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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05
Tho 1,ls Foot Race To-day.

It is announced that tho five-mile
foot racc on the State Fair grounds this
afternoon will start at 4 o'clock rain or
shine. L. G. McClclland, OF this city,
the champion long distance runner OF
the world, gives Andy Scibert, the
Pittsburgh veteran, 4 hall mile start in
tho five. No charge will be made for
ladies this afternoon. The race is for
$3.50 n side, and all the gate receipts.
McClel!and is good one, having won
oighty-iivc out OF lightweight races he
has run in the past four years. This
may DO tho last opportunity, for some
time, at least, 10 see him run in Wheel
ing, as hereafter ho will specify that all
races in which he enters shall be run
indoors, and Wheeling no longer has n
suitable track under shelter.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

Welcome Lodge No. G, A. O. U. W.,
had 4 very large and interesting meet
ing Oil Thursday night. The following
officers were elected for tho ensuing
term: Past NJ. W., Thomas Cameron;
master workman, W. II. Hamilton;
foreman, Charles Bowler; oycrscer,
Vim. Shields; recorder, Silas NJ. Hath
away; inancier, W. J. Boggs: receiver,
John l.. Stamm; guide, Harry L. Stew
art; inside Waterman, VIM. Frazier;
outside watchman, Isaac Shields; trrls-
tee, Thomas Cameron; representative
TO grand lodge, W. 0. McCluskcy. There
were also two limitations and one appli-
cation for membership.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

Stcnographcr Garvin yesterday com
plctcd the transcription OF the evidence
in the case OF Frank Church, held for
the murder OF Ed Neall. as it was taken
before Squire Ankle on the preliminary
examination. 1t will be handed to
Judge PAUL. to-day, and he Yesterday
arranged to examine 1t to-day and
Monday. On Monday Church will be
brought before him on the application
for his admission to bail, and his attor-
neys will endeavor to have tho other
evidence offered before Justice Ankle
and rejected by him, considered by the
Judge.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

Tho Bostwick Fire Proof Steel Latll
company has its plant in the old Bodlcy
wagon factory in full blast. The first
order filled is that for 10000 square feet
Tor the new City Bank building, which
is delivered rs inst MS made, and is
already being put on the walls Of tho
building. Tile company was 4 little
delayed at first by difficulty in securing
iron, but now has a supply. The lath
Tor the bank building are dipped in a
preparation OF asphaltnm, although Mr..
Bostwicl says this is not necessary.
Mr.. G. A. Howell, lato foreman OF the
Standard axle works, is superintendent
OF the factory.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05
The Ays-oME.pRlce cLorHlEas.
A GREAT. TRIUMPH
q

, Although this has been called an on season, on account OF tho con.
tinued warm weather and general complaint of dull business WE
STARTED IN WITH a BOOM AND HlE BEEN BOOMING
EVER SINCE We've worked hard to rot good things to sell, and
to sell them chcaply More Of our success Is duo TO this than soft
hands and tho %thoughtless think. Wcru making randi PROGRESS and
our ambition Is to keep OH and on until wo roach tho pitch Of excel.
lencc and rastness in n merchandising way beyond tho dreaming OF
tho most imaginative. II Providence will permit we'll reach our
lofty aim, OF that you may rest assured, for there's no such word as
fail in our vocabulary. Our purchases arc OH such u largo scale,
owing to our phcnominaly largo and constantly increasing business,
that We arc often enabled to buy tho best goods in tho market for
less even than tho cost OF production. This enables us
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

Tho County COMMISSIONER commit
tee on finance held 4 meeting last night,
and transacted considerable routine
business. The matter OF dividing the
ma.istcrial districts into the small pre-
cincts required under the new state bal
lot law was discussed Mt some length,
but 10 final action taken. 1t was re-
solved to have the bonds to pay the last
i%nstaimonS OF $iGC,0Gc cE TIE suhscrip.
ton to the stock OF the Terminal COM
pany printed at once, and advertise
them for sale.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05
Masquerade Suits.

