New-York tribune., 1903-05-03

large increase in numbers many Of the little
have been developed and are now ours to enjoy.
We have new and modern school buildings con.
Education, good teachers and thorough equip
nent in every educational line that our children
derived from the very best public school system.
representing nearly every denomination. and it
would indeed. be rarity if newcomers to our city
or sect agreeable to their religious beliefs,
Empire State Of having the best strictly volunteer
Fire Department 1t is modern in every particu-
ment consists of trucks. one chemical engine
two steam engines one fire patrol wagon and seven
file enthusiastic in its support and self-sacri-
ara OF excellence II mas aways ENJOY eu 't
minds of our citizens generally and the puohc al
large. ,.
our Police Department is all that can be desired
It is patterned after the best metropolitan sys<
tens. and its record in the past is guarantee or
our water supply. while not owned by the mu-
and the quality OF the water could not be better
system throughout the entire city and have pur-
chased the land upon which to erect , at an e GaIg
completed. w-ilI make the system finished one IN
Our City is specially favored with lighting facili-
ties. there being located here the immense works WoTRs
@ tt1So,,fboI3t q Westcbester and having one Of
the most improved plants in this State furnish
ing both gas and electricity for power and lght
We ow have freight facilities or means OF
transportatiGn by water IN IN limited w 6ress 2na 81
service by means Of the Union Railroad
The Hutchinson River. an arm Of Pelham m mto, bay
furnishes waterfront to our city Nari4us tlis
efforts have been made at times 70 ma ke TINS tn1s
stream available for vessels OF deeper orau
than nine feet and considerable sums expended by
the United States Government. II requires but
little make this practical Such a step WopIo
he Of great benefit not only to Mount Vernon. but
County 1t would enable merchants TO secure me
benefit Of water transp2Ta9on rates 9 an9 T oe Dr
sort of heavy construction material. Freight tor
manufacturing concerns located on the rlNer TnusI
now come by rail from tidewater- one concern
alone during the year ending December. 1902 re.
ceived over 500 tons. chiefly coal. TO the value or
line might be placed. when the channel is deep
ened to connect with the street railway On oqdIn
Fulton-st. Mount Vernon, and the Boston Posi-
Road OF the Pelham side.
A large portion Of Mount Vernon is restricted
solely for residential purposes: ano Iae 49, @
and substantial houses. with Their peautIuI lawns
and great shade trees. all well kept are hot ohE
pleasing to the eye, but create The IMPRESSION @ & o.
immense park traEersed by Wen KEPT @ HIa Sleai ~
roads and dotted with homes that are ho1nes III
every sense the word implies. ...,.- g..
One of the most II not the most atucIsE I ieae .
ures of our city is its well paved and wei! kept
streets and avenues. One may drive or rae IN
an automobile for at least thirty-fVe miles over
rnacadar brick and asphalt streets without gong
beyond tie boundaries of our city
The stores and business houses of Mount Vernon
ara Vel kent and present TO would-be purchasers
the same features and advantages and same goods
as can he obtained IN the best metropolitan estao-
There are two live. daily papers, The Eagle Eagle,
Democratic and The Argus tFepuDilcah)' "hlch
rrint all news Of local character chiefly.
Indeed in speaking OF the many advantages and
beauties Of Mount Vernon as a place Of residence
woman desire to their families. can be
summed up in the few words, that here; indeed
fo make life bright and worth the living.
once visited the visitor comes again. once seen
never forgotten once TeTRenSI FnWIS a WIFE FisKE
Mayor Of the City Of Mount Vernon