New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-30
MISUNDERSTANDING
Referring to the fact that twenty-five persons
have been killed at grade crossings in Railway
since February 1892 The Newark Call' says:

Referring to the fact that TWENTY-FIVE persons
have been killed at grade crossings in Railway
since February 1892. The Newark Calr' says:
The fact IS the railroad company runs u. trains thr,u,,
Railway at terrific rate and gate no gate careless
ness or the OF streets at grade with such
conditions Is crime and the twenty-five killings are
murder much as II the fatal blows were deliberate
what the Legislature propose 10 do with this and
many similar cases throughout New-Jersey,
II the Legislature does its duty the slaughter
will cease. The abolition Of grade crossings is
one Of the crying needs Of the hour As a matter
Of fairness il must be admitted, however that the
Pennsylvania Railroad has voluntarily done
more in that direction than any other railroad
company in New-Jersev The track elevation in
Jersey City and Elizabeth bear testimony to that
and 10 these could be added the elevation OF the
tracks in Newark If the Central Railroad did not
block the way.
The Daily Advertiser heartily earnestly seconds
the nomination OF Mr. Franklin Murphy be
aarge from NewJersey to the Republican Ma
ona Convention The Republicans OF NewJerscy should
make his selection unanimous-(Newark Advertiser.
II Mr.. Murphy cares to go to ST. Louis as a
ceegate-at-iarge his wish will probably be graft
fed. The Republican party in New-Jersey owes
him a debt OF gratitude that cannot easily be
repaid
have. II is reported. been asked to attend meet
Ing in Atlantic City tonight for the purpose of
taking action to protect their interests" Ac-
cOrdng 10 the letter Of invitation. Information has
been received from the most reliable sources that
at the next session OF the Legislature of this
State efforts will be made to pass laws by which
the liquor business will be hampered and
stricted even more than at present. An attempt
will oe made to close the hotel and saloon bars
on election days and all holidays. bill Oknown
a. the screen law will be introduced. which pro-
v!des that paint. ornament. blind. screen
curtain shall cover inside or outside the lower
hall O! the glass in the windows and doors of
saloon on Sunday during the prohibiting hours.
viii n would have the effect of closing place
Of business absolutely tight on Sunday. election
d--~. etc
I nigh license bill is under consideration
which, If passed would still further increase the
amount of license fees now paid The civil dam
age act" the "disorderly house act and other re-
etrictive measures will be proposed by the enemies
q the liquor trade.
In years gone by those who presumed to speak
r. the saloonkeepers have frequently acted with
conspicuous unwiseness in running counter to
public sentiment. Just now the feeling among
tn great mass of the people appears TO favor the
adoption of higher license fees and like observ-
ance of the Sundays. BY recognizing that and
irving earnestly to put forward reasonable propo-
siti0ns tending to solve the problem the saloon
l.epers can help themselves immeasurably. To
take up position Of stubborn and uncompromis
= = opposition is the surest way to provoke hos
tlity bound to result disasrousy for their trade.
j left TO themselves a majority Of the saloon
keepers are inclined to meet the popular demands
more than halfway. but the brewers are against
any change in the present system.