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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
A SENATE CONFERENCE.

REPUBLICAN MEMBERS DISCUSS MEASURES AND
AGREE UPON DATE FOR ADJOURNMENT
Trenton March (SpeciaD.-The Republican Sen
ators held a conference this evening and discussed
the various measures now before the Legislature
and also the question OF final adjournment
All the bills with reference TO fish and oysters
they decided should be incorporated in act A
bin 10 that effect will be introduced. IA TO the
constitutional amendments the Senators decided TO
look into the recommendations which Will be made
hy the committee OF lawyers having the matter in
charge who will report tomorrow.
With regard to final adjournment. the Senator'S
said that they would be ready TO have II take place
next week but as the House wanted more time. they
were willing to walt two weeks more after this week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
THE SALARY BILL HAS PASSED.

Trenton. March (SpeclaD.-By vote OF 50 to O..
the bill reducing to a salary basis Of $500 year
each the Offices of Clerk OF Chancery and Clerk
OF the Supreme Court passed in the House
this afternoon. Messrs. Skinner. Reed and Queen
spoke in favor of the passage OF the act Mr. Queen
who 10 the leader of the minority, spoke in the
highest terms OF the provisions OF this measure
and said that he and his constituents In thor
ough accord with this much-needed reform.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
A WARM DEBATE IN THE SENATE.
SENATOR VOORHEES, BILLS TO PROTECT Troll

SENATOR Voorhees, BILLS TO PROTECT IhOL-
LEY VICTIMS CAUSE AN ERUPTION.
Trenton, March (SpeciaD.-There was hot time
In the Senate this afternoon over the hnal passage
of Senator Voorhees, bills permitting courts
TO have independent physicians to examine the VIC
tins Of trolley accidents and requiring contracts
between counsel and clients in such cases TO be put
file.
This is rotten legislation" declared Senator
DAILY.
Mr. President" shouted Senator Voorhees, Il
demand that the Senator be called to order and re-
oured TO apologize to the Senate.
The Senator will come 10 order" ruled President
Thompson.
Without making any apology, Senator DAILY pro-
ceeded 10 denounce the measure as coming from
trolley companies and being against the interests
Of poor tigants.
these bills" the Senator Numbered come from
corporations that mangle and murder people on our
highways" an,
Senators Parry and Ketcham favored the bills
as protecting honest ltigants from sharks OF law
yers and providing means Of ascertaining exactly
and impartially the extent of injuries. The bills
passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04

are practically saying TO the people OF Passaic
County. You can't have your way unless ne get
what want
Il don't see why the railroads should get what
they want unless Jersey city is helped. replied the
Hudson County Senator.
Does Mr. DAILY want Jersey city returned 10 tho
desert II when ! nrst saw it," queried Mt
Hewitt
Hasn't Jersey City always been n desert - far
as the Greenwood Lake and Erie railroads con-
ccrned?" was Nj. palys quiZzral answer. DO
those roads aid Jersey city AZ all2 Not bit o: H.
The freight and the passengers they carry 20
through TO the terminus which is NewYork. over
tracks that continual menace % life and prop
erty. ! would Ike 10 know what help the Now-Nork
and Greenwood Lake Railroad has been % Jersey
City? What freight does Il bring In? How many
passengers does Il carry who do business there!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04

seem to me to be possible that the enlightened mem
bers of the Legislature can afford to put DOCK /"
the way Of the lease"
THE ERIE'S STATUS EXPLAINED.
Mr. Hewitt then went on TO sketch the history OF
the railroads in New-Jersey and told OF the wealth
tbev had brought into the State. He prophesled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04

The Naval Reserve is itching for an oppor'
tunity to defend Asoury Park from the Spanish
invaders For the sake of comfort it would bt
we'll to postpone the war until summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04

Last year the Senate Investigating Committee
antagonized all the political crooks in the State.
Now it disgusts those who upheld 1t then, by ask
ing the public to regard the criminal disclosures
made before the committee in a Pickwickian
sense solely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
THE PEOPLES RIGHTS.

