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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
CORPORATIONS MUST PAY.
Reduction In 4rrears To Be Refused
bg Controller Grout.

controller Grout yesterday decided to refuse
81 allow the large reductions demanded by the
,erious local corporations under the special
.rsnchise tax law, which the United States Su-
,ren,e Court has decided valid. The claims for
-rductions by the companies aggregate about
100000. They came so thick and fast that
thew threatened nullify the effect Of the decis-
ssn. II allowed by the city.
Under the courts ruling said the Controller
Yesterday. LIT is evident that the city is not
morally or legally bound TO make these deduc-
ions for car license fees and paving repairs.
Ia round numbers they amount to about 5000
crln and the city needs the money. IF we con-
eented TO the deductions it would establish an
enormously expensive precedent. besides relin-
o1,ishing claim TO what the city rightfully be-
Heves It should receive under the decision. l
had a conference with Assistant Corporation
Counsel Cole to-day, and it has been decided
INST we Will enforce the payment OF the arrears
SUBSTANTIALLY as they stand on the books
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
INVESTIGATING COTTON CHARGES.
Associate Statistician of Agricultural De-
partment Suspended at His Own Request.

s7atistician OF the Department of Agriculture, has
asked to be suspended from duty during the in
vestiEation of charges against him of rregularity
in the compilation and publication of the last cotton
report and this request has been granted.
The investigation Of the charges made by Rich
ard CheathaIn, secretary of the Southern Cotton
Growers Association is now under way. Secretary
Wilson has determined to disclose the names OF
the experts who viii make the examination q the the
stafsticians Office 1t Is at thes Request or the
chief expert employed by the that this
matter is kept secret Hea believes THAT If his
identity is not known he wilt not fes hanpered IN
his work and will arrive at the bottom Of the affair
sooner
The experts are not limited as 10 time and money
IN making their investigation, although It is ex-
pected that The inquiry will not eXtend4Drer three
four DAYS. The report Will be made Hirectly TO
Secretary Wilson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
SEARS ESTATE NOT OVER 100000.
Charles F. Choate Issues Statement at Boston
j. H. Choate an Executor.

Boston June 9.-Chares F. Choate attorney for
the late J Montgomery Sears, OF this city, issued
n statement this afternoon to set at rest. he
said many rumors concerning the estate. Mr.
C,hoate declares that Mr.. Sears's property. which
will not exceed 100000 left by his WILL en-
treIv to mis- widow and children. Mr.. Choate
states that neither himself nor any OF the Sears
fr,il,, has anv knowledge or suspicion of the
istence of any other will codici than the docu-
rnent which will be filed.
The estate of Mr.. Sears. who was the heaviest
individual taxpayer in this city. had been est-
,oatad AT from 100000 to s25.0ooOoo. Mr.. Sears
80 ,nanv generous gifts to charitable educa-
,,onoI and religious institutions in his lifetime 1t
was stated a few days ago that MI Sears made a
r,iiI recently which the family could not find
Tosenh III Choate, recently United States Ambas-
Sedor 10 Great Britain. is one of the executors OF
tT,a will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
SAY BULLION VAS LEAD.
Des,aad for Indemnity Leads to
Peculiar Discovery.
TBr rELEeRApA TO THE TRIBUNE.l

St. Louis, June s-The supposed $4,000 worth
of silver bullion which, stolen from car in
East ST. Louis resulted in conviction of three
men in the penitentiary, turns out to be
5000 worth of lead according to the East st.
Louis police. The lead was on its way from a
smelling company at Ell Paso. Tex, to the United
States customs house in Chicago. The alleged
bullion having been in the charge of the Termi-
nal Railroad Association, demand was made
on it for indemnity The Terminal Association
started investigation. Detectives Fits and
Kerins, of the East St. Louis force, also investi-
gated. In anticipation of a big reward they
searched until they found eighteen bars OF lead
in slough which emptes into a lake. With
the assistance of the United States Treasury
officials the Terminal people are now investgat-
ing 10 determine who is responsible for the de-
ceptiye shipment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
Extraordinary Offering of Misses
Graduation and Commencement Dresses SsO .
Ten Dollars.
STYLES
Style One-At sos
TWO STYLES,

sos Style TVvO-At sos
Ne Dress fine
full OF
silk rbb be andbo to yrs
299Sa wonderful exquisite dresses for Com
dottedwaists with
Enthusiastically
and mealhonsfar dainty and
Sleevskirs
medalonsaI
without deep shfrred ribbon girdles
so perfectly that alterations seldom required
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
POOR DAY ON EXCHANGE
Worst of Year-Business Not Gong
to Other Points. HOsCeUer.

