Evening Star Newspaper, November 20, 1924, Page 3

TENANTS REJECT LANDLORDS' AID Rent Commission Proper Body, Says Letter to Real Estate Board. The propos Real Istate By of realtors and & who have been abused 1just and unfair” by the Ten- of e District in_a tion sent to the Real Es- Board last night. The letter ward H. Schirmer, Fenry C. Brown, > league, and gives as son_for their op- t that the Rent Com- the proper body to care vint commit- position the ion s for such c n & fo ent i District of Colum ¥ Employes covering the pres- situation the suggestion by the tors was also oppoted on unds. wing Opposition Seen. Further spread in the opposition ts was indicated when, Plaza apert- . representatives from Westover, an apart- . Twentieth and rtreets and several s in that vicinity branch of the Tenants 1 ic into an organization to be called the West End branch of the Tenants' I mpathy for the tenants was ex- pressed by several persons who tended the meeting of the executive committee of the Columbia Heights Citizens' Association last night. A communication from the Tenants' J.eague and the Clifton Terrace com- mittee was referred to Charles T. Clayton, chairman of the associa- vion's law and Al relations com- aittee, and a speaker from the ten- ants' organization was invited to ad- dress the regular monthly meeting of the association on December 2. Mrs. Frown stated that a representative Mid-City Citize Associa- led upon her and request- ion on the work of the 2 1 the sympathy of that assoclation with the attitude of the tenants. Emergency a Question. enator Ball vesterday de- < no housing emer- P. J. Doherty ce commit o- emergency is as the result of fic- titious wnd uneconomic pressure or of a great war. An emergency is as serious and menacing when it arises arily. Tts commu effeit disastrous use of the conviction and knowledge situation is unnecessary and nd ix known to be the re- ued by the sderation of more popular, that the unjustified sult of del M value sw Gover v the £1.000, at more than es can on 1.000 save in a letter addressed o the Washington the Tenan proposal an asking the re of members, so the tenants c . re to treat them top realtors getting t lhr Rent Commis- co-operate and help e for the sit- follows: have & board, in the tablished under the mem- slon, with bers of which : President of furnish ass the United e to tenants thre ened with abus We believe such a legally appointed bod to the minds of law-abiding ¢ P the a joint com- that has, izens. THLORINE ~ GGA daily for colds, tors digens itin A’ ather remira: g M am. and 5 pm. 7919 hetween 10 Hyatts. 652, Rest 3 from Washingten, D. New York and Boston ¥ oL, R GET ay considerably more than you can get elsewhere. We alfo buy d monds. gold and platinum. We carry s larg line of solid sil ue Buglish lnd Barly Amer OMPANY. 1 our pricet 116 A reguiar quarterly giridend of 21 per cent gn e capital atork of Mergeniinier Eisotype v will be paid on December EY. Treasurer. S e —a corps of Roofing Experts at your wervice, ready to DUt your ruof In per- foct condition. Roofing 1121 5tn n.w. IRONCLAD gofee, Jn stnnw, Reliable Work Plus —Right Prices is the com- bination that keeps our AUTO REPAIR shop busy. R. McReynolds & Son 1alists in Painting, Slip Cove Sriibin s Bl Sie Coveg 124 o Free Plans & Esfimatcs. tores, | garages, alterations, . re; rris, 1010 ¥ st: now. Frank. 10571, We Are Washington Printers of many of the most prominent lawyers of the country. HIGH GRADE, BUT NOT HIGH PRICED BYRON S. ADAMS, ERINTER, 512 11th St. Let Us Estimate —on your printing needs. The Million Dollar Priuting Plast. The National Cagital Press : 55 12101212 D _St. ROOFING—by Koons Slag_ Roofing, Tinning, BCDIII’I and Roof Paintin w:';- ..-nmf KOO.NS AR Washington | wdiords to assist | n go to] tenants of | small apartment | merged with { ject to attack through the cour i ate Board from | the its | light or | altors’ | because of the | Rent Commission. i ¢The lates mittee of landlords and could not possibly have. tenants “We therefore respectfully suggest i that a sincere desire on the part of the Washington Real Estate Board to ald the tenants of Washington ‘who are suffering from or threatened with abuse,’ might well take the fol- lowing forms: The publication by the Real Estate Board of its entire list of mem- bers, xo that the keenly —interested :itizens of Washington may be able to discriminate between landlords of high ideals and those who are taking advantage of the decis‘on of the court to harass and unjustly treat their enants, "2. Restraint of the members the Washington R Sstate Bo: from the use of the injunction to hin- the operation”ot the Rent Com- on. The maintenance of only just by the members of the Washington Real “4. Cessation of pe by members of the W Bourd uppn hington Real members of the co-operation by the ate Board the Tenants' League in its dete nation to curb inflation ‘of real values by ‘the placing of ficti