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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
TREMENDOUS RAINFALL.
Downpour in New Orleans Ceases At.
ter % Hours.

Ter - h0urs.
New Orleans, La, April 2s-The
heavy rain, which started here yesIer-
day morning and which continued in
termittently for almost twenty-four
hours. finally ceased today. At the To-
cal United States weather bureau. the
record shows that, for the twenty-four
hours ending at o'clock this morning.
there was a total precipitation of s.77s
inches. the heaviest here since April
s, 1888 when the local bureau record
ed 932 inches during the same per-
Tod of time.
Although all of the pumping stations
connected with the city's drainage sys-
TENS were kept working with total
discharge of LA million gallons an
hour, many streets were flooded, tele-
phone Hines were crippled, street car
services was badly delayed and consid-
cradle damage was done.
Today the weather is clear and nor
NAL conditions again prevail.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
IN QUEST OF MURDERER
Officers Searching for sasSyeFs Who
Killed Young WOman

Nashville Tenn, April 26.-A Dres-
den, Tenn. dispatch says officers left
Dresden this morning for Clinton,
Ky. where William Sawyers a promi-
nent ockman. who shot and killed
Miss Winnie Strong last Tuesday. while
intending to kill her sister, Miss Beu-
lah, who had refused TO marry him, Is
in hiding at the house of his aunt near
that place.
The feeling against Sawyers is at
fever heat and summary punishment
may be administered should he be
caught.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
Alabama at Capital.

Washington. April &c Especial -
Rural free delivery routes ordered es-
tablished June II in Butler County:
Garland. Route Q. population Ss7, fam
lilies Sc, Oakley Streak, Route 1, popula-
ton 344. families ~.
The postoffice at Sassady. Lowndes
County, viii be discontinued May 81,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
PRIEST ACCIDENTALLY KILLS.
Failing Revolver f. Discharged MOrtaIIy
WOundlnE q Friend.


San Antonio. Tex, April ga special
from Pueblo Mex. says:
revolver falling from the pocket of
Hilaro Hernandez. a priest. this morn
ing, sent a bullet crashing through the
heart of young N. JOAQUIN Casarrapo.
of this city while the two men. In COM
pany with A. Guevara, a rich hacienda
owner. were out riding in Guevara's au-
tomobile. Guevara and the priest were
Immediately arrested and held strictly
incommunicado pending IN investiga-
ton. The authorities took charge of the
remains.
The three had been out for an excur-
sion. and were at the upper end of Hos
picio Street. returning to town. when
the machine broke down. Casarrapo
got down and Stooped under the ma
chine to repair the machinery Guev-
ara remained in the tonneau. but tho
priest followed Casarrapo. and as I've
stepped to the ground the weapon fell
and was discharged tho bullet killing
Cassarapo.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
MONTGOMERY PREsBYTERY.


RoanOke, Va, ApTlI -b.-~Ihe MOnt-
gomery Presbytery at Radford. Va.
has passed a resolution rejecting the
articles of agreement and praising the
general assembly at Birmingham for
putting a stop to further discussion Of
the same. or to any movement which
tends to disturb our church work or
It's mcmhership."
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
NINE EXPLOSION
Four Killed and Five Fatally Hurt In
Accident

-Four Killed and Five Fatally Hurt In
Accident.
Seattle, Wash. April 26.-In an ex-
pIosion today in the Morgan Slope
mine at Black Diamond. four men were
killed and five were fatally hutt. Four
teen others were severely injured.
The only one of the dead thus far
Identified is Mike Bentley, recently
from Colirado.
Two cars were descending the mine
when the explosion occurred on the
sixth level, 1900 feet below the sur
face. 1t is supposed that a cave-in
occurred last night. causing an accu-
mutation of gas.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
INCREASE IN WAGES.


Fall River. Mass. April 26.-Unless
unexpected developments occur. more
than thirty thousand cotton mill oper-
atlves In this city will have their wages
advanced on May 81 when the working
agreement in force between the textile
council and the Fall River Manufacture
ers' Association expires.
It is general opinion that the advance
will be ten per cent. above the present
rate and will affect all classes of oper-
atives.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
UNION OF MISSIONS.
Is Favored by COnferedce in Session in
China.

Shanghai, April 26--At the mission
airy conference today the reading of a
paper on the Chinese Church." caus-
ed an animated discussion, after which
the conference adopted strongly worded
resolutions favoring a union of the Pro-
testant Church missions in order to
make their work more effective.
In the evening large audience heard
the Rev. Arthur H. Smith of the Pang
Chung mission, of the American Board
of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.
who spoke on mission~ry work.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
THREE HOTELS DESTROYED.
Fire Visits HOsteIriea Close by tbs
JamestOxNn ExpOsitIOn.

