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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07
NEWS AND GOSSIP
IN REAL ESTATE

parkways or boulevards into system, and
the advantages gained were many.
These parks however. were simple ar
fairs in which the principal features were
grass. trees. flowers and water, arranged
to give quiet. meadow-like lawns shady
groves and an attractive pond, with perhaps
a fountain.
The lawns and groves were too fine to
use. and .keep-off-the-grass signs wera
numerous and insistent. The CHIEF func-
ton of the pond was ornamental. something
cool and pleasant to lok at In summer and
to be drained and converted into mud
hole in winter.
For Public Use.
It Is only in very recent years that the
greatest forward step in park design has
taken tangible form, namely, the making Of
parks that shall be thoroughly serviceable
to that great majority of the population.
Something more is needed than breathing
spaces where beautiful scenery may be
viewed. and this want, 1t has been discov-
cred. may be supplied without detriment to
the scenic beauty of the large parks, sup
plemented by the development or a new
type of neighborhood small park
In this latest and greatest advance IN
the evolution of parks the wants OF the
younger men and boys are partly met by SO
constructing the wide, open meadows and
lawns of large scenic parks that they may
Withstand hard use and then throwing them
open freely for all kinds Of healthy sports
The lakes are put through similar process
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07

The residence and adjoining property Of
the late w. E. Chandlee on the east side or
Vermont avenue north of Thomas Circle
have been cleared away, and on this site Is to
be erected a larrre apartment house. which
will rise to the full height allowed by law.
seven stories. The plans. prepared by F. b.
Pyle architect. provide a front that Will be
built of press brick of light shade, and
stone with decorative work to relieve the
mass. The first two stories will be sepa-
rated from the upper middle section OF fou-
floor by a 'cornice, and that device Will
mark the dividing line between the upper
portion and the last story
There is flfteen-foot alley on the side
and the rear, and the building Will cover the
entire forty feet of the frontage of the lot.
II will contain twenty-six suites OF house
keeping apartments. each containing from
three to six rooms.
The owner of this property Is company
which Is represented here by Edwin D
Holmes 1t is the purpose TO continue the
erection in this city of fiat buildings.
The Erection of Houses.
A row of fifteen three-story houses is be-
ing built at the corner of 18th and streets
by John NJ Henderson. This realty, con-
sisting OF fifteen lots. was recently bought
from Justice NJ. F. Morris by Mr.. Hender-
son for 81 so per square foot.
Eleven houses have also been built by MT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07
American Corn in Mexico.

From the Mexican Journal of Commerce
The experiments that have been made in
different sections OF the republic with
American corn of the large horse-tooth
variety have given excellent results, and
the plants have been more vigorous than
those of native seed, with larger ears and
better grains.
Among the Mexican laboring class there
has always been great deal of prejudice
against American corn on account of its
hardness, the women declaring that it was
very much more work to make tortillas
with imported corn than with the native
variety of white, soft grain. This was the
case in northern Mexico particularly where
several years since, American corn was inn
ported duty free by the government for the
poor. on account of the entire failure of the
crops in several sections of Chihuahua Du-
range. Coahuila, Zacatecas, ETC., due to the
lack of rain. At that time spectators were
holding their corn for a raise, in order to
make money from the needs of the people
but the chief executive prevented that by
bringing IN thousands of bushels which
were sold at cost or. in many cases, given
away.
Fortunately Mexico has not had a repeti-
ton of those lean years for some time. and
the present policy of the government, in
the erection of irrigation works, is to avoid
any repetition of those serious crop fail,
ureS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07
A Coward.
From the Charlotte Observer

From the Charlotte Observer.
Down East Trade street yesterday after
noon, his tail clamped between his legs,
went certain pointer dog. whose name
the reporter could not ascertain. He was
running his best and most invitingly.
Every dog in sight laid chase. Several fox
terriers with cropped tails, born scrappers,
and breeds of other mention wakened from
their sun sleep and went after him. They
slung up sight of dust from their clawed
heels. and made the ambient air vibrate
with their yearning voices. but whether or
not they overlook the cowardly pointer IL
yet unknown. They all passed over the
rise of the hill and disappeared. Mr..
Henry Nathan said that that thing occurs
every day; that pointer is beset with enc
mics and he will not stand before any OF
them. but makes daily scene with his
tinidity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07
The Reform Of the Shirt.
From the Minneapolis Journal

