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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02

BRIGHroN BEACH, Aug. 1.-Results Of tod.

BRIGHTON BEACH, Aug 1.-Results OF today's
races:
First race-For three-year- ods and upward
handicap; six furlongs. Stuart (Rausch), to l,
won; Marbert (Mahe). to l, second; Pupil
(Bullman), s 10 /, third. Time, l:12 3-5.
Second race-For maiden two-year-olds; five hrr-
longs. Princess Pepper (Jenkins), to l, won;
Apple OF Ny Eye (TurnG), to 5. second; Tom
Kenny (McJoynD, to ?, third. Time, 100 As.
Third race-For three-year olds; selling; one
mile. King Brambe (rurner), to 5, won; The
Chamberlain Spencer, to l, second; Silver
Garter (S;ack), to l. third. Time. 1:4O.
Fourth race-The Sea Cliff Stakes; for three
year-olds and upward; six furlonGs Voter
(Spencer), l to g. won; Heliobas Crurner}5 to
.. second. Time, 1:l2 IS.
Fifth race-For two-year-olds; six .urlongs,
Glennellie spencer. to l, won; Kenilworth
tBullnan), 8 10 ?. second; Beau Gallant CTurner),
TO l. third. Time, l:1i Is.
Sixth race-For three year-olds and upward; one
and one-cighth miles. Belle OF Troy QIenry). 2
TO l. won; Imp (Clawson), . to 3, second; Con
Talon (Wedderstrand), to 1. third Time 1855.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
Results at st. Louis.

ST LOUIS, Aug. Results OF today's races:
First race-For three year-olds and upward SELL
ing; one and one-eighth miles. Zagel CEatson),
to l, won; Jimp (yanduzen). 6 70 5. second;
Lexell a. T. Woods), to !, third Time. I:56.
Second Face-For ~o-year-olds, five furlongs.
Edna Green Dale, 5 10 p won; Lakeriew Belle
Conner. ! 10 5, second; Minnie Cobb (MeGinn),
to l, third. Time, 1:G2 "a.
Third raee-For two-year-olds; selling; five ard
one-ha.f furlongs Sard CDalel. 6 to 5. won. Gen.
sor (Doniinick), TO 2, second; The Butcher q. T.
Woods, to 5, third. Time, Ice
Fourth raee-Handieap;. for thee ear-oids and
upward; one and one-sixteenth miles. Lady CAL
lahan (DominicLD to l. won: HaTiland tE.
Matthew'S to 2. second; Malay a. T. Wc0ds),
to /. third. Time, las IL.
Fifth raes-Handiesp; for thres-year-olds and
upward; SIX furlongs- ST. Cuthbert (Vanduzsal,
TO 8, won; Graves (Morse). to l, second;
riITa Fonso dale. to /, third. Time, 1911 IT,
sixth rlce-For three-year-olds and upward; one
mile Go To Bed (NeGinn), 10 5, won; Sir
Eolla (Fallehey), to ?, second; Hi Noeker
Dale, 20 J. third. Time, la IA.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02

ST. LOUIS. Aug. L-Entries for tomorrcw's
races:
First race-For maiden threc-year-olds: six fur
longs-co Out, Il2; Can Robert, 100; Annie
Snap. 16I; Eva Noe, 1O7; Princess Fedora. 107;
Anger 107; Winnebeiour, 100; Tigris, l05; Maggie
II. IO7; AnnoIee, lOIi Bangalore, lOI; Mamie
Pierce, 107.
Second race-For three year-olds and upward:
two miles and fIriong; selling.-Auut Jane, 90;
Ieaseman, I11; Valid 100; Round Turn. %:
H#viland %; Croesus, 101; Sadie levy. 0S.
Third race-For three-year-olds and upward: enc
mile and twenty yards--Hottentot, I0l; Go To
Bed. 107; Insurgent. 1O2; Capron, 90; ohnet, 9s;
Libbie, %.
Fourth race-Frr three ear-olds and upward;
selling: six furiorgs-Pon1elia, IG2: Loving Cup.
1Oi; Triaditza. 103 Verify. 10i; Queen EsRr, 1o2;
The Light. IJ2; Lord Neville, 107.
Fi.th race-For two-ycar-olds; four and one-half
f1rIongs.-Eva's Darling, 1903; Rainy Day, 1os;
Great star Jos; Small Jack, 10; Fred Hessig,
lG6; Censor JOG; Wild Pirate. lis.
Sixth race-For three-year-olds and upward; six
and one-half fGrlongs-The BarIister, log; Kind
red. 113; Necklace IG3; Also Ran II, lG3; Lady
Clirzon, "a; ". J. Baker, 10T; Eight Bells. 10l;
Miss Loretta. %; John MeElroy, l95; Lunar, %;
Grant0r 109; Digs, 1OS.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
Entries nj Saratoga.

