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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Special at $4,000.

An attractive new corner residence
west of Conn. ave, in the army and
navy section, containing II rooms, 2
baths; hot-water heat; electric gas
lghtings; speaking tubes; beautiful
mantels; tiled fireplaces; double floors;
8 bay windows. This price is low.
There was a trust of $4,000 on it, the
holder of which, on account of the
failure of the former owner, was
obliged to take the house, and now
offers it at a price several thousand
dollars less than it is actually worth.
There is no better location in Wash
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Rev. DR.. Moses Hull Dead.

Sprtualstic circles in Washington. In
which he was formerly a leader, received
information yesterday concerning the death
in San Jose. Cal, Friday, January II, Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
A Beautiful Corner Residence
at a Sacrifice

Situated in the fashionable north
west, west of 10th street, containing
- rooms and two bath rooms; hot
water heat. Formerly held at SIT. 900.
To settle an estate an offer of S11 900
would be considered. Splendid oppor-
tunity to secure a bargain in this
choice location
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
House and Side Lot.

Convenient to the downtown section;
west of 10th st.
The house is modern and well ar
ranged. First floor: Parlor, reception
hall, dining room, pantry and garden.
On account of the extreme width there
is a wide passage from the Kitchen to
the front door. There are eight bed
rooms, modern bath, servants stair
way, hot-water heat and brick stable
on the rear of the lot.
ONLY $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
STONE & FAIRFAX, 1912 New York Ave:
Bargains in Real Estate.

HE list of property propositions submitted below is re-
plete with unusual values in investment we'll as home
W. properties You always look to this office for the
best and most promising opportunities in Real Estate
and Won will ALWAYS find what
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
A Magnificent Home.

Price, $4,000 House built within the
past six years: cost as much to build.
Handsome appearance; stone and
brick: splendid arrangement. Two
large drawing rooms. reception hall,
very large dining room, pantry and
kitchen on the first floor; five bed
rooms and two baths on the second
floor; five bed rooms on the third floor;
a large ball room; servants rooms.
House lighted with gas and electricity;
beautiful decorations. The house is 40
feet wide. The lot is deep one. run
ming TO a public alley. West of Con-
necticut avenue. north of Massachu-
sets avenue. Could not be duplicated
under $4,000. The owner has good rea-
sons for Offering for sale at such a
sacrifice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

Publicity is best bought
through the recognized family
newspaper. And the best news
paper offers the cheapest and
most widespread publicity.
Such is The Evening Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Price. $1,000.

Price, $4,000.
Undoubtedly the best value ever Of
fered in a first-cass residence, rent
ing for $50 month to a thoroughly re-
liable tenant careful and prompt
The arrangement of the house is
ideal. ParlOr, reception hall. large,
light dining room, pantry and kitchen
on the first floor four bedrooms and
large tiled bathroom on the second
floor; four large rooms and bath on the
third floor. Servants stairway; house
beautifully decorated; handsome new
combination fixtures; polished floors;
handsome cabinet mantels. Lot 20 by
100 Situated in high-class resident
section west of 18th street. 1t is just
such house as this that most persons
want. Many have paid $4,000 for
houses not so desirable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
A Wide House-A Modern
House.
Best Resident Section.

Best Resident Section.
NEAR MASS. AVE. AND ODD ST.
A stones throw from mansions. FAC
ing south.
q FEET FRONT.
IL rooms. three baths; STEAM heat;
2.O0o-this is less than cost of i'm
provementS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
A Washington Heights Bargain.
A First-class Residence at a

On account of payment coming due
the owner will sacrifice one of the best
constructed houses on Washington
Heights. west of 18th St, facing south;
price, $3.50; sold, when completed two
years ago, for S12,5 500. The woodwork,
heating, etc, are of the very highest
order. The house contains IL rooms, 3
bathrooms, hot-water heat, 2 stair
ways. electric lights, large closets a. 1
pantries. If you wish to secure a
genuine bargain in thoroughly we'll
constructed house this is YOU oppor-
tunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Difficult.
From Puck.

Women, it is reported, are returning to
small waists. There one or two of our
acquaintance who are going to have trouble
in getting back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Less Than $1,000.