The sales OF stock yesterday on the New-YorK
Stock Exchange aggregated only 1889 shares.
the smallest full days business of the year.
Although the imposition of the Stock Transfer
tax has undoubtedly contributed TO the curailment
OF trading on the local exchange, it appears from
comparative figures prepared in Wall Street, giving
the number of shares of certain selected stocks
traded in for the five days prior to and following
June on the New-York and Boston stock ex-
changes and the New-York and Philadelphla eH.
changes. that the predictions that stock market
business would be largely diverted from New ork
TO cities in other States not being realized
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
THE MISSISSIPPI RISING RAPIDLY.
Wisconsin Cities Threatened - Highest
Water of Year Expected.

Ia Crosse Wis June 9-The Mississippi River is
now only a foot below the danger point and large
section of La Crosse. particularly in the factory
district will be flooded tonight The weather OBJ
server has sent out warnings to look out for the
highest water of the year. and property is being re-
moved to places of safety
The cities along the Wisconsin River are under
more water to-day than since the high water be-
gan At Grand Rapids all the factories have been
closed and conditions all portend dangerous flood
LSiIhourne on the Wisconsin River, where rise
of one to twelve has occurred is in danger OF
being entirely inundated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
4BATTOIR Is ENJOINED.
Permit to Build One an WaIIabout
Market Must Be Withdra5gn.

Reversing the action of the lower court, the Ap-
pellate Division OF the Supreme Court, Brooklyn,
yesterday handed down a decision restraining Con-
troller Gout from carrying out an agreement TO
allow Benjamin May and others to build an aoatolr
in the WalIabout Market This is victory for the
Clinton Avenue Improvement Association and other
prominent residents of the hill section. as well as
the officials of the navy yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
STORAGE NOTICE

New-Tork. June 8, 1900
THE WASHINGTON STORAGE WARE
HOUSE & VAN COMPANY. LTD
2.296 229s, 1900 Eighth Avenue
To whom 1t may concern-Ihe fotIowins
described property, to wit: Beds. Chairs,
Tables. Bureaus. Linen, Silver, Glass, China
and other Household Goods, Pictures
Musical Instruments. Bric-a- Brae, Trunks
Boxes Barrels, Personal Effects. Merchah.
disc etc, belonging to OF held for account
OF Mrs Charlotte Andrew, W. A: Berkley'
Mrs NJ E Brewer, Mrs. c. ". Dennis
Miss B De Leeuw, J. H. Ellison, ME-
Annie Fox, Mrs. r. Carney. Mrs. ID. Ger
nier Miss NJ. Harrison. F. W. Hazard. u.
r. Hiltz, Mrs N. J. Kelly. Mrs: NJ Kelly
Miss Eleanor Barry Kent. E. ]. kenney'
Miss Annie Leary, John j. LoTqen- s sts
Lille Mueller, James B. Miller, SlIs.
Mitchell, Mrs F. ]. McGregor. Mrs. Lucy
Nails William Opperman. MIS- FrancIs :.
O'Neill, Miss Frances Reynolds. Mrs Belle
Robinson. H L. Sayres. Edward smith
Mrs p Stoddard, Mrs. NJ. Walsh, Mrs NJ
Wilson Cowperthwait & Sons, st. Bar
thoIomew's Loan Association. will be sold
to SATISFY THE LIEN OF the undersigned
thereon at PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE
HIGHEST BIDDER, at MERLES ROOMS,
No 1856 East 125thst., Borough OF Man
haitian. New-York City, ON TUESDAY.
JUNE 2OTH 1905. at 1890 A NJ. and on
such subsequent days to which said sale
may be adjourned.
Dated New-York, June 3, 1900.
THE WASHINGTON STORAGE WARE
HOUSE & VAN COMPANY, LTD,
Q 296 229S 2 800 Eighth Avenue, New
York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
RAILROAD MEN GO TO LAKE GEORGE

