New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07
MOUNT VERNON.
THE TAX RATE FOR THIS YEAR LOWER
THAN LAST YEARS.
DEMOCRATS. WHO EXPECTED TO PROFIT BY
HIGH RATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS RE
cEPrIoNs- MOUNT VERNON CYCLE


CLUB ELECTION.
II the Democrats could only have consulted some
astrologer weeks ago and obtained a horoscope
covering the budget estimates for the municipal
government for the fiscal year 1861 they would
not have had such heavy hearts as they have been
carrying the last seventy-two hours For weeks
the Democratic candidates hav. waited anxiously
for the publication Of the tax levy. which they
prophesied would be far ahead OF anything that
the city was ever burdened with. and then they
would such strong condemnation OF the Re-
publican administration that the Democratic cand
dates would be elected with tremendous majoriues
But their structure built upon such Slight
foundation that II could not stand against the
winds Of early March. When the Common Council
met Tuesday night the estimates were pre-
sented and the rate adopted as follows
City tax 15ll; school tax, 0543: total 2054. Last
year the city tax rate LAB school tax 0.52l.
total 2064 Hence, 1t shows that the tax rate Is
less this year. Notwithstanding the increased bud
get for the schools. In other words. the city tax
proper is o0s2 below that OF last year. The tax
rate of the last four years 1893. 1913: 1894
65s5: 1896. 2064 and 1896 205. The explanation OF
the difference between 1894 and 1895 Is that the real
estate valuations revised and there were debts
Of the previous administration TO be met The
budget for 1861 is follows: State and county
taxes $50 10 81; Eastchester town bonds (od ISSUE
sS0S; Mount Vernon bonds falling due. and in
Education $500 O contingent expenses. $4,000.
On December IA last a special committee represent
ing the Young Mems Christian Association ap-
pointed to solicit subscriptions toward the est-
mated running expenses OF the institution for 1885,
there being deficiency of several thousands OF
dollars. 1t was stated that unless the amount could
be raised the work would have to be discontinued
The committee reported back Tuesday night that
the amount necessary had been fully subscribed.
fuifh eta ling he
been several receptions In the last few days. and
there more to come. Mrs. Edward H. Tomas
gave a reception on Tuesday afternoon, and among
others present were Mrs Hiram L. Roberts, Mrs.
D. P. McClntock Mrs James H. Spiers Mrs, Will
lam Wilson. Mrs Jared Sandford Mrs Charles H.
Stecker. Mrs. E. B. Hill, Mrs. William b. Tomas.
Mrs E. B. Bailey, Mrs. John Watson. Mrs. Richard
Ferris. Mrs. George r. Crawford. Mrs. Thomas f.
Skinner. Mrs Elwood Carpenter. Mrs. Lansing
Sanford. Mrs. c. J. Vieau, Mrs William II. Mar
tens. Mrs. J. Horace Jones. Mrs. Alfred Lane. Mrs
c. A. Tier. Mrs. F. A. Merriam. Mrs. J. Howard
Burton. Mrs. Frederick Sewe and Mrs. E. d. Jen-
nngs
Mr. and Mrs. James H. spiers gave reception on
Park, at which there were vocal and instru-
ser prssen s Mr nd MAJ
Favlhaber, Mr. and Mrs Edward H Tomas; Mr..
Clintock and Harry sloat.
At the election OF officers Of the Mount Vernon
e e Gs s ss and s RI:
election was sharply contested. but there was the
utmost good feeling exhibited on both sides The
result was that W n. G. Clark elected presi-
dent: Captain Frederick Schneider OF the National
Guard, vice-president George 6tohl. treasurer:
William L. GARNER, financial secretary. and f. Mar
tin. captain After the result announced a
luton unanimously adopted to declare the en-
tire ticket elected.
The First Assembly District Republican Conven-
Hail. this city. on Saturday afternoon next for the
purpose Of eectng five delegates to the State Con-
venton and five delegates to the Congressional
District Convention. The convention will be or
ganized with thirteen delegates from Mount Vernon
thirty-two delegates from Yonkers and five from
East Chester
The Rev. John Coleman Adams will give an ad-
dress THE Expansion Of Christian Thought" In
the Universalist Church tomorrow night.
Mrs. Edward Gay will give her lecture Egypt"
which was postponed several weeks ago because OF
accident which Mrs. Gay met with, In School
No. Z, Monday evening The lecture Is given
| under the auspices Of the Board Of Education
The Republican primaries will be held on Tues.
day evening to elect delegates to the LIST Assembly
District Convention. to be held Saturday after
noon next
The annual inspection OF the nth Separate Com
pany National Guard. will be held at the armory
on Friday evening. and the command expects to
show an Improvement since the last inspection
The Westchester Woman's Club voted on Wednes-
dav 10 apply for articles Of INCORPORATION II has
about $500 In its treasury. class In music has
been formed. under the conductorshp Of Mrs
Gustave Dannreuther. and II will hold weekly
meetings at the home OF Mrs. Joseph s. Wood the
vice-president