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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-14
The Man With the Lawn Mower.

From the London Saturday Review.
man is a man every inch when armed
with G. soythe. He strides majestic and
everything falls before him. Indeed. an
amateur armed with scythe is as proud
land nearly as dangerous) as a boy with
his first gun. He is picturesque. too. and
lends himself to poetry. But an no ur or
two with lawn mower will take the conceit
out of any one. The man who rashly UNI
dertakes to keep his tennis court or his
half a dozen rods of lawn In order with a
ten-inch machine is lost unless he is a
labor maniac.
OF course, it will be said, Hire man
once week. say" This, given the money,
sounds simple, but doesn't always work.
In the first place, such men by no means
grow on every bush. In the suburbs and
in country towns they are procurable-of
sorts. In the country they are non-existent
or nearly In the second, the hired man"
liz apt to be an intoierable tyrant. dsifereHti-
ated from the resident gardener only be-
cause he has more slaves beneath his rule
and bosses ten maiden ladies to the
others one.
An added sting is that to many eyes q
ciose-shaven lawn with flower beds on IL Is
not lovely. It looks much prettier with
longer grass starred with daisies.
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street northwest Tor sf4,5c0 The lots have
frontage of thirty-six feet on 14th street
and depth~of 1873 feet. The two-stcry and
cellar brick dwellings nov on the lots will
stores and living rooms above.
Robert c. Shinn, who opened his real es-
tate Offices about two months ago, has
completed a number OF transactions In res
idential properties. Among these Is the eX-
change of eighteen lots for eight dwellings
In various parts OF the city. Charles j.
Walker becomes the owner of the lots and
Charles Read Riley gets the houses. The
aggregate values of these properties
amounted to about $4,000.
1t is Mr. Riley's intention to improve the
property which he has acquired by the
erection of eighteen dwellings. The houses
will be two stories In height. and will con-
tain six rooms each. The details of con-
struction have not been decided upon, but
it is probable that the fronts will be of red
press brick. with trimmings Of white lime
stone.
Other recent sales through the office Of
Robert C. Shinn include: Miller Shoemaker
Company to Charles H. Wright. 929 E
street, $500 For Ostermann & Butler to
Harry Wardman to Howard Fisk, 1102 Irv-
ing street, 800.
out-of-Town Inquiries.
One of the encouraging features of the
real estate business. reported by the Har-
B4SOI hSstiLy COMPANY Is Tic iil4ulty ilOiu
out-of-town parties during the past week
for business properties. The firm regards
this as an awakening to the merits of
Washington as a safe. profitable place in
which to invest. The inquiries evidence an
Intelligent conception on the part of the
writers of the best localities in which to
invest or locate While the greater num-
Der favor the northwest, a large number
are investigating the prospects and future
Of the southwest and southeast sections
of the city The inquiries about northeast
property are mainly along the line of mod
erate-priced residences, unimproved lots
for home building.
The local trade is quite active and already
the hunt for houses, rooms and flats for
rent is under way.
Capitol Heights Improvements.
Capitol Heights, Prince George county
Md, borders on the District line and is not
ye- two years old. 1t has between SEQ and
600 inhabitants. The natural drainage is
excellent and great number of the streets
are graded, with stone curbing along the
sides, other streets being graded now. The
bridges are built of solid concrete. Plans
for the new Catholic church are being
and Cardinal Gibbons has given authority
to have the edif1ce erected at once.
The fund for the undenominational
church is growing rapidly, plans have al
ready been drawn and building operations
will begin in the near future.
Members of the Methodist church have
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the city. It Is probable that the work win
be well under way by next spring.
The Germany embassy Is at present To-
Gated at 1896 Massachusetts, avenue.
Miss Goldman OF Boston and Mr.. q, F.
Williams are now erecting handsome resi-
dences in this section OF Kalorama Heights.
Apartment Houses and Schools
The Braddock apartment house. four
story building containing twenty-five rooms,
occupying a lot 10 by 90 feet in size and
situated at the corner OF 18th and Willard
streets northwest, has been purchased by
r. T. Schneider through Early & hampton,
the consideration being $4,000.
At an estimated cost Of 81 500 Thomas n.
Melton. builder, will shortly begin the con-
struction Of a three-story apartment house
on 13th street between and streets. The
house will be OF brick with stone trimmings
and have all the conveniences demanded
in modern apartment house. Sherman &
Sonneman are the architects.
Building activity in Georgetown con-
tinues.
