Evening Star Newspaper, December 9, 1922, Page 17

Near 16th Bus and 14th Street Cars REAL ESTATE. Proof of Good Value ONLY FOUR LEFT 8 Rooms, 2 Baths ! PRICE, $13,750 Reasonable Terms Embodying appointments and conveniences found oaly homes much high Incpect Today— until 9 P.M. her priced. 14 SOLD BEFORE COMPLETION in Exhibit House, Varnum St. at 15th. Open and lighted THE JOSEPH SHAPIRO COMPANY 914 New York Avenue Ouners and Builders Franklin 6918 SALE OR EXCHANGE We have a number of attractive in- vestment properties, as well as homes, Several of these are also listed for exchange. for sale. EDGEMOOR, MD-—Beaumul home of 12 rooms and 5 baths, 5 open fireplaces, servant’s quarters; one acre of ground ; garage for two cars. Will exchange in part for apartment house not to exceed $150,000. 1 CHEVY CHASE, Just off Conn. Ave.—10 rooms, 3 baths, open fireplace, iceless refrigerator, double " sleeping porch; built-in garage for two cars. Price, $27,500. Will exchange for good improved building lots or small house. AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK—S rooms and bath, hot-air heat, electric; extra large lot; 2-car garage. Will exchange for good building lot. This is a bargain at $14,500. Now vacant. NEW APARTMENT HOUSE, one block from Wardman Park Hotel; income over $10,000. Price, $85,000. Will exchange equity for smaller apart- ment house or other small property. COME IN AND TALK OVER THESE GOOD PROPOSITIONS F. M. JOHNSON 1731 K Street Ph_ones M. A Group of Ten Homes —in three different types, of which the picture is one. Located in— Chevy Chase, D. C. Albemarle St. at 38th St. The most popular Homes in this most popular sec- tion. Already there have been 65 of them built and sold —and the present ten are ready for your consideration. The Price is a Tempting One —and the terms such as you can easily carry. Splendid neighborhood—handy to everything and everywhere. Beautiful lots—60-foot frontage and about 125 feet deep. Solid masonry foundations; artistic stone fire- places—cement porches; and sleepmg porches—slate roofs; tiled baths; hot-water heat—and built the Kite w ay—wluch builds for permanency and durability. Come out tomorrow—or any day and even- ing—and inspect them. Our Mr. Hamilton will be at the sample house—contin- uously. Or for special appointment phone him—Cleveland 1490. Chase cars Motor out Connecticut avenue or take Chufy Standards— ta Albemarle street—first stop north of Bureau o turn west to 38th street. They are real homes—in a nelghborhood of real homes Harry A. Kite %y Member Washington Real Estate Board. 1514.K Street. Phone Main 4846. | l | | © THE EVENING STAR, WASHiNGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, ‘1922. IDRY GELLAR WORTH 900 IN HOME SALE | Mistakes Should Be Avoided in Building, Declare Real Estate Men. - Real estate men say that a dry cel- lar adds on zn average at least $500 'to the selling price of a residence. One of the first questions that is asked by the prospective purchaser is: “Is the cellar dry?” When building a new house it is much better to avoid mistakes than to spend time and money later on try- ing to correct them. Therefore, the iman about to build should glve par- ticular attention to the site on which he is to place his house. The most important points to be observed are as follows: The site should be moderately ele- vated. so that a fall in at least one direction from the building is ob- tained. A “perched” site is even bet- ter because of the greater depth of so-called surface or ground water and because of the better drainage. ‘The ground should be open and porous, so that air and water can move freely. The soil and subsoll should be clean—that is, free from much organio or animal wastes. Draining of Site. The site should be well and deeply drained. During the wet season of the year the ground water should be at least ten fect below the surface of the ground, and fifteen feet is better still. As to the distance between the cellar floor and the ground water, much depends on the character of the intervening earth and the type ot floor used. If proper care is used in the selec- tion of the sight and if good con- struction s used there should be no trouble with water in the cellar. If. however. your house was not built right and your cellar is damp or wet, there are a number of simple reme- dies which you can employ. A surprisingly effective method, and one that improves the appearance of every low-set building, is to heap additional filling against and near the cellar wall, permitting#he ground to slope away from the house for a short distance in all directions. Sharp Grade Proper. The grade should extend sharply for at least eight or ten feet. After seeding with a good lawn grass and raking, the ground should be firmed