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The Washington herald., 1910-04-03
APPLE TREES SHADE ROAD
Novel Feature Proposed for Wash
ingtOn State Highway.
Il VIII Cost $4,000 a Mile and the
Funds Will BE Raised by
Assessment.

A plan of road building IS being worked
out in the State Of Washington worthy
of imitation in other parts Of the country.
The Good Roads Association of Spokane
thought out the plan, and work toward
its realization will be started this year
With the dispatch shown In doing things
Of this kind in the Northwest. the road
will probably be built out in three years.
II is proposed to construct q speedway
and driving road between Spokane,
Washington, and Occur d'Alene. Idaho. a
distance Of thirty-one miles, at an expense
Of $4,000 TO the mile. Funds for the
improvement will be raised by assess
ment of the property contiguous to the
highway and that specially benefited by
II in the two States, bills for the purpose
having already been presented in the
legislatures OF the two States. The road
is planned sixty feet wide and to be con-
structed on the general plan Of the maca-
dam pike
novel feature Of the highway will be
its shade trees. In the first place the
road viii have on each side a line Of
apple trees forty feet apart. and between
them will be English elms The idea of
the apple trees is to show upon the high
way one of the principal products of the
country and furnish to strangers in the
land an example of the apple culture
of the State.
At intervals along the road will be
fountains to furnish water for man and
beast and some attention will be given
TO providing foot paths and bicycle paths
along the side of the highway. The pro-
posed road taps four small towns and
when complete will be one of the finest
pieces Of road in the Northwest.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03

such proportions that it became neces-
sary TO secure larger facilities, which
were found in the formation of partner
ship with W. B. Hibbs q Co. This lasted
several years Mr. Hume Withdrawing
TO join the firm of Harper & Co when
Robert n. Harper and others started their
banking house. After a few months this
connection was dissolved by the with
drawal OF Mr.. Hume who resumed his
old business under it's original name. A
few months later he became the represen-
tative OF E. F. Hutton d Co. and last
January resigned that connection and has
taken up again the old lines Of business,
10 which he says he means 10 stick.
Mr.. Hume. throughout his business ca
reer. has been one of the most active
members Of the Washington stock Ex-
change. Among other securities he has
taken an active interest in Washington
Gas. and it may be fairly said that pretty
much every movement in that security in
the last five years has been due directly
to Mr.. Hume's efforts.
Mr.. Hume is a member OF the Century
Club. the Columbia Golf Club, the Wash
ington Country Club and the Globe Rod
and Gun Club. He is happily married.
and in a pleasant home at 2llS S street
northwest four stalwart boys and one
daughter are slowly growing TO manhood
and wOmanhood.
Mr.. Hume started several years ago
the publication Of the little hand book OF
Washington securities which IS the rec
ognized authority upon The securities list
ed on the local exchange. For the last
two years the book has been compiled
by z, E. Thompson.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03
BANANAS ARE PLENTIFUL
Reports from Jamaica Indicate that
Crop Has Bright Outlook.

Baltimore, April From the reports
of incoming vessels. prospects are bright
for plentiful crop of bananas the COM
ing summer. The trees in Jamaica are
gradually recovering from the effects or
the hurricane Of last November. and by
June the supply Of the popular fruit
will be up to the normal
Two vessels have arrived in port and
are unloading. They are the new Jolanda
Di Giorgio of the Atlantic Fruit Com
pany, with 1900 punches OF bananas. and
the Barnstable of the United Fruit Com
pany with 2S.0O0 punches. The fruit
brought by both vessels is in fine con-
dition. and both masters consider that
their eargoes are credftable for this sea-
son of the year.
The Barnstable and the JOlanda left
at about the same time last week, and
there was a rumor that they had raced
to Jamaica. but this the crews Of both
vessels denied.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03