The foundations for the new public school
building on the north side of o street be-
tween Wisconsin avenue and 33d street
northwest have been laid, and the work is
progressing rapidly. The new school will
be known as the Hyde school.
The demolition of the old Vincent Taylor
house, on the south side of NJ street between
34th and 35th streets, has been completed.
and plans have been prepared for the cree
ton of row of stores and dwellings on the
site.
New Constructions.
At the southeast corner of 7th and NJ
streets northwest r. E. Burks will soon be-
gin the erection of a three-story and base
ment brick and terra Gotta building, to be
used for store purposes. The area of the
lot, which will be entirely occupied by the
structure Is % by 116 feet. The building
will have hot-water heat, and there VIII be
decorative features on the first floor. The
cost will approximate $4,000 o. G. Vogt,
the architect furnished the plans.
The following list shows building enter
prises undertaken during the past week:
Union Trust Company. one four-story
brick warehouse. L street between railroad
terminal and 1st street northeast Cost,
81 coo
George H. and w B. Fling, brick addition
to 72S nth street northwest. Cost, 81, 600.
Corbin Thompson one one-story brick
dairy building 324 B street southwest
Cost, $1,000.
Potomac Electric Power Company. one
two-story brick power station in alley rear
of l street between 14th and 10Th streets
northwest. Cost. $4,000.
c. F. L. Crown, jr. one two-story brick
dwelling, go c street southwest. Cost,
5000
George T Murphy, one one-story brick
store, 900 18th street northwest. Cost,
5000
Middaugh & Shannon Qnc,), six two-story
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ATTRACTIVE SUBURBS
Beautiful Towns in Section
About Capital City.
HIGH AND ROLLING COUNTRY
Advantages for Establishment of
Agreeable Homes.
MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
Hyattsville, Kensington, Berwyn,
Langdon, Kenilworth, Dean
wood and Others.

It has been often claimed. and perhaps
with entire justice, that no city in the
Union can compare with Washington In the
matter of attractive and picturesque SUBJ
urbs. The high and rolling country in the
adjacent counties of Montgomery and
Prince George in Maryland as well as the
splendid highlands in the immediate vicin-
ity of the city and within the boundaries of
the District of Columbia present unsur-
passed advantages for the establishment of
suburban communities and the erection of
convenient and agreeable country homes
Among the attractive suburbs of Washing
ton public interest and private enterprise
have directed unusual attention to the
progress and DEVELOPMENT of Hyattsville,
kensngton, Berwyn, Langdon, Kenilworth,
Deanwood and others.
Hyattsville.
HyattsviHe is an incorporated town Of
about ., 600 population and is surrounded IN
three sides by the villages of Brentwood,
Bladensburg and Riverdale. These, except
Bladensburg, are local option towns, and
from the center of Hyattsville the nearest
saloon is more than mile away. The town
cilnen from each of the three wards, O.
clerk, a treasurer building and plumbing
inspector, with the necessary police officers.
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pany later erected handsome station. and
the town now has five public schools and
one private academy.
The Religious Side.
Kensington has three churches. all in a
prosperous condition. The Presbyterian
Church was built by Mr.. Warner as me-
mortal to his father, the late Henry~W War
ner Of Montrose. Pa. The present pastor is
Rev, DR.. Henry Runner. The Methodist
Church Is q handsome and commodous
structure, with large membership. Rev.
q. A. Speilman Is the pastor. The Episeo-
pal Church Is a mission of Christ Church,
near Silver Spring, and is in charge of the
Rev. DR.. Barr Of this city. One OF the prin-
cipal features Of Kensington is its free IL
brary, which was established by MIR. Crosby
S. Noyes. The library building was pre-
scented to the town by Mr.. Warner, and Mr..
Noyes for the past twelve years has an
nually contributed to the support of this
institution. which is thoroughly appreciated
not only by the citizens OF kensington, but
by the people of the surrounding country as
well.
Kensington has a number of excellent
stores, bakery, and. in fact, it Is claimed
that the town is supplied with every con-
venience necessary for the comfort OF Its
citizens. One Of the features boosted of by
the Kensington citizens is its water, which
is almost chemically pure. There is a very
good sewer system, with which nearly all
the homes of Kensington are connected,
giving city c0nvenienceS to the residents.
The town has a fine system of brick Sue
walks During the past few years kensing-
ton has been very much benefited by the
growth of its shade treSs
When the farm on which the suburb has
grown was originally purchased 1t was I'M
der cultivation and there were no trees on
the property. Thousands of trees, how
ever, were planted and have since grown so
as to afford very attractive shade Mr..
