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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05
NO HARMONY ON
SALE PRICE BILL
Various Views on Proposition
to Have Purchase Figures
Expressed.

The proposed amendment which
would make the real consideration a
necessary part of deed before 1t Is
accepted for record has called forth
variety Of discussion, including the
view that really efficient assessors
should not need such information as
AN aid TO the more thoroughly reliable
valuation Of properties, says "The keai
Estate Record" of Westchcster.
II is argued that as real estate eN-
merit does not have to be told what
parcel was sold for in order to arrive
al true value, therefore an expert as
SCISSOR should not need the true consld-
Grafton in deeds. One reason Tor nav
ing the real selling price show IN the
deed has always been the argument that
assessors could then arrive at true ig-
ures on official appraissls. writer 10
"The New York Record and GUIDE
states that in addition 1T would DC
the easiest thing in the world Tor as
honest people TO frame prices IN deeds
TO suit themselves, and II the commit;
tee has faith that the intelligence and
discretion Of the assessors viii lead
them 70 ignore the exceptional cases
and give due weight TO the evidence
furnished by the actual considerations
for transfers, why the necessity Tor =
law? II the assessors know the real
estate business and have Intelligence
they should know the true value OF
every piece Of property they assess.
A further objection TO the amendment
il on the ground that real estate al
ready has more than enough laws that
arc detrimental TO Il, and ut - sbou,
time for those interested TO sit up and
take notice and try TO prevent such
lSgs going into effect"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05
LINCOLN AVE, FROM RANOOLF AVE.,
EAST HOTHEE Fo6O
Growth of Rutherford
and East Rutherford

ouatcd sewer mains. Ii laid. several
wears ago. in every section Of the town,
trunk or lateral sewer lines, and those
mains empty into a septic disposal
plant. Speculative builders ind TINS
sewer system a great advantage W
them in carrying out their plans ior
home building. All they have 10 90 Is
10 run pipes from the street mains TO
the houses, and the proper sewer con-
ncctions have been made.
The officers of the Borough of Ruth
orford are: Mayor, Oscar +. CUM;
President OF the Council, Ezra j. Ken
nedy; Clerk, Frank A. Stedman; Attor-
ncy. John NJ. Bcll Engineer, Robert NJ.
Watson: Electrician, Walter NJ. Petty;
Assessor, Charles l.. Crear; Collector,
Frank p. Newman; Recorder, Stanton
+. Lawrence: Superintendent OF Public
Work, John r. Wickwarc; Poormastcr,
George X. Thomas, and Chief OF Police,
George Burnham. The Councilman
arc Charles ). Lovcrioge, Rudolph r..
Sohst. John s. Purdy, Fred. W. Sheaf,
Maurice \. Greger and Ezra j. Ken
nedy.
The total sum raised for borough af-
fairs last year was sl97,4l0. and IN the
previous year Sl74,644. The borough
tax for the maintenance of its schools
last year was $4,000. and for the pre-
vious year S56.274. The tax rate for
1913 was 229, and in 1912 $50.
Within the last five years there has
been a stupendous increase in the sum
of assessed valuation of realty in the
Borough of Rutherford. This increase
does not reflect corresponding en-
hancemcnt of the market worth OF
properties, nevertheless. Realty val
ues throughout the town are much
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05

critics fronts on Union Az. and is bi-
sected by Wood st. He owns over GAO
lots. the total value of the lots being
many hundred thousands. For one
parcel of LAP lots he pays taxes on an
assessment of $4,000; on another par
eel of n lots he is assessed Sl5,50O'
His other lot holdings, according to
the tax books. comprise the following
parcels: ~ lots, appraised at sl4,3oO;
II lots, at $13,S00; 81 lots, at $4,000;
65 lots, at $1,000; two parcels OF oo
lots each. at $1,000 each, and % lots,
at $4,000.
Mr.. Schatzkn owns and occupies enc
of the finest residential properties ~
New Jersey. His property is the lviSon
mansion, in the centre OF Elliott Man
or. The manor is in about the cen;:e
of the town. and comprises 14S lots
The land is taxed at $4,000 and the
building at $4,000. The late Mr.
Ivison, former occupant Of the prop
erty, is affectionately remembered by
many citizens OF the town for the many
things he did for the welfare OF the
community. He was actively identl-
lied with the Rutherford free library ;
he was large contributor TO the
building fund of the Rutherford Pres
byterian Church. -,
A number Of public projects nave
been carried out at Rutherford wlthI'I
the last year. Two new grammar
schools have been built. and mucn
money has been spent on the laying OF
p brick pavement in Park av. ing
dust nuisance III Park av. is now Only
a thing o. memory. .I,
Both the boroughs of Rutherford ana
Eas. Rutherford have exceilent Ioa.'
channel. Besides fourishing banks
which give liberal loans on well To-
Gated vacant and improved properties,
tho homo owners in the boroughs have
becn assisted in large numbers to be-
come possessors Of deeds to the prop
critics they occupy by the Rutherford
Mutual Loan and Building Association
and the East Rutherford Savings and
Loan Association. The fame OF these
two building loan institutions has cy-
tended across this country, many West
ern places fashioning similar organi.
cations after them.
One of the reasons why Rutherford
business properties appeal so strong.
~ to many investors is due to the
large area from which the trad,
centres draw their customers. Among
the outlying districts. from which lib.
eral patrons of the stores come. are
kingsland. Lyndhurst. Hasbrouck
Heights. Carlsbad and Woodbridge.
A regards realty activity at Ruth,
erford, y. j., Mr.. Brown, of the vel
known real estate firm Of Alyea 4
Brown, said to u Tribune reporter last
week. Rutherford has doubled il:
population in the last ten years, and
il is growing at very lively rate. Us
popularity is due to its proximity "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05

