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2 i THE AL, LOTTTSVILLE. SUNDAY MORNING. JANUARY 28. 1900. SECTION 8 As Shown In Recent Architecture In LouisviIIe.

li 1 HOUSE BEAUTIFUL 1 THE i of f.lt bv I HE need of a home. felt by I 1 man In his primitive. sar-M state end hie first endeavor to Imitate the nests of birds end the lelrs of pesa's. wan the Initial step toward the mnkinc of the house beautiful. He first made srtiors with twigs of trees -H-'wel up ihev by hute of dried tu-' I.

in hut to a house la an trnr.jl,.l"n. While Vltruvlua. an nt writer, so trace the rtee of other writers speak of the three nri-rs of primitive welling the cave, i hut ami the t-nt constructed by irlUii Wood, where plentl-fu'. was the p-pu'ax material. Stone th treeless plains of Fgypt and the -is wlM Leasts sewed together In fr also early materials.

The tni to-day influences the archl- t. lure remote people. No traces are there of the mighty steps by which architecture, the art of building cor-recti was developed Into that which guided the construction of, the halls and palaces of Persia and of Assyria. These structures nhow the great advancement In civilization of these countries. It Is probable that each nation originated forms peculiar to Itself and borrowed detail from adjacent countries.

The building of homes was. nat-trrally. the first architectural effort of any nation. There are yet retlcs of underground dwellings 1n the Orkney Isles and of wooden huts In Swiss and Irish lake. These have no forms really architectural, as they were merely the reply to a necessity for a shelter.

A thousand volumes" have been written of the temple and tomb architecture of ancient Egypt, but little enough Is said of the homes. The home are only know from the paintings In the torn bs. Ordinary dwelling were In two stories, with an open gallery at the top. supported by columns, probably of wood The rooms were arranged around three sides of a large courtyard planted with trees, and often with a tank or fountain In the center. There was often an entrance-' porch.

The small rigna houses of Ftaly have to-day much of this form. The roofs were flat and the houses seem to have been ventilated, much as they are to-dar, by a wlndshaft. over which two screens were placed, back to back, and bending forward to catch any air that might be tirrmg. Few remains exist of the domestic structures of the ancient Greeks, but It Is surmised that they were lews extensive and plainer than the houses of the Romans. The evidences of the manner In which the latter people built their dwellings are that the exterior of the buildings was very plain.

Init that the Interior was startling In contract on account of the magnificence Qf decoration and furnishings. Iofty apartments, vaulted celling and rniealc floors were prominent feature. The adoption of Greek. Roman or Italian architectural details. Utile modified by climate or customs.

Is now 10 be noted In every country- In country, as soon as the necessity for shelter was over In any colony and mor commodious ar.u elegant homes were built, the houses took on that decided character which has since been, called "roloHal." one which, while severe and often rigorous In character, was true to the real principles of art, and reflected gr-at credit on the pioneers because of Its simplicity. This was adhered to for several decades, with such modifications as location and individual taste dictated. One variation from the popular style at the he- chining of the Nineteenth century resulted. In I-oulsvlIl in the building of a number of houses with basements and wide flights of steps leading up to the second siot-y. There still ex'sts a good example this style of house In that one built l.v John llwathmey In 110.

nnd still on Sixth street, next to the Scttlsh Kite Cathedral. Architecture In "Louisville. The early history of architecture In Louisville Is lost In obscurity. Prior to 14n there were not many good architects in the 'nit-'1 States, and few indeed wtst of the Alleghanles. Patrick Keoley.

of York, a man who afterward resld'd in loulsvllle for some time, was the architect of the Catholic Cathedral, on Fifth street. He also idni dunned the buildings at Gethsemane, and the of St. Kosa, at BprlngfleM. Ky. Following him came the famous William Strickland as the an hitei of the best houses In Louisville as well as several of the banks and prominent buildings.

