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Pazas Parks and Bridges Laid Out for the Future Albany
in Plans and Studies Submitted by Arnold w. Brunner
Projects Suggested in Report Already Under Way

able. but it must be remembered that in
many cases delay will involve a larger
cost and increased difficulties when the
improvements are made.
A city Is a living organization ana
must grow and develop naturally, and
the basic principle OF city planning is
To consider the plan merely as a pro-
gramme for its future development. The
different items Of the programme are
to he executed in the order Of their i'm
portance when the conditions are favor
able and the funds are at hand, thus
preventing waste and extravaganza.
Consequently. many of the recommen-
datlons made in this report are in the
nature Of suggestions for the future Of
Albany and in making them the entire
plan VI the city has always been borne
in mind.
have not considered 1t necessary to
recapitulate the arguments in favor of
city Planning. The citizens of Albany
are deeply interested in their city and
manifest the strongest desire to i'm
prove IL. They are alive 10 their re-
sponsiblitles and require no stimulus
to arouse their civic pride. For this
reason I have not attempted to create
enthusiasm for the proposed improve
ments by reprinting photographs of
Paris, Vienna, Budapest and other Eu-
ropean cities which are conceded to he
notable examples of successful planning
and civic beauty.
Comparisons drawn between our cities
and those of the Old World are often
misleading. as the conditions that obtain
there are entirely different from those
that exist here, and besides, there is
another side OF the question that is fire.
qu-ntly overlooked.
DIR. Werner Hegeman. OF Berlin, A
noted authority on the subject, says
The admirlng attitude of the American
traveller for the splendor of famous
cities like Paris. Berlin and Vienna
might often be altered considerably Il
he clearly realized how many hundreds
of thousands of the citizens Of those
much quoted capitals and supposed
model cities are suffering under the
most inhuman conditions of overcrowd-
ing. Every big city in the world, with
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couraging progress during the last few
years. Our ideals are quite different
from those of past centuries. and our
cities have not the freedom of action
that Is possessed by German cities,
which are practically little republics,
with power to do almost anything for
the public good
The strong individualism that has
characterized America has prevented
, the contamination of many schemes for
the general welfare. and we are only
now beginning to realize that while the
rights of the individual must be pre-
served, they should not be permitted to
run counter to the rights Of the COM
munity.
However, the impressive beauty of
these older cities and the wonderful
practical results that they have achieved
/ must always command our respect and
admiration. Their experience, after maxi
ing due allowance for the difference in
conditions. is Of the greatest value to us
and we are obliged constantly TO turn
to them for inspiration.
1t was with difficulty that I resisted
the temptation to reproduce pictures OF
some Of the European bridges tina. are
excellent pieces OF engineering, and at
the same time beautiful structures, as
the three bridges that span the Hudson
River at Albany are unnecessarily ugly,
and 1t is not too much to predict that
at some future time they will he re-
placed by others we'll designed and
worthy Of their important positions.
The series of hills on which Albany Is
built spring from the Hudson River and
rise rather rapidly toward the west.
State street. for instance. In its stretch
from Broadway to Eagle street. in front
Of the Capitol rises 80 feet in dis
lance of 1900 feet. Further south, on
Hudson avenue and again on Arch
street. the grade is less steep. and to
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the north, at Sheridan avenue, there Is
a gentle ascent from the river.
To-day State street, notwithsta nding
It's size, is unsatisfactory. and many
propositions have been made for it's i'm
provement but after trying various
schemes for parking in the middle and
