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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
A NOVEL FAIR TO RE OPENED

The fair In aid OF the Young Mems Christian Union,
which will be opened az .AeXanderav ave and One
hundred and thirty eighth-st. Tuesday nigh; with
address by Senator Warner Miller, promises TO
have many novel and unusually interesting features
building has been erected especially for the fair
and has been astcfuIy 1tted up by the members
Of the various churches In the Twenty third and
Twenty fourth Wards Zach OF thirieen churches will
have booth, which Will be presided OYER by CON.
mttees OF pretty young O. course these VIII
In their charming way force bachelors to buy wash.
ooardS' aprons dustpans and other articles for
wn'oh they nave no possible use, but what would
'air be without sach amen.ucsl The far will Lac,
until December IL
among mo cha'iMcn OF the various Committees Al.
william a. Zeal Samuel r. Simmons. George f. Wilson
Captain H. D. Alc0ke, Ernest Merrng;On, W. A. Sin
clair, MISS Lillian l.. Taylor George A. Hensha,v
A. VI. Fowler. ST.. Mrs Il. HoeGlin, Mrs e. Kolb.
Mrs. NJ. Lang, Mrs. Ira @. Lane. Mrs. r.. G. Roselc
Mrs. T. i. Johnson, W I. Long Mrs George H,4ccs
Mrs. George T. wilson, Miss Fannie c. Fuiton JoL1
Alderman, Mrs. Thomas Loster, Miss Alice r. Real.
Mr. W = ITaud Elijah j. Clarf. Clarence NJ rovle,
Charles KeTvan and Barcldey Wyckoh
The union was organized IN 1898 and now has 973
members. n ias rooms al No. 5is Willis-avc
An interesting feature Of the fair viii be The
several tables. each named after day Of tho week at
which will be sold articles appropriate - washing.
ironing. reception, shopping, sweeping and baking
daya
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
GATHERED ABOUT TOWN.
POINTS OF INTEREST FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF

Or 4NIEhEST FROM VARIOUS PANTS OF
THE CITY.
Acting Police Justice Peterson retired yesterday
from the Adams Street Police Court after serving in
place Of the late Justice Walsh for six months, and
Will hereafter only have charge of the Third District
Civil Court, the duties OF which he has discharged
as well as those of police magistrate.
The Union Elevated Railroad Company IS about
to enlarge its Bridge station and build new stair
City Works Commissioner Adams has advertised
for proposals. TO furnish the engines and Boilers at
the Milburn pumping station, with capacity
of - 100000 gallons day.
The Union Ferry Company has decided to build two
moro eTyboats Ike the new PlerrepOnt.
Complaint is mado of inability TO teachers
for four cassIooms in the new public school, No. 60.
at Osbon-st. and suffer ave-. in the Twenty sixth
Ward. This region IS practically IN the country and
the streets muddy
Demss Strong has sufficiently recovered from the
attack of paralysis he suffered from at East Haddam
Conn, 70 return to his Brooklyn home lie was at his
Office No. II Broadway, yesterday.
The Board Of Education will open bids for tho sites
Of new schoohouses on Tuesday afternoon and for
tie erection Of thrge new school buildings
Plans being prepared for new central gram.
mar school for boys to cost $4,000 Provision VIII
be made in II for manual training
George KEENAN, will give the last of his lectures
upon Siberia in the First Baptist Church, in Pierre
pont.st tomorrow evening.
Since the departure Of his wife about month
ago, George Flick, mechanic. age sixty. of No
$50 Ten Eyck-st., has been drinking heavily. Late
Friday night he was so obstreperols and noisy
that the nelghbors became alarmed and called on tho
police While forcing entrance TO his rooms
Policeman Meyers, Of tho Stagg-st station, was at
tackled By the mailman with an axe and narrowly
escaped being killed Flcck was taken 10 St Cath.
crimes Hospital for examination as to his sanity
George Hyde. keeper at the Kings County Peni-
Tertiary, suspended yesterday for selling goods
to convicts
The Yale Alumni Association OF Long Island will
hold its opening reception for the season at the
Clarendon, I'm Westinghouse, at s =. m tomorrow.
The Rev. Dr. c. II. Hail. a. will preside and the
special entertainment of the evening will be under
the drec ton of Charles T. Catlin $50; John Oakley
10 and Dr. A. Mathewson IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
IN THE ANNEXED DISTRICT
TAXPAYERS JOIN THEIR FORCES.
TO MAKE SUGGESTIONS TO THE SPECIAL SENATE
CoMMITTEE-MEETINGs HELD.

