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The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
SELLS SUBURBAN PROPERTY
David l. Git & Co. Have Planted
Several Growing Settlements.
sketch of Operations at Columbia
and sherman Parks, and Tuxedo,
OalxIyn and Columbia Highlands.

David l. Git & Co. have been favor
ably known in the real estate business in
this city for the last fourteen years. They
have made a speciality of suburban prop
critics. aud have met with much success
in developing outlying tracts and estab-
fishing settlements outside of the city in
otherwise unoccupied territory.
Their first venture was Columbia Park,
near Landover. The second was Tuxedo.
where thrifty little town has been built
up. Their third venture was Sherman
Park. on the Pennsylvania Railroad. near
Seabrook. not one lot of which remains
Unsold
Then. entering the District, a tract Of
ffty-eight acres on the heights of Cen
tral avenue, running directly east and
south of Benning, was purchased and sub
divided as Central Heights in the District.
all of the lots being one acre each. These
met with ready sale, and many of them
now have beautiful suburban homes upon
them. This site like the others. abounds
in beautiful views. shade and springs.
Their latest venture was Oaklyn and
Columbia Highlands. in Prince George
County, Nd, just outside the District on
the line of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Fair dealing. Ieniency TO buyers. easy
terms, and the general disposition to &C
commodate the wants of the purchasers
have characterized the business of che
company.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
REDWOOD APARTMENT SOLD.
COrcorHn Street Flat Bought by
Walter II. kIopfer for $4,000.

The Redwood apartment house. at 1921
Corcoran street, between New Hampshire
avenue and Nineteenth street northwest,
was sold last week by J. G. Kennedy
Campbell 20 Walter II. Klopfer. This
apartment has seven suites Of rooms,
with marble entrance hall and staircase,
and is modern in all its appointments. It
was constructed about three years ago by
John H. Nolan for Mr.. Campbell
The building occupies a frontage Of 30
feet by a depth of over 100 feet TO a &C.
foot alley. The apartments are heated
by steam and are furnished with indi-
vidual laundries and storage compart-
ments. II Is located near the paiatial
residence now being erected for Perry
Belmont. Of New York. 1t is understood
that S35.o0o was the price named IN the
transaction.
Mr.. Klopfer viii hold the property as an
investment. The sale was negotiated by
the Office Of Willige. Gibbs & Daniel in
connection with George Y. Worthington.
Wnlige. Gibbs & Daniel will have TIE
management of the apartments.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
INITIATING NATURE.
Natural Conditions Simulated at the
Royal Botanical Gardens.

Royal botanical Gardens.
The most perfect imitation possible Of
the natural forces at their best has been
sought in the artificial plant growing at
the Royal Botanic Gardens, in London,
and B. II. Thwaite points out that the
triple combination OF water-screened arc
light, electrostatic stimulus, and highly
fertihzing atmosphere can be controlled
in a wide range Of experiments TO show
the maximum acceIeTation Of growth and
the highest quality Of product.
The necessary heat and actinic light. as
well as carbon dio1ide, moisture and nj
trogen fertilizer in the form Of ammonia
sulphate are ali derived from ecal. Per-
feet combustion is insured by bringing the
fuel into gaseous condition. by suction
gas producer. and a Gas engine gives
power for electrical energy. while TIE
water from the cylinder Jacket supplies
heat fer the glass house. and tie exhaust
gases are led through earthenware pipes
to the plants furnishing carbon dioxide,
water vapCr, oxygen, and nitrogen in a
heated condition. The power. heat, moist
ure. and gases are easily controlled The
arc lights, with hood and water screen.
are slowly moved to and fro along the en-
tire length Of the glass house, and an
electTostatic machine electTifes plants and
roots, as well as the air
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
SEVEN HOUSES BRING $4,000.
Wiuige, Gibbs q Daniel Sell Them
I'm Row In Southeast.

