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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21
F0UR-ST0RY DWELLING;
ESTIMATED COST $4,000

Kennedy & Davis Co, builders. have
taken out a permit for the construction
OF q four-stOry brick dwelling at 1853
Kalorama road. which Is estimated viii
cost about S20000. The design Of the
house Is by A. II. Sonnemann, architect,
and is planned on broad and generous
lines that give promise OF genuine COM
Tort In every detail and VIII furnish a
nome for persons Of quiet and refined
tastes, rather than a mere show place
20 reside IN. At the same time the
architectural effect has not been over
looked, and Is rich and harmonious in
It's conception. Work will proceed at
once so that the house may be ready
by early fail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21
H. r. WAGNER TO BUILD
BRICK APARTMENT HOUSE

II. r. Wagner viii erect three-story
and basement brick apartment house.
thirty-three by seventy-one feet d.
mensions, at 1914 G street northwest TO
cost about $4,000. The plans have been
prepared by Architect B. Frank Meyers.
and call for building OF neat and pleas
ing design and fitted with all the re-
quirements OF an up-to-date apartment
house. A departure has been made in
the trimmings o. the exterior, which IN
stead OF the usual Indiana limestone
viii be brownstone. giving a somewhat
richer effect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21

such for the past four years. having
had among his pupils many OF Washing
tons bright young women, as well as
those OF other sections of the country.
Arrangements have already been made
for the addition OF a large auditorium
or lecture hail at a cost Of 5000. the
contract having been awarded to John
Simpson q Sons.
In the passing Of Chevy Chase Inn
as place OK quiet resort, the city
loses a charming hosiery, always well
kept, at the same time adding one more
10 its educational Institutions, for which
1t Is becoming so widely and favorably
known.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21
ARCHITECTS COMPETING
FOR EMANUEL CHURCH

The building committee Of the new
Emanuel Baptist Church, which has in
charge the plans Tor the new edihce TO
be erected on Columbia road and Six
tenth street, Columbia Heights. has
received designs from several architects
and expects 10 come 10 a decision dur
ing the present week. It had been in
tended &c have the bids all In by May
and immediately proceed with the
work, but some delays have occurred
preventing earlier action. Percy s.
Foster is chairman Of the building com
mittee and Is much encouraged over the
outlook
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21
FRENCH ENGINEERS PREFER
MASONRY ARCH BRIDGES

The devotion Of the French engineer
10 the masonry arch is again shown
IN the recently completed bridge across
the Loire at Orleans. This bridge is
IOSg.S feet In length, ALB feet wide, and
consists Of seven masonry arches each
Of 1887 feet span and 1903 feet rise, with
6 thickness at crown Of 4-1o feet, and at
launches OF AIS feet There is little IN
its design TO distinguish It from the
great number Of masonry arches already
built, except the high ratio between the
span and rise and q concrete steel
sandreI arch construction, 20 provide
for expansion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21
WOODRUFF TO BUILD HOME
ON WISCONSIN AVENUE

Benjamin Woodruff, Of Georgetown
Heights, manager for the brokerage
firm of Post & Flagg, on + street, IS
having plans and specifications pre-
pared for the erection Of a beautiful
home on the east side OF Wisconsin
avenue. JUST north OF the hogse OF Rob-
ert d. Weaver. The site OF Mr.. Wood
runs house has wide frontage on Wis
eonsin avenue. and depth OF about 80
feet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21
CONVERTING DWELLINGS
INTO APARTMENTS

Edward j. Quinn has awarded the con-
tract for reconstruction OF two three
story dwellings into stores and apart
ments at Seventh and z streets south
west, after plans prepared by Architect
oscar Vogt. The rapid advance IN the
business Of lower Seventh street is fast
converting the street into en- exclusive
business thoroughfare and property is
taking on an added value for such pur-
poses
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21
UPTON RIDENOUR PURCHASES
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS HOME

Upton Ridenour, jF., manager for r.
o. Hoffman. has purchased from
George s. Webb, through the Office OF
Early e hampton, the handsome three
story brick residence at 1922 Biltmore
street, Washington Heights. The house
Is constructed Of Roman brick with
trimmings OF brOWustone and has been
occupied BY Mr. Ridepour for some
time. The price paid was $500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21
BROADWAY LAND VALUES
FIFTY YEARS AGO AND NOW

Trinity building, just north Of the old
churchyard, in Broadway, New York,
pays returns on a valuation Of S5,000,000.
in 1857 the land with the building on il.
which stood until a few years ago, was
bought for 500, 0C0. Farther up Broad
way, for the site on which the AstOr
House stands with the original building
on IL, John Jacob Aston paid $4,000. The
land alone IS now worth 100000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21
FARM NEAR SENECA
BOUGHT BY C. B. PIERCE

Charles p. Pierce, OF this city, mas
purchased the farm OF John ", Poole.
near Seneca, Montgomery county, Md
con tanning "a acres. for which he paid
45,0R. This section OF the county is
one Of the most delightful parts OF the
State, and the farm IS one long cor
sidered 70 be among the choice ones
OF Montgomery county.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21
JOHN APPICH WILL BUILD
THREE BRICK DWELLINGS

Building Inspector Ashford has issued
q permit to John Appich for the erection
of three two-story brick dwellings at
1926 1928. and 1890 Eleventh street south
east. that are estimated to cost $500.
The plans were prepared by Architect
J Bohn, 5r, and the contract for con-
Etruction has been awarded 10 A. Getz
& Son. Southeast Washington is re-
Ceiving considerable attention from
building investors as there IS q steady
demand for neat dwellings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21
UILDlNG OPERATIONS CONTINUE TO SHOW LIVELY SPIRIT
FOR OFFICERS QUARTERS
At SOLDIERS HOME

Bids are 20 be received by Capt. John
S. EeWsll, constructing officer in charge,
until May 10 for the erection Of two sets
of officers quarters on the grounds OF
the United States Soldiers Home. The
buildings are TO be three stories. to be
built OF brick, with stone trimmings.
and furnished with modern equipment.
Wood, Dom g. Deming, architects, pre-
pared the plans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21
WaShingtonianS Mourn
Passing of Famous
Hosiery.

Chevy Chase Inn!
What delightful recOueCtOns Of pleas
ant summer evenings spent on those
spacious porches vii. be recalled by
many prominent citizens of washington
when the warm nights Of June again
come and they learn tbet no longer viii
the Inn receive guests other than young
women who are DESTROYS Of fitting them
selves for a career in life
For these young women alone VIII the
Inn hereafter open its hospitable doors,
and the tired business man and his
family who found the Inn a pleasant
break in the long summer season, must
seek other sources Of recreation and
pleasure. For the Inn has passed from
the control of the Chevy Chase Lapd
Company. which built and maintained It.
into the hands of Dr. Samuel n Bar
ker, who recently purchased IL for
$4,000. and VIII use it exclusively for
school purposes.
Grounds Comprise Eleven Acres.
The grounds attached 10 the Inn COM
prise about eleven acres. with long
frontage on Connecticut avenue. and IS
about half a mile north Of the village
of Chevy Chase
At the time of the establishing Of that
ideal suburb, the land company con-
Guided that summer hotel for the
convenience of professional and busi-
ness men Of this city would be a desir-
able addition, but il is understood that
as a financial venture it has not been
successful enough 10 warrant its con-
unuance. and hence its disposal.
School for Four Years.
Almost regularly in the winter months
It has been occupied as a school, the
present purchaser having occupied It as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-21
Grounds Comprise Eleven Acres.
School for Four Years.

Almost regularly in the winter months
It has been occupied as a school, the
present purchaser having occupied It as
The Washington herald., 1907-06-22
TESTIFIES AGAINST FATHER
Nine-year-old Boy Tells Story of
Mothers Murder.
Judge Takes Youngster on Bench 10
Hear sad Narrative Related
Between Sobs.
special to Tie Washington Herald.

Special to Tie Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Nd, June Z-Wlth tears
streaming down his cheeks. John Nc
Nance. nine years old, sat on the bench
with Judge Dobler in the Criminal Court
to-day and sobbed the story Of the mur-
der OF hts mother. Margaret McNamee, by
his father, James McNamee. on the night
Of April 30, last, at their home on Cross
street McNamee. who pleaded guilty TO
the charge Of manslaughter, was SEN
tencsd TO one year in jail.
So overcome With emotion was the little
fellow that he could not testify from the
witness stand. and Judge Dobler called
him 70 a seat beside him on the bench
He and his mother we're IN bed on the
night in question, he said. when his
father arrived home intoxicated. McNa-
nee had been drinking for some time, and
a he staggered into the room he ordered
hi= wife from the bed. Scarcely had she
arisen when ne seized a lighted lamp.
which was on a table nearby, and hurled
II at her The lamp struck near the bed,
and the ignited OIL splattered over Mrs
McNamee's clothing. starting a blaze
When assistance arrived she was almost
unconscious and she was removed to a
hospital. where she died on the following
day.
The lad visited his father in the lookup
after sentence was imposed, and an af-
fecting scene followed.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-22
FIRST PRIZE TO MISS RODLER.
Premiums Awarded by So. AnthOny's
school at BrookInnd.

Rev F. NJ Southgate, pastor Of st.
Anthony's Church. BroOkland, was the
speaker at the second annual commence
ment OF ST. Anthonys School. in the town
hall The first prize for general excel
lence was awarded 10 Miss Agnes Rodler.
Premiums We're given to the following
students.
For scholarship. 10 Miss Agnes Rodler'
Miss Katie Burks, Miss Erma Cain. and
John Bond for algebra. TO Miss Bessie
Clark: for attendance, 10 Miss Marguerite
Fitzpatrick and Miss Marie Bohnert; for
application, to Miss Louise Clark, Joseph
RodIer. and John Mcmahon; for neatness'
10 Miss Cecilia McClaskey and Miss May
Harrison; for writing to Miss Florence
McCIaskey; for arithmetic. 20 Miss Grace
Beckert, Miss Violet Weiser. George Bon
nert. and Anthony ROdler; for conduct, to
Miss Gertie Mcguire, Miss Helen Nc
Beth Miss Esther Smith, ana Miss
Amelia Bohnert. for reading, 10 Miss LII
Ian Mulligan and Miss Mad Dicammillo;
for elocution, 10 Miss Mollie Monaghan,
for history, to Thomas CARNEY; for
geography. 10 James Monaghan; for spell
ing. TO Joseph Wood; for Catechism, TO
Ioseph Cotturo. Charles BeCkert. and
John AlcClaskey. and for Christian
doctrine. to Eugene Sullivan.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-22
AMATEUR BASEBALL.

The Aldriches won from the Victors
Yesterday by II to i. on the formers
grounds Ninth and X streets northeast.
The Columbia Athletic Club. average
twelve years, wants games Address
James G. Bennett 1858 Irving street
northwest
The HighIanders increased their lead
in the Eastern League yesterday by de-
feating the Victor Juniors In close game.
played on the latters field al Fourteenth
and ID streets northeast
The Emersons and Madisons broke even
yesterday in a double-header, played az
Fourteenth and f streets northeast, the
Madsons taking the first game by the
score Of to 8, and the EmersOns the
second by I 10 o. The defeat Of the Emer-
sons in the first seriously endangers their
position as leaders Of the Congressional
League.
The George z. Howard team added two
more victories to its splendid record by
defeating the National Electric Supply
Company's team at Van Ness Park last
Saturday, TO 6, and the Bethany Jun
iors Tuesday. on the Monument Grounds,
to l. Both games were won In the last
inning. Freeman and Green pitched ex-
csllent ball for the winners. The score:
First game: R.H. E
H0wartls ................................ 2
Nat. Electric Supply ye..............-......... ;
Battcric-- H0Wards. Freeman and McGrew; Nat
Electric Supply Co, Beau and Prickett- Umpire
Mr. Hubbard
Second game: r. H. f.
towards, ~
Bethany Juhf D
Battcric=-Howarts, Green and MciTrw; Bethany
Iuniors. Jcycc and Blonde. UmpiFc-lir Bridges
Address IT. McGrew. care George T.
Howard, printer, for games.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-22
MANY FIREMEN PROMOTED.
Higher Rank and Pay Recommended
bS Chief Belt.

Chief W. #. Belt yesterday recon-
mended that the following appointments
and promotions be made in the District
FIRE department:
Tisutruarts 70 the rank ~ captain, a. 81 40 rer
.rnrrn ~ CouT'IIan e.. H. Reynolds. and j. VIM
s-e. r-:yats= nf class 90 lieuenauts, at 500 per
s-,--,r, + g. Da-rrr. L. T. W01lard W II. Dea-
ysrs Il W Lusbv. T. l. M1Iett. and \ Nolan;
assistant engineer % engineer at N.l59 per snnum,
~ Bo.Ie. u-ivafes Of class 20 assistant en-
riueers ~ 81 llJ per annum. ". II. Melcbior and
a. D. NrArufe. assistant drivers to drivers. al Sll9J
rsr srnurn. J. $ Todden. f. Ryon and G. =,
i;ir1rr rrirates Of class 20 assistant drivers al
s. no rer annum. " IT, Lyon. T. lnscce. b. +.
D,euham J. W. Fowler, G.. j. smith, and t. {.
Films.
Privates Of Class 1 to privates Of Class 2
al Sl.1S0 per aunum.
W Anderson. e. a. Wells. 4 J. Diamond. II A
nr-isqn J. B. Klein. g.. Easley J. +. altman. j.
! Lis-on F. T. Frcre. F. J.. Burga J.. A. Rat
riiFr g. p Barrett. !. J. Gates &. y. BartelmsS,
r r Wright T. H0llidZe =. Z. Lishtfoot, j. e.
Phillips. W. H Bieber, }. ?. Corrg1n' a, n. :. -
Counbs. r. T. Nairn F. L. Jones, l. W. Irower,
r 1. Brooks. W. Z. Wiles J. A. smith, H. s
Stevens C. G. FuIsr, and ". c. Action.
F o. Markward Is appointed private
Of Class 2 at s1.0eg per eRnum, and the fol-
lowing are appointed pTivates of Class
at $3.50 per annum.
Y. L. Wol.z. J. H. Swami. II. Hecht J. Z. Reed,
N. J. Berry. 1. D. Donaldson. g. W. Denton. VI.
Y Griffin g. A. FpnfreSs. Il. W. Lee y. L. Bel.
" Smith F. J. Rufner. +. Chinn. e. H. BRAY.
F. Z Hanback,. e. " GIN, Z. Newton J. Fought.
r. z Phipps. T. J. Williams Il. H. Harrison. +.
H Skinner. w. IT, Nash. B. Houston. g. ;.
Bisso7. +. II. Weaver g. Davenport, c. L. Bvram.
C. c. Weitzel. o. 7. Watkins. 7. II. Samuel, and
G. C. Fletcher
The Washington herald., 1907-06-22
SLAYER FEIGNED INSANITY.
Herbert Maxwell Removed from
washington TO Portland, Ne.

Portland, Me, June H.-Herbert Max
well who was convicted in 1900 Of killing
Capt. George Bailey on the ship J. B.
Van Dusen and sentenced to States
prison fer manslaughter. arrived here to-
day from Washington, where, since Janu-
ary, he had been confined in the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane. At the
expiration Of his sentence, in December.
he was transferred to Washington. This
week he was discharged from the latter
institution.
Maxwell said he fegned insanity In the
State prison In order 20 escape hard labor.
and that On his arrival IN Washington he
had little trouble In convincing the hos
pltal physicians that his mind was clear.
Referring 10 the killing Of Capt Bailey,
Maxwell said. We were all intoxicated
on board, and I had no intention Of cut
ting him fatally or badly. | was simply
acting In self-defense. | did not kick him
overheard. as one Of the crew testified.
He must have fallen In trying TO climb
the rigging Ny conscience has always
been clear. for know I did not intend TO
kill him, and that he was as much at
fault as / in getting into the scrimmage.
But it taught me a lesson 1 shall never
forget"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-22
GOT JOB FOR FRIEND.
Civil Service Examination Results
in Arrest of Two Men.

Chicago. June 21.-Th0mas Z. Walsh and
Arthur B. Bonhomme. employees Of Swift
q Co. at the Union Stock Yards. We're
arrested this afternoon by Deputy United
States Marshal Wainwright on charges Of
conspiracy IN violating the government
civil service laws.
II is alleged B0nhOmme took a civil
service examination 20 obtain a position
for Walsh as Federal meat inspector.
using Walsh's name Warrants were issued
by United states Commissioner Mark A.
Footc for the arrest OF the two men after
m Investigation by Peter Nealon, sec
retary Of the board Of civil service ex-
amlners.
When a vacancy occurred. and Walsh
was notified that he had passed an ex-
animation and was eligible 10 appoint
ment. It Is said he failed 70 respond.
This resulted In an inquiry. and Secretary
Newton declares he observed that Walsh
was not the man who had taken the ex-
animation. but that Bonhomme. who
works with him, was the one who had
made the application and answered the
questions
The Washington herald., 1907-06-22
TENNIS AT SYCAMORE HILL
Diplomats and Officials Entertained
by President Roosevelt.
VI. JusseFnnd. the French Ambassa-
dor, md Nine. Jussernnd,
Guests over Night.

oyster Bay. June 12.-President
Roosevelt entertained at luncheon to-
day Herbert Knox Smith, Commissioner
Of Corporations; Alfred W. Cooley. as
sistaut United States district attorney;
Judge II. S. Ward. the newly appointed
circuit Judge Of New York, and Robert
Bridges. Of Scribner's Magazine. Mr..
Smith and Mr.. Cooley are members Of
the Tennis Cabinet
In preparation for their visit a large
box Of now tennis balls was sent 10
Sycamore IIill with the early mail.
AIr Cooley has been in the South IN
-estiCating charges against govern
upnt officers in Alabama and Arkau-
sas lie came 90 report on Lis invcsti-
cations
NJ Juszerand. the French Amhassa-
dor. and Nine. Jusserand are guests at
Sycamore Hill The Ambassador and
his wife remain at Sycamore IIiH to-
night
The Washington herald., 1907-06-22

Members Of the Church Of the Pilgrims
and personal friends Of Rev J. W. F'riz-
zen. d. D.. went 20 the Baltimore and
Ohio station last night at o'clcck TO say
farewell as he left on his trip TO Eau
Claire. Wis, TO visit O. c. Ingram, who
few months ago offered to contribute Sio'-
co TO build an institutional church on
Capitcl Hill Those in the party were
members who have been specially at
tracted to the project which DR. Frizzeil
represented in Washington, and the as
sembly was in the nature Of demonstra-
+ion 70 prove 10 him that the erection OK
the proposed church was still possibility
in Washington
When il was time for the clergyman 10
leave the station for his car he was sur
rounded by a throng Of his friends, all OF
whom refrained from saying "Good-by'
declaring that they expected 10 see him
here again within few weeks to take up
the project and carry it forward those
present would not admit that there could
be any doubt about the matter
Petition Being Circulated.
The reason for their optimism was the
result Of a petition. or paper, which has
been quietly circulated within the past
few davs among the Congregationalists
Of East washington and the substantial
citizens Of that quarter. pledging support
10 the institutional church if it should be
built
The evident meaning Of this paper,
which, with its many signatures, viii be
forwarded to DR.. FrIzzeH and Mr.. In
gram. in Eau Claire. is that a movement
has started and acquired considerable
headway 70 gather support to the enter
prise Of such a character as viii insure
the establishment Of the institutional
church upOn a solid foundation
The promoters Of the institutional
church. as the situation now presents IL
self. have set before themselves the OBJ
iect Of securing Air. lngrams 5 gltt. lhey
are working 70 harmonic all interests
on CaDftol Hill I'm the enterprise They
hope. first Of ALL 20 carry the Church or
the pilgrims with them when IL is shown
that there is sufficient public interest IN
the movement 10 satisfy all d0uhters n
IFS wisdom. Il was stated last night that
many signcrs had been obtained 10 the
paper which has been circulated. and
that those having the matter in charge
have met only with favorable consdera-
tion from all whom they have approached
and the healthy public interest mani-
tested thus far was admitted last night 70
be gratifying end 20 surpass expectations.
May Decide Matter.
This paper. which IS in the form Of a
letter to Mr.. Ingram. will be further cir
culated on Capitol HHl within the next
few DAYS. and with its signatures viii be
forwarded 70 Wisconsin within the next
ten days. Il IS expected that it will be
the deciding factor in the bestowal OF
the Ingram gift 20 Washington
DR.. Frizzeu stated last night that he
would spend about two weeks in Wiscon-
sin within which time he expected the
question of his return TO Washington
would be definitely decided. He would
then go on to Texas % visit his family.
and might return here about the middle
OF August to take up the work again, II
II was decided 10 do so.
DR.. Frizzell has made arrangements TOT
the supply Of his pulpit in the Church
Of the Pilgrims TO July 10.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-22
ENGLISH WAR ON TRUSTS.
BrltonS say They VIII Not stand for
Yankee Methods.

London. June H.-Charles a. Keene. pres
ident Of the Independent Watch Dealers
Association of America. to-day asked
Lloyd George. president Of the board OF
trade. that the British government inves-
tigate the methods Of the American watch
trust in England.
He presented a letter from the Keystone
Watch Case Company 10 an English
dealer refusing 10 sell him American
watches unless he would agree 70 for
felt SIS for every watch he sold 70 any
except English retail shOpkeepers. the
object being to prevent the purchase Of
American watches in England for resale
in America al less than the cost price.
Mr.. Keene is not at all clear as 70 what
the British authorities can do in the mat
ter. but he quotes Lloyd George as saying
he would investigate. and adds.
Mr.. Lloyd George also said they had
had complaints regarding other American
trusts. and he would not stand such a
sort Of tanky-panky as they have in
America. The English people will not
stand for American trust methods.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-22
EXTENDS PEONAGE FIGHT.
Department of Justice May Invcsti-
gate Labor Bureaus.


In connection with the war On peonage
which the Department Of Justice is prose
cutting in the Southern States, it is prob
able that an investigation will soon be
made Of certain so-called labor bureaus
and employment agencies in New York.
Assistant Attorney General Russell, who
has recently returned from an official
visit to several States in the South on
business regarding the investigation and
prosecution Of peonage cases. says that
laborers are supplied by these organiza
tions for employment in the South. and
that they are in many cases sent there
under false representations. 1t is repre-
sented 10 would-be employees that they
will find labor light. the wages high, and
the life generally comfortable, while, as n
matter of fact. the laborers are frequently
kept in q state Of peonage.
Mr.. Russell says that many Of the old
lave-holding class in some parts of the
South bitterly resent the efforts Of the
Department Of Justice to break up cases
of alleged peonage. and that juries some
times fail TO convict the employers In
fragrant instances. One of these cases
occurred in North Carolina recently, when
Federal Judge Boyd severely scored the
jury for falling 20 convict.