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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
WORK NEARS COMPLETION
ON DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Improvement at Virginia Highlands
Will Promote Development
in Vicinity.

Work has been started on a drainage
system from Virginia Highlands into
the Potomac river.
The Chesapeake and Ohio canal origi-
nally ran across the Aqueduct bridge
and down as far as Alexandria. When
this section of the canal was given up,
many years ago, an artificial lake was
left near the property now called Vir-
ginia Highlands. This lake was some
what of an attraction, as it was well
stocked with fish and afforded excellent
skating in winter.
This section is being rapidly built up
and in the grading and development of
adjoining property this old waterway
was filled.
The lake commenced at once to en-
large and spread over the adjoining
land. The case involved complicated
question of riparian rights. On the one
side claim was made that there was no
right to close up an old and long-used
waterway without taking care of the
drainage. On the other hand the de-
velopment company claimed the right
to fill up the old canal. whether it in
terfered with drainage or not For
tunately a complicated lawsuit was
averted, it is stated, by an agreement
of all parties to share the expense of
building new waterway to the Poto-
mac. The excavation is now nearly
completed, and it is proposed to have
this new drainage system in operation
by January l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
ANOTHER CODE OF ETHICS.
Newly Organized Realty Association
Adopts System of Standards.

The Real Estate Association OF the
state of New York is the latest realty
organization to adopt a code OF ethics
Here is the code. and its standards
are to apply to all members of the as
soaation and their employees:
In every case there shall be honesty
and fair dealing; also a regard for the
obligations to both buyer and seller,
and for associated broker. There shall
be no Misrepresentation Of facts In
any dealings affecting realty. ~
Standard rates of commission will
be demanded by agents and brokers
able to furnish the expert service
which they promise.
Agents shall not accept secret re-
bates on repairs or supplies for prop
erty in their charge.
Expert advice should be given only
by one who Is qualified and who has
the premises.
Property shall not be offered for sale,
lease or mortgage without the knowl-
edge and consent of owner, which
should be expressed in writing.
Sole agency listings are essential to
Listings at fictitious prices should be
declined.
Only one sign on a property Is for
the best interest of community, owner
and broker.
Funds received in nduciary capac-
miums. should be kept in separate
bank account. protected from business
hazards.
Disputes should be settled by arbi-
tration and Cancellation. in preference
to litigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
The Reason.

From the Baltimore American.
'scribbIe writes very lame poetry
Yes. anybody can see there's some
thing the matter with it's feet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
FIRM REPORTS SALES.
Recent Transactions Announced by
New York Realty Brokers.

Recent realty deals reported by N. E.
Ryon of the New York Real Estate
Brokers are as follows: F
For E. NJ. Dahlen to L. NJ. Lusby. $40
10th street northeast. a two-family
fiat
For NJ. L. Taylor to K II. Wood. 2139
1 street northwest, two-family fat.
For C. s. Salin and j. F. Litzau to A.
NJ wilhoite, 1909 10th street north
west, a nine-room house.
For Mrs. Laura Berther of st. Louis,
No, to Joseph B. Higdon. through Bal
lard & Lanham, 2505 22d street north
east, a nine-room dwelling.
For Mrs. Mary S, Murphy to SAVING
and Mariana Giancoli. through A. s.
Caywood Co. $500 New Hampshire
avenue northwest, large corner lot. i'm
proved by eight-room fame house.
For F. H. Weaver to Carmelfa Gram
algia, 1872 Gresham place northwest
seven-room semi-detached brick house.
Fore. ]. Wilhoite to D. Egan. frame
house on two lots fronting on Ellerslie
avenue running through to Prince
George avenue. Capitol Heights, ND
Mr.. Egan will make improvements and
occupy property for his home. Mr..
WiIhoite also sold property in Seat
Pleasant to local party for investment.
For ]. L. Ryon to L. T. Bobbitt, 1121
Robinson street southwest, a six-room
brick house.
For N E. Ryon to J. A. Dorr. S54 and
IT'S Navy place southeast. two two
story brick investment properties. and
to F. NJ. Marks. fve-room bungalow on
Percy street, Hyattsville, Md.
For John Boland to NJ. K Brady. ITO
18th street southeast a six-room brick
house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
RESIDENCE IN EDGEWOOD
OF HAEF-7|MBER TYPE
Being Erected for Mrs. F. A. N. Hop
kins From Plans by r. F.
Beresford.

