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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24
Robt. N. Smith Jr.
Dies In West Va.
Was Husband OF Former
Miss Marietta Chiles Of
This City

Covington Va.-On May Bird the
T,wls.iip of Covington, Va, and
any neigboring towns were
hooked 70 hear of the sudden
&.ath OF Robert N. Smith, Jr..
smith wh) was the son of the
ate iocert N. Smith, Sr. amt
IRIS. Cornelia Smith and hubsand
II Mrs. Marietta >Chiles Smith,
formerly IF Richmond, Va.
Roo 1t N. Smith, had spent the
school term period for the past
tGrce years in Franklin, West Va,
wher ehis wife was a teacher IN
the public school there. There it
was that Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, Jr.
were happily preparing for a
closing party when a sudden ILL
ness of about five minutes called
him to another life. The remains
were removed Sunday May 4th to
his home 120, Cherry Street, Cow
ington, Va, where hundreds cf
friends came to express their sym
patty to the bereaved family. He
leaves a devoted wife, a mother,
three sisters, two brothers, also a
young son and daughter, George
and Dorothy Smith.
On Tuesday, at PM, funeral
services were held at the First
Baptist Church, where the Rev. G.
w. Ingram officiated. The services
were beautiful and impressive
with numerous boral tributes from
many sections and cities. The nu-
merous tributes, cards and letters
of sympathy, kilograms bespoke
how wwell known and loved he
was.
Having passed the mental Army
test to become a Lieutenant dur
ing the World War 1918, he was
sen ito Camp Pike Arkansas to
start training as an officer. Upon
a rigid physical examination he
was declared unable to endure Ar
my life and since thai time he
has fought bravely and most
cheerfully to regain his health and
prolong his life. He was given
full military honors in accordance
with his Army achievements at
Cedar Hill Cemetery by a group
of officers detailed for the occa-
sion.
Among the out of town attend
ants at the funeral services were
his brother, Mr.. Fred D. Smith, If
Chicago; his sisters, Mrs. Ruth
Van Hooke and Mrs. Sterry S.
Carr of New York City; Miss
Edith A. Matthews of Washing
ton, DC; Miss Martha Chiles Of
Richmond, Va; Mrs. Lassiter and
DR. and Mrs. M. M. Ward, of New
Port News, Va; DR.. o. w. Mar
shall, of Stanton, Va; Miss Aze-
liza Butler and party from Roa-
noke, Va; Mrs. Esther j. McEach-
in, of New Port News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24
WEST STAUNToN NEWS

The Wiling Workers Club met in
the home of Mrs. Henry Smith on the
first Tuesday. A delicious plate
luncheon was served, and a spicy
program. Next meeting will be held
with Mrs. F. b Wilson on first
Tuesday in June.
Miss Agnes Brent closed a sue
cossful term with an interesting pro-
gram at the church last Wednesday
night
Mr.. and Mrs. N. D. Brown, Mrs. F.
w. Brown, Mrs. S. E. Morris, Mrs.
Theresa Spears, Miss Doris l..
Perry, and Mrs. A. M. Jackson mo-
tored to Roanoke on business.
Mrs. E. B. Sims, who teaches in
Staunton public school and Miss
Juanita, who attends the same school.
we're weekend guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. H. Jackson.
Miss Mary D. Wilson spent a few
days visiting her sister, Miss Leona
who teaches at Harriston, last week.
Miss Violay Jackson was Sunday
guest of Misses Fay and Hortense
Wright of Franklin Hill.
Mrs. Emma Vaughan, visited her
sister, Mrs. Kate Leitch last Sun
day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24
WAYNESBORO NEWS

Recently a surprise birthday re-
ception was given Mrs. Robert Par
ris, by a number of her friends. Mrs.
Paris was taken out for a drive, and
on her return, was surprised to ind
the home decorated and the table set.
She was unable to enjoy the many
delicious eats, having to postpone the
satisfying of her appetite till later
hour. Those present were Rev. and
Mrs. A. j. SHINES, Jr., Mr.. and
and Mrs. Charley Redd, MIR. and Mrs.
w. G. Stewart, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Washing
ton, Mrs. Carrie Essex, and Mr.. An
derson Porter, of N. C.
Waynesboro Black Sox played the
Charlottesville Elks here on the
9Th, scores l to 0 in favor of the
former. Carroll Redd pitched for
Waynesboro.
Massy's Mill played the Black Sox
here on the 10th, a Shining game
scores 8 to 0 in favor of Massys'
Mill. .-...s,
Mrs. Sarah Wallace returned from
ner visit to Philadelphia, on the 18th,
and brought back her nephew, Master
Leon Everhart. ;
The Black Sox played Massys' Mill
on the 18th, scores to z in favor of
SLACK Sox. . 49,. -
On Friday night April 18 1880,
DR.. W.. E. Pannell delivered the COM
mencement address of the Dunbar
High School at Cadiz, KY. The en-
ercises were held in the auditorium
of the Cadiz Court House. The audi
ence which packed the Court House
was composed of both white. and col
ored. Prof. H. L. Allison, Principal
of Burt High School, of GAINESVILLE,
Tenn, introduced the speaker.
Prof. c. Thompkins of GAINESVILLE
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24
HARRISONBURG NEWS

