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The Washington times., 1907-03-03
House Is Located at Thir-
teenth and H Streets
Northwest.

The Mutual Fire Insurance Company
has purchased the three-stOry brick
building at the corner of Thirteenth and
II streets northwest, TO be used as
home Office.
The lot has a frontage OF twenty-five
feet on IL street. which at this point
forms "a part of New York avenue. and
extends back 1Oi feet on Thirteenth
street TO a six-foot alley, which gives
an extensive frontage entirely on the
street The total area is 2,6OO feet and
the price paid is stated at $4,000. which
is at the rate Of about $l1.5O per foot and
is considered a very fair price.
The Mutual Fire Insurance Company
will make some extensive changes in the
property, occupying the ground floor for
their own uses and fitting up the upper
stories for Office purposes
The house. which belongs to the Os-
horn estate, is an Old-fashioned struc-
tUre. with the sloping roof so much in
vogue prior to the civil war. and was
erected ffty-four years ago by William
A. Wroe, builder, for John Knott, of
Georgetown, who established himself
there in the grocery business. Through
out all this time the same kind Of bust
ness has been carried on, the present
tenant, Matthew Goddard. having occu-
pied the store portion for twenty years.
moving from the corner below. where
he mad conducted a grocery business for
many years. At the time the building
was erected, the ground was purchased
from Count Demaueaux. an English
nobleman who is said to have owned
the entire front on the square on II
street to the alley adjoining the Ere
dOnia Hotel
The sale was made through the real
estate office Of Stone & Fairfax, Inc.
who carried on the negotiations with
much success, as several heirs were in
terested in the holdings Last summer
The Times published the fact that the
Mutual Fire Insurance Company. long
located at 902 Pennsylvania avenue. in
the building known as the Marble build
ing. rad disposed of that property to
James +. Oyster, and would locate at
some point farther toward the north
west business section.
They canvassed several locations be-
fore finally deciding to purchase the
corner Thirteenth street property. This
section recently becanFe the storm center
of real estate activities.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
FIREPR0OF BUILDINGS
A PAYING INVESTMENT

There are In the United States. ac-
cording TO Golfers Weekly, II, 500, 600
buildings, valued at $14,5O0, 200, 900. In
1905. which was a normal year. $500, 1000. 900
"as spent for new buildings, and
$500, 100000 worth of old buildings were
burned up. Over $500, 10000 was paid
for lighting fires and SI95,O9O, 900 in fire
Insurance premiums. OF which some
$5,OOO0OO was paid back by the com
panies for losses. Hence il cost more TO
burn part of the ola buildings and pro-
tect the rest ,.om burning than II did
10 put up all of the new ones. and that
was in a normal year Last year was
not normal, as San Francisco raised
the tire losses 10 $500, coz, 600, 70 say
nothing Of what may be added. Accord
ing 10 Golfers the $500 900 worth of
buildings which have burned down
would have cost only so, 900 900 more 10
have been made absolutely hreprOOf
and for the extra $4,000 900 the $500
100000, could have been saved.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
PLACED ON RECORD

