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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07
RAPID PROGRESS BEING MADE
ON HARVARD STREET HOUSES
Residences Being Erected by Lewis E. Breu-
ringer Nearing Completion-Capt.
Bertholf Recent Purchaser.

DR.. Henry A Polkinhorn has bought
1889 Harvard street, a semi detached
house containing ten rooms and three
baths and occupying a lot with a
frontage Of thirty-fve feet. The house
adjoining this Is the property of ]. O.
Moque. It contains eight rooms, and
the lot is thirty-three feet wide. The
house has q wide side yard.
Capt. Bertholf is the owner Of the
next house, which is Of the same size
and description, and the last Of the
six houses is the property Of w. w.
Lemmond. This house is twenty-three
feet wide. and is of the two-story and
attic type.
Located ON Embankment,
All Of the houses in this group are
located on an embankment ranging
from eight to twelve feet above the
sidewalk. A retaining wall Of rough
stone has been erected along the
fronts of the lots. The houses are of
diversified types of architecture, CIV
ing individuality in the appearance of
each of them.
The seventeen houses being erected
by Mr.. Breuninger on Harvard street
represent but a small portion Of the
development which he has done in
Rock Creek Vista. On Hobart street.
which is one square to the northward,
he has erected sixty-three houses dur
Ing the past two years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07

Gideon. printers, and At tho head Of
tho printing establishment bearing his
name. now represented by the Pearson
Printing Company. was living north
time representing q Philadelphia blank
book manufacturer. Mrs. Hall lived near
by. Near the corner Of street lived
Dr. William P. Johnston. From 1874 to
preceding postmaster general. Mr.. Ken
dali, lived near his department., his homo
being opposite the department On the op-
posite side OF 7th street lived Mrs.
Henry Bradley. H. Toler and Mrs. Ann
Benning. widow OF Col. Benning.
In McLean's row. Mrs. Ironside took
ono Of the houses North Of the row was
vacant lot long used as a drill ground
Of the Washington Guards, Col. Seaton's
company. whose armory was in the en-
ground at the southwest corner OF !th
and F streets was afterward the location
Of Gustavus Waters wood yard
War News by Mail Steamers.
The south house was taken in the
'40's for tho use Of the city post ONCE
and an addition extending in tho in
terror Of the square was provided. and
here the post Office remained for
number Of years. The second floor was
fitted up and used several years as tho
ONCE OF the united states Telegraph
Company. the initial line. and, as may
be imagined. this became the news
point of Washington. both from the
location Of the post and telegraph Of
fees. For a time. too, this city was
the southern terminus Of the telegraph
lines. which were first to Baltimore,
then to Philadelphia and northward.
The news from the war with Mexico
was received mainly by the southern
mail line steamers from Aqua creek.
Va: at the 18th street wharf. in letters
and newspapers. These, directed to
correspondents here and to newspapers
north. were usually thrown to the
wharf long before the boat was made
fast. The late Robert Ball and James
w. Pumphrew mounted on fast horses
received them at the wharf and then
there was q race for the telegraph Of
fee by way of nth street, Maryland
avenue and 7th street, and the first one
to arrive was received with cheers.
It is related that during President
Folks administration he would walk
down F street nearly every evening
after the close of the post office to tho
rear entrance and look over tho official
mail for such letters as he deemed of
importance and of a personal charac-
ter.
President Folks Walk.
At the northeast corner Of 7th and
F streets was 8. Brereton's grocery
store, n. Shutz's tailor shop, Owen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07
SEVENTH STREETS EARLY DAY BOOM
BY JAMES CROGGON.

