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land merely. is worth s1.4ol.5oo. on the
same figures. The school lots IN the
same districts by a similar estimate
would bring ss5s.ooo
For the rest. definite figures could
be obtained IN all cases. The Lincoln
school site on the southeast corner OF
Market and Fifth Is worth SO. 900 a
front foot on Market street. AS IL has
ITS of these precious feet on the main
thoroughfare It would command a price
Of s2,75o,ooo IL the city were not bound
by the terms of the deed OF gift to own
it IN perpetuity.
Union square presented more OF a
problem. but a comparison OF values
placed the Geary street frontage at
$1,000 a foot and the Post at $4,000.
The Powell and Stockton streets sides
and the corners are included In this
estimate. AS the square extends z12
feet along Geary and Post the property
is worth s4.ses. 000--aimost five millions.
When John ". Geary. first alcalde OF
san Francisco. gave Union square to
the city he had little thought it would
ever be worth such a fortune.
The city hall site was much more
dificult to appraise. not only on account
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outside lands committee valued it at
sso1,51s
To secure present day valuation on
Golden Gate park it was necessary to
figure according to the values In the
Richmond and Sunset districts. As
means for comparison the recent pur-
chase by the city OF Golden Gate park
extension into the Richmond district
gave exact figures, and other sales,
both near and far out, were made
basis for calculation.
The park extension includes seven
lots. and for these the city paid
ss2s,ooo. The park itself contains 1ss
blocks Of similar size and shape. which,
taken at the same valuation. would
run the figure above $4,000 900. But
values fall further out. so that. mean
figure had to be struck upon. The price
paid for the extension could be used
for the first so blocks. but, to balaRce
this. a valuation taken, from out near
the beach was applied to the remainder.
Seven hundred and fifty dollars for a
% foot lot was the figure selected after
investigation. and that was held to be
conservative.
Golden Gate cemetery. considered as
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OF It's irregular size. but because 10
seems 10 have always been state OF
mind with the city to place an inflated
value on IT. When there was talk about
selling IL after the fire it was said that
1t would bring s2.5eO 900. but an actual
comparison with sales near by does not
Justify this figure
The tract measures ss4 feet on Nc
Allister. s on Leavenworth. 1,102 on
City Hall avenue and $50 on Larkin.
Considering each lot 100 feet deep,
those on MeAllister can be figured at
$500 a front foot. City Hall avenue a.
$500 and Larkin at $500. Allowing for
the gore this gives the whole tract a
value OF s1.64s. 900. Whatever the city
hall IS or Is not worth Is. OF course. not
considered For the land values given
In all these appraisements apply 10
the land only and do not include the
improvements.
Several OF the public squares Besides
Union are worth q great deal OF money.
Lafayette square, commanding one Of
the two hills In the most expensive
residences district and bounded By Sac
ramento. Washington. Cough aud La
guna streets. Is worth $3.50. oao. II
actually sold It would bring . higher
price. as many would be wfliing q
pay much more than the appreisarnsnt
on account OF It's commanding view.
Alta plaza. also between sasrsrasnto
and washing gton. but bounded on the
other two sides by Steiner aud scott,
is worth even more. Il includes tour
whole blocks, each worth s4go,oo
Jefferson. Hamilton ana AIsrs
squares can be set down at ssso,eo
apiece. each containing four city bIsoks
and an average OF values near each
bringing mean figure OF $500 'front.'
foot The aimshouss tract OF 90 acres
is worth $4,000. The recently as-
ouired library site cost t4s4.ooo. The
value on the hall OF justice Eits was
reached by figuring Ksarry street
values at this point at 1900 front
foot On the sams basis Portsnoaih
square would bring ssss.ooo.
Lobos square can Be ngursd anly at
800 . front foot making II. wsrtA
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DISASTER OAYY N
eEFFERSOE SQUARE
JSQUARE WoRTH $GGO,OOO

