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The Washington times., 1907-03-17

plenty OF light and air and splendid out
looks on every side and in the living
rooms five large open h-epIaces which
on winter evenings are so comfortable
and enjoyable. The site chosen for the
house commands extensive views Of the
surrounding country and viii make 1t
one OF the most charming country
homes Of that section Of the Old Domin-
lon. The design of the house is BY
Wood. Dom d Deming. Of this city
who have studied the situation and
made an effective picture.
Mr.. Royce has adopted the colonial
type so suggestive Of the fine homes Of
the State in its earlier history. In this
he has preserved the stately effect Of
the tall pillars so much favored by the
early settlers and which under the care
ful management Of the architects of the
present day has been preserved without
in any way affecting the cOnveniences
demanded in a present day home. IN
preparing his design, Architect A H
Sonneman, recognizing that in a coun-
try house all sides are exposed, has
paid equal attention to the rear and has
made il almost as attractive as the
front Of the building. This house also
has the advantage Of a good situation
and with its noble portico and high
peaked roof will be a splendid remind
er OF the best architecture of the golden
period of the State.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
WILL RESEMBLE
FEUDAL CASTLE
New York Banker to Build
Country House After
Ancient Model.

On the heights of the Hudson, OPP
posite West Point. in Putnam county,
one OF the most elaborate country
houses in America is to be built this
summer by Evans r. Dick, New York
banker and broker. Walker & Gillette,
architects. have completed a plaster
model OF the place, which. when COM
plete. VIII cost nearly quarter of a
million Of dollars.
FeudaI castles OF the Tyrol and old
nonasteries are the models on which
the Dick home is planned. 1t will be
built entirely Of cement about a court
yard Of sixty feet square. The cement
viii be in tones TO give the appearance
of age, and this will be carried out in
the duli-toned tiles of the roof Loggias
and towers attached in irregular order
will further preserve the character OF
an ancient pile, built in different periods
by additions from time to time. A
peristyle across the front of the court
VIII connect the two main wings.
In its greatest reach the house will
be nearly 200 feet long. Each member
Of the family will have an entire suite.
including bedroom, sitting room, dress
ing room and bath. To the Dick chill
dren one whole wing is devoted.
Throughout the interior the feudal
character will be maintained in the fit
ungs and furniture About the low
lying building the Dick estate spreads
10 the extent of 200 acres
The Washington times., 1907-03-17

wings One Of the features of the
dwelling is the large hall Immediately
between the living and dining rooms,
which will be about fifty by twenty feet
in dimensions. The bed bath. and dress
ing rooms are to be located on the first
floor. while the second floor wiz be
given over 10 guest chambers and de-
tendencies.
An elaborate system of terraces and
gardens. together with 4 charming ar-
rangement whereby one portion of the
garden can he used as a place for serv-
ing meals IN the summer time is a part
Of the general plan.
Contracts have been let TO the Thomp-
SON Starrett Company, who are now en-
gagged in building the Metropolitan
Bank building for the masonry work
and to other contractors for the remain
ing portions.
Work VIII begin as soon as the wealth
CT becomes settled. and viii be pushed
10 an early completion, as General Cor
bin and his wife are delightfully."- inter
ested in the new house, and are looking
forward with much pleasure 10 their
early occupancy of it.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
DWELLING FOR N. KLEIN
ON NORTHAMPTON STREET

Grier * IgIehart, builders. viii erect
for y Klein a tvo-story frame dwell
ing at Northampton street and Belt
road after plans prepared by Architect
Z. A Fletcher. The estimated cost IS
placed at 5000. and as Inspector Ash
ford has issued a permit the work of
construction viii be carried on at once
IN making the drawings the architect
has taken special pains 10 produce a
house Of unusual character and taste
while at the same time emitting nothing
in the way Of convenience and comfort
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
THE POWER OF PUNCTUATION.

One more instance Of the power Of
punctuation Even a comma may play
the very deuce. Not many years ago a
distinguished graduate CT Oxford de-
cided TO enter the Nonconformist min
istry, and to wear no saCerdOtal garb.
And he announced this intention in a
manifesto containing the words. Il
shall wear no clothes. to distinguish me
from my feuow-Christians." That de
lightfUl comma made him the laughing
stock of the university and the joy Of
the picture shops. whose windows were
flooded with illustrations Of the Rev.
X Y. T. distinguishing himself from
Gle.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
HACKER BUNGALOW SOLD
TO 0RMSBY M'CAMMON

Norris Hacker. former superintendent
Of county roads and highways, who re-
signed TO accept a position in another
city, has disposed OF his unique and at
tractive bungalow in Chevy Chase. to
Ormsby MsCammOn. The house. which
IS one OF the striking features Of that
beautiful subdivision. has no counter
part among the residences there. and
has been several times pictured as
worthy Of special notice. The price IS
understood 10 have been approximately
$500. .and the sale was made through
the office OF Thomas J. Fisher & Co.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
MODEL OF TRUST BUILDING
ATTRACTS MUCH ATTENTION

The plaster model of a section of the
new Union Trust building, now under
construction at the corner of Fifteenth
and II streets, which the architects.
Wood. Dom & Deming. had made and
placed on view in the window of the
Thompson pharmacy, on Fifteenth
street, near New York avenue, has At
tracted the attention of passersby and
received many favorable comments on
its beautiful and symme Jrical lines. I'm
der the bright glare of the electric
lights at night the model stands out
with strong and imposing effect
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
TEN MODERN DWELLINGS
PLANNED FOR SOUTHEAST

c. Bell has sold through Stone & Fair
fax, Incorporated. ten lots on Fifteenth
street near B street southeast. 1t is the
intention Of the purchaser 10 improve the
ground by the erection OF ten moderate
priced dwellings which will make total
investment OF $4,000. The continued
demand for dwellings in this section that
can be procured at moderate figures
shows no evidence Of Ceasing and build
ers reap rich harvest that they have
been quick to take advantage OF.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
THE PHoNoGRAPH IN AFRICA.

While on a visit 10 the little own
transtana districts. the governor OF
British East Africa recently gave a pho
nograph concert TO the natives. He
found that these concerts had a great
effect in promoting good understandings
with the wild and primitive people.
While the governor was in the Kenia
forest great difficulty was experienced
in persuaAing the natives 10 approach
the white man and IL was only by
means of the photograph that they were
induced 70 leave :heir retreat. on the
first occasion when they did so the
sound OF a bugle call so terrified the
warriors that they bolted like rabbits.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
VALUABLE VIRGINIA ESTATE SOLD

The Atkinson & Ballard Company, of
Washington. has just sold for Joseph
H. Shroy, his beautiful country estate
near Leesburg. Va. for the sum Of S12.-
coo. The property. which is located along
the line of the Southern Railroad. con-
sists OF 225 acres. and is improved by a
dwelling of eleven rooms. Ii adjoins
the estate purchased a few years ago
by MIR. Finley. now president OF the
Southern Railroad. The purchaser is
a Well-knOWn manufacturer of Buffalo,
n Y, who viii occupy the residence as
z summer home
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
PAPER COMPANY BUYS
OLD WAREHOUSE PROPERTY

During the week past the deed went
on record whereby Rein w. Darby
conveyed 10 the District of Columbia
Paper Manufacturing Company of
Georgetown the Thomas W. Smith
warehouse property at the corner of
Potomac and Grace streets northwest.
Owing to the large increase in the paper
company's business, the building was
purchased to increase its plant.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
HOME FOR ]. ]. HEMPHlLL
WILL COST ABOUT $4,000

Former Representative J. J. Hemp
Hill has commissioned Architect Lemuel
Norris to prepare plans for a handsome
residence which he proposes TO build on
Bancroft place, Washington Heights.
The sketches already made show a
house Of modified colonial design OF
stately proportions, while the interior
has several features that viii bring de-
light and pleasure to the lover OF pretty
homes, where comfort and good taste
have been the paramount idea. II is
estimated that the cost viii approximate
$500.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
NEW BRICK DWELLING
PLANNED FOR ANAC0STIA

john Hirsch. builder. has taken out
a permit for the erection Of a two-story
brick dwelling on Harrison street, Ana
costa, after plans prepared by Archi-
tect J. Germuiller. The estimated cost
Of the building has been placed at
$4,000 This thriving addition to Wash
ingtOn keeps pace in improvements with
its larger neighbor. and builders find
ready demand for homes on that side
OF the branch.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
WORK TO BEGIN
WHEN WEATHER
GETS SETTLED
Thirty-ACre Tract One of
Most Picturesque in
the District.

Situated on a rising slope of ground
surrounded by grand old trees and with
beautiful panoramic view of the sur
rounding country extending to the sOOt
hills OF the Maryland mountains on the
one side with a charming perspective
Of the city and the outlying suburbs
on the other the site which Lieut.. Gen
Henry c. COrbin has selected for a
handsome new house Architect ID. II.
Burnham has designed for him, will be
truly ideal in every respect.
The thirty-acre tract on which the
house is to be built lies at the inter
section Of the Rock Creek Ford road
and Broad Branch road. and Just within
the line OF the District, the stones mark
ing the limits of the District, which
were placed there as far back as 1882
still standing on the edge OF the prop
crty. The Chevy Chase Club is about
300 Yards to the west and General Ger
bins nearest neighbor will be Rudolph
Kaufman. who has his summer resi-
dence a short distance away. The
charming subdivision of Pinehurst ad-
joins the property and already the i'm
provements going on there add material
ly TO the attractive appearance of the
view. II Is said to be General Corbin's
idea 10 utilize only about half of mis-
tract for his own use, and sell the re-
mainder to persons for building sites.
Plans Made in Chicago.
The plan Of the dwelling was made by
d. II. Burnham, of Chicago. who is
one Of the best known constructive
and landscape architects in this coun-
try, and is better known as presiGen, OF
a 1iCci Fr,
jected plans for the parking system OF
Washington and for the extensive and
magnificent buildings Of the new Union
Station now under construction. Mr.
Durham is a friend Of General Corbin.
and the plans for the house were worked
out when both were in The Philippines
about year ago
In the simple lines of the house the
colonial idea has been adopted with
some notifications of the Spanish type
suggested by the local color and IN
vironment, when both were interestsd!y
engaged in designing a house to be
erected many thousands of miles away.
for a country home near the nation
Capital
Constructed of Concrete.
The house is to be built in the form
of a T, the service addition forming
right angles with the main part. The
material TO be used in the construction
viii be of REINFORCED concrete. The
house Will be two stories in height, with
a roof of red tile, ard Will have an
elaborate Porta-cochere. There viii be
about twenty rooms in the main portion
besides ample room for servants in the
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
NEW BRICK RESIDENCE
FOR J. EDWARD CHAPMAN

Architect W. J. Simmons has prepared
plans for two-story and basement
brick residence for J. Edward Chapman
10 be built at 1522 U street northwest
The house will have nine rooms, with
large pantries, and the interior finish
is to be in-oak, with marble vestibuIe
and thing. On the rear OF the lot will
be a spacious carriage house. The en-
tire improvement is estimated to cost
about 5000.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
C. M. LEWIS HAS AWARDED
CONTRACT FOR DWELLING

{. Nd. Lewis has contracted with
Builder Harry Burn TO construct for
MIN a two-story brick dwelling. at 626
Harvard street northwest, after plans
made by Architect II. II. Beers, at an
estimated cost Of $1,000 It is a some
what difficult matter to devise anything
new in houses of moderate size. but the
plans or this dwelling show that the
architect has introduced some pleasing
features out of the ordinary, calcu-
lated to give much satisfaction to the
owner.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
R0SSLYN PROPERTY SOLD
TO THE ARLINGTON BANK

The Arlington National Bank of Ross
lyn, Va, which has just purchased a
new bank site, in the immediate center
Of the busy little town, is having plans
and specifications prepared for the
erection of handsome building. The
lot purchased is 20 by so. and the build
ing will occupy the entire area. The
lot was purchased Of Harry Palmer, for
$50 per square foot. which Is the high
est figure ever reached for Rosslyn real
estate.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
BRICK DWELLINGS PLANNED
FOR AMELIA A. LANE

Amelia A. Lane has contracted with
J. II. Lane to build a two-story brick
dwelling at l4e Kentucky avenue south
east IT an estimated cost Of $500 \
permit has been secured from Building
Inspector AshfOrd's office and the work
Will proceed at Cnce.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
DR.. HENDERSON SUTER
PURCHASES NEW HOUSE

Claude Barrett has sold to Dr.. Hen
derson Suter, of Thirty-hrst and n
streets northwest, the handsome three
story. bay-window brick dwelling
1924 n street northwest, the price paid
being $500. DR.. Suter VII occupy the
house. The sale was made by ]. Nc
Kinney Berry. agent
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
TO RGPEN BANANAS TO ORDER.

