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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-15

the hour Of ne called the roll. After the new.y
elected members had avowed their allegiance Sen
ator Kuhl was on Senator Days notion made
temporary chairman.
Senator Kuhl introduced the Rev. c. s. Miller. OF
Trenton who made the prayer usual upon such oc-
casione and added invocation for peace.
Senator Voorhees, then proposed Senator Lewis \.
Thompson for President. Senator DAILY named SEN
a,or Christopher +. States. Senator Thompson had
seventeen votes and Senator States had three.
Senator Ross. Republican. temporarily absent.
Senator Thompson declared President
Senator'S" said he ascending the das be-
hind the presiding officers desk. 1.-The distinction
YOU have so generously conferred upon me
ter upon my ninth and last year OF service is
gratefully appreciated especially when | know that
Others N UGH better qualified have sacrificed their
ambitions because of my seniority. Being dstrus,-
ful of my ability acceptably TO occupy this posi-
ton I shall need your goodwill and generous sup
port. and it is with the hope of your hearty coop
Grafton and forbearance. timdly assume its
duties | shall. however. endeavor to preside
your deliberations in such a manner as TO facilitate
business and render our intercourse pleasant.
During this session the subject Of rerenchment
and reform VII necessarily command attention at
your hands, for assume that the scrutinlzins eye
OF the people will carefully watch your efforts in
this direction and pass judgment thereon. The
popular demand is for clean and honest govern
ment. The intelligent citizen desires public well
fare more than the success OF any political party.
Economy In public expenditures Is everywhere de-
manded. 4 degenerate sense OF official accounta-
bty has led 10 growing extravaganza and corrup-
ton. The Of State have no doubt con-
tributed very largely TO these extravagances. and
q sentiment has been abroad that the expenditure
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, a summary OF the opinions:
SENATORIAL VIEWS.

Maurice A. Rogers. Of Camden: i haven't given
tho matter any serious considerations but of all the
candidates mentioned Harrison Is my cnoice. con-
slider him one Of the brightest and oranies' OF our
public men; he is safe, conservative ana progressive
ILL, ,bink no will be nominated he has an
,aeo,izod some OF the most prominent men In the
Republican party. for instance Quay OF Pennsyl-
vania. who. in the very nature of things VIII be
arraved against him. Judging from the news
papers either Reed or Mckinley Is Eke'y u De
nominated Under such circumstances woui
nroror tho latter whom I consider safe man.
President Lewis A. Thompson. Of Somerset; I
have no positive choice in the matter My own jung
rnent would suggest that ticket headed by Vest
ern man-Allison, for instance-with an Eastern man
in second pace-say, Hobart Of New-Jersey-wou'a
win. As between Mckinley and Read prefer the
latter"
G. w Ketcham OF Essex: benjamin harrison
would prove satisfactory to me, as pene'e MS
election would bring about an era OF prosperity
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member aroused Senator Skirm. who believes In the
traditions of the Senate That's all nonsense Bill.
he exclaimed. let us have 300 at least
IN accept the amendment" replied Mr. DAILY
and the president about 10 lay the question be-
fore the senate when Senator VOORHEES,. whose At
tcntion had been distracted. remarked that the
gentlemen from Mercer and Hudson were carrying
Senato rial courtesy 10 az extrenc.
They are taking great MAN. liberties with
resolution which | introduced" he said
ION. well. I'll just Withdraw my amendment re-
piled Mr. DAILY amid the laughter of his colleagues
The floral decorations In the senate, WINE not
as snowy as those in the Assembly were rich IN
the extreme and added homelike air OF rcnnr-
ment to the chamber. The most prominent piece
was a handsome floral flag made OF red ana whitc
carnations and violcts which stood on the desk OF
Senator Maurice \. Rogers OF Camden county
long white satin ribbon depending from tne
1arstaff bore the words M \ Rogers Republican
Association" and showed who the donors We're
Senator Skirm another favored man. MS desk
being covered with beautiful embcms. Senators
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THE CORRIDORS WERE LIVELY.

