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The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
ARCHITECT rs SELECTED.
Competition OF Twelve Firms Sub
nit Designs for the Building.

The design OF the Municipal Building
was arrived at through a competition OF
architects Twelve Of the leading archi-
tects Of the country entered the compe-
titi0n and submitted preliminary plans
for the structure. The choice was left
10 board of award. appointed for the
purpose. consisting of J. Knox TAYLOR.
Supervising Architect OF the Treasury:
D. II. Burnham. of Chicago: r S. Pea
body. of Boston: George 3. Post. Of New
York and Commissioner Biddle
The plans, twelve In number. were sent
to the District Building in this city and
were opened there I'm December. 1902. The
board Of award went carefully over the
plans submitted, deciding upon plan No.
3 as being the best in the judgment Of
the board
After the award it was found that the
successful competitor was the firm Of
Cope Gnd SteWartsOn, OF philadelphia
In the interim between the submitting
OF the plans and the award Of contract
Walter Cope, the real designer Of the
building. died. This left the completion
Of the work 70 the other members Of the
firm. The plans were changed several
times. They were first drawn for
building 20 cost Sl.5OOOOO and then en-
larged 90 suit the expenditure Of S2.000,-
OO0 Minor changes were also introduced
after the plans were first completed.
The rules Of the competition given TO
the architects prescribed that the build
ing should be classic In style, based upon
the English Renaissance: that it should
be fireproof that the exterior walls
should be uniform on all four sides. with
the principal front on the north: that Il
should be finished and provided with
fixed furniture to suit modern require
mcnts.
These conditions were imposed to make
the building conform TO the general char
acter Of the department buildings in
Washington. II was further prescribed
that the building should not exceed 100
feet in height and should have five
Stories
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
CHOOSING HOME SITE
Location of House Should Be
a Healthfal One.
RUNNING WATER SANITARY
With Proper Attention 10 Details
Architecture May BE Made 10 Har-
mOntze with the Surroundings.
Hill Never Desirable on Account
of Climb-Trees Are Also Useful.

Few persons are in a position TO locate
their proposed home just where they
would most desire it, But. fortunately.
most any building site is capable Of be-
ing made 10 look wen, If the style Of ar
'chitecture selected harmonizes with the
surroundings
II is Of the first Importance that the
location should be a healthy one. Better
lrent all your life than ignore that Avoid
the neighborhood of swamps and stagnant
water. or where the cellar, If you have
one, from the nature Of the location must
be damp.
Large bodies Of water. or running water
Is never unhealthy. but is in many ways
conducive 20 health Some very unin-
viting. rugged. and neglected spots can.
with but little expense and an appropriate
building, be made exceedingly beautiful.
one OF the prettiest schOOlhOuses ever
saw. was built on a lot that looked as
If the ground was worthless for any pur-
pose. II was rocky, overgrown with briers
and bushes. and a stream ran across the
lot. alongside of which. on a level spot
but little larger than room for a building,
q house stood. and the adjacent hillside
made a splendid study and playground Tor
the scholars. When completed. the build
ing and grounds were model Of what
q country schOolhouse should be.
While an elevation is at all times de-
sirable a hill Is not. The exposure 10
storms in winter. and the tiresome walk
in summer is 70 be avoided. A few native
trees. II on the ground TO furnish shade.
are desirable The water supply. too. is to
be considered. Most architects say a
- - a..
depends on the location.
G. X HOWELL.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
WILL BUILD THEATER.
Auditorium Amusement Company
States Plans in stock Prospectus.

