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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-18

Add to these figures the cost OF the buildings,
and It will be seen that the golden days for
these Investments are gone.
In many of the new buildings now seeking
tenants Offices are rented az 81 to Sl.25 n
SQUARE foot, and instead OF $3.50 the average
price 10 Sl.5o: this includes. all-night elevators.
ice ,wEter. bathrooms. and many other con-
xeniences which used 10 cost the tenants extra.
There are no extras now.
Something more than the hig rental nr ofts
led TO the big boom in building In the last few
years. The low price OF steel and other build
lag materials had much TO Co with II. When
a saving Of $50. 900 to $40. 900 could be made
c. nsidering. and double or treble that amount
could no saved on all the items. 1t was not
considered that the very reasons which made
reduce their rental values.
Within a year rnsre have been opened for
Lords Court building. the Syndicate build &C.
snd the Johnston buiiding and now the Nan;
ready. while additions are making g the Mills
over. the big ST.. Paul building is not too far
perhaps a little more there will be a new lot
Park row building. which is dell yed now be.
cause OF trouble with its foundations. will
be two new buildings at Liberty strest and
Broad wav, one belonging TO the WsshinRton
Life In,9rance Company. and the other 70 the
buiIiing i. 10 be built at 81 and 81 Broad way.
running through to New street. and tho o. B.
Potter Trust proposes to erect a twentv.one-
story building on the site Of the Empire build
inc at the southwest corner of Rector street
and Broad wav.
Still the man who handles more Office build
lag property than any other In this town says
that things are not 80 very bad for the sky
scrhDers.
Heretofore" he said, I'VE have been getting
the cream: now We have got TO come down to
the milk. But IL will not be skim milk by any
means. Our properties have DO n paying q
fancy profit. Tho best buildings will alm avs
have the best tenants. Hereafter we shall DO
that odlce building Investments will continue
to pay as we'll ~ Juch large and safe invest
ments ought. Tho basis upon which We are
working now Is 70 get about 10 per cent. . year
gross revenue from the buildings. and this
will leave about q per cent. not revenue. That's
mt ao bRd.o
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-18
THE DOC ON THE SIDEWALK.
How 1t Receives the Attentions OF Various
Pnssersby.


"On tho sidewalk In front of a store up my
way said Mr.. Goslington. 81 see often a big
handsome. shaggy dog, always sitting in the
same place. 1t is a quiet, unobtrusiye dog, but
1t Is an intelligent observer, and evidently It has
a good opinion of itself. One of two men who
went by tho other day leaned over In pass
ing to pat the dogs head. 1t was not an act
OF condesccnsion or patronage on the part OF
this man, but rather the act of a man who,
though occupied, found time to salute q friend in
passing. And tho dog appreciated 1t In that
enough TO mako his appreciation clear. In fact,
he rather priced tho passing mans salutation
than otherwise.
patted the dog on the head. He vast well.mean-
Ing man and he had a really friendly feeling to-
ward the dog. But he considered himself a man
and the dog a dog, and his friendly recognition
was more in the nature OF a kindly act. APP
parently, no thought the dog should BIO gratihed
by II, too.
attention because no was too well bred to resent
an attention that was well meant, but no never
wagged his tall nor made the slightest move
ment whatsoever; he simply sat passive.
"Them man went on satisfied with himself, and
satisfied with his kindness to the dog, and
mover doubling that tho dog was pleased,
"'What the dog thought was plain HPes."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-18
THAT DANGEROUS THIRTEEN.
Conclusive Proof or Its Vital Importance In
Everyday HAppeninEA-

Despite the fact that few people will admit
that they arc superstitious, whenever an acct
dent occurs that can be connected with the nun-
Der 10 some one is sure to rise up and call attcn-
ton to 1t. A locomotive boiler exploded on tho
Lake Shore road In Chicago on March 81. and =
paper published in that city has made a careful
application of the l3 superstition TO 1t. That
accident occurred near Sixty-sevcnth street. and
the sum OF the numeral 81 equals -. II was
between Sixty-sixth and Sixty-scventh streets,
and SO plus OF equals 1873, the last mineral of
which may signify March, the third month. The
number OF the locomotive was $685.. and this may
DO juggled as follows:
% r o-62
8 + o6-71
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-18