From the Minneapolis Journal
Some day there Is going to be a terrible
revolt In this country against the boiled
shirt We are not going to wear boards
on our bosoms surmounted by picket
fences when the laundryman feels cross
and cuts a saw edge on our collars Amer
lean manhood is going to rise In its might
some day and carefully drop the starched
shirt over into the next lot where the tin
cans are Today we haven't the nerve to do
it, We are under the domination of social
and commercial propriety to such an ex-
tent that we do not dare to arise and pro-
claim our freedom in the name of liberty Of
person and freedom of conscience. Some
day we will wear soft shirts and flowing
collars, and the man who wears starched
board on his bosom and sheet iron ring
around his neck will be known for the con-
ceited and artificial ass that he really T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07
Wooden Nutmegs Beaten q Mile.
From the New Bedford Evening Standard.

Movements in the interest of pure food
ought to appeal to US all. The chemist
who analyses spices and peppers for the
state of Connecticut Is said to have found
in peppers: Sandalwood. wheat. corn, lin
seed meal. red sawdust. sand. rice. bean
shells. buckwheat, dyes, olive stones. mus
pepper shells and plain dirt. In spices
he found: Cocoanut shells, ground shells,
Glove stems. wheat cornmeal. bark. san
dalwood. bread. crackers. buckwheat, rise
flour, hulls, turmeric charcoal. sand, mus
tard hulls. gypsum potato -four and saw
dust. Red sawdust. plain dirt, sandalwood
and the other things may have as good
food properties as spices and peppers, but
If we want what we ask for why do we not
one and all protest against taking what tho
manufacturer happens to want ue 70 havet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07

paid was about 81. IS per square foot Three
story flats are to be erected there
This firm has also sold for Charlotte
DAILY four two-story fats Central ave-
they sold for 5000 the house at 1411 Sher-
idan avenue, which leaves but three of
the eight unsold, although the houses arc
not finished. For +. Kraemer they have
wood place, for 5000.
This firm reports having sold recently
several lots IN Columbia Heights and WASH
ington Heights to persons who wanted
them to hold for speculative purposes
Activity In Building.
The building continues active all over the
country. Ohicial reports to Construction
News from twenty of the principal cities for
April show that permits were taken out for
the construction of Q. 100 buildings. involving
$40.99o. 1888. against s,577 buildings involving
an aggregate cost of So, 443 .06S for the cor
responding month a year ago. an Increase
OF $50 buildings and s.. 55O820. or u per
cent
To those who are familiar with building
operations this increase is In no sense sur
prise. for the reason that 1t has been. fore
long time. 1t Is simply maintaining the
prosperous aspect OF the situation that set
In many months ago. From glance at the
figures one Is impressed with the fact that
operations are on pretty even basis, for
the reason that, comparatively speaking,
there are no phenomenal increases or no
startling decreases.
Large Figures for This City.
The figures furnished by Building In
spector Ashford for the month of April
shows that the number of permits issued
has been larger than for any previous April
and about three times that of the same
month last year. The distribution of i'm
provements in April Of 1906 and 1904 was as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07

