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The Washington times., 1906-07-22

Wright to Robert Lee o'Brien. lot 1S2.
square I5l, $40
Tenth street northeast. between y and
= streets-Charles II. Wright et uN.
10 Fred u and Bertie Gerry. lot a.
square s37, So
Greenvale-Edmond S McCalmoat et
| al trustees, 10 Henry A. Nleth and
Glenn T. Hustled, part S26- $50
lttlngham-Precilla Chapman and
/ olners % Milton D. Campbell lot 3, 81.
ozV Fourteenth street northeast
lhomas McCabe 10 James Arthur King
er ana Mabelle 4. Klinger, lot ~,
square 1929 $40
! street northwest. between Eighth and
Ninth stTeets-Mamie Caruso 10 Richard
Il Palfo, part lot T. square 404, SO.
lsconsin avenue northwest between
o and 2 streets-Rap phael a. Caselear ct
Vir, 10 o. Donald Miller. part lot Q,
square 1913, 80.
/ street southeast. between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets-Harry n Mar
tin 10 Morris X. George lots 50 ana 81,
square 1GfS. SO
J. street southeast. between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets-HaFry M Mar
Tin 10 Austin n. Rogers, lots 81 and 81
square IO48 SO.
First street southwest. between I and
X streets-James +. Brennan 70 Robert
/. Bunting. lot s., square 645 SO
South Grounds Columbian University
George T. Murphy to Raymond J.
COsley, north One-half lot 60 $40
20J r street sOutnWCst-ffeuTy f Tripp
trustee, TO James .. Holmes. original
lots ] and 20, square 583 $40.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
OLD AVENUE STAND
BRINGS GOOD PRICE
Cohen Shoe Store to Be Re-
modelled for a Provision
House.

An important sale of realty which
was consummated yesterday was the
property go Pennsylvania avenue north
west. from Robert Cohen TO Robert 5.
Sinclair The lot has a frontage of
twenty-five feet on the Avenue. with
a depth Of l2O feet 10 a wide alley, and
is improved by a three-story brick store
and dwelling.
For many years the store was oe-
cupied by the late owner as shoe
store and was one of the business land
marks Of that section
The consideration stated was $4,000,
which is a. the rate OF about 81 per
foot.
After some extensive alterations have
been made the property will be occupied
by the kingau Beef Company. now
located AT Sos G street. as "A provision
house, This is the third large sale cf
property recently in the immediate
vicinity OF the Washington Market, el3
and 800 Louisiana avenue having recent
Is changed hands. although in neither
case was the price paid as nigh as this.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
HEBREW TEMPLE
TO BE BUILT
Congregation Talmud Torah.
Win Lay Cornerstone
Today.
WILL BE A FINE EDIFlCE
Prominent Rabbis and Laymen of the
District Will Deliver Sermons
and Addresses.

The Hebrews o. Southwest Washing
ton are congratglatiug themselves on
tue fact that they will soon have
temple in that section of the city.
The first practical step IN the accom-
plish.deEt a. this purpose Will be the
having of The cornerstone OF Talmud
Torah today az p. m, on the north
side o. = street, between FOur-and-3-
half id 'ixth street southwest The
ceremony Will be performed with all the
houors and glory of the religion, and
thu pastor of the congregation of Tai
mud Torah will be assisted by the pas
tors OF The other synagogues in Wash
ington and many persons prominent in
religions circles
il has not vet been definitely settled
Who viii have the honor Of placing the
cornerstone. as the selection will not IN
all proba billty be made until today.
The congregation OF TaImud Torah, of
which the Rev. Morris r. Yuelson IS
pastor has for a long time been wor-
shiping at 305 Four-and-a-haf st0eet
southwest The rapid growth of the
Congregation. however. made il neCes-
sary for the members to seek other and
larger accommodations. This necessity
inspired the project OF erecting "a temple
of worship, and the committee of tine
congregation appointed 10 consider the
matter determined TO purchase ground
ana erect synagogue The site chosen
was lots 467 and 453 + street southwest
and there the first stone of the new
home cf Tslmud Torah viii be laid.
Addresses viii be made by the Rev
Louis Stern. the Rev Abram Simon,
the Rev Julius Z Loeb the Rev D-
Noelson. and the Hon Simon Wolf
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
ROOSTER ATTACKED
INFANT BOY At PLAY
Fowl Infuriated by Red Dress Worn BY
Baby Scratches Child's
Eyes Out.