The Auditorium Amusement Company
OF washington has issued a prospectus
which sets forth the objects and plans Of
the company and invites subscriptions TO
the capital stock of the concern. The
company has a corporate existence, its
officers being Samuel Ross. president; FL
bridge Jordan, vice president; Edmund
X. Fox, secretary and treasurer. and W.
f. Thomas, manager. The company Is
capitalized at 100000. Of which S250OO0 IN
) per cent cumulative stock is to be issued
and S25000O in common stock. all at a par
value of $1OO each. The cumulative stock
is to be sold and the common stock is 10
be given. share for share, as a bonus
The object of the corporation Is to erect
a theater and hotel on property purchas-
ed for the purpose on II street northwest,
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets. where the Fredonia Hotel and
adjoining buildings now stand The the
ater will be a popular-price vaudeville
house. with number Of unique features,
and the hotel It is purposed TO erect on
the site Of the Fredonia.
Among the proposed accessories Of the
theater are fireprOof structure, the build
ing TO be constructed Of re-enforced CON
crete and freproof. There viii be no
stairs in the theater. entrance being upon
inclined planes Of easy rise. The theater
IS projected to contain a cooling plant as
well as a heating plant. so as 10 make
hOt-weather entertainment possible and
enjoyable, II is proposed 10 have a roof
garden upon the -theater for the comfort
Of patrons on summer nights.
c4o 1,r~.e
ment that its plans for the erection of
the theater are far advanced and that
building operations will actually begin in
about four weeks
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
EXECUTED CARVED WORK.
Philadelphia Company Did Excel
lent Work on District Building.

The J. F----.lin Whitman Company. OF
Philadelphia and New York, who exc
cuted the models and carvings for the
ornamental marble work. except the figure
work, on the exterior Of the Municipal
Building. are well-known architectural
and memorial sculptors. From prellm-
mary sketch models 10 the finished work
this company is exceptionally equipped to
carry out any scheme OF ornamentation.
For the Municipal Building, before the
finished models were made, three-quarter-
inch scale models of parts of the facades
were made, under the direction OF the
architects. These models were exhibited
in the T Square Clubs exhibition at the
Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia. In
1915, and attracted favorable notice from
the architects who visited that exhibition
From these scale models the finished
models were then made in the Phnadel-
phia studios Of the company. and the
carving was executed from these models
on the building.
Among some OF the larger contracts exc
cutcd by this company are the carving
for the ornamental stOnework on the Az
ricultural Building. Washington. and the
carving for the ornamental stonework for
the buildings for the United States Naval
Academy, at Annapolis, Nd, the latter
being one Of the largest contracts for
granite carving ever executed. The in
terror OF the chapel building for the Acad-
emy was executed by the Whitman com
pany in imitation Caen stone
The Philadelphia studio, which is the
home office of the ]. Franklin Whitman
Company, is one of the largest buildings
IN this country devoted exclusively TO the
production Of decorative art in its many
branches large part OF the building is
given over to studios for modelling. and
rooms for mOlding and casting in plaster.
cement, and imitation stones The MAX
Ing Of garden furniture, such as foun-
tains, benches, sun dials, flower pots. bal
ustrades, exedras. and pergolas. In ce-
ment. POmpeiian stone. marble. and real
stone. IS a speciality with the Whitman
company, and II has executed many
charming works Of this kind
In the company's showroom, on the
first floor Of its building. are exhibited
many choice examples. the molds OF
which are kept on hand for reproduction
Most OF the work IN this department Is
made from original designs of architects.
This company is now preparing ex-
amples of cement and concrete garden
furniture 10 be placed In the permanent
exhibition room of the Concrete Associa-
tion Of America, Brunswick Building. New
York City.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
BAIRSTOW MADE FIGURES.
Local Sculptor Executed Ornament
ed Work I'm District Building.

Ernest G. Bairstow, sculptor. executed
the figure work and statuary on the Mu-
nicipal Building. the contract having been
awarded TO him by the building commits
sion after a competition with the leading
decorative sculptors Of the United States.
Mr. Bairstow has been established in
Washington for fourteen years. and has
done the greater part OF the work In his
line within that time for washington
and much at other points His work
takes in decorative sculpture Of every de-
scripton. carving in stone, wood. and
cement cast ornaments, iron. and bronze.
Besides his work on the District Build
ing. Mr.. Bairstow executed the ornament
al work on the Union Trust Building.
the Hibbs Building. the Swartzell Rheem
& Hensey Building. the figure work on
the Hearst School. and the plaster groups
in the Ga.rety Theater. The ornamental
work on Stoneieigh Court. the ROcham-
beau apartment house and the Metro
pOlitan Club were also done by Mr. Bair-
stow. The two residences recently built
by Mrs. Henderson on Sixteenth street
also have considerable of his work, as
does that Of the Fitzhugh residence on
Sheridan Circle.
h Among the contracts upon which Mr.
Bairstow is at present working are the
ornamental work Of the Senate Office
building. the Carnegie Institute, the Ed
son Bradley residence. and several build
ings for the government In various parts
of the country
The use of compressed air for carving
stone was first introduced in Washington
by Mr.. Bairstow. and was largely en-
ployed upon the buildings enumerated.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
BUILT THE ROOF.
T. New Construction Company ,Ex-
perts In Covering Big Buildings.

