Evening Star Newspaper, April 21, 1923, Page 22

‘Phoebe: Sayornis phoebe. R Learn a Bird a Day By Lucy Warner Muynard EAL ESTATE. 28 THE PHOEBI | admirably when built on mossy rocks. | The eggs, four to six, are pure white, THE 'EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. BANDITS KIDNAP GIRL, SEIZE $5,000 GEMS Take Her on Wild Auto Ride in Philadelphia—Rob Her and Put Her Out of Car. By the Associated Press. PHILADELPHIA. April 21— Ban- ditry in the streets of Philadelphia continued yesterday, when armed men kidnaped a young woman and robbed her of jewelry sald to be worth $5,000. The bandits forced the girl to leave the car in which she was riding with two men and enter the bandit ma- chine, while her companions were ordered to drive away under threats of death. Two of them reported the case to the police. They gave their names as H. R. Lindon and P. J. Drallion, with addresses in Atlantic City. . Miss Mabel Hill, the captive, was then taken on a wild drive in the bandit car through the streets of West Philadelphia. After taking her jewelry, which she had concealed in her stocking, the band!ts let her out of the car in front of a church, where she was found by the police. A taxi- Chinee He Lose Watchee; Bans White at Picnic By the Asscinted Press. NEW YORK, Apil 21. — Four hundred Chinese, members of the Chinese Merchants' Association, look sanguinely forward to re- turning home from their annual outing at Bear Mountain, up the Hudson, next July, with all their watches at the ends of their chains and thetr purses in their respective Ppockets. No white man has been invited to attend the outing. This was announced today by one of the prominent members, Foo Joe Foo, wno explained: “Two years ago plenty white man &o along with Chinese up the Hud- son to have good play time. What happen? Plenty ~ pocketbook, plenty money, plenty watches no can find in pocket of Chinese when come back. So last year we say no white man withotu card from association can come play. Better, but not all right. Ninety-seven watches missing. So now, this no white man come ’long. cab driver was arrested on suspicion of alding the hold-up men. at more better. Maybe keep watches.” A REAL HOME 1671 Madison St. The only house for sale t hat has Rock Creek Park for a front yard. Beautiful brick home at the west end of Madison St., on a commandif beautiful valley. occupied. offered for sale. son to the house. ng elevation overlooking the ley. Buih_ for a home by owner, but never Entirely different from the average home Drive out 16th Street and west on Madi- SATURDAY, ONE DEAD, THREE HURT WHEN AUTO HITS POLE Guy Hipple of Havre de Grace Killed in Crash at Baltimore. By the Associated Press. BALTIMORE, Md. April 21—Guy Hipple, nineteen years, of Havre de Grace, Md., was killed and three other young men, all residents of Havre de Grace, were injured when their auto- mobile crashed into a telephone pole in the eastern outskirts of the city. John A. Watson and Horace Mitchell suffered cuts and brulses, and Willam Hines, driver of the car, was knocked unconsclous. In attempting to avoid a machine coming head on the vietims' motor swerved into a ditch and was wrecked against a telephone pole, a report of the accident today said. —_— Don't tell a man with a cross wife and eleven children that there's no place like home. He'll tell the world he knows it. Undoubtedly the APRIL 21, 1923. BELGIANS TO BE PAID BY GERMAN PICTURES Works Worth 1,000,000 Gold Marks to Be Delivered for Compensation. - BRUSSELS, April 21—M. Nolf, minister of sciences and ert, an- rounces that negotiations are pro- ceeding with Germany for the de- livery of pictures from German gal- leries to compensate Belgium for those lost in the war. He belleves that in this way Belgium will obtain works of a total value of 1,000,000 gold marks. ACTRESS’ APPEAL HEARD. NEW YORK, Aprri 21.