basis OF calculation used. Taking into
consideration whatever increase or de-
crease in value is caused by the pres
ence there OF the city property under
consideration. this seemed a fair means
and was consistently followed. VAL
ues We're all taken from recent sales.
and not from the fancy price at which
some landlord might hold his lot.
In the case OF the lands which lay
outside the charter line OF 1851. an
accurate comparison of values could be
obtained For on all of that valuation
was placed in 1866 by the outside lands
committee, This thorough going body.
besides Strengthening out the muddls
into which property ownership had
twisted itself with the aid of the Pu-
eblo titles. laid out Golden Gate park.
Buena Vista park, Golden Gate ceme-
tery and several public squares 1t
also took over school and frehouse lots
throughout the county. so that there
has never been any necessity until
very. recently for the city to buy addi-
tional property in all that part of town.
The charter lire OF 1851 was just be-
yond Devisadero street and the outside
lands. as they were called, lay mostly
to the westward. over the sandhills.
All the rest of the county not within
the, city, lines was in ranches stretching
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from Lake Merced to Mission bay. The
whole of the outside lands was set
down by the committee at valuation
of s12.000.000- 1t is now worth hun
dreds of millions. and Golden Gate park
alone would sell for .s1s.77s:ooo. The
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the board OF supervisors was prepared
to name e figure. But an accurate
description OF each piece Of property
being obtained. an appraisement by ex-
perts was made The sum total OF
their work is represented IN the col
umn OF figures given above.
Real estate operators and brokers
who devote themselves to certain por-
tions of the city were sought out and
70 each was given the task OF ap-
praising the city's property IN the par
ticular portion he knew the most about.
By this means reliable figures were
obtained. and II was only when the
estimates Of the experts were assem-
bled that the astounding sum total was
disclosed.
Adjacent property was the usual
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w IN A.E san .8T 5Taaeis''c mel. c,v. s,,, -.
guesses. This viii be about
the order OF his replies:
James Flood. the Spreckels estate.
James D. Phelsn. the Crocker estate.
and. as q last brilliant guess. the Cath
Ole church
Il Is none OF these. Beside this nabob
OF lands the holdings OF those men
toned pale into a few millions. It is
no other than the city itself for it
Owls within its own confines property
70 the value OF s42.Sse445
Counting the streets the city owns
one-half of itself, but the streets are
OF necessity barred from calculation as
much as i they were the air.
We see the public squares and city
holdings. Golden Gate park and all the
school buildings and fail 10 realize that
these al have q money value; that the
city, II Il wanted 70 sell. could get
fortunes for them; that II It's property
were knocked down by an auctionser.
IN fact, II would bring all OF s42.sss.445.
But the city is not in the market 20
sell Il IS buying, always buying. Il
has spent millions within the last few
years and a large portion OF the real
estate owned was bought with hard
cash. II is true that some OF its most
valuable holdings. such as Golden Gate
park. il came By with squatter's title.
but there was no one.to dispute. and IL
took what II wanted and held on.
Every piece OF property the city has
owned for more than 2 few years has
increased enormously in value. Thus.
Il IS a standing example TO all its citi-
zens of the virtue OF buying and hold
ing On.
The following table VIII explain at :
glance where the city's fortunes in land
lie.
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An accurate sppraisement OF value OF
land in the city's possession was hard
to get. Neither the city attorney nor
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-07
By Richard Burchmore

NN Pho is the richest land owner
n san Francisco
w Ask any one Give him Eve
e-uesses This viii be about
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
DEPLORES WASTE
BY HOUSEWIVES
Speaker at ". c. 7. U. Meet.
ing Gives Advice 10
Women