Jacob Ilcilmeicr, proprietor of the
Panhandle Dycing, Securing and Re
pairing Works, ut 1881 Marketstreet, has
received 4 new lot oil handsome Mas
Gucrade Suits, which he will rent at
low prices. Suits for the Kirmcss can
also be engaged. Cloths and drapings
and all articles Of hat nature cleaned
Oh short notice.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

Lee Harris was examined yesterday
by Squire ArkIc and pronounced OF un-
sound mind. lie is not Il resident OF
tho State, and the case was reported to
The circuit court.
William G. Young was pronounced OF
sound mind, and the charges against
him OF stealing toools will be heard be-
lore Squire Ankle this evening.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05
LOU

Everything tint IL nicc, new and novel
Tor the holidays. Our assortment IL now
complete and VIC nrc sure every purchaser
can find u suited article. Our Iur Capcs
mud Wraps We iiav marked down very
cheap. Wo nro displaying the choicest
line OF Ladies' and Gents Linen Rna silk
Handkerchief In tho city nnd many other
now lines. LOU SWABACkEE,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05
Comm ennabic.

Ali claims not consistent with the
high character OF Syrup OF Figs are pur-
posely avoided by the California Fig
Syrup Company. It acts gently on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the
system e~ilectually, but it is not q cure
all and makes no professions that every
bottle will not substantiatc. Dkw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

IF you ennnot 500 nnd nocd Spcctnclos,
you should call on us mid liavo yons eycj
tested without Charge. We have tho fnost
instruments md more experience h n any
other Opticinn In the Stntc, md suarantoa
satisfaction or money refunded.
JACOB w. GItUED,
.1ewclcr nnd|O pticinn,
Corner Twelfth md lInrknt Strpuis.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

EDw. i. ROSE & Co. have among their
sliopworn goods several Crandall Type
writers, two oil which arc new. These
gill be sold Mt SIS, S225 and $50 each,
with the privilege OF exchange, MS
shown on page six OF their catalogue.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

THERE is nothing like DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil to quickly cure q cold or
relieve hoarsencss. Written by Mrs.
NJ. J. Fellows, Burr Oak, st. JOSEPH,
county, Mich. DIV
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05
Qtm ~1ttdlfqemer
once, Nos. 70 md ~ Fourteenth, Street.


10. Dillon & c~o.-Jcwclcrs, sIlvcrsml,hs, Art
Dcalon-Fllth Page.
Artists Matcr!als-E. T., Nicoll.
wheeling Lodge No. ., H.. T.. 0, Elks.
To Mcrchants-liazlctt. Wheat & Hays.
LAST OF Letters Remaining IN the r'osto(icc.
Wantcd-To buy Show Cases.
Stop-llogo & bro.
Fourth Street NJ. 4. Church.
LnCtoiS ColOrs-Ewlng bros.
Firs. baptist Church.
Attention, Elks.
Opera llouse-Gilmorc's Band.
o! West Virginia.
Christmas rerlodlculs-C. Il. Qulmby.
Coal-koehnlinc bros.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

4 meeting OF the White Cross League
was held at tho parlors OF n. W. Beck,
at 80 Thirteenth street, last night.
Nearly all tho boys have been initiated.
II any boy wants TO become Il member
he should apply to Harry Craig, No. 81
Fifteenth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

Dr., J.. J.. Shcrrod, Specialist, Eye,
Ear, Throat and Nose. Consultation
free. Call on him Tor all diseases OF
these important organs. l5"5 Market
street, opposite post0.icc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

100 pairs Mems fine seamless Caters
81 IS, worth Sl75.
96 pairs Mems solid waterproof
Caters 50 90, worth 50 80.
l4l pairs Ladies' fine Dongola Button
81 .65. worth 81 %.
40 pairs Misses fine Kid and Goat
Button Sl25, worth 81 rs,
90 pairs Child's fine Spring Heel
Button SOC, worth 75c.
STONES CASH SHOE STORE,
1912 Main Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

DR.. L. L. SnERRop, Specialist on dis
eases OF the Eye, Ear, Throat and Nose,
will insure u speedy and pleasant
method OF curing catarrll. Remedies
can DO used ut home. 1925 Market
street, opposite %postotiice.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

TApPAN 4 CoSxE:.'s "Aristo" Photo
graphs are in great demand for the holi-
DAYS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

WHEAT IS IIASCuER lnvn tho best Sill.
vcr Watch Tor II boy or girl In tho market
for So,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

