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The Washington times., 1910-09-03
APARTMENT HOUSE
SELLS FOR $4,000
Baltimore Man Buys the
Kent-Fourteen Dwell
ings Sold.

The saIes OF an apartment house.
fourteen G feelings, and a tract OF sub
urban property are reported today By
". c. Prather, Of the New York Busi-
ness and Real Estate Brokers
Mr.. Prather sold the Kent apartment
house. I16 North Carolina avenue south-
cast for Ms Helen AIetcalf 70 Frank
Williams, OF Baltimore. for $50 The
Kent is a four-story building containing
eight apartments
r s Wolfe sold through this Office
the three-story store building, Zz0i
Fourteenth street northwest. 70 Fred
erfck Knab for 300
Mrs. Mary Brown sold tract OF six
acres in IaEgdon, D. G, TO Frederick
= I.inger foT $500 The property has
"A frontage Of $50 feet on the east side
Of Mills avenue, and - feet On Frank
liz street L is understood that Mr.
I.IuEer bought the tract for the purpose
Of s1Ibdiv1Clng IL and putting the II Is OF
the market
Mrs Helen AIetcalf and Dr.. George
Reeves exchanged a northwest for o
northeast dwelling The CwO-story
dwelling. 1525 Twelfth street northwest
valued at $500. was transferred TO Dr.
Reeves for his eiSht-roon cottage AT
Twenty-eighth street and Rhode Island
avenue northeast.
Eleven twO-story brick dwellings In
Johnson court northwest were sold 20
]. w Howell for S10,501-
The Washington times., 1910-09-03
ANACOSTIA REALTY
SHOWS ACTIVITY

The results Of the active building sea
son that has been experienced IN Ana
costa and its envirOns is to be noticed
now. in the completion and occupancy OF
+t,a number Of homes OF modern type
that have been adGev+ to the suburban
5yreIlinrs in this locality IN a number
Of instances their erection has fore
cast he opening OF new areas OF set
tIement-
Houses Of the character referred 70
have been built on Valley place by sam
mel n Frazier, whose two frame dwell
inas on that avenue. finished on IN
rough casting and into which the use
Of cement has largely entered nave
been q. noticeable addition TO Anacostia-
In the same locality. Arthur 3 Suit mas
built and is occupying himself a resi-
derce of similar type, while adjacent
10 these homes Arthur Simpson mas
e-ected a large frame and cement dwell
ing containing, as do all these houses
Modern facilities Harry Knott, Of Hot
Springs, Ark, is having frame dwell
ing erected on the same street, which
Iii he pufIt ia an attractive style
Al Twentv-eighth street and Pennsyl-
v-aria avenue the District government
has. commenced the erection Of the new
engine mouse for that section OF the
T,iStric+ Several dwellings OF the CO
I0niaI type are being built in the same
The East Washington Heights Baptist
Church which is situated on the Bowen
roa1 has lust completed a fine two
story and cellar frame building Tor oc-
CupauCy as a parse mage by the Rev
lanes ". Many, the pastor John
Herath has completed the erection Of a
tvvo-storv brick dwelling at premises
] 9ygG Nicholson street MiTVen T Lado
has rad built a similar house at prem
/ ises 160z Tventy-SeCOnd street
Maria Frederick has had constructed =
| bricII store on Good Hope road, near
| Nichols avenue It has been ComDleteI
| and viii soon be occupied James EcrC
/ has added two attractive buildings 4
J Anacostis BIZ the erection OF two briCE
houses on ' street. near Fifteenth
| street which are now occupied.
| 6 !. PyIes has built a frame cottaSS
/ AZ PREMISES 1620 Twenty--eighrh street
I frederick J. WenSer has greeted
/ large brick stable Of several stories al
/ ureuiseS "a Y street William L. " al
/ tbers has caused improvements TO b
/ made to his property at III Good Hope
/ road William M2theUSOn. or ItZ bOWei
/ road has taken out 4 permit 10 build ~
! addition 70 his home at that number ,
! " Wills has male general Improve
rnents 70 his property Al premises q
Howard road.
The Washington times., 1910-09-03
COLONIAL HOUSES
SOLD DURING WEEK

