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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

The law of averages. the science of chance
and every other means of calculating prob
abilities show that the Washington ball
club is likely to do better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

Mr.. Fairbanks and Mr.. Cannon might, In
order to avoid monotony in the news. take
turns in denying that they are disposed to
relent in their decisions about the vice
presidency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

Gen. Miles prohibition boom may be
heard from again when warm weather sets
in permanently and teaches people to ap-
preciate ice water at its true value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

The member of the New York Yacht Club
who watched the burning of the General
Slocum instead of trying to save lives must
be a leneal descendant of Nero
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

Mr.. Dowie thought badly Of New York,
but since London hotelkeepers refused 20
give him accommodations he will admit
that there are worse cities than the Amer.
lean metroDols
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

Mr.. German may think that Judge Par
ker has no chance. but does not consider II
becoming in a man with dark horse aspira-
lions to say so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

Mr.. Bryan will remember how the unex-
pected happened at 4 previous democratic
convention and take cheer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
An Opinion.

DO you think Richard III was as bad
as he is painted?
He may be as bad as he Is painted"
answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes. But
he couldn't be as bad as I have seen him
acted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

A great many Americans would be better
pleased If it were as hard to get immi-
grants into this country as it is to get art
works through the customs house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
A Hint.

From the New York World.
A little less paint on the finder and a
little more attention to fire-proof cOnstruc-
ton would make better excursion boats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

Aguinaldo while in this country may be
per suaded to give little expert testimony
en- General Funston as river swimmer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

Mr.. Knox's commission runs until the
legislature meets next January and there is
not much doubt about what the legislature
will do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Doesn't Talk Any Way.

From the Baltimore Sun.
One thing about tive don't see any
parallel-column" statement In which
Judge Parker talks two ways about any
thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

president Roosevelt is expected to appear
PLEASED but not startled by the result of the
Chicago convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Which is None,

From the Chicago Tribune.
Judge Gray probably knows just how
much ice Delaware usually cuts at a demo-
cratic national convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Mostly Oil and Dividends.

From the polls News.
The Standard OIL Company has paid s242,
100000 in dividends in the last five years
and half on capitalization of 100000.
600 There is very little water In that stock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Bad for Canada.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Last year the Canadians consumed 300
100000 cigarettes, an increase of 40 per
cent in twelve months At that rate the
dominion will. in a few years. go up In
smoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

TIN order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence. letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, fut simply to
THE STAR, to the Editorial or Bust-
ness DEPARTMENT., according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Friday Bargain i'm
Leather Suit Cases.

One lot 24-inch Leather Suit Cases, made on
steel frame; cloth lined; full rfveted; best lock
and catches; slightly marred in transportation.
$3o5 each. Value, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Noise.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
In few days the American schoolboy
will proceed to show what this world was
really invented for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

Raisouli cannot help showing that he
considers a first-class brigand the social
and intellectual superior Of a thrd-rate
sultan,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Virginia.
From the New York Tribune

From the New York Tribune.
Virginia looked the democratic "field"
over and concluded not to indorse any
candidate. The Mother of Presidents" is
a triie particular. and knows presidential
timber when she sees it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Friday Bargain i'm
Mems Leather Belts.

A Travelling Mans Samples Of Leather Belts. IN
black and gray. this seasons latest styles and
enects--sn size g.
25c. each. Were soc.
soc. each. Were 75c. and $I.oo.
$I.oo each. Were $I.5o to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Friday Bargains i'm
Dinner Sets.

