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The Washington times., 1906-12-02
TUCKERNAN HOME
BRINGS $25O,OOO
Sixteenth Street Property
Bought by H. K. Porter
of Pittsburg.

The valuable residence built by the
late Lucius TuckeTman, and now occu-
pied by Mrs. Emily Tuckerman, at the
southwest corner Of Sixteenth and /
streets, has been sold through the firm
OF Westcott K Story. These gentlemen
said they did not feel at liberty 10 dis
cuss the matter. but from other sources
It was learned that the price agreed
upon was s250. 600. making II practically
the highest price paid for residence
property in the city.
The lot has q frontage Of TO feet on
j street, with 172 on Sixteenth street.
and the house occupies "A frontage OF
about nifty feet on the corner. A large
ana beautiful garden surrounds the rear
of the house. and together with the
residence Of Mrs. John Hay. occupies
the entire front of the square on Six
teenth street
In the immediate aeighborhood are
the residences OF Dr. W. II. Wilmer.
Charles II. Keep, Dr. J. ". Bulkley and
the Misses Riggs. while 10 the west is
the home Of the Army and Navy Club,
and on the square is the Rochambeau
Apartment and the celebrated Corcoran
house Opposite on sixteenth street is
cred one OF the most fashionable In the
city.
The purchaser is stated TO be Henry
KirSe Porter. of PIttsburg, at one time
a Representative IN Congress, and who
for three years occupied the Cameron
house, on Lafayette square.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
HARVARD STREET HOUSE
SELLS FOR 5000

Among the sales made by the Moore
& Hill Company during last week, was
the fine detached house. 1885 Harvard
street, Columbia Heights. The sale was
made for Arthur Copeland and the price
IS understood TO have been about $13. .000
The purchaser is a local business man
who will use the property as a home
This firm reports a busy season, IN
cluding in the recent sales made by
them three residences in Cleveland Park
and several apartment house buildings.
among the latter being the Charlotte,
on 2 street. near Twenty-first street.
which was sold during the past week.
the price paid being $50, 600
Among other recent sales made by
Moore q Hin, Inc. are the following:
For W. Stockett to A Chambers 919
North Carolina avenue southeast
To George II. Warner for c. a. Quack-
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Row of Stately Piles.

To the east. on q street. the magnifi-
cent Colorado building and the new
Commercial Bank take up very desir-
able corners, while the new office build
ing. soon to be erected at Fourteenth
and = streets. adds another 10 the
many costly improvements OF the past
few years.
The section for the transaction of the
financial business Of the city is con-
filled to such a limited area that every
foot of ground has grown wonderfully
valuable as the demands have increased.
and some authorities say have yet "a
large advance IN store for them. and
while an estimate Of the ground on
which the Home Life building stands is
placed at 500 per square foot. II is not
considered at all an unreasonable one
by good judges. The few remaining
sites must, OF necessity. be built upon
in "a short time, and then, as IL is well
known that the financial district rarely
changes. every inch of ground VIII grow
Immensely more valuable.
The sale price Of the Home Life build
ing is given at $350000 1t is understood
that the aggregate rental value is about
81. .0O0 d year. which gives a return
equal 10 6iA per cent on the investment,
and as the structure was built In the
most substantial manner, the deteriora-
tion for the next many years Will be
extremely small.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02