Clarvoe had retired from the Me-
chanics' Union to enter the grocery
business near 7th and streets south
west. for that section was then being
some changes of names near 7th street,
but little in the lines of business, as
the stores and taverns with saloons
were still there. The northeast corner
OF 7th street and the Avenue had be-
come the well known drug house of
Charles Stott, the successor of whom
is now the National Hotel rug store.
Famous as French Chef.
Joseph Narden, who was famous as q
French chef, coming to this city from
France when a boy, conducted a popu-
lar restaurant in the market for many
years, and his place was patronixed
by the dealers and farmers at that time
and all the years later of the old
market at the intersection of the Ave-
nue. and 18th street. He also conducted
a boarding house. Later he became q
chef in the White House, and when the
market now known as Convention Hall
became reality he was among its
chief promoters and stockholders
MI. Narden was also at one time before
the civil war assistant stage manager
and property man Of the old American
Theater. Familiarity known to many in
later years as the Canterbury" Here he
hicl PRESUMABLY Ill tu0 great actors OF the
early days and In his closing years he
told many interesting anecdotes con-
nected with the stage life of the Elder
Booth, Macready, Edwin Forrest and
other famous players.
The present National Bank Of Wash
fngton is the successor of the bank es-
tablished on Capitol Hill in the forties.
Gen. r. c. Weightman, commanding the
District militia. an officer of the bank
and few years before mayor of Wash
ington. resided In the building. During
his mayoralty he gave a fancy bali
In the building, at which there was an
attendance Of several hundred. and the
ball was the talk Of fashionable cir
cles and the subject Of discussion
among society folks for a long time.
At the DeKraft. corner of 7th street
and Louisiana avenue, the Spectator
was published. and Mr.. DeKraft's
printing Office was there. On the lower
floor of the building S. ]. Ober kept a
grocery. which subsequently, became
that of ODER & Ryan for many years.
and above was S. Holmes grocery and
the matchmaking and repairing shop of
]. Robinson, later an auctioneer. and Mr.
Narden's boarding house.
On the Saks corner, directly opposfte
was the dry goods store of Pitman e
Phillips, and north Of this were three
frame houses. well known as the
taverns of Michael Tally, William
Feeney and Mrs. Crane. Mr.. Tally had
grocery and Mrs. Crane and Mr..
Feeney fruits and confectionery. Mr..
Feeney also carried a stock Of song
birds. Later Mr.. Feeney moved nearer
the railroad depot. and Mr.. Tally con-
Quoted at the same time a grocery at
the corner of 18th street and New York
avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07
Two Residences Sold.

William 3. Lamb has bought from
Perry B. Turpin the three-story resi-
dence at 1920 18th street northwest, &C.
cording to an announcement made to-
day by Moore & Hill. Inc. This firm
reports the sale of 1450 Clifton street
northwest for James w. Gregg, the
transaction having been negotiated in
conjunction with Boss & Phelps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07
WHEN IS COMMISSION EARNED?
MUCH AGITATED QUESTION
Has Been Raised in Many Ways, Says Frank
Engers Cites Recent Court Decision
Concerning Withdrawal of Property

The question of Just when a commits
sion is earned on a real estate sale
is one that has been much agitated.
The question has been raised in many
ways, and oftentimes the broker is
made the victim Of INSCRIPTIONS own
ers, who after the purchaser Is about
ready to buy. will withdraw the prop
erty, says Frank Fingers in the Ma
tional Real Estate Journal.
A recent case before the Maryland
courts may throw some light on the
subject. 1t seems that one Of two
neighbors was willing to sell his farm
and so wrote the neighbor who had re-
ceived an inquiry. This letter was
written in the spring of 1911 and end
ed with the following: Il think the
usual commission Is per cent. l
would be glad II you would earn this
commission" On receiving this letter
the expected purchaser was notified
and visited and looked over the farm
After that the matter was held In
allegiance although the owner OF the
farm met the party and the ne1ghbor
called on him many times until IN the
fall of 1911, 1t was learned that the
owner had Withdrawn the farm ana
during the following March received a
letter notifying the neighbor that the
farm had been Withdrawn, also noteo
in that letter that the per cent ar
rangement between them was over. In
October Of that year the neighbor
learned that the farm had been sold to
a party who had been after 1t through
him. Suit was entered by the neigh
Dor for commissions and Judgment
was obtained in the lower court in his
favor. This was reversed. but mainly
on questions of evidence.
Opinion Of Court.
The opinion Of the court, among other
propositions, takes up the question Of
when and under what circumstances a
broker is entitled to commission for his
efforts in procuring or attempting to
procure purchasers for real estate. The
question is by no means a settled one.
Can a broker claim commission when
a property is Withdrawn and then later
sold to the very party with whom he
has been dickerfng and whom he had
introduced to the owner? The court
reverts to an earlier decision. in which
the principle is enunciated that in the
absence of usage, the mere introduce
ton or giving the name of a would-be
purchaser to the seller by an agent, in
itself, will not entitle him to compen-
sation, but that 1t does not lie In the
hands Of the seller to withdraw prop
erty after the introduction of a buyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07
COMPLETING FOUR HOUSES,
Charles L. Tankersley Improving
Wide Frontage on Kenyon Street.