at the sides, and making designs based
on the motifs of other large and famous
streets, have abandoned them ALL feel
ing that 1t was essential to preserve the
character of the street as IL is and SIM
ply improve It..
In the numerous discussions that have
been held about the treatment of the
east end of State street l found that
there was a strong and perfectly nat
ural desire to secure a view Of the Hud-
son River, but upon investigation II ap-
peared that this would not be view OF
the Hudson at all. The view in reality
would be one of n large railroad yard
with passenger and freight trains, some
on grade and others elevated-the New
York Central and Hudson River Rail-
road Company's bridge and the unfor.
tunate round house on the other side of
the river. Accordingly, 1t seemed much
better to obliterate this so -called "yiew''
and create plaza surrounded by build
ngs that would effectually screen these
activities from sight.
My first study for the plaza was made
In June. 1912, and seemed to meet with
general approval at public hearing
that was called to elicit the opinions of
the citizens. The type Of building in.
dicated in the sketch for the east side
OF the new open space has steep roofs.
with dormer windows. and was designed
50 as to accommodate itself to the form
Of the plaza and harmonic to some ex-
tent with the United States Post ONCE.
picturesque tower placed on the axis
OF state street was the most important
feature of the design.
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TT 20" studies and plans prepared by
Arnold w. Drummer are accepted
/ and carried on; by the Albany
authorities the State capital will
indeed be- = city beautiful.
In his report recently submitted to
Mayor Stevens and the commissioners
Drummer says:
ON April 20. 1912, | was requested
BY the Hon. James +. McE:wan, Mayor
Of Oh" city of Albany. to prepare studies
for ,hr Improvement Of the city, and
especially to suggest scheme for the
termination Of State street and the ar
rn-, ment Of the waterfront.
Th'.r questions were then being ag.-
,at,d and an Interesting report which
had been prepared by the Albany Cham
bar ut Commerce was under discussion.
The studies have been made in con-
sultatlon with Arthur l.. Andrews.
Corporation Counsel: Wallace Green
alch, Commissioner of Public Works,
and F"ank X. flanagan. city Engi-
neer; and many of the ideas here
presented have been proposed by
them. Some Of the projects shown in
the report have already been executed
or are in course Of execution and il gives
me pleasure To- extend my hearty thanks
TO these gentlemen for their constant CO.
operation and valuable counsel, and !
have also TO express my appreciation
for the support and ENCOURAGEMENT
given ~ William Barnes, who initiated
this muv, ment.
uIN" had the valuable assistance OF
Charles Downing Lay, who has de-
signed the new parks and parkways
and elaborated with me in many of
the problems for which solutions are in
dIcatcl in this report.
NJ attempt has been made To prepare
city planning survey of Albany nor
TO make complete city plan.
Certain problems We're of pressing inn
portan,r and demanded immediate con-
sderiCon, while others We're evidently
not So urgent and their solution coulu
well hr deferred. 1t would impose an
unreasonable burden upon the city to
carry out al once all the recommended
tons Of this report, and, IN fact. il
would not Ice possible nor even desir-
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out any exception. Is fun and overfu,l
Of conditions that seem like the result
of madness. and that are recognized as
great public calamities to be remedied
only by the outlay of millions and bill
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lions and by the untirlng labor OF gem
erations." And further. "All those sup
posed model cities, though they present
most valuable material for study and
suggestion. represent an old type; they
are cities OF buildings for joint dwell
ings and business purposes-a type that
was developed in the ages before the in
PRODUCTION Of omnibus. street cars and
railways"
The American city. considering all the
circumstances, has made great and en-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24