An English electrical expert has dis
covered a means of ripening bananas
10 order. The punches are hung in an
alright glass case. in which are q
number of electric lights. The artificial
light and heat hasten the ripening pro
cess in proportion to the number of
lights turned on. Records have been
made which enable the operators to
make delivery Of any quantities at any
agreed date.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
PREPARING NEW BUILDING
FOR JORDAN & BLOOMER

Building operations have been started
on the premises 1898 G street northwest.
which the firm OF Jordan & Boomer re-
Gently purchased and is having remodel
ed for its own use as a business office.
The new building just completed at 1896
g street by this firm was considered 50
desirable that it was rented at q good
figure as a newspaper Office and the
property opposite was immediately
bought
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
FIVE BRICK DWELLINGS
FOR ALEXANDER MILLER

Alexander Miller has taken out a per-
nit for the erection of five three-story
brick dwellings. at Is to % Bryant street
northeast. The estimated cost is placed
at S2l,5O0. Mr.. Miner is named as his
own architect and builder. and as he
has the reputation of designing a very
tasty and comfortable residence the
neighborhoOd will have a creditable ad-
diton 10 the pretty houses in the To-
cality.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
J. {. BRIGGS CONTRACTS
FOR THREE NEW HOUSES

J. Z. Briggs has awarded the contract
for the erection of three two-story
brick dwellings at 6SS to 642 South Caro-
lima avenue southeast to r. c. Hess.
builder. at an estimated cost OF Sl1, 600.
The houses were planned by Architect
A NJ. Poynton. All the modern con-
veniences required IN up-to-date houses
are provided in these. and they are
sure to attract favorable attention by
their many-excellences.
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
THE REAL DIFFICULTY.

The scheme Of the Illinois Legislature
TO put a curb on big fortunes may work
out all right If they can just get the bit
from between the big fortunes teeth
indianapolis News
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
Mt. Pleasant Home
for $3.50.
Terms to Suit.

Excellent twO-StOry house with
concrete cellar under entire
house. ParlOr reception hall
dining room, pantry and kitchen
on st floor: large bedrooms
and tiled bath on second floor:
furnace heat: located about 30
feet west of 14th street cars.
Terms 10 suit. s. 1En
The Washington times., 1907-03-17

These houses are Just being
completed and are located ar
18th ard Kenyon SITS. Columbia
Heights 10 rooms. > tiled baths.
hOt-Water heat: south fronts,
kitchen on LIST floor. rear stairs.
These houses are the best 10 be
had on the Heights for the
money You'll agree when YOU
see, them Terms. $500 cash and
P 2l5ge month $3.50
The Washington times., 1907-03-17
Homes in Northwest
$500 Cash; S25 Per No.

Unusual value for houseseek-
crS.
Handsome Roman brick and
white stone fronts Located n
the northwest, one block from
Capital TractiCn cars. 10 rooms
and tiled bath. steam heat,
hardwood finish throughout;
cabinet m an I els, first--iOOr
kitchen. You'll like these houses
the minute you see them. and
the prices and terms should ap-
peal strongly.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-08-09

reinsurance in DR.. Taylor's general
record. The new mayor was born
in Springfield ILL.,, fifty-nine years ago,
educated at Boonville, Mo-, became
both physician and lawyer in San
Francisco and was a member of the
board of freeholders which drafted the
San Francisco charter in 1898. Since
May, 1899, he has been dean Of the
Hastings College of Law. He has
written much on legal and medical
matters. Poetry is his passion, prac-
teal administration of affairs hts pur-
pose His election by the board of
supervisors to succeed Eugene E.
Schnitz, the convicted Doodle mayor,
is generally commended. Mayor lay
lor is Democrat, but promises non
partisan administration.
The election of DR.. Taylor to succeed
schnaitz. who is now in jail under a
sentence of i've years to the penitenh-
airy for extorion, was brought about
by Prosecutor Francis E. Heney and
Rudolph Spreckels, the San Francisco
millionaire who is furnishing funds for
the prosecution OF the municipal boo
dlers. Until hts election by the board
Of supervisors to fill out the Schnit2
term the name of the poet doctor had
not been mentioned for the place.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-08-09
A POET MAYOR.
Dr.. Edward Robson Taylor, San Fran
cisco's New Executive

