New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-17

in place of the drygoods box which does duty
for station in Newark.
1t is reported from Trenton tina, the Republican
Senators appear to be united in the opinion that
Se GHange Of Se the e IN chancy nd the
Clerk Of the Supreme Court.-(Newark News
If that is SO. the best thing they can do for
their comfort is to get united on the other
side Of the fence rapidly as possible Governor
Griggs will TO it that change is made.
The generosity of the New-Jersey Agricultural
Society in dealing with the Essex County Park
Commission is something touching TO behold.
The Agricultural" Society holds charter from
the State and is public beneficiary. though
! purely a money making concern.
By-ths-way. whatever became of that indict-
nent found in connection with the gambling
4 the socety's fair year or 50 ago?
Some of the friends of Major Carl Lentz. who
have beer pushing him for appointment as
Chancery Clerk say that it would be better for
him to take place on the State Board of Taxa
ton. This would pay $1,000 a year, and demand
q comparatively small part of his time, thus en-
abling him 10 look after his law practice and
continue his political activity. That the Major
Is entitled to substantial recognition few will
deny.
1t is by no means certain that the Legislature
Will repass any Of the Constitutional amend
ments approved last session IT Is certain that
the one favoring biennial sessions VIII not pass.
For Factory Inspector the leading candidates
are Thomas Burchell. prominent in the
knights of Labor movement In Newark; Thomas
MCGOWAN, of the Essex County Board of Free
holders ex-Assemblyman Henry c. Gruber Ct
Jersey City; Assemblyman Thomas A. Austin
and a Mr.. Herrick. of Sussex County. Unless
some new man appears the field. the office
will probably so to Mr.. MCGOWAN.
Senator Packer, ex-Sheriff Skirm. and ex-Con-
gresham j. Hart Brewer Of Trenton. and eX-
Senator Roe Of Gloucester are among those look
ing for John II. Patterson's job as state Prison
Keeper. Neither Senator Packer nor ex-senator
Roe is likely TO get it.
Isn't It odd how readily men change
their opinions? Certain Republicans who were
clamorng few years ago for the abolition of
the county lay judges are now applicants for
the offices. OF course this remark does not APP
ply to all OF the two or three hundred men who
want to sit on the bench, look wise. draw sal
aries and hear their neghbors address them as
Judge"
A Paterson newspaper accuses Dominic Rob
inson of having bad memory because he denies
having said things attributed To him. This ALE
cation on the part Of the newspaper arises out
of its lack of appreciation Of the domnie's quail
ties as a humofist. Ever since he was In the
Legislature the dominic has had to maintain
his reputation for provoking smiles. and chaff
meant for that purpose Is not recorded on the
cylinder Of his mental phonoggaph.
There are rumors afloat TO the effect that some
OF our Congressman are lukewarm if not hostile
toward the plan of preserving the Palisades
by turning the property into National park
Perhaps they will take the hint and wheel about
when the State Legislature acts on Governor
Werts's suggestion and adopts Joint resou
ton on the subject The sentiment Of Jerseylnen
is emphatically in favor Of preserving the Pail
sades.