ALTHOUGH TIE PARTY LEADERS "Ei'r
THE LESSER LIGHTS WERE ABuNpAN'
Trenton Jan "A (SpeciaD-The scene aio" "a
corridors of the State House to-day was II, u, 49,.
contrast with the usual quiet which preVa"' ~ st
handsome but too costly building. FROM HUI" ""
the hour the Legislature went into ses .,h-
Of men and women pushed through the nails sa'n.
,rad in committee rooms and wandered In ana on.
of the chambers The politicians. at least the s''"
fry were present in large numbers. but not pe,.v
in the crowd could have even caught glimpse VI Wv
men who make history in New-Jersey. oeha'o'
Sewell who arrived just In time to take d manu- -
the Speakershlp contest. returned TO washington
IN an carly train. and Franklin Murphy. John kean
jr and Carrot a. Hobart left the city during INC
morning
AS If to make up for the absence OF 'he pay
leaders the members of the third house were Jul
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this morning. and those who remained found that
a nights sleep had soothed their wounded feelings
wonderfully Senator Voorhees,. the defeated candi-
date for President of the Senate. as smiling
and happy-so far as appearances wen-as before
he learned what The ingraiiiude Of politicians
means. Assemblyman Alfred t. Skinner. who came
so near being Speaker Of the House, never looked
more cheerful nor was he ever courteous and
buoyant. Indeed, all through there was an air Of
serenity and peace that seemed to give promise Of
a serious and careful consideration of the measures
that the solons will be asked TO pass upon.
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\ CHEAP BUILDING FOR THE MONEY.

TESTIMONY AT THE TRIAL OF THE CITY HALL.
COMMISSIONERS OF JERSEY CITY.
The trial OF the former City Hall Commissioners OF
Jersey City Pearson. Burke and Datz for al
legged malfeasance. was resumed In the HUDSON
County Court of Sessions yesterday. The court did
not convene until almost noon, as the jury, ac-
companied by the counsel and architects Broome
ard Maynicke, made a tour of the new municipal
building and examined the alleged defects inferior
materials and poor workmanship. They were
guided by the report of Mr. Mayncke,. on which
were based the indic.r ,nts Of the Commissioners
The expert occupied the stand during the entire ses-
sion OF court, and was subjected 10 rigid cross
examination by ex-JuGge Allan L. McDermott. In
speaking of taa carving, the witness said: 1T Is
VILE inartistic and bad When asked TO describe the
carvings he replied that he co1ld not see That they
represented anything IN particular, being con-
glomerate. Counsel asked II IT was not the custom
TO put rough work at such height nifty ieet from
harmony with the work. ....,.. -
one seeing IL from the street," was the query OF
perhaps not considering the character Of the
whole building, was the experts reply: ,na,
\ appeared the drawings had been omitted Inc
work the entrances he said Is crude NAG tho
DO you knew nc tn sn Sdnss ABOUT carving
The Witness merely raised his eyes and looked at
the counsel for a moment, but did not respond he
said there perfect stone IN the puiiuiils,
explaining that he referred to the toong and hitting
win you tell Of any building ddnn:sl in which there
Yes l know several A perfect stone Is one
which il cut right with proper fitting 10 the stones
next IT, Mcroscopically. no stone Is perfect NOM
Ing is perfect when you come down 10 Inc ue"''-
Not even an architect" remarked Mr. McDer-
NO nor even a lawyer" replied the Witness pleas
antly. - 80, oor,,ie,ed
He was excused to allow him to prepare SOM .nrs
ngures showing profits made by the contractors
using inferior tling after he had said that ne con-
sidered the building cheap one for me monsy; ,a
Albert CAM the architect who superntended the
construction OF The Tribune Building ana otner
large buildings called. but court ad1ourheu
few minutes after he had taken the stand
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eor.,,es between corporate and persona ton in
and the large exemptions from e si partial abo;
Ition Of such inequalities and exemp w nvertaxed
greatly ameliorate the condition OF no"
II cannot forbear in closing this my m as.
message to acknowledge the KIM enxtended the
which throu ghout my term, has Deen s,ate de-
Executive by the Legislative ana otne, ;nasmuch
partments This is the more gratliylns IN politica
as In many Instances we have not bee,i a.. has
accord md period OF exceptional diincuiioy
evistad for the discharge of Executive functo"''
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4 VENEZUELAN RESOLUTION.