AT the afternoon session Of the spring
institute of tho New Castle County
w. c. 7. L. I'm Trinity NJ Il. Church,
yesterday. Miss Farrell. Of Wayne. Pa.
spoke on Domestic Science" in the in-
terests OF the Home Economic Associa-
tion. Miss Farrell deplored the great
waste by American housewives. and
gave many valuable suggestions TO
housekeepers. Miss Katherine Croes.
county secretary of Y work. conducted
a Y question bee on temperance work.
The children's hour was under tho
direction or Mrs. William Olcott, and
school children recited verses and
texts. The matrons' medal contest
was Won BY Mrs. Faster. who gave a
reading I'm Irish dialect. "Michaers
Lady" Lee Scott, OF Coatesville, Pa
and Harry Clowser, Of this city. little
boys, also recited.
The evening session was held IN
Brandywine M. +. Church. The "
Of the country presented n tableau
Uncle Sans Vision" In the vision
Uncle Sam saw the evil of the liquor
trade.
The Rev John Mayhed Fulton, d. d.
of Philadelphia, spoke on temperance
and the Rev. ]. NJ. Arters. Of tn.
Anti-Saloon League reviewed th'
temperance situation throughout th'
country.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
FIGHTING THE
OYSTER SURVEY BILL

DOVER, Del, April S-Captains of the
oyster industry IN the Delaware Bay had
an audience before Governor Pennewill,
who heard protests against his signing tho
new oyster survey bill
James NJ satterheld. counsel for the oys-
termen, pleaded with the Governor tha,
he withhold his signature. He alleged that
the bin was unconstitutional. IN that Il
laid taxes upon persons inequitably. 1t was
pointed out that one man might have 50
acres In one place. FOR which he would be
taxed $50, and SO acres in another place
for which he would be taxed another $50.
The law requires that each holder OF 50
acres or less shall pay so. The owner Of
three strips of ten acres each would have
70 pay $50.
II was alleged that oystermen are taxed
IN Delaware more than in any other state.
They pay $50 an acre and for each ton
their vessel holds they pay $3.50 10 the
state. New Jersey charges only Ss5 and
si5o and Maryland only $50 to 81.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
Easter seashore Train Service.

In addition to the regular train ser
vice OF the Pennsylvania Railroad ia
Atlantic City. Cape May. Asbury Park
wildwood and Ocean City, special
trains will be run between Philadel-
phla and Atlantic city by steam and
electricity on Saturday. Easter Sunday
and Easter Monday. and regular trains
to and from all seashore restorts will
be run IN sufficient number Of Sec
tions to fully accommodate the travel
Ask ticket agents for special time
table,
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
PROPOSALS


< EALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED
- for 10000 Sinking Fund loan OF
Wilmington, Delaware. until 1900 m.,
Wednesday. April alst, 1909. Bonds will
date from April 2ist. 1909. in denomina-
tions Of nifty dollars or mulfiples thereof.
and bear interest al the rate OF four per
cent payable semi-annually ON April lst
and October 1st, and mature as follows
$50 10000 on October 1st. 1891; Sq4. 5000 on
April 1st. 1882. Sg7, $1,000 on October lst,
1872 and S22 -cA a. en- April 1st 1858; $780,
0o000 OF said issue being for the use OF
the Street and Sewer Department 10 be
expended for the curbiug, guttering. grad
ing, widening, paving and improving OF
streets aud avenues and the building Of
sewers and conduits; $26.0O000 TO be used
by the Board of Park Commissioners TO
pay for the extension OF tho park system
OF the city OF Wilmington, and FOR the
improvement Of the parks of said city.
All proposals must be accompanied by
certified check, payable 10 the order of
''The Mayor and Council OF Wilmington. -
for two per cent. Of the amount OF bonds
bid for and the same TO be forfeited II
tho bidder fails TO accept and pay for
bonds awarded.
The successful bidder or bidders will be
required to settle for the bonds. with
accrued interest from April 2lst. 1900. a. OF
before 1900 o'clock m. April 2Sth. 1ao1
Tho right TO reject any and al bids Is
reserved. Address all bids in sealed en-
yelopes 10 Howard u. Ross. City Treasur-
er. marked Proposals for Sinking Fund
Loan
Attest. HOWARD u. Ross.
City Treasurer Wilmington, Del
.zsl1o-i5-f9.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
BAG AND DINNER FOR
TEACHER WHO PLANS TRIP

