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BOSTON'S BIG TAIPAYERA
Frederick l.. Ames Pays the Largest Amount
Of Any Individual.

BosToN. Jan. 10.-Boston's taxable real estate
Is valued Mt $3.50 O0O.OOO a gain Of $50. 900 900
within tho past twelve months. and the amount
OF personal property unearthcd by tho asses
sors aggregates more than S2O0.OOO.OOO. OF
course this is nowhere near tho actual worth
OF Boston's personal estate but the assessors
couldn't find any more than that for the pur-
poses OF taxation. Tho taxpayer that cuts the
greatest figure on the Assessors books IL, as
usual the Boston and Albany Railroad Com
pany WHICH contributes $ll4.43O toward the
support OF the city and State governments. The
only other bill that runs into the hundreds of
thousands Is addressed to Charles N. Getting
Ct al trustees, and 1t amounts to S1OO.954.
The largest individual taxpayer this year Is
against S64 OPT last year. This high distinc-
ton OF bein! the largest individual taxpayer
In Boston was held for years. and until two
years ago. by Mr.. Joshua MONTGOMERY Sears.
who this year pays S54. l23.
1, About dozen years ago Mr.. Nathan Mat
thews. ST.. the father Of Boston's Mayor. head
ed the list, Mr. j. NJ Scars being second and
MI. +. l. Ames third. There are only two
others whose taxes exceed $4,000. the Boston
GnsliGht Company which pays this year
G.lOl. and William s. Dexter. ct al, trustees.
who pay SD7.473. The Boston and Maine
Railroad this year pays S40.673 against $lIO,-
2Si last year. but the Eastern Railroad. which
last year paid S27,77O this year. does not ap.
pear at all by that name. There are ~ corpor-
ntions anu individuals whose tax bills arc be-
tween 100000 and $4,000. and 40 who pa
between $4,000 and $4,000.
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From The st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The writer OF recent article In The SuN the Gu.
rosties Of Politics. in relating the causes and conse-
quences Of the hostility OF Mr. Tyner Indiana to tho
nomination Of Mr. Blaine at Cincinnati in 1870 omits
another case Of very similar character. which had
perhaps. still more to do with Mr. Blanes defeat
that occasion. Mr. John Cessna Of Pennsylvania nke
Mr. Tyner had been refused his choice OF committee
ChairmanslAps by Mr. Blaine. lie wanted to be Chair
man Of the Judiciary Committee but Mr. Blaine made
different selection Mr. Cessna went to the Conven-
tion Of 1875 for the avowed purpose Of getting
with Mr.. Blaine. He chose very novel method for
the accomplishment OF his purpose lie knew that
the plan Of the Blaine men to nominate
their candidate by a stampede OF votes from other
candidates before the result OF the first ballot
nounccd lie worked for and secured his selection
Chairman the Committee Of Rules for govern.
ment OF the Convention and in that capacity reported
rule that after State had cast its change of
that vote should DO allowed until after the result
that ballot had been announced. This stopped all
chances for a stampede and had much to do with de.
featng Mr. Blaine. Mr.. Cessna had his revenge. and
free to boast Of the during the Con-
vention.
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ELECTRICITY ON THE STAGE
Its Use 10 Produce storms with Jixhtn,ns
aud Thunder.

Theatrical performances are to-day depend,
emit TO greater degree. than over before on
specific nlar effects /, and the strides which have
s. s.
naR Going In t psysd SDw YoT Of julius c
ia tpG " sSo
s hs t hS snd when
Cesar could hardly, be more fitting even r
nature, SO far as oculur and aural .demonstrs.
The rising wind and tho rumble, rapidly dyins
away OF the distant thunder to the kissing u
@S gale snq Iii rnsh Ss
out. The main dependence however. Of this
wonderfully powerful scene is upon tho light:
s f"sS sh,nns 9, any aesree Z
sSd lie To- an sS SrcS
For forked lightning specially constructed
Tho camera iucida is made on the principle
light. and has in front revolving disk Of dark
outlines q tho particular Kinds Of Hash desired
a%d iSs III. i ssssa ,hoass IL
effect is heightened BY having various portions rs
sabs as iii tSeem %
that az the forke lightning plays over the
scenery these portions seem luridly illumined
Cloud effects are produced In tho same man.
ner. the image being usually thrown on eauzs
drops. The marvellousiy faithful production
Of mimic thunder Is attained in various ways.
In former days the great resource OF thts, stage
manager for the imitation OF the artillery Of
tho storm was sheet Of tin. which was shak.
en- with moro or less violence as tho storm
Now. a moro elaborate device is adopted.
and the making Of thunder Is reduced to Q
science. For low. distant rumblinGs thick
st q sm Is voa ssd hs H
and securely fastened down. This reso:
nant. and sensitive drum is operated
on with thickly padded ,drumsticks, When
balls > Of different sizes are rolled around tho
parchment. and the rise and fall Of the sound
can be regulated by the manipulation OF the
balls. For louder peals OF thunder wooden
tire length Of the wall at the back OF the stage
upper s part Of these troushs or boxes NUM- I
Der Of cannon balls are kept In readines
are disengaged. and as they roll down the
At first. owing to its distance from the stage.
It n ss ts shs ss
cellar. The electrical attachment which gov.
erns the operation of this device Is 80 arranged
balls to be let loose. that the amounted noise
required can always be accurately given.
For tho crashing thunderclap which follows
used On the top 81 box about ten feet long
Stats. The ends Of these Stats are rapidly
caught by pins on q rapidly revolving cylinder
ward the slats drop. and loud continuous
rattle Is the result
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MRS. RAIDERS RESCUE
She Hangs by Her Hands for Five Minutes
TO tho Window Ledge.

