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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

uudor commission They would 20 to Alpahs
-, tho hcrinning Of the session and remain
thcre They would seldom visit the Metropolis
and would see little OF other parts of the STATE.
Nobody really objected to the Senators ana As
semblymcn getting free rides so long rs the!
all cot them. and the favor was considered is
an act Of courtesy and not the creation Oh III
obligation The practice might have continued
Indefinitely had the legislators themselves not
abused it. But when it became the habit for
members not content with getting passes 1or
themselves or even for their own families. to de-
mand free transportation for their friends anu
constituents and 10 use the railroad favors as a
means of keeping their home fences III repair
the legislative passes became n public nuisance
When Il single member of the Legislature has
been known 10 receive from one railroad alone
i'm the course Of year free transportation Tor
himself and friends worth thousands OF dollars,
it becomes time for change. Free distriD'i-
ton Of passes is far more effective than free
seeds and Government publications. II is NOT
however, So harmless. 4 railroad that gives
such wholesale favors does so under compulson
through fear of hostile legislation i'm case OF re-
fusal or Of its own accord in the hope of placing
the recipient under obligations to IT, This was
the great evil connected with the giving OF Tree
passes The public officers who fostered that
system Of pass begging are themselves to blame
for the amendment to the Constitution when
deprived them Of the personal enjoyment OF
courtesy which they have abused
However desirable il may be for of1clals 10
travel unhampcred by the thought that they are
spending the money needed by their families at
home in their quest for information on public
affairs. much better taste would he shown in
the acccptancc in good temper Of the evident
meaning Of the Constitution. II does not tenh
To- the greater dignity of IN Assemblyman for
him 10 be heard declaring that the members OF
the Constitutional Convention were hypocrites
because they took away his passes. To attempt
10 cvadc Il constitutional provision just enacted
with full understanding of its object Is the
last thing lawmaker should do. however I'M
lust he may think the provision in question.
The proposition to abolish passes altogether has
much 10 commend it. hut II Is too plainly
measure Of retaliation. offered TO keep others
from getting what legislators cannot get. one
other method Of getting even with the public
the lawmakers might try. They might order free
rides for everybody and let the railroads make
what they can out Of freight. 1t is surprising
that no such measure * pushed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15
YESTERDAYS CONCERTS.

Two concerts were given in the music room OF the
Madison Square Garden yesterday which were CAL
clate-i 10 make those who heard them suspect that
they belonged to past age and a different cline
thar this or that they dreaming. In the after
noon the Countess Gda Ruta, composer and plan
list of the Court of Italy" and winner Of Sola
medal for orchestral composition gave an entertain
ment with the help OF Signor Bevignani. an orches
ira and another Italian Countess, Castilvecchio'
who recites what are called monologues, slsno,
rama gno and Signora Mante had been announced
for the affair but fortunately for their artistic repu
tations they took part In H. All the music p'i !.
formed was original with the concert-giver. VINO Is
TO Civ. lessons hereafter in New-York. concern
ing Il and the of its performance cIi.I.a,n
has nothing TO 10 AS little was the concert gwen
In the evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas ue MI :.
schin. announced tenor and soprano rom tde
Grafton Performances such theirs are as a 'u.s
heard here from pupils of mediocre talent III 'Ae
schools
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15
SAYING THE PALISADES.

