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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22
MODERN CORPORATIONS.
Their Formation Not Popular Until
About Fifty Years Ago.
From the National Magazine.

The corporation in business is no mod
ern institution. The Romans formed &C.
clesiastical corporations. and the idea
strument which created the corporation
was originally granted by the king. Later
is was granted by acts of parliament, q
separate act for each charter.
In America the state constitutions re-
quire that In all possible cases the legis-
lative body pass general acts whereby.
by simply filing a prescribed instrument,
persons may form a corporation without
applying to the legislature for permiS-
sion The state creates the corporation,
which possesses powers only such as the
state permits.
The Dutch East India Company, or
ganized In 1902. was the first great joint
stock company whose shares were bought
and sold. The first record Of corpora
when the colony of Connecticut in 1871
chartered the London Society for Trade
and Commerce. In 1925 the Connecti-
cut Land Company was organized and
dissolved in 1850
The formation OK corporations was not
popular until the middle OF the nineteenth
century: in fact, but few were organized
until fifty years ago. The modern COR
poration having stock and stockholders
came into general pronina.lc. since the
days Of Blackstone ard I[ept and can
only be governed by modern laws Today
the corporation is an absolutely necessary
form of business organization and it's Use
Is constantly increasiEi; and extending.
There are but two forms OF business
combinations available tor the conduct
of commercial enterprise. namely.
partnership and a corDoraricn. The ore
solved; the other is forina! and rcrr.d-
Hent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22
LAND AND LIBERTY AS
REWARD FOR SERVICES
New York City Tract Donated
to Slaves of West In
dia Company.

FROM the New York American.
The land comprising the estate of jar
Hendrick van Brevoort of Harlem ha(
belonged to negro slaves Of the Dutch
West India Company, to whom it was
given, along with their freedom, as re-
ward for faithful services. But theil
thrifty masters ordered that these chill
dren, of these freedmen should not share
their fathers liberty, but should con
tinue in slavery.
The slaves land lay west Of 4th ave
nue. between 10th and 18th streets. The
bright Minetta water separated it from
Sir Peter Warren's farm on the south.
A line on the map running from the
middle Of 9Th avenue at 9th street north
west to 18th street, half way to 9Th ave
nue., marks the boundary today.
Bastraen Elyessen, wheelwright
bought the negroes land in small par
GELS between 1857 and 1854. His daugh
ter, Annette, married Jan Hendrick Bre
WORT, who bought the land from hi:
father-in-law.
Why Brevoort left Harlem, where hs
had large holdings and was an importan,
parsonage. it is impossible to tell, but the
lure Of New York seems to have already
gained its full strength in those days
1t was a move upon which his descend
ants have had cause to congratulate
themselves. Property in this section in
it's rapid rise formed the foundations OF
the fortunes now held in the BrevO0r1
and Renwick families.
Jansen an Early Immigrant.
In the little village Of Brevoort "in the
diocese OF Utrecht a mile outside OF
Amersfoort-the town in the Netherlands
made famous forever as the birthplace
Of John of Barneveldt-was born in 1886
Hendrix Jansen. He emigrated to the
new world and settled at Bushwick or
Long Island prior to 1869.
His farm here was known as the Kyc-
kut farm and from this fact he was
known, according to the loose Dutch no
tons OF nomenclature at that day, a.
Hendrix Jansen Kyckuyt, and his son as
Jan Hendrix Kyckuyt, until about 1877
when the latter began to call himself
Jan Hendrix van Brevoort-again in the
direction of euphony.
Mr.. Brevoort having served Harlem as
constable and overseer, after his trans
plantation, served New York as alderman
from 1902 to 1713. He died in lila, anC
his farm, appraised at 400 pounds, was
bought by his son Hendrix, from whom il
passed to his heirs.
name. built his home on the west side
of 4th avenue, just where the cutting
through Of 18th street would have demOl.
ished it, had that street been extended
But though the commissioners of 1SOi
laid nth street out On their map, though
the aldermen passed ordinances in 1896
and again in 1S40 to cut 18th street
through, Henry Brev0ort firmly declined
to have his gardens torn UP and his
homestead destroyed; and such was his
influence and wealth that 11th street
never has been cut through even until
this day, nor is it likely that it ever will
be, for Grace Church, its rectory and
gardens cover the old homestead site.
In the old house Mr.. BrevCort lived
until his death in August, 1S41, at the
his gardens were famous for the great
number of fruit trees OF all descriptions
planted there, and also for extensive
roseries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22
REAL. ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Firm Of Boss & Phelps Reports
Sales.