Warner has beautified the grounds sur
rounding his house and really lives in the
center of park.
Many Fine Residences.
There are number of very fine residences
in Kensington, which are occupied by bust
ness and professional men of this city A
number of new houses are now being con-
structed Among the most attractive is
that of Mr. Grin F. Field. chief clerk of the
Department of Justice. The present mayor
of the town is Mr.. Cornelius Eckhardt of
The Star, who was recently elected to his
third term. Mr.. Eckhardt has given Ken
sington a thorough business administration.
The Kensington electric railway fur
nisheS half-hour service to the city in con-
nection with the Capital Traction Company,
and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad also
furnishes very satisfactory transportation.
Berwyn.
What is now the town of Berwyn was
founded when James B. Waugh bought
large tract of land from the Walker heirs
In 1885, and erected a handsome residence,
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third-class or frame dwellings, 436 to 446
Park road. Cost, $4,000.
John A. Johnston, four-story brick addi-
ton. Nl1 Q street northwest. Cost, 1900.
Thomas H. Melton, one threestory brick
dwelling, 1896 18th street northwest Cost
1850.
Anton Lerch, one two-story frame dwell
Ing, 4o14 H street northeast Cost, 81 400.
ID. j. Wilson, one two-story frame dwell
ing, 18th and Texas avenue. Cost $3.50,
Hugo WOrch, one four-story brick store,
lilo G street northwest. Cost, $4,000
Laborers Business Building League one
three-story brick office building, 2o3 Q
street northwest. Cost. $4,000.
NJ. e. and Sarah s. Cummings, repairs.
$40 9th street northwest. Cost, $1,000.
w Fl. Hungerford one two-story frame
dwelling, list street near Brandywine Place
Cost, 81, 500.
w. L. Pollard, two two-story brick dwell
ings, 304-306 street northwest. Cost,
$4,000.
Same owner, three two-story brick dwell
ings, So5 to $50 Oakdale place northwest.
Cost, $8GO0.
Pumphry & Palmer. three two-story brick
dwellings, 1328-2S-30 Massachusetts avenue
southeast. Cost. 5000.
s. w. Woodward one three-story brick
dwelling, 1884 Connecticut avenue. Cost,
$11, 400.
James Martin, two two-story brick dwell
ings 1887 and 1443 A street southeast. Cost,
5000.
James Martin, four two-story brick
dwellings, 103 to l09 10th street southeast
Cost, 81, COO
H E. Ross, one two-story frame dwell
ing, 40 Spring place. Cost, 5000.
E. j. Kirby, one three-story brick garage,
1929 NJ street northwest Cost, $4,000.
n w. Goddard, entrance porch 1896 Con-
necticut avenue. Cost, $2,700.
Reinforced Concrete Material.
Architects and builders have given con-
siderable attention of late to the use OF
hollow concrete blocks, lintels and sills as
building material 1t is a well-known fact
that the oldest buildings now standing are
of concrete construction. A piece of con-
crete can be broken like a stick of candy,
but when 1t is reinforced with steel or iron
laid in it while it is being made the con-
crete adheres 10 the metal and the COM
bined strength of the materials is remark
able. While the walls of a building may
be made of hollow concrete blocks, the
Orders beams and columns can be made of
reinforced concrete. 1t is said that three of
the largest buildings in this city are now
being constructed with this material.
1t is argued that there is both strength
and economy in its use, especially when the
present high prices of lumber are consid-
cred and that the most important consider
alton In its use is the claim that absolutely
ffre-proof construction results. An interest
ing illustration of the use of reinforced con-
crete material Is to be seen at the new
power house near Benning, where the great
smokestacks of the new works are in pro-
cess Of construction with this material.
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outside walls will be 20 feet high and OF
| hollow concrete blocks manufactured on the
| premises. In connection with this plant
| three large chimneys are being built OF re-
i fnforced concrete.
| 1t is said to be the intention of the COM
/ pany to produce all its electric current for
| lighting and other purposes at this plant
| when in full operation. The company has
now a large force Of workmeu extending
| the electric conduits from 18th and II
| streets northeast along IL street TO the new
power plant
New Industry Proposed.
| Parties interested in the making Of ce-
ment building blocks and cement sewer
| pipe have been examining the sand and
| gravel along the banks of Watt s branch on
the line of the electric railroad in Hillbrook
subdivision with view OF erecting a plant
for the manufacture Of the above-uamed
articles. and a very fine deposit of building
sand of almost inexhaustible amount is re-
ported to have been found. The establish
ment of such plant, il is stated. viii mean
a new and cheaper building material. a sub
| stitute for stone and brick. A plant thus
located would have the advantage Of three
railroads.&c. Pennsylvania. the Baltimore
and Ohio and the Chesapeake Beach rail-
road into eastern Maryland.