The movement for the preservation or III"
Palisades is entirely deserving OF success, and
its rapid progress is creditable and encouraging.
Considerable interest in the subject has been
occas jonally manifested in years past when top
les Of a more engrOssilg nature were scarce,
but the present effort which now seems destined
10 accomplish it's purpose began only few
months ago From one point OF view debt OF
gratitude is due TO the contractors who startled
the people Of two States into realization OF
what they were sure TO lose, il blasting opera
lions were kept up to the destructive standard
set last fall From that time popular sentiment
stimulated official solicitude. Governor Werts
forcibly reminded the Ncw,Jersey Legislature
Of its duty in his annual message and without
much delay a bill which the Governor thinks
will stop most of the mischief has been passed.
II provides for rigid restrictions in future
riparian leases, and the present conditions Of
tenancy are supposed to be such as 10 make ii
useful at once and increasingly as time goes
on. We are glad to learn, however, that an
other bill has been prepared which goes fur
Their and proposes Il plan for converting parts
OF the plateau above the Hudson to public pur-
poses How costly and extensive . park work
is contemplated by the advocates OF this meas
urc we do not know. and they perhaps cannot
estimate accurately how much such an under
taking would involve. But il is desirable 10
have the question thoroughly discussed, for not
few intelligent and public-spirted citizens OF
New-Jersey fear that the measure devised by
the Governor falls short Of the necessities OF
the case.
II is also gratifying proof of the interest
felt in this matter that the Assembly at Al
bany has adopted resolution authorizing Gov
crnor Morton To appoint an unsalaricd commits
sion TO consult and cooperate with the New
Jersey authorities. This resolution expresses
the view that the Palisades are q natural pos
session not only Of rare beauty. but also Of
great importance strategically, inasmuch as they
command the Hudson and can be readily con-
verted into an impregnable defence for the
cities and villages on it's banks. 1t Is proposed
on this account that negotiations shall be en-
| tered into with the National Government look
ing to the ACQUISITION and fertilization of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15
TIE DEMAND FOR FREE RIDES.

The struggle TO get around the Constitution
goes mcrrily on II there IS one thing which
The average oficc-hodcr seems unable Ia con
template with composurc, II is the idea Of hay
ing 10 pay for what he gets just like any other
citizen. His state OF mind Is not at all sur
prsing II would be remarkable for him 10 be
in any other after long training under the
spoils system II fostcred the idea that office
holding gave Il chance 10 make something. Men
of the bascr sort took that TO mean a chance
To steal and take brides. Hghcrmndc citi-
zens held more austere views. They scorncd all
illcgitimatc gain and strovc 10 do to the full the
duty imposed upon them, but they took com
Portable satisfaction in perquistes. They diff
fcrcd from their less honest fellows In that they
placed personal advantage second 10 public wei
fare and drew a rigid line between proper and
improper objects Of spoil
One Of the legitimate advantages Of member
ship In the Legislature has been the ability to
ride free over the railroads Of the State Now
such an arrangement has its advantages. Lcgis-
lators do not draw large salaries. and for the
most part are not wealthy. II compelled always
TO pay their railroad fare many Of them would
like their friends in private life, travel only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15
FOR TIE R1RY FOLD.

tea an,i sale will be held Saturday afternoon
February rs, at the Waldorf by the Misses Mas
ters' School Society. for the benefit OF the naoS
Fold" The list OF patronesses includes the name
Of Mrs Levi p. Morton. Mrs. Arson fhe,p'
Stokes Mrs Horace Porter Mrs. Louis rltzsera'u
Mrs. william w. Hoppin. Mrs William F Cochran
Mrs John s. BARNES. Mrs. George F. Baker ME- Mrs
Adolphe dc Barry, Mrs David B. M LssSs Mrs
James NJ Bailey Mrs. Edward T, Bell MIS-; MI Wrs
lam Beadeston Mrs Robert Sdckh ne Pots, Mrs
J. Lawrence Wells and Mrs. John c. Hazen;; i ne
Yale University dse and s sarSs f ths
The price OF tickets is ST. and they may t Dc IN
aned at the Waldorf or at pasds sSsrv Indication
that this tea win be social success, as w"
q financial help to- this excellent charity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15
PERSONAL.
last fall.

