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24 REAL ESTATE. OPPOSE CONGRESS ACTIONONSURPLUS SYNOPSI! Sir Hargrave Wendeve and fnancier. calls . on phy<ician for ‘sxamination Fimy D cannot live for more than eIgNt monthe. Wendaver takes the ng and decides (o ko on With his p the Winter a< though nothing had hav. ned' He feele, however. an urge to give A 1L to some poor fallow er Deri beonle he Leave Probem to Farmers Themselves. of conference 1 of Farmers nz Associations went its concluding session opposed to any lesi his time dealing with surply < on the with unul he help Thi vee 1o be a delicate-looking' mani- cure Violet Mar rexulariy. He offers her famiiy a vacatic o At Monte Carlo. Not' having | family. Violet induces her fiance. Robert pose “as her brother and come with her d | Their hoet gives them 4 free rein in Monte ind they enjoy themselves to the fuil- nt the s report of its le which recommes Fre e. the conference upheld | (3710; 2 Rotb W. Bingham of | "\Wendever's London cronies. the Rev chairman of the National | Gorse. John' Matston nd Aaron Sapiro. the e W aord Tellingham arrive dviser. who had urzed At the Cartton and ion 1oft to the farmers | Princess Pudan he has Datd marked at throuzh extended | '® M4t patl marked i et | INSTALLMENT voring legis Eestasy. o ) e DO HE <tock broker looked at Har- N grave curiouslv. He was ve spruce and pink and white, even afier his jourt had a kindly expre: “T say., Harzrave, old ventured, “there’s nothing wrong. there—nothing you haven't told vour e the basis of 4| friends about yourself? It doesn't onz the co-opera- | scem to me that vou've heen the same which will determine | man since the nizht of that little din n's policy on the sub-| ner you gave us in your flat.” Nothing for any one about,” was the quiet reply. onte Carlo! r his triends B guests is the 0 Wi XXvIL ent from the Will Study Problem. v appointment to study the report to the mmittee. Its f eich m and utive be m will ciations nizatio e 10 Th who conf had souzht ap ence of some form e care of the sur velief, was under ned away from the m of protest il bill “You're lookinz thundering fit, according 1o the papers vou'r posed to be quite the leader revels here” Marston went on thoughtfully AN the same. T've never tten that question vou put to us. and somehow or other one mixes it up < mind with this affair. Makes one think, you know, what?" sup. of the ion Indorse Ha Ha in 2en which is ministration and pro. division ol co-operative n the Bepartment of Agri-| with An ppropriatio of ““Ah, well, don't, its maintenance and op-|“at any so long as voure down iis bill was favorably re-| here. I'm glad to see you, but you ! today by the House agriculture | can put business out of your mind for 3 n Haugen said [a day or two. Anything might happen. »efore the House | A kindlier impulse might swamp my | present intentions, or the marchesa— tdopted a resolution | most sttractive woman, Secretary of Agricul ) 1o requests oweis co-opera the rules govern operation of ware. n one Ha ve begged— beguile me—she’s rather one's con ception of a light-complexioned Deli lah—but at_present things rematn as they are. That's my last word. Come ~han alonz. let's vour tickets for the the council were re & avallaro. San Jose he executive com of the Kansas e. was nomi caney on the committee, PLANS TO INCREASE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY rooms The stock broker knew when argument was useless Hargrave toward midnight that | evening. with a word of apology to | his guests, crossed the floor of the Carlton in the brief interval between two dances, and approached a small table in the background, where Violet | was seated alone. Although she was | a little nervous at his coming, her | eves welcomed him with delight, Where 1s brother?” he British Government to Standardize | auired | “Robert.” she confided. “is hehav Sources of Energy by Con- ing rather badlv. T think it is only trol Board. quite wei Your in because he ix thoughtless.” £he went on. “but T do not like heing left here at all. He is talking to some friends somewher Hargrave glanced round the room Rohert was seated at the little French danseuse. Mlle. Zelie “I am afraid he is little ann with me,” Violet explained. see, although T know what Monte Carlo is, and that everybody knows one another here, I didn’'t wish to have