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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
FEATURES OF THE NEW BILL.

rur "spy CLAUSE AND THE CLAUSE REPEAL
ING THE CIVIL DAMAGE ACT RETAINED.
Albany. April 7 (special).-Governor HIPS nquor
,u win lie given to the Assembly Excise committee
,o.morrow morning The finishing touches upon II
rere made BY him tonight In secret session win inc
CONSERVATIVES of the whiskey and brewery interests
and to.morrow the members of the Excise Committee
N the Assembly will go through the form OF looking
n over and passing upon 1t In its new shape. Inc
exc,usive story in The Tribune of Monday regaroing
the amendments which had been made to the bill by
nm, has caused no little heartburning here OF the
sufferers. Senator Hill the hardest hit. he oi1
not want It to be known that he was taking so acVe
mart I'm the efforts to pass whiskey bill II Is true'
nevertheless that he has been personally al "orh
on the BILL Therefore it behooves all those WHO arc
opposed to his loose ideas regarding the control OF the
wbIskey traffic to examine this bill with great care.
In the first place. after the country Democrats ana
the moral and religious element in the State insisted
on having the Sunday clause stricken out, Hill foud
that to preserve the slightest semblanoe OF fendess
10 the LIQUOR men, and to make pretcnce OF keeping
his promises to them. he must make some concessions
The concessions which he has made put the Schaan
or HILL bill In condition worthy OF the negative vote
OF every member of the Legislature The clause called
the spy clause which prevents law officers rom
obtaining information to the violation OF the excise
laws has been left in the BILL The clause repeating
The Civil Damage act also has been retained. These
PROVISIONS together with those which will be found
buried under legal techncaty and phraseology, make
the bill little better than IL was when IL was nst drawn
up by the liquor men themselves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
SEQUEL TO THE TUNNEL ACCIDENT.
SENATE BILL GIVING THE RAILROAD COM
MIssIoNERs POWER OVER THE VENTILA-

A SENATE GIVING THE RAlLROAD COM-
MssIoNEBs POWER OVER THE vENTILA-
TIoN AND LIGHTING OF TUNNELS.
Albany, April speciaD.-The recent tunnel acct
dent In lNew-YOrk is made the subject Of legislation
by Senator Coggeshsll. He introduced bill to-day,
drawn, he states. in accordance with the recon-
mendaons OF the Grand Jury Of New York, giving the
State Board OF Railroad Commissioners full and COM
pete authority TO require and compel all tunnels used
TO be used by railroads operated Thy steam in this
State be properly ventilated, in such manner and
by such and mechanical appliances as said Board
Of Railroad Commissioners may direct" To the same
Board given full and complete authority to require
and compel all tunnels used to be used by railroads
operated by steam in this State TO be properly lighted
by electricity, otherwise, by such means, or in
such manner as said Board of Railroad Commissioners,
majority of the same may direct
One Of the sections of this important act says that
Severy corporation violating any of the provisions of
this act shall be guilty of misdemeanor and
may be indicted therefor, and may be compelled TO
appear and plead TO an indictment therefor, in the
person Of its president, secretary, treasurer or any
director thereof and upon conviction thereof punished
by fine of 81 900 and additional fine of $500 a
day for each and every day or part OF day after
thirty days from the due service of said notice order
that said corporation shall refuse neglect to obey
and carry out the requirements and provisions Of the
same and duly sentenced to pay the same"-
There has been fear upon the part of certain
property in Fourhave. that the railroad COM
panies might open the tunnels in order TO provide
proper apparatus for lighting them, and that the un-
nels might thus be kept open to the sunlight, spelling
the pretty parks Of the northern part of Fourthave
Whoever drew the bill evidently desired to guard against
this danger, he has added the following section
Nothing In this act contained shall be construed as
requiring any railroad company In cities having popu-
lston OF 900 inhabitants 10 light ventlate
tunnel tunnels in the manner or by the means.
structures the Of the mechanical appliances or
apparatus directed and required by the Railroad Com
missoners Of this State such manner structures
mechanical appliances apparatus requires alteration
or change In the surface Of the avenues streets
through under which said tunnel tunnels run; II
the surface such streets is required to be
thereby altered changed nerfered with such altera-
ton change or interference with the surfaces OF said
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
THE CABLE RAILWAY BILL REVIVED.
BROUGHT BEFORE THE SENATE AGAIN BY A

