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The Washington times., 1915-06-26
SANSBURY COMPANY
SELLS Z HOUSES
Transactions in Rock Creek
Vista, SauI's Division, and
Vicinity Aggregate 1000.

N. L. sansbury Company. Inc. real
estate brokers. report the sale during
the past two weeks of twelve r. Hidences
and two lots. aggregating $1,000
In Rock Creek Vista they so.t for
Lewis E. Breuninger premises 1858
Hobart street to William B. Mcknight.
In the same subdivision they sold to
Herman Van Oesen. 1S4s Meridian street
new home in construction on the
boulevard entrance to Rock Creek Park.
The two transactions amounted to
$50. 500.
In Sauls' addition they sold for
Horace G. Smithy. 1911 Emerson street
to Victor G. Croissant: 1872 Emerson
street. to william H. Potter. and 47es
Thirteenth street. to Mrs. Margaret O..
Henderson.
to H. G. Smithy. They were a corner
lot at Thirteenth and Emerson streets
and lot at Thirteenth and Decatur
streets. The lots will be improved with
detached dwellings.
kersley. 1886 Georgia avenue northwest.
to Mrs. c. NJ. Goodman: 1926 Georgia
avenue. to H, H. Meiners: 1924 Georgia
avenue, to William L. Morris. and lot
at the corner OF Princeton street and
Georgia avenue. to w. II. Robinson.
These totaied $16.b0Q
The same brokers sold for Middaugh
northwest. to e. l.. Price. They sold
1854 T street northwest and 48l Manor
place northwest to purchasers whose
names are withheld.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
OUTING FOR ALL BOYS
AND GIRLS PLANNED
Members Of Mt. Pleasant Con-
gregationaI Church Organize
an Excursion Committee.

Members Of the Mt. Pleasant Con-
gresational Church. under the leader
ship of w. Dwight Pierce hnve formed
committee to provide excursions and
outings for the children of the orphan
ages. nelghborhood houses, and social
settlements throughout the city.
There are hundreds of boye and girls
In these institutions who are not able
to enjoy the parks and amusement re-
sorts. The new committee is endeavor-
ing to make 1t possible for all to have
at least one outing this summer.
1t is planned to take from fifty to ono
hundred children every Saturday. Au-
tomobiles will be loaned to convey the
children to the grounds, where they
will frolic under the supervision OF sym
pathetic instructors. Refreshments VIII
be served in the afternoon.
The first trip was made on Juno ID.
Forty-eight girls from the Washington
City Orphan Asylum, Fourteenth and
S streets northwest, were taken to Great
Falls in automobiles. The day was de-
clared a great success. i. !
The project has been entered into with
such enthusiasm and the results have
been so gratifying that the pastor, the
Rev. DR.. Clarence A. Vincent, has dis
continued the Sunday evening service
that he might devote more time to tho
outing movement.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
IMPROVE WISCONSIN
AVENUE SECTIONS
Real Estate in Subdivision Of
Historic Interest Sees Re-.
neWed Activity.

Activities In suburban real estate have
been marked this season in extensive
improvements in homes which have gone
up in Wisconsin Avenue Park subdivi-
sion. north Of Tenleytown.
II. F. Mandler Inc, agent for this de-
Velopment, reports an advance in sales
this year and the construction of a
large number Of new homes, which add
to the initial improvement OF fifty resi-
dences which were built last year.
The homes are all OF the detached
type 1 havns ing frTntaSss ont Gan.S varying from
range from 30 to $50 feet. All improve
ments such as gas. sewer. water, ETC.,
have been provided: The subdivision
has frontage Of loo feet on the Wis
Historic interest attaches to this de-
volopment, as 1t occupies a site which
embraced the chain of forts that defend
ed the National Capital in the civil war.
Fort Reno. garrisoned and erected dur
to the south.
Where but few years ago large coun-
try homes stood there are the evidences
Of large trees. which. not having been
cleared. are enjoyed by the gardens ad-
Joining many of these properties.
The rapid growth Of this subdivision
as a development Is evidenced by the
fact that seven years ago tho entire site
land under cultivation.
At present streets and sidewalks have
been laid, and Wisconsin avenue has
been macadamized passing this subdivi-
near vicinity is illustrated in the recent
upbuilding of the American University,
the Naval Observatory. the United
States States ,ras sIrean Of d stsndards' the Ma,
National Episcopal Cathedral. and other
improvements.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
DANIELS TO SPEAK
At GROUND BREAKING
Secretary viii Be Present at
New Methodist Church Exer-
cises In Petworth July II.

