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The Virginia enterprise., 1908-06-12
AwAaos wAkNo seNta CONTRACTS


D. W. Rlmqhist, new alderman
from the Fourth, took his seat in
the ceancil Tuesday .evening, and
the session VII one veli calculated
to aerve % an inarodhction to the
work of The position.
Fonr bids on the proposed walk
to the cemetery were Submitted, that
|,of J. r. Rooney ut Gc. per lineal foo,
being found the lovesi. The length
Of the proposed walk 10 about 5om
feet. aud q contract for construction
vas ordered. {
For the construction of q sanitary
sewer In District No. Y3E two bids
were submitted, that Of e. c. Butle,
being accepted, Ths other bid wae
fron ]. p. Rooney. the narrow mar
gip Of $50 separating the proposals.
The plumbing ordinance received
it, third aud last reading and wae
Adopted by auanilnoae vote. The
attorney was also instracted to draf,
an ordinance regulating license on
various ahovs and amusement
grafts, also one prohibiting riding
Of wheels on sidewalks, and have
came in readiness for submission
at the next meeting. The ordinance
stablishing q speed limit for autos
and other vehicses. at eight miles
per hour, received it's first reading.
Liquor licenses were granted J. B.
Sattler and A. Hendrickson. Alder
man Nattson voted against grant
ing the former, which was for the Co.
hen 4 Aendelsox, corner, but appar.
entity stood alone in his opposition.
The appointment of Eli Maxi as a
member of the police patrol, was re-
ported by the mayor and approved
A petition for : donation of $2C0
for the Fourth Of July, signed by
J. A. Kennedy az chairman and A.
&. Bickford az secretary of the COM
mittee, was presented snd received
favorable action. This brought the
funds in the hands of the commit
tee to upwerds of $500, which sum
has been increased by later dona.
t,ons TO $aOo.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-06-12
N. E. Church.

Morning services at 1890. Sub
ject, "Christ's Claims for Himself:"
Evening services at 7:0 o'clock
Subject, "Soul."
Be sure and note the change of
time of evening praise.
E.G. CLARK. Pastor,
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-06-12
Play Plymoul)ba Ibcee Co.'S.

The fans will be given a FL. exhi-
bition of bali playing at 4, vir.
ginia Park on Friday, Saturky aud
Sunday afternoons, when tje Ply.
moaths, of Minneapolis, rscigui.ed
as one of the strongest tean} in the
northwest, will croes bats nth the
locals.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-06-12
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Divine service with sermone by
the pastor at 100 a. m. and 500 p.
m.
Sunday School at noon.
Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p. m.
A cordial Invitation given to Ill
to worship with us.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-06-12
CLASS OF Fifteen GRADUATES
With High onors From the Roosevelt School at the Eighth
Annual Commencement last Evening.
PROGRAM


Violin Solo-----"Gavotte Stephanie" -----Czibulka
A. E. SCHNEIDER
Grafton n-------Can the Negro Educate HIMSELF
Reading MARX Twan's Editing" -ELOD1E B. JOHNSON
Thesis 1.-THE Necessity of Woman Sufrage"-
HERBERT S. KING
Monologue--"The Election of the Future"
ETHEL c. MORELL
Reading "The Casket Scene Shakespeare
--------.------------------3GE GENEV1EvE A. MURPHY
Thesis -"American Journalism of Today-----
-------.------------------L LESTER N. MCDONALD
Reading The Stage Heroine AGNES H. LANDMARK
Reading -"The Present Crisis"- MARY G. GOWAN
Thesis "American Girl of Howells"- MINNIE G. COHEN
Defamation -"The Party Politician"-----
--.-----------------------E EDWA RID NJ DEERING
Recitation Teddy O'Rourke"- -HuLDA A. HANNA
Defamation "A Temperance Sentiment"----
Thesis "History of Our Flag" DANIEL L. MAHoNEY
Recitation --"The Christian Martyr" GRACE A. OWENS
Grafton Concerning Negro Education-----
EDWARD BERG
Violin Solo Romance ce"-------Hos
A. +. SCHNIDER
Glass Address ---------REV. JOHN w. POWELI Duluth
Presentation of High School Diplomas, Eighth Grade
Certificates and Gold Medals
-----SUPT LAFAYETTE BLISS
Violin Solo -"From II Trovatore" Verdi
A. +. SCHNIDER
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VIII Celebrate tooth Anniversary.