three-auarters of lot. The parcel
fronts 4l.2 feet on Park av. and 655l
feet on Glen Road. The land is taxed
at $4,000 and the building at loo;
hence, the total assessment OF the bank
property is $4,000.
The Franklin Building. fronting 80
feet on Park av., 1888 feet on Glen
Road. with a rear line of 25.37 feet,
comprises a plottage of 1.s5 lots. Inc
land is taxed at $500 and the build
ing at Sl4,500. or the entire property
at 10000. The Bergen County Bank
is on a site which many New YORK
investors would like to own. The bank
property fronts % feet on Park av. and
SO feet on Glen Road. The area of the
plot equals one and one-half city lots.
The land is taxed at s3.450 and the
building at $3.50. The entire assess
ment is $4,000.
Several Rutherford property owners
are widely noted in metropolitan
realty circles for their large land
holdings. Two such owners are Peter
II. kin and S. NJ. Schatzkin. Mr.. Kip is
said to own moro unimproved plots IN
Rutherford than any other person: he
inherited most of his realty holdings
from his father. Mr.. Kip is also
big land owner in Paterson and Ridge
wood, \. j.
One of his largest Rutherford prop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05

higher than they were in 1909. The
total assessed valuation of all realty
in Rutherford last year was S7.699,l 20,
in 1912. S6.55l $50; 1911. s5.96S ,225;
1910, 1854 ,760, and 1909, S5,l03,910.
According to the 1918 assessment
roll for Rutherford the premises in
Park av. occupied by the 5 and 10 cent
store of +. w. Wooworth, is taxed
for land at $3.50 and fo- building at
Si,S50, the total being $4,000. This
property comprises ono lot and eight
one-hundredths of a lot.
The property at Park and Ames avs,
occupied by the Scheuer grocery store
and with a little delicatessen store ad-
joining. pays a tax soD Sil 800 assess
ment This is ore of the most highly
priced speculative parcels in the whole
town. Its share 5 triangular. IL has
a frontage OF % feet OH Park gv. and
a rear line of 10 fees. It's total area
is a little over one and one-half lots
A lot in this part Of New Jersey is
eoual TO the old city lot with 'front.'
age of % feet and depth OF 100 feet,
or an area Of $500 square feet. The
site is taxed az go and the two
houses at $3.50.
The Blao'S Building, the ground floor
of which is occupied by the Black
hardware store, IS on plot OF little
more than one ard ouc-quarter lots.
The premises are 80 Park nv. The land
is taxed at $1,000. and the building at
$4,000, The tota. assessment being
$i2,b50.
The Rutherford National Bank occu-
pies one of the bost business sites in
the town. The bank site is not quite
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05
ELkS HALL RUTHERFORD