Secretary of the Navy Daniels VIII
be the principal speaker at the exercises
incident to breaking ground for the
erection of the new Methodist Episco-
pal Church In Pctworth on Sunday
afternoon, July II. Tho Rev. C. Elis VIII
liamB, pastor of the church. mas re-
ce!vcd Secretary Daniels acceptance OF
the invitation extended.
The services will take place at s
o'clock. The Rev. Whitford l.. Nc
Dowell, superintendent of Methodist
churches for the Washington district,
Will be a participant in the ceremonies
and music will be furnished by the
church choir.
The site Of the new church Is at the
head of New Hampshire avenue, com
manding an excellent view across Grant
Circle, north of Upshur street. The
church to be erected Will be octagonal.
The cost will be between $4,000 and $780,
600. 1t will replace the present struc-
ture at Eighth and Shepherd streets,
purchased by the District for school
purposes. Actual construction will be-
gin In a few days.
At regent service $4,000 toward the
new building was subscribed, the Rev.
Charles l.. Pate. OF Baltimore, being tho
speaker. A newly built house on New
Hampshire avenue adjoining the church
property has been purchased by the
trustees as parsonage.
Tomorrow evening the first Of a series
OF twelve outdoor services by the Metho-
dist, Baptist and Presbyterian Churches
OF Petworth will be held on the lawn
of the Petworth Church. Eighth and
Shepherd streets. The Rev. !. ALVIN
Campbell. pastor of the Wallace Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church IA prrach,
his subject being The Imperial Christ" A."
On the five succeeding Sunday nights
the union services will be held on the
lawn Of the Methodist Church. and the
concluding six Sunday evenings on the
lawn Of the Presbyterian Church, RAN
dolph street and New Hampshire ave-
nue.,
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
A. SCHAFER BUYS
BUSINESS BUILDING

Negotiations have been closed for the
purchase by Alexander Schafer, Of this
city, from the American Home Life In
surance Company of its business prop
erty at the corner of Fifth and G streets
northwest. The consideration is under
stood to have been 81, 800. Gardiner e.
Dent had charge of the transaction.
1t is understood that the building will
be occupied by the insurance company,
being held by its new purchaser as an
investment. It Is said to net an annual
rental of $57, 900.
The American Home Life Insurance
building Is a three-story brick structure,
with stores on the ground floor and Of
fice rooms above. The insurance firm
occupies the first floor. and the rooms
above are generally under lease to
lodges.
The property has q frontage In Fifth
street of rs feet and depth of IS feet
in @ street
Gardiner & Dent announce this week
the exchange of property 1888 Thirteenth
street northwest at a valuation of 325,-
900 for lSoS-5-7 and 1910 Third street
northwest. The Thirteenth street prop
erty is a three-storied business property
fronting q feet.
The northeast properties are three
rooms and bath each. They were held
at $21. 900.
Mary f. Horgan and heirs took title to
the northeast properties and e. M.
Rutty to 1888 Thirteenth street. Stone
& Fairfax represented Mr.. Rutty.
Other sales reported are 12 r street
northwest for Annie T. and Emma D.
Rice to David G. Foley, 5000 53l
quincy street to John c. Taylor. and
several lots in Florida avenue between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets north
west to George Y. Worthinfton. This
eonsidsrsuon was 5000.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
IMPROVEMENT OF
CAPITAL FAVORED

More than eighty real estate organi-
cations which met this week at Los An
geles at the eighth annual convention
Of the National Association of Real
Estate Brokers voted to support any
movement looking to the Identification
and development of Washington as tho
Capital City, according to dispatches re-
ceived here.
Washington was represented by John
L. Weaver. president of the Washing
ton Real Estate Brokers' Association !;
J. c. Weldon. George Y. Worthington.
and S. Dolan Donohoe.
Mr.. Weaver presided at the opening
of the convention last Monday in the
absence Of the president, Thomas j.
Shallcross, who was, delayed. Mr..
Weaver Is one of the vice presidents
The convention discussed subjects of
interest to realty men. including bar
gain boards. city planning. assessments
and taxes.
The Washington delegation will in
clude in its trip a sightseeing tour of
many cities before returning. They are
expected to be home July H
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
Francis g. Carroll Buys
Two Business Properties