with ffrst-class facilities for boating, bath
ing. wading and skating.
More important still is the up-to-date
neighborhood recreation park few acres
suffice and the central feature Is the field
house. 1t is filled up with a band stand
facing a grove. refectory. an assembly
hall and club rooms for athletic Organiza-
tons AMI sewing guilds. public library
branch and, In some cases, gymnasiums for
men and for women.
Neighborhood Small Park.
Adjoining the field house Is the above
mentioned concert grove on one side, while
on another, usually the opposite. a SWIM
ming pool connected with dressing rooms
In the field house The largest single area
of the park Is a reservation field of hard
gravel surrounded with wide tree-lined
promenade on three sides. and usually the
concert grove on the fourth
Outdoor gymnasiums and running tracks
are usually another feature, and in every
case shallow wading pool and sand courts
for small children and a covered arbor ad-
joining for mothers are introduced.
The neighborhood small park first APP
peared In Boston, where some new thing
is always developing. That city is now
plentifuliy dotted over with them in its
closely built sections.
New York is spending millions in buying
and tearing down old rookeries to make
room for them and TO rectify extravagant
mistakes in not providing breathing spaces
when the town was young and the land
cheap.
Chicago is close third. and many other
cities are wisely taking time by the fore
lock and reserving the space against the
time when it will be invaluable
Thirteenth Street Property.
In recent weeks there have been several
transfers of properties in the block on
18th street between G and H streets
northwest. The latest transaction In this
locality has just been closed and involved
a change in the ownership Of the prop
erty at 71G 18th street The owner was
Mr.. James b. Winner and the purchaser
is Mrs. Margaret A. Sherratt There was
no consideration mentioned but it Is under
stood the sale was made on a rent basis
of per cent net on 1900. The lot is
13x1o4 feet and the building Is used for
business purposes
A property of similar size and adjoin-
ing the above on the south was recently
sold through Stone & Fairfax to Oscar s.
Taylor, who owns the adjoining structure,
No. III, and intends to use the new pur-
chase to increase the capacity of his
premises. The price paid was $4,000.
The property at 704 18th street has been
intends to improve the building for BUSH
ness The lot Is 1Sxt0 feet and the
price paid was about $1,000.
A few days ago the large piece of prop
erty on the east side of the block adjoin-
ing on the north the building of the
Builders Exchange was sold by Moore Il
Hill. The ground is 45x135 feet. and the
price paid was $4,000. The announcement
has been made Of the purpose Of the new
owners to erect an Office building on this
site.
Sales of Property.
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Large Figures for This City.

During January. 1905. the operations
amounted to 1856, 465. and in 1904. s27O, S57;
during February, 1905, s73S,5O9, and 1904.
1859. $50; during March, 1905. 81, $40 799, and
1904. S97S,O4S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07
NATIONAL GUARD
NEWS AND NOTES

be second lieutenant will result In the eIe-
walton of Sergt. Hazard to the first SER
geantcy of Company E, LIST Regiment, an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07
Sales of Property.

Stone Fairfax, real estate brokers,
have sold a large frontage on 9th street
between Rhode Island avenue and r street.
comprising about all that remaining unim-
proved property on that block. The price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07

The enlisted men of Company c, I'd Regi-
ment, will assemble at their armory on
Tuesday, May Q, at o'clock pm, for the
purpose of holding an election for second
lieutenant. Capt. Thacker v. Walker, Com
pany c., I'd Regiment, will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07

by the 1st Di vision, Naval Battalion
First Separate Battalion.
Capt E. L. Webster. Company A, 1st Sep
arate Battalion. has directed that all gov
eminent property issued to members of his
command be carefully cleaned and in place
In the lockers not later than the 18th In
slant, when rigid inspection will be held.
The applications of William C. Soders
and Frank w. Pettiford for membership
in Company A. LIST Separate Battalion, have
been approved by the recruiting committee
Straughter Pitts has been enlisted In the
company.
Office Sought the Man.
An instance of the office seeking the man
is the case Of First Sergt. Frank M. Col
Inns. who has been elected second lieutenant
OF Company e. 1st Regiment, without So
hcitatton on his part and, in fact, In oppo-
sition to his wishes. He was the only
member of the company nominated for the
Office. and the election was unanimous
Lieut. Collins became a member OF the or
ganization January g. 1888. and has served
continuously and faithfully since that date
He was appointed corporal July S. 1880;
sergeant, April g. 1892 and first sergeant,
February %. 1900.
By reason of his soldieriy qualities and
efficiency and superior personal traits
Lieut.. Collins Is one Of the most popular
members Of the National Guard Of the Dis
trtct of Columbia His record for attend
ance is an enviable one. as he was absent
from only two drills during the past SIX
years. Lieut.. Collins Is a sharpshooter and
a member Of the company rife team.
Among the attractive features of the
handsomely appointed quarters of Company
e, LIST Regiment. are specimens of tDea-
CON" Collins work with the PEN He is a
cartoonist of rare ability.
The promotion Of First SerRt. Collina to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07

