of the home —and terms will be arranged to your Open for inspe convenience. Mass. Ave.—turning int_o Edmunds Street. Hal‘ry 'A. Kite Phone Main Incorporated ction every day and Sunday. Motor up 4846 Member Washington Real Estate Board A glimpse of the living room, with stone fireplace. SHINGTON, ‘D. C., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1924.' Congress to carry out its very defi- nite and clearly defined public re- sponsibilities and it must meet emer- gency needs wherever they arise, its members actively participate its unceasing good deeds and thus “fol- low righteousness, faith, charity, peace—out of a pure heart.” | “that I stood. stand up. standing.” Costly Smartness. From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph A bumptious fellow w giving evidence in a police court. “You say you stood up?” asked the magistrate. “I said,” retorted the conceited one, If one stands one must There is no other way of “Pay $10 for contempt of court, and—stand down!” remarked the magistrate. DEPOSIT BO)'(ES ROBBED. Watchman Bound—Loot Runs Into Thausands. CHICAGO, November 8. — Six men last night bound and gagged the watchman of the Empire Storage Co. and spent several hours breaking into @ vault and opening 25 safety deposit boxes before they escaped with jew- elry and securities, value of which may run into thousands of dollars. Runaway Pet Found in Virginia After Mishing Year. RICHMOND, Va., November 8.—The alligator found here in the entrance to a sewer conduit is claimed by a young woman as her long lost pet, which, she says, strayed away nearly a year ago. She said it was sent to her by cousins in Florida. Since the time of its disappearance the animal is believed to have lived in the sew- ers. FIRE IS COSTLY! Bs Protected Against It J. LEO KOLB Insurance Ageney 923 New York Ave. N.W. Main 5027 | Wasl’ling’ton's Superb Apartment House " Its charming community features add a pleasant accompani- ment to its comfortable accommodations. There are a few choice apartments -still available — of vari- ous sizes from one room and bath, to six rooms and two baths— ideally arranged—with pleasing exposures—that afford plentiful light and air. A resident manager insures prompt and efficient service; and a most attractive cafe obviates the need for house- keeping; or provides service upon occasions. Within the court is the wonderful Garden from which comes the name—with its lily pond, and encircling walks of colonial, . flagging. winding through artistic landscaping. No park co be more beautiful —and for the exclusive use of residents Kew Gardens. JAMESON-BUILT HOMES 4011-4017 13th St. N.W. At 13th & Shepherd Sts. N.W. irst Time Offered Only Oae Square From 14th St. Car Line Six large tiled bath, h.-w.h., double floors, built-in ice box, servant’s toilet, wide double rear porches, cement front porch, deep lot to wide alley. ASK THE MAN WHO OWNS ONE Built, Owned and For Sale By rogms, attic, Thomas A. Jameson Co. Owners and Ballders 906 N. Y. Ave. N.W. Phone Main 5526 2700 Q Street = - \ | R Playgrounds are provided for the children at the west Spacious grounc]s safely enclosed; and fitted with the best play- ground equipment. their heart's delight—protected from harm and shielded undesirable association. Rentals Rang‘e From $50 to $200 per Month Two rooms and bath to seven rooms and two baths. The Resident Manager will be pleased to show you lthc available Apartments—day or evening ! 1514 K Street 'Harry A. Kite Member Washington Real Estate Board Here the youngsters may romp and play to from i } . ;de sd T sulsV Built, owned and managed by ] oV Phone" Main 4846 The Artistic Court Garden