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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
.NOpERM|T |SSUEDFOR
PORTABLE SCHOOLS
Board of Education Blocked by
Law Prohibiting Frame
Buildings.

Plans OF the Board of Education TO
erect two portable buildings on the
plot Of ground adjoining public school
No. 81 TO relieve the congestion of
pupils there have been blocked. at
leaet temporarily. by the refusal of
Building Inspector Ellis i. Preston to
issue the necessary permit and the dis
covery that city Council is powerloss
to act unless the present building orl-
nance Is amended.
This ordinance prohibits the erection
Of any frame building within the city
limits except as an addition. such as
summer kitchen. AT the rear of a
brick or stone house. Until this law is
amended no permit for the construc-
tion Of any frame building can be
issued. and this is the reason MIR.
Preston has refused 20 act on the
school boards latest request which was
referred to him by Council last week.
The school board had advertised for
bids for the two portable houses. but
were advised to wait and see if they
could set the permit before going
ahead
While the Board Of Education has
portable buildings this wac done on the
strength OF a permit; from the council
and not from the building inspector.
The Council acted in violation OF the
building ordnance, i; is claimed. hut
now that THE has been discovered
II IS understood the members will net
issue any more permite at least until
the ordinance is amended.
CounCilmen say they are at a loss
20 understand the plans OF the school
hoard 20 Use No. school as an execu-
tive building. when space in the pub.
lie schools is n such a premium ant
when conditions are going to be mucl
worse At the opening Of the term IL
September. They consider the boardt
Offices in City Hall ample for theiI
needs and may object TO the boart
vacating there and moving the Office.
20 No. ? school. because. they say, i
would break up the scheme Of cen
tral!zation among all city departments
which Is ono OF the reasons for havin;
the now CITY Hail.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
YOUNG DELAwAREANS WILL.
GO TO FORT HANCOCK

Nineteen of the Delaware young men
who attended the Plattsburg camp this
year have been accepted for the Coast
Artillery camp at Fort Hancock. n. j,
Those from Wilmington are;
Ralph s. Keenan,, 1904 West Six
teonth street; Irving Martain, 201
West Twcnty-fifth street; William b.
Rowe. 9l6 Van Buren, street; John II,
Butler, 6l5 West Eighteenth street I;
Henry r. Miller. a07 jefferson street !;
Wallace c. butcher. io3 West Fifth
street: James I. Ford. Jr., 703 North
Broome street; Briton c. Donaldson,
$500 jefferson street; Harvey *. Tat
man. 9o2 Park Place: James d. Stroud
500 West Twenty second street, and
Thomas NJ. Donohue. 1904 North Clay
ton street. Others who will attend the
camp are: Thomas II. Ingram and
Leonard a. Frasier, both of Lewes
Fulton j. Downing. Milford; Peter ]
Kenney. Laurel: Urias Graham and
George c. Shipley. of Seaford: Preston
G. Cox. of Marshallton, and William E
Postles, of Dover.
Thomas j. Hart. S15 Monroe street
this city. will attend the camp for en-
gineers, at Camp Dix. New Jersey.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
CITY WILL ACCEPT NEW
DAVIS |NCINERAT0R
Weeks Test Shows Plant Sat-
isfactory; Burns All Gar
bage Collected.