We offer several one-of-a kind Decorated Dinner
Sets at greatly reduced prices TO close This AZ
fords opportunity to secure dinner set for the
summer home at decided saving.
1o9-piece Decorated Haviland China Dinner
Set, pieces missing.
Reduced from $500 to $1,000.
100 piece Decorated Limoges China Dinner Set.
few pieces slightly damaged and tea plate miss
ing.
Reduced from $500 to SI475.
100 piece Decorated Austrian China Dinner Set.
sauceboat slightly damaged; cups and saucers odd.
Reduced from 5000 to SI4.5o.
l 1Oopiece Dark. Blue English Porcelain Dinner
Set, color imperfect.
Reduced from $500 to SI2.5o.
1OOpece Decorated English Porcelain Dinner
Reduced from $1,000 to S6.05.
1Oo-pece Decorated English Porcelain Dinner
Reduced from $1,000 to S7.o5.
Also the following Remnants:
Is dozen Plain White Saucers. Reduced to 1Sc.
5 dozen Odd Decorated English Porcelain Break
fast Plates. Reduced to i5c each. ~, r,o. pa
G Decorated German Ware Tea Pot Tiles lse-
duced from 15c. to loo. each.
2 dozen Decorated German China Bone Plates
Reduced from S1.20 to Coo dozen.
dozen Decorated Japanese China Tea Cups and
Saucers Reduced from $500 to 81. 80 dozen.
Pitchers n'' Reduced from 500 to 2s5 each
l Blue-tinted and Gold-stippled Slop jar Re
duced from $500 to S1.5O.
1 Daintily Decorated 81 piece French china lea
Set. Reduced from $500 to $685..
Odd Decorated and God-stippled English For
celan Covered Dishes. Reduced from $l.5O TO
5Oc. each
) Decorated Limoges China Covered Dishes, ie-
d,ced from ST. so Sc; 6. reduced from $500 to
i 15-piece Richly Decorated French China Fish
Set. Reduced from $500 to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

Also Is pairs Women's Fine Iisle Thread Hose,
in champagne shades; slightly faded from window
display; sizes 8. Oh. 10. Reduced from SOC. to
25c. pair.
8 pairs womens Tan Lsle Hose. lace ankle;
slightly faded from window display. Reduced
from Soc to 35c. pair.
IA pairs Womens Black Cotton Hose embroid-
cred In flowers; size TO- Reduced from soc. to
35c. pair.
Main door AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

when a man alters wants to be givin'
advice" said Uncle Eben, "he means we'll
But it's sign dat his judgment amt good
enough to give him much business Of his
own to ten to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Friday Bargain i'm
Women'S
Dressing SaCQues.

Dressing Sacques.
Pretty Figured Lawns. made kimono style, with
plain border. with tucked back. loose front and
turnover collar. trimmed with rutie.
75c. each. Value $Ioo.
Dressing Sacques of White Lawn made with
fitted tucked back, full front, turnover collar,
trimmed with ruffie of embroidery.
$I.oo each. Value $I.5o.
Dressing Sacques of dainty Figured Lawn.
kiu.ono style, yoke back and front, trimmed with
border OF plain white.
2oc. each. Value soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Waist DEPARTMENT.

A lot of Womcn's Fine White
Lawn Waists. with plain sleeves and
all-over tucked body; sizes 81, a.
SO. So
Special price. 65c each.
Regular price, $500.
90 Imported Granite Madras Waists with silk
mnussene and lace stock and tie; sizes - -, 70,
So
Reduced from $50 to sos.
10 White Lawn Waists with applique anl COL
ored Russian embroidery pattern fronts; sizes -,
"a. 90
Reduced from 5000 to S3o5.
White Mercerized Persian Lawn Waists sises
"a &c. rs.
Reduced from S475 to S5O5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Friday Bargains i'm
Linen Department.

IS Hand drawn Open-w work Linen Waist Patterns
with open work for fronts. backs, collar and Guns.
Very fine and handsome goods
$3.50 the pattern.
Regular price, 5000.
500 yards Blouse Linen, all pure linen; natural
fax color; u inches wide.
Special price, I21ac. yard.
300 yards Of French Roughs,' a very fashionable
open mesh linen suitng, in cream and linen shades
15c. yard.
Regular price, SOC.
141 pairs Hemstitched Linen Pillow Cases and
80 Hemstitched Linen Bolster Cases. subject to
manufacturer slight inperfections. such as pin
hole coarse thread and the like. We offer these
at the following special prices:
Pillow Cases.
80 pairs, size 2Ox3G inches.
SIPS pr. Regularly SI.75 and $500.
81 pairs. size 2Ix36 inches,
SI.5o pr Regularly $500 and $2.25.
% pairs, size 221ax3s inches
$1o5 pr. Regularly S2.25.
81 pairs size 25x36 inches.
SI.75 pr. Regularly S2.75.
20 pairs, size 27x36 inches.
SI.75 pr. Regularly $500.
Bolster Cases.
3-sze 21x54 inches,
SIPS each. Regularly $500.
a-size 21x72 inches.
$1.5o each. Regularly S2.25.
1o-size 21x72 inches.
$1.75 each. Regularly $2.75.
23-size 22l4x72 inches.
S1.5o each. Regularly $2.25.
Second foor-Eeventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Friday Bargain i'm
DoubRe-WarD Suiti.7g.