Mrs. Fannie Minor, one of the old
est residents of this city died Sum-
day, May 18th at her home on Mason
Street. Mrs. Minor has been in
failing health for several years.
Funeral arrangements have not been
mad yet.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. V. Johnson, Mrs.
M. Palmer, and Mrs. Pauline New
man attended the funeral of DR.. S.
G. Halmes in Arlington, Va, Friday.
DR.. Holmes funeral was one of the
larges tever held in Arlington. He
was one Of fthe most prominent ply
sicians and leaves a host of friends
to mourn their loss. His wife was
Miss Gilmore, formerly of Harrison
burg.
The condition of Mr.. Chas. Visk-
ers remains about the same.
Mr.. F. w. Newman of Staunton
spent the weekend in this city.
Miss Ricie Simpson is on the sick
list.
Woman's day was observed at the
Baptist Church last Sunday. The Of
fering for the day was one hundred
and twenty dollars. The captains
were Mesdames Eliza Mills, jamie
Solomon, and Nettie Ray.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
SOUTH RICHMOND

The pastor, DR.. L. C. Garland, de-
livered a very inspiring message
last Sunday morning. Union will
always succeed under such guild
.ng spirit possessed by our pastor.
Strangers are always welcome.
The revival services that were
conducted by Rev. P. S. Lipscomb
mad a desirable effect upon all pres
ent. Tomorrow the assistant pastor,
aev. q. b. Jefferson, will have
charge of the services at 8 P. M.
The cubs of the church are ex-
pecued to complete their financial
reports.
IL you have any printing call by
to see Rev. Garland.
The Junior Choir is making rapid
progress; also Sunday School under
the supervision of Mr.. Ellerson
Spurlock and Mrs. Esther Steward.
MRS. Garland, the pastors wife,
is a great help to the church and
her husband.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24
HOT SPRINGS, VA.

Miss Majorie Wilson of Warm
Springs, Va, and Mr.. R. M. Leewood
of South Boston, Va, were married
May 9th at the Uppland House. Rev.
Hamilton officiated. The guests were
Miss Louise Cole, Miss Shamrock
Morris, Mrs. Timbers, Mr.. E. Lacy,
Mr.. G. F. Taylor and Mrs. Sarah
Wilson, the mother of the bride.
Mrs. Mary A. Ancrum of Boston,
Mass, is visiting here.
The Rev. Luke Jones, ex-pastor of
the Piney Grove Baptist Church
preached two excellent sermons at the
Piney Grove Baptist Church Sunday
The program that was given by the
Lily of the Valley Club at the Union
Hurst school house Friday night was
great success.
Lucille Clark of Covington, Va, &C.
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Allen spent few hours in Hot
Springs Sunday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24
LYNNHURST, VA, NEWS

There was preaching at the usual
hour by the Rev. j. H. Taylor and
afternoon services by Rev. j. S.
Ware. Qaite a few visitors were pres
ent from Oak Grove, Stearts Draft,
matters Pond, Waynesboro, Staunton
and Grottoes.
< Mrs. Mary Barnes and Mr.. F. P.
Diggs were tn eguests Of Mrs. Es-
terline H, Blair Sunday.
The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. ames Reid on the 18th of
May and left fine baby girl.
Mr.. Otis Hepburn has recovered
a brief illness and able to be out.
Mr.. James R. Brown is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Ardel Martin and Mrs. Ester
line Blair are improving slowly
also Mrs. Julia Struts, improving but
not able to get about yet.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24
LOCAL DEATHS FROM
MAY Is TO MAY Fl

