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The Washington times., 1906-02-11
WEEK OF ACTIVITY IN
GEORGETOWN REALTY
Sales Included an Apartment House, a
Residence, BeaIrs Court Dwellings,
and Unimproved Property.

The three-story uncompleted apartment
house constructed by the Abbey I'M
provement Company on the east side of
Thirtieth. above Q, was sold yesterday
at public auction by order of the trust
ees securing. il is understood. a S12O 900
trust.
1t was bought in by parties interested
in the Indebtedness on the building.
The new owners will complete the con-
struction. The house win contain six
apartments.
Other sales of Georgetown property,
during the past week, include the pur-
chase of lot 227, square f,290. from
Charlotte A. Bogen. by John II. Nolan.
This is unimproved property lying Oh
the east side OF Thirty-fourtfI street,
between r and streets. 1t has 'front.'
age of 70 feet by depth Of SO feet
The house numbered 1896 Thirty-fourth
street. n two-story brick dwelling con
tanning eight rooms. was purchased by
Raphael A. Casilear from Allen c.
Moran.
houses in BealI's court, between T-hir-
fv-third and Thirty-fourth, p and O
streets. owned by Mrs Margaret Pro-
bey The transaction was a cash one.
the price being 81. 900. and was closed by
r McKenney Berry.
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
STILL URGING BUILDING
OF ADDITIONAL CONDUIT
Growth Of Population of the CITY and
Increase of Building Operations
Indicate Necessity for It.
Washington, D. G,

People IN Georgetown and other sec
uons of the District are anxious for the
construction of an additional conduit
from Great Falls, for which an appro-
priauou for preliminary SURVEYS has
been recommended. Gen John NJ. VIII
son, Colonel Elliott, and Colonel Mil
Ter. all vigorously advocated this WORK,
II is a big contract and will REQUIRE
several years to complete. and these Of
fcers advised that the work begin at
once in order that the city may be
ready when the demand for more water
overtakes it. The rapidly increasing
population and extensive building oper-
ations viii soon create demand for more
than the conduit now possibly could
81 ppIy, and it is cOntended that the
people should not be compelled TO econo-
iuize in water usage.
For six successive years the appropria-
ton has been advocated. but Congress
has so far ignored this provision for ths
future
The Washington times., 1906-02-11

Expenditures by Individuals and the
Municipality Since the Great Fire
Run Into Millions.

Two years from the date Of the great
fire which swept the Bal -imore section
of Baltimore find IS per cent of the
devastated area rebuilt and reoccupied
or nearing rehabilitation About see
600. .G69 represent the value Of the new
buildings in that area, and at least
half as much has been spent upon
building in other parts of the city.
while more than $50 zoe. GOO additional
represent the expenditures made or
planned by individuals, public corpor-
ations and the municipality for the ad-
vancement of Baltimore consequent
upon the fire
The people of the ci Y, in addition to
their own investments in building.
trade and manufacturing, have author
lied loans of $4,000. 900 for modern
sewerage system. $4,000. 600 for new
docks. 100000 for annex develon-
ment. $1,000. 900 for park extension. and
are ready. as soon as legislative sane
ton is givea. to vote upon loans Of
$5.00O.000 for water-suppIy improve
ment. s5.00O,900 for street improve
men $1,000 900 for fire department..
SI.000.000 for school buildings. and
81 600. 600 for park extension. total OF
So. .e00.0 900 for special municipal ina
provements.
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
SOME NEW KINDS OF
FIREPROOF MATERIALS
Phoenix Hollow Wall Construction
Good Showing Under Tests.

Recently a great deal of attention has
been given in the building world to
methods of freDroofirg buildings and
rev styles Of hreproof material Among
the stystems which have been lately
receiving favor are the Phoenix hol-
low-waH. construction. red-clay and
glass roofing tiles and the -'Hercuiean"
fat arch terra -cotta).
The Phoenix is a substitute for com
mon red brick in wall construction. q
substitute said to be not only much
cheaper. but also more quickly erected.
OF considerably less weight. adapted to
any kind Of building. and superior in
other respects
Phoenix blocks are hard-burnt terra
Gotta. 4xSx12 inches and specially made.
weighing Is pounds each, besides either
grooved or smooth. as may be required.
They. upon being tested by a Reih1e
testing machine Of 100o00 pounds and
laid edgewise. gave q crushing strength
of 59-5 tons TO the square foot.
a tankhouse 250x2o9 feet and p feet 6
inches high was built by the Phoenix
method and with the Phoenix blocks at
a cost OF S4.e65. which would have been
S, coo by commonplace construction.
The red-cIay roofing tiles are low in
cost, strictly flrerroof. non-conductoTs.
and extremely dura BILE. this having been
proven. by their use for centuries in
Europe.
The 7'HercuIean nat arch is advocated
as an ideal f1reproof floor. meeting every
requirement. and many architects and
engineers are specifying it in their work.
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
BIG MAHOGANY MILL
FOR MOBILE, ALABAMA