SARATOGA. Aug. 1.-Entries for tomorrow e
races:
First race-For two-year-olds; five furlOngs.-
Katherine, 1l2; Kings Favoite, 1l2; Birch Tree,
lis; Historian, lis; The Covenanter, 1Ij: The
Jade. 1l2; nuskarosa, ll5; Colonel Balantyne,
us; DIR. Preston, lis; Chueksnunda. us: PieSie-
rich, us; Punetual, lis; Gypsic, lis; Yelp us;
Order, us; Waterplant, l12.
Second race-For three year-olds and UPWARD;
and one-sixteenth miles.-Amoor, 90; Dimin-
utive, 90; Myth, 10i; Prejudice, 90; Chs lenger,
l1. Alvarado II, 100
Third race-Misden Stakes; for three-year- olds;
one whitewater Cure, 100; Waring. ,l6; Mon
tanic. ll3; Rockton, l6; Mr. Jersy, 10; Ten
Candies, l12; james, 1l6; Mayor Gilroy, 112;
Lord Baltimore, ll2.
Fourth race-For two-year-olds; five and one
half furlongs.-Sofala, lJ7; Bellario, 10; Tom
Embry. 10; Rolling Boer, 10; Colonel Chester,
l0l: Luke Ward, no; sandpiper, 10l; Scurry,
107; 0rderer, 10l.
Fifth race-For all ages; six furlongs Lady
Contrary lO5: Orion. los; Flamero, 10: Elsie
Barnes, los; Olea. IO9; Compensation, 1913: Elm
Ccrig 1Os; Cupdiy, l0l; Midsummer, no; Out
cast, ll3
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
5l3-5l5 Seventh Street.

two-year-olds; three-quarters of miie.-An
Green, 112; Admiral Pepper. 107; outlander, ia;
Henry Clay Rye, 107.
Fourth race-For two-year-old maidens. five fur
longs-Dangerfeld. Ga; Wine and Song, 81;
Street Boy. "a; The Tramp, "a; Dane, So; Lillian
Hoffman, 50; Warranted, 81 Sunnyside, 3D. Ar
ganta, 90; Anna, o.; Ziegfeld, 81.
Fifth race-The Glen Cove Handicap; for three
year-olds; one and one-si1teenth miles.-Sydney
Lucas 124; David Garriek, lis; Motley, 10I;
Maribert, IOi; Smoke, 100; Pencky, 100; Big Gun,
95; Long Isle, S. or
sixth race-For two-year-olds; selling;. FIVE fur
longs.-Prncess otiIie, 80; Quiz Ii, 102; Petra
H. lOi; Balloon iG2.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02

The arrival of the President today is ex-
pected to result in an early appointment OF
First Assistant Postmaster General. TO
succeed Perry Heath. George W. Beav-
ers. the Acting First Assistant, is one Of
three candidates for the place. The other
two are Richard Lawson, postmaster at
Efningham. H.. and Major c. w. Watkins,
of Grand Ranids Mich. -.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
YELLOW WORK BY ORPHANS.
Chicago's Errors Give the Game to
Ney York.