SO satisfactory has been the showing
made by tho new Davis incineratins
plant that II Is very probable the city
will not walt for tho fun So-day test
but viii accept the plant on the
strength OF the results obtained during
thc run made last week. The board
may take definite action on this matter
at the meeting on Wednesday.
There are three furnaces In the plant
and all three of them have been used.
The normal capacity of each is 25 tons
Of garbage a day. but each has been
burning from 20 20 - tons day so
that II has not been necessary TO oper-
ate more than two of them M one
time The coal consumption has
been normal. due 20 the wrapping of
the garbage aud the paper used IN this
way The two furnaces have proven
adequate 20 take care OF all the gar
hage which Is being collected In the
city at this time and none Of II is
being dumped
The Nye plant with which the city
has had so much trouble, has again
broken down and at present Is out Of
commission The last break came just
anpNt tne ililt ln' laws lAaAN t'ote
were started. which health officials
consider fortunate, otherwise the city
would again have been compelled 20
resort 90 dumping It's garbage in (the
open as there would have been no
place Co dispose of ".
The Nye plant. several city officials
believe. is largely a burden upon the
city and whether It will be again re-
paired and used is doubtful II not
repaired Il has not been decided what
disposition will he made OF the plant
Tomorrow. August I. Is tho date on
which the Board of Health has decid-
ed it, rule relative 10 having hotels
and restaurants wrap garbage is &c
become effective, but whether ths
board would insist on their doing this
could not he learned today. The
board had previously allowed these
places exemption from wrapping. but
the members found they had no lega
right 20 exempt anyone and then II
was decided TO enforce the wrapping
ordinance even 10 the extent OF having
tho hotels wrap the garbage.
Complaints OF the non collection
Of garhage continue 10 come in, bu'
each Is being attended 90 at once, =,
that Il has not been necessary for tn,
health board % fine the contractor fol
failure % live up 90 the provisions "'
his contract
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
TINskI TOO PRESUMPTUOUS.
Tells Witnesses Not TO Appear When
He Decides to Drop Charges.

Frank Tinski. of Linden and Lihorty
streets, was rehuNcd by Judge Lynn IN
City Court this morning when it was
shown that the man. who was Charg-
ing Charles MeuczynsA and jesse
Kempski with assault and battery. had
notified the witnesses called by the
State not 10 appear when he decided
TO drop the charges. The court told
the man that after charges are pre-
ierred II is UP 20 the authorities 10
say if they can be dismissed.
The case was continued until to-
morrow in order to have the witnesses
in court
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
OBITUARY.
Miss Sarah II. Gibbons.

Miss Sarah r. Gibbons of 1928 West
Sixteenth street. daughter of the late
Charles and Sarah Gibbons. died yes
terday, after an illness cf six weeks.
She was well-known in Wilmington,
having lived here all her life. She was
a member of Sacred Heart Church and
St. Peters Cathedral. Surviving her
are a sister and two brothers, Eleanor
NJ. Gibbons and John Gibbons of this
city, and Neil c. Gibbons Of Philadel-
phia. The funeral will be held We'd
nesday, with requiem mass at Sacred
Heart Church at $50 a. m. and in
terment in the Cathedral cemetery.
Mrs. George II. Cowgirl.
Mrs. Katherine T. Cowgirl. wife of
George H. Cowgirl, died yesterday at
Wildwood, n. j., of pneumonia. She
went TO Wildwood about six weeks
ago in the hope of regaining her health
after winter illness. 4 faw days
ago pneumonia developed, causing he-
death. She was 81 years old, and had
lived in Wilmington for mere than 80
years. She came here from Balti-
more, Md.
Deceased is survived by he- hus-
band, George II. Cowgirl, who con-
ducts a store at 3OS7 Market street,
and five children. T. Joseph of Balti-
more; Mary E., Howard j. William H
and Nehemiah of this city. The funeral
will be held Wednesday morning, with
a requiem mass at ST. Jatrick's Church
at $50 O'Clock and interment in
! RiverView cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
CHICAGO FACES STRIKE
OF SURFACE LINE CARMEN

Chicago. July 31.--AH big business
and financial interests in Chicago
were urged today to bring pressure
to bear upon officials Of the Chicago
surface lines and the Carmens Union
to prevent threatened strike to-
morrow.
Although L. ). Schwartz, chairman
Of the city council transportation COM
mittee. was optimistic over progress
he had made in an eleventh hour
maneuver to stop the strike, indica-
tons were that the approximately 2O.-
900 surface and elevated line employees
would walk out.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
TESTERS INJURIES FATAL.
lie Was Injured nj Harlan Plant at
Time Levi HuDtsman Was Killed.

