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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
BARBECUE FOR VISITORS.
Prospectors to Be Entertained at
Pine Bluff.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Pine Bluff, Ark, May 25.-visitors who
come to Pine Bluff Thursday from st. Louis
will be entertained by local real estate
agents and representative citizens.
Entertainment committees have arranged
a trip over the Pine Bluff and Arkansas
Railway, through the cotton-producing sec
tion and barbecue.
Thursday night banquet will be given.
at which addresses Will be made BY promi-
nent citizens on topics of interest to the
visitors.
A drive over the city and visit to Pine
Bluffs principal industries will occupy a
part Of Friday. The visiting delegation
comes from throughout the North and the
trip Is under the auspices Of the Cotton
Belt Railroad.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
Sidewalk Catchea Eira,

This unusual spectacle Of sidewalk in
flames was witnessed in front of the st.
Louis Coffin Company at Eighteenth street
and Chouteau avenue yesterday afternoon
when some person dropped a bottle of tur-
pentine, and another lighted match. A
still alarm was turned In. but the fluid was
consumed by the blaze before the flremen
arrived.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
KILLED BY FALL FROM PORCH.
Robert Lutz Trusted His Weight
on Frail Railing.

Robert Lutz, who weighs go pounds, fell
from the second-story porch Of his home
No. 1908 Washington avenue, at 2 o'clock
yesterday afternoon and sustained injuries
which resulted in his death.
The distance Of tho fall was eighteen feet
Lutz was Is years old and lived with his
parents He went out on the rear porch
when he came home yesterday afternoon
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
WAS WRITING STORY OF LIFE.
Max ORell Was at Work Also on
English History Of France

Paris. May 3.-Paul Blouet Nlax oRelp
at the time Of his death was engaged in
writing story Of his life as we'll as an
English history OF France.
He died at his home in the Rue Frevcinet
~ ~ e;S P. m yesterday. He was conscious
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p, m. Carrie Andrews 5nee steinhsue1. beloved
wife of George W. Andrews. aged 81 years !
months.
Due notice OF funeral Will ee given
aaaF son ct co cenrRa and G5ss Maas G.
Blumeyer. aged months.
S1nterrnent private
Z New Albany. Ind: Hannibal. Mo-. and Oakland
Cal, papers please copy.
DANIELs-on Sunday. May "a. 1893. at 10
banels beloved son Of Mrs. Mary Daniels and
brother Of Henry. Mary and Maggie Daniels
Funeral will take place from family residence.
No. 11s South Tenth street. on Tuesday. May Is.
at O'Clock ?. m, TO Cathedral Church, thence
TO Calvary Cemetery.
pUNN-Bntered into rest on Monday May 2s
bswsan beoTed wife Of Ridhsfd { pSnn Dunn ans
pother Of Richard. Mary. Agnes and Josephine
Funeral will take pace from family residence
No. Si34 Garfield avenue. to St Teresas Church.
thence to Calvary Cemetery.
Due notice OF time will be given.
FURRER,on Monday, May rs, 1903, at e:.5 p
years 10 months and Il days '-'' aSe' u
Due notice OF funeral will be given.
KIEMM-on Sunday: May q. IsOs at 8 a.
and Annie klenu, ut the age Of 81 years
",
n, At 1:3o p. m, from residence. No. ls2s Wash
erset, to st. Nicholas Church. thence to Call
vary Cemetery. Relatives and friends invited to
attend.
I.ANG-on Sunday, May a. 1908. at l:i5 D. m,
Emma H Lang, dearly beloved daughter of
s.l q GiaSs. Katie. kosfs; John; Harry Jesspa
q days.
Funeral will take place on Tuesday May Is. at
i:2o p. m. from family residence No 1856 Keo-
Auk street. to st. Anthonys Church. thence to
es. Peter and Paurs Cemetery.
,sor, illness. Mrs Rosaiie Levy. mother Of GIN Mrs.
0ol. Boehm, In New York City.
LEwIS-Entered into rest on Sunday, May "a.
Ssnd Of Helen Lewis (nee Higgins) and father
of Curtis Susie Harvey. Addison. Helen and
Mrs ". ouaife tnee Lewis. aged 81 years
Funeral Tuesday. May &c. from family resi-
dence No .los North Fourteenth street. at :
o'clock.
Chicago. ILL.,. Moberly. No.. and Kansas City
papers please cory
THoRf3-Enterea into rest Saturday May
"a at s:{s Q. m. Jacob Thorp. beloved husband
Of Mary Thorp inee withersl; and our dear
grandfather, aged s. years
Funeral on Tuesday, May &c. at 2:3o D. m
from residence, No. 5ia South Kings highway.
yxssnds invited to attend.
q is1 1ocheIe. n. T.. Cornelius s. I Tompkins. p as
Ssi Wscnssaay morning, Nay n. .. ,:,,
s'cls1k 3suu et Fnncts xavisr tconssN
Cduruh 1nt9Aaa8 1E1yatA
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
|W|dUkonV Velvet
| VRUBBER IHEELS
Relieve Neuralgia Pain
AT BARR,S,