The accident occurred near Calumet avenue,
train loft tho, station at 1880, and eliminating
the two ciphcrs the unfortunate l3 stands
forth. Tho engine steamed up for a quick run
for Grand Crossing, which again has IL letters.
The train was No; 10, and the accident occurred
on March 81; 10 and 81 make 81, which, re-
versed, makes 10. Half a dozen other IS varia-
tions have boon worked out In this case. Chi
csgS win probably new FULLY realize the fatality
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-18
ONE OYSTER FOR a CENT.
Limited Purchases Made by Hoy Customers at
tho street stands.

A boy walking along South street stopped at
one of tho oyster stands long familiar thore
whore you can buy oysters and CLANS for a cent q
piece, with crackers and all sorts Of condiments
thrown In. He laid down a cent and asked for
an oyster. The FISHERMAN paid no attention to
and went on.
Later a man who was standing in front of tho
counter eating oysters when tho boy stopped,
asked the FISHERMAN why he didn't give the boy
the oyster, and tho FISHERMAN said he would have
done so II he had not been busy that no always
did, but that he couldn't break in ON a customer
10 do II.
Boys often stop at tho stands to buy a single
oyster. 1t may be that one cent II all tho boy
has, or he may be a saving boy who has more,
but who wants to spend only o cent He likes
S fTS : siSu and %i BE- buys one and gets a cracker or
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-26
STORM STILL RAGING.
Even Higher Tides Than Yes
terday Looked for at Della
ware Water Gap =
Marine Casualties.

DELAWARE BREAKWATER, Dell
Oct 26, 1897.-The storm ON the coast mere
abouts continues with but little abatement
this morning The wind is blowing at the
rate of 35 miles an hour and the sea IS
very high Even higher tides than yes
terday are expected today. The schooner
Elizabeth S. Lee, which was driven
ashore yesterday on the point of cape
Henlopen, went to pieces this morning,
and her cargo of coal is a total loss. An
unknown steamer grounded early tnas
morning ON Hen and Chicken Shoals, but
fioated about half an hour later unas-
sisted.
The schooner Sarah J. Vaughn, pouna
from Philadelphia for Norfolk with So0
tons of coal, which ram ashore on Lne
beach at the lbreakwater broke amldSnlp
this morning. The schooner Lalhe RAJ
kemburg, bound for Suffolk to New YORK
with lumber is high on the beach, appar-
emily in good condition. The schooner
H. w. Laws, coal laden, ashore at LEWIS
is in a bad condition. The condition OF
the other vessels reported aground last
evening remain unchanged.
A number of schooners and other smal-
Ter craft are riding the sea and Will PROB
ably safely weather the storm. No lives
have thus far been lost. The two NE
saving crews have done noble work, doz-
ems Of benumbed sailors having been
rescued.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-26
SPANS REPLY.
Said to demonstrate Against
Filibusters as the Chief
Support of Cuban
Rebellion.
MARKED BY AN ENERGETIC TONE
Prophesies Peace in the Island as
a Result of Autonomy and
a Vigorous Campaign.
[.sssId psavIoogsy sq1 o. eIqvo Aal