The oualer CITY Railroad Mems Association
composed of $50 officials the freight and passen-
ger DEPARTMENTS at Philadelphia of the Pennsyi-
sania, Philadelphia and Reading. Baltimore and
Hudson last night on the c. w. Morse of the
Peoples Line. At Albany they took tho Delaware
and Hudson Railroad TO Lake George, where they
viii have their annual outing. and viii return to-
night on the c, w Morse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
RESOLUTIONS OF COTTON CONGRESS

Manchester June e-The international Cotton
Congress adjourned to-day, after deciding TO meet
IN Germany in 1906 The congress passed resoiu-
tions urging European nations to promote the
cultivation OF cotton in their possessions and in
siructed the interna tonal committee 10 endeagor
20 obtain amendment OF the rules OF the adherlnS
associations ia order 10 improve the oaIing ana
marking Of cotton in the United states ana hsSp~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
PENNSYLVANIA SPEED TRAINS.
Make Fast Time Over Middle and Phlla-
delphia Divisions.

HARRISBURG Penn. June 1.-TWO speed trains
80 , o1,er the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad to-day.
One train started from Altoona at 1888 a m. and
arrived at Harrisburg at s;4 a nj m fhe Pb rae
5sinbia division the second train left Girard-av
Philadelphia, at 1915 o'clock and rea6ned nat If
loo 7 miles in 109 minutes. The average speed OF
tIa 1-st train was fraction sixty miles
one b ~ and mat of the second train ffty-six
al On hour The second train was detained
eleven minutes by hot boxes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
EARLY RUSH FOR THE cATskILLs.

Tho river route TO the Catsklls is steadily grow
a., On favor In the feet of steamers none are
more popular than the Kaatersfll and the onteora
~ the Catskin Evening Line. The summer SEIZED
,,Ia ia earlier than usual. and indicates an early
nsb for the mountain region. These boats are
etfed with every modern appliance for comfort.
aaSetv and speed. The extra Saturday boat at $50
q M affords sail through fine inland scenery.
illustrated booklets are mailed free
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
SUBURBAN.

JUST ACROSS HE RIVER ON E; R. R.
A. Passaic. n. J., 10 miles out. 30 min
,,tes. ride Communication, SIS per month: 81
trains each way daily. First class accom-
mediation and boavJ at the Chateau. N
Sneer's Park; large house and shaded
sTonnds. not over a dozen persons VIII DC
fasen and those refined; price not half wna'
II costs for the same accommodation at sea
shore or mountain resorts, while the ENJOY
,nant IA sIInerior for those who do not want
constant excitement. For descriptive Illus
frsted booklet, address
THE CHATEAU Passaic. n. J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
TO DISCUSS COMMERCIAL EXPANSION.

At the regular monthly meeting of the Business
Science C-lub Al the AIdine Club, No. III 5th-ave.
on June Is, the principal speakers will be j. Hamp-
~, Moore ~ washington: s. Uchida. Consul Cen
ersl foT ianan and Ralph w. Grout Editor Of
The Fxnorfers and Importers Journal Subjects
relating 20 American export business VIII D "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
6 n CoADJUToR BISHOP ELECTED
The Rev. F. F. Johnson, of Springfield, Mass,
to Assist DR.. Hare.

