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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04
sOaOOL BOARD.

A. tho minihly meeting Of the City
ro1ool & ard held las, night there we're
present CaYt Herb r, Bryant, chair
man, and Ness. S all r, va es, Brad
shaw, Thpwps1n, Ia oaay, Thomson,
DR.. Smih and the suoeiintsndeut.
Mr. Slsbl9r reported tIst some gIaz-
ing had been done at Washington build
iug sire, the last mseiog add recon-
mended thst door BE- PLACED OF the en-
trance of the new ex error stairway re-
Gently constructed vt tbs old a ademy
hpildibg. His accommodation was
adopted.
The superint ndeui reported that PIN
cipal Parker, Of the co ofed hoJs school,
had secured he necessary tools. benches,
etc. for the industrial school and had
asktd for g .tov6 noW stored at Pea
body bulldog aad the request was
granted.
The superintendent reprr ed thai 3
very successful institute had been he'd
at the Alfred Stree. Baptist O6u Oh by
the colored teachers at which number
of instructive and interesting addresses
Iai been delivered; he also saed that
he visited all The schoOl' during the
m,n,h sud al vera doing well; there
were still some small boys awaiting ad-
mission t. the lowest grade.
He also reported that three OF the
teachers had st ended the educ Ilionsi
meeting held t Newport News during
the al week 10 NovemberNRnd bad
furoi-hed substitutes during their a.
senc.: one subs t1t9, however, had
fsilei 10 appear at the lsst moment and
he h4d 2iven the teacher permission to
leave her school f9r one day aud for only
one d.y wss her se1oOl closed.
A communication from the Alexandria
Teachers Assoc alton explaining bow
the pupils Of the school whose teacher
Rad att snded The educ tioUal meeting rs
a delegsts rad been cared for by TIE
teachers of two other schools was received
and ofdered 10 be spread upon the min
utes.
NJ. Thomson spoke OF the habit of
some Of the boys on their way to and
from school OF marSing property with
cnals ID suggested that the teachers
prevent he boys laavrg school wIh
chglk 10 N j. o session.
TIE -uperi I'd NJ sta cd that he had
visited ne .clo, is md I d ne boys
on the su j e- sod dr t d th'm %
apain 20 .e guilty Of 81 b n fe s..
He q the ,ra hers did not lilo" the
bows tJt,k- a. n. from the scnools.
D.. saith s.,t=d Il at oe had gotten
number OF the ladies' Of the Kindergarten
interested 10 the ma t.rof improving the
pavement il front ofsnd Of Sfa1tifyirg
TIE yard Of the new school building and
tia; they had under AIKEN to Ia'se the
neces airy fund for this purpose; Ms. Nj.
w. OBJ len would msnsge the fair AID
Inc EIks Dramatic Club would give an
en- erteinment IN betalf Of the movement,
he asked permission Of the board to 81
low the school children to sell tickets
for the ert IT iinmeut and the request
was granted.
The CBr.s mas holidays will be from
Christmas eve til tao Monday after New
Var.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04
TIE DEATH OF MRS. KNIGHT.

TIE DEATH OF MRS. KNIGHT
The d a h of Mrs Nellie Kn gh', wife
of Ne. ia al D. Kuig t, occurred when
the G ze,te was being put to press yes
terisy af,rp,ou. q d The mere mention
of the SAT occurrence was all that could
b. mate. Tue clr,un- cssin con 1ee-
ton With her sudien d a'e we're start
ling. AMI sfo d 400 he Illus ration Of
the truth ia IN the mi ist of life q
are ia dtata." Ms. K ght ba ! sp-
par OF en- eDjoylog 'Ot h alth' ard
ablu' o'clock ID the att rnno1 wa en-
gsQed n c)nversaliJn with Mrs. V r
ginia X rsey, who had ca led on her
Her hou.ehold duties having CALI her
TO one If lhs rea rooms, she requ sted
Mrs. Ksr.ey t. keep hfr eye on h Gull
dren uotl she relu ned. Ia the mean
time D rl'hy, Mr., KOigbts Moe var
old daughter, cane home ffom scnooi,
and upJn eater,og the house asked The
Wbe,ea 1out, Other no her Mfs. X ey
direc.e ed her to the kitcheu. The lit
pjrI. to'ally unawsre of the ierr bl
shock and bereavement which az a It'd
her. entered tas kitchen tni fund hsr
mother uoco lscious AID DOUBTLESS Of
that line dad Tue dit tssed child
ta,e an alarT, and in a few minnie
p,ighb9rs entered and vitd with NJ s.
K .rsey in futile attempts 70 fe'usc a't
Mrs. Koigb, Drs W.rifld, Jones and
: aijh were summ ,ntd, but de'th had
eusue. before they lai arrived No.
Kisht was Mss n lite Downs, oi
Washington. Sle was So y a 8 old. b
SIDES her hu band she is survived by three
chil3rsC: DlrOIhv, nine years old
Jelal, six YER; Annie, four years Old
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04

