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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-03

such demand the day before, and that they
only rcsortcd IN tins course TO protect Themselves
when they were unable 10 obtain settlement
Of their account. If the statemcrts Of Bateman
< Co. are true, then Wright N Co. were IN.
ouestionably debtors fer 100000 when Mr.
Gladwin took the stock. II the statements OF
Wright & Co. are true they bad a claim upon
Eatenian & Co. for the delivery OF securities worth
more than the 100000, upon payment Of the
81 90, 900 which, however, they certainly had not
maid Wright IL Co. claim that If their securities
had all been delivered to them they say they
had requested, they would have been able 10 sell
these securities fol- about S2O5, OOO and upon this
ground, they CLAIM that Bateman ~ Co. were
indebted T. them in $4,000 But in fact the
claim OF Wrign, & Co. against Bateman x Co.
was never liouidated until December II twenty
four hours after the stock had been taken b.
Mr.. GIadwin, when Wright a Co. bought in Their
securities for account Of Iateman d Co. under the
rule IN the Stock Exchange. AS the result o!
this transaction Dateman ~ Co. now stand debtors
10 Wright 81 Co. in the amount OF about Si7 900
but this not az all the staff OF the case when
the 500 shares OF stock were taken, Batenlan x
Co. being themselves creditors and not debtors.
A remarkable instance, moreover, in the case
is that Of the $4,000 CLAIMED by Wright ~
Co.. $40 00o cons istin9 OF Special capital in the
firm, contributed by Charles T.. Coon, Of the firm
Of Bateman ~ Co WHO made IL n condition of his
putting in this special capital tlht II should al
ways be kept as a deposit with Batcnan u Co.,
to which condition Wright 4. Co. agrc"I ia writ
ing, and entered Irtp IA contract WIN ]'atrman
Co. always 10 KEEP th0t om"Int of ttoh; witt
them Even aft she capture Of III 20 shares
OF stoci1 Mr. C"jn offered 10 Mr. G!1dWin 10
settle ~ the Whole oN,1,.ht AMI pa tie 1000
blln"c in excess % i,e S20.G00 spc 'al capita,
provided Nj Giadwir Wouli retJrn tic 800 shircs
xsf ne he hs Mr. wah nos r TS ever
contributed dollar toward The capital Of A. j.
Wright q Co.. but the whole capital was contrib
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
A CAPITAL CASE.
James Carr VIII stand Trial for His
Tifa

james Carr VIII stand Trial for His
Life.
On Monday the trial of James Carr. for
the murder of Antonio Basso. an Italian
who lived at No. sos Orange street. viii
begin The history Of the crime is as
follows:
On Monday evening, November II,
1890, Basso, in company with two other
Italians. went into McMahons saloon.
at No. 227 Tatnall street, aud asked for
drinks. The proprietor was not present,
bat the bartender waited on them. A
few other young men we're poo playing in
McMahon's saloon. The Italians invited
them to join in drink, but the ber-ten-
der refused to supply them until those
already taken were paid for. The Itsl-
ians became very boiaterous and left the
saloon, threatening to return aud compel
the bar. tender to supply them. A few
minutes later they came back and 60.
ing up to the bar, demanded the drinks.
which the artender promptly refused
TO give them
Basso, II Is said. threatened to shoot,
when several persons, Who were in the
saloon at the time, interfered and the
Italians were elected Be- so was thrown
down the steps, and is said to have fallen
on his back on the pavement. Next day
ne became III and was attended by DR..
b!ocksom, who said that he was suffering
from mania potou DR.. John P Wales
was summoned next day he ordered the
man sent to the Delaware Hospital. where
he died a few days later.
After several sittings the coroner's
jury rendered verdict that the Italian
came to his death at the hands Of James
Carr, Lawrence Long, alias . Schooner
Long, and William Bullen
The attorney general ordered the ar.
rest OF the persons named. Bullen
dropped out of the case. Carr was ar
rested in Philadelphia. but Schooner"
Long has never been caught
Two terms Of court elapsed after true
bill was found before Carr was arrested
Bis counsel, Walter B. Hayes, then Sc.
cured a continuance. at the next term
when Hayes was ready for the trial,
the state asked for a continuance, but
this time it win be tried to an issue, A
verdict Of manslaughter is the most that
is expected. Some persons even say
that he will be acquitted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
CAMERON ave spRuANcs.
w. q. kpruanee Flatly Denies That He Is
Not In Favor With "Don.r