The action of the Commissioners iu To-
eating the new engine house on the north
avenue will fill a want greatly needed in
the eastern section for many years. and it
is hoped by the residents that further inn
provements may be made in the way Of
streets The establishment OF a subpolice
station such there is in Anacostia IS also
much desired
To Open Direct Route.
There are many hundreds of houses lying
to the east of Hilbrool and Benning, be-
tween Central avenue on the south and
Sheriff road on the north and a strong ef-
fort will be made by the citizens of that
section to secure recommendation to Con-
gress by the Commissioners to open either
g or H street eastward from Minnesota
avenue to the District line. thus making Z
direct route from the eastern section with
out the long detour by either Sheriff road or
Central avenue. The condition Of these
roads at certain times Of the year, It is as
serted, renders the opening OF either @ or
II street almost a necessity. Besides, Sher-
If road is winding and tortuuus highway,
while Central avenue has the disadvantage
of being hilly, and neither of these make
direct route to the thickly populated Sec
ton adjacent to the District line.
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plans 81 the Seattle Electric 60 fof
constructing an overhead bridge Al
Argo are partly responsible for the
delay Ia the construction of the cont
panys new power house aud harms
al Georgetown
The committee and the company
cannot agree upon the grade of the
nav bridge The counrilmon want
a slighler GRADE than the company
II willing 60 cuncedo ta insure safe
". The company objects because
Il viii mean a greater outlay Of
money, The proposed bridge will be
atect structure about two blocks
Ions, coating something like s.. QUO
before constructing ita barns and
shops AZ GEORGETOWN the Seattle
Electric company dsitca an over
head approach at Argo. The present
grade crossing he dangerous. The
delay necessary Ia waiting Tor trains
To pass could not be tolerated II the
company we're operating shurs and
harms at Georgetown II would be
imprecticahle Hence the company
desires an overhead crossing.
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Grand Opera house this afternoon,
after tho public lnltlatofy eefe-
monies. they were served With the
complaint Ia the case of Dow versus
themselves. involving their legal
right 20 alt ia the council as repre-
hsntativea OF the oity-ai large. The
complaint IN the case was prepared
by Judge John ". Humphfiea aud
will be fought out IA the superior
court. probably bcing taken 60 the
supreme court before II In finally
decided
while the contest II pending Mul
len aud llurd will continue aa mem
bera of the council la addition to
asking fnf a recount Of the votes aH
cast Mr Dow ID asking that several
precincts be thrown out where there
we're Irregularities In admitting per
sons 90 vote.
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400 EmeRoipeRigs 800

Handsome swiss Nainsook ana Cambria Em-
hsoiieFy Edkes and Insertions IN beautiful
patterns for eafnpt cover and skirt edges
and wide shirt Waiss hand lnaertinns TN.
est quality. hand worked edges exquisite
designs. matched set separate edges. sN-
elusive patterns III upenWorS o. blind ~.
fress, extra wiaa widths 20 20 inches
worth tlae yard sale prise t...s.. yDe
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Mr.. Gardner's instructions well carried out and
we have display assortment Of Orienals Ear 49,.
passing any heretofore shown IN this part OF The coan
There Is one point upon which cannot place tn.
much cmphass:We do not ask art store prices Tor Orr
enfa Rugs. These creations beautiful they are a.
treated merchandise pure and simple, and marked
on a merchandise basis We know what they cost and =
busness-ke profit is all that Is askedand for this weeE
this Is IN many placed to your credit
one thing more When talk about Oriental Puo.
do necessarily Rugs priced in the hundreds n
dollars While Of have many Of these we hay.
overlooked Rugs priced al 5000 less There Is i
place for an Oriental Rug in the majority 81 homes and -
propose have the Rugs at popular prices 10 supply this
demand.
The red ticket vii identify the specaly-priced RUS
BY all means drop in during the week and pay visit 10 ~
Oriental Rug Section Third Floor.