Tho Rev. Frederick Foote Johnson was elected
roadiutor Missionary Bishop of South Dakota yes
terday to assist the venerable Bishop Hare. The
protestant Episcopal bishops continued their de-
I,berations for an hour yesterday morning at the
Church Missions House and then adjourned to
Calvary Church, where the ballot We kaksn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10

4S3 Broadway, corner Howard Street
755 Broadway, corner Sth Street.
$50 Broadway, corner 14th street.
1349 Broadway, corner 36th street
I44T-1449 Broadway, corner 4lst street
95 Nassau Street.
$50 West 125th Street
pT4 Third Avenue. - 80.
9202 Third Avenue cor. 10th Street
277e Third Ave. bet. 146th g. 147th SIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10

Large Assortment Of
White Novelty Ribbons
Brocaded Satin and MORE and Satin.
also allover figured. floral snd polka
dots to inch
elsewhere 40 to 81. .3O 10 SO
ALSO TO-DAY.
White satin Tafeta Ribbons-high lustre-
extra quality
5ls inch-vsiue -35.......... .2O
inch-value .45. 3 1
Shower Bows-made OF 90 yds. OF half
inch Satin Taffeta Ribbon-colors.
Black and White-just the thing
to set off a dainty white dress
value 10 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AZ
Large assortments Of White Ribbons
BABY to sash widths-for Sashes. Ro-
settles. Girdies and Corsage Shower
Bows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
WomenS' Silk Pettlcoats
Teffets SILK. Black and leading Shades
for street and evening
newest effects in pleatings. tucks,
shirrings and ruches; 80 TO ~ Il Ky
inches long-value $3.50

Toilet Articles
All the popular preparations.
Lyons Tooth Powder.
Calder's Dentine.
Iister1ne, Mennen's Talcum,
Munyon's Witch Hazel Soap.
etc, etc.
as low in price as or lower
than elsewhere.
TO-DAY ALSO
10 ct Babeskin Talcum Powder. .
81 oo BORNE Tooth Wash. ..--...-.-. 40
% Ct Sozodont- Il
s5 RI Hazard & Hazards Toilet
iRenzoin-4 OF. -.--..--------'''" .
IN r. Taylor's Oriental Tooth Paste "a
8 r. sweetheart Toilet Soap-6 o.
IN ct. West India Bay Run--.-..- -
Ok Ct Genuine Egg Shampoo IL
20 - Rozarus Glycerine and -
witch Hazel Cold Cream o. jar .
IN 81 Kinds Honey and Almond 90
Cream ....--..---.---- = =
1xaba1 Cassidys Nail Bleach.-.--.-. .21
r5arnisch Nagel Enamel ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
AUCTION SALES.

By VIRTUE of an execution; 1 Will sell
this day, 10 a. m, at "a Eo-aEe'' i bd
haitian lot of dressmakers' fixtures. skirt
saooues. sewing machines, etc u
KRAUSHAAR. Marshal. l. WE'LL Auc-
tlnnner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
MORNING SALES
TODAY, Saturday, Until | p. IA.

louEXOMENAL SALE OF HATS
vComen's Ready to Wear 49,,
and short back Sailors
also
C,,,tdren.s Trim'd Continental
AZ, one in the lot worth less than Si'2'.
n and G from n that 70 sIss- AZ
Tbfs Morning. All One Price
THIRD FLOOR--WESI oOii-b''>'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
June Sale Values
In corset Department

M AUI ST N~Rs84 III
include extra specials for Misses as
well as Women
Misses. Dainty Girdles-.white ba.,s'-
MISs +rim'd top and botton-oaoy
ribbon run--sizss IS IS to 2o- So
,,,sses. Corset waists-odd Lot
IHtHe lean and Sateen-pleated OF
plain bust-6utton fr0 nitacbments-
faStT ,nsi,, 20 to .T5..---.---....-. 90
18th eu1h'd polka DID,.
WIZ tt.,,e lot Of Warmers SECONDS
sahit bips-iace and satin ribbon
haosO v,itb garter@Pink and Blue. or
on,iy-therefore s2-2o Corse'S'.-' log
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10

lame Sale of Women's White Hats .AS
I1ntrimn1ed Newest Dress Shapes.
tror and fancy white midsummer shapes for
W. 18th lace ribbon and Observation-Disclosures claims
TN st more TO make the price we quote
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
Gifts for Girl Graduates