The roof of the municipal building was
made by the T. New Construction Com
pany, of New York. According to Mir
Parsons, the contractor, it was excellent
ly well done az a cost Of $4,000
The T. New Construction Company
has attained celebrity as makers Of FIRE
proof and weather-proof roofs and moist
ure-proof cellars for big and costly struc-
tures. This company makes a speciality
Of three kinds of roofing. One is the Wit
rified brick roof. another is the tiled roof.
and the third is the plastic slate roof. The
covering Of the municipal building IS of
the second type. light. durable. water and
freproof Both the vitrified brick and
the tile roofs are laid in the same way.
and is technically described as follows by
the company:
The material is laid in Portland cement
mortar over a waterproof layer Of five
ply coal tar pitch and felt, cemented sol
idly together and TO the concrete under
with hot coal tar pitch. the waterproof
Ing being turned UP against all walls and
openings SIX inches. When the masons
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
DESIGN SIMPLE IN FORM AND TREATMENT.

The house shown by the illustrations is
to be erected upon a lot Of ample size.
The design is simple in form and treat
ment- The underpinning is planned 10 be
Of red brick laid in white mortar The
first story Is clapboard, painted a soft
gray. while the second story is shingled
and Stained a dull greenish-gray color.
with the trimmings white
There is an attractive porch across the
front and the side. and they are so ar
ranged as 10 permit the sunlight 20 enter
each room, without precluding the pOssi-
biIity Of having a roof over the pOrches.
The plan shows a central hall. entered
through a vestlbule, which Is broad and
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

are building the walls a cap flashing" of
copper is set in the latter four inches and
down their inner face three inches. AZ a
height OF twelve inches above the graded
concrete roof; and when the waterproof
ing is put I'm, base hashiug" Of copper
is extended out four in,hes on its fiat
surface and up the walls 10 the under
side Of the cap flashing Then the
outlets are connected with heavy lead
piping TO the iron leader pipe by caulking
them into the hubs Of the latteF, and
they are then soldered 20 the copper base
flashing.
The business Of the T. New Construc-
ton Company was founded in 1888 in New
York The founder died In 1902 and since
that time L. w. Harrington has been
presiden Of the company.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
STEPS IN LEGISLATION.
Laws Enacted by Congress Making
District Building Possible.

The first direct legislation for the Mu-
nicipal Building was contained in the ap-
preparation bills Of 1902. when Congress
set aside 100000 TO purchase the site.
The site was subsequently purchased for
s55O.oOO leaving $4,000 balance.
In the appropriation bills OF 1903 the
limit Of cost for the building was placed
az $1.5OoOO0. but was later raised to 5000
600. what the structure finally cost
The title 10 the site was first taken by
the United States. in accordance with the
usual custom when property Is purchased
by agents Of the United States Treas
ury. as was the case I'm this instance
Secretary Shaw acting for the govern
ment In the legislation OF 1903. however.
on representations made by the Commits
sioners that the title 20 the property by
right ought 10 be IN the District Of Co
lumbia, Il was transferred 10 the District
and rests in the Commissioners as its
representatives.
The acts Of Congress providing for the
construction Of the building named the
three Commissioners Of the District and
the Secretary Of the Treasury as a build
ing commission to take charge of the
project OF buying the site and erecting
AAlE bNlltAAlk. COMMISSIONERS MdCIhTlNnQ.
West, and Biddle acted for the District
and Secretary Leslie NJ Shaw for the
United States in the early history of the
enterprise. Commissioner Biddle was
later superseded by Commissioner Nor
row. and Secretary Shaw by Secretary
COrtelyou.
Tha act OF Congress authorized the
President to name an army officer Of the
Engineer Corps TO act as superintendent
of construction. and Capt Chester Hard
ing. assistant TO the Engineer Commits
sioner Of the District. was named for the
position. When Capt. Harding was sent
TO Panama for the government. Capt
William Kelly assumed the duty OF SUI
pcrintendent Of construction. These two
officers have given their personal atten-
tion 10 the work OF construction az all
stages. working in entire harmony with
the contractor
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
Carrying His Accounts.

