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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-09
TO THE POOR MAN:

1t matters not if you have
no more than one dollar, if you real
" want to build up a bank account,
we will take pleasure in opening an
account with you, The largest ac-
counts in the history of banking
started in the shape of the very
smallest account. You will not on
ly be welcome to start a small ac-
count with us, but we are really
anxious for you to do so.
. THE EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-09

Phone the Enterprise about your
visitors. 1t will help our news
columns and compliment your
friends.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-09
Bankruptcy Notice.

In the District Court of the Unit
ed States for the southwestern divi-
sion of the southern district of Geor-
gia, in the matter of Henry Hara
McAlister, bankrupt, to the creditors
of Henry Hera McAlisthr, of Fitz-
gerald, in the county of Ben Hill,
said District, a bankrupt, notice is
hereby given that on September 5th,
A. D. 1911, the said Henry Hara Nc
Alister, was duly adjudged bank
rupt; and that the first meeting OF
his creditor will be held at Valdosta,
Georgia, on September 18TH, A. D.,
1911, at nine O'Clock in the forenoon
at which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claim, ap-
point a trustee, examine the bank
rupt and transact such other bust
ness as may properly come before
said meeting.
At Valdosta, Georgia, this Septem-
Der, 5th., 1911.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-09
$3.50
$3.50
Report of The Condition Of
The Exchange National Bank
At Fitzgerald,

In the State of Georgia, at the Close
of Business, September 1, 1911.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-09

Typewriter ribbons and Carbon
paper at Enterprise office.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-09
Mr.. John 5. Clark.

MIR. John S. Clark, formerly of 8l5
West Central Ave-, this city, passed
away at his home in Warsaw, lndi-
ana. on Monday September 4th.
He had been sick long time
but his last illness was only two
days.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-09
Notice..

The u. D. C. will meet at the
home of Mrs. L. Kennedy, S. Main
street, Friday afternoon, Sept. 18TH,
$3.50. All members are urged to be
present as a delegate will be elected
to attend the convention to be held
at Griffin. Mrs. C. E. Baker, Secy.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-09
Pecan Trees For Sale.

We have few hundred "a # bud
ded trees we will sell at closing out
price now. UPsoN NURSERIES,
Yatesvilie, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-09-09
LOCALS

Miss May Bailey will leave Mon
day for Bessie Tiff.
Miss Maize Mclaughlin will leave
tomorrow for Bessie Tiff.
Miss Gwin, of Hickory, N. c., is
visiting Mrs. J. H. Maves.
Miss Grey, of Gastonia, N. c., is
visiting Mrs. j. H. Mayes.
Miss nellie Frazer leaves Monday,
for Bessie Tiff, at Forsyth.
Cheer up! Dust with Liquid We
neer. For sale by Dixie Pharmacy
Miss AlIine North-Tummon has
returned from her summer vaca-
ton.
Miss CorneIia Forehand who has
been quite sick with typhoid fever
is out again:
Goodman's eye water is the best,
only Is cents. At Goodman's Drug
Store.
Miss Ella McLendon left today
for Louisville, Ga; where she will
teach school.
Mrs. J. B. Smith and sons, Boney
and Lee, of Rebecca, were visitors
in the city today.
Have you ever tried Liquid We
neer on your piano? For sale by
Dixie Pharmacy.
Miss Jennie Mashburn will leave
Monday, for Forsyth, to attend
school at Bessie Tiff.
If you need a smart chic little
A1at to wear until the fall season
opens, call on Miss Alexander.
Miss Helen Osborne entertained
quite a number of her friends at a
theatre party last night.
Hardwood floors smile for joy
when treated with Liquid Veneer.
For sale by Dixie Pharmacy.
Miss Modena Powell will leave
Monday, for Bessie Tiff, where she
will attend college her third year.
Miss Blossom Mercer will leave
the first of the week for Forsyth,
where she will attend school at Bes-
sic Tiff.
Liquid Veneer used on kitchen
chairs makes the parlor chairs envi-
GUS. For sale by Dixie Pharmacy.
Miss Agnes Dixon is among the
young ladies who leave Monday. for
Forsyth, to attend Bessie lift Col
lege.
An assortment of typewriter
ribbons and a good stock of first
class carbon paper at the Enterprise
office.
Miss Theo Brown, daughter of DR..
! A Brown. went to Douglas, this
week to attend the Normal College
at that place.
Miss Berdie McLendon will leave
in a Jews day for Milledgeville,
where she will attend the Georgia
Normal and Industrial College.
Miss Hazel McCrary returned
home Yesterday morning, after
spending the summer very pleasant
" with relatives in Indiana and
Ohio.
Miss Pauline Dozier who has been
teaching summer school at Don
aldsonville has returned home for a
few weeks visit with her parents be-
fore the fall term.
Miss Alexander has just returned
from northern markets with a full
line. of up-to-date millinery and is
ready to handle the fall trade at heI
old stand 115 E. Pine.
Rev. j. B. Culpepper preached an
interesting sermon at the First Bap-
list Church last night on the sub
ject of, "Spitters and blowers
This service was preliminary to the
tent meeting. The singers are ex'
pected to meet at the tent tonight
for the purpose of organizing {
choir.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1911-11-17

