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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
CONSIDERINGCHANGE
IN ASSESSING TAXES
Commissioner Thinks Yearly
AppraiSement Would Be
Better Than Triennial.

Believing that the present method of
a triennial assessment Of real estate
demands radical change, the Com
missioners are considering the introduc-
ton of legislation comforting upon the
board Of assistant assessors authority
IA make yearly assessments for all new
property and subdivisions and for any
and all block where property values are
changable- lhe bin Will probably pro-
vide hiatt an examination be made of
every piece Of property in the District
Of Columbia within a seven-year period.
This will not mean, however, the levy
ing Of an entire new assessment.
Under existing methods real estate
in the Districc is assessed once in every
three years. The board of assistant
assessors occupy three year in going
over District territory with. the result
that when the work is completed. some
OF the property has not been visited in
two years or more. In the mean time
property values have changed. Certain
sections have increased in value while
others have deprecated, and vet
another equal period Of time rous+
eiapse beIore there can be a proper cor
rection in the tax levy.
Under the proposed method q,
sessment could be levid at any time
and tie values brought down to the
last minute II would afford sIso an
annual opportunity TO dissatisfied prou-
erty owners to appeal 70 the board #
equalization and review from the 6ud-
ings Of the board OF assistant asses
sors' whereas now they have this op-
portunity only once In three years.
The triennial assessment OF Ig0g-1qt1
has been IN force for one year To
this during tie last year has been added
the usuei yearly assessment due 10 The
re-subdiv sion Of new buildings and i'm
proven ents. This last assessment will
amount to nearly SS.O00.OOO and is ift
tude
The trienniaI assessment must be
made IN conjunction with the annual
assessments of new buildings and i'm
prOvements. At the same time the
board is detained in office during a con-
sldeFHUIe portion Of its time. giving
hearings both as to personal real estate
The Commissioners are OF the opinion
therefore that the board IS working UNI
der difficulties which should be rene
died
Several suggestions have been offered
the Commissioners. One is that TIM
District triennial assessments be retain
ed. and that an additional force of in
so that the work could be done prompt
~. Still another suggestion Is that the
District be divided into sections with
one assessor assigned 20 each. The
proposition that meet with the greatest
favor, however is the levying of a year
" assessment which Will be the one to
be urged by the Commissioners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits were
issued today:
To John 7. BrannOn, for five two
story brick stores from coo 10 Gil and
from 1lO1 20 1lO7 Eleventh street north
west; architect, g L. Webb builder,
9 II. Lavender e. Co; estimated cost,
5000.
To II. B. AlthoT, for one two-story
brick stable, at 926 o street northwest
architect, A. Goenner. builder, J. o.
NOllard: estimated cost, $500.
To Mrs. f. r. Moran, 20 repair dwell
ing at 23l3 Massachusetts avenue north
west; architect and contractor, Fred
s. Gichneri estimated cost, $3.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
STOCKS OPEN STRONG, FOLLOWED
BY SELLING MOVEMENT AND
LOWER PRICES.

NEW YORK, Sept. IL p. ma sell
Ing movement of some volume started
Just after the noon hour, precipitated by
vague news about the Jersey Central
dividend. Since noon the market has
been weak with most OF the active
stocks Of the morning down from frac-
lions TO two points. Many Of the floor
traders who had supported the market
in the early trading turned sellers and
at this hour the course of the market
is still downward.
Reading has been the feature Of the
trading most Of the day. its fluctuations
being wider than the other stocks. 1t
sold up to 10 on the early bulge and
lead the downward movement, later
losing point. then experiencing a slight
rally and then falling away again I'M
der selling pressure
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Wall Street Market Turns Weak Vague Rmrors About Jersey
Wholesale Produce Prices
Eggs, Cheese and Butter.