down as much as possible, preferably with a heavy roller. If necessary to grade as high as the top of the cellar windows, a wall or hatchway of con- crete or brick should be built about them. Hinged covers for closing the hatches in rainy weather should be provided. Handled in that way, the benefits of a sharply sloping, well sodded zone are surprising. Another method frequently and suc- cessfully used is to lay a sloping pavement walk or guiter two or ed here and there, the system is weakened. Like Rafiroad System. The plumbing system in a home is like a railroad system. There is a main line with branch or connecting lines all leading to u terminal or de- pot. The main line is a four-inch pipe, usually of cast iron, which extends from the basement, through the bath room up and through the roof of the house. At the bottom of the pipe, in the basement, there is a connection with either a sewer opening or septic tank to take care of all discharge from the plumbing fixtures. This pipe is known as the “stack.” It projects above the roof not more than .| @ foot. It is open to the weather and permits a constant flow of fresh air through the pipe. This provides ven- tilation for the plumbing system. Since often the health of the family depends in a measure upon safe plumbing, it is vital to have it prop- erly installed, and have it looked aft- er the minute anything goes wrong. STILLMAN AGAIN TRIES DIVORCE CASE APPEAL Asks High Court Eul.lng on Legal- ity of Judgment Confirmmg Wife's Decree. WHITE PLAINS, N, Y., December 9. —James A. Stillman made another effort yesterday to appeal from the court declsion which declared his wife, Anne U. Stillman, was not guilty of misconduct with Fred Beau- vais, Canadian Indian guide, and that baby Guy was Mr. Stillman’s legiti- Inulle son and not the son of Beau- vais. An appeal, filed by counsel for Mr. Stillman, asked the appellate division of the supreme court to decide on WELL PLANNED KITCHEN SAVES TIME AND LABOR OF HOUSEWIFE | ing thera near the part of the room The conveniently planned and equip- ped kitchen saves time and labor for the housekeeper and contributes to the health and contentment of the whole family, a bullder points out. Good lighting and ventilation are important, too, in making the kitchen a pleasant ‘workroom. Remodeling an old kitchen is often through the rooms. Broad. short| windows, placed about three and one- | half feet above the floor are propably | the best type for most kitchens. | Above all else, proper ventilation, | both in winter and summer, is re- quired. Stu¥y rooms are fatiguing | to work in and cause headaches and colds. . Simple window ventilation and screens that admit outside air without drafts should be put in. Transoms over doors are also ex- a difficult problem, but even minor im- provements, such as giving walls, wood- work and floor an attractive, durable, easily cleaned finish, cellent means of letting out the heat- ed air near the ceiling of the room. Good Lighting Needed. | and ldl"'“"l] Every kitchen needs good artificial table and sitk to & comfortablelyiyiinz 2o wenl as plenty of day- height for the worker, reduce drud8- |yigns and sun during some part o ery and save energy. the day. Dark, gloomy kitchens may often be transformed info cheerful In planning a new home, the|workrooms by cutting an additional window or even by painting w kitchen should bs conveniently placed | MW oF even by paiptie Sl with respect to the rest of the house, | rather than absorbs light. Reflectors especially pantry, dining room, cellar | behind wall lamps and lights help in nnr(‘l storeyn::-m The distance between | throwing light where it is most be as short as!needed. e e aion The permanent equipment in the kitchen should be substantial, easy to keep in order, carefully grouped land set at such height that tae housekeeper will not have to stoop or strain muscles while at work. possible to save steps. Differences between floor level of kitchen and dining room or kitchen and pantry are sometimes necessary, but they waste time and strength’'and some- times cause serious accidents. The kitchen should be of such size that the housekeeper can work quipkly and comfortably. The small, compact kitchen is economical of the housekeeper's energy and time. Nine by twelve feet is considered good size. Many kitchens are tod large. Partitioning off a dining room alcove, or an extra pantry, or even a laundry, can sometimes be done at relatively small cost, and pays In greater con- Sink, stove and work table shouid be near together, 50 as to save steps. Scattered equipment means walking many unnecessary miles during the course of a year. If the kitchen table is on castors, it can be easi moved where needed, thus saving steps. Sinks Too Low. The various kitchen tasks