Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1923, Page 16

Historic Old Residence Will Be Razed for Office Building i 5 b o it Initiation today of the work of razing the old buildings at the north- west corner of 15th and K streets northwest to make way for the erec- tlon of the new Investment building recalled to the mind of John B. Mc- Carthy, corresponding secretary of the Association of Oldest Inhab- itants, interesting historical associa- tions of the property. FPassing of the structure destroys a link in the chain which binds present-day Wash- ington to the Washington of the past, it was pointed out. A tablet in front of 1307 K street | marks the housc as the former Tesi- dence of William M. Evarts, United States counsel at the Geneva con- ference of 1872. Evarts did more than serve us representative at the conference called in Switzerland to adjust shipping disputes that grew out of the civil war, for he was At- torney General of the United States under Johnson and Secretary of State York for two terms, and it was dur- ing this time that he occupied the K street ho Witts Lived There. ven before Senator Lvarts took possession” of 1507 K street the resi- | dence was well known in capital so- cial life as the homo of the pre; of the great Alaska 3 e chalrman committee of the 2 Immediately adjoining the Evarts house on K street is anothe landmark, the Warder | Many Washingtonians_ will when this while stone house built about thirty a wealthy Bostonian, by name. the District {o have modern plumbing installed. The carving on the outer walls of the building—years ago of the show places of the city— the work of a party of college dents from Boston, and it was done after the stone was actually in place. It was the first house in | THE EVENING SEAK, WKSHINGTO'N’.!' D. C, WEDNESDAY, J'ANUKR‘Y' 31, 1923. i s | tensively in the newspapers just after | the eivil war as the little brich | building just north of the site of tht on 15th street. This tonally famous Sickles-Key case wherein Dan _Sickles, representative from New York, for the first time in court history, successfully pleaded the unwritten law when charged with murder. Growth Prophesied. On viewing the start of razing op- erations on the old buildings, Mr. Mc- arthy said: o brings to mind a prophecy 5 by Senator Leland Stan- He said then that K 4 to become the street the big business street of nember well how he paint- ture of how first F, then treet would b congested. Hin words ‘A street can't it can grow. It s got to be able ) g0 somewhere, ~ low well his prophecy is on the to fulfiliment ! The Department of the Hamilton Hoteland now this cestment_building, which promis- s to be one of the city's finest office buildings. In a way it's hard to see the old_landmarks "disappear, yet one cannot_help rejoice in witnessing the unmistakable growth of the city, dem- onstrated by just such enterprises as this. third floor: from the third floor to the’| tenth, construction will be of liglat face brick and the eleventh floor wili be of terra cotta with an imposing ~cornice around its entire frontage. TAe main entrance to this_new office ‘structure will be on the K street side; and will lead into a large entrancg lobby, at the rear of which wil be four high- speed passenger elevators. The basement and sub--basement of the buflding will be utilfzed as auto- mobile parking space for fienants. There will be 500 office roows, twenty-four stores on the first floor ‘and a series of stores on the second floor. SUIT OVER CASKETS. Plaintiff Claims 8,800 Due Him in Sales. Jesse G. Williayns filed suit in the District Supreme Court yesterday to recover $8,800 from Herbert B. yHill. Williams claims the money is due' him as his portion of f commission paid on the sale of caskeds to the War Depart- ment. : The_plaintift _says he had a contract with William J. Dargeon that he was to receive 75 cents for each casket for which_he secured an order from the War Department. Hill purchased the interest of ‘Williams on an agrement to pay him 40 cents for each casket ordered and has not made payment, it is al- during_President Hayes' administra- tion. Later he was senator from New Probably no single houge in t The Investment building will be built District of Columbia figured so e of limestone up to and including the leged. Attorney John Wilson Brown, id, appears, for the plaintiff. 