Senator Voorhees, then took hand in tho argi-
ment and asked who would fix the freight and pas
senger rates in case the lease were successfully
ried through. MIR Hewitt replied that the Eric
would do that but the holding ap % tho BIZ would
not in the slightest influence the abolition OF grade
crossings
NO. perhaps not" unused Mr. Voorhees, but as
you are here asking iavors. why shouldn't the
people get some return"
and he replied warmly. Il ask no ftvOrs. claim
justice and no more. The State % New-Jersey owes
Justice to all. and want my share"
There Is no reason why this measure should not
pass" said Mr.. Allen NO citizen IS injured by f.
It's only Il quarrel between two other people that
you are trying to patch up by hlockatng this bill"
Senate. Voorhees, then suggested that Mr.. Allen
explain his solicitude for the measure before the
commuter.
Il represent the New-York and Greenwood Lake
Company" answered Mr.. Allen
And incidentally the Erie Railroad" ADDED Mr.
Voorhees,
LAS you please. sir about that" said Mr. Allen
In his most courteous tone.
II wish to assure you, Mr.. Hewitt that we have
no desire 10 hamper you your railroad" said
Mr. Voorhees,. but II sc had your cooperation We
could easily settle the Embarrassing question"
i cannot comprehend tie connection between my
railroad and the Jersey city matter" answered
Mr. Hewitt. IT'S n case OF Russell Sage showing
a poor unfortunate clerk between himself and a
bomb.
Il think the tracks should DO elevated and I'll
interest. as hope to get the contract 10 furnish
the iron 10 support the tracks"
This ended the argument in favor OF the bin.
and when tho Vows OF those opposed 10 the meas
ure were called for. Senator DAILY rose and stated
that at recent mass meeting the citizens OF Jer-
sey City asked 10 have the pending Erie bills held
up until track elevation IL assured. He hoped that
the wishes OF the people OF the upper part OF Jer-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
SUICIDE BY POISON.

OLD MAN. DYING.
Burlington, March 3.-James Harris. the o.s1
resident Of this city and pioneer In the saa1]
manufacturing business in this part Of the State
dying. To-day he took dose Of paris green VIZ
suicidal intent He had successful business is
half a century here. and Is wealthy. Recently ni
mind began to weaken. owing to advanced age ~
the attempt TO kill himself Is attributed 10 this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
SENATOR DALY's REMARKS

II can appreciate the hardshps that this works
upon the New-York and Greenwood Lake Railroad"
Mr.. DAILY continued II realize that though
the company may be forced into bankruptcy the
people are waiting to have their rights executed.
Every time the railroad company runs train
over the grade crossings It the life and
property of the people Of Jersey city II the COM
pany fails TO make this deal with the Erie 1t Will
have obtain "a terminus somewhere and II viii
then come to the Legislature to ask for It. Then
1t will have to abolish its crossings at grade
These roads running at grade have not
has improved except that along the Erie Railroad
II this lease Is OF any value, Il must benefit the
railroads. and Jersey City should receive some
do you any objection to the billY" inquired
Mr.. Allen.
Not on legal points otherwise / do" answered
give the people OF Jersey city track elevation
our action In holding up the measure will be JUS
Maybe you bargain" suggested Mr.
Allen.
What do you mean" asked Senator DAILY. hoty
that he Intended nothing further than what was
int!mated by Mr. Voorhees, passing the Erie bills
In return for track elevation Mr.. Voorhees,
It could draw for the cost Of track elevation and
other improvements.
To this Mr.. Hewitt replied by reading a letter
Offering to pay half the cost Of aboiishns grade
crossings
Mr. Allen brought the discussion to a close
markable statement: "My company is willing to
allow without hndrance. the passage OF n bin Gre
ating commission; to be appointed by the Su-
means for eevatng the tracks. and determine
how the expense should be apportloned"
Before the members OF the Senate who heard
had recovered from their surprise the committee
rose and the hearing was ended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
'' Ex-MAYoR HEwITTs ARGUMENT

Mr. Hewitt was the first speaker. In part he
said: II the president Of the New-York and
Greenwood Lake Company. and have been for sew
enteen years. The road begun in 1870 TO form
a part Of a system to run from NewYork 10 the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
THE ASSEMBLY.