By reason of expulsion from Company L.
I'd Regiment, Private Harry F. Wilson has
been ordered dishonorably discharged.
The Worthington advance., 1905-04-07
INDIAN LAKE,

Albert Olund who returned from
Chicago last week occupied the
pulpit of the Baptist church last
Sunday. s
Miss Lillian Saxon returned
home from Worthington last Sat
urday. IN
A party was given by the class Of
"a and IS of the Saxon school at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Hactor
last week. #
Seeding is we'll along and is about
two weeks earlier than last year. 0
Miss Violet Saxon and Nellie
johnson returned % their studies
at Worthington last Monday. #
Herman Doeden and Axel Wass
have recently bought a threshing
machine and engine. .
The Worthington advance., 1905-04-07
coRREspo oNDENcE
RANSOM.

RANSOM. ,..Sassl3 N I'M
For a time the interest felt in the
war will be overshadowed by the
greater interest felt about getting
in the crops. The ground is now u
fine condition, and mon are hard a
work on every side. The prospect
is good tor a favorable time for get.
ting the seed in the ground, which
means much to the farmer, and If il
means much to the farmer, it means
much to almost everyone else.
Miss Kitchen, q friend Of the
.Downes family, is visiting with
them at present. Her home is in
North Dakota, about twenty miles
from the British line. The Kitchen
family lived in this part OF the
country for several years and the
young lady has quite number OF
acquaintances that she wishes ia
call on while here. <s:i%
Mr.. Seely who owns part Of SEQ.
tion 25, is here, and is going to work
the farm himself this season. VI. VI
J. E. Shore sold three steers q few
day ago and received So. 60 per hun
dred; hogs are a little better, $3.50
to $3.50.
Miss Sadie Downes. who is teach
ing school this spring in Llsmore
township, came home last week,and
spent Saturday and Sunday at home
On Saturday evening a number Of
her young friends called on her and
spent a very pleasant evening. ~
Spring is here. The seasons come
and go with the regularity which
marks all the operations of nature
We never feel any uncertainty as to
whether the sun will rise tomorrow
morning for we know that it will
There are no halts in the workings
of this vast universe of which We
form so humble a part. We are all
influenced more or less by the sea-
sons and by the weather. The poet
Whittier, like all the rest Of us, was
affected by the changing seasons, for
in one of his poems, written in his
later years, he saws:
II mourn no more my vanished
years; .
Beneath this gentle rain, s@.: ss.
An April rain of smiles and tears,
My heart is young again."
But Whittier was a philosophers
we'll as a poet, for he goes OIL to say;
''The west wind blows, and, sing.
ing low, ,
hear the glad streams run; E3s.
The window of my soul throw ,,ls
Wide open to the sun. Il
No longer forward nor behind Il
look in hope or fear; N
But, grateful, take the good I find,
The best of now and hero.' #@
This, I think, is the true philoso-
ply of life. In every condition Of
life, and at every period Of life.
there is something to enjoy if we
but look for it; something near at
hand, too; no need to 60 to the ends
of the earth to seek it. Then, in
stead of pining for that which we
have not and cannot reasonably ex-
pect ever to have, it surely is the
wiser way to, ''grateful, take the
good we find, the best Of now and
<hor,o - Robert Shora I'D
The Worthington advance., 1905-04-07
r H. s. Hobson and wife went tc
Minneapolis Tuesday on visit.