14 el i il A DOLLAR DAY FOR MEN—Now that's glorious news! Seldom do the men folks get a chance to buy anything for a “buck” nowadays—but here are fourteen items—each one offered at one dollar, and each one a value which we cannot dupli- cate. This event just.couldn’t happen in a regular way—Dbut we kept our eye on the ball. We watched the curve break and made a real drive at the right time straight into the warehouses of a number of our makers. What we got didn’t come in bunches—but there’s enough, at least for one big day’s selling. Come tomorrow, as early as possible, for wise men will snap these items up in a jiffy. AND NOW COMES OUR FINAL REDUCTION SALE First of great importance 4,500 Men’s Shirts Fine shirts, if you please! and Woven madras serviceable Two included. other lines shirtings. Yonr 870 MEN'S AND YOUNG FELLERS SUITS and OVERCOATS choice one dollar You can take it from us, an dollar never bought better shirts th lot is good throughout. extraordinary | sample seliece it wholeheartedly. one 3 e offer in this sale. This Not a few goofl shirts, but every shirt an The sample liges include shirts that wiil amaze vou with their quality and workfnanship. The shirtings are thoroughly good. Make no mistake about this offer—it is filled with savings. Of course, the rly ‘birds™ will get the samples: but come any time—you will get ngore than your dollar’s worth. N terns and ore. Sizes 13y, # 17, but not in every style. Broken lots of our own splendid stock that sold from 3'35 to $40 4 Pairs Men’s Socks durable Men’s Sample Pajamas Nothing wrong with these garments except slightly <oiled from handling. They are traveling semples—made up of good materials and neatly trimmed 1 Choice, per suit. mercerized g ocks, with reinforced heel and toe: COT van, navy and g $ 9% to 118 Get ir - while the gett 4 pairs ........ 5 3 Pairs Men’s Socks Finest quality full mercer- ized socks. tailored to fit and : wear well: reinforced at all points of wear: black, navy. gray and cordovan. Si g Vi | to 11 Correct weight in durable ford shade, with dropstitch $ I suit- of good, warm under- wear for $1.00. Gray ribbed tton of a superior quality. Sizes are broken. Special valu 9 . . Men’s Silk Ties, 4 for sclection of patterns and exceptional value. Tomor- The bargain of a lifetin cellent buy at this price. and warm fiber and wool effect. Complete size range Shirts and Drawers, 2 for ¢ for Dollar Day, Broken lines of four-in- colors. Every tic bar-tacked $ I row, 4 ties for Fine knit and accordion k ZHOE cvvvevsannibons e 7 Men’s Shaker Sweaters Heavy cotton sweaters, with roll’ collar, purled bot- tom and cuffs. Popular ox- ford shades. Coat style Every garment perfect You'll not go wrong at this price. Choice at Fruit-of-the-Loom Night. Shirts Believe it or not, they can't be bought wholesale at this price. Genuine Fruit: of? the Loom—the fabel in the garment. Complete line, of sizes irom 16 to 20. Come 7 ’ early ..oeenoenes A i Flannelette Nigfht Shirts Made right, of good gqual- ity, heavy, fleecy flanndjette: trimmed the tailored [ style. Every garment full cug Pink or blue stripes. Alrgost all sizes. Earl ers will get them .. < rtional bar- —_— 550 OVERCOATS Tucluding all of our great stock of Oregon City Virgin Wool Ouver- coats that sold for $25 to $40, and all the broken lots of our own splen- did stocks. A fine selection. - Sizes 34 to.46. 320 WINTER SUITS Three-piece suits and two-trouser suits. Young fellers’ styles' and 8 Men’s Hats and Caps —A broken line, which in- cludes many smart mixed ci- fects, in_long - wearing tweeds. The hats are of felt in good colors. 1f you need a cap or hat don’t miss this opportunity. With us it is a close-out of higher priced No: Alteration -Charges Garmerits Laid Aside With Deposit conservative cuts for regular, short, Men’s H Union Suit 'vy Union Suits stout and long men. A chance that en's Heavy Closely wovien of fine, staple yarns; mibbed weave; o croteh; ecru color. Sizes 34 $ . to#46. A valpe we cannot duplicate—not; can any onc do it at.....u. Men’s Suede Gloves ™ gloves, with P. K. seams and threeriow embroidered backs; firm seams and fin- ished cufs. Sizes from 734 to 9%. Best glove value we comes once in a lifetime. Sizes 33 long sleeves ard | closed Fine quality gray sucde ever sa'wy. Pair 2 Pairs Men’s Socks mixed socks, in a smart ox- ¢ to 1134. Special for Meaning that you can get a hand cut silk ties, in a wide and pinned.. Every tic an Men’s Knit Ties, 2 for ted neckwear, in a range of desirable colors, About six- of these ties would be an ex- MONEY’S WORTH OR MONEY BACK ' D.J.KAUFMAN Inc i ~ LANSBURGH & BROTHER 420-30 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST THE MAN’S SHO P—FIRST FLOOR