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The advocate., 1890-11-26

byElCJly l6BiIunhLe puBlnehbf III ~ lh
then by what right can the state re-
strict itY Why should the liquor
dealer be required 10 pay a license
any more than the dry-goods NOR
chant or the grecer2 Those who are
80 extremely sensitive about class leg
islation should certainly rise up in
revolt against the discrimination that
permits the unlicensed sale Of one
class Of merchandise and taxes the
vendor Of another class for the privi-
lege Of selling his goods. by what
rule Of law or justice is such discrim-
ination admissible IL this is a strictly
Legitimate business3 Is not the sim
pie proposition TO impose a license a
recognition Of it's illegitimate Charac-
teri We believe this is a fair infer
ence.
The advocate Of the license system
is confronted with this dilemma, either
alternative OF which is equally fatal
to bis theory II the liquor traffic is
a legitimate business, what right has
the state to discriminate against il by
the imposition of a license7 If il is
an jJIegjtimdte traffic, what right has
the state to license it under any cir
cumstances whatever? In this article
we are especially addressing those
who are honestly opposed no doubt
to prohibition and yet who would
the license system in it's
stead. Will they show us the way
out Of the dilemma above statedY
We can see but one rational position
to assume upon this question. The
traffic in strong drink can hardly be
justified upon any principle Of law or
equity. IL is not profitable either TO
the material or the moral interests of
the people. It's most ardent spolOgist
can scarcely point to a single benefit
10 mankind, individually or collect
ively, that ever grew out of it. IL
degrades alike the dealer and the par
taker. IL robs the wife and the help
less children Of food, raiment and
shelter. Aims houses, iails, prisons
and asylums are filed with its victims.
It is the cause Of more suffering and
sorrow than war and pestilence. In
al the universe, who can point to any
good it has Accomplishment What
wife or mother is desirous of it's pres
once in the community Not one. IL
8 a moral leper corrupting the body
oolitic. No good thing can be said
If it.
But aside from the evils it directly
entails through the degradation Of
character and the spoliation Of homes,
here is another Of still greater mag
litude and of more far reaching pow
n. The great American whisky trust
nd the great Anglo-American money
rust faithful allies that they are,
ven now, threaten the very fouRda-
ions Of civil liberty in America.
hey corrupt the voter at the ballot
OK, the Legislative, executive and iu-
icial departments Of government
The advocate., 1890-11-26

VI AMW WpvA Vui hyhbuW1 bgDhb bHn'
falls 80 Tar short Of being enforced.
But aside from this, 10 must be clear
TO all fair minded people that who
ever assumes that the depression OF
business interests is in any way attrib-
utable TO our prohibitory laws, should
be able to show the precise relation
Of the cause and effect. IL is not sur
fcient TO simply assume such TO be
tho fact. 1t must be shown precisely
in what way this assumed cause has
produced this effect.
IL is said the beginning Of the do
cline OF our prosperity was coincident
with the adoption Of these laws.
While this is not strictly true we will
grant it for the sakeof the argument.
What thenl Does 1t follow as a log.
iCal sequence that the law, and its inn
perfect enforcement are responsible
for this deCline7 Not by any means.
Such a conclusion is illegitimate un-
less the relation Of cause and effect
can be clearly traced and It's reality
established by reasonable testimony.
Has any one attempted this task7
Has any person ever seen an argu-
ment in which this relation was sought
to be established by any kind Of logi-
cal demonstration It has been very
commonly assumed by the press that
has heretofore opposed the dominant
party, but what evidence has ever
been offered In support Of the as
sumption? Did any one ever under
take to analyze the pretended argu-
ments Of these journals and see how
little they really Contalned7 Does it
not appear that this position Of the
democratic press is more for the pur-
poses Of antagOnizing the opposing
party upon the only issue which that
party has been willing to recognize
in this state? Let us be honest in |
this matter. If those who believe
that the depression OF trade and Of
all industrial interests is in any way
affected by the laws in question have
any argument to prove this PROPOSE
tion we should be pleased TO see it,
We shall undertake to show that
other causes are responsible for these
conditions. Without undertaking a
presentation Of these causes at this
time, we desire to pursue this mega
i've line Of argument a little further.
We would call attention to the fact
hat the hard times are by no means
United to prohibition states They
sre common to the entire country
md are attributable to causes of a
rational character. II certainly can
lot be claimed, with any show Of rea-
Ion, that the business and industrial
depression in Kansas results from
oCsl causes when adjoining states can
,oast of no better financial condition.
such an assumption cannot be sup
,orted.
But it is claimed that the prohibi-
ory laws should be repealed because
hey cannot be enforced, and that a
The advocate., 1890-11-26
TOPEKA, KAN, NOVEMBER 20, 1890.