The Bank of Ioul-sville still stands as a monument of his genius, Mr. Strickland waa not a resident of IxiulsvlUe. but was frequently here In Connection with his work. While It has not been possible through any sources to trace him as the architect of the George Keats house, now the Elks' Home, on Walnut street. xr the Shreve bouses built In 1R.1.

there Is much In the appearance of these houses to wax- hi rnl 1.7, i V-t i h.rl ii i i 11 I MRS. J. JUDOS TERRY'S RESIDENCE, THIRD SCl Q. WOsk Architect i J--- -s lOL. SAMUEL '4.

r'T A MBS. OPHELIA rant the Idea. In lS54. after a sojourn In Europe. Mr.

William Strickland designed the Statehouse at Nashville. Tenn. During Its construction Mr. Strlcklard died. In 1S54.

and his remal lie. buried In a crypt made In the walls of the edifice. Following Mr. Strickland's popularity came Mr. oy Shryock.

who was quite well known in Louisville for a number of years. The architect, however, who has most Influenced the feeftng of Louisville In re- AVENUE, NEAR B. ji-j Ul Tf f-Vr'. r.i g7 WAGNER'S (J. J.

Gaffney. ORABFELPEB'S EVIDENCE. 1632 IW. J. rodd and Arthur Cobb, es 3 -e -r i A- I -y Sa-rr Sri 'ei- RESIDENCE.

HIGHLAND AVENUE. Architect. gard I eautlful ar.J sutistan'ial dwell-iriss was Mr. Henry Whttestone. During thirty years of continued success this man stamped upon the cltize's such a desire for homes that are to-day her great pride thit the sentiment is likely nevcil to pass away.

Mr. Whilestone's ideis and Ideals were i xti im lv hivfi. He was a giBt devotee of the Italian I It lice stle for dwelling houses and with rairfill-CMtions ao'ording to purse, tastes, It Is shown correctly in all his Many architects in attempting Hrw.js-snncc effects strive for too miri h. but the beauty and consistency of Mr. Whitestone's designs never fall- below the highest standards.

After 1SS0. Mr. Whltestnne retired with a competency, but lived until In the nineties. The Queen Anne Style. The Queen Anne or KUzabethan "fad" or fashion for that style of dwelling house was the cause for a decade' of years of a large number of attempt to reproduce this style.

It permitted of endless popular vagaries and few satisfactory houses of the period remain to-day. There la, however, one correct dwelling of the Queen Anne style on New Broadway. Jt waa planned by Mr. Maury Mason for Mr Charles Wood and is now the home of his widow. Thl! gem is situated near the Highlands and is always greatly admired by all who see lt Present Architecture In the City.

Louisville has, at present, a number of earnest workers in the architectural field, and the city, particularly the-eouthem portion, shows their work better than words could tell it. Beautiful and practical houses line the streets and dot the open country, houses which give to the city her well-deserved title of the "City of Homes." The colonial fashion, revived some years ago, and Immediately following the Queen Anne fad. has been largely replaced -by the Italian Renaissance. This la following the Eastern fashion. Many of the houses built under the colonial influence, with the severity modified to suit the conditions' of present life, are very beautiful and will never tire the public eye.

One of the best example of a colonial cottage in the city and one which has the highest artistic value as entirely suitable to the street and neighborhood In which It la built la the house of Mr. J. E. Whitney on the south side of Gray street, near Brook. This house is built on a fifty-foot lot and has many fine trees in the front grounds.

The cottage Is painted In lemon and hite. has a fine porch, and all details about the doorway, etc. are carried out In true colonial fashion. The Interior of this admirable dwelling1 is most homelike and artistic, andjde- THIRD AVENUE, I serves special commendation In every respect. The ftyle of the hour, however.

Is the Italian Keiialssain e. Taken as buiiis. it combines dignity and grace. S-v-ral of the Iuivill- archilectn have been mott happy In combining the prtnciplvs of thi- reo with modern requirements. Since the World's fair this style hai ii itis in favor, and now is ihc Hpular demaivl.