mademoiselle sit with us.” “You are perfectly right,” Hargrave declared shortly. ‘“‘Robert ought to have known better than to leave you Ry the 4 BIRMINGHAM, T overnment nd. January intends ta pro- miry with cheaper and ndant electrical energy for by fostering a great scheme which will utilize sources of supply, but irge them through co- and standardization under conirol b Baldwin outlined the plan ech at a political meeting | alone.” day. The premier pointed| “I don’t so much mind,” she said, British consumption of elec- | “but it is just a little awkward. Some enerzy was about 200 units per | of the men here. I am sure, think [ ada and | am one of the professional dancers he great | Two of them have already asked me 1o reduce costs to dance. formation of new “And the supply | is going take that liberty To this She looked up st him with sndden roposes to | delight, and rose swiftly to her feet. al controi board. along | “You mean vou wil dance with he Mersey Dock Board | me?” she exclaimed. “How nice of of London authority. This|you. I had no idea that you—you vould be managed by practical | cared for it. with powers covering the whole “I'm not sure I do, very much,” he for the purpose of estab-|confided as thev glided away to the interconnecting lines and co-| music of the string band in the bal- ng stations in large areas. | cony. board would raise its own cap-| “You are being good-natured,” she nd work on ordinary commer- | murmured, a little disz s After interest and sinking been e ed the surplus plied to the reduction of | d <le Premier in a here ve out triea capita need st as against 900 in C; United the now.” he told her. “a third undertake not vet swernment covered that no would bhe re-| that a government guar =it be necessary. The hoard | the necessary con and provide supplies 1o which at present operated nunder a chean The hoard wonld have pow npel all the interesis con. fall into line did not refer 1o the 1 question in relation to the elec me, but it is understood vernment view that this | © to he decided after the ssion has made its report. | CHICAGO SCHOOL BOARD BACKS SUPERINTENDENT | Defends His Article Against Show-i War Pictures in i | | 1ldwin suhsidy believed FOR RENT 732 12th St. N.W. Will remade! to suit tenant and lease for a term of vears. nstrnet links stat he Thomas P. Brown 615 41/, St. S.W. The premier Edmunds Street Detached Corner Brick large and three baths, on first floor and iy cellar. brcakfast and sleecping porches, hardwood floors throughout, cedar stor- age room, two-car brick ga- rage. Large lot. ing Schoolrooms. HICAGO, January 16.—Members | the Board of Iiducation have | rallied to the support of William Mc- Andrew, superintendent of schools, | Who hat been adversely criticized be. cause of a magazine article in which | he deplored the use of war pictures | in schoolrooms “he City Conneil adapted a resolution || voring the display of such pi lrp\i conducive to patriotism, and va tions have adopted reso. | ely criticizing the su- | for his sentiments. | vesterday declared that no | the article could find | jectionable in it and main- Mr. McAndrew had been ked by persons who had not even | h statements, ! Containing ten spacious rooms, with lavatory Open for Inspection FLOYD E. DAVIS COMPANY 733 12th Street N. 7th & E S.W Main 352-353 rians lutiens a perintender Trustess Last year we shaded 85% of all the buildings erected in the city—this is because—WE USE THE BEST SHADE CLOTH AND ROLLERS TO MAN- UFACTURE THESE SHADES—thus giving a better shade AT FAC- TORY PRICES. Call us uo for estimates. WINDOW SHADES Made to Measure = [ 830 13th St.N.W. | ¥ | Phones Jain i3 | W. STOKES SAMMONS, Proprietor “You | |MONTE CAR By E.'PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM @ CO-Operalive Countil Would, (Continued trom Yesterday's Star.) | Johnnie — | mi; fin n a sof ent and | might find me i ft moment and | BEEEE L. G F e tence | tal, thin man is Je of the,alone.” | | | \ THE EVENING 2‘ | Kes U.B. Patent O e STAR, WASHINGTON, however, before Gorse had taken her away to dance. The princess watched her curiously. “Your little protegee is beautiful,” she remarked. “How did she find herselt here alone? “Her brother,” Hargrave expiiined s rather a young cub. He is over there talking to Mile. Zelie, the danseussy.” | The princess continued to follow | Violet's graceful movements. She was talking a little shyly but with great interest 1o hey partner. “I am not sure,” she confided, “‘be- ing in a somewhat jealous mood, that I quite approve of your menage, Har- | Rrave. 