Evening Star Newspaper, May 30, 1925, Page 21

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Feminine “Finery” Included in Cargo For Arctic Region IARDINE DEPLORES RESORT 10 GOURT Says Department Laws Not‘ Always Necessary to Enforcement. Explorers. to Carry Rib- bons and Necklaces to Eskimo Women. Electric fans, bolts of red ribbon and | necklaces for feminine adornment will | be three of the ‘essential” items in the cargoes of the ships Bowdoin and Peary thi mmer when they take By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, May 30.—Workers in the Chicago area of the United States De- acMillan expedition into the Ar THE EVENING REALTY FIRM’S SALES $470,550 PAST WEEK Shapiro-Katz Company Reports Transfers Made in District and Nearby Suburbs. Realty transfers aggregating $470, 550 in value are reported among a recent list of sales made by the office of Shapiro-Katz Co. ‘While a large number of these sales are in Petworth, this report and several others recently ‘made indicate that League. & large number of realty transactions d STAR, FRENCH ENVOY’S WIFE ATTENDS SCHOOL PLAY Mme. Daeschner and Daughters Are Guests of Honor at Benefit Performance. Mme. Emile Daeschner, wife of the French Ambassador, accompanied by her daughters Antoinette and Irene, with Comdr. Edmond Willm, naval attache to the embassy, and wife, were guests of honor Thursday at the annual Spring ‘“recreation litteraire et musicale” of the Maret French School, 2118 Kalorama road, given this year for the benefit of Neighbor- hood House and the Animal Rescue WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, included the farce “Maitre Pathelin,” in three acts, by G. des Brulies; “La Visite de Dr. Germinus,” an adapta- tion by Mlle, Marthe Maret, officer d’academle, principal of the Maret School, from Docteur Jaques-Dal croze's “La Ronde,” and “La Perle des Ordonnances,” by H. de Sanniere. Leading parts were taken by Miss Smoe ' Finhesini, daughter of Burl Navarasth, the Siamese Minister; Miss Antoinette Gripon, daughter of Capt. Paul Gripon of the French em- bassy; Misses Margaret Benham, lantha Smith, Eleanor Wilson, Elsie Behrend, Nina Randell, Elizabeth Nu- gent and Margaret Garrett and Mas- ters John Evans and Edward Brady, all puplls of the school. MAY 30, 1925. NEGRO SHOT BY MOB. Alleged Attacker of White Woman Seized asd Killed. CAMDEN, Ark., May 30 (®).—An unidentified negro, charged with at- tempting to attack a white woman at Louann, about 17 miles south of here, was taken from officers by a mob of approximately 50 men and shot to death on yesierday. the Camden-Louann road Pulpit Rock has the highest altitude ‘nf any point in Alabama. It is given as 2,018 feet. ) RE‘AL ESTATE. S R T VAR TP COUNTRY HOME Montgomery County 30 miles from Washington, half mile to postoffice and B. & O. station; good roads to Baltimore and Washington. acres; part in woods and watered by an excellent stream. 10-room dwelling and bath; tenant house and barn. shaded by handsome trees; flower and vege- thoroughbred Leghorn chickens: chicken houses of modern construction; 2 good farm horses and cow. Excellent market trade, three years established in Washing- = ton and Baltimore. The John Marshall Apartments 1910 K Street N.W. New -elght-story fireproof building completed and ready for oc- cupancy, and embodying many new and attractive features for the comfort and convenlence of occupants. The location is of the best, near the center of the downtown, convenient to government depart- ments, theaters and large stores. Central refrigerating plant supply- ing lceless refrigeration and ice to all apartments. Two elevators, efficient telephone service, attractive lobby. Several suites specially suited for physicians or dentists. The construction is of the best. Two rooms—dining room, reception room and kitchen. Two rooms—dining room, living room, reception room and kitchen. Rentals, 375 to $125.00 Your Inspection Is Invited Representatives on Premises H. L. Rust Company 912 15th Street N.W. Main 6888 $12,500 Immediate Possession Thos. J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 15th Street N.W. re ‘belng made {n