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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
new ANGLE in
KENNEDY CASE
Gun Smith Believed to Have
Weapon Used to Kill Vic
tim is Located.

Los Angeles, Aug. 20.-Authorities
investigating the mysterious Staying
here Aug. S of j.. Bolton Kennedy,
broker, will be informed through a
story printed in this mornings Ex-
aminer of the discovery of a gun
smith, R. c.. King, and his story that
q week before the killing of the brok-
err he repaired an old fashioned dou-
BILE barrelled shotgun stock for, a
young and apparently well to do''
customer.
It is an old fashioned shotgun
stock, minus two barrels which the
district attorneys office has been
holding for several days as one of the
most important features Of the case.
1t was turned over to the authorities
by a beach camper near Santa Moni-
"a. who said he found it Aug. 6. It
had been thrown on the sands by the
wave The barrels have never been
recovered.
Found by Reporter.
King; who was found by an Exam
tner reporter. the newspaper states,
when shown photographs Of the gun
stock held by the Investigators,
brought out a repair tag, showing
that workers In his shop had repair
ed such a gun as the one in question
July 81.
hlng said that only h stock OF
the gun, wrapped in q newspaper,
was brought to his place. The young
man who brought it. he said. gave
the name of Barker" without in
itials. He said he thought this odd
but said he could not positively iden-
tify Arthur G. Burch from photo
graphs as the man, who asked that II
be repaired. Burch, with Mrs. Made
lynne Obenchain, 10 held under charg.
es Of numbering Kennedy.
The newspaper says 1t expects
King will be given an opportunity
this morning to visit Burch in the
county Jail In an attempt to identify
him.
It is expected the shot gun stock
itself will he shown 10 King today. I
Both prosecution and defense at.
torneys are continuing their work OF
collecting any information which
may be of use at a trial Of the two
Jointly indicted persons.
The prisoners will be taken into
court Monday to enter pleas, accord,
ing to present plans.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
Baseball
AMERICAN

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
New York at .............-......1
:; Hoyt and schang; Davis and sever.
Washington at ...!......oooXooo 90
Erickson and Charity; russell and
Schalk. Z
philadelphia at .......,oeo eoe 2e
Rommel and Perkins; Leonard
and Bassler.
Boston at ......... Oa0
Pennock and Ruei; coveleskie and
.O'Neill. y
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
First game
Columbus at 002 20
st. Paul n. I. -. 10
M. Wilson and Harley; Sheehan
and McMenemy.
McClough and shauffel; Lowder-
milk and Mayer.
Louisville at ...............001 geo
zOu OVO
Long and Kocher; Gearin and
Clarke. i,
indianapolis at Observation-Disclosures, 0
Kansas City 0
Weaver and Dixon; Baumgartner
and Cady.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Pittsburgh at ....... 102 900 900 90
Boston ~. 900 900, 21o 90
Cooper and Schmidt; oeschger and
O'Neil. 's f
Chicago at. 40 900 oo2-5 9 I
Philadelphia =. 900 O10 110-2 6 2
Martin and O'Farrel; G.. Smith and
Henline.
Cincinnati at. 900 22o o44-12 IS 2
Brooklyn .....s011 100 1905 ~ l
Marquard and Hargrave; Grimes
and Miller. %
St! Louis, at. oo2 o42 1910 IS 1
New York -. /. 100 900 000-1 8 0
Doak and Clemons; Nehf and
Smith, W.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
ADVERTISEMENT.
ADVERTISEMENT
ICE CREAM MAN
WAS ALARMED
AT CONDITION.
Huron Manufacturer Was
Fast Going Down Hill
lis Now Like ! New
Man. I,@5 4 'sS

Everybody in Huron, 8. D. knows
or knows Of William Gaghon, the
Velvet Ice Cream manufacturer,
whose factory Is at TOO East Second
street. His remarkable restoration to-
health by taking Tanlac will be in+
teresting to Thousands who knew him
personally and by reputation. In re-
lating his experience, he Seaid:
Il began to nave attacks of acute
indigestion about three years ago am
finally 1t became chronic dyspepsia, N
q result OF which my health broke
down. ! kept going down hill until
got SO weak ! was only putting In .
halt day at my business and was
resting up every afternoon. / lost
weight until ] got in a truly alarm-
ing condition and 7 was almost des-
perate, as nothing I tried gave me
any relief.
''The money I spent for .Tanlac has
proved to be the best Investment Of
my life. This medicine gave me Al
appetite, toned UP my stomach and
has made me feel like 3 new man.
I eat better, sleep better. and work
better than ] have in many years.
To my opinion there is M other medi-
cine made that is In the same class
with Tanlac."
Tanlac is sold in Grand Forks by
Jno. H. Void. and by leading Drug
gists everywhere.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
FOREMAN IS SHOT BY
DISCHARGED 0

