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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-27
IN DEMAND
FOR HOME SITES
Rapid Building and Selling
Movement Now Going on
at MineOla.

Real estate demand at Mineola, the
county seat of Nassau County, is now
displaying a brisk summer tone. The
selling movement is confined primarily
to villa plots for improvement with
houses ranging in cost from $4,000 10
$4,000 each. Being a centre of civil
and legal activity, MineOla has become
the hub of transportation routes, and
this is Fastening Improvements and
aiding fee values.
Formerly known primarily as the scene
of a famous annual agricultural fair
and horse race, Mneola is now the
Mecca OF numerous home buyers. Near
where the crowds years ago were Lc-
customed 10 cheering the three-minute
horse a rapid building and selling move
ment is taking place.
In Colonial days a large area of land
in Mineola was sold for forty dollars.
which surpassed the price of the origi-
nal sale of Manhattan Island by the
Indians to the Dutch. Now, the same
area of Mineola is worth hundreds of
thousands of dollars, while a short dis
lance TO the north Of il are 4 hundred
fine country estates Of the wealthy
Mineola is the gateway TO Wheatley
Hills. IL comprises the sloping plain
from those hills to the sea. and Is ut
the junction of the main line and Oy-
ster Bay branch Of the Long Island
Railroad.
One does not have to seek far for the
cause Of property increment at Mineola.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-27
new USE FOR
MOTION PICTURES
Films Will Show Building
of the Springfield
Bank.

Still another use has been found for
motion pictures. The Third National
Bank Building, of Springfield, Mass, a
ten story bank and office structure now
in course of erection by Hoggson
Brothers, of New York, will have its
complete history shown on the film.
The picture when complete will tell
a real story, and the first scene taken
shows the demolition of the old build
ing on the site of the banks new home.
Not only will the history of the
erection be followed, from the demoli-
ton of the old building and the ex-
cavatious for the new one, through the
construction to the actual moving in
OF the banks business, but the various
materials to De used in the construc-
ton will be followed from their re-
spcctvC sources until they are in
stalled in proper place in the building.
The production of the scenario will be
under the direction of j. Alexander
eggett, for many years head of the
PathG Freres Industrial Department.
The operation of quarries from which
the stone and granite for the founda-
tions and base of the building are
taken will be portrayed; the rolling Of
steel be shown in the Pittsburgh steel
mills; the beams loaded on cars de-
stined for Springfield, and at the build
ing the beams will be lifted and put
in place as part of the great skele-
ton. Huge trees will be shown felled
in the forests Of Austria, Africa and
South America. and they will be fol-
lowed through the sawmills, the
cabinet shops, there to be made into
furniture and bank fixtures, and later
fitted in as a part of the building
Terra Gotta and brick for the exterior J
and the interior freproofing will be
shown cast and burned, and set in the /
growing ediiice.
The spectacular casting and mould .
ing of bronze will be reviewed, as will .
another visit TO quarrles for the
marble TO be used as the base of the
and for the wainscoting
in the upper corridors. In European
will be seen the weaving of
floor coverings, fine hangings and
iraperies FOR the officers quarters and
reception room.
The average layman little realizes
hat there are more than fifty profess
sions and trades called into action in
! big building operation and this film
s intended 20 show the close co-opera-
ion and coordination of these
branches o. activities in the erection
IF a building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-27
TO OPEN CASINO
ON JAMAICA BAY
Club Life a Feature at
Howard Beach Estates
from July 4.
BUILDING FRONTS
ON HAWTREE CANAL
More Than 100000 Has Been
Spent for Improving the
Property.