Six residences have been sold during
the week by Gardiner & Dent, Qnc.)
The two-story colonial dwelling, 14z6
Park road northwest, was sold sOr
Arms & Drury IS an investment for
$50
Mrs. Martha =. Dent bought a similar
house at 3247 School street for the same
price. she viii occupy Il as her resi-
Gence-
The rhree-StOTT brick dwelling con-
tanning ten rooms and two baths. 15I7
Hazard street northwest. was sold 10
An investor FOR $500. II was owned
~ Charles NJ Campbell Two other
similar houses. 12-1 and 10 Harvard
street, were also sold for ike considera-
lions
Mss Junette Blackstone bought
through Gardiner & Dent. 0nc) from
Allan Farquhar- executor, the three
story Scfni-detaChed dwelling. AZ
Twenty-second strest northwest Miss
Blackstone bought for investment
The Washington times., 1910-09-03
' - 100000 BUILDING
KEEOIS BUILDING.

northeast. was sold for Frank T Raw
Hngs to r. r. Brown for S2.500-
A suburban cottage at Mt Rainier
was sold to Forrest E Stansbury for
Mrs. Mary Jane Parsons for S2,759.
A lot containing $3.50 square feet on
Forty-second street. Wisconsin avenue
park. was sold 10 Mrs Pauline Tanner
for 80 cents a foot
The sale was made FOR Frank Jones
Another lot OF fifty feet frontage on
the same street was sold at the same
price for James Shafer- Houses are
blamed TO- both lots
The Washington times., 1910-09-03
GWYNN SELLS HOME
TO JOSEPHD. BYRNE

Harry ". Gwynn has sold TO Joseph
D. Byrne the two-sIOry dwelling. 5l17
Eighth street northwest, Brightwood
Park.
The Eoure occupies a lot 40x140 feet
and brought 5000. The sale was made
bv WfIIige. Gibbs & Daniel Mr. Byrne
viii occupy the house as his home.
The Washington times., 1910-09-03
DEPARTMENT LETS
DRYDOCK CONTRACT

Owing to the insufhciency Of the ap-
preparation for the construction OF t1e
new DRY dock at the New York Navy
Yard, the Government has entered into
2 cOntrSct with HoIbrook. Cabot & ROI-
Inns, OF Boston, 10 build IL for cost plus
10 per cent
The contractors under the provisional
contract have already been paid SS77, 90.
and BY the new contract signed yesteT-
day at the Navy Department they VIII
receive an additional S1s1SS. 900.
The Washington times., 1910-09-03
PURCHASED
BY WALTER J. FAHY

Walter J. Fahy has purchased from
dence, 1852 Newark street, Cleveland
Park
The house has spacious pOrches and
occupies q lot 30x125 feet
The sale was made through the Of
fee o. Wagstaf & White, and the con-
sideratfOn was S7.250-
The Washington times., 1910-09-03
SALES ARE REPORTED
IN THE NORTHEAST

The sale Of two dwellings in the
northeast. one IN Mt, Rainier and OF
two lots in Wisconsin avenue park 10
home builders is reported by the H
F. Mandier Company
The two-story brick dwelling, II
Florida avenue northeast. was sold TO
John F. Newman for L. c. Farrell for
& 80
The tvo-story dwelling, s97 K street
The Washington times., 1910-09-03
Residences Sold
H. L. Johnson Buys.

Two-story dwelling, s1$Second street
northeast, 10 II. L Johnson. for 2.Hoo-
Two-story frame dwelling IN Wesley
HEIGHTS at the corner Of Forty-sizcth
and Lowell streets. for the Provident
Life and Trust Co., Of Philadelphia, 70
Joseph 3. Bowling for $50
Ten fOur-room dwellings in Blagden's
sIIe,- TO Joseph Schiffman for $500
The Washington times., 1910-09-03
APART NENT TRADED
FOR FIVE HOUSES
The Pancoast, on East Capt.
tol Street, Figures
in Deal.

William H Saunders & Co have re-
Gently closed a number OF sales OF resi-
dence property and made the transfer
Of an East Capitol street apartment
house for a row ot i've new houses n
Petworth-
The Pancoast apartment house. on
East Capitol street, near Lincoln Park,
was sold 70 George ". Decker for Mrs
F,linor Ogden, in exchange for i've
new houses at the corner Of Ninth and
Allison streets. PetvOrth The houses
are on the market at $3.50. making the
consideration for the apartment house
about $4,000
Five th-ee-stOry, nine-rOOm houses,
1904 TO 1412 Belmont street northwest.
were sold by the Saunders Company for
tia William c. Hill estate 70 Mrs Maud
DeIs 1nev. The consideration is
withheld, but II IS understood 70 be
about $500
Residences Sold.
The following sales o. residences are
also reported
The two-story residence 900 -Four
tenth street 10 John X Wade, for
Pumphrev & Palmer. for $50.
Three new houses, S6l9-3623 Eleventh
street northwest. for Mrs Jennie z
Abbott, for $3.50 each. Two Of these
houses. s51s and S621. were sold 70 Mrs
Anna crew. as an investment and the
otber 70 THOMAS o. May. for his resi-
dence.
ton street, for Lester D. Plat 70 Henry
Two-storv dwelling. 49, Kentucky ave
nue. southeast. 10 q. =. EFeTson LOT l.
.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
Sleep Producers