Not In Favor with "Don."
Several days ego the political writer Of
the Every Evening foisted upon the
people Of this state an article attributing
the defeat Of William G. Sprusnce, In
his fight for the United States Circuit
Court jndgeship, 20 the personal animos-
ity of Senator Don Cameron.
The same writer evidently sent the
following telegram to the New York
Times.
THE defeat of.Mr, 'spruance is at
tributed here to the influence of Senator
Don Cameron Several years ago Mr..
Spruance was a candidate for United
States District Attorney, but failed to
gain the appointment, and blaming
Senator Cameron, who had worked against
him, he INDUCED in some com ments
which, coming to the Senator's
ears, aroused an enmity that has existed
ever since. When Judge Bradford Of
the United States District Court died
Mr.. Spruance was strongly urged for
the vacancy, but again the influence Of
Cameron was strong enough TO defeat
him, and Judge Wales was appointed
Aud now, for the third time, Senator
Cameron is denounced for standing Ia
the way Of Mr.. Sprnance's ambition.
Mr.. spruanoe's Prompt Denial
This telegram has gone the rounds and
has been. commented upon freely by per
sons who believed it
This morning an EVENING JOURNAL
reporter interviewed Mr.. Snrnance at bis
office on Market street. he had the
Every Egening clipping in his pocket
book, and comparing 1t with the des-
patch, said:
1T would be difficult to put more
of nonsense and Misrepresentation In
the same space. Mr. Cameron and |
were classmates at Princeton, aud while
the differences in our residences and
occupations since that time
have prevented us from meeting
very frequently, our relations
have always been friendly and agreeable.
/ was never a candidate for the Office Of
United States Distric Att rney, but dur.
ing the latter part of General Grants
administration, while Mr.. Cameron was
Secretary of War, reluctantly cen
seuted to accept that office, which vol
unfairly resigned after holding It about
sslaree Years
80 far from Mr. Cameron opposing
my appointment at that time, I will say
that it was mainly at MIR. Cameron's re-
quest and through his influence
that the appointment was made
OF course never could have
indulgedsin any unfsvorable comments
against Mr.. Cameron fer mis- participaa
ton in that appointment My recollec-
tion is that when the vacancy in the
office of United States District
Judge was caused by the death
OF Judge Bradford, sud when IL was
filed Mr.. Cameron was in Europe, and |
never heard that he had anything to do
with the appointment whatever.
don't know whose appointment for
the Office of United States Circuit Judge
Mr.. Cameron favored, or whether be
recommended any person, but am quite
sure that he did not on that occasion or
any other oppose my candidacy upon
personal grounds.
Il think it is due to Mr.. Cameron and
myself that / should say that neither l
NOS my friends attribute to Mr. Cameron
any blame whatever in reference to the
appointment Of the United States Circuit
JudQe
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
VIM. B. SHARP & co.
Fourth and Market streets.
500 KING STREET,
COR. FIFTH AND KING SITS.

We have all our goods from the FIRE set
aside and apart from our Christmas stock,
which is ali fresh. We have those cleaned
currants and raj ins, paper. she'll almonds
and London layers fine fruit candy from the
Pure Food Exposition. Fine goods at loo per
pound, Mixtures from i0c up to 25c A let
Of fine Christmas cakes and fruits. Lots az
candy. Win sell you five pounds Of mixtures
and a lovely little clock that keeps excel lent
time, for Sl.25. Come and see Il. We have
alleys and agates In candy II pleases the
children. Have you seen the chestnut chips
They are entirely new Our display Of candy
this year Is excellent. Our Christmas tea Is
what you want to send as q present to
mother. Two pounds OF tea and basket, 81.
Send one home We have good butter and
fresh eggs, and lots Of Rose potatoes, the
finest you ever used, cheap. We can just fll
your Christmas order with all the goods you
want, and we have nRptha soap at Sc a bar.
1t is what you ant TO wash with. Ii Is m St
excellent for the skin. Try II. You will be
pleased with It. You will never use any
other Sold only at THOMAS WIER'S.
so King street, cor. Fifth anu King streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

VIM. B. SHARP
& CO.
Fourth and Market SIS.