NEW YORK, Aug. New York won
from Chicago again this afternoon. Chi
cago played like lot of amateurs in the
field. Taylor pitched good ball, but the
support given him was enough to discour-
age anyone. Carrick was in the points for
the tail-enders and pitched winning ball
throughout. The score:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
COLLINS TIMELY SINGLE.
Decides an EIeven-InninE Game in
Hoston's Favor.

BOSTON, Aug. Although outbatted
almost two to one the Bostons, by fine
fielding and Collins timely single, won out
in another eleven-inning game today Gin
cinnati tied the score in the ninth, and in
Boston's half OF the eleventh Hamilton
drew base. Long sacrificed prettily, ad-
vancing Billy TO second. Stahl was an
easy out and Collins sent in the winning
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02

First base by errors-Chicago, 2; New York, 3.
Lett on bases Chicago, S; New York, S. First
base on baIls-on Taylor s. of Carrick, .. Struck
out-By Taylor, 81 by Carrick, 6. Sacrifice hit
Mccarthy. Stolen BASES hilds, Ryan, Van Hal
tren, 2: Bowerman. Davis, Hickman, Smith.
Double play-McCarihy and Mertes. Home run
Davis. Three-base hit-Hickman. Hit by pitcher
BY Taylor, 2; by Csffieh,@ l. Passed balls
Donshue, 2 Umpire. Terry Time, hours and
Is minutes. Attendance, 1000
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
Entries ut brighton Beach.

BRIGHTON BEACH, Aug. l.-Entries Tor To-
moTow's races;
First raee-For maiden three-year-olds and up
ward; one mile.-Lou Katie, 100; Borough, i02;
Cardling. Jos; Lille Simmons. 10; Lioness, ITO;
Cyrano, IOj; Wallada, l02; Hasbrouck. 105; Dis
turber ll2; Loiterer, 10; Mertonelli hid 1O2;
Sharpless, lis; Col. Rue l05; Argent. 100; knight
OF the Rhodes los; Golden Seeptre, l02.
Second raees-For three-y ear-olds and upward;
selling; enc mills and iurlong.-Coeswell, lo2;
About, 81; Favo;nette, %; Ford, o.; Frank Hall
81; Oils Greenwood lOi Alea, o.; Edgefeld, 81:
Prima H. "a; Hayseed, 90; Deluge, ";
: Third race-Jhe Rising Generation Stakes; Cor
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02

First base by errors-St Louis, 3; Philadelphia,
!. Left on hasos-st Louis, o; Philadelphia. 7.
First base balls-Of orth. 3. Struck out-By
Young. (. Two-base hiis-Keister. Douglass.
Sacrifice hit-Robinson Stolen hases-DonOvan
9; Burkett, AcGann, Slagle. Double plays-Cross
and Dell hanty Young, and Wallace. Passed bali
Robinson, I. Umpire-Snyder. Time of game
hours and 30 minutes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
Movement. of Naval vessels.

The following movements of naval yes
sells and transports were reported at the
Navy Department yesterday.
The Iowa has sailed from Victoria for
San Francisco; the stringham has sailed
from Norfolk to Newport; the seindia has
arrived at Marseilles; the Essex has left
Cropstadt for Stockholm; the North At
lantic squadron has sailed from New Lon
don for Portland. Me-; the Caesar has ar
rived at Malta.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
Hamlet visit. Bristoyr.

Postoffice Inspector Hamlet, who is
charged with having loaned his official rail-
way transportation to a friend, called yes
terday on the Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General. At the conclusion of the inter
view nothing was given out regarding a
rehearing OF the case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02

First base by errors-Boston, .. Lett Oh bases
Boston, G.; Cincinnati, Z. First base On balls-of
Dineen. 8; oil Phillips 2 Struck out-By Dineen
5. Two-hase hits-Stahl. Barry, Steinfeldt. Sac
rifce hits-Long 2; Collins, Barry, steinfeldt.
Stolen base-Beckley. Double plays-MeHride and
Corcoran; Philips, Corcoran, and Beckiey; Col
Inns and Long Hit by pitcher-By Phillips, l.
Umpire-Swartwood Attendance-9000. Time OF
game hours and 20 minutes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
How the Club. stand.
SIXTH INNING DECISIVE.
Brooklyn Scores Seven Runs on the
Pittsburg Pitcher.