James Carter Carr, 1905 N. 9th
ST., age SO, died May IA.
Marshall Thornton, 1926 Clair
bone St., age 20, died May Is.
Sallie Mines, 103 w. Clay St.,
age Sd, died May ID.
Clara Price, 1219k N. 18th ST.,
age 80, died May Is.
Elvin Liggett, 619 N. 7th St.,
age 80, died May Is.
Margaret Watkins, Drewry's Bluff,
Va, age So, died May Is.
Martin Walter, 324 E. 18th St.,
age 80, died May Is.
Kate Austin, GOT N. 2Sth St., age
So, died May 16.
Matte Curry, 1877 w. Jackson
Sa., age IS, died May 16.
Mary Judah, 1873 w. Jackson Sa.,
age 70, died May II.
Walter White, Newport News, age
II, died May II at City Home.
William Jones, New Kent County,
Va, age SIS, died May II.
Nellie Lewis, w. Clay St., age
10, died May II.
Hattie Myers, 1O5 W. Hill St.,
age 20, died May 10.
Rosa Dickinson, 1910 N. 18th
St., age 81, died May 1S.
C. H. Harris, 100 W. Charity St.,
age Ct, died May 10.
Clevie Goldsburry, 1902 N. 31st
St., age 8, died May 10.
William McLaughten, TIT Ven
able, age 40, died May 10.
John Branch, 1928 Hull ST., age
SO, died May 20.
Jean A. Giles, 1923 St. John St.,
age l month, died May 20.
billiard Branch, BIT S. Lombard
St., age II, died May 20.
Junius Holmes, SOB N. Harrison
St., age 80, died May Fl.
Nancy Jones, 4O1 Race St.,
Farmville, Va, age 8, died May FL.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

In the Law and Equity Court OF the
City of Richmond the 18th day of
May, 1880.
Nehemiah Harris,
against
Elizabeth Harris,
Plaintiff in Chancery,
defendant.
The object of the above styled suit
is to obtain an absolrte divorce from
the bond of matrimony, by the plain
tiff from the defendant lpon the
ground of wilful desertion and aban-
donment for more than three years.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant is not
resident of the State of Virginia,
it is ordered that said defendant
Elizabeth Harris appear here within
ten dacs after the dut psblication Of
this oder and do what say be neces-
sary to protect her interest in this
srit.
By IRA M. BARR, D. C..
A Copy
Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk.
]. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p 9.
VIRGINIA
N THE CLERKS OFFICE OF
HUsTINGs COURT PART II. CITY
OF RICHMOND, VIRGIN.
darch goth 1880
Mary Belle Johnson----------Plaintifi
Against In Chanesry
rank C. ..----Dsfsndant
The object Of this suit 10 to obtain
divorce . vinculs Natrimonii by tn
,laintin from the defendant On the
grounds Of dsssrtisn and abandonment
or more than three years.
And it appearing frsn IN affidavit
his day filed in said Clerks office that
he defendant Frank C. Johnson 10 not
u "a. State of Virginia and
hat his last knswn address OF plaes
# bods was No. 1914 liz st. Paul street
Richmond, Va. it 10 ordered that he Dc
ppear here within ten days after due
utilization Of this order enes . week
or four successive weeks in the Rich
nond Planet = newspaper published in
hs City Of Richmond, Va. and Do what
nay be necessary to protect his In
crest in this suit.
A Copy Test
VI. Z. Dsval. oissh
C. Mimms, p. z
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24
Milboro, Va.

In loving but sad remembrance Of
Madris l. Long, who departed this
life five years ago, May 25, 1925.
Il cannot say, and l will not say
That he is dead-He is just away!
With cherry smile, and wave of
the hand
He has wandered into an unknown
land
And left US dreaming how very fair
1t needs must be since he fingers
there,
And you-oh you, who the widest
For the old-time step and the glad
Think of being faring on, as dear
In tn love of there as the love of
Here,
Think of him still as the same, I say
He is not dead-he is just away,
From Friend.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24
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Unnatural and mucous dis.
,..Arges can be avoided by de-
strcyiEg the germs o. infectious
diseases. 81. 10 At all druggists
VIRGINIA.:

VIRGINIA:
In the Law and Equity Court of
the City of Richmond, the 18th
Henrietta Elizabeth Rattegan,
who sues by her next friend, Mary
B. Thomas, plaintiff,
against In Chancery
James Rattegan, defendant.
The object of this suit is to OBJ
an an absolute divorce from the
bond of matrimony, by the plain
tiff from the defendant, on the
grounds of natural or incurable i'm
potency of the body existing at the
time of entering into the matri-
monial contract. And an affidavit
having been made and filed that
the defendant is not a resident Of
the State of Virginia, it is ordered
that he appear here within ten (10I
days after due publication of this
order and do whatever may be
necessary to protect his interes,
herein.
A Copy-Tests:
LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk.
by E. M. Edwards, D. e.
J. E. Byrd, o. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