Cheese-New York fats. large. per ID, 1910;
small. per ID, I7c
Eggs-Nearbys-pe dOz Z7a2Sc.
Bud6tteTr-oSreamery. fancy, sla32c' removal
Poultry.
LIVE Live Poultry-Chickens spring, per ~.
1'aIoc' hens, 16c; ROSTERS, Sc; young
uuCks' large, per ID. 1Oa13c; sma... per 10
ssIue5 geese. per H.. 6a10c; turkeys. toms
per d. lIc; hens, per h.. 17o.
Fruits.
Fruits-Apples new. per barrel 'l.ooa4 80;
oranges, California. per box S2JOa30O. pine
apples. S2OOa3.O0; cantaloupes, per crate, SVc
a--25' peaches, per basket, 65caSl.Di water
melons loa25c apiece; grapes, per basket ia
lfci cranberries. per box, $500
Vegetables
NegetableE-New potatoes. per Dbl. s. Ooa
70; sweet potatoes s. 00a2.25. cucumber s,
per basket SL25a2.O0; cabbage, per head,
Sa5c; squash. per crate, 25a5Oc; string
beans. per Dbl, S2.O0a2. 25; lettuce, per has-
ket. SlO0al.5O: beets. per doz. punches. 25a9Oc:
radishes. per 100 $500; onions. per bu., Soc
corn per doz.. 10al6c; tomatoes, per
box. 3oa6Oc; green peppers per Dbl. SlOOa
$l-25; egg plant, per doz., 25c; lima beans. per
quart. lOa20c.
Live Stock
Calves. per h., 5aSkc; lambs 6a7c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
MAYOR CONVICTED.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. N.-Abram c..
Eby, the mayor Of Burkville, Va. who
wrote to President McCrea OF the
Pennsylvania railroad that unless he
was paid the sum Of $4,000 he would
Western railroad. was convicted by "a
fury I'm the United States court here OF
using the malls 10 attempt blackmaiL
Sentence WAS deferred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
In MemOriam.

CANTWELL-In loving remembrance OF
GEORGE MAY CANTWEL.Is (nee Guiu0D,
who departed this life two years ago to-
day September q. 1907.
Gone in the best Of her days;
Blighted IN womanhOod's bloom:
Torn from the hearts that loved her,
To sleep in the silent tomb
II BY Her Mother and Sister.
MATTHEwS-In loving remembrance Of my
dear sister. ELIZABETH MATTHEW'S.
who died one year ago yesterday, Septem-
Der 20 1908.
Grant her eternal rest, o. Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon her
Anniversary mass at 81. Vincent De
PauPs. SISTER MARY.
1ts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21

cali and 931S after call. in ALL 264 shares
sold. Railway common came out after
call at 47Ss to A.. Two shares Of Capt.
tai Traction went on record about 81 a
share above the official bid price.
Bank shares were in good demand, but
sales Of small amounts OF Farmers and
Mechanics National and United States
Trust were the only ones offered. and
wero promptly taken at advanced prices.
Mergenthaler was firm at ZI2 and Ian
stOn at 1874.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
LOCAL SECURITIES FIRM, WITH
TRADING ACTIVE AND IN
LARGE VOLUME.

The local market for securities today
was strong and active. In the early
trading bonds were sought for and the
call of the bond list occupied a much
longer time than usual. Amid the bid
ding and Offering of these investment
securities Gas SIS, Columbia Railroad SIS,
Metropolitan SIS and Potomac Electric
Consolidated 5's were taken at current
figures or slightly lower.
Traction shares We're in strong demand
both on call and after The Railway
preferred shares sold at 1875 to 935s on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
BUCKEYE MASTER
BROWNS IN CREEK
Major" Todd Falls From Small
Boat and Sinks Before Aid
Can Reach Him.

BALTIMORE, Nd. Sept. 21.-Capt.
FULLY A. Price, forty-five years old, of
222 North Luzerne street. master Of the
Buckeye Major Todd, was drowned in
the Patapsco creek, between and 10
O'Clock last night
Captain Price. while in the small boat
slipped and fell overheard. The mem
bers Of the crew went to his rescue, but
before they reached him he sank
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
SHERMAN TO ATTEND
GOOD ROADS SESSION

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Sept 2l.-Vice
President Sherman will be In the city
today, and W. +. Boneu. president OF
the Cleveland Automobile Club, has re
ceived a telegram from him saying he
viii attend The good roads convention.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
PRINCES AUTO INJURIES BOY.

BERLIN, Sept. 21--Whne the crown
prince was autOmoblliIg through the
village Of Herzfeld last evening, he ran
over six-year-old boy, fracturing his
skull. The crown prince has undertaken
to provide for the boys future If he re-
covers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
TODAY'S SALES ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished oy ". 3. Hibbs &
Co. bankers and brokers. Hibbs Building
members New York Stock Exchange. Wash
Arizona republican., 1909-03-14
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs
EUCALYPTUS Ornamental and Commercial)