Great opportunities are presented at Barr's
for securing choice selections of goods. There
is no dissatisfaction with the goods from
enssouri's greatest store after you get them
home. The offering this spring is unusual.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
Driver Knocked From WAGON.

William Lewis. driver of an express
wagon. was knocked from the vehicle to
the street by Fourth street car in front
Of the Planters Hotel yesterday afternoon
at o'clock, and was probably fatally hurt.
He was taken to the City Hospital. His
home Is at No. PA Pendleton avenue.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
H. L. OWENS FOUND DEAD.
Horseman Thought to Have Com
mitted Suicide at Memphis.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Memphis. Tenn. May Eli. L Owens, Is
years old. . turfman. was found dead in his
room at the Fransioli Hotel this afternoon.
He had not been seen since Sunday morn
Ing. Two empty bottles in which had been
carbolto acid were found near his body,
which lay on the floor.
Suicide is suspected. Owens was former
ly prosperous horseman OF Omaha. He
had been In Memphis since the opening OF
the spring races
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and sat down upon the banlster. The rail.
ing gave way and he was precipitated into
the yard. A city ambulance was called and
he was taken to the hospital
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
STATEHOOD CONVENTION CALL
Delegates Will Meet in Shawnee,
Ok, June 4.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Oklahoma City. Ok. May @.-The Single
Statehood Executive Committee Of Okla
homa and the Indian Territory met here
to-day and issued q call for q statehood
convention to meet at Shawnee June l.
This convention will be composed of 500
delegates, 400 from each Territory. It viii
decide whether a call shall be issued for q
constitutional convention.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26

To Finish Floors and Borderu
Use Floor-Shine enameled fsor colors. Tats
no substitute. Write for sample cards. Ad.
dress Floor-Shine Co.. st. Louis, No.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
Fire at Pine Blun

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Pine Bluff, Ark, May 25.-At 3 O'Clock
this morning Joe DiXon's grocery was
burned The loss will aggregate $4,000.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
the CITY OF ST. LOUIS.
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING 1900
TONS OF COAL
CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION

PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING 1900
TONS OF COAL.
St Louis. May q. 1903:
Sealed proposals will be received at the
office Of the Supply Commissioner. Board Of
Education Building. No. 9OS Locust street.
on or before Tuesday, May Is, 1903. at p.
m.s for furnishing ali the Illinois Bituml-
nous Coal required by the Board of Dduca-
tion of the City of st. Louis during the
year beginning June Is, 1903. and ending
June 16 1904. estimated at 1900 tons tmore
or less).
All bids must be sealed and addressed to
]. A. Long. Supply Commissioner, and de-
posted in the box in the ofiice Of the Sup
ply Department on or before the above
date.
All bids must be made out on blanks
which will be furnished by the Supply Com
missioner.
Bidders will be required to deposit with the
secretary and treasurer certified check or
cash amounting to $500 who will issue a
certificate therefor: certificate to be placed
In the envelope and deposited with the bid
to be returned after awards are made.
The board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. No bid delivered shall be
Withdrawn prior to the close OF the next
regular monthly meeting OF the Board Of
Education after the bids are opened. A
violation Of this provision on the part of
a bidder, or failure on his part to COM
ply with the award made him, shall forfeit
to the Board Of Education his deposit.
BY order Of ]. A. LONG,
Supply Commissioner.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
Shoe Dealers to Meet.