Mr.. Cagney presented the following resolution
which. motion OF Mr.. Robertson, was referred TO
the Committee Federal Relation:
Whereas We the members of the Assembly of
the State OF New-Jersey, converting at a time when
the various Powers arc agitated over grave qucs-
lions OF international policy and.
Whereas, We deem 1t proper and right to define
our position as being always in favor of the loyal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-15
pTAIN BODWELL BADLY BITTEN.

.y Jan. IA (SpeciaD.-Captain James l.. Bod
inspector of the rife range at Sea Girt. was
pad,y bitten by a dog last night Captain Bodwci
was returning TO his home, and passing along
Essex-st when he noticed the dog following him;
lie reached down to pat 1t. and the brute buried
lis teeth In his hard. The wound Is a severe one
and was promptly cauterized
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THE SENATE.

Trenton Jan IA (SpeciaD-Senator Robert y.
Enge, of Ocean County varied the monotony of
swearing in new Senators this afternoon by declin-
ing take the oath. He made affirmation in
tones of deliberation and self possession.
Senator Foster NJ. Voorhees, opened the proceed
ings in the Senate Precisely the clock struck
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DEATH WARRANT FOR KOHL.

Trenton Jan. H-Governor Werts to-day reissued
death warrant in the case OF Henry hohi' 'he
vark murderer fixing February 20 as the date OF
execution. The Board of Pardons refused yes
ny to commute the sentence and the new war
will be served on Kohl tomorrow.
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CAPE MAYS RECORDER MARRIED

Cape May. Jan. IA (SpeciaD. j. Ashton
Williams a popular young man who has been three
times elected to his present office, and who is son
of ex- Mayor Joseph Q. Williams, to-day married
Miss Elizabeth Hand Bennett, daughter or Cap
lain and Mis-. William Jackson Bennett. The Rev.
J. NJ Cockins, OF the Presbyterian Church' per-
formed the ceremony.
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presentation Of gavefs to the presiding officers o.
both branches. The donor OF these useful articles
that have been heard in many assemblases in al
parts of the county. Mr. Jones Is Gignty.one year,
old and Is a sfanch Republican The gavee wert
delivered by Senator Rogers and Assemblymaf
Scov, on behalf Of Mr.. Jones.
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Trenton. Jan. 4.-1ne lTlDuneS pun VI VIC
New-Jersey Republican Senators and Assembly
men may be taken as a fair reflection OF the SEN
timent Of the State There has been no effort
made to boom any of the Presidential candidates
and all of those now prominently before the party
have their admirers.
Colonel "Tony" Kuser will be the only Demo
crat on the staff of Governor Griggs. He is
member of Governor Werts's staff. and it is at
the Iatters request that he is TO be retained
Among his associates will be Sheffield Phelps, OF
the Jersey City Journal eX-Assem3lyman
Henry A. Potter, William Barbour and Nathaniel
Haines.
Just now Major Carl Lentz. Of Newark Is In the
lead among the candidates for the office of Chan
cory Clerk now held by Allan L. McDermott.
There are obstacles in his way. Governor GriGSs
,s said TO be hesitatng but report has 1t that the
Major is backed by Carrot A. Hobart and Frank
lin Murphy. and their influence counts for con-
siderable.
One thing that seems to be pretty well settled
is that among the four delegates at large from
New-Jersey to the Republican National ConVeh-
ton will be General Sewell. Carrot A. Hobart ana
Franklin Murphy. The fourth man may be ''oV-
ernor Griggs, John Keen or Barker Gummere'
Among the new legislators who attracted
immediate attention to-day was Assembyman
Queen Of Hudson County. He is the Demo-
cratic leader in the House. He has hrm'
clear voice. impressive manner and the general
air of a man who knows what he wants
In spite of all that has been said to the con-
trary by professional politicians. it is reason
ably certain that the offices Of Clerk in Chan-
Gerry and Supreme Court Clerk will be put on
salary basis President Thompson's speech
makes his position pretty clear on this question.
After John Kean was defeated for the Re-
puhlican nomination for Governor he acted
like one who took his defeat in good part 10
Senator Foster Voorhees,. who was the chie1
instrument in preventing his nomnaton, ne
was as courteous and pleasant as ever lie ana
the Senator have met frequently since then and
there was no apparent change in their relations
until last night. Twice Mr. Kean passed the
Union Senator in the narrow hall corridor OF
the Trenton House and twice he moved along
with head averted There was no sign of recog-
milton. though the men touched each other as
they passed On the part Of Mr.. Kean II was
a dead cut" so deliberate as to leave no doubt
Of the purpose. Senator voorhees, was SO
amazed that he could say nothing.
Both houses of the Legislature have ad-
journed until Monday night.
The last message of Governor Werts Is the
most colorless of all his public documents
Apart from his recommendations relative TO
the preservation of the Palisades. there Is
hardly positive declaration or suggestion OF
any kind. He meets possible criticism on THIS
score by saying that in his preceding messages
he had dealt with the questions of public parks
and reservations railroad crossings of high
ways at grade and public water supply
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in force These hustlers. who abhor the appelaton
of lobbyists. meandered through the crowd. renew
ing old acauaintances and making new ones at a
rate that BODIED III TO measures that are likely 10
tread the toes OF certain corporations The coun-
try members fought shy. however, and even the
thrd-tcrm members acted as IL they did not care 10
be TOO conspicuous while an agent was in sight.
This repugnance. however. will disappear when the
session grows older ,..>,,,,,
one OF the sights OF the throng was Sena tor BIZ
DAILY, OF Hudson County. Since the last session the
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Reiss. William Schoeber. Richard Action. Edward 5.
Adams. John Green. J. Dobb. f. Doughty. William
Fl. Jones Eberhard Nomer, jr.. ". NJ. Conover. q.
F. Moore. William Baradae. John II. Francis.
Aaron Hewitt, A. L. Poland. William Lebrng and
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marked: "Bill's gettin' to be a dude Ofice-hodin'
must with him"
Mr.. DAILY is like the woman In the song 'he has
seen better days'-that Is. politically-bu he leads
his two Democratic Confreres Just the same as he
won't to handle many more in the old days:
The picturesque floral Nag which ornamented the
desk OF Senator Rogers, of Camden. caused a lot
of fun among the members OF the upper house. Mr..
. Rogers is first and foremost In all the patriotic
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N FAVOR OF STEEL ROADS.