Anything which sOOthes the nerves
VIII. as a rule. induce sleep
A light supper taken Just before go
ing 10 bed is often helpful
1t Is we'll to have a glass Of milk
standing by the bed
II wakefulness comes this should be
slipped very slowly.
Beer may be substituted for milk. and
English stout is beneficial for those
who can digest it.
Lack Of sufficient ventilation in a
room often produces sleeplessness.
Though the air should never blow d.
.rectly on bed, IL Is impossible to have
too much.
A bed should never be placed facing
the hight, for this hurts the eyes and
affects the nerves.
one Of the best remedies for a nerv-
Gus woman IS to take a hot bath just
before going TO bed
The body should be immersed for df-
teen minutes in water that is hot with
out being eXhausting
An alcohol sponge is often found
soothing by those sleepless on account
Of the heat
A tablespoonful Of alcohol 70 a cup
Of cool water is the proper proportion
for such a sponge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
Friday, February p, 1910.

NOW flames Ereat Mars and Wondrous might
For him who bravely rides. and right
THE sun, Mars. and Uranus are in
l benedc aspect. Neptune holds
highly favorable position in the Zodiac
Fire and sharp edge are under good
signs today for those who work with
them, but others must be careful in
approaching fame or touching tools or
weapons. for the influence Of the ruling
planet IN its present aspect is held by
astrological science to Undue them with
more force and power than usual.
Courageous, energetic. and industrious
persons viii probably be inspired Ti-h
unusual determination. force. and iui-ia-
tive rawyrs and all persons viii do vel
20 take all possible advantage Of the
DAYS influence 70 achieve results, for
ward undertaking and vitIize enter
prises.
ReckIessness and hesdIonE haste, how
ever, are likely % be caused where 0D-
timistic or habituaIIy nervous and rest
less men are concerned. All such per
sons must avoid speculative commercial
undertakings, thougEtiess social ven
lures and hazardous personal attempts.
Mars in this aspect Is held 20 be
powerful and be-ehcent for consulting
surgeons, physicians, ocuIists, and den
lists.
Persons with this birth-date ss
warned 20 avoid quarrel With an
angry man. Success IN a IonS-cherishel
month
Children are born today under sTgns
that indicate "a good estate, many
frtneds and love for beautiful things"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24

GCXYT HAT became or the Little Ban
w tam HEM" asked Etehel ore
night
Every day after the Bantam Rooster
found his wife setting he came up To
csu on her and bring her some nice
tid-bit. Some days il was a delicious
piece Of corn and another day It would
he a shining sunhower seed and then q
wIggly worm which objected very much
10 being carried upside down or down
side up, nobody ever seems TO know
which.
--'oue morning when the sun was
shining brightly through the cracks in
the old barn where Mrs. Bantam was
setting. her husband came up as usual
with a nice juicy cherry. He noticed
that she had a merry little twinkle in
her eye and once IN a while he heard
queer noise that seemed to thrill him
and make his feathers stand up
straight
" Mercy sake, he thought 10 him
self, 4 really begin to feel as if L were
A father. for I hear somebody chipping
peep. peep ard that must be papa,
papa"
Pretty soon Mrs Bantam lifted up
her wing and fuzzy little head poked
ont and two little beady cvas looked
ut Mr.. Bantam and they made him
feel very queer He stood up straihl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24

and sJrutted up and down as II he
We're king or the earth.
My gracious, NY gracious" he
said. To think that I now have soma
children of my own
Peep, Peep came the little voices
from under Mrs. Bantam. You are ?
dear sweet wife and I rlust give YOU
kiss said the Bantam Rooster.
I will rush down and see if L can
not get Dinah TO come and take YOU
and my dear children down from the
barn
II can get them down myself said
Mrs Bantam
What You take nv dear chill
dren down? Never I viii get Dinah.'
so ne rushed into the kitchen and
pulled at Dinah's apron so that she
had to so out to the barn and the
Bantam Rooster flew up into the barn
and Diuah climbed up after him and
found the Bantam Hen and her seven
little fuzzy balls of down and she car
ried them 10 the barn floor and the
Bantam Rooster acted as IL it was all
his party
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
HAIR MATTRESSES
MAY BE REPACKED