JamestOWn EXpOHItIOn.
Norfolk. Va. April 26.-Fire result
ing from leaking gasoline lamp de-
stroyed frame buildings on 104th
street at Pine Beach. just outside OF
the jamestown Exposition grounds to-
day, among the burned buildings be-
ing there two story hotels. These were
no fatalities or serious accidents.
The services of the jamestown EX-
position grounds fire department saw
ed adjoining property.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27

Washington. April 90 Secretary
Root left washington for Clinton. No
Y, where his brother. Professor oren
Root, is very i'll.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
MEMORIAL DAY IN FLORIDA.
VI. M. TOOsner Orator at Exercises Held
at jacksonville.

Jacksonville. Fla. April 26.-Confed
crate Memorial Day was appropriately
celebrated today with M NJ. Toomer'
an eloquent local attorney. being the
orator.
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Continued on Page Five.l
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27

The formal procedure opened with
an overture by the bands-"Jdmestown
Dixie" which was composed especially
for the occasion followed by a selec-
ton by the exposition chorus and
prayer by the Right Rev. Alfred Ma
gill Randolph, bishop of the diocese of
Southern Virginia.
After the chorus had sung the Off
,-aal oeeninE hymn--a beautiful and ap-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06
PAULIST Fathers
PLAN NEW HOUSE
Architects Asked to Sub
NIT Plans for Catholic
University Building.

Another handsome building is pro-
Jected for the grounds of the Catholic
University. the St. Thomas College Of
Paulist Fathers having asked for plans
and specifications for the erection OF
a four-story school building and novi-
tate. IL has been reported that the
amount TO be expended would be some
thing ike S30O.c0J. but Father ellis, SUI
perior in charge. says that the amount
will hardly be more than half that.
It is desired 10 commence building
operations this year. which is the If
tieth anniversary OF the,Joundine OF the
oroer. The Rev George NJ. Searle is
the present father superior, having his
headquarters at New York
The present building in the university
grounds occupied by the Paulist fathers
is the old Middleton Manor that has
been remodeled several times, but which
has been found insufficient for the needs
of this branch Of the order, and IL is
desired to have building more in
keeping with the magnificent group that
has grown up around the university.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06
UNIQUE HOMES COMPLETED. ADD TO BEAUTYOF THE CITY
METROPOLITAN BANK
TO MOVE OCTOBER "a

After many LONG and vexauous DELAYS
the National Metropolitan Bank expects
10 get into its new building Monday.
october a. The building has been near
~ two years in course Of erection. due
20 the determination OF the bank Of
acials to have everything of the finest
character. Inability to get the proper
materials caused much or the delay.
but the appearance Of the structure,
which VIII bear favorable comparison
with any other banking house in the
country satisaes the officers that The
dflay mas not been in vain.
Tie exterior OF the building has at
t7Seted attention from passersby on ao-
eoun, Of its imposing appearance. and
a nep. Of the interior OF the baniung
room, which Is exqulsitely rich and 5r-
na'@, confirms the good impression.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06

are recognized by the addition Of e
sunken garden on the side containing a
handsome fountain, together with q
charming bungalo.
The lot has a frontage OF seventy-fve
feet. Of which the building occupies
about forty. leaving he remaining
space to the garden.
The front Of the house and the side
exposed IS constructed OF light stone and
terra Gotta. with a Venice tile roof. and
Is four stories high. The basement is
fashioned on the American plan. The
house contains thirty rooms and six
baths
First Floor.
On the first floor is the salon recep-
ton hall music, dining, and breakfast
rooms. finished throughout IN hardwood
and elegantly decorated.
The second and third floors contain
the sleeping chambers and a number Of
striking innovations have been intro
duced IN them, tending TO secure greater
comfort and convenience. An electric
passenger elevator is among the con-
veniences provided.
It is understood the original plans OF
the owner have been changed and the
property has been offered for sale. II
negotiations for KS purchase which have
been under way are successfully com
pleted the house viii have as its hrst
occupant prominent member OF New
Hork's smart set who viii come TO il
as bride, making the house doubly
attractive, both for its Architectural
beauty and the charming romance con-
nected with its possession.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

