The suburban citizen., 1901-07-13
A TRUSTWORTHY PROPHET.

Many prophecies have been uttered
concerning the future Of the National
Capital, but none has been more literal
ly fulfilled than those which came from
the lips OF Mr. John F. Waggaman,
one OF the pioneer real estate men of
Washington Mr.. Waggaman was
never a pessimistic prophet. The pic
ture which he saw and ever held up to
be looked upon by the doubling Thorn
ases who thought they saw harmless
source OF amusement in his hopefulness
was always a bright one. 1t was
picture radiant with sunshine and full
Of beauty, the picture OF matchless
city even more beautiful than the
Washington upon which we look to-
day. Mr.. Waggaman had faith to be-
lieye that the time would come when
the splendid mental vision would as
sumo tangible shape, and accordingly
he lost no opportunity to invest his
money in real estate. The results OF
his various ventures are too well known
to require more than passing reference.
His investments were chiefly made in
the northwest section of the city, be-
cause, being a shrewd and careful busi-
ness man, he foresaw the fact that that
quarter was destined to become a fine
residence locality.
But Mr. Waggaman knew that the
growth of the city would not by any
means be confined to the northwest.
He did not overlook the fact that while
thousands of people with comfortable
bank accounts would turn their eyes
in that direction, the northeast would
not be many years behind in the race
for honors as a residence section. Then
again he displayed his clear business
foresight by getting in on the ground
floor in the matter OF purchasing north
east property, the morris addition
tract OF about sixty-fve acres being
one OF his most important acquisitions.
Mr.. Waggaman believes that many
handsome suburban homes will soon be
built within the territory covered by
the new association and that its growth
will be as substantial and rapid as that
of the northwest Here, in the new
picture which he is holding up for pub
lie inspection, are pretty homes stretch
ing for miles beyond the present
city limits on shaded and paved streets
and broad avenues seeming, here and
there, to end in spacious parks and
charming circles. This picture, like the
other, will be real one at no distant
day, and Mr.. Waggaman will be among
the distinguished citizens OF Washing
ton who will live to see it and enjoy it.
When the new association was form
ed the name OF Mr. Waggaman was the
first TO be enrolled on the list OF mem
bers. and while his interests elsewhere
have prevented him from attending the
meetings he has been the means OF
greatly aiding the organization in its
work. He believes that vigorous
campaign should be inaugurated in be-
half of the northeast section and that
the District Commissioners should be
called upon to lend their influence in
calling the attention OF Congress to the
fact that it has not been dealt with as
fairly as it should have been. There
should be liberal appropriation Tor the
opening Of highways and for o,her inn
provements which are needed, and Mr..
Waggaman. viewing the subject in the
optimistic light in which he saw the
marshy northwest blossom as the rose,
is confident that the District lawmakers
will look with favor upon the claims OF
the northeast people There is no
quarter OF the District which, in his
Judgment, offers better opportunities
ior safe and profitable investment, and
in this as in all other business under
takings. he has backed his prophecy
with solid cash. His large and valuable
real estate interests in the northeast
furnish convincing evidence that he be-
lieves that the section has a bright
future.
In his book bearing the title Of The
Ups and Downs OF an Army Officer"
Mai. Georeg A. Armes says OF Mr.
Waggaman, on pages S and 8 Among
Others | desire to menion are the three
Waggaman brothers, who have done