Markley. Miller & Co, representing
American concessiona-ies from the Mex
lean government of franchises IN the
states OF Campeche, Chiapas and Ta
basco. Mexico. and operating a steamer
between Mobile. Ala. and Mexican ports
in the mahogany import trade, have
secured a site on the east side OF the
Mobile river at Mobile Ala, and will
erect a large mahogany sawmiH II is
stated that foundations for the plant
aIe being laid and machinery has been
o -dered.
The plant is designed TO meet the
necessity OF prompt shipment OF mahog-
any boards and fitches from Mobile.
and will probably be in operation within
the next three months. employing from
fifty 20 SEVENTH FIVE men
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
B0YCE PARK BILL STILL
PENDING I'M CONGRESS

The bill to purchase the BOyce tract
on L street, TO be used as a public park
has passed the Senate. The amount ap-
nropriated named in the bin is $3.50. 600.
The bill has not yet passed the House
The Boyce tract is situated on the
north side of old L street. now r street,
and lies between Oak Hin Cemetery and
Lovers Lane. 1t extends back to the
branch in the line Of the proposed Cal
ifornia avenue,
If the Boyce Park bin is passed. the
credit will be due solely 20 certain
ladies OF GEORGETOWN, who proposed and
backed the measure with every influence
that could be brought to bear upon Con-
gross
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
F. H. SMITH CO. SELLS
EIGHT VALUABLE SITES

The z. II. Smith Company report sales
during the past week as follows:
Three apartment houses. 1892. 1894. and
1886 Harvard street northwest. to DR.
AIonzo O. Bliss. The price was So, 600
The handsome white stone front
dwelling I746 Q street: price $l2.500.
Dwelling houses numbered S07. 30s, and
81 Eighth street northeast. to George
w Norris.
The same company also sold 723 Sew
enth street northwest. a fine business
property. for over $4,000 cash. the pur-
chaser being w. S. jerks.
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
REAL ESTATE ECHOES

J. McKenney Berry will be twenty-five
years old next Wednesday and the
boys in his Office are preparing 10
make him feel good about has anni--
versaTy.
Although still very young man. Mr.
Berry, who succeeded to the business of
his father. the late p. T. Berry. has
Won for himself an estimable position
among the real estate and financial men
Of the Capital His is the oldest real
estate office in Georgetown
Mr., Ferry is a native Of Georgetowp,
where he has a wide circle OF business
and social friends.
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
J. MCKINNEY BERRY,
Popular Young Real Estate Broker of
GeOrgeIown.

from one Of the good old Southern
States. where. when he was younger
man. he mixed in politics a good deal.
He was once nominated for the State
legislature. and one OF his rooters
tackled a prominent farmer 10 vote for
him.
But" said the farmer. I can't vote
for Il lawyer for a job like that"
Il know" retorted the politician in
diplomatic way. but So-and-so amt no
lawyer TO hurt"
That argument saved the day. and the
way the farmer backed the lawver-can-
dldaJe no doubt saved the politician
personal accounting
weH-kpown Fourteenth street brok-
er is wondering who the lady is who the
other day sent him a hatpin- His only
clew is that there were three ladies
on the car on which ne was riding
when his hat blew off while he was on
his way to his Office.
The real estate offices which lead in
the field of sales have these days an
air of business altogether out of the
usual for this time of year.
"A banner year is the thing they
are all looking for and getting ready to
handle
3. E. Kelly opened a general real
estate office at sos Ninth street north
west few days ago. Mr.. Kelly has
been the secretary and treasurer of
the A T. Fox Company for many years
and Is no amateur at the business.
Burr n. Edwards, the F street
broker, has had little time to give real
estate during the past week. He has
been busy receiving the congratula-
tions of friends over the arrival of
young daughter in his famiIy--his first
heir
Roland c. Booth, of the Booth Farm
Agency. is selling out his stock OF
thoroughbred brown leghorns. and will
hereafter give his time exclusively to
selling real estate. His birds have
carried off many prizes at different
shows.
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
WALKER MEMORIAL CHURCH
ADDS SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM

The congregation of the Walker Me-
mortal Baptist Church. which is erect
ing a building TO cost 5000. has award
ed TO r L. Parry. the builder. a con-
tract TO erect q back building for a
Sunday school This will bring the cost
of construction to $3.50
Both structures were designed By
Architect Frank II. Jackson.
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
MARYLAND WANTS
BOARD OF FORESTRY

A neasure providing for State board
of forestry to promote forest interests
and arborculture in the State is being
prepared for presentation 20 the Mary
land Legislature. now in session
The board will comprise seven mem
bers-the governor. comptroller, presi-
dents of Johns Hopkins University.
president OF the Maryland Agricultural
College. State geologist and two lumber
men of the State
The Washington times., 1906-02-11

William Ramsay Objects to
Park Extension Plan.
CITIZENS REFUSED HEARING
Commissioners Take Position That
They Have Already Carefully Con-
sidered Bill Pending in Congress.

A number OF weli-kRowu residents OF
Brightwood and that vicinity are siren
uously Officiating TO the extension of
Rock Creek Park IN accordance with
the terms OF a bin now pending in Con-
gress which was introduced at the in
stance of the District Commissioners.
The Commi ssioneTs have declined to
grant the property owners hearing
on the question. the board taking the
position that the matter was given
careful consideration before their rec
ommendation was made
William Ramsay, who has taken an
active part IN the effort to secure
hearing before the Commissioners, last
week sent the following letter to them;
Mr.. Ramsay's Letter.
Washington, d. G,
February s. 1905.
Hon. Commissioners for the District OF
Columbia:
Gentlemen: I have received yeur
letter Of recent date in reply TO mine
with reference to the enlargement of
Rock Creek Park.
''Of course I shall have 20 agree with
you thar there S not now much neces-
sity for q hearing on this ir~ ortanL
question. If il is true that the Commits
sioners have. without giving the proper
" owners out there any opportunity TO
u
crease the size OF Rock Creek and given
theiT favorable recommendation to Con-
gress with reference thereto
'tMav 7 respectfully ask as 10 whether
N vour opinion il would not have been
quite proper. with due regard for the
interests Of the people which are in
ToiVed in connection with this matter
10 have given them an opportunity to
express their favorable or unTavOrable
view of this proposed legislation direct
~ affecting them and their property
rights.
Claims Price Is Too Low.
you refer TO the limitation OF the
price Of the land as specified In the
bill. For your information l will say
that ny land out there cost me more
than twice that amount three years
ago
1t is difficult for me and for many
others of our large Ssbl prominent tax
payers to understand how the Commits
sIOneTS can reCOmmed an appropriation
OF our money for the Increase OF the
size of the park. which we have not as
yet been able to adequately improve
and owned for ten years without ex-
pending dollar upon, when there is
such need for money for other neces-
sdrE improvements. and. indeed TO re-
iiele a general iRSUf7Ciency on the part
of almost If not every department Of
the District government.
OI course, there may be one person
who ow-.s land out there and possibly
two. VITO is Interested in land which
VIII be taken. and also the owner of
pauch land which viii not be taken
seeking the advancement Of this legfs-
Iauoh out peg to cali your attention
to a petition which was filed with YOU
about thirty days ago, signed by al
most all Of the property owners. about
twenty IN number. ali opposing this
legislation.
Very respectfully
WILLIAM RAMSAY"
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
OLD BONE MILL NOW
USED AS B0ATHOUSE

Moore's old bone mill near the Aque-
duct bridge - ssw icing occupied as
q boathous-
The Washington times., 1906-02-11

