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The Delta independent., 1906-09-28
hilIman's Big Building.

]. E. Hillman's fine new building will
soon be going up. the water problem
having been solved by digging a deep
drain two blocks in length and connect
ing with the main town drain. The de-
lay occasioned by securing dry base
ment has not only retarded the work
of construction, but has caused a large
extra expense, amounting to about 5000.
The ditch is 1O1z feet deep at one point
and 81 feet where it enters the base
ment 1t will be completed by tomorrow
night.
Next week work commences on the
foundation of the big structure and it
will be by all odds the finest business
block in Delta. Mr.. Hillman is build
ing for the future as well as the present.
He has faith in Delta. He sees what
the growth, which is now only beginning.
will be in a few years and he is making
his building conform with his ideas
along that line.
The building will be 5O-foot front and
125 feet deep, with seven foot base
ment and two stories above the ground.
W. D. Wheeler drew the plans and
made the specifications. He will have
charge of the work, which is a guaran-
tee that it will be we'll done. The plans
show a beautiful structure, one that
will be a credit to Delta and Delta
county. 1t will be thoroughly modern,
lighted by electricity, heated with
steam or hot water and will have nu-
merous sanitary toilet rooms. The
total cost is estimated at from $50, 900
to s25, 1000.
The plans afford fine opportunity
for window display. comprising total
of 81 feet of plate glass frontage.
There will be a II #. glass on the south
side at the southeast corner, two 10 #.
glass in the front between corner and
main entrance, and two #. glass be-
tween main entrance and vestibule lead
ing to stairway and gents furnishings
department at northeast corner.
The main entrance will comprise dou-
BILE doors flush with front of building
opening into a seven #. vestibule, plate
glass windows to the right and left as
you enter. At northeast corner there
will be a seven foot vestibule leading
up stairs to the right and to the gents
furnishings goods department on the
left
An entrance toward rear Of building
on the south side will lead to the miIlin-
cry and cloak department. A balcony
at the rear will be used as a rest room
with toilet rooms convenient. Immedi-
ately in front of and below the balcony
will be the office and to the rear of the
office and below the balcony the carpet
department.
Twenty splendid Office rooms will oc-
cupy the second floor. The plans afford
excellent light and ventilation and these
apartments will be thoroughly metro
politan. Above the second floor ceiling
and roof there will be 35 ventilators
placed at the side and two ends, thus
oviding abundant air circulation and
eliminating the roof heat from rooms
below.
From the above detailed description
one can readily gain an idea OF the real
ly metropolitan character of the Hill
man block. To the enterprise and
nerve of the builder due credit should
be given.
The Delta independent., 1906-09-28
Successful Fair.

The Montrose fair was success, the
Association clearing up past indebted
ness and paying this years premiums
in full. Delta people. who attended in
large numbers, speak Of the exhibits as
being excellent and praise the manage
ment for the good program carried out.
The Delta independent., 1906-09-28
COLORADO STATE EXHIBIT. MAKES FINE

COLORADO STATE EXHIBIT. MAKES FINE
SHOWING OF HER RESOURCES IN AG-
RICULTURAL BUILDING. COLORADO
BOOTH IS POPULAR.
Dcs MoincS Daily News.
Colorado ranks first in climate and
health. irrigated lands, sugar beets,
quality Of fruits, gold and silver"
Colorado the land Of health and
wealth."
These are among the conspicuous
signs to be found in the agricultural
hall at the fair grounds.
Colorado" greets the eye Of the visi-
tor at the entrance and Is easily seen
from all parts Of the spacious building.
"A portion Of the exhibit il placed In
large cabinets lined with velvet. the
wheat, oats and grasses srtistically ar
ranged, forming one Of tho hsndsomest
The Delta independent., 1906-09-28
Two Days Of Court.