The Mems Bible Glass of Grace NJ. Z.
Church last night at the Y. NJ. c. A.
gave dinner to Edwin Golding,
teacher of the class, who viii go 10
Europe on business on April IA.
Covers were laid for 35. The Rev.
Dr. Hiram W. Kellogg, pastor of Grace
Church. was a guest. Addresses were
made by DR.. Kellogg, the Rev. A. A.
Wilmot. James W. Lattomus and
James 3. Broad. on behalf Of the
class. MI Broad. president, presented
Mr.. Golding with a travelling bag
Music was provided by the quartet 81
the class. comprising r. G. Strickland
Ernest s. Haynes, Barry Baxter an'
DR.. Steele.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
LONG ELUDES THE
SUSSEX SLEUTHS

GEORGETOWN. Del, April Sal
though sheriff West and a number OF
deputies have secured the woods
around this section Of the country. and
have wired 10 every station on the
railroads, no trace Of Lee Long, who
escaped from the courthouse Tuesday,
just before he was 10 be tried for at
tempted murder, has been found
Longs father IS still firm in the be
lief that his boy will return and face
the charge. but some Of his friends
now state that Long hinted last wees
that If the grand jury indicted him
he would go to Texas. where he hac
friends As he had not yet been COM
mitted to the care Of the sheriff or any
of the detectives. the court attached
no blame TO them.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
LICENSE APPLICATIONS

NOTICE-L MARTIN J. DoNLON.
the tcnant and occupant OF the
house known as the Centrevilc Hotel.
situated At Centrevilie. School District
NO "a. Christlana Hundred. county OF
New Castle and state OF Delaware. IN
compliance with the requirements of
acts or the General Assembly in such
Case made and provided. do hereby give
notice that ! shall apply I'm writing 10
the Court OF General Scssiogs OF the
state Of Delaware, in and for New Cas-
tie County, on Monday, the third dav OF
May 4. D.. 1900. being the next term
OF said court for license for said
house as an IN or tavern for
the sale therein OF Intoxicating LIQUORS
W less quantities than one quart. 10 be
drunk on tho premises and tho follow
ing respectable citizens OF said school
district AZ least six Of whom are sub
stantial freeholders OF said school dis
trict. recommend the said appiication
viz.
Compton J. Grandhomme
Thomas NJ. Glenn Charles H. Neal
Harry J Conner Frank G.. pierco
John Nulin Grant Render
Thomas Kent Aust Cendsock
James ". Hallman Michael Meany
/ Elmer 4. Mace
asst MARTIN !. nONToN
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
RESCUED FROM FIRE
Paralyzed Man in Peril When His
DWELLING Burned.

WEST CHESTER, Pa. April s.-The
home OF William zollers. near Brown
backs Church, was totally destroyed by
fire and zollers and his wife. an aged
couple. barely escaped with their lives.
zollers. who was suffering from apoplexy,
was abed on the second floor. It was some
time before Mrs. zoilers could secure aid,
when the husband was carried on a mat
tress from the burning house. Mrs. zollers
who is So years of age, forced her way
into the dwelling TO save some things she
priced, but she was overcome by the hea,
and smoke and her face was severely
burned.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
NEW BUILDING
LAWS NOW READY

Building Inspector johnson says that
the Building laws which he had pro
pared are IN shape to be given a final
reading in city Council tonight. The
laws are much more stringent than
the present ones They were patterned
after the building ordinance in force
IN Philadelphia. which is considered to
be the best IN tho country,
IL is not known just what Council
will do with the measure tonight.
Final action may be deferred until the
provisions Of the laws arc further dis
cussed by those Interested in build
ing
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
Elected Trustees.

