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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20

Abou4 the seoood hour os darkn1ss
ths cattle Ia Tie village became veey
restless. Ths Wild We from the
south and - tbs haN full moon vas 20
bright that any skuIkins animal naar
the village would have been neticed,
DraytoA and agreed that tho Hoo vas
In Attb cope q rscks about hall
mile up the vtAd We had not had
time before dark - examine any at
the ed spoeF and moving merely
that there vss Il least . ltoRess with
cubs amsns he lot. we SCI eat In
stead Of waiting until they approached
the stream. DFayton carried q special
$3.50 Winchester and q Parker ten
gauge. which I had loaded with special
shells Of dense powder and bucksho<
set IN wax. This II . trick I learned
shooting grizzlies. The effectiveness
at short range, and the certainty in
the darkness are very desirable. with
an absolutely reliable arm and care-
fully prepared she'll one 10 oompark
lively safe.
When within 50 yards Of the hoppe
the rocks and stood facing rs hts fore
paws on q hage boulder. We were
hidden BY the clumps OF brush through
which We had been working and hs
didSnot see US. Slowly and majestic
ally he surveyed the little plain tAen.
thr1sting out his pondersus jaw ut
tered . roar that went thua%er1ng
down the reaches OF moonlH silence.
1t was with difficulty thst could r.
strain Drayton from 1fskinS . shot
from where We stood. The Non held
his pose and ducking under cover Of
the brush and treading softly on the
sand We hurried forward to the FIRST
ridge OF rocks. To pass these. w
must attract his notice to q certainty,
so Drayton dropped on one knee while
with every nerve tingling and my eyes
and ears astrain to catch any sign OF
his mate, who might be just beyond
the ridge for all We knew, waited for
Drayton's shot. He chose the chest
and the crash of the Winchester went
echoing among the rocks. The mag.
nificent beast leapsd ten feet in the
air, then came rolling, tumbling, claw.
ing down our side of the koppe di
rectly toward us. His wounded roar
was answered from other directions
other side of the Hoppe and one in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
TWO DEPOTS BURGLARIZED

Oconomowoc, Wis.,, May 15.-The
Milwaukee road passenger station
at Okauchee was burglarized Wednes.
day night and a number of tickets
and some money were taken. The
thieves entered by breaking in the
big window at the front of the sta
tion. On Monday evening the sta
ton at Nashatah was entered, and
it is probable that the same parties
are guilty of both robberies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
RUDOLPH

Last thursday morning, May 13, al
10 o'clock occurred the marriage OF
Alfred Omaholt and Miss Minnie
Mr.. Johnson of Grand Rapids offic-
iating. They were attended by Law
renee and Louise Omaholt, brother
and sister of the groom, and Alma
Oleson as flower girl. A wedding
dinner was served at the home OF
the bride, to which only relatives
were present. In the evening a
big wedding dance was held in Mar
ceau's hall. These young people are
well and favorably known in this
place and have the best wishes from
their many friends. They will re
side in Rudolph.
Mrs. J. A. Jackson and liza Akey
went to the Junction Monday even
ing.
Miss Eva Sharkey, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Bat Sharkey, was taken
with appendicitis last week Tuesday
and will be taken to the hospital in
Grand Rapids this week Friday and
urday.
Mesdames Allie Koch and J. A.
Jackson and Miss Ila Akey were
among the shoppers in Grand Rap
ids Tuesday.
Will Ingles, Marvin Fitch, and
Mr.. Leacy are owners of moving
picture machine, which they have in
Marceau's hall. They gave a very
nice free entertainment last Sun
day evening and will give an enter
tainment every Sunday evening for
a few weeks. Admission sc and 10c.
Selmer and Clara HasseH were
shopping in Grand Rapids last Sat
urday.
Mrs. Guy Barber of Grand Rapids
came up Tuesday to see her sister.
Eva Sharkey.
Miss Elsie Akey had the misfoI-
tune to fall down cellar, by trip
ping herself when going down and is
now confined to her bed.
DR.. Jackson is making fine i'm.
provements in his new place. He has
had the old sheds all torn down, al
SO the old stoops, and fine porches
are being built. He will also have
a new woodshed and chicken house
built.
WIFI Heams is working for Mr.
Koch at the creamery now.
Mrs. Eugene Marceau has so far
recovered her recent illness as to be
up and around the house
The heavy rains of last week have
delayed seeding. The farmers have
not been able. to get onto the fields
the first three days of this week, but
if the weather keeps pleasant a
great deal can be done yet this week.
Miss Addie Baker visited her sis
ter, Mrs. N. G.. Ratelle Wednesday
between trains
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20