work represents an outlay Of many
thousand dollars.
East Rutherford became an incor-
porated borough in 1894. Since that time
thousands have been spent. transform
ing the place into most attractive
home town. The present officials OF the
town are: Mayor, Charles Cooper; Bor-
ough Clerk, William w. Patrick; Bor-
ough Attorney. Edward J. Luce; Bor-
ough Engineers, Bowe and Wcsscll!;
Borough Recorder, George +. Ward;
Chief of Police, George McClelland;
Superintendent of Public Works, An
drew J. Higgins; Overseer of the Poor.
Charles King; Collector OF Taxes,
Charles B. Johnson; Assessor, william
+. Novo, and Councilmen, Daniel 7.
Wcstbrook, president; Richard Bischof,
Anthony Geiselhart, James A. Morgan,
Edward +. Miller and John IL. Edwards:
These officials meet in the Municipal
Building, which was built in 1899 at
cost of $4,000. This is one Of the mn
est buildings of its kind in the subar.
ban region and is considered by real
estate experts TO be worth almost dou'
Bile the original cost.
The heads of the Fire Department
are George W. Lemort, chief; Alfred.
n. Films, first assistant chief, and Fred
Hollerbach, second assistant chief: The
Board of Education comprises Frank
Van Roden. president; Fred r. KRUGER
vice-president; Edwin 7. Hutton, as
trict clerk; julius L. Christi, Arthur {.
.Jillard. Theodore Forshsy, Adolpn
Weismann, John c. Weaver, Alfred
Baker, and supervising principal rran'
els J. Oglee.
The Board of Health is composed OF
Frederick Taylor, president; oscar
Fortenbach, vice-presldent; Corneuus
Y, Carly. inspector; Ella NJ. Nieder1r'
secretary ard treasurer; DR.. Charles u.
Brooks, health officer, and Cornelius
Casper, Louis b. Dupuy and george
The commissioners OF Assessment OF
Fast Rutherford are Frank Foose, Gi-
fred T. Pollock and George j. Eckhstdt.
4 The Sinking Fund Commissioners .te
lanes Millar. Claus Ahrens and Jonh
y Randolph. and the Shade Tree Tom
n,issioners are Frank J. Schoonmaher,
A I Higgins and William Gramllcni;
One Of the most important ploIle
proiects recently carried out IN i Ess'
Rutherford was the erection OF eoV,
1oO nubIic school. on site adJolilnt
the Municipal Building. The new sch'o'
hu;ldino has sixteen rooms:
Citv folks in looking for nome sN.s
:, Fo.. Rutherford should not fa'l 10
~, ~ T;rcoln place and Boiling spring
av. before deciding where 10 mar. wong
home. Those thoroughtstes ar 80. n
the most charming resldeh'''' p''
the town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05

the new owner. John Brisben Walker,
intended 30 manufacture on the prem
Uses the Walker steam car, one OF the
early automobiles. On being told that
Mr.. Walker not only intended 10 manu-
facturc automobiles but would cut
down hundreds Of the old trees on the
property. the hearers exclaimed: he
beauty OF the property viii be no
more"
John Brisbcn Walkers control Of
the property is we'll remembered, for
Mr. Walker was most prominent flg-
ure in the village. There is one man
still living in the village who gave TO
Mr. Walker a con slant opportunity 10
vent his feelings whenever he was
arouchy. II is said that this man was
discharged every day by Mr.. Walker,
and finally he decided 20 quit. Mr..
Walker surmised what was occurring
and yelled: John. John. If YOU leave
| will rehire you forever" john de-
cided to stav.
The southerly factory at Kingsland
Point was occupied for years by the
Rand Drill Company. IL moved away
about twelve years ago. -,
"Thc happiest news that the villages
Of Tarrytown and North Tarrytown re-
celved IN many loHS uaS ""o ~"
relating to the leasing of the former
Maxwell Briscoe Compsny's plant 10
another motor concern. said John H.
Murray, the we'll known real estate
broker last week. Landlords have
certainly had a hard time in the VII
lagos in the last few years. l do not
mean the landlords of large estates
but those that own flathouses. II IS es-
timated that there are now about 4.oo.
vacancies, mostly Of fats, in North Tar
rytown. Everybody was shaking hands
last week on realizing that our, bao
realty times are nearly at an end:
"Of course the closing down OF me
former Maxwell Briscoe plant IN North
Tarrvtown was seriously felt by the
stores in Tarrytown. However, the IN
dustrial situation here did not worry
the owners of choice residential prop
critics in Tarrytown. and there are only
a few other kind Of properties IN tha'
village.
"The demand for Tarrytown houses
and estates has been pretty good III
recent years, when we compare the de'
mands here for such properties win
the demands for similar parcels else
I where"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05
APPROVES HARLEM PLANS
R. E. Board Praises Scheme
for Suitable Negro Colonies.