TO the Window Ledge.
William ]. RAIDER and his wife live on the top
floor Of tho three-story brick building at 80
Henry street. Brooklyn. and conduct tho
Star Laundry on the ground floor. A
big stove in the rear room OF the
laundry got overheated and started blaEe in
the room at ehz o'clock yesterday morning
kadSr and his wife. the only oceupants Of the
aWakened. escape BY tho stairway was cut
Joining stable. which was twenty. feet below
him, Mrs. RAIDER. who is q stout woman Of
middle ago. was afraid to jump to the roof
below. but she got out on the window ledge.
The weather was bitter ooid. and Mrs. RAIDER
down and hung from the ledge with both
hands, but was afraid to let herself drop She
screame ed loudly for help. but she had to hang
to the ledge for fully five minutes before one
OF Truck 3's ladders was placed against the
side OF the house. and she was lifted from her
perilous situation. She was wrapped in blank
cts and taken to q neighbors house. Mrs
Rador was severely bruised about the chest
and arms in consequence Of her rough expert
ence.
The building. which Is owned by tho F. d.
Litchfield estate was burned out on the inside
The loss is estimated at 5000.
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A PLEA FOR UNION
Tho Municipal Couucii OF the rrish National
League Endorses tho National Platform.

Twenty branches wero represented at meot-
ing of the New York City Municipal Council Of
the Irish National League OF America at 81
Union square yesterday afternoon. Mr.. NJ. d.
Gallagher. yice-Presidcnt OF the National
body. presided. and among those present was
Mr.. William ]. Lyman. National Treasurer.
The meeting was called to endorse the plat
form adopted ut tho National Convention in
Chicago in 1901. and in furtherance OF this end
resolutions were adopted declaring the Coun-
and the cause Of Ireland. The resolutions de-
clare. among other thugs:
Unity Of action in this country Is as essen
tial ns IN Ireland. and in this belief all soci3-
ties and associations organized for patriotic
purposes are called upon to affiliate In one
common voice and under ono flag. !ndcpend.
conventions rurportinG to DO originated for
league or parliamentary purposes. having no
national government nor head. have q tenden:
cyt2 deceive well.meaning persons who would
orRanlzation Ireland has hut one
nag. one purpose. one. destiny-and through
she spoke In no uncertain language: she asks
you to cast pnrtysms aside and march under
one banner; dissolve or assimilate your side
s SnSTnoTS With the local branches in your neigh
i've can thank God and the patriotic people
Of our race that the National League OF Amer
limo energy energy and innnenso. aud We cannot let
this opportunity pass without extending our
heartfelt appreciation and thanks TO our noble
he cx Treasuror. the Rev. Dr. L o'Reilly Of Be.
troit. and Secretary John Y. sutton Of Lincoln.
Mob who. despite the severest criticisms OF
o ssp sn Of
honest and self. sacrificing for tho good Of the
cause and worthy Of the confidence and re-
spec,t Pr all people who appreciate true man
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THE POST OFFICE CLERKS.
A New Salary Classification Bill which will
he Prescnted to C0nEress.