Bruce Park-MaTy z. Curtis eft Wiz, A.
J.. to Ella Hickman, part Of Fortune
Enlarged SO
Linden street northeast between
Twelfth SSd Thirteenth streets-William
COnradis ct -, 10 David +. McClanahan,
lot $50. square 1904. $40
Connecticut avenue northwest, between
+ and O streets-Harry w. Cragin to
George Whittell, lot s, square ll2. $10,-
Columbia Heights-Augusta c. Motz to
Helen L. Bennett. lot IS. block, %, $40
Seventh and B streets southeast
Thomas E Smlthson ct vir, 10 Michael
a. Mccormick. east y original lot /
square $50. SO. Michael A. Mccormick
conveys same property to Robert r. Ma
honey. $40
Barry Farm-Edward H. Eaton ct ux.
to Frank Yager and Bertha B. Yager.
part original lots a and B, section s,
$40. Frank Yager ct ux. to Emma G..
Eaton. same property, SO
Ihirty-third street northwest near
Prospect street-ThOmas NJ Talbot ct
1206. $40
Woodward's Lot-Iarry B. Renfro ct
ux 10 Daniel /. Renfro ct ux. part SO
Lanler Notwithstanding Loan and
Trust Co. to Margaret c. Cromwell, lot
27S1 Ontario road-wnliam P. Kellogg
ct ux. . Frank G. Henry. part lots S
and 9. block I, Washington Heights,
Columbia Heights-Jeremiah NJ. Bur
rell ct uX. TO Marie Louise Thomas. lot
26, block %, SO
1894 L street northwest-Anna Krik-
steine eft vir. Isaac to Charles J. Wade
lot 43. square 237. $40
Willard street northwest between Sew
enteenth and Eighteenth streets-WiI-
liam a. Hill ct al, trustees. to George
J. yesterday. lot 22S. square 159 IS $50
Thirteenth and II streets nOrthwest-
Mary II. Shoemaker ct al. to Mutual
Fire Insurance Company. parts original
lots I, %, 90, square go, 10000.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
DRAWINGS COMPLETED
FOR NEW DWELLING

Julius Wenig. architect, has prepared
plans for a three-story brick dwelling
for 2. ]. Collins, which he intends erect
ing at 503 n street northwest. Plans
and specifications are in the hands of
builders. who are making estimates on
the construction. and it is proposed to
promptly proceed with the work as soon
as the bids have been received. All
bids are to be in by March 6. This sec
ton has been thickly built up for many
years. and only occasionally a new
dwelling is erected. The architect has
created a design with many points of ex-
cellence and one calculated to command
more than passing notice
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
CINCINNATI WOMAN BUYS
THREE @ ST. PROPERTIES

Mrs. Frank Mitchell. of Cincinnati.
has purchased three lots on the north
SIDE or Q street. between New Hamp-
snire avenue and Nineteenth street
northwest, fronting sixty feSt with a
depth OF 100 feet, on which she proposes
TO erect oommOdious residence. The
price paid for the ground is given at
$3.50 per square foot which shows how
rapidly property is enhancing in value
IN tne neighborhood- Only recently
Capt Floyd Harris, L. s. A. purchases
the adjoining lot on which he intends
10 build fine home. The deal for fine
lots WAS made by Murray a. Cobb in
connection with Thomas J. Fisher q co
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
MICHAEL J. KEANE PLANS
ELEVEN NEW DWELLINGS

Michael ]. Keane has had plans pre-
pared by Architect William T. Davis
Tor eleven two-and-one-half-sto brick
dwellings which he proposes to erect on
Seventeenth street near Columbia read
Inc houses will be fitted with all mod
ern conveniences and are expected to
represent an outlay Of $4,000 During
the past year an exceptional number of
rows OF houses have been erected in
'his locality and have been favorably
received from the generally excellent
character of the construction and the
taste displayed in their arrangement.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
PARISH HALL CONTRACT
AWARDED CASSIDY CO.

The c. J. Cassidy Company has been
awarded the contract for the construc-
tion of the parish hall for St Cyprian's
Roman Catholic Church. of which the
Rev James r. Matthews is pastor. at
the corner Of Thirteenth and 9 streets
southeast. The building will be OF
stone. two stories and basement in
height, with dimensions Of A by q feet.
and is estimated TO cost about so 600.
The plans were prepared by Architect
julius Wenig, who has designed a
structure entirely suitable for the pur-
poses intended. and at the same time
most appropriate In appearance
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
WILLIAM R. HEARST
TO BUILD NEW HOME

NEW YORK. March 2.-William Ran
dolph Hearst is to build a new residence
on Riverside Drive, at the southeast
corner Of 1O5th street. The site. which
measures so by 100 feet. contains a little
more than three city lots. The combined
pieces form one Of the finest vacant
plots Of land In that section of River
side Drive
AT present Mr.. Hearst occupies a COM
paratively small house at Lexington
avenue and Twenty-eighth street. The
new sfru will enable Ar Hearst to erect
one Of the finest residences on River
side Drive.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
ARCHITECT BUYS LOTS
AND WILL IMPROVE