Charles l. Tankersley. builder, is
completing a group of four houses at
the corner of 18th and Kenyon streets
northwest. Mr.. Tankersley has ac-
CURED frontage of 140 feet on Ken.
yon street which he is improving by
the erection of two-story and attic
residences. They contain two baths,
giving each bedroom direct commune
cation to bath. The houses are so
planned S to give large rooms with
direct sunlight. --......
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07

Summers saddlsry. Capt. J. H Goddards
store and later his ONCE and ZAchmAn's
tavern. and nearby was located William
Richardson, bacon cutter.
Going north from G street. people OF
that day supposed they were in the
Northern Liberties. and 18th street north
of the patent office will be the subject
OF another article.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07
CAPT. BERTH0LF BUYS
HARVARD STREET HOME
Coast Guard Commander ACQUIRES
House Built by L. e.
Breuninger.

Capt. Ellsworth P. Bertholf, COM
mandant of the United States coast
guard. has purchased the new residence
at 1913 Harvard street. This is one Of
the semi-detached houses erected by
Lewis E. Breuninger on the north side Of
the new entrance into the Geological
Park. The sale was negotiated by Moore
& Hill. Inc, and the consideration was
$4,000.
The house IL Of tho two-story-and-
attic type, containing eight rooms and
occupying lot having a frontage of
thirty-three feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07

where the buyer and seller agree
among themselves to transact the busi-
ness to save the commission. If the
sale can be referred to the instrument
taltty Of the broker he is entitled to
his commission, and after negotiations
once begun have virtually eliminated
In sale the agent cannot be discharg-
ed or deprived Of his commission. This
rule. however. must be modified by the
rule OF law that gives the principal
the right to revoke an agency unless
said agency be coupled with an inter-
est and that such an interest must
be in the thing itself on which the
authority is to be exercised and not an
interest merely in that which is to be
produced by the exercise of the power.
The facts in this case was not an
agency coupled with an interest in this
sense
Governed by Principle.
The question Of whether a broker Is
entitled to commission after the SELLER
mas revoked an agency is governed bv
tho principle as to whether such revo-
cation was in good faith or merely a
subterfuge to evade payment of com
missions The general rule as laid
ou~n oy dinerent courts make the
clpai at the time of the termination
OF the agency the test of the apent;s
right. together with the question Of the
procuring cause. The fact that the nj
innate purchaser Is the same nerson
originally interested by the former
agent does not affect the question Of
commissions provided the Withdrawal
OF the property by the principal from
the agents hands was not with the
ioea OF saving the commissions for
himself. II the principal is moved by
sucn a purpose, then. Of course, he
should not be allowed to accomplish it
Willing to Purchase.
One Of the conditions of the right Of
the agent to recover commission is that
ne must have found a purchaser in a
situation ready and willing to complete
the purchase. Should the negotiations
with the purchaser be dropped and the
agency of the broker revoked, it would
seem that such a broker would have no
remedy unless he could show bad faith
on the part Of the seller at the time
the property was withdrawn. The fact
that the ultimate purchaser is the
same person originally interested by
the former agent does not affect the
question Of commissions provided the
withdrawal Of the property by the
principal from the agents hands was
not with the idea of saving tho COM
mission for himself. There must be
evidence of bad faith
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07
DUNCAN TO BUILD.
Acquires Frontage on California
Avenue Between 23d and 24th Sts.

D. ]. DUNCAN. builder. has acquired
ownership to lots on California avenue
between 23d and oath streets north
west, having a total frontage of about
100 feet, on which he plans to erect
four large residences. The sale Of the
ground was negotiated by Moore &
Hill. Inc. The price paid for the prop
erty was $4,000. 1t is reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07
Sells Half Interest.