Judge Stevens held court Monday and
Tuesday and then adjourned until Dec.
IL. but one case of Importance was
tried, that of X. H. Wight against J
w. Morgan and A. NJ. Chase, ministers
Of the re-orEanized church Of the Lat
The Delta independent., 1906-09-28

exhibits to be found on the grounds.
THE Colorado booth is popular one
too, and is daily visited by thousands
who are interested in the state, mas
much as many Iowans have invested in
Colorado lands in recent years, and IN
deed many of our people have removed
to that state to make their homes there.
"Mr. W. G. Brandenburg, who is as
sisted by D. B. Weaver. have charge
of the exhibit, which has been collected
by the Colorado State Commercial as
socistion, are busy men. They know
their state well and in an interesting
manner dispense information and litera-
ture relative to the Centennial state.
Upon entering the booth beautiful
pictures of Colorado scenery are found
decorating the walls.
THE products from field and orchard
brought our people in point of revenue
nearly $50, ,OOO, 900 in excess of our min
eral output last year." said Mr.. Bran
denburg. THE total value Of our raw
products last year was nearly $780,
900, 900. How is that for a state only
thirty years old! Here are few
samples of our grains." continued Mr..
Brandenburg. 'Osts measuring over
seven feet in height raised in Delta
county. making an average yield of l25
bushels and the field was large one.
Very little of the wheat shown yields
less than SO bushels.
This display of fruit will show you
that we are able to produce the best.
though it is too early for US to make a
creditable showing. This fruit comes
from Grand Junction. Palisade. Delta.
Hotchkiss and Paonia. talked with q
fruit grower in that section a few
weeks ago. He lived in Iowa until four
years since: moved out there and
bought land at slOo per acre. planted it
IN fruit and recently refused l.5oO per
acre. That is about as good as gold
mine isn't it,"
The Delta independent., 1906-09-28
CHANCELLOR BUCHTE!'S
LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE
Enters Campaign Without Pledge Or Promise--Dis
cusses Issues Before the People.

Chancellor Buchtes letter accepting the Republican nomna
ton typical of the big who will be the next
executive head of the 1t should be read carefully by
every voter and is as follows:
The Delta independent., 1906-09-28

Below 10 repubished extracts from
Iowa papers, but we have necessarily
been compelled to use only small part
Of each article. As to use them entire
would occupy more space than We can
spare:
COLORADO EXHIBIT POPULAR. SPLENDID
. SHOWING OF THE STATE $ RESOURCES
Sioux City Journal.
THAT the state of Colorado is max
ing wonderful strides in an agricultural
way is amply demonstrated by the
splendid exhibit made at the fair this
week under the direction of the Colorado
State Commercial association, an or
ganization aiming to give reliable in
formation relative to the resources and
opportunities found in the Centennial
state.
Mr.. w. G. Brandenburg, who is in
charge of the exhibit. is busy man.
1--WE are here at the fair he ex-
planned, because Colorado is long on
nearly all the material elements that
enter into the making Of a great state,
Dut SuoTt ou PeopiS. Aou Nho" wa
state is nearly twice rs large as Iowa
in area. but we only have about 70O, 600
people. We are frank to say we want
more-morc OF the best to be found and
we know that Iowa has them. These
products in grains, grasses and fruits
show what il being done. We raise
more wheat to the acre than any other
state. according to the United States
census report; our sugar beets contain
more sugar and larger tonnage per
acre than those grown elsewhere; our
fruits are of better keeping quality
and flavor than those Of other states.
at least SO said the Worlds fair officials.
Our climate enables US to grow greater
diversity Of crops than other sections
and goodness. il talked for week
could still have much to tell you of u
state that is destined 10 become one Of
the greatest in the American union at
no distant day.
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division about 120 semi-detached six-room
houses with all modern improvements. side
yards and large porches, have been con-
structed by Warren Brothers. All these
houses have been sold and are occupied as
homes. They are situated on the south side
of Harvard. both sides of Dearborn. and
the north side Of Princeton streets between
Brightwood avenue and 18th street
Pioneer In Building
Mr.. Percy II. Russell was pioneer in the
building operations Of this section, having
constructed eight eight-room two-story and
attic residences from the northeast corner
OF 18th and Irving streets northwest ex-
tending one-half the block. He has also
built three three-story and cellar dwellings
Of ten rooms and bath. with steam heat.
front terrace and deep yard In rear. on
Lamont street near nth street northwest.
These houses were sold ut g. $50 each.
Plan Of Home Buying.
As an Illustration Of plan Of home buying
in monthly payments. the first payment on
the eight houses first constructed by Mr..
Russell averaged about 100 each. with
monthly payments thereafter OF rs on the
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park. and then turning to the north at 17th

park. and then turning to the north at 17ta
street.
The business character of Connecticut
avenue seems so well assured now that 1t
Is no longer questioned that at least that
portion of 1t which extends from K street
to NJ street is a resumption of the business
section that has turned up 14th street, and
which has survived two Interruptions in Its
continuous course, one at Lafayette Park
and the other at Farragut Square
The Walsh Holdings.
Those interested in business property
either as brokers or investors read with
much attention the statement that appear
ed In The Star during the past week Of the
probability that nothing would be done
during the present season toward carrying
out the large enterprise planned by Mr.
Thomas F. Walsh for the Improvement OF
his holdings at the northwest corner OF
New York avenue and 14th street. The
placing of an office building there, as pro-
posed would necessarily make the locality
much more of center than is the case
at present, and no doubt some of the in
terest that has been manifested In prop
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estate, loan and insurance business. at 1410
G street northwest.
Sale of Two Houses.
Mr. N L. Sansbury, real estate broker,
has just sold two houses erected by L. q.
Breuninger on the corner of Park road and
nth street. for $4,000. These buildings are
on lot so feet front by $50 feet deep.
southern exposure. They have just been
completed and are ready for occupancy.
MI Sansbury has also sold for Mr.. James
Simpson his house. corner OF Park ROAD
and 18th street. for $1,000 cash.
An E Street Corner.
The purchase of the property at the north
east corner of 18th and streets during the
week for sTe5s per square foot was the
notable event of the week, and also Of the
market for the present year. 1t Is not likely
there will be another transaction during the
current year that will equal this one as
record maker.
The price paid marks the high-water mark
In such transactions In this city. Never
before In the history OF the city has
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FORSEEKERSOF HOMES
A Ready Market Embracing
Many Desirable Houses.
OUT ON COL UMBIA HEIGHTS
An Expanding Area to Meet the Con-
slant Demand.
VICINITY OF SOLDIERS HOME
Neigh borhood of the Beautiful Park
Being Occupied as Residence Sites
Some Current Improvements.
VICINITY OF SOLDIERS HOME

The general and growing interest that at
taches to the development of the national
capital Is confined to no one class OF the
the city but Is shared by all the people who
are so fortunate as to make their homes In
Washington. as we'll as by visitors. No
small proportion of the improvements that
have contributed in recent years so effect
lively to the beauty and attractiveness of
the city. and have made Washington the
Mecca OF home-seekers from every section
sfye spirit and liberal investments of those
who, having come to see, have learned to
admire. and remained to live.
While the character of the development in
different sections of the city is differentiated
by the necessities and demands of different
classes Of residents. the main fact that
Washington is rapidly becoming the city
beautiful. the typical American home city,
is patent to all thoughtful observers. I'M
provements in the central portions have con-
sisted mainly of the substitution of new
buildings, with all modern conveniences,
for old-fashioned structures that have out
lived their usefulness, that the great
march of development Is to be chiefly OBJ
served In the outlying sections measurably
removed from the older and necessarily
more congested centers
The section bounded by 7th street or
Brightwood avenue on the east, 18th street
on the west, Florida avenue on the south,
and extending north through Columbia
Heights, has experienced considerable de-
velopment within comparatively recent
period.
In block Of Todd s. Browns sub
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BEAUTY OF THE TREES.
Attractiveness Of the City In Its Sea-
sons Garb.

1t Is common to hear these days the ex-
preston from practically all classes that
the city never looked so lovely as It does
those who can recall hearing precisely the
same expressions last year, and If their
memories do not fail them they can recall
a similar verdict about the appearance OF
the city the year before, and SO on.
No one questions the accuracy of this
Judgment, whether 1t was uttered this year
or last year or the year before, for. as
everybody knows, the beauty of the city
is enhanced each season and Its attractive
ness this year is In excess OF that of last
year. There Is one main reason for this,
and that IS the wonderful growth and
streets. To say that there is nothing equal
to the display of foliage In any city in
this country or In Europe Is only to re-
peat truism. At the same time such a
comparison enables one to appreciate some-
what more the rather exclusive advantage
which residents of this city enjoy.
The beauty of the streets of the city,
now that they are adorned by the lavish
hand of nature, Is something that Is worth
travelling many miles to see, and IL there
was nothing else to be seen here except
the trees and their graceful foliage. soften
ing the harsh outlines OF the city streets
and furnishing a setting to the architec-
.tural design, which otherwise would per-
haps be crude and awkward, at least In
many instances.
When to the soft beauty OF the trees are
added the cool stretches of grass in front
of the numerous little parks. combination
is produced that is simply marvellous, when
IL Ia considered that 1t Is within the Dor
ders of q large modern city.
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REAL ESTATE SIGNS.
A WESTERN EFFORT TO DO AWAY
WITH THEM.

Sign boards are engaging the attention OF
the real estate men of Minneapolis. MINI.
Notwithstanding the agitation by the real
estate board against the excess Of sign
boards On vacant lots, new ones are going
UP and the old ones are standing. The
special committee appointed by the real
estate board to look up the situation from
all sides Is seeking some way to get rid Of
the signs and will soon be able to report.
A. A. Jameson, member Of the COM
mittee, said regarding this annoying fea-
ture of the real estate business:
II suppose l have as many signs up as
any other agent in town., but I should be
glad to see the use of vacant-lot signs
abolished. simply for the general appear
ance of the city. I don't think 1t helps the
sale of q lot to have dozen signs ON it.
1t rather Injuries the prospects of a SALE
THE idea Is this: It would save lot of
work for the real estate men. The use
of signs means that the man who lives next
door to a vacant sign-planted lot goes to
the real estate men thus advertised and
asks them about the price Of the lot simply
from curiosity and to get a line on the
value of his own lot He doesn't mean any
thing, but 1t makes great annoyance.
Bona fide purchasers will go into an office.
on the other hand and ask what lots the
agent has in a certain locality. He will not
have to do lot of chasing; the agent will
do the chasing. He will look up the ex-
elusive agent, find out about the lots and
make the sale II he can. That will mean
a division OF COMMISSIONS; but every reputa-
BILE real estate agent is willing to divide
commissions. 1t Is just as broad as it is
long.
1.-THE plan proposed for listing lots at
the fnformatfo bureau Office does not seem
feasible. Suppose you want to buy a lot.
If some plan could be used by which the
different agents could be notified, 1t would
be all right. If the lots are TO be bulletined.
however as suggested. 1t will mean lots OF
work.
IT proposed In the committee not to
abolish signs altogether, but to have a gen.
eral real estate board sign giving the In
formation bureau number. Then let the
secretary have card system. so that on
inquiry he could then give the name of the
agent Of the lot ard also notify the agent.
''The present trouble has arisen from the
fact that almost all the agents send out
letters to owners of vacant property asking
a listing. and the owners list with each
agency, and every agent puts up a sign on
the lot. The agent Is not to blame, but the
owner Is IN listing with half dozen per-
sons The plan suggested would have the
effect of giving more exclusive hstings to
agents."
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REAL ESTATE GOSSIP
Growth of a Business Section
ia of the City.
SOME CURRENT QUOTATIONS
Dilemma That Confronts Number Of
District Property Holders.
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS
Acreage Property for Those Who;
Want Homes In the Suburbs
Matters of Interest.
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS

An opportunity Is to be given to people
who want about their houses more ground
than the usual city lot affords. A new
subdivision Is being made under the direc-
ton of William p. Matteson. who has the
MANAGEMENT of the property, which he calls
Northwest Park Mr.. Matteson explains
to any one who is interested and who calls
at his office in the Colorado building that
the property In question Is on the turnpike
road to Rockville and lies between that
thoroughfare and the electric road to the
same place.
The ground. which comprises forty-two
acres was about the country residence Of
the late A. T. Britain, and Is now owned
by a syndicate which has turned 1t over
to the management of Mr.. Matteson- The
latter's plan for the development of the
property is somewhat different from any
thing Of the sort attempted here He in
tends to a road through the property
from east to west. running from the turn
pike to the electric road. On each side will
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about nine acres, has been subdivided by
Middaugh & Shannon into lots 40 feet
by 116 feet deep. and the firm proposes TO
improve this area gradually with sem-des
tached and detached residences. They have
contracted with a leading landscape gar.
dener In Baltimore to set out ornamental
trees and shrubbery each front and side
lawn this fall on the same general lines
on which Roland Park, Baltimore, Is ims
proved.
A short distance to the north enters
by the splendid thoroughfare, New Hamp-
shire avenue. into the Petworth subdivis.
ion. Indications point TO active efforts on
the part of those who have the Petworth
territory in control to make improvements
and call to the attention Of suburban home
seekers the advantages of his attractive
section. Some houses are In course of ereo-
ton and others are being planned. AS this
property adjoins on the north the beautiful
park of the Soldiers Home. the outlook
and surroundings are enhanced by this
proximity to one of the show places nea1
he cttv.
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erty in that neighborhood for some time
past is due in part at least to the en-
hancement of values which would result.
If this project is not to be carried out
for some time or some temporary use Is
made of the property to carry 1t along with
the least expense TO the holder, then sur
rounding values will no doubt be tnfiu-
enced.
The Inquiry for Property.
The important place which property in
all this region has at present IN the mar
ket is quite evident. Property holders have
perhaps received more inquiries IN regard
to their holdings within shorter space of
time than perhaps ever before in their
knowledge OF the locality. OF course some
of these inquiries are backed UP by invest
ors who stand ready to buy when they find
something that suits their fancy, and then
OF course there are other instances where
the broker merely wants to find out what
he can do with the property before pro-
ceeding to find q customer.
At any rate whatever the motive there
is no doubt substantial movement Is now
in progress, and also steady enhancement
of prices. In fact. there Is good deal
OF complaint on this subject and the opin-
lon is freely expressed by brokers that II
property owners were what they describe
lions would be much greater. However
this Is always part of any active move
ment In property. Owners naturally want
TO get near the market as possible. and
when the prices are going UP they want
to get their figures near the top that
they viii not be filed with regret when
some subsequent transaction shows a hand
some profit to the next seller.
Hesitation of Owners.
On the other hand. there are those who
are perfectly willing to see some one else
make profit, providing only they get
what they consider a fair margin, but 1t Ia
difficult for some minds to determine ex-
actly what the latter ought to be. and so
II happens there Is apt to be constant
change in the asking price, especially when
the market Is at all active. 1t is also rec
ognized that there Is such a thing in the
realty world as overstaying ones market,
and so between this consideration and the
uneasy feeling that. after all. one Is not get
ting enough for his property. there Is am
pie room for a good deal OF hesitation on
the part of the property owners about
which the broker Is apt to complain.
A Recent Change.
Mr.. Fred c. g. Hunter, for number OF
years past salesman with the firm of Early
Hampton. has associated himself with
Mr.. Robert C. Shinn IN the general real
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New Railroads for Arabia.

From the Railway and Engineering Review.
1t is proposed to build two new railroad
lines into the interior OF Arabia The dim
culties Of the Turkish government with the
Arabian insurgents have resulted In official
plans for railroad from Hodeidah, on the
Red sea, to Sannaa, 200 miles eastward,
where the Il, 600 Turkish troops make head
quarters. A French engineer corps under
an armed escort Of 100 men is now making
the surveys for the government. 6annaa,
the largest city Ii southern Arabia, has a
civil population Of $4,000 and is the center
OF the rich country known as the Yemen,
or Arabia Felix. Here the famous Mocha
coffee is grown. and large quantities OF
sheep and goat skins and various gums are
exported.
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OLD PICTURE WALL PAPERS.
Still Found In Some Ancient New
England Houses.

From Town and Country.
It Is in these days. when colonial features
are so appreciated. ones interest turns to
things pertaining to our forefathers' day.
and in looking backward we find In the
Puritan home many fascinating relic that
speaks of the days when the bellies and
beaux wore powdered wigs and patches. AL
through the seaport towns Of New England
are found. for instance, carefully treasured
by the present generation. the historic wall
papers OF long ago. These represent great
variety Of subjects. ranging from allegorical
scenes to Shakespeare's plays; from the
hunt in "Merrie England" to portrayals Of