George S Cooper, architect and build
er, has purchased a frontage of 100 feet
on Wyoming avenue, between Eight
eenth and Nineteenth street. Washing
ton Heights, on which he intends erect
ing five handsome residences that will
cost about $4,000 each. The deal was
made through Moore K Hill, incor-
porated, and Thomas ]. Fisher & CO..
representing the owner, former Senator
Donald Cameron of Pennsylvania. In
cluding the cost of the ground the in
Xestment VIII represent at least $9O. .0OO
Work will begin as soon as the plans
can be completed and estimates Sc
cured.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
ARCHITECT TO IMPROVE
NEWLY ACQUIRED LOTS

{. r. Keferstein will erect four two
story brick dwellings at 729 to 735 Ken
yon street northwest. at an estimated
cost OF 5000. The contract has been
let 10 John Hontz. builder Mr.. Kefer-
stem, who is well known as an archi-
tect. came into possession Of this ground
some months ago and made plans 10
improve IL with houses that win com
mand attention for the many pleasing
INNOVATIONS and conveniences introduced
in the planning.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
FOUR NEW BUILDINGS
ON WEBSTER STREET

Allard & Appleby. builders, will erect
for c. Wise four three-story brick and
frame dwellings from sos to 911 Webster
street northwest, after plans prepared
by Architect w. G. AIlard. The cost
has been placed at IS, 400. This class
of dwelling. partly brick and partly
frame. has become decidedly popular.
and in the outlying districts. has proved
a great favorite with homeseekers
who want a suggestion of a country
house in a city street
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
CHICAGO WOMAN TO BUILD
RESIDENCE IN WASHINGTON

chased from James ID. Cameron a large
building lot on the south side OF Sheri-
dan circle. adjoining the residence of
Mrs Albert Clifford Barney The lot
has a total area of S.Sl4 feet and the
price named in the deed is g. .O26, which
is at the rate OF $3.50 per foot II is
said TO be Mrs. Hunts intention 70
erect a handsome residence on the site
The rapidity of building around this
circle will soon leave no vacant space
: 5 already a number Of fine houses are
now under construction and several
more are contemplated
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
J. R. HAISLIP WILL BUILD
TWO HOUSES IN 5TH STREET

J, r. Haislip viii build two two
story brick buildings at S33 and SS5
Fifth street northeast. having taken
out a building permit through Inspec-
tor Ashtords office. The plans were
made by Architect z. Volland. whose
success in that line is shown by the
number OF excellent and hOmelike
houses he has produced. The cost is
estimated at $500. Northeast Wash
ington is attracting much attention
from builders. who find a good de-
mand for comfortable dwellings.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Map Shows the Five
Appropriation.

be made in the House on the ground
that the appropriation is excessive
But while Congress at this session
may not pass either Shls or the Hey
burn bill il leaves the matter open 70
very great uncertainty IS TO how soon
some action may be taken, and prop
erty owners Throughout the section are
not likely 70 undertake any great i'm
provements or do mere than may be
absolutely required u keep their prop
erty tenantable.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
For Sale-Suburban.

FOR SALE-Six-rooun house. large stable,
other Outbuudiugs- ~ acres OF land. all
fenced. ten minutes 20 steam and electric
cars ARTHUR CARR. HyaCtsviIle. I'D
mhI-5t
FOR SALE-Suburban homes in Hyattsvllle:
bargain prices. also houses for rent. lots
for sale IN Eyattsviue and Eivcrdale AR
THUR CERR, Hyattsviue. Nd mhI-3t
FOR SALE-ThIs IS worth investigate 'ns:
two siN-rOOm dwellings. near railroad in
Alexandria county. Va; rented 20 prompt
tenants and paying So on s4,G00s price. s1.150
each. only $500 cash needed JULIAN P
BALDWIN, BallstOu. Va fe2S-14t
FOR SAI-E-LarEe siN-r0Om house. good re-
pair; lot 5OxlO0 feet. in the nice little village
OF Tuxedo. Nd. Is minutes from car. At
KenilwOrth y. c. 10 minutes from new sta
tion By steam cars any terms 10 suit pur-
! chaser ADDRESS BOX Il Tuxedo. Nd
fe27-5t
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
For Rent-Stores.