ItrliK is the fante iiiuierial. and of thi-Kotnan pattern. stone Is the favorite for trimming, and solid ston-pori'he-s are much in favor. There are few new fan. frame houses, and there are not many in prospect as the.

tendency of all biiild- t- is toward the mor--sulf-tanlial -driers The most of the architects expect to U- a gufnl year, at the woik now on hand promises well. jouisl'le are rather conservative: in fact, conservatism Is ihe keynote of the ilay in architectural circles eerjrherc situ the "vueen An' reaction The In n-es thai have l-en "constructed during the past veaT iw are generally of ii a haraclr they can If point-'iL out with pleasure formany years. Taken a a whole, the late- building In the city -Is jndiy-of a genet al -eclrure tnd- e-ti n-iTHf jfiii is crcrtltablo to the "city. Some Notable Hovses. As the city pushes south and property becomes more valuable it h) often necessary to design houses fur narrow-lots that shall yet be up to the demands of present life.

Two of fhese are Just completed at jh corner of Thl'J avenue and A st-eet by Mr. William iiTmT-i mM' fe i 7, ii --J. t. jj HOUSE OF JOHN D. TAGGAHT.

feRN U. J. Architect. VICTORIA'S That Functionary Is Dead, Leaving Vacant a Most Comfortable Berth. ancient office of "hea ls-man jind executioner to the Queen" has just become vacant thriiugh the death at the Tower-of lon-don of old Stephen Sweeney, who.

In addition to. his other tit-s. bore that of "yeoman goaler to' her Majesty." He was a- very picturesque figure In his costume of the Sixteenth century, consisting of long- scarlet tunlo slashed with black velvet, loose red knickerbockers, red stockings, with rosettes of red. white and blue ribbon at the knees and upon the low shoes. It was only upon- grand state occasion and at the.

official parade of the Yeoman of the Guard of Beef Eatero that old Sweeney used to be seen ih the Instrument of his office, namely, the state ax of execution. It Is a wlcked-looklng Implement, with a broad, big blade, and Sweeney was wont to bear It over his shoulder, with the edge turned forward, so as to show to all men present that It was not destined on that particular day for use upon any fellow creature. In days gone by the public were always made a ware by the manner in i I 7 .1 RESIDENCE OF ME. Coldewey from designs by Mr. Charles I I.

Meyer. The houses are built of i pressed brick, with stone foundations I and late roofs. There are stone trlm-' minis. They are ten-room houses, with the reeptlon hall as a special feature This is finished In iuartered oak. with flue stairway and art glass effect The houses seem ey large and spat ious.

although the two are on sixty-four f. et of ground. Mr. Meyer considers Um the btst houses for small i lots thfU he has bulit. Th Interior I floors an? Inlaid in carpet effect.

The cost was about apiece The same architect has ast 1 design ed a house for Mr. P. H. on Fast Broadway. The material Is press- I ed brick, front Acme bt ok.

The trimmings are of Lake Superior brown store. The reception In rjuar- i tered ouk. the other woodwork in hard pine. The reception hali Is the special i efTe li this house. This house cost about Mr.

1 1 he Main-street architect, gives a good d-sign for a re- modeled Ifc-ine riftv yest-s old. This dwelling is the residence Mr. J. Most Terry and is hxvted on Third avenue. Bear Other New Houses.

Mr. J. J. GalTney. the" architect, has revera! verv gcd rhiuscs on his list, which may tie tersely described as i follows: Jihn P.

Taurt. Jr. 'a coun-! try house Fern iYw on the Bards- town road. The creek tafss through I part of his l.lixi acres. The house Is st I on a ro-ky knoll above the c-reek.

is -r- h' nTT CREEK. HEADSMAN. which tine "'Headsman of the Timer" c. 'M-rted the ux whether the prisoner, who marched Immediatep following him In the procsi.in to and from -the place of trial, had been sentenced to dea'h or not. For as long as the.

prisoner had'not been convicted. -or condemned to lose his life, the ax pointed forward as It was borne before by the headsman. -But from the very moment that capital punishment had been decreed against him the edge of the ax pointed ominously his way. ld Sweeney was the senior of all the old household servants of "the juet-n. and had been a footman In her employ and in that the Prince Consort during the early.

years of h- marriage. Each Christmas' he used to receive a piece of solid silver as a gift from the Queen, with a large, black-bordered card Inscribed. "With good-wishes from her Majesty and the Prince Consort. although the latter has been d. iid since near two score years.