BROUGHT BEFORE THE SENATE AGAIN BY A
VOTE OF 10 To 8.
Albany, April Specia)-After the Senate had
slept upon Assemblyman Brodsky's bill reviving the
New York Gable Railway Company. 1t resolved to put
the breath of life into 1t again. The bill was killed
last night. This morning Senator Jacobs moved
that the motion by which it killed should be
reconsidered His motion adopted. and the bill
resuscitatee by the following vote
NaysAhearn Cantor, Chase, Fassett. Hendricks, Ives
Linson, o'Connor. Robertson-9
Yeas-Brkett, Coggeshall, Deane Donaldson, Emerson
Hawkins, Hunter Jacobs Richardson. Sloan Van Gorder
Vedder-12.
Senator Cantor called attention to the fact that
no New-York Senator had voted to revive the bill.
Senator Stadler stated that he was opposed to the
BILL although he had not voted
senator FaSsett said that for eight years he had
voted against this "od soldier" and he was still
opposed to it, II the measure could be killed now,
he would be glad to help kill 1t; but he was afraid
that quorum would not vote they did last night.
Senator Laughlln thought that as the bill had been
passed by the Assembly, it should be treated with
respect In the Senate.
Senator Ives moved that the Railroad Committee
should be instructed to kill the bill This motion
defeated by vote of to H. as follows:
Yeas-Ahearn Cantor Chase Fassett Hendricks, Ives,
Linson, 0'Connor Robertson-9.
Nsys-Birkett, Coggeshall, Deane Donaldson, Emerson
Hawkins Hunter, Jacobs, Laughlin McNaughton. Rich.
ardson Sloan, Van Gorder, yedder-14.
Not all of those who voted against killing the bill
intend voting for it.
The bill was then referred to the Railroad Com
mittee, majority Of whose members 1t is said arc
opposed to the measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
SECRETARY KOCR RESIGNS.

TO RETURN TO NEw-oRLEANs-HIs SUCCESSOR
NOT APPOINTED.
On Saturday T. H. Kock formally resigned the sec
retaryshp of the Neg-Yorl Jockey Club, and within
week he will return to his old home New-Oreans TO
accept Hatterng offer that extended to him few
weeks ago. The NewTork Jockey Club loses val
liable and efficient officer in Mr.. Kock. and the
entire racegong community regrets the departure Of
one whose many agreeable qualities have endeared him
to all with whom he has come in contact. The mem
bers of the press who look after the turf cleanse it
and elevate 1t are especially sorry that Mr.. Kock is
going away. He was in many respects ideal secre-
tary and believed In converting every racetrack into
an Ascot. In his brief the turf Mr.. Kock was
no selling platter and had for selling plate com
pany. He was a stake horse of the highest class
Good luck to him
Mr. Rocks successor has not yet been appointed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
SUBURBAN HOME SEEKERS.

The beginning Of warmer weather has attracted inc
suburban homeseeker TO the country roundabout and mo
pleasant days thoroughly employed by those who wouu
for the summer months at least dwell amid country scenes
and rural Measures On the West Shore the new VIA
town OF Congers Rockland Lake Is assuming most
attractive appearance. over 100 new homes have been
b1t there within past year The picturesque iud-
son makes horseshoe bend at this point and the Haa"
Mountains shield the from chill winds and give 10
IN dry brseing climate. Congers Is but % miles from
New.Yor and the first stop made by express trains
from NewYork on the West Shore road The Hotel Rock
land viii be opened there this season summer resort
r Is only 40 minutes from 42dst, with constant trains
Tho town Itself is in the hands company, which has
succeeded making desirable that there Is seaus
boom there In real estate 1t is Indeed ideal sNnm
home for o New.Yorker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
lyyUAL DINNER OF THE CHURCH CLUB.