St. Paul Mimi, Aug. 1s.-Gust
Peterson, SIS, a laborer, tonight shot
and fatally wounded Charles Fors-
berg, SO, a foreman employed by the
local street railway company, and
then shot himself. Forsberg received
three bullet wounds which-aaused his
death several hours later. Scores Of
persons witnessed the shooting.
Peterson, according to Information
given the police. held a grudge
against Forsberg because he had been
discharged from a crew supervised
nv Forshero
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
WHAT GRAND FORKS fEoFLE
= WE'RE ON1 In
A
G

From The Herald for Aug. 40, 1885.
]. III. Bosard Of Grand Forks was
al Farmers congress to- be held in st.
Paul.
A Grand Forks Lacrosse club was
organized.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. M. Holmes were
visiting at 1.-THE lake."
Grand Forks Sons OF Erin were
greatly Interested in the formation
Of q National Irish-American League
which was in progress at Chicago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
Valuation
Of Property In 5. D.
Lower Than In 1920

Pierre, 8. D., Aug. 2o.-The assessed
valuation Of farm lands including
structures In South Dakota this year
after being equalized by the state tax
commission, Is approximately 8 per
cent lower than in 1920, according
to a statement of the commission to-
day. While the task OF equalizing
the states property is as yet un-
finished in certain details, it is e1-
pected 70 be finished by next week.
In eqHalizing the values Of farm
lands throughout the various. counties
the commission has raised the valua-
ton in 10 counties above the valua-
lions returned by the county boards
and has lowered the figures In ,16
counties. Thirty-four counties were
left unchanged.
The assessed valuation Of struc-
lures on farm lands has been in
creased in 80 counties. lowered in II
while Is remained unchanged.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
Former Local Girl
Died In Hyrum, Utah

News was received here Friday eve
ming of the death of Mrs. E.. j. Will
son, Jr., of Eyrum, Utah, formerly
Miss Mayme Hagert, daughter of Mrs.
Emma Hagert, 400 Dakota avenue.
Mrs. Hagert, mother of the de-
ceased, left Friday evening to attend
the funeral.
The other survivors are her hus-
band, two children, aged 8 and /,
and two sisters, Mrs. p. r. Avery of
Northwood, N. D., and Mrs. A. f.
Thorstenson,, and three brothers,
Henry. Elmer and Ernest, of Grand
Forks.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
CLARKE KIDNAPPED.

Chicago, Aug. 2o.-Eric Clarke of
the National Live Stock company, has
been kidnapped by Mexican bandits
and held for ransom Of $500, accord
ing to word received by H. E. Bullock,
president of the company.
According to advices here. Clarke.
who has been the company,s agent
in Mexico for a number of years, was
kidnapped last week. His captors
fled with him to the mountains. Or
ficials of the company have taken the
matter up with the Washington off
cials and the governor Of Chihuahua
has been notified and ordered pur-
suit of the bandits, according to Mr..
Bullock.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

Who killed j. Bolton Kennedy, Los
Angeles insurance broker, mysteri-
ously murdered at his summer cottage
near Los Angeles on the night Of Aug.
B? Al Manning. superintendent of
criminal investigation Of the city of
Los Angeles, is trying to solve the
problem He caused the arrest of
Mrs. Obenchain. Kennedy's COM
panion IN the night Of the murder,
and Arthur G. Burch. friend of Mrs.
Obenchain, whose actions on the day
of the tragedy are said to have been
OF a character to, arouse suspicion.
Mrs. Obenchain and Burch both assert
their innocence.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
FALSE ALARM.