MADRID, Oct 26, 1S97.-The Spanish
Government refuses to furnish for publ
cation the text of the note of Spain which
has been handed to the the United States
Minister here General Stewart L. Wood
ford, as an answer to the communication
which the General placed in the hands Of
the Duke of Tetuan early in September
last, when the latter was Minister for
Foreign Affairs, on the subject of the IN
surrection in the island of Cuba.
The United States Minister admits hav.
ing received Spain's reply to the note OF
the United States, but he declines TO dis-
cuss the matter beyond SAYING thal lne
text of the Spanish answer will be lmme-
diately transmitted to Washington.
From other sources it was learned that
the officials of the United States Lega-
Spain's answer, and it was reported that
the United States Minister would cable
to Washington today the full text OF the
Spanish note. -
Although the Government of Spain will
not give out the text of it's reply to the
United States on the subject OF Cupa, II
was officially announced that the reply OF
the Spanish Minister for Foreign Affalrs,
Senior Gullon, is on the following hnes:-
1t expresses regret at the fact that the
insurrection in Cuba receives support
petitions and the belief is expressed that
otherwise the rebellion in cuba would pos
sibly not exist.
Continuing, the hope is expressed by
the Spanish Government that by grant
| ing autonomy to Cuba and the Withdraw
| ing of American support of the insurgents
the insurrection will shortly be ended.
| 1t is further announced that the Span
| ish note is marked throughout by an en-
| ergetic tone.
According to the reports in official cir,
| cleS here, the United States Minister will
confine himself to acknowledging the re-
| ceipt of the Spanish reply, and, after for
warding it to the United States Gov
ernment Will request further instructions
| from Washington before proceeding any
| further in the matter.
| 1t is not expected that the text of the
answed of Spain will be published here be.
| fore Congress has had the opportunity OF
celebrating upon it, and, therefore, 1t Is
| understood that the text of the document
may not be published in the United
| States until after the re-assembling OF
| Congress.
| But before Congress re-assembles (the
| first Monday in December, otherwise Dec
| s., it is expected by the Spanish officials
| here that the condition of affairs in Cuba
/ so far as the insurrection in that island
| is concerned, will have considerably i'm
proved, and that, therefore, the Whole
| question will has assumed brighter as
pect.
Finally, it is announced from officia
sources, the Spanish Government has de
1 termined to actively pursue a new policy
| towards Cuba, and to take more energetic
military action against the Cuban lnsur'
gents.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-26
WAITING ssLitsie DevIls.,,

Annoy, China, is the seat of one of the
strangest industries in the whole world
the making of tiny images that are var
iously known as "hgurettes" or little 1;n
from half an inch to three inches In length
and are moulded from paste the com on
position of which is trade secret. The
backbone of the figure is a stick of hard,
dry wood, left rough to give a better pur5, n,
the head, toes and one leg. The other
leg and the arms are stiffened by wires
or thin pieces of wood. The coarse work
is done by boys, girls, women or men ap-
prentices,' who are remarkably quick and an
ing, and variety of little. wooden tools
in producing textures, hair, boards and
weapons. The figures are then handed
over to the artists, always men They
finish the features, give expression TO the
face and remedy any defect or mistake in
the work of their subordinates. The fig
ures are then carefully dried, according
to the composition of the paste. This is
done in warm room, a cool current OF
air, kiln, or the open sunlight. The best
kinds require from three to eight weeks
before they are thoroughly done.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-26
BOULEVARD BURGLARS.
DR.. Craig's House the Point
of Attack = Alarm
Whistle Scares
Them.
TWO DARK FORMS SEEN
Police Surround the House Prompt
ly, But After the Marauders
Had Skipped.

The handsome residence of DR.. Burdette
P. Craig at the southwest corner OF
Highland avenue and the Boulevard, was
entered by burglars early Monday morn
ing. They were scared away before they
secured any booty. Entrance was el-
footed through rear basement wlnaow.
The attempt demonstrated the practlca-
bility of the plan suggested by captain
Cox, namely that househoaders in the pur-
glar infested district, supply themselves
with whistles for use in surnmoning the
police.
Shortly after one o'clock yesterday
morning the burglar alarm in DR.. Cralg
house began to ring. Without waiting 10
investigate the doctor, who had taken the
advice of Captain Cox, put his head out OF
his bedroom window and blew snrlil
blast on his whistle. As he did so ne nao
the satisfaction of seeing two dark forms
disappear over the back fence.
The alarm was heard by the police, ano
in less chan three minutes a roundsman
and four patrolmen arrived at the house
and surrounded it. They made thor
ough investigation. but found nothing
alarming beyond the open window.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-26
THOMAS G. ALVORD DEAD.
Old Time Republican and Pictur-
eaque Figure In New York Politics.


SYRACUSE, N. Y, Oct. 26, lSs7.-
Thomas Gold Alvord, generally known as
"Old Salt" died this morning of old age.
He had been confined to his bed for more
than a fortnight, gradually failing. He is
survived by two sons, Elisha Alvord, py
his first wife. and Thomas G. Alvord, OF
Washington, D. c., Assistant Congress
sional Librarian, and Mrs. James A
Cheney, of this city, both by his secono
wife.
Thomas Gold Alvord was born at Onon-
daga Hollow on Dec. 20, 1870 His father
was a pioneer salt maker, who came tc
this section about 1894. He removed ms
family to Lansingburg soon after he at;
tended the Academy at that place anC
fitted himself for Yale College. He grad.
uated when he was less than eighteen
years old.
Mr. Alvord decided to become lawyer
and he studied in Keesville. He was ad,
mitted to practice in the Supreme Cour'
in 1892 and the following year TO tne
Onondaga Common Pleas He came te
Salt Point a short time before and there
after made his home in this section.
He entered politics, and in 1874 was eject.
ed member of Assembly. A short time
later he engaged in the salt business ano
was identified with that industry unit
his death.
Mr.. Alvord subsequently served as mem
ber and Speaker in the Assembly in 1898
member and Speaker in 1861, Lieutenant
Governor in 1856 In 1ne7-s8 he was sec
ond pro tem President " he Const1tu
sembly in 1870. He was = lks # the AS
sembly in 1879. He was so vice .presi
dent Of the Constitutional CeHsention IL
IRA
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-26
THE BIG STEAL.

WASHINGTON, Oct a6, 1ss7.-The indi-
cations now are that the Government may
vet reconsider its determination to ask
Judge Sanborn for a postponement Oh .ne
sale of the Union Pacific Raiiroau. w
specific information on the subject Is at
nresant obtainable. but there are reasons
for the belief that the Government mas
receivd, or is in hourly expectation OF re-
ceiving. an additional proposition from
the REORGANIZATION committee.
This proposition is believed to be very
material increase in the guarantee oner'
ed the sale is allowed to proceed on
the date originally fixed upon inns an
crease. it is reported, will make the com
rnittee,s guarantee bid equal to the 1uil
amount of the governments claim agalns.
the Union Pacific road proper OF aoou.
s5s. .O67. 1893. In that event is aftogether
,,r,ot,abae that the offer will be accepted
and the sale allowed to take place on the
day first agreed upon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-26
- Never FatIs 10 work.

The ship had lain becalmed in a tropical
sea for three days Not breath of air
Stirred the mirror-like. surface Of the sea,
or the limpy sails thaa that nnng III gtdn from the
The Captain resolved to wait no longer.
He piped up all hands on deck and re-
quested the passengers to also come for
II must ask all of you" he said, ito
give me every match you have
Wonderingly the passengers and crew
Tie Captain carefully arranged the
matches in his hand as each man handed
him his store until all had been collected.
Then he threw them all overheard but
striking the solitary match on the main
mast, endeavored to light it..
In an instant a furious gale swept over
the deck. extinguished the match and
filled the sails and the good ship Mary
Ann sped through the waves on her
coIIrse.-.Pearson, Weekly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-26
solid FOR Crime.
Eighth Ward Republicans En-
ragged at Journal" Expo
sures Of Party Rotten.
ness.

(From the Evening Journal of Yester-
day)
At a meeting of the Eighth Ward Re-
publican Association last Saturday night
the following resolutions were passed.
Whereas, Certain articles having ap-
peared In the Evening Journal which
we. the Eighth Ward Republican Associ-'
alton, feel are detrimental to the Republic
can party; and
"Whereas, The Hon. s. D. Dickinson
ing Journal refusing to answer such ar
ticles on the eve of election, and asking
for harmony in ranks of the Republican
party in the coming conflict; therefore be
it
..Resolved, That the Eighth Ward Re-
publican Association extend their thanks
to the Hon. s. D. Dickinson for refusing
to be drawn into any controversy which
he feels would be detrimental to the Ro-
publican party at this time: and
Resolved, That a vote of confidence be
extended to the Hon. s. D. Dickinson fcs
the valuable services to the Republican
party
The following resolutions were also
passed.
whereby. The Republican party In
convention assembled on October IS,
nominated eleven Assemblymen and two
coroners, who are known to be men OF
intelligence and integrity. that win uss
every honorable means to further the In
terest of the Republican party: and
whereas. The convention passed geso-
lutions advocating passage in our next
Legislature of such well-known measures
as jury commissions, etc.; therefore be It
Resolved. That the Eighth Ward Re-
publican Association heartily indorse
their every action, and assure them We
will use every means in our power for
the election Of the Republican candi-
dates.'' .s-As )
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-26
M0REMARTIN ACT SALES
Mayor Hoos Is Said to Have
Withdrawn His 0bjee-
tions to Temporary
Bonds.

There was to have been an adjourned
,sala ~ Martin act property in the room
a. T,ron,,,,issioners Of Appeal. City
OF 1he eoniiii.soioNeis " -AppSS'
Hall, this afternoon. City Collector
simean H Smith. who conducts all such
aIo,,.naa tho one Slated for today
sales, ADJOURNED Inc oie o'Asso ~ ,'
until next Monday. Mayor Hoos recently
disturbed the Martin act system by de-
>,s.,.,e.- ,s,.+ ,,o would. annrove no more
ciaIuis. ehat he wouiu "ppAofS
resolutions providing for the issue OF tenn
norarv loan bonds. the proceeds of which
- a. n.,inv For Martin act
were 70 Dc useo III payiiie .oA ". go
property bought in by the city.
III has been customary when there were
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-26
RACE TRACK CONTEST.
Clerks at Work on Tally
Sheets Looking Up Re-
jeCted Ballots.
RECOUNT TO BE ASKED FOR
Lawyers We're Pressed at Every
County Canvass to Make Notes ].
of Reasons Given for
Throwing Out Votes.
[special to .rhe Jersey city News.'

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News."]
TRENTON, Oct. 26, 1S97.-Governor
Griggs did not file yesterday the certln-
cate of the Board of Canvassers that can
yassed the vote of the special constitu-
tional election. 1t is understood that the
race track owners will contest the elec-
tion ON the ground that the 96l votes tnat
were thrown out as marked ballots were
not marked ballots in the sense compre-
hended by the Werts law under Wnich the
contest would be made.
William D. Edwards, who filed the pro-
test with the Board of Canvassers last
Tuesday, has had several clerks at work
in the office of the Secretary of State ex-
amining the tally sheets returned by the
County Clerk and getting a record of the
precincts where the marked ballots were
rejected These clerks did not complete
their work until this afternoon. The in
formation that they have secured rs to
be used in the declaration that is to be
fled
When the various county election
boards met the Monday following the
election the race track owners had a law
yer present at every county canvass %
make notes of the explanations that We're
made by the various election oncerS.
These reports have been forwarded to
jersey City and parts of the Information
will be used in the declaration.
In Camden County Supreme Court JUS
tice Garrison has given orders 70 nave
all the ballots of the special election re-
moved from the ballot boxes and sep
arately sealed, because it was represented
to the Court that there would be CON.
test and the tickets would be examlneo
by the Court. The ballot boxes are needed
for the general election on next Tuesday
The fact that William ]. Thompson
lives in Camden makes the move on the
part of the court and the city and county
officers somewhat significant. A similar
order has been made in Union and Hudson
counties, which are race track counties
In the other counties the authorities are
waiting for the action of the Governor be
fore removing the ballots preparatory tt
getting the boxes ready for the election OF
next Tuesday. The plans of the race
track people are not known beyond this
There is considerable curiosity to know
what will be the method of procedure
| because there is no precedent. The Specla
| law under which the election was held die
| not make a specified provision for CON
| test, but made any possible contest sub
| ject to the general election laws OF the
Estate.
| The contest, if begun, will take severa
| months to settle 1t will necesSitate tht
examination of all the ballots cast at tht
| special election, and there are $50 pre-
| cincts in the State.