The business properties. TIA and 7lS
Twelfth street northwest figured promi-
nently in the realty market this week
when they were transferred from Ran
dolph r. Warwick to Francis G. Carroll,
of the Carroll Electric Company.
1t Is announced by the purchaser that
the property later will be remodeled
and converted to house the business
Of the Carroll Electric Company.
properties. having a combined frontage
In Twelfth street of about forty feet.
They have a depth of 15s feet. The
exterior construction is of red brick.
both premises having store fronts on
the ground frontage.
The Arm of G. w. Simpson negotiated
for the transfer. The consideration Is
withheld by the purchaser.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
Nineteenth St. Homes
Now Near Completion

Phillips and Sager. real estate brokers,
announce the near completion of an
operation IN new homes in Nineteenth
street between Kilbourne and Kenyon
streets northwest.
The oreration consists of ten modern
two-story and attic dwellings which
add to recent improvements which oc-
cupy an entire block. The new struc-
lures are done in an attractive colonial
style the facades being done N a light
shade of tapestry brick. ornamentally
relieved by stone trimmings.
Each home has n frontage of eight
cen feet. ItS lot measures a deDth
Of l2S feet The front approach is ter
raced
The feature the developers are ac-
centuating Is the introduction OF two
baths into siX-room dwellings.
The homes will be put on the market
in a couple Of weekk
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
Break Ground For
St. Church
Formal Services to be Held at
Site of New Building To-
morrow Morning.

Ground will be broken for the new
st. Andrews Episcopal Church, at
New Hampshire avenue and v streets
tomorrow morning.
The Rev. ]. ]. Dimon, rector. an
nounces that the congregation will
meet at the present Quarters. on u
street, near Fourteenth street. at IL
o'clock. From there they will march to
the new site where a short service will
be held. An address will DO made by
the rector. ...
The new church has been very care
fully planned and will contain a num-
Der of novel improvements. Several
memorials which were in the old
church will be removed to the new
building. g.. o
The church will cost about s51. 900 and
is expected to be completed by De-
cember Is.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
w. g. Greene Buys Home
From H.Dodge for $4,000

Negotiations have been closed for the
sale for Horace Dodge of premises 10 B
street northeast to w. G. Greene The
consideration is understood to be in
the neighborhood OF $4,000 The firm Of
John l.. Weaver represented the parties
pretentous in that section. The home
Is In the Vicinity of the Capitol. 1t was
erected about fifteen years ago in con-
nection with an operation in homes by
Mr.. Dodge.
The property Is a three-story effect
red brick residence. 1t has ample
porches in its front and rear. 1t oc-
cupies lot 40 by 100 feet. having a
frontage in street
The residence has fourteen rooms, and
contains the latest convenience
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
Evangelical Campaign
To Be Held in Southeast

Beginning tomorrow night at 7:ao
o'clock. Evangelist r. e. Harter, who
last summer conducted a campaign in
augurate similar campaign in a large
tent at Eleventh and street south
east. The tent has a seating capacity
Of 1000. Mr.. Harter will be assisted by
Evangelist Horton and q corps OF
workers. Each evening there will be q
half hour musical service, in charge OF
Irving A. Steine. and there will be q
chorus choir Of more than fifty voices,
assisted by an orchestra
The subject for tomorrow evenings
service will be The Crisis Of the Ages."
Services will be held every night except
Saturday.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
Rev. John E. Briggs to
Preach to Graduates

At the Fifth Baptist Church tomorrow
morning, the pastor, the Rev. John e.
Briggs. will preach a special sermon to
recent graduates, their families and
friends His subject will be "Educa-
tion and Vacation" the purpose OF
which will be to induce all who can to
pursue their studies further. and aiding
others in selecting a suitable vacation.
In the evening the services will be
devoted to sacred song. 1t will be IAN
evening with the choir" under direc-
tion of William ]. Palmer.
Al services of the Fifth Baptist Church
will continue throughout the summer
months. Palm leaf and electric fans
Will keep the church cool The pastor
will be at his post practically all sum
mer.
John Huss" will be the subject of
the sermon, the Rev. DR.. q. G. Johnson,
pastor OF Emmanuel Baptist Church, will
deliver tomorrow morning.
This sermon will be in observance of
the 5OOth anniversary of the death of
the martyr.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
Hemicycle of Gallery
To Be Reconstructed

Plans are being prepared by Archi-
teot Waddy b. Wood for the CONVEX
sion Of the hemicycle in the Corcoran
Art Gallery INTO two stories to con-
tain nm auditorium and a special exhibit
tiNn room. Work Is expected to be
reGun in couple of weeks, the Boyle
ROBERTSON Construction Company hav-
ing been awarded the contract
II Is proposed to provide AN audi
torium for its first floor. and space for
special exhibitions will be on the sec
ond moor.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
Kinpo Institute Buys
Property at 18th and L

The Kinpo Institute has taken over
the property at 18th and L streets
northwest. which was formerly used as
the Episcopal Eye and Ear hospital,
and is making extensive alterations.
The company Is contemplating the
purchase and improvement of piece
Of suburban property for the erection
OF modern building that will accomo-
date $50 guests. It is within five miles
of Washington and will be run In d.
rect connection with the present in
stitution.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
Sing at Alexandria.