William Jester, 80 years old. of New
Castle, who was injured on Saturday
morning at tho Harlan plant. in an
accident In which Levi Huntsman. Of
this city, was killed. died late Satur
day afternoon at the Homeopathic
Hospital, Tho men were caught under
a huge mass of steel. Mr.. Huntsman
being killed instantly Mr.. TESTERS
right leg was crushed and had to be
amputated while his left leg was bad
ly fractured and he was otherwise in
iured.
Coroner Bullock will hold an inquest
in the deaths Of the two men this week
Mr. Jester was married. and has eev-
eral children. lie resided nj Is WeHt
Fourth street. New Caetle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
MOB USES T0RPED0ES
IN STREET RAILWAY STRIKE

Buffalo. y Y, July 31.-Increasing
magnitude Of the bomb and mine
explosions along the lines OF the In
ternational Railway Company result
ed today in the assignment Of a squad
Of detectives TO run down the terror
squad" alleged to be operating in SYM
pathy. with the striking carmen.
Explosions under car wheels were
hequent in all paets OF the city last
night. but most of them were caused
by torpSdoes Of the type used as sig
nails on steam railroads and did no
damage. In one instance, however. the
police believe, guncotton or nitro
glycerine was used.
The blast shattered car windows and
aroused sleepers within a radius OF
block Of the scene. The car crew
was stunned
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
CHICAGO LIVE sTocE MARKET.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Chicago, July 31-Ca, e 9e-e' pts.
1900 ma let fairly active: beef s. eers
and ou cher she so K s-Io7g. 70 IS cents
higher; spots up moce e9 " top beet
steers, 1880; buk, S.500 10 90: bu Is.
steady to strong calves, steady stock
ers s'roug bu DO "e~a bVl =. 4.256
$50 bu'< yea U ysi eee,y GROUND $50;
Hogs-Rece pts. $4,000: mar. ct fairly
sC>ive to 81, 27e ~ e-s;
bu. 'Ae-s. 10 to o ce7ts hg, eT than
Setu- dPv's az reg "oN 1910: bulk.
saz', sag go G5 - 1e% SlIe9 Ids q T5gc{Sii9g
ding lower or oilers heavv. 97 al0.25 :
medium. 1o.I09 $50; light. l050Q O.65 :
light Light, l0.2vGIn.60 pack lg sows,
smooth, s.1opS75; pa kipT so-ys. rough.
7.50QS.l0 ki lg p.S-, 8 -5G10.40.
Sheep-Rece p S. 5000; fat classes
opening steady 20 strong. LITER, slow
top native lambs, ] 10 o packers and
city butchers. 500 tops on IDAHO. l275
best held higher at ght native ewes
Up to 7.25 fat he Vies downward 70
$50; feeding lambs o~ering slow sup
ply fairly liberal; westerns carry ING
long feeder ends.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
Seek TO Identity Woman.

The police authorities have received
a request from the Philadelphia police
for information concerning Mrs. Elsie
BerS gland. who claims to live in this
city, and who has been arrested in
that city on charge of shoplifting
The local authorities say she formerly
kept a clearinghouse down town and
was known by another name.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
DIR. JOHN II COVER DEAD.
Was Famous as Composer, 0rganist
and Psychological Research Expert.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Denver. Colo. July 3l.-Dr. John H
Cover. internationally famous organ
ist. composer and expert on psychical
research, died here late last night He
suffered a paralyt.c stroke three days
ago.
DR.. Cover was born in Ealing.
England. May 25. 1855. His mother
was a descendant of Sir Walter Scott
At the age Of II DR.. Cover was made
organist OF the Princess Royal :
Chapel at Windsor by order Of Queen
Victoria.
For several years here he directed
the Cover mining interests in Denver
and London.
In the field OF pSychical research he
had worked with Sir Oliver Lodge,
William Crooks. the Balfours, Sir. Ar
thur Conan Doyle and Miss Alice
Johnson. of the British Society Of
Psychical Research.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
MORE TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Two Men in Custody For Driving
While Intoxicated.