11 were a man I should find it somewhat distracting to live under | the same roof as that girl. However, | You_are not susceptible, are you?" is]" “The wufferings I endure are proof to the contrary,” he declared. | The lights were lowered. The music| “Gallantly spoken, but untrue,” she |of “the Ilues srew softer and more [rejoined. “I do not know whether it languorous. Finally it died away.| has been so all ‘vour life, but today There were loud demands for an en-| women spoil vou. What have you cove. Hargy linced at the leader | done to the world and to all of u. of the orchestia, ind the music imme- | dear man, that we should have made a | diately recommencea. sort of god of you? To be asked to He looked down at her with a srile “If it Is good nature, I am being |amply repaid,” he assured her. *I think we must forgive those young | men who took voun for a danseuse." “But you,” she murmured. as she | crept a little closer to him u are wonderful. 1 have tried so hard to | teach Nobert, but he really is very bad dancer Te ance with him | nothing like this ve Philip | s financial adviser, | is | worry | | and |, D NOW,” HE TOLD HER, “A THIRD IS GOING TO TAKE THAT LIBERTY.” [ome of your parties is almost equiva- lent to a royal command. And the women—uwell. I think as a person who has a certain claim upon your atten tions. too many of them are in love With vou. The child | am sure adores you. T never saw any one look s su premely happy in my life as che d | When vou were dancing with her He strugsled nst the which her wor e him “She was hein little nezlected.” he pointed out. “Look at her now Not the same thing at all,” the princess declared. At this moment it is simply jole de vivre: with vou it was personal ecstasy. How do vou do it, dear host? Do you carry love potions?™ “If you continue to make fun of | me.” he threatened, “I shall invite you | to dance.” She rose to her feet “We have danced seldom. Hargrave,” she murmured v twice before to my knowl edge.” he answered “I think we miss something.” she confessed. I have heen sometimes a Mttle foolish. 1 think. T cling too closely the traditions of a world which has passed awav. Do vou re You mustn't that.” she pro-| member I told you at dinner time that tested. ““Thex wouldn't like it, if they | I had received an Important letter?" knew who I was.” | “I remember it quite well.” “They would welcome a friend of| “It was from my uncle,” she con- mine at any time." he assured her|fided. “He has given his consent, if| quietly. think that Go who has I choose, to my remarriage, provided | Just recognized you, wjll do more than | Nicholas' mission to Rome is suc- 2 ong."” essful. Every one was very amia “‘Your uncle?” Hargrave murmured, place was found at once for Violet.! thoughtful! She was scarcely allowed to sit down, “‘He is the head of my side of the “Who are all ple at your table? T don’t know wonderful,” he re hose wonderful peo- he asked him. that they are very d. suddenly re- “There is the Princess Putralka. whom you saw bt the other morning wards at the Sporting club Philip Gorse and his sister. a Hunga rian woman—the Comtesse Favaldi two Frenchmen —the Marquis de Ville bois and Monsieur de Parian. and the ord Edward Pelling- how did vou like pleasure a ham. Philip “Immensely.” thusiasm. By-th rse? she declared. with en-| adore humanity, | too. To think of his coming to a place like this, and dancing. No| wonder he understands men and wom- en. You have heard him preach “At Oxford. vears ago,” Hargrave replied, “and once or twice in London He'll be a bishop all right some day.’ “Nothing could e make “im a zreater man than he s said simply The dving #wav of the musie found them neay Hargrave's tahle T shall ask xou to join us." he de cided "I cannot have von sitting all together very ATHAETAAALETELFEEXLLTALLEALL LA TARA L RERERRSRNN AN Your Fancy Can Range m Bungalow Designs at Manor Park, D. C. 25 different exteriors from which to choose Labor-savinz _equipme $30.000 homes. 