WW IeaeOG0te tVUIU ANNIVERSARY
The Norwegian residents of Vir.
ginia plan an appropriate celebra-
ton of the one hundredth annivers-
ary of the birth of Henrik Verge
land, the celebrated Norwegian po-
ct, to be held at the Norwegian NJ.
E. Church on Wednesday evening
next. June 18th.
The Norden Glee Club and Male
Quartette will assist in the program
of the evening, and the Rev. c. W.
Schevenius will deliver an address
appropriate to the OCCASION. Other
numbers will embrace recitations
and literary selections, and a pleas
ant evenings entertainment is in
store for attendants.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-06-12
FREE POSTAL DELIVERY NEXT M0NDA,
laitid System VIII Cover from Bslsaa,
to ReeCh Streets aad from Ohio
; to RaikOod Avenues.

Free mail delivery will become an
actual innovation in Virginia on
Monday next, when the new system
becomes effective.
The original limits az included in
the delivery system are bounded by
Balsam street on the north, by Rail
road avenue on the east, by Beech
street On the south, and by Ohio
aud Virginia avenues and Lake
Boulevard on the west to Willow
street.
There will be three deliveries on
Chestnut street daily, the first at
7:D a. M, the second at l1:l5 a. m.,
and the third at 1:30 p. IN. The resi-
dence deliveries will be the same az
the foregoing with the exception of
the n:l5 a. m. trip.
The carriers to be fret placed on
duty are John W. Trimble, Erton c.
Cell and Edward P. Beach, with
William III. Dupont as substitute.
Their duties will be divided as fol.
lows: Carrier No. l will have the
three blocks on the north side of
Chestnut street and west of Rail
road avenue, and the ten square
| blocks north. Carrier No. will
have the twenty-one square blocks
between Chestnut street and Beech
street and Railroad and Cleveland
avenues. Carrier No. 3 will have all
the territory west of Cleveland ave.
nue..
The carriers are this week on their
respective routes procuring the
names of the patrons of the office
who wish their mail delivered.
There will be some delay in hav-
ing the street letter boxes erected,
as the posts have not yet arrived.
Jeadered q Farewell Reception.
Miss Anna L. Cotton, for several
years past member of the Roose-
welt faculty and who since coming
here has ever taken deep interest
in Methodist choir circles, was ten
dered a fitting farewell reception at
the church parlors on Wednesday
evening by members of the choir
and congregation. Following lunch
con a brief program was rendered,
and Rev. Clark, in behalf of the as
semblage, in a neat address pre-
sented Miss Cotton with beautiful
gold chain and locket as a memento
Eof>appreciation. Other numbers of
the evening included recitation
by Mrs. Montgomery, and appropri-
ate remarks by Mr.. Williams, direc-
tor of the choir, Capt. Gill, Capt.
Polglase and John H. Slapp. Tie
closing number of the program was
a chorus rendition of "America."
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-06-12
Datb Aaaericaa aad Earopeaa Plan.

0ot0 HS u" e'so S0 s''
The management of the St. Louis
Hotel, Duluth's popular hostelry,
announce that they have perfected
arrange meuts for conducting the
house on both the American and
European plan, aud will in future
care for their guests in either way
desired. ~
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-06-12
Receiving Trout Frv.

Responsive to an application filed
some three months ago by Supt.
N. A. Murphy of the Duluth, Rainy
Lake & Winnipeg, John Green, state
game warden, arrived in the city on
Tuesday with ten cans of trout fry,
aud accompanied by Mr.. Murphy
vent up the line of the new road,
planting the crop in tine Rice and
other likely looking streams along
the route.
An additional supply'of trout fry
will be brought in tomorrow, re-
sponsive to the application of the
committee appointed by the Com
mercial Club, and will be distrib-
uted by the interested disciples of
leak Walton in the various likely
streams in the Virginia district.
While previous "plants" have been
made in certain streams in this sec-
tion they have not, apparently, liv-
ed and thrived, but it ie hoped the
repeated efforts of anglers may be
rewarded.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-06-12
Real Estate.

Some bargains in Virginia Real
Estate, Gee F. J. Hughes.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