Incident to moving our print
ing equipment into the new con-
solidated plant Of the St. Luke
Press, The Planet will appear for
a short while reduced in the num-
Der of pages.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

"nearty congratulations on the splen-
did victory of the defeat of Judge Par
ker. If the Association has done moth
ing more it has at least satisfied the
thousands of Negroes what the N. A. A.
Z. +. can do if only supported. AZ the
vote in the Senate showed, we in Rhode
Island have job on our hands in Nov
ember."
w. H. P. Freeman, President,
Providence N. A. A. C. P:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

Washington, d. c.:
congratulations for the fine work
you've aone on the Parker case" (En-
closes S1.U0 contribution.
n4lss margaret +. Jones, Secretary,
arenas Meeting (Quakers),
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24
PROMINENT PEOPLE SEND N. a. "A.
=. 2. CONGRATULATIONS AND
DUNATloNS

nvw lork, May To- Congratuiations
LON p4vmment people throughout the
,,,,,..u states, upon the defeat OF the
nomlnaUlvn OF Judge John !. FarKer OF
NOUN carolina to the U. 5. Supreme
.ours, continue to pour into the Office
ot the Natlonal Association for the Ad-
vuncement OF Colored People.
in response. to the Associations an
nouncement that it is in debt partly as
a result of the heavy expenditures In
CURED lin the Parker fight, checks for
the Moorfield Storey-Louis Marshall
Memorial Campaign are being enclosed
in some of the letters of congratulations
Among the recent writer's, together with
brief extracts from their letters are the
following:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

-"Gongratulation on the triumph Of
your puDlcluy In fighting the nomins-
ulon OF the Negro-nating Judge Parker
iou paced The case against this motor
lously biased Jurist with great effective
ness before American public opinion
Inc defeat of Parker was victory, not
so much TOR the Negro race in narrow
sense, as for the cause of justice among
all races"
l.. naiueman Julius, Publisher,
Girard, Kansas:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

81 am certainly in hearty accord with
the movement to honor the memory OF
Moorfield Storey and Louis Marshall by
a campaign to increase the support OF
the cause to which they gabe themselves
SO heartily. The N. A. A. G. P. is rem
dering a great and creative service to
the colored people and to the nation, and
it deserves the deliberate and thoughtful
support of every person who is eager to
heal the diseases along the color line
which continually gnaw st the very VI
tails of our national life. It is my pur-
pose to contribute minimum Of $4,000
to the Association this year. I shall
make it more, II it Is at all possible"
YuVruecal W. Johnson, President.
howard University.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

TAKE NOTICE
J. C. S. Novels is not further connec-
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ROYAL ORDER OF st. PAUL
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President.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

MAY congratulate you and youryour
g,oup upon the victory ODER Judge Far
Aer's confirmation, as know how graf
lIyIngg 1t must be to all of you VINO nave
naa sucn leading part In preventing a
man OF MS type from taking seat on
the Supreme Court of our country"
Us renewing membership in N. A A. G,
+. J.
Darwin J. Meserole, Attorney,
New York
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

Permit me to congratulate you upon
the skill and success with which you
habe conducted the campaign in the Par.
ker case. / cannot but think Of the
dramatic contrast between 1857 and 1880
In the former year the Supreme Court
in the bred Scott decision denied to q
group of Americans all rights in the
federal courts and all possibility Of eve,
becoming citizens of the United States
In the present year this same group Of
people, largely through the activity o,
your Association, have virtually exercise
ed veto power over membership in the
Supreme Court. The incident certainly
marks an epoch in the standing and in
fluence of the colored group as . whole
in our national life"
VIM. Hallock Johnson, President,
Lincoln University:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

ESends $500, and writes: "Congratu-
latlons tor your recent activity which
mas been crowned with Success"
Dr. A. 5. Hunter, Dentist,
Durham. N. C.,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

"This accomplishment, in my opinion,
is an epoch in the political life Of our
race, and should carry TREMENDOUS
weight in any matter which will affect
US in the coming years."
Charles A. Shaw, Asst to President,
Victory Life Insurance Company:
"Your courage and ability to handle q
situation like this elicits our praise and
challenges our admiration. If there Is
a spark of gratitude lingering in the boz
som Of people now is tho time to ex-
press it."
]. B. Greenwood, 1st Congregation
Church, Atlanta:
"You babe helped to teach the coul-
try and the politicians that the Negro 10
politically on the map and capable Of
dealing out punishment to those who
line up against his interests"
George s. Schuyler, Journalist:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

