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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-10

j. o. Mitchell left yesterday for
Aurora, Mo-, to attend a family re-
union and look after business matters.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-11-10

John Haver and Harold Rose went
to Skiatook last evening,
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
TRUST DEED ATTACKED
BY LOAN AND TRUST co.
Validity of Title of Catholic Univer-
sity on Woodley Tract Is
Questioned.

The validity of the trust in favor of
the Catholic University on the tract
OF land known as WoodIsy. made by
Thomas Z. Waggaman on the property
shortly before bankruptcy proceedings
were instituted against him. has been
attacked by the Washington Loan and
Trust Company. trustee and executor
OF the estate OF Benjamin X Plain.
The trust company contends that the
trust placed upon the property by Wagga-
man and John Ridout, trustees, is in
valid because by the terms of the deed
IN trust TO them they were only author
lied TO sell and convey the land in ques-
ton, but were not empowered to en-
cumber or mortgage it.
The proceedings commenced by lhe
Washington Loan and Trust Company
are in the form of a cross bill to those
instituted by H, Rozier Dulany, trustee
OF the WagSaman estate, who filed a
petition asking authority OF the court
10 sell the WOOdley property.
The trust in favor of the Catholic
University on the Woodley property is
1915. 1885. Besides the validity OF this
trust, certain Riggs Bank trusts are
also attacked. The latter, IL is explain
ed. secures a number OF promissory
notes made for the CorCoran Gallery of
Art and other clients OF the bank
The Washington Loan and Trust Com
panY is req -ssented by Attorneys J. J.
Darlington. Worthington Head. and
Frailey. William F. Mattingly and VIII
liam @. johnson.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
ARCHITECTURAL RECORDS
ESTIMATE OF WASHINGTON

The Architectural Record, commenting
on the proposition of Justice Harlan TO
establish a Presbyterian Cathedral in
Washington, says the proposal has the
significance of further evidencing the
general and growing appreciation of
Washington as the Capital of the Ma
ton In more than the narrow political
sense. Methodists, Roman Catholics
and Episcopalians are already concen-
trating ecclesiastical and educational en-
terprises there. Great laboratories, uni
versities, colleges, scientific collections
and churches are gathering in Washing
ton, well a $ tine great office buildings
for public administration. II is becOm-
ing more and more of a winter residence
for the intellectual class and the leisure
class of the country, and so is becoming
more distinctly Capital city AS the
most beautiful city in the country II is
showing the attractive power OF beauty
and the trend toward it is likely to in
crease steadily for many years,
Justice Harian's proposal has also the
significance of adding weight to the
question. lately asked with much ear
nestness. are we becoming cathedral
builders? Protestant cathedral has
Just been finished in Berlin, a Roman
Catholic in London. the Cathedral of st
John the Divine is rising nightly in
New York; Boston is agitating the sub
Ject. and a number of smaller but ambs-
tious and costly cathedral churches are
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
LAND VALUES IN SOUTH
RISING ON RAPID SCALE
In Two Years Farm Property Advanced
SI,Ooo,Ooo,OOo in Cotton BeIt-Three
Years Compared.

With a population 100000 or s,000, COZ
less than the population of the whole
country in 1850, the wealth of the four
teen southern States is now greater than
the wealth OF the whole country in 1850.
Authoritative figures show that the as
sessed property values in the South in
the year just closed We're 81, s4S 600 600
These may be safely estimated as repre-
senting true values Of s16.e20 coo 900.
The true value Of farm lands in the
cotton oelt has increased by about 81. OO0,
oO'OO0 during the past two years. That
this enhancement is beginning 10 ba ef-
fectiye in swelling assessed values was
apparent year ago. 1t becomes more
apparent in the figures OF the assessed
valuation of property in the fourteen
southern States in 1895, which, in the
IoiioWlng table, furnish basis for com
parlson Of 1905. 1904 and 1900:
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
DR.. PARKHURST'S NEW
CHURCH IS UNIQUE
Style of Architecture a Protest Against
Medieval Designs-Simple Audito-
mum With Splendid Acoustics.