Racine, Wis. Aug. 20.-The report
yesterday that an attempt had been
made to rob the State bank OF Water
ford, Wisconsin, turned out to be a
false alarm. The two men in an auto-
mobile who were reported bent on
such an errand, turned out to be two
statesmen of a Chicago bond house
which after they had been overtaken
and identified were not molested by
sherifs.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
MEN ROB
BANK IN DAYLIGHT

Spokane, Aug. 1.-two men, un-
masked, held up the officers OF the
Metiline Falls State Bank, 1875 miles
northeast or here this afternoon. and
escaped with $4,000 cash and $4,000
Liberty bonds. They were reported
to be at bay just outside the town.
according to telephone advices receiy-
ed here.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
House Passes
Tax Revision
Bill Today

Washington, Aug. 19-The re-
publican tax bill wa passed late
today by the house after the de-
mocraS had failed in an effort
to have it recommitted for elm
nation Of tho provision repeal
Ing the income surtax rates
above 50 per cent.
The vote on. motion to recon-
rpit was 1863 for to 230 against, q
number Of republicans from the
far western states Joined with
the, practical solid minority in
supporting the motion.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
PLAN NEW BUILDINGS.

= Milwaukee,, Wis, Aug. 20.-A
chapel and a community house will be
erected in the near future for the Lu.
theran students of the University Of
Wisconsin. it was announced at the
session of Evangelical Lutheran
synod Of Wisconsin and other states
which is holding its biennial meeting
here.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
FOUR HURT IN AUTO WRECK.

ons are at the General hospital to.
day following the overturning of the
automobile In which they were rid
ing on the Jefferson highway near
Osseo last night. Injuries are not
believed to be serious. They are Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Kesel, their 10-year-
old daughter, and another man. all az
st. Cloud, MINI.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
Missing Bank Teller
And Girl Are Sought

Sacramento, Calf, Aug. '2o.-The
entire detective force Of Sacramento
was searching the city today for q
COMPANION. Mabel Penfold, following
receipt of a message FROM Sheriff
Webbes, Of Oroville, hat the couple
had left there yesterday. Morse Is
wanted In connection with the ap-
pearance Of $4,000 from the Inter-
national Trust company of Denver. A
reward of $1,000 is offered for his APP
prehension.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
THE TOWN TODAY

Grand Forks is awarded the 1929
convention of the Northwest District
of KiWanis clubs.
L.. w. Myers resigns as sales man
ager of j. e. Sandlie Inc, and accepts
contract with Ford Motor Co.. for the
Ford agency in East Grand Forks.
Boys in the vicinity of Inkster
ready to organize potato seed raising
Club.
G.. T. Forster, of the United States
Department of Agriculture, to come
here in the interests Of the govern
me1t's seed loan.
Cadillac a owned by E. Y. sarles
of Hillsboro is recovered in Fargo.
Rev. E. H. Gunhus, former local
pastor, is visiting in the city.
James Johnston, we'll known resi-
dent Of Neche and Grand Forks, died
Friday night. Body is taken to Ra-
cine, Wis, for burial.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
MAJOR GREEN DIEs.

Oakland. Cal. Aug. l9.-Major
Henry A. Green. q. 8. A., retired,
dropped dead in the Alameda county
had been for special Jury duty.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
N. D. EARA1IaR KILLED.

Fargo. ". D.. Aug. 20.-Albert
Hollinshead, so, farmer living near
sOriski,ssN. D.. was instantly killed
when he grasped a live wire, torn
from a transformer In his barn by an
electric storm yesterday morning,
according to word here today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
q. 9. N. A KILLED.

Guam, Aug. 20.-Carl A. Olson,
seaman. United States Navy, Of She
boygan, Wis. WIS instantly killed
here when he accidentally touched a
high tension power line at the radio
station.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
Charles B. Wa<ren.

This picture OF Charles B. Warren
baasador ia Japan. was taken a few
days ago as he left the White house
after having received his Instructions
from President Harding. Mr.. Warren
had Just returned from tour of
Europe when his appointment was
announced. He will leave for Toxic
about Sept. T.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
EAST SIDE BRIEFS

About forty friends Of Mrs. W. J.
Buckley. South Fourth street, sur
prised her last evening, the occasion
being her birthday anniversary. The
time was very pleasantly spent in
playing cards, dancing and other di-
versions. The honor guest was pre-
sented with suitable gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Clair Of Jonesboro,
Ark, are visiting in this city at the
home of Mr.. aQd Mrs. A.. Gillespie.
Mr.. n Mrs. Clair were formerly
residents of Grand Forks.
Horace P.s~Fish Of the Northwest
ern Trust company Of st. Paul was in
East Grand Forks on business today.
MI. and Mrs VIM. Wolff, who have
been staying at the j. c. Cresien
home. have moved into the Hagen
apartments on DeMers
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
ROny 4 nYES