I Church street, between Fifteenth and
Sixteenth streets-Marian q. MOebs et
/ viz. Joseph j. 10 Emery J, Thompson,
/ lot 81, square 1874 $40.
lie Droit PaTk-Mary Cavanaugh ct
yir John J.. 10 Andy McCombs, part lot
I .. block J. $40.
Addition To Belair Helghts-Gertrude
VI. Hubbard 10 Kate r.. White, lot ~,
block s. SlG9. Same 10 Grace L. Good
win and Florence N. Smith, lot c. block
s. 500.
Thirty-third and Prospect streets
nOrthwest-C. Irving Wood to George
J. Cost and Helen Ann Cost, lot g.
square 1919, $40,
Columbia Heiohts-AnchaeI J. Keane
4 10 John Miller lot IS, block q. SO.
Mount Airy-Harold T., Doyle 20 Ger
! uude Allison Doyle, part, $40.
street northwest, between North
Capitol and First streets-Jofin -.
Cation TO Theresa and Mary a. Fegin.
part of lot 81 square 622 Sl0.
Cleveland Heights-Roberta X. Stone
Wilmer 10 George stone Wilmer. lots
Is, Il, Il. block T. 8.
Anacostia--JOhn =. Jones to Stephen
Jones. half interest in lot 165. 81.
kingman court northwest, between z
and . streeJs-William T. Hildup
ct ux. to Charles Smith, part of lots 45.
46, a, square 2u, SO
Madison and Fayette streets-The
Union Railroad Company 10 Metropol-
itan Railroad Company. lot N. B. &.
H s addition TO Georgetown. 81. tRe-
Washington Heights-GeOrge +. Walk
er 70 Robert Y. Belt, lot 43, block 6, $40.
DeanwOOd Heights-John w Gregory
ct uX. to Alberta Lee. lots 10 and il,
square u, $40
l407 New Jersey avenue northwest
Harry Wardman to Margery A. Y. and
Keziah 1. Carhart. lot p, square w OF
553 SO.
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Real Estate Dealers Con-
slider $350,000 Not
Too High.
COSTLY IMPROVEMENTS
Three New Banks Within
a Radius of But Two
Squares.

4 deal so large and 50 unexpected as
that whereby the Home Life building.
at the northeast corner of Fifteenth
ana g streets northwest, became the
property OF StilsOn Hutchins, has
caused the Washington real estate
world to indulge in a large amount of
speculation as 10 the causes which i'm
PEELED the sale. Prominent dealers have
given voice to tine opinion that while
the central situation OF the building
and the many large and handsome i'm
Irovements which are constantly being
made in the immediate locality must
serve to give an added value 10 any
property so desirably situated. The
opinion has been freely expressed thar,
In the next few years, the property
VIII be considered well worth S500Oc0.
Three New Banks.
Within radius Of two squares Of the
Home building three new bank struc-
lures, the National Metropolitan bank
on the square below on Fifteenth street
The Union Trust Company. at the cor
ner of Fifteenth and II streets. and
the banking houses Of W. +. Hibbs <
CO.. on the square above New York
avenue, are being erected at an agsre-
gate cost Of Sl.510.OOO, while almost i'm
mediately opposite the new buildings Of
The American Security and Trust and
Riggs bank represent an outlay close
TO a million dollars more.
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BIG LAND DEAL
IS BEING PLANNED
Ellerson & Wemple About
to Close Suburban
Transaction.

Referring 10 the deal for the Richmond
Park tract. comprising about sixty
acres. and which. as already published.
was sold for approximately 5000 Der
acre through the ofice Of Messrs. FL
!erson * Wemple. these gentlemen. in
discussing the matter. stated yesterday
that the sale Of Richmond Park 70 an
out-of-town syndicate was, IN their judg-
ment, only one Of many indications of
a gradual. but steady. movement Of in
yestors 70 place their funds at the Capt
tai OF the United States They recall
that not many years ago they sold to
John r. Mclean his beautiful country
home. situated on the Tanleytowu
road. which was Al that time owned
by number Of Richmond. Va. people.
for which they took i'm exchange the
square Of ground bounded by and Z
streets and Nineteenth and TWortleth
streets. which many years ago was
known as HOlmead Burial Ground. This
square subsequently came into posses
sion Of Davidson & Davidson. and has
come To be one OF the fashionable
blocks OF the city.
The fiTm OF EIleTson g. Wcmple have
been among the foremost i'm the promo
ton Of many OF the largest transactions
in suburban realty for many years. It
is understood that one Of the firm is now
cut Of the city on business connected
with another sale Of suburban property
OF almost as great monetery value as
that OF Richmond Park. While no def
mite Information would DE given il is
learned tnat the tract Is D the north
west section and almost immediately
contingous 10 the city. The details will
be ready Tor publication tE- early part
OF this week.
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w. S. NEWELL BUILDING
HANDSOME RESIDENCE