Last evening the Ormsby County
central committee met with the local
and legislative candidates, at the
committee rooms in the Park Hotel
building, for the purpose OF ratifying
their party platform and present
their ideas to the voters OF this
county. After lengthy discussion
OF the plans for the local campaign,
the following platform was unani-
mously adopted:
The Democratic party OF Ormsby
County, in convention assembled,
reiterates and affirms the platform
OF the Democratic party adopted IN
State convention at Carson City on
September %, 1914, and pledges its
nominees to the support OF those
principles.
The Democratic party OF Ormsby
County has reason to feel proud OF
its record which it submits to- the
people confident that they will give
emphatic endorsement to the nomi-
nees who are selected to perpetuate
those policies.
The Democratic Board Of County
Commissioners has stood out in
marked contrast for efficiency and
economy. We are justly proud OF
having the best roads in the State aud
one OF the best and cleanest count,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
N KAY WILL Be
REPUBLICAN
NOMINEE
Supreme Court Today, at Request
of Attorney Moorehouse Dis
misses Action in Mandamus
Proceeding Against Secretary of
State.
NAME WILL NOW
GO ON BALLOT
Republican Attorney Admits Conten-
ton That Mckay Need Not File
as There Was No Contest.

The case of H. V. Morehouse VS..
George Brodigan, Secretary of State
was argued in the Supreme Court
this morning. The Secretary Of
State was represented by Prince A.
Hawkins and Geo. B. Thatcher, At
torney General
MIR. Hawkins made the opening
argument, and made the contention
that the Court had no jurisdiction
over the proceedings, that there was
a detest of parties and that Mr.. Nc
Kay was the real party in interest to
be affected by decision, and thar
Mckay should be made party to
the proceedings; that it was not
necessary for Mr. Mckay to file his
statement as he was not a candidate
in an election, nor was his name up
on primary ballot, he having been
automatically nominated by the fact
that he had no opposition in the
primary, and that the time had not
expired for the filing of the state
ment, and that the Court could not
presume that man would violate the
''otutS DSlOlS tllC lllIIe III WHICH lie
was required to act
Senator Morehouse immediately
conceded upon the opening of his ar
gument that Mr.. Mckay was neces-
sary party to the proceedings, and
that McKay's nomination could NOT
be forfeited in any proceeding in
which he was not a party Senator
Morehouse state that during the noon
recess he would consult with Mr..
Mckay, and see whether he would
consent to be party to the proceed
ing. Upon. the reconvening of tie
Court Senator Morehouse dismissed
his petition saying: "Since the ad-
Jornment | have had a conversation
with Mr.. Mckay. | think the
point made by counsel this morning
that he should be made a party
defendant-is a good one, and with
out further discussion l would ask
that the petition be dismissed.
This ends the various controvcr-
sizes in reference to Mckay, and r.
A. Mckay will be the Republican
nominee for Attorney General at the
November election.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
Local Democrats Adopt
Platform for Coming Campaign

governments. The work of the Com
missioners in improving and main
tanning the roads in the face of maay
obstacles and having to contend with
the elements, coupled with the fact
that the county tax rate has been
greatly reduced in the meantime,
makes it evident that the people may
rightfully look to the Democratic
party for the proper administration
OF county affairs. We pledge our
nominees for commissioners to con-
tinue the work SO ably inaugurated
by the present board, and to use every
effort to keep down the expense of
government consistent with efficient
administrator.
We pledge our candidate for State
Senator and Assemblymen to d
course of action looking to the high
est pNint OF efficiency and economy
in State affairs We pledge them
to the unqualified support of the Ne
vada Tax Commission, a measure
which has been of incalcuable benefit
to Ormsby county. In this connec-
ton we urge the people of Ormsby
County to consider the work of the
Democratic members of the last leg
slature for the benefit of Carson City
and the State in general, and ask for
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
Bishop Grace
Paying Visit

The Right Rev. Thomas Grace,
Roman Catholic Bishop of the Di-
ocese of Sacramento, arrived in this
city from Goldheld Monday evening,
accompanied by Rev. Father Der
mody Of Goldheld on visit to Rev.
Father Garland, with Fathers Der
mody and Garland are sepnding
few days at Valleys Springs.
Bishop Grace is in this part Of
Nevada on his usual visits to the
parishes under his care Last week
he was in Reno and vicinity, whence
he taverled to Goldheld, reaching
here as stated above Monday even
ing. The Bishop is always an espec-
ally welcome visitor to the Capitol
City, as he officiated as parish here
many years ago
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
Gompers On War

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. "a
Samuel Gompers, president of tie
American Federation of Labor, in aC.
dressing the convention of the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join.
ers of America here today, said the
present European war is the most
brutal and unholy war in the history
of mankind"
Mr.. Gompers praised the work OF
congress duruing the present admins
tration, ealing attention to the legis-
lation enacted and proposed, which
he said protected workers and i'm
proved working conditions. Routine
work of the convention was inter-
rupted by the death of |. S. Fitzger-
aid, one of the Boston delegates.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
Democratic Committee
Meet In Reno FRIDAY