Every one says they are the best con-
structed. most complete and prettiest
new houses for the price west of 10th
st 10 rooms TWO BATHS, 2 stair
ways. HOT-WATER HEAT; room for
stable wide alley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
New Houses.

New Houses.
WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING
DESIRABLE NEW HOUSES FOR
SALE: PRICES ARE VERY REA-
SONABLE; ACC o NJ MO D A T l n G
TERMS.
cS ooo EACH. Semi d t h d
Po'Ooo houses Four rooms deep;
finished in hardwood; two stairways;
front and rear porches; hot-Water
heat: thoroughly well constructed of
select materials: lots q by 100. If you
wish a thoroughly well constructed
house, this is your opportunity.
G. oco EACH. The best located
Po'Noo two-story houses in the city.
West of 10Th street. in section built
up with residences selling from $4,000
to 10000. The houses are finished In
hardwood; tiled baths; front and rear
porches; large closets facing south,
with outlook on beautiful grounds. Buy
for a home or an investment.
-oo EACH Beautiful new
P/,SOo houses in the choicest resi-
dent section of Capitol HILL Sd st. be-
tween Maryland ave. and East Capitol
street.
Full three story bay windows; ten
rooms, four rooms deep; two stair
ways; double rear porches; hot-water
heat; handsome decorations; first-class
in every respect.
NEW HOUSES NEAR 18TH AND 8
STREETS.
--oo EACH. Well arranged; four
D/'O rooms deep; rear stairway;
tiled baths; hot-water heat; double
rear porches; good-siZed lots to alley;
reasonable terms. Any one looking for
a modern house at a low price in the
downtown section should See these.
G. zoo EACH. New houses in
,P4'ooo Bloomingdale; hot water
heat; two stories and cellar; seven
rooms and bath; rear porches; hand
some mantels; expensive decorations.
C. o-o EACH. New houses on Co
po'ooo lumbia Heights; two stories
and cellar; reception hall plan; double
rear porches; heated by hot water;
convenient to two car lines. Easy
payment. Fifteen minutes ride from
the city post office.
c. ooo EACH. North of Massa-
p/,oOO chusetts ave-; west of Con-
necticut ave; u rooms; . baths. Sur
rounded by mansions costing from
$4,000 to 100000.
SI4,5OO.
VERY CHOICE.
Between 18th and ODD. Q and S.
Stone and brick; splendid condition;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
$1,000.

Mass. ave. near 10th. Less than cost
of the improvements; facing south; ad-
joining the handsome residence or a
L. S. Senator; chance for home or
speculation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
$4,000.

magnificent residence in the sec
ton bounded by 18th and Odd SITS, Q
and s; PRACTICALLY A CORNER
WITH SIDE WINDOWS. The house
contains 10 rooms, 3 bathrooms and
has side yard. The lot has frontage
of 81 feet. The house is thoroughly
we'll constructed and well arranged.
Key at our office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

Special Offer.
One of the Handsomest New
Residences on 10th St.
The Best Square on This
Magnificent Avenue.
On account of change of residence
the owner will sell a magnificent new
dwelling at a very reasonable price.
There are few residences in this city
so thoroughly well constructed and so
well arranged; 80 feet front; first floor,
very large reception hall, two large
rooms to the right, kitchen and pantry;
second floor, two drawing rooms, IL
brary, dining room and pantry; third
floor, four bedrooms and two baths;
fourth floor, five bedrooms and two
baths. Laundry. furnace room, cold
storage room in the basement. Lot
34x100. Any one contemplating the
purchase of a strictly first-class resi-
dence should investigate this one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
SIS.SO.

Between 10Th and 22d @ and S.
The home of an army officer: offered
below cost; IA rooms; open on three
sides
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Reduced to $4,000.

The owner of a splendid residence on
New Hampshire ave. near Dupont Cir
Gle will sell at a price $1,000 less than
cost. Having moved away from Wash
ington they are DESTROYS of disposing
of this splendidly constructed home.
The materials and workmanship are
the best to be found anywhere. The
rooms are large and well arranged.
Lot % by 12J to a wide alley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Reduced to $500.

stories, cellar; rooms; deep lot,
2Ox1O0, alley; house in good condition;
modern plumbing; TILED BATH;
PORCELAIN TUB.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

New Colonial Residence.
West of Connecticut avenue; contain
ing II rooms and three bath rooms:
large lot to public alley. Price
ST. 800. The owner had this house
carefully built for his home. Every
thing is first class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
$4,000.