A congregational meeting Of Silver
brook n. +. Church was held last even
ing at which an election was held for
three trustees TO serve three years. the
terms of II. s. Kiger T. r. Curlett and
George w. Newcomb having expired.
All three were nominated and having
no opposition. the tellers were instruct
ed 10 cast the ballots OF the congrega-
tion for them.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
WILL BE BURIED
ON SATURDAY

The funeral Of John D. Worley, prin-
cipal musician OF the First Infantry
Band. who died on Wednesday night
win take place at o'clock Saturday
afternoon from his late home. No 1901
Trenton Place. Interment win be made
in Wilmington and Brandywine ceme-
terry.
The only living near relative of the
dead man is a sister who lives in the
west. She will be here in time to at
tend the funeral.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
WILL INSTALL NEW
OFFICERS TONIGHT

Grand Master Workman Lewis G..
Thompson, Of the Ancient Order
United Workmen, will oficiste at his
first installation of officers since his
election, tonight. He and other grand
officers OF the order will install the new
officers of Wilmington Lodge, No. 1,
at the Worlxmen Hall, in Washington
street above Ninth.
Wilmington Lodge will give the
grand master workman royal recep-
tion. a musical and vocal eutertain-
ment viii follow the installation.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
ATLANTIC WATERWAYS
Association Augments' Subcommittee
for Conferences With President.

WASHINGTON, April s.-Acting
upon authority given him by the Bal
timore convention of the Atlantic
Deeper Waterways Association. Presi-
dent ]. Hampton Moore announced the
appointment of Congressman Ernest II.
Roberts. OF Massachusetts,; William w.
Cocks. of New York; William II. Wiley
of New Jersey. and Henry l.. Maynard,
Of Virginia, as additional members OF
the special subcommittee OF Congress
men to confer with teh President ana
the various other authorities with re-
gard to the promotion OF the Atlantic
deeper waterways project.
The original members OF the COM
mittee are: Messrs. Capron, of Rhode
Island; Goulden. Of New York; Wan
ger, of Pennsylvania, who has since
been appointed a member Of the Water
ways Commission; Burton. of Delaware
and Small, of North Carolina. The
committee will meet as soon as the
tariff bill passes the House.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
ceasss 70 Wsteh for PIaaus.

WEST CHESTER. Pa. April s. DIR.
L. NJ. Michener, of North Wales. who
has been here for some months in
charge Of the work of the Federal and
State veterinarians in wiping out the
aphthous fever and in inspecting the
various herds Of cattle hereabouts. has
closed his headquarters in a local hotel.
and with his corps Of inspectors has
gone to other fields OF labor.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
HOw's ThIs2

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward
lor any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
T.. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, @.
We, the undersigned have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
MIN perfectly honorable in all business
trak>sactions and financially able 20 carry
out any obligations made by his flrm.
WALDING. KTNNAN q MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. Testi-
monials sent free. Price 20 cents per Dot
tie. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consu'
nation
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
BULLDOG BITES CHILD
Beast Which Attacks Little Girl is
Killed by Crowd.

CHESTER. Pa. April s-Msry
Dougherty. daughter OF Mrs. Ellen
DougheIty. was attacked to-day by q
bulldog. which bit her on the leg.
The child was carried to the nearest
drug store where the wound was
cauterized.
A number OF men and boys, headed
by Policeman DENLY, chased the dog
for several squares. and cornered and
killed him in Bethel Court.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
nATLANTIc CITY SPECIAL"

Through train Of parlor cars and
coaches to Atlantic City via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad. Delaware River Bridge
Route on account Of Easter. VIII
leave Wilmington at 3.3S p. NJ. April
Z, s, and TO- Returning, will leave
Atlantic City at 2.15 p. NJ. April 8, ?,
10 and H.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
WILSON LINE TO PHILA.
"Go South By Sea"

Merchants and Miners Trans. Co.
Steamers Philadelphia to Javannah.
A most delightful route to Georgia.
Florida, Alabama and all Southern
points.
Low Fares and Excellent Service.
Through tickets on sale from Will
ynington, Del. Call on nearest Ticket
Agent, or for booklet address City
Ticket once. 105 S. Ninth ST., Phil
adelphia, Pa.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
Misaionary Society Meetina.