W. s. Newell has contracted with a
r. Taylor TO build him a three story
brick dwelling at 1909 Sixteenth street
northwest. The plan OF the house is the
product Of A. II. SonueTmann, architect
who has introduced several features
that will serve 10 make il specially at
tTacJlve and coy. The estimated cost
is placed at $500. The upper part of
Sixteenth street IS now becoming very
popular as a residential section and the
character of houses IS IN keeping with
the excellent surroundings
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
SEVEN NEW DWELLINGS
ON IRVING STREET N. w,

T. J.. BreuningeT has secured a per
mi. 20 erect seven two-story brick
dwellings at 1908 20 1920 Irving street,
Columbia Heights, after plans prepared
by y. r Grimm. architect The esti-
mated cost IS placed at $500 Mr..
Brauninger has built a large number Of
handsome houses IN this section and
with the assistance Of Mr.. Grimm has
furnished "a dwelling that is not only a
decided adornment TO the section. but is
also fully equipped with all the modern
conveniences 50 necessary in present
daV houses.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON
RAPIDLY BUILDING UP

4 permit has been issued to George
c. Pumphrey for the construction Of
five two-story brick dwellings at 625 to
633 Il street southwest, at an estimated
cost Of $4,000. Edward Volland is the
architect named and Mr.. Pumphrey is
his own builder. The rapid. building of
the southwest section has kept pace
with the improvements in all other sec
tions and while no large residences are
among them, the superior quality of
dwelling demanded has been met by
builders with desirable houses of .m-
proved construction.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
THREE NEW STORE ROOMS
FOR K STREET NORTHWEST

Leon r. Dessez has designed and
august Getz & Son has secured the con
tract 20 construct three one story brick
stores at lJ0- 10 2016 X street northwest,
a. an estimated cost of $3.50, 10 be
owned by Elizabeth ". Phillip. While
no great skill is required in bujIdiupg OF
this kind, the architect has preDared a
plan that VIII make the buildings quite
an attractive addition 70 the neighbOr-
mood, besides being thoroughly equfpped
for store purposes
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
.HUIDEK0PER TRACT SOLD
TO ARTHUR {. RANDLE

The Huidekoper tract Of thirty-two
acres, lying west OF Georgetown col
lege grounds, and along the line OF the
extension OF T street. has been pur-
chased by Arthur r. RandIe who. it
Is Understood, intends to make a sub
division Of the property.
The deed has not yet been placed on
record, although Il is known thai all
the details nave been concluded. and
the record IS expected to be made ON
Monday.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED.

Professor AIuirhead, of Harvard. is
taking an active interest in this country
in the furtheTanCe of Lord MonksWell's s
Atlantic union, formed to promote
friendly personal and social relations
between American and british states
men. artists, authors, and educators.
Among the council OF this union are
Ian McClaren." Conan Doyle. Lord
Coleridge, the Earl of Aberdeen. H. 4.
Jones Anthony Hope the Earl of Elgin.
and many other British nOtables Sir
Walter Besant really founded the union.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
TWO NEW STORE BUILDINGS
TO ACCOMMODATE DEMAND

Elizabeth ". Philip viii build at ~
and y15 " street northwest Oue-sJ0Ty
brick stores, 10 cost about sea- each.
The contract has been Let TO a EzeIZ 81
Son. The pushing up of stores il this
locality indicates how rapidly the sec
ton is building up with dwellings
whose occupants require facilities of all
kinds and render store properties profit
able TO build.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
THIS SOLVES THE PROBLEM.