A careful canvass OF representative
brokerage houses In New York shows that
they are carrying from II to 20 cent Of
what they would consider their conserva-
tive capacity. SO far from cheap money
their customers. the lack of
demand from that source is one of the
factors in creating low rates. There is no
bear account worth mentioning. but. on
the other hand, there would be no consld-
erable ball account to liquidate in the
event Of unexpected bad news.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

spacious The hall Is trimmed with cy-
press and stained and finished I'm Flemish
brown. The hall contains an ornamental
staircase. Opening from the hall Is the
recepton-room with entrance provided
with columns which support an archway.
Opposite this archway Is a large brick
fireplace.
To the right OF the entrance is the
living-room. provided with an open fire.
place, built Of red brick. extending from
the floor 10 the ceiling, with good effect.
The dining-room. opening from the living
room and main hall, has a large pantry
fitted with cupboard. dresser. &c. and
recess for the ice box This pantry forms
the entrance of the kitchen from the
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

dining-rOom. The arrangements FOR serv-
ice are well planned. with plenty Of
storeroom and pantry space and a rear
stair reaching 10 the third floor or attic
second floor.
The second floor is trimmed IN pine and
treated with white enamel IL contains
four bedrooms and a bathroom There IS
q linen closet and eight clothes closets
The attractive feature OF the second floor
is the spacious hall. with well hole and
railing around H.
The attic contains ample space for a
servants room and storage. The base
ment IS provided with heating apparatus
fuel-rooms vegetable cellar. and laundry
g. X HOWELL. Architect.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
Erie Pays. Fixea chnrr..-

For the first time since last August
Erie's report for May shows sufficient net
earnings to pay fixed charges. which
amount to S1,OO0,OO0 a month. The Nav
earnings were Sl.4Ss.O 900 net. and although
there was a decrease of 81. .0l5.OO0 in gross.
oil but $4,000 Of this was offset by de-.
creased operating expenses.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
DEAR READER

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honest successful service You whose Judgment
ability and integrity you have confidence and whose facilities will
save time and make money for you
am ready buy SELL exchange or rent property and to
negotiate mortgage loans promptly carefully and with satisfaction
and profit to my customers.
start with valuable advantages am special representative
for the Cross Cooperative Association the Oldest largest and
strongest international Real Estate Loan Brokerage Ins
uOn in America.
My company has 5000 offices in the United States Can
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who wish buy SELL exchange Real Estate and to lend
or borrow money
have devoted time and careful study to learning every detail
of the Real Estate Loan and Brokerage business under the in
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sell property quickly and advantageousy-an obtain
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the best good tenants collect rents promptly
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negotiate loans on Estate rates and have e
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No transaction small my attention-none
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would like you how we'll my customers;
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would be pleased have you ask about any prop
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always at your service Truly yours
CLARENCE E. TUCKER.
ROOM 2I2. METROPOLITAN BANK BUILDING
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
VIII Erect Sheds at Port.

The Madrid port trust Of India will ex-
pend S71.eO0 in the construction of a shed
for the accommodation Of nondutiable
imports and exporta
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
HISTORY OF SQUARE
Site of New Building Once
Covered with Houses.
OCCUPIED BY LIVERY STABLE

Numbered 255 on Records of Dis
trict-As Residences Disappeared
Wagon Shop Was BuiIt-Later Be
came Location of Railroad Com
pany's POwerhOuse-TvO Big Fires.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07
Rheumatism

More than nine ont of every ten
eases of rheumatism are simply rheu
matism of the muscles, due to cold OF
damp weather or chronic rheumatism
In such cases no internal treatment il
required. The free application OF
Chamberlain s Liniment is all that is
needed, and it is certain to give quick
relief. Give it a trial and see for
yourself how quickly it relieves the
pain and soreness. Price, % cents;
large size, 80 cents. Sold by All Drug
gists.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07
Just Because

Your cough is only in the throat and
does not trouble You now, don't think
that it needs no attention. When it has
not had much Of a start is the time to
check it. The slightest cough easily
leads TO Pneumonia, Bron ;hitis and
Consumption. A bottle of Ballard Is
Horehound Syrup will cure that cough
The price puts it within reach of all.
Sold by Palace Pharmacy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07
Brown for Fire Insurance. r. o..
Globe Office Building.
A Healing salve for. Burns, Chappsd
Hands and Sore Nipples