TO MAKE SUGGESTIONS TO THE SPECIAL SENATE
CoMMITTEE-MEETING HELD.
Several meetings for consultation have been held
in the last week by residents of the Twenty third AMI
Twenty fourth Walds who are de>ious OF presenting
suggestions the special committee of the state Senate
which is investigating the needs OF the part of the
city lying beyond the Harlem mass meeting, held
Bedford Park the evening of November 80. ap-
pointed committee. of which J. VI. Pechles Is chair
man. to present before the Senate Committee at its
meeting on Thursday the wishes of the residents OF
the Twenty fourth Ward. The Taxpayers AssOca-
ton of the outlying wards will also have representa-
tives before the Senate Committee.
A meeting of a large number OF taxpayers having
the same purpose in view held Tuesday after
noon in the of the Board of Trustees of the
Mutual Life Insurance Company, No. 30 Nassau 81.
Samuel D. Babceck the chairman OF the Worlds Fair
Committee; A. b. Tappen, Hugh y. Camp, fordham
Morris, John B. Haskin, Lewis G. Norris Nathaniel
7. Bailey, the Rev. Dr.. Reynolds James l.. Wells,
William Ogden Giles, William II. Morris, William
Caldwell John z. Hunt, Dr John A. Parsons and
Isaac q. johnson among those who attended the
meeting Mr.. BabcoCk was chosen chairman. Every
part of the Annexed District represented. Sew
eral speeches were made, setting forth tho need Of
legislation TO aid in the development OF the northern
half Of New-Y0rk City. The wretched condition Of
the unpaved streets, the mpossibity of obtaining
sewers and proper grading because the streets were
not formally opened, the inactIon Of tho Park Com
mlssiones, the impeifections of tho official maps Of
the district and the nattenton to the constant pst
tionS OF the residents, among the subjects Of
special complaint. Tho Annexed District the speakers
said. included nearly half the of the city and
the number Of Inhabitants had increased thIeefod since
the annexation, while the growth of improvements
much less rasid.
Hugh ~ Camp moved and the meeting voted that
a committee Of eleven members be appointed To
operate Win Otner committees OF citizens In LAYING
before the Senate Committee the need Of immediate
public improvements. Hugh \. Camp, William Cauld-
William r. Beal, Henry l.. Morris, A. Il. Tappen
Fordham Norris DR.. John a. Parsons and John I.
Hunt were appointed the members OF the COM
mttee. They Will be present at the meeting OF the
Senate Committee at II a. December D. al the
Of the schnorers Club, One-hundret and sixty
thirdst., near Thiid-sve.
An adjourned meeting Of the taxpayers viii be held
the trustees room No. 81 Nassail-st at noon on
Tuesday. put in shape the recommendations which
the committee Will uIge upon the Senate Committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
4 1opeE MAKES ITS GUESTS MERRY.