81 have forwarded to the treasurer q
check for $4,000 which does not begin
to express my appreciation for Mr.. Stor-
ey and Mr.. Marshall by any means, but
it is the very best that can do. think
il is wonderful what they have done thr-
cugh the N. A. A. c. P. and for all the
people of America"
jamie Porter Barrel, Superintendent,
Virginia Industrial School for Colored
Girls:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

National Association for Colored Wemo
Hearty congratulation upon the glo-
rious victory in the defeat Of Judge Par
ker. Best wishes for continued success. n
Mrs. Carrie w. Clifford, -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-24

VIRGINIA:
In the Law and Equity Court Of the
City of Richmond the 18th day of
May, 1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-04
CULPEPER LAWYER
DIES IN CAR CRASH
Body of T. Edwin Grimsley Found
in Stream After Auto Hits
Culvert.

Apparently hurled from his automo-
bile when it crashed into a concrete
culvert on the Warrenton- Culpeper
road about 10 miles from Culpeper, Va,
the body of Capt. T. Edwin Grimsley,
SO years old, prominent Culpeper at
torney, was found floating in a stream
about 200 yards from the demolished
machine this morning.
The discovery terminated a search
instituted several hours before by a
party of nearly SO friends aroused by
Capt. GrimSley's overnight absence
from home. He had attended court
at Warrenton yesterday, leaving for
Culpeper shortly after 4:30 o'clock in
the afternoon.
His wife, Mrs. Dennis Scott Grims-
ley, enlisted the aid of Culpeper police
late last night hen her husband failed
to return, and telephone communication
was Immediately established with police
stations and hospitals in all nearby
towns and villages.
Capt. Grinlsleys law partner, Ber-
nard Miller, advanced the theory that
Capt. Grimsley was seized with a par
alytic stroke while driving home and
died instantly, his car careening into
the culVert and throwing the body into
the stream.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-04
REALTY ASSESSED
At S1,212,O()O,ODD.
100000 Gain Credited
to Rapidly Developing
Suburbs of City.

An unprecedented assessment of ST.
2l2,000,0oO has been placed on taxable
real estate for the purpose of taxation
in the 1881 fiscal year, beginning July
l, 1t was disclosed today by Tax AS
SCISSOR William P. Richards.
The new assessment, which Mr.. Rich
ards and his assistants have just COM
pleted, exceeds by $29 ,536,655 the ST.
1872, 463,345 appraisal for the current
fiscal year. The increase, however, is
small in comparison with the increase
in assessment for the current fiscal year.
for instance. which was $4,000, 600
greater than in the 1929 fiscal year.
The higher assessments will be re-
hected in the 1891 tax bills. The in
creaSeS are in the rapidly developing
suburban sections principally, since
very little change has been made in
the. assessments on property in the
business area.
Figures May Be Changed.
The $1,212, 100000 assessment NAV be
changed somewhat before the assess
ment books are closed in June. chiefly
on account of the acquisition of addi-
tional land by the Federal Government
in the Pennsylvania avenue-Mall tri-
angle. New building operations and
appeals from assessments also may
cause some modification in the total
valuation, although Mr.. Richards said
his figure included estimated additions
for new construction and probable ap-
peals.
The principal unknown quantity. Mr..
Richards explained. is the value of the
land the Federal Government will ac-
qulre before the beginning of the new
fiscal year, thus withdrawing this prop
erty from taxation and reducing the to-
tai assessment.
Mr.. Richards said it had been difficult
to make the 1891 appraisal because of
changing conditions in WaShington's
ment, he explained is based on past
sales as well as prospective sales. About
500 sales, he declared, show the new APP
pralsal to be between 80 and 100 per
cent OF the full value.
Land Values Holding Up.
Although building construction and
building costs have fallen, Mr.. Richards
said there had been no Shrinkage in
land values, which he declared are
holding up strong"
There is still a goou. market for real
estate" he said, notably so in Chevy
Chase and Cleveland Park and on streets
like Connecticut avenue which are we'll
adapted to apartment house construc-
ton. Moreover, 1 don't believe any
shrlnkage in values is likely to affect
business properties
Mr.. Richards also disclosed, in con-
nection with the new assessment, that
the Northwest part of the old city of
Washington, bounded by Florida ave-
nue., Rock Creek, the Mall and North
Capitol street, representing about one
sixth of the total area of the District,
is paying one-half of the total real es-
tate tax bill. Valuable business proper
ties in this area are primarily respon-
sible.