erty and occasionally try TO sell II were
TO appraise for tax purposes. they would
probably guess too low, But the tax as
SCISSORS. fact to face with the growing
need OF revenue for the District govern
ment. possibly go to the other extreme
and guess too high.
In the regulations governing the regis
try Of deeds and cOnveyances Of property
in Washington the value Of the property
sold or conveyed does not enter. Almost
the invariable rule IS a nominal sum, quite
generally SO. This system Of record gives
to the assessor no basis for appraisement.
Such an official might as we'll search the
Bible or the unabridged dictionary for
any facts relative to the value of the
property Of the District as the recorders s
folios. II it were required by law that the
actual selling price Of the property should
be named IN the deed OF conveyance, one
of the great difficulties Of appraisement
for tax purposes would be obviated.
Some Object tn This Plan.
It is sometimes objected to this pro
cedure that the details Of a private bar
gain and sale should not be made the
subject of public record. However. 1t is
required by law that the sale of the prop
erty by John Doe to Richard Roe and
the transfer of the same shall be recorded,
with the date Of sale and other facts re-
lating to deeds of trust. &c. It would
seem that the price paid for the property
was not such a profound secret that il
should be saeredly guarded from the pub
lie gaze. Anyhow If It were customary
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
KNOWS REAL ESTATE VALUES
a. F. Fox Company Has Offices
Finely Equipped.
Executive Head OF Concern Grew I'D
Oped a Big Business.

The A. F. Fox Company. real estate
and rental agents, at Fourteenth street
and New York avenue, is one Of the ae-
tive and successful realty concerns of the
city. 1t occupies a conspicuous business
corner, and through the energy and care
fuI business methods of its proprietor
and executive head enjoys a large part of
the real estate business Of the District of
Columbia.
Edmund K. Fox is the president and
moving power of the business, assisted by
a competent force of statesmen and special
helpers, each expert in his particular line.
Mr.. Fox began his business career at
the age of seventeen, when he entered the
Columbia National Bank as runner. and
remained there for three years. Then ne
entered the insurance business for him
self, Later a vacancy occurred In his
fathers business. and he accepted an Of
Ter TO start in at a salary OF 81 a week.
Six years later the business was incorpo-
rated and Mr.. Fox was made vice presi-
dent In December. 1905, he acquired the
entire holdings Of the company and
launched modern methods in the busi-
ness he so much priced
In the past two years the business has
doubled in size. and to-day the office con-
tains one of the most modern plants IN
the city, with a large force OF men expert
enced in their line 10 handle the many de-
partments under his control. Mr Fox has
made a specially of rentals and leans,
now having entire management of many
of the largest Office and apartment build
ings in Washington. The loan depart
ment controls a vast amount Of money
for investment and continues to grow
from year to year
Mr.. Fox is a member Of Lafayette
Lodge, No. l9; Lafayette Chapter Ne. 3:
Washington Commandery, No. i. knights
Templars; AImas Temple, Mystic Shrine;
Washington Lodge, No. Is, Elks; Nome
Camp. Nd 9, Arctic Brotherhood, Sigma
Chi Fraternity. University Club, and the
Board of Trade.
Mr., Fox enjoys the pleasure Of having
his parents both living. his father. Mr..
Albert F. Fox, now being the president
of the Columbia National Bank.
The 4. F. Fox Company has tie distinc-
ton of being the first and only firm in the
country to operate a day and night real
estats Office.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
SALES By FISHER & co.
Two Lots in Chevy Chase Bring 3;
Cents "a square Foot.

Two Lots in Chevy Chase Bring 33
Cents square Foot.
Thomas J. Fisher K Co. report the fol-
lowing sales:
For N. S Eastwood. two-story apart
HIent house al l32 L street. in the Bloom
ingdale section. Each apartment con-
tains FIVE rooms and bath. The purchaser
Will hold the property as an investment.
a small piece of ground TO J. W. Nich-
olson. adjoining Mr.. Nich0lsOn's former
purchase in Chevy Chase, Nd. His resi-
dence VIII be ready for occupancy within
about a month
To Ernest d. Ryerson. two lots on the
rorth side of Northampton street. in
Chevy Chase. d. g, about 175 feet east OF
Connecticut avenue. The price paid was
50 cents a square foot.
To George F. Muth, the house at 1907
Irving street, built by Mr.. Some The
house is located on the corner OF an al
ley, is three stories and basement, and
contains ten rooms.
Thomas J. Fisher 6, Co have added a
new branch to their business. They have
established a department devoted to the
handling Of real estate in Virginia. sub
urban to washington, and VIII have every
facility to afford their clients the necessary
information and inspection OF properties
in that district.
Hampton c. Williams. OF Vienna, Va.
who is a native of that section, and
thoroughly acquainted with that part OF
Virginia just across the Potomac. and who
has had large experience in handling real
estate along the suburban lines running
from the city into the residential portion
Of Virginia, has been engaged 10 manage
this department, and will devote his en-
tire time to those who wish to purchase
either desirable residential properties or
for larger concerns which may desire TO
engage in manufacturing or other pur-
poses. The easy access TO the city fur
nished by the Falls Church, the Old Do
minion. and the Mount Vernon Electric
railways affords advantages to the sub
urban residents in Virginia which will be
appreciated By those who have lived In
less desirable suburban districts.
Fisher & Co are led to take up this
branch by the increasing demand which
has been made on them by prospective
buyers for property IN this section, and
by owners who wish them to act as
agents.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