Lion
Hunt
By Baron Heinrich Albert

Boron Heizrsc4 Albert, the Aus
tioa-SUtss o9uentrer, has hunted
game ~ every pdrs of the worh. He
has an estate Uhich provides HIM
witA a. tacome Of $1,000 per gear,
ond for the past IS gears, that IS
sssace his majority, he has Travelled
erer the globe facing dangerous ant
mails aad laying them lou. 1t IS not
often that q man Is found vho has
hunted puma, grizzly, moose. lion.
tiger, elephant, wolf, rainoceros,
htppopotomus, leopard, oceolot. etc.
In these especially wrstten papers he
has narrated for this series some of
his most stirring encounters IN the
territory through Which Ez-Press-
dent Roosevelt Utll hunt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20

We are pleased to note a deter,
mination on the part of out citizens
in general, and the ladies in particu.
lar, to plant flowers and beautify our
city of the Dead. This is certainly
most commendable, but there is a Sc
quel to the story. Occasionally peo-
pie visit our cemetery from other
counties and pluck these flowers. We
say they come from other counties
because it isn't possible that we have
those in our own county 50 low down
in the scale of humanity that they
would steal flowers from the dead.
Let no one pluck flower in our
cemetery. To steal from the living
is bad enough, but to steal from the
dead multiplies the enormity of the
crime.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
HEAD CUT OFF BYFLYlNG SAW

Hayward, Wis, May 13.-Eugene
Hannah was killed while saving wood
He had been operating a probable
saw when the arbor to which it was
attached broke while the machine
was running. A piece of the saw
struck Haman, completely severin'
his head.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT

Mr.. A. Lane, the popular singer at
Wonderland Theatre. has rented the
property of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Hanna
until the 18th day of December next.
Mr.. Lane Ia well known and well
thought of and his management OF
the electric theatre will insure its sue
cess. Mr.. Lane is a pleasant gentle
man and many friends will be glad
to know that he is in full charge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
THE ENTIRE NOUS OFFICERS

The ''Entre Nous club had their
annual meeting Tuesday, May IL, al
the home of Mrs. Chas. A. Hatch
The following officers were elected
President-MissL Lillian McDerInid.
First Vice President-Mrs. Fred
Staff.
Second Vice President-Miss Retta
Cleveland.
Secretary-Mrs. R. R. Harvey.
Treasurer-Mrs. Sam Church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20

vt WOULD be absurd after nego-
tiating the dangers OF passage
of the Upper Nile out of season
and after traversing several hundreds
OF miles of country In the hands
of rebellious tribesmen, to come
to a mortal end under the paws
OF Nubian lion. 1t would be
the irony of fate, but that is what
nearly happened to me some years
ago. With perils innumerable behind
us the two white men of the party,
enc a gold-seeker the other a pure
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
Minehan. Be it

Minehan. Be it
RESOLVED By the death OF
Brother Geo. Minehan this lodge has
lost a member by them dearly loved
his home has lost a kind and low.
ing father, the community noble
and much honored citizen, whose ex.
ample followed by all would make
the world more full of friendship
love and truth. Be 1t futher
RESOLVED That a copy. of these
resolutions be spread upon our min
utes published in a local paper and
sent to the members of his family.
H. j. GEESE,
II. C. Timm,
G. w. DAVIS,
Committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20

"A pain prescription is printed upon
each % cents box of DR.. Shops Pink
Pain Tablets. Ask your Doctor or
Druggists if this formula is not CON-
plete. Pain means congestion, blood
pressure. Head pains, womanly.pains,
pains anywhere get Instant relief
from Pink Pain Tablet. Wood
County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
NOTICE A SNAP
FOR SOMEONE

Real estate men pick it up. / will
sell or trade 100 acres farm land in
the town of Grant, Portage county
four miles from Kel,ner or Meehan
Terms very reasonable. Write if in
interested tt
CHAS. A. LAUFER,
Asotin, Wash.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
Eastern Star Meeting May rs.

The next regular meeting of the
Eastern Star will occur Wednesday
evening, May 26. There will be in
itiation and refreshments A full at
tendance is desired. Personal no
tees will not be sent. Visiting mem
bers are cordially welcome.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20

Old carpets, wool clothing "trip
apart sewed rags. Oshkosh Fluff
Rug Co. make the best Rugs. Leave
orders, w. D. Pitcher, Commercial
Hotel here about May Is. 1d-1w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
Bids W anied,

The undersigned will receive sealed
bids up to May %, 1909, for the
painting Of the wagon bridge in this
city
-Robt. l.. Nash.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT.