The new Madison Square Presbyterian
Church in New York, of which the Rev
DR.. Charles II. Parkhurst is the min
lister, is unique among the ecclesiastical
structures OF the United States. 1t was
designed by MeKim. Meade & White.
the noted architects.
The STYLE of architecture is that OF
the early Christians, with a. modified
byzantine treatment in the interior. It
is as the architects say. to a certain
extent a protest against the prevalent
idea among laymen that a building TO
be church-like must be built in me-
dieval style
The plan Of the church is that Of
n simple auditorium. with simple Vesti-
bule and low galleries. which do not
project into the BODY of the church.
AS one enters the church. the great
pillars are the first thing TO make an
impression on him; for they are of green
granite. and are thirty feet high, over
weighing anything of the sort i'm the
vicinity. The DortiCO. made of these
pillars standing uDon white marble
nedestals and topped with beautiful rich
capitals and a finely proportioned roof.
blue and green and yellow coIors peek
ing out from behind the ornaments is
a very pleasing structure. One is re-
minded of the St Sophia, in Constan-
tinople as he observes this church. for
the style is similar. though. of course.
the New York building is very small
compared with the other
This is Il speaking church rather than
a ceremonial church: so II has been
made as nearly perfect acoustically as
possible.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
BRITISH ARCHITECT IS
AGAINST IRON BUILDINGS
Points Out Some of the Dangers Incl
dent to Such observation-disclosures
1t Will Not Endure.

The collapse Of the roof of the
Charlng Cross Station in London is
causing a serious discussion as To the
ACCESSIBILITY of the use of iron in modern
buildings. A leading British architect
T. @. Jackson, In discussing the matter.
declares that iron construction is stil
on trial and that In many respects we
have only reached the experimental
stage
Mt. Jackson points out that the life
of an iron structure exposed to the
weather depends absolutely and solely
upon the thin skin OF paint which must
be constantly renewed, but there are
necessarily many parts which cannot be
reached by the paint brush, but to
which water can penetrate. Mr.. Jack
son questions the claim that a coating
of cement and concrete renders steel
imperishable. and draws attention TO
the danger Of miles of London house.
fronts which are entirely carried bv iron
sirders, saying that the mere conden-
sstion that viii take place on cold me-
tai at changes in temperature is enough
to do the mischief. and as the mischief
is covered from sight its progress can
not be detected.
Mr.. Jackson concludes:
1T is reported that an engineer has
prophesied that no one will use iron
or steel in a building thirty years hence.
feel sure that no architect who wishes
a building TO live should use il now. He
would do wisely to exclude It except in
such minor matters at ties, bolts, plates
to stiffen the timbers, or small orders
TO carry the floor. When SO used, iron
is valuable servant. but II makes a
very bad master"
The Washington times., 1906-01-14

Alexander T Hensey, secretary OF the
real estate corporation OF Swartzell.
Rheem & Hensey. is one Of the success
ful men of the younger generation OF
brokers who are making things lively
in Washington. His friends call him a
conservative hustler which they ex-
plain means that. although he is con-
servative dealer, ne always has his eyes
open TO care for the best int Sts OF his
client He got his early - * as a
real estate man under Il. - Warner
and his father, Thomas @. Hensey.
In 1897 Mr.. Hensey became one OF the
controlling spirits of the b. II. Warner
Company. now the SwartzeIl, Rheem &
Hensey Company. and since that time he
has managed with marked success the
sales department OF their business.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
TRAFFORD PARK A MODEL
MANUFACTURING CENTER
Suburb of Manchester, England, an OBJ
ject Lesson to American People.
Wonderful Growth Since 1900.