ayers and clerks ali provided, what would
It cost to carry parcels this average dis
lance and then deliver them by carriers
or in wagons?
THE system of carloads requires that
every freight car in the United States
shall be idle FIVE days out of six. The
system of parcels shipments, even sup
posing it should require a better class Of
cars, would reduce this enormous loss
through idle cars to perhaps 20 or 30 per
cent of its present dimensions. Taking
one-ffth OF a cent ton a mile as the
cost OF moving freight in cars. then add
ing 50 per cent to that for the difference
In cars and then doubling that again for
faster service. we have but three-tenths
OF a cent a pound for 1000 miles as the
cost of a reasonable railway service.
The express companies charge for the
newspapers from New York to Buffalo
only one-half cent a pound.
"A cent a pound is so exorbitant a
price for the shipment Of periodicals that
the American News Company, which sup
plies magazines and newspapers to
branches or agents In almost every part
OF the United States, and which enjoys
the cent pound privilege. is Obliged to
ship more than Is per cent of all Il sends
out by means cheaper than the govern
ment cent pound rate. As an example.
take the 100000 pounds sent each month
to Boston. Through the post-ofice at the
l cent pound rate the news company
would pay each month on this 10000
pounds the sum Of s4,lOO more than the
$500 now expended.
Law that Should Govern.
There are some who wish for a chear
parcels rate who yet believe that zone
system'-or a price for each 1000 miles
would be required. I am inclined TO the
opinion that a zone system Is no more
necessary for parcels than II is for let
tiers. The law Of average hauls is what
would govern. Perhaps large shipments
should go under a slower time schedule
That would cover every possible call upon
the government resources.
Taking the haul from the Atlantic 10
the Pacific at 1900 miles. a shipment of
fruit at a fifth Of a cent a ton per mile
would cost but three-tenths Of q cent per
pound. Would not I cent pei. pound pos
tai charges be profitable even on this long
haul? Nor would large shipments change
the matter, except TO make the profit TO
the railways greater"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03

sumption Of the products of the mills,
and every indication now points to a
greatly decreased consumption of cotton
during the present crop year. This
serves as a check upon higher specula-
tive prices and the market does not re-
spOnd well TO the manipulations Of the
operators. During the remainder Of the
crop year much depends upon the condi-
ton Of growing cotton, but it begins TO
look as though 16-cent cotton is an idle
dream. and that only disaster of unex-
pected proportions to the coming crop
could put the product to IS cents.
The grain markets, led by wheat, have
also had many checks during recent
months. Almost in the ratio that the
tendency to higher prices has been felt
has the export trade diminished. Prov
identiaI 10 the rest of the world the
short crop in America and Canada has
been met by unusually large crops and
increased acreage in South America, Aus
tralia, and India
Argentina Feeds Europe.
The hunger OF Europe has been sat
isfed largely by wheat from Argen-
tina, and, strive as they might. since
the closing OF the Patten grain deal
in Chicago. the longs have not been
able to force the price above sis
Much of the time spot wheat has
been below that figure. The mills. re-
spending to the call Of the home market
rather than to export orders, have bought
conservatively and at recessions in the
market and have kept their supplies in
tact The road OF the Spectator has
been a thorny one. and should the Amer
lean and Canadian crops this year come
up to expectations the grain markets
viii almost certainly ride to a dangerous
fall before many weeks.
It may be expected that the outflow Of
gold TO South America in payment for
cereals. hides. and rubber may soon be
reduced, as the season for the export of
wheat is growing late with the approach
of winter, but in the meantime the other
crops of the world are coming to har-
vest, just now Egypt and the Nile, and
so far as can be discerned there will not
be any greater scarcity of cereals in the
market than at present, unless the north
ern production shall be cut far beyond
expectations.
Under prevailing conditions and crop
outlook small hope appears at the mo-
ment that prices in any of the specu-
latiye markets will go much higher. un-
less Il should be stock and bond securi-
ties based upon the vastly increasing
traffic and industry of the United States
and Canada.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03