Scarcely had the Rev. w NJ. Trumbauer hnished
prayer this morning when Mr. Cagney presented
set of fiery resolutions. denouncing the outrageous
conduct Of the mob at Barcelona Spain. The reso-
lutions forth that the Stars and Stripes had been
insulted and called upon all patriots to join with
the House of Assembly in denouncing the outrage
and wipe out the insult by blood II need be. The
resolution also pledged the United States the sup
port of the New-Jersey Militia and Naval Reserve.
together with the moral financial and physical sup
port every patriotic Jerseyman In preserving the
glory Of the Stars and Stripes.
Mr. Robertson said that Spain should not be
blamed for the pranks of her hot-headed students.
and since that nation had declared It's intention TO
punish the perpetrators OF the outrage he thought
the resolutions should be tabled His motion to do
so adopted.
Mr.. Bullock succeeded in getting his three-cent
trolley fare bill from the table. and 1t is now on the
calendar on second reading The roll amendment
providing that the law shall not become operative
on any road until the company shall pay five per cent
on the capital stock was defeated
Among the bills passed Senate. No y, pro-
viding that the last and every subsequent state
census shall be deemed officially promulgated on jan
uary 15 succeeding the taking OF the same, so far as
II affects classification of cities counties, townships
or other municipalities or the salary OF any official
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04

Members Of the Third House say that there Is
money behind those trolley bills Of Senator Voor-
hees which passed the Senate to-day. and they
are determined to get some Of 1t before the meas
ures get through the Assembly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
so6-EIGHTEEN PAGES.
THE RAILROAD SIDE.
JUDGE FORTS ARGUMENT AGAINST
EQUAL TAXATION.

pprxc1pIE AND NOT LOCAL NEEDS. SHOULD
GOVERN THE TAXATION OF CoffoNAii
THE LAW OF 1894 EQUITABLE TO THE
RAILROADS AND ADVANTAGEOUS
M rrYr- CT aTE-A9cEMBIYMAN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
NEW-JERSEY LEGISLATURE.
ANrI-sPAN1sH RESOLUTIONS SUPPRESSED
IN THE HOUSE.
LIGHT DAY IN THE sENATE-BULLOCK's
THREE-CENT FARE BILL AT LAST OUT OF
COMMITTEE - BILLS INTRODUCED
AND PASSED

Trenton March (SpeciaD.-The Senate accom-
plished little business to-day the greater part OF the
time being taken up with second readings and de-
bates on measures of more or less interest Among
the bills introduced was providing for the APP
pointment Of an assistant prosecutor or the pleas
In counties Of the second class. bill, introduced
by Senator DAILY provides for the purchase by the
State Board OF Education Of school books used IN
the public schools and their subsequent sale TO
municipalities at cost.
An executive session was held early in the AFTER
noon at which all appointments before the Senate
were confirmed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
SPEAKS FOR THE RAIL
ROAD COMPANIES.

Trenton, March (SpeciaD. -The Senate Commit
tee on Railroads and Canals gave hearing this
afternoon on Senate Bill No l5l. asserting TO the
lease of the New-York and Greenwood Lake Rail-
road 10 the Erie Railroad Company The line runs
from Jersey City to Greenwood Lake. and passes
through a country Inhabited to a great extent by
persons doing business in New-York.
The measure is Of the two Erie bills which
were held up TO compel the railroad company to
elevate It's tracks In Jersey City. In the hearing
which was attended by nearly all the members OF
the Senate and large number Of Assemb,ymen.
the Republicans showed that they meant business
In holding up the bills Although perhaps not
germane to the measure under consideration. the
track question came up, and was discussed az con-
siderable length. In behalf OF the BILL ex-Mayor
Hewitt. OF New-York, and James S. Allen. the Erie
lobbyist were the only speakers and Senators Noor-
hees and DAILY. who have hitherto led the fight,
took part in the discussion on the side OF the peo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04

The Appropriations Committee wants to make
people believe that It is determined on the strict
est economy. and yet there are items in the bill
now preparing which propose to squander public
money in On unnecessary and indefensible man
no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
W, 3D., ~

Trenton. March 3-"Barney" Ford's $1,000 me
4. tho Ana, act IN ne of the most disgracefu
and humilating episodes in New-Jersey's MS
tory. The lesson taught by this sentence anu
by the escape of all concerned IN the "'a'e
House robberies. is that no man need go "
tail. no matter what his offence if he can pun
tai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04

That Supreme Court decision reia.ihs " W.
oughs, given yesterday. does not a'lec' any VI
the boroughs in Bergen County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04