In connection with the proposed re-
mOvaI 10 Giesboro Point OF the plant OF
the Firth-Sterling Steel Company. OF
{ Pennsylvania. il Is interesting 10 note
the development of Traford Park. Man
chester, England. as an industrial cent? r
This place gives a fair example Of
what may be accomplished in the way
OF development by suburban manufac-
turing towns.
The picture Of Trafford Park ia 1890
shows A great stretch OF woodland and
meadowland without a house in sight.
Trafford Park OF today is the home OF
about seventy-five great manufacturing
enterprises, including the Westinghouse
plant with its thousands of hands. the
English works OF the American Car and
Foundry Company, great steel works
and other enterprises, as well as large
mercantile operations Of importers and
others.
Several years ago Marshall Stevens.
who had been one Of the leaders in the
Manchester ship canal resigned his po-
sition as managing director 10 take
charge OF the management and develop
ment of Trafford Park. a large landed
property adjacent to Manchester.
What has been accomplished in that
period IS an ILLUSTRATION OF the IAclr tnAI
accustomed as We are in this country TO
boast OF American development. the
growth of many OF the leading cities OF
Europe almost put TO shame the ad-
vaneement of any city in America ex-
cept possibly New York. and the Traf-
ford Park development illustrates the
amazing industrial progress Of the Man
chester district.
One of the photographs In the Trafford
Park pamphlet shows an arch erected
al the entrance 10 the Park upon the
visit of the King and Queen TO the Man
chester docks on July -. 1895. and over
this in big letters. Wake up. England"
Certainly that part OF England seems "a
have walked up.
Some months ago Mr.. Stevens made q
visit to the United tSates and presented
to the leading railroad officials and ship
pers the advantages claimed for his en-
terprise. and the great work already
accomplished shows what can be done
with sound undertaking in the hands
OF man of breadth of view and busi-
ness ability and capital
American cities might well send agents
to Manchester TO study the results OF
this work
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
CLEVELAND BUILDERS
EXCHANGE A SUCCESS
Organization Has Maximum Member.
ship and Waiting List-In State of
Collapse Few Years Ago.

Builders all over the country have been
Interested lately in the success of the
cleveland, Ohio, Builders Exchange
washington builders are almost unanI-
nous IN their expressions of regret tina,
no such organization exists here, where.
uhder proper management, II would be
OF measurable value not only to the
fraternity but to the general business
interests of the Capitol.
But a few years ago the Cleveland ex-
ehange was in state of collapse and
Doroerlns on an early demise New
blood brought back the tingle of life.
ana today the exchange stands in the
forefront of the Builders exchanges of
the country. The limit OF membership,
800 has been reached, and there is now a
waiting list.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
In THE REAL ESTATE
AND BUILDING WORLDS

Fielder P. Hackney has purchased
from Howard L. Christman the two
story frame dwelling. 2404 Pennsylvania
avenue. northwest.
George R. Case has purchased from
A. }. 5. Dixon the twO-story dwelling
l4l7 Thirty-third street northwest.
Alexander St. John has leased from
James T. Clements the old Talbot build
ing at 1898 Wisconsin avenue northwest.
r L. Bingham has taken out a per
nit for the erection of a frame dwell
ing in Cleveland Park. to cost 81 zoo
John Simpson & Son are the builders.
hail and New Cut roads is 10 be recon-
structed by Mrs. Daniel Harrington for
business purposes
Work was started during the week on
the remodelling of house 1927 Thirty
first street, northwest, which is owned
by the Shoots 1t will be turned into
a modern apartment house al the cost
OF several thousand dollars.
George w. Ray has completed the
erection of a two-story brick store and
dwelling at 1858 NJ street northwest.
The Brennan Construction Company.
of GEORGETOWN. has been awarded a
large contract in Buffalo. n. Y, for the
erection of Catholic university. A
part of the work has been sublet TO
Peter j. Clarke. of Georgetown
A cargo consisting of 50. 900 barrels of
asphalt has been received this week at
the WharYes OF the Brennan Construc-
ton Company.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
MERCANTILE CLUB TO
REMODEL NEW HOME

The Mercantile Club. now located at
sl2 l street northwest, has commits
stoned Architect c. Edgar Webb to pre-
pare plans for the remodeline of the
three-story building at sol NJ street
northwest, which will be the new home
OF the organization.
The contemplated improvements are
extensive In scope, the purpose being to
modernize the structure throughout
An up-to-date heating system Will be
installed, and sanitary plumbing will
replace the present equipment. The
building will be wired and provided
with electric fixtures
The Washington times., 1906-01-14

for several years. He uses the prem
ises as a veterinary hospital
The prediction Of certain Georgetown
citizens that the Capital Traction and
the Old Dominion interests will be al
lied is, some of them say, being full
filled
AS to the ultimate purposes 70 which
the Capital Traction COmpany's pur-
chases In the square bounded by 81
Trace. and Thirty-secOnd streets and
warehouse alley. are TO be put, is not
yet definitely known
me most popular conjecture. how
ever Is That the railroad contempIstes
the construction OF an immense power
plant In the square or such capacity a.
10 furnish power for the various
branches Of the system.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
Traction Company
Wants Lease Right
People in Georgetown Specializing as to
Ultimate Purpose of Capital Traction Road
in Acquiring More Ground