No other real estate Office in Washing
ton enjoys a more favorable reputation
than that Of \. L. sansbury. who for
several years has been located at 1871
Thirteenth street northwest
All who come In contact with Mr.. Sans
bury are Immediately impressed by his
courteous and geatlemanly bearing and
his sterling integrity OF character He
IS universally regarded as a man Of
unusually clear and discriminating judg-
ment in all matters pertaining 10 real
estate values. and his advice and counsel
are frequently sought in realty trans
actions of great Importance.
Has Made Notable Sales.
Some OF the most notable sales Of real
estate made in Washington in recent
years have been negotiated by this Office.
Mr. Sansbury's Offices, which nave been
recently enlarged TO meet the growing de-
mands OF his business. are located in the
spacious rooms on the first floor of the
Builders Exchange Building. where he
has every facility for the conduct Of his
large business. He has a thoroughly
equipped sales department. covering all
branches Of city and suburban business,
with a full corps Of active, energetic
statesmen. as well as departments for the
efficient handling 0f rents, loans. and in
surance, which afford the patrons Of the
Office the best possible service
This Office handles exclusively the prop
erty known as Sauls Addition to the City
of Washington. on Fourteenth street ex-
tended. which has achieved remarkable
success under its efficient management
Recent Sales Aggregate 100000.
The recent sales in this subdivision ag-
gregate upward of slOoo0O while negotia-
tions are pending which will largely in
crease these figures. Mr. Sansbury is
keenly alive to the fact that there is an
ever increasing tendency or the part of
Washington people TO seek detached
homes in the nearby suburbs, where the
transportation facilities are such as to
place them in close touch with the heart
OF the city.
Mr.. Sansbury also conducts an agency
for the sale Of country homes. farms, and
timber lands, which is under the man
agement OF p. ". Crosby. who possesses
special qualifications for this line Of the
business.
Mr.. Sansbury is an active member Of
the Board Of Trade. and takes great in
terest in every movement looking to the
welfare and improvement OF theNNational
Capital, In whose future destiny be has
unbounded confidence.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
FIRST FLoOR PLAN.

for the prices paid for property 10 he re-
,oTded on the deeds. there would be short
ly an overhauling and 0yertuTning Of tax
assessment in this city that would very
nearly equalize the tax burden and iron
out most Of the difficulties which now sur
round the situation.
II might be suggested that it would
never be possible TO get the correct price
into the deeds. but the law Of perjury
anu its punishment is probably sufficient
guarantee OF that.
Coming back 20 the suggestions made by
the real estate man who furnished the
data for this discussion. he remarked that
the present working cut OF the tax prob
lem in Washington was most unsatisfac-
tory TO most property holders. and he
was of the opinion that some improve
ment upon the system would have TO be
invented within a few years. especially
the amount Of revenue for the District
should be increased in the same ratio
during the next decade.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

President Of the A f. Fox Company
real estate and rental agents, at Four
teenth and New York avenue. was born
in this city, at 800 I street northwest,
July II, 1885, and was educated in the
public and private schools Of this city un-
I'll he reached the age of fourteen. Wien
ne entered Pennsylvania College and
afterward took a special course at the
Harry Hillman," in Wilkesharre, Pa
In 1897 Mr.. Fox graduated from the law
department OF the Georgetown University
In after years he was successfully run
per for the Columbia National Bank. as
soeiated with his father, Alters F. Fox,
IN the real estate business, and then
owner and proprietor Of the business.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Gettysburg Line Looks Promising.

President James B. Colegroye, of the
Washington. Westminster and Gettysburg
Railway Company, said yesterday that
the plan for railroad from Washington
to Gettysburg, Pa. via Westminster. Nd,
and Littletown. Pa. ninety miles. is
financed. and rights of way are now be-
ing closed up Walter Atlee, of this city,
is chief engineer.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
SALES BY SHANNON & LUCHs.
Two Houses In Row of Fifteen New
Ones Find Buyers.

Shannon & Luchs report the sale of
two more houses on North Capitol street,
at the corner of Bryant, two squares
north OF " street. This makes mere
than one half sold. Of a row Of fifteen
houses that they are Eow offering FOR
sale
The properties are not yet fully COM
pleied, and viii not be for about one
month, but the firm has found ready pur-
ehasers for the properties. even consid-
ering that they haven't yet che COM
pletely finished house. The consideration
in the above transactions was $3.50 for
each house
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Occupies Rooms in HuyIer BuiIding

Willige. Gibbs & Daniel have leased to
DR.. Benjamin J. Eslin the second floor
of the Huyler Building, Twelfth and f
streets northwest. Or. Eslin viii resume
his dental practice, occupying ail three
Of the large Hcons on this aoor.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
WASHINGTON PARKS
NOW At THEIR BEST
Public Spaces Cover More
than 5000 Acres.
SCATTERED OVER CITY
How Plan of Park Commission
Affected the System.
SCATTERED OVER CITY

Capital Carries Tree Planting and
Open Growing Further Than Any
AmerIcan System-LaFge Reserva-
tiOns Contain 2,ss1 Acres-smaIIer
Plots at Intersections OF Streets
and Avenues-Type of Architecture.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
new SCHOOLHOUSE
STARTS INNOVATION
Larger Buildings Planned
on More Economic Lines.
WILL CONTAIN 16 ROOMS
Design Gives Opportunity for
Better Architectural Effects.

Structure Somewhat Resembles Sim
to Washington Model of Class
rooms About Central Hall, with
Easy Access 10 the Outside-PupiIs
Protected from Danger from Fire.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
SEEM HIGH
Assessed Value Often Greater
Than Market Price.
SOME REASONS ARE SUGGESTED

Assessors Apparently Work in the
Dark and Can Only Make a Guess.
Districts Urgent Call for Revenue.
should BE Assessed at Two-thirds.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
HE SELLS PROPERTY
n. L. Sansbury Among City's
Prominent Brokers.
MANAGES SAUL's ADDITION

Large Business I'm Real Estate Built
UR by Strict Integrity and Careful
Attention to Clients Interests.
Conducts Agency for Farms and
Timber Lands-Many Large Sales.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

First saw the light or day in the county
of Prince George. in the good old State
of Maryland and ever since that auspi-
cious event he seems to have been ami
mated by two controlling characteristic
eeaseless, untiring energy and unswerv-
ing honesty Of purpose These are the
foundation stones upon which ne has
built up his splendid business and placed
himself in the front rank of Washington's s
leading real estate brokers He has nc
respect for the iaggard and no toleration
for those who depend upon the tricks
ef trade to gain business advantage.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Planting Trees Along Streets.

coassaaea or Paso 3. osisaa :
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

oontlaaea on Page 2. ooIumn 5.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-02
GAVE CREtK FILES
 A STRONG PROTEST
And Refers to Seventeen Years of Her Criminal History With a Good Deal ot Pride.

In announcing the sending of dep- uty sheriffs and later, rangers, to Cave Creek recently. an afternoon Phoenix paper carelessly spaced out its story in language that has given deep offense to the sheep owners and sheep herders now in that section. It was intimated that a carnival of Outlawry was in progress and restraint was necessary. Letters from there indicate that there has been no lawlessness other than an occasional harmless drunk, some i times a loud talking one, but nothing the local officers feel that they are not equal to. Denying these intimations and expressing the injured feelings of the Cave Creek people the justice of the peace in that precinct writes as follows, incorporating the major part of the criminal history of that settle ment for the last seventeen years:
 Now as to the murders. robberies and law breaking of this district, ought to know. l have lived up here nearly seventeen years. and am in my fourth term as justice of the peace Had 1 had to depend on my office fees I would have died once a month from starvation. This district has been cruelty peaceable and law abiding. As county officer l have by way of transient sheep taxes put dollars into the treasury to the cents I have pulled out in fees as coroner and otherwise. By way of trade and money into Phoenix trade, Cave Creek has con tributed hundreds of dollars to cents of costs for criminal actions, and that is matter of pride to us. As for me. in reckless making of costs against the county. l would not want to incur the condemnation of Uncle John Orme the chairman of the county board. I do hope he comments me.
 ''I can recall only three killings in the last nine years. The first was that of Jack Ford by one of his men-it
Arizona republican., 1908-03-02

erary but in reality he has been lang uishing behind the bars of a Mexican prison. In assuming this character Mr Wheelock diplays exceptional abil- ity as an actor and more than pleases his hearers with his subtle jokes and mirthful demeanor
 MT. Wheelock is supported by full cast of talented and well trained ladies and gentlemen who ably assume the roles Of the other characters in the drama, and these, although amatuers, cleverly execute their individual parts.
 The proceeds realized from this play are to be applied to the fund Of the library association of Mesa and as this is public spirited and commendable cause, 1t is hoped and expected this Uill receive the patronage which it truly deserves and those attending are most heartily assured that they will be accorded a genuine treat in witness ing the production of The Man From Mexico"