CHICAGO. July 2f-David Alswang.
baby Of two years. is dying IN a hos
pital as the result Of a savage attack
by a big rooster.
The child Will certainly lose the siEht
Of both eyes. and surgeons fear blood
poisoning viii set in and result in death
David attired IN a bright red dress
was playing Oh a sand heap when at
tackled by the rooster. which fought ana
scratched 6csperately. presumably en-
ragged by colo OF The baby's dress.
The mother of the child had hard
work beatir OF the infuriated fowl
which pursued the baby TO the door
and then beat its wings against the
house until killed by neighbor.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
FAMOUS COLONIAL ESTATE
NEAR OLD POINT SOLD
"ElmingtOn," One of Virginia's Stately
Homes, Taken Over by New
YOrkeTs.

Grant Parish, realty broker Of this
city. has sold the famous colonial es-
tate Of Elmington. for $4,000. The sale
was consummated last Thursday In New
York. The mansion house has thirty
two rooms. four baths. gas. and all city
conveniences and, although built in
100 has been renovated IN the most
lavish style though faithfully retaining
the Colonial character Of the property.
The location Is most commanding. be-
ing on the Chesapeake bay. near Old
Point Comfort, Va. The estate has 40
acres Of cultivated land, with TWO miles
shore front, including valuable oys-
ter beds. fishing. and shooting opportu-
mites
In the Judgment Of Mr. Parish. the
county adjacent 20 Old Point Comfort
and Norfolk will receive lasting bene-
NJ from the jamestown Exposition,
when thousands of people VIII be at
tracted 10 that fair section OF country.
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IS THIS TO BE AN AGE
OF CONCRETE BUILDING?
Will Brick and Stone and Steel Con-
struction Be Superseded by This
New Material?

The march OF concrete stiH goes for
ward. There seems 20 be no limit 10 lis
possibilities, Engineers are producing
month after month new wonders in this
line OF construction. or course, all OF
them are not just what the artistic
sense demands. bat there must be be
ginning In all things.
Pittsburg promises 20 have what VIII
probably be the first concrete SKY
scrsper. The Henry Sheuk Company
will construct a tWelve-stOTy building Tor
mercantile purposes. All upright col
umns. beams and girdeTs viii be OF re
enforced concrete, taking the place OF
800 tons of steel frame
There promises 10 be a great deal Of
interest among the architects and build
ers iu this work. as IL is an example or
new utilization Of concrete in structure
that promises 10 be one of the most or
uamental in the Smoky city.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
FARMERS SCHOOL
AND INSTITUTE
Interesting Program for Con-
ference at Maryland Agri-
cultural College.

Inc Summer School and Farmers In
siirute conference of the Maryland
Agricultural College. which will take
place in the assembly hall OF that in
stitItion August d 10 p. inclusive.
promises 10 be more than ordinarily in-
teresting, not alone 20 those interested
in agriculture and horticulture. but 10
the public in general.
william i. Amos, director Of the col
Iege. has prepared daily program OF
the exercises, which viii be mailed 70
all patrons OF the institution. The pro-
gram not only contains a list of the
subjects. but also The names Of the per
sons who Will discuss them. and the
day and the hour when the discussion
win take place.
The conference will be opened with an
= idress by Director Amos. and the ad-
dress Of welcome will be made by r.
". Sylvester. president Of Maryland
Agricultural College. Secretary Of Agri-
culture James Wilson has also been in
vlted 10 he present. and IL is expected
he viii deliver an address.
The conference will be divided into
daily. sessions of an hour each, the first
session beginning at 9 a. m. each day.
There will be an hour recess from =
noon 10 ! p. m. and another iEtermi--
sion from $50 p. m. 10 $3.50 p. II.
Every subject in connection with
agriculture and horticulture and the
care Of farm stock, from che selecting
OF seeds 10 the care of horses and
chickens. will be discussed by persons
who have made the subjects q life
study.
During the afternoon from 5:2j TO $50
o. n. each day a concert will be given
for the entertainment Of the delegates.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
OVER A SALE A DAY
FIRMS JULY AVERAGE
Stone g. Fairfax, Inc, Report a Craft
flying Continuation of Bust
ness for July.

The transactions in real estate prop
erty sttIl keep active although II is
generally expected that through the hot
summer months there VIII be q consi-
derable falling of. Charles Z. Stone. OF
Stone s. Fairfax. Inc. when asked yes
tcrday for an item I'm real estate hastily
ran ove~ his memorandum and report
cd twenty-one sales for this month
which is more than one sale per day
counting out the Sundays and holidays
lie was Of opinion that there would be
a continuation Of tie activity through
out the summer. and was glad 10 hear
that REPORTS from other offices were
equally as favorable. The amount in
volved IN these transactions would
aggregate a very respectable sum, and
represents an excellent class Of invest
ment and home buying.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
UP 20 Els Oh TPICKS.