5 snd. o foora- built one-piece s “nutes rard and $500 ii ind conteniences that are found in $20.000 : <: hot-water heat. open fireplaies shower: cedar-lined closets: settees: cabimets: combination kitchen cabinets: steel fosl with pace for extia rooms: front and rear porches bungalows ueco brick. hoflow tile b payments as low as o Tardw ood bookcasen Kitchen exs attic ) monthly as 87 HOW TO REACH PROPERTY T sast on Rittenbouse fo drd. south take T4th S1° car marked Taknma ve out 10 Rittenhouse on Georgia Ave o sample No. 5000 A & I and Peabady Ste. N.W TERRELL & LITTLE, Inc. 1206 18th St. N.W. Main 3285 Evening Phones—Adams 3215-W or 2503-J 2 7 2T 27T | N 2Z LI L LLI LIS O L L L LA AL EI PR 12277 L AL 3529 Porter St. N.W. New Semi-Detached 4-Bedroom Home —tapestry brick, concrete tront porch, tile bath, built-in tub with shower, glass-inclosed breakfast room, out- side pantry, Frigidaire, brick garage. FEATURES MODERATELY PRICED N. L. SANSBURY CO., INC. 1418 Eye St. N.W. Main 5904-5 S r' 2 SOLD 1 If You Will Welcome Opportunity to Get Big Home Value—When You Buy—You Should See —TODAY—These New Semi-Detached Homes 3826-28-30-32 Veazey St. N.W. A Here You Will Find Sample House 3832 Veazey St. Open and lighted daily and Sunday until 9 P.M. To inspect—Take Wisconsin Ave. car to Veazey St., walk 1 block to property. Splendid 8-room homes in the growing part of Washington. These homes are complete in every detail, including a 2-car garage in rear, cellar, attic, double floors throughout, tile bath and shower, hot-water heat, Pittsburg instantaneous water heater, cement front porch—in fact, everything there is to be found in the up-to- date home. The James Martin Realty Co. Owners and Builders 307 Investment Bldg. Main 4413 _J - |t a short business session, which pre- D. €, SATURDAY, JANUARY OLDEST LIVING NATIVE OF D. C. OBJECT OF CITY WIDE SEARCH Dr. Samuel S. Adams Raises Question at Meeting of | Local Society, So Quest Is Started to Establish Identity of This Unknown and Elusive Person. 16, 1926. Tho oldest living native Washing- Mrs. Ruth Hauser and tonian is now the object of a search! Y. Reeves. - “ by the Society of Natives | s Avne 8. Nevi, Miss Hilen T T ; | Corbett, Miss Ellen Homiller On Decision (o establish to whom this| Marlon Dorian, William George Field. distinction belongs was' reached at a | Samuel tanhope Williamson, Morti meeting last ni; Dr. s 8./l mer iCanliale L LiyCCARS- JONM iy mERt Dr. Samuel 8. 700 Cand Mrs. Anne A. Nevitt were Adams, the president, ralsing the | Li¥ORs 200 Yo SNEC R So g Question. (Several Jveeks are to be de-| Grovermann was appointed chairmun voted t . > y the society, an invitation to join it |the president. will be extended. The request that the oldest native be determined was made by Dr. Adams EQUITY EXCHANGE PAYS $500,000 INDEBTEDNESS | Co-operative Farm Bedy Head Pleads for Merger of Member- ship of Three Organizations. ceded an evening of entertalnment, during which the old-fashioned square | dances, the polka and Virginia reel and the modern Charleston were pre sented. A feature of the entertainment was music furnished by the “Hillbillies Orchestra,” composed of Albert Hop- Kins, John Hopkins, Elmer Hopkins, Alvis Alderman and Charles Bowman They played many old-fashioned melodies. Mr. Bowman has won 28 medals in fiddling contests. Vocal xolos were rendered by Earl Carbauh, accompanied by Mre. Car. bauh and by Miss Margaretta Camp bell, Mrs, Lisie Cranmer and Ambrose Durkin. Mrs. Zell Oatley was chairman of the committee on entertainment, while Miss Itta L. Taggart was chair. man of the reception committee Young women served included Miss Babe Ford Battle. Miss Mildred By the Associated Prese FARGO, N. Dak., January 16.—The | Equity Co-operative Exchange has | paid off $500,000 in bonded indebted ness, George (. Lambert, one of the receivers, told the annual meeting. Paul Moore, president of the ex the membership, but not the property, of the Equity Exchange, the Farmers | Union und the National Producers | Allfance. | Mr. Moore declared that there are a4 number of farm organizations which are ineffective because =o badly split up. Mr. Lambert explained that pay ment of $500.000 of the bonded indebt- ednes: Jeft the 50 line elevators owned by the exchange free of debt. There still about $300,000 indebtedness against the Bquity. The creditors will eventually get all of their claims, he d. e e e I e e e e e I Corner Brick Home Center Hall Plan in Takoma Park T-room. oak-finizhed Large porches. Built-in garage. Open fireplace. pages Miss Bittle family tee of m sider such a step him, especially (Copsrizht. 