THE way 10 do wish Niagara" re-
marked Uncle Henry Eutterworth, with
keen. sarcasm, ''is to let the soap and
collar button factories take all the
water, then hang a white curtain over
the dry falls and throw moving pictures
there shown how it used ter look
Kansas City Times.
The Washington times., 1906-12-02

Fourteenth and r streets. in the same
locality, viii have gone TWO connecting
links between the old Washington and
the new
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
EXTRAORDINARY TRANSACTIONS MARKED WEEK IN REAL ESTATE
$4,000

Charlotte Apartment House
P Street near Twenty first
The Washington times., 1906-12-02
Built IN 1907.

The Home Life Building was erected
IN 1902 The construction is the modern
steel frame. and it is believed to be :he
first Of its kind in the city. The iot
fronts twenty-eight feet on Fifteenth
street with seyenty-twO feet on G
street, and contains only about 1000
square feet Of ground. At the time of
the construction of the building II at
trncted a great deal of attention, as it
was not believed to be possible tnat
such a small lot could be so proftably
utilized. Slyscrapers had not thea
made their appearance in this city and
citizens OF Washington were hardly pre-
pared for the innovation. Like all others,
however. Of Improvement along the line
OF modern methods il met a ready re-
SpOnse and has beSn one OF the most
popular office buildings in the city.
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History of the Property.

An interesting history is connected
with the property which viii be remem-
bered as having been occupied as a
hRbeTdashery for many years by the
owners, T. NJ. and A. Z. Tyssowsl1i.
The story relates that on taking pos
session of The property years ago they
secured lease for a term of years with
the privilege of purchase at the end Of
that time for a sum equal TO SIS. 600.
which the former owner then consider
cd an excellent figure. AS the time ar
rived they exercised the option and
shortly thereafter contracted with the
Home Life Insurance Company for the
handsome building now about to pass
out OF their possession. 1t is understood
that the cost of the structure was ap-
proSimately S145, oO0 and the sale price
shows a profit of nearly double the en-
tire cost.
The sale was negotiated through the
office OF +. II. Smith Company. and
was handled successfully by J. Erris
Powell. OF that firm. who has 10 his
credit one OF the largest deals OF the
year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-15
BREWER WARNED
 AGAINST DEBTS
A Trust In the Future to Pay Debts Is
 Most Dangerous of All Debts.

Cleveland, June 14.-Justice Brewer Of the United states supreme court was the guest of honor and delivered the principal address at the commencement exercises at Western Reserve university, held here today. Justice Brewer spoke on The richer and higher life of the American nation" He spoke in part as follows:
 America is, the marvel of the ages in resources, wealth and culture, and it is the admiration of the world Its develop ment Is unequalled. It is the giant of na- tions. Yet we are developing extrava- gance. We have passion for debt. Pub lie indebtedness puts burden on the fu- ture. A national debt is not national blessng. trust in the future to pay our debts is the most dangerous of all trusts"
 Following the commencement exercises it was announced that Samuel Mather or Cleveland. a brother-in-law of the late Secretary of State John Hay, had given s1OO GOO to Adelbert college of Western Re- serve university as an endowment fund to bear the name of the John Hay en- dowment It was also announced that the Western Reserve university has received gifts amounting to about $5OO,0OO during the past year.
 Honorary degrees were conferred upon Justice Brewer and Dean Briggs of Har- yard university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-15
News of AlbertviIIe.

Albertville, June 4.-(Special. )-Wed- nesday morning at the brides home. Rev. J R. StodghilI officiating, Mrs. Minnie Sisk and MT. J. M Russell. well and popularly known couple. were united in marriage Immediately after the ceremony they left for short bridal tour and on their return will be at home at the resi- dence of MT. Russell on Baltimore ave nue.
 The following invitation was issued yesterday: Dr. W. A. Elrod invites you to be present at the marriage of his sister, Eva, to MT Bernard Olera Moody Wednesday morning, June 27 at S:3O o'clock at his home, Albertvlle, Ala. MT. Moody and his fair bride are both very popular and the event is looked for ward to with much interest
 MT. Randolph M. Gonce of Anderson, Tenn. has issued invitations to the mar riage of his daughter, Margaret Emma. to MT. Ollie Lewis McNaron of this place on Thursday afternoon. June 2, at his home. MT. McNaron Is member of one of the most prominent families in this section. while Miss Gonce is repre- sentative of an old Tennessee family. Quite a number from Albertville will at- tend the nuptiaIs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-15
LONGWORTHS INSPECT
 THE YEOMAN GUARDS
Later They Attend Parliament and Are Shown Courtesies By Vari-
 ous Leaders.