FOR REAT-Large store room; modern i'm
provements; good cellar. Inquire upstairs. I2S
Pennsylvania ave. NV, rnh2-Rt
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
For Rent-OmCes.

1920 NEW YORK AVE Nw.-FIrst and sec
ond floor rooms. suitable for real estate.
dentists. etc; SIS and $50: situation IN
surpassed.
KARRICR & METCALF,
mh3-3t 1870 New York Ave.
building. 1f16 10 1924 New York ave: rent
very low. including heat. light. aud janitor
service. JOHN o. EVANS. 1924 New York
ave NV ja51-Set
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
For Sale-FarmS.

FOR RENT-Farm Of 50 acres. eight room
house fine land: fruit in bearing; y miles
from Washington by pike; S125 by the year.
ARTHUR CARR, Hyattsville, Nd. uh1-St
FOR SALE-20 ACRES farm land. IN high
state Of cultivation, new eighr-rOOm dWeil-
ing; fine pofches. basement. two rooms: large
barn: two young orchards; convenient 10
church. school. stores, and both electric and
steam railways; ideal truck. dairy, or
poultry farm. every foot or ground avail
able; good water This is a great bargain
and must be seen 10 be appreciated See
at once BARBOR. WILLIAMS & CO. Real
Estate AID Insurance. Falls Church. Va
fegT-7t
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
For Rent-FlatS.

FOR RENT-I055 eth ST re. rooms. bath.
gas range; rent. 81 Key at grocery. cor
ner eth and 7 SITS. ne.
F s COLLINS Co Unc-). 7O5 18th st NV
mha-st
FIVE ROOMS. bath. furnace coal and gas
ranges side hsht; s295o 10 18th 81. Sc.
THREE ROOMS or ave rooms. arranged for
housekeeping; Sl3 and SIS 2s20 X ST NV.
mh2-3t
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Wanted-HouSeS.

WANTED-Frpm owner for cash. six-ro0m
brick. all modern improvements. Northwest
preferred, not over $-2J3. give particulars.
Address BOX ass. Times Office fe2S-st
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
For Suburban.

FOR RENT-Only SIS; splendid poultry place.
Takoma Park. 7-rOom dwelling; barn; two
acres: four poultry houses: wire runs: get
bulletin. BOOTHS FARM AGENCY. 7O4
Sth St NV mhl-Sr
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Wanted-Honey.

wANTED-Loon OF So. 200. ample arzt-tr7Iyt
security on improved city property; So and
title expenses VIII be paid Address BOX
5l6 Times Office rnh2-3t
WANTED-A gentleman holding good posi-
ti0n would ike 20 borrow Sl5J Ter six months.
with privilege CO renewing a portion. good
security. .Address BOX 502. Times Office
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Wanted Suburban.

WANTED-To rent a small house with stable
and few acres OF land within ten minutes
OF trolley line. accessible 20 Washington
Address LOCK BOX 2451. Washington. ID. c.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Money TO Loan
On Real Estate

Money TO Loan
On Real Estate.
MONEY TO LOAN On District OF Columbia
real estate. GRACE II. THOMAS. Co-cora1
building. feS-SOt
MONEY TO LOAN On first trusts on d c
real estate security at per cent. Every
possible consideration shown borrowers
We have no 81 per cent money az present.
THE HARRISON REALTY COMPANY.
sO7 C STREET n. W. dels-tf
MONEY TO LOAN or D. c. REAL. ESTATE
Low est rates 0f interest. Payments on priu-
cipal IN amounts Of 500 II more received AT
any interest period THE F II. SMITH CO..
Bond building. ls0S New York ave.
MONEY TO LOAN-S950 to $500. 900 on ID 2
real estate Interest low. and all transac-
lions conducted with economical considera-
ton 1oT borrowers
wM. II. SAUNDERS & co.
1907 81. N. W
MONEY TO LOAN AT LOWEST RATES
OF INTEREST on D. .. Real Estate 10
unreasonable delay.
WALTER Il ACKER.
fe4-u 1870 ST n W
MONEY 10 LOAN on approved city real es-
tate at 4, ~, and per cent interest Spe-
clal privileges with respect TO prior pay
= RUTHERFORD 1907 F ST NV aciO-tf
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