Varieties have been especially selected for their adapaby to local conditions. They the rapid
 growers of this family and will make fence posts in three California groves of these varieties ten years old bring $300000 per for the timber alone. They very tall and of the most graceful of the evergreen trees and used extensively for wood fence pOsts rail road ties and ill for wind brakes. We quote
 Eucalyptus COrnynOcalyx, in cans, to feet. 35c Eucalyptus LeucoXylOn, in cans, to feet. 35c Eucalyptus ROstrata in cans, to feet ........ 35c Eucalyptus RObusta, in cans, to feet 35c Eucalyptus Ruds Desert Gum), ill to feet 35c Eucalyptus TereticOrnis, in cans, to feet 35c Eucalyptus Nminalis, in cans, to feet 35c
 We have the above in flats at $3.50 per hundred S2500 per thousand Also the
 Eucalyptus ROstrata, in IS to 24 inches. .15c
Arizona republican., 1909-03-14
Including More Than 10000 ITEMS
If You Want Trees for Spring Planting Come
 In at Once, For They Are Going Fast.

This stock is perfect condtiand back statement placed the ground and keep right growing has been used selecting varieties and included which has not been tried out and successful this valley One great danger securing stock that will make quick
 start after repanng is the damage small shipments in hand ling and rehandng transit. This practically eliminated by having the trees packed and properly mOstened the shipping yards of the nurseries and direct destination a sealed That why this entire lot looks and thrifty if still rooted it's native soil In selecting varie ties from stock you don't have to look picture fore you buy it. By placing large order received the greatest possible discounts from the and ~ coupled with the immense saving freight ots enables the stock down here less than half of what would the small individual buyer We propose to the raners and property the benefit of this immense saving and prices much pon might be aroused We right here business however, where have been for the eight and back make The speak for. them seveee them and make selections and increase the value of land faster and easier than other Right the best me an in fact the only safe tme according the best horticultural authorities to plant the Salt River Val ley Trees planted only apt to make quick make thrifty growth but the records show that spring ing practically whole years start stock in the fall. All varieties quote in stock at present. but will be exhausted within the next few daysso early if you want your share.
The Washington times., 1909-07-02
SWEDISH ORE COMING.

STOCKHOLM. July 2-Oue hundred
and fifty thousand tons of iron have
been shipped recently from this port
to America. This IS the first consign-
ment OF this product OF noteworthy
magnitude.
The Washington times., 1909-07-02
TAFT TO RESCUE
c. A. R. MEMORIAL
Exercises at Stephenson
Statue Will Take Place
Tomorrow Afternoon.

On behalf of the people Of the United
States, President Taft will tomorrow az
teTnoon receive from Commander-in-
Chief Nevius, of the Grand Army of the
Republic, the memorial that has been
erected at Seventh street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue for the late DR.. Benjamin
Franklin Stephenson, founder of the
Grand Army. The presentation and
dedication exercises will begin at 2:S0
O. clock
President Taft. with Brig. Gen. w
w. WOtherspoon, L. s. a; Senator
William Warner of Missouri; Gen. Louis
Wagner, of Philadelphia; Representative
]. Hampton Moore, OF Philadelphia,
and Commander-in-Chief Nevius viii
review a long parade Of regular troops
and militia
The exercises will be opened by Col.
Charles a. Partridge of Chicago, chair
man Of the c. A. r. memorial commit
tee. who will introduce as the presiding
officer Senator Warner, q past COM
mander-in-chief. After brief address
by Senator Warner. Chapiain-in-Chief
John F. Spence viii pronounce the in
vocation. The memorial will then be IN
yelled and General Wagner, another
past commander-in-chief viii present
the memorial to Commander-in-Ch iRf
NeYius, who will then turn It over to
President Taft for the people.
After the address OF the President,
Representative Moore VIII deliver the
OFatOn- me exercises VIII be Drought
to a close with a Denediction by Chap
lain Henry y. Couden Of the House of
Representatives.
Between the speeches there viii be
music by the Marine band. Mrs Anna
Grant-Fugitt will sing ''The Star-Span-
gled Banner and "Tenting On the Old
Camp Ground"
The troops that will parade Will be
drawn up on Louisiana avenue facing
west. during the exercise The or
CARNATIONS will include the battalion Of
engineers from Washington barracks,
a provisional battalion of coast artil-
lery from Fort Washington, a squad
ron of the Fifteenth Cavalry, one bat
talon Of the Third Field Artillery from
Fort Myer, a battalion of marines from
the Marine Barracks, sailors from the
vessels at the Navy Yard and men Of
the District Guard. Col. Joseph Car
radd, Fifteenth Cavalry, viii command
the first brigade.
immediately on the conclusion Of the
exercises the troops will pass I'm review
marching south along Seventh street
passing the reviewing stand and then
turning west along PennsyIv -nia ave
nue. 20 Fifteenth street, thence north
10 New York avenue, where the pro-
cessiOn viii disbaud
The Washington times., 1909-07-02
WILL SOON BEGIN
500. GOO THEATER
Playhouse Near Seventh and F
Will Be Ready for Opening
October IS.

