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rect question was put as to whether a
row OF houses, as they are now built by
real estate owners and dealers, can be
made attractive and really beautiful from
an architects standpoint so that they will
not prove the eyesore to the public which
they threaten to be- The architects are
agreed that such thing is impossible, as
the fronts can be varied in designs with
little additional expense.
But If every house must have a bay
window it is impossible added a promi-
nent architect. They give nonotony to
the row that makes person count houses
In order to tell his own
Suggested Reform.
If the developing sections of the city are
to be an improvement over the older sec
tons, there must be, according to popular
belief discontnuance of the custom of
building rows of houses, all just alike and
close together Even in the newer sections
of Columbia Heights, opened up by the ex-
tension Of 14th street. rows of houses are
being constructed. There are a few de-
tached houses, but the tendency is the
other way. What Washington needs, archi-
tects declare, is more detached houses,
more green lawns showing and more light
In the homes; and many believe that
movement should be started to accomplish
that end.
That fireproof construction is on the in
crease is the view of several local archi-
tects. The cost of such construction ma
terials and other expense, 1t Is declared,
is reduced to within a small per cent of
other construction, and people are begin
ming to adopt it.
Cement construction is also gaining IA
yor. even In the flooring of residences
That this fireproof and cement construc-
ton will make big strides in the next ten
years is being freely prophesied; and the
strict building regulations applying to
homes In the fire limits of the District are
urging the people on
That there is much need for better tene-
a1ent work in the alleys and the poorer sec
lions Of the city is Acknowledged by all
who have looked into the situation. 1t is
declared that within blocks lined by the
1nest residences of the city are found some
Of the worst of novels. The modern tene-
nents recently erected have worked good
results and have succeeded in letting some
people see the light" but many more of
hem, 1t is contended. are needed to prop
,rly remedy the conditions
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be polite but not obsequious and he should
have a modest air of success; we all like
70 do business with successful people He
should not be obtrusiye, but he should be
quick to discover a new customer who
shows disposition to keep coming, and
he should take or make an opportunity to
greet such a customer by name.
He should occasionally If not oftener-
II, indeed, he does not do so constantly
wait on customers personally and learn
their wants. Most effective and most likely
to clinch and keep a customer is the wait
ing on him done by the proprietor when
all his clerks are busy. When the pro-
prletor himself comes along and asks DO
l1tely what he can do for you everybody
likes that, and If, besides being thus polite.
the proprietor is a good salesman he may
very likely sell more goods goods OF
higher price than a clerk or salesman could
But in goods selling by the proprietor
in circumstances such as thu 'cst de-
scribed lies one crucial test for him, for ms
action under this test may make or mar
him for all time with that particular GUS
toner.
THE small storekeeper who begins to
wait on a customer should finish with him
In that transaction. Sometimes we see
Storekeeper who has begun to walt on
somebody turn him over when half through
with him to clerk who may by that time
have become disengaged. fatal mistake
10 mdke IL we hao pech At the oN'"N'
pleased to have been considered OF such
Importance as to be waited on by the pro-
prietor himself our sense of Importance Is
when the proprietor drops US and
turns us over to a clerk and We may never
go into his store again.
Much, very much. to be sure, depends
upon the stock you have to offer and upon
how ii is kept and much of course, upon
your salespeople, but ability, thoroughness.
and sincerity, admirable engaging
and effective qualities. all may, If you
possess them, here be brought to bear upon
tn, customer individually and made to
count in one direction, as the lack of them
may count in the other. and so finally the
success or failure of the small store must
depend most of all upon the personality of
he storekeeper."
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tanning FOR
BEAUTIFUL CITY
|chiteCtS, Builders and Dis
triCt Authorities Agree.
He ESSENTIAL DETAILS
kre Strict Adherence to the Plan Of
LEnfant.
EIFoRMITY OF SKY LINE, ALSO
TX Commission System Approved
and General Conformity Urged
improvements Noted.
re Strict Adherence to the Plan Of
L'Enfant.
OF SKY LINE, ALSO

Washington builders and architects, the
Ntrict Commissioners and others in au-
|rity and residents of the city are work
for "A more INTELLECTUALLY beautiful
! Important advances along this line
being made and the signs of the time
INT to better larger and more handsome
ldings in the near future. In the build
Of the past year, it is declared, those
artistic tastes see much Improvement.
% original plan of the city as laid
by l. 'Enfant. with its points of in
est, such as those OF the Capitol, the
lite House and the Monument, was
que in many ways and had in il the pos
Pity of making this the most beautiful
y in the world. The Capitol and White
use are located as originally planned,
/ other parts of the original scheme have
n overlooked and the rulers of the us
i such a guiding scheme in their hands
l. plan of the park commission as given
its report OF 1902. outlined the location
parks and government buildings large
in accordance with the original plan OF
tnfant as approved by President Wash
stOn. and this Is regarded as the guiding
In the future development of the capt
he original plan provided for wide
Gets and pleasing vistas. and that part
the plan has also been largely followed
those in authority. but architects sug-
that TO obtain the best results the sky
rs and the style of buildings should be
70 or less uniform as they lead up to
great classical government structures.
Lacking in Uniformity.
Unfortunately. it is stated, little has been
q TO carry out any idea of a uniform
line or Of a uniform design in the
cts. The new structures which are
* erected in Washington. while ex-
.p.itying a better class of building than
the older ones and better designs, are
4 aiding the sky line effect. In an eff
Il to obtain additional floor space. lie
Hcers have. ii Is said. taken advantage
a clause in the building regulations r,
ing 10 cupoias and domes, and rather
eyed sky line has resulted. The build
IS of the Riggs National Bank and OF
Z American Security and Trust Company
r regarded as Ideal in design and height,
ere these buildings face the government
ldings.
he new business buildings and govern
mt structures now going up Will also
Il much To artistic beauty in the center
the city. With its carved marble ex-
ler and its massiveness, welded by the
Infect into a thing of beauty, and what
hoped to be joy forever. the new Dis
CT building will be q decoration to Penn
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Congress to obtain this legal advisory
board. which is so vital to the future
growth of the city
Improvement Noted.
In the houses built within the past three
years. architects say. there has been a de-
cided Improvement for the better Not
only are better materials being used In
general, but the details have been worked
out more carefully. The large houses of
Lars Anderson and T. F. Walsh illustrate
this advance, and the house planned for
Mr.. Perry Belmont, to be built at the cor
ner of New Hampshire avenue and Q
street northwest, is expected to be one of
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the finest residences, from an architects
standpoint, in the country.
But the beauty of Washington will not
depend entirely on the comparatively small
number of gaudy and expensive palaces
built in the vicinity of Dupont circle and
on Massachusetts,. Connecticut and New
Hampshire avenues. To those who visit
outlined 10 them weeks before starting on
the visit. the long rows of houses. all look
Ing alike to the visitor, seem decidedly not
to improve the beauty of the city; in view
of the wide streets provided by the plan
of L'Enfant they are regarded with dis
dain.
To several architects of this city the di-
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in an artistic manner is due largely to the
fact of the division of responsibility, there
being eight or ten heads in charge of the
body.
For this end we feel that there should
be advisory board of experts familiar
with the needs and development of the city
as whole composition and to which lne
various departments in charge of different
sections should apply for criticism and
advice; and l feel that it is the duty of
every Washingtonian, every citizen of the
United States who Is interested in the capt.
tai city-and all should be interested in
their capital city-to work strenuously with
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SUCCESS IN A SMALL STORE.
A Professor Of the Art Tells Of Some
Of the Qualifications Required.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
Success In keeping a small store" said
the professor of the art of storekeeping,
depends much upon the personality Of the
storekeeper. In great store it is differ
ent. for there the customer rarely sees
the head of the concern and so cannot be
directly Influenced by him either to keep
coming or to stay away.
obviously the small storekeeper should
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Effect of Building Detached Houses.

Il would like very much to call attention
TO the possibilities of detached houses with
grounds facing Rock creek and the Zoo
logical Park and some other picturesque
parts of the city. Nothing adds more to the
beauty of the city than to have houses
with grounds, green lawns, shady trees
possibly terraces and flower gardens, and
1t appears to me eventually such houses, If
not at present, will be very much more
valuable than a series of cramped city
houses to the owner who takes advantage
of the possible beauties and builds detached
houses. Unfortunately some of our most
beautiful sections are being built up with
snail rows of cheap demonstrations where
wealthy people might build great mansions
with stately approaches and grounds where
they wouiu overlook the beautiful valley of
Rock creek 1t appears to me that it only
needs to call attention to the possibilities
of these beautiful sites TO have the wealthy
who are investing here take advantage of
them.
Nothing would be more magnificent than
broad treatment of 18th street, 100 feet
wide, houses setting back 100 to $50 feet
from the building line. with lawns and
planting. comparatively narrow sidewalks
and not very wide roadways. If the owners
OF property along this street would combine
with the District Commissioners in an eff
fort of this kind, 1t would rebound, / feel
confident, not only to the beauty of the
city. but to their own financial interest.
This section is now in such shape that it
would be possible to accomplish this. IL
left much longer it may not be practicable.
The value OF the suggestions made by
the park commission do not seem to be
fully appreciated Its idea is to make
water park on the Anacostia and a park
way from the river to the District line on
each side of Rock creek valley, with con-
Meeting links along the Piney branch to
Soldiers Home, Anacostia River Water
Park and the Mall and back by the way
of Rock creek valley. 1t is a magnificent
scheme for this important bit of compost
Il t. ft,.t
ley should be open as a park to obtain the
best results, although there is some effort,
from a commercial standpoint, to have this
yalley filled. This would be very unfortu-
nate. as 1t is needed for beauty. pleasure
and health and along this valley, IL only
beautlfied, there is little question but that
in few years We would find some of the
finest houses erected.
Division Of Responsibility.
1.-The system that prevents our growth
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sylvania avenue. The new structure of the
Metropolitan National Bank has been much
admired and the new buildings of the Union
Trust Company and Hibbs and Company
on 10th street will be ornaments to the
city. The construction of these buildings
caused the removal of much less handsome
structures The new Senate and House
office buildings, which have been mount
ing slowly the past year, will add more
beauty to the grounds about the Capitol.
Turning TO the residence portion of the
city, the opinion of Mr.. Glenn Brown, one
of the prominent architects of this city
are given. He SAWS:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-05-19
COMMERCIAL NEWS.

CONTINUED fomPa
be instruments Intervals OF on a1ter
make the nextea for September l.
Oahu April shows balance to May
of nd a road balance of $26,OO6sS
PROMOTION
At meeting of of the proposed Hawaiian Agr
of opinion in favor OF two blocks Oh
thirty land now under
but nothing decided com
meeting CONSCIENTIOUS
make the proximity to Oahu college,
pos
institutions to form university WORK
consolidation kawaahao seminary
Boarding School, IN the operation Oh WHICH
agricultural will be leading features
Of the Loading Oh
of the large sugar minis
bv the operating
IN
Letters Secretary weekly meeting OF the H
unusually good 1t was also mace
taken here last summer oy
Angeles There was
Seattle the Hawaiian ISLANDS IN W
nearf uturew probable :, -, -. sL
of to Maui the VICE"
irrigation ditch took place.
Committees campaign Tor inns o
had good results street
litter along the cutters the principal p
;no all hours abundanty teslhes
the Logan from oh
Siberia from San Francisco e o
Alameda francisco
Logan for Mania the
Francisco the Siberia for the orient anu Inv
for
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THE BYSTANDER.
Continued from Page Four.)


compromise slavery
would
After Honolulu
peace and its teeth would like
u
which
port which
something while lasted but sad pride lost
outan Epieurean conquered
known the politician
mainly the followers of Hearst and Bryan
Honolulu and he called the waiter
should
which he had been saving the
crisped brown appeared about fifteen minutes
Souhene and this tale
al declare
privileges would
enjoy followed
everything
he of the frog flesh to his mouth
his face and wondered what
Suah dis de pce
big soldiers and
sides of
legs stand for the negroesF He
But
around and gave himself kick
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-05-19
TAXES PAN
OUT WELL
Show increase to Nav
IS Over First Half
of Last Year.

The total tax collections in the First
Division, Island Of Oahu. from Janu-
ary 1 to May Is, 1907. We're s5o7, 1866.
This indicates a considerable increase
for the first half of this year, as the
collections from January l to June 80,
1906, were s495, 515.74, or s12, 4S0.91 less
than those Of the present half year
with As days unexpired. OF course the
bulk of the ha1f-yearly moiety of taxes
came in before May 10. the date from
which delinquency with heavy penal
ties begins.
From the following table made up
from figures kindly furnished by James
L. Holt, assessor, the collections for
the first quarter OF this year and
for the remainder of the time since I'M
til May Is, by taxation districts
are shown. The first amount put
down opposite each district is for the
Z quarter ending March 81, and the Sec
j ond amount for the period from April
VI to May Is, the totals being carried
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-05-19
NATIONAL GUARD
HAS WILD SHOTS

Numerous complaints are being made
by the Inter-Island boats and others
which sail in and out of the harbor of
the reckless shooting which is going on
at the Kakaako range. Capt. Searle.
of the steamer Cummins, which makes
from three to six trips a week to Koo-
lau ports, states that a number Of
times bullets have struck the water
within short distance of his vessel.
The danger from this source is con-
siderable and the National Guardsmen
who shoot in the afternoon do not seem
TO be able TO keep their bullets from
flying wild If anyone should be
struck by one of these bullets there
would probably be a heavy damage suit
against the Territory.
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nice. It's easy to make them with
Rosette irons. These irons are sold oy
r o. Hall & Son, Ltd, for 5Oc- you
will like these waters.
Have YOU ever tried the delicious
Jones I-X-L Tasmania jams! lhey
are the best and purest made All
f1avors. Your grocer sells them. 1heo'
H. Davies & Co, Ltd, distrloutors'
Beautiful designs in Mexican drawn
work. doilies, scarfs, Teneri1e squares
covers. Hawaii & South Seas Curio
90. Alexander Young building. Tapas,
brasses and pottery. Mats to order.
Give your baby Borders Eagle
Brand" condensed milk. This Is the
best food in the world for growing
bodies. All grocers sell Bordens. Iheo-
H. Davies & Co., Ltd, are the olstrio-
utors.
It is yerv probable that a new fea-
ture. in the form of a relief fund, wiz
be added to the Harrison Mutual Burlai
Association. Consult the large adver-
tisement in this paper for full partlc-
ulars.
whitney & Marsh, Ltd, received
some very new and swell ladles ules9
skirts by the last Alameda. These
goods are already displayed in their
store and the ladies are cordially IN
yitc1 to call and see them.
For three days, commencing toInor-
row. skirts will be offered at great re-
auctions at Blom's. Voiles, with vi
without silk drops; Panamas, alpacas'
serges and cloths. All in assorted
coiors.
The fast keel well-known yacht Ma
1oIo is offered for sale by the owner
This Yacht is twenty-seven feet long
and has Just been thoroughly over
hauled, having just come off the ary
dock. For particulars as to sale etc.
address. e. l.. K. Advertiser office.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

$3.50 satin duchess, $1.95 tomorrow at
Sachs.
One dollar bedspreads, s5c. tomorrow
at Sachs.
Twenty-cent pillow cases. 15c to-
morrow at Sachs.
New black and white silk skirts at
Whitney & Marsh's.
DR.. Derby can now be found at his
office, Boston building.
For health and strength drink Rain
Ter beer. Read the Rainier toast.
Thirty-three-inch wide Indian Head,
- 1-2c. yard, at Whitney & Marsh's.
Try some of Ronconvieri's fine can
dies from J. NJ. Levy & Co. Phone
Main 149.
Lieutenant Hannah at Camp McKin-
ley has a stylish bay driving mare Tor
sale. ta
If economy is your watchword then
read Sachs new ad today very care
fully.
An amethyst and pearl pin has been
lost. Reward if left at Hawaiian Hotel
office.
Thoroughbred Minorca and Ply
|
fed ads.
Historical Honolulu IN paper covers
for sale at the Gazette office at lOc.
per copy
Hats that wear well and look well
are sold by /. Lando, Fort street. oppo-
site Convent
Nice room with board in Waikiki for
gentleman is to be had by consulting
our classified ads today.
A party has some fine Toulouse
geese for sale. For particulars see our
For Sale ads on last page.
Marvel Whirling Spray syringes
are for sale by the HOLSTER Drug Co.
agents Ask for a pamphlet.
The Hollister Drug Co. are the head
quarters for military hair brushes.
only the best carried in stock.
furnished cottage is wanted by
man and wife, no children, for the
summer months. See classified adver-
tisement.
Rishop Trust Co. has bargains in For
sale and To Let properties, attention
IN which is called In their advertise
meut today.
The Japanese bazaar has novelty
!, window curtains and table cloths.
Ask for Japanese toweling, 45 and 81
cents a roll. The material washes
beautifully.
Mrs. c. L. Dickerson, ISL Alakea
street. has received by last Aiafneua,
imported hats, sailor hats. oeautllu'
anwers veilings, plaid ribbons, horse
hair braids. etc.
Rosette waters are very dainty ana
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Winners to take entire purse.
Race horses barred in Luna race and
Gentlemen riding race.
Entrance fee 10 per cent. OF purse
except as otherwise specified.
All entries to close on June 18th,
1907.
Not less than three to enter and two
to start, except as otherwise specified.
In all free-for-an races Hawaiian
bred horses to carry the following
weights: 2-year-Old, 20 pounds; a-year-
old, so pounds; 4-year-old and up W
pounds.
Conditions of the Ia mile Merchants
stakes are as follows: All horses other
than led 10 carry "eignt iO'
age.
Hawaiian breds to carry the follow
ing weights: 2-year-old, 20 pounds; s.
vear-old, so pounds; 4 year-old and up
90 pounds.
Nominations to close on May IA, 1917,
at p. m. and must declare on or be-
fore June II, 1907, at 6 p. m.
Owners of other than Hawaiian bred
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horses must give name Of horse with
their nomination.
Owners Of Hawaiian brcds can give
nomination on May II, and will be
allowed until June IL, 1907, TO name
their horse.
One per cent Of purse, !. e., $40 to be
paid with nomination.
Nine per cent Of purse, 1. e., ego 60
be paid when entries close on June IL
1907.
Winner TO take entire purse. There
must be at least 4 entries, and nos
less than 3 starters.
If there should be only one starter
he can walk over for the entrance
money, IL only two starters they can
run the race for eAe entrance money.
Conditions Of the Jauanese stake
race as follows: Not less than ten
nominations. and not less than sin
starters: nominations 20 close May IL.
1907, at p. M; entries TO close June
II, 1907, at p. m; $500 TO be paid
with nomination, $1,000 to be paid with
entry; Winner to take entire purse.
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COLDS AND PNEUMONIA.

There can be no excuse for man
if he allows a cold to develop into
pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy counteracts any tendency towards
this disease and many doctors bills
have been saved by its timely use.
For sale by all dealers. Benson, Smith
&. Co.. Ltd, Agents for Hawaii.
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For purposes of detailed comparison
the following table of collections by
districts for the six months ended June
IN 1q06 ia given.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-07
Child Badly Burned.

On last Wednesday a great mis-
fortune occurred in the home of
~ mr. and Mrs, Howard Allsbrook, who
II i've about two miles from this place.
Sometime during the afternoon Mrs.
Ailsbrook, who had a fire around 2
pot IN the yard, was for some reason
called away for few minutes, The
htele three-year-old daughter. Clara,
was left Standing near. A sudden
pun OF wind blew the skirts of the
chlia INTO the flames, and they were
iemeed. Before the mother could
return, the entired front part of the
child's body was badly burned. It is
not yet known whether she will re-
cover. we sympathize with the pa
rents IN this great misfortune
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-07
Died Near Weldon.

On the morning of Monday Oct.
e. at half-past seven o'clock, Mr.. A.
L. Cook died at his home about six
miles from Weldon, N. C. He had
been a patient sufferer for about
twelve months, and his death was as
peaceful, as his life had been patient
The body was inferred in the family
burylng ground on Oct. 20, funeral
being preached by his pastor, Mr.
Hmble. A number of his people live
IN Maryland and Pennsylvania, among
them Rev. o. r. Cook of Pennsylvan-
la. We sympathize with his family
and relrtiyes.