window openings. and especially in the
central portion Of the principal front. VIII
be restrained, so that the overlooking Of
ornament. so common in this style. viii
be avoided.
VIII start French Cafe.
oscar G. Vogt and Milton D. Morrill,
have prepared plans for the remOdeling
of a portion of the CorcOran building. at
the Fifteenth and F street corner. into
a French cafe and German rathskeller.
the latter being a feature OF the base
ment Of the portion OF the building leased
for the purpose. The proposed improve
ment follows closely the lines OF similar
resorts in France The cafe Will be
operated by the Columbia Cafe Company,
Of which Samuel c. Redman is president;
Charles F. Fred. vice president; William
S. Terry, treasurer. Walter A Johnson,
secretary, and Theodore Picard. assistant
manager.
Among the new subdivisions attracting
the attention of purchasers Of homes is
that at East Bancroft, lying between the
Bluemont division of the Southern Rail
way and the Fort Myer Electric Rail-
road, in Alexandria County, Va. The sub
division Is easily accessible to Washing
ton, and is said TO be in great favor
among those seeking homes with country
features. stephen Wright has charge OF
the subdivision, and said yesterday that.
special reference had been given in lay
ing OF the land 10 give each house a good
sized plot OF ground so that the sur
roundings could be made attractive. The
lots are 50 by 100 feet. The subdivision
contains fifty acres. and has suf1eient
room for a fine residence park as it IS
built up and the physical improvement OF
the locality proceeds.
Bowles. Ryan & Co is the title OF a
new real estate firm recently organized
and about TO go into business ar Four
teenth and H streets northwest
William E Todd, jr., has been placed
in charge Of the sales department of
Terrell, Little & Co. Mr. Todd was until
this connection a salesman in the employ
Of the Remington Typewriter Company.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03

Genial TON" Hume. with smile for
everybody and jest for every occa-
sion. IS one Of the most popular of the
brokers OF Washington, as well as one of
the most successful Mr.. Hume is of
Scotch descent, and was torn In Wash
ington in 1873. He Is one OF FIVE sons. all
of whom are now active forces in the
business of the city in various fields or
effort.
Mr. Hume grew up in the Washington
public schools. where his vigorous physi-
cal boyhood seems TO have left as great
an impression on schoolmates and teach
ers as his studious habits. He was studi-
Gus and turned the time OF his youth 10
good account. although here and at col
lege he gave a fair amount Of attention
TO athletics His college education was
received from the University Of Virginia
and later a law course was added at
Columbian University in this city.
The law had small inducement to offer
Mr.. Hume from the start, and in 1883
he began In earnest his life as a broker.
In that year he established the firm OF
Thomas L. Hume & Co, with the object
of buying and selling local securities.
which Mr.. Hume has always made q spe-
cisI study A year later Mr.. Hume Sc
cured a seat on the Washington Stock
Exchange. and later served as its secre-
tary for four years, stepping out Of that
position to the chair OF the president.
which he occupied two successive terms.
l., 1aae aD5 1AT7 H. mas rnada chairman,
of the governing committee in 1905
During the early years of the life of
his firm. Mr.. Hume's business assumed
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03
Line to FIoridn Pnint.

Chicago. March 2s.-The Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Chicago and St Louis Rail-
road (Big Four, which is part of the
New York Central lines, is planning to
become an active competitor for business
between Chicago and Southeastern Flor
ida points
With this in view, the company is ron-
structing thirty-one miles of railroad
from Mount Carmel to Evansville. Ind
This stretch is all that is necessary to
make it the short line between Chicago
and Florida. The connection viii be
made by the Big Four at Evansville
with the Louisville and Nashville and the
Southern railroads
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03
EXPANDS
AT A RAPID RATE
Continued from Page One.