Although Fort Green Council. No 1O4s, is one OF
the youngest OF the lodges In the Royal Aranum II
has within tho last year become one OF the most
important IN point OF numbers. and one Of the most III
nuentla by reason OF the distinguished positions whch
very considerable number Of lis members occupy
In the business, political and social world Inc hrs'
Of It's fall and winter entertainments was gven IN the
spacious lodge rooms OF the council. In the Johnston
Building Fulton and Flatbush AYES, on IhahISeV'
Ing night musical programme OF fourteen mum
bcrs ntorspersed with rotations was PROVIDED oy
specially engaged professional talent Aier"afd there
was dancing on the programme OF the entertainer
appeared the names Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Evans
Greene Mrs Henry Firth Wood. Miss Lena Bungert,
Dr. Eugene W Marshall Herr August Heisner Robert
spiso George Rinaldi and Thomas q. Austin The
officers OF the council are: Regent John w. Evans;
vice rccent f. c. Watson; orator, T. IL. cannon;
pastrcgcnt Theodore Morris. manager OF the Brooklyn
Grand Opera House treasurer. r. IS EsteiOmok sec
Rotary Joseph Rodgers collector. William et0othod:
cha piain David Skinner; organlsi Rafael Navarro
guide, W II Lynch warden. Nel p. Jopson sentry.
Thomas II lynch. The committees In charge OF tie
affair were: Entertainment Committee-Raiaei Nay
AFRO j. W Evans J. II. Cannon. l.. Is. EstcrbioOk.
william StoothoE Reception Commit ec-E {. Wat
kns Daniel stewart A. l.. Kline samuel 4. Byers
Arthur r. Pomeroy John f. Henry. william Watson,
Dr. J. G. Tftzslmnoas, \ \. Houghton Charles 81
jacobsen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
GOOD NEWS
FROM THE CLOAK
Experimentation YOU.

$50 Ladies' Plain Beaver Cloth Jackets,
bound with braid, sold all season for
81; Monday $3.50
30 Ladies' Three-quarter Jackets, in
imported Bannockburn Cheviots, ele-
gantly finished, $3.50 80
% Ladies' Long Seal Plush listers,
lined throughout with quilted satin,
80; were 600
800 Ladies' Plush Jackets, with silk
lining. Exclusive shapes, $3.50, SIS,
$500 and S25, were $3.50, S22.5O,
S2S and $50.
100 Ladies' Long Connemara Coats in
wool stripes; were $3.50 S11.50
Balance of our importations of Ladies'
Fine French Model Garments.
Comprising $40 ClOaks for sos
Comprising $50 Cloaks for .SS5
Comprising sl25 Cloaks for $50
Comprising SO Cloaks for sos
Comprising S75 Cloaks for S4S
100 Children's Gretchen Coats. to IL
year sizes, in fine cloths, $3.50. all sizes,
worth 5000
100 Misses Newmarbets, in plain cloths,
u to 16 year size, with capes, 1913;
WIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
ALLEGED BANK SWINDLERS IDENTIFIED

The TWO men, John VI. walker and Harry I.
Price who the police believe swiDded the National
City Bank out Of $3.50 last week before Police
Justice Peterson yesterday IN the Adams Street Police
Court on charge Of grand larceny aud pleaded
not prly Their counsel protested that they were
innocent and said he would stake his professional
reputation upon their honesty, he had known them
for wears and thei parents wore woll-known re.
spectacle people. Both say that they prove
alibts. They were rcmaIded for examination on
ThlIpedav and wore not allowed TO give bail Rail
will he taken On Monday. The police made another
attempt 10 Identity them Yesterday and placed thom
In row at Police Headquarters and then had the
night Dick them out shs they could easily do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
THE MOTHER SAYS THERE IS NO WIDOW
CoNTEsTING THE WILL OF A FATHER WHO 1,

CONTRASTING THE WILL OF FATHER WHO IS
ALLEGED TO BE STILL ALIVE.
viii contest with some curious features ts be,ore
Surrogate Abbom. La Grange NJ browne an ak pert
amateur photographer was arrested last year on a
charge Of exhibiting and selling indecent photographs
the charge being made by Anthony Comstock. He
was held In al 900 BAH for trial but forfeited his
bond and went 10 Canada. His bondsman escaped
paving the money on toohnlcality 1t was reported
IN October that Browne had died at Montreal Canada
and his parents attended his funeral at East Chatham
y. y. where he buried near the grave az biS
grandfather The death certificate ACCOMPANYING tho
body signed by Dr. C. +. GoOdlc of Montreal
Brownies wife, Mrs Lizzie Bedford Browne had secured
a divorce from him before his arrest with CUSTODY of
their child. Brownies VIII is offered for probate By
his mother Mrs. Ellen Browne Of No. 100 IIicks.st
and # IS contested behalf Of his infant son by
guardian the allegation being made that the decedent
IS dead Mrs. Browne, ST. IS one of the executors
Of the WILL and by ifs terms ring and a scarfpin and
s25 left the son Of the testaor Harvey Howard
Browne, otherwise Harry Bedford Browne An.
dsvits in relation to Mrs. Brownies suit for divorce
left in trust 10 DR.. Theodore Writer Of Otisville
n. " and Mrs. Ellen browne for tho boy until he
reaches his majority.
The other requests are to Elccta J. Kotcham OF
Ctsvlle the testator's writing desk without its con.
tents 10 Dr. Writer, his lathe and tools: TO Venie
Cox. of New-York gold bangle and bracelet. also a
Browne described in the will formerly the lestatos
wife,, porcelain plaque in plush frame, red satin
handkerchircase. rcd satin paperholder painted a
book entitled Animal Creation and piece of fungus
etched.
The residue of the pDpero Is left to Mrs Ellen
Browne. In her petition for probate Mrs. Browne
alleges that her an died at Montreal on October
u, and left no widow. This Is contradlcted IN the
affidavit Of the son, by guardian, who contests the
viii, and The affidavit sets forth that he has knowl
edge or information that his father died the time
place ment0ned. or is dead all The denial OF
death involves denial OF the Jurisdiction of the sur
rogate and of the validity Of the Will.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
AN EVENT
IN STOCKINGS AND SOX.

A day of days in the Hosiery Depart
ment Monday. The real reason of the
sacrifice need hardly be told. Enough,
we presume, that the gain is yours.
A line of standard Zoe Fancy Lisle Thread Stock
ings, Richelieu ribbed, fancy foot assorted pat
terms and fancy stripes, ticIeted 39c. pair
4 line of soc genuine English Black Cashmere
Stockings to he 39c. pair
line Of Sc genuine English Black Cashmere
Stockings, soc pair.
Forty-fve dozen Children's 60c genuine English
Black Ribbed Cashmere Stockings, 39c. pair.
Mems 29c. Heavy Cotton SoX. striped % different
designs, full r. gular made, for Sc. a pair
Mems SOC. genuine English McrinO SoX, to be but
csc. pair
HOsiery-front right
Mems FNrni shings-tront, right
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
THE TRIMMED
MILLIN cry HALVEk

Monday make a selection from among
our Trimmed Hats and BOnnets-im.
ported and own creations-at exactly
half present prices-priccs were So to
$50; prices will be 81 to Sl5.
A word as to the assortment and de.
STABILITY of the collection as compared
with the collection "Opening Day"
some two months back. No Hat or
Bonnet was sold that wasn't imme-
diately replaced by an equally good
one; didn't duplicate them because the
character Of our millinery trade won't
permit duplicates.
Mourning goods excepted.
Trimmed Mlllinery-fourth noof
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
OUR Big SISTER CITY.
AFFAIRS I'M BROOKLYN.
70 Start on Cruise Around the West ou' Men
ara no,c-A VIII Contest Which Has Some Odd
are Dohs- ,.a of General interest

the respective inventors, with a request to try
them. When the powdermakers provide the
will furnish the arms for the experiments.
Commander A. IL. Mccormick who has been on
duty In the Bureau Of Ordnance, has been ordered
70 take charge Of the Ordnance Department. at the
who has been ordered TO the command OF the
Dolphin
Admiral Brane the commandment Of the Navy
Yard, with MS family, has moved into the house
back OF the lgceum building, on the top Of the
hill, which the commandnnt of the station is
obliged by the Navy regulations 70 occupy,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
STILL TRYING 70 SAVE oRsgywA1p

Application was made to Judge Bartlett. In the
supreme Court yesterday, by counsel for the murderer
Greenwald, for al order granting the condemned
man new trial, and stay of the execution Sc;
for next Friday. Dlsuict'Attorney Ridgwsy OPP
posed the granting Of the order the ground that
the application should have been returnabe 10 the
Court Of Sessions, whore the defendant was tried
Judge Bartlett sustained this, and adjourned the hear
ing until IL a. tomorrow, when II NAV come
before him the matter IS not heard in the Collrt
OF Sessions at 10 a. IN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
mr. ,pr AVENUE Ao4DENY.

Al the Ice Avenue Academy " Fascination will 10
replaced this uce Ly Germans Elite Mrstrcls Their
performance contains many new features. An ORIGINAL
first par presenfs scene al West Puirt with musica!
AID military u,anocuvrs by bacAfaced cadets \
featlno Of the performance is the Golden shoe
onsdrle,D while 4" scenes a. Seaside lioteA" and
Tho Princess OF Cambodia' are excellent I'm their
way Much Of tie fun IS contributed by John George
aud James German Arthur c. Rigby, Fred Lee aud
Billy Lyons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
rrXEnAL or JOHN G. cHAPMIN.

The funeral Of John GaGsby Chapman. the arnst
and member of the National Academy OF Design. took
place yesterday aft AZ O'Clock NJ tho home oS
his son. John Chapman. so. 2l5 Gu!ncy-si. II was
attended by few intimate friends and relatives of
the d,ad man. The Episcopal service read by
the Rev George III. Houghton. OF the Church Of tho
TRANSIT guration. New York. The body was taken 10
the receiving vault At Greenwood CeaIecry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
SETH LOWS NEW-YORE HOME

President Seth Low. OF Columbia College, has pur.
chased a house IN New York at Sixty fourthst. and
Madison ave for 100000. 1t IS a four-story brown
stone front house. with depth OF 100 feet Mr.
Low will remove 20 70 from his Brooklyn home on
February J. lie hasnot yet sold his house at Pierre
pont.t and Columbia Heights. which he purchas ed
and re1t'cd when he Mayor. a dinner will be
given 10 lin by tie Hamilton Club before he removes
u AL.rL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
WE(H}!EE;4.. AND
" A6RAHAN
100000 SQUARE
FEET SPREAD WITH
FL o L DAY GOO DIS.

Monday the store is yours for hoida,
purposes; for variety and extent OF
holiday articles and goods, our decided
word for it, no store in either city can
or will approach the display. Thinl
of 81 separate departments under
single roof and think of each depart.
ment being complete store in itself,
and some notion Of the magnitude OF
the whole may be formed. Above all
else, too, everyday prices will prevail
from basement to dome. No stuck up
holiday profits suffered.
Tuesday the imposing display Of Toys
will Open-"Never saw a toy display
before" is the comment we expect to
elicit from child and adult alike. Twill
be in the new addition, main floor.
rear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
DRESS GOODS.

Imported Mohair Brilliantine, b
inches wide, the regular 81 quality
for 7SG
silk Warp Imperial and Ottoman
Cloth, 40 inches wide, splendid values
at 81 %, for 19c'
Very fine All-Wool French Henrietta
Cloth, As inches wide, the regular
Sl.25 quality, for $40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
A FIRST SUBSCRIPTION DINNER

The occdeni Club. al No. 1913 West seventy second
st. gave The FIRST OF series OF subscription dinners at
the club house last night The object of these dinners
which will be given periodically during the entire
Writer Is tie cultivation Of better acquaintance
among the members. Tho club f. in ECunsEing
rnndlfon and rapidly growing IN numbers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
CONCERT IN AID OLA CHURCH

A concert for the benefit " Tie LenOx Avenue
Unitarian Church will be held at WalIace's Hail. at
One hundred and twenty siXtb.st and Len0x ave.
December o. One Of the principal features Of Tire
entertainment will be symphony performed by
twenty five children. The church plot "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
SPECIALS
IN DRESS GOODS.

Cashmere Dress Patterns. So so. adapted for
presents.
Serge Dress Patterns. SO 30. adapted for presents.
Cbeviot Dress Patterns, 81, adapted for presents.
Dia eonal Dress Patterns So adapted for presents.
1000 yards 4O-inch Wool Cashmere. in street
and evening shades, at SOC. per yard; value. 800
. 600 wards French Sergcs. all c0lors. AZ inches
wide at soc; value ... ...... .........-. 90?
Pattern Dresses with silk and wool trimmings Of
new designs, at s. IS and Sl2 j0 reduced from
$40 and
Dress Goods-left centre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
pEMANp FOR STORES ~ crKrA1N rIAcrs

DEMAND FOR STORES ~ CERTAIN PLACES
1t is a noticeable fact that there Is apparently
greater demand in quarters vi Harlem for stores
Than there is for places 10 live. TO supply this
demand great many buildings two stories high with
accorlmod atons for the ground foor, have
been built without the apartments overhead, as is
fle usual custom. In some instances buildings OF
that kind have been erected 10 secure Income FOR
the owner until he could decide what sort OF building
n would nav him best 10 put up The OF buildings
which ale put up IN The neighbOrhOod often cause
an owner 10 alter his plans. and IN some cases lie
saves a good deal OF money in this way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
TOPICS OF CURRENT TALK.

Alexander Hamilton Post, No 1872 Grand Army
of The Remblic will hold its annual election on Thurs
day evening and elect seventeen officers, among hem
being commander.
The Rev James Millard Philputt will preach al
fbe LcnoX Avenue Union Church, LenoX-aVe. ana
One hundred twenty seventhst, at IL O'Clock THIS
morning. Al a. in the evening the third regular
ndnthlv musical service will be given.
The Rev J. l.. Campbell will preach on our LORDS
Model Prayer" at the Lexington Avenue Baptist
Church. at Lexngton-aye. and One-hundred- and
,eventh-st. at 10 80 this morning.
The Rev DR. J. 5. Ramsay will preach at the
Harlem Presbyterian Church at One-hundred-and-
t,ycnty- Hftbst and Madson-ave at 10 80 this morn
ing.
The Rev f. f. Buermeyer will preach at the English
Lutheran Church. No. - East Onehundrcd -snd-twen-
ty-eIchth-st., at IL O'Clock this morning
"The Unity" one OF the leading social clubs OF
Harlem had a reception on thanksgiving eve The
popularity of the club is evident by the large number
OF guests present despite the bad weather The
opening march was led by " G. Friend, the president
and Miss Phoebe Cantor a GrIiber, Miss Ray Rich
and Miss S. Julian furnished the literary and musical
entertainment after which there supper. The
club IS to have a dramatic entertainment at Central
Turn Hall in January.
The LenOx Club gave It's first reception Of the
season at Walace's Academy on "Wednesday evening
Among the many guests present Charles A.
Johnson Dr. Dad, Wallace Parreu, Albert Smith,
u. T. Kaiser, jr, and the Misses Berthe Johnson.
Marguerite Oliver. Pauline Cltz, e. Smith and Belle
kipp.
A portion OF COunods Oratorlo, Death and Life
will be given the anthem at the choral festival at
Holy Trinity Church tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-01
PRICES PAID FOR GOOD LOTS.

The Real Estate Record and Guide yesterday
printed some figures showing the enormous increase
IN the value OF Harlem property during the last twelve
years Twelve lots the west side of Elghth-ave.,
extending from One hundred and twenty fourhst. ~
Onehundrcd- and-twcnty hfth-St.. were sold in 1876
Tor S95,0O0 the property was sold last year
for 100000. an increase Of over 152 per cent IN
twelve years Eight lots on the west side Of Eighth
i've, extending from Onchundred and twenty fifth ST.
Onehund cd and twenty iXthst., sold in 1884
for Sl06,75O. and the lots in 1886 sold 70.
100000. an increase OF 81 per cent in two years
In 1sS: eight lots the side Of Eiehh-avc., be-
tween Onetiundred and twenty -seventh.st. and One
hundred and twenty Ghth St, sold for $4,000
and four later. in 1856 the lots sold
for $10i, 500 increase Of nearly ITO per cent
four years investment. The eight lots the west
side OF the same avenue. between One hundred and
nineeentts and One hundred and twenteth-st., were
sold in 1886 for So 900. and one year later for
$50 600, over 30 per increase in year. These
figures demonstrate that there yet plenty Of bar
gains IN Harlem real estate. for In many localities
The conditions for an increase In values much borter
than they were at the points named ten years ago.
When zeal and comfortabe RAPID transit is secured
the choice plots for homes will probably be sold for
prices which II mentioned now would cause IN,
most enthusiastic boomer 10 be sceptlcal about he
truth Of the assertion.