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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-24
AREA PROJECTIONS
COL. BIDDLE SUGGESTS CHANGES
IN REGULATIONS.

Col John Biddle, Engineer Commissioner,
has recommended to the board Of COM
missioners several important changes to be
made in the schedule Of projections Of
buildings with reference to areas IN the
District. He says that the amount Of space
for areas to be allowed in projections from
houses, according to the present schedule,
is liable to lead to inconsistencies. and that
they should be modified so to have a
more definite rule which would be satisfac-
tory, and while encouraging the construc-
ton OF good buildings would not interfere
with the rights of the general public. He
contends that the limitation of the heighth
Of buildings as required by act of Congress
should be considered in allowing builders
such other privileges as can be given with
out interfering with the public.
The present schedule allows buildings on
business streets to have areas projecting on
the public space three feet. The reason for
this limitation, he says, was apparently due
to the fact that show windows are allowed
to project but three feet and that 1t is in
tended by keeping the area down to three
feet that the projections on the street line
should be uniform along the street. This
object, however, Col. Biddle said, sis not
absolutely accomplished by this rule, for
the regulations also require these areas to
be protected by ratings and these ratings,
with their foundations, take up a foot or so
in addition to the width of the areas. In
resident streets more width Is allowed, de-
pendent on the width OF the sidewalk and
parking
The changes that he has suggested to be
made In the schedule of projections Of steps
leading into areas are, first, that areas
business streets and areas In front of bust
ness property on resident streets be allowed
to project five feet into the public space,
where the width of the sidewalk or side
walk and parking is sufficient to allow an
unobstructed space of twenty feet mea sured
from the curb to any projection above the
sidewalk level, or If there is no projection,
to the edge of the area and steps.
Second, if the unobstructed sidewalk width
projection shall be but three feet
Third, that the above projections, how
ever, shall be considered merely as privi-
leges to be allowed or refused by the Com
miss.oners at their discretion.
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II necessary. to amend them 80 az to in
clude the stables which were existing prior
to the adoption Of the regulation.
This regulation regarding stables, which
Is q stringent one and was promulgated
with view OF lettering the sanitary con-
ditions. went into effect April 4 last. DR..
Woodward. the health officer, In his COM
plant to the Commissioners yesterday
about the ruling OF Judge Kimball, said It
was the purpose Of the law that such new
stables as were constructed and remodeled
should be so changed In accordance with
the provision of the law. but that in the
case of stables existing at the time Of the
PRONUNCIATION Of the regulation. and not
being remodeled. q period of six months
should elapse before the owners could be
held criminally liable for having failed to
comply with the requirements.
The Police Court, Judge Kimball presid-
Ing" DR.. Woodward stated, has, In two
cases, I am informed, held that the regula-
tons as worded mean that Immediately
after they were promulgated such new
stables as were erected or remodeled should
be done so in accordance with the law, and
that after the expiration of six months
such new stables should still be erected and
remodeled in accordance Herewith, but
that the regulation does not relate in any
way to stables that were in existence at
the time of its PRONUNCIATION. unless they
were remodeled at the instance of the
owner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-24