II street northeast, between Eleventh
and Twelfth streets-Lillie h Mattern
ct al. TO John II Holt, original lot s.
square 9S2 SO.
III street northwest. between Tent,
and Eleventh streets-Frankiin T. San
ner ct al. to Ora q. Moore. part original
lot 3, square 344, $40,
Ivy City-Edward Harding ct Tx. 10
Harriet Freeman, lot II. block D. SO
Harriet Freeman conveys same prop
erty to Edward and Mary 5. Harding.
"a ami 26 II street northeast-Mary
Mason Ct al. to Ellen Mason, lots p and
g. square sc. SO.
Long Meadows-Same to same, lot 5,
$40.
4O7 Sixth street southwest-Emma L.
HaZen TO Maurice +. Flynn, lots Il and
is. square f55, SO
Addition to lie Detroit Park-IIarry V.
Tennyson To william Tennyson, lot a.
% o street NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Carr,
trustee. 20 Catherine NJ. . Brlen, lot oS
square Ga. SO.
Seventh streets-Edward J. Steliwagen
ct al, trustees, 20 Mamie Hughes, part
original lot 10, square 81. 1880.
East DeanwOOd-Frank 7 Rawlings
ct ux. 10 William NJ Samuel. lot 10,
BrIghtwood Park-DlHer +. Gron to
Joseph Matthews, lot IA. block l5. SO
East Deanwood-Frank T, Rawlings
ct ux. to Wayne E. Jackson lot o.
block 10, so.
Eleventh street northwest, between @
and r streets-Josephine F I'M Ell viz
William A, 20 William H G Brown,
lot II, square 336, SO
7G Seventh street northeast-Joseph
A. Roth to Estelle s. Kirby. lot 49,
square $50. SO
n street northwest. between Fourth
and Fifth streets-John W. Gregg ct
UX. to John G. Bauman, part OF original
lot SQUARE 5r9 80
Chevy Chase-Chevy Chase Land Com
pany TO Harold J.. Doyle, lots a, Is, l6,
square 1866; lots Sc aid 81. square 1866;
lots 65 and %, square 1861, SO.
County-WashingtoD Railway and
Electric Company to Washington, PO-
tomac and Chesapeake Railroad COM
pany, part Of WiessneT tract, $40.
ScctLs Blunder-Washiugt Potomac
and Chesapeake Railroad Company to
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany, part SO.
406 P street nortnwest-Henry II
Bergman CT al. trustees. TO trustees
Of Northern Liberty Gcrman-Amer.ca1
u. A., No. 6, lot q, square 5il. 81, s25-
Go Twenty-first street northwest
Charles u. Weaver ct ux. to Marie r.
Paul., lot IS, square 103. SO.
Cnichester-Allce A. FOLSOM ct vir,
illus W. to Thomas F. Williamson.
Mt. Pleasant Heights-FuIton r. Cor
con e uX- to Homer A. A. Smith lots
y ana - square 4. 81 96f 90
Iwenty-f1rst street northwest. betNctr,
y and steetS-OTTa G. Moore 10
FRANKLIN Il. Sanner and William a
Hin, lot 80 square GO. $40
p street northwest, between Seven
teenth and Eighteenth streets-Same to
same. part lot Is, square I57, $40.
1903 Sixth street norrhwest-Harrv G.
klmball, trustee, 20 Mary I. Furnace,
lot IS, square 4T9. SO
Deanwood-Galen L. Green, et al
trustee ~-rfa g.
original lot 5. 500.
North Randle Highlanis-Amerfcan
Security and Trust Company. trustee. to
Abram p. McCombs, Let i. square 5454
Mt. Pleasant Heights-Eenry D. Cor
don TO Isabel J. Gordon. part SO
Twenty-fourth and n streets north
West-GeOrSe NJ. Can't ct TX. to Hen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06

nearly quadrUpIed- The increase in the
next four decades viii be even greater.
We can expect. therefore. that in 1871
more than a million people win reside
within the confines OF the District OF
Columbia Even IN the last ten years
an enormous amount OF suburban ter
ritory has been utilized for residences.
Year by year the boundaries Of the city
extend, with outlying sections more
thiclly settled. so that in forty years
We may EXPECT 10 see but little unsub-
divided land The constant extension OF
the Government service VIII be
marked factor IN the increase OF pop
ulatiOn, but, In addition, there is certain
10 be a persistent and progressive de-
velOpment in a purely local sense The
city may never realize the dream OF
George Washington and become q COM
mercial center. but. nevertheless. the
Influx OF people VIII widen the avenues
or trade and thus insure greater wealth
and power.
"As no one can foreteu the ultimate
Limit OF the nations glory. SC no one
can prophesy how great VIII be the
Washington OF the future One thing.
however. Is certain AS the nation
grows, so VIII Washington develop. The
destinies OF the nation and Of the city
are linked in common bond The
progress OF the nation means the up
lifting Of the Nations Cauital; and the
result can be awaited not only without
lnisgivings- but with patriotic pride
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06
WASHINGTON, IN 40 YEARS,
WILL BE MARVELLOUS CITY,
SAYS COMMISSIONER WEST
Predicts Aspect of City VIII Be Entirely Changed, and
Population of District VIII Exceed
One Million.

