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The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
TIME FOR CHRISTMAS BUYING
More Attention Nay BE Had Before
Rush Begins.

Merchants Of Washington are greatly
pleased with the manner in which resi-
dents of the city have responded TO the
suggestion that Christmas shopping
should be done early.
Many already have made nearly all
their Christmas purchases. and are free
from the thought and worry usually at
tendaEt upon that annual duty The
storekeepers are also through with the
showing of goods and making sales TO
these persons.
But the retail dealers are under the i'm
preston that there are a great many who
have put off the purchase of Christmas
gifts. and that this number greatly ex-
ceeds those who have taken time by the
forelock and have done tLeir Christmas
shopping.
The merchants think that many more
than the number who have completed
their shopping should come out this week
and examine the large stocks Of goods
offered for the holidays. At least, more
attention can be given customers before
the real rush begins.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
MRS. LEWIS ENDS LIFE.
Inserts Rubber Tube In Mouth and
Is ASphyxiafed

With a rubber tube. that connected with
one OF the gas fixtures. in her mouth
Mrs Julia Lewis. forty years Of age
was found unconscious from Illuminating
gas in her room at 635 New York avenue
northwest. about : o'clock last night
The Emergency Hospital ambulance was
summoned. but the woman died before
reaching that institution.
Miss Lewis was discovered BY her hus-
band. William Lewis, a sign painte-.
stretched at full length on the floor with
a sofa pillow under her head. A rub
Der tube, from which the gas was flowing
was in her mouth. Her husband opened
the windows and dragged the woman 70
a couch. Dependency prompted the act.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Gayety-Rentr-snntIey Company.

The Rentz-SanJley company. at the
Gayety this week. presents a good vaude-
Vile department. The first burletta. A
Days Frolic al Atlantic City" contains
nothing out OF the ordinary with the ex-
ception OF the clever acting OF the Jewish
comedian, Fred Russell The second act,
The Darlings OF the Demon, a satire
on David Belasco's drama. The Darling
OF the Gods as much better. presenting
several notable characters of fnanciers
from Wall street. The chorus makes a
hit in this act by skating around the
stage.
The olio is opened by Charles D. Web
Der, whose excellent juggling. intermin-
gled with comedy. make a decided hit
Joe Roscoe and George Sims follow with
comedy music, Dixie. played on to-
mato cans, brought the hoase down. The
trick balancing Of Sansorne and DeliH is
a clever act. The remainder Of the ole
consists OF Charles and Anna Checkers
Frank Ross. Harry Fisher. and Mike
Berg and Eouise Marshall and Dottie
King. Their singing and dancing was en-
tertaining.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Majestic-nGirl of Eagle Ranch"


Miss Purnell and company having re-
lnquished the stage of the Majestic, that
theater returned this week TO the presen-
tation of road productions. opening with
Miss Mamie Fleming in Girl of Eagle
Ranch" The piece somewhat resembles
in outline the vehicle in which Miss Bates
is appearing at the Belasco, though, to
do it Justice. it must be recorded that It
has its rival beaten TO finish in the mat
ter Of hair-raising situations. OF course,
the interest OF the play centers about the
girl and her devotion for Lucky Jim,
following the pair through numberless
complications until they arrive safely at
the altar of Hymen- The audience was
visibly relieved when Miss Fleming sue
ceeded in rescuing her hero from utter de-
struetion at the hands of the dynamiting
william. The scenery was not so sue
eessful, however, and one wonders where
the next performance is coming from.
The personal work Of the star was ac-
eeptable. During the progress of the
drama she sang a selection in a not un-
pieaslng voice. Her leading man. Mr.. Nc
Donald. was pleasing in appearance and
up to the requirements of his role As
Santo Rivera, Mr.. Alexander contributed
a character sketch reminiscent of ..Ari-
zona-" When Mr.. Barwald made his first
entrance as the defaulting brother, the
combination OF features and costume lent
so striking a resemblance to the memory
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
coIumbia-"Brew.ter's MilIIon..y