Paris. III, Aug. 19.-John L. Nell
Frederick VIII OF Denmark, died
here today at the home of his daugh-
ter.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

To Doyon-W. A. Crazy and Harry
Olian motored to Doyon, N. D. Fri
day, where they will spend several
days attending to business matters.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
Naturalist Forced
To Free Gagged Birds

Dubuque, Ia. Aug. 2o.-Bereft of
his wild bird pets, F. II. Rhomberg.
Dubuque's nature loving hermit. is a
changed man.
For more than,a score Of years he
has surrounded himself. in his home
on rolling bottom land of the Mis-
sissippi river with ong birds that
as the a ran on the state law
makers forbade caging some birds,
and recently the old man was arres-
ted, fined, and the birds set free.
IN one cage larger than the rest a
brilliant Kentucky Cardinal fingered,
when a recent visitor called. Its door
was open. 2
HE will never CO." said the old
man, wiping his brow with a bandana
Of empty cages. HE is the one friend
I have left. because the law tells me
that I am abusing my friends tho
BIRDS for whom / have always la
bored and loved.
There you see." and going to the
window that overlooks an orchard.
meadow and strip Of rolling hills, he
pointed to a host of bird houses and
natural bathing pools.
"If that is abusing the things /
love-" he said. "thenI am guilty"
SQUIRRELS rabbits with young, cats
that refuse to bother the birds. and
two great mastiffs,- held in leash by
heavy log chains, completed the life
OF the little farm home.
The, birds were his Nearest possess
sion. Hundreds more. OF them built
In the vicinity of his homo. Fearful
of the law yet with a desire to aid
the creatures he has ministerial to SO
long, the old man still prepares food
for the songssrrs and watches them
lovingly as they fly to him for the
he always has.
He does not fondle or caress them
now. He Is afraid of the law.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

Dance at Fair Pavilion every Wed
rnesday and Saturday night. Street
car service; music by Emard's or
chestra. Let's >go.-Ady.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

In Nty-Daniel Kippen. banker OF
Hamilton, N. D.. was in the city FRI
day night and today on business.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

Wanted Immediately - Man, with
tractor or teams for blowing on farm
three miles north Of city, J, B.
Wineman.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

Speedcr F1ned-Steve Arman was
arraigned in police court today on a
charge Of violating the speed ordi-
nance. He q fined $40,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

Dance at Kreda's Grove. Every
Sunday; 4 miles north, 8 miles east
OF East Grand, Forks. Music by the
Empire Novelty Orchestra. Let's
go-Adv -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
NO TROUBLE Ar BARNSTABLE.

NO TROUBLE AT BARNSTABLE.
BarnstabIe, Mass, Aug. 2o.-LAst
night passed without incident at the
county jail, where early yesterday a
mob threatened to lynch three nE-
groes charged with criminal assault
upon a young white m National
Guard artillery men with machine
guns remained at the jail during the
night. S
Reports last night that negroes In
ed Sheriff Rosenthal to request troops.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

Practice Shoot-A practice shoot
Will be held next Sunday for the
members OF Company M, N. D. N. a.,
on n rifle range, located near Kellys,
according to announcement made by
Captain ii. i. Edwards Friday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

Funeral Today-Funera1 services
for G. Fl. Froats. whose death occur
red last Sunday while he was visiting
IN Vermont, were held at $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon from the residence at
223 North Fourth street, with Rev.
George Henry officiating.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

Try One--Black's new CONNECTION,
Chocolate Delights 10c. Ask your
dealers.-Adv,#
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

Blacks Chocolate Dcughts-The
new connection. Try one. 10c.-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

Extradition ProcecdingsEAug. 20
is the date set for the hearing of the
North Dakota governors requisition
for extradition Of Robert Waldron.
according to aAreport from st. Paul.
Waldron Is charged with getting
money under false pretenses. States
Attorney T. B. Elton will represent
the local authorities in the hearing.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20