BROOKLYN. Aug. 1.-The Brooklyns
turned the tables on the Pittsburgs today
The champions had MeGinnity in the box
and he was at his best up to the seventh,
when he let up. Errors by O'Brien and
Ely. coupled with four singles, base on
balls. and a fielder's choice. netted seven
runs for Brooklyn in the sixth inning and
put victory out of the visitors reach. The
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
in THE BASEBALL WORLD
Result of Games Played on Ma
iionaI League Diamonds.

BOSTON, New York, Brooklyn, and
philadelphia the Winners-UphiII
tory-TroiIey Dodgers Bunch Hits
in the Sixth with Good Results.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
PH1LL1Es BUNCH THEIR HITS.
Qunkers Defeat St. Louis by Show
ing perseverance,

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. PHILADELPHIA
played superb uphill game today and
defeated st. Louis by punching nine hits
in the seventh and eighth innings. At
tendance 3.2OO. The score:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02

Two-base hit-wagner. First base on errors
Brooklyn, 4; Pitching. l. First base on balls
on McGinnity, 4; off Phillippi, I. Struck out
b. McGinnity, 2; by Phillippi l. Hit by pitcher
Brooklyn, 3; Pittsburg, g. Double play-Ely
Ritchcy, and o'Brisn. Stolen bases-Beaumont
Jennings. Umpire-Hurst. Attendance 200.
Time of game-1 hour and IS minutes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
perfect system Cleaners

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
Games Today.

Chicago at New York.
St Louis at Philadelphia.
Boston at Brooklyn.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02

And living proof of what DR.. Pierce's
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Golden Medical Discovery my boy see-..s 10 be
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Monroe Co., Ohio uHe was very bad when
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Is still in good health. We are very thankful TO
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Children appreciate DR.. Pierce's Pleas
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
ALlGELD ON TEE issues
A Stirring Address to the Ohio
Democra ic Clubs.

Ex-Goveruor Deyotes Himself to E1-
planning His Party's Position on
Northumberland Return to the
Principles OF the Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02

Games Yesterday.
Boston. 8; Cincinnati. 2.
New York. S: Chicago, 5.
Brooklyn. 49, Pittsburg, 6.
Philadelphia, s; st. Louis, 4.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
Carpetbaggers In Cuba.

Some of you have read the Republican
papers. You have read the accounts of
how our military officers there are being
paid two salaries, wrung from these poor
people The fact is, my friends, that when
the Governor uttered these words the ink
was not yet dry on the republican papers
that gave an account Of the frauds and
pilfering OF our carpetbaggers in Cuba
One paper lapsed into poetry, and ii re-
lieved its soul in this wise
Around Cuba's table the earpetbagger sits;
He grabs all he's able, he keeps all he gifts.
Let me ask you, why does the candi-
date for Vice President make such de-
liberate misrepresentation OF historical
facts? Why tell the American people that
the Administration is pursuing the same
policy pursued by Jefferson and Jackson?
Menifestly. it is because he feels that the
facts must be KEEP. from the public. The
Republicans resort - deliberate misrepre-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-02
"HeChts Greater Stores,
513-515 Seventh Street.
Here is the sta tling sale

promised for today and you must admit the bargains Of
ered and given detail below far than any
offered you.
go further STILL and truthfully that
PRICES ARE POSITIVELY LESS THAN THE FACTORY
made dispose of quantities of thoroughly
reliable merchandise.
Any purchase cheerfuly Charged
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-19
Coal Operators Moving,