Club life will he a feature at Howard
I Beach Estates beginning July 4. by the
opening Of the beautiful Casino Just
completed on the beach front of its
property by the Howard Estates De.
yeiopment Company.
Designed solely for recreation pur.
poses, the Casino contains a lobby
cOmmodious dance floor, tea room, rest
rooms, dressing rooms and shower
baths for bathers. The architectural
design of the clubhouse is simple and
diCnlfed. The exterior of substantial
construction is finished in white and
vermiliOn, while the interior is dec
Grated Tor the summer in white and
marine green. A veranda of cement,
sixteen feet wide. encircles the Casino
on three sides and affords an ideal
lounglng place. with an unobstructed
view of the wide reaches of sail-dotted
Jamaica Bay.
The Casino is directly on Hawtrec
Canal, about 400 feet from the bay, at
the beach end of Hawtrce av. A splen-
did and safe bathing beach is a short
distance away, while expert swimmers
find the canal an ideal swimming
course. Directly in front of the Casino
a fishing pier, 500 feet long, extending
to deep water in the bay, is under con-
strucdon. Two tennis courts are be-
ing constructed on the landward side
Of the clubhouse.
The privileges of Howard Beach
Casino are free to all residents of
Howard Beach and visitors to this at
tractlYe waterfront home DEVELOPMENT.
Luncheons and shore dinners are to be
served to club members, and a series
Df D. "a Z. % h.. Ill
Wednesday and Saturday evenings
throughout the season. Water sports,
dancing and bathing will afford enter
tainment on the national holiday and
open house viii be kept for members
of the motor boat clubs of Jamaica
Bay
Howard Beach Estates is planned TO
interest the family Of moderate
means. Here home on the water
front, with all city conveniences, can
be maintained on easy terms. With
4 frontage of more than three miles
On Jamaica Bay and private canals,
he pleasures Of saltwater bathing,
boating and fishing can be enjoyed TO
he fullest by all residents. And the
business centres Of Manhattan are
,nly thirty minutes away, the Estates
icing reached by Long Island Railroad /.
Electric trains, with two stations. /
and Aqueduct, on the /.
More than 100000 has been expend- /
d on the development of the estates,
which now has paved streets, cement .
idewalks and curbs, shade trees. city .
'ater, electric lights and telephones. +.
here are no assessments For i'm
royements and more than forty bun
allows and all-year houses axe now
A 100-foot dock has just
cen completed on the Stilwell Canal,
private waterway, 200 feet wide and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-27
LARGE SUITES RENTED
Apartments Leased in East
and West Side Houses.

! Pease & Gilman leased for Bing &
Bing an apartment in 1155 Park av.,
corner Of Ninety-second ST., to A. w.
Frost, of Black, Starr & Frost; an
apartment in 875 Park av., corner of
Seventy eighth ST., to Mrs. 7. II.
Lowerre; in so West Thirty-ninth st.
to Mrs. A. c. Nation, in los East
Fifteenth st. to Miss Helen 7. Quigg,
and in $50 Park av., corner of Eighty
second ST., an apartment Of fourteen
rooms and four baths to John R. Suy-
, dam, who recently sold his residence,
at IA Madison av.
Douglas L. Gilman e. Co. leased an
apartment in the new building 40 East
Sixty-sccond ST., adjoining the Colony
Club, to Arthur X. Bourne; also an
apartment in the new building ia
East Eighty-fourth st. TO William NJ.
Barnard, and an apartment in the Sur
rey. 122 East Eighty-second ST., to
Ephraim Williams.
The Payson Mel. Merrill Company,
Inc, leased an apartment and a studio
at asa Riverside Drive to Charles A.
Collin; 2 duplex apartment of four
teen rooms and four baths at lao West
Fifty-seventh st. to Miss NJ. X. Hustled,
and apartments in 257 West Eighty
sixth st. TO L. G.. Young and Miss Mad
eleine Wal,her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-27

a mile long. bisecting the estates.
TopsoilinG and seeding the eXpanse
of sand left by the giant dredges is
progressing rapidly and WORK is to
start at once on paving two miles of
street with an asphalt composition.
The extension Of cement cuI5s and
sidewalks continues and a number of
all-year residences and bungalows is
under construction.
The proposed new highway across
Jamaica Bay to the Rockaways, short
ening the present motor route by
twelve miles, will pass through How
ard Beach Estates for a distance of
mile, bordering the Stilwell Canal
for its entire length. The Conduit
Parkway. projected through Queens
and Nassau counties, also VIII pass
through the estates at Aqucduct. The
accessibility of this shore front de-
velopment is thus assured to auto
mobilists, while sixty trains daily
serve commuters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-27
SYNDICATE BUYS AT
BALDWIN HARBOR
One CT the Most Important
Long Island TransaC-
tons This Year.