Construction VIII be commenced within
a week upon the new 100000 vaudeville
house on + street, near Seventh. The
financing company which Is composed
or Washington business men, will be
Incorporated this afternoon Members
Of the syndicate are Benjamin Held, NJ.
q Mccormick, Julius l. Peyser, Milton
StrasburGeTt Isaac HeiCenheimer. and
Lewis Frederick
The new theater viii be slightly larger
thar the Majestic, having a seating ca
paclty OF l,250, and Will be completed
and opened for business about Octo-
Der To-
a. Z. Mayor, who has had a great
deal OF experience in the theatrical bust
ness both in this city and in Baltimore.
VIII manage tie new playhouse, the
name Of which Is TO be the Casino.
The land on which the building IL 10
DC erected was purchased several DAYS
ago Tor price understood 10 have been
10000. II is a vacant lot, having a
frontage OF 80 feet by a depth OF 100
feet.
Plans for The building are now being
prepared Dy a Baltimore architect.
The Washington times., 1909-07-02
POLICE DENY CLUES
TO HORTON SIMPSON
Headquarters Asserts That No
One Has Heard From
Missing Teacher.
Missing Teacher.

Denial was made al Police Head
quarters today that information had
been received at the detective bureau
that Horton Simpson, former principal
OF the Takoma School. wanted in con-
nection with the death OF Miss Abbie
Nj. Coultry. a teacher, about five months
ago. is in New York. and has been in
communication with his brother, Francis
s. Simpson. of philadelphia. The police
assert that no clue tn Simpsons where
abOuts has been obtained.
Miss Coultry died in a physician 5
Office following an operation. Simpson
is alleged TO have taken her TO the
doctors Office. and was held by TIE
Coroner's jury for the action of the
grand jury.
The Washington times., 1909-07-02

Coroner and Friend of Miss
ing Sigel Suspect Recog-
niZe Ii.
Continued from First Page)

at the morsue is that of the missing
Leong Ling.
Lawyers and the men who have had
close dealings with the Chinese have
Sigel's body that there may have been
two murders instead of one. 1t Is
claimed that Leong Ling may in some
of his dealings have aroused the ven
geance of one of the powerful tongs.
His own tong, the Hip Sings, may have
found him wanting, or their rivals. the
On Leong tong. may have determined
that his presence on earth was no long
er necessary.
That The Hip Sing tong was involved
Is the favorite theory OF the police
They contend that Leong may have re-
vealed TO his mission teacher. and
sweetheart. Elsie Sigel, some of the Sc
crets Of The tong.
Sent "Hatchet Men"
The tong. having pronounced the
death werrant of the man, may have
sent its "hatchet men," or militant
day that Elsie Sigel was killed. Elsie
Sigel was there. and the girl. the only
witness of the deed, was killed by the
murdcrers for safety. her body racked
in the trunk, ana left with true Chinese
cunning, to point toward him as her
slayer. This is one suppOSition-
Meantime, the police ere doing every
thlns an their power 10 Identity the body
found in the river last night. Persons
who knew LeOng are being rounded up
and taken to the morgue to view the
body. It is badly decomposed. Or Nc
Donald says the body had undoubtedly
been in the water long time.
A score of detectives are at work
trying TO fathom the killing Of YuEg
Vow. the Chinese laUndryman, a mem
Der OF the Yung family. which helped
AIRY the trunk cont aiming the EiII >
body from Leong's room.
No connection has been esta bIished
between his death at the hands of
strangers and the killing of Elsie Sigel.
out the police are confident that they
will ind his murderers
The Washington times., 1909-07-02
VRIGHTS PLANNING
FOR LONG FLIGHT
1t Weather Conditions Are
Favorable Aviator May
Break His Record.
Continued from Fhst Page.)