all parts of the | wo e crnatic and musical numbers city and -suburbs. ¥ § 0 m:;l:: lfi"“_,'::: ):]nfl\}d R tur | from Lily Clark Russel; Adam Ruppel et g sep Murphy: 47 bought 88 K street northeast from street - northwest, to William | Shapiro-Katz (o., N. E. Ryon Co. M. Miller; 4704 Fifth x\rebe'l northwest, | representing the 'r'mm'has,_; 609 Rock enz 06 | Creek Church ros N. Fifth street northwest, 1o Walter F. | magor to o ioca) tovenior: “o3g (f‘z;um Smith: 4708 Fifth street northwest, | bia Road was sold for Annie 1. Me- | to llx:!ll'l \\r;m ‘lh'v office of | Couchie to Joseph Masonin Gus 4710 THTn ang the PUI| Iifantes purchased 519 Kenyon street L h street northwest, | from Walter Frech, who then pur- arman, the office of N.|chased a new home bullt by Shapiro representing the pur- | Katz ¢ e 2 Fitth street” norhvest, | % Co- at 4716 Fifth street north to Byrd and Annie McCouchie: | . i D R i| Maurice Chambers bought from Fifth street bk hapiro-Katz Co. 913 1 street south George H. Schultz, 47 h st "W s northwest, to Walter Frech: 4718 ¥ b Tnh e street northwest, to A. Montfredy: 4700 Fifth street northwest to B.| Landsman 4 Fifth street north John W, Wessells street, to Robert Rich- Decatur street, to N Decatur street, to Joseph Keeler; 4728 Fifth street northwest another Sroom and 2-bath corner house, was purchased by Julian Reed. _In the brokage department the following sales are reported: David B. Nathanson purchased 1416 Meridian place northwest, from Edward Bar- nett: Edgar B detached home, street, fromt partment of Agriculture, the largest Eroup in the field service, at a meet- ing here yesterday were told by their chief, Secretary William Jardine, that, » While the department had numerous laws back of it to enforce its regula- tions, he did not wish to use them un- X necessary. cretary Jardine, on a business and inspection” trip to ths Pa: r coast, urged his hearers to head off viomtors rather than relying ‘on the jails to punish after the laws had been broken. “Let us co-operate in keeping peo- ple out of jail because our regulations have been'violated rather than wait- ing for the infraction and then re :orllnx to jail,”” the Secret I am finding one of the depa principal functions that of re ing, and it is a ticklish busines: most people are honest. and if we can bend our efforts more toward prevent ing violations we can get away from so much jailing. “Of course, there are i lot of peo pe in industries connected with our work who have no conscience—many | of them after the almighty dollar at any cost. Our bLusiness is first to head them off—then to run the scal- | AWags out and use the law in keeping them out. Secretary Jardine sajd that person- ally a great deal of his business had been “in telling them where to head in” and in ing cease and desist orders. tic regions. The red ribbon and necklaces have been listed among the closely restrict- ry supplies, the National Geographic Society, one of the spon- sors of the expedition, explained to- y.. because they will say “look pleasant” to the Eskimo women when the photographers, who couldn't y that in Eskimo, pose them. Red ribbon is symbolic among Eski- mos of the unmarried state, and the photographers are banking on the im- plied compliment of youthful appear- ance to turn the trick. The ribbon also will figure in the first gatural-col. or photographs ever taken fe. the Arc- tic, for which the flowers, fish and ani- mals of the region will be ameng the principal_subjects. The photographs likewise «cxplain the pa dox of the electric fans—they are necessary for development of the color plates 508 Decat Main 6830 g 1 i e IN AN EXCLUSIVE SECTIO HALF BLOCK OFF 16TH STREET ast was sold to James L. Gross for John W. W Helen L. and Nelson od a lot in chhusetts Avenue Park from ard . Trwin: Morris Cohen 219 Georgia avenue, which commercial property, from the Shapiro-Katz Co.. Nona D. Straight bought 818 Fifth street northeast from the Shapiro-K: L. T. Gravatte representing the pure a farm of 97 acres in Montgomery County was sold to Thomas L. MISSING WOMAN DEAD. Body of Mrs. Bessie Benson Found in Potomac River. Special Dispatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., May 30.