ss as xmH~
$500
c,assa g frarn as.l wgn.al once VIII be
ADV. ss5 s$ss
1880 f
Caldwell Here--James CaldweIl 3of
Marvel transacted business in the city
1Ss L---s $3.50
Blacks Chocolate Dclirhts-Tbe
new CONNECTION. Tv one e1ocM
Adv. 80
N1 :gs --
lIIy One--B!ack's new CONNECTION.
gGn9colateh delights l0c. Ask your
ea4ers.--A
I'm Nty-Daniel4 Kippen, banker of
Hamilton, N. d., was in the city Fri
!,
Wanted mmediafelv Man Nth
tractor or teams For owtn Oh farm
three milea north ~ .,ts, - -
Winenan. - '1sS' ! D.
". --
n.rce .. NJ. p.-,,
nesday and Saturday night. Street
~ AAusAc W or
chestra. Let's go.--Adv.
~ 49,. n -.
o,;an Isus.". A. LAY ano harry
49, +.oso1eI 70 y; y. frl.
= y wtsrs aney wl!t spend several
lays a'.ei'uans o.pus.ness matters'
speedcr F4ned-steve Arman was
aLlaasnea IN poilce Y today on q
nannsee sau.at1!s. tne speed orol-
tpeAAns e was nneo Nv
nanca ~ Ene1.,. c -
a,,ndav: m,1aa "sose. livery
If Mas+ crana mG.t'' . iiiAes ease
Emnire iNnra,te Musac ny me
po|Adv 'o'y o1caes'ta A@ts
-
Practice shoot-A practice shoot
NV, her, n = nexI sunday Tor me
ar 4ha ra = Soanpaay ~. y. - y: ~,
s%ccord,nn - iuca.eu near Aeliys.
Cantai n !. MI wa : ! niGns dt,aue ~
-. - @s fItuaS'
Funeral Todav-F,inera1 aervice.
for G. Fl. Froats. whose death occ,,r.
red last SUNDAY while he was Visiting
In Vermont, were held at 2:3O O'clock
this afternoon from The residence at
223 North Fourth street, with Rev.
george Henry officiating.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20
DIR. MoskOw-s Dental once will be
closed from August IL to August rs.

Caldwell Here----James Caldweu 3of
Marvel transacted business in the city
today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

Boys in the vicinity of Inkster
ready to organize potato seed raising
<.1S,h NNa ST ..''7 t#H Et#.. "s Ers# :
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

Rev. E. H. Gunhus, former local
pastor, is visiting in the city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-20

Cadillac car owned by E. Y. Sarles
of Hillsboro is recovered in Fargo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-31

N-7er from WEISS, the Tailor.
 HT1 State St.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-31
STOVE, nEPAIRS
STOVES REPAIRED

tove repairs for any make stove ange.~ Bring narnes number and makers
 ame- Wholesale and retail. Daniel r. ISeane,. Auctioneer- e5 State St. Bar
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-31
IAKEVIEW AUTO co.

Have your car overhauled now Bring it here fer square Geai and reasonable prizes. Work guaranteed. Se0 Boston Ave. Joseph C. ES1Sq-. t'roi Noaie EI2-t
 Zee Ea-. Ns2=,S>>>> CT
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-31
Attention! Ford Owners

If your car needs overilauling take it to Bennett Ford expert. BenpettS Garage sS4 t5road St. ard 114 South Ave. Bar
 nunl 5219- i1leal'
 AUTO REPAIRING of every Kind. FSx- pert Rec mechanics. All work guar 1nteed- Autos bought and sold. Bur- roughs St. Garage, Burroughs st. and East Main St- Bar 2669- D39di!' 6ekNUM SERVICE CAKACiE-Gener r=Fairs all makes Of cars, storage,
 Accessories, springs repaired. etc. Our service means service 1900 Barnum Ave Tel Noble-I7 Bridgeport, Conn
The New York herald., 1921-07-18
MIDLAND MADE $3.50
UNDER S CENT FARE
Greater Profits Seen This
Summer by Whalen.

Grover A. Whalen. Commissioner OF
Plant and Structures. made public yes
terday a report to the Board of Esti-
mate In which he stated the Midland
Railway trolley lines of Staten Island
have made net profit of $4,359.5S
under municipal operation at cent
fare from December to June 80. He
said conditions of operation have by
no means been IDEAL" and added that
the heavier traffic Of the summer
months give promise of increasing the
revenue during the last half Of the
year Certain items Of expense are
estimated. and the Commissioner be-
lieyes that when they are determined
finally tho net profit will be found to
be larger than that row estimated.
A municipal power plant. he said.
should increase the earning power OF
the lines.
''rhe city has given better service on
these lines" he conteEds. than ever was
given under private ownership and
operation"