umbia-''Brewsfer's Millions"
The opening performance Of "Brewster's 5
Millions" with Edward Aleles in the title
role. at the Columbia Theater, was oc-
complshed with the most happy sur
roundings, large audience being in at
tendance.
The play is a dramatization OF George
Barr McCutcheon's story, by WineheH
Smith. and Byron Ongley, crystalizing the
story into four vigorous acts. and particu-
larly preserving the comedy clements Of
the tale
1t is the story Of Montgomery Brewster,
who inherits fortune from his miserly
grandfather. who had i'll treated the hero's
mother. and only left his money to the
grandson because there was no one
else 10 leave 1t to. Shortly after a
maternal uncle dies, leaving Brewster
N,00O00o. upon condition that within
year he dissipates every cent OF the
previous inheritance and presents him
self at the expiration of the time limit.
a pauper.
Monty accepts the conditions and starts
out 10 fulfill them. and finds il quite as
hard to get rid Of a fortune as to acquire
one. He subsidies fake business house.
employing most of his male friends at
princely salaries. play angel" to an
opera company, incidentally including a
prima donna risen from the chorus ranks.
and takes a large party around the world
on yachting cruise, almost alienates
the affections of Peggy Grey. whom he
has loved since childhood, and seems
/ 4 fc
financing 10 the extent OF his last half
million, when he Is nearly thwarted by
his friends declaring him insane and TAX
ing charge OF the ship during a storm,
but he accomplishes his purpose by hoist
ing distress signal and making himself
liable TO salvage charge OF 5000 ,the
payment OF which makes him penniIess
and in form TO receive his uncle's for
tune. The whole proceedings is accom-
panied with succession or remarkably
humorous events with. of course the
necessary underlying strata OF sentiment.
The story In its dramatic form fully sus-
tains the reputation OF the novel as a
means OF prolonged and delightful enter
J tainment.
The scenic arrangements OF the peice
go considerably beyond ordinary bounds.
especially in the third act, when the ac-
ton is carried forward on the deck OF a
yacht cruising the waters OF the Medl-
terranean. The sea vista Is painted with
unusual fidelity to nature. and the rolling
of the ship. the storm. and other features
are accomplished with great realism.
/ The principal figure In the cast is Mr..
/ George Aleles. as Monty Brewster He
/ is an unctuous comedian, carrying the
I comedy periods to a high degree CT mer-
riment. and is very effective in the melo-
] i.
and Miss Mary Ryan, as Peggy. makes a
demure and pretty heroine. They are as
sisted by a strong cast. lead by Joseph
/ Woodburn, as Joseph McCloud: Sumner
/ Gard, as Archy Vanderpool: Leslie Bas-
/ sett, as Hopper Harrison. and Emily
| Lytton, as Mrs. De Mile
The play had a long run in New York,
and seems destined 10 carry the success
along the road.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Boycott hearing I'm April.

Justice Gould. In Equity Court No. ..
yesterday signed an order allowing the
Buck Stove and Range Company's attor-
neys foTty-five days in which to finish
taking its testimony In the case of the
original petition for a permanent njunc-
ton against the American Federation OF
Labor and fifteen days for rebuttsl evi-
dence-
The labor organization was given thirty
days in which to close Up its evidence
This viii bring the petition 10 a hearing
next April.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

The New Century Girls. in two one-act
buriettas-"The Hotel Thespian" and a
Thief in the Night'-are the attraction at
the New Lyceum this week. The success
Of the show IS due entirely 10 the hand
some costuming of the chorus.
In the vaudeville department Louis
Pritzkow tops the bill His singing and
yodIing were excellent His impersOna-
tons Of William j. Scanlon and J. X.
Emmett were clever. Bohannon and Co
reys' pictorial speciality introduced some
real novelties IN the illustrated song line
Ton Barrett and Charles Levin in their
different efforts use comedy Nay Belle
and ISabelle Hurd rely on their personal
charms.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
DISMISSAL PETITION FILED.
Opposition 10 Gas Companies In
creasinE Capital stock.

A motion 10 dismiss the petition OF the
Washington Gas Light Company for an
increase OF its capital stock. was filed
yesterday in the Supreme Court OF the
District by the Commissioners. through
Corporation Counsel Thomas
Il is set forth that the jurisdiction OF the
court claiming power conferred by the
act OF Congress was not judicial and
therefore. not question that can be de-
termiGed By judicial ascertainment
Justice Gould designated December : as
the date for the hearing OF the Commits
siOner's arguments
The Washington Gas Light Company
was represented IN court By Attorneys r
Ross Perry and Son. r Il. GoldsbOrough
and Lambert and Mclean. Corporation
Counsel Thomas appeared for the Com
missioners. and Assistant United States
Attorney Mcnamara in behalf of the
United States
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
The Academy-~At Yale

Mr.. Jules Murrays play OF college life,
AT Yale, proved 20 be bit with the
good-sized audience at its opening at
the New Academy last night The play
is. first OF all. clean and healthy. and
tells a pretty love story. with the college
scenes songs. and 'yeIls," 10 brighten
and interest the auditor throughout its
hve scenes, which are laid at Yale Col
lege, in New Haven
The production is. scenically. a big one.
and shows many well-done pictures.
among them being a room in Vanderbilt
Hall, the interior and exterior OF the
boathouse at Gales Ferry, the race quar-
ters. and then the big scene of the play,
the Yale-Harvard race. the entire race
course being shown, with both boats
under way. This scene is as elaborate a
picture as has been shown this year at
the Academy.
The closing scene IS on the lawn in
frons Of the Griswold Hotel. in holiday
dress. decorated in honor OF race day
and the winning crews victory.
The company is a strong and well bal
anced one, headed by Mr.. Ernest Fl. Bax-
ter as Dick seeley, the hero and CHAM
pion Of the class of 'O5, who greatly
pleased the audience by his exhibition Of
manly virtues MahlOn Hamilton, as
Jack. and Walter Hamilton. as Jim, cap
tains Of the Yale crew. did exceptionally
| clever work, ably seconded by all the
clean-cut boys" each one of whom look
ed and acted like real collegiates. Master
Matthew Kelley. with his sweet soprano,
! added greatly TO the pleasure afforded by
the many excellent musical features in
tToduced.
Miss Bostwick as Dorothy, was sweet
and womanly. and Miss Helen Barham,
as Name. dressed and acted well the
! character she portrayed. Miss Claire Full
Ter. a Washington sirl. gave most pleas
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
cruel Trentment Anered.

Mrs. Addie T. Harrington. through her
attorney. A 3. Webb. yesterday filed a
petition for a divorce against William II.
Harrington, asking that he provide for
her maintenance and pay costs of pro-
ceediRgs. The couple We're married
March 81. 1879 Mrs. Harrington says ne
nistreated her and forced her from their
home in 1868.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Monument Is Favored.

At a largely attended meeting of the
Army and Navy Union last night at
Grand Army Hall, under the auspices OF
Col. Theodore Roosevelt Garrison, Com
mander L. c. Burch. presiding. a resolu-
ton was adopted favoring the bill now
pending in Congress ior the erection of a
monument in this city to the private sol
diers of the United States army. Plans
were also made for the New Years Wis
itation OF the members to the White
House. A mass meeting will be held
Friday
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Driver Crushed to Death.

Edward Dassey, thirty-Seven years OF
age. Of POSE c street southwest, was
crushed beneath a freight elevator in the
basement of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea
company's building, at Seventh and L
streets northwest. about $50 O'Clock last
night, and died a few minutes later. Das-
sey, who was employed as a driver, was
lowering merchandise.
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credit that he can play this role to ad-
vantage. Charles Nillward continues his
portrayal Of Johnson. alias Ramerrez. the
road agent. and the balance OF the COM
pany is practically the same as in former
visits. including Harriet Sterling. ~
Woke; Thomas J. McGrane. as Nick;
Horace James. es Sydney Duck. and JOtn
r. Webber, as Sonora Slim.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

of John l.. Sullivan, late Of the Lafayette
Stock Company. that Victor Johnson sat
up and took nOtice-at least he had cause
10. Mr.. West and Hr. Mylott furnished
much of the hUmor OF the play as a pair
Of ardent. though unsuccessful lovers.
For next week Manager Weston an
nounces the musical production "Piff.
Paff. Pouf." which gives promise OF much
entertainment
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Mr.. Callahan Goes south.

John Callahan. general manager Of the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany, has left Old Point for ST. Angus
tine. Fla, and will spend several weeks
there for the -beneft of his health. VIII
liam H Callahan, his son. accompanied
him on the trip.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Roller Rink Scene.

4 feature Of the Partisan model at the
New National Theater this week is the
roller rink scene In the last act II is
an exact reproduction of an up-to-date
skating rink, and IS the ''hit of the show
1t was staged by Prof. Reynolds instrue-
tor at the Convention Hall rink. who has
a wide reputation as an expert performer
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
,Er. ,Iay Named secrrtnrr.

Henry c. May of Washington. D. c..
has been appointed secretary of the
American legation at Panama. and John
II. Gregory. Jr., OF Louisiana. has been
named secretary Of the American lega-
lion 10 Salvador and Honduras.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
circulation Increased.

The circulation Of national bank notes
has increased by $46.651.6 .6l2 since Secre-
lary Cortelyou and Comptroller Ridgely
announced their plan of increasing the
7Oiume OF bank currency.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Two Vacancies Filled.

The Commissioners yesterday appointed
Mrs Kate MargrUder and Richard r
Wright to Ell the vacancies made on tha
board Of trustees OF the Industrial Home
School by the designations OF Mrs. Henry
F. BlOunt and DR.. George ". Wood.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
oldest Inhabitants 10 Nee,

The Association of the Oldest Inhabl-
ants OF the District of Columbia will
celebrate its forty-second anniversary
with a banquet at Carroll Institute Hall
Saturday evening.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

ing presentation of the bright. breezy
loyable American girl dear TO the heart
OF every youth in or out Of college.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
OPPOSED TO LICENSE
Christian EndeayOr COnYen-
tiOn Talks Prohibition.
LEADING MEN THE SPEAKERS

District Association AuSPiciOusIy
Opens Two Days Session I'm New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Strong Addresses by District At
tOrney Baker and Visiting Workers.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
BIG AUTO PLANT,
100000 PLUM,
FOR EVANSVILLE
Product 1900 Machines
Yearly, Valued at
100000.
Site Switched From Ber-
wynn Through Unsatis-
factory Proposals.

At a recent meeting Of the board Of
directors OF the Carter Motor Car cor
pOrauOn II was decided TO reject all
bids received for the construction of
their proposed factory at Berwyn, Md,
on account of their being unsatisfactory,
and 20 build their own plant under the
direction of their engineer and super
visins architect. upon a site secured at
Hyattsville. Md. BY reason OF the
closer proximity to the city and the
larger area Of thestract Of land offered,
and taking into consideration the de-
Cidedly more advantageous shipping
facilities and general accessibility af-
fOrded, as wen as other material In
ducements that would inure very largely
10 the benefit OF the stockholders, the
directors deemed the change of location
from Berwyn, Nd, g Hyattsyine as
highly expedient Work Of actual con-
strucuon is now in progress. Material
is being purchased IN the open market
in both this city and Baltimore and Is
being rushed to the factory site.
1t IS the purpose Of the Carter Com
pany to construct their Eastern fac
tory upon the colony plan, which will
comprise, originally, a group of three
substantial buildings of brick and steel
construction. each building 20 be ap-
proXimately 6oN200 feet and designed to
accommodate the individual departments
for the manufacture of their product
The buildings Of this initial group alone
will cost approximately $4,000, and
when the necessary machinery has been
installed viii be over 10000.
Ultimate Cost, a Million.
Immediately upon the completion Of
these three buildings. additional ones
will be constructed until the entire plan
for the factory has been finally finished.
This comprehensive plant when COM
pleted viii have cost over 100000. The
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have found them a source OF profitable
revenLe and when offered FOR sale find
ready purchasers at good prices.
The latest one erected IS the Wilson,
at the northwest corner Of Fourteenth
and Harvard streets. which was design
ed BY Architect a. II Beers and built
by Harry WardmSa. IL is q f0ur-story
structure in the colonial style. anc is
among the most beautiful OF the many
apartment houses on the hill 1t was but
lately completed. and due TO It's pleas
ant convenient location was promptly
filled with excellent tenants
Through the office Of Thomas J. Fish
er * Co.. ---s--- d. auJv mas become
the purchaser The consideration stated
being approximately $4,000.
The corner is known by the older
residents OF the Heights as the site Of
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
BUILDINGS FOR { STREET;
RENT SIGNS UNKNOWN

p. A. Newton. builder. VIII erect three
two-story brick dwellings at 1928 to 1882
+ street southeast, after plans prepared
by the architects, \. r. Halter Com
rany They will cost $500. The "For
Rent sign is so seldom displayed IN
this section that builders find So profit
able 10 build up the remaining vacant
spaces and secure tenants even before
the houses are completed.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
VALUES OF REAL ESTATE
IN CITY OF WASHINGTON
COMPARED WITH OTHERS
Broker Declares People Make Mistake by Judging Them
by Those of Much Larger Cities.