Gifts for Girl Graduates
WHITE HAND BAGS
Walrus Grain-gi1t trim ss-sfTk
lined-ftted purse-value tf-5o---- -98
WHITE SILK GIRDLES
Taffeta. Peau de Sole and MoussaIine-
crushed or pleated-with and
without Buckle Sets-valus 81 3D.. IS
WHITE JEWELRY
Pearl Cur Links-gold plated
oars-VaIue SO ----..-.s-.--~.-- SO
Pearl Shirt Studs (set Of s1...- SO
Rhinestone Handy and Bar Pins
40 to 1-oS
Pearl Fan Chains-6o inohs, long. ,QS
Others 40 TO S4-ea
Pearl Necklaces-soIid bsad-
Other Pearl Necklaces "A to si.ss
WHITE FANS
White SILK Gauze-SpanYfed and
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 20 ....--.---- A9
Finer Fans to S7.Bs.
Gifts for Boy Graduates
at Specially Low Prices.
Boys Solid Gold signet Rinss-Roman.
Rose and polished-foral and
art designs-value s2.sS. -...... -G9
Boys Solid Gold Signet Rings
Roman Finish-snake design
Jewel set-vslus s7.9S....... "a
Boys Finer Rings to s12eS
Boys Solid Silver Watches
engine turnsd-vsiua ssas...... 4.es
Solid Gold Scarf Pins-Horseehoes,
Coils, Crescents. Stars and others
plain or jewel set-yaiue S1-6e. ...- -9S
Solid Gold CUT Links-Romsn, Rosa
and polished: engraved. plain or
bead edge-value 81 e3-----.-.--1xG IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10

n wAGNER-ADLER COMPANY, manu-
racturers superior billiard tables: Schae-
fer cushions 42d-st. and Broadway; 45
Great Jones-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
Our june Sale Of
Wof1len's and Kisses
Fine Underwear

Il aOlS OA4SA&A w SOA1
offers innumerable opportunities for
the bride or graduate. ..All the
dainty lingerie required by either is
here in great assortments, at June
Sale Prices, ensuring Values far be-
yond the ordinary.
Women'S Pure Silk Gloves
Double Tip Fingers -
Tan. Gray, White and Black clasp
guarantee with every pair.
Boys and Girls
white Isle Gloves
2-cIasp-39 cent quality 30
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
BILLIARD AND POOL TABLES.

MANUFACTURERS of billiard and pool
tables: high grade bowling alley builders:
lowest prices MARX BROS, "A Union
S0uare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
aturday June Sale Values

Made of thoroughly tested that will
thread of worsted-
Double fuf
satin Innings. The
knickerbocker have pairs
o to years-in lot!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
Misses White Gloves
and Stocking

Misses White Gloves
and Stockings
Large assortments and moderate
prices offer opportunities for best
selections here.
MISSES WHITE STOCKINGS
White Rib Lisle-d'ble heels and
toeS-sizes D TO Observation-Disclosures. "a
Fine White Cotton-ali sizes. IS
Gauze Lisle--5 to S1s..-.. .S9..45
Lace Idsle-6 to 9....-.......... "a
Allover Lace patterns. So AS
White SiIk-extra quaIity-siEe s.. -55
Largest-3 cents rise per size.
MISSES WHITE GLOVES
Silk-double tipped fingers
(guaranteed) all sizes. SO
White Silk Elbow Cloves
value sl.V .-....s-- ---'---.-~ ~
Misses White Suede Lisle-2 clasp
all sizes-silk stitched. go to SO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10

I'm the Arcade 8Q Wa aa' fsss ss s..
Always Special Attractions
Don't miss the ARCADE Specials.
Entrance-No. 8.
Just a few doors west of Fifth Ava
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10