All Cotton: double fold: SO inches wide-this
fabric is superior to duck and the heavyweight
cottons, and is splendid for outing wear.
Special price I8c. yard.
Second floor, Eleventh at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
WW000w@r0 6 I0tbr0p,
New -WASHINGTON-Pais
cloesat ountnf
n Gm@CH@1 Remnant TO@w

Dress Goods Department.
Handsome Pattern Dress. fancy
etamine ground, of mauve gray, with
f1eckS of white.
$3.50. Was $22.5o.
Also 43 Remnants of Noiles,
Crepes, Challies and medium and
heavyweight fancy fabrics, lengths
from IA to S yards.
Half Original Prices.
Cotton Dress Goods.
Remnants of to 6 yards)
12Hc. Batiste Lawns, &c. yard.
I2ac. Ginghams, &c. yard.
I2Hc. Percales, SC. a yard.
French Organdies.
e to 7-yard lengths.)
371ac. quality, 25c. a yard.
Colored Innings.
(Half PRICE,
12Hc. Percalines, o4c. a yard.
15c. Percalines, 71c. yard.
25c. Percalines, I2Ac. yard.
soc. Percalines, I5c. yard.
Main floor G. st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Cloak Department.

lot of Black silk Houses Of reau de sole and
tafeta: lined with white tnTeti silt: lace set in
sleeves: all sizes.
$3.50 each Value. SI2. so.
lot OF Fine ar-wool MIXED Chev,ot and Tweef
Skirts. In assorted STYLES and natternS: all sizes.
S3.o5 each. Value, 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
TOO MANY GOOD THINGS"
Tzco Suicide attempts from Tips on
Races-One Han Bit, One Didn't.

Good things in the races at Morris Park. one
that went through and another that lost. are said
to be responsible for George Weishertinger's and
John Strobel purchasing revoIvers in Mount Yer
non yesterday and announcing that they were
going kill themselves. While they were bidding
their friends goodby the police who had been tele-
phoned to. arrived and placed the would-be sui
cides under arrest They locked UP in
Police Headquarters, and will be arragned before
Judge Bennett in the Court OF Special Sessions
this morning.
Since the spring meet ct Morris Park started
numerous good things have been
ahoat At first the sporting fraternity made money.
but IN the last week the 'boOkies' several
thousand dollars richer result OF these at
tempts TO beat. them.
John Strobel. thrty-two years old. iceman, in
Mount Vernon. received a telegram on Saturday 10
play Hermis. That was StrobeIs busy day and
he could not leave his job TO take his money down
10 Morris Park to bet the horse. When StrObeI
heard how Hermis galoped home at odds OF 20
l. he became Respondent. He brooded his
misfortune. and finally, purchasing revolver and
a box OF cartridges. told his friends he going
end his troubles. The police were teIephoued
for. and Patrolman Conkling arrived IN time
keep Strobel from carrying out his threat
George Weishertinger. thlrtynine years old. lives
in Yonkers. He went 10 Mount Vernon yesterday
and. after buying a revolver and n box OF car
tridges. he visited 'Phir' NoIrs saloon. where he
said that he going to kill himself on scott's
Bridge Weishertinger. II is said. received a tip
yesterday BaikaI. and played his Iife's savings
on him. The horse seventh. While WeIsher-
finger was brooding over his troubles NoIl tele-
Phcned 10 the PoSfs wh9 arrived as the German
Quaintances and bidding them farewell When ar
rested. ,Weishertlnger told the patrolman that he
stubborn fight and begged TO be allowed to kin
aliIseII; ; ne ponce Were ooIged 10 remove his
ing himself in his cell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
SUSPECT SPORTING GOODS sw1NDIE.
Man Who Offered Twelve Baseballs for 81
Arrested.

The police OF Newark have in custody an alleged
swindler. who they think. has been making from
$50 10 $50 a day for almost three weeks. He gives
his name as Edward Walsh. but refuses 70 tell
where he lives The police are very anxious 10
find out his residence as they hope TO find there
mass OF evidence. He may be turned over to the
United States government for fraudulent use OF
the mails.
From what the police have learned. they believe
that Walsh had mailed circular letters to large
number OF associations interested IN amateur
sporting affairs The firm name used was Hanlon.
NIcCiraw & Co. Tho address was given No. 81
WiIIiam-st.. Newark. and the firm was supposed
to manufacture basebalIs. uniforms and other
sporting goods. To introduce its wares in cOmpett
t!on with standard goods. the circular offered on
receipt OF 81 in cash or money order 70 forward
send money in response TO the circular complained
10 Chief OF Police Hopper, OF Newark. that they
received no returns. and the investigation was
begun. When Walsh arrested about dozen
letters found containing cash. checks or
orders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
LONG TERMS FOR YOUNG ROBBERS.
Judge Sends Them to State Prison, Saying
They Would Upset Reformatory.