For the purpose of making an exten.
siye suburban Improvement a syndi-
cate of Boston capitalists has bought
from the Baldwin Harbor Realty
Company q tract Of 475 lots at Bald.
win Harbor, in southern Nassau Coun-
". This is the most notable transac-
ton in suburban Long Island real es-
tate this year. The property purchased
commands an unobstructed view of
Hampstead Bay. Of which Baldwin
Harbor is an adjunct, and it is pro-
vlded with all municipal improve
ments.
Plans are being prepared by Arthur
c. Jackson for the construction Of
numerous bungalows on plots Of from
two 20 seven lots each. thereby making
an attractive villa colony. More actu-
al Improvements of home sites are I'M
der way at Baldwin Harbor than else
where on Long Island at this time.
The primary type Of bungalow form
iHg this extensive Improvement is the
kind prevalent in California, except
that the ones at Baldwin Harbor will
be built 20 meet the difference in eli
matte conditions between Long Island
and the Pacific slope
In order 90 meet the building stu
alton a; Baldwin Harbor the Baldwin
Water COMPANY is laying 1000 feet
additional Of water mains. while the
Nassau and Suffolk Lighting Company
is LAYING more than two miles addi-
tional Of gas mains.
The real estate demand at Baldwin
Harbor is primarily FOR houses rang
ing in cost from $500 20 $1,000 each.
and the distinctive phase Of the move
ment is the large number Of BUYERS
who have been residing in apartments
in various boroughs Of The city OF
New York. In the last two years $50
houses have been built and occupied
AZ Baldwin Harbor by newcomers and
,bo;r f,,,sI;os
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-27

ceedingS solely TO the fees paid con-
domination commissioners. In the ma
jority Of cases these fees are Gn insig-
nifcant part Of the total expense, The
fees paid TO special counsel, TO expert
witnesses, 10 stenographerS, to sur
veyors and for one hundred and one
other items constitute, as statistics
compiled for the last ten years show.
much more than one-half the total eN-
penses of these proceedings. The aver
age total expenses are, however. very
high in comparison with the awards. In
comparatively few cases are excessive
awards now made. In a great number
of proceedings awards are made which
are very inadequate, for the cost must
be kept down in some way. In other
words. the extravaganza is paid for by
few uniucky individuals. We propose 10
put q stop - this system. That in itself
will have the effect OF curtalllng cN-
penditures. But we also propose 20
bring about their curtalment in other
ways. and we have gone as far in that
direction as we could. Of, course, only
the general rules TO be followed can be
embodied in a constitution.
Several proposed amendments have
been introduced. but, in my opinion, by
far the most important is the one
which is intended to make special as
scssments subject TO review in every
particular by the courts. At the pres
ent time any arbitrary area Of assess
ment may be determined by the Legis-
lature or by such administrative board
or officer as the Legislature may des-
ignate. In this city such areas are de
termined by the Board of Estimate and
Apportionment, or by the Board Of As
SCISSORS, according 20 The nature of the
case. Such determination is final and
not subject to review in any way. This
is also true Of the determination as 20
the proportion of the total cost Of an
Improvement, which a local area must
bear"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-27

Trolley lines from the North and
South shores, as well as those that
serve the central part Of Nassau
County, meet at Mineola. Il was at
this place, too, that the famous auto
mobile races for the Vanderbilt Cup
took place, because of the level and fine
condition Of the highways.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-27
S450,000 Lambs Loan.

The Lambs obtained permission from
Justice Shearn TO mortgage its prop
crty at 1913 10 1874 West 44th ST.. for
$4,000 for the purpose of paying off
TWO outstanding mortgages totallng
$205,s00 and completing and furnish
ing the addition TO the clubhouse now
in course Of construction. When the
addition TO the clubhouse is finished
the property will be worth $1,000 and
the club has personal assets Of $780,.
900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-27

When the steam whistle succeeded the
stage drivers horn Mineola became the
terminus of the main line of the rail-
road. and the circumstance concen-
trated traffic there as a distributing
centre for points north, south and east.
II has remained an important traffic
point ever since.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-27
Contract for Building Dam.

