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REPORT OF THE 



owners could not pay the money, an order upon the final award 

 was taken. Curiously, not a single positive objection was made 

 by any person on the line of the improvement. In a few cases 

 preliminary objections were entered, but upon explanation being 

 made they were withdrawn. 



The proceedings were begun under the Act of 1896 on June 



THE UPLANDS — RIDGEWOOD PARK. 



20th, when a communication was sent to the Attorney of the 

 Department, Mr. Hyde, requesting instruction as to the method 

 of procedure. 



In response he sent this letter, dated June 24, 1896: 



" Chapter 990 of the Laws of 1896 provides that the option to 

 enter upon, use and occupy the property required for the Park- 

 way and Buffalo avenue extension shall be exercised by the Park 

 Commissioner, with the consent of the Mayor. I have drawn a 

 consent to be signed by the Mayor, which is herewith enclosed. 