Even a hair mattress OF extra quality
end workmanship will sag after much
use 4 better recourse than frequently
turning your mattress when you begin
10 Tie hollow is to rip open the cen
ter, draw out the tuft strings and fold
hack enough of the ticking so that the
filling may be thoroughly lOoSened up.
The opening NAV be SeWed up by hand,
50 that you will have no difficulty in
repeating the process at some future
time.
Mattresses too much worn for ordinary
use come handy In making box couchcs-
\ number Of the single three-inch steel
springs fastened on the top and half a
width Of a bed mattress laid upon IL
will make a yielding surface. The whole
may be covered with corduroy or tap
estrv at a small output, and the result
is a piece Of furniture that is really
worth while. II you will construct il in
sGch way that the top may be raised
like A lid Z will be dOubly convenient.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
Care of Hardwood Floors

- following suggestions the care Of hardwood
consideration:
In cleaning there should always be three cIoths-one
for washing, the second drying third for
final for the rapidly becomes damp
Afterward the condition the wood VIII improved
final n wiped kerosene, least Dos
sibe quantity OF the oil should be This
q polish. but is the for shine
Waxing soft stained floor is particular piece work
that depends much the
i done.
The wax should be melted in warm bath a flannel
cloth used application be
little at time and worked rapidly and hard spread
evenly the surface before hardening
gins Polish again with the grain OF the wood
s finished hoor should be he amin
consisting viDinr
a flannel cloth turpentine
OF or ofhe- in
fammable
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
NOVEL TWO-PIECE SPRING FROCK
Daily Fashion Talk.
By FRANCES CARROLL.

NOVEL and attractive two-piece
IA viii be the feature spring fashions
IN the today. Reproduced a
model the offers suggestions
dressmaker.
dress made in piece beed, the drapery showing
considerable length back: fact, oversht
feet. which Is followed its entire length with trimming
white striped tafeta,
the ful-peatcd skirt Following
skirt considerably vogue the
pc st seasons.
Attention Is called TO the sIrpce
fulness az the front the faddy
shoulder with OF the green and white
taneta silk.
The hat is Of black rough straw trimmed
green velvet roses and green To-
Hage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
LOOKED THAT WAY.

Wil-s had been a good boy lately so
papa promised TO take him down 10 the
v harves 10 see boats for the first time.
The first thing the HttIo fellow saw was
"a whistiinE, putting little tug pulling a
large cruiser Finally. after q few min
utes, Willie exclaimed. 100. look, pcp,
the big boats got the little one by the
tail and he's squealinS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
TO CLEAN BRONZE.

When your bronze ornaments or vases
nave acquired a dusty, dinEy look go
over them first with a soft. clean cloth
to remove all dust. then wipe with a
cloth moistened with olive oil. Co into
each crack, using an orangewood stick
iI necessary Later rub dry and polish
with soft silk or chamois
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
Surplus Crop of Potatoes
Being Used for Starch

said the spinach 10 the Spuds.
When they'd pared their outer duds.
you'll be withCred soon and parch,
With nothing left of YOU but starch
What the spinach may have known
about the chemistry Of potatoes is not
Of consequence, but during this year OF
a heavy crop, the starch factories or
the Northwest are using the better
grades Of potatoes that would ordiuar-
fly be sent 90 the markets.
In Michigan and Minnesota where Do
tatoes form a heavy item OF produce.
the small and unstable ones are taken
by the factories and converted into
starch, OF which the vegetable is largely
composed There was such a big crop
last year bat prices this winter are
O about 90 rer cent below last season ard
the starch companies, according 10 d
commission man. are using the surplus
product
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
FASTENING RAINCOATS.

Il is a good plan 70 keep a black
safety pin on the inside Of the front
hem Of a raincoat. near the bottom.
II caught out in a hard wind or rain
storm. the hens can be pinned together
ana the front OF the skirt protected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24

Subscriber OF The TIuc-Tne r-ss-
ton YOU ask is a, matter OF municipal
regulation and varies iu different cities.
The courts have decided the matter so
many times In favor Of cities imposing
such taxes that any particular decision
could not well be selected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
No Record Of Event.

Mrs f l. D--There is no record Of
any such event having occurred on
January 4, 1905 Perhaps you have
reference 20 the assas sinaion Of Carlos.
King Of PortuaL February /. 1905.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
Date of Birth.

