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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

Hthcent structures designed and built by
Mr.. Parsons may be mentioned the MARI
borough apartment house. Hubbard Me-
mortal Hail. the College of History for the
American University, the census office
buildings. buildings for the boys reform
school, the large wing for the bureau of
printing and engraving. cavalry stables at
FUrt Myer. several public school structures
and lire engine houses and numerous others
including some OF the clty'S costly and
handsome private residences \ short time
prior TO the Inauguration OF President
cleveland considerable perplexity was felt
by the officials over the unsafe condition
"t the pension Office in which were to be
held the inaugural festivities. Mr.. Parsons
was called in, and after consultation fur
tsHcd a novel plan by which all fears
i"r the safety Of the building were re-
moved.
Nj Parsons is typical example of the
sell made man. He is a native of Virginia
and shows in every fiber his strong per-
soui-lty- He was formerly president of the
Master Builders Association. president OF
the Employers Association and for a num-
tier OF years was Oh the executive commit
tee of the National Association of Building
Trades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
THE TRACKER.
learns the Addresses of Debtors Who
Fit by Night

if"ui LONDON Tit Bits
As recent police court case nthe Fast
End Of London showed there is a small and
select band Of individuals in the metropolis
who act as crackers to tradesmeu whose
customers are in the habit of suddenly
leaving the neighborhood without previous
~ going through the desirable fornalty of
paving their debts
These people are literally here TODAY and
gone tomorrow and the class of trades
men wAum they Victimize are lust those
VINO can least a1ord to give credit or to
incur bad debts. They are bound TO give
credit. however. as otherwise they would
soon rHd customers who can and do. nav
fairly regularly leaving them for rival es-
adjustments where the short credit prn-
Cipie is adopted and where cash on the
nail is not dema nded.
To such as these the 'tracker' is n great
boSu, and is often the means OF recovering
for Ihem sums OF money that would. with
ONT his assistance. be inevitably lost. All
classes OF tradesmen employ his services.
ard a man with good reputation IN this
direction soon becomes well known and
manages to make a handsome annual in
come out of 1t, and quickly finds himself
with more commissions offered than he can
possibly accept. In a few cases an in
formal syndicate of shopkeepers in dis
trlcf is formed To employ the exclusive
services of good "tracker." but in the
majority of instances these men prefer to
work entirely as free lanceS' and to ac-
q pt such jobs promise TO pay the best
Lnough small retail shopkeepers form the
hUik OF the "trackers' clients. yet there
are others, such as doctors owners Jt
mouse property, estate agents and SO forth
VINO are glad to avail themselves of his
assistance.
The methods adopted by these crackers
10 run their quarry to earth are many and
hshiy ingenious. for your moonlight fiit-
'ei an ADEPT at concealing his where
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

out for these midnight flits, however-and
there are many such in every part of Lon
don-decline absolutely to give any infor-
nation Most OF these keep special vans
for this class of work. which bear neither
name nor address. These firms usually
charge considerably more than the ordi-
nary rates. on the tacit understanding that
any questions they may subsequently, be
asked will not be answered. Very often
the men actually employed in the removal
are not so scrupulous as their employers
and on more than one occasion which has
come under the writer's notice they have
actually been In league with some track
err in the neighborhood. Under any cir
cumstance, however. If the 'tracker'' can
find these men. pint of beer is usually
sufficient to loosen their tongues and to
induce them to reveal the addresses of the
people of whom he is in search.
In a case like this. of course the track
err is in clover and his subsequent work
presents no difficulties whatever. 1t should
perhaps, be added that once the where
abouts of the people of whom he is in
search are discovered and revealed to his
employers, the work of the "tracker' is at
an end, and he has no subsequent concern
with the recovery of the debt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
AREA OF NORTHWEST
Development Extends Beyond
the District Line.
ACTIVITY AND EXPANSION
Miles of Territory Added to the 0rigi-
nal Capital Plat.
EXTENSION TO EASTERN SECTION
Greater Proportion of Large and Ex-
pensive Investments, However, to
West and North.
EXTENSION TO EASTERN SECTION