Adopted by the Grand Rapids
Lodge No. 81 I. O. o. F. at it's reg
ular session held May IL, 1909.
Whereas the Creator and ALL
wise Ruler has seen fit to re-
move from our midst Brother Geo.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20

No little city in the state of like
size offers such educational advan-
tages. Our citizens have spared no
expense tn the erection of buildings
that are inviting and comfortable
and offer a. school home that any
one can be proud of.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20

Lem KRONER returned Wednesday
from Minneapolis. where he has been
on an extensive visit with his daugh-
tiers and other relatives there. He
reports them all well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
NEW STORE BUILDING

John Parsys has crew OF
masons laying foundation walls on
the corner OF 10th Ave- and West
Butternut, 2Sx44 it., upon which he
will erect a store building the same
size with 20 foot posts. The build
ing when completed will either be
for rent or will be occupied by the
owner for store purposes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20

Holiday & Son, owners and opeA-
tors OF the only garage in the city
OF Grand Rapids, are kept pretty bus,
these days in looking after the many
automobiles now owned in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS
CONTINUED.
CONTINUED from Page y

No. 81.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Paul
Locke. Assault and Battery.
Fees of G. D. Fritzinger, jug
uce.. :. 80 ~
Fees of VIM. Little, officer. ! "a
Fees of Herman Smith, witness 08
No. So.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Wesley
Jones. Assault and Battery.
Fees of g. D. Fritzingey. Jus
UlCe.s 80 80 e'S ~
Fees of Bert L. Heinrich, wit
ness. =. 8. .. .. .. .. y. q w
No. SO.
State OF wisconsin vs.. Charles
Reed. Drunkenness.
Fees of G. D. Fritzinger, JUS
tice.. .. - .. ~ %
Fees of James Gibson, officer l "a
Fees of VIM. Berg, witness. ! 0s
No. go.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Joseph
Peyruse. Drunkenness.
Fees of H. H. Helke, Justices gu
Fees of Samuel ]. Rogers, viii
lage marshall. :. =. 80. a
No. 81.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Marie
Boucher Vagrancy.
Fees OF H. H. Helke, Justices go
Fees of Jacob Frederick, viii
No. so.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Ernest
Haasl. Threats to do bodily harm.
Fees of H. II. Helke, Justices W
Fees of Jacob Friedrich, vii
lage marshal. :. .. 10. =. II
Fees of Albert Haasl, witness 81
Fees of A. H. Kleberg, Inter
prefer. o.
No. g.
State of Wisconsin VS.. VIM. YOUNG.
Drunkenness.
Fees of G. D. Fritzinger, JUS
1lce... ..S "
Fees of James Gibson, officer 1 "a
Fees of VIM. Berg, witness. l OS
No. "a.
State of Wisconsin VS.. James
Van Bremen. Beating Board Bill.
Fees of G. D. Fritzinger, JUS
Fees of Fred Nelson, witness 1 OS
No. 65.
Inquest of Albert Sprague.
Fees Offered K. Becker, Justices s 90
Fees of Joe E. Guimeier, juror l 40
Fees of Louis Blenker, juror. 1 20
Fees of John Brandt, juror. 1 20
Fees of VIM. Leton, juror. :. 1 20
Fees of Frank Lusk, juror. =. 1 80
Fees of Frank Parks, juror :. l SO
Fees of Lorenz Seidl, witness l "a
Fees of Edward O'Brein, wit
hC0o. LIZ
Fees of Robert Burchart, wit
hess. 4 u0
Fees of Anton Neimek, witness 1 "a
Fees of Charles Yeaw, officer Is 81
No. 66.
Fees of Frank Vaughn, taking
testimony in the case of
State VS.. Louis Lobermeyer$ 90
No. 67.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Frank
.Volkommer. Drunkenness
Fees of Charles Hahn, Justices AZ
Fees of Louis Thompson, Of
AIcer.. ~
No. IS.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Fred
Schley. Vagrancy
Fees of Charles Hahn, Justices Al
Fees of A. F. Gerwing, officer II
No. 50.
State of wisconsin VS.. George
Casey. Assault and Battery.
Fees of Charles Hahn, justices II
Fees of Louis Thompson,
officer. :. :. E, =. %. 4 81
No. 20.
Inquest of Rufus Merricle.
Fees Of A. E. Gebert, Justices so
Fees of Jos. Kohel, officer. 80
Fees of DR.. J. P. Kress, ply
sN1dh.. gu
Fees of Henry Blenker, juror 1 50
Fees of Louis Hoffman, juror 80
Fees of Chas. Hoffman, juror 20
Fees of Simon Sokol, juror. 20
Fees of Chas. Kohel, juror. 80
Fees of John Heller, juror 80
Fees of Joe MILFORD, witness 81
Fees of p. Hefenbredl, witness So
Fees of Geo. Weinfurtner, wit
Fees of Willie MILFORD, witness 81
Signed
r. E. ANDREWS,
District Attorney.
Mr.. Mulroy moved to accept the
report of the District Attorney, and
that tho III inns ho o11ouo5 rood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
Time Tables of
Passenger Service
hicago.&.Northwestern Ry.

