Braxton's Globe, owned by Merrill, being semi-neutral, had merely suggested that it hoped that no such methods would be repeated here.) "Perhaps you may know," Cowperwood continued, "that we have a very sweeping programme of improvement in mind, if we can obtain proper public consideration and assistance." At this point he reached down in one of his pockets and drew forth astutely drafted maps and blue-prints, especially prepared for this occasion.

They showed main cable lines on North Clark, La Salle, and Wells streets.

These lines coming down-town converged at Illinois and La Salle streets on the North Side--and though Cowperwood made no reference to it at the moment, they were indicated on the map in red as running over or under the river at La Salle Street, where was no bridge, and emerging therefrom, following a loop along La Salle to Munroe, to Dearborn, to Randolph, and thence into the tunnel again.
Cowperwood allowed Haguenin to gather the very interesting traffic significance of it all before he proceeded.
"On the map, Mr.Haguenin, I have indicated a plan which, if we can gain the consent of the city, will obviate any quarrel as to the great expense of reconstructing the bridges, and will make use of a piece of property which is absolutely without value to the city at present, but which can be made into something of vast convenience to the public.

I am referring, as you see"-- he laid an indicative finger on the map in Mr.Haguenin's hands--"to the old La Salle Street tunnel, which is now boarded up and absolutely of no use to any one.

It was built apparently under a misapprehension as to the grade the average loaded wagon could negotiate.