trusts upon property. Honest effort on the part of the Washington Real Estate Board to s cure prompt and effective judici >ction against those real estate firn who have been exposed in such pr tices by Report No. 530 of the committee on housing condi the District of Columbia. “7. Cordial support of the effor of the Tenants' League to secure new and permanent law for the Di trict of Columbla which sha and fair to landlor \like and whose prov <o definite that it shall not “Verv truly you WARD H. SCHI RS. HENRY C. BROW Bearing on U. §. The District of Columt of Federal ts hearine upon the Feds that it borders on a states that nearly half of lh? “meager” mlary of the Government mploye is spent {n rent. financing” is termed one of the reasons for the situation, and urges that all members of the Federation get behind the work of the Tenants’ League. A~ permanent housing along the lines of the present Commission *is urged by the fede tion. The housing Government ployes by the Gov ment is termed in the statement very little less of a public business than the housing of the men who comprise the commission | forces, Opposition is voiced against the prope of a joint committ existence now of tl And that such a the conference would i tacle of the novice pitte experts,” which would be unfair, they state. “Federal employes selected the terms of the clvil s svery State In the Un pelled by the cire employment to liv te vicinity, sh rtually Gove ervation, be allowed to tims of unlimited pri tion,” the federation dec thing an apparatus to any forn intruder should lantern, apparatus is placed, an alarm ring at once. FLAT TIRE? MAIN 500 LEETH BROTHERS Service Chmfever Over $1.00 Valuable Corner | In Georgetown 4-Story Brick 9 Rooms and Bath Price, $9,000 B. Houston McCeney Real Extate 1653 Penna. Ave. ~ Main 6152 An Obligation To Pay for a Habitation We must all pay something for the right to occupy a habitation. Be it house, apart- ment, hotel, or whatnot, there is a cost to the occupant, whether tenant or owner. If owner, you should beg interested in knowing how you may own more economi If tenant, you should be in- terested in knowing how you may own at less than it is now costing you to buy for some- one else. Co-operative apartments are the most economical homes, by any test that may be ap- plied. They enjoy the ad- vantage of collective buying, they are operated on a budget system, they are occupied by careful owners, and the own- ers are free from the worry and care of an individual dwelling plant, which means contentment , and increased earning umcfiy. Investigate Our New Cleveland Park Apartments 1% Blocks West of Conn. Ave., Fourth Street North of the Zoo Entrance Sample Furnished by W. B. MOSES & SONS Cleveland 2252 for Motor M &R B WARREN Owners and Builders Edmund J. Flynn Co.| (Incorporated) Exclusive’ Agents 925 15th St. N.W. Main 9770 | thaat larger appropifations will have | donated by i by Leonard De The allezed “iniquitous | Rent ! national | under | ice act from | LAFE MILK AFE WK for_BABIES™ s sics- THE EVENING STAR, TIGERT AND BALLOU TELL SCHOOL NEEDS District Superintendent and Fed- eral Commissioner Speakers at Lons Club. : A =trong keynote adequate scholo facilities for the Dis- «f Columbia yesterday by Supt. of Schools Frank W. Ballou and United States ~ ommissioner of Kdu- cation J. J. Tigert, who, speaking at a luncheon of the Lions Club in the Willard Hotel, declared Wash- ington should have schools which would serve: as models for the rest of the nation Quoting figures showing the amount of money which has been available for school purposes and also figures of the amounts needed, Dr.” Ballou was emphatic in the statement that there have not been sufficient appro- priations to meet the schoog meeds in this city. He told of the crowded dition in the schools here and said was sounded for to be made in order that the school needs may be met. Commissioner Tigi ather cities have order to TV out building progra ington is behind ¥ of schools. t described how ued bonds in equate school that Wash- that wher- are adequate schools busi- ess accordingly prospes The weekly booster gift, which was Russed Bowen, was won ast e remainde of the program included several vou 50108 by Mrs. Aubre panied by Miss Kathryn, Weber. program w in charge of Caleb 1 O'Connor. WILL DISCUSS TACTICS. Artillery Officers to Hold Meet- | ing Tonight. | tactics of the will he discussed | 313th Ficld Artil-| ¥, which will hold its first meet- ing tonight at the Graham Building. Al artill otficers in - Washing- ton have been invited by those in charge. Col. Leroy W. Herron has outlined a program of instruction for | the season, Duy, Cualk White DELIVERED AT 90 Cents the Dozen Phone: Woodside 39-W Heeween S and 9 AW Something Unusual An Artistic_Home -Quarter-acre Tot Tader $10.000 $750 Cash Balance Like Rent Only 30 minutes from downtown. hoall city conveninces. A new section mmunity features. Spe