In the interesting and practical souve-
mir issued by Saks & Co in commence
ration Of their fortieth anniversary, the
article by District Commissioners Henry
Litchfeld West, in which he casts a
horoscope Of Washington Forty Years
Hence" will md a responsive chord
IN the heart Of every true citizen OF the
Capital. who, having witnessed the
emergence Of the past forty years, can
readily agree with the writer that the
future has much in store for the City
Beautiful" Mr.. West says:
Already recognized as one OF the
most beautiful cities in the world, the
National Capital PRESENTS unlimited Dos
s.bilities for the future. Since its re-
naissance in al It has steadily ad-
vanced- Intelligent and persistent ef-
fort has been directed toward its moral
as well as its material Improvement.
and Z the same admirable policy shall
30 pursued. as IL undoubtedly will be.
II does not require a vivid imagination
70 picture the result. Forty years hence
Washington viii be regarded as one OF
the model municipalities OF the world.
Much has been accomplished. but
much yet remains 10 be done. The
far-sighted engineer who with audaciou5
ccuF age plenned streets and avenues
through the wilderness Of a century aao
ana who provided parks which are sul
the admiration and the joy Of every
resident and citizen. laid the founda-
lion OF magnificent city. We need
today manifestation OF the same
splendid 80 MUS which, leaping Ger the
Years anticipates the future and in
The distance sees with the eye Of faith
the picture now concealed from normal
vision. city which develops only
along the line OF every day REQUIRE
nents can never be really great. II
must necessarily lack in weIl-concefved
design, its streets viii be Irregular. rs
PUBIC buildings VIII bear neither archI-
ttctural nor artistic relation "a each
olReF. and the time viii come. as Is
demonstrated In the London Of tcIay.
wien at enormous cost the mistakes
OF past generations must De rectiied
Washington, happily, does not come
within this category. TIE spirit OF
J. Enfant, It's wise and skilful designer,
sun rests upon US The determine
lion 70 develop Washington along a
definite ana Well-Ordered Ilau is firmly
embedded in the minds OF those who
guide the city's destiny.
Avenue viii Be Greatly Changed
1T is because or this keen apprecia- ]
ton OF the possibilities OF the National |
Capital that the Federal authorities are
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06
PLANS COVERED WAY
TO CONNECT HOUSES

Architect a. B. Heator IS now pre-
pairing plans for the covered way and
the necessary changes required in con-
Meeting the Highlands and NVestmore-
land apartment houses. as published at
the time OK purchase OF the latter
building. These changes are 70 be quite
extensive and viii practically bring the
two houses under one roof. as they viii
be under ne management
After the changes are made the West
moreland viii be run as a hotel. while
the Highlands VIII retain the present
arrangement as an apartment house.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06

interested In many projects which prom
Use admirable results. It does not re-
qulre the gift Of prophecy for instance
10 predict that ere the next forty years
shall have passed away the entire south
side OF Pennsylvania avenue viii have
been transformed The dingy and IN
slightly buildings which now cover that
section viii be torn down, and in their
place will stand a succession Of magnif-
cent structures, eau the triumph Of
architectural genius. AID each an en-
during monument OF an, majesty and
glory OF the nation. EynA transforma-
ton has already begun. The stately
edihce devoted 10 the Postoffice De-
partment was the pioneer. The han6-
some Municipal building with II impos-
ing and dignifed exterior OF white mar
bic marks stu further. progress n me
right direction: and the day will surely
come when from the Treasury buildf1g
70 the Capitol the eye VIII rest upo.
noble panorama % beautiful ana
costly structures, eGch surrounded BY
wide expanse OF park. When this
time shall come. as 81 surely viii come.
Pennsylvania avenue VIII be the most
picturesque thOrOughfare in the world
$3.50 NV II - the most historic.
The foreign visitor viii gaze upon II
with Jealous admiration. while the
American citizen will thrill with pride
when beholding the manifestation of his
country's greatness.
Nor win this be the only beauty OF
the Washington OF the future. The
vicinity OF the Capitol viii also be
transformed. Around that stately pile
will be erected a series OF public edi-
hces. the ensemble presenting a superb
picture The golden dome OF the Con
gressional Library viii throw its shadow
upon other equally magnificent struc-
lures. Throughout the entire city. also.
tie Federal Government will have erect
Cd great Offices for the transac elton OF I
us constantly increasing business. and I
these VIII be harmonious and attractive I
IN design. Meanwhile. private capital /
stimulated by the splendid display 81 !
y atlonel progress, viii seek to main
tam the high and lofty example every 1
where visible Commerce will march /
nand IN hand with Art The emporfuras I
or business viii combine utility with
beauty. The entire community will be 1
permeated with a high ideal and both I
~ the local and the National spirit will I
rise TO a height in Washington imDos- /
sible elsewhere.
During the past forty years the poru- /
iauon or the National Capital has
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06
DWELLING PLANNED
ON SHERIDAN CIRCLE
Potomac Realty Company
Viii Erect $4,000
Structure.