Well-built 3-story Roman brick
dwelling facing south. on desirable
st on Washington Heights. Rents $50
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
A Sacrifice.

A SaCrltCe.
OPPORTUNITY FOR HOME,
INVESTMENT OR
SPECULATION.
Situated on the very best and most
fashionable avenue in the city; this
house is on one of the best squares on
this avenue; near foreign legations.
Price Only $4,000.
FORMERLY HELD AT $4,000.
$1,000 Was Loaned on 1t at 5 Per
Cent.
Now rented at $40 a month which is
a low rental. If you want to purchase
a well-located house very much below
value. to get a good percentage. and
sell at a profit, this is your oppor-
tunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Attention. Investors!
An Exceptional Offer.
$3.50

p/,/ ~,
RENTING FOR 500 A MONTH.
Small houses on 9th st. NV. near r;
wide frontage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

c-ooo EACH. North of Massa-
P/'ooo chusetts ave; west of Con-
necticut ave; y rooms; . baths. Sur
rounded by mansions costing from
5000 to 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

Near Connecticut Ave. and r.
A modern brick and stone dwelling
for $500 One of the few houses in
this section with parlor, reception hall,
dining room. pantry and kitchen on one
floor. There are two baths. The house
is heated with hot water. The price
quoted is $1,000 less than the true
value. If you are looking for bar
gain in this splendid location see us
at once about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
$1,000 Each.

A Bargain-$6,25o
Will buy an $3.50 house one-half So.
east of Dupont Circle; handsome s.
story dwelling. STONE AND BRICK.
5000 LOANED ON IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

C. o-o EACH. New houses on Co
~O'ooO lumbia Heights; two stories
and cellar; reception hall plan; double
rear porches; heated by hot water;
convenient to two car lines. Easy
payment. Fifteen minutes ride from
the city post office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

The program of music, as far as ar
ranged, will include solos. Quartets and
selections by the choir The services of the
Peoples Mission Quartet and Of Mrs. 1nez
Seymour Mcconnell have been secured by
the committee, and it is expected that
other numbers will be added.
The committee on arrangements consists
of Mr.. Colman, DR.. Howe, Mr.. c. NJ. Shinn,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

5000 will buy a 3-story and
cellar brick and stone dwelling
containing II rooms and bath
rooms. Hot Water Heat. Con-
venient to both car lines. The
house is renting now for $50 per
month. Terms to suit pur-
chaser.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

king John" and "Pericles" are the
latest volumes 10 appear in that admirable
edition Of Shakespeare which takes its
name from the most delightful of living
writer's on the Bard-Prof. Edward Dow
den. The King John" is edited by Mr.
Iyor b. John. the "Pcricles" by Mr.. X.
Deighton, who is also responsible for
the volumes containing 'Timon of Ath-
ems and "Troilus and Cressida.' The
Dowden Shakespeare continues to main
tain its great excellence in letter press
In scholarship. and in vital helpfuiness TO
the general reader.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
WELCOMING WHITE ELEPHANT.
Every body i'm Bangkok Turns Out to
See the New Arrival.

Amid general rejoicing, what was ex-
pected to be a new white elephant was
landed in Bangkok. says the Times, cf
that city. its arrival being witnessed by
royalty and by large crowds Of people in
holiday garb.
Between 4 and 3 o'clock the landing near
the Grand Palace presented a very pretty
sight. The roadway from the corner of
the palace wall was lined with troops to
the waters edge, while in front of these
were the lictors and banner carriers \
pavilion was erected midway between the
river and the palace for the King ana his
suite.
The raft on which the new elephant with
his mother, arrived from Ayuthia was
moored to the landing At 80 o'clock the
strains Of the national anthem heralded
the arrival of the King, who came in a
motor car. His majesty, who was looking
very we'll at once proceeded to the royal
pavilion with him being several young
princesses and princes. The crown prince
was also present The pavilion was sur
rounded by high officials of the army and
the navy.
The preparations for the landing of thu
elephant were at once begun. and in few
moments the weird conch shell music told
the waiting crowds who could not see tha;
the elephant was on terra firma The
animal, which is about nine months old
and surprisingly woolly In appearance
showed a very playful disposition as il
was led TO the front of the royal pavilion
for his majesty to see Afterward accou1-
! panied by its mother, and two of the cle-
plants already at Dusit Park. hanked by
I banner bearers, and 10 the sound OF
drums, il was taken in procession slowly
| to Dusit Park large crowds following.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