H. S. Hobson and wife went to
Minneapolis Tuesday on visit.
| The restaurant next to Chaney
and Mackay's is being rebuilt and
fitted up.
Myers drug store is being re-
papered and cleaned Mr.. Rust is
doing the work.
Miss Nellie Devaney arrived from
Dell Rapids, Wednesday. to visit
here with relatives. E.. s.,.
SG.E.Horustine and Peter Nystrom
took q trip overland by team to Av-
oca on Thursday.
{ It is reported that a confec-
tionary store will be opened
up in the building vacated by F. G..
Stitser.
L Mr.. Eanstead, of Bellevi'le, a.,
went thru here Thursday on bis
way to Wilmont where he owns
some land.
!" AL Johnson has accepted the job
of engineer for the Adrian electric
light company and removes down
there about May 1st.
DR.. Dodge's father and mother ar
ived here Saturday from Wis where
they spent the winter. They will
make their home here with their
son.
Mr.: Mallory, Of Canton, s. D. ar
rived Tuesday night for visit here
with friends. He was employed at
one time here with ". W. Loveless,
as baker.
A number of our young people
held a surprise party at the Prid-
Ieaux home in honor of Miss Myrtle
Robinson. A very pleasant time
was had by all present.
Norman and Clyde stock horses al
private sale at the Peter Thompson
1 farm. known as the old Day place,
mile west Of Worthington, one four
year old mare. weight 1860; one
three year old mare, weight, lilo;
six three year old geldings weigh.
ling from LAO to 1910. Must be seen
to be appreciated. Z st. !
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-11
The Newspapers Victory.

" IL. j. o.
The Nashville Banner very properly calls
attention to the fact that to the newspa-
pers Of Philadelphia, more than to any
other agencies is due the credit for the
great victory Of. the people over the cor
rupt ring In the Quaker City. That Is
true, for had II not been for their merci-
less pursuit of the graftcrs In and out
OF official circles, the gas ordinance by
which Philadelphia would have been
robbed OF millions, would have stood. 1t
Is doubtful If Mayor weaver. who is,
perhaps, getting more than his full share
Of credit. would have had the backbone
to hold out against the machine, had not
the united power Of the local and State
press been behind him and urging. not
to say driving. him on,
The Philadelphia papers, without re-
gard to party or former Attachments,
fought the steal from start to finish. and
they did not fight with kid gloved hands
or, as the Banner puts it, IN any milk ana
cider fashion" They went for the thieves
and grafttrs WHEREVER they found one, ana
In bold type their names and their cor
rupt deeds were daily pnraded, until the
people were aroused to action. Theirs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-11
a RICHMOND BOYS
SONG OF FREEDOM.

. 2 + b
I'VE wonder how many OF the prisons
aers before the local court could gain
theIr freedom by Singing, as did a
youthful offender before New Jersey
tribunal yesterday?" snys the Spring
field Daily News. James Reilly, OF
Richmond, Va, aged fourteen. was ar
raigned before Recorder Lazarus In Bay
onne, charged with having been intoxi-
Gated. He said he had left home to travel
In a circus, ind had sung In the side
show. .IIe visited several saloons In
Bayonne to sing. and in one place some
body poured whiskey In his sarsaparilla
for Joke. He was very anxious to
gain his freedom, saying he had a JOB
to 20 to at the borax ,wor1. and re
offered to give the court an exhibition OF
his singing ability. to i prove that he
was truthful. All right. .s,fou may sing
us a song and II It is we'll sung you
will be discharged said the Recorder.
The boy cleared his throat, and looking
straight at the court, sang, Just Say
There is No Answer When he had
finished the court said: You have an ex-
cellent voice and have earned your Tree
dom. Khep Away from the saloons.
avoid strong drink, go to work, ana you
will get along all right
Tie above IS not intended as polnster
for any unfortunates who may have me
misfortune to get before Justice Crutch.
field charged with being on jag. ~
any such should attempt to sing their
way out OF his court they will probnoly
lea fn to their sorrow that the great Rich.
tnond dispenser OF jutticc on the naiI
shelf has no car for music, at ieas s'
not that Kind.