D. E. Parker, 2O2l No. 10th st., F.
smith, Ark, says that be had taken
many kinds OF kidney medicine, but did
not get better until he took Foley Kid
hey Pills. No matter how long you have
NAu Kidney trouble, you will find quick
ava permanent benefit by the use Of
rNey Kidney Pills. Start taking Them
now For sale by all dealers.
D'B. Fox, OF Route 4, was among the
''s'toN to the county capital Monday.
EVerSfemily that has children ls lilo
Die 70 nae Group; invariably at night.
II BALIARD'S FOREGROUND SY-
huP is Rep in the house it saves goirg
alter the meicne at an incou venleus
time aud CHEEKS the attack promptly.
Price 25c' so aad sl.OO per bottle.
Sold by all druggists.
j. j. sullivan West Farm. was in
the city Monday.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1911-11-17

has expended over $40, 900 in ID.
crease equipment. Every effort ha
oeen made regardless of cost u
maxi his show satisfying to his pride
ana 3 |vaaced ideas. That be has
sucee ded Is amply proven by The
way Tie newspapers speak of bis cz'
h'ollion wherever he has appeared,
1t IS The universal verdict hat be
has aow the most splendid, complete
and high class exhibition of It's kind
in America.
Everyone should come to town in
time to see the gorgeous street pa
ra'e 81 noon, and then follow The
cro va out to the show grounds
where Some big free outside exhibi-
lions are scheduled to take place
Just previous to the opening Of The
uoors to the main tent.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1911-11-17
Vi SATLY ENLARGED
II. Sparks Shows Won
July Enlarged and I'm.
p'oved Since Their Last
Visit to This CITY.

The excellent reputation left bv
.he SPARKS Shows on former visits
TO this city would alone insure a lib
eral patronage this TINE, hut the
lusty growth and vast improve.
mems in the show since its last Wis
it will make it more attractive than
ever. Sparks is a man of energy
ald enterprise, wide experience
a"d ample capital, and he has
brought all this to bear in maxine
bis show superior to all other similar
exhibitions. He has brand now
IRAN OF monster railway cars built
especially for him, all new gor-
geous cages, dens, costly ,rappinos
etc. lie has engaged the best ,al-
en' big salaries can procure. He
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1911-11-17

An election will probably be
held soon in Lafayette county
tn determine whether or not the
sale OF liquor shall be prohibited
by law. There are a mum Der of
otherwise good men engaged in
the sale OF liquor, and certainly
some excellent business nen.
but the whiskey business is one
which has absolutely no reason
for existence. We hope that the
peopleof Lafayette will by their
votes prohibit the sale of liquor,
and that those now engaged in
the business in Mayo will see
the error of their way and will
employ their time aud energy
aud talent liz making Lafayette
one of the best counties in the
State.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1911-11-17

HE Supreme Court " Appeals
o. Virginia has denied the writ
Of error in Henry Clay Bcattie%
case, and if Governor Mannuoes
not intervene, Beattle will be-
e.ectrocu.cd one week from 10
day.
Niuce setting up the above,
we learn that Governor Mann
mas refused tointervene. SO that
there Is now no earthly possibi-
lily OF Beattie's avoiding the e.
lectric chair.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1911-11-17

We DO not agree with Hon
A NJ. {. Russell. the esteemed
editor OF the Brooksyille Argus
and candidate for State Superin-
tendent OF schools, in his pro-
Dosal that the state furnish free
school books. The State is pro.
Siding the schools now, certain
ly the students Cav provide the
books.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1911-11-17

The Marion County Fair will
open its gates on Tuesday, No
vcmber 2lst. The indications are
that the Fair this year will ex-
coed all previous ones,
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1911-11-17

Henry a. Ulricd has recently
been acquitted of the charge Of
assault upon Booker Y. Wash
ington, the negro educator. Our
readers will remember that last
March Washington Was in an
apartment house where Uirich
lived; aud Ulrich assaulted him,
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1911-11-17

Madison's streets viii s9Ju be
beautifully paved. and the
charming little city will have Il
right to put on lirS-and sky
>crapers. FINES. Unpon,
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1911-11-17
y. n. MERCHANT. rss3--TsU
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER Il, 1911.
The st. Elmo hotel in Mont.
cello has become the Jefferson.

The new sidewalks which we
are to have from the main part
Of town to each depot will be
visible evidences Of Madison'S
continued prosperity.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1911-11-17
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.

F,,,-,' ~ ~. .f.A,-~- post Otfce ~ second
ass Matter June 70 1905, under Act vt March 3,
~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-26
FOOLED THE UNDERTAKEN
Father Tells Of Dead" Son
and BorroWs Half a Dollar.

\ man who was believed - the time 10
have q criof-Strickcn countcnaucc. though
it turned ont later that some other emotion
must have been comforting his features.
ran into tie undertaking establishment Of
Edward J. Cody. Il 80. 275 Ninth avenue.
Yesterday afternoon. Between what the
undertaken thought were sobs he STAN
mered
MY son has boo1 killed He vas run
over 10y q wagon in front Of his home just
West 18th street. want YOU to lct his
rody"
Tnen, as sudden af'orrhougbt as #
practical necessities were forcing iucm-
selves upon his cricf. he cried:
Let ne have % cents. quick
The undertakor's assistant. suppo-uc his
firm was 10 &c; the body. advanced the
half dollar. and the father" hurried away.
ostenshlv 10 - home and console the
boys mother. Mr. Iody was notified and
tclophoued the report I'm due form 10 the
Coroncr's Office. Then he went around 10
No 30 West 18th street with his wagon.
but he found that no Harncys were known
there II was p boarding house. and the
Y oman Nl' F'Il II WAS dNSTN NIlen $40
found What The undertaken wanted She
was ma ider stil when Corpner's Physician
O'Ianlon appeared and wanted Ia investi-
gate. When the police Of the old West 2Qth
street station arrived, followed by reporters.
she was at the boiling ToinL
No more was seen II the "hcrcaved'
father Cody learned that \ man of the
ZANE description got quarter from one of
tine undcrtaker's friends I'm 9Th street. tell
ing the same story atcut his dead son and
asking for carfare 10 reach Cody, place
quickly.
other undcrtakcrs Who heard Of the story
thought the perperator might he the same
man who, two weeks ago. summoned AT
midnight four undertakes 10 "A saloon in
upper Third avenue 10 get the body Of a
bartender VINO was said to have died there.
They found him drawing beer behind the
Lar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-26
.CITY MARKET FAV0RlTlSM
On Pcdlers Complaint Charges
Are Made by the Controller.