pr.s,den, William J. Tucker, OF Dartmouth COL
Lore has been selected the orator FOR the annua
meeting OF the New Hampshire Society OF ihe sons
Of the American Revolution III concord ~ H. u"
April II.
The Rev Or. j. d. DAVIS who is Professor
I'm Doshisha University, Kioto. Japan. served four
wears as a Union soldier In the civil War. and dur
ing the last year OF the war COMMANDED a req
ment He has been missionary OF the Ainer,ca A.;
Board for twenty -three years anu d P'o''''o' :"
Doshisha for nineteen years
Some weeks ago" says gossiper In The wash
ington Post" IAN old resident OF New Hampshire
who had amassed competency ana retreu iro"
his country home to Concord to enjoy the eVe"''s
OF life concluded 1t would be a good thing 10 run
down TO Washington and make few pllgrinases
To the batteneds which he had helped TO win thiry
wears ago lie was n dear friend OF Senator
Chandler but didn't to let the Senator know
OF his coming. he took the tram 10 ,Wasninslon
and put up at Wizards. where he had stopped
after the war The next morning he went ND to
the Capitol and called on the senator Inc fit'er
was surprised his old friend. and expostulaled
with him for not coming straight TO his residence
Then engaging the visitors attention Mr.; Chandler
BIN hs and xe 10 his 20 up 70
Chandler residence. Accordingly the old gentleman
to Richmond. Manassas. Harper's Ferry and other
once familiar places, and spent several days before
Bin treated me fine. he said Hes got fine house
h ad sO yes ns high a h
his friends IN surprise That's IT, was the emphatic
a mans got a right to be proud o. hevin' been a
sectary OF the Navy an bein' now a Senator. but
do you know tibet Bin Chan'ler didn't have pie for
breakfast tn hull time was there"
Behanzin. the ex-King Of Dahomey, who was
deported to Martinique. Is represented by the
latest news from that French colony as being
very sick from dysentery. The African potentate
cannot accommodate himself to his new kind OF
be bac tn ia nv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15
WAY TO BENEFIT THE NEEDY.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: I am taking your paper during my stay IN
the city, and, noticing many opportunities OF lend
ing a helping hand to the needy and suffer-
ing through your valuable paper. have
determined 10 write and ask TO whom and
in what fashion ] could make check In order 10
have IL used by YOU in any good work. VIII you
kindly give me some instruction in this matter?
Brooklyn Feb. Il. 1895. NJ
THE Tribune Coal Fund is charity when
gives an opportunity to help the suffering
Checks for it should be made payable TO the
Tribune Association .-Ed)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

when he saw the French vessels Of the Atlantic
disappointment was very great. He became low
spirited. and refused to be transported to the
under better medical treatment He preferred to
remain In Fort Tortenson; whore ne Is surrounded
the latter is often seen In the streets of St Pierre.
where she goes to procure. medicines for her
ather Beharzn's son. Quanilon, Is pupil in the
Colonial College of Martinique
London. Feb 1l-I.ady Randolph Churchill II
about 10 20 abroad for several weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

Palisades We do not commit ourselves 10 'n'S
project and ii is doubtful if the people vi W."
Jersey will readily consent to alternate 80 nun
esting and famous part of their TERRITORY p".
tbe appoiniment Of Il New-lork commission VI
thc right sort to confer with Governor "'r''
and similar commission from New'jerS'v GU"
certainly do no harm. and may help 10 accom-
nlish a very desirable pllrpOse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15
;inc,.s.

Naturally enough there will be a good deal
81 Democratic opposition u the construction of
the proposed cable between this country and
Hawaii. The news from Hawaii such as IT Is.
comes in quite rapidly enough with existing
facilities for the present Administration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

The gloomy stories Of suffering and shipwreck
at sea during the recent storm frightened
and relieved by many instances OF unselfsh
daring and heroic rescue. In the
courage, patience and endurance displayed by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

The Brooklyn strikers did n much more sensi-
Bile thing when they requested Attorney-General
Hancock to begin an action in behalf Of the
State TO annul the charter Of the Brooklyn
Heights Company than when they called upon
the BROOKLYN Board Of Aldermen 10 declare the
surface railroad companies charters forfeited
out of hand. But in the opinion rendered yester-
day Mr.. Hancock carefully reviews the facts and
charges laid before him. and draws the conclu-
sion that there is 10 adequate ground Of action.
The effect OF his decision will add to the dis
enlargement OF the strikers, who have virtually
confessed the failure Of their effort 10 bring
the companies to terms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