LOOKING TOR A SNAP2 HERE Y Is:
5r. brick. good rental section Sc. Cwhlte ten
auts}, water. sewer. lot 16-9 front Rents
$3.50 ] must sell. Address FALLINGTON.
Times Office mh3-f
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

On a wide avenue northwest a 6-rOom house
IN excellent condition: modern plumbing
rented for 81 So
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-05-24
Mean MANS ThOuahiS.

sometimes we wonder what a mean
man thinks about when he goes to-
bed. when he turns out the light and
lies down: when the darkness closes
i'm around him and he is alone and
compelled to be honest with himself
And not a bright thought, nor GEL
erous impulse, not manly act, not a
word of blessing, not grateful look
comes 10 bless him again. Not
penny dropped into the outsireiched
p,lm Of poverty, nor the balm Of low
ing word dropped into an aching
heart: no sunbeam Of encouragement
east upon a struggling life the strong
right hand of fellowship reached out
to help some fallen man to his feet
when none of these thinge come to him
As the Good bless you Of the departed
day. how he must hate himself How
he must try 10 roll away from himself
and sleep ON the other side Of the bed.
When the only victory he can think Of
is some mean victory, in VIII ich he has
wrongcd a neIghbor. No wonder he
sneers when he tries 10 smile. How
pure. and fair, and good, all the rest
of the world must look TO him, and
how cherries, and dusty, and dreary,
must his own path appear. Why
even one lone, isolated actof meanness
is enough to scatter crumbs in the bed
ofthe average, ordinary man, and what
must be the feelings of a man whose
life is given up TO mean acts. When
there is so much suffering, and heart
ache. and misery in the world any
how. why should you add one pound
Oh wickedness or sadness to the gener-
al burden? suffer injustice a thousand
fines rather than commit 1t once.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-05-24
FarmyllIe'S New Enterprise.

The officers Of the Home Develop
ment Company, a corporation recently
formed and charter applied for, TO take
over tract Of land in Charlotte coun-
tv. ON theTidewater r.. r., went over
on Tuesday to inspect the property
with reference To its development.
The holdings Of this company con-
sists of 200 acres i'm four farms adjoin-
ing each other and known as the Dan
iers estate. situated in the finest agri-
cultural section Of the county and as
fine rs any i'm the State, this particu-
lar locality being noted for its super
ior tobacco. also for IFS abundant
weld Of grains and grasses. Several
hundred acres are in flat lands Of al
most inexhaustable fertility. About
2ooO acres are i'm oak, hickory and pine
timber. which is very valuable, as the
railroad runs through il for two miles
reducing the Logging and loading on
oars to minimum. There will be a
depot on the property with fine pros
poets for the development Of town,
the local conditions and fine Dack
country demanding it. There have
already been a number Of applicants
for sites.
The lumber asset insures a quick re-
turn Of every dollar invested. The
property will then he divided into
small farms Of from 40 TO 100 acres
each: for which there is great demand
for colony purposes, and the town Will
be m ,pped out so that it can symetri-
cally grow.
The officers Of the company are; ).
W. Long. cashier Of First National
Bank. President; II. ;. Chamberlayne,
Jr.. Tobacconist, Vice President, ana
Frank Hubbard, cashier Citizens State
Bank. Secretary and Treasurer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-05-24
New nemncrallc chairman.