Buv your boy a pair OF Buster Blown,
: sci ode, Z iuca'tr, E. @ Skufer or
Psf's F1ot Form Shoes. We keep al
the good u axes. J. A Marshal d Bro,
422 \ nc slIesl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04

We sell sll the new effects 10 up-to-
dste 70 tsear a I'D all The leading MAKES.
Ladies ask to see the new Yale and Polo
os sll lea he -old only by J. a,
Mar,h II & Bro 422 King STREET
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04

The Red Gross S zoe for tender feet.
The ladies' who wear the Red Gross
shoe alwavs wear q smile. Sold only
y ]. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
auant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04
Weather Probabilities

Fer this s,eti n tire tenirg tooiSht; and NJ
Saturday with ~ baby overs, warmer I;I.L u
night. cold atuIday ~ i'noo" .b ~ fting s" 10
ne y ~ ~ Sat1,d,v afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04

Take Dewitt Kidney and Bladder Pills.
They are antiteptic and soothe pain quickly.
Insist upon eWit?s Kidney and Bladder
Pills. Regular size SOC. Sold By w. r.
Creighton 4 Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04

LYNNHAVENS ON half shell. BROIL
ED GA toast and CHAFING DISHES
RdlrS Celebrated Single Fried 81 III,
OPERA HOUSE CAFE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04

The Hes Hopkins FOOT FORM
SHOES mskss lie plea 'ure. Sold
ouly by J. A. Marshull & Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04
Cor. Pitt and King SITS.
NIRGINIA.--In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court Of the City Of AleIan
dris, on the 4th day Of December, 1908.
Julia J. Washington
In ehancery.
Dallas Washington

". 7 IN chancery,
Dallas Washington
Memo. The object OF this suit is 10 obtain
for complainant a divorce from the bonds
Of matrimony from the defendant; TO secure
the custody of the infant child Of complain
ant and defendant. Booker 7. Washington,
and for general relief.
II appearing by an affidavit iled in this cause
that the defendant, Dallas Wash gton IS o
non resident Of this State II is Ordered, That
said defendant appear here within hfteen days
after due publication OF this order, and do
what is necessary to protect b Interests II
this suit. and that q COPY Of this order be
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Gazette,
a newspaper published in the city Of AeTan'
iria, once week for four successive weeks
and posted at the front door Of the Court
House Of this city.
A copy-TEsTE.
NEWELL 5. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
lewis ~. Maohen. p. O. fee4 vivf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04
BOARD.

HURNIsPED ROOMS for rett. lll6
King street. MISS Will =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04
Local Matters.

Sun and Tide Table.
Sun rises tomorrow at 7.O4 and se's a. 1''''
High water AZ $50 a. N. snd 5.5z-p' "'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04

EOR SALE 90 City OF Alexandria
four per cent BONDS. Apply az CHI
zen 5 NATIONAL BANK.
des2 q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04

LOST between Fsinf,K street and Roya.
II street Kle3tric Station, Suuiay morning,
November 2eth, a plaiu gold ING. a re-
ward will be given IL returned to J. L..
BYRNE, 224. north Fairfax street.
dae2 n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04

EOR SALE-Ten small houses. bn oP-
1 portunitv 70 secure a good investment
Inquire at 605 Prince street.
decf Iws
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q. VIM. RI msav.

Alezaodris, Va, December !, 1903;
HAVING this day sold 10 BAR IE
II WHlTEtte insuran. e husi e.s hIfto-
fore co1duf ted Y n. We ce lie - th nix our
frien and the public for tn II zen r rs
D tropage and ask tbat they give to Mr.
WHITE ib, fam4 share Of their business
the have ven Us.
N. B HARLOW & Co.. Iacorporsted.
Alexandris, Va Decembe' !. i,0s.
I have this d - pur based ON 4. y HAR-
1 LOW 4 Co, inc, all their nght, title add
.rtsrest in their FIRE IN URA CE husi-
nee. NOS. cordially sol oit a contInge nee
o the patronage s. liter lily bestowed upon
HARRrE WHITE, Insur'nc',
dec3lw ll9 South kariay rect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04

Tn, old SHAW INDUS RIAL HAZE
RUilDING. Must be removed from he.
prem e. At once, Z. f. KNOX.
1882
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-04

NIRGIEIA.-ln the Clerks office of the
Circuit Court Of The city Of Alexandra.
m the 4th day Of December, 1908.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25
PACIFIC
COAST
MARKETS

San Francisco. Feb. 25.--No. I,
California, per GENITAL, s1571s1.6O;
white milling club, s1.67@1.67B;
white Australian, $1.7O61.72B:
Northern bluestem, s1.6561.67B:
Northern cub, S1.60; inferior
grades of wheat, $1.35@1.5O.
Barley-No. feed, s1.s561.37B
with some fancy at s1.3S%; COM
mon to fair, s1.SO@1.s21k; brewing
at San Francisco, s1.40@1.45; brew
ing and shipping at Por Costa. $1.40
@1.45; Chevalier. s1.55@1.S5, ao.
cording to quality.
Butter-Fresh California, extras.
27hc; first. 21c; seconds, 2sc.
storage-CalifornIa extras, Csc:
firsts,. 2Sc; seconds, 22c; Eastern
extras, 24hc; seconds. 21c; ladies,
Eastern, zoe; firsts, 19c.
Fresh eggs, per dozen-Extras,
1sc; firsts. 1Shc; seconds, 1Sc;
thirds. '16hc.
New cheese, per pound--Callfor-
MIA fats. fancy, 11hc; firsts. lie;
California Young America, fancy
12hc; firsts. 12c. Storage, Eastern
fancy. New York, 17hc, Oregon,
14Mc.
Potatoes--Per GENITAL, salines Bur-
banks, 75c@$1; Lompocs, s1@1.15:
Oregon Burbanks. 65@9Oc; River
whites, fancy, 6O@ s5c: choice, 400
soc; Earl Rose, s1.10@1.SO; river
reds, s1.35@1.4O; sweet potatoes,
$2.75 per crate.
onlons-oregon yellows, SO; reds,
nominal; Eastern yellow, $2.65.
Oranges, per box-Navals, choice,
$1.75@2, with some fancy at S2.25
75clb$1.25; Maderlnes.
$1.25.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25
SEATTLE
LABOR
SITUATION

A poster on The Journal bulletin
board warns laborers to not be de
ceived into entering Seattle with the
expectation Of getting employment
readily in the building trades. 1t
seems that city is flooded with un-
employed, and more coming. and
contractors have 1t all their own way
and pay what they like. Many a
ma nhas read that bulletin and been
deferred from starting for the wizard
city of the north, where, in spite of
the Alaska-Yukon exposition, there
are thousands of good workers living
substantially on municipal charity.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25

The Beaver State Herald OF Gresh-
am is a paper we take pleasure in
adding to our exchange list. II has
opinions and Is not afraid TO express
them whether they suit the Portland
political bosses or not. OF course, he
is in their minds only a small and
obscure country editor who is not
entitled TO anything but a smile OF
good-natured contempt for being
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25

SAVES THE
FORESTS

Washington, Feb. 25.-The Presi-
dent has Just signed a proclamation
creating additions amounting TO near
ly 100000 acres to the Modoc ma
tional forest, in Northeastern Cali
fornia. With the exception OF a small
area in the northern part OF Lassen
county. all 1.-The lands put within the
forest by this proclamation are stu.
ated in Modoc county. The exact
area of the additions is $4,000
acres, which brings the total area
OF the forest np to S59.01s acres. The
land proclaimed a part OF the Modoc
forest will be put under admlnistra-
tion at once, with Supervisor c. f.
Raehford. whose headquarters is at
Aituras, California, in charge. The
additions TO the forest have a stand
OF valuable yellow pine. which will
amount TO several millio Dfeet, and
will average 10000 feet TO the acre
There is little or no agricultural land
In the addition.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25
The New sign Campaign

NV WV Htkh Noutpalku
The present orders OF the city gov
ernment are that all signs that stick
out over the sidewalk more than six
feet must come down. The intention
OF the mayor to enforce the ordinance
Is evident, and all owners will be
given a week or ten days 20 comply
with the ordinance. C. c. Carey. OF
the agricultural implement house OF
Mitchell. Lewis a Staver, says Il will
work n hardship on many business
honses that got special permits to
erect expensive signs by special nc
tion OF the council. He says his sign
cost him $50 TO erect, and he will
have to be reimbursed II II comes
down.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25
DIRECT LEGISLATION