A deed was placed on record during
tho past week transferring one-half
interest in the property at 1872 18th
Tuckerman to Sarah Gibbs Thompson.
Stamps on the deed indicate a con-
sideration Of S37.500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07

Rapid progress is being made in the
completion Of the home building de-
yelopment of Lewis e. Breuninger on
the north side Of Harvard street, west Of
18th street, the new entrance to tho
Geological Park. OF the seventeen
houses being erected by Mr.. Breuninger
on this street. the six nearest to 18th
street are practically completed. and
work is being rushed on tho others.
With the purchase during the week OF
the house at 1913 Harvard street by
Capt. E. p Berthof. commandant Of
the United States coast guard. all Of
these six houses have been sold. Two
Of the eleven houses under construction
at the west end Of the block also have
been sold.
The house at the east end Of the row
has been acquired by DR.. Melville M.
Moffitt. It is Of the detached type. and
occupies a lot having a frontage OF about
ntnety-one feet. The house contains ton
rooms and two baths.
Home Of DIR. Montgomery.
Rev. Dr. James shera Montgomery Is
tho owner of the second house. known
as 1887 Harvard street. This also Is Of
the detached type. and contains eight
rooms and two baths. The lot Is forty.
i've feet wide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-07
SUBURB IS THE SCENE
Of BUILDING ACTIVITY
Many New Homes Being Erected
in Chillum Castle
Heights.

Chillum Castle Heights IL the scene
Of considerable home building activity
these days. A number of attractive
residences recently have been COM
pleted, others are in the course Of con-
struction and plans for houses which
soon are to be started have been pre-
pared.
Mrs. Louisa X. Locke 10 now occupy
ing her new residence at Blair road
and Kennedy street, which has Just
been completed. Miss Augusta Thomp-
son has recently moved into a resi-
dence built for her on Concord avenue
near LIST street northwest.
Bungalow for G. W. sincell.
&. W. Sincel purchased three lots on
Concord avenue between North Capt.
tol street and Blair road. and has start
co the construction Of q bungalow of
largo dimensions. With its field-stone
front and rustic columns supporting
the oVerhanging porch, this residence
gives promise of being one of the most
attractive homes in Chillum Castle.
Heights. w. w. Vaughan is the con-
tractor.
Herman Hitz Building.
Herman Hitz of the government
printing Office has let a contract to
Paul V. Mitchell for the construction
of a two-story home on LongfeIlow
street near North Capitol street, and
work has been started. The house is
to occupy high point. from which a
view of large portion of the city may
be obtained.
Longfellow street Is now being
graded between North Capitol and LIST
streets, and considerable improvement
is being made in other streets in this
section.
The new car line, which transfers al
18th and Kennedy streets to the 14th
street line. Is within one square OF
Chillum Castle Heights, and now thai
transportation facilities are close by
the growth of the section will be more
rapid, it is believed
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-12-16
The Ramey Lumber Co.
Can Solve the Fuel
Problem for You

We have the agency for the Dia-
mond BRIG lets the Anthracite coal of
the Northwest-clean, easily handled
highest per centage of combus' ion,
Is per cent higher fuel value than
the coal you've been getting at only
so cents per ton more. Note this
certified chemical analysis:
Volatile Aydrocarbonates SO IS perct
Fixed Carbon 47.37 perct
Moisture 4.21 perct
Ash 8 II perct
We also handle the celebrated
Standard Utah Coal and the Pea
cock Rock Springs.
Ramey Lumber Co.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-12-16
Bear This in Mind.

~ consider Chamberlain S Cough
Remedy by far the best medicine in the
market for colds and Group" says Mrs
Albert Blosser, Lima, Ohio. Many
others, are Of the same opinion. OBJ
tainable everywhere.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-12-16
NOTICE OF TIE REDEMPTION
OF VILLAGE WARRANTS

Notice is hereby given that will redeem the
following Warrants issued against the current
expense fund of the treasurer of the Village Of
Nezperce. Idaho, If presented at my Office with
in the next sixty days.
Warrants 536 to 5S5. inclusive
Interest on these Warrants will cease after
Saturday, Dec q 1915.
A.W. Mitchell, Village Treasurer.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-12-16
Sees Greatest Prosperity in North Idaho