Winige, Gibbs & Daniel sold last week
seven Of the new two-story. semi-de-
tached brick houses at the northeast cor
ner of Sixteenth and d streets southeast
These houses were erected by Clarence
B. Hight and placed on the market at So
$50 each. They have six large rooms.
tiled bath, furnace heat, eoncreted eel
lars, and laundry tubs, and are eXcep-
tionally well constructed and well ar
ranged. The sale was made in connection
with the Office Of George y. Worthington.
It is understood that $500 was paid for
the houses.
Willige, Gibbs & Daniel report an un-
usual record in the sale of this row There
are fifteen houses. partly on Sixteenth
and partly on D street, every one of
which was sold through the Offices Of
this company. and six OF them have been
resold at increased values.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

When lou have lost or found anything.
telephone an advertisement TO The Wash
ington Herald and bill viii be sent you at
cent d. word
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

Executive head of David L. Git & Co.
real estate brokers, has been engaged in
business in Washington for the past four
teen years, principally in the buying and
selling Of suburban property. At present
this company is managing Oaklyn and
Columbia Highlands, two suburban sub
dix sions outside the District. in Mary
land. lying between the Pennsylvania
Railroad and the Bladensburg pike. in
Prince George County AIr. Git was for
nerly connected with the Pension Blu
reau. in the capacity Of chief Of division
and principal examiner He withdrew
from the government service and estab-
lshed a claims practice and later en-
barked in the real estate business.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
APRIL IN AMERICAN HISTORY.

Is2l-John Carer, hrst governor Of Massachusetts,.
dlsd
l76EImpost tax for American colonies made III Eng
land
l7s-Georgia instructed her delegates for indepen-
dence
I75i-Callt. Adams lett Japan with a new treaty Of
commerce and friendship with the United
States.
l755-Sr George Gore left st. Louis with forty men
to explore the hesdEateTs Of the Powder River
in Montana.
lssg-siege Of Yorktown, Va, by FedeFals is com
menced.
lssi-Geu. [. p White. Confederate. Of South Caro-
lima, assassinated.
ss4-The House Of Representatives at Washington
adopted resolutions declaring France would not
be allowed 10 form a monarchy in Mexico.
ls65-Sheridan overlook Lees army at Sailors Creek
ana defeated If after 4 days fighting
lSsl-OmsR suffrage bill passed By Iowa legislature
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
william H. Brown Buys Home.

The Moore & Hill Real Estate Com
pany has sold to William H. Brown. for
Charles S. Davis, the property at as f
street northeast This is a three-story
brick house of nine rooms, and will be
occupied by the purchaser as a home.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
SWISS COTTON MILLS
High Tariffs Keep Industry
Almost Stationary.
DEPEND ON FOREIGN LABOR

Special Agent Clark Writes Interest
ing Facts About Spinners and
Weavers in switzeriand-size of
Factories, Cost of Operating, and
Wages-What Days Pay VIII Buy
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
COAL MADE OF PEAT
German Engineer Inyents
Process that Succeeds.
DRYING PROBLEM IS SOLVED

BFiquettes of Fuel Formed Under
Great Pressure Due 10 Developed
Gas-Nearly 90 Per Cent of Lat
ter Can Be UtiIi1ed-Rich In By
products-Hethod Less Expensive.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-03
Our Daily Dinner
From 6 to 8 F. IA.


Blu Point oysters on Half Shell.
Mixed Pickles. Pepper Hash.
Cream of Potatoes aux Croutons.
Consomme P~rintaniere.
Dill Pickles. Table Celery.
Picked Onions.
Broiled Spanish Mackerel, Maitre
d'Hotel.
Queen Olives. Saratoga Flakes.
Braised Ox Tongue and Spinach.
Stuffed Crabs a In Diable.
Compete of Pears au Cognac.
Tenderloin of Beef. Mushroom Sauce.
Sweet Cider.
Prime Ribs Roast Beef au jus.
Vermont Turkey, Stuffed Cranberry
Sauce.
Lettuce Salad. Mayonnaise.
Mashed Potatoes. Boiled Potatoes.
Asparagus, Cream Sauce, String Beans.
Drowned Sweet Potatoes.
Sliced Apple Pie.
Orange Short Cake, Whipped Cream.
Tutti Fruit Ice Cream. Fancy Cake.
S%altines. Bent's Toasted Crackers.
Roquefort Cheese. American Cheese.
Pineapple Cheese.
Assorted Fruits.
Tea. Coffee.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-03

Boys Oxford and
blue frieze Refers;
sizes IS to 70 years;
now
200
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-03
MoNAHANs WILL BANQUET TONIGHT