London, June 14.-Congressman Nicholas Longworth and Mrs. Dongworth, accom- panied by Secretary Carter of the Ameri- can embassy were present today at the annual inspection of the yeomen of the guard on the grounds of St. James pal ace tn the absence of the Duke of Con naugh the inspection was performed by the Duke of Manchester, captain of the yeomen. The weather was cold, but the visitors enjoyed the interesting spectacle.
 With Ambassador and Mrs. Reid, MT. and Mrs Longworth afterwards lunched with the speaker of the house of com mons, James Lowther and Mrs. Lowther and attended the sitting of the house. Mrs. Longworth sat in the ladies gallery with Mrs. Lowther and Mrs. Reid, MT. I1ongworth going to the distinguished strangers gallery. Earl Percy escorted the party through the house of lords and later John Hennlker Seaton entertained them at tea on the terrace of the house, where the leaders of the political parties in the house of commons and house of lords were present.
 The proceedings in the house included questions respecting the Chicago meat packing disclosures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-15
CUNNINGHAM AND
 COMER HAVE TILT
Continued from First Paee)

 visitors and candidates. and from the ubiquitousness of the latter there seemed to be almost as many of one as the other, The afternoon and night trains. however, brought the real visitors to the joint de- bate, and as an old time black belt dem ocrat said: "It looks like old Fourth district congressional convention around the old St. James hotel"
 The candidates were all here, and when Chairman Rountree called their names before introducing the two candidates for governor, applause for the favortes greeted them.
 The following candidates for state offices were here: 2sI
 John B. Knox of Calhoun. for alternate senator.
 Jesse Stallings of Jefferson for alternate
 Russell M Cunningham, Jefferson, for governor.
 Braxton B. Conner. Jefferson, for gov- ernor.
 Henry B. Gray, Jefferson. for lieuten- ant governor.
 Thomas w. Coleman. Calhoun. for as- socate justice.
 William w. Brandon, Tuscaloosa for auditor.
 J. A Wilkerson. Autauga, for commis- soner of agriculture.
 w. M. Selden, MarenBo, TOT. coilHiS- soner of agriculture
 Samuel M. Adams Chiffon, for commis- soner of agriculture
 W. A Skeggs, Decatur, for Railroad commissioner.
 G. T. McElderry. Talladega, for rail- road commissioner.
 Walter Seed, Tuscaloosst for treas urer.
 The newspaper men here were: Max Hamburger, Jr., The Mobile Herald; IT, win Craighead. The Mobile Register; Ru- fus N, Rhodes, The Birmingham News w T. Shehan, the Montgomery Adver- fiser: C. B. Jones, The Birmingham Led ger; Charles H. Greer, the Marion Standard.
 Other distinguished citizens who were visitors were as follows: J. J. King. nom- inee for state senator from Marengo county; P. J. McGauley, official stenog- rapher state executive committee; James Oakley, nominee for sheriff of Bbb coun- ty; w H. Jackson, sheriff of Marengo county; R. R. Poole, commissioner of agriculture; J. Craig Smith, state treas urer; J. Paul Wilson, secretary Mobile Commercial club; Judge A. P Smith, Eu- taw. sts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-15
DEATH SENTENCES
 STILL ORDERFD D
LETTERS OF RUSSIAN SOLDIERS ARE NOW SEIZED AND READ BEFORE BEING DELIVERED TO THEM.