LOOSE GEMS. Diamonds, Rabies, Elmer
aids, Pearls ana Opais In largo quantities
ut WHEAT Is NiSCEEIpS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

GRAND OPERA SALOON, Oyster and
Chop House. Gibsun's mud Dougherty's Rye
Whistles. 30 Twelfth Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

WHEAT NASCHEH soil Watches tho
lowest. They guarantee alt prices.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

NoMATrER how others sell their goods,
VIC are positive that you can do still
better at JULIUS JACOBS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

Coon bread is indispensable in tho
family: You get it BY using Taylor's
Best Flour.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

CALI and SEQ tho Norwegian Trnnspnr-
cnt f.unnrl souvenir Spoons Mt /. 6. NE.
q II CO.'S. They are entirely new and
beautiful,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

Fora family flour Taylor's Best has
no superior. RUSS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

F~orty.onc pair Ladies' silk Top Hand
Scwod Button Shoes, /. c. Burt's make,
regular Sc Shoe, for s. to close them
out. L. Y. BLoSD.I
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

TArrAS & CoSSEL, leading Photos
raphcrs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

--LATEST nnh most desirable articles In
Jrwclry. Largest stock, lowest priors.
ELLAl. &. DILLON j. CO,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

GIRLS WATCHES.
Open Face Stem Wind silver Watches,
only 81. II. l.. llLLAIAN IL co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05
ENTIisI:LYNEW.

Norway md Russian Ennmeled Souve
mir Spoons, ut !. g. DILLON & CO.'S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

0. G. GESrlIER knocks en- all out on
the price OF American Watches.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

Q. c. GESrnER sells Watches and
Jcwclry wholesale and retail.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

If you want to buy n good American
Watch and save money go to o. C.
Genthcr.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

ment, tho lowest prices ON Diamonds,
Watcher nj Jnwolry, ut
WHEAT &c NASCuEIcS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

II. L. IEIf.LaI.NS y co. arc seiling 1ils
solid Gold Watches, with fancy dial lax
hand. mt 10 per cent lower than any other
house In lhe city.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

UNIQUE designs In tho latest Silver
Novelties Mt WHEAT &IIASCHEN:S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

DREss GooDs at . great reduction at
Julius JACOBS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

CHRISTMAS GlETS, suitable for every.
ono, can DO purchased Mt lowest price. OF
I. G.. DILLON l. CO.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05

We have succeeded in obtaining the pnst few
days one OF the choicest md largest lines OF JACK.
ITS that We have hnd this season, md ut n re-
duccd price. WNAr buyers will lind Il 10 their
interest 10 cal! oil US the next Two weeks.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-05
TO UldGrSel All C0nDgiiDl

Wo closely watch our business, have 4 pretty fair idea of what's
going on, and know that we place our merchandise upon our coun.
tiers at lower figures than any house in the city; we could 60 beyond,
but it's not necessary.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-08

Bat time changes minds AZ we'll as mar.
ners, though even now when making
ehanges from one circle to another, it often
requires that a~daptability which could be
naid fonnd in Que who has automatic man.
ners. However. such radical changes not
only a.ppear in dra%wine-room rspartee,
street aress, etc.. among people, but also IN
tho cenyeniencrs and luxuriex AFFORDED
mankind. Railroad travel is one instance,
a few years ago, comparatively. one had to
consume much valuable time in an unoom.
-nrtahie way TO make what il now thought
noth'ng OF as a n:shts journey in a sleeper.
me most modern equipment and trans
portntlon fncilitles can be found on tho
fast trains OF tbs Minneapolis 4 St. Louis
railway to Chicago. 1T. Louis, Hot Springs,
Kansas City. eto. Inlaire of any agent ui
the company. or g. N. Pratt, general ticket
and passenger agent. Minnsapolia Ntnn.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-08

SuMMONs-1N THE DISTRICT COURT OF
~ the First Judicial District of the state of
Montana, in and for the county OF Lewis and
Marietta Cottingham, plaintiff. vs.. Robert Lse
Cottin4ham, defendant.
The state OF MontsnA sends greeting to tho
above named defendants;
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against You by the above named plaintiff
In the district court OF the First judicial district
OF the state of Montanx, in and for tho county Of
Lewis and Clarke, and to answer tho complaint
n,ed therein: within ton Days exclusive or tho day
of s,rvlca) nftsr tho service on yoa of this sum-
mons, il served within this county; or, il served
ont of this county, but within this district, within
twenty days. otherwise within forty days, or
Judgment by default will DO taken against you
according to tho prayer. of said complaint.
The ssid action is brought to dissolve the
bonds of Matrimony heretofore existing between
goa. 0bsrt Ilee tottlnglam, said defendant,
and tho said Marietta Cottlnghsu. plsintif. on
IN tbs Srnnns of d sertion ly yon, and for such
other relief NJ to tho oonrt may seem meet,
And yon arc hereby notified that If yoa fail to
appear and answer ths said complaint. as above
reeu,red, this ssii plaintiff viii apply to the
court for the relief demanded In thu complaint. j..
Given under my hand and the seal of the dis
triot court of the First judicial district Of tho
state Of Montana, in and for the county of Lewis
and Clarke, this 18th day Of April. in the year Of
our Lord. one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-one.
lsSAl-l JOHN BEAN. Clerk
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-08
Beating an Auctioneer.

Beating an A~uctiOnoor.
suppose a%uctioneers are about as apt az
most men to have their eye teeth cut, but
saw a woman get the best of one the other
day in a very laughabls manner. Upon the
catalogue Of an odd and ends sale was a
pair Of old German tankards, one of which
was considerably finer than the other, the
second lacking also it's pewter lid. The
lot was knocked down at $3.50 each to a
hin woman in a striped dress. who prompt
!y announced that she only wanted one,
"Sorry, madam, said the auctioneer,
"but ] can't divide the lot" Then his gal
lantry overcame his prudence and he added
tentativelv: Perhaps some other lady
would like one."
I'D like one" said n fat woman in red:
We'll, we'll put 'em up again." said the
.%Ectioneer, hoping to get a higher price.
? h.eehftYbiawhosaysfou moffer-
n
riceutalltive Observation-Disclosures fifty =
ivetifty- observation-disclosures
iavenseyensevensevenifty- sevenwhoglveme
Observation-Disclosures done! So
id for sevenfifty."
"I'll take the one with the cover" sang
out the thin woman.
'All right, madam" said the auctioneer
with his blandest smile.
But | won't TAX the other one," said
the fat woman in a tone of lively protest.
II wanted that myself" and then there
vas a roar of laughter at the a~uctioneer's
@xpense. Then the second tankard was put
Up separately, and without the help of its
running mate brought just $1.75.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-08

SuMMONS-lN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
~ tho First judicial District of the State OF
Montana, in and for tho county OF Lewis and
Clarke.
ANN ltorsky, Ia, Miller and Herman liiclter,
partners doing business Us Ho!sky, Miiler 4 Com
palny, plaintiffs, ys. Catherine Follenius and
Edward Gau!et, defendsn's.
The state OF Montana sends greeting to tho
above named defendants.
brought against YOU by the above named plaintiff
IN the district court of tine FIRST judicial district
Of he state "f Montana, in and for tho county OF
Lows ani Clarke. AMI 10 answer the complaint
filed therein, within tcn days exclusive Of the
day of s%eryiesl after the service on you of this
summons, il served within this county; or. IL
within twenty days; otherwise within forty days.
or judgment by default will 10 taken AGAINST YOU,
according TO the prayer of faid complaint.
Hut aid action in brought to obtain d dccreo
of this court decfeaing that Edward tianlot nas
no right, It!o sr IN crest in or to lot twenty,
s elo' x 1 ha + Northern rsfitio addition 70 the
ms, thar TIE said edward Gsulet holds saii lot IA
trustee tor Sa,herine totlen,ns. that Tho sheriff OF
q thu. ooar, airsote esIt to leif said lot and II e u appis
the proeeeds thereof 10 tho satisfaction OF 4
certain !n4gment rendered in an action. wherein
Catherine Follenins ON the 9Th day of pecsmhor.
lsel. for other equitable relief and Tor costa OF
And you ara hereby notified that II you fail to
appear and answar the said complaint, ~ above
required, the raid plaintiff will apply. to tho
court for tho relief demanded In their com
llaiat.
Given under my hand and tho seal Of tbs dis
triot court of the First judicial district Of thu
and Clarke, this tive nty- ninth day OF April, in
the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-one.
d ssar n 1ss uat. BY H. IT, T rsoaty 9I:,I.
nist. Mont. J. Y; Kinsirss,' o.'.-
- AtV. for PLAINTIFF
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-08
Tho Glddy Correspondent.

Six months or SO ago the greatest of the
New York newspaper syndicates sent out
for publication a sketch of one of the
best known and most successful pro-
fessional women in New York, accom-
panied by an excellent portrait.
Sketch and portrait were published in
a certain western paper whose locality
cannot be too closely limited at. A few
days ago Il local divorce case caused a great
stir in the town where this paper was pub
lished. and it's editor. having no portraits
of the principals in the case, picked out the
portrait of the New York woman, blew the
dust off it and published it IS ian excellent
likeness of the giddy correspondent" OF
course some kind friends sent the New
York woman a copy of the paper, and she
has vowed a big vow that she will never
give any newspaper man another photo
graph. 81
Do you wonder at it? I don't. Would
Mrs. Potter Palmer like to have her pic
ture published ms hat of a confidence
woman? Would Gov. Hill like to have his
handsome features figure as the horse
thief's in IA Montana lYnching story?
Hardly.
1t IL such antics thnt make the work of
honest newspaper men and women harder
than it need be.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-08

as it is a silly, pernicious and utterly mex
cusable habit, I'd rather see men dropping it
than women taking it up.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-08
IN A NEW YORK PALACE.
What 1t Costs to Live in a Big
House on Fifth Ave-
Facts, Figures and Fancies About
the House Of Men Of Mil
lions.
The Woman who Sn okes cigars Is Scare,
The Giddy Correspondent-News-
paper War Raging.

New YORK, June 3.-The story Of Fiftl
avenue is like q fairy tale of the good old
fashioned kind, where bags Of pearls al,
rubies are stuffed into good little bows
pockets and uncounted gold lies kickius
about OF the floors of dragon haunted cav
erns. t
The study OF the curious American prod
uct, the millionaire, has a keen interest tc
most people. There is no such text book OF
object lesson as this narrow lane of so-called
palaces, ugly and coarse look ing with bu
few exceptions, in all the world. London
hRs ~millionaires enough, but no one street
80 full of them. There are residence streets
in Buffalo, Cleveland, Washington ana
smaller cities far more beautiful, but the
highway where live all the Vanderbilts, d.
0. Mills, William G. Whitney, Coils T.
Huntington, Jay Gould. J. Coleman
Draytor, DR.. Webb, II. Nick. Twom-
bly,. one of Tho Astors-two till re-
cently-and unnumbered other million
aires, has ae@character of it's own. It's
a gloomy street where it isn't made gay by
the blossoming of the intruding shop fronts
which are rapidly chasing the dwelling
houses up town, but no one can walk the
two miles from Madison square to tho park
without dropping into figures.
1t costs money to live on Fifth avenue.
Every residence there is either the home of
a millionaire, or of a man who is living be-
yond his means in the hope of being con-
Eidered one. Prices of land have
risen enormously since the late Will
lam Fl. Vanderbilt paid $4,000
for tho remarkable old greenhouse
upon whose site he erected his Siamese
recent years lots have leen sold in desir-
able portions of the street for $780, 600 or
$4,000. That would be cheap indeed now.
Cornelius Vanderbilt paid $4,000 for a
very ordinary narrow house. and then
pulled the HOUSE Town to make room for
his splendid hut ugly palace. Even that
was cheap. G. p. Huntington has since
paid Robert Bonner 5000 a front foot for
the diagonally opposite corner, a vacant
pot, on which he is now erecting a great
atone castle. whose cost he ,nndestly
stated III the building permit. pos
sibly for the assessors benefit, mt 500, 900,
but which is costing many times that sum.
Mrs. Whitney's home opposite these two,
an ivy-ciad French chateau, md perhaps
the most beautiful mud homeIike of all the
palaces, only cost $500, 900 at a bargain sale
a few years ago, but is worth double that
pilce now.
And in ten years the stores and hotels
N!ll have crept a mile and a half further
eiofth. and the m~il!ionaires will be forced to
move on again. They are paying a pretty
price for a few years show on the avenue,
ana for the amusement of us who philoso-
pAize about them.