NUN hEU n IJSN
The state collected 5000 yesterday
as fees for the printing of arguments
against bills to be voted on at the
next election. The collections Of the
secretary of state yesterday brings
the fees collected so far this month
for the filing arguments UP to
s2S25. Five arguments, as follows
were filed yesterday: Against the
Oregon university appropriation;
against the free pass and armory
bill; against the women's suffrage
bill and the measure providing for
restrictions OF fishing in the lower
Columbia.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25
ANGEL
COLLEGE
/. BOY SHOT

ln1ll A iO.year-old pupll
w.lese. was accidental.
A. 1v Lloys Holman "A
|r,.,o o'clock sunday AZ.
\, I,n an, hunting IN dis.
a. rule, o, the Ipstitu
n t.lu, mat no was nnaer
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25

experience in the preparations OF
laws and the handling OF legislation
make him well qualified for tho
place. Besides this he has state
wide acquaintance among men OF
standing and influence which would
be of invaluable aid TO him in secur-
ing legislative action.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25
RODGERS
APPROVES
BIG LID

Mayor Rodgers yesterday signed
the liquor ordinance, raising the H.
cense to $1,000 for saloons: to $500
for beer halls. and levying license
OF s30O on drug stores selling liquor
on other than a physicians order.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25
Worn Out

That's the way you feel about the
lungs when you have a hacking
cough. It's foolishness to let II go
on and trust TO luck TO get over II.
when Ballard's Horehound Syrup will
stop the cough and heal the lungs.
Price 25c, soc and $1.00 per bottle,
Sold by all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25
BENTON FURNISHES AN
EASTERN OREGON MAN

Harry l.. Holgate, formerly OF
Benton county, will be candidate
for joint senator from klamath,
Crook and Lake counties. He Is
popular and a hustler and should
make a good showing In the coming
primaries. His familiarity with the
needs Of Oregon coupled with some
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25

Everybody is welcome when we
feel good; and we feel that way oply
when our digestive organs are work
ing properly. DIR. Kings New Life
Pills regulate the action OF stomach.
hver and bowels so perfectly one
can't help feeling good when he uses
these pills. 25c at ]. c. Perry's drug
store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25

consumption had me in its grasp
and had almost reached the jump
ing on place when l was advised TO
Wy Dr. Kings New Discovery; and
want TO say right now. II saved my
NE. Improvement began With the
h'st bottle, and after taking one
uo1en bottles was a well and hap
~ man again." says George Moore.
OF Grimesland. n. C. AS a remedy
'or coughs and colds and healer 0f
weak sore lungs and for preventing
phsimonia New Discovery Is su-
pfeme- soc and 500 at J. c. Perry.
druggist Trial bottle free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25

Bad breath has probably brokon
on more matches than bad temper,
and that's a good many. The best
cure for bad breath is the tonic-lax-
ative, Lanes Family Medicine.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25

Make II $4,000 a year, gentle
men. Remember. while we are do
ing a little to catch up with the pro-
Gees ion, other towns are going ahead
still faster.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25
Has a Record for Sheriff.
Jefferson Review

Harry Minto seems 10 have no op.
position for sheriff of Marion coun.
" and at present II does not seem
probable that he viii much. He has
a record as criminal officer that
cannot be excelied. and he knows all
there is TO learn about the inside
"oFk OF the ofice. The only trouble
with Harry is his politics. and he
may Improve yet in that regard.
anyhow. he don't know any politics
"hen In ofice-just gives first class
service to an.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25

Marion county has registered 1000
out OF 5000 voters.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Qulnine
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
II fails TO cure. r. w. GROVES
signature on each box. Csc.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25
PILES
Years
Rsd for soc
'''m Piles, MAssachus.
> o~ed BY wOnderful
rae Cure. Send
M Trial Pack.
s1shy.

u ''' 70 years. wa.
:. ,''' a,a tine as 70 be
haFins a trisna
Z y an operation. I
"a ~ 'A'
ample Of Pyramid
\. ~'I ne, ana them
~ sos The results
'at suprIsing 10
A., 80 also makes nj
impatient
s.,.s '.'s 'iaesrsly. Geo
paa hass.
~ =. 'ssiA 70 use Py.
ioaf Sllss beg,. ~
~ ''.ss and pain he.
! 7 Asals al sOr .
!. Ar'a ., is put !
~ ~''oaiiOries AMI
slah., d seat youI
~. al1 sealed wa, |
y y, !, { s'psass 70 yoS
~. -Ae aad addre.s
49, Q lss Pyrs",s y,
- klrA -11id
te. Ne aennla II
packaR. I'll
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25

Coos and Curry are TO hold a district
fair at Marshfield.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-02-25
COFFEE

The best name for coffee
is one that tells where the
moneys to come from, if
you don't like it.
fouF gFoesr returns your money II yos aosf
hke sehilling Besi we ray him
New-York tribune., 1908-06-18
REUNION OF ALUMNI.
President Schurman and AndresU u.
White Speakers at Cornell.