The members of the John r. Mona
han Association, of the Fifth ward,
will have their annual banquet in Har-
burgers Hall, so Hamburg place, to-
night. 1t is expected that there will
be covers laid for 200 or more. Demo-
cratic speakers of statewide fame are
expected TO respond to toasts. y
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-03

inception of the league, its accomplish
ments and its aims.
He paid a glowing tribute to Justice
James A. Bergen for his ~utterances on
the excise question at the recent sos
sion of the county courts, when two
hotels were refused a license for not
complying with the law. He also
commended Assemblyman Snnalley for
his attitude on the local option meas
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-03
re at Trenton last winter.

ure at Trenton last winter.
At a recent session of the Raritan
Ministerial Association resolutions
were adopted commencing the course
taken by Judges BergeA Inc Schenck
in the matter of granting licenses, and
also commencing the action of church
members in signing petitions for
licenses.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-03
PRAISES JUSTICE BERGEN
rspeeisl to the Evening STAR

SoMERvILLE, Feb. civilian NJ.
Burke, representing the New Jersey
Anti-Saloon League, at a meeting in
the First Reformed Church, of this
city, yesterday gave an account Of The
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-03

Among other prominent features of this newly constructed, modern
and model establishment will be found a sumptuous table, supplied with
all that the best markets afford; the purest water from u own deep
rock artesian well; an abundance flight from our own electric plants;
large and inviting reading ap writing rooms; the best meals; the best
beds; coy corners; cheerful aerToundings, and a Wholesome Somn atmospneTe
It, and in every way equal to a hrstclass club or well equipped mansion,
public in a proper manner and at moderate cost. The whole house is
yours 70 the asking, and every nook and corner invites your attention.
Every room bears n printed rate, therefore you run N o FISK o pehg I'M
posed upon, even If you are a stranger. ~ = 1 49,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-03

weekly stipend. You can nave your choice OF a single
room or a whole floor, with one bath or a dozen, Just
as you prefer, with every modern Improvement and
appointment; a telephone in every room, affording
quick communication throughout the house and with
the outside world. All this on the American or Euro
pean plan, whichever suits you best.
During the past few years the Continental has made
it a point to invite, serve and conduct nearly, If not
quite, all of the great social functions, dinners, %banquets,
lunches and c%ollations given in Newark, and we are now
better than ever prepared to meet all these demands.
Numerous large, well lighted, well ventilated, warm,
cheerful parlors, reception rooms, banquet halls, dining
rooms, and in fact every essential necessary Tor a re-
in the whole northern section OF NewtJersey has or can
furnish these facilities, while the menus are prepared by
experts and served in the most delicate and u~p-to-date
form.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-03
THE HOSPITALITY OF A HOME
PRUATE OFFICE
MGEHRN MgTNM LOUIS e. COOKE Prop
Mewark, February 3, 1908
the People at Large:

From time to time it has been our pleasure to call
public attention to the fact that the Continental Hotel
in Newark, New Jersey, was, and still is, Offering greater
inducements to it's patrons than any other establishment
of it's kind. no matter where, in what city or how located.
This is an emphatic statement, backed by a proof OF
the %pudding;" that is to say, we give moretor the money
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-03

and conduct this hostelrv on a more liberal scale than any other hotel in
other section of the world. The excellence OF it's cuisine and bountful table
famous throughout the land. Transient guests wonder how we do 1t; cas-
remark it's homeike surroundings; everybody expresses perfect satisfaction q
edgs its superior appointments, artistic touches and general cheerulness
All Of the above facts are eIfevlent. but it nav not be generally known
offering great reductions from our regular rates for the benefit of permanent
are invited to make the Continental Their home, summer o winter, and avoi
annoyances of housekeeping and practically solving the servant question 1t
be remembered that we make cit special point to fit up asuite of rooms "iust
Them" with all the comforts of home and without any OF the Inconvenience
large retinue OF weItrained servants ready to do your bidding. Only tn
would cost you to rent a house or fat, lighted and heated, keep a frstclass
chambermaids walters pages porters and numerous other servants ready tic
"touch Of a bell" and then you will appreciate what we can and will give, you
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-19
SINGERS COOL HEAD
AvERTS THEATER PANIC
Ejectment of Man Nearly Causes
Frightened Audience to Rush for
Doors, but Prima Donna
Quells Riot