The store will be open every
evening after Friday unit
Christmas.
We are selling hundreds OF
handkerchiefs our holiday
selections are quickly appre-
ciated. In addition to our
already large assortment we
have added a gentlemen's
initial handkerchief, six
fifty cent ones in a box for
SAYS, or the illustrated boxes
empty for 10, IL, IS and IS
cents each, and you can hll
them to suit yourself.
The Gloria Umbrellas re.
duced from So to $I.so arc
humming. Don't forget these
if your thoughts are of wet
weather. we have a good
twilled fast black Umbrella for
Children at SO, 65, rs and IS
cents.
China Silks for fancy work
-twenty-six shades all prices.
New style Mousseline in
fourteen different colorings,
dark grounds with new, neat,
bright figures. in dress pattern
lengths of 10 yards each-75
cents.
Scissors to complete your
work basket ixings-nickeI.
plated and gold mounted, a
fine assortment all at one price
and all sizes SO cents.
Pillow rests in square, round,
oval and doubles, Elder down
covered with China silk, 81,
I.25 and 400.
A new lot Of yard and one
and one half yard square Chen.
lille Table Covers, $I.5o and
So. Both extra quality and
heavily fringed all around.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

Patrolman Hiram White Is suffering
with la grippe.
Public schools Nos. /, 5, 8 and Is will
hold Christmas exercises next week.
Dog Catcher Writ received thrash
ing from the residents of "Little Italy"
this morning.
George w. Dorsey and Miss Lizzie
Spence. who we're married in Brooklyn,
N Y. ,on Wednesday, have taken up their
abode in this city.
The road commissioners Of Christiana
hundred held q meeting at the CLAYTON
House this morning Only routine busi-
ness was transacted.
Otto Berteche, the little German boy
who has been at the police station for
some time, is at the Homeopathic Hos
pital suffering with the grip.
The fifty-foot flag pole on the River
view athletic grounds has been presented
to the Young Mems Christion Assosia-
tlon by Dupont Post No. 2, g. A. R.
Major Whittle will deliver his final
speech in West Presbyterian Church at
3. 30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon to the
children, on "Poisons. He will also
hold services in the Opera House at
night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
TElEeRAPHlc RREMrlEs.


The Penobscot river is closed 20 naviga-
ton by ice after being open $50 days
The strike in the Brazil dnd coal fields is
practically over, aud the miners are expected
10 all return to work soon.
The fire at Kennedy, N. y, Thursday
night, which it was feared at one time would
destroy the whole town, was checked with
loss Of $1,000
Ninety Russian Jews, supposed TO be a
portion of the Baron Hirsh importation. are
4uartered IN the synagogue at FAN River
Mass, waiting for work
Worlds Fair Director E. +. Laurence, OF
Chicago, ana Secretary Dickinson are in
Washington to invite congress to visit Chi
ngo to inspect the preparations for the ex-
hibition.
Suit has been begun at Galveston BY Nor
CAMS Louisiana and Texas Railroad and
Steamship company to recover Al ,343, 35s
from the Houston and Texas Central Rail
road company.
Lewis l., Watterson, former bookkeeper
Of Charles P Best & Co, Rochester N. ",
neckwear manufacturers, was arrested,
charged with appropriating 81, 7S6 Of the
FIRMS money
Jennie Meyer, thirteen years old, died at
ner home IN Arlington, n, j., from the Of
tects Of burns. Jennie and several com
panions were playing around bonfire when
q boy named John Diamond picked up a
burning brand and threw it at the girl. The
blazing wood set fire to her clothing, and
before the flames could be extinguished she
was so badly burned that She died shortly
afterward The boy was arrested and
placed under $500 bail to await the action Of
the grand jury
Frank Hallock was arrested in Denver,
charged with being one Of the highwaymen
who helped to rob the Rio Grande railroad
train in the Wet Mountain valley some
months ago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

John Saville was arraigned at this
mornings session of the city court.
charged with drunkenness He was fined
So or thirty days imprisonment. vii.
liam Cole, drunk, 81 and cost Mr..
Smaley, counsel FOR John Benson, moved
for a continuance until Tuesday morn
ing 1t was granted the prisoner being
held ia 81 900 bail. James Powell, who
took drink for the grip, was fined All
and costs. Patrick Redington
OF Centreville. who was drunk
yesterday, was fined 81 and costs. James
Boyer, colored. who was drunk and
nuisance was fined 83 or thirty DAYS
Imprisonment; William Smith, drunk
who was released from jail on Wednes
day was fined SO or thirty days. Henry
Rowland Of Chester, drunk. go or twenty
days Charles Benson aud Charles Alex
ander who are alleged to have robbed
an unknown peddler OF his pack some
time ago, wei Q arraigned. The peddler
did not appear and they were dismissed.
The case OF Robert Woolridge who Is
charged with assaulting Belle Dock was
continued until Wednesday night. he be
ing held in 800 bail Patrick Mcguire
who was charged with highway ROBBERY
was arraigned The prosecuting wit
ness did not wish to prosecute him and
he was dismissed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