Persons fond Of drawing comparisons
as 10 the values OF Washington real
estate are apt to make them with the
larger cities. forgetting that such com
PARSONS are unfair. because OF the
many differences mat exist IN conditions
between Washington and the greater
commercial ones Of the country. TAX
ing, however, the ten largest cities. the
figures might not be so unfavorable
TO Washington, and Homer Query. OF
the Collins-Guerry Company. was in
clined, when asked his opinion as 70
values now and In the coming decade.
to believe that Washington prices OF
today might seem ridiculously low ff-
teen years hence.
Mr.. Query said;
Expect so Per Cent Increase.
"A great many people seem to think
that prices OF real estate in the District
Of Columbia are excessively high and
there are doubtless many instances in
which they are correct. There is prob
ably some property in the District OF
Columbia which could be bought ten
years from now cheaper than II could
now. IT, however. the city continues
its remarkable growth. IL is predicted
that IN from ten TO fifteen years the
average price OF ground viii be ~ per
cent higher than II is at present and that
property advantageously located for
Business purposes viii double in value
1T is said that the southwest corner
o. Ninth and r streets sold for SCI per
foot, the northwest corner Of Eleventh
and + streets for ST per foot. and the
northeast corner OF Fourteenth and r
streets for SIS per foot. These are the
highest prices thought 20 have been paid
here. and while they seem high, they
look very cheap when compared 20 New
York and Boston prices for corners re-
latively located IN said cities
No Comparison With New York.
In New York. they have sold for
from 800 90 500 per foot. and IN Boston
for $40. OF course we do not expect.
for generations at least, TO approximate
New York prices because we could not
expect such an acute demand here for
position and space. and for the particU-
lar reason that value Of position and
space in Washington IS cut IN half by
the law which limits the height of build
ings 90 eight or ten stories
This law should and probably Will be
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
PLANS COMPLETED FOR
HOMES IN NORTHWEST

Allard & Appleby have completed
plans for three three-story brick dwell
inEs which they will erect at lS5l lsS..
and 1870 Monroe street northwest. TO
cost approximately $4,000 The houses
will have all modern convenience. and
as they will be built i'm a neighborho0d
which is now attracting much attention
From investors they viii md ready
purchasers.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
UNITED STATES LEADS
IN CEMENT PRODUCTION

Only a few years ago America i'm
ported more Portland cement than il
manufactured. Now the tables have
been turned. and this country has taken
the front rank. both in the production Of
cement and In use in construction. it
has been estimated that the quantity OF
Portland cement used in this country
IN 1906 would be sufficient 10 lay a side
walk sixteen feet broad all around the
earth al the equator II cOmpaCted
into a single solid cube. that cube would
measure almost LOO feet on each edge.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
MINISTER FROM URUGUAY
RENTS LEGATlON-ROME

J. Y. y. and T. b. Huyck have leased
the residence Of Richard Ware. I59
Rhode Island avenue. TO the Uruguayau
minister, Senior Don Luis Mellan Laa-
nur. The house Is opposite the resi-
dence Of Secretary Of State Root. and
adjolns the Belmont residence at Scott
Circle and Sixteenth street
Minister Lahnur viii establish himself
and family In his new legation before
leaving for Mexico, 20 which country
he Is also accredited.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
HEAVY PROFITS
FOR BUILDERS

No section OF the city has been more
popular FOR apartment houses than 60
lumbla Heights and the number built
there IS quite surprising when "A census
is attempted
That they have been extremely fav-
ored is well confirmed and builders have
found profit and advantage In filling up
the vacant spaces on the hill with this
class OF Improvements. Investors, too,
The Washington times., 1907-06-30
BRADLEY BUYS
ADJOINING PROPERTY

Transfer has been made Of the prop
erty, 1916 Connecticut avenue northwest.
by the American Security and Trust
Company, trustee. 10 Edison Bradley. Of
New York and Tuxedo. the c0nsidera-
ton stated being $4,000. AR Bradley
who had previously purchased the Car
diner Hubbard house at the junction Of
Connecticut avenue and Nineteenth
street, which he viii make his Wash
ington residence. bought this adjoining
property 10 enlarge his grounds.
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A BAD SEASON.

yes" said the poet, 'T published my
book OF poems about a month ago. but
Il isn't going very well"
"Indeed2' remarked his friend. You
told me you expected It TO sell ike hot
cakes"
''Well-er-hOt cakes don't sell very
wen this weather. Catholic Standard
and Times.
The Washington times., 1907-06-30

the former home OF John G. Judd who
was one Of the early pioneers OF the
hilT having been one Of the first 10 To-
cate there, building for himself a hand
some home IN 1850. which he occupied
until his death ten years later.
The property was afterward sold by
his heirs 10 William Calf. who bought
fl as an investment In those days the
DObtau horse cars labOriOusly climbed
the hill at uncertain periods and little
was seen TO show the future wonderful
growth OF Columbia Heights.
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amended 50 as % permit buildings or
twelve stories. Boston has also some
such limitation and we see no reason
why prices IN this city should not in
ten or fifteen years almost reach the
present Boston prices. IL they should
double in the next fifteen years. the
present prices which n0w seem sd high
viii then appear ridiculously low"