New-York tribune., 1896-01-09
6NARSEYNENc
This paragraph from Tho Madison Eagle" de-
Il tho attention of patriotic Jerseymen:


-.rds the attention of patriotic Jerseymen:
MoInson MorTIs0Mn" association and 1900 American c,i-
sns has been just one year TINS month IN raising
: patry 500 TO erect "oe'E pore ana sun
shere Is no poie
u-hat is the reason? Where is Paul Revere?
,,,,y do the men who are proud of Morris Coun-
-. revolutionary traditions let it be possible for
.uch a report TO go forth to the world?
,,,erscn's Aldermen have an exquisite sense
-, humor. The Grand Jury for the September
.arn returned presentments practically charging
NOM with corruption IN charging the new
crord Jury on Tuesday Judge Hopper said:
u,sb 70 call attention to the presentments found
~ the las Grand Jury against the Board of Alder
W W. Of Pa erson. They of great Importance
pnin3ens 20 the Police and Fire departments and
yh the loose business methods Of the Board. The
any did not lind indictments. yet 1t seems from the
sresentments that they could have done
udge Hopper then read extracts from the pre-
.sn,ments which complained about the difficulty
~ securing witnesses in the alleged cases OF
triberv against the Aldermen and in conclusion
said:
The Jurors must have been sure. of the guilt of
some Of the persons. but were unable to find abso
iute proof. | will hand the presentments to your
torenian ana would suggest that you thoroughly
investigate these matters.
By way of answer the Aldermen have appoint
cd an Investigating committee" and on this
committee is at least man who glories in
having done some of the acts condemned by the
Grand Jury. Another Alderman complained that
the Grand Jury's censure was mot gentleman
w. Not Fentlemanly? Isn't that a terrible re-
buke to the Grand Jury. in view of their charges?
The Newark Board Of Works have moved at
last in matter which deserved energetic action
long before now. They have directed Superin-
tendent Mundy ito ascertain the times OF the
day and the places and routes upon the lines of
the Consolidated Traction Company and the
Newark and South Orange Railroad Company
1T which the cars Of said companies carry more
passengers than can be seated in such cars. and
the extent Of such overcrowding."
If the watchers are competent and honest they
will report that the overcrowdng Is done mostly
between 7:3O and $50 a.. and and p m.
They will report. furthermore-unless a new or
der has suddenly gone forth from the trolley
headquarters-that there is no limit to the ca
pacty OF so long as passengers are willing
10 get aboard and take their chances. When the
facts have been officially obtained and placed on
record the Board of Works ought to begin re-
lentless warfare on the offending company or
companies. and keep it up till the evils com
planned of have been rectihed.
1t is altogether unlikely that the next Legis-
lature will make any material change in the
excise laws. Governorelect Griggs is opposed TO
the enactment of laws unless there is real
public demand for them. and In this policy he
will probably have the support of the most in
nuential legislators. They seem to be Of the
opinion that the time is not yet ripe for sub
stantial changes in the liquor legislation now on
the statute books. Those who want 10 raise the
tone of the business argue that this could be ac-
complished by making the license fee at least
$500 but this is met by the answer that If good
citizens took a more active part in municipal
affairs they could secure the selection of Excise
Commissioners who would exercise some dis
elimination. AS to Sunday observance. 1t is said
that the present Law is ample If the people Of the
various cities and counties care to insist upon
Its enforcement.
Perhaps some person interested in charitable
Institutions can answer this query sent to The
Tribune:
"Wi you kindly inform me where there S
home to which man could go who is unable 10
work through injuries received in an accident?
He is about fifty years old. A home near Newark
preferred Please advise me how and where 10
make application so as to get home for him.