The real estate corporation Of Boss &
Phelps has recently disposed of premises
1918 New Hampshire avenue for Alexan-
der Millar. The consideration was $3.50
The firm also sold for John Sleman, jr.
60S Kenyon street for $500, to J. F.
Gates of Maryland.
W. Scott Macgill has just purchased
through the same agency, from Charles
w. King. jr., premises 1854 Newton street
northwest, for $4,000. The house contains
seven rooms and bath. is heated by hot
water and lighted Vegas and electricity
Mrs. o. N. Peck las just transferred
through these agents the residence 2016
G street northwest The house contains
ten rooms and bath, and the purchaser.
A. L. Sterling, will retain the property as
an investment The consideration was
about $1,000
Boss & Phelps have also sold to e. ].
Febrey premises 3547 18th street north
west. owned by Carl Smith, for $3.50.
The lot is eighteen by about $50 feet to
an alley. The house contains ten rooms
and two baths. is heated by hot water
and lighted by gas and electricity.
The premises 1912 14th street northwest
have been sold to Mrs. Sophie Finckel for
$500. The house contains six rooms and
bath. is heated by hot water and lighted
by gas and electricity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22
Why the Tiger Has Stripes.

From the American Boy.
1t is not a mere matter OF chance tina;
the tigers coat IL marked with its beauti-
full stripes Of black and yellow and that
the lion is of a uniform sandy hue.
The former lives In the grassy jungles
Of Asia, where the giant blades OF grass
as many feet long as they arc inches in
this country, and the light and shade
OF the forest are admirably matched by
the skin of the animal In question. Hence
II is able to approach it's prey upper
ceved.
Lions, the big cats Of Africa, on the
other hand are for the most part dwell
ers In the wilderness and roam the
outskirts Of the desert in search Of food
Their color In these surroundings Il
equally protective.
There are countless examples Of this
protective celebration among animals
Sometimes, as In the cases just cited the
effect Is to enable them the more easily
to obtain their food. But 1t also acts IL
another way by anoriing concealment tC
weak and timid creatures from their
!. ..rnivorous enemies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22

art-appreciative eye. Nor is this merely
a novelty creation. A few Of New York
smartest young men, those OF clothes IN
fluence. have lent their ENDORSEMENT Ihat
assures its future.
Some of the details of this suit are
worthy of study. The shoulders are mod
crate neither padded nor less than
naturar'-a compromise, in fact. which Is
as it should be. The jacket is made with
abundant room for comfort and freedom
Of motion. yet it's contour suggests snug
ness. While the ''chestiness' Is empha-
sized, the tightness Of the waist and the
tuated It's distinctiveness enters. also,
into the front. The collar is peaked in
stead Of notched, the 1apels are unusually
long and tend toward Wilderness, revealing
two of the waistcoat buttons ana tne
lower edge of the jacket is cut back with
a generous, sweeping curve. The sleeves
and trousers are narrower than Tor sew
eral seasons past.
The smartest lounge suit for the current
season, as previously noted. has the dou-
ble-breasted jacket. Some men, however.
prefer the single-breasted effect. In all
probability many will consider IL too ex-
IRENE modification OF the details Will
remedy that objection and at the same
time leave it a suit Of distinction. From
all appearances most OF the suits of to-
day coming from both tailoring establish
ments and even the most progressive OF
manufacturers are cut IRON the same
all persons, the man who has his clothes
drafted to his measure should incorporate
some of these points of differentiation and
Individuality
The New Derby.
Hatshops show the new low-crown,
Nide-brim derby This is departure to
which I directed attention last spring. 1t
is surprising to what extent ii has re-
ceived Endorsement. Indeed. the hat man.
ufacturers were quick to appreciate the
possibilities and the demand for It has
been very exceptional. There are some
heads on which it Is a more pleasing
shape than any other offered for years
back. The younger set still sticks to the
fad of fitting the derby well back on the
head so that much of the high brow (?)
is disclosed There is comfort in 1t, though
it looks silly.
Note, also, the collar. 1t has appeared
in certain exclusive shops on special
order basis. The edges meet at the top I'm
front, but separate considerably toward
the bottom points, which are square. The
points set well down on the shirt. after
the manner of the familiar deep-point. the
summer collar of two years ago. There
has not been a really new clOse-front col
lar for months past, and this square
point form has taken hold remarkably
we'll with the younger patrons Of exclu-
sive shops. Perhaps 1t is to be the long
awaited successor to the close-front
shape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22
Lilliputian Sandwiches.
From the Philadelphia Times.