the Tenleytown road. where the buildings
of the Episcopal Cathedral foundation are
seen.
Still to the west of the latter road there
are groups Of suburban residences and the
buildings of the American University. The
opening of streets and the provision OF other
the progress is not rapid as some Of the
residents would like, to say nothing of the
feelings of the property owners on the sub
iect
Street Car Line Wanted.
There is feeling that needed improve
ments are to begin at the city end of this
section, although why If street car line Is
wanted one could not be started from the
Tenleytown line or the Chevy Chase line
just as we'll as from farther in toward the
center of the city is question that is not
easily answered. At any rate, what seems
to be wanted in that section. according to
the views of residents and property owners,
are better facilities for reaching the city.
There is no special complaint about either
of the lines mentioned, but their function
Is a north and south connection, and what
Is wanted Is an east and west connection.
As far as known no active steps have as
yet been taken to provide street car line
as seems to be needed in that locality
Thompson Tract.
It Is probable some stimulus will be given
to such an improvement when beginning
Is made toward bringing the land on both
sides of Massachusetts, avenue west of Rock
creek into the market In the form Of build
ing lots. The great bulk Of the property
lying between Rock creek and the TenIey-
town road belongs to the Thompson es-
tate. and 1t is understood that some con-
sheraton is being given to plans for max
ing subdivision and for opening streets
through the tract.
committee of Congress has now under
advisement a project for including in the
bounds of the Geological Park, which it adj
joins, certain section of the property,
which lies along the west side of the creek,
and extends to the vicinity Of the new
bridge on the line of Connecticut avenue,
If that portion of the property is taken for
park purposes then, of course, the plans
for the subdivision of the balance would
have to be changed.
Proposed Car Lines.
At any rate, 1t is quite certain that the
large tract is going to be brought on the
market in the near future. and If that is
the case, of course. provision will have to
be made for the population that is sure to
follow. The only suggestion that has been
heard thus far in regard to the important
matter of securing street car facilities IL
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there does not seem to be the interest
taken that its Importance justifies. II. in
order to get such things the construction Is
cheapened and the material used as well as
the manner OF putting it together Is not
first class. then II will be recognized at
once that the interests Of the home-buyer
is involved.
Outward Show.
While much of the work OF the builder
Is covered up and out OF sight OF the
casual observer, yet the general character
or the construction OF house can be
known If there is any interest In the mat
ter. But. as stated. il is the common ex-
perience that home-buyers are taken more
with the mere appearance of the house and
It's various devices rather than methods of
construction. II the buying public was
willing to pay for good work in a house
and do without the mere ornaments ten
and devices which are not essential in order
TO have wel-built home, then builders
would be more apt to supply houses of that
character
On the other hand there are some who
build as cheaply as they can for the money
that is In II. but, at the same time, II must
be recognized that houses, as a rule are
built to sell and designed to suit the
market.
Massachusetts, Avenue Section.
The advance OF building along the line Of
Massachusetts avenue beyond the former
boundary line of the city. Florida avenue, Is
OF such character as TO suggest to the
observer that it viii not be long before the
movement will reach to the east side of Rock
creek. There Is nothing In the present con-
diuon of the section OF the country west
OF the creek to Indicate that anything OF the
sort Is Imminent. The region is much as
II was when the city was several miles
away. The only exception Is that Massa-
chusetts avenue has been extended through
TO the Tenleytown road and buildings have
been erected on the grounds about the
naval observatory The latter Is OF course
. newcommer In this section. Beyond the
opening of the avepue and the improve
ment OF the observatory property there Is
practically but little new until one reaches
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REAL ESTATE GOSSIP
Statement as to the Prospect of
Building Operations.
LOCAL MARKET FOR HOUSES
The Kind of Structures That Are Be-
ing Erected.
BUYING PUBLIC HAS INFLUENCE
Section Where It is Claimed Street Car
Line Is Needed in Its
Development.
LOCAL MARKET FOR HOUSES
BUYING PUBLIC HAS INFLUENCE