A residence of the English half-timber
style is being erected for Mrs. F. A. M.
Hopkins at Edgewood Park. Md, from
plans prepared by r. F. Beresford, archi-
tect 1t is located on a plot OF ground
facing on Fairfax road, and extending
from Wilson lane to Moorland lane.
The first story of the house Is finished
in white stucco, while the second story
is of half timber and stucco, the timbers
being set rather close together, after the
manner of the early use of half-timber
in England. The roof is of shingles,
stained brown. The chimneys are OF dark
red brick. A feature of the front is the
large loaded glass window lighting the
stair hall.
The house is l. shaped in plan, one
side being about eighty feet. 1t has
staircase hall sixteen feet wide, the nv
ing room is twenty feet by thirty feet
and the dining room is twenty 1eet ny
TWENTY-FIVE feet. The kitchen wing per
mits of cross ventilation in the kitchen
and laundry, and has a range coal closet
on the same floor as the kitchen. The
garage is separated from the house. but
continues the lines Of the kitchen wing
of the house
are four masters bedrooms and three
baths, servants rooms and baths being
over the kitchen wing.
Generous closet space has been pro-
vided. There are open. fireplaces in the
living room and dining room and two OF
the bedrooms. The house and garage
are to be heated by vapor system.
The interior finish on the first story Is
of oak, and in the second story the wood
work will be enameled.
The second story Of the garage con-
tains living quarters for the chauffeur
The house is being built by A. c. Warthen
of Kensington, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

"ELMER WILL FORGIVE ME-"
laid 1t upon the table by the crib.
Then, with a new light in her eyes,
she took out the purse and opened it.
A crisp ten-dolar bill lay before her
1t seemed to her that new way had
been opened up for the qualification of
her desire. She looked at the bill
thoughtfully. "of course. it is the
baby's." she thought. His Grand
father Hoyt left it last evening. But
by the time he will need his go-cart l
can pay the money back out of what
Elmer gives me for the house"
She Leaned her two hands on the
dresser and gaZed into the mirror.
Surely the face that smiled back at her
would grace a $50 hat! A crafty look
crept into her eyes; the muscles about
her mouth grew tense. "I'1l get the
hat" she said aloud, land Elmer will
forgive me when he sees how becom-
ing 1t isl" She patted the soft masses
of blue black hair that lay in fluffy
coil on her neck
With fast-coming breath she moved
softly about the room, opening drawers
and boxes. In a short time she was
dressed for the street She glanced
furtiyely about the room as she slipped
the ten-dollar bill into her silver bag.
ut isn't my fault that the baby was
SICK" she apologized to herself. ut
isn't my fault Elmer has big doctors
bill to pay" Then. somewhat con-
SCIENCE smitten, perhaps my old hat
doesn't look SO bad"
Her hope, however. was short lived,
for her hat. pinned on her head, even
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
ELIMINATION 0F@RENTER
WOULD Benefit SUBURBS
Higher Standard Of Community. Life
Would Be. Maintained, Says
Realty Man. III.

The elimination of the rental fea-
ture as one means of establishing and
maintaining a high standard of COM
munity life in the modern suburban
development is advocated by William
c. Demerest, president Of the Realty
Trust Company Of New York, in the
New York Herald.
Speaking Of rentals" and their de-
rogatory influence upon suburban re-
atty, Mr.. Demerest said: 49,
THE very reason which impels folks
to rent, rather than buy, a country
home indicates that their motive is the
direct antithesis of the developers
aims and ambitions. The builder of a
suburban residential park is pioneer
in the truest sense of the word. as
Stunning as he does great physical and
financial responsibilities in creating
out of waste land a city-improved
dwelling place amid country surround
ings.
"The idea of permanency which pre-
dominates in the policies of every rep
siderations of the renter. whose life.
from real estate standpoint Is gypsy
like, here today and gone tomorrow"
The degree of interest which a resi-
dent manifests in his community Is
governed largely by the extent of his
financial obligations, which tend to
bind him to the place. The renting OF
real estate entails comparatively little
obligation Especially under our pres
ent laws). and consequently the rent
ers interest in his neighbors and his
'neighborhood' is CORRESPONDENCE small.
1.-The great majority of suburban res
idents, who, after careful discrimina-
ton, finally settle down in certain
community, do not want to live among
"a continually shifting population. where
one has a whole new set of neighbors
every twelve months"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
THE EVENING STORY.
THE PIVOT.
Copyright. 1915, by W. werner.)