Entered asaeoOnd class matter in the Post
Office at Topeka, Kansas.)
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11
THEY WILL FIGHT STILL. -.
The Jeffersonians Congratulate Them
selves and Gird Their Loins Anew.

The Jeffersonians Congratulate Them
selves and Gird Their Loins Anew.
The Executive Committee of the Jeffer
sonian-Labor Democracy Of Hudson
county met in answer to special call in
Hoboken last night A full delegation
was present, and every dele
gate took very active part
in the proceedings. The principal
business done was the reorganization or
the party for future campaigns; the es-
tiers, and the adoption of the following
resolutions, which were signed by the
members of the committee
Resolved, That the Executive Committee Of
the Jefersonian, Labor Democracy OF Hudson
voters Of this county on having
manfully opposed the Democratic Ring
at the recent election. and reduced the fraodnl-
claimed TO De 1886 in that year, TO q 4Uo in the
cas- se OF Member of Congress and $50 in the case
or the Sheriff, at the reee ht election OF 1880 and
further
Resolved. That this Organization viii continue
its efforts and prepare Tor the coming elections
in its determination 70 purify the public affairs
Of this comfy, and viii spare 10 honorable
efforts to attain that end
The resolutions are signed by Z.
Boland. John W. Jakeway, John
ing. Patrick Sheeran. John McCann.
A. j. Zoller, r. j. Allen. Henry &. Cru
ber. Frank Howard, William b. Ran
ken, w. f. Ritter, John Fl
Michael Michael J. Cannon. William S. stuhr.
James foley, George A Raymond. Her
man l. Timken, Edward Lennon, Ru-
dolDh f. Rabe. James II. Syms. Martin
Steljes. B. n Crane.
The committee then adjourned for one
weak
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11
CAUGHT AT LAST.
A Hitherto Respectable East Orange Man
Arrested for Robbery.
sDec5al to he Jersey Citg Nelos

Special to the Jersey CITY Eesus.
i. NEWARK. Nov. IL, 1890. adjective Cos
grove has been working for four months
on the case OF the attempt 10 assault and
rob William Gould. proprietor of the
Elastic and Fireproof Paint Works at No.
404 Orange street. on July 28. :
COsgrove arrested Albert Pettinger, of
No. 6l North Clinton street, East Orange,
last night He will be taken before the
Grand Jury on q charge Of attempting
the robbery and of atrocious assault and
battery.
Gould, who is over seventy years Of
age, was working IN his shop on the
morning of July % when a sprucely
change for IS bill. The old gentleman
fumbled about his pocket and drew
out large roll of bills. The out
side bill being a 500 note. Change
was given and the young man de-
parted. During the afternoon. while he
was in the cellar mixing paint. he heard
the door open, and got on the ladder to
come upstairs. Hardly had he reached
the top round when he saw two young
men coming towards him. One of them
reached over and struck him with a
heavy weight wrapped ia han derchief.
He was stunned for a moment, but man
aged 70 cling to the rail and shout. The
men became alarmed anu ran out OIL the
door, where they were Joined by a
third.
A few weeks later a man named Ever
EFT was arrested on suspicion and taken
before the Grand Jury. He was an old
offender and had been in State Prison
An indictment followed his examination,
and upon the same evidence an in iict-
ment was also found against man named
Conger, VINO is still at large
Cosgroye worked very hard to furnish
the Grand Jury with evidence and suc-
ceeded. The lead pipe which The rufiians
carried was found after the assault, but
1t is now Known where 1t was purchased,
and the prosecution think that Pettinger
was the decoy who went 70 the store drst
TO get the IS bill changed. He is sup
posed to be the man who furnished the
money TO buy the pipe. as he was the only
one or the three who was known to have
money.
When arrested Pettinger said his age
was TWENTY-FIVE and that he had no trade
or business. He was very neatly dressed
and looked more like bank clerk than a
thief HIS record has been rather shady
for u few years, although he has not been
caught of late In any job.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11
"RING IN THE NEW
It Will be Sheriff McPhillips After
Midnight of Tonight.