the Church Club dining Of the Reform Club
last night John A. Beall presided Among those present
were the Rev. DR.. Shaeklefori, the Rev. Dr. Alfred
Mortimer OF Staten Island; Dean Hoffman. the Rev.
A. Hickey j. " " olcott, Everett T.. Wheeler, Robert
c. Fishsr c. b. Meyer exJudges Shea and Arnoux.
LUDLOW ogden, Paul II. Carter. John Brooks Leayitk
Henry IT, Porter, r. Fulton Cutting and j. Blocker
Miller. Toasts responded 10 as follows; The
Church and State" Bishop Potter; ''The Bishop and
Diocese Of York" the Rev. Dr. Henry Y sstterlee
1.-The Clergy OF the Diocese" the Rev. Dr. Thomas NJ.
Peters Bishop selwyn and the Diocese OF New-yors"
General James Grant Wilson; 1.-THE Church ana her
System Of Administration" Robert l.. Harrison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
AN IMPORTANT TAX BILL IN GOV. HILLS HANDS.
,Br TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Albany, April Gpecia)-The first genuine bill
relieve the tax burdens of the farmers Of the State
reached Governor Hill to-day Needless TO say. it
the work of n Republican, Senator Vedder, Of Cat
taraugus County. All the bills passed in the last ten
years to diminish the tax burdens of farmers have
come from Republicans. The bills taxing railway
and other corporations came from James W. Wad5-
worth, Republican The bills taxing collateral in
herltances came from Commodore p Vedder, Republi-
can. These taxation laws diminish the tax burdens
Of farmers yearly now to the extent Of S2,5o0,000
Senator vedders bill taxing the direct heirs Of
personal property worth more than $4,000, which
came into the hands OF the Governor to-day, Just
having been passed by the Assembly. will, u Is
believed, bring into the state Treasury $1,500,o0o
annually.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
SPEAKING 10 THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

A meeting OF the New.York Historical Society was
held last evening library, Secondave AMI Eleventh.
At John A. King presided. Theodore Roosevelt was
elected deeQate 10 the centennial celebration OF tho
American patent system beshed in Washington. Mr..
King also spoke length the life and services OF the
late Dr. Howard Crosby long member OF the Hsfofea
Society The speaker o, evening Dr. Ainsworth
r. spofIorc of washington Librarian OF Congress; snd
his subjee. was The Early History OF The Press OF tho
United ssates.n Among those present we've John \
Week. Colonel Andrew Warner. Edward T. Delaney. as
Rev. DR.. Coiyer. A. V. w. Van Vechten Henry -
sewau. Henry r. browne. Moneure d. Conway, H. =.
Tonpkins. BENJAMIN H. Biad aud John J. Tackss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
BILLS THAT HAVE BECOME LAWS.

Albany, April THE following have become laws {:
Chapter 136-Amending the charter Of the village
OF JOhnstown.
Chapter 137-Authorizng the Board of Education
of the City of NewYork to remove and RENTER the
human bodies in the old burying ground between
First and Second sts and First and second aves. and
TO use for school purposes the site to be acquired.
Chapter 136-Provdhg for replacing the Rowe-st,
Erie Canal, bridge in Rochester with lift or hoist
bridge.
Chapter 13o-Amendfng the General Village Incor-
poratOn Act.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
A CHARITY Soc1ErY's OFFICE OPEN AT NIGHT.