Mayor Strong Is doing we'll thus FAR ana 'he
neonl. are seeing at last the beginning OF the
municipal housekeeping for which they Vo'eu
last fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

At the peoples massmeeting held at the
Cooper Union last week committee was APP
pointcd to draft laws for the reorganization OF
the Police Department. An outline of the pro
posed legislation has been prepared by the com
mittec and is published this morning. for the
purpose. the committee say. of ccitng discus
sion and criticism. On the question of one com
missioner or more the committee have not
reached Il decision. but they insist that in any
case The theory Of bi-partisanShip should be
scrrpulOusly avoided. As to the sitting OF the
present force they are practically in agreement
with the Senate committees amended bill. ana
think this important task should be intrusted
10 a special commission appointed by the
Mayor. which should however. have a year in
which to complete its work. II Is suggested
that the Superintendent or Chief OF Police
should be appointed directly hT the Mayor.
There will be general agreement with the recon-
mendation that all appointments OF mehlperS
of the force surgeons clerks. etc. shOuid IN
under strict Civil Service rules. ana th;'t u
special Civil Service Board for the folcc De
partmont is not needed. This preliminary re-
port will receive careful attention from all III
tercsted in improving the character of the police
force and the administration Of the Police De
partmcnt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

istration Of the law. The need Of correcting the
evils and rendering the continuation OF them
impossible is especially pressing because of the
Civil Service provision Of the amended Constitu-
ton The committee submit a bill whose pro-
visions are in accord with the Constitution ana
with the popular demand for the purifcaion OF
the public service" Its enactment should not he
lclaYpd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15
1n0ex TO Advertisements.
Business Notices.
INE TERMS TO MAIL SUBSCRIBERS.

Keep's Dress Shirts To measure. g for sSoo
none better at price 800 and si Broadway between
llth AMI 18th SITS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15
THE TRIBUNE COAL FUND.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

- =, ~
T.. r.
;,,,h,,ahsi observation-disclosures. oO
ro,a, Eshruarv IA 1895 .................S5e6 POI 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

The statement of facts made by the Rapid
Transit Commissioners regarding the effect OF
the Dressed Stone law on the proposed consruc-
ton Of underground railroads in this city ought
to settle the question Of repeating the ill-c0n-
sidered act passed year ago. The existing law
will. it appears so increase the cost Of the con-
templated work that no stone can be used in
the tunnels; and this. Of course, would be Il
hardship to the contractors. Substitutes for
stone can be found, such as brick concrete and
castiron, but the most natural and suitable ma
terlal is stone Members Of the Legislature
seem fearful Of antagonizing the Labor vote
by repeating this Soclalistic law They should
be more fearful Of offending enlightened public
sentiment by refusing TO repeal it.
A capital report has been made by the Senate
committee appointed last year to investigate the
work Of the Civil Service Commission of the
State The belief that during Governor Flow
ers administration the Civil Service law was
severely strained and openly defed is confirmed
by the findings Of the committee. The Initiative
in this investigation was taken by the Civil Ser
vice Reform associations of Ncw-York, Brooklyn
and Buffalo. who have thus again demonstrated
their practical usefulness TO the community at
large The committees report declares that
from the beginning Of Governor Flowers term
there was constant deterioration in the admin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

Ex-Commissoner Sheenah says; / nave So"
my successor and am SATISFIED shaH "o" ue
vo,. myself to law practice and earn some
money" We agree with you. Mr.. Sheehan. Ii is
high time YOU did earn some money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

In case Congressman william D. Nou'"'' "'
get place in the Cabinet ne Is Dou"' ~ ~
good terms with his chief. In MS spec" !" NV
House on Wednesday H. thanked Coo thdt We
-, - ,be Executive Chair a man who, conf
..,a,, :, bis own integrity. does not hesitate TO
.,a,o resnonsibility who sees his course clear
..ard who yill defend tn, Nation" etc. etc. \
man who feels such profound confidence IN the
p.s,le,, Will clearly be deserving o. recognition
,.h.,, his form as a member Of Congress ends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