will surprise some who know Of him only
as former prime minister and as the
author Of Napoleon. The Last Phase, 3"
and Lord Randolph Churchill"
But, after all. when one comes to think
of it. he has every reason to be gardener
and farmer both as he owns 5000 acres
Of lane I'm Scotland, and some 5000 in Eng
land. and also has a villa literally en-
powered In flowers and Towering shrubs,
overlooking the Bay Of Naples.
But ne admits that he is not much of an
expert, after all, in regard TO flowers and
has written somewhere. lately as if in
self-defense
THE ignoramus walks blandly along,
enjoying without cavil the simple beauty
Of the flowers. enjoying whut Lord Bacon
has so finely called their breath, enjoying
all their perfume, and all the variety
which a garden can give without question
and without afterthOught"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
MONEY IN APRICOT PITS.
Substitute for AImonds-BiE Profits
in Them for the BaIearic Islands.

A recent Increase in the price Of al
monds has caused new trade economy,
says the New York sun, and much
money is being made in the Balearic Isl
ands in the Mediterranean off the coast
Of Spain by the sale OF the kernels OF
apricots There is huge demand for
them in England and in Germany. where
they are used as substitute for almonds
In candy and in cheap grades of pud-
dings and pastry.
The fruit is cultivated in the Balearic
Islands on an enormous scale 70 be pre-
served IN various styles Until recently
the stones, when the pulp was removed
from them. were treated as refuse. Now
they are cleaned and cracked. Children
pick out the kernels and they arc dried
and packed for shipment after the regu-
lar preserving season is over. thus pro-
longing the wage-earnlng period Of the
people
Last year Majorca alone produced 5o,0ol
cases Of apricot kernels. Weighing about
900 pounds each case. There are both
bitter and sweet k,rnels. The price Of
/ the sweet ones rose from about SIS a case
in 1866 to about s27 last year The bitter
ones are considerably cheaper
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
The Apt Fupil.
Ernnl Lie


The philanthropic Fifth avenue lady
was visiting a lower East Side Sunday
school To test the aptness Of particular
ly INDECENT cluster of pupils, she took the
class in hand to question them.
Children, which is the greatest Of al
virtues?"
No one answered
Think a little. What is it I am doing
when 1 give up time and pleasure to come
down among you for your moral gOOd?'
A grimy fist went UP.
We'll, what am doing, little boyY'
"Buttin i'm,
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

Grand Duke Michael. the only surviving
brother Of the present Emperor Of Rus
sia. and deeply attached to the latter, Is
known % have been perfectly sincere in
his Joy when, just three years ago, the
long-awaited birth OF CzarowitCh Alexis
relieved him Of the obligations Of next
heir to the crown. The throne of Russia
is one Of such vast responsibilities, anx-
ieties. and Of dangers that no one who
has any knowledge of its conditions can
envy its unfortunate occupant, account
able as he is, in the eyes Of his people
and of civilization. for all sorts Of cruel
ties perpetrated In his name, which he
is poworless to prevent, and the first TO
condemn and to depl0re. Grand Duke
Michael is the merriest member of the
House Of Romanoff. has a keen sense of
humor. and while he has managed to
keep his name entirely free from any
scandal. is nevertheless fond of the pleas
ures of life. lie realizes full we'll that
were he 20 he called to the throne, the
sunshine would fade from his existence.
and that is why. far from regretting the
birth Of his little nephew. he was the
first 10 rejoice lNdl ltf 0Ld4bN ittii dH-
pearance upon the scene deprived him Of
his status as heir apparent TO the crown.
All princes are not endowed with so
much philosophy But then, too, all
sceptres do not constitute such heavy
burdens as that Of Emperor Nicholas.
And Prince Napoleon Jer0me), uncle of
the present Attorney General of the
United States. is on record as having
made no effort TO conceal his cruel dis
appointment when the birth of the III
fated prince imperial In 1851. at Paris,
robbed him of the rank Of heir apparent
20 the throne Of France, which he had
enjoyed as long as the marriage Of his
cousin, Napoleon III, and Empress Eu-
genie had remained without issue. Firm
" convinced that their union would be
childless. he had grown accustomed to
regard himself as destined to inherit the
crown. and had already mapped out the
policy which he intended 70 pursue when
invested with the reins of power. Thc
birth of the prince imperial meant tC
him the destruction of the hopes. tbs
plans, and the ambitions of q lifetime.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19
lsuusuI SuIIqWBD sVL