Mile. Zelie de Lussan Gained an excited
crowd at the Orpheum yesterday after
noon and prevented what might have
been a disastrous panic.
During her singing of "La Paloma' an
italian in the gallery several times shout
ed offensive remarks at the prima donna
After being warned that he must not
create a disturbance the offender was
elected, when a child who accompanied
him set up a prolonged howl. She was
quickly taken outside to join her male
relative, but not before the audience on
the main and balcony floors had caught
the contagion of fear and were just on
the verge of making a bolt for the doors.
The crisis was reached when a woman
in box arose and went out. Dozens
were just ready to follow her example
when Mile. de Lussan interrupted her
song to remark In loud, ringing tones.
please sit down. 1t is nothing at all
merely a crying child. She has probably
eaten too much candy"
Whether 1t was the diva's command
over her audience or the ludicrous
thought of the child and the lost stick
of candy that quieted the incipient panic
is matter of immateria1 detail. That
Mile. de Lussan's quick appreciation of
the situation and her ready action avert
ed a catastrophe is the opinion of every
cool-headed person in the audience.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-19
LONG CHASE
SUCCESSFUL
OFFICERS MAKE CAPTURE IN
BIG AUTO
HorsefIesh Matched Against Gasoline
in Daring Race Extending More
Than $50 Miles over
Rough Country

Success has followed the trip Of the
big red county automobile in its dash
over hill and valley to the northeastern
part of California in pursuit of men said
to be members of an organized band OF
horse thieves,
THE chase. which extended over $50
miles of more or less uneven country,
was ended yesterday when Deputy Sher-
IFS sepulyeda and George Madison cap
tured Charles Mays and doc" Brown,
the former believed by the officers to be
a notorious horse thief named "BilP'
Westfall.
Horsefiesh against the propelling power
of gasoline proved an uneven match, and
although the pursued men frequently
changed animals along the route and had
almost four days start their followers,
by taking advantage OF more direct
route and keeping the machine geared
to its highest limit, were never in doubt
as to the outcome, the only fear being
that the men might cross into Nevada
before they were overtaken.
The news announcing the capture was
received yesterday in a telegram by
Sheriff Hammel. 1t was evident the men
were doing their utmost to cross the
desert. and for this purpose they had
secured fresh horses at Mojave.
Order Chase Continued
The fact that the deputies were on
the trail of the fleeing men was tele-
graphed to Sheriff Hammel from that
place, and instructions were Immediately
sent to Ike p W the chase.
The capture took place some distance
from Independence in Inyo county, and
the return trip was almost Immediately
begun.
When the automobile returns 1t VIII
have covered a distance of something
over 800 miles. The men will probably
reach Los Angeles wednesday evening or
Thursday morning.
"Lige" Petty, believed to be one OF
the band, was again arrested yesterday
and placed in the county jail.
Petty was arrested early last week, but
was released after giving information to
the officers which resulted in the arrest
of Bob Anderson, alias Mcdonald. He
was thought to be an innocent agent OF
the alleged conspirators at that time, but
other facts have come to light, 1t Is
stated, that lead the officers to believe
that he is full-hedged member of the
alleged gang
Anderson, who was arrested Thursday,
is now out on bail and will appear in
Justice Summerfield's court tomorrow for
examination.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-19
STREET CAMPAIGN MEETS
WITH INCREASING SUCCESS
Much Enthusiasm and Deep Interest
Manifested at Series Of open-Alr
Revlvals Held Yesterday by
Evangellsts

Saturdays street campaign proved
one of the most successful days In the
meetings which were inaugurated with
the new year and which will not close
until the last day of January.
The Saturday crowds stopped to hear
the gospel message of Paul, Christ
and him crucified," and last night the
later crowds were reached by series
of street meetings beginning at 10
o'clock, which closed with a march to
the Plaza and then to the rink, where
a spirited meeting was held.
The meetings are being enthusiast
tically carried on and seem to be gain
ing in interest The Plaza station,
conducted in the Spanish language for
the people of that locality, has proved
fertile field and over 100 Mexicans
have been converted at the MONDAY
meetings and many of these will return
to Mexico to actively take up the work
there among the Mexican people. To
each of these converts has been given
a booklet-the Gospel according to st.
John-in the Spanish language, with
the request that it be read, and after
the booklet is read Superintendent
Jamison presents each with a New Tes-
lament, also in the Spanish language.
A large number of the converts have
already received these New Testa-
ments.
At the Second and Los Angeles
streets station Captain Harry Lewis,
the leader, introduced d. A. Schweitzer.
the speaker as IAN honest Christian
attorney" referring to the alleged I'M
truthfulness of the dispensers of legal
lore Attorney Schweitzer said i'll
part:
Throughout our city business men
and others are speaking on the streets
for Jesus Christ. I stand before you
today as one of the business men who
are not ashamed to speak good word
for Jesus Christ and not turn aside for
the scorn that may be showed us.
Those who scorn the work of our Mas
ter are very low in moral and spiritual
distinction. The greatest men are
those who champion Jesus Christ and
his grand achievements. have
learned that to be a thorough Christian
we must be out and out for Jesus
Christ. All can find that there Is
something better than living in sin.
What Is Relinquished
""Tnere is too much to give up SAYS
one. Is it too much to give up the
gutter and all the evils attending a
degraded life of sin causing so much
suffering for a man and his family?
"To gain strength is to be regene-
rated by the power of Jesus Christ and
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-19