The choir OF Ingram Memorial win
give musical service at the First Bap-
tist Church, Alexandria. tomorrow
evening at o'clock. w. H. Starnell.
organist and choirmaster, will be in
charge
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
To Hold Outing Monday.

The Sunday schools OF the Vermont
avenue and the Ninth street Christian
churches, together with the schools of
five other churches will hold their an
nual outing at Marshall Hall on Mon
day.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
To Take Vacation.

Charles B. Bateman, superintendent
OF st. Pauls Luthern Church, will leave
for his annual vacation July g. He will
be accompanied by Mrs. Bateman. They
expect to visit the San Francisco Ex-
position and the Yellowstone National
Park
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
Sunday School Picnic.

The annual Sunday school picnic OF
Grace Reformed Church is being held
this afternoon at Pierce Mill In Rock
Creek Park
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
Lawn Fete.

The Junior St. Agnes Guild of Grace
p. f. Church, Georgetown, will hold a
lawn fete on the lawn of the church
Tuesday evening.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
"The Value of Worship"
To Be Topic of Sermon

At the Foundry Methodist Episcopal
Church tomorrow morning the topic Of
the sermon by the Rev. DR.. w. r..
Wedderspoon will be THE Immeasur-
able Value of Worship
At the Bright Hour service the topic
will be Nathan Bangs"
The Washington times., 1915-06-26
Rescue Mission

CENTRAL UNION MISSION. 622 La ave.
\. W.-Services: Week days, ~ noon and
T:45 p. m; Sundays, $50 a. M, 3 and 7i0
p. m; Sunday. June q. Gospel Wagon Serv-
Ices, LIST and S. E., at 4:SO p. m, Rev.
c. A. Vincent, ID D., speaker, and 7th ana
body invited.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26

At the First Presbyterian Church to-
morrow evening the pastor. the Rev.
John Britten Clark. will preach the last
Of a series Of Ave sermons on the life
of Christ. His subject will be Tho
Greatest Word"
The sermon will be the last DR..
Clark will deliver until September, when
he returns from his vacation. He leaves
for the Massachusetts, coast next week.
The Washington times., 1915-06-26

At the West Washington Baptist
Church tomorrow evening the choir will
give a special service. beginning at 7:45
o'clock, with the following soloists, Miss
Margaret Ella Allen, Royston Labeau,
Fred Marks, and Miss Meta Craig. Miss
Elizabeth Newton Collision il orga mist
The Washington times., 1915-06-26

At the Centennial Baptist Church a
continuance of the revival meetings for
tomorrow and next week has been ar
ranged, DR.. Calvin s. Blackwell is the
evangelist
The Washington times., 1915-06-26

At the Ninth Street Christian Church.
the large chorus choir, with quartet and
orchestra, will give the sacred cantata
The Prophet Psalmist." at 7:45 o'clock
tomorrow evening.
At the morning service the pastor. the
Rev. Geogre A. Miller will preach on
The World Light"
The Washington times., 1915-06-26

Tomorrow evening the first Of a series
of twelve outdoor services by the Metho-
dist. Baptist and Presbyterian Churches
of Petworth will be held on the lawn
Of the Petworth Church. Eighth and
Shepherd streets
The Rev. J. Alvin Campbell, pastor
of Wallace Memorial Presbyterian
Church: will preach on The Imperial
Christ"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
TAX ON BACHELORS.