—The body of Mrs. Bessie Benson, 58 years old, wife of Andrew Benson, was found { in the Potomac River near Western- port. She disappeared from her home yes- terday and was seen in Pledmont, W. Va., wandering apparently aimlessly. It is believed she ended her life. The body was discovered by passing train- men, who notified the police. Seca Agnes Morris office of John F. Donohoe repr the seller. Alarge residence on Si teenth street northwest, containing rooms and 6 baths, was sold to a local investor. A Petworth home was purchased from the Shapiro-Katz 0. by Jacob Horow dward Robert Funkhouser: premises 3 Tleventh street north west was sold to Dr. Terry for Mrs. Annye I in turned purchased 13: Lieut. Arnold Transferred. First Lieur. Leslie P. Arnold, Air Bervice, at Bolling Field, Anacostia, D. C., has been ordered to San Diego, for duty. Leading Home Features That Prove These Shapiro-Built PETWORTH HOMES Worth Seeing AT ONCE Tiled bath Built-in tud Bullt-in shower An_abundance ef closet space in each room Numerous electrical out Tots ring road 29 Est. 1821 101 Y ears Old Still Growing OME BUILDERS SEE LIBBY “We have all the WINDOW and DOOR FR. fi 4nd make immediate, delivery! ! ] Colonial design Large Colonial frent porch ra. entrance hall ith large clothes t Washington, D. C. and Maryland’s Florida Southern Maryland srSOGTHERN MARYLAND can rightfully be classed as the FLORIDA of the Tt has an enjosable climate, bew i o Tos 1asants au enlovabie climate, be: sutiful water fronts and bathing beaches, LAND 1S CHEAP and has a GREAT FUTURE. Prominent and shrewd business men from various parts ef the country are investing in Southern Mary- land real estate. Southern Maryland farms produce a greater variety of crops than any other section of the country. some of which are making crop). corn, wheat, oats. rye. e noted for its kea food—fish, ovsters and wild duck, geese, quail, rabbit, ete. closef Unusually large living Only N\ 18,950 = pointed pantry refrigerator, with Tear fcer Elegant breakfast $1,000 Cash $75 Monthly Including All Interest Hot-water heat Artistic electric fixtures and decoratiol Well-lighted _cellar with stesl windows Pittsburg _instantaneous water heater frames obtainable. ALL PU hes thick “Also a COMPLE ck of LUMBER and MILL WORK." inluding YTHING necessary for house constriction. PRICES ON OUR SASH, DOORS AND BLINDS HAVE ALL BEEN REDUCED!!! FRANK LIBBY & CO. Lumber and Cor, 6th and New York Ave. Millwork Phone Main 1223 tobaceo (the money . vegetables, fruits and hay. It is also abe, as well as a great hunting section— in abundance, porch 00d_fioors doorknobs through- Coal SOUTHERN MARYLAND has good transportation facilitie highways anc river stcamers. Tt has fine schools and churches. phone service throughout. It is regarded as tne of the most of the entire United States. roads, state res and tele- autiful sections o Laundry trays Master bedreom across en- Brick and steel comstruc- tire width of kouse Two commodious bedreoms Extraordinarily sleeping porch Exhibit Hoase 5015 Eighth Street N.W. Open Every Day Until 9 P. M. TO INSPECT: Take 14th Street car or Sth Street car to Farra- gut Street and walk east to houses. tion Specious lawns. beautiful SoutnbBE PUTLOOK for Southern Marsland real estate is exceptionally bright s v s nof or its hospitality and people eniough to live there, live well. live long aad die happy. 0 " oo are fortunale Whenever you THINK OF FLORIDA, THINK OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND. Befors investing investirate, Southiern Mirsland horoushls. the more you in- ve e the more impressed you will be. ) N the GREATEST OPPORTUNITIES of any section of the Dr g-rr D mow offers GARDINER & DENT, INC. Main Office, Dent Building, Washington, D. C. Branch Office — CLINTON, MARYLAND Southern Maryland's Leading Realtors W. GILBERT DENT, President large Deep lot to alley ch e —is offered for quick sale at a very low figure for this beauti- ful semi-suburban section. It is in excellent condition and con- tains eight rooms (four bedrooms) and tile bath, with hot- water heat and all conveniences. Large lawn, set off with finc shrubs and flowers. Garage in rear THE PRICE IS ONLY $14,150 TERMS CAN BE OPEN SUNDAY AFTER 1 P.M. FIRST TIME OFFERED SHANNON - & LUCHS,| JAMESON-BUILT HOMES! s | A Tt R 1301 to 1313 West Virginia Ave. N.E. One Square North of 9th and Florida Ave. N.E. ARRANGED Only a Very Few Lots remain in Battery Park If you buy your lot this week you will save from $250.00 to $500.00. 