DR.. e. S. Walmer. vro occupies the
buildings located on tie 60xI25 feet
tract on Thirty-secon6 street, pur-
chased by the Capital Traction Com
pany from Capt. Herbert Bryant, of
Alexandria, has been approached. Il is
said. by representatives OF the Traction
Company with the proposition to relin-
quish his rights under the lease which
he holds.
This is the only property remaining
OF the various parcels purchased BY
the Traction Company. that has not
been vacated
The occupants OF the OtEeT buildings
were simply monthly tenants Dr. Wal
mer has a lease which does not expire
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
AL0NZ0 O. BLISS
TO BUILD APARTMENT

Aionzo o. Bliss will erect an apartment
house on b near First street northwest.
four stories. z2.6x9z feet. brick with stone
trimmings. Stag roof. f1reproof parti-
tons. electric wiring and fixtures. sani-
tary plumbing heating system. Esti-
mates on construction are now being
taken.
a. Goener is the architect.
Mr.. Bliss has also commissioned Mr..
Goener TO prepare plans and specifica-
tons for an apartment house TO be
erected on Fourth street near q street
northwest
IL will be four stories. 27XS5 feet brick
with stone trimmings, Stag roof. electric
wiring and fixtures, sanitary plumbing
and heating system.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14

ing exteriors in these progressive SUBJ
urbs.
This same prejudieiaI class Of i'm
provement is not so apt to affect the
development OF Massachusetts Avenua
extended and its contiguous territory
The assured absence OF car lines and
other municipal cOnveniences from this
thoroughfare. as well as the unusual
natural sttractiYeness and elevation
OF the major portion Of il. is bound 10
insure against its exploitation by
builders and spectators. and to give
II practically the same high character
and excellence that distinguishes the
same avenue within the city limits.
This is already apparent 70 a certain
extent in the blocks extending west
ward from Florida avenue, which, oW-
ing to the prevalent high prices OF
land, are improving in a most desirable
way.
Gems of Architecture.
of course. ] do not mean 10 detract
from the very substantial and Orna-
mental character OF development OF
Washington's choice suburbs. Column
bia Heights. Lanier Heights, InSleside,
and Washington Heights. and NV ex-
tending farther westward TO include the
more recently developed BeIair Heights
and Kalorama Heights.
This vast area Of improvement,
literally bristling with handsome
homes. many of them gems OF archi-
tectural beauty and arrangement, az
fords a safeguard against the location
in a northeTly or westerly direction
Of undesirable improvements and in
sures to the National Capital that at
tractive residential feature which is
the prize not only OF Westinghouse
but indeed Of every public-spirited
citizen Of this grand country OF ours"
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
Georgetown Hillside
Brought Good Price
New York Purchaser. Closely Pressed by
Local Investors at Auction Sale of
Acreage Property

5. J. Harriet. of New York. bought
the three and one-half acres offered At
public auction, on Wednesday last. on
The north side Of Linthicum place, west
of the Home for Incurables.
1t is understood that Mr.. Harriet rep
resents some creditors and the old in
terests with which the property was as,
ISOLATED.
Considering the fact that the property
is practically hillside and inaccessible,
the price brought IS regarded as "A par
ticularly good one. The future value of
The Washington times., 1906-01-14

the land depends upon the extension of
California avenue, which is In prospect
The acreage sold belonged TO the estate
of the late Edward l. Dent, and lies
on the south side of p ravine. below the
observatory. II is reached from u street
by way OF Observatory avenue, which
Is in the Line of old Valley street now
Thirty-second street.
That residents Of Georgetown also had
faith in the property was evidenced by
the bids received from local parties, one
being close TO that of Mr. Harriet.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
NEW GUARD HOUSE
At SOLDIERS HOME
Structure Differs From
Those at Army Posts.
PROVIDES AMPLE COMFORT
Steel Cell Is Located in Basement,
Where Violent Prisoners May
Be Confined.
PROVIDES AMPLE COMFORT