St. Petersburg, June 1.-The determl- nation of the government to persevere in the imposition of the death sentence was shown by another condemnation to- day at Riga, which is the sixteenth in that city since the lower house of Par lament first interpellated the government en the subject. A monster petition drafted by Prof. Kovalevsky, imploring the stop page of executions, was presented to Elm peror Nicholas today
 The revolutionary propaganda has been conducted so actively among the sol diers of the Preobra jensky guard regi- ment which has been considered one of the most faithful In the service, that the commander of the regiment has ordered the reading of all correspondence ad- dressed to enlisted men.
 Quantities of letters to soldiers from their home villages have been seized in which the writers implored the soldiers not to act against Parliament, if they should be ordered to do so. but rather to defend the deputies.
 The paganda is also affecting officers at the capital, a number of whom have been relieved from duty with regiments in sympat thy with the revolutionists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-15
MAY GO TO COURT.
Cromwell Will Have to Answer Sena
 tor Morgan's Questions.

Washington June 14.-William Nelson Cromwell of New York, counsel for the Panama Canal company, from which the United States bought the ithmian water way properties, director of the Pan anna railroad, will be compelled to ans wer questions propounded by Senator Morgan If the decision reached today by the Senate committee on inter-oceanic canals can be upheld.
 If MT. Cromwell maintains the attitude that has characterized his former attend ance as witness before the committee his alleged contumacy will be carried to the Senate. and if the committee is up- held 1t is likely that the contest between the Alabama senator and the New York lawyer will eventually get Into the courts. The test will come next Tuesday to which date the committee adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-15
LOW ROUND TRIP
Excursion Rates Via Atlantic Coast
 Line.

Tn. Chattanooga, Tenn.-Rate one first class fare plus 25 cents. Dates of sale Nav 8 9. 10, final limit ten days from date of sale. Extension can be secured to June 15, 19O6.
 Arst-class fares plus 25 cents; certificate nian. Certificates will be honored, which were procured from agents at starting noints on any date, May to June 5, inclu- sive.
 fare plus 20 cents. Dates of sale June l 12 13. 16. IS, g, 25. July ?. ', g. final limit IS days. Extension can be secured to september 30. 1906.
 Nashville, Tenn.-Rate one frst-class | fare plus 25 cents. Dates of sale June 10. | 1T. 12. IS. 19, 20. July 5, 6. 2, final limit | ,s davs in addition to date of sale Ex- 1 tension of limit can be secured to Sep- l tember 90, 1906.
 Hot Springs, va.-Rate one frst-cIass fare plus 25 cents. Dates of sale June
 Atlanta, Ga.-Rate one frst-cIass fare ,i,,s os cents from points in Georgia. bates of sale June 1S 19 final limit June Augusta. Ga.-Rate one 6rst-class fare I n1,1s a5 cents, from all points in Georfja. bates of sale May 20. a. 22; final limit | May 30, 1906
  ow rates account National Educational association, July g, 13 Dates of sale June
 M to July G. inclusive. Final limit Sep l terber 15, 1906 Stop-overs and side trips. Lexington, Ky.-Rate' one first-class fare nlus 8 cents. Dates of sale July 29 3O
 and August 1. Final limit August 5. 1908. Knoxville, Tenn.-Rate one nrst-cIass fare plus 1 cents. Dates of sale June n. | 1s. 1e. 23 24, 30. July '. 14 Is. 1906; final limit can be secured to September 30, 1908.
 Asheville, N. c.-Ra&e ono frstsclass | fare plus 25 cents. Dates of sale July | 2s. %, 2 ls06, final limit August g. 1908. Extension September 30, 1908. r Monteagle, Tenn.-Rats one hrst-class | fare plus 25 cents. Dates of sale June 90, s0 July 3. s. 19, 20. a, &. e. %. H,s Au- gust 1s, H.. final limit August 3l. ,1s06. For rates or any information see ticket agent or communicats with T. C. WHITE. E-s-tf D. P. A.. Savannah. Ga