Rilla Hoyt stepped from the dark
hallway of her fiat into the equally
dark kitchen. Her lustrous, brown
eyes were aglow, her cheeks flushed
with excitement as she laid several
packages on the table. She hurried
into the adjoining room. where her
husband was leaning over crib.
"Oh, Elmer" she whispered, for fear
of waking the baby. II just met Mrs
Mari in the hall. Her husband has
given her $40 for a new spring hat.
Won't you give me $40 for one? Mine
is awfully shabbyw
The enthusiasm pictured on her face
was not reflected in her husbands. He
Strengthened up to his full height.
Never mind about the hat now, Rilla,"
he said. sharply. I'm worried about
the baby. He seems to have a fever"
you are always worrying about
him. snapped his wife. She swept over
to the side of the crib and put her
hand on the childs cheek. He feels
cool enough to me! A baby always
feels hot when he's covered up"
Elmer sighed. Even to Rilla's care
mouth appeared more noticeable than
ever before: the droop of his thin shoul-
ders was even more pronounced.
Il guess you are right" he replied.
II won't waken him to take his tenn
perature. Watch him today, and If there
seems to be anything the matter with
him call up the doctor at once"
Rilia nodded coolly. Jane hasn't got
the breakfast yet"
81 know It, But it's SO late I can't
wait any longer" His voice was
wearied.
Tears lay on Rilla's long lashes as
she watched her husband take his hat
from the rack in the hall and a mo-
ment later pass out into the main hall
of the apartment. 1t was the first
time in the three years they had been
married that he had gone to the Office
without kissing her.
Rilla went back into the bedroom
and dropped into a chair by the win
dow. He never said word about the
hat!' she thought rebelliously to her
self. 'If I only could have a stylish
hat like other folks!"
The boy stirred restlessly and moaned.
Rilla's brow clouded. Perhaps he had
a fever after all! She must take his
temperature. She crossed the room to
the dresser and thrust her hand into
the clutter in the top drawer. AS she
uncovered the clinical thermometer she
caught sight of a shabby pocket book.
She took out the thermometer and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
THE BUILDING MANAGER.
Must Be Everything, From Financier
to Rat Catcher, Says One.

1t has been truly said that an ONCE
building manager must be everything
in the trade calendar, from a financier
to a rat catcher. says J. E. Randel,
president of the National Association
of Building Owners and Managers. He
must fill the position represented in
motion pictures by well dressed man.
in a plug hat. with low brows and
gnashing teeth, demanding the rent in
spite of the tenants adversely.
He must have the diplomacy OF
salesman in order to sell space.
He must have executive ability In
order to be able to organize MS WORK
ing forces to best advantage.
He must be firm and forbidding, gen.
tie and affable.
Accidents require him to be handy in
first aid.
His knowledge Of electricity must be
sufficient.
He must be craftsman in order to
hold his Office divisions to the most
economical proportions. Familiarity
with plumbing fixtures must be part OF
his education.
He must have knowledge of building
materials, tile. plaster and carpentry
work.
He must know a little about engi-
neering and the qualities of coal and
steam
Ventilation calls for his study.
And above all else, he must possess
the faculty for paying dividends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