The conditions at the United States
Soldiers Home are quite different from
those at army posts in general, and for
this reason the guard or detention house
which is about to be built there is less
OF a prison than otherwise might be
expected.
II is a one-story and basement build
ing, approximately ninety feet long by
fifty feet deep, with the FIRST floor vel
out of the ground, and approached by a
fiight Of steps hanked with check blocks
surmOunted with cannon. The ground
slopes sharply from front to back. maxi
ing the basement entirely above ground
In the rear.
on the first floor there are two deten-
ton rooms on either side of central
guardrOom. Back of the guardroona is
the sergeants' room. with toilet facilities.
and of each detention room. are toilet
rooms equipped with bath. lavatories
etc.
Has Strong Room.
The old soldiers who ar. guilty Of
slight indlscretions are to De detained
In these rooms. but those who are Oh
streperous or violent viii be confined in
steel cages in the basement in the room
directly under the guardroom until they
pefoille Quoted
The story height Is lofty-seventeen
Ieet-and with the most approved sys-
tenn OF heating and ventilation the in
mates can az least be comfortable. The
entire interior OF the building viii be
lined with white impervious brick. the
noors VIII be OF teTraZZO. and there Will
be practically no woodwork except win
dows and doors
The entire building viii be Of fireproof
construction and built substantially To
insure peTmanenCe. Capt John stephen
SeWan, United States Corps Of Err
gineers. who has charge Of the construc-
ton OF the War College and the Aerf-
cultural Department. now has charge Of
all the work at the Soldiers Home.
Design Is Classic.
The architects-Wood Dom & Dem
lng-have designed a building which is
classic in character. employing brick for
the walls and stone for the base ouoins
and cornice. As the building stands by
itself, 1t viii be finished consistently
ON al four sides.
The brick walls viii be the same as
those of the War College buildings. con-
sistlng of at least six shades of a local
hard, red brick laid in cement mortar in
cross bond. The stone, except the base
course and steps. viii be of blue IN
diana limestone.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14

J. Martin Mckee has caught on very
rapidly and Is doing good. effectual work
for Willige. Gibbs & Daniel. He chaIked
up three sales during the past week
not q bad record for the midwinter sea-
son.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
APARTMENT HOUSE
PLANNED FOR S STREET

William G. Freeman the builder will
erect a three-story apartment house. at
70 s street northwest, to cost 1880.
Harry Blake is the architect.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14

George p Robinson. OF Robinson &
Co, visited the country during the past
week looking for new span or driving
horses. Mr.. Robinson insists that a good
horse has a lead on the automobile.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
Most Favored Section.

There is no doubt. for example. that
an inspection BY the casual visitor will
at once convince him tEat Massachus-
etts avenue from Thirteenth TO Twenty
third street; Rhode Island avenue.
from Iowa circle TO its western term
mus at Eighteenth and NJ streets: Con-
necticut avenue from 81 street north
ward to Columbia road. and even be-
yond TO where this thoroughfare is in
teTsected by Eighteenth street; and
New Hampshire avenue from y street
10 Oregon avenue. circumscribe the
section of highest culture and highest
architectural advancement IN the Ma
tons Capital.
While this area of highest improve
ment is bound by necessity 10 be en-
larged in one direction or another. o.,
account Of the steadily increasing de-
mands for homes by people of culture
throughout the United States, who are
more and more numerousiy establish
ing their permanent residences here
where they can enojy the advantages
which the Capital City with its many
official and social relationships affords
this particular section is bound in IL
self TO remain the seat OF residence OF
distinguished citizens. and its cbarac-
ter OF Improvement and reimprove-
ment will consequently be Of the highest
GLASS
The Washington times., 1906-01-14

and the building OF the Greater Wash
ingtOn might be wisely adopted by Con-
gress. They argue that posterity should
bear part OF the burden of the expendi-
lures Incident TO the Improvement OF the
District.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14

Master f. Milton Dulin, the new ac-
QUESTION 10 the family OF Edwin NJ Du-
lin, is as cheerful and buoyant as his
papa. Mr.. Dulin has had fine luck with
his newly built row OF houses on New
port place, and attributes his good for
tune 10 the taiismanic influence OF the
baby.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
NINE 0-ST0RY HOUSES
FOR QUINCY STREET

ioints & Mockabee. builders. will erect
nine twO-stoTy dwellings at 5s5 to 541
Quincy street, 10 cost go, 500.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14

Robinson & CO. are somewhat elated
over the showing their new sales de-
partment manager is making. ]. Walter
o Boyle, the new man, they say. made
four sales OF suburban lots during his
first six days in Washington.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14

Thomas II. Pickford. the builder and
! real estate man, left last week on his
annual sea voyage. This time he goes
TO Jamaica, and expects 10 return about
| February J.