1926, she explained property. 1 and the trus. ild not con. consulting without is E. Phillips Oppenheim ) (Continued tomorrow.) thronghont. 100 Cash payment and small monthly payn 6605 Van Buren Street N.W. (Corner Ga. Ave. s, I and Van Buren St.) 1414 K St N.w, LU REALTOR ’Jnmmnummmumnnnnu|;mmu|mlmnumumuw LT Y ¢ ’ ’ ‘ b4 . 14 14 ’ ; H : 4 4 : P ¢ : g ¢ ’ \-\\* JAMESON-BUILT HOMES 1800 to 1822 D Street S.E. Six h.w.h. electric in jce box. wash trays, one plece sink. double rear porches, wide front porch. Open for inspection at all times, or call office for free auto service. Easy terms. za rooms. hath, lights, built- ‘ OPEN UNTIL 9 PM. FOR SALE BY THOS. A. JAMESON CO. Main 5526 e w}:flgu!::\:;”r?rk Ave. NW, LTS AT T TS A SR TR RS ST SRR A SR S SRS gy a\ ABSOLUTELY MUST BE SOLD Woodley Park 2800 27th Street Close to Wardman Park Hotel and one block from Conn. Avenue Eight rooms (3 bedrooms) and bath: oak floors, Premier instantaneous hot- water heater; 2-car brick garage. Here is an opportunity to buy a house in periect condition, in an unexcelled location, at a price which happens only once. You cannot afford to overlook this bargain. Open for Inspection All Day Sunday C. Bushman Smith, Inc. 1703 Connecticut Avenue North 2522 change, made a plea for a merger of | | IR ZAAXLLALLAAALARACAAETEXRATRALAAAVUAR AR RRRRERNN !IOWA FARMERS URGE | | U.'S. CROP SURPLUS BODY { Ask Senators to Indorse Hunt Re- | | im |7 i Mrs. Joseph|in b Yinah | mission th 1.|posed for renomination by IN b; [ | | nomination to the Federal {nounced from Jefferson City last night that State's ontstandin. corn belt farm conferer tary ymorning at Congress Protestant speak in the church REAL ESTATE. — e Answers Divorce Suit. Joseph E. Boudwin, sr., one of the 15 Washingtonians who are under indictment in Florida for alleged con spiracy to transport intoxicants, day filed an answer to the suit fo limited divorce recently filed him by his wife, Mrs. Beatr Boudwin. He denies all her charges +nd brings a cross-petition for The husband expre a willingness to pay his wife =uch mony as the court may decree nomination to Federal Trade Commission. ¥ the Associa DES MOINT va he Towa Stute Farm Burean L yesterday adop ons urg that or i export pard or corporation to handle surplus 1d recommendin they vote f; onfirmation of Charles W January 15 Federa Congres wa Sen n the « re president of hits been op Senator a otkers. who reactionary Missouri Brookland Section NEW HOME 12th and Hamlin St. N.E. ht-room e 1djoining. ke a good Hunt, a 1 he Towa Farm 1rean orris of Nebraska him with being Sam Baker of f n brick house five Modern ho; cen- ce, porches. he had “appointed 50 of tha iuthorities on mar ure to attend the called here n a mily or Contains Best Improvements Price and Terms Attractive Open for Inspection Every Day 2 to 7 P.M. SIMON BELOFF Owner & Builder 903 New York Ave. N.W. for eting and agricul large doctor y Gov. Hammill of lowa Dr. Darby to Preach w of th { Churches Dr. Darby. executive Washington will Federatior ‘treet Metho Chureh ands. UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. Of Cincinnati, Ohio ANNOUNCES Tke Appointment of As Financial Correspondents for the Making of Loans on Approved Real Estate Security = 2 2 H g H 1730 Lanier Place NW. PAY YOU To Inspect This Attractive Corner Home Open Sunday Ten Rooms. Three Baths 0il Burner Two-Car Buikt-in Garage Moderately Priced N. L. Sansbury Co., Inc. 1418 Eye St. N.W, Main 5904.5 e — "Il'llIllmfllll||l|l||l|lIll|llllllll‘ll|'lIll'|llIlI)I}ll|I|l|llllll|l|||l|l|lll|ll||lllIIl4lllIll|I|l||lll!ll||lllllll||l||III‘Illl"IIll“ml’;E, = 1814 Newton Street N.W. Beautifully located on high ground. Ideal for vear-round home. Near Rock Creek Park. BUS LIN ‘R Semi-Detached Stucco-on-Brick Home Very Well Built, Distinctive Type Next to large gardens. rooms and two baths (six hedrooms). Hot water heat. Instantaneous hot-water heater. Many indi- vidual and attractive features. The first floor is particu- larly attractive in arrangement, with a large living room and dining room. Garage. Price, $14,500.00 $1,500 Cash OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sunday after 2 p.m. ery evening after 6. FOR SALE BY OWNER ON PREMISES. i LT (OELLILEILAAAARELIRARTLE AT 1 LML 01 Nine AL