John J. McPhillips took the oath Of
Office as Sheriff this morning in the
County Clerks office in the presence of
an admiring company of friends. The
oath was administered by Judge Lippin-
colt in the presence Of Judges Paxton
and Hoffman. Among the others who
were filled with admiration for the re-
sounding smack with which Mr.. Nc
Phillips kissed the book were County Col
lector Hugh Dugan, Deputy Clerk John
Fisher, ex-Judge John A. McGrath,
County Superintendent James II. Gan
non. Brewer Peter Hauck, of Harrison;
Joseph Warren, George b. Fielder, Fred
Mersheimer, Patrick Cogan, Surrogate
O'Neill, Colonel Wanser and Sheriff
Davis
After the oath had been administered
in Judge Lippincott's most impressive
manner, those present crowded around
the new Sheriff TO congratulate him.
Colonel Wanser was among the first to
grasp his hand.
'John, / congratulate you most heart
ily,"was the graceful salutation of the de-
feated candidate, as he shook his success
full rivals hand warmly
Mr.. McPhiIlips made happy reply and
the two men chatted pleasantly together
for few minutes as though they had not
been opponents in one of the most bitter
political campaigns on record.
The new Sheriff gave bonds in the sum
of $4,000, and his bondsmen were Hugh
Dugan. Peter Hauck, Joseph Warren,
James +. Cannon and Patrick Colgan.
There were no festivities and the ''liqui-
dationp will take place at future date.
Sheriff Davis term of Office expires at
midnight tonight.
The duty of selecting the next petit
jury will devolve upon Sheriff McPhil-
lips. 1t was generally supposed that
that would be the last act of
Sheriff Davis official life, but
Mr.. Davis has shirked the responsibility.
Under the old law the jury was drawn on
the first Tuesday in November. TIL en- it
was changed to the second Tuesday. As
happened to fail this year on 1 he day upon
which the Office changed hands, Sheriff
Davis was afraid complications might
arise which he sought to avert.
When the Jury Commission law was
repealed an act was passed which per-
mits the Judge of the Circuit
Court to issue an order within
ten DAYS of the opening of any
term of Court for the empaneling petit
jury.
This law was brought to the atten tioR of
Judges Knapp and Lippincott, and after
consultation they decided that that
would be better course TO pursue. Ac-
cordingly Judge Knapp will issue the
order about December l. as the term
opens on the second Tuesday of that
month.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11
WHAT'S A SCOLD?
Justice Dixon Gives the Supreme Courts
Definition of it.

Justice Dixon Gives the Supreme Courts
Definition of it.
Special TO the JERSEY Cifg Eelss
TRENTON, Nov. II, 1s90.-Justice Dixon
yesterday decided an interesting case in
the Supreme Court. relative to woman
named Albertina Baker, who was con
victed In the Camden county Courts. for
being a common sccld. Her counsel
asked for a reversal of the judgment
below on the ground that the Indictment
did not state the particular facts which
make a common scold. Justice Dixon
decided that this is unnecessary.
1t is sufficient, he says, to charge
that she is an habitual scold.
to the common nuisance of the public. 1t
is the habit of scolding, resulting in
common nuisance. which constitutes the
offense; and whether the seedlings BY the
defendant were so frequent as to prove
the existence of the habit, and whether
the habit has been practiced under such
circumstances as to disturb the public
peace, are questions for the jury, alone,
to decide.
The accused should have the right of
presenting TO the jury all the relevant
testimony. including that relating TO his
good repute. If, after considering this,
the jury think there exists reasonable
doubt Of his guilt. even though that doubt
be engendered merely by his good repu-
tation, he is entitled to an acQuittaL
In this case the conviction is reversed
and venire de novo awarded.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11
THEY WERE ALL GOOD FELLOWS.
Central Assembly Gives a Pleasant Enter
tainment at Kessler's Hall