Because Of statements made At a meet
ing Of tho Sinking Fund Commission yes
torday by Sclden Bacon and Saul :. Mey-
crs lawyers for the fish pedlers in the city
market undor the Manhattan approach 70
the williamsburg Bridge. Controller Prem
derEast last night preferred formal charges
against Sidney II. Goodacre. Superrtend-
ent n city Markets. and Marks Graf, an
examining inspector in the Finance Depart
ment. There will hi hearing this morn
ing. at which tho lawyers viii b" asked 10
substantate their statements.
In asking tho Sinking Fund Commission
70 lease tho entire market to William Y.
Ncehan. so that thcy could deal with him
instead of tho city in selecting their places.
the pcdlcrS. through their counsel declared
that there had been favortism in the draw
uEs for place held every three months
under tho auspices ~ the Superintendent
OF Markets
II was declared that tho pedlerS were
told that those who Joined 2 certain Re
publican club on the East Side would and
did get tho best places. They declared
these men got numbers that were held out
from the drawing
Mayor Gaynor appointed city Chamber
lain HYDE and Alderman Frank bowling
special committee OF the Sinking Fund
Commission 10 look into the do~irablity of
leasing the entire market To Mr.. Mcehan
as suggested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-26
SHOT AND HACKED WITH AXE
Waterman Brutally Murdered
and Roommate Arrested.

A brutal murder occurred at No. IA West
Esd street Yesterday afternoon James Cur
ran. a Waterman, being shot In the head
and then hacked with an axe until dead
I'm basement apartment II was not until
lone after nlghtfall that tho police learned
Of the murder and locked up Curran's
roommate, Charles Loder on charge Of
homicide.
At the West 9th street station the police
said I,oder had confessed 10 the murder.
and had told them all the shocking details.
quarrel arose between tho two men
over the alleged theft of revolver on
TUESDAY. and from this the tragedy devel-
oped. tho police said. Their theory that
the watchman had been surprised in bed
by the murderer they said. was borne out
ry Loder's statement
Loder was found in another basement
apartment, directly across the hall from
where the body Of Currau lay. Detectives
Barber and Fitzpatrick oaid that they veri-
fed tho prisoner story ~ regard 10 his
having paid number Of secret visits 70
the blood stained apartment between the
time or the killing and the arrest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-26
SOUTH SEA EXHIBIT At MUSEUM
rvtsrsiye Natural History Collection
Onened to the Public.

Iii containing the large Soh'" 80
..,,,,de collection of tho MdseTr or Naturd'
History was opened 10 the pnonc !eS,'I
6av Tor many wears tho museum mas
waited Tor proper quarters n which 70 *
t.ihit this collection.
Tho exhibits are from the c''eorS''p
e,urri- collection. purchased 10y inc
,,,pseup, nm 1921: tho Robley collection OF
,a,tooed heads. donated nv Inc late Morris
i, ro.up. the Waters Fiji collection, pre-
.er.ed hv Mr.. Morris Is. JeSup; the
Hawaiian feather capes. donated 10y George
< Rowdoin: collections from New Guinea
and the Caroline Islands. presented ny
1scoh II. Schiff. and number Of Smauer
collections obtained bv gift err purchase.
Tho collection has been divided into Tour
divisions - namely. Australia, Polynesia
>,eIaneeia and Micronesia. owing 10 the
raritv Of South Sea pottery. special atten-
ZION i- called 70 tho Fiiian oarthenWare.
The Micronesiau exhibits irclUde many i'm
nlencnts ~ war. the natives Of this sec
ton being especially warlikc. Totem i'm
ages. example Of curious tattooius and
objects demonstrating all phases al the
lives Of South Sea natives are shown
\ collection Of thirty-onH paintings made
among the South SEA islands by the late
John Ia Fargo has been leaned by Miss
Grace Edith Barnes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-26

STEAMERS AT FOREIGN PORTS.