The Retail Shoe Dealers Association xvill
nold IT. regular meeting this Afternoon nj
~ o'clock at the ST. Nicholas Hotel MANY
~ 1as%Sess nave rseently bean taksn into
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26

Heavy Rain at Sycamore.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
eycArnore Ill, May "a heavy rain fell here
ShiS afternoon. Nearly thIee inches Of wafer
fell In twenty minutes. 80 t.-,srr s.ag.r
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
LONG BRANCH

WEST END HOTEL AND COTTAGES
Situated on bluff facing ocean.
Cnexceptionabls drives and roads suitable fof
autoTnpbing.
COTTAGES OPEN THURSDAY, JUNE nth. p
HOTEL OPENS THURSDAY, JUNE 3sth.
W {, grT M, ETI NJ
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26

beautiful elm-shaded island or the finest
lake in Wisconsin. No hotel. but II fine cottasee'
normeriy private summer homes) and general
dining hall Ideal place :or families: children safe
everywhere All outdoor and water rccreations.
Secure cottage early. No extras board,
covering total expense References. For beautf.
fully illustrated book. address THE. ISLAND CO.,
Oshkosh. Wis -
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FR0NTENAC Hotel.

VIII open June 20: palatial. modern hotel de-
NSntfuiIy situated. with the combined ADVANTAGES
or mountain and seashore resort. excellent hsh-
golf course the Island. also tennis ard all out,
door sports. For booklet and fu information.
address O. c. TRCSSELI, Wgr
Also manager Hotel Bon Air. Augusta Ga
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
SUMMER RESORTS.
eREEHsslER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

NEST VIRGINIA..
tThs "oLD WHITE su!phurl. open June ~
Famous for IT.. sulphur baths. Modern improve
ments with private baths. Orchestra Of l5 pieces
Terms. SIS TO Sl5 week s51 so per month.
Write for illustrated booklet. Address until June
I. Geo a. Mills. Jr.. Mgr. The Grafton. Wash.
D. c.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26
SPECIALTIES.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
TRUST CO.,
DEALER IN
HlGH-GRADE
INVESTMENT
SECURITIES.
DEATHS.

ANpREws-on Monday May 25 1903 at $50
p m, Carrie Andrews Cnee Steinheuerl. beloved
wife Of George W. Andrews aged 81 years
months.
Due notica Of funeral will he given
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SCHOOLS.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY

EAAM1NATION FOX ADMISSION
VIII be held in st. Louis. in the rooms OF the
Board Of Education Building. Ninth and Locust
sts.. June q to q. inclusive. The terms OF ad
mission. fees expenses and privileges in any or
gil departmsnHts Z q the Uniyersisy may be learned
may be had on application to the Secretary.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, Mass.
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BI.UMEYER-Died. at 10 D m-. Curtis G
Blurneyer infant son OF Conrad and Maud G
Blumeyer aged months.
P1nterrnent private.
Z New Albany. Ind: Hannibal. Mo- and Oakland.
Cal, papers please copy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-26

DASIEIS-On Sunday May "a. 1903. at 10
o'clock D. M, after lingering Illness, William
banels beloved son Of Mrs. Mary Daniels and
brother OF Henry. Mary and Maggie Daniels.
aged 81 years.
Funeral will take place from family residence.
No. 1Is South Tenth street. on Tuesday. May IS.
at O'Clock ?. m, TO Cathedral Church thence
TO Calvary Cemetery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
PAWTUCKET.