Although the volume of building opera
tons in the city has fallen off during the
past month or so, great deal Is being
done. The unfinished work is being COM
ple.ed. or rather brought toward that con-
dition. for owing to the size and extent
of some of the buildings now going up
months and even years will be spent in
their construction. 1t so happens that just
at this time several large buildings for the
use of the government are being built, so
that as these go along, even IL current
work becomes rather slack. there will be
employment for the building trades and a
market fer building material.
It Is likely that the present let-up in the
amount of what might be called private
building will not last long while, for
there are indications that the supply of
houses Is not sufficient TO meet the de-
mand. Not only have the houses been
well taken that were for rent but many
of those that have remained without
tenant have only done after being in
spected by prospective tenants and rejected
because Of some defect
The Public and Good Building.
In other words, the list of unrented
houses seems to be to some extent those
which are out of repair or have some other
objection which makes them undesirable
to people who are looking lor homes. The
very circumstance that houses are being
examined In a critical fashion shows how
thoroughly the available houses have been
taken up.
After all, the things that people take ex-
ception to in house they are looking at
with the view of renting are not funda-
mental and only indirectly relate to the
way the house Is built. 1t seems to be the
experience of men who sell houses or have
to do with houses in any way, in relation
TO the public, that people are not critical
as rule about the methods of building or
anxious to find out whether the work has
been done In a substantial fashion and In
q workmanlike manner.
Question of Cost.
The principal features about house that
is being looked at with the idea of buying
It for home seems to be whether or not
1t has all the so-called conveniences, or a
good appearance as to it's exterior, or has
everything that is found in the most ex-
pensive of modern residences. 1t Is seldom
that any inquiry is made in regard to the
builder and his reputation for doing good
work or any curiosity manifested as to
whether or not the house Is we'll built
1t seems TO be recognized as an essential
OF the market for houses to sell that they
should present good appearance and be
stylish and have all the up-to-date fixtures
and devices AS to the cost OF putting
such things into a house of moderate price
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channel the mistake in narrowing the
present channel of the harbor should not
be repeated. but the new deep waterway
should be dredged and extended well over
to the Maryland shore. The initial cost OF
the widening and the deepening of the chan
nel would be infinitesimal, compared with
the ultimate results accruing to the city
as shipping center.
ut will not be long before the question
Of additional wharfage and water space
will be brought up for public discussion
and action, and there is still plenty OF
room east of the arsenal grounds to carve
out harbor basin Of ample and adequate
size as BELTS the Guys certain and ulti-
mate growth"
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that either of the existing street car sys-
TENS could build branches from their lines
that would extend through this section.
such a branch line could be built, SO 1t
Is suggested, from the western end of the
present railroad bridge over Rock creek
which Is used by the CHEVY Chase line
directly west to the Tenleytown road, and
still farther along II 80 desired. 1t Is also
pointed out that such line could start
from Columbia road. and pass over the
new bridge at Connecticut avenue. and
thence take westerly direction, where 1t
could join the line on the Tenleytown road,
or go beyond that point II deemed neces-
sary.
A Branch Of Existing Road.
1t seems to be taken for granted that
any street car line for the region In ques-
ton will be a branch Of one of the existing
systems. rather than an entirely independ-
ent road, A lateral branch like the one
proposed. it is recognized, would not in it.
self yield profitable income. and SO an
extension of existing lines to meet this
need Is proposed, rather than the creation
of a new street car company
After awhile. IL the city continues to grow
and expand at the rate 1t has been doing
for several years, 1t seems probable
that the need will be felt for what Is called
within the more closely built-up sections
of the city "a cross-town line" Such q
road might follow the course of the high
ways already laid out. and pass from east
to west. north some distance from the old
boundary of the city.
A suggestion has already been made that
a driveway be laid out connecting the line
of wartime Notifications that encircled the
city. 1t Is within the bounds of a reason
able probability that within the near future
a trolley road following such a route win
be regarded as a good business proposition.
In that event the cross-town line that has
been so much talked about will material
ize. but in O place that would have seemed
grossly improbable a few years ago.
The Building Of Houses.
The building operations which Middaush
& Shannon are engaged In upon the tract Of
land which they bought adjoining on the
east the grounds Of the Soldiers HONS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-24

have resulted in the erection of large
number of houses in that locality. ! uring
the past six months since the proper y was
acquired twenty-five dwellings have been
four houses have been sold before any
movement was made toward Their erection.
In all cases the houses have been taken
by people who intend to occupy 'hea The
prices ranged from So, $50 to $3.50. AS the
demand from home buyers continues 1t Is
the intention of those who are developing
this property to go on with the building of
houses. AS an Illustration Of the condi-
ton of the market this experience of Mid
daugh & Shannon may be regarded as
typical.
The demand for houses is evidently not
yet fully met. despite the fact that 1t
has been in. evidence for some months past.
The people who buy do not accept, as
rule the liberal terms which are offered, as
almost without exception the first payment
is made larger than is asked. In other
words, the buyers have money saved up
for the purpose Of securing home, and
they are able to make a larger cash first
installment than Is usual.
1t is on account OF this state OF the mar
ket that the building Of houses continues,
although in general it may be said that
operations of all sorts In this line have
fallen off.
Charles Francis Adams Home.
The residence at the northwest corner of
Massachusetts, avenue and 18th street.
which was purchased few months ago by
Mr.. Charles Francis Adams. has been en-
larged and remodeled and is about ready
for the use of the owner. When Mr.. Adams
acquired this property 1t was already what
is known as large private residence The
addition which has been erected adds con-
siderably to its size. The one-story addi-
ton on the west side has been removed,
and In its place. but occupying a larger
area, has been built a two-story building.
A change has been made in the character
Of the principal entrance, and improve
ments have been made in the interior plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-24
Eastern Branch Conditions

''The proposition for extended wharfage
and waterway In the Eastern branch to the
east OF the arsenal grounds, extending to
the navy yard. becomes Of immediate po-
tentiality. And in mapping out this new
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-24
Charles Francis Adams Home.
DIFFERENCES DEVELOP.
Sanitation of Stables Discussed by
Two Officials.

In view of the fact that Judge Kimball
Of the Police Court has, according to the
health officer Of the District. held that the
regulation governing the sanitation Of
stables, as worded, does not relate in any
way to stables which were in existence at
the time the regulation was adopted by the
Commissioners, the corporation counsel of
the District has been asked to properly in
terpret the meaning Of the regulation, and,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-24
FOUR BIDS RECEIVED.
Proposals for Government Buildings
at Jamestown Exposition.