In reviewing the report of the state 'oh'h'ss'o"e.
~ Roads Governor Werts says: suggests thh' IL
would he well for New-Jersey, IA she ala III stone
roads to also take the lead In naugurathe sES
Ar, fs,ate steel roads and thus ascertain ny actual
xnor,opce whether II is the most efficient and eco
nomical highway The average cost OF macauam
roadbcd sixteen feet wide is put at about sVo per
milo The cost OF a double-track steel railroad SIX
o., ,ide filled in between with broken stone.
,,nac.dam size at about $4,000 per mile. Inc cost OF
- rurai one-track road IL about 5000 per nHle ny
,as roads il TO be understood the use OF steer rams
iad along the highways and used FOR all purposes OF
Decentralization and carriage as ordinary hlsnways
@ r. The rails according to the report OF inc
"'om missioner should be made OF steel the thck-
- ~ ordinary boiler-platc, gutter SNAPPED I'VE
MSS % u,Je with a square perpendicular shoulder
half an inch high and then an ahGe OF oO one lh zen
,%a wafer and rendering It easy for the wheels 10
enter or leave the track - loo, o,a ara.
roneer wearing qualities: second. one morse
hi "a inv on a steel track twenty times IA mich
WI, n dirt road and five times as much as on
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EEW-JtRSEY LEGISLATURE.
REPUBLICANS IN FULL SWAY.
THE OPENING SESSION MARKED BY DIG
NIFTY AND QUIETNESS

BI-sINEssLIKE ADDRESSES OF THE PRESIDING OF
WCERs INDICATE AN ECONOMICAL ADMINS
TRATIoN OF STATE AFFAIRs-TTIE As
sEMBIY WANTS A PEACEFUL so
LUTON OF THE vENEztE-
Ian CONTROVERSY.
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Ian CONTROVERSY,

Trenton Jan. II (SpeciaD-Never did NewJersey
witness more orderly organization Of its law-mak-
ing body The 10th Legislature set its machinery
a-gong with a smoothness and lack of friction that
surprised the o.d-timers. There were no drunken
or bolserous men around the Corridors and the
army Of ofice-seekers had thinned ont so that the
Capitol looked much as il does any Tuesday dur
ing the session.
One cause of this lack OF excitement was the wise
plan adopted this year of holding the oaucuses in
advance of the day of organization. Most OF the
disappointed disappeared las, night or carly
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MANcJED RY A RUNAWAY HORSE.