There was no quorum OF the board Of
aldermen present at the time the board
adjourned 10 and after a brief discussion
between Mayor Higgins and Alderman
McCaughey as to the power to have
members compelled to attend meeting
by mandamus proceedings In the supreme
court the board adjourned. Alderman
Briden was the only other alderman pres
ent and there was no Joint session OF the
city council 10 elect license commission
ers The statute says that the city coun-
cifs shall during the month Of July elect
five license commissioners.
The commissions of the present mem
bers OF the board read that they are to
serve until their successors are qualified
TO act II may be that the common coun-
ell will try TO secure meeting OF the
two bodies next Monday evening.
Additional contributions have been re-
ceived by the committee OF the Daughters
OF the Revolution for the row boats to be
placed in Slater Park
Thomas Wilde. a cigarmaker. who was
about 80 years old. died at the General
Hospital an hour and half after he was
taken there this morning. Death was due
to heart trouble. Mr.. Wilde was found
sick at II go o'clock on Main street by Of
ficer Black
The police are still busy investigating
the assault on James Casey. who was 50
terribly injured last Sunday evening. Mr..
Caseys memory continues very vague In
regard to important details.
At the First NJ. r. church tomorrow
Rev Thomas Eldridge Chandler will cefe-
brate the Holy Communion and he will
conduct a vesper service at Z
Sergt Gardner and Officers 'Boutems
and Edward Smith suppressed a mob that
threatened TO tear down the fence around
IL o. TnA nd fi,a
Pawtuckets played ball last night The
crowd wanted 10 take down the fence go
as to see the game without paying the
price OF admission.
A woman. who was driving horse on
West avenue, ran down Mrs. Williams
who lives al Al Brown street. Mrs. WI
llams was badly bruised and shaken up
and also sustained badly sprained
wrist
Firemen from No. station put out q
fire yesterday in the ash bin owned by
Robert Mccartney on Middle street and
a blaze was also extinguished in a closet
in a cottage on weeden street by the fre
department after a general alarm had
been sent out from box IL.
The funeral OF Mrs Bridget Langley
took place from st. Mary's church. yes.
terday.
Chairman Thornley, OF the school COM
mittee is acting superintendent OF
schools
There was no ball game today owing 20
the withdrawal of the Lonsdales from the
Inter-city Baseball league.
Yesterday afternoon the employees Of
the Lyons Delaney company had a dinner
and outing at Crescent Park. The occa
sion was a most pleasant one
A. ID. Kent had three fingers badly lac
Grated while cutting meat yesterday. His
wounds were dressed at the general hos
pital
John O'Malley had his foot crushed by
the falling OF a 2oo-pound weight upon ~
at the United States Finishing company
yesterday.
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MARKShEN RETURN.
Congratulated by Lord R.hsrts Upon Their
Success Americans Won Palma Trophy.

New York August lon board the
Cunard line steamer Lucania which ar
rived today from Liverpool were IL mem
bers Of the United States rifle team re-
turning from their recent victory at Bis
ley camp, England The team went alb
road to compete for the Palma trophy
and succeeded in winning the match
while many OF the Individual members
OF The team also won prizes. The team
was n charge OF Col Leslie G. Bruce,
OF nc old guard. as captain.
Colonel Bruce said they had been given
q great reception abroad The following
teegrams were received prior 20 SAIL
Ing from Liverpool.
Col Bruce, United States rifle team
Have sent you wire from Lord Roberts.
Al wish YOU prosperous voyage
CHEYLESMORE."
"ro Col Bruce. United States rife
team | am very sorry / have come TOO
LAT TO see YOU and congratulate your
team on their splendid success at BIS
ley
ROBERTS"
r. which Colonel Bruce replied.
10 Lord Cheylesmore Bisley camp;
The United states rife team and myself
are honored by the kind messages from
ito distinguished soldier. Lord Poberts
and yourself We leave our good Eng
lish friends with hearts full OF gratitude
l.. G. BRUCE"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
WARREN.