Bids have been opened at the office of the
supervising architect Of the treasury for
the construction of the United States gov
eminent buildings for the Jamestown ex-
position. There were four bids. as follows:
Strehlow, Eonk & Hanley of F.Srfork
Va. 1927 OOe.; For the nfeSsaving station,
81, 300 additionai. - :. = ~ : = :
George Moore; &. Son, 81 Nashville Tenn.
S213.S50. For lHe-saving station, SIC, 200
additional. ~ -f
e. Hart, Norfolk. for Ife-saving station
only, $14997.
H. B. Waid & Co, Norfolk, for life-sav-
ing station only, $1OS2S.
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Opening Of Minor Street.

Assistant Corporation Counsel A. B. Du-
vail has filed two petitions on behalf Of the
District Commissioners. one for the opening
of a minor street in square 1920 and the
other for the opening of an alley in square
$40. The minor street Is located between
18th and 18th. @ and I streets Southeast
9Th and 7th. A and streets southeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-24
Sale Of Hotel Property.

BY bin of sale yesterday placed on rec
ord with the recorder OF deeds by Attorney
Wilton ]. Lambert on behalf Of Benjamin
Andrews. the property at 4S5 Pennsylvania
avenue west. heretofore known a. the
Merchants Hotel. II transferred 20 far as
the lease. which runs to 1917. Is concerned
with the fixtures and furniture, to Mr.. An
drews, In consideration Of the sum OF
$1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-24

Mother-in-law-"Did the young man who
sayed my life yesterday cali on you todayT'
6on-in-laW-"Yes, he came to apologize"
-Translated for Transatlantic Tales from
Fliegende Blaetteg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-06
Mf9MoryKOebne

Nervous exhaustion invites disease
This statement is the positive truth.
When everything becomes a burden
and you cannot walk few blocllswith-
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you cannot bear to be crossed in any
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Gus system and during the period of
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tration. Mrs. Mary T. Koehne, 371
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Today. 1t is splendid for women, old or young,
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Mrs. Pinlxham, daughter-in-law of
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-06
and we would not quarrel with the
three of them for the world.

and we would not quarrel with the
three Of them for the world.
We are actors essaying burlesque
comedy sometimes and often tragic
roles, but always holding ourselves in
readiness to smile when we may feel
like fighting and to weep when it
would be easier to laugh.
Nothing can disturb us and no hui
man being can bowl us over. 1t is all
the same whether you call us wise or
foolish, because we know how little
we know, which is the beginning Of
wisdom.
When we are glad people will know
it, and if we have the blues no one is
aware but ourselves-and the mana
ger.
have been taught lesson in these
IL strange years-that honesty is the
best policy, and, more than that, |
have found out that the best invest
ment is honesty for honesty's sake
alone.
I have lied in writing insurance, but
always found that 1t recoiled upon me,
and if / gained thereby the little in
crement of commission / straightway
lost hundredfold as much.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-06
RusTLlNG LIFE INSURANCE.
Not Bad Way to See the World and
to Study Human Nature.

After all is said and done, we LIE
insurance solicitors do not have sucn
a hard time of it, writes one OF them
in the American Magazine. We get a
drop of appreciation now and then
which compensates for the reDuffs.
We know no boss and can go any
where in the world we wish and work
for the same company-if we are
good.
We can turn our backs on hard win
tiers and go south-we can go north
where the cool lake breezes are and
leave our friends to the midsummer
madness of ga hundred above"
We know how to enter drawing
room and we know how to sit in a
farmers kitchen and discuss the price
of pork while the wife is frying out
lard.
We know lots of things because we
must, and possibly some which we
ought not to know, but men. women
and fate conspire to give us wisdom
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-06
MADAME MERRI.

tervals, we're placed four silver
candlesticks with white candles and
green shades.
At each plate was a little silver box
in the shape of a heart. These were
filled with rice, and when, a little
later, the bride elect rose to respond
to a toast, she was showered with
the tiny emblems of good luck.
A delicious salad course, in which
green, the color motif, and hearts,
played a prominent part, was followed
by ices. These were shaped as we'd
ding bells, cupids and pierced hearts,
and were accompanied by cakes as
hearts, iced in white, and decorated
with the initials of the bride and
groom, interviewer, done in green.
Following this the hostess rose. and
in the silver loving cup which had
graced her own wedding festivities,
drank the health and happiness of the
bride.
"Forewarned is forearmed," SO the
toasts went merrily around the table.
and the affair broke up in showers OF
rice and a wealth of good wishes fol
the hostess.-L. M. Peoples, in Every
day Housekeeping.