In some of the communities of Ger
many the taxing OF bachelors has been
brought down to a science. In the lit
tie city Of ReichenbaCh the plan is re-
ported to work admirably and the
state gets some money. 1t is under
stood also that the income tax law is
stretched a tri1e to cover the cases
of confirmed bachelors. Exceptions
have TO be made for bachelors who
have other persons dependent upon
them and are caring for relatives as
the head Of a family There is but
one way of escaping the tax and that
is by marriage. The life sentence is
probably often sought as q relief from
the burdens Of the special tax but
there is a certain independence in our
twentieth century manhood which will
take more than death or taxes to
reach.
Statistics are not available to show
how large a percentage of bachelors
are reached by the tax and reformed,
so to speak This was undoubtedly the
purpose OF the law. The war may
bring important notifications 10 the
law which will make penalties more
severe on those who do not relish the
married state of life
In our American life il is doubtful if
the tax on bachelors would endure for
ever unless the legislatures also place
a tax on spinsters. The law is a two
edged sword and should cut equally as
far as sex is concerned. with our
American women enjoying full SUI
frage in some states and partial rights
in others there might be a popular
clamor FOR the spinster tax New oc-
casiops teach new duties. Only a deep
study OF the German methods Will be
able TO help us on this side OF the wa
ter. The aim may be merely revenue
but It is suspected that change in the
civic and social status OF the people
is what Is being attempted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
- - ID cheap. non-polsonous. q

Boric acid is cheap, n-poisonous, a
mild. non-irritating or actually sooth-
ing antseptic The powder is unct-
lous. bland and suitable to use in its
pure state as a busting powder on the
skin. or the surface of an ulcer or burn
or irritation Of any sort.
For an eye-wash, gargle or an
tseptic wash for a wound, dissolve
as much boric acid powder in boil
ing water as the water will take up.
This solution is also useful 10 keep
nipples in when artidcially feeding a
baby. Il is commonly employed for
bathing nipples and washing baby's
mouth in nursing A saturated solu-
ton Of boric acid is one Of the best
douches, being free from danger Of
poisonous or irritating effects. For IT.
rigating the ear canal nothing is better
than a hot saturated boric acid sOlu-
ton slowly and gently run into the
canal from q reservoir a foot or so
above the ear. and permitted TO run di-
rectly out again into a basin. This
will relieve earache as we'll or better
than stuff dropped IN the ear, and at
the same time do no harm.
Pimples-acne-w be helped by
bathing the face In very hot solution
Of boric acid-three tablespoonful5
to a basin Of water-adding fresh
hot water from time to time as it
cooIs, for ten or fifteen minutes. It
softens the cuticIe, removes greasy
material from the skin glands and
probably kills off a few odd billion
of the germs which produce the PIN
pies. It can be followed by suit
able antiseptiC ointment.
BoiIs, styes, or almost any localized
Inflammation where a poultice might
be suggested, will do better il treated
by hot congresses wet with saturated
boric acid solution. Large folds Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-31
comPuLsoRY EDUCATION.

A race to avoid being the last state
in the union to adopt compulsory edu-
cation laws Is apparently under way
in the southern states, according TO re-
ports received at the United States bu-
reau Of education. There are now only
three states without such laws, Florida
having recently Joined Texas and South
Carolina in adopting compulsory edu-
cation BY legislative enactment The
three states still without laws are
Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama.
The new Florida law provides that
on petition OF one-fourth of the cleo
tors Of any special school district or
county. the county board OF education
shall cali an election to determine
whether attendance shall be COmpul-
sorry therein. Children between 8 and
IA years Of age are required to attend
for at least so days each year, unless
exempt because Of physical or mental
disability because they live two and
one-half miles from a school and no
transportation is provided, because
their services are required for the sup
port of a dependent family; or because
their parents are unable to provide
books and clothing.
by the provisions of the law the
county boards Of education are author
lied to appoint attendance officers TO
enforce the law and TO take q census
OF the children between 6 and 81 years
Of age.
Although the Florida law is thus Of
the optional type, it is a clear recogni-
ton Of the compulsory principle and
is regarded as a real step in advance.
Officials Of the bureau OF education
point out that this years compulsory
educational legislation is part Of q big
educational advance all along the line.
Nearly all the state legislatures were
In session during 1915, and much of
the educational discussion that has
been going on for several years crys-
falIized into law. The Alabama leg
islature has reconveued for the sum
mer session and much school legisla-
tion viii be discussed. including d com
pulsory education law. The fact that
Alabama does not meet again for four
years makes it likely that Georgia and
Mississippi may get ahead Of her in
adopting compulsory legislation, unless
action is taken this year.
In the field of compulsory education
throughout the United States it is be
Iieved that the next steps viii have TO
do with the adoption Of statewide
laws where optional laws now pre-
vail; the raising Of the age limits in
conformity with the best principles in
cbild-Iabor legislation; and more strict
enforcement Of existing laws.