As healing salve for burns, sores,
sore nipples and chapel hands, Cham
berlain' S Salve is most excellent. It
allays the pain of burn almost in
stantly, and unless the injury is very
severe, heals the part without leaving a
scar. Price, % cents. For sale by All
Druggists.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07
DRESSMAKlNG PARL0RS
600 Z. Mesquite

Misses Smith and Greeves, late of ST
Louis, have opened dressmaking parlors
in the Murphy block. They are both
experienced cutters and designers and
finish in regular tailor fashion. High
class work solicited.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07
CATLIN q POWELL co.
Stock Brokers

al en- nPadr"
New York Curb, London Market, Sa,
Francisco Stocks, Unlisted Securities
Active and Inactive Mining Shares
We are the Oldest established house In New
York mi king speciaitv or unlisted secar.
tiles We refer 30 a1y bank In New York
Our statistical dcpa tment is complete and
up to date and we will be GLAD TO answer al
Inquiries for information and quote prices on
any security. Represented In all markets
Private wires.
Philadelphia Once: DIc1sl Building
So Wall st.. NEW YORK
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07

Real Estate sMcn-V. S. Rowlcy ard
f. A. Salisbury, representing the real
estate firm Of McCord & orpin, Ell Paso,
Texas, are in the city arranging to open
branch Office. McCord & Orpin are
owners Of Altura Park and Military
Heights property, situated in the prin-
cipal residence district Of Fl Paso, and
their representatives expect to place
this property ut the disposal Of Globe
buyers. They have been operating a
branch Office in Bisbee for the past
three months and have succeeded in
selling about $4,000 worth of FL Paso
property in that city.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07
Fla. alfalfa hay SIS ton at Gambl. 5

The kidneys are delicate and sensi.
tive organs and are very likely at any
time to get out of order. Dewitt s
Kidney and Bladder Pills are prompt
and thorough and will in very short
time strengthen the weakened kidneys
aud allay troubles arising form infama-
tion of the bladder. Sold by Hanna e
Drug Store, o2S Broad street.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07

Invited to Easter services--Rev. Dr.
Selby and Mrs. Selby are arranging for
4 Fery fine program Of services at the
Episcopal church on Easter Sunday. A
fine musical program is being prepared
ard the church viii be nicely decorated
with Easter lilies, asparagus plumosis,
carnations and roses. DR.. selby has ex.
tended formal invitations TO the mem.
begs of the Masonic lodge, Elks,
Knights of Pythias, and Eagles to at.
tend, and large congregation is sure
to be out.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07

Pre- Easter Display-The Globe Jew.
elry company will make a magnificent
Pre- Easter display of jewelry at their
store on Thursday evening from to 9
0 clock. This will be the most mag
nifccnt expose Of precious stones ever
made in this city and all should turn
put and see it. They want you TO call
whether you wish 10 buy or not.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07

Rugs and Art Squares-McNeil, the
home furnisher, has an attractive new
ad in this mornings Silver Belt. A
big new shipment OF art squares and
rugs has just been received and some
tremendous bargains are offered. Read
the advertisement en- Page >.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07

Cake ssls-The ladies Of the Ep;sco.
pal Guild are arranging for another
sale Of fancy home made cakes. They
have secured room in the big Brown
store and will announce the exact date
of the sale in few days.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07

Leaving Glooe--Mrs. NJ. NJ Imam,
who has been conducting boarding
house south of Kinney park for a mum
Der OF months, will leave Globe in a
short time on account of i'll health.
In the want department of this morn
ing's Silver Belt she is offering her
household goods for sale at great sac
rifee.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07

Building Workshop c. McElroy
the contractor, Is building workshop
in the gulch just east of Dreamland
He expects big rush OF business this
summer ard is preparing for it.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-07
"pEoPLE's CASH STORE.

Everything in Ladies Children and
Infants ready-towear clothes, under
wear, shoes, Suits and Cloaks, waists,
skirts, millinery, fancy goods, etc. -.
DoLPH BAATZ q CO.,
$50 Broad g., Globe, Arizona.