The present Congress getting down to"ard
tho Ath If March. when it will perform the one
act in its whole career which the country VIII
unanimously approve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

Mr. Thomas c. Platt returned iroi" " "'"'o
ton on Wednesday evening, put we nave "o i'''
that he brought with him ype"ri''e" u'"''
Of the interview which appeared eAc'uSNe'' va
Thursday morning in the columns of our always
o,ort and enterprising contemporary. The New
YORK sun II wasn't that sort OF an interview.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

A rearrangement by which Secretary Gresham
might no transferred from his present position
% the bench of the Supreme Court would doup''
loss result in a prodigious improvement IN the
tome and policy of the State Department Out II
u,ould no mighty rough on the Judiciary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE FEBRUARY 10 lo'n-lNri.n -

the resc,Iers were of an order suftciehuy en-
allied TO add new dignity to the quality OF many
heroism ard increase the lrstre Of modern sea
manship This history Of tie great blz%avu 10
Illuminated by splendid deeds OF seh-sacrihce
Of tender regs I'd for the distressed, OF mercy ior
the helpless and charity for the poor lhese
are perhaps. but negative compensations Tor al
fine hardship and suffering that followed IN the
wake of the dreadful storm. but they shed
CHEEKY light upon the latent beneVolehce ana
svmpathy of human nature which need oh'y 'he
c,, ~ djrtress to arouse them into prompt ana
effective activity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-15

The golden eagles are flying back III s.ea'
numbers but unfortunately they are no' "Ne''
., rooet here long.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
TOO LATE.

What silences We keep year after year
With those who are most near to Us and dear
We live beside each other day BY day,
And speak OF myriad things, but seldom say
The full, sweet word that lies Just In our reach,
Beneath the commonplace Of common speech
Then out Of sight and out Of reach they go
These close. familiar friends who loved US so;
And sitting In the shadow they have left,
Alone with loneliness, and sore boreit,
We think with vain regret Of some fond word
That once We might have said, and they have
heard
For weak and poor the love that We expressed
Now seems beside the sad, sweet uncx pressed,
And slight the deeds We did to those undone,
And small the service spent to treasure won,
And undeserved the praise for word or deed.
That should have over1owed the simple need
This Is the cruel fault Of life-to DO
Full yisioned only when the ministry
OF death has been fulfilled, and In tho place
OF some dear presence Is but empty space
What recollectod services can then
Give consolation for tho might have beenw
Nora Perry, In Chicago Israslite,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08

,.,.o,. hoovny confined in furs and
,., .a a,.r,,;nn ,na sa,nn heated bricss
f., sacl, r. ham bis feet warm. be
~ MI ~. oft,o bansa
!, IN ,,i,,, ~ i, ,na,npnttol esl; die
aoar nd aino mo teq into The saas. 4
~ a Observation-Disclosures ,ylft,.a mi
H. ~. Vlitraras ,n npch troala, on their
satrrn hns,n
Nr ra ,,',' .,,na ni,bt ,vos nnnroaeAine
Al l' sab :, ni,,b,
M Eauii,a tl,st sweg. oyer Tine
.a,,.., ,onnr whirline the snow ii Tho
air IN binding eadics night 10 APP
nsll .tnntnr heart than Dodds
"Joen he cried as he took the rcins
f,om tbe sliyerinr hoy. heres Il five
5allar I'm for yM. III be back to-.
mo,rny Tan Nicholson not to worry
ahn,, the team II Fin not home early
.Ioo oaznd wistully after the cutter,
which. drawn by two swift horses, soon
disappeared in the binding storm.
So lone as Dodd kept the road the
travelling was not 50 bad. It was only
,rhen he Ind turnea the horses heads
sonthwarl that he realized the peril Of
his ioorney lie was Swimming along
n l,u ,nomont over the hard, smooth com.
o ,,ne, ', opnw at tbe next his horses would
plsnge m 10 their shoulders in drift,
p'1neN ~ IA 10 hie discomfort. he
rnay that The surface Of the land was
hana,co,nbcd with haIf-completed min