—The appeal of Miss Stella Larrimore, actress, against a decision of Supreme Court Justice O'Malley that she was not ep- titled to a jury trial to determine the truth or falsity of charges made by Geraldine Farrar, who named her as corespondent in her divorce sult | against Lou Tellegen, has been received i by the appellate division, Oral arguments were dispensed with, | | counsel for Miss Larrimore and Miss | Farrar submitting briefs. Biggest Detached Home Values in the City $8,950—Easy Terms Open for Inspection Tomorrow and Lighted Every Evening From 5 Until 9 O’Clock REAL ESTATE., Wosdmard & Lothrop Keep Them Out Copper Wire Cloth Cabinet-Made Screens Will Do It Now is the time to have window screens made to order for every door and window in the house. Our made-to- order screens will fit, and the copper wire cloth filling Length 7 inches. | sl B s iveaeeic | generally ‘unmarked. Crown. | No birds are more useful than Wings and tail darker. | phocbes i’ destroying tormenting in- B hite, slightly washed | Sects, and those that injure fruit, e i wE i Sl flowers and vegetables, and we are | with yellowish; a touch of White on | fortunate if a pair settles on our prem- ! onter tail feathers. | ises, for they can be depended upon to Resident, from March 5 to October; | Féturn vear after year. winter from North Carolina to Cuba | (Copyright, L. and Mexico. | = ‘One of the earliest bird notes subur- ban_ people her in spring is this catoher's pleasant call of phoe-be. H s- often called pewee, but incorrectly, | ag the latter name belongs strictly to hib relative, the wood pewee. The two birds are much alike, but the pewee has white wing ba - and sure way of di is.the phoebe' when perching; this the pewee ne will not rust—AND WILL LAST. Why not solve the screen problem once and for all? Phone Main 5300; our representative will call. Woodward & Lothrop Manufacturing Plant South Capitol, Canal and D Sts. S.W. Open Sunday Afternoon MCKEEVER od GOSS Haximu ervice Maynard.) 1415 Eye Street N.W. Main 4752 "Chevy Chase, D. C. $20,000.00 Four bedrooms, 2 garage; 60-foot front. On Jenifer St. baths, JUST THINK \ NE e O $500 Cash—Only $4,950—$45 Monthly W.C & A. N. MILLER Less Than You Can Rent Rooms for Light Housekeeping o 1119 17th St. N.W. s > = & 3 = g £ Sk e ple House—819 Quintana Place N.W. t. car to Rittenhouse Street, walk one block East to right to property. ddes. ?"h\mbos build about porches and in barns and sheds, generally on a beam; s, and sometimes un- . as their Announcement We have opened a branch office at 3015 14th Street N.W. to specialize in the sale and - rental of real estate in Mount Pleasant and vicinity. For personal attention and quick action list your property in this section with us now. their was no other | The nest is of mud, lined with and horse . and is usually: covered outside with bits of | feathery moss which must conceal it| o e ot < yllIlllIIIIIIIIlIIIIII"II LT 9th St., to ."i'.;'i;i.u | | - Beautiful detached seven-room homes: double inclosed e sleeping porches; tastefully decorated, roomy and bright. i iii Remember—at price and terms that will end your home search. CHAS. D. SAGER, Realtor Exclusive Agent 924 14th Street NW. Phone Col. 2270 HOWENSTEIN BROS. 7th&HSts. N.E. 3015 14th St. N.W. ABINGDON The Most Ideal Suburb In Virginia J_ust 17 Minutes From Washington APARTMENTS New Building—Elevator Service 3 and 4 Rooms and Bath THE WOODLAND Cathedral Ave. and Conn. Ave. Main 36 229 TO 247 17th STREET SE. (Om 17th Street, Between B Street and Mass, Ave.) Near New Eastern High School These four large room homes, with living room and combination kitchen and dining room on first floor; two bedrooms and bath on second floor; hot-water heat, gas and electricity, and large lot to alley, should attract home buyers who are looking for a modest home at a price and terms within reason. Thomas J. Fisher and Company, Inc. R 78 Rental Agents fi: 5 5,,‘\ ® 738 15th Street N.W. To Inspect: Take Lincoln Park car to 13th and East Capitol Streets, walk east on Massachusettes Avemue to property. > Representative on Property All Day Sunday MORGAN E. MORGAN & COMPANY Exclusive Agents 1407 New York Ave. N. W. See These Choice Homes 1003 Evarts St. N.E. This is one of the most attractive Bungalow Homes in the city. There are six extra large rooms and bath. Front and two sleeping porches. Hot-water heat, electric lights and hardwood floors. Entire house in perfect condition. Lot 50x140 feet. Paved street and alley. Priced below market value for quick sale. Can be purchased on very easy terms. 