New-York tribune., 1896-05-25

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..s we're made TO compel a reouc-
Sps. ,rice of gas in Newark the cry WAS
!" ,,ad that the companies could not pos-
gays s,eaner and have a fair profit Bearing
o. ,,rd If is worth while 10 reau WHAT
y ~ norscb slys in that suit agaihst Secre-
Sf Henry c. Kelsey. Mr.. Persch SOL
u - under oath that ''the manufacture
s,V N.u,ark is peculiarly profitable, owing
drs I" ~ coal and the favorable situation
pne n,ant It's cost Of manufacture is not
a~ .,,,e,v cheap as compared With the
csF N'a ~ gas in other cities. but the
nirriae'u'e .orsumens are much higher than
,,tss charged consumer
!, e,her cities =. rse,u, when the
,%.,snre Of 1901 gets down 70 a cohs'ue' ''''''
hs'a'. hs'..s,,or of reducing the price of gas
s.,,.o of New-Jersey and New-1orK VIII
M ~ take up in earnest the matt, y. p na.
na,s w. the Palisades now that Congress '"'
$500 rs duty in the premises
-. rsform movements or actions
Why Is .'e Interests OF honesty. good govern
brsugnt ,manlness ~ and decency turn out 10 oe
srh unsa'tsss'0sss Senate Investigating Committees
witness r.an,on my What a nest of corrupuoh' OI
work al ronsplracy and dishonesty agaihst ~ .ne
fraud. OF conorrthei by the committee. Ana Whdt
State was wassn,ta Sm The acquittal OF every man &C.
was me r',p one who pleaded guilty ana was ~ ~
es Tith nght punsnmI'e,nn. Who escaped without
Eapsgoal u sSeck of dirt upon their garments
40 much as ST SIT" -
E1lxsbeth Journal -, .1. tho
soaking generally 1t may De saiu '""' w
,oro IN New-Jersey was largely due 10
s'ooraI cowardice Of persons who call thehi-
'... good citizens. Men who hold up t"eii
.'.s. in holy horror at thieving in the aps'rdct
-, nat ashamed to raise their voices ana pun
.,.. IN the interest of those who had consp'reo
-, the State. There would be more even
,.,asa Justice and better government II every
-, man regarded an offence against lhe
s,.,s as blow at him personally.
p.,rsald is engaged in a stern crusade against
49,. ,no sell cider on Sunday. What Is the
.,,onges, beverage permitted in that pretty town
a, the first day of the week?
.,ors.,, harbers who failed In their efforts
=, have the Legislature enact law requiring
all barber shops TO close at noon Oh oui'Ne'
rov ba interested in learning Of the lllinos Su-
,,eme Court decision on Sunday-c'osiie law
The Court held that the law compelling oaroeis
"A sose was special legislation ard fnerelore u'i-
.,s,,,ut,onal 1t deprived the BARRIERS OF prop
s,y--their labor-and was mot caicuiateu ~
,smote the health, comfort. safety and welfare
suciety. and hence cannot be regarded as al
arise Of the police powers Of the state
n4 situation in Illirois is different from that
m New-Jersey. however There no statute eA-
sts at present on sundey closing. while the laws
II New-Jersey. If enforced, would compei '"e
losing of barber shops all day Sunday.
Yes Sheriff serviss will go out OF once next 10 20,
,cmber after which prisoners eommIt'ea " Ja,,
yll be expected TO stay there until they nave sei!e
heir terms The coolest thing on record was lhe
ounty being called upon 10 pay the services ol
detective in hunting for prisoners Whonl Tue
Sheriff had permitted 10 escape. one WOuiu nav
hought that man in the receipt OF SSVp OF
10 V1 year would have himself PAID ior sueh ser
ices especially when the Jail birds were under ms
are and he was responsible for their safe Keep
ng-(New- Brunswick Home News.
To complete the joke Sheriff Serviss should
.sk the county to offer the escaped prisoners
substantial rewards If they will kindly return to
heir old quarters.
Jersey City's Board OF Finance has refused
% permit any appropriation for fireworks on the
Fourth Of July. This is good hint TO Newark
where large sum is squandered every year.
Last years scandal in connection with the fire.
works is not yet forgotten.