An interesting program has been arr
ranged for the meeting Of the Women's
Missionary Society of West Presby-
terian Church this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
TO IMPROVE
THE GARRICK

Albert O. westover. the Philadelphia
architect. who drew plans for most OF
the Keith houses. is said 60 be prepar-
ing plans for a remodeling OF the Gar
rick Theatre. W. l.. Dockstader, pro-
l,rietor of the theatre. refuses 10 con-
hrm the report. ft is said that the
alterations are to he done this sum
ner. and Will make the playhouse one
Of the mcst handsome I'm the coup-
try
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
FoR SALE

T0R sAf,ESG S0YHEs PIfEN7f
roller store awning. EPHRAIAf'S s,
No. W. 4th St. mi5tf
EOR SALE-HOME RAISED ANGORA
kittens. Fells Pet Store. 4th and
Shlpley SITS. a6-3t
u OR SALE-MAIN POINT SEGARS.
all Havana filters. DuRSTEIN. Man
utacturer, an dealers a7-lmo.
Tor SALE-BILT.Y POSSUM So Sc
gars. all dealers, more popular than
Teddy Bears. a7-imo.
DONY FOR SALE-GOOD SIZE.
Sound, extra well broken Not
afraid of anything, safe for children.
large enough for a lady to drive. and a
perfect pet Fully guaranteed ia every
way. Price $4,000. THOS. s. WEBB,
post Office Montchanin. Del. Residence
one mile cast of Centreville, Del.
a3-c.od-lmo.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
CHILDREN VINO ARE SICKLY

Mothers who value their own comfort
and the welfare Of their children. should
Sweet Powders for Children, for use
throughout the season. They Break up
Colds, Cure FeverishnesE, Constipation.
Teethine Disorders, Headaches and Stom-
ach Troubles THESE POWDERS
NEVER FAIL. Sold by all Drug Stores,
25c Don't accept any substitute. A trial
package will be sent FREE to any moth
lie Roy. n 7.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
Aned Man Rrsaks iip.

Henry Lutclien, a watchman employ
ed at Rookland. was admitted TO the
Delaware Hospital suffering from a
broken hip. He is seventy-five years
OF age. He received the injury by
fall
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
FOR SALE
For SALE
OR EXCHANGE

YIN G<A(I1A4NOE
l2o6 Market ST.. 40 rooms, porch, modern.
aVi w. End ST, 10 rooms, porch, modern.
n, T.. Cor. ard and Washington Sts., .
rooms. modern.
WN Clayton ST., rooms, porch modern
1913 w. 2nd ST., 2 apartments and store.
blf u. Sth ST., s rooms, porch, modern.
s. Il. Cor 6th and Washington 5ts., o
rooms. store.
roomed modern house Claymont, ?
acres land
roomed modern house RichsJdson Park.
5 romed modern house, Elsmcrc.
roomcd house Ccdara, Brandywino
Springs.
10 acre farm noar Ccntcrvllc.
Store and dwelling in suburban town,
good stand, coal business, well equip-
ped Owner called out OF city on other
business. Must sell.
Many homes in both city and country,
as we'll as several Investments.
q. q. GOpDEN.
Real Estate, Insurance. SO Market st.
Both Phones.
FOR SALE 3-SrORY HOUSES. CON
cord avenue between Washington and
jefferson Dutch halls. fire places. electric
lighted all other modern improvements
Prices and terms right. G. H. Tindall and
Son n. y. Cor. 9TH and Shlpley Sts.
mi6-tts-lm
Evening journal., 1909-04-08

Services at Rodney Street Church.
Rev. j. n. Armstrong. Of New Alex
andria. Pa. will have charge OF the
service and celebration Of the Lords
supper in Rodney street Presby terian
Church this evening.