New York, Dec 1.-THE Independent
anthracite coal operators have just held
a secret meeting in this city which was
very largely attended by the repre-
sentatives Of the collieries that have not
been purchased by the representatives
Of j. Pierpont Morgan & Co., or the
New York, Ontario and Western Rail.
way company
Great retIcence Is manifested on the
part of those who were present as 10
the details Of business transacted. 1t
is understood that some Of the mem
bers were inclined TO critlcise the action
OF the Pennsylvania Coal company, In
selling out to Mr.. Morgan and + l..
Fuller I'm dlsposng Of the Mount Pleas
ant mines 10 the Ontario and Western
railroad.
All that could be learned OF the meet
ing was contained In the following
brief statement
Special attention was given TO a con-
sideration Of the means OF disposing Of
the Independent operators tonnage,
plan for which was fayorably acted
upon The details Of this plan will not
be made public for some time, perhaps
not for two weeks"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-19
WORRYING OVER THE TREATY.
Britain and other Nations Interested
In Nicaragua.

London. Dec l9.-Sir Charles Dixie
In an interview, published In the Daily
Chronicle, emphasizes the statement
that there are countries besides Great
Britain interested In the Nlclraguan
canal, He points out that France Is
interested by treaty. so that the QueS-
ton cannot be treated in his opinion,
as merely between Great Britain and
the United States
No great importance is attached by
Sir Charles to the question Of fortiica-
ton or the position Of the canal In time
Of war He thinks the matter is es-
sentially and entirely commercial and
that the fertilization Is being used as a
standing horse for the public"
The Times, commenting upon the
'misconception I'm the United States Of
England's calm attitude regarding the
Hay Pauncefote treaty says.
THE idea that this calmness is due
to indifference is absurd, and betrays
curious unfamiliarity with English
habits and methods. We are not dis
turbed simply because we cannot bring
ourselves to believe that a one-sided
denunciation Of a solemn International
agreement, solely and confessedly be-
cause 1t Is nconvenient will commend
itself either 10 President Mckinley Mr..
Hay or the American people.
III Mr.. Mckinley stands by the Hay
Pauncefote arrangement, the action Of
the Senate Will not acquire information
al Importance, He has just been re-
elected and holds a strong position. and
II he has the courage OF his convictions
he has only to exercise his undoubted
constitutional rights in order TO render
the proceedings OF the Senate inocuous.
If he appeals boldly to the people. can
It be doubted that they would support
him?'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-19
TWENTIETH CENTURY WATCH
Pastors in Chicago Are Making a
Big Display.

Chicago, Dec. 1g.-Welcoming the new
century and bidding farewell to the old
Is TO be made the occasion of the most
elaborate and impressive Watch
Night services Chicago has ever
known.
Bishops Of the Methodist church have
united in requesting all pastors and
congregations of that denomination TO
observe the event In a BETTING man.
ner. Other churches are joining in the
movement and the indications are that
few eyes in Chicago will be closed in
sleep on the night of December 81 until
the twentieth century has made its APP
pearance.
Leaders in the movement for a gem
eral celebration, maintain that there
are many sentiments associated with
the event that should make It one Of the
most important In history.
The Rev. II. G.. Jackson. presiding
elder OF the Chicago district. said:
Nearly every church in my district
is TO hold Watch Night services. Each
pastor viii arrange his own program
which win be participated I'm by the
pastor congregation, Epworth league
and Sunday school. There will be
preaching prayer meeting, song SER
vices, testimonials, social features, end
ing with silent prayer at midnight Az
ter the strike Of the clock that ushers
In the new century there will be gen.
eral hand.shaking and congratula-
tons"
Presiding Elders ]. W. McCandell, OF
the Chicago Western district; c. r.
Manyille, OF the North Chicago dis.
trict, F. A. Hardin, OF the Rockford
district, and the Rev. Mr.. Holmes, OF
the Joliet district, concur In the views
Of Rev Jackson and are arranging for
similar services in all the churches
under their charge.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-19
Days Partner Controls.