The work Of the Property Owners
Improvement Corporation has been
heartily Endorsed by the Real Estate
Board Of New York. The organization
says that the movement in the Harlem
section 70 remove the negro popula-
ton from certain districts TO others
more suitable for such occupancy and
to stabilize values in that district has
so far been conducted with discretion
and an eminent regard Of the rights
of all concerned.
II also says the movement seems to
deserve the support Of all those. in
the district mentioned, whether they
are now directly affected or not, IN
asmuch as there seems no doubt, II
present conditions continue without
check. that very wide area OF Harlem
property will be unfortunately stu
atcd, from every real estate point OF
view, in renting, managing, mortgag-
ing, tcnantcy and in other respects.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05

the great downtown districts Of New
York, to its all rail connections With
those sections Of the metropolis, 70
the fact that it is q progressive bor-
ough and one of the most beautiful
home places in the great State or New
Jersey. Its school system is Of the
highest standard, and here will also be
found fourishing social and civic or.
carnations.
Rutherford has been building up in
all directions. There has been splendid
activity, considering the general bust
ness conditions, along Ridge Road. in
the Winslow Terrace section, and in
many other charming home areas OF
the town. When better times arrive
we anticipate an unusually large VOL
ume of speculative building in the Dor.
ough. and look forward TO the cor.
struction of hundreds Of cottages which
will attract the city man from bis
haunts in New York 70 this beautiful
place"
The factory areas Of East Rutherford
are growing. A large industrial estab-
lishment has been added within the
year 10 those located in the town fer
some years, and buildings for another
big concern are being put up. The Pub
lie Service Corporation has just built
a new power plant in the easterly sec
tion of East Rutherford on a large plot
bordering the meadows. All this new
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05
MUNICIPAL BUILDING EAsr RUTHERFORD

assessment of all persons and corpora
tons who ought to be assessed, and,
second, the avoidance of the annoyance
to persons who ought not to be as
sessed, Of imposing assessments upon
the mwith undue frequency. Without
entering into too great detail, brici
resume is as follows: Searchers of the
Tax Department will inspect the rec
ords of the Surrogates' courts in all
the counties of the state from Suffolk
County to Albany County and obtain
record giving the names of all eXecu-
tors and administrators and of all leg
atees residing in the City of New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05
PRAISE FOR THE
REAL ESTATE MEN
His Energetic Efforts 10 'e''
Property Stimulate Home
Buying.

Hi, hos no better friends than
Inc t,te agents, although indi-
inc r,at 80 sometimes think that they
triAe persistent in their cnols
arr ;nd,cc one to make purchase says
. vt National Real Estate journal;
In realty. however, this is where tney
do the greatest good. not only ior nv
eitv in which they live, but for me
man TO whom they sell property, arc
This is especially true in the case OF .
home. ,oa
slow to realize the Importance OF pc
coming home owners, and the enoi.s
of the real estate dealers have IN.
duced thousands 10 purchase VINO
otherwise would have let splendid OPP
portunities pass. N
It is especially important that a.,
young people become home owners a.
the earliest time possible. because ~
the strength of their youth they w"
have no trouble meeting the payment
on a home, and in few years nv,
will have il paid for. On the o'he'
hand, il they fail to buy. the year.
will pass and And them living up a"
they make.
Because Of taxes. insurance and oe.
probation many people figure that u
cheaper 10 rent than to own MONT
but since the man owning the prop,
erty is willing to make that KIND .ss, S o.
investment, il is pretty evident ths' !"
| the long run il pays the owner.
But even il the difference IS Eo'
great. the man who buys home hss
an incentive 10 save. He has pay,
mcnts that must be met, and ne WIZ
/ fory tho habit Of frucality in his CT.
fort 20 pay out the property. lie may
then be ambitious 10 own something
else. and he will have learned how "
/ is TO be accomplished.
Real estate development means gen
eral city development. Not only rs tne
real estate dealer benefit - the ind,-
yidual hut in advertising that whieh
is to his own interest he is doins
something for the city. Vie attracts
attention from the counties over me
state and from other states. and while
helping himself he is helping all W
people Of his section.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05
To Sell Amityville Property.

At Amityvlllc. Long Island, Bryan l.
Kennedy will sell at auction on Satur
day. July IS, n three story frame house
containing sixteen rooms and bath;
rlso frame stable, known as Breezy
Point. situated on the west side OF
Clocks Boulevard, between Mcrrick
Road and Great South Bay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05
$4,000 House for Scarsdale

The Scarsdalc Estates Robert b.
Farley, PRESIDENT has sold plot, COX
200 feet, on Grcenscrcs Az, Grcenacrcs,
10 Dr.. Albert Y. Brown, Of this city.
Plans have been prepared for $4,000
h0nse for the ..s~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05
STRIKING FACTS FROM THE
TAX DEPARTMENT.

