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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-21
PEN, PENCIL AND BRUSH.

George W. Gable, the American AOyelist,
is to make a tour of England, when he
will give series of readings from his
works.
Sir Walter Besant's next novel is TO be
called A Fountain Sealed 1t viii ap-
pear serially in The Illustrated London
News
Robert Louis Stevenson's grave in the
Apia mountains is said bya writer in The
Sketch to be painfully neglected. Its al
most inaccessible site may have something
to do with that
The Berlin artist Professor Adolf Hem
ming recently celebrated his diamond we'd
ding in that city. The Berlin Academy Of
Arts, of which Henning has been MEM
Der since 1889, sent its congratulations,
and the empress sent him the golden jubi-
lee medal.
Madison Cawein, the Louisville poet,
whose verses are sometimes seen in the
magazines, disclaims the distinction Of
genius which his friends attribute to him.
Genius he argues. ''does its work light
y,twithout effort. l don't. Eighteen good
lines is mornings work for me. What
accomplish is by hard work and talent, not
by genius. +"
After having mum ber of articles accept
cd by eastern magazines, VIII N HARLEM,
the southern story writer, wrote to the edi-
tor of one to ask why nothing of his was
published The EDITORS answer was:
"There is a conspiracy here to hold your
articles until you are dead, as they would
naturally have greater interest then. How
Is your heahhfn
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-21
NUMBER "a

required Dy INV, Dug ar a traction or It's
true value, that fraction being greater or
smaller in accordance with the practice
and public sentiment in each community.
It is undoubtedly true also that this prac-
tice is not condemned by public sentiment.
If 1t were, 1t could very soon be corrected
without the Intervention of the legislature.
Each assessor is required to take an oath
that he has diligently inquired respecting
the nature and value of the real and per-
sonal estate liable to taxation in his taxing
district and has, to the best of his ability
and without favor or l,artiality, valued ssl
the property liable to tNxation iR said tax
ing district at its full and fair value, at
such price as, In his judgment, said prop
erty would sell for at fEir =nd bona hde
sale by private contract on the day pre-
scribed by law for commencing the assess
ment. II 1t be trne, as reported by the
commissioners, that the violation Of this
official oath is almost universal, there
would be no diffioultyin procuring the in
dictment and punishment of assessors so
violating the law, provided public senti-
ment, as represented in the grand and petit
juries of the state, SO demanded.
Three members of the commission have
fled separate reports in addition to the re-
port to which they all agree These supple
mental reports contain much interesting
and valuable Information and suggestion,
but the recommendations therein contain
ed are the recommendations only of the
commissioner making such separate report
desire to express high appreciation Of
the fairness, iinpartiality, Gssiiissnce and
ability with which these gentlemen have
prosecuted the laborious duty committed to
them. Their report discl0ses depth OF
judicial insight and an extenv of investiga-
ton which are very enlightening upon this
vexed question and cannot fail to be Of
great value in assisting you to right legis-
lation.
1t will be my pleasure at any time to ex-
tend to you, both collectively and individ-
ually, any assistance at my command In
the discharge of your Legislative duties,
and wish for you pleasant tenn of per-
sonal intercourse and for the state much
public benefit from the result Of your la
bors. trust that all that you do will be
wise and we'll considered, SO as to meet the
just expectations and the appreciation OF
the people Of the state.
JOHN W. GRIGGS, Governor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-21
THE LISTENER.

The present senior alumnus of Harvard
Is Samuel Ward Chandler of the class of
'22
Sir Edward Clarke, the English barris-
ter, has an income of 500, 900 year from
his law practice
Mr.. Gladstone is disappointed at the
small sale of his edition of Bishop But
ler, !" only 1900 copies having been sold.
Governor Morrill, of Kansas will conflne
his European trip next summer TO three
months tour of England, Ireland and
Scotland.
Cleveland and Hill were elected mayor
Of their respective cities in the same year.
Both retire from public office on the same
day next March.
The full name of the new British ssore-
tary of embassy at Washington is Maurice
William Ernest de BGnsen. Mr.. de Bunsen
is Commander of the Bath and an Oxford
NJ A.
Lo Feng Lo, the ingenious interpreter
who translated or made up Ii Hung
Changes little speeches during his recent
tour, has been appointed Chinese embas-
sador to England.
Maceo's face had the coloring that Is
known at dry goods counters as cafe au
lait. Though he was a teamster in his
youth and never possessed any advantages
Of education, his manners were so good as
to excite comment in strangers.
The Rev. James E. Quigley, the Roman
Catholic bishop designate of Buffalo, was
born in Oshawa, Canada, In 1856. He was
graduated from the College of the Propa-
ganda, in Rome, In 1879 He has spent a
good part of his ministerial life in Buffalo,
where he has gained the respect of the peo-
pie generally.
The Rev-.Dr. A. r. Thain, the new edi-
tor of The Advance (Congregationalist) of
Chicago, is a native of Scotland, bis family
having come to this country when he was
years of age. He was with Grant and
Sherman as a soldier in the Ninety sixth
Illinois volunteers and did active servics
for three years.
Frank Doster, the new head Of the SUI
preme coart of Kansas, has accumulated
but few of this worlds goods. The judge
Is 30 years old, tall, sallow, unsocial and
careless of his attire. He came to the part
Of Kansas in which he now lives as captain
of company of troRps sent out to guard
the Santa Fe trail
When DIR. Watson spoke at Troy, N. Y,
he was introduced to the audience by DR..
Hall, Presbyterian minister, and said:
i am glad to see that DR.. Hall can pro-
pounce my name properly. am informed
that there are no less than l2 distinct pro-
nunciations for Ian in this country, but ne
has correctly said Eean.''
Archbishop Temple intended originally
to become teacher. A $4,000 principal
ship in a training school becoming vacant.
he applied for the place, and finding that
clergyman of the Church of England was
wanted he took orders against his own in
clinations and obtained the position. Later
he gave it up to become a government
school inspector.
Jean Perrin was considered Sufficiently
crazy to prevent his being held accountable
in the eyes of the law for having fired a
pistol at President Carnot in 1889, yet he
appears to be sane enough to perpetrate
clever frauds, and he has just been SEN
fenced at Coulomier to IL months i'm
prisonment for some particularly clever
gWiudleS
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-21
FLOWER AND TREE.

The famous dragon tree which formerly
stood on the Canary islands was estimated
by Humboldt to be 5000 years old.
Carnations will grow the entire year
with proper care, but must have their foli-
age kept clean with frequent showering
It is not best to dig the hole for the tres
any deeper than the tree is to be planted,
otherwise it will stand in a puddle Of wa
ter
A great ash tree in Sterlingshira Scot.
land, which was planted by Sir 7. NiohoI.
son in 1886 is still in dourishing condi.
ton.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-21
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

Gentlemen OF the Senate and General Az
sembly:
In compliance with the direction Of she
constitution, / submit to you statement
of the condition of the state and my recon-
mendation Of such measures as deem ex-
pedient for your action and consideration.
In the annual reports of the various state
departments institutions and officers will
be found full and detailed information con-
cerning their condition and operations
have not considered it necessary to refer
particularly to all of these reports. COM
mend them to your careful study ] be-
lieve the institutions and departments of