tainment at Kessler's Hall
Central Assembly No. AZ. Royal Society
of Good Fellows, held its fourth anniyer-
sary entertainment and reception at Kess-
ler's Hall last evening. The hall, with
it's double galleries, was packed and many
were obliged to stand. The affair was a
success in every particular and reflected
much credit upon the committee, Messrs.
V. l. Figarorta, ID. Aims, X. W. Arend
Colonel -Gl" Robinson and James A
Rotundo.
The stage entertainment opened with a
laughable sketch, entitled Turning the
Tables. or BIbb & Blbb." Mr.. Chris
Book sang Marguerite" 30 sweetly that
he was encored, and John Connors and
FloIa Wells kept the audience in a litter
with songs, dances and bright dialogues
Frank and Arthur Christie were exceed
ingly clever as eccentric knock about
artists, aud Miss Ayele Martinett did
some legitimate work as dance rope
artist.
Then came one of the main features of
the evening. The curtain rose upon a
representation of seven of the members
Of the order. In the centre was pedestal
draped with an American flag. Leaning
against il was Artist Charles Bardelli.
Past Ruler Edward Patterson stood few
feet away. In a neat speech he set forth
a condensed history of the Central As
sembly, showing its growth in four years
to have reached 22l members.
At the conclusion OF the remarks con-
cerning the growth Of the order daugh-
ter Of Ruler f. Herben stepped forward
and unpinned the flag about the pedestal.
As it fell fine piece of statuary, carved
in wood, was exposed to view. 1t repre-
sented man stricken by death, his wife
aud child weeping, while a standing
figure represents the society handing TO
the bereaved s., 600. The statue will be
given a conspicuous place in the assem-
bly's lodge ROOM
Haley and Sanford gave a laughable
musical sketch, and Tom Haley, a re-
nowned Irish comedian. Kept the large
audience roaring while he was on the
stage. The Turkey acrobats, Mr.. v L.
Flgarotta, the Heights favorite baritone
soloist and Mile. Josephine. with her
troop of eight performing dogs, next en-
tertained. Then Past Ruler g. p Rob
inson presented Brother David Aims a
gold badge for selling most tickets for
the entertainment. The stage entertain
menr closed with sketch entitled
.'Phantasma." in which the entire com
pany participated The hop followed
the entertainment, and the Good Fell
lows with their wives. sisters and sweet
hearts danced until morning A banquet
was served.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11
FORGED GRANDMorHERs MARK.


CEDARvILLE, Nov. II, -Ephraim
s. Stevens, laborer. and Lulu. his wife.
have been arrested on a charge of
forgery, preferred by the Cumberland
National Bank, of this city They are
under 81, 00e bonds each for hearing be-
fore Justice Samuel w. Wells next Sat
lrday.
Mr.. Stevens is charged with forging
the name OF Mrs Rhoda b. Smith. his
grandmother TO a check Tor Sl25, while
his wife is charged with Illegally placing
Smith Is eighty-eight years old, Is una BILE
to write, but makes her mark. She de-
MES either signing the checks or anthor-
ixiug anyone TO sign them for her Mr..
aud Mrs. Stevens both protest their inno-
cenco,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11
TRYING TO GET SQUARE.
The Ring Strikes at The
Jersey City News" for
Daring to 0p-
pose 1t.

The Finance Commissioners held a
special meeting last evening at o'clock.
All the Commissioners were present. ex-
cept Commissioner Bray.
A comm unication was received from
the Hudson county branch of the State
Charities Aid Society conveying the
thanks Of the society to the Commission
ers for accedinG TO the society's request
to make an added appropriation to the
City Hospital fund.
A sum of 81, 600 was voted to the use Of
the Adjustment commissioners as loan
20 be paid out Of the receipts Of the read
Justment moneys.
The bonds Of the contractors John
Nolan and Patrick Condor were APP
proved. The bonds are In the Grove street
paving matter.
The following resolutions. offered by
Commissioner Hitler. were passed with
out debate
Resolved, That the following be and they are
hereby designated until the further order Of this
Board as the official newspapers OF this city. to
wit. the Eresing Journal and the Jersey City
Afpus, the two daily newspapers published and
cpculated In said city (which do not belong to
msnt Of this Board, have had for the period Of
six months prior 70 this date the largest
bonaflde average daily circulation in this city.
lut Jersey tltf HfTQfa y weekly utWepdft
published In that part Of Jersey City, formerly
known as Hudson City. for at least two years
prior to and immediately preceding this date,
and the New Jersey .sfdats zeitua0s weekly
newspaper published in this city and printed In
the German language, which has been in exist
ence for at least period Of one year prior to
date; and be IL
Resolved, That no other newspapers shall be
official newspapers Of this city from and after
this date. and, be It
Resolved, That the clerk Of this Board be
ordered 10 forward copy Of these resolutions
to all city boards and officers authorized to fur
nish advertising or other matter FOR printing in
the official newspapers.
The tax levy as presented by the Tax
Commissioners was confirmed and the
Board adjourned.
The Valuations by District.
The valuations as confirmed by the
Board Of Finance last night were these
for the reality
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11
A soILED DOVES WING.
That Typined the Fallen woman whs
Wore 1t.