The newly elected Democratic
State Central Committee will hold
their first meeting in Reno tomor-
row and organize for the campaign.
BY the recommendation of the dele
gates to the State convention, Hon.
Sam Pickett and James D. Finch, will
be seleced as chairman and secretary
of the committee
After the selection of the chairman
and secretary, the State candidates
will meet with the committee and Sc
lee an executive committee composed
of prominent democrats, who with
the chairman and secretary will have
actual charge of the campaign.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
TBy United PreSs1

BERLIN, via Hague, Sept. "a
Official statement says: despite
severe hardships resulting from un-
favorable weather conditions, German
troops are unchecked. Allied armies
center was compelled to retire at
many points. The Allies attempts
to envelope the German right flank
is reported to have failed utterly
Various assaults from their principle
point was repulsed with heavy loss.
The German field artillery more than
fulfilled expectations"
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
FIGHT FORTY-EIGHT HOURS
GREATEsr BATrLE OF WAR NOW RAGING
Leaves For Tonopah Tonight

This evening Chairman Bartine and
commissioner Shaughnessy, accom-
panied by Engineer Fruedenberg and
official stenographer Frank Haley. Of
the Nevada Railroad Commission,
will leave for Tonopah where the
commissioners will hold a hearing
tomorrow, relative to the proposed
rules and regulations of the Nevada-
California Power company, effecting
the power business with the mines
and other matters of the company's
business in southern Nevada.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
Booth Asks for
State Protection

Captain J. P. Donnelly of the State
Police has gone to Tonopah in re-
SPONGE to a telegram to Governor
Oddie from w. w. Booth, editor and
manager of the Tonopah Bonanza,
who suffered considerable loss from a
dynamite explosion which wrecked
part of his plant. 1t is evident that
Editor Booth expects repitition of
the dastardly deed which is laid at
the door of the l. w. w. agitators.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
Goes After Family

President Archer w. Hendrck OF
the University of Nevada, departed
last evening for Portland, Oregon, t.
return with a short time with his
family, who will be warmly welcom-
ed by the people of Reno when they
arrive to make their new home here
President Hendrick has been busy
during the ten days since his inaug-
uiation in getting some of his ad-
ministrative plans to working, and
row returns to Portland to bring his
family. They will occupy the resi-
dence of the late Senator w. A. Mas
sey on Ridge street.-Journal
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
Reno Merchants BUSY

The Reno Commercial Club has
agreed to arrange for an excursion
OF merchants of Reno to Alturas,
Cal, and Lakeview, Ore, to take
place about the middle of October.
The Observation-Disclosures Oregon Rail
way has granted fare of $3.50 for
the round trip. The University of
Nevada Glee Club and Reno Concert
Band are to accompany the excur-
sionists.
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the present nominees the support Of
all parties.
The Democratic Party pledges all
its candidates to work for and aid N
every way possible the building of
roads in this county, the upbuilding
OF this section, and the advancement
of its interests to the end that it may
righfully take is place at the head
of western cities as one of homes,
prosperity, contentment and enjoy
ment.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
Wilson for NeWlandS
Pittman On Stump

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-Sena-
tor Pittman plans to leave Saturday
for Nevada to join in the campaign
for the reelection of Senator New
lands. 1t is understood President
Wilson will shortly write letter ex-
tolling Newlands' public service, as
Secretary of State Bryan has just
done over his own signature in the
September number of the Commoner
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24

H. T. Neal, chief clerk at the
Mound House plaster company plant
passed through this morning from a
vacation trip to southern California.
Mr.. Neal was among the passengers
who were relieved Of their surplus
change, by the nauty bold robbers
who held up the Southern Pacific
passenger train, the Lark, few days
ago.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
[Ry United Press1

PARIS, Sept. 24.-The 3 o'clock
statement is that turning movement
of the Allies left continues. Efforts
of the Allies to drive German en-
trenchments between Disc and Aisne
have failed The Germans resisted
numerous bayonet charges. French
left wing between Somme and Ooisc
continues to repel the Germans. The
Allies have advanced slightly.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
Royal Arch Masons