The late Col. George ". Robbins. of
Avon, in his earlier days enjoyed a
game or poker, according TO the Boston
Herald. One day he chanced TO meet
an old friend with whom he had on
many occasions sat in TO a little
game, bat whom he had not seen in
many years
The old cronies greeted each other
cordially, and after a few "reminiscences
his friend. whom he called Bill. asked
for a loan of s..
What's that. Bill?" said the colonel.
pretending not TO hear
Gould you lend me $10?" said his
friend.
Aha Bill" replied the colonel. II
see you're up TO your old tricks"
How that, colcnel?" asked Bill
We'll" said the colonel as he unroll-
ed his "calfskin, you've given me
raise before the draw"
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
OLD NEWSPAPER ROW
PROPERTY IS SOLD

An interesting sale OF the past week
was that OF the premises S21 D street
northwest, which was purchased by Dr.
George T. KlipsJein. OF Alexandria. The
lot has frontage of 90 feet with a
depth of Isl feet. and is improved with
a thTee-story building. used as a store
and for storage purposes
The price paid was reported at SOS. 600.
which is considered "a reasonable figure
for ground In that section, although the
limited sales for the past few years i'm
that neighborhOod has prevented a com
parisOn of prices. The locality for many
years was occupied by newspaper offices.
but has lately undergone many Vhanges
and Is now confined to stores ana ware
houses.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
SPANISH MISSION TYPE
IN CHURCH BUILDING
Philadelphia to Make New Departure
in Church Architecture in
Eastern Cities.

The Fortieth Street Methodist Epis-
eopal Church. the design for which was
made by Architect c. l.. Schermerhorn.
will be one OF the most distinctive build
.ings in Philadelphia. It is In the Spanish
OF mission style of architecture, the best
types OF which are 10 be found among
the churches erected by the early Span o.
ish missionaries in Mexico and southern
California. II has been found necessary
10 modify slightly the mission style 70
meet the requirements OF modern con-
structiOu.
Materials used In the construction Of
the church viii De either brick and terra
Gotta, all terra Gotta or concrete through
out as the building committee may de-
eide The roof viii be Of red tile. En-
trance viii be from Walnut street into
la large reception room fitted with an
open hreplace This will be the first
church IN any Eastern city 10 be built
after this type OF architecture.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
FARMS IN MARYLAND
ATTRACTING CITY PEOPLE

The farm belonging TO Corcoran
Thorn. containing thirty-four acres, sit
uated on the Baltimore and Washington
pike. was sold last week. through the
office OF Edward Daniels. in the Mary
land building. 10 Richard Buhler, who
will make 1t his country home. The
price is stated al $500.
Mr. Daniels also sold the farm known
as the Mrs. r. V. Hall property, to F.
J. Morton. Of this city. for 5000. This
farm contains thirty-fOur acres, located
at Beltsville. and is one Of the attrac-
tive spots in that section OF the coun-
try. The house is a neat one. while
the usual outbuildings are in excellent
condition.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOME
COMMANDS GOOD PRICE

The increasing value OF property on
Columbia Heights was strikingly illus
trated In the sale Of 1921 Falrmont for
merly Gale) street L. J. Hollis Rinehart
for $4,000. which occurred IN the early
part of the week. The house was owned
by Leo Simmons, who builI il about
eight years ago, and has occupied IL as
a residence ever since. The deal was
made through the office of ". II. Saun-
dCTs a. Co.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
SENATOR JOHN K. JONES
BUYS a NEW RESIDENCE

The fine new residence. 1872 Nine
teenth street northwest, which is one
OF several recently completed by John
II. Nolan. has been sold TO Mrs. Susan
SomerviTe Jones. wife of John K.
Jones. former SenatOr from Arkansas
1he consideration stated was ST 800
The dwelling is built in the Spanish
style of notified brick and white lime
stone. with tile roof, after designs by
Wood. Dom d Deming. Mr.. Jones will
occupy the house as his local residence.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
PERMIT TO ALTER
INTO OFFICE BUILDING

J. NJ. Cork & Son, agents, have taken
out a permit for alterations and repairs
10 the three-stOry brick dwelling at go
Sixth street northwest. which they in
tend to convert into an office building
The house is one of the old residences of
that one time fashionable locality which
the change in conditions has made desir-
able TO alter for use as offices. The esti-
mated cost is s.. 900.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
ROW OF TEN HOUSES
SELLS FOR S42,500