CHARITY SOCIETY'S OFFICE OPEN AT NIGHT.
In response expressed desire OF many Of its men,
bers the Charity Organization Society has resumed It's
former practice OF keeping It's Office open aurhs evening
hours Its Central District Office. No 20 East Ninth-st
has been open every evening since ADIi. including Sun
DAYS from TO II o'clock and will so continue during
April and May under the care OF an experienced male
agent Persons soliciting aims upon the streets after
dark plea that all charity doors are Closed may
now be referred this society. with the assurance That all
cases will be carefully examined and suitably treated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

R1II, WHICH BENEFITS THE WESTERN UNION
Albany. April (Special).-A bill which ought to be
entitled An act to turn the streets of New-fork
.. +be Western Union Telegraph Company" passed the
Assembly this morning. 1t is perhaps the hrst ume
in history that the Legislature of this state mas mao
~ daci+v IN 20 behind the courts and declare legal
What the courts have decided to be illegal Here Is
the bill:
the cv OF is authorized with the consent OF
the Consolidated Telegraph and Electrical Subway Com
pany to enter into new contracts with SAID company ANU
with the Empire City Subway Company (Limted)' pro-
Gliding for division Of the work Of constructing main
.tntna ond onerating subways in said city in such
manner that the work Of constructing maintaining and
onerat,sr subways for telegraph and telephone con-
and for the conductors OF the Edison
rroctrc Illuminating Company Of New-York shall be
done nv the Empire City Subway Company LInted) and
the work of constructing, maintaining and operating all
other subways done by the Consolidated Telegraph
and Electrical Subway Company. Such new contracts
shall be in accordance with the resolutions OF sald
d odonted the fifteenth day Of December, 1890, and
IN accordance with the terms of the proposed contracts
maintained i'm and approved by said resolutions subject to
b rrovisons Of this act The Consolidated Telegraph
d Electrical Subway Company may also convey and
s ~1 90 tho Fmpre City Subway Company QImted)
h NJ the subways already constructed the lastnaned
shall in and by such new contract be authorized
TO maintain and operate 80,
The hill was introduced by Assemblyman South
worth and the story OF which 1t is one OF the sequels
e long one 1t is a story Of barefaced effort to
,ocisI.te ont Of existence company which was organ
lied in good faith and which has been captured by the
metropolitan Telegraph and Telephone Company OF
which the Western Union Telegraph Company owns
1T, ono half Of the stock If the measure becomes
law n gives over TO the Empire Company otherwise
Law Gould and his associates. the right to build the
o,cctr,c.I subways. and exempts the Western Union
and the other concerns which are stockholders In the
Empire Company from any payment OF rentals for the
use of the subways. These facts were all made pub
c through the speech of Mr. Hildreth against the BILL
,rh rim ,vas called up out Of its order by Mr..
soathwcrth who moved its passage. Mr. KerTgan
in % en- strike ont the enacting cause--tO kill tho
bill. On his motion Mr.. Hildreth made his speech
80! .,o ti then nassed by vote OF 20 To 20. Many
mors of bribery regarding The passage Of this bill
az Sfe those ms t' rumors' no one will verify it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

avenues streets shall only be made with the assent
and under the supervision direction and the
local municipal authorities Of such city cities
To-day the prcsentment Of the Grand Jury Of New.
York was read TO the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

and Mrs Russell Harrison intend TO TO Europe during
the summer The President and his wife will bring their
grandchildren to remain while Mrs Mckee
and Mrs Russell Harrison abroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08
NvLHShuMzs
CARLSBAD sPRUDEL.
DOUBLE CARLSBAD.
QUADRUPLE CARLSBAD.
CARLSBAD WITH IITHIA.

By dliutng Double and Quadruple Carlsbad with one
volume Of hot water, warm Enerveseent Spruoei a y,
Double Sprudel are thus obvsting the use OF
unreliable salts whether chrysaIzed pulverzed or IN pills
Carlsbad being an acknowledged remedy IN certain forms
o. Govt the importance Of Carlsbad with Luna cannot DC
THE COMPLETE ANALYSIS OF EACH WATER Is
ON THE BOTTLE. AND THE WATERS Ale Se Go AN
AHTEED TO AGREE WITH THESE ANALYSES
ADDRESS ORDERS. 43o TO 40 1sT-AvE.' N. 4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-08

THE PRESIDENTS FAMILY TO GO TO CAPE MAY.
Cane NAV n J., April 7 tspecal.-The Presidents
family are expected occupy the cottage at cape may
Point Inv the middle of neat month. Mrs. j. T. Mckee
The Meeker herald., 1891-12-19
The Columbia Calendar.