A call meeting of Lewis Chapter,
R. A. M. will be held Friday even
ing, September 25th, at Masonic hall
at 7:3O o'clock. Sojourning brethren
are cordially invited to be present.
By order of the H. P.
E. c. PETERSON, Sec'y.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
[By United Press1

LONDON, Sept 24.-An official
statement has been issued that the
German Cruiser Emden fired nine
shells off Madras, India, later enter
the harbor of Ninest. One she'll hit
oil tanks, firing two telegraph offices
and Seaman's club. Fort Charbor
replied and Emden withdrew. Al
fairs lasted fifteen minutes
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
Will Advertise for Bids

The state board in charge of Ne
vada Exhibits at the California
Worlds Fairs; at their meeting yes
terday afternoon decided upon the
plans for the Nevada Building al
San Diego, as prepared by architect
F. J. Delonchant, and ordered the
publication, calling for bids to be
inserted in several newspapers.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
Bv United Press1

PARIS, Sept 24.-Con1icting re-
ports regarding engagement near
the entrance of the Gulf of Finland
between the Russian Cruiser Gayan
and German Light Cruiser and two
destroyers. One report says Bayon
sank enemies and was herself dam
aged. Another is that the Bayon was
torpedoed admidship and sank. Re-
ports are unconfirmed.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
TBy United Press

NISH, Sept 24-lt is announced
that the Servians have again re-
strmed the offensive and captured
Lubovita Shereberenitz on the river
Dina. Losses to both armies were
enormous. The, Servians advance in
Bosnia continues.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
Berlin Being Placarded By Socialist
Who Demand Peace. "DOWn With
the Kaiser" Is Their Slogan
ROumania Enters Conflict
On Side of Allies
[BY United Pressl

LONDON, Sept. 24.-The war
office admits Germans assaulted the
French center night and day for AZ
hours Enemy is endeavoring to
force withdrawal on the part of the
French left. The French line is still
holding. The losses are the heaviest
OF the war to date.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24

The case of Morgan Davis charg-
ed with selling whiskey to an indian
squaw accompanied by white
woman, in Reno early last July is
occupyingg the attention of Judge
Harrington and jury in the federal
court today, it is expected the case
will develop some interesting tes,i-
mony.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24

PETROGRAD, Sept. 24.-Rus-
sian siege guns from Lemberg are
reducing five main forts at Przemvsl.
Russians have occupied part of the
main railway to Cracow. They now
hold Chyrow Junction. Announced
crumpling of entire Austrian German
line at CraCowward
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
[BY United Pressl

LONDON, Sept 24.-The London
Daily News, Copenhagen dispatch,
says the Socialists are placarding the
walls of Berlin and elsewhere; I'VE
want peace, down with the Kaiser
The police have so far ben unable to
locate the authors.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
[By United Press

WASHINGTON, Sept 24.-Con-
sui Sillman, Mexico City, telegraphed
department at Washington today
that Carranza would not undertake
an offensive campaign against Villa.
Will fight only if attacked.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24

BUCHAREST, Sept. l4.-High
officials declare new Hungarian Cab
met has overcome opposition to the
King and has agreed to the moboli-
eaton of the army. 1t is practically
decided that Roumania will aid Al
lies. Army will be mobolized within
a week
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
LATEST MOVE
CHANGES PLANS
Washington Fears Hopes of Peace
in Mexico Have Been Ruined by
Latest Move of Villa
fBy United Pressl

WASHINGTON, Sept. A.-New
Villa revolt has upset all admins
traton plans for hopes of peace. Ca
rothers has been ordered to Chichu-
ala to ask Villa whether he will con-
slider other methods than hostilities
to settle dispute with Caranza. Re-
ported that Paul Fuller, or possibly
Lind may return imediately to at
tempt to prevent further bloodshed.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-09-24
by United PressI

PARIS, Sept. 24-Germans have
repeatedly attacked Allies center
but have been repulsed. Experts say
this shows enemy doing everything
possible to relieve pressure on their
right. Won Boehm's army, compris-
ing practically all of the German
active army in Belgium has reinforce
ed ' on kluck