The Stewart Engineering Corporation
has been awarded the general contract
for constructing a gravity section CON
crete dam NJ Felts Mills. y. Y.
This dam will impound the waters of
the Blark River, generating power 10
operate the pulp and paper mill Of the
Taggart Paper Company az that point.
Construction work will be begun az
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-27
New Harlem Theatre Plars.

William H. McElfatrick who has do
signed many Of the big theatres in this
city, is preparing the plans for the
theatre projected by the Claremont
Building Company for the site al 206
and POS West Goth ST., running through
10 9bth ST
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
Local Boys Victorious
In Intercity Battles

across his left to the Creeks jaw.
which slowed up the local fighter.
This round was the only one in which
Glenn had the best OF Greek. The
tenth round in this battle was the
best seen at the Maryland Club in a
long while. as the boys fought toe to
toe and showed the effects after the
three minutes milling.
Young Thomas. who is popular
favorite with the patrons OF the Ard
more Club. fought the best battle N
long while. He bested Soldier Ep-
stein in his ten-round bout and scored
the second victory for the local bat
tiers. Epstein did not appear to be
in the best OF condition. but gave a
good account of his ability during
the ten rounds.
Kentucky Smith. of Baltimore. who was
selected as the battler in that vicinity
TO halt the victorious march Of Bert
Green. failed in his attempt. as the local
welter-weight put across a riGht-hand
punch in the first round which sent the
Baltimore mauler to the canvas for the
count of six. In the fourth session
Green stopped the Baltimore boy with a
left to the heart and n right to the jaw.
Jack Boland and Soldier Young. from
Fort Myer. furnished the fans with a
smuggling bee in the preliminary bout
which lasted four rounds. Kid Harris
gave Boland the decision after a quartet
Of rounds. in which both boys showed
a willingness to exchange punches.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
Griff Will Claim Four
Federal League Players
When Peace is Declared
Bob Groom, Howard Ehmke Pitchers; Laporte, In6elder
and Owens, Catcher, on Washington Club Reserve
Lst-Other Sporting News and Comment

players who jumped contracts. not re-
serve clauses. will probably not be re-
instated, but those who jumped reserve
clauses will be permitted to return to the
fold.
To date. no action has been taken. but
there Is no doubt but that such a decision
will be rendered when peace plans are
eventually settled.
The day the peace treaty Is signed will
probably see the passing OF the long-term
contracts at big salary figures. A re-
trenchment movement will be In order
down the line. and II is doubtful whether
contracts for more than one year will be
issued to any but real stars.
The establishment of peace under these
conditions Is undoubtedly a victory for
organized baseball. However. the fact
that the Federal League has thus far
been able to dictate some Of the terms
detracts from the decisiveness of the vic
tory. But II will undoubtedly serve as a
lesson to those who may harbor ambi-
tons to support a third major league in
future. and the experiences OF this war
which have 30 ravaged bankrolls and pa
tronage will undoubtedly stir organized
baseball to stife any future instruction
before 1t reaches the proportions of the
eOeFd! League 1nNdSlOH
Almost all the profits OF the first finan-
cially successful race meeting the South
ern Maryland Agricultural Fair Associa-
ton has conducted at Bowie track will
be utilized in the plant this winter In the
matter Of improvements. James F..
O'Hara, the general manager. has con-
tracted for the enlargement of the grand
stand and betting ring. which were
crowded uncomfortably by the heavy pat
ronage on big days of the meeting. which
came to a successful finish on November
%. and for the cutting away Of the eleva-
ton in the center Of the field.
Under the careful management OF
Thomas Strahan. the old Bennings super
fntendent, the Bowie track is In tiptop
condition now and the many horses win
tering there are salloping daily. Not once
has the going been in the least affected
by freezing weather. The light porous
sand holds no moisture to freeze and may
be galloped over with safety even In
zero weather. In this respect Bowie track
Is better than Benning used to be and
for this reason the newest Of Maryland
race courses is destined to great pop
ularity as a wintering and early spring
training place. In respect to stabling
facilities Bowie is said to be not sur
passed by any other track in the country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
BY JOHN A. DUGAN.