he Presented to Congress.
A special meeting Of the Association Of su-
perintendonts and Clerks Of the New York
Post Office was held yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock at tho German Masonic Temple. Fiji
teenth street, near Third avenue Tho princi-
pal question before the meeting was whether
the association should ask Congress to pass
an eight-hour bill regulating the hours OF
employees. or whether q salary classification
bill should be presented at Washington.
At the last meeting Of the Association o mo-
tion to adopt the report Of tho Committee ia
,yrorlng an eight-hour bill had been tabled.
to prevent the adoption Of tho minutes con-
tanning the vote on tho report The minutes
were adopted by u vote Of q to o. A resolu-
ton was then introduced and passed providing
for a Committee OF dve to draft amendments
and present O. classification law making 5000
tho lowest salary paid to clerk. and 81 400
the maximum: The salary Of every clerk to
ee INCREASED in 500 year until he reached the
pointed by Acting President NJ. II. Kinsley to-
day. and Is Instructed to act Immediately with
the National Association OF Post ONCE Clerks.
from which the New York Association with
drew year ngo.
The clerks opposing this resolution are
principally general office men. A classlhca-
ton bill would give sub:station mon a chance
sub-station men assert that their hours arc
longer than the general office employees. and
that while they would gain by an eiGht-hour
bill. a proper salary Inv Is more important.
A letter from the National Association was
read asking for funds for use ut Washington.
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SINGING SCHOOL WAYS RECALLED.
Tho Hundredth Anniversary Of DR.. Lowell
Mason's Birth Celebrated.

Just 9 century ago Lowell Mason. tho dist TN
ss pace ~ BIS paid
t dssSt Ss SG h
Himself. Where the children played an active
his wES n 1a wh1 1a
exercises were conducted under the auspices
81 ql the f9llewing Gopmittee q tn the ,Medaeld
1 1sn X MsR TdS1 sn tcS FIJI W. Hay
fSs p TnH as Il Fs sS. S4 ys5 sd
welcomed the guests in behalf Of the society
opf d " Fyn Of Ns as hs
TT Tx then oH sr
aAuS%Sr Gentle Lyrs: On tic sheets from a
which they sang each selection was ascribed
td o But ssEpS s Ss ssrs
Fss BeSs NV sssn
opened his remarfs BY saying that the sing:
,ngs Of that verse awakened new train Of
Seen M s 1id said Dr. Smith, esSs
serSs S. Mason h %r ssd sa from a, sen Tb
hymn America: While student at ths
BE- ssea and e@ Wsieh
some ideas. was much pleased with The
patriotic sentiment displayed, and being In the
than half an hour. those verses: did not then
Kipg:' that have since found out Tho words
wore tn thoughts which came unrestrained to
which # was written now reposes II ny port.
hymn would become noted and never dreamed
OF hearing It anywhere but near my own home:
hold OF it. and i heard nothing more or even
q july when heard it sung at the Park
Street Church. Since then have heard it in
NapIes Rome. Xthens eonstantlnop!s. Stock: Stock:
holm. Copenhagen; Berlin. Ceylon, .Rangoan.
r. the S9yes Of the earth in fact over this en-:
Mr. Henry Lowell Mason Of Boston. grand;
to oe h nea pe6pe e 81 Mo s family and relatives
the resSus Hex'G Ma sSSfe pGfa
:, He was so intent on whatever he did" said
Mr.. Patrick: that when he started to play the
piano he offered up q prayer for aid to make
his piece worthy OF God; and thus he was sue
The hymn :. Hebron" written in 1880. was
sung by the children and audience. and also
Lnban," written the same year. Principal
mentioned the very famous statement made
sing" which, he said. Dr. Mason Illustrated
most perfectly by his now method. Mr.. A. A.
Lowell followed with an address upon the
Every occupant OF the hall Joined in singing
the closing hymn. America" after which the
Rev. A NJ. Crane pronounced the benediction.
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Bishop I.ouEhiin's IIumor.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: Your
articles in Fridays Sun relating to anecdotes
OF the late Bishop Loushlin and to Plus TX.
and Masonry. reminded the writer OF a hith.
erto unrelated incident In the Bishops lie.
Having occasion to visit tho oflico OF the Com.
mlssioncrs OF Charities shortly after the ro-
moval of the central office to Fulton street, the
Bishop congratulated the late Commissioner
Shipman on tho change and en1uired II the
Commissioner Shipman informed him that
they did not and proceeded to nnmo the dill.
ferent uses to which the building was mi,
ending by saying that the top floor was used as
Q Masonic lodge room. The Bishop. raising his
hands and feigning terror. exclaimed:
leaving the. building they would say / had
joined tho Masons; but they might say worse
things OF me. might they not. mmissionerY'
NERITAs
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trial and economic interests are confdod to
the members OF one party. and they find
cause for fear In the exclusion OF that party
from the due Federal representation to
which their electoral strength entities
them. prudent and judicious policy,
therefore. dictates tho safo road for tho
Southern delegates. thus confronted. not
with choice Of evils, but with an
always impending evil without any choice
at all. Accordingly they do not seek to
dictate the choice OF Presidential candi-
date: to endeavor to burden him with the
weight OF policy which may imperil or
prevent his success; or to see him chosen
with special reference to their ideas and
views; but rather to participate In the nom
nation Of the Democratic candidate who
will be most likely to win. In the nominat-
ing Convention. therefore. just as in the
Speakership contest the representatives Of
tile Southern States can be relied upon to
embark In no wool-gathering political ex-
petition. but to give their votes to the IA
vorite Of the doubtful Northern States.
1t Is undeniably true that the sage and
saving counsel given to the Southern Demo-
Gratis just prior to tho election OF 1888. was
not taken by them, and their failure brought
about many of the OWLS OF Legislation Of
which they have since found occasion to
complain. But the repiDach for the fault
of that year belongs in still greater measure
to the Democrats of the North. whose lead
In the matter the Southern representatives
merely followed. While any prediction at
this time as to the probable vote of the
Southern delegates could not be otherwise
than premature. no doubt need exist con-
corning their general course. 1t will be to
support In tho Convention the candidate
who is deemed by the respective delega-
tions from such States to bc the surest Of
carrying the doubtful and ncedful States
OF tho North
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Mr.. JEPHsoN. one OF STANLEY's lleuten-
ants. is an earnest advocate OF the wisdom Of
building railroad from tho Indian Ocean to
Victoria Nyanza. Five years ago tho idea was
derided rs chimerical: but both tho English
and Germans are now seriously considering
1t. The railroad is sure to come II the nations
continue to regard the lake region as q field
for profitable enterprise: and the need Of it. II
commerce Is to have considerable develop
ment. is shown by the fact that while the little
steamer now building on tho Clyde for the
Victoria Nyanza will cost only $4,000. it will.
with the present appliances. cost $125.O00 to
carry her to the lake.
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A bill just introduced into Congress indi-
Gates that the supply Of material for additions
to the pension rolls Is beginning to run low.
The measure In question provides that q
charge OF desertlon now standing against any
soldier on the records OF the Adjutant- Gener-
ais office "shall be no bar to his right to PEN
sion In any case In which 1t be reasonably
shown that the disability on account OF which
he claims pension arose or was incurred
while performing actual service In the volun-
teer army OF the United States" Cases have
undoubtedly occurred In which the record Of
desertion entered against soldiers name was
either technical or was Offset by facts that
would make It less discreditable than 1t
seemed In some instances 1t might be shown.
for example. that tho soldier had prematurely
left one organization in order to enlist In an
other. Toward the close Of the war. also.
when hostilities were over, men may have ab-
santad themselves without waiting for the for
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-11