and educational engagements to meet the
demand Of the government service and
other needs OF our rapidly growing city.
If all the Improvements of the past nine
years were gathered the total would
probably be I'VE times as great as that
al the foot Of the table
Capital Growing Rapidly.
washingtonians are accustomed TO the
idea that the Capital is growing. They
see IL in the constant expansion OF the
suburbs, the filling In Of vacant lots
about the city with new residences and
the gradual building over and enlarge
ment of the business district This state
ment aids one to see in two or three di-
rectiOns of what this growth consists and
the amounts of money expended Along
with the construction of the big build
ings much has been done. generally at a
large expenditure OF money, for the beau
tihcation of the city.
For example the construction of the
Union Station and the Office buildings of
The Senate and the House Of Representa-
tives has opened large spaces about them
which IN future years viii add much 10
the parking features of Capitol Hill In
Ike manner the opening Of Connecticut
avenue bridge has added much 70 the
beauty Of that part Of the city and has
led directly TO a large expansion of resi-
dence building at both ends OF the struc-
ture.
The Improvements enumerated in the
table have not added greatly TO the tax
able values Of the property. but in al
most every instance they have led in
directly thereto by the Improvement OF
surrounding holdings vned by private
persons.
Weeks Market Active.
Real estate activity during the week
has been marked by a good volume of
sales. a few Of which have been reported
and mentioned in the public press. The
actual transfers Of property during the
week, shown by the records at the Office
of the recorder Of deeds, was go. Many
of these were small parcels OF ground
bought In the suburban sections for in
vestment purposes, but others included
larger investments in the heart of the
city.
Building operations are going on with
great activity. One Of the most note
worthy projects is the construction. ac-
cording 10 plans prepared by Wood, Dom
& Deming. of new residence and office
building at Sixteenth and V streets north
west. on the Henderson estate for the use
of one Of the diplomatic corps.
Stone of a light color Will be used in
the exterior walls, and the decorative de-
tails will be Gothic. after the style of
the chateaus of France
The main entrances, OF which there
will be two. one from each street. will
be on a level with the street. and there
will be four stories. the upper one being
in the high roof with dormer windows.
which are characteristic of the style of
architecture. The decoration about the
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03

Philadelphia is planning a subway in
which trains will be run at ne highest
speed yet attempted 70 carry passengers
from the center,of the city to its north
ern suburbs
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03

There are branch Offices of The Wash
ington Herald scattered all over the city.
but If none is conveniently located for
you. your ad. will be accepted over the
phone at the regular rate.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03

Harry Wardman has bought the large
piece of vacant land on the east side
of Fourteenth street between Euclid and
Clifton streets, just south of the Olympia
apartment house, through the J.AJ. Lamp
ton Company. II is the intention of the
new owner to improve the property by
the erection Of four-story apartment
house. 1t will have frontage on Four
5eenth street of los feet and a depth Of
162 feet.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03

While you think OF It, telephone your
Want AID. to The Washington Herald, and
bin win ba sent you at cent word
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03
REAL ESTATE NOTES.

A. c. Houghton & Co. reports the sale
of ffty-nine acres in Montgomtry County.
Md, to w. D. .Deusen. The tract is
located on the River road and was for
merly owned by the late William H.
Pyles This is the second time Mr..
Houghton has sold this property within
the last year, having negotiated the sale
at the time of the settlement of the
Pyles' estate. The property is said to
have sold for $1,000.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03
SPECULATION GETS
A SERIOUS CHECK
Powerful Forces at Work to
Defeat High Prices.
PUBLIC sHUNS THE MARKET

Stocks and Bonds Sell Below In
trfnsic Values. to the Dismay OF
Professional Traders-COttOn Com
sumption Falls on and Prices Sag.
Argentina Feeds Europe.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03

window openings. and especially in the
central portion Of the principal front. viii
be restrained, so that the overlooking Of
ornament. so common in this style. viii
be avoided.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03
How to Get the Rate.

Finally At what price will experts
agree to move parcels twenty miles-no.
let Us make the figure large enough and
say 800 miles7 With Offices and man.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-03

and educational engagements to meet the
demand of the government service and
other needs OF our rapidly growing city
If all the Improvements of the past nine
years were gathered the total would
probably be I'VE times as great as that
AZ the foot of the "a hle
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1910-05-13
HIGH COST or LIVING BEFORE
THE SENATE INVESTIGATING
COMMITTEE.
TARIFF IS NOT TO BLAME
in Interview Today, States
that World Wide Conditions are
Responsible for Increased
Prices.