can be venience. done most comfortably at different three feet in width and composed of cement, coal tar or other bituminous concrete. This walk is bullt flush with the cellar wall. Down_spouts from the roof should never be permitted -to_pour forth their contents at the base of fhe house. Thev should be connected with dry wells fifteen feet or more from the building or piped to a suit- able surface outlet. The aim should be to get the water as far away from the house as quickly as possible, be- cause water seeps downward much faster than it moves in a lateral di- rection through the ground. —_— “SAFE"” PLUNBING | ISCALLED URCENT Leaks Behind Closed Walls 1 Peril to Health and Cost- ' ly, Say Experts. One of the most important things {in connection with the residence is £00d plumbing, home experts assert. Safe plumbing is an absolute neces- {sity. If leaks, breaks or freeze-ups joccur after the piping has been in- closed by the walls no end of trouble and expense is likely to follow. A good job of plumbing is not only a safeguard for the health of the fam- ily, but a modern requirement for home comfort, convenience and san- itation. No home can be properly called “modern”. without provision for bath, lavatory, sinks, laundry tubs and ade- quate disposal for rafuse. Homes without plumbing are difficult to sell. Neither are they considered as de- sirable property investment by people who loan money. The dollars spent for good plumb- ing and fixtures represent a first cost. If plumbing is well installed and fix- tures and system of quality standard materials, the plumbing should be permanent and the upkeep cost very low. Leaks, breaks and freeze-ups are preventable if, when the home is built, the plumbing is properly in- stalled. Need Plumbing Knowledge. Merely because most of the plumb- ing is covered by walls and floors is no reason why its importance should be underestimated. The fact is that the homeowner should know some of the things about plumbing—what to expect from it, what kind of fixtures to install and their respective merit and service. Most of all there are two important things about plumbing to be sure of. First, that the fixtures and system are quality materials., and second, that the work of installing them is done by first-class plumbers. Most plumbing material is stand- ardized. The installation will vary, depending upon the type and kind of fixtures selected. Rough plumbing requires pretty much the same kind of materials, al- though if the workmanship is neglect- FOR RENT Apartments The Knowlton The Montello The Shawmut | 19th and Columbia Road Attractive apartments in these new buildings at rents from $85.00 two rooms, kit, rec. hall, to $120.00 four rooms, kit, rec. hall, and up. First- «éh;s service, resident manager. ‘afe. B. F. SAUL CO. 1412 Eye St. N.W. - Main 2100 the legality of the final judgment of Justice Morschauser, confirming the report of Referee Daniel J. Gleason. who demded in Mrs. Stillman’s favor. Free From Cracks. 1t is highly important to have the floor, walls and woodwork in the / kitchen smooth, free from cracks and casy to keep clean. The kitchen floor | 'navd! a durable finish or covering that grease and water do not affect, {and one that is easy to clean, com- Special Poll for Congressman De- | oriable to work and stand on and | not slippery. Painting, oiling or cov- 1ayed| in/(California- ering the floor with some washable ber 9.— | material, such as linoleum, has been G:\‘ C?Qrfi:foni“;fl.fifi': hden- ffound “”"M‘"‘L i aanniat i nis] of at- nitely a specal election in the fitth | \oodwork. a washable tractive color, such as can be given congreasional dletrict, which he had | Rnibeliven called for January 9. to fill the un- | b¥ & Eood quality of ol p pe! Z | haps best. expired term of the fate Representa L e San Francisco voters in the district| Be sure and have the doors and had requested more time for candi- | windows in the kitchen well placed. dates to obtain signatures on their | Badly planned doorways waste wall petitions of nomination. space and make unnecessary passing WONDERFUL VALUES IN NEW HOMES Wisconsin Ave. North of R St. DESCRIPTION IWell built, 6-room and bath homes, hot-water heat, clectric lights; alley sn rear. PRICE, $6,750 Easy Terms J. LEO KOLB 923 N. Y. Ave. AND 1237 Wisconsin Ave. PHONE MAIN 5027 Should Be Convenient. | ELECTION POSTPONED. THE ST. ALBANS Situated the South End of the Conn. Ave. Bridge— Unobstructed View of Rock Creek Valley. Apartments of two, three and four rooms with bath and balconies. New building of fireproof construction. ern equipment, with two electric elevators. Mod- Representative on the premises daily. For Floor Plans and Reservations See Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. Rental Agents 738 15th