Evening Star Newspaper, April 17, 1926, Page 27

EAL NEW CONSTRUCTION LULLED IN MARCH Figures for Entire Country Show No Increase Over February Record. ions » not Construction lulled in March. Exps nificance to t however. They L season of high activity atistics compiled by the neral Contractors of Amerdc the ts awarded and of issued g the s of to be in exce responding figures for 1925. This is interpreted to mean at the volume of construction oper- itions during the hext few months will probably approach or equal the T last year. Construction in March did not show the increase over Febru: that usmally s expected each y De- te this fact, the volume of opera- ns for the 'first Associated € bui first t mont e wage paid in the con on trades has not varied dur- ing six months. The slight decrease in the average cost of building ma- terfals last month was the result of a flickering change in prices paid in several localities by contractors for sand, gravel, crushed stone and cement. Waiting on Spring. ‘With the first quarter of the year passed, it is regarded as evident that 2 large number of prospective build- have awarded con- wred permits for con- struc which th contemplate merely are awaiting advent of the Spring and Summer months to give the word for operations to begin. Observers generally given credit for authoritative opinion do not expect this year in its entirety to fall much below the record-breaking construc- tion operations of 19 They do feel confident, however, the Spring and early s s will see building ~ activities reach = higher than wa: i - responding periods of 1924 and 1923, tracts s ARRAIGNS WOMEN'S CLUBS Mrs. Benson Sees Many ‘‘Dupes of Socialistic Propaganda.” NEW YORK, April 17 (P).—Belief | that many women’s clubs were be- coming “dupes of international social- istic propaganda” and were acting in an un-American manner was ex- pressed by Mr =aret B. Benson of the Illino nu National Trades Assoc! annual convention yes- bers of the tion in their she said, have become ts, indirectly if not direc ly, of communism in schools. churches | and soclal clubs throughout the count Mrs. Benson urged the as £ociation members to see that their wives were not unwittingly a part of this propaganda by permitting it to flourish in the clubs to which they belong. 72 2% 227 !vhuuo in his view: A | buildings in |t from them.” ESTATE. HIGH BRITISH BUILDING COSTS DUE TO SYSTEM _(Continued from Page as they feel that the income is the important thing and the value of the brick and mortar is secondary.s We had the pleasure of taking dinner with the chairman and one of the principal officers of the oldest and largest Insurance company in Fng- land, which makes most of the large real estate loans. He was very hat the income lding was the only sound pointing out that it investment that the ed from the net in- from the by basis for Vi was true In value was der attach sig- | come it would produce. An interesting phase of the laws in England which affect building own- ers is that A lease is never subordl: nated to a mortgage. In the United States a who has o lease.on an apartment building or an office build tng can be wiped out if a mortgage on the bullding is foreclosed, provided, of course, that his lease {s not record- ed ahead of the mortgage. In Eng- land this is nat true. There might be four mortgages on a building at the time a subject was given his lease, but thereafter foreclosure by any of the holders of these mortgages would not wipe out his lease. The lender of the money may. if he likes, and often does. put a clause in the mort- gage which gives him the right to 0. K. all leases before they are given to tenants, but once g 0. K.'d them the tenant cannot be disturbed until the leases mature, or as the Eng- t majority of the important London are bullt on leaseholds. The leaseholds, however are long-term leases, often for 200 t a flat rental without reval- and the ground is never mort- gaged ahead of the leaseholds, so that heir leaseholds provide about as sound security as a fee. “It is customary not to charge the owner of the lease ground rent during the time he is constructing his build- ing, the lease stating that during that time he shall pay a ‘peppercorn,’ which 18 equivalent to our phrase of ‘$1 and other considerations.’ “Those who have not been to Lon- on recently will be greatly impressed by the improvements on Regent street, where a great many lease- holds have expired on parcels of land owned by the crown. The crown has released these parcels for long terms of years at higher rentals, with thelr strict building requirements, and on these locations have been erected buildings of very beautiful archi- tectural design in white Portland stone. These new buildings are all about six or seven stores high, as against the three-story buildings which they replaced. The ground floors are apparently well rented, but there is a considerable number offices on the upper floors which have not yet been absorbed, possibly be- cause Regent street has never been considered much of an office building thoroughfare. “Some of the accommodations and conveniences of American office build- ings are inadequate in London struc- tures. For example, many of the elevators are only large enough to accommodate four passengers. “Summing up, we were much im | pressed with the sound, conservative viewpoints and integrity of the Brit- ish people. While their building con- struction is not carrfed through as intensively as ours, we could not but admire the high character of their construction. London bullds soundly and well. We were impressed with the very high type of men engaged ASSO- [ 5 real estate and building activities. efation in an address before the mem- | They are studying their problems earnestly and seem to have a desire to bring about more efficlent building methods. While they can learn some hings from us, we can n much ——————— Resignation Accepted. Resignation of Second Lieut. Wil- liam F. Bul ignal Corps, at Fort Monmouth, N. J. has been accepted “HON]ES —cntwally lnult to sell themselves by the President. R We wanted to build such fine homes that their own merits would sell them, and they boast the finest location about town, the loveliest spot in Chevy Chase. CHEVY CHASE CREST, D. C. Beautiful Bathrooms, Tiled in color; To Inspect—Drive '"HE _EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, |SWEDEN PRESSED FOR AID T0 TRADE Leading !ndust‘riallsts Seek to Force Hand of Gov- ernment. A. MACKENZIE. By Radio to The Star and Chicago Daily News. STOCKHOLM, April 17.—Leading Swedish industrialists are attempting to force the hand of the government and compel it to give more direct aid to trade. Gunnar Dillner, Swedish Industry president of the ssociation says in unl'nh in trade are reported, e is no room fog illusion. Sweden's oldest industries, the fron and wood trade, and in some sections the sugar industry and other employment. It is obvious that acutely serious times are approaching in Sweden. Indus- ery calls upon the government for support and intimate co-operation.” Following the failure of the Skaane beet sugar growers and workers to reach an agreement and the refusal of the governments to intervene, the Skaane Beet Sugar Association’ has decided to refrain from growing beets this year. The Swedish sugar fac- torles company announces that this means closing of fifteen sugar fac- tories throwing 4,500 persons out of work. Despite these forebodings, there are many encouraging industrial signs, notably among the more skilled Swed- Ish industries. (Copyright, 1926, by Chicago Daily News Co.) and increase UNITY SYMBOL URGED NEW YORK, April 17 (P).—The burial of an unknown Confederate soldier and an unknown Union soldier in the same grave, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, was urged upon the Government in a re lution adopted by the national Am canizatlon committee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The memorial grave was suggested as a symbol of the unity of the coun in the shadow of |2 D. C, SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1926. WILBUR ASKS $19,177,500 FOR NAVAL BASE WORK 000; Keyport, Washy, 31 London, Conn., $40,000; submarine base; Puget Sound, $2,535,- ,000; "New "Humpton Roads, $830,000: Canal Zone, $347,000. REAL ESTATE, Actress Again U. S. Citizen. NEW YORK, April 17 (P).—Mrs. Elsie Bartlett Schildkraut, actress, A small drydock for San Diego, to) was restored to American citizenship cost $360,000, was recommended, and $716,600 was asked for various olh(r ically lost citizenship when in 1922 Total of $2,205,000 Sought for Im- provements at Marine Barracks, Quantico, Va. improvements to that station. b e Hoay By the Associated Prese. Secretary Wilbur yesterday asked Congress for an appropriation of $19,- 177,600 for construction and improve- ments at naval bases. The following appropriations were asked for at the Marine Barracks at Quantico, Va.: One regimental group of barracks, §850,000; three concrete storehouses, 0 commissary, bakery and ice plant, $150,000; prisos $30,000; garage, $100,000; distributing system, $380,000; apartment houses d mess for student officers, $370,. general improvement, $100,000. Of the total, $9,315,000 would be for work at Pearl Harbor, Hawai e Island would get $60,000 for | g Danville, Va., Special Dispatch to The Star. Earl B. Moll, recently as worthless.- In his transactions. mouth, N. H., would get 3112000 EVANGELIST IN JAIL. Police Investigate Charge Checks Are Worthless. DANVILLE, Va., April 17.—Rev. an Evangelist, Jackson, Miss., 18 in jail here pend- ing investigation of three checks for a total of §9, which were returned He has retained counsel and says he will show there was no dishonesty He has been conducting revival meetings in Geor- North Carolina and Virginia. businesses are in distress. being taken to strengthen commercs e i ———— e R e T ORI T B e T try. It was pointed out that Pres Lincoln and G Robert E. I In other countries, measures are are enshrined in the Hall of Lowest Rents in City New Building—Just Completed Now Ready for Occupancy The Rhode Island Apartment 1929 1st Street N.W. (Ya Block North of Rhode Island Avenue) Unusually Attractive Decorations and Finish Convenient Arrangement of Rooms Reception hall, two large rooms, spacious kitchen, tile bath, ample closet space. Rentals, $52.50 Excellent Janitor Service Canv‘ion! to Three Car Lines and Bus Line REPRESENTATIVE ON PREMISES nrAnnns Franklin BUI L Dl ufi Ilw 919 15th St. NW. A Home of Distinction On the Finest Street in This Section 5339 16th St NW To those who desire a distinctive built home in the preferred Sixteenth street this beautiful residence, with its many advantages, will offer a strong a) With spacious rooms and every wunced feature of modern home. building, this charming house contains 14 rooms, three baths, servant’s quarters, 3-car garage, screens, awnings and weather strips. Beautifully located on a large Iot with fine trees and shrubbery. Can be seen Sunday and Monday From 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. IR L T T e T AT 3221 Oliver Street, CHEVY CHASE, D. C. Inspect 1 to 5 P.M. Today and Tomorrow Designed by Donn & Deming Center hall type home in desirable section Chevy Chase, D. C. 4 Master Bedrooms and Bath. Lavatory on First Floor. Large Living Room with Open Fireplace (Marble). Weather Stripped. 3 Porches Garage Price, $15,000 Very Attractive Terms JOHN W. THOMPSON & CO. 1636 Eye St. e Main 1477 920 to 924 Quincy St. N.W. Only 2 squares from 14th St. car line. Inspect at Once Six large rooms, tiled bath, h.w.h., electric lights, lhardwood floors and trim, one-piece sink, builtin ice box, instantaneous water heater, and other extras. Double rear porches, cement front porch. With or with- out builtin garage. “Ask the man who owns one” For Sale by THOS. A. JAMESON COMPANY 906 New York Ave. N W Main 5526 G O e S R R SR R A A A A A S SR A R R R RS Y Open Sunday, 2 to 6 P.M. by Federal Judge Mack. She automat- he married Joseph Schildkraut, actor nd native of Rumanla. Her husband, who has distinguished himself on the New York legitimate stage, now is on the Pacific Coast making pictures. Infantry to Give Luncheon. Local members of the United States Infantry Assoclation will give a luncheon at the Raleigh Hotel Thursday afternoon, April 29, in honor of Dr. Boyd Carpenter, who has been in China for the past 10 years, und will make a short ad- dress on conditions {n that country Several members of Congress have been invited to ROCK CREEK HILLS s VILLA SITES = SURROUNDED BY THE PARK FRONTING ON 16TH STREET Have a suburban home in the city. A site permanently adjoining Rock Creek Park as- sures this. Sewer and water are available and streets have been graded in Rock Cresk Hills. There are some of the choicest lots to pick from. For entrance pending grading of 16th Streei— Drive out 16th St. to Alaska Ave., North on lith to Iris, West on Iris to 16th, or phone for an appoint- ment Sundey. l gtimer LAN Evans Building Owner Leaving City Will Sacnflce This Fine Home Northést VComér of 12th and Shepherd Sts. Michigan Park, Brookland, D. C. House has 6 delightful rooms on 2 floors with 2 additional rooms on J3rd Porches, 2-car_garage. and flowers. paved alley. floor, modern throughout and in finest condition. Wonderful hedges, Two concrete paved streets and concrete large open fireplaces, Slate roof evergreens To inspect—Drive out Rhode Island Avenue to 12th Street, thence north to Shepherd Street. Open All Day Sunday 2 open fireplaces, hardwood floors, every conceivable convenience and numerous other features you'd rather see for yourself. TERRELL & LITTLE, Inc. 1206 18th St. Main 3285, Evening Phones, Adams 2503-J and Adams 3215-W out Conn. Avenue io Chevy Chase Circle, east on Western Ave. and Jollow new sign 20 property. For Scle by Owner Adams 1335 ALLAN E. WALKER & CO., Inc. 813 15th Street N.W. Main 2690 THE SHARON 2148 O Street N.W. New Building 722 0% “WALTER A. DUNIGAN BUILT” Just Two Blocks From 14th St. Car Line!! 10th St. N.W. s o and Randolph 25 Built—Only 2 Left See Them Before It Is Too Late There are just two of these big homes left in this fine in-town location. Come out and let us show you the six large rooms, the tiled bath, the big porches, the beautiful 7 in. clear white oak flaors with walnut borders, ‘the tiled walls around kitchen sink and all of the many other features. “OLD CHEVY CHASE” NEW BRICK HOME Ready for Occupancy—Select Your Apartment Now Near Dupont Circle, Walking Distance Downtown, All Outside Apartments 1-2-3 Rooms and Bath Some with Dining Alcoves Elevator Service Many Other Attractive Features VERY REASONABLE RENTALS Residence Manager on Premises, or Call Main 91119112 1721 Jackson St. N.E. Brookland, D. C. This delightful home occupies one of the choicest sites in Brookland. Built-in Bath Tubs and Fixtures It is a two-story detached frame dwelling, newly refinished throughout, with wide porch and large grounds planted in shade and fruit trees. The garage opening on paved alley at the rear is reached through a long grape arbor. The six rooms are of generous size, with plenty of closet space. A long pantry af- fords a separate entrance to the dining room from the bright, well planned kitchen. Electricity, hot-water heat and other modern comforts are provided. Priced Right and Offered For Sale On Reasonable Terms- Ap.DMAN 1430 K Street N.W. No. 9 OXFORD STREET A Few Steps Off Connecticut Avenue Six Blocks North of Chevy Chase Circle Opposite Chevy Chase Club Conveniently plznn«l every modern convenience, attrac- tively decorated. Contains nine rooms, three baths. Lot 65 by 140 feet, and is the only new brick house for sale in this exclusive community. OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Stone & Fairfax *“Over Forty Years of Real Service” 804 17th Street N.W. Main 2424 Member of the Washington Real Estate Board Open Untxl 9 P.M. ‘ Sample House, 3807 10th St. N.W. Attractively Priced—Reasonable Terms To inspect take 14th St. car to Randolph St. walk two blocks east. WALTER A. DUNIGAN OWNER AND BUILDER 925 15th St. N.W. SHAPIRO-KATZ CO. -REALTORS: BUILDERS AND OWNERS 1416 K Street N.W. Main 91119112 Main 4555 Main 4555