A game Of poker at one of the leading
notes.-the game which is played every
Wednesday night during the season-had
lasted well into the night. Sandwiches
were ordered-the familiar triangle va
riety were served and had disappeared.
A hungry shout went up for more
More sandwiches, waiter" said the
man with the kitty.
Yes. sab! How many, sah?" returned
the waiter.
well" said the player, with q CAL
culating air, Judging by the size of your
sandwiches and the size Of this bill,
should say about two thousand dollars
WORTH,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22
Homes to Be Built in Chevy Chase.

THOMAS J. Fisher & Co. have just sold
to g. prominent builder OF this city five
lots on the north side of Livingston
street, Chevy Chase, j. G. Plans have
already been prepared for the erection Of
two houses. which Will be put on the
market by the Fisher company on COM
pletion. The houses are to be distinctive
IN design. This sale makes ten lots sold
during the current week by the Fisher
company on Livingston street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22
INCREASE IN VALUE OF
CITY REALTY HOLDINGS
New York to Acquire More
Land Before Price Be.
comes Prohibitive.

Amazing increases in metropolitan land
values within the last century are shown
in comparative statement just COM
piled by the finance department and the
mayors congestion commission Of New
York, describing the citys realty holdings
and the urgent necessity Of acquiring
more land before 1t reaches practically
prohibitive prices.
After long controversy and public agi-
tation the city officials purchased in 1914
Ar armory site at Lexington avenue and
66th street. There was then much OBJ
lection to having the armory located in
such Q remote district. The price paid
was $7,124.9O. Even the assessed valu-
alton at present is more than 81 300, 900.
and this is regarded as a very conserva-
tive figure. That is an increase Of 1S,
145 per cent, or 81 ,292,S76
There are nineteen parcels Of property
scheduled in the report on which the city
has realized an increase in value Of more
than 1900 per cent. In fact, there is no
end Of sensational figures showing how
Father knickerbocker has been piling up
huge fortune by simply holding a little
land. while the city fretted and frowned
but grew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22
Why They Married Hastily

From the Chicago News.
Mildred-rhey were married in haste
I understand.
Eleanor They had engaged a
taNicab by the hour. SO they requested
the minister to hurry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22
This Age Of Progress.

From the Denver Post.
"That looks like a good machine OF
yours. old man, but it's beginning to show
signs Of wear"
But you must remember I've had il for
some time. It's 1911 model"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22

From the st. Louis Star.
DR.. Stanley Hal, Psychologist, says that
rats, puf1s and giggles make pagans Of
the girls OF sixteen. But they are still
sweet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22
Enormous Increase.