TOLEDO, Dec. 19-Messrs. Scribner &
Hurd have filed the first damage suits against
the Lake Shore and Flint and Pere Mar
quette railroads on account of the recent
disastrous accident which occurred at the
tunnel Nov. 70. Four suits have been filed.
three demanding S25, 900 damages each and
the fourth calling for $4,000 damages. The
plaintiffs are John Conway, Patrick Taylor
and Warren l.. Potter, who were seriously
injured, and John p Nelson as heir to his
wife's property, who was killed in the
smashup. The plaintiffs charge negligence
on the part Of the employees Of both roads.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
A fARMeh SERIOUSLY HuRr.
lie Il thrown From His Horse aud til.
animal Falls Upon Him.

lie IL Thrown From His Horse aud the
animal Falls Upon Him.
Specia Despatch 10 the EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETowN, Dec. l9-fntelligeuce
has just reached here that Frank NJ.
Gooding, well-knovn ia smer, siding
near town was seriously injured yester-
day afternoon. While riding a horse
along the road, the an imal slipped and
fell throwing tho rider to the ground
and falling heavily upon him.
The animal reguined its feet, but Mr..
Gooding was helpless. He was found a
few minutes later lying in tn, road. Els
leg was broken and his shoulder was dis
located, besides being severely injured.
His condition this afternoon is danger
nne
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
Prescription p..pensarx.

For accuracy, reliable, pure and freshly
prepared medicines, there is no better
place for our citizens to deal than the old
established drug store, Fifth and Poplar
Mr. Fell, the proprietor, is regularly
graduated pharmaceutist Of the Philadel-
phia College Of Pharmacy. and can offer
his patrons the advantage of over twelve
years experience. This is essentially a
prescription pharmacy, and the number
OF prescriptions compounded is con
stantly on the increase, under Mr. Fell's
personal care. this being his speciality.
The lowest prices for strictly pure drugs
guaranteed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

New HAVEN, Dec. 19-The directors Of
the Yale National bank which has the largest
capital and by the last statement the
largest deposits in this city, have voted to
reduce its capital from $3.50, 600 to $500, 600
subject to the assent Of the Stockholders
The directors say there is no longer any
profit in circulation. AS the Second Ma
tional bank, Of this city, last July reduced
its capital from 81 100000 to S500,0O0 the
national banking capital in New Haven is
thus reduced by 100000 within a single
wear
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
struck Nv an Electric car

Charles McGinnls, about 10 years old.
Of Bancroft's Banks, was struck by an
electric car at Ninth aud Market streets
at 40 o'clock this morning, aud was
badly hurt about the head
The boy had come In town on a Della
ware avenue car. When he reached
Ninth aud Market streets he got off the
downtown car, walked around the back
Of 1t aud stepped directly in front OF
northtound car No. So He was
knocked down and received severe in.
juries before he could be rescued from
his perilous position.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
nig Diamond Rnhherr.

PITTsBURG, Dec 19-One Of the boldest
robberies ever perpetrated in Pittsburg oc-
CURED at 9;l5 o'clock last night, when
thieves broke in the plate glass window Of
w. L. Wilson's jewelry stsre at No. 81
Fourth avenue and stole $4,000 worth of
diamonds A policeman half block away
heard the crash and ran to the scene at
once, but the robbers were not to be seen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

Ladies Fur Capes in French
Lynx, Pulled Coney, Astrak.
han, Wool Seal, $I2.oo, 10 90,
Is 90, 20 90, rs 90, 5000 and
1000.
Black Cloth Coats trimmed
with Coney, Fox, China Seal,
Opossum. Astrakhan and
Sable - 5000, 5 SO, 1000,
1900. IS 90, I9 90, 1000,
$500 and 5000.
Black Cloth Coat without
fur trimming, at $500, 800,
10 90, 1900, 1890.
Ladies Cloth Coats in Tan
and G. ey trimmed with China
Seal, grey fox, Mouffion and
Sable - $3.50. 1000, 1900,
I8 90, 1000 and 5000.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
senator colquitt May Resign.

ATLANTA, Dec 19.-The journal announces
the probability Of Senator Colquitt's retire
ment from the senate, because he cannot
stand the rigorof Washington weather The
senator suffered intensely at Washington
during the last two winters, and was forced
to spend much Of last winter away from his
duties. During the summer months he went
to southern California. He returned to
Washington a month ago only to find him
self under the necessity Of an immediate
return south.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

NEW York, Dec 19-John Diel, aged
thirty-two, and Frank Pomeroy, aged
thirty-five, were arrested by Inspector
Byrnes' detectives for having committed
the burglary Of about $4,000 worth Of
goods from Baumgarter's furniture store
Tuesday morning The men refused to give
their occupation or place Of residence. The
goods were recovered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
Basement selections.