wore IL.
John and Mary .Finnerty. Of No. 2z2
Wayne street, were two miserable look
ing objects when they faced Justice Stir
sing in the First District Police Court this
morning as man and wife. The latter
especially showed the need of domestic
missionaries. Her features we're swollen
from tine effects Of many debauches, and
her already frowsy and filthy garments
were bedaubed with the muddiest kind
of mud.
The white wing Of dove fastened TO
her red turbuD, its feathers soiled with
filth, was striking emblem of the fallen
woman. For some days past Mary has
spent her time among the drunken hood
luIns who infest the vicinity beyond
Harsimer's cove, and who make the
trestlework in that section their home.
Her husband claimed that ne merely
went in search Of her. PatroimAa
Murtagh said they both slept ~ stable
night before last John was sent up for
thirty days and Mary for sixty
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11

SptfluI % INe sefsr1 tt<4 NetoS-
ELIzABETH. Nov. 4. 1890 The certsorari
Of the case OF James Madison Drake vs..
the State, which was brought mp from the
Union County Court. was decided iu the
Supreme Court yesterday BY an opinion
1Ied by Justice Dixon. General Drake.
who u editor Of ne EueHistg Leader, IN
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11

Commissioner Bray, of the Board of
Finance, was taken suddenly I'll
at the Office of his physi-
clan last evening. He became
unconscious, and it was rumored that he
had had stroke of paralysis. His family,
however, deny this and say that he will
be about again as usual in few days
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11

Elizabeth. published 40 article about thss
horsewhipping os Heary Cook. editor o.
the Herald, Of the same city. and was in
dicted and convicted Of libel The record
OF the court was taken mp on writ Of
error asking for a reversal OF JUDGMENT.
The Court afnrms the judgment OF the
court below.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11
LowLERs LITTLE ACCOUNT.
1t is Against an old Presidet of the New
York and New Jersey Road.

AoF@ anu Ncn oohse4 AAoAu.
James Lowler, sixty-five years old, died
yesterday in Leary's stable, at No.
1l3 Hoboken avenue. Lowler slept
in the hay loft over the stalls.
He was attacked by pneumonia last
week and succumbed Yesterday The
body was taken BY Corones
Murrer, who also took possession Of tflt
dead mans effects. These consisted oi
two trunks filled with old clothes and
papers. Among the papers was found an
account against Valentine Lawier,
the president of the New York
and New Jersey Railroad. The amount
claimed was 81 .670. Seven hundred and
seventy dollars of this amount was for
services. The rest was booked as a loan.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11

He.-"I wish this were the age Of chiv-
alryf'
Shes-"It would be nice. wouldn't III
You would then go away on long Pilgrim
ages and crusades and be away ever SO
.ong. -Jfasaseg's Weekly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11

The Police Board did not meet last
night. The majority of the Board were
in the big parade.
The Elks will have a stag social session
on December Q. 1t win be grand affair.
George Schlict, of Gutenberg, and
Thomas Fitzslmmohs. of Hoboken. have
been matched 10 school fifty shots at a
German ring target two hundred yards at
Scheutzen Park on December !, for 500 a
side.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11

Revenue reformers as body are in no
sense whatever opposed TO indirect taxa
tion or in favor of abolishlng custom
houses. and therefore are not free-traders
as that phrafe is meant 10 be understood
by those who use it. They would tax. and
tax by a tariff, bat In a way
equitable distribution Of the burden.
As they are not free traders. they are not
properly described as free traders. and
fhs term Is nos used as description, but
Is 8 nickname. II serves the purpose Of
8 political campaign. but Il need NOT con-
fuse the mind Of any honest student Of
our politics. Harpsf's Weest9
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11

Let wickedness alone 80 know how to
work its object Safan knew the right
form 10 take before Eve onlr imagine
the result II be had come as = moase IN
stead Of : serpent kfsilodflphia Tines
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11

Captain Hayes has ordered the police to
begin taking the new census tomorrow.
The men viii be equipped with books
which viii help them greatly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11

Simon Burns, an old member Of the
Mutual Baseball Club. and well known in
this CITY. died In cheap lodging house
in Brooklyn this morning. Burns for
merly held several good positions in New
York and was a great friend of ex-Poiice
Commissioner Smith Of this eity. Mr.
Smith will see that the body receives a
decent burial
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-11

The FaluatIons BY District.
The valuations as confirmed by the
Board Of Finance last night were these
for the reality