this is for all who will accept him and
follow his precepts.
1--WE have a right to believe in Jesus
Christ and we should tighten up our
lives and live according to his laws and
not be ashamed of his presence among
u.s.
DIR. A. b. Prichard spoke to a large
audience at the Mercantile place sta
ton. DR.. Prichard is one OF the lead
ing workers in the campaign and aside
from conducting several Bible classes
each week and his usual church work
frequently speaks at the street
meetings.
Today an open air service will be
held at Central park, addressed by
Lieutenant Colonel Miles, the new Sal
walton officer appointed for the Pa
cifc coast. At the $3.50 o'clock meeting
at the rink Rev. r. A. Haddon will be
the speaker. Col. Miles will speak
again at the evening service.
The Y. w. c. A. are actively engaged
in holding laundry monday meetings
and will hold the following meetings
during the week:
Monday. Excelsior laundry, Miss l.
M. Abel speaker.
TUE 5day, Empire and Anchor laun-
dries, Miss Condo speaker.
Wednesday, Puritan, Mrs. 2. r. Smith
speaker.
Thursday, Magnet and American
steam laundries,
Friday. Drivers Independent and An
ge1us laundries, Miss Condo speaker.
Special music is given at each SER
vice. These meetings open at 1880
o'clock and continue until / o'clock.
A SUNDAY OUTING
Go see Starr Wave Motor being built at
Redondo. It's the only ocean tried sue
cess. Only a little stock for sale, that
because of the panic few purchasers
were unable to pay for. 1t will soon be
taken. If you want big and quick profits
get some of these shares Immediately
l.. A. Wave Power and Electric Company.
224 H. w. Hellman building. Fourth and
Spring streets, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-19

meeting of the Santa Ana chamber OF
commerce a society would be organized
for the purpose of getting this harbor
improvement work at Newport under
way.
M Estadillo of Riverside of the state
legislature showed there was no OPPOSE
ton felt toward San Pedro by the people
of Newport; that the dream of a great
harbor at this latter point was no idle
dream, since what has been thirty years
ago can be again in the future, and New
port can regain her narbor interests. The
agitation for river and harbor improve
ments is all over the land now-witness
the cry at the great Washington con-
vention last year, when their shibboleth
was IS, 100000 for river and harbor i'm
provement of the United States
All the harbors of California would be
improved in time. And the people of the
up, could ship their fruit east at much
lower rates than is now the case.
Then came the address of Senator l..
A. Wright of San Diego, chairman of the
state committee, whose remarks were
listened to with the closest attention. He
said in part:
you can't live here without a port
that's why you brought us down here
today. When the committee was APP
San Diego, San Francisco San Pedro
and Eureka were only listed.~
Need Many Harbors
but Lewis brought me here through
his urgent telegraphing and writing.
do not know that we can grant you all
that you expect. We are not to make
promises which we cannot carry out.
But we of the committee are surprised at
the depth and extent of this bay. There
was a period, / learn, when several mill
lions Of feet of lumber and passengers
as we'll were landed here every day. Why
should that not become true in the flu
ture? When this country grows up you
will need more than two harbors-San
Pedro and San Diego will not be able to
accommodate all the needs.
"Now. practically, what can we do for
YOU? 1 learn that you have twenty feet
Of water right off shore and that at low
tide YOU have four or five feet of water
over the bar. So some means must be
devised to get shipping over the bar.
s'If the government were to spend as
much here as 1t did at San Pedro you
would have harbor rivaling that of
San Diego. The government must not
turn back from the work at San Pedro.
You arc in better shape to ask for state