downtown this morning. Mrs MARI
went on. as they mounted the steps.
MY little Paul-he's nine now-al-
monia when he was the age of your
baby. He has been longing for a cloth
suit. And I couldn't pass down the
aisle to the millinery department and
leave that little gray suit on the
box"
Rilla shivered. The sight of her sill
yer purse made her sick at heart.
ribeons NOR for my little title ouee S said
Mrs. Mari. holding up long, nat pack
age. shes Ave. you know. And she
just loves pretty things!"
her apartment. Life suddenly seemed
illumined. She watched the woman. fas-
cinated. as she placed the key in the
door of her apartment.
my husband will be SO pleased when
he sees this house coat murmured
Mrs Mari.
Rilla's face was flushed as she slipped
quietly into the hall. She noticed DULY
that her husbands hat hung on the rack
With an effort she found her way to the
bedroom.
ct came home early, Rilla." her hus-
band explained kindly. II was so wor-
r1ed about the baby I found the ther-
mometer on the table. I suppose when
you saw the temperature you tried to
get tne DOCTOR. nave just telepnoneo
for him."
Tears forced themselves into Rilla's
eyes. Did her husband really believe
what he had said? If she could only
put her arms about the baby and tell
him how she loved him! Suppose he
had the pneumonia, as little Paul had
had!
She sat on one side of the crib and
her husband on the other. Shortly the
door bell announced the doctor. Rilla
was more nervous than her husband as
the doctor bent over the sleeping in
FAINT
There's nothing much the matter with
the baby" announced the doctor. after
he had looked the child over. It's prob
ably new tooth. Many children cut
their first teeth at five months
While her husband was showing out
the doctor Rilla replaced the ten-dollar
for the loss Of a new hat. only thank
Elmer" she said in a low tone OF
voice as he returned. I'm sorry asked
you for hat this morning My old one
will do very we'll" A strangely sweet
smile played on her lips. I'm going
to dye it and turn it wrong side out
and
She got no further. Elmer's arms
were about her. A look of joy trans
formed his features. "Oh. Rilla" he
flashed, there is no need of that! I've
Just had raise in salary-a big one!
/ was so frightened about the baby
almost forgot to tell you"
(THE END.)
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she had married, or on the small, poorly
eouipped store in which she had cLerked
for the five years previous to her mar
rage 1t dwelt upon the fact that rate
had denied her the things she SO m nn;a
desired-ths ravishing wares on sale
in the downtown milliners windows.
Ten dollars would at best bring only
| modest hat.
By the time she had reached the
payement there was lacking any
thought of self-accusation. She turned
| toward the corner. Mrs. MARI was just
alighting from a car; her arms were
full of bundles.
Mrs. MARI Rilla cried, gayly. "Dio
you get your hat?"
Mrs Mari. short. stout and smiling.
looked up appealingly at Rilla- No,
l didn't!' she said Il got these in
stead" And she lifted a bulky. paper
other.
Rilla stared at her in amazement.
You didn't. get your hat when you had
the money!
you weren't a mother yourself"
Rilla was mystified. If 1t were not
for the bundles she would have
thought Mrs. Marr's husband had re-
fused her the money.
Rilla offered to take some OF the
packages from her friend. and before
she knew it she was on her way back
to her apartment.
I've never had new nat at the
first of the season since I've been mar
riedv Mrs. Mari laughed softly. My
husband couldn't have given me the
$40 this year had he not received an
unexpected payment of BILL
But what would you have worm?
Rilia asked, amazed.
"Oh, hats left over from sale Of the
season before" lightly.
"Rilla forgot to look with scorn at
the dingy fight of stairs on her way
back. She was thinking Of the ten
dollar bill in her silver bag and the
contents of Mrs. Marrs packages.
There was a sale of little boys suits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
a'aalS'A''1 GnI1 news
~ IT, Coarrh1Snh& seScIEkcE
AtC 9S0k S4kAxk4kkk EDUCATION
|NlMlmpu,,,,.. h.vsSss9n,o,,
Coasting in a Street Car.

Street car companies in a number of
cities are experimenting with a simple
little machine known as coaster re-
corder." Whenever the car coasts with
out using power. IL wheel in the ma
chine revolves and the instrument
marks the time upon a slip of paper.
car coasting or running upon it's
own momentum saves money for the
company, because no power is con-
sumed. 1t requires additional care
upon the part of the motorman. as it is
easier to run a car at full power. This
recorder indicates the motormen who
are most careful in this respect and
serves as an example to the others.
Coasting is out of the question upon
crowded streets or when car is be-
hind in it's schedule, but upon long
stretches it may be the means of saving
the company thousands of dollars an
nually.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

beneath veil. seemed more hopeless
ly old-fashfoned than ever. She had
considered it quite smart affair the
season before. But now that low
crowns had taken the place of high.
and fat trimming had replaced the
towering feather, it was dowdy indeed
She pulled the brim down on one side
to give it the new rakish effect; then
she gave the feather a sharp pull to
bend it to one side; but the effect was
more depressing than ever.
Jane" she called determined1y from
the doorway, I'm going out for a little
while Watch the baby; If he wakes
give him his bottle"
Rilla went down the long. dingy
flights to the street with naughty air
of superiority. Her mind was not on
the many lovable qualities Of the man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06
A Sawdust Trailer.