Total number of real es-
tate parcels. ..... 5i5,09t
Parcels assessed by each
deputy, about. ..... 5000
Cost per parcel for as
sessing. about. 81
Total assessed Wlua-
ton New York City
for 1911, not includ-
ing exempt property ,0i9,S59,912
Total assessed valua-
lion sixteen entire
states, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Ne
braska, Kansas, Okla
homa, Texas, Mon
tana, Wyoming. Colo
RADIO, New Mexico,
Arizona, Utah, Idaho,
Washington, Oregon,
Nevada ............S,112,66s,fS1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05
INDUSTRY WILL
HELP TARRYT0WN

Continued from page
have shepherd dogs to bring the sheep
homc?'
"Now. Mr. Rockefela. you must no
dat de dawg can't fetch the little sheep
home, he's got no arms, so ] just act
like a shepherd to de sheep
ats too bad" said Mr.. Rockefeller.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-02-02
GROUND HOG SAW SHADOW.
And According 10 Tradition Well
fave Forty pays o! RAIN
and Colo.

Tradition tells an ancient tale ot
the ground hog and the weather, hav-
ing it that if the little beast comes
from his hole and sees his shadow to-
day, he will return to his Information
an:a forty days Of rain, wind ana
storm will follow. The rodent saw his
shadow this morning,
1t is his custom every Candld1ns
Day to poke his damp nose out be-
fore noon and take glance at the
sky. If conditions look propitious, ann
he sees not his shadow, he'll chuckie
TO the madame and call her to gam
bol on the green. Otherwise it'll be
forty days and nights before he'll
venture out again. SO people await
his prophecy with some concern. But,
as with men and their plans, the pre-
phecies Of the ground hog gang aft
agley. He's not stickler for the
truth, ant, often the reverse OF his
foretelling comes true. But. still,
people believe in him, as they believe
that dogs sun spell bad weather, and
rain and inverted half moon means
rain. He is as strongly fortltle IN
tradition as Gibraltar in the rocks,
and his main purpose and use IN his
life are to tell the farmer whether
the next forty days will be wlntE
or warm With the promise of spring.
No sign of the Zodiac is more
strongly entrenched in the faith OF
men than he, and a thousand plans
of men and maids hinge on his actions
tocay. A ground hog. which was
lively and in good humor was on eH-
hbition in a window in Aleyan ria
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-02-02

administration of oat.l to Lieut. Gov.
ernor Eilyson by Judge Richmond II.
Cardwell, Of the Supreme Court; ad-
ministration of oath TO Governor
Stuart by Judge James Keith, prcsl-
dent of the Supreme Court; dcIv.
cry of Governor Stuarts inaugural
address; beneliction by Bishop Den
ny.
At the conclusion Of the n dress,
the big cannon of the Richmond How
itzers battery crashed out Il Cover
nor's salute of nineteen guns. The
waiting troops thereupon formed
line and passed before the Cove.
nor's stand in military review. This
concluded the public exercises and
the new governor was formally con-
4ucted to the Executive Mansion By
the inaugural conlaiittee. The pubic
reception will be given in the man.
sion tonight between and II
o'clock. 1t is open to everybody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-02-02
EMPLOYEES.
rcnartment Heads Expect to Agree
on Retirement Scheme in
Few Days.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Pl2ns are be-
ing considered by the President and
his cabinet for the retirement OF su-
perannuated employees OF the various
government departments.
President Wilson admitted this to-
day in his talk with callers.
From what he said it Is obvious
that the administration, while desi-
rous of relieving the civil service OF
lead wood" is tempered by a feel-
ing that employees who have been
faithful should not be thrown on the
world with no provision for their sup
port. :.
Various suggestions have been laid
hefore the President at Cabinet meet
mos hut no definite scheme has been
fixed upon.
Secretary of Commerce Redfeld
has devised a plan, which he has be-
fore the Cabinet, and commission
Of the War Department, through
Secretary Garrison has presented an
other.
Congressman Hamil, of New Jer-
sey, has in Congress bill providing
for straight pension for such en-
pioves. Leaders in Congress, nov
ever. have indicated nunwil!ingness
TO take the matter up until the White
House has expressed its views.
From what the President told call
crs this morning on administration
plan will be worked out shortly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-02-02
Rev. DR.. r. A. Goodwin Ill.

Richmond, Va, Feb. 2.-Although
restoratives were being used to pro-
long his life, the condition of the Rev.
DR.. Robert A. Goodwin, rector of st.
Johns Episcopal Church. was re-
garded as hopeless yesterday after
noon and he was reported to be dy-
ing, the end being momentarily ex-
pected.
The Rev. DR.. Goodwin came here
from Petersburg in 1898 to assume
the assistant rectorship Of St. johns
church. He later became rector or
the church. He di. truch charity
work among the poor here until his
health began to fail.