barcelona. Jan o. Montscrrat SPAN. New York
via Cadiz
shanghai ian 2f-tucerlc CPl. New York VIA
Hong Kong for Puget sound
Malta. Jan 2j-Patrs Greek. New York for
PirRus.
Havana. Jan - 8 a m-Ayon (Br). Now York
purta Arenas Jan Taurus tNorl New, yorL
and Norfolk VIA Nonte, ideo
Parana qua. Jan 24-C1atham tBn. New York
Via Barbados Pernamhuco. Bahia, Rio de
1aneiro and santos
Rio fe Janeiro Jan - Rvron n}n Now York
stettin. Jan 22-Burgermcster Petersen Gen.
New YORK
Nontcyidoo ian = 81 Egbert G}r) New York
Bristol Jan - Wells CITY CBr. New York
SAILED.
SOUTHAMPTON. IAN u. l2.i' p m-st Paul. New
York Via Cherbourg ant Queenstown
Victoria. Brazil. Jan % Eastern Prince tR,
from Rio de Janclo. c-r) Bahia etc and
New York.
sartos Jan 2i-chatham oBu from New York;.
ParanagIa.
Bari ados Jan % Napo Orr from Para). New
York
Rio % Janero Jan 2i-Tintore,to CBo. New
York.
PASSED
Prawe Point Jan 25-Soterdyk Dutch. Nev
York FOR RGuerd3N
Sc.lly. ian 25-Ense Marie Ger. New YORK;
FOR 80"
Gibraltar Ian - Matoppo ,Br). New York for
Hong konS, llioso. etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-26
MRS. MURTAGH INQUIRY BEGUN
Only Witness Says He Considers Suf-
fragctte To Be Irrational

The first hearing ~ the proceeding n dc
t@rmine tho mental condition Of Mrs. Alice
Murtagh. who is We'll known among suf-
fragettcs was held Yesterday at the office
Of Robert f. Morrcn, tho referee appointed
by Justice Con-
Mrs. Murtagh was committed 10 the psyco-
pathic ward Of Bellevue Hospital. and SUI
perntendent Gregory said that he consid-
cred Mrs Murtagh Of unsound mind
only one witness was examined yesterday
lie said that he met Mrs. Murtagh seven
wears ago. and that he considered her ira
,onal lie told Of her many visits TO pub
lie officials and newspaper offices.
Mrs. Murtagh was brought down to the
referees office from Bellevue Hospital by a
uniformed patrolman The pair attracted
80 much attention that her counsel tele-
phoned to Police Headquarters asking that
a plainclothes man be sent down 10 relieve
the uniformed man, but the lawyer was In
formed that this could not be done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-26
GREEK GOES OUT IN QUEENS
Board of Education Acts on Resolution
of High Schools Committee.

At the meeting Of the Board Of Education
Yesterday afternoon 1t was voted 10 dis
continue the study OF Greek after June in
all high schools I'm the Borough Of Queens.
except the Jamaica High School. In the
Flushing High School the study will con
tinue until February ! for all except the
members in the graduating class, who will
he allowed TO continue thelr course OF Greek
in their term. ending in June.
This action was taken on resolutions in
troduced by the members Of the hgh
schools committee. Of which Cornelius j.
Sullivan Is chairman. II was strongly op-
posed by Rupert y. Thomas. one Of the
members Of the board, who represents the
local school board covering that part Of
Queens Mr.. Thomas was willing that the
study should be discontinued after au the
pupils Of the Flushing HSh School Who
had begun the study Of Greek had finished
that study.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-26
WOMEN FALL FROM HORSES
Mrs. Fauser Plays Spirited Jeu
de Barre at Durland S.