OF all the batch OF mon indicted. either py
public opinion or the Mercer County Grahd
Jury as a result Of the Senate investigating
C,ommittee's disclosures, Ford was the only man
to undergo any punishment at the hahus ..
the law This, then, is the net outcome "a
those exposures which aroused whoie o'a'e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04

Republicans are fighting the Harrison nea'"
consolidation bill because they want the 'e'''
tory annexed to Essex. and Democrats are op
posed to it on the ground that the he" o',s
would be Republican. saloonkeepers are ho0'"o
on account of the certain increase IN the'i ~
censes II consolidation takes place 'e'"e'
them the bill is likely to go to the wall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
THEY STILL HOLD OUT.
REPUBLICAN LEADERS INSIST ON THE
ELEVATION OF RAILROAD TRACKS.

LEASE MEASURE BRINGS OUT SOME INTER-
ESTING FACTS-JERSEY CITY MUST BE
PIACATED OR THE BILL CANNOT
PASS EX-MAYOR HEWITT
SPEAKS FOR THE RAIL
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-03-05
WEST AND SOUTH.

|. The death of George Davis. who was
Encouragement for the confederate
states during the war, occurred at vii.
mington, n. c., aged 76 years.
White caps terribly whipped Henry
Maui, farmer residing near Millstadt
ILL.,, who had acquired an unenviable
reputation as a wife beaten.
In the home of Mrs. Frederick Rose
at Canton, Nd. lamp exploded and
three of her children were fatal =
burned.
At Edinburg. Ind. John Millen, 16-
year-old boy, shot and killed himsei.
because of parental interference in q
love affair.
NJ. d. Harter, of Philadelphia, shot
and killed himself at Fostoria, 0. In
somnia was said to have been the cause.
Tic was a member OF the Fifty-sec.'nd
aad Fifty-third congresses from the
Fourteenth Ohio district.
Pearl Kimms and James Sarran were
found dead near Keystone. w. Va,
where general fight occurred among
200 colored miners.
Elizabeth Coleman. aged 100 years.
died at her home in Galesvil1e. Wis.
For no cause known A. W. Patterson.
"a retired business man. shot his wife
N the brain at Madison. Wis.,. and then
lodged bullet in his own skull.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-03-05
THE VENEZUELAN CASE.
The Official Document to he Sent From
Caracas at Once.

The Official Document to he Sent From
Caracas at Once.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.-Minister An
drade, of Venezuela, has received a
cablegram from his government an
nouncing that the original documents,
maps and records contained by the his
torical commission appointed by Presi-
dent Crespo will be sent forward at once
for delivery to the high boundary COM
mission. As a steamer leaves Laguayra
for New York Friday, it is likely that
these important data will reach WASH.
sington the latter part of next week.
The minister. in his mail which arrived
Wednesday, also received the official
appointment of VIM. L. Scruggs. of
Georgia, formerly United States min
lister at Caracas, as counsel of Vene--
zuela before the commission. Mr..
Scruggs is now in Washington,
where he has been for some time
busily engaged in working on the
case. and a volume edited by him
containing copies of all treaties
and correspondence bearing on the
controversy is expected from the
printer the first of next week. Mr..
Scruggs will enter upon his new du--
ties Immediately. and the belief is en-.
tertained in official circles that the
government of Great Britain will
eventually authorize counsel to appear
before the committee to watch pro-
eeedingS on their behalf.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-03-05
THE KENTUCKY sENAToRsHIP.

A Democratic Caucus to be Called Look
Ing to theWithdrawalo of MI. Blackburn.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 27.-A joint
caucus of the democratic members OF
the legislature will be called in the
next day or two to consider PROPOSE.
tions looking to the withdrawal OF
Blackburn. The sound money mem
bers, under the leadership of Senator
Stephenson, chairman of the joint eau
Gus, and Senators Salyers, Smith,
Holloway, Elliston and others
have partially drawn up petit
ton to Senator Blackburn's
managers asking his withdrawal
in favor of some sound money man,
and it will be signed and presented in
the next day or two. Senator Black
burns leaders, in anticipation of this.
say they will agree to the proposition
if the petitioners can get the support
of 35 members This is unlikely, but
both will be laid before the caucus for
action, and the result win probably
be further spill in the Blackburn
ranks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-03-05
ANOTHER BIG FIRE
Spreads Devastation Through the Town Of
Florence, s. C.-Cremated In His Room.