An old friend in new dress. and an
article that has come to be one of the
indispcnsiblcs of an editors desk. comes
to hand in the Columbia Daily Calendar
for 1892. The calendar is in the form
of pad containing SG7 leaves. each
5tx2i inches: one for each day of the
year. to be removed daily, and one for
the entire year. The day of the week,
of the month, and of the year are given,
and each slip bears a short paragraph
pertaining to cycling or some kindred
subject. At the bottom Of each leaf is
a blank for memoranda. every leaf be-
ing accessible at any time.
The Meeker herald., 1891-12-19
Prisoners Escape.

Mecker was treated TO a small.sized
sensation Monday when 1t became
known that Fred Smith, who was in
"durance vilcn pending investigation
by the grand jury OF the charge of
horse stealing, which was booked
against him. had made his escape
from the county Jail. Smith was ac-
companied in his flight by Andy Jones,
the musical Senegambian, against
whom charge of watch stealing was
docketcd. Both prisoners were locked
up in II cell together by Under Sheriff
Buchan. about seven O'Clock Sunday
night, and before departing that official
took the usual precaution to examine
the premises to see that all was right.
Nothing seemed to Ike amiss so far as
the eye could penetrate. The sequel,
The Meeker herald., 1891-12-19
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, i'iainii-li, III.
make, the statement that she caugh,
cold, which settled on her lungs; sh.
was treated for u month by her family
physician. hut grew worse, II" told her
si- Was haIrirN, victim ni sousnmp'
lion AMI that no medicine could cufu
her. lirt irusgi,, suggested Df.
Kings New Discovery 'of cunsump'
lion. She bought bottle and to her de
Hight found herself irn.ht;-i frum III.
int dose. She continued i;s us- aud
after taking ten bottles, found herself
sound and we'll. now 'io-.s her own house
work aud is ~ well n, she ever Was
Free trial bottles of this Gf-at Discoy-
cry al any Drug store. large bottle, 10
ccais and 500.
The Meeker herald., 1891-12-19
Happy HoosierS.

Wm. Timmons. Postmaster 81 Ida.
VILE. Ind. writes: Electric Bi,;.rs
has done NOR. for the than all other
medicines combined. for that had feel.
ing arising from Kidney and Liver
trouble John Leslie, farmer and
siockman, OF same place. saws; Find
Electric lIitt.rs to he the best Kidney
and Liver medicine, made me feel like
new man. j. ". Gardner. hardware
merchant. same town. saws: Electric
IIi,ters is just the thing for man who
is all run down and don't care whether
he lives or dies: he found new strength,
good appetite and felt just like he had n
new lease on lifc.m Only 20 cents bot
tie, ut any drug store.
The Meeker herald., 1891-12-19

though, tells a dinsrsae tale. Inyesti-
CATION shows that IT, prisoners had
spent considerable tt0e in ioosenins
the bolts and sizples tha, held their
cell door fast and in ~ they we're sue
csssfui. Ones outside ~ cell the outer
door vet remained beoseen them and
liberty and this last ol11aele Was much
harder to overcome thao the first They
could do nothing wiA the iIon-sho
door and double lock. = they hit on the
novel plan of setting ese 10 the heavy
wooden door frames aod burning out
the bolts. This they accomplished by
sa,urating the part oe the wcod they
wished Ia burn with kefos-nr, which
MAS found in n lamp ~ the corridor.
The fire was confined u lhs small space
surrounding tho iock.bo,ls and iron
fastening and was extsnruishsi with
water conveniently n haiid when the
prisoners succeeded in accomplishing
what they hal started cn, 10 do-aain
their liberty.
That the plan WAS lr'ld and hazard
Gus one, successfully carried out, IL
evident To all who have visited tho Jail
sine. Smith and Jones sil-n,ly and nm
o.fomoniou.iy took their departure,
That they took big chances Of losing
their lives In also manifest, for had the
lire got beyond their control they
would have undoubtedly b-.n eTema,ri.
The fusi,iyes arc s,ili a, large.
The Meeker herald., 1891-12-19
Licking the Editor.