Anxious Inquirer. In entering any
society. membership OF which is govern
cd by ancestr.y, # Is simply necessary TO
prove these facts. Il would seem that
TIE date Of birth. being a matter Of rec
ord. would come under this head. >. The
climate IN Pecos valley Is generally be
ueved to be favorable 20 such cases as
YOU describe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
Marriage Licenses.

.. H., the Fairfax-The Times knows
.of no place where a marriage license can
be obtained without risking publication
II The Times knew Of any such place 81
would promptly take steps To have it
properly reported.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
NEWEST IN OPERA BAGS.

The newest opera bass are made NJ
open mesh tinsel cloth IN gold or silver
over a silk lining ThEv are or1s-
meuted with knotted balls OF braid
which is also used for the drawstring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
The Theater Party.

A T. R--Thp thcateT IarJy was
given BY Miss Alexander on February
~.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
Citizens Of Both

United States YOU are a citizen Of Mary
land. The State laws regarding ctti-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
AnS4yers GfUen to Inquiries
From Readers of The Times
OLD Money Pedeemed

] zenship relate solely to voting privilege
jury duty, etc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
Geniuses Must Hurry
Or They'll Be Too Late

: The eggs came from old Jere-
While Judges thelmiIk furnished
free.
Amos contributed Ieaven.
That the cake light and spongy
would be.
Twas all ready now for the
Second Chronicles added the
know j. was good, for the
Asked again and again for a
slice.
Miss NJ. Poole, of 4Os T street north
west, appends this metrical formula 10
the list of ingredients she selected for
the making Of Scripture Cake:
with these ingredients 1 will
make,
A most delicious, toothsome cake.
The first I take is number two,
And beat it until it's light as
Snow.
Then into this goes number three.
Nine makes il rich as it can be:
Now four, nve' and six L must
prepare,
Use one to dredge with greatest
care,
lnlO the batter lneSe I throw,
Sift one and twelve and IN they
go,
Last Of all take ten d eleven.
This cake is almost fl FOR Hea-
ven"
Verses and drawings, and illustrated
solutions Of all kinds continue 20 arrive
so rapidly that the list OF new members
TO the puzzle family reaches close to the
hundred mark.
Tomorrow at o'clock the contest will
close, so the belatcd arrivals had better
use their small lease Of time to good
advantage if they wish 20 stand a
chance Of victory.
A>.>-,-,0s.>-.e4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
Matter Of Municipal Regulation.

! O. p ODD money Is redeemed by
the Treasurer Of the United State
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
7 OW for a turn with the poetas-
tiers Of whom spoke yesterday
Mrs. Hattie Davis Mason

n OW for a turn with the poetas
IN tiers of whom 1 spoke yesterday
Mrs. Hattie Davis Mason
Crane sends these verses:
OF almonds. raisins, sugar, figs
or each two cups we take
One cup Of butter, with six eggs,
Into a batter make.
As Just two gills will till a cup.
or -four we must have a nine
A gill OF milk. a pinch Of salt,
With them we next combine.
Two spoons with baking powder
fiji.
Teaspoons for this will do.
But tablespoons for honey use.
And take no less than two.
When we have spiced II to our
Wen put it in the bake.
Now keep the prize before your
And hope to take the cake
Mrs. Joseph ". Saunders, Of . Ran
doIph place, offers the following:
The preacher was coming for
dinner,
And just to give him a surprise.
I thought I would bake very
big cake,
Made Of things that would open
his eyes.
And though my larder was
empty,
gave not away 10 despair.
For 7 looked in the old family
And found all I needed was
there
First Kings furnished me with
the flour,
From Judges the butter / got.
jeremiah loaned me the sugar
(SWcet Cauel.
From First Samucls the raisins
I sought
Figs and almonds from Nahum
and Numbers.
First Samuels some honey gave
me,
The salt from Leviticus borrowed,
That the cake quite tasty
would be.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24

NOW flames Ereat Mars and wondrous might
For him who bravely rides. and right.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
Read These SPOERER Specifications:

ubriCation-Positive, gesr-driven-oii
direct TO bearings.
TireS-36x4-in front. and S6xkiL On 2
pass. rear.
Springs-Semi-ellipti front and fun
elliptic rear
Wheel base-11S inches, 5-passenger.
Gasoline capacity-1S gallons-pressure
feed
Eluipment-Gas lamps, side lamps.
tail lamp horn, foot rail mats, and
tools.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
The Bedtime Story.

Isbed TO the ,tt.
folk they the night
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-24
Mr.. and Mrs. Bantam.
By FARMER SMITH.

GCyYT HAT became OF the Little Ban and sJrutted up
w tam Henri asked Etehel ore were king OF the