The Rough and Ready Tire CO. 40. g.
OF the PARKER Mill district. opened their
lawn party on Arlington avenue last
night. The Narragansett Fire Co. No. B.
and the Mechanics No. ., were present
as guests Dancing was a feature Mu-
sic being furnished by the Lenox orches-
ira
The 81. Mary's Temperance Auxiliary.
held a promenade social in Institute hail
last night. Fancy articles cake ana
cream were for sale. Straight Bros or
chestra OF Bristol furnished music for
dancing -
Mr. John o Brien formerly the leader
Of the Swansea brass band. has accepted
the position OF leader of the German Har.
mony band Mr.. OBrien ls a thorough
conductor having had considerable ex-
perience For a number Of years he has
given cornes Lessons. The Harmony band
is at present under his direction. rehesr-
sails being held weekly.
The Ping Pong clut Of Warren. will hold
It's annual clambake on the grounds Of
Charles Barber on Metacom avenue. to-
morrow afternoon.
a party Of nine local business men re-
turned home yesterday from fishing
and pleasure trip 10 Block Island and
Vicinity A small steamer carried the
party.
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o'clock last evening.
The trailer I'm making the curve left
the rails and partly toppled over the
bank. AS IL was the passengers were
I, quite baly shaken up and feel happy that
they got of so easily.
GENERAL MENTION.
The car men of this place expected to
play the car men OF Pawtucket yester-
day. but owing 10 the fact that the latter
had a number OF extra cars TO handle the
men could not get away. SO the car
men played the clerks again and beat
them to the tune OF 3 TO 6.
Wednesday evening after the Pythian
parade. Perseverance lodge will hire
special and general good time in Spring
er's hall. They will have for their guests
Perseverance company OF the Uniform
rank and Abraham Lincoln lodge OF
Manton.
Peter Tanning. who says that he sat
on the door steps Of his sons home on
Manton avenue last night until he was
tired, called at the Chaffee street sta
tion and asked TO be cared for. He was
accommodated.
II has been figured out that the work
OF Patrick Dempsey, Barney Nangle, Pat
rick Coyne and George Fogarty Is what
won the third prize for the Rough ana
Readys at Crescent Park Thursday.
Frederick N. walford. one OF the young
est. letter carriers in the local service.
had his coat sleeves adorned this morning
with red stars. indicating Is years or ser
vice. Mr.. walford celebrated the event
in a fitting manner.
will be held at her late home. 81 oak
street. tomorrow at O'Clock ana ser
r-ices will be held in St Mary's church
Michael McGovern. .olin Beaudreau, Wal
| ter Halliwell. the Misses Kate Kelly
Mary Holmes and Mary McGovern OF
| San Souci's force. begin their vacations
The funeral OF Henry son of Frank
and Minnie Mantell OF 9o6 Manton avenue
was held at st. Charles church on Har-
rison avenue al 1880 this afternoon:
A horse owned by Or. Shaw of Thorn
ton ran away on the square yester-
day and caused no iit9e excitement. nut
no great damage was done.
Division No. 20 Ancient order of Hiber-
mans will meet tomorrow afternoon wnen
number OF candidates will be admitted
James McCabe, a former resident OF this
place. died at his home at Manton yes
terday and will be buried Monday morn
ing 9.
Theresas church. have everything in
readiness for the exercises that are to be
held tomorrow.
There came near being a collision be-
tween Hose companies 3 and 10 in ie-
spending to the alarm from box 41S last
evening.
Inc BanSpdcn bTOtDtTS ol lIlS place
were among the buyers at the sale Of
! Dairy e. Anthonys restaurant.
! The Earnsclif1e mills have received a
| large order and the employees are happy
/ accordingly.
| John Patter the old time motorman on
! the Broadway line. Is spending today at
! Rocky Point
| The Misses Florence NJ Hennessy and
/ Helen A Rood OF Everett, Mass, are be-
| ing entertained by Mrs. III. p W. Hin.
| Mr.. and Mrs, A. l. Rossiler are enter
falt nT n 2
falo. Ne Y
! First-class tickets 10 New York So
| Tickets 10 all parts of the world at low
| est rates f1rst second or third class.
! Booklet sailing. or any informa ton on re-
quest at. KENNEDY a. COUGH, 81 Man
ton avenue.
JOHN o'cCNNELI.
tiats. Caps. Furnishings. Trunk Store and
Laupdrs is Just above the postoiiee.
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AN ECCERTnIC'S PROPERTY
S3,OOO,000 Worth Of Real tslst Q Un-
eiIthsd -Ks Was a ReCluse.

Chicago. Aug. i-Three million dollars
worth of property already has been un-
earthed by executor Warfeld as belong
ing to the estate of Col. George r Cline,
the eccentric Chicagoan, who died July
J. and whose will recently was admitted
20 probate. Cntil the examination Of Col.
Clines paper Is complete II will not be
known how much more the estate IL
worth. but II may Approximate six mil
lions Col. Cline was 80 years old His
title was won I'm the Civil war. Almost
his entire fortune which was I'm land.
Is left 10 relatives i'm California and Mary
land.
Despite Col Clines wealth. he was
known to few persons In Chicago Re
belonged TO the old school OF fnauciers.
When friends died he failed To make new
ones, and In recent years had lived en-
tirely alone I'm n single room OF bis
hotel building I'm Englewood which he
purchased after the close OF the worlds
fair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
PAW TUXET.

About the Rhode Island Yacht club pre-
parations are we'll under way FOR the an.
nual cruise and IL is estimated that %
OF the largest boats OF the fleet will fol.
low Commodore Olneys pennant around
the course laid down.
Mrs james a. Hood OF this village the
we'll known trombone soloist. has a con-
tract 10 supply ladies' band for one or
Il. w. Whitneys theatrical enterprises
for the coming season.
She is soon 10 start for Detroit. where
the Head Walters company is CommenC-
ing rehearsals at the Opera House.
Though preparations have been made
for the erection of signal station 20 give
weather indications at the Rhode Island
Yacht club anchorage, the pole has not
vet been erected When complete the
vachtsmen can get an accurate forecast
Of the weather probahili before start
Ing out on cruises.
Miss clara Mortenson, Miss Blanche =.
johnson and Miss Marion ~. Mortenson
returned last night from fortnight :
Visit At Ashcroft HEIGHTS. Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
MAMMOTH
RAILWAY
deal.

New York, Aug. 1--More than 900 miles
Of electric railway worth millions OF dol
lars extending throughout Queens and
Nassau counties at Long Island has pass
ed into the control OF a trust company
in this city. This probably is one Of the
largest street railway deals ever made in
Greater New York.
For some time the Pennsylvania Rail-
road company. and the interests repre-
sented I'm the subway rapid transit are
said to have desired possession OF these
railways Eleven years ago the Stein
way interests. which then owned the horse
car system I'm Long Island City began
to build a tunnel under the East River.
The work came 10 a disastrous end when
a dynamite explosion killed several men
and did 10000 damage.
BY means of this tunnel the trolley
system OF Long Island could he made a
part OF the subway system Of Manhattan
and several times II has been reported
that the electric system or Queens had
passed into the control OF the Belmont in
terests Whether the trust company rep
resents the Belmont or the Pennsylvania
railroad interests could not he learned
Among the roads said to have passed
into the hands Of the trust company is-
the New York and Queens conuty electric
railway This road operates branches
extending all through queens TO College
Point. Flushing and Jamaica and all
through Long Islnad city II also controls
the New York & North Shore road which
extends through Jamaica and Far Rocks-
way and connects az Queens with the
Nassau county electric railway, another
branch which connects villages an Mas.
sau county and expects 90 send connect
ing lines into Suffolk county In addition
TO lines already In operation. many un-
used franchises 80 with the roads pur-
chased.