what are YOU crying about 2" asked
a nd.hearted stranger Of a lad who was
standing in front OF newspaper Office
weeping ~ IT his heart would break.
"Oh. dads gone up stairs 10 lick the
editor
well. has he come down vet ?n pur-
sued the gentle Samaritan.
Pieces of him have" exclaimed the
boy ndugcd In fresh burst OF tears,
"and I'm expecting the rest every
minute. e."-Petcrson' Weekly.
The Meeker herald., 1891-12-19
Holiday Excursion Rates.

On December eth. y and 3lst. 1soi.
and January LIST. 1872, rate OF one
limited fare for the round trip will be
made between all stations on line of the
Colorado Midland railway. including
Denver and Pueblo.
All tickets limited to continuous pas.
sage in each direction. with final limit
10 return January 3rd, lso2.
The Meeker herald., 1891-12-19
An .

a man who has practiced medicine
for forty years ought to know salt from
sugar; read what he says:
TOLEDO. o., Jan. TO- 1857.
Messrs. i. J. Cheney " Co.-Gentle-
men-I have been in the general prac-
ticc of medicine for most forty years,
and would say that in all my practice
and experience have never seen Il prep
aration that could prescribe with as
much confidence of success as can
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
you. Have prescribed it a great many
times and its effect is wonderful. and
would say in conclusion that | have vet
to iind case of catarrh that it would
not cure. If they would take it accord.
ing to directions. Yours truly,
l.. l.. GOHsUCH. NJ D.,
Office, 2lj Summit st.
We will give 500 for any case of
catarrh that can not he cured with
Halls Catarrh Cure. Taken internally.
+. j. CHENEY Il Co., Props, Toledo, o.
The Meeker herald., 1891-12-19
SHIL0H'S
C0NSU NJ pTl0N
CURE.

The success o? shis Great cougt Curc II
without parallel in ;hs history OF medicine.
All druggists arc authorized 10 sell II on n pos
five guarantee. a test Stat 10 other euro can
successfully siAui. Taat II nay become
known, the rrupr!.tnrs. At m enormous OK
pcnsc. arc placing Sample Hst'lc Free Into
every home In Tho Uuitci ;tatos and Canada.
Rvcu have Cough. Sore Throat, or Bron-
chiHs, use u. for Il Sii' cure yen. II your
child has the Group. or WhporinE Cough. use
Il promptly. GEd iciicfi sure. II you dread
that insidious disease Consumption. use It.
Ask your Druggist for SHILOH'S CURE,
Price 10 cts. 70 cts. aud 81 90. Ifyour Lungs
arc sore or Back lame. use Shiioh's Porous
Plaster. Price IS cts. For sale by all Drug
vista and Dealers.
The Meeker herald., 1891-12-19
fine Playing cards

Send ten cents In s;amIs or coin Ia
John J-has;ian. general tick-, and pas.
srn.cr a:rn, Chicago. Hocs island &
Pacific Ry.. Chicago, III. for pack oi
the latest. sinopth-si, sllcs.st i!a, IN.
cards you ever saw. Just the thin: for
High Five parties. For n Sac postal
note will send yon i've packs.
The Meeker herald., 1891-12-19

Take your local paper-TnE HERALD.
The Meeker herald., 1891-12-19

VOur stock Of holiday goods consists
wholly Of the latest and most popular
lines. and our prices make these beau,i-
ful goods irresistible. Come early and
avoid the rush. HAY \ WALDHtDGE.