From Judge.
stranger in the city. sir?'
YES"
Looking for q churchr'
Exactly. Where can / hear q good
sermon In slangT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

Charles c. Beck, sixty.ons, wreck.
master for the Baltimore and Ohio road
at Cumberland. Nd. died from q frac-
tured skull sustained while restoring
derailed car to the track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-06

John n Bletxer, ffty-three. assistant
superintendent OF machinery In the
Baltimore IRE department, died Of
complication Of diseases. He was born
and lived all his life in Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1915-03-22
The Front at Home.

AHt hAVui at hVitt
Khaki-clad warrior with a wound
cd arm entered the train and sat down
opposite an inquisitive old gentleman.
"Oh, Tommy. you're wounded" ex-
claimed the latter pleasantly. Come,
now. tell us how it happened"
We'll, it was this way" began
Tommy YEARLY 81 was told TO get
even with a German sniper. lie was
stuck up in a tree about a mile away.
He was a sergeant. as I could see
"As you could see?" interpOsed the
old gentleman. "At that distance?'
"Yes; l could see his stripes. Well.
we fired at each other. He got one in
at me. which broke my bayonet and
hit me in the arm. But l soon settled
him.
with a wounded arm?
"Yes. easy. Suddenly I heard a yell,
and whole lot of them started to
climb out of their trenches. ! fired as
quickly as 1 could, and 80 of them
went down
"Fify?" said the old gentleman
doubtingly. That's a lot isn't it?"
"Yes, So" said Tommy. who was
getting anonyed "Then fixed my
bayonot"---
"But you said your bayonct was
broken"
This was the last straw.
Look here" snorted Tommy an
grily. you don't want story-you
want an argument"
Evening journal., 1915-03-22
FOOD SOURING IN
stomach CAUSES
INDIGESTION, Gas
"Papc's Diapepsin" ends all stomach
distress i'm five minutes.

Wonder what upset your stomach
which portion of the food did the dam
age-do you? Well don't bother. II
your stomach is in revolt; if sour.
gassy and upset, and what you just
ate has fermented into stubborn
Jumps: head dizzy and aches; belch
gases and acids and eructate undi-
gested food: breath foul. tongue coat
ed-just take a little Pape's Diapepsin
and in five minutes you wonder what
became of the indigestion and dis
tress.
Millions of men and women today
know that it is needless to have a
bad stomach. A little Diapepsin oc-
casionally keeps this delicate organ
regulated and they eat their fayorite
foods without fear.
If your stomach doesn't take care
of your liberal limit without rebel
lion; if your food is a damage instead
OF help, remember the quickest sur
est. most harmless relief is Pape's
Diapepsin which cost only fifty cents
for a large case at drug stores. It's
truly wonderful-it digests food and
sets things straight, so greatly and
easily that it is really astonishing.
Please, for your sake. don't go on and
on with a weak; disordered stomach
It's so unnecessary.
Evening journal., 1915-03-22

been paid. That was all the informa-
ton that came to him. and he never
knew positively, although he always
surmised that Mr.. Vanderbilt caused
this mortgage TO be paid. He did know
that it was a peculiarity OF Mr. Van
derbilt to be annoyed II anybody
thanked him for a benefaction. There
fore he never mentioned the gift to Mr..
Vanderbilt. He did make known how
ever, in an indirect way his apprecia-
tion of the great favor that had been
done him. This action was highly
characteristic of William II. Wander
bilt."
Copyright 1915. by +. J. Edwards All
rights resorved)
Tomorrow Mr.. Edwards will tell OF
"The Man Who Helped Locomotive
Building"