Long terms IN prison melted out to four
young highwaymen by Judge Mcmahon in General
Sessions yesterday To indictments for holding up
and robbing Martin S. Common. ffty-three years
DID,. OF No. 16I East hundred fourteenth
ST. at Seventh-ave. and Twenty-fifth-st John
Cullen aged twenty-three. and William Bell. aged
twenty-three. had pleaded guilty. while Joseph
Kettle and Louis Maso. boys of seventeen. were
convicted of robbery in the first degree. The
former two were sentenced 10 nine years and five
months each States prison. and Kettle and
Maso 10 ten years and nine months each
Judge Mcmahon received u petition signed by
residents saying that Seventh-ave. was infested by
young robbers. who in the last two years had
committed numerous crimes, assaulting men,
women and children, sometimes in broad daylight
and taking anything OF value that they possessed
even to stripping clothing from their victims.
Il never before said Judge Mcmahon. ran
across such a cowardly gang OF young thugs and
criminals. y refOrmatory is place for them
They would upset reformatory- State prison IS
the place for them. hope this may be warning
to others"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
RAILWAY ASSOCIATIONS COMBINE.
Transportation and Car Accounting Officers
in New Organization.

Washington May 2i-The Railway Transporta-
ton Association and the International Association
OF Car Accountants and Car Service Officers rep
resenting majority OF the railroads in this cOun-
try and Canada, to-day effected a consolidation
under the name OF the Association of Transporta-
ton and Car Accounting Officers
The new association has a membership OF go
men. including the superintendent OF transporta-
ton and superintendent OF car service and the
car accountant Of every prominent railroad in
the United States. Mexico and Canada. It's object.
as stated in the constitution is 10 promote i'm
provements in methods of service accounting
ana transportation To a certain extent the asso-
for the American Railway Association orisinat-
ing methods and submitting them for approval to
the latter. ~
II F Brennan. general car agent OF the Buff
falo. Rochester and Pittsburg Railway was elected
president, and q. =. Conrad of The RsiIwsv
Equipment Register" New-York was chosen Sec
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
CHASED BY WOMAN INTO WALDORF.
Man Appeals to TenderlOin Police for Help,
but Refuses to Give His Name.

A man rushed into the Tenderloin station early
last evening and told the sergeant that he was De-
ing pursued. He had just gasped that ne was .
physician. living somewhere in or not Iar HUM
Fifth-ave when a well dressed woman with taee'
of tears on her face dashed into the station "He,
tho man learned that 10 make a complaint ne NOuiN
have 10 give his name he said he would make 70
charge -
The sergeant tried to argue with the couple teil-
ing the woman she did wrong 10 follow the nl1N'
but they were both too excited to pay any a''sI-
ton TO him 80.
'.viu you keep her chained up here somewhere
the man pleaded, and started to go OUT SIss
give me twenty seconds handicap. ana theh t~''i
her loose ~, 49,, bar
here said the sergeant If not. she can go Whei
she chooses. -. ..4io, b,,,se
with the woman at his heels lie hurTIeu @ t
West Thirtieth-st to Broadway, she foIIoNlIs, ii-
He led the way 10 the Waldorf, the woman sun -
hind and went into the hotel. where ne 4oSt ~
among the corridors after nearly hair an noun
wandering. -, .is,,. and soh-
bling, turned I'D Fifth-ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
NEw-YoRKER's BIG SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Increases One at Campbell Hall from
Sc to 533.
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l

AIiddletown n. Y. May IA remarkable record
IN building up Sunday school and exciting re-
Iigious interest IN community has just been made
by Robert c. TurnbulI. OF New-York who has =
home at Campbell Hall. Orange County MI
Turnbun IS superintendent OF the Presbyterian
Sunday school when he IS Campbell Hail. Thers
were ifty-six members enrolled. and Mr.. Turnbu,l
started an energetic crusade OF recruiting. Wit =
the result that the school has $50 scholar
When It IS considered that Campbell Hall has on
FIVE hundred inhabitants. and the whole tOWnSh ,
only 1.S0O this IS a great achievement So lars >
was the attendance last Sunday that the superin-
tendant had 20 conduct overflow meeting in ar
other building. The crusade was conducted with
out sensational elements. and one in the CON-
munity has entered more heartily into the move
meut than the landlord OF q hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
HELD FOR ROBBERY ON CAR.
Youthful Pair Accused Of Attacking a
Woman and Stealing Her POcketbook.