White Nets for
Bridal COWS and Wells
a speciality here-assortments that
cover every need for bridal wear.
WHITE SILK ILLUSION
yards wide. 80
yards wide. SO
WHITE BRUSSELS NET
Y inches wide.........- SO to 70
WHITE FIGD BRUSSELS NET
Woven rings or dots-45 inches
wide-elsewhsfe 10 and IS. 40
WHITE POINT DESPRIT NETS
yds. wide. SO to SO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10

cJRI.S' WASHABLE DRESSES
pin Dot and corded Lawn and
lBatiste-light colorings-fuit waist,
-, 1-ttL lace inserting and tucks-
deem rointed collars-wtth emby OF
Laos or stitched inlay-some with
Err1b'y beading. run with velvet
iribbon-4 TO Il yrs ~
regularly 81 40 and 81, 90. -.
sSS0ND FIOOR-CENTRE BUILDING
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10

Take notice. You can learn something TO
your advantage by communicating imme-
d!ata,r 70 p. o. Box las. Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
w. L. Douglas $3.50 Shoe Stores

o5s Sixth Avenue. corner 22d street
345 Eighth Avenue.
BROOKLYN.
70S-71O Broadway. cor. Thornton 81.
1867 Broadway. corner Gates Avenue
421 Fulton Street, corner Pearl Street.
494 Fifth Avenue.
Jersey CTTY-1S Newark Avenue
NEwARR-7s5 Broad Street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-10
BOARD AND ROOMS.

Fri, inflammation concerning these rooms
may be had. free OF charge at the Uptos%.n,
Office CT The New-York tribune: i'sos
Broadway. between Both and 9th SIS.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-20
MUSIC AND
THE DRAMA
ElIerX Concerts

Mr.. Ellery has adopted the policy At
his concerts this season of reservirg
the more delicate and classical works
in the repertoire of his band for per-
formance at the evening concerts in the
Chutes theater, where the exquisite
artistic effects obtained by Sig. Fe-
rullo are brought out with far greater
prominence than is possible in the open
air.
One of these classics, 81 Historic dun
Pierrot," will be played tonight, and no
one who is sincerely interested in mat
ters musical should fail to hear 1t.
This dainty and beautiful selection viii
not be given out doors and conse'.
quently there will be but few oppor-
tunities of enjoying its novel charm
Ponchielli's "Gioconda" is also on the
list for performance and two selections
from "Lohengrin."
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-20
MUNICIPAL PROGRESS

In of the progressive American cities encourag
ing in the direction of civic reform have been
achieved within the last few The gain has been
sufficient at least stimulate renewed effort and to
inspire hope of greater advancement in the future
The process of such reform is necessarily slow, and
there nothing disheartenng in the slowness of the
movement if there is the compensation of knowing
that the progress is sure.
1t dalnpens enthusiasm a little, however note that
American cities not in the lead in civic reform,
as they are in most features of modern progress.
comparison of the headway made this side of the
Atlantic with achievements in Great Britain. in this
respect not calculated to excite American pride.
In of the cities of England and Scotland
dtion of municipal progress has been reached which
seems almost ideal from the standpoint of
American city
recent statement regarding civic affairs in Glas-
gov gives striking idea of municipal evolution in
that stad old Scotch city has been for
years in the United States, in general way, that
Glasgow leading in civic progress but the stage it
has reached now will surprise the average reader.
In response to a question concerning corruption in
the municipality Of Glasgow, magistrate of that city
recently correspondent of the Chicago Chroni-
Gle, How could there be corruption 1t is possible
under the corrupt practice act" explanation the
magistrate continued: 81 represent workingmen's
ward. If give one of my constituents cigar
drink am by that act itself disqualified from being
candidate. If friend of mine lends his carriage
take voters to the polls that is all very WELL but if any
friend of mine hires carriage for the purpose
the act, without my knowledge approval, dis
qualities me-" And he concludes with the emphatic
declaration, There is political corruption in Gas-
gow."
The city government of Glasgow is operated on the
general principle that all public utilities, such water
gas and transit should be owned and administered by
the municipality. AS example of the of that
plan it is stated that the city derives annual in
come of 100000 or $1.OOOOOO. from its street car
service
Los Angeles is long way behind Glasgow in civic
reform, but it has made start in the direction
and the outlook is encouraging enough to warrant the
most jealous effort henceforth