Two victories and one even break was
the verdict rendered in Washington
favor at the all-star intercity boxing
carnival held at the Maryland Athletic
and Social Club of Ardmore last night
In the trio of bouts In which local bat
tiers met fistic artists from the Monu-
mental City. Washington was awarded
the verdict In two and in the final. in
which Kid Greek met Harry Glenn. Of
Baltimore. Referee O'Connor declared a
draw after ten of the fastest rounds ever
held In the Ardmore arena.
Three hundred local fistic fans braved
the wintry weather to witness the scraps
and they were rewarded by seeing some
fast milling. The recent snow storms
which have hit the eastern part Of the
country must have all landed on the
little hamlet OF Ardmore Maryland, as
the fans last night did from ringside
to freside" between the four bouts. The
quartet OF stoves used to heat the club
house were well patronized during the
evening and outside of freezing the spec
tators enjoyed one Of the best entertain
ments ever put on by the local promoters
When Referee O'Connor raised both
boys hands in the Harry Glenn-Kid
Greek bout. which was the main at
traction Of the evening. the decision
met the approval OF the fans.
In the second round Greek shaded
Glenn. but in the eight the Baltimore
battler evened matters up by putting
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
TENSIONS DROP TWO
GAMES TO BEWICKS

Captain Boyd's Bewick pin-spillers took
two out Of three games from the Jensen
six In The Herald Printers Duckpin
League yesterday. and thereby took the
lead in that league for the first time
this season. Not until the third game
when the old leaders rolled for a total
of $50 against 81 for the Bewicks-were
they able to win a game.
In the first game Thayer, of the Be-
wicks. started things by rolling a 1l5
game, and only through hi stature to get
the wood In the last match. were the
tensions able to come out with one zane
Of the set, this game going to the Be-
wicks by thirty-two pins. In the Sec
ond game. however. the lead was cut
down and a margin Of eighteen pins sepa-
rated the two teams when the count
was made.
Throughout the season tho tensions
have held the lead, but following the
reversal Of form on the part Of the best
players OF the team they are now 30
journing in second place. Thayer, Of the
winners. with a set Of 3os. lead the pin
spillers Of the day. while Switxer, of the
tensions. followed with q set Of 3o1. The
summary:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-16
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The Avenue at Ninth
HILLTOP QUINT Wins
ITS initial GAME
Takes Basketball Contest From Bal
timore Five. 36 to 35-Kelli-
her Features.

Georgetown University basketball
team opened its season last night In
Ryan gymnasium by taking the long
end of a IS to IS score from the Mount
st. Joseph's five Of Baltimore. To joe
Swarez, tho right forward of the
Monumental City team. is charged tho
defeat Of his team, as it was his in
ability to cage a free toss which spill
ed the team.
Just before time was up for the
game O'Boyle was guilty Of q foul.
which gave swarez a chance Of even
ing up the count. However. he failed.
and today his team IL defeated instead
of having a tie or possibly a win
During the entire game the scores
OF the teams were separated by a close
margin, at the most five points. and
had Swarez succeeded in caging the
foul. an extra period of five minuses
would have been necessary, giving his
team a chance to grab the game out
of the fire.
At the end of the first period the
count stood 20 to II in favor Of the
visiting team, but shortly after the
second period started, Donnelly. right
guard and captain Of the HiIltoppers.
was disqualified for having four per-
sonal fouls. Coach O'Reilly sent in a
substitute and II was here that George
town took a brace and caused ths
score to soar to its height. the brace
by the local 1--WE bringing home a vic
tory.
The game was marred by many
fouls on both sides. a total of thirty
seven being called during the eve
ming.
Tom Kelliher. Washington boy.
who held down a guard for the visit
ing team. more than acquitted him
self by his passing and guarding
throughout the game. Lineup and
summary: