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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19

nection with what is termed speculative
house building.
There is no doubt that if the two
parties in this phase of such under
takinss could agree upon working ar
rangement higher grade of house
designing would be the result. It seems
that the members of the builders asso-
citation and Of the organization Of archi
tects might get together. for beyond
question there are interests in common
appealing to both.
AS to the character Of the construction
and the extent to which 1t is substan-
tial. and the grade of the materials
used, all that must be left to the build
the builders. 1t is impossible to tell how
a house Is built when 1t Is once fin
ished. Time will reveal something Of the
story of the construction, and the ex-
tent to which the builder and the work
men have skimped and been careless in
the choice Of materials and their use
BUT the appearance OF the completed
structure as to harmony Of lines. and the
blending of the colors Of the different
materials used, and the taste displayed
In the fittings of the interior. ali must
De passed upon by the purchasers.
Important to City's Future.
In the meantime the future of the
city as an attractive place of residence
is being determined. to a large degree,
by the men who are building the houses.
In a sense it may be said that the
future Of the city lies in their hands, so
that their work involves more than the
profit which can be figured out in each
of their undertakings. 1t Is to their
interest that this city should continue
to attract people who want to make
their homes here, and what Is more. to
own their homes. and 1t is important to
consider means for making the present
tendency as permanent as possible.
1t Is evident there Is more or less care
lessness In this respect. One phase Of
house designing may be cited as an IL
iustratfon. A very desirable and well
come addition to a city home Is front
porch. where. during the mild season, it
is possible to be out Of doors and vet
have some protection from the moisture
which takes the form OF dew While
recognizing the benefit Of such an adj
dftion to the individual house. yet when
II comes to be applied to- q row of
houses, the effect is that of bristling
array OF pillars and massing Of wood
work. suggestive OF the distribution along
the street front Of wood from lumber
yard .
1t is possible to have some variety
at least In the form of projections. as
there Is In the front OF houses, and the
termination of their skylines,. and ali
that is needed is the application Of some
gray matter on the part Of the designer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Residence Property Recently Sold
bv Shannon e. Iuchs.

Shannon & Luchs, real estate brokers'
have just sold the two-story brick dwell
ing numbered 604 Keefer place north
west, to Edward A. Norris, who will
use the property as his home. The con-
sideration was S. $50.
Shannon & Luchs, real estate brokers'
have also sold the dwelling numbered 141s
Meridian street northwest, to Mrs. Daisy
Madison for $3.50. They have also sold
the three-story dwelling numbered 1916
Park road to Henry May McDade, who
will occupy the same as his home. I,
contains nine rooms and bath, and is
heated by hot water. The consideration
was $7,l50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
Locomotives Eat Coal.
rom Van Nordel

From Van Nordens.
One-fifth of all the coal mined in the
United States in 1906 was burned in rail-
road locomotives at a cost to the roads
of Sf10, 800. 900, according to a report sub
mitted to the geological survey.
The figures look large: but their prin-
cipal sign ficance lies In the argument,
which their analysis makes for the CO l.
servation of natural resources Prof W.
F. NJ. Goss. dean of the University o.
Illinois, who conducted the experiments,
reports that OF the 90OO0%O0 t. ms Of coal
the railroads used in 1908. l0.SOO. 90 tons
are lost through the heat and gases dis
charged from the stacks of the loco
motives, S.64O,O00 tons through cnders
and sparks. 100000 tons through rad.a-
ton. leakage OF steam and water. ESQ.,
600 tons through unconsumed fuel in the
ashes, and 10000 tons through the in
complete combustion OF the gases. More
over, 100000 tons are consumed in
starting fires, in moving the locomotives
to their trains, in backing trains into or
out of sidinSs, and In keeping locomotives
hot while standing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19

willige. Gibbs & Daniel, real estate
brokers. have sold for Robert NJ. and
Lillian Neil Hunt the three-story brick
dwelling No. 1915 Q street northwest.
The lot has a frontage Of II feet by a
depth Of no feet to a 3o-foot alley. The
house IL constructed OF red pressed brick.
and contains eleven rooms and bath. II
is understood that S6.25O was paid for
the property. which will be held as an
investment by the purchaser, Mr. Henry
). Kaufman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
FOR NEW NICKEL THEATER,
Property at 2lO5 Pennsylvania Ave
nue. Sold for S12 600.

Morris Hahn and DIR. William P. Herbst
have sold the three-story brick dwelling
No. 2105 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
through Willige, Gibbs & Daniel, real es-
tate brokers.
The property has a frontage of more
than twenty-seven feet by an average
depth of lis feet to a twenty-foot rear
alley. 1t is understood that approximate.
ly $4,000 was paid for the property.
The new owners, the Circle Amusement
Company, will at once remodel the prem.
Uses for use as a five-cent theater, ex-
pending more than the original cost OF
the building for this purpose. 1t is ex-
pected the theater will be ready for open
ing about the 10Th Of March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
Abbreviated Words.
From the London Chronicle.

frOm tne LONDON Cnfonlcle
Mob is the only one Of the abbrevi-
ated words protested against by Swift
which has absolutely conquered even the
purists of speech. "Incog" is still short
of responsibility. and 'phiz" (physiog-
nomy) very far 50. But IL we were to
ostracize all the familiar words that are
really authorizations we should be intol-
erably reactionary. cabriolet is a
cab to EVERYBODY now. though to
Dickens Mr.. Raddle 1t was still a cab
rioiy.'' Miss for mistress" 'cad" for
cadet piano for 'pianoforte,"
sweets for "sweetmeats,' "wag'' for
"waghalter" are universal. And If We
pass from curtai,ed to beheaded words
similar phenomena appear. Many OF us
still apologize for "'bus" with the apos-
trophe. and wage losing night against
'.phoue" Gas against "photo'), but no
body dreams of calling wan" in full
caravan"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
The Italian Schoolmistress.

from the AtldntIC
Fortunate thinks some OF our customs
impractical. Why for instance, have a
Saturday holiday when one has Sunday
holiday? Why have two holidays at once?
try to explain to her the joy and the
freedom that weekend holiday brings
to the teacher. and how our teachers
cling to the practice. But Fortunate is
not convinced. 1t would mean, she says.
five days of consecutive work, which, of
course in time would wear on the teacher.
Better far the italian method of making
holiday in the middle Of the week. on
a Wednesday or on a Thursday.
And is it really true that our teachers
have to get up in the chill of winter 8
morn. and to walk or bicycle down
through the mist and dark to the district
school? Fortunate would not like this
At that season of the year and at that
time of day, Fortunate is drinking her
coffee in bed, down puff over her toes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19

TRANSFER COMPLETED.
Country Club on Loughboro Road
Sold=NeW Bank Binding.

During the week a deed was placed on
record by which the executors of the
estate of William r. Ryan transferred
the title of the property on the Lough-
boro road, known as the Country Club,
to representative OF that club. thus
concluding the negotiations for the sale
of the property which were begun some
time ago.
The building 1410 G street northwest is
being removed by Charles w. King, jr.,
who has the contract for the work. AS
soon as the site is cleared w. p. Lips
comb & Co.. the contractors for the
erection of the building for the District
National Bank, will begin the work Of
construction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
BANKS NEEDS GROW,
Home Savings Under the Necessity
Of Remodeling Its Binding.

The Home Savings Bank is having plans
prepared by A. p. Clark. IT., architect
for changing the interior Of the main
bank. at It'll and Massachusetts avenue
to improve facilities for handling its
rapidly increasing business. While it has
not been long since this building was
erected. the business has increased to
such an extent that more room is es.
Sential.
In the past only one side of the bank.
ing room was used for tellers and clerks
BY the new arrangement both sides OF
the lobby will be utilized and will pro-
vide for two windows in each cage. There
VIII be accommodations for a double
iorce OF paying tellers. receiving tellers.
ladies' tellers and note teIlers in the va.
rious departments. The improvements
will also take in part of the basement
putting in an additional vault for storage
of records and the like
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
NEW DWELLING SOLD.
Property in Washington Heights
Near Chinese Legation.

Andrew c. Shannon has disposed OF
premises 1881 U street northwest through
willige, Gibbs & Daniel. real estate brok-
ers.
The property Is one Of the three new
residences on the north side of U street
formerly Vernon avenue) northwest. just
east OF the Chinese legation. The house
has ten rooms. two baths and Is heated
by hot water.
The lot is approximately 20 feet front
by a depth averaging lis feet About
$500 was the price paid for the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
King Has No Politics.

From the London Chronicle.
Ii is a recognized axiom of the consti-
tuition that the king has no politics.
Windsor polIed yesterday, and King Ed
ward took no part in the contest. George
Ill, on the other hand was less squean1-
ish. There was a general election in
1880, and on that occasion the king per-
sonally canvassed the borough of Wind
sor in the interest Of the tory candidate.
His methods were not overscrupulous.
Entering the shop OF silk mercer In
the town, he called out: 1.-THE queen
wants a gown-wants a gown. No Keep
pei. No Keppel."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
Seventh Street Property Sold.

NJ. Goldenburg is the purchaser of the
two buildings 1125-1127 9TH street north
west. through L. Richcld. real estate
broker, In connection with w. III. Saun-
dels Company. The property has 'front.'
age of 80 feet inches and a depth of 1i6
feet. 1t Is understood that Mr.. Golden
burg will hold the property as an invest
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
Proposed to Widen Park Road.

A bill appropriating $1,000 for widening
Park road and authorizing the Commits
sioners to purchase for this purpose the
triangular lot known as Ingleside, in
Chaplin Browns subdivision of part of
Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Plains, was
introduced in the House yesterday by
Representative Graf OF Illinois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
INCREASED CARE IS GIVEN
TO EXTERIORS OF HOUSES
Public Taste of Present Day Requires That Homes
Be Pleasing to the Eye-Agreement Between
Architects and Builders Would Be Pro
ductive of Beneficial Results.

II Is not surprising when SO much at
tention is being given to plans for I'M
proving the appearance of cities, and
especially this city. which has the repu-
tation Of being the handsomest in the
world. that interest is displayed in the
character and the appropriateness Of the
exterior designs of houses. From such
a point of view it is not sufficient that
new houses should be sanitary and sup
piled with the facilities required by
modern modes of living. but 1T also seems
essential there should be some harmony
in the lines and in the color of the
materials used.
A house built on the lines of dry
goods box, although having all the con-
veniences, as they are termed. does not
meet the requirements either of the pres
ent-day market or of public taste. 1t Is
necessary for men who build to sell to
pay attention to the architecture and
secure designs that will be pleasing to
the eye and adapted to meet what may
be called an educated taste in such mat
tiers. If the buying public were indif-
ferent to such matters 1T is probable the
streets would be lined with rows of
houses all alike disagreeable. on account
of monotony of form and outline. and
depressing to the mind.
Characterized by Variety.
In this city for many years variety
as well as pleasing form has character
ICED domestic architecture to an extent
that makes the residence sections of the
city practically distinctive. as compared
with those of most American cities.
1t is, of course. possible to note ex-
ceptions from what is both attractive
and appropriate, but the general trend
continues unchanged. In order to ac-
complish the results desired the build
ers have been obliged to pay more at
tention to the designing OF houses than
would otherwise have been the case,
while the addition to the cost has not
been great Unless one set of drawings
is to be constantly duplicated, thus
saving the expense of the work of de-
signers and of draughtsmen, 1t is just
as cheap TO employ an architect of
reputation as one who stands below
him.
But some builders who recognize the
requirements of the market and realize
that a high order of designing is appreci-
ated by the buying public find a. heSi-
fancy and unwiiiineness on the part of
a number of architects OF reputation to
permit their names to be used In con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
A Great Mystery Solved.
From the Atchisou Globe.

TOM inc Atcu1suu 01oUc'
How many hair pins does woman
use when doing her hair? The hair pin
editor of the Globe has Investigated and
makes this report: She uses just as
many as she has. If she has only two
hairpins she makes her hair stay up with
two but II she finds twenty in the top
bureau drawer she uses all of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
A Perfectly True Story.
From the Cleveland Leader

From the Cleveland Leader.
A lady called up her grocer yesterday
morning, but central gave her a local
automobile factory by mistake.
"Send me three dozen eggs" she began
Pardon me, a'am.' interrupted the
auto man, you dent want eggs You
want an automobile. It'll come a lot
cheaper"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
For Future Use.
the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript
Cop-What's the trouble here?
Pugnacious Individuai-That man gave
me the lie.
Cop-Well. you can't block up the side
walk with IL. Take 1t home and use it
the next tine you go fishin'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19

WASHINGTON'S HOME IN WASHING.
TON,
Built BIZ him in 1889, now 226 North Capitol
street with various improvements
section, already known as the Port of
Carrollsburg," would continue as the
maritime portion of Washington, for the
water was quite deep in the channel near
the shore and east of Buchanan point
was a good harbor. Though there is re-
corded evidence OF vessels clearing FOR
the Port Of Carrollsbu.g from foreign
countries. but of little Importance was It
as to trade and but few of the lots
were utilized for building purposes. These
lots were in the schedule of the prop
erty Of Washington filed with his will.
and he estimates the value at IL cents
per foot; but they were listed for tax
alton at 5 cents. In the sale of them
by George c. Washington. as trus-
tee, in 1877 they brought but cents
per foot, the purchaser being Charles
Glover. This ground then was valued by
the corporation at but half a cent per
foot and is yet unimproved save by
frame building.
To washington's will was attached
schedule of his property. lands. buildings.
stocks. ETC.. aggregating value OF $3.50
600 In Washington he names under the
head OF lots - near the Capitol, sluare
634, cost 1858 and with the buildings,
sl5OOO" and mo. 5, il, ID and IA. the
last water lots on the Eastern branch in
square 667. containing 34,43S square feet.
at II cents. 81. 132
In notes he states that he was favored
In the price of the lots in square 6S4. oil
condition of building two brick houses Of
three stories, otherwise they would have
cost about ST. $50 As to the lots on the
Eastern branch, he says they are advan-
tareously situated on the water, and al
though many lots less convenient have
sold higher. he rates them at II cents
only.
His other property in the city, square 81.
between ID. f. 18th and 18th streets north
west he bequeathed TO Col G. w. p. Gus
It's. grandson of his wife and his ward. As
stated above, this square through tax
sales passed TO other parties. About 1880
this was subdivided and since has been
partially improved, near $4,000 worth OF
dwellings being there. and the ground Is
taxed on value OF twenty TO thirty-flve
cents per foot
The greatest appreciation has been in
square 634, between New Jersey avenue.
North Capitol, 3 and c streets: his build
ing being now included in the Hotel Bur-
ton, 226 North Capitol street. This is now
the property of the John Tally estate ana
l. assessed at $4,000 and now leased I"
square are listed for about S2U,O0o and
ground at from 81 to So per foot.
In the squares on the point. No. 66a, the
ground is listed at and cents
and frame building on Wafer street, be-
tween Il and v streets, near the lower =.
end of lst street west. is valued at <1oc.
The water lots in square L 667 opposite
are charged $50 per front foot.
JAMES CRoGGoN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19
Two Sorts.


Hospitality is for the benefit of those
who don't need it. For those who need
it we have cheap substitute called
charity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19

the city was
being prepared 70
the occupancy of
the national gov
eminent G g org e
Washington b e.
came interested In
it as a property
owner, at the time
Of his death having
in possession a few
h u n d r e d va: de
north Of the Capt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28
ONE DAYS CHANGES IN BASE BALL
 SITUATION
M'Cann'S Men Lose Lead to the
 Fighting WaterburianS

What wonderful changes one days work will do. Yesterday in the tight little right little circuit every team in the league with the exception of the two trailers was shifted about in the standings. Waterbury wall loped Northampton, and as New Britain cleaned up the Mechanics, the Ffnnegans jump into first place, leav- ing McCann's followers a close sec- ond. Springfield, by defeating Hart ford jumps into third place, the posi- t1on held so long by the White Wings. Holyoke beating New Haven and New Britain winning from the resi- dents places Dan O'Neil's aggrega- ton in fourth place, crowding New Haven down to the fifth round in the ladder. The fact that two clubs drop ped, bettered the positions of four others Northampton and Holyoke are the only two clubs to hold their positions. It will take more than one days work to make a change in the standing of those two hines.
 Then again glance over the sched- ule of games for today, notice what hard fight there is on. Waterbury and Bridgeport. one and two meet in this burg, New Britain and Spring field, third and fourth play in Spring field; and New Haven and Hartford, five and six, mix 1t up in New Haven.
 It is a rather peculiar situation, the results of yesterdays games mak- ing the teams play in pairs right down the standing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28

fish see that the skin side Is placed upDermost.
 To lengthen the life of tin wash basin, paint it inside with any good quality of paint.
 Clean zinc with kerosene, rubbed on with 8 soft cloth, and follow with boiling water.
 A whisk broom that has outlfved hs usefulness may be shortened and made into sink brush.
 A few chopped almonds, added to a custard or bread pudding will greatly improve it's flavor.
 A sprig of mint in the water in which potatoes or peas are boiled win add a piQuant flavor.
 When boiling cabbage the odor will be much less noticeable if the Id is left off the pot.
 Cold drawn linseed oil rubbed on with a soft cloth, is best for clean ing mahogany furniture.
 When coup is poor, try the addi- tion of grated cheese. It will give f. richness and flavor.
 To prevent green vegeta bles from fading when they are boiled, put a pinch of soda in the water.
 A cloth wrung out in ice water and applied to the back of the head will often relieve insomnia
 Salts of lemon will remove ink stains from wooden floors. Use two tablespoonsfuls to a quart of water.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28
ERNIE LUSH WANTS TO KNOW
 WHERE HE'S AT
(New York Globe.)

Ernest Lush, the former Giant, who was released by the St. Louis club last week, is going to appeal to the National CommissioH to find out where he stands. fThe New York club released Lush to Troy under an optional agreement. He became i'll there and was released. The New York club did not offer him employ ment.
 Lush thereupon wrote to the Ma tiOnal Commission and was told to get on wherever he could. He of- fered his services to Bresnahan and signed St. Louis contract. He al- leges that Bresnahan was forced to release him because he was claimed by the New York club and that he had no right to be wearing @ St. Louis uniform. Lush wanted to go East at once, but the St. Louis club insisted on him remaining there un- til his 10 days were up. He wants to know what he will do until Sep tember, when he will be recalled by the New York club. McGraw claims the Troy club should be responsible for the players salary after taking him under an optional agreement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28
AUSTRALIAN HEAVYWEIGHT AT B0ND'S NEARLY DROWNED AT
 MOUTH 0F H0USAT0NIC RIVER

Caught in the strong ebb tide of the Housa tonic river where it discharges into Long Island Sound at Stratford, Bill Lang, the Australian heavyweight. aspirant for the worlds championship, and all around athlete. was nearly drowned at 10 o'clock today Lang owes his rescue to Sailor Burke. the pugtlist, and Joe Mulvihill, the well known promoter and trainer. He suf- fered no i'll effects from his strenuous battle for life while he awaited help, readily recuperating on account of his splendid physical condition.
 Lang would not consent to forego his daily cross country run despite the intense heat this morning, and when he returned from ten mile jaunt, he followed his usual custom of tearing off his clothing. donning his bathing togs and plunging from the dock at John Bonds training quarters.
 The big fellow disDOrted himself in the strong current for some time. not realizing his danger. Naturally strong swimmer, he felt perfectly at home in tn ewater, and when he de- cided he had been in the river long enough. he was half a mile down stream from Bonds dock. pretty well out towards the Sound.
 With vigorous strokes he began his arduous swim back to Bonds. The current was running unusually strong, however, and he made little progress. Within a short time he realized his strength was leaving him. Try as he might he could make no progress