Continuances in the cases of Donald
p. Osler and Norman Quilting. arrest
ed on charges of driving machines
while intoxicated. were made at their
requests in City Court this morning
Osler will be arraigned Saturday and
Quilting on Thursday.
Julian Lenkiewiez, accused Of violat-
ing a traffic ordinance by attempting
TO pass a street car on the left side,
was fined 81.
Darius Evans and Joseph Vassallo,
found guilty of speeding, were each
fined $40.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
BUSINESS MEETING TONIGHT.
Commerce Chamber WIN Hear of Ef.
forts To Increase Trade.

The advertising committee of the
Wholesale section of the Chamber OF
Commerce Will hold in the Chambers 5
Office tonight a meeting which will be
attended by county committee chair
men 81 Southern pennsylvania. South
ern New Jersey. Maryland and Vir-
g.n.a. comprising wholesale SELL
ins division organized 20 increase Will
mington's trade.
These chaiymen say a lot OF rural
traffic Is going 10 Philadelphia and Bal
umorc, and they will tell at tonight's
meeting what they have done 10 di-
vert some Of It 10 Wilmington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
OSBORNE'S CLOSE CALL.
Escaping Gas, Discovered Just in
Time, Saved His Life.

John w. Osborne, aged 5S years.
1921 West Fourth street, had mar
row escape from being asphyXiated
this morning. He was sleeping on the
second floor of the dwelling alone. in
the house, his family being away in
Massachusetts,. Neighbors detected the
odor of gas and informed Patrolman
John Scott, who managed to get into
the house and found the stricken man.
The gas was escaping from jet in the
dining room on the first floor.
A police ambulance was summoned
and a pulmotor was also used on the
trip from the house to the hospital
The man had recovered consciousness
by the time of his arrival at the hos
pital. His recovery seems probable.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
To Ask Road Improvements.

a delegation of residents of Della
ware City, Port Penn and that section
plan to visit the New Castle County
Levy Court meeting a week from to-
morrow, in an effort to secure the i'm
provement' Of the road between Della
ware City and Port Penn, which has
been in bad shape for some time. Sew
eral efforts have been made to improve
this road, but the relief given is only
temporarily. In winter time this road
has been in an almost impossible state.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
GARMENT STRIKERS ACCUSED.
PhiIndcIphla Clothing Manufactures
Asks Court for Injunction.

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Philadelphia. July 3l.---IIearing OF
the petition OF the A. r.. Klrschbaum
Company, clothing manufacturers. for
permanent injunction restraining
members OF the Amalgamated Cloth
ing Workers Of America from inter
foring with the operation OF their
plant. began in Common Pleas Court
today.
A preliminary restraining order was
Issued some time ago.
Members OF the union are on strike
here, and according TO the plaintiff s
petition. strikers and sympathizers at
tackled the factory In attempting 20
employees were at work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
Ritchies Home From Western

Mr.. and Mrs. William VI. RitcnIe
have returned from a motor trip Of
$500 miles. With Beloit. Wis. as their
goal, the family. accompanied by two
nephews. John and Clinton, left IS days
ago on their western tour. After reach
ing their destination and spending
several days with relatives. the party
left FOR Canada and travelled through
The lake region. They We're accompan-
led on the way back by their niece.
Wilhelmina Bovee. Of Beloit, Wis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
May Recall DIR. Alison.