one, and would make good, he thinks, il
tried out
L is not the same machine, which
Mr. Herring brought down to Wash
lhStOn IN a trunk and two suit cases
last rail-, and over which there was
so much mystery. That machine Her
ring found too light. and 1t was be
cause he started to build another one on
heavier and stronger lines that he was
unable to get to Washington in time.
Americas Representatives.
Mr. Curtiss talked with Wilbur
Wright over the matter in which avia-
tors are acquainted in France. He has
been selected by the Aero Club Of
America 10 represent this country ia
the James Gordon Bennett cup race,
which is 10 be held near Paris on Au-
gust - Mr. Curtiss said after his cor
ference that he had decided to go. Mr..
Curtiss will stay in Washington this
evening and hopes to see Orville Wright
make long flight.
Tonight he leaves for New York and
tomorrow he completes az Norris Park.
New York, for the Aero Clubs presl-
dents prize OF $1,000, which is divided
INTO four $50 prizes, one portion 10 be
given 10 each Of the first four persons
who fly three ffrhs of a mile in a ma
chine that has never entered any previ-
Gus contest
Mr.. Curtiss covered this distance un-
Critically last saturday on the same
track. It is possible that Mr.. Curtiss
viii compete also for the Scientific Am
erican trophy next Monday. He will
have 10 fly about eighteen miles to
qualify in this event. He frankly sa6d
This morning that he didn't expect to
lily that far.
Three Flights.
Orville Wright flew three times yes
terday afternoon. much to the delight
OF Vice President Sherman. Senator
stephen B. Elkins. Senator owen.
charlie Taft. the son OF the President
and about 2,000 less conspicuous people
The first flight was of 5 minutes
duration, the second minutes and > Is
seconds, and the last minutes IL As
seconds. MT Wright exhibited the
same skill that he showed last year
evidently his nerve has not gone Bish-
op Wright, father of the aviators. and
Ihelr brother Reuchiin. also witnessed
\. NJ Herring, the New York in
Nentor- has not yet given up hope OF
submitting his aeTOplane 10 the Gov
eminent for trial. He called I'D Cen
eFal Alien Chief signal officer, today
on the long distance telephone and
told him that ne had been iii and
unable 10 bring down his machine
lie intimated that he would ask for
an extension of time. He was told
TO put his explanation in writing
whether or not the extension will
be granted depends upon Herring's
reasons for not putting in an appear
ance. II ne can submit a machine
which has a reasonable chance of full
Eiiing the requirements of the con
at Fort Mver
The Washington times., 1909-07-02
LONG HOLIDAY GIVEN
LIBRARY EMPLOYEES
Will Get From / O'Clock Tomor-
row Until Tuesday
Morning.

According to orders just issued by
the librarian, tie Library of Congress
VIII close at o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon, and all divisions, except
those composing the Sunday and
holiday service, viii remain closed
until Tuesday morning. This order
affects the copyright office. From ?
until 10 p. m. on. Sunday the library
viii be open as Usual
Through july. August, and Sep
TENDER it viii De open on SATURDAYS
from a. IN. to 1 p. m. without inter-
mission for lunch. The law library
viii be open as long as either house
of Congress is sitting. Otherwise il
Wiz be closed at 4:S0 on week days
and at 2. m. on Saturdays during
the summer.
The Washington times., 1909-07-02
HOTEL MAYBERRY
OPEN IN OCEAN CITY

The Hotel Mayberry, one of the Iarg-
est as we'll as one of the Oldest and
best known of the hotels at Ocean City.
n. J., has thrown open its doors for the
season. with Proprietor S. H Mayberry
in charge.
The Mayberry's location. in the cen
ter OF all points Of interest in Ocean
City, is unique IN that it is at the point
where the trolley line, traversing the
island from end to ersd, and the .tlan'
City trolley. running from boardwalk to
boardwalk, cross each other.
The Washington times., 1909-07-02
CONSULS'
ATTEND SCHOOLS

In order TO familiarlze themselves
with the duties they viii be called
upon 10 perform. tWenty-three men
who were recently appointed to posi-
lions in the consular service have he
gun course Of instruction at the state
Department
The class will be addressed BY the
BSincipal officers of the department as
we'll as officials OF other branches OF
the Government. more or less connect
Cd with the consular service.
The Washington times., 1909-07-02
Cartiss Has New plans.

NEW YORK, July 2.-Glenn H. Cur
tiss, HammOndspOTt N. y aerOplane
Inventor. who has forfeited his right to
compete in the United States Govern
ment trails for heaVier-than-air aero
planes. BY failing 10 appear. and who
TiaS made several successful fights
plans to compete for the Scientific
American trophy at Morris Park on
Monday, He viii attempt a fight Of
eighteen miles.
The Washington times., 1909-07-02
GIRL AND $1,000 GONE.

SHAMOkIN, Pa, July Miss
Lena Neiman disappeared from home.
IT Marion Heights, and her parents
had the authorities look for her, al
legtng she took $4,000 belonging to
them and eloped to New YORK.