Spreads Devastation Through the Town of
Florence, s. C.-Cremated In His Room.
CHARLESTON, s. c., Feb. es.-A dis
patch from Florence, S. c., to the News
and Courier says: Florence suffered
another serious conflagration at four
o'clock yesterday morning. The APP
proximate loss on buildings and mer-
chandise is 100000 The fire started
on the second floor of the Ellis block
The following establishments were
burned out: Sigh & Tucker, three
immense stores: Sulzbacher & Sons,
jewelers.: f. q. Take s. Co., drug store;
Charles Bullman, shoe store; Florence
dispensary; the Banner and Messen-
ger newspaper Office; Western Union
Telegraph office; Knights of Pythias
Castle hall and contents: Order Rail-
way Conductors, division room; II. f.
Gee, dentist; DR.. f. II. McLeod's CT
fee; Farrell 6 Edwards, photograph
gallery; Laughlin's barber shop; o. s.
Ellis, office and rooms; Mrs. Morgan,
millinery store.
The post Office and the mail matter
was saved. The Central hotel caught,
but was saved without damage by fire.
Chase s. Huldrow, general merchan-
disc, and the Central block were badly
damaged by water.
To add to the horror of this conaa.
grafton, George Williams, printer, of
Darlington. who was sleeping in tn 9
Ellis block, upstairs, was cremate d.
The searchers found the charred body
at one o'clock. Insurance was but ONE
half Cause of fire unknown.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-03-05
AN iMPRoMPTU DUEL.
One Man Instantly Killed and the Other
Sent to the Hospital.

One Nan Instantly Killed and the Other
Sent to the Hospital.
ST. Louis, Feb. 2s.-In quarrel be-
tween DIR. Edward A. Dill, dentist, and
his assistant, DIR. j. j. Seaman, at the
rooms of the former, sos Broadway,
yesterday. Seaman drew double
barrelled pistol, and almost with
out warning shot Dill, the ball
taking effect in the latter's breast.
Seaman then fed down the stairs lead
ing to the street. Dill, drawing a re-
volver, followed to the head of the
stairs, where he fred three shots at
his retreating antagonist, one of
which. taking effect in the small of
the back and entering the kidneys,
killed him.
The dead man was sent to the
morgue, and DIR. Dill was taken to the
dispensary, and afterwards sent to the
hospital.
The story told by the survivor was
identical with that previously given
by Mrs. Lillian A. Carline, the only
witness of the affray, and seems to put
the blame upon Seaman.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-03-05
FROM THE ORIENT

1 5
Chinese Civu 0mcers Cashlered and Die.
missed Forever-Onc Already Dead of .
Broken Heart and the Other . Suicidal
Maniac-Win Establish 1EIlitary schools
In Pekin Under European Instructors--
All Quiet In Corea.
TOXIC, Feb. 1.-THE emperor Of
China recently cashiered and dis
| missed forever from the public service.
Wang, vice-president of the board OF
civil appointments, and Chang, vice.
president of the board of revenue.
Last year. according to some authori-
ties, when Pekin was in terror of q
Japanese attack, an intrigue is said to
have been set on foot to destroy the
influence of the empress dowager and,
perhaps, to divide the court against it,
self.
Other historians of current events.
allege that no intrigue existed, but.
that many loyal servants OF the crown,
indignant at the abiect humiliation
suffered by the country in conse-.
quence of the total breakdown OF
the military and naval defenses,
organized and controlled by the en-
press dowagers nominees, notably the
viceroy. Ii. were unable to confine-
their expressions of anger within pru-
dent limits. Whether intriguers or
patriots, Wang and Chang used some
very strong language at an audience
with the emperor. No notice was
taken of their words at the time, but
nine months afterward the emperor is
sued decree, in which they were sem.
fenced as above described. It is re-
ported that Chang has died heart
broken, and that Wang is a suicidal
maniac.
The Pelxin ministry of war has re-
solved to establish in different parts
of the city schools in each of which
500 lads will receive military training
under foreign officers and graduates of
the Tien-Tsin military academy.
For the moment. an exceptional calm.
reigns over the generally troubled sea
of Co-ean politics. The cabinet seems
to be firmly set. It is progressive
cabinet, friendly to Japan. Moreover.
there are no indications of Russian in
trigue or interference.