AS the largest in area of any section of
the city the northwest portion of Washing
ton might be regarded as entitled to more
consideration on that account, as bigness Is
said to be looked upon in this country q
quality of distinction as well as Of value.
Travellers here some years ago seemed to
get the impression that the size of the
country somehow or other penetrated the
thought of the people to such an extent
that unless they could achieve or build the
biggest thing in the world, human endeavor
hardly appeared to be worth while.
From this estimate of American ideals
and ambitions came the belief that much
Of the satisfaction the American nation
took in the great monument in this city
erected in memory of the first President
grew out of the knowledge that it is the
biggest structure of masonry In the world.
However the fondness for mere size simply
because it is big may be influential in the
thought of the average citizen, it is not
that alone that has made the northwest
portion of Washington the principal bust
ness and residence section of the city.
Exactly why the city took that direction
in the early years and maintained it may
come within the category of questions that
are classed as academic. There is no dis
guiSing the fact, and for that reason it does
not seem to be a profitable theme of dis
cussion. For a good many years. especial
ly at periods when there seemed to be some
prospect of change in this course of the
city's growth, it was usual to hear quoted
the line Westward the course of empire
takes it way"
Application of the idea.
OF course, the application was to the d.
rection of the city's development, and while
the logic of it was not at all convincing,
still the words had a soothing sound. But
the fact is the future of the entire area
Of the city was then hidden in mistS Of
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abouts. Long and careful inquiries are

abouts. Long and careful inquiries are
therefore necessary. and often a cracker
will be weeks. and even months, before
he is successful. In the first instance the
"tracker," as general rule. calls on the
neighbors of the missing individual posing
probably. old friend or relation of
the vanished one, whom he has not seen
for some time past and expressing his
great disappointment at finding the house
or rooms empty when he has travelled so
far. Have they any idea of his present
address, he will auXiously inquire.
AS often not the desired information
is not forthcoming. since a man Who is
contemplating leaving a district in debt is
very careful not to give his neighbors the
slightest clue 10 his destination. Some
times. however, an incautious remark
dropped by the absconder will give an iuea
al least of the district in which he pro-
poses to make his new home and some
times it happens that the name and ad-
dress of the people who removed his furni-
ture will have been noted. In such a case
this the .'tracker" promptly makes his
way to the firm in question, and in one
way or another. generally by direct bribery
on a generous scale, learns the exact ad-
dress of which ne is in search
Furniture removers who lay themselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Bridge Whist in Society Homes.

From the Br0adWay Magazine.
When bridge enters the smart house takes
on the atmosphere of public gambling
place and the hostess, In the flush of the
excitement, this turn-aboutface of the law
hospitality loses sight of the fact that
those present are her guests. She makes no
effort to keep the poor ones from being
feeced nor does she protect the amateur
from sharpers-and "sharpers'' there are in
the most exclusive drawing rooms. They
may be clothed as the lilies of the field,
and their hands show that they toll not,
neither do they spin, yet they are there
to make living. The hostess who has be-
come an avaricious gambler-who is often.
In fact, an arrant cheat-has lost all re-
gard for the welfare Of her guests, nor
does she discriminate as to their means.
The impecunious youth, maid and matron
are forced to play away beyond their
slender pocketbooks in many cases to their
utter desperation and consequent ruin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
MIGHTY LONDON.
It's Million Houses and Hundreds Of
Millions of Income

From the Statistical Abstract.
The six and a half million people In
Greater London live in 92s,00S houses The
population 100 years ago was just one-fifth
what it is now. Though the number OF
births was nearly double the number OF
deaths in 1904, the birth rate is steadily de-
clining.
The postal figures show that in 1905 there
were 1,028 post offices in London and 2,435
public telephones working The total i'm
ports at London in 1904 amounted to SSi9
0S6,OOO, and the total exports s4G2 299 900.
Some idea of London's wealth Is shown
by the assessed income tax value in 1904 In
the administrative county: Houses repre-
senting $2l9, 264 600, trades and professions
1884 ,045, 900, profits of companies and other
interests $69S oil 900 salaries corporate
bodies) s115,044.000 salaries (army and
navy sos. 6T4 900.
In 1905 there were 1893 motor cars and
1859 motor cycles in London. Licenses to
drive were granted to 500 people, the fees
received amounting to $38S00.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Early Bookcase Invention.
From Wood Craft.