clal Kestrictions. Cloxe to Two Golf Clubs Talk This Over With Us—You Will Be Pleased With This Home Call Us Any Day or Evening As Late As 9 O'Clock for Information McKeever & Goss Realtors 1415 K St. N.W. For the Growing Child Qur Grade A Raw Milk suggests its su- perior richness by the deep golden color and low cream line. _ This extra richness imparts a delicious flavor and earns the endorsement of phy- sicians for the special purpose of child feed- ing (following in- fancy), and as a nour- ishing food for in- valids and convales- e cents. Telephone West 183 LEGION CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM IS APPROVED Adjutants From All Parts of U. S. Pledge Aid to $5,000,000 Drive for War Orphans. By the Associated Press, INDIANAPOLIS, November 20— “Utmost support” of the American Legibn child welfare program and of the campaign soon to be conducted for a $5,000,000 endowment fand for world war orphans and disabled veterans was pledged by legion adju- tants from all parts of the country at the closing séssion of, their annual conference here yesterdiy. [Plans for the endowment campaign w. latd before the adjutants by Natfonal Commander James A. Drain and other officiale. The adjutants also pledged themselves to support energetically the legislative program laid down for 19; This program includes passage of the universal service bill, retirement of disabled emergency Army officers, restoration of Gen. John J. Pershing to active duty, and amendment to the Reed-Johnson bill and the adjusted compensation act. Ordcred to Ph:hppmes. Capt. F cis B. L. Myer, Infantry, at Chicago, and Capt. E gene N. Slappe Infantry, at*® ludhm- apolis, have been ordered to Manila for du in the Philippines. Warehouse Ground 4, Acres or Less 400 feet on Macadamized Blair Road. 300 feet froniage on Metropolitan Track ned 2d_commercial. Location is hauling to Northeast. Property lies on can be bought right. See Mr. Ayre With McKeever & Goss 1415KSt.N.W. Main4752 short and ideal for Northwest grade and More months of dirt and discomfort unless you stal Nokol Automatic Oil Heating now Automatic Heating Corp. 1719 Conn. Ave. N.W. North 627-628 WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1924. of modern OFFICES in our new building at 1417 K Street Comprising 8 Large Rooms, 2 Ante-rooms and Long Cor- ridor. May be divided into u\ as desired. Metal frame, plate glass windows; rich woodwork and fittings. Moderate Rentals! BOSS & PHELPS REALTORS 1417 K Street PROPERTY MANAGEMENT The proper element of aggressiveness that we blend with due conservatism makes a perfect combi- nation for successful results in PROPERTY MAN- AGEMENT. This organization will take full charge of your Real Estate, make investments, etc., for you; in fact. look after cvery detail and render you the service that many years of study and experience guarantec. Consult Us About the “Sansbury Service” N. L. SANSBURY CO., Inc. “Everything in Real Estate” 1418 Eye St. N.W. Phone Main 5904-5 Theotmgen 1319-1321 F Street STORE NEWS “Fashion Park” and “Stratford” Clothes November 20 8 AM. to 6 P.M. Extra! . Splendid TUXEDO SUIT (Coat and Trousers) : $32.50 This is the very latest 1924 1925 model, made expressly for us, and we contracted for 600 suits to secure a price that is far below the market. For dinner, for dancing, for the theater you have all the “dress” of evening clothes, with the comfort of a lounge suit. Coats are full silk lined, silk sleeve linings, designed with broad, square shoulders, nar- row at the hips, and wide lapel of notch or peak style. Trousers ' have wide-cut legs. § At very low prices we have a large line of vests, either black or white, for wear with these Entire Floor ! Sugar, Fresh Hams . Spareribs . . . . . Sauer Kraut:. . . Pork Chops ... . . Shoulder Cuts Pork Pudding. Good Things ' for the Week End Fresh Shoulders, lb., 15¢ Ib.. 21c ., 17c qt., 10c Ib., 19¢ Ib., 15¢ Pork Loins (Small) 1b., 22c Strictly Fresh—Half or Whole Veal Cutlet . . . Shoulder Veal Breast Lamb Shoulder Lamb Shoulder Chops . \Chuck Roast, Round Steak Sirloin Steak Porterhouse . Beef Liver . Hamburg Fresh Milk, Cincinnati Hams Swift’s Hams . . Smoked Picnics . Small Sizes Pure Lard . . . Compound . . . 1b., 40c ., 17¢ lb., 15¢ Ib., 20c Ib., 28¢ lb., 16¢ Ib., 29c lb., 32¢ lb., 38¢ Ib., 12¢ lb., 12¢ gt., 1lc Ib., 25¢ lb., 22¢ ., 17¢ Ib., 18¢c Ib., 15¢ Turkeys,Fancy Fresh, [b., 400 7 to 14 Pound Average Butter . . . Eggs; Fresh. Cheese . . . . N. Y. Full Cream Frying Chickens . Stewing Chickens . Long Island Ducks. Grapefruit . . 6 Celery . ks Cabbage . . Ib., 39¢ doz., 49c b., 30c lb., 35¢ Ib., 35¢ lb., 35¢ Florida Oranges. doz., 23¢ for 25¢ . 10c 10 Ibs., 15¢ Sweet Potatoes . 6 lbs., 25¢ Irish Potatoes . 15 lbs., 22¢ Ginger Snaps . . Fig Bars . . Pumpkin; 2 can . Mincemeat . . Pineapple; 2'/> can- . Del Monte: 10 lbs., 73c 1b., 10c Ib., 12Yc . . 14c 1b., 18¢c 33c Pink Salmon; 2 cans . 25c Loaf, 5¢ A Pound of Quality