4 game Of jeu dc barre which opeheo
the contest for equestriennes at the Du'
land Riding Academy last evening, proven
the attraction of the programme. and WINE
the game is always interesting there were
few interpolated incidents which gave
added zest to the game last night.
Mrs. G.. NJ. Fauser. Mrs. w. f. Noodehu
and Miss Bispham were the contestants
and as they rode into the ring 1t was evil
dent that their mounts had been well Sc
lected and would need no urging. MIS-
Fauser was the first TO the centre. ana sue
defended her red ribbon so skilfully thd'
when the whistle blew at the end OF 'he
first minute neither of her pursuers hdu
even a lighting chance to secure IT.
Miss Bispham next went into the TINS
and here the overzcalous Mrs Fauser ana
her equally ambitious pony came 10 gilei'
In racing for the ribbon he made qulcN
turn, which seemed to cross his fore lce'
and throw him, and horse and rider Neh'
down on the tanbark in heap. Nel'hei
seemed 10 mind the fall, and quickly re-
mounting Mrs. Fauser joined the chase.
Miss Bispham was quite as successful
however. in defending her ribbon as Mrs'
Fanser had been and i'm the last period 'he
two Joined forces to try and secure the olue
ribbon worn by Mrs Woodcnd When tne
whistle finally blew each rider had her rio-
bon intact. which made the game t'e'
This is the first in a series Of Jeu de barre
for which Fred Gerken has ohefed lot
competition a silver cup.
A tug Of war on horseback was response
BILE for several of the contestants DUNE
the dust. and more than one OF the dociie
steeds came TO grief Every one seemed
10 enjoy the performance, however WIN
the possible exception of the end man on
the southeast corner. who was used as
windlass. and who narrowly escaped death
by hanging as the opposing forces tusged
at the rope. He finally conceived the brill
liant idea of winding it around Dobbin
neck. and this mannuvre won the game
for Joe Holden's team.
The Durland polo team. represented by
Marshall C1app, Jack WilmerdinG and
Archie Kinney. defeated tho Cricklewoods
by a score Of to !. Harry GuSgenheim
led Gerald Meyer and Laurence Ottinger
on the Crickewood team.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-26
NEED OF LONGER PIERS.
Harbor Line Board Told the
Ports Business Is MenaCed.
HEARING ON CHELSEA PLAN
Steamship Men Urge Better Ac,
commodations for Big
Liners Under Way.

Delegations from commercial organiza-
lions. steamship companies and other bust
ness men crowded into the Army Building
Yesterday 10 prevail upon the Harbor Line
Board to increase the pier line in the North
River to Loo feet. The hearing before the
board Of army officers was called after the
International Mercantile Marine Company
applied for longer pier accommodations at
the Chealsca docks for the Olympic and
are now building.
Colonies W. r. Russell. ". NJ. Black and
G.. w. Rocssler. OF the engineer corps, are
the members Of the board They will send
their findings to the Secretary Of War.
Philip Franklin. general manager OF the
International Mercantile Marine Company.
told the board that he thought the great
steamship lines would he forced from Man
haitian Island If larger docking facilities
were not permitted He asked for an IN
crease of 100 feet in the length Of the Chel-
sea docks. He said the Olympic and I'll
tanic would extend sixty-fve feet beyond
the present pier length
we do not want to leave Manhattan ISL
and" declared Mr.. Franklin. but we will
be forced 10 If we cannot get proper pier
accommodation. Other steamship lines will
do the same. 1t would be a menace to the
interests Of the port OF New York TO with
hold this Improvement"
Mr.. Franklin predicted that number of
nine-hundred foot ships would come into
the port within the next few years.
Dock Commissioner Tomkns spoke in
favor Of charging the piers one hun
bred feet onshorc from the end 81 the
Chelsea docks In a straight line 10 Pier J..
G. II. Hashrouck. who represented the As
ISOLATION of Masters. Mates and Pilots,
told the board al the afternoon session that
traffic in the East River was heavier than
In the North River but that they got along
well enough i'm that narrow stream. He said
that If the North River were narrowed by
pier extension even the biggest ocean lin
ers could turn in midstroam without inter
fering seriously with river traffic.
Captain Passow nj the steamship New
York said there would he plenty Of room
for all craft even If the piers were extend
cd into the waterway \ plea for the OK
tension OF the piers on the New Jersey
shore from 4 point opposite the Battery 70
Constable Hook was made by T. g. Paine
Of the New Jersey Riparian Commission.
Several other speaker favored the pier OK
tension. and resolutions from many sssr-
Citations were read