Phlipsburg Jan. "A (SpecaD.-Constable Charies
r,revelng was severely injured in a runaway at this
place Yesterday. He driving up the river
road when his horse took fright in passing under
a railroad cuvert The animal gave quick jump
upsetting the wagon and throwing Crevelng out
He held tightly 10 the rens. however ana was
dragged several hundred yards. finally being dashed
with great force against a tree. Here he found
some time later in unconscious condition his
face was laccrated terribly and his left eye was
couged out Ills back and his left leg were injured
and he was hurt internally The doctors hope for
his recovery.
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CLEARING THE MAURICE RIVER OF ICE.

Port Norris Jan. 1.-THE Maurice River was
frozen over last week and more than two hundred
oyster boats were cebound This practically caused
the suspension OF the oyster business in this vicinity
Since the weather has become mder the dredging
for oysters has been partly resumed
An iceboat began this morning clear the stream
for navigation between Long Reach and the mouth
OF the river a distance Of two miles This is being
done TO allow the dredging for oysters. number OF
boa near the mouth of the river resumed dreoging
As soon as the ceboat passed to-day and each sue
ceeded in getting nearly load OF oysters Inc ice
boat will be kept work until the stream Is cleared
This may take several days
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NM;jfRA' NFN\
" -, ~

Trenton. Jan. 1.-THE Tribune's poll OF the
New-Jersey Republican Senators and Assembly
men may be taken a fair reflection OF the SEN
timent of the State. There has been no ehoEt
made to boom any of the Presidential candidates
and all Of those now prominently before the party
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ppESERVE THE PALISADES.

covernor Werts is emphatcally In favor OF pre-
,,,,g the Palisades. To him ut seems Incredible
that imposition should be offered to any practically
effective plan or scheme for preserving TINS grand
49, ma natural wonder II the prcserva-
20 ,he Palisades cannot be effected by New-Jer-
sew alone or conformity with New YORK. the etort 70
in;;.rest the Federal authority should be made ana
,,ianro,,sly pressed. To that end suggest the
oronriey Of the passage of concurrent resolution
by ,vour honorable bodies. requesting our senators
IA Representatives I'm Congress to aid the neces-
sarv legislation by all legitimate means WITHIN their
Putting the finishing touches on the message the
Governor says
LOCAL TAXES TOO HIGH.
although no tax FOR State purposes Is imposed
upon the citizen local taxation Is everywhere 100
high and Ia many Qfaties oppressive. Inc In
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REED IS THEIR FAVORITE
MEMBERSHIPS LEGISLATORS TALK ABOUT
PRESIDENTIAL AsPIRANTs.

THE MAINE STATESMAN HAS GOOD LEAD AL
THOUGH HARRISON AND MKINLEY HAVE
MANY FRIENDs-GARRET A. HOBART
MENTIONED AS A POSSIBILITY.
Trenton. JAN IA (SpecaD.-Tribune reporters to-
day interviewed the eighteen Republican Senators
and the forty-three Republican Assemblymen as to
,hoir choice of Presidential candidates Thomas
Rrackett Reed Is the favore. with Harrison second
and Mckinley third. Garrett A. Hobart Is mentioned
not only as Vice. Presidential possibility but also as
a likely man to head the ticket. Governor Norton
NJ New-York is not the first choice OF any OF the
lawmakers here.
Here Is a summary Of the opinions:
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societies in his town. and he has love Of the Stars
ana stripes that amounts almost to passion. The
handsome present Of his friends was greatly adj
mired until Senator DAILY discovered that there
only eleven stripes on the emblem and several Of
the stars did not appear the held. Then there
was laugh. In which Mr. Rogers Joined. AZ a sort
gested mat some one buy an Irish flag for Mr.. Day
The latter imine tey re5olned that every Irish
man In Hudson County had voted for him. and that
was enough.
GAVEl.S PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDING
OFFICERS
Trenton Jan. IA (SpeclaD-A pleasant feature Of
the opening day OF the legislative session the