There Is at the present moment, of course, keen competition for the comfortable berth left vacant by Sweeney's death amonhthe old household servants-of the Queen, for the office carries with It not only handsome pay, but likewise plenty of allowances, a furnished residence In the -Tower of London, free lighting, heating, repairs and heaven, only knows what all besides. In addition to the prestige and the dignity of the post. St. Louis T-- eJw I ii i ii i i i I I lOl ell V3 lt- -4 rlV- A I '-f rSWSirt I -i iTm s.r-.i,.! mm mii i'Z 7 'f I -4-ifc, vr. Si, -f F.

H. BROATJWAT, Cha. D. Meyer, Architect.) MRS lUNNT-E built of frame, slate roof: has hardw.x'd thiols I rollghout. hot-d(jT he whit Italian nu.ri le bathroom, ami Is furnished In the most luxurious Cost Mrs.

'phel'a X. Waegener's house on Highland avenue. Uuilt in the Chateau style of tvd stone, St. red brick with green slate The house Is built on a thirty-foot lot. but so well plannedlthat the rootrs- are commodious.

The niaintels and furniture Are of 'various hardwoods. Cost Ji.OW. "Hio Vista," count ry place of Mr. J. H.

Caperton. situated two miles east of the waterworks on an elevation about 4u0 feet "Kbove the river, has a commanding view of the city for miles around. The house Is a frame structure. Although occupied by the Caper-tons but three of tntjummer months. It was Buflt to withstand arctic weather.

The walls and roof are made of three thicknesses and are padded with Cabot's quilting, The house Is equipped for a furnace, and is designed in the colonial style; the Interior trim, fireplaces arid' furniture are In the same by the architect. Cost J11.000. Residence of Mr. Thomas Keeley! 0 West St. Catherine street; built of man brick, with freestone trimmings: nine rooms.

The ornaments on front are French Gothic Cost -Residence of Mrs. Minnie Leib." 1155 East built of" Akron. vitrified Roman brick; stone porch, slate roof. The stone carvings on the front are designed In the modem French renaissance style. The interior Is decorated and furnished In an arttstlo manner.

Coat S8.000, Fine Residences Recently Erected. Dodd A.Cobb have a number of most artistic houses to show (or their architectural efforts during the past two years. Of these the beautiful residence of Mr. Samuel Grabfelder on Third avenue Is perhaps the most elaborate. It Is built of Rockcastle stone and Is In a modified Italian Renaissance stria.

No expense was spared to make this dwelling, the stables and all accessories and detail most elegant. Messrs. Dodd ac Cobb are also the architects of the dainty Whitney cottage, and the designers of the addition to Mr. Samuel Bush's house at Kenwood, which Is the Flemish library that has a well-deserved local reputation. In St.

James Court, overlooking the park. Is a pretty yellow brick house built by Mr. John A Stark, and designed by the same architects. The most has been made of the view into Central Park, and the 02ce harmonizes well vlU the quiet i) I-'' lit '1l It 32.41 "-2 e-rx JJ 1 -st r- J--Z I-- lk )iii i iV iir'ign fcjfc 11 j' i. rSe' LIEB'S RrSIDEJTCE.

IJ. Caffnev. i NEAR OVERSIXX. 1155 EAST BROADWAY. Architect.

and retired urt. The house Is well white limestone tiim- yet off bv A new reshlen. Is that of C. C. Mengel.

on Third avenue. It Is of gray S.t. 1iu pressed brick. Human pattern, and- thl- trimmings -are of B. d-ford white stone.

It Is in the Italian Renaissance style, am a residence which has a beautiful effect from all points. John B. Hutchlngs was the architect. The residence of Mrs. John A.

Armstrong, on Third avenue. Is after fine designs by Clark It Is one of the most beautiful and o-lginal dwelling houses In the city. In a modified' i mwii, it nam umirtuon at enot. The material la pressed brick, of Roman pattern, with Lake Superior red sand-atone trimmings. The stone portico, with solid aide-entrance step, is a bean tlful feature, also the symmetrical swells and double bay on the front.

The high-pitch roof gvee a rather picturesque and not moongToooa ffeot while the alcove over the central wl dow Is an odd but acceptable trtrne-mlng. There are many other fine residence in progress of building In the city. Indeed the foregoing la a short list. Enough has been given, however. show the tendency of the hour and the strength of the present taste.

E. W. ELDERLY PEOPLE 1 WARNED BY PHYSICIANS TO AVOID HIGH ALTITUDES. HE London Tauoet soanded a note of warning against the danger of high altitude for elderly people. If at a height of more than 4.000 feet to 1.004 feet above the sea level a eertaln amount of strain la put on a normal heart, and by a rise of pressure Indirectly also on the large peripheral ar-plled In the cases of heart trouble or la teries, must not this action be multl-the cases of arteries with thickened or hardened walls? It la specially the rapidity of the change from on altitude to another which must be considered as a call made upon the oontrac-tlbllity of the small arteries on the one hand, and on the other hand, and tf the structures "In question did not respond to this call, rupture of an artery or dilation of the heart may ensue.

In the case of people totally unaccustomed to high altitudes. It is desirable to take them by degrees. In two or three taajea. with a stay of one or two day at the Intermediate placea. "HOW FADE2LETWSXX PLATS." IF WORDS deelre: perfuma.

wild If poet song were fire. That burned to blood in yui pte-pwiama-veins; If with a btrdllk tartn th tneaaanU throbbed to hoursj Tf summer's rains Turned drop by drop to shy, tel. maldea flowers; If God made Bowers with light aad muala In them. And saddened hearts ooald wtn themt I loosened petals touched the ground With a caressing sound; If love's eyes uttered word No listening lover e'er before had beard: If silent thoughts spake with a bugle's voice; If Asms passed Into song and cried. "Rejoice I If words could picture life's, hope's, heaven's eclipse When the last kiss has fallen on dying eyes and Hps; If all of mortal wo Struck on one heart with hrssfhlse blow on blow; If melody were tears, and tear were starry gleams That shone In evening's ameatbystlne dreams: Ah.

yes. if notes were stars, each star a different hue. Trembling to earth In dew; Or if the horeslul sings, roe and wb1e. Mate -irraTsi ctT rmjak If all the orbs lost the In the deep, silent blue be. to nlav: And when In frightening skltsTS light nings flashed And storm clouds crashed I if every stroke of light and sound were but excess of beauty; If human syllables could e'er refashion That fierce electric peselon; If other art could match (as were the poet's duty) The grieving, and the rapture, and the thunder that keen hour of wonder That light as If of heaven, that blackness- as of hell How I'a'lerewskl plays then might I dare to tell.

II. How Paderewskl plays! And was It he Or some disembodied spirit that had From silence Into singing; that had crushed Into one startled hour a life's felicity. And highest bliss of knowledge that all life, grief, wrong. Turns at the last to beauty and to song? R. W.

Glider. Helping Others. Some days ago these words were quoted by a practical, progressive man: "Never morning wore to evening but some heart did break." Looking over, the great wide world. Journeying over countries old and new, the truth of these words comes to you with the keenest force. In every home, in every city or town, in every country, some trouble Is to be found.

Many times It la carefully concealed, many times It Is so terrible that It can not be hidden, and what ar we doing to alleviate this misery The holidays are near at hand, and far and wide the Joy bells wlU ring out their glad hosannas, but let us try to make every one appreciate their music and not feel to them Jt Is only a mockery. TVo something to make life pleasant and hopeful for some one. and In Just such measure shall your own life blossom into the beautiful flowers of bop and content. Xong-est Telegraph Spas, The longest span of telegraph wtrs In the world Is In India, over the rive Klstna. It Is over 6.000 feet in length.

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