from WOOQ CraIt
John Knox, the Scottish reformer, ap-
pears to have exercised no little influence
elsewhere than in the special field to which
his energies were mainly applied. At any
rate, the recently published History of the
Iron Kirk Of Edinburgh" by the Rev. D.
Butler. minister Of the famous parish, has
O thought-provoking extract from the old
records. Among the items of more or less
consequence that are enumerated Of the
period 1851 to 1852, we find that zone
Schange, Joiner, was paid Dos. for making
something like revolving bookcase for
Knox's study" This entry suggests the
early existence Of what is commonly con-
sidered a very modern convenience, and
on that account alone the old record Is
quite instructive, but the continuation is
equally pertinent. Mr.. Schange was paid
Dos. for making the bookcase and "for the
troubling of his spreit in the inventing of
that consait." 1t would seem that the con-
scientious craftsman wished to impress his
customer with an adequate idea of the
amount of worry that went with the work
The Cabinet Maker comments upon the &C.
curence as follows: Thirty shillings meant
a lot in those days, surely, and it Is an
interesting instance which shows that In
some ways the olden time compared very
favorably with our own, for there Is no
one among US today likely to grow rich
through his customers troubling his
spreit" They can do It, right enough, but
they never reckon on paying for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Sunfiower and the Sun.

From the Louisville Courier-Journa.
1.-THE sunfiower," said naturalist us
the most deceitful of all plants. for II has
fooled six nations.
six nations believe that the sunfiower
turns toward the sun. and thoroughly
are they deluded they call IL by name
which bears witness to their error
THUS the French call the sunfower tour
nesol. The Spanish call ii girasol. The
Italians call 1t grasole. The Hungarians
call it naptaforgo. Each of these words
means turn to the sum-. The English and
Americans don't go quite that far in adj
hitting themselves to be the plants dupes.
They only call II sunfower. They mean
by that name, though. quite as much as
the other names imply. The belief is gen
eral among six nations that the sunfower
turns with the sun and always faces the
luminsry.
"As q matter of fact. there is only one
Aower that turns or keeps with the sun.
namely, the sun spurge.'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
CONTRACTOR OF NOTE.
Numerous Prominent Structures Built
bv James L. Parsons.

One of the most notable figures in the
unbuildiug and progression of the national
capital is James l.. Parsons. No one 1t is
declared. is more closely identified with
WaShngton's civic development and few
are doing more toward a realization of the
cherished hopes Of making the nations cap
ftal rank with the foremost cities of the
world.
Mr.. Parsons is classed as one of the most
skilful builders in Washington. and Is at
present erecting the Municipal building,
which is to be the future home of the local
government. When completed this struc-
tarc will, it is believed. rival any public
building IN the United States.
During his thirty-tive years of experience
Mt Parsons building and structural con-
tracts have aggregated many millions of
dollars. Many buildings that have been
erected by him here are of such a nature
that they are looked upon as monuments
10 his ability. skill and enterprise.
Among the numerous prominent and mag
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
ERECTING OFFICE BUILDINGS
INVESTORS APPRECIATE AID
vANTAGEs OF SUCH STRUCTURES
Descriptions of Those Put UP During
the Past Year-Cost of
Improvements.

Possibly in no line of building operations
in the District has there been more of
boom in the last year than in Office build
ings, and the indications are that the same
activity in construction will continue the
coming year.
Real estate men and officials of the build
ing department of the District, in discuss
ing the possibilities of the branch of con-
struction in question, express themselves
as of the opinion that in few years Wash
lngton will have at least half a dozen Of
fee buildings the equal of any in the coun-
try when the height of the structure is left
out of consideration. Building Inspector
Ashford says that builders. real estate men
and investors are beginning to appreciate
the advantages of handsome, modern and
up-to-date office buildings not only as in
vestments, but as necessities.
According to Mr.. Ashford the business
of erecting office buildings is growing and
the demand for office room is becoming
greater all the time. He sees no reason
why the height limit regarding buildings
in the District should in any way affect
that form of construction, in view of the
fact that this city offers many other at
fractions and benefits which should offset
any dissatisfaction because of the stringent
limitations as to height.
In Northwest Section.
Two office buildings are being erected in
the northwest section Of the city, which,
from their general design and construction
should, according to building officials, COM
pare favorably with any buildings of their
size in the country. They are the f1ibbs
building, 18th street between H street and
New York avenue, and the Union Trust
Company's building, southwest corner Of
18th and H streets. The cost of the latter
structure is estimated at 100000, and for
interior and exterior beauty it will equal
any at the national capital. TIL Hibbs
building, which has been much admired
because Of it's architectural beauty, will
cost $210, 600 Thirteen stories of that build
ing have already been completed and it is
expected that it will be ready for occupancy
in the fall. 1t was designed by Bruce,
rrice & DeSibour and is being put up by
the Fuller Construction Company.
The Union Trust Company building is
being put up with rapidity, and the iron
framework Of its ten stories is already in
place. The building was designed by Wood,
Dom & Demtng Of this city. and is also
being constructed by the Fuller company
During the past year eighteen permits
Were issued by the building inspectors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
IN, viewed soberly from such a stand

tion viewed sOberly from such Stand-
point. there does not seem to be any bound
to be placed to future development,
The northwest section of the city Will
come In for its share in the general pros
perty, and what has taken place IN the
past may be expected to recur in the
future, only with a difference in degree IN
keeping with the changes in the extent OF
the population and the larger mode IN
which everything is done
There Is no question about the accuracy
of such an outlook. 1t is just as sure a.
the prediction of the continued growth and
prosperity of the country. If the latter
comes true the former asSuredly WILL Tor
the fortunes of the nation and of the city
are inextricably bound together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

office for the construction of office build
ngs of a total estimated value of 81 4 % Gon
That amount, according to Inspector Ash
ford, is large increase over the previous
year. Among the permits was one issued
to George H. Highly to erect a iireproof
stone office building on the northeast cor
ner of 14th and + streets which IS to cost
$4,000 1t will be ten stories high and
was designed by H. L. Jeckel of Philadcl-
phia, and is being built by the Edward
Gilbert Company of the same city. The
permit was not issued until late in De
cember and. despite few delays. the iron
structural work has been completed to the
roof According to the plans, both the
interior and exterior iinishlngs will be hand
some.
Substantial and Up-to-Date.
substantial and up-to-date Office btid-
ing was built at 1872 + street during the
year by Henry \. Willard at a cost OF
100000 The ground floor is for store pur-
poses. s. Norris was the architect and
Henry Hull the builder.
well-appointed and modernly-eon-
Structed Office building was put up by r..
Quincy Smith the past winter at 18th ana
G. streets. The building IS five stories high
and cost $4,000. 1t was designed by b.
f. Myers and constructed by W. S. Turner.
The unique feature Is that it was built as
an addition to the Washington Savings
Bank. and the plan was carried out 50
skillfully that it has proven one of the
MOST SIGNIFY structures along u street.
That office buildings are reasonably good
and safe investments l. evidenced by the
building of a modest, although modern one,
at 1897 and 1909 G street by the Epiphany
Church Home The permit was obtained
December last, and the work is practically
completed at n cost of $33. 900. 1t was de
signed by Robert Stead and built by Rich
ardson & Burgess.
Office and Exchange.
A $4,000 office and exchange was built
the past summer by the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company at go b
street northeast 1t is five stories high.
and constructed of stone. brick, iron and
terra Gotta. Edlitz & Mckenzie were the
architects and John McGregor the builder.
Mrs. Violet 7. Bloomer, who has figured
in real estate circles for a number of years.
helped to swell the ranks of the local office
buildings by constructing a three-story
brick structure at 1906 G street, a large
of the Baltimore Sun. The building cost
$4,000 1t is looked upon as exceptionally
artistic and commodious. The building was
designed by Hunter & Bell and erected by
Mrs. Boomers son. G.. V. Bloomer.
With the buildings mentioned. some of
which are completed and others in course
of construction, and with the dozen or
more others which have graced the bust
ness thoroughfareS of the nations capital
for number of years officials OF the
building department say the citizens OF
this city have every reason to point with
pride to Washington, far as the archi-
lecture and construction of its Office build
ings are concerned.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-07-02
AMERICAN CONFIDENT or
WINNING IL FUEL HOLDS Ou1