Charles II. Jerman feels that he is
responsible in large degree for the rapid
increase in population IN the newest
section of Rloomingdale. He has per
sonalIy made over thirty-five sales i'm
this section, and. TO show his good faith
in the location, has recently purchased
for his own occupancy n fine corner resi-
dence at V street and FlagIer place
northwest. He says he regards his in
vestment as especially lucky. since he
has already had two offers Of nearly
$1.OO0 more for the property.
George p. Robinson and W. Frank
Butts of Robinson & Co. were unusu-
ally busy last week. They We're try
ing out" horses for which they were
in the market to buy one They say
the horse busiI7sss resembles the real
estate business. at least to the extent of
having sufficient supply to meet the de
mand-
Skates were envied possessions
among the real estate men last week
that is, ice skates.
Judged by the number of big deals"
about which the brokers who are in
terested will not talk, it would be an
evidence Of wisdom if the "succors''
left town before the spring market
opens.
Orton w. Gleason has returned to
the city and signalized the fact by
selling a good-sized apartment house
on Fifteenth street the first day 1t
does not ,tke a live real estate man
long to get into harness again.
Tom McKnew has finally, with the
aid of providence and several days OF
continuous mild weather, thawcd out
recovering from the effects of his win
try experience on the way to Chevy
Chase last week during the coldest
snap of the season. 1t was thought
that he had gone into winter quar-
ters" but instead. he declares ne has
rounded up two smart-sized sales dur
ing the week. and several smaller ones.
and therefore will not need the pocket
stove. which was recommended by his
friends few DAYS ago.
James J. hampton is telling an anus
ing story on his partner. the affable
Charles Early. As the tale runs. an
old colored woman called at the office
to ask the rent of house of which the
firm has charge. Mr. Early answered
her inquiry and then asked how she
could afford such an expensive house.
my son-in-law helps me- responded
the visitor. Nhereat Mr. Early's inter-
est I'm the remarkable son-in-law was
duly aroused.
whats hts name?" dueried the vet
eran real estate man, and student of
human nature.
Deed boss, I dan't know. ] amt
got no time t0 fool with that mans
name. Use got 40 make a Twin" And
she left without Youchsafing any fur
ther explanation.
There is real estate man in town
who, like lots of his fellow brokers. is
an apostle of Blackstone He halls
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
PLAN NEW SCHOOL
FOR THE HEIGHTS
Exclusive Section Attracts
Young Ladies' Seminaries.
OTHER BUILDINGS TO GO UP
o.. W. White Will Erect Fireproof
Apartment House and L. A. Barr
to Build Artistic Residence.

a number OF new buildings are being
planilrd to be erected on Washington
Heights during the coming spring and
summer. Among the new structures IS
TO be seven-story fireproof apartment
house to be built by O. ". White
The plans prepared By Architect 3.
Stanley Simmons provide about Hfty
apartments Of seven and eight rooms
each. with all TIE most modern I'M
provements. including elevator and teIe-
phone service The plans for the house
Will be In keeping with the other beau
tiful buildings in this section
Plans GifIs' School.
Arthur Jordan. of Indianapolis. IS con-
templating the erection of Young
ladies' seminary for New York parties
on his property a Nineteenth street
lot which has a frontage OF 3Is feet on
Nineteenth street by a depth of 3s7 feet.
These improvements viii cost about
Slo0.0do. ard will add much TO the artistic
beauty Of the neighborh0od
Il A Barr Is having plans made for
an artistic house on lie Roy place. to
be three stories. cellar. and attic. and
10 contain fourteen rooms and three
baths. II will have steam heat. and
viii be finished in hardwood with all
the modern couven.ences
This section is not only p home Sec
tion. but is fast becoming the home OF
schools for Young ladies'.
Schools Already There.
The Smal-ood is on Twenty-Arst
and streets. Miss Bristol now occupies
the Sands place on Nineteenth street
and Woodiey road. and Miss Summers
new building IS being erected on Twen-
tv-third street and Wyoming avenue
northwest. az cost OF about fIs0.O00
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
STEAM ROADS GIVE
WAY TO TROLLEYS
Electric Lines Are Being
Extended Generally.
NOTABLE GROWTH IN 1905
Central Western States Had More
Building Than Other Sections.
Activity in Other Localities.

The greatest amount OF electric rail-
way building during 1905 has been in
the Central Western States Of Ohio, In
diana, Michigan. and Illinois. where
towns and the favorable topog-
raphy Of the country invite such enter
pfises- There has also been marked ae-
uvity in some other States.
In California. which is a land Of mag
nihcent distances. some very long lines
have been projected with more reference
to terminals than to Intervening towns.
The same IS true generally of the new
and less popuIous States Of the North
west
A recent issue Of the Interurban Rail-
way Journal. contained notices Of en-
terprises IN twenty-three States and in
the Territories OF New Mexico and Okla
homa. In every one Of these States and
Territories from two or three to twelve
or fifteen new electric enterprises were
reported
According to the paper mentioned, the
year 1905 Witnessed some notable i'm
provements IN the facilities Of interur-
ban lines The rapid growth Of the sys-
TEN 10 the Central West has brought
about new conditions Of long distance
travel. interchangeable mileage. sleeping
cars. dining cars, and in the handling Of
local freight
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
Maine to Missouri.