Sees Greatest Prosperity in North Idaho
Northern Idaho is enjoying an era
of prosperity principally because of
the activity in the mining districts,
the discovery of new and valuable
mineral deposits and the demand for
metal, says David w. Davis, we'll
known American Falls banker, who
is in Boise after travelling through
the "handle of the pan,'' said Sat
urday's Capital News. He made
the trip to investigate business con
ditions and to meet number of per-
sonal friends.
In speaking Of conditions Mr..
Davis says: 'While the numbering
has not been as active, there was
evidence this industry will be given
impetus from now on. The mills on
the coast are becoming active and
this will also be true of the mills in
the northern end of the state.
"The farmers had good crops and
this of course helped business condi-
tions. Many of the farmers are
holding their grain for future deliv-
cry. Down in our country IS per
cent of the grain has been moved. l
found while at Wallace that two of
the banks there have deposits of over
81, 100000. ~One of these banks, a
national institution, is second in the
state in the matter of deposits.
"The livestock show at Lewiston
was an excellent one indeed. Some
Of the finest stock to be seen in the
northwest was exhibited there. 1t is
an institution that should be fostered
and given support. The stock ex-
hibit of the University of Idaho is
deserving of a great deal of praise FOR
it was one of the best and was properly
handled. Lewiston did itself proud
in handling the exhibit and making
it's visitors welcome. Everyone was
made to feel very much at home"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-12-16
Farmers Union Meeting Saturday

Farmers Union Meetlng SdtuIddy
The annual election of officers will
take place on Saturday, December
18th, at the Fraternal Temple hall.
An important letter from State
Secretary Cross will also be read.
Owing to the large amount of bust
ness TO be done the meeting will be
called promptly at 80.
Brethren, attend and participate.
John Manthey, Secy.
Why You Should Use Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy.
Because it has an established reputa-
tion won by its good works.
Because it is most esteemed by those
who have used it for many years, as
occasion required, and are best ac-
quainted with its good qualities.
Because it loosens and relieves a cold
and aids nature in restoring the system
to healthy condition.
Because it does not contain opium or
any other narcotic.
Because it is within the reach of all.
1t only costs quarter. Obtainable
everywhere.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-12-16
FRATERNAL ORDERS

HIRAM LODGE No. SO, A. F. Il A
l ! M. OF Nezpe-ce. Idaho. Regular
communications on the Monday even
ing on or before the fall moon OF each
month in the Fraternal Temple build
ing. Visiting Brothers are cordially
invited to attend M. II Paige, w.
M. II. G. Anderson, Secretary.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-12-16

wv OF W.--NEZPERCE CAMP
" No. AS. Meets every Second
and Fourth Wednesday evenings OF
each month in the Fraternal Temple
J. L. KELLY, c. c.
O. w. HUEFNER, Clerk.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-12-16

I'd Rather be Square.
I'd like to be rich, and I wonder who
wouldn't,
And yet if cost me what some people
pay.
I'd like to be rich and find that l
couldn't.
There's too much worth while that is
lost by the way.
To sacrifice friends and ideals-to
surrender
My heart and my conscience, my
soul and my mind
And sell all my dreams for dollar
marked splendor
Would leave me too poor for the
riches I'd find.
I'd like to be rich, there is pleasure
in money
It's good stuff to have, and it's good
stuff to spend,
1t helps you to pay for your milk
and your honey,
And gives you chance to be nice to
a friend.
I'd like to be rich, but I'd never be
willing
To pay such a price as some men do
for gold
The cost is too high and the pace is
too killing,
And too many things must be bar
tered and sold.
Evening journal., 1915-10-05
DIR. WATT TO co WEST

The Rev. Robert Watt Of Smyrna.
superintendent Of Easton district of
the Wilmington Conferences OF the
Evening journal., 1915-10-05
ENTERTAIN IN HONOR
OF NINETIFTH BIRTHDAY,

In honor Of the ninetieth birthday
anniversary OF Mrs. Sarah S. England,
Mr.. and Mrs Eugene W. Murphey, OF
No. 2109 Boulevard, entertained a
number of friends at their home
yesterday afternoon. The guests in
cluded Mrs. England's two children,
Mrs. Eugene W. Murphey and Howell
s. England. and her grandchildren.
Miss Martha Murphey. Miss Mary s.
England. Miss Josephine r. England
and Master James England. Her
grandchildren. f. William Murphey.
attending Berea College. Ky. and
Miss Jane r. England, attending the
Sargent School at Cambridge, Mass,
wer unable to be present. other
relatives present were Mrs. Thomas
Y. England. of Overbrook, Pa; Mrs.
Edwin A. Landell. Of Overlook; Mrs.
Frank Bailey. of West Chester. Pa;
Mrs Elizabeth B. Galley. and Mrs.
Charles Huston. both of Coatesville,
Pa