The pastoral supply committee Of
West Presbyterian Church is being
urged 10 recall Rev. Alexander Alison
o. the West pastorate. which he re-
AnQu.shed 10 years ago. Dr.. Alison
accepted a call 10 Chicago in 1912 and
has been pastor al Bridgeport. Conn,
Tor the last 1--WE years. He viii preach
IN West Church August 13.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
In Trnnhle In Now Jersey

Edward Ebr.ght. II years Old who is
SAID 10 belong in Smyrna, is being
held under $500 bail for the September
term. by the court of Salem county.
y. j. on charge Of larceny. He is
charged with having stolen a gold
watch. a ring. money and clothing
from Leon Brown Of Bridgeton. out Of
a bathhouse. near Oakwood. y. J.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
Said Liquor "Sst Him Crazy.v -

A few drinks of liquor that Charles
Horay said Just set him crazy" land
ed him in City Court this morning on
charge of breach of peace, preferred
by his wife. The defendant was placed
under a $500 peace bond and was
ordered to report TO the police on
August &c.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
PICkLER HURT BY AUTO.
After He Had Been Struck Occupants of
Car Hurried from Scene.

Walter Pickler, so years old, of Els
mere. was struck by an unidentified
motorist while walking on south Union
street last night and suffered frac-
tured leg. The car which hit Mr..
Pickler was travelling in the direction
of Elsmere and Immediately after the
accident sped away. The injured man
was unable to get the number Of the
car.
Mr. Pickler was taken to the Della
ware hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
COURT ENJOINS STRIKERS
On ATLANTIC COAST LINE

Jacksonville, Fla. July 31.-Federal
Judge Clayton has granted a tempo
rary injunction 10 the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad in this state, il was an
nounced today, restraining the shop
craftsmen now on strike from inter-
ferins with the carriers property or
efforts to maintain its shop.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
Harold Bowie lined $40.

Harold Boyle. charged by his
brother-in-law. Joseph Ramsey, of 1902
wawaset street. with a breach of the
peace, was fined $40 in City Court this
morning. The plaintiff alleged that
Boyle came home drunk and created
scene.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
C0NwILL CASE CONTINTEp.
Woman Claims Troublesome Package
Was Property of Another.

Mrs. Annie Conwiu Of 2O6I5 King
street, arraigned IN City Court this
morning on a charge Of violation of
the state liquor laws, was placed under
$500 bail and held for a further hear
ing tomorrow, pending an investiga-
ton.
She claimed she had been asked to
carry package by young man she
knew. l, was while carrying it that
Patrolman Abrahams took her into
custody The police expect to have
the man in court tomorrow
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
Stiiwell Fined for Assault.

George Stilwell. charged by Edward
CROUCH. of 220 French street. with as
sau!t and battery, was fined $50 in City
Court this morning. Ire defendant
pleaded guilty 10 having struck CROUCH
but said he did so when he thought
CROUCH was about TO attack him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
COOLIDGES RESTING.
Guests of Friends at SwampscOtt,
Mass, Before Going 20 Pacific.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Swampscott, Mass, July 31.-Eice-
president and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge,
who arrived in Boston yesterday from
Washington were guests today Of Mr.
and Mrs Frank w. Stearns at Little 5
Point. They are to remain there until
they leave for Los Angeles Friday
They viii be accompanied on the west
ern trip bx theiC sons. John and Cal
vim, Jr.. and Mr.. and Mrs. Stearne
Vice-president Coolidge said his visit
here was mostly for rest.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
DIR. Snrd at MorkhouSe.

Rev. T. j. Sard. Of Scott NJ. E.
Church, accompanied by about 65 Of
his parishioners. conducted services for
the prisoners at the workhouse yester-
day afternoon at 3.oclock. At 10 o'clock
In the morning the Y. NJ. c. A. con-
Quoted Sunday school.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
WANT REvOLUTI0NIsTs SHOT.
80 Prisoners Accused by Soviet Of At-
tempting lives of Ienine and Trotzky.