The Executive Committee Of tile
Democratic party Of Prince Edward
met last Monday i'm the Council cham
her for the purpose Of transactlng such
business a. might come before it.
Mayor Blanton was called 10 preside,
al Il Mr.. Edward l.. Dupuy acted as
secretary of the meeting
Owing TO his impaired health Mr..
W. III. Ewing, who has been for sever
al years the party's able chairman,
rendered through Hon. j. j. Owen
his resignation, which was accepted
with regret, and a committee COM
posed Of Messrs. owen, T.. G.. McChee
and j. r.. Morton was appointed 10
present at another meeting suitable
resolutions Of appreciation for his
services, and sympathy for him in his
continued sickness.
The Committee then elected unani-
mously MI +. J.. Dupuy To ill the
unexpired term of Mr.. Ewing as
chairman.
The primary for nominating county
and district officers was ordered to be
held at the same time as the senatorial
primary which date is to be fixed
later. The chairman was directed TO
make such assessments on the diiier-
ent candidates for county offices as
may be necessary to raise sufficient
funds TO defray the expenses Of the
primary, and TO pay an account now
outstanding.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-05-24
Can / Become a Millionaire?

Yes y0I can become millionaire by
eating the bread Of carefulness, ris-
ing early and lying down late get
ting and keeping, and caring little or
nothing about other mems wants, suf-
ferings or disappoinlments, and not
minding OF caring that your great
wealth may involve the poverty Of
any others. You must never give a.
way money except for material equiv
alent. nor gomeandering about nature,
nor spend your time enjoying air, e9rth,
sky and water; for there is no money
i'm il. You must not distract your
thought from the great purpose ofyour
life with the charms Of art and ltefa-
ture, nor let philosophy or religion en-
gross you during this secular period,
or even alloy your wife and children
TO occupy much Of your valuable time
You must abandon all other ambitions
or purpose, aud finally you must be
prepared to sacrifice ease and all
fanciful notions you may have about
tastes. luxuries and enjoyments, dur
ing most, if not all Of your natural life
Now if you think the game is worth
the candle you can die rich-some Of
you can.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-05-24
Has the Summer Normal a Claim on
the County Funds?

Edfor Herold.-I read an article in
a recent issue Of your paper, in which
some one condemned the board Of SUI
pervisors of Prince Edward for not
making an appropriation Of the coun-
tv funds To the Summer Normal which
is to be held in Farmviile What
claim has the Summer Normal on the
county? 1t is a state school and we
are taxed by the State Of Virginia,
and from these taxes the state makes
"a large appropriation to its school 10
Farmvile. Is it right, then, that our
supervisors should take the taxes col
lected from the county levy, and levied
bv them to meet the current expenses
Of 1.-THE county, and use them to sup
mort an institution Of the state, I'D
whose treasury are thousands of dol
lars. while our county funds are not
sufficient TO meet the necessary eN-
penses Of county
The writer also seems TO Think ON
account Of two dispensarics in this
county, the supervisors should be
more liberal with their funds than the
adjoining counties He ignores the
fact that the dispensaries are not
county but district dispensaries' ana
,,l,. tho districts i'm which they are
located. get the benefit of its funds
hence the supervisors, as board
have no control Of its proceeds.
think our present board Of supervisors
have handled the county funds eco
nomically and very judiciously, and
have frequently defended the interest
of our county against the cxtravaganl
wishes Of some Of its citizens.
uIonor to whom honor is due.
NcTER
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-05-24
Keep II To Yourself

You have trouble, your feelings are
injured, your husband is unkind' your
wife frets, your home is not pleasant,
your friends do not treat you fairly,
and things in general move unpleas-
antly. Well, what Of it? Keep II to
yourself 4 smouldering fire can be
found and eNtingulshed, but when
coal, are scattered you can't pick
them up. Bury your sorrow. The
place for sad and disgusting things is
under the ground. \ cut finger is not
benefited by pulling of the plaster
and exposing it to somebody's eye.
Charity covereth a multitude Of sins.
Thing, thus covered are cured with
outa scar. but, once published and
carried to meddling friends, there Il
mo- end 10 the trouble they may cause
Keep it TO yourself. Troubles are
transient: and, when sorrow Is
healed and passed, what comfort II
il, to say. $40 one ever knew il till II
was over