The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-13
THE STATE CAPITAL.
More of Bergh's Univer-
sal Benevolence.
REAL ESTATE RIGHTS OF WOMEN.
The Woman SuGragistS Seeking the
Elective Franchise.
Kings County Charities Re-
organized.


| ALBANY Jan IL 1919 >
II was buncombe day in the Assembly to-day and IL
was Mr.. Weant's reform resolution, which he intro
duced last week which drew the buncombists on both
sides out In battle array. II will be remembered that
the resolution pledged the Legislature TO ndorse
only the efforts for administrative reform OF the
tive officers OF the State government, but indirectly
pledged It 10 indorse all reforms that they might
| gurate in the future This was where the shoe
pincned in the opinion OF the republicans and,
! OF course the resolution doomed from the
start Mr. Weant TO be rather unsophisti-
Gated youth, with good intentions He was therefore,
hardly the man TO make fight such a resolution
he had offered. 1t had pretty much the effect
upon the republicans red flag would have upon
bull cornered in an arena So when he attempted have
the resolution passed under the whip spur OF the
previous question he found himself endorsed
The House refused to second his motion by strict
party vote, so far the republicans concerned
three democrats Cleary, OF Rensselaer,; Voorhees, OF
Montgomery, and Calvin, Of New York voting with
them. 1t then came the turn OF Mr. Strahan who
aspires to be the leader Of the House display him
self and he made short speech partly written which
he delivered in rather excitable manner
This an incentive to Hogeboom OF Co.
lumba who like strahan, also has the leader
ship OF the House his minds eye and he offered the
following a substitute for both the resolution and
amendment
Resolved That in view Of the depression the
pressed public opinion upon issues presented
sle election We are not unmlndiqi o. the nm
tanning and inauguratng such Of reform
ments of administration. At the time acknowledge
hs % R OF al and
Of economy that by tightening the public burdens OF taxa
the industrial energies OF the people.
But the majority had evidently determined not TO
lose sight Of Strahan and they voted the substitute
down and passed the amendment by a strict party
vote alter Weiant has far forgot himself
/ by the Establishments OF Strahan and Hogeboom
! as to say that he only too happy TO be
able to accept the amendment without reservation
/ This was all the republicans could have desired, for
they only defeated the intent OF the original reso
luton, but had their own views of reform heartily
! Endorsed by the democrats, who the first to
sprng the question on the House The strapgest fea
ture about the brief debate that took place the
amendment was that not Of the democrats had
word to say about the Governor.
| PETS.
| Mr. Bergh wants more legislation. His soul longs
for more fame as the protector Of the gentle turtle the
1 Growing hen and the busy bumblebee But il must be
confessed that since he FIRST got wind OF that fox hunt
in Jersey his attention has been more than ever
riveted on the horse And as forerunncr to bills that
Will soon be making their appearance In relation 70 the
better care OF flies when the butter plate is exposed
and against the too indscrminate slaughter OF mos
quitoes in summer time Mr. Forster, Of Westchester,
to-day introduced a measure which provides that
every person who shall throw, expose
place or who shall cause or procure TO be
thrown exposed or placed in or upon any
street. highway or public place in the
city OF New York open for the passage animals any
nails pieces of metal glass other substance thing
which might maim wound, lame, Cut otherwise
inure any NAL every person who shall throw
expose or place or shall cause or procure TO be
thrown exposed or placed IN or upon any such street.
highway or public place any salt saltpelre or other
which have fallen or been deposited thereon shall
be guilty of misdemeanor Mr. Gerry will leave town
.tptaa ME los
similar bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr..
Gerard.
Mr.. Graf OF New York, who to his great sorrow,
not made chairman OF any standing committee
but not totally forgotten when the slate made
up, TO-DAY introduced bill providing that any married
possessed OF separate property may enter
into contract for the purchase OF real and personal
for any other purpose may take upon her
self any obligation with like effect in all respects II
she unmarried Under the bill the real estate Of
the husband OF any female 10 use the language OF
the ITSELF who may hereafter marry, "shall not be
liable for any dover right in SAID fe.
and then only in such real estate as the husband shall
be seized of at the time Of his decease undsposed Of
by will or otherwise such dover right to be subject to
any liens, charges membranes previously exist
ing the real estate II provided that the real
tate Of any woman who may hereafter marry 'shall
the husband OF such female prior TO her
death but on the dccease OF the woman
the husband shall possess marital right in her real
estate undisposed Of by will equivalent TO dover this
right be subject any liens charges encumbrances
previously existing In the real estate
Every husband Of female will find the bin very
wholesome reading doubtless If IL passes the married
women who now have laundering after real estate !
speculations will full sway crafty their pen
chant in spite Of their husbands. Perhaps the first
purchase Of more than one Of the darings viii be
piece OF real the cemetery for the early
occupation OF the husband Of any female "
AGAIN.
The sherrs Of the several counties OF the State &C
cording 10 the bill introduced to-day by Mr. Carter,
shall not be entitled 20 demand receive hereafter.
any fees for summonng jures in civil actions in the
courts OF record but is provided that there shall be
paid TO the clerks Of these courts for the Of the
Sheriff 81 his fee for summoning ures for the trial
Of every civil action which shall be placed upon the
calendars Of the courts for trial by jury The object OF
the bill 10 to do away with the practice which Is said
to exist in New York, at any rate OF collecting GER
tam fee every time jurors are summoned for certain
case even though the case may be postponed dozen
tines
WANTED A PRIVILEGE
Somebody down Staten Island is evidently deter
mined 10 take advantage OF the good nature OF Mr.
Townsend the member from Richmond county and Of
very large State privilege without paying for IL This
shown In bill he introduced today, which, no \
says viii give the people down his way chance 70 ge'
On this point he certainly right but will let the ex
iraordnary bill speak for itself II provides that
complied with all the requirements and pro-
visions Of the act Of NE legislature passea
companies formed 10 navigate the lakes and rivers In
addition TO the several rights powers and privileges
acquired under such act they sha have the rght 70
carry passengers and freight upon suitable boats yes
sells or steamboats, aud land the same without the pay
Of any Of money 70 any county city or other
municipal corporation, license franchise" Then
comes the modest addendum, ANY law OF this state
charter OF any city or municipal corporation OF
this State granting such power TO license or grant
ferry franchises and exactlng payment Tor such
privileges is hereby repealed" Then again, such
corporation shall have power TO purchase, lease or
otherwise acquire on either or both shores OF such
stream, river, bay, &c, all such piers, wharves
and docks as may be necessary" Then comes .ne
precious gem. mo city, county OF other municipal
corporation may after the passage Of this act limit or
impede in any manner the reest intercourse between
tie citizens OF all parts Of the State; and then II IS
ADDED quietly, (which IL s the object OF this act |
10 secure them IL more than probable that one
OF objects OF this bill is something quite different
from promoting the freest intercourse between the
citizens Of all the STATE Certainly Staten Islanders
are ANXIOUS 10 get up ferry company they ought
to be willing to pay for the luxury like anybody else
HIRBORMAsTKR's RECEIPTS
Tha amount of fees collected by the Captain OF the