6 large rooms, hot-water heat, electric lights, hard- wood floors and trim, built-in ice box, one-piece sink, wide front porch, double rear porch. Deep lot to wide alley. A Very Unusual Offering--- A WARD BUILT HOME s T Ask the Man Who Owns One Lots may be bought on terms of 209, cash and 1%2% per month for total carryjng charges. Built, Owned and For Sale by ThomasA.JamesonCo. Owners and Builders 906 N. Y. Ave. NW. Phone Main 5526 All improvements are in. SEE BATTERY PARK AT ONCE Maddux, Marshall, Moss & Mallory, Inc. 1108 16th St. N.W. Main 8970 Pick Out Your Home Today ~ SMALLCASH PAYMENT SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENT New Detached Houses and Bungalows All modern conveniences, electricity, gas, hardwood floors, built-in lawns and shrubbery. :0000“000000““0000”“’0“““00“0 §0 § : : | I =k TERMS 1233 to 1241 You Street S.E. Just. Three Blocks From the New Anacostia Park. On a quiet, shady street, yet only one block from stores, schools and churches. These de- lightful homes are bound to increase in value as improvements go on. They are less than 3 blocks from the new Anacostia Park, which is now under construction by the United States Government, and which, it is said, will be one of the most beautiful parks in the country. It will be connected with Potomac Park by a wonderful riverside drive. COMPARE THESE FEATURES. These homes are complete in every detail. Nothing that will add to their beauty or convenience has been overlooked. The workmanship is typical of a Ward-built home—the last word in row house con- struction. The material used is theebest obtainable. Full 20-foot front. Terraced lawns. Concrete front and back porches. Hardwood oak floors. One-piece kitchen sink. White and mahogany trim. Deep back yard. Master bedroom entire width of house. Two other large bedrooms. Sleeping porch 20 feet wide. Fully equipped kitchen. Finest electrical fixtures. Room for garage. Compare the Purchase With Rent —and you’ll decide to buy one of these pretty Houses— 200 to 220 16th St. S.E. Around the Cormer From Mass. Ave. hot-water heat, automatic hot-water heaters, bath tubs, beautiful Prices Range from $8,450 to $10,000 Located at 10th and Hamlin Sts. N.E. A tapestry brick 5-room house, 3 porches, newly painted and papered, at 218 Bryant St. N.E., for only $6,750—terms. Ownership of one of these Kite Houses settles the Home question — comfortably and economi- cally—for you will be making an investment that will yield a wonderful dividend in satisfac- tion—and saving. We'll make the terms of purchase to suit your convenience. Splendid location—best in the Southeast sec- tion. Attractive Homes—of six rooms and bath; hardwood floors; carefully equipped and-artisti- cally finished. . Open Every Day and Sunday from 10 AM. to 10 P.M. Built, Owned and for Sale by A il Md. Pri $6,500. BY Harry A. Kite 7 JOSEPH C.. . Main 4846 (Incorporated) Phone Main 4985 203 Colorado Bldg. Sample House Open’Till 8 P. M. Salesman On Property W. M. WARD OWNER AND BUILDER 1410 H Street N. W. Main 1023 Six-room House, hot-water heat, electricity, gas, etc. Newly painted and papered; No. 409 Fourth St. N.E. $6,750—terms. 5-room bungalow, lot 50 by 150, gas, electricity, hardwood floors. No. 4 McCreary St., Hyattsville Hills, Inspect Saturday and Sunday To Reach by Street Car Take the 11th street S. E. car to Nichols avenue and You streets S. Then walk ~just one-half block east to the property. To Reach by Auto Drive out Penna. avenue S. E. to 11th street, down 11th street across the bridge, then two blocks more to You street. Turn left half block to property.: Paved streets all the way. Member Washington Real Estate Board

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