New York has become tho recognized
market on this continent for the thorough
bred or blooded horse and the trotter or light
harness animal. and many thousand head of
both these interesting branches Of the equine
family are disposed OF In the metropolis every
year. Breeders and turfmen. us we'll as those
who love tho horse for his road qualities. como
to New York when they want anything Of n
high order In the horse line The best proof
Of tho stability OF this market is tho wide in
tercst shown in such snes as that which
begins tomorrow evening in the Madison
Square Garden from the studs of Mr.. A. A.
BONNER. Mr.. HENRY N. SMITH. and MIR. JOHN
II, SHUTS
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Tho Future Of Mr.. Foraker.

Tho celebrated investigation OF the
1oRAKKR-WooD forgery ended at Wash
lngton In February. 1890, with dramatic
declaration on the part Of Mr.. FORAKER
that he firmly believed in the existence OF
genuine paper similar to the document
which WOOD had forged.
That is to say. Mr.. FORAKER was COM
pNlled to admit that the document which
be had procured from WOOD and used in
the campaign was fabrication; but he
maintained to the last his pretended belief
that although this particular document
was bogus. some other document. could it
b found. would prove to the world that not
only JAMES E. CAMPBELL. his Democratic
competitor for Governor. but also his own
Republican rivals. JOHN SHERMAN and
WILLIAM MCKINLEY. Jr.. were scoundrels
and bribe-takers.
Before he left the witness stand. which
had been like pillory for him. Mr.. Fob
AKEH announced that he should spend the
remainder Of his life, II necessary. in rum
ming down this genuine paper which he
believed would convict CAMPBELL. JOHN
SHERMAN, MCKINLEY, and several other
statesmen. OF rascality.
II he has kept that solemn promise. he has
likewise kept the secret. It appears that
hs thought there was shorter way back to
political life by cutting under JOHN SHER-
NAN for the United States Senate. But
IoRAKER was mistaken.
A good many Of our Republican contem-
porsries are devoting conjecture to the
probable future course Of FoRAKER's career.
Come of them tell him that he can afford to
resume the practice Of the law. and wait for
political honors that are sure to come to
him. sooner or later.
We advise him. on the contrary. to re-
sumo his search for the mysterious docu-
ment which he pretends to believe Is some
where In existence: for until he finds aud
produces that. and thus redeems the SEN
sational pledge he made under oath at
Washington two years ago. 1t is not likely
that Mr.. JOSEPH BENSON FORAKER will ever
get back into public life.
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Notes OF tho Hebrews.