From the Canadian C0uricr
Speculation IS one of the most human Of
our Golles-if it be a folly. We all love
the excitement Of taking a little risk. Life
would be humdrum affair without it.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

By sucking yen. the wise Ike bees do grow
Healing and rich. though this they do most slow,
Because most ch0icely. for as great a store
Have we 5f books as bees Of herbs or more:
And the grca. task 10 tn. then know, the good,
TO discern weed and Judge Of wholesome food
Is q rare sCant performance.
Henry Vaughan 10 his books.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

In the death of NJ Andre Theuriet.
France has lost a distinguished novelist
Of the old and conservative school. Born
at Marly-le-Roi in 1893. three-score-and-
ten found him still in active literary ser
vice. and in spite Of the fact that he was
outdistanced in popularity by men Of
younger and more modern methods. he
continued writing almost to the day of his
death His first serious literary work was
In 1891, as a conductor of the Revue des
Deux Mondes, and soon thereafter he
gave up a government appointment in
order TO devote himself wholly to litera-
ture. His first book Of note was collec-
ton OF poems, lie Chemin des Bois. %
0S50, which was crowned" by the Acad-
emle. and this was followed by other
volumes of verse. His career as a writer
Of fiction dates from about 1870 and for
many years thereafter he wrote an aver
age Of two new volumes annually. Some
Of these ran into many editions, and two
of them at least-"The Godson Of a Mar
quis" and ''Maugars Junior"-have been
translated into English, He also wrote a
monograph on Bastien-Lepage and his art,
which has likewise appeared in an Eng
lish form. He was a member of the French
Academy, and his literary "reminiscences
were published recently under the title
Souvenirs de vertes Saisons: Annees de
Printemps-Jours d'Ete."
That Lord Rosebery considers himself a
lr- Il q.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

In the June number Of Harper's Bazar,
Mt Henry James continues his candid
criticisms Of the manners Of American
women. He says, among other things:
1T has never been without profit TO the
individual American, l think. to have Ia
ken in the truth, as societies other than
his own put it before him, that in a diff
cult and complicated world it is well to
have had as many things as possible dis
criminated and thought out and tried and
tested for US, well to remember that the
The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

That Lord Rosebery considers himself a
good deal Of an authority upon gardening
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-11-29
LITTLE GIRL MADE TO
HELP MOTHER STEAL

Philadelphia, Nov. 2O-That Mrs. caro-.
lima Schmidt, a neatly dressed woman,
about IS years DID, who was arrested,
made her S-year-old daughter. Paul.na,
help her 10 steal in a department store
was charged by detectives.
The little girl was with her mother when
the latter was arrested. Mrs. Schmidt had
just left a department store. aud was
crossing Ninth street, at Market, when
Detectives Frank Cannon, OF the city hall
force, and i. j.. iiargesheimer. OF the
store. stopped her. The little girl screamed
and cried, and Mrs. Schmidt refused 10 go
with them. The excitement &rought a big
crowd, and a man who did NOT understand
the nature OF the trouble struck Harges.
heimer N the face.
HargesheimeT said that he found IN her
possession A variety or articles. including
TWO hats, plumes. shirtwaists and jeweIry,
all of which. he declared, she stole. with
the aid OF her little daughter. The de-
tective said that he watched the woman
in the store for two hours. and saw The
child approach counters. pick up articles
and hand them to her mother. who placed
them In u large handbag she carried.
Mrs. Schm.dt said she lived with her
husband and three other children I'm On
tsrio street. above Twentieth. and that
she had stolen the articles found in her
possession because she needed the money.