Table linen sets, all white OF
colored border a15 yards
long by ? yards wide, with one
dozen doylies to match-3. so.
A very handsome line OF
embroidered towels in white
and colors, especially adapted
for gift purposes $i.oo, 200
and 800, with one bargain lot
of 371z damask towels with
knotted fringe for IS cents.
Embroidered Aannels- cream
with cream, 75c to Sc o.
wLite or black, 100; garnet
on garnet, 100.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

PHILADELPHIA, Dec Ex-senator Plumb,
Of Kansas arrived here from Washington
and went Immediately to a room in the La
fayette, leaving word that he was very sick
and could not be disturbed. He went to
his room leaning on the arm Of Senator
Quay. Senator Plumb looked much fatigued
and was very hoarse, which gave the i'm.
preston that be is suffering with the grip.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

PITTsBURG, Dec. 19.-Ge$rude Rankle,
the seventeen-year-old daughter Of Charles
d. Rankle, of Knoxville, suburb of this
city, was burned to death by the explosion
Of an oil lamp. Mr.. Rankle was also pain
fully burned. The house caught fire and
was badly damaged.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
BURNs,s oAsE CONTINUES.
He VIII Not Be Tried Until the Februarl
Term.


Term.
Court reconvened at 2.55 o'clock yes
terday afternoon.
Ex-Mayor Harrington. appearing for
Edward, Joseph and Mary Clark, con
vlcted Of conspiracy. asked for an
arrest Of judgment, pending the filing Of
reasons for a new trial His request was
granted. All witnesses in the conspiracy
cases were discharged until Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock.
TIE application OF H. Fl Ward for a
continuance Of the case Of the State VS..
Eugene DUPONT Burns, until ths Febru-
airy term was granted The sureties will
on Monday renew the 50, 1000 bail bond.
Hugh O. Browne informed the court
that Fl. q Ward, commissioner in the
divorce case OF Annie F. VS.. Eugene
Poole, had completed his report.
At. 800 o'clock court adjourned until
10 o'clock on Monday morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
VICTORY Cor Mrs. Plat.

BROOKLYN, Dec 19-Afr w. II. Platt's
suit for divorce against his wife, Minnie D.
I. Platt, in the city court, was decided in
favor Of the defendant the jury refusing to
credit the testimony Of transom spies as to
the conduct Of Mrs. Platt and M. b. Waller,
son Of the ex-governor of Connecticut,
Neither plaintiff nor defendant was in court
when the verdict was read,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
The Detectives IN New York.

James E. Wilkinson. William Wilkin-
kinson, Mrs. Emily Noble. John Tray
nor, Thomas Lynch and Thomas II.
Lynch, the detectives who have been
here working up the DUPONT cases, have
all returned to New York. where they
will remain until next week, when the
other conspiracy trial comes on.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
Cunningham's ginger ale.

Professor Agassiz, of Harvard, declares
that in his opinion Dom Pedro was the
best practical geo.ogist 10 the world
A portrait bust Of Ralph Waldo Emer-
son, executed by David @ French is 10
be placed in the new public library Ia
Boston.
1t Is intimated that Brooke Herfords
soon to-be vacant pulpit in Boston win
be filled BY a son Of President Eliot OF
Harvard University.
Cunninqham's ginger ale.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19
Valuable presents

You want to give your friend pair Of
gold spectaclss or an opera glass You
make a great mistake II you do not call
on Professor We'll, No. 305 Market street.
aud see his So gold spaclacles, formerly
80; and his 50 spectacles formerly $40.
They have to be sold. Look for the
number, 305 Market street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

A fine line Of cologne bottles at low
prices; fine perfumes, toilet waters, etc !.
Honest drugs and medicines at honest
prices, Fell's pharmacy, Fifth and Pop
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

Easels, eaaels, eases at Yerger's Art
Gallery, No. 419 Market street from
30 cts.up to $25. Each prices cut in two.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

The exchanges of the Wilmington banks
al the clearing house to-day were: Total
s1Sl, $40 So; balance. a23. 9477l.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

Go to Adair's, No Ais Market street,
and get your little boy or girl swing
ing horse, shoo-fy, doll coach, fiat top;
or cylinder desks, fancy chair or a
rocker,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

ond assistant ia the Western Union
building.
Mrs George h Blackburn is visiting
Ia Wilmington to-day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-12-19

Has just received fresh lot Of Rio
tobacco, 215 West Fourth street.