Street, NNW. Very Attractive Home Near 18TH AND MONROE STS. N.W. Six Rooms, Bath, Hot-Water Heat, Electricity and Gas All Modern Improvements First Floor—Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen and Porch. Second Floor—Three Bedrooms, Bath and Sleeping Porch. THIS IS A REAL HOME T R S Unusual Value Ideally Located on 16th St. Corner of “R” 1633 16th Street A Charming Home, Suitable for Social Functions Contains 15 Rooms, 4 Baths, Gas, Electricity, Hot-water Heat, Large 2-story Garage, Capacity, 4 . Cars; Chauffeur’s Quarters Above This property was. built of the best material and with the best workmanship before the war, at a period of low costs. $42,5m Open for Inspection Every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday Between 2 and 4:30 P.M. Salesmdn on Premises Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. “ix Esclusive Agents . st Se s 738 15th St. N. Main 6830 heights. Sinks, especially, are often set too Tow; thirty Inches from the bottom of the sink to the floor is considered & good average height. B: experiment, the right height for the table, ironing board and washtubs can be determined. The table can be raised on blocks hollowed out to fit BROOKVILLE- PRIKE—~ REAL EST the legs, and with a little ingenuity | the ironing board and tubs be ad- Justed to the right height. Have plenty of well planned cup- | board and shelf space for storing utensils and food supplies. Save steps by grouping similar thiags anrd plac- where they will be used. For in- stance, keep mixing bowls and spogns | and such dry material ar sugar and flour near each other if possible. Nar- row shelves often economize space better than wide ones and are easier to clean and keep in order. Low cup- | those reaching to the ceiling and are not so likely to become “catch-alls.” As you look around your kitchen does it meet the standards of a con- to lighten your work? ATE. 17 120,000 IN ONE CEMETERY. | Burial Near Frontier of French { Who Died in Prison. Ry the Associated Press. | PARIS, December 9.—Twenty thou isand French soldiers who died i | Germany as prisoners of war are u be buried in a great cemetery a Sarrebourg, near the frontier. accord. ing to an arrangement concluded by | boards are, on the whole, preferred to | the minster of war with the munic ipality. Sarrebourg was given the | honor ‘of providing a last resting place “for those unhappy heroe: whose 1ives were sacrificed in cap | venient, well arranged workshop, or | tivity.” | are there some changes you can make | ‘The cemetery will be laid out nex ! spring. I Streets and other im MENT INDUCEMENTS 7-room-and-bath homes of IS5 Representative on ' THOMAS 710 Fourteenth St. N.W. “In the Right Direction” 20 Minutes Drive Along Beautiful 16th Street, Alaska Avenue and Brookville Own Your Home and Live in WEST CHEVY CHASE HEIGHTS. veu-Room and Bath Homes And Choice Lots Available At Very Favorable Prices and Terms West Chevy Chase Heights has Two Miles of Paved rovements, and offers INVEST- being built and await your inspection. Take Rockville Street Car, get off at Edgemoor, walk about two blocks out main Rockvllle road, or drive out Connecticut avenue to Chevy Chase Club, turn west through Bradiey Lai main road to Rockvllle to property. Pike to second to none. Several high-grade construction are and north on property at all times Telephone Franklin 5394 Outstanding Features in Woodside Park Plan : Acre plots, affording ample grounds for the making of a real home, with a broad and deep lawn for the' children to romp and play, for trees and shrubbery, fruits and flowers, for poultry providing the table with eggs warm from the nest, and a garden of fresh vegetables, combined with the comforts of a city home, and within twenty minutes from the heart of the Na- tion’s Capitol—truly a wonderful opportunity. This famous estate has been laid out as a park of homes, with winding drives following the contours of 16 ™ STELEET Woodside Park. the land, setting off to advantage the rolling hills and picturesque vales, and preserving the wonderful plant- ing of trees and shrubbery that has made this estate the most beautiful on the outskirts of Washington. A Community Swimming Pool constructed in the parkway, fed by spring water, will be one of the attrac- tions of Alton Parkway. The streets will be graded and tarvia surfaced driveways constructed. Come out tc “It is in the right direction.” 1319 F St. Come Out TODAY and Select an Acre Hot coffee and tea served in the Mansion House and crackling log fires will keep you warm Prices 3%c to 10c per Square Foot 10%; of the purchase price in cash secures a lot For full particulars call HOPKINS LAND CO. INCORPORATED 612 International Building Phone Main 2303 THOS E. JARRELL Woodward Building Phone Main 768 T T !