Dicppc Race Course, July .. 3 a. m
The day OF the grand priX automo
bile race daWncd clear and bright Tn,
roadway dried up nicely during tn
night and promises 10 be very fast
Fully 10000 people lined tho track T.
witness the start
Before coming to the post the driv
crs OF several of the most powerful
machines were doubtful as 20 Whcthc
they would be able 20 complete tho
course. with the amount of gasoline
allowed them The betting odds o.
the Flat cars were lengthecnrd on thi'
account.
Some of the experts predict tina
one-third of the entrants viii b.
stranded on the roadside.
Christie. one at the American com
,ntnia. b. confident that hc VIII BE-
able 10 control his machine and he dc
elarcs hat IL his gasoline holds out b.
VIII show Europe q clean pair "
heels.
The signal 10 start was given hy slf
small g1luting cannon Opposite tht
Tribune with the sound of The tts
report iaurll. la a Fiat cu. shot Dos
tho stand the FIRST away. H' was zen
of with "a roar nt uppltuhr. The
other councillors followed Ht miuut,
intervals. DuNea. in % Lorraine y.
DIETRICH. was fourth. Szicssc. drlvlnl
tor the RcuaullH Wus ninth. Christie
IN his American machine, Wns twelfth
Navarro. in another Fiat WIS eight
ccnih. Heath. another American dflN
ing u Panhurd. was twenty NTH aue
Elliott r. shepard. also am American
wa. the thirtY-scCoud man tu start
Elaborate arrangements have beet
madr tor this fHtr aud hundreds 81
spectators are expected To- NirW th
cars as ihcN whirl around tho mta
autod course in their struggle Go -
tahlleh now records. There are ihtt
tt-eirht entries aud among the drlA
ers arc men who have acquired itut'
in tho important speed contests OF TIA
pact.
Thc course measures 70
anN metres and tho competitors unHi
uaVorso his Circuit ten timrh mhhile
the total distance sn5utthtuE over th'
tiiomctrcs. npnroNimntely az miles
The course follows in u general WAY
tho b%nundaries ot the department oil
Seine Inferieure The winner OF IN
race viii Doe named holder of On" eur
offered hy the automobile club "'
France
iau,iu'r time for the htst rnun,
wac ~ minute and 33 seconds Wag.
nor covered the FIRST round in "H
and Dut,ea iu "a minutes christie
,,me in 40 the end Of tho iirsi roun'
with 90 clutch damned
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-07-02
F|NANCE,CONMERCE
AND STOCKS


New york. July The dr.t oc
july has been looked forward to as
an important period iu financial cir
rlcs and has been thr immediate uh-
icctiVc of the recent quiet modest cum-
uaign for % rise IN prices of stocks.
There was iu consequence "a good deal
of taking stock of opinions and
feeling of tho pulse of sentiment iu
The ueighborhood of the stock ok
change today. Judgment of the out
come a not o. aud was suspended
to some extent owing Co o. ur tvo
cumplicatiug factors in the situation.
The most important Of these wls the
failure of oail money % relax ut once.
Money rates reccdcd in foreign mar
kets AS Is usual with the passage of
a. settlement period Money on cal
commanded "a higher rate today in
fact that on Friday ~ last week. and
did not ella until late ia JhD day
when stocks rallied.
An installmput for the subscription
for tho new Northern Pacific stock
calling Tor SIlb26.0O0 was payable toe
day and this aggravated tho pressure
incident 90 the regular dividend and
interest payment which ate very large
international bankers iu New NuIk
expressed the opinion TODAY Chat "a ro-
sumption uf gold exports to Paris was
possible. That money rates. would
relax mugh boo me fIHU of such f dH-
maud seem improbable Commission
houses reported some Improvement In
outside demand Tor -fo ks a. B cuus..
Iurucr uf Oboe brighter ointment
which developed BOO %-rguriti,- maIhe s
generally 'isf week.. Stocks were pr-
rrd iuF sl|. freely 20 supply This dU-
mHud CLOSING stocks.