A Young couple. who said they were GeoFs'
LYONS OF No $50 East Twenty-third-st. ana Nls.
Nav smith. OF No Is West Seventy-sixth-S' "sls
arraIsned In Jefferson Market Court westerns 80
>, 80 YTo,,rtbst She said the pair and woman
who escaped assaulted her and TOOK u, s sDrng-st
ssbe ssid She was sitting behind the man anu ~
women. and they turned round ana niS srssd her
Tr,ev SDat on her she said. and then To- Ths
from me car throwing her TO the gfOHSn o, her
man, she said took the pocketoooN HUN
MIS- Rose Wolf wife of tailor ana -, e. her
Beekman OF No. 100 Prince-st.. eorF'OOi
testimony -, L,5 Participated
IN the ALLEGED robbery, Lyons saying tna. .Lsrr
I've women fghtfng and tried to separate tnsA
This is what ] get for buttins ~; III Zach foS
General Sessions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
WANT PARK AT INWooo.

The Local Board Of Public Improvement -, nubio
Washington Heights district yesterday As ~ two
hearings on petitions for the laying ~ island.
parks on the northern end OF Manhatr tx acres
The first for park to take IN aoos .ra Of the
of InwOod HILL which is the extreme N +aks IN
island The second proposed PARK Wiz sn.,,estsad.
what is known as the old Dyckmah rs south
about thirty acres OF land 1t lies ooxtends from
side OF the Harlem Ship Canal AM, as Ear SOUTH
Broadway to the Hudson River. anu -
Two-hundred-and-eight eenth-sI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
GRAIN WANTS MORE EXEMPT PLACES

Commissioner Grain of the Tenement House De-
partment has made application to the Civil Ser
vice Commission for permission create three
new exempt places in his department They are
TO be an assistant superintendent for the Borough
OF The Bronx. secretary to the superintendent
and a secretary TO the whole department
These officers draw respectively 81 $50 81 500
and $500 year The Civil Service Commission
noon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
COLONEL JAMES DEsPAIRs.

When Colonel Thomas L. James president OF
the Lincoln National Bank, heard Charles N
Green OF Chief Engineer Parsonss staff. say that
the twelve inch water main in front of his bank
probably would have to come up after 1t was
covered over he threw up his hands despair
ingl-- and exclaimed.
There we go again! / knew IT. It's too
good TO be true that Wen have this street re-
stored" Colonel James and James u. Laying a
director of the bank, were with The Tribune
reporter and Mr.. Green when the latter referred
70 the construction work that was keeping the
street open colonel James went on:
Ex-senator Holmes. of Madison County, was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25

The street between Sixth and Seventh ayes.
while bad. is not so bad as between Fourth and
Sixth. The business men all along the street
Lave been hampered in numberless ways by the
tunnel work in the last three and half years,
and 1t is particularly trying now that the work
Is almost done, TO be more seriously embarrassed
than ever.
The Forty second-st. section is not the only
place on the subway line where the Degnon-Mc
Lean Contracting Company has tried the pa
thence Of a long suffering public beyond the prop
er limit. That company Is dragging things along
In lower Elm-st, 10 the detriment OF the mer-
chants whose stores reach through to Elm from
broadway. Elm, from Prince up, newly
paved and thrown open for traffic last year. The
lower section will not be ready for months. The
Rapid Transit Commission says IL has urged the
opening OF Elm-st., but that the city authorities
have been derelict. 1t is not regulated and grad
ed on the lower end. In justice to the borough
officials il should be said that they are hardly in
position TO let contract for the regulating
grading and paving until the Degnon company is
on the ground That company has about five
hundred tons of scrap iron and other junk in the
middle OF Elm-st. near Worth. 1t begins to
look as II another year would roll by with Elm
ST. still unused. At present the Consolidated
Gas Company also is keeping the surface open
and has been called TO account by the rand
Transit Commission.
In Park Row between Beekman and Ann ats
is a pile OF square timber, granite blocks dirt
and metal. The moss is beginning to grow ON
them, and II viii not be long before the ten
der grass will shoot forth it's shoots from tba
dirt. The pile belongs to the Degnon company