Observation-Disclosures Ry.
GOING NORTHWEST r
No. 423 leaves Milwaukee .............. 7:3G a..
No. 423 arrives Fond du Lac............. $50 a. m
No 423 arrives Grand Kapids........... :35 p. II,
No. 49 leaves Milwaukee,. 455 p. N
No. 400 arrives Fond du Lac............ 6:45 p 10
No 400 arrives Grand Rapids. 20 p.
GOING SOUTHEAST
No. 410 leaves Grand Rapids............ $40 am
No 40 arrives Fon1 du Lac.......... ..... s:5Oam
No. 410 arrives Milwaukee 10:45 a m
No. 416 leaves Grand Ra pids ........... 1:95 pm
No. 4l6 arrives Fond du Lac 4:55 pm
NEKOOSA BRANCH,
SOUTH BOUND.
Leave Grand Rapids.......12:05 D. m. 1:45 D. m
Arrive Nekoosa. D. m. 2:40 y
NORTH BOUND.
Leave Nekoosa.. D m. 500 p. m
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul.

Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul.
GOING NORTH
No. passenger, daily except Sunday7:27
No. passenger, daily except Sunday 5:36 d
No. rs passenger Sunday only. ...... II 10 10
GOING SOUTH
No. passenger, daily except Sunday rs m
No. 6passenger, daily except Sunday 1926 u
No. 26 passenger. Sunday only 1925 D M
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-20


Mr.. Mulroy moved to accept the
report of the District Attorney, and
that the claims be allowed as read
and orders drawn for the several
amounts. Carried.
Mr.. Deming was excused for the
afternoon.
Resolution No. 2.
Whereas, the Chairman of this
Board has in the selection of his
committees given Craftsmanship to
each of the remaining five members
of this Board from the City of
Marshfield, and omitted to give a chair.
manship of any committee to any of
the eastern twelve townships of the
twenty-three townships of this Coun-
ty, consisting of the towns of Milla-
dore, Sherry, Arpin, Rudolph, Sigel,
New-York tribune., 1909-09-30
BENNETT TAKES RElNS
TO MANAGE CAMPAIGN
Mr. Barnard Is Congratulated on
His Choice-Fight Fairly On.

Otto T. Bannard. the Republican candidate for
Mayor. yesterday announced that he had ap-
pointed Representative William s. Bennett his
campaign manager. Mr. Bennett. who chair
man OF the speakers bureau OF the Republican
National Committee in the latter part of the
paign last year. is regarded as a shrewd. ener-
getic manager. Mr.. Barnard and Mr.. Bennett re-
ceIved many compliments yesterday on the ap-
pOintment. Mr.. Bennett at once resigned the lead
ership OF the 18th District to devote his whole
time 70 the work
I'VE are In thfs fight win. and shall win
beyond question IL the people who are with US
stand by their guns snd work until the polls
close" said Mr.. Bannard. The preparations to
check fraudulent registration are the most COM
plete that have been made IN this city. and 1
expect that fraudulent practices will be kept down
10 the minimum
Next Monday is the first day OF registration.
and wish 70 emphasize the need OF full regis
tration the part OF the voters who tired OF
TammRny misrue. Persons OF every political
faith ought TO register. want even those who
think they going to vote for Gaynor 70 register
because they are likely to change their minds be-
fore the campaign Is over Anyhow. they ought
TO do their duty citizens. I selected Congress
nan Bennett as my manager because know what
work he did the head OF the speakers bureau
for the national committee last year. value him
especially because OF his exact knowledge OF pOti-
cal conditions IN this city"
Some OF Mr.. Bannards callers yesterday were
Mayor Breitman OF Detroit. State Chairman Wood
Secretary OF state KOeng. Henry W. Taft brother
OF the President; Julian w. Curtiss and Edwin o.
Hotter Mr. Barnard also met Senator Root and
talked with him and Mr. Parsons at the county
committee headquarters.
Asked yesterday II he going to get any help
from Governor Hughes. Mr. Barnard quickly an
swered
II don't know whether the Governor will give
me a lift not l hope he will. but 1 haven't
heard anything warrant my saying that he
will
What do you think OF JerOme's attack on JUS
ticO Gaynor?'
''well. that very interesting reading" said
Ar. Barnard Il have a high opinion OF Jerome, ="
Mr. Barnard said he expected that the notinca-
ton Of the city ticket candidates would place
his residence Friday hour yet to be
agreed upon. Asked about the fusion situation in
Kings, Mr. Barnard said:
The conventions In Kings are some days Of
and confident there will be n successful
fusion there Mr.. WOODBURY. Is a fair minded
man and anxious for the success OF the whole
ticket sure tnat the Democrats will receive
concessions in the composition Of the ticket over
there tina. Will convince them that the RepubH-
cans wish 10 have their cooperation and appre-
| clate it
New-York tribune., 1909-09-30
JUSTICE GAYNOR IN TOUN
1yOids Reporters. although 1t Is
SAID He WI Ans7cer Jerome Later.