BY sso-iated P-ess to EVER Evening.
Moscow, Ju'y 31.-Death by shoot
ing Of 80 Of tae Social Revolutionists
on trial here, including four women.
was demanded by the prosecutor, VI.
Krylenko. in Summarizing the evil
dence against the defendants. The
prisoners shouted Jhe.r defiance n
answer 70 his accusa tions.
He said there had been shown the
connections OF the defendants with the
various plots charged TO them. !nciud-
ing the assassination Of Mn. Volodar-
SKY and Uritzky. soviet leaders n
Petragrad in 1918, and q tempts 20
Kill Premier Lenine and War Minister
TrotzkV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
NEGRO DEAD IN HIGH DIVE.
Attempted Feat In Order TO Raise
Money for a Wooden Leg.
Associated Press ID EverY ENenire

BY Associated Press to Every EYening.
Memphis, Tenn, July 31.AEdward
Powell. a one legged Negro. Staged
an exhibition dive from the ce44ter-sf
the Harahan bridge over the Missis-
sippi river yesterday as a means OF
raising a fund to buy an artificial
limb. He appeared on the surface OF
the. water for a moment after the dive
and then disappeared. His neck prop
ably was broken as he hit the water
head first it was said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
Charged with Drunkenness

Charged with drunkenness Benton
Fox. Cornelius McGlnnes. Michael
Roach and Charles II. Chilcutt We're
each fined $40 in City Court this morn
ing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
Boyer.Iundberg.

Miss Dorothy A. Lundberg daugh-
Ter OF Mrs. Esther Lundberg OF 4oS
West Twenty street. and
Charles u Boyer. of Philadelphia. were
married last evening in the Swedish
NJ n. Church by Rev. Joseph karling.
Miss Iva May Boyer and Robert Lund-
berg were the attendants. and Harry
Ebbcson and Paul Olson We're ushers.
Miss Gertrude Olson played the we'd
ding music and Miss Hilda r, Ebboson
SANG a reception was held az the
brides parents home after the cere-
mony, Mr and Mrs. Boyer viii live IN
Ihlladelphla
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31

Your used car will belong to some
one else if you advertise il in Every
Evenings classified columns.TAdv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
WEDDINGS.
W alsh. Burns.

A pretty wedding was solomnlzed
a. 81. Thomas Church Thursday
Afternoon at I o'clock when Miss
Catherine NJ. Burns became The bride
ol John J Walsh The ceremony was
performed by Rev. John Lynch. as
s.stant rector Of the church. The bride
was attended by Mrs. Marie Murphy
as matron Of honor, and the groom s
brother Joseph Walsh, was best man.
Miss Walsh wore . beautiful dress
Of brown canton crepe. with picture
hat and the matron of honor wore
blue canton crepe with hat 10 match
A reception for the immediate families
followed az the home OF the bride $
parcntA. Mr. and Mrs. James Burns.
1os North du Pont street. Mr. and
Mira Walsh will be- az home al l09
du pont street after their honeymoon
af wildwood y
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31

Medium Brown Hair looks best OF I'll
after a Golden Clint Shampoo.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31

II pays others 20 use Every Even
las want ads--l' Will pay you.--Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
handle.

Miss Mildred Kandle. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett kandle. OF 2ls
Monroe street and Arthur Paul Cook.
son 81 lars. Margaret Cook Of 1919
Lancaster avenue, We're married sat
urday afternoon IN -. Paul's r. C.
rectory. hy Rev. John Dougherty MI.
and Mrs Cook viii live AZ 1918 Ian
caster avenue.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-31
stcgrrett. Burton.

Mise kora NJ. Burton daughter Of
Nj. and Mrs. George W. Burton OF
Miliaboro. and William II. s,earrett Of
Mlllsboro were married Friday eve
ming In Union NJ. T.. parsonage OF Rev
n. ". Ewing. They were attended by
Mr. aud Mro. John A. Gooden. After a
wedding trip, they will live az sos
Wcst Sixth street.