Evening Star Newspaper, March 10, 1928, Page 18

‘REAT ESTATE? CAPITAL IS LAUDED AS RESIDENCE SITE Henry Gibson Declared Win- ner in Debate on Ad- vantages Here. 1 Washington's many attractions as a residential city were described by Henry T. Gibson of the office of Boss & Phelps, who was declared winner of the de- bating contest for members of the as- sociate division of the Washington Real | Estate Board. held at the February meeting. in his address on “Why Wash- | ington Is the Best City in Which to Conducted Reside.” | Winning over four other members of the associate division, Mr. Gibson was| presented a silver trophy presented by | W. C. Miller, president of the board. | permanent possession of which is to be awarded when a member has won the | annual debate three times. Gibson's Speech. Mr. Gibson spoke as follows “Washington is the best city in whic tn reside because it is the heart of the e in_the Capital of the ates is a liberal education in {teelf, because Washington is becoming more and more the center of art, music, acience and learning & “The public school system of the Dis- trict of Columbia has enjoved a mar velous development within the past eeven vears and with the completion in 1 of the five-vear building program 1t will take its proper rank among the finest school systems in the world. Ex- eellent preparatory and finishing schools sbound. which together with George- town. George Washington. American end Catholic Universities offer unusual apportunities for advancement to am- bitious dents of all ages. “Our library facilities are unrivaled. Including the Gongressional Library, an | educational asset which cannot be du- plicated in any other community. the public librories and those of the Gov- emmment departments and establish- ments which supply invaluable infor- mation to those engaged in research work. “In the development of the ph side. 70 playzrounds have been estab- Wshed on District-owned property, in nublic parks and in school yards to ac- while the high schools have their gym- nasiums and athletic fields. “Washington's park system. developed As a national playground and a place *a enjov the glorious touches of nature, | s destined in the not distant future to hecome one of the wonder spots of the world. More than 200.000.000 square | feet of territory in the District of Co- | mbia are laid out in parks, the two | ‘ergest being Rock Creek Park and Po- omac Park. The National Zoological Park con- ‘ains more than 3.000 distinct speci- ~vens of animals. many the only ones their kind in any zo0. | Public Parks Advantage. i “During the Summer weather the | ~rks are keenly appreciated. How- | - er. Washington's all-the-year-around | easant climate allows it to claim to ing Nature's most favored world cap- | 1. According to the Weather Bureau | ~ords Washington's average maximum | mperature for the four warm months | er a 53-year period was 82.6 degree: rle the average minimum tempera- i ve for the four cold months was 28.7 “The parks are easily reached by | tric railways or bus lines which pro- ] ‘e transportation service that is not elled in any city of the United States. ‘The absence of the unsightly over- . d trolley from the closely buflt-up tions of Washington undoubtedly has ‘ch to do with the unspoliled magnifi- ‘ce and beauty of our unusually wide | " ‘roughfares lined as they are with estic trees which add a charm that | not be su The total num- * of trees throughout the city is esti- ed at 100,000. An sutomobile ride ugh Rock Creek and Potomac Parks | 1ys retains its attraction while near- Maryland and Virginia furnish de- tful routes for an afternoon drive. The relations between the public ties companies and their customers pare most favorably with the eon- | ms in other sections of this country. Jur filtration system is a model for Nation. H iome owners are protected by the | 7% laws which are directed toward correction of haphazard develop- | Numerous civic organizations r the community spirit. Good Living Conditions. ue to the fact that Washington s its strength from non-commer- sources we have comparatively no m population with its tenement ms or the crowded condition and | construction of the large cities. | were do you find better dressed or cultured peopie. What ity in the ry has a8 many distinguistied rep- tatives of the foreign powers in its and in what other city can one he President, the Supreme Court he Congress, constituting the heads 1= three great divisions of our ican form of government ashington is rapidly becoming the st religious center the world has «“nown with the establishment of nel churches of every denomina- | L Organizations in Increasing num- 3 are setting up headquarters here. Tae Federsl bullding project origi- | 45 limited to $50.000.000, but which 2%ected 1o reach $350,000.000 before | 3 letion, will certainly aid in main- SO AN] 7 Ll ¥ 0 4 ol commn 1erior AN AUVAARVRRRR A VARSI AN constn mclu floor [EITHT spectio 1412 Eye St. N.W. RSSSSENNNNNNNNNAR SN NS AN N A A AN 'ane S e creened hreak{act | n! | i | i | | i | HALL I A N AMERIC AL HOUSE. As the Gothic traces in the archi- tectural features of the house — the pointed arch and the small leaded glass windows grouped into one large r0le—became obsolete they were sup- ! planted by crude classical variations jof the column and the square and {round arches. This simple Georgian | style, or early colonial, as we call it, is full of charm and there are probably i more houses furnished in this manner than there are in any other. It is our own heritage and many original | pieces still exist to grace such houses, | whether they be fine old examples of N COLO- | Meas of the old type. A word or two might be written op- portunely here about antiques versus modern reproductions. be quite satisfactory in many in- stances, but antique pieces, particularly {our early chairs and tables, are prefer- |y, 0. 90 (¥ IO able mainly because they are des net taining prosperity in the District. activities of the National Capital Park and ensuing five years will penditure of approximately for the further beautification ready beautiful city. “Washington is growing steadily in population as the capital of the richest country in the world, ever increasing in importance. It stands foremost a newspaper center, having more ncws- paper correspondents than any other city on earth. As a result Washington and the events that happen here are broadcast over the whole country, there- by alding in making of this city a na- tional shrine to which every patriotic t.zmfl'lu‘n wishes to come and pay omage.” $15,000.000 of this al- Now Is the Time to Make Your Selection 17 BUILT—4 SOLD Sample House Open Daily and Sonday 129 Longfellow St. N.W. Priced at $8,950 Terms That You Can Afford Better Value Cannot Be Found Your Inspection Will Convince You € large and well proportioned rooms, built-in bath with shower, real paneled walls, beautiful electric fixtures, wall brackets in living and dining rooms, plenty of electric outlets, built-out pantry, large kitchen, large coat closet in hall, clothes closet in each bedroom, cement front porch, breakfast and sleeping porches. Deep Lots SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Within 1 Block of Fort Slocum Park 2 Blocks to 14th St. Cars Ideal, Fast Growing N.W. Section ol INNP Ll En We will be pleased end nute tor you WAPLE & JAMES 1116 14th St. N.W, Main 10260 /fifi"S‘\\‘S‘S\)‘\\\‘\\\\‘K\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\%\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ A Home of Unique Design Just West of Chevy Chase Circle 5624 Western Avenue IPHIS Flome ronment located a of a well and layvont of word in perfec aoms and thre with bath « include a de side porch, big sleepig pore We surel arm design the Jast nity gquarters 1non, 2 servants’ Other features and 1 mvite “ ), fireprool garage noand comparison Open Sunday Until 9 PM, HEDGES & MIDDLETON, Inc. Realtors ALTAAARARARAAARAAAAAAAAAARAARABHAAARAAAALARAARARARAANANNANNNNNS RBY ELIZABRETH STETSON AND GENEVIEVE HENDRICKS Georgian architecture or modern rep- | ‘The latter may | The | ning Commission during the | call for the ex- | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. O, SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1928. FURNISHING THE HOME for The Star | with more perfect artistry and built | far more strongly. For in their day | cabinetmaking was a “worthy” pro- fession and it was possible to devote more time to individual work. Copies Often Wisely Used. Of course, an ugly piece of old fur: niture or one that is falling into dis- | repair should not be used just by |\lruu~ of its antiqui as this contra- dicts the very purpose of furnishing. On the other hand, if the price is toc { prohibitive, it is wiser to buy the most { “simple-lined” modern copy which can {be obtained. This is not often neces- however, as there are a great sa: | the genuinely vital points in home con- is of paneled wood, painted a soft gray- white color like the door. The other walls are wainscoted, a lovely gray verdure wallpaper being used above the wainscoting. A beamed celling and a floor of old planks of varying width, the average being about a foot wide, complete the architectural scheme of this historic hallway, now restored to its original farmhouse character. Furnished With Colonial Pieces. An old pine settee occupies the prin- cipal wall space and in front of this is" placed one of those hand-hooked rugs whose colors are mellowed by age and whose design reflects the quaint conceptions of our foremothers. This one combines reseda green, pale yel- low and a rich wine red in the design on a buff background. On one side of the door, underneath the stairs, an oblong table of graceful lines neatly fills the space. On the other side a small cabinet serves as stand for an old glass bottle of lovely amber shade to harmonize with the curtains. A Windsor chalr is also here for the transient caller who drops in. Another chair of a slightly earller period, old English, is placed conveniently on the other side of the hall. ‘There are three more hand-hooked rugs used,on the floor, an oval one of dark toné in front of the door, n small square one with a dark garnet border around a deep cream center, and a long, narrow one with a large design in all colors thrown crosswise ‘nn“lhr floor at the farther end of the hall. Altogether the ensemble presented by this interior is harmonious and com- fortable. and in each detail the deco- rator attempted to create a place in| the spirit of the early colonial. Paint in Dry Weather. Painting shculd be done only in dry weather when the thermometer regis- ters about 40 degices or above. In colder weather the molsture that gen- erally 15 present will condense on the surface and interfere with good results Even at the temperature of 40 degrees, painting work should not be under- taken at a time of vear when the thermometer may take a sudden drop | below freezing. ! — Flashings Vital Points. Flashings may be regarded as one of struction. While small, these strips of metal. whatever their placement, take the full flow of roof water in valleys and other intersections of roof lines or of roofs with chimneys. Should the | ducted a loss resulting from the sale | | court Wednesday. UNGALOWS, flashings fail. the entire protective function of the roof is destroved and | the roof pours its water into the in-| | many chairs and tables of Revolution. ary and slightly later times which are | in’ excellent condition and need only a little refinishing and the whole of | | which cost less than the “antiqued | | new” piece In the furniture stores. | | The hallway we have chosen to de- seribe here is one in a_pre-Revolu- | far from Wash- | ington. It depicts so well the | dignity and wholesome hospitality which the air of houses of those s | { breathed. In carrying out this style | the owner made his hall a place to linger in .and not a mere passageway The simple six-paneled door is flanked | | by small side windows which give the {necessary light for the interior. Side | draperies, caught back. of silk gauze ' {in amber color, give this light an at- | tractive warmth for the furnishings. The_side_wall_beneath the_staircase In Present Home ' Your you can enjoy new year ‘round com- fort, new heating cconomy by CELOTEXING RS | Let us [ tell you how | W. T. Galliher & Bro., Ine 301th & K Sts. N.W, Phone West 2370 ASSSN nid the planned the in t home e baths, m third Tightful h, cos vooar, onrin AT ITLASALAAAARRRAR AR NSNS Franklin 9503 S SSNRNNNNRNSSSS AN [SSSRAN To Better Accommodate His ! Growing Arthur INCOME TAX CASE AFFECTS PROPERTY Question of Loss Involved in Issue Now Before Su- preme. Court. The Supreme Court of the United States has pending before it a case arising out of the operation of the intricacies of the income tax law which | involves the question of whether a residence is purchased for profit in the strict sense of the term. The question of whether, in com puting net income for income tax pur- poses under a revision of the act al- lowing a deduction of losses incurred in transactions entered into for profit, though not caanected with the usual trade or busin there can be de-| of property, arose in the case of Helner, collector, and others, against Tindle | et al, which was argued before the| | Philander C. Knox, the former Sec- ctary of State and former Senator from Pennsylvenia, purchased a property in 1887 and built a home on the site at a cost of $1 dence until 190 ng it as his resi- | n he was made when he leased it. In 1920 the prop- | erly was sold for $73,000. The fairi market value of the property in 1913 was shown to be $120,000. There was | no evidence as to its value in 1901 when the first lease was made. | enator Knox sought to deduct the ! loss on the property from the sale on the basis of the 1913 valuation in de- termining his taxable income for 19: 7y, artistie designe. wonderful laentions | appointments, loww prices and terms. | MANOR PARK N.W. (On the 14th St. Car Line) wke 190 S0 Car ma off at drd and Rittenh NC, B Clientele Lewey Announces the removal of his offices from 1105 Vermont Ave. to new and larger quarters—Si e 606, 1103 Ver- mont Ave. (same building). Arthur Lewey “Specializing in Homes” 1103 Vermont Ave. PR Kearney St. N.E. AST of six new b 4 up. conveniences. foot lot means plenty of them. k hi Five bright inviting rooms and bath. Hardwood flnors theoughout, hot-water heat, laundry Three spacious porche Main 4255 es that were eagerly snapped s and other Che deep 140 Aowers and garden if you want $6,950 $i00 Cash $ M. & R. B. Open, lighted and heated Saturday and Sunday until 9 P, ake Brookland Bus to 12th and Kearney Streets . . . short blocks. For closed car to inspect call North 3131 16th 30,9 deal home for the family that loves A 34.50 Monthly Pavs All WARREN M. k Eq wall Street N.E. 00 sunshine, flowers . . . a garden, pleas- ant neighbors, wood floors, new linoleum on ki ive bright rooms: hard- and bath; outside pantry, laundry tubs baseme nted inside and ienees, MerB WARRE Take Mt stand Ave, N.K., th clased car 1o inspect call A hot-wat heat, newly out. Al conve $500 cash, $18.50 monthly. N Ruinier o Rivesdale Car 10 1oth and Rhods v walk 2 blacks North to property th 535, For The deduction, however, was denled, and he pald the additional tax over protest. Later, he sought a return of the additional tax thus paid. In the case now before the court the Government contends the pur- chase in 1887 was not a transaction entered into for profit and was not therefore subject to the operation of the income tax provision alluded. ‘The respondents in the case, however, took the position that the purchase or building of a house for residential purposes is a transaction for proft and therefore any loss incurred froml the sale is drductible. They con- tended also that where a taxpayer | built a house for residential purposes | and a few years later permanently | abandoned it as a residence and hela | it for rental purposes, he entered into a second transaction and one for profit, | Home Is Purchased. | Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rhoads recently | purchased a two-story six-room home | at 110 Virginia avenue, Lyon Village. | Mr. Rhoads fs connected with the Census Bureau. The purchase was made through the office of the Brum- back Realty Co. Importance of the fioor in home con- | struction. can_hardly be overestimated REAT ESTATE. U. S. TOURISTS TO SEE | BULL FIGHT IN MEXICO Visiting Newspaper Editors Have 8pectacular Ring Exhibit in View | as Entertainment Feature, By tha Associated Press, MEXICO CITY, March 10.--T] i iting Missouri newspaper editors are goIng to. have an opportunity to see a ! bull fight tomorrow in which the horses for the first time in the history of the Mexico City bull ring will be armored to protect them from the bull's horns. This Is considered an extraordinary concesslon, and to the native bull fight A | fans it is almost startlin ments ‘appeared yesterda announcing that in Sunday's fight horses will be protected with special chest protectors in order to avold the | shedding of blond.” The ourl_editors thus are par- ticularly favored, for when America’s ambassador of peace. Col. Charles A Lindbergh. attended a bull fight here he was obliged to look upon the real thing. School Children P]nntmé Trees. Amerlcan Tree Assoctation, plantings of thres former brings the total to 259.00¢ Added ta years, this OPEN BEST BLOCK WEST OF 16th STREET 1749 I;’a-rll Road onder ¢ a real and ¢ bright ot hathe, 1st Trust $5,000 ar 515% Priced Well Under $13,000.00 INSPECT SUNDAY STONE & FAIRFAX 1008 Conn. Ave. Main 2424 since it is called npon to brace the e At Central Ci Pa.. school children eare of Pes 77 of tire house as well as to bear the live planted 70.000 trees on the waterst ¥ loads of furniture and occupant ‘of the vicinity, says a report Orer Fitty , pr—— R OO0 37 Quality for the Price $6,15 (Including ag B UGBS U S AU O TS TR TR 2 B TR T ample House, 2021 Bennett St. N.E. These houses contain six rooms, bhath, hot-water heat. hardwood floors, Colonial front porch and large double Decep lots to alley with garage. Ir. Home Buyer, Do Not Miss This Opportunity See Them at Once We will arrange the terms. 4 epeel—Drive out Benning road to 20th St. NE. To Imspect— e o e o Borebte NE. & Preuninger S Sons 706 Colorado Bldg electric ligt back porches. then one block Main 6140 Inspect This New Unit o 8 Beautiful Semi- b i Detached Homes “Chevy Chase of the N. E.” IN THE Just One Block to John Burroughs School $8,950 $500 Cash $59.50 Monthly } iy hibit Home 1925 Otis St. N. E. THEY ARE THE GREATEST HOME VALUE EVER OFFERED in the NORTHEAST, Featuring —double oak floors —beautiful fireplaces ~—asteel casement windows —Complete Pullman kitchens —beautiful designed archways —white enamel one-piece sinks —=built-in “Sanitary” refrigerators ~large 145.ft. lots, beautifully land- —genuine Congoleum in kitchens scaped, and ga 8 * Most Comfortably Planned and Exquisitely Finished INSPECT THEM SUNDAY! Drive Out Rhode Island Ave. N. E. to 20th Se., Turn North to Otis St. N. E., or Take Brook. land Bus to 20th & Monvoe N. E., and Walk North, —economical hot-water heating —automatic hot-water storage tanks ~——three light, airy bedrooms and closets —large enclosed sleeping porches —white tiled bathrooms with built-in showers Uit Bye st N W Main S04