Ithaca n Y, June H.-More than two thousand
Cornell alumni to-day helped celebrate the forue'h
anniversary Of the founding OF the university he
unions of all the classes from $50 to the present
wear were held and the athletic field presented the
appesrance of an army camp where the head
quarters of the various classes were In tents
The main headquarters were in Goodwin Smith
Hall In front Of which, 1890 this morning,
general mass meeting was held. The alumni body
was addressed by the first president OF Corneh
University Andrew D. White. ex-Ambassador to
Germany: Judge Frank II. Hiscock and President
Schurman.
In his speech President Schurman said:
As we survey the work of Cornell University
for forty years think may justly claim that
it has been one of the potent educational factors
OF the country Il mas as an,on SsoT of scientific and
practical education. when the men or ciassioa, @
learning looked on II with suspicion and even
dered to the farmer the artisan. to the en-
gineer, to the manufacturer TO the vast pooy OF
safaksd of IN e and essmfor is writ
the achievements of its graduates ana Ola STU
dents well in the teachings and invesuga-
Cornell University. as the land grant college OF OF
the State Of New York. is under obligation to
farmer, the artisan and the industrial classes IN
general And Cornell University Tejoices in TINS
honorable function 1 trust the time Is not re-
mote when 1t may make a new departure in the
accomplishment of this work as head and leader
of great system Of agricultural schools for our
rural districts and of trade schools for viii
lagos and cities. What the university has done
in one place needs to be done in hundred places
under the guidance and stimulus of the unfver-
sity Boys and girls need to be educated in
terms of their environment and industrial pros
ma ajority. but training for work on the farms
and in the shops could be given in day schools
and st .s4 F er ehe ns r
sixteen or seventeen years of age
New-York tribune., 1908-06-18
.lSCCS S.S HIRSHS DEITU.
liico-Legal Investigators Not
Convinced Rabies Uv0s Cause.

,onuitfee appointed by the Medico-IJegsI So
70 investigate fhe death 81 William Il. Marsh.
gaF. in q preliminary report 20 the society last
b al its meeting in the Waldorf. said il was
a's6ed thai NJ Marsh did de from rabies
Il Van Giesen. who was Al tn meeting. said
? Ves no doubt that Mr. Marsh had rabies.
germ Vas found IN such numbers that inocula-
guinea pigs vas not believed 10 be neces-
to establish the diagnosis.
II kan Glesea explained how the germ Wss
nc and by means Of charts showed what II
&c Ike motion vas carried that the SO
Erge The enforcement Of present laws and
irrtAer legislation.
Il emmittee thought live animals should have
= holGlated with she virus from Mr. Marsh 10
--sn beyond doubt the nature OF the disease
'slec 60 investigate the effectiveness OF the
4 sI Treatment. 70 find out the power Of mind
i Matter, 70 discuss the right 10 give drugs 10
-sh lie death agony; TO investigate the power
''osuggestion. and 70 learn whether the Inedi-
foiesslon should not lead in investigation along
sThysicsl lines
president q the society. Dr. Clark Bel. said
-.eFed hat fear had a tremendous potency.
ust NJ Marsh would have been killed By
suggestion II he had not succun1bed to rabies
sesiy VIII not meet again until the third
Naasisy in October
New-York tribune., 1908-06-18
NOT ALLOWED TO ALTER BEDROOMS.
Tenement Owner Wanted to Erect Shaft Re
ducing Their Size.

Justice Gerard. in the Supreme Court denied
Yesterday an application made by Thomas
Krekeler for a peremptory writ of mandamus 10
compel Edmund J. Butler, Tenement House COM
missioner. to approve the construction OF shaft
in the four story building at No 3 East 18th street
which would lessen the OF the moor space in
two bedrooms in each Of the sixteen flats IN the
building from seventy-four to less than seventy
SQUARE feet each
William Hauser counsel for Mr.. Krekeler. con-
tended that the law passed in 1903 did not refer
to alterations in existing tenement houses, but
only to those constructed subsequent to the pas
sage OF that act. Assistant Corporation Counse!
O'Brien. who represented Commissioner Butler.
maintained that the erection OF the shaft would
diminish the light and ventilation provided for by
the law.
Justice Gerard. in his opinion. said that he con-
sidered the plain intent of the Legislature was
expressed in Section 8. which provided that no
alteration Of a building should be permitted
which in violation of any provision of the
act and that Section 20 provided that room
should contain less than seventy feet of floor
space and be at least nine feet high.