The Potomac Really Company. Of
which Westcott Il Story are repre-
sentatives. have had plans prepared nv
Bruce Price de Sibour Tor the erection
Of five-story brick and stone fireproof
dwelling on Sheridan Circle. inmedi-
ately adjoining che handsome home be-
ing built for (. A. Kelp.
The design selected is of the colonial
type and the plans show one Of the
most complete houses yet protected "a
this city. The lot has a frontage OF IS
feet. while the width or the house Is 70
be 40 feet, leaving sufficient light
p, air space on both sides
Il is expected the cost VIII be $4,000.
as every device for the corppIete etnIip-
ment 0f a handsome residence has Ceeu
selected. Bids will be taken and wor5
VIII begin at an early late.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06
ARCHITECTS HAVE BIDS
FOR MCGOWAN DWELLING

Bids have been received by Wvetn &
Cresson, architects. FOR the construc-
ton Of a four-story brick and stone
dwelling. designed for Mrs. A. NJ Nc
Gowan. TO be erected on Sixteenth
street northwest. The contract has not
yet been awarded. as some changes are
contemplated IN the plans
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06

rietta-J. Rupert, lots A and 3, square
80, SI9.
Twelfth street southeast between a
and u streets-EdEar y Crittenden ct
Tx. to American Realty Company, lot So.
square 10l4. $40.
Eighth street northwest between r
aud ) streets Noses H5wian to Cath
arine E;lard, part lot Z. square 4I9. $40.
Grant Parl,-Joha p. r. White II ux
20 i. John O'Donucll. lots ST. SO. % TO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06

%. block ?. So Same to Fred Entwislc.
lots and ., block 1, so. Same 70 john
+. Mcclure, lots 30, 81. "a, Sc. IS, 40.
block ,. SO
Friendship and Mt. kiry-Char!es c.
Fsarce 81 uX. 70 Louis ard Frank Perna.
Columbia Heights-Bculah u. FouILe
20 Ruth P Thompson, lot so block 81.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06
Attractive Plan Of House.

The latest Of the several elegant
homes completed on Sixteenth street
presents an entirely novel and original
idea In house building in washington.
which gives to the city one Of the
handsomest and most striking effects in
architecture yet seen. IL is the creation
OF Architect A Goenner and was de
signed and built for Alonzo o. Bliss. at
1913 Sixteenth street.
The design Of the house is based on
the modern French renaissance plan,
but the beauties Of the Italian school
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06
HAITIAN SICKLE PURCHASES
NINTH AND U STREET LOT

There has been placed on record a
deed from CrandI AIackey. trustee.
conveying TO Nathan Sickle. Of 10l1
Pennsylvania avenue. part OF lot -,
GQUare Se3, at the southeast corner OF
Ninth and Z streets. improved by a
store and dwelling. The consideration
named is $7.1O0.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06
Avenue win Be Greatly Changed.

1T is because OF this keen apprecia-
ton OF the possibilities OF the National
Capital that the Federal authorities are
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06
WILL BUILD OWN HOUSE.

Robert McQuiston viii build a one
story frame dwelling at Clinton and
Walnut streets at an estimated cost OF
81 go, Building Inspector Ashford laV-
iJg issued the necessary permit naming
Mr.. McQuistOn as the architect and
builder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06
OUCH & SONS GET CONTRACT.

Richard OUgh & Son, contractors,
will build n twO-story brick DWELLING
FOR Myrtle T. Fur at STA Dumbarton
avenue 10 cost $4,000. The design OF
tire house is neat and attractive, and
the contract provides for the usual
cOnveniences OF a well built dwelling