Dr.. Edward Robson Taylor, San Fran
cisco's New Executive.
San Francisco's new mayor, DIR. Ed
ward Robson Taylor, is poet or oil
viable reputation among those who
keep abreast Of the poetic output. He
has published several volumes Of
original verse and valuable transla
ton of the French sonnet& Of Jose de
Heredia, the Cuban born poet who be
came a member Of the famous group
of Partisan writer's in Victor Hugo's
prime.
One Of DR.. Taylors original works is
a poem entitled Into the Light" writ
ten in Omaric quatrains. In this poem
DR.. Taylor expresses his philosophy Of
life. One stanza may be quoted:
Man is not nourished on ambrosial food;
TITS his to work and serve and not to
brood.
And if the knife Of suffering cut his heart
The wound it must be, carries with it
good
But those presumably practical per
sons who may fear that a poet cannot
make good executive should find
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-08-09
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS
of the city of Havre, County Of Chou
teau, state of Montana, who are tax
payers as defined by sections 1887 and
1888 of the Political code Of the state
of Montana:
NOTICE is hereby given that a
special election will be held in the
said city of Havre on Wednesday the
10 day of August, A. D., 1907, for the
purpose Of submitting to the said
qualified electors the following quest
ion:
"Shall bonds of the City of Havre b
issued and sold to the amount Of ST.
900, bearing interest not to exceed six
per centum 6 per cent? per annum,
payal in twenty (20) years, without
an, IN of prior payment, for the
rur. II providing funds for COM
pleti- the procuring Of water sup
DIV for said city, to be owned and con
trolled by saidcity, the revenues to be
derived therefrom to be devoted to tn
payment of the debt thereby incurred
under the additional ten 10) per cent
limit and in excess of the three per
cent 60 limit of Indebtedness pres
crbed by section s of Article XIII OF
the State Constitution, and OF sub
vision 81 of Section 1900 of the Po-
Ilitical Code of the State of Mont ana
/ as amended?"
/ The polls will be open at 8 O'CLOCK
a. M, and will close at p. m. OF
said day.
At the said election only those elect
ors who are taxpayers as defined b1
Isections 1887 and 1888 of the Politica
Code of the State of Montana shall b.
qualified to vote.
| Dated this 10th day OF July, A. D.
l1s07.
CHAs. A. ROSE, City Clerk.
| (First publication, JAY 10. 1879
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Rather CONFUSING.

Nowadays the duties of clerk and
sexton are usually performed by the
same person, and an amusing story Is
told of person who, visiting village
church and being struck by the knowl-
edge Of legends and history shown by
the old man who was taking him
round. asked his guide what occupa-
man. II hardly know what be- First
vicar he called me clerk; then another
he came. and he called me virgin: then
the last vicar said I was the Christian,
and now be clerk again" Virgin"
was, of course. confusion of verger,
ton.-London Strand.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-08-09

The Herald this week gives over its
editorial page to its contemporaries
who are doing nobly and well for
northern Montana There Is other
quoted thought on this page that far
surpasse anything the Herald might
say. The Herald recommends these
editorials, every word Of them, to its
readers:
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-08-09

One basement for rent, under Havre
Herald office Water, light and heat.
business
One four-room cottage for rent
good water.
One two-room cottage for rent
good water.
Apply at......
Gussenhoven's Lumber Yard.
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ject received a kick in it's after mast
by our taffy giving politicians, or has
the $1,OOO,000 been exhausted making
the surveys or are the officers in
charge incompetent, Or is it the in
tention- of the government to leave
this great strip of territory to few
stock barons Milk River Valley
News
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-08-09

Mississippi improves. The voters
have turned down Diavalo Vardaman
in the senatorial contest in favor Of
Congressman John Sharp Williams
in place of fire-eater and a plain
ignoramus. Mississippi this time
chooses a gentleman and scholar,
learned, witty, wise and courageous,
the very anithesis Of the unspeak-
able Vardaman.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-08-09
keiqhborS.

II beg your pardon, sir. but Tn
going to ask you if your daughter
would mind not playing on the piano
for the next two weeks7''
MAY ask, sir, the reason for this
extraordinary requestT T"
"Well, you see. my son wishes to
get good start with the futer-New
York Life.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-08-09
wonder where the sleeves have

wonder where the sleeves have
flown,
That erstwhile hid milady's arms:
The present show Of flesh and bone
Too oft reveals but doubtful charms
A style the WasherWoman set
Is recognized as recherche
Dame Fashion, it's the worst thing
yet!
Where are the sleeves Of yesterday I?
Anon.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-08-09

I have several cottages for sale that
can be bought for less money than
they could be erected for. If you
want one, call and
<Talk With Carruth.'
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1907-08-09

NOTICE-Good opening for a good
barber Or a good laundry man. A
good location and reasonable rent.
Enquire of J. E. LEWIS,
Chinook, Montana. TIT.