Justice William J. Gaynor came from his sum
ner home at st James. Long Island yesterday. -
his ONCE n the chambers OF the Appellate Division
the Borough Han. Brooklyn. and. although news
paper men told ne had nothing 10 say. The
Brooklyn Eagle" said in last nights issue;
While Justice Gaynor Is not volunteering any
information regarding his movements until after
he has been nominated by the Democratic convcn-
ton. believed ne viii pay his respects Dis
tricJ Attorney Jerome later In due time Jus
tice Gaynor will resign from the Supreme Court
bench and give his whole attention 10 the mayor
atty canvass. II Is known that he entertaius some
interesting opinions OF Mr. jerome. and II he cares
10 make them public the mayoralty campaign viii
become A Donnybrook fair from the outset. II ap-
pears that just Justice Gaynor has too much
regard for his position the bench TO engage In n
controversy with Mr.. Jerome"
Mirabeau l.. Towns Brooklyn lawyer who is a
political and personal friend OF Justice Gay
nor said yesterday:
1T seems that after sitting on his launches for
several weeks, begging the district attorneyship
bone from Tammany. Jerome has been chased out
and is now tn-cannng away from Fourteenth
Street straight TO the Republican camp"
New-York tribune., 1909-09-30
FOR ROBBING ARTISTS.
Young Man Who SubIet Their
A Apartment Locked UD.

man who said he was Charles W. Tathan
arrested by Detective Conroy. Of the Harlem de-
tective bureau, yesterday afternoon. and locked
up at Police Headquarters. charged with stealing
pictures. art objects and silver valued at
than 5000 from the apartment OF Mr.. and Mrs
Curt Smith. OF No. 100 West slst street Tathan
Europe this summer.
According to Detective COnrOy the Smiths. who
are artists. advertised their apartment TO sublet.
TathRn presented himself as = medical student.
lie moved in July 8. the day the Smiths sailed
for Europe. and cat again September "a. when
he got a telegram from Mr. Smith announcing his
return When the Smiths came home on Satur-
day they found the apartment dsmanted; twenty
three pictures had been cut from their frames. bed
linen. silver and tapestries had disappeared. Two
OF the missing pictures were original water cOlOrs
by COrot. the rest being copies the smiths had
made Of old masters.
The detective says Tathan told him he
graduate Of the University OF Pennsylvania. class
OF '99. and was promoter by occupation.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-30
PRENDERGASTS ISSUE.
Candidate for Controller FaUOrs I'M
mediate Sub7cay Construction.

William A Prendergast. Republican nominee for
Controller, also chosen candidate for the same
Office by the fusonists, stated yesterday that il
elected he would favor the extension Of transit ia
cilities throughout the city and would take all pos
sible steps TO promote the building of subways
IN his home borough. He directed attention in his
statement 10 the effects the city the admins
tration which is closing.
THE great general issue in the coming cam
p5ign' said Mr.. Prendergast must be "A protest
against a continuation Of the slipshod wastefu
dishonest administration of public affairs under
which the city has suffered during the last four
years one Of the greatest II not the greatest
specific issue is the immediate extension OF the
transit facilities OF the city. The DEVELOPMENT OF
cCr transit system has apparently come 10 a dead
halt under the Tammany administration. We must
begin To build at once. / agree with Mr. Mitchell
that subway construction should receive preference
o'er all other public improvements requiring the
employment OF the public credit
In this relation ] wish to put myself on record
that the Fourth avenue extension In BROOKLYN
should be the first subway extension TO be built
wish to say that, II I am elected Controller
sliall do my utmost 10 clear the way for the actual
and immediate beginning of construction Of this
extension"