4604 9th St. N.W. Vacant—Immediate Possession Two-story Tapestry Brick Home of six large, well ar- ranged rooms and bath. Quartered oak floors, hot-water heat and electric lights. Cement front and double rear. R porches. 21 feet wide. Deep lot to alley. We do not be- lieve this home can be duplicated anywhere for the price. Terms can be arranged to sui purchaser. 3400 Brothers Place Congress Heights LI I THESE UNUSUALLY DESIRABLE 5 ROOM BUNGALOWS IN BROOKLAND Large living room and dining room with centre en- trance hall. Two good bedrooms amply provided with closets; tile floor in bath with built-in tub. Unusually well finished 13-16 select oak floor in the main rooms, kitchen and ample pantry. These houses were especially designed by one of the best architects in the city and possess an atmosphere of refinement and good taste, rare in such attractively priced bungalows. 3 This attractive Detached Corner Home contains six ex- tra large rooms and bath. Has hot-water heat and electric lights, large front and screened rear porches; metal weather stripped throughout. Recently redecorated throughout and The attic, too, will delight you. It is unusually large and light, providing space for three more rooms or two rooms and bath. Full basement. Hot-water heat, with far better than the usual boiler. We have tried it before and found it exceptionally good and economical. They will be exhibited for the first time this week. We invite you to inspect them. TO INSPECT: corner of 13th and Monroe, walk south Kearney and them east to 15th or telephome our ofice for appointment. Price, $8,250.00 Terms to Suit For Sale by V. T. H. BIEN, INC. 3118 11th St. NW. ' Col. 9636-9637 “Homes of the Better Class” in perfect condition. Garage. Price reduced for quick sale. Terms arranged to suit. 6610 Delafield St. Chevy Chase This delightful Detached Home contains five large rooms and bath. Has all modern conveniences. Perfect condition. Lot 75x150 feet. Priced exceptionally low. Terms can be arranged to suit purchaser. Will be opsn for inspection all day Sunday or can be ™ p?mmydmly tment. The Realty&lnvestfment Corpbr,afion Washington 1 735 13th St. N.W. (Exclusive Agents) Main 2908 This home of 6 rooms and bath offers everything to be desired in a modern, well planned home. The price is only $6,730, with easy terms An ideal small bungalow that will appeal to those in search of an inexpensive, yet well built home. & rooms, only $5,200—easy, terms. Your last opportunity to buy in Abingdon—the new subdivision in Arlington County, Virginia, located nearby Washington, in a beautiful section, bounded on, the east by Washington-Alexandria concrete road and on the west by the Mount Vernon Boulevard. This wonderful system of highways is bound to make this property valuable. This subdivision contains 347 ideal building lots, out of which 55 remain unsold. They are offered at the last year's prices—$250 and up. Terms—$10 down and $5 per month, less 10 per cent for cash. You never before had the opportunity of buying a home site at such a low price or such terms. ‘The following development features: City water, city sewerage, electricity, concrete sidewalks. P £ A 2 X Consider these facts—then take advantage of this last opportunity to secure a home site in this beautiful subdivision. 27 up-to- date homes have been erected at gresem. Many others are under construction. Owing to this activity, property is rapidly increasing in value. Unquestionably this is the best buy in suburban lots ever offered around Washington. Come out Sunday and let us show you over this beautiful subdivision. Salesmen on Property Every Day from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Take Alexandria car at 12th and Pennsylvania Avenue to Mt. lda station or take bus at 13th and Pennsylvania Avenue to sign marked Abingdon, one block south of Hume station. By auto go across Highway Bridge, turn to the right on Mt. Vernon Boulevard and drive three and one-half miles to property. * 631 Penna. Av;-, H. B. _Te_rrett; Aent Phone Main 2090 nd car to T L N A e L L R T