One Of the interesting cases is that Of
a firehouse site at 7Ss 9Th avenue. II
was purchased by the city in 1S42 for
$500; the present assessed valuation Is
$4,000, an increase Of $40. 400.
The study Of the mayors congestion
commission is based upon reports the
controllers ofiice has been preparing and
the reports of the department Of taxes
for all city property. The report points
out that the stated increases in land
values constitute a clear gain to the city
precisely the same as in the case of An
individual owner.
OF 943 parcels of real estate owned by
the city in 1908. 537 showed an increase
over the original price paid for the land
and buildings together, and also of the
cost of condemnation and interest. Those
which did not show an increase over the
original cost of land and buildings had
been held only q few years, but every
single one showed big advances.
OF the 400 instances in which the
assessed value OF 1908 was less than
the original total cost of land and build
ings, 23O were purchased since 1900
While land costs more In congested dis
tricts than in other sections. the invest
ment in that high-priced class of prop
erty is shown to be not less profitable
than in new sections which develop with
amazing rapidity.
The average price paid for land for
school sites between 1900 and 1905 per
square foot was 5000 in Manhattan,
81 go in the Bronx, $1.42 in Brooklyn, 81
cents in Queens and in Richmond 10
cents,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22
Church Becomes Purchaser.

In 1913 the rector. churchwardens and
yestrymen OF Grace Church decided to
move uptown, from the corner OF Rector
street, where now the Empire building
stands. They bought that part of the
Brevoort homestead that fronted on
Broadway for $4,000, after adding the
4th avenue plot.
The former south line Of the church
lands, before Mrs. Russell Sage presented
them with Fleischmans corner, was the
ole south fence line of the Brevoort es-
tate, along which for many wintry nights
thu. pathetic gathering OF destitute men
received the Fleschman dole of a loaf
apiece-''the bread line" This simple. I'M
de1ominational charity without Organiza-
ton became we'll known throughout the
land. and for nothing so much as the
fact that here no questions were asked:
TIL, loaf came to him who needed it. and
his need was never challenged.
During the early years of the nineteenth
century the Rreyoort estate was Subdi-
vided into villa plots. Many old New
Workers. had their country hcmes here.
but the cutting through Of the city streets
caused the destruction Of many Of these
avenues built up in this locality more
quickly than in any other parts OF the
city, Washington Square and lower 9th
avenue becoming the newer haunts Of
wealth ard fashion.
Until within the last twenty-five years
business had not invaded this section. but
now q great portion of its stateliest resi-
dences have been devoted to commercial
uses and to hotels and fashionable board
ing houses.
ried to the famous architect. James Rem
wick. who designed the splendid St. Pat
rick's Cathedral. which was consecrated
on the 9Th instant.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1910-06-10
E. w. ROWLEs, CLOTHING

The clothing store of E. w. Rowles
is one of the best known retail es-
Establishments in the Snake river val
ley. And that for more reasons than
one.. The principal reason, however,
is that the lines carried in stock and
selected with the utmost care-Hart-
Schaffner & Marx clothes, Stetson
hats, Nettleton shoes, Wilson shirts
and furnishings-they are household
words throughout the land and rep
resent the acme of quality and in fact
set the standards by which all other
lines are judged. And it is thus that
the reputation for handling high
grade goods is enjoyed by this popu-
lar clothing store.
Mr.. Rowles came to Blackfoot from
California nearly 20 years ago, and
has been engaged in the clothing bus
mess for the past seven years. With
the utmost faith in the future growth
OF Blackfoot and country surround
ing, he has planned ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
the result that he is known today as
one of Blackfoots leading merchants
and most progressive citizens.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1910-06-10
IDAHO CONSOLIDATED POWER
COMPANY

There are few corporations that
have the good will of their patrons
to the extent enjoyed by the Idaho
Consolidated Power Company. An
excellent service; reasonable rates
and the willingness of this company
to cooperate with the people in the
development of the country are some
OF the reasons for this popularity,
Unlike many similar corporations
this company is extremely liberal, and
in its dealings with the city of Black
foot it has frequently shown a dis
position to do more than the fair
thing, and in this manner proving
that it has the interests of the COM
at heart and is willing to as
sumo its share of the burden incident
al to the growth of the Grove City
The company also offers splendid in
ducements to manufacturers to locate
along its transmission lines which is
another indication of far-sighted lib
erality.
In organization the Idaho Consoli-
dated Power Company is a consolida-
lion of the Blackfoot Light and Wat
or Company, Ltd, the Pocatello Elec-
,rlc Light and Power Company and
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1910-06-10

in this section of the state that can
boast of better stock or a larger
business.
Early in the career of this firm 1t
was decided to adopt a policy of new
er carrying over any seasonable stock
from one season to another, the re-
suit being exceptionally clean lines
In every department. A full line of
everything the latest in the fashion
world is carried in millinery and
ladies furnishings. Expert trimmers
employed by Mrs. Jackman make it
possible for her to show exact dupli-
Gates of the most popular New York
and Partisan creations. When her
stock is complete just previous to her
fall and spring openings, this store
is the mecca of all Blackfoot ladies on
account of it's beautiful display Of
millinery that is the product of skilled
hands; designed by master minds
that have studied the art and styles
for years
And after all it is only Mrs. Jack
mans excellent taste that is reflected
In those wondrous displays and to her
belongs the credit for the popularity
or this home Of beautiful headwear
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1910-06-10

the American Falls Power, Light and
Water Company. Ltd. The headauart-
ers of the company are at Pocatello
and the main power houses are To-
Gated on the banks of the Snake river
at American Falls. These plants have
a capacity at the present time for
producing 5000 horsepower which
can be increased to So 900 horsepow-
er as the demand requires, even with
the river at the lowest stage.
Only the most modern equipment is
used IN these plants. and shut down
on account of trouble is almost I'M
known. copper transmission line
carries the current from American
Falls to Pocatello. At Pocatello is
a joint power and sub-station which
is located on the banks of the Port
neuf river to which the company have
entire power rights. Like the other
plants this is equipped with the most
modern machinery. A transmission
line of stranded aluminium wire car
ries the current from Pocatello to
Blackfoot, through Ross Fork. At
Blackfoot, is sub-station which is
substantial stone and brick building,
containing some electrical machinery
and the local offices of the company.
The officers of the Idaho CONSOLE
dated Power Company are as follows:
Hon. James H. Brady president.
M. f. Hughes, vice president and
general manager.
C. S. Douglas, local manager.
And to Governor Brady is due un-
t,,fN nsc1 60 y,
of the company which has aided so
much the growth and development of
this section of Idaho. Credit must |
also be given to Mr.. M. E. Hughes
for the able manner in which this
policy of the company has been car
ried out; also to Mr.. Douglas who is
in large measure respon-
sible for the harmony that prevails
between this corporation and the peo-
)leo of Blackfoot
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1910-06-10

A. G. Robert and C. B. Wheeler. Both
gentlemen are well known through
out the state of Idaho. Mr.. Robert
through his connection with the
Blackfoot Milling company for nine
years, and Mr. Wheeler who has been
familiar figure in public and bust
ness affairs in this state for the past
&c years. Mr.. Wheeler was a mem
Der of the state legislature when the
new statehouse was dedicated in
1884 He also served as county treas
urer of Bingham county and post
master of Blackfoot. In fact he is
one of the few survivors of pioneer
days-the days when it required a
wise head and quick eye and an
acute sense of justice to do the right
thing at the right time. And Mr..
Wheeler's clean record is a source of
great satisfaction to him and his
friends.
The Citizens Realty Company is
making arrangements for eastern con-
nections, and expects to be instru-
mental in bringing large number
of homeseekers to this section in the
near future. The company occupies
an elegant suite of offices in the
building formerly occupied by the
Pioneer Drug store on North Main
street.
That the Citizens Realty Company
merits its large clientele no one ques-
tions, and that 1t has become in such
a short space Of time one of the lead
ing realty concerns in this section of
the state is hardly surprising to those
who know the men-Messrs. Roberts
and Wheeler.