The sale Of the row Of ten houses on
North Carolina avenue. between Thir-
teenth and Fourteenth streets northeast
10 John J. Conrelly. for S42 500 reported
through the office Of Moore & Hill 0nc),
IN connection with Liebermann 3 Hawn,
is among the most important realty
deals in that section for some months.
The houses are two-story bricks, with
bay window fronts, and have just been
completed. The demand for dwellings
Of that size In that section more than
keeps up with the supply.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
DESIGNED OWN HOME
AND WILL BUILD IT

". l. Rhine has designed and will
build for himself a tWO-stOry frame
dwelling at 293S Twelfth street north
east. al an estimated cost of $500. The
house will have several novel features.
and will be an attractive addition TO
the neighborhood.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
HOUSES ON ONTARIO ROAD
TO BE IN COLONIAL STYLE

y. T. Haller Company. architects.
have just completed plans for two hand
some three-story dwellings to be built
on Ontario road. between Columbia road
and Euclid street. Washington Heights.
The houses are 10 be constructed Of red
brick in Colonial style, with large front
pOrches and are TO have all the com
veniences Of modern houses. They are
to be finished IN hardwood, with paneled
ceilings throughout the parlor floor and
TO be heated with hot water and fitted
with electric light finishings.
The estimated cost is 5000 each. and
the owner is L. A. Newton
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
HANDSOME NEW ROW
PUT UP IN GEORGETOWN

Robert II. Melton has completed the
erection of a long row OF two-story
apartment houses on the west side of
Avon place, between Cambridge place
and r street northwest The improve
mant represents an expenditure or
about $40 000
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
OLD HOTEL
FOR NEW TRUST BUILDING

The first steps are being taken toward
clearing away the old Colonial Hotel
at the corner of Fifteenth and II streets
northwest on the property purchased
FOR the new home of the Union Trust
Company. tt is hoped that the work
can be pushed TO an early completion
and that before winter sets I'm the build
ing win begin 10 shape itself to show
what a handsome Improvement il will
be 70 the locality that has so rapidly
CHANGED 70 a business center.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
WILL ADD a STORY
TO HIS RESIDENCE

D. c. Shea has taken out permit.
for the addition Of a story 20 his resi-
deuce at 10l I street northwest after
plans prepared by Appleton P. Clark.
ir,
The estimated cost is 5000 and the
contract has been awarded 10 Peter
Fersinger.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
THREE NEAT DWELLINGS
ON B STREET SOUTHEAST

George S. Fraser mas secured a per
nit for the building Of three three
story brick dwellings at 1904 to 1905 b
street southwest. after the plans drawn
by T H Jackson, architect. The
houses are TO be of attractive design.
fitted up with all the latest conveniences,
and are 10 be built in the best manner.
The building has been entrusted TO W.
/. Turner and the houses are expected
10 cost about $500 each.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
MARTIN COUNTRY HOME
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Fire destroyed the country. residence
Of Thomas r. Martin. OF the firm Of
Martin Brothers. of this city. located
at hensingJOn. Nd, on Thursday night
The house, stable, and Outbuldiugs
were total loss. which fortunately
We're covered largely by insurance. Mr.
Martin, who was formerly mayor of
kensington, has lived for several years
in this city. He has not yet decided
about rebuilding. but II is probable he
viii do so.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
BRIGHTW00D AVENUE
IMPROVING RAPIDLY

A permit has been issued 10 J. ".
Powell for the building of three two
story brick dwellings at 290l 20 2905
Brightwood avenue after designs fur
nished by William j. Palmer. architect.
The estimated cost OF the houses is S. 600
and the contract has been awarded TO
s. ". AIodsen & CO.. builders The
plans show very neat form OF dwelling
and are in much demand in that To-
cality.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
personal MENTION.

T. II. Pickford. the builder and real
estate operator. sailed on Wednesday
for Europe. He will travel through
France, Switzerland. and Holland be-
fore returning about September 1.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22

James A. Cahiu has been out of the
city several days enjoying a much
needed vacation at Atlantic City. He
will return 10 town before starting on
an extended trip.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
PHILADELPHIA
PROPERTY EXEMPT

The assessed value of all real estate
aggregates S1SS. .351. .434 for the year 1906
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NOTICE.

There is money in the following
special street fund to pay the warrants
specified in this call.
Exchange from 23 to 2lst. Nos.
2O830 to 2O638 inclusive.
Exchange street from 18th to 10th
street. Nos. 2O597 to 10000 inclusive
Exchange and 5th st drain Nos.
20s72 to 20s74 inclusive.
And all warrants drawn for the i'm.
provement of Franklin avenue from
the west line Of Adairs to Beth street
and seth street franklin to Duane. In
terest will cease after this date.
THOMAS DEALY.
City Treasurer.
Astoria Oregon, April 23, 1906. 423l0
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NOTICE.