The new lines constructed and exten-
sions made during 1905 make Ii possible
to travel by trolley from western New
York and Pennsylvania TO the Missis-
slppi river and beyond and the closing
Of gap in central New York will en-
able one to make continuous trolley
trip from Maine TO Missouri
There are far-sighted electric railway
men who believe the day Is not distant
when there will be continuous trolley
connection between Portland. Ne. and
Portland. Ore. perhaps not by q direct
route. bat continuous.
There is a continuous trolley connec-
ton from Akron Ohio. 10 Kalamazoo.
Mich. S06 miles and the connections
are such that the distance can be COW
cred by electric railway i'm less time
than BY steam, and at about one-third
less cost
4 trip from Indianapolis. Ind. to
GAINESVILLE, Ohio. 80 miles. can be made
in one hour less time by electricity than
BY steam All these Longtime connec-
tiOns have been made In 1905
The Washington times., 1906-02-11

There is a real estate man in town
who, like lots of his fellow brokers. is
an apostle of Blackstone He halls
The Washington times., 1906-02-11
Sleepers Now in Use.

sieepers for interuTba;Is are one Of
the latest innovations and are destined
TO become very popular in the future
In some cases where the run IS not Yet
long enough 10 justify sleapers. parlor
cars have been put on temporarily until
Iong-distance connections can De made
Another progressive step OF the pres
ent year has been the formation Of plans
for through iuterurban traffic not only
by interchangeable mileage on fnterurb-
ans, but also in cooperation with steam
roads Some interurban lines have made
traffic arrangements with certain steam
roads whereby tickets may be sold al
stations on the interurbans accepta BILE
on steam lines TO cities reached by the
steam roads
This ARRANGEMENT has worked salts
factorily 10 both parties and is likely to
spread. II is one Of the progressive
steps of 1895. On the whole. the year
has been one of great activity in cleo
trio lnterurban business. and the pros
pect IS that 1906 will show still further
DEVELOPMENT
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-09-14
SHOP TALK WITH
OUR MERCHANTS.
HINTS REGARDING THE AID
REFRESHMENTS IN THIS
ISSUE.

Miss M. Cooper has new adv. in this
issue. Read it.
You should know more about that
tooth brush Charles speaks of in his adv.
Sanger a. Gardner will have their
millinery opening tomorrow. Read adv.
For fruit wagons, bolster springs
baskets, grape shears and wagon covers
talk to Waters.
You'll be disappointed if you should
forget to read the adv. OF the Dodge
Furniture Co.
Dollars in your pocket for reading the
adv. of the White Furniture store il you
need any furniture.
Slovenian Bros. are getting in their
heavy fall and winter wear. You're
wise il you get their prices before buy
ing See adv
A good many advertisements bear
about the same relation TO the stores from
which they emanate as the big pictures
outside the side show bear to the won
ders within. Read f. Smith & Co.'s adv.
in this issue.
The Paw Paw school of piano playing
and voice culture has an adv. in this is
sue. Mrs. Claire Chappell Harrison
director OF piano and organ department
and Mary Tudor Chappell, teacher of
voice culture, need no introduction to
our people. Their capabilities are be-
yond question. Pupils enrolling in the
school are assured of thorough instruc-
ton.
X. A. Shoesmith was pleasantly sur
prised Wednesday to receive a draft for
S2l from Mrs. Alexander Hartel of South
Chicago to pay for a table which she
priced when visiting here about two
weeks ago. In ordering the table she
said that after paying freight it was
costing her much less than its duplicate
cost in the city. This is but another
evidence that as a trading point Paw
Paw can compete with any of our larger
sisters
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-09-14
Interesting Announcement Of
Next Sundays Church
Events.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
Subject and Outline of Work for
the Sunday Lesson of Next
Week.

FIR. Clarson will celebrate high mass at
the Catholic church next Sunday at
1920 a. M.
Rev. A. G. Wilson OF Milford, Mich,
Will proach in the Presbyterian church
next Sunday.
Union services will be held in the M.
f. church Sunday evening" Rev. Mr..
Milne will preach.
There will be no preaching service at
the M. f. church Sunday morning
Sunday school at the usual hour.
Courage and Strength Needed for the
Lords Work." will be the subject Of DR..
L. II. Brakes sermon next Sunday at
1870 a. IN. at the Free Baptist church.
1.-The Man who Walked with God when
everybody else was Walking the Other
Way" will be the subject of Rev Coult.
ards address at the Christian church
Sunday morning.
Christian Science services are held al
opera house every Sunday at l0:45 and
Wednesday evenings at 7:45. Subject OF
the lesson sermon for next Sunday il
"Reality."