New York, Dec ia meeting Of the
directors Of the Pennington Coal and
Coke company has just been held and
several important changes have just
been made in the personnel OF the COM
pany. Joseph T. Redding president OF
the company rendered his resignation
as ala also $. II. Simpson, vice. presi-
dent and general manager In their
places George clinton Gardner was
elected president and general manager.
MIR. Gardner was, until recently In
charge OF the coal department Of the
pennsylvania railroad. The signiii-
canoe OF the change Is thatJ. p Haggin,
former partner Of the late Marcus DAILY
in the copper business now has prac-
tlcally fun control Of the company. The
treasurer. II. Y. Moller, and the seere-
tary. II. +. LeaTtt. continue In their
nosltions. Mr.. Moller was formerly as
slstant secretary Of the Canconda Min
ing company, before IL passed under the
control of the Amalgamated copper
company
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-19
Civil Service League.

Washington, Dec. ls.-The committee
Of the National Civil Service Reform
league appointed 20 investigate the con-
dition OF the federal civil service and
the enforcement Of the reform law and
rules under the present administration,
has submitted a report saying that the
progress Of the reform, In its applica-
ton TO the federal service has been serl-
ously checked The committee asserts
that the law has not been thoroughly
and honestly enforced, and that con-
spicuous opportunities for its extension
have been set aside. Figures are pre-
sented showing that during the year
ending June last, 46i0 federal APP
pontments were made through COM
petltive examinations. while 9l53 We're
made without such examinations, 2,242
temporary appointments and 24OO APP
pointments In the census office OF
presidential appointments the commit
tee says they have been controlled al
most exclusively by senators and repre-
sentatiyes or unofficial political lead
ers, whose selections the President has
ratified
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-19
UNDERGROUND TRANSIT.
Great scheme FOR Keeping Londoners
In the suburbs

New York, Dec. ia dispatch u the
Tribune from London says
Lord Salisbury rendered am Indirect
tribute 10 Earl ROsohery On bringing
up the housing question at the con-
serVatlve conference at the Whitehall
rooms. He grew eloquent IN adyOCat-
ing the re-housIng OF the masses as the
most urgent of AL the issues of social
reform and he took the precaution OF
referring to an old time speech of his
on the subject, probably as proof that
DC was not "a recent convert TO the
cause revived by Rosebery
Practical reformers not 10 politics
make no couctomcnt OF the fact that
philanthropy and municipal socialism
have failed to relieve the C0ngested
centers OF Londons population, and
that the underground electric transit
offers the only practicable solution of
the housing problem by keeping the
millions In the suburbs I'm touch with
their work.
London county council has not at
tempted 20 grapple with the transit
problem but has left private companies
free TO burroW deep IN the clay strata
underlying the metropolis. The Paris
municipal council In constructing a
similar system as public work has
ChCapened the process 10y borrowing the
money required az low rates The Lon
don county council might have accom-
Ilished the same result and the tacii-
lies for economic financing were more
| important here than In Paris for deep
level tunnels are more expensive than
tunnels close TO the surface and via
ducts and open cuttings are Impractical
Ff cd lsYf
the money required for the carrying out
the numerous underground transit
schemes Is raised with difficulty. and
that some of the best London undertake
ings will Doe kept back on this account.
The metropolitan and district railways
are finding IL difficult 10 obtain on suit
able terms the capital needed for the
substituting Of electric power for steam
on the old Underground system. and the
report of the London and Globe finance
corporation. which has been financing
the Baker Street and Waterloo railway,
! shows that the unfinished line needs
large amounts Of capital Rumors are
current that the Yerkes syndicate has
been approached with proposals for the
purchase OF the Water and Baker
street concession the completion of the
| ling In connecting with the Charing
Cross and Hampstead enterprise, but
the reports are premature There are @
good many electric undertakings which
the syndicate Of Chicago capitalists can
have, but not on their own terms. The
underground electrics may become
good investments II the central London,
| In its annual report, exhibits a fun
margin OF profit and no serious depre-
citation from plant and rolling stock in
consequence Of the immense traffic, but
| investors are not sure Of their ground.
! The cost Of all these enterprises would
have been greatly reduced II there had
been a comprehensive transit scheme
and II the London county council had
undertaken the work with the credit
of the metropolitan government behind
| Il.