Alarge number Of the retail Jewish butchers OF thil
city have formed organization prevent tho sale OF
fraudulent kosher meats.
Among the Jewish societies Of this city are the Mark
Twain Literary Society" the Emerson Literary So
ciety." and the Addison Literary Society"
There 100 Jewish patients in the Montehore Home
for Chronic Invads In this city There are also many
applicants for admission to the home, all Of whose
cases will be carefully examined.
Post Office has been established at Montenore the
new Russian Hebrew settlement in New Jersey. In
which there is now afactory that gives employment
to over 100 workers. recently from Russia.
Free tickets to the entertainments given by TIN
Young Women's Hebrew Association are distribut ed
among the female toilers In the sweating pens " of
the east side. Tho tickets printed In the argon
The Jewish Historical Society meets every Thursday
evening. On Thursday next Rabbi eilverman will de-
liver FREQ lecture at its rooms "Tie Life OF King
David" The lecture OF last Thursday was on 1.-THE
Life of King Saul"
do Hirsch fund are Russian Hebrew exiles who work
for living In the day time. They like to read the
Declaration Of Independence enjoy musical entertain.
ments and strive to learn the American language.
Free lectures on Jewish history are to be given every
Monday evening" under the auspices OF the Young
Mems Hebrew Association. In tho rooms on lie xngton
avenue at Fifty eighth street. Tho nrst lecture Of the
course Monday Jan H. Is to be by Rabbi Harris on
1.-THE Times OF Ezra and Nehemiah" There are sunday
evening lectures at tho Hebrew Institute East Broad
way.
Rabbi Kohur delivered sermon In Temple Ahawath
Chesed concerning the Jewish appeal to Christians for
material aid He said: III Christian friends will
help tosave the body Of the Russian Jew with tho
anticipation Of having better claim to save his soul
through the fundamentally OF their dsrepuable and
ignorant missionaries. the sooner withdraw our mp.
peal the better"
The Ladies' Auxiliary Society of the Mount Sinai
Hospital 10 In an excellent fnanca condition. It s
constantly receiving new members and the sewing
meetings are always well attended. The Amerioun
HesrsW says that Mount Sinai Hospital Ii carried
with splendid success. and stands magnificent OBJ.
ject lesson In practical charity It had over 5000
patients Last year.
The Hebrew Union College ia Cincinnati is stately
stone edincs. II has hne library. In which there arc
many Hebrew manuscripts. Tho following mem.
bors Of the fraternity, Dr. Isaac ~ Wise. Jewish
theology: Or. Dsutsch, philosophical Hebrew; Rabbi
Moses Nielziner. Talmud and rsbhinical disoipnes:
Rev. Q. hAnnhsimsr. Biblical exercises. Hebrew and
Arsmsss; Dr. Phihpson. Assyriolosy philosophical lit.
oratursi xabk Chariss Len. rsbbinics, history; Mr.
EphsAiW fsldRAp. HsbraicA. yabbiRlaA
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Woman and Mans Elbow.

will men never learn to keep their hands
while king along n crowded street or when
IA street car" walled frail little woman to
way along Wabash avenue. near Madison
street. tho other day. Some Of the digs that
I've received to-day from mems elbows have
been simply terrific!
We ought TO begin crusade against the
habit; Tho man Of medium height swing.
does more positive damage to women
when he digs his elbows into them at about
every five steps than all the corsets in tho
T. y they call it, pull with the City Council
ia have an ordinance PASSED at the next meet
streets or ride in street cars with their elbows
sticking out Many. OF our hest and so-caleh
gentlemen persist in the habit I've seen
they got homo, and all by reason OF the masru.
positive"