Washington, May e.-Prof. J. Fl.
Sheppard. dean OF the agricultural coll
lege of North Dakota and Col. J. r.
Power of Power. N. D.. arrived here
today to testify before the senate COM
mittee investigating the high cost OF
living. Both men are regarded as
authorities on political economy. the
former having made a life long study
on the subject Of high prices.
The hearing will take place tomor-
row. Professor Sheppard stated today
that he is convinced the tariff has abb
solutely nothing to do with the pres
ent upward trend Of the prices Of food
stuffs.
THE farmer" he said. SIS not get.
ting more than his share"
This he hopes to prove with the use
of tables and data complied by him
and on which he has spent years of
profound study. The middle men and
world wide conditions are held to
blame by the North Dakotans.
High price is a universal condition
they say.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1910-05-13
saIlinssr to "kiII More Snakes"

Washington. May AFTER having
been dramatically interrupted at the
morning session by special agent. II.
T. Jones. the intimate friend OF L. r.
CLAWS who indirectly questioned a
statement made by the witness, Sec
rotary Ballinger. at the afternoon
session served notice that II he
continued as the head of interior de-
partment there was going to be some
more snake killing" and that II would
be kept up until the last snake was
dead.
Attorney Brandels, who has been
cross-examining the secretary for the
last three days. wanted to know just
who was to be dropped from the SER
vice. but Mr.. Ballinger said the en-
umeration would occur in good time.
If / am to continue to conduct the
affairs of the department" said the
secretary. TT will be with the loyal
support Of every man in the depart
ment"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1910-05-13
FEELS 4 PERSONAL LOSS
EXPIRES. ROOSEVELT TELLS Hls
REGARD FOR KING.
May Mean . Complete Change ~
Plans for the Roosevelt Party
Peaee Lost Able Advocate.

Stockholm, May 7.-President Roose-
velt. who arrived here today. was
greatly shocked when he learned Of
King Edwards death. What effect this
will have on his London plans he can
intention to go to Berlin and complete
his itinerary as announced.
Colonel Roosevelt today sent Q mes.
sage to Ambassador Hill inquiring IL
King Edwards death would necessitate
q change In the Emperor's plans de-
string to be advised should the EN-
peror go to London. In that event the
former president would be either the
guest OF the American ambassador or
proceed to a hotel. He has a fixed
engagement to lecture at Berlin uni
yersity on May 18th.
Speaking Of the late Kings tact, Nh.
Roosevelt gave an illustration Of what
he termed the finer sense Of things
which the king possessed.
Next to the ring John Hay gave
me-" he said. II value the miniature
King Edward sent me after I became
president. OF John Hampden. That
was a present q sovereign could make
with dignity and one a Democratic
president could accept. All historians
and royalists gree that Hampden was
a good man. The king must lave
known that Hampton was one OF my
four heroes Timoleon, Hampden,
Washington and Lincoln. Such q Sc
lection as the miniature showed ex.
treme tact"
Il have personal feeling about the
kings death. know from having
been president that he had an earnest
desire to keep the relations between
Great Britain and the United States
on the closest and most friendly terms
King Edwards death removes one in
fiuence that tended strongly for peace
and Justice In international relations.
His own people and other lands must
feel that loss"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1910-05-13
News Of Montana
ASK uDov TO COME.
ooxeman Managers Want Roosevelt
It interstate Carnival.

Observation-Disclosures, Roosevelt
was invited to be present at the in
terstate fair and sweet pea carnival
this fall.
The invitation was cabled to Berlin.
care Of the American embassy, and
favorable reply is confidently looked
Tor. The cablegram reads as follows:
The people OF Montana invite yon
to attend Montana's most gorgeous
event and greatest fair, Bozeman's
sweet pea carnival and interstate fair.
to be held August 20 to September 8.
Have been advised that you will be
in Wyoming in August. Full letter
particulars will be presented to You
on arrival in New York. Please re-
ply" The message is signed by A. o.
Berthot. mayor; Walter Cooper, presi-
dent chamber Of commerce.; Charles
E. Dunlox. chairman carnival commit
tee; A. c. Roecher, president inter.
state fair.
Governor Norris has partly agreed
to act as lord high chancellor of the
carnival, and other prominent men
from all over the country will prob
ably be In attendance.