Notice 10 hereby given. that tho Com
mon Council Of the City Of Astoria. has
declared its determination and intention
TO improve Eleventh street from the
north line OF Harrison avenue to the
north line of Kensington avenue 10 the
full width thereof. and upon the estab.
lished Crude thereof. From the north
line Of Harrison avenue to the south
line Of Irving avenue. said street shall
be improved by grading the same u
the established grade to the full width
thereof. aud constructing sidewalks 8
feet wide on each side thereof. and
planking the same TO width Of 20 feet
through the center thereof, with planks
, inches thick and l2 inches Wide. From
the south line Of Irving avenue TO the
north line OF Kensington avenue. said
street shall he improved by grading the
same to the full width thereof. TO the
established grade thereof, and construct.
Ing sidewalks feet wide on each side
thereof.
The lumber 20 be used In construct.
Ing said street shall be good, sound. red
or yellow ar lumber.
In matters Of detail said Improvement
shall be constructed according TO the
plans and specifications therefor 10 10
prepared by the City Surveyor as here
matter provided and general ordinance
No 1901 and any matter OF construa-
tion and drainage found necessary to
make the improvement safe or sub.
stantial shall be done by the contras.
tor whether specified or not. without
extra charge.
That the costs and expenses OF con-
structing said improvement shall be de.
frayed by special assessment upon the
lots. lands and premises benefited by
the same which aaid lots. lands and
premises are included In the special as.
sessmcnt district including all lots.
lands and premises 80 benefited 10.
wit; Lots s and In block 90. lots 10,
Is. II and the west half OF lot ii In
block OIL; lots 3. 4, s and In block o.;
lots l. 2, 3 and the west half OF lot l.
lots l2, l3, II and west hall OF lot II In
block o3; lots 3, I. s and 0. In block
ll3; lots 3. L. s and O In block lls; lots
!, Q, 3 and the west half OF lot 4. lots
l2, l3 and II and tho west half OF lot
II In block IA; lots !, 2, and west
half OF lot 4, lots IL. l3 IA and the
west half OF lot II In block III. all In
that part Of the City OF Astoria, Clat-
sop county, Oregon, as laid out and rs.
corded by John Mcclure and extended
by Cyrus olncy.
0L0F ANDERSON.
Auditor and Police Judge OF the
City Of Astoria.
4.20.st.
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that special
assessment roll number l2l, made for
the purpose Of defraying the costs and
expenses Of improving Birch street,
from the east line of Fifty.second
street, to the center line of Ffty.third
street, has been filed with the Auditor
and Police Judge, and numbered spec
ial assessment roll number l2l, and
that the committee on streets and pub
Lie ways has been appointed a COM
mittee of the council to sit with the
board Of assessors to examine, correct
and equalize the same, and that Tues
day, the lst day Of May, A. D. 1900, at
the hour Of 2 o'clock p. m. in the
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Notice Ia hereby given, that the Com
mon Council OF che city OF Astoria has
declared its determination and inten.
tion to re-cstabllsh the grade on Irving
avenue from che west line OF Ninth
street TO the West line Of Fourteenth
street 80 that the grade upon said
street when 40 rs.established shall be
at the following elevation above the
base Of grades as established by ordi'
nance, to.wit.
At the intersection Of Irving avenue
and Ninth street at l67 feet above the
base Of grades on the north side and
l70 feet above the base OF grades on
the south aide;
At the intersection Of Tenth street
at la feet above the base OF grades on
the north side and l47 feet above the
base Of grades on the south side;
At the intersection OF said street
with Eleventh street at le6 feet above
the base Of grades on the north side
and 100 feet above the base OF grades
on the south side;
At the intersection OF said street
with Twelfth street at lao feet above
the base OF grades on the north side
and Isl feet above the base OF grades
on the south side,
At the east line OF McClue's Astoria
at l75 feet above the base OF grades at
the center Of the street;
At a point 22d feet west Of the west
line OF Fourteenth street at lS0 feet
above the base OF grades In the center
of the street and at the west line OF
Fourteenth street At 1875 feet above the
base of grades on the north side and
100 feet above the base Of grades on
the south side and between said points
the slope shall be gradual.
0LOF ANDERSON.
Auditor and Police Judge Of the
City Of Astoria.
4.20.iOt.