Here are just a few hints Of the assortmentss--
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Naiuee9k Hu1 eaahfle Embroidery Fdgrs
and Insertions iR fire quality, choicr sat-
terms. strong edges. good cloth. open Wask
~ blind designs. matched set or separate
edges. assorted widths up 90 ~ inches
worth 10 sc yard. sale price ...s.,.fOe
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Beautiful All SILK Fallie. satin
Mesaaline. Ombre. Two-toned
and Shaded Ribbons Ia choice
coiors and color combinations.
soft and iustrous, suitable for
girdies. sashes and hat trim
mings. also fancy nil silk rib
hons IN rich color combinations
Including printed warp. Per-
sian. striped and polka dot de-
skins. widths to inches.
values % Tse yard. Sale price
400. 100. .........s.. 29c
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zoe RIBBONS f5c

All SIX Taffeta Ribbons IN
choice quality. nice finish.
wide widths. popular coIaFs and
black and white. aiao fancy all
silk ribbons iu assorted styles.
including piaids. polka dots.
striped and figured designs
Pillow ribbons. fancy iauialne
and Eauze ribbons n choice
color combinations. widths TO
4 inches. values To sae yard.
Sale price 80. .s.....s. I5e
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We are convinced that
Seattle has reached a stage IN
her growth when the demand
for fine Floor Coverings war
rants the maintenance of a
large and strictly up-to-datc
Oriental Rug Section.
Acting upon this eonvie.
ton We on the first Of the
present year detailed Mr.. K
/. Gardner, formerly with A.
A. Vantinc a. c.. large Ori-
entail Rug distributors Of
New York City. and more
recently with tic MaeDou.
gall & Southwiek Co. this
city. 10 go into the Eastern
Oriental Rug markets and
select a representative line Of
DOR Coverings.
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$50 EmaRoioERIEs zoe
Beautiful sNisa and Sainsook Embroidery
Edzsa ard Insertions including vide cafz
set eHNrH and SKIRT saxrH matched ST
efEss ana Insertions. Wide shirt waist band
tuaeftinHH. flee sheer quality. hand worked
sfEeH. exquisite creations. handsome de-
signs eFeHNufk o. blind Patterns aaauft.
- widths - 20 inches worth 10 fi.ss yard
sale price E ..4.. .s... .......+.. Iak
$40 ALLovGR EmBRoloERiEs Tse
ZINE Aiiotef Yokiug in solid embroidered de-
signs tarr and tucked effects. tucked aud
embroidered rattefHs upeu~urh OF Msli
covered aaniNuN ratfn quality. beautiful
pestesHa suitable Zoe yn&ws wfvsKem and
entire waists Whits. white and black
white and lnrn shnae combinations
widths 70 = inches ~crth 70 bee yard
Sale pfiNe - .tsss. .t.st..sstss 75e
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CANNOT AGREE
ON THE GRADE

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN rHG
COUNCIL AND raU ulucrRic
COMPANY ARE REspoNsielg
FOR DELAY IN eoNsrRuo.
TON OF $4,000 sRipau AT
AReo AND GEORGETOWN CAR
SHOPS.
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Handsome AT silk Taffesn rib
bons IN extra quality. atiff fin
ish. heavy body, choice for
sash, bow and trimming purs
poses. wide widths, large range
~ new coiors aud black and
white; also fancy printed warp
and figured al silk ribbons IN
choice color combinations. widths
90 ~ inches. values r. soc
yard Sale price .. .....foe
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Flora la Rose. who IL said 10 be
a confirmed idirr. has been arrested
by Officers A. Ryan and @ onhofn
aud will be tried under the state
law covering YaEfaney
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SOC EnsRolpEalEs iss

Nainsook and Cambria Embroidery Edrsa IN
extra fine quality. heavily e4nhfuldergd
edges. wide margin beautiful patterns
floral. scroll and EeoraetFtoal designs. fine
cloth. strong edges. extra well made choice
for skirts and corset eaVeF trimmings
width 20 II inches. waFth u SOC a yard
sale price ..... ..... zoe
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| THIS WAS
EARRING

eouNciLMGN MULLEN AND
HuRp HAD NO SOONER auuN
INSTALLED AT OPERA HOUSE
BEFORE JUDGE HUMPHREYS
TOLD THEM " WAS A Mis-.
TAKE
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Opposition % the corporations
committee Of the city council 70 the
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Fire Nainsook. Swiss and Cannhrsc Fsnhrola.
cry Edges ard Insertions Including wide
corset cover and skirt edges aud shirt waist
hand Insertions "a extra fine quality
handsome pafterns hand worked edges
matched set designs ar separate edges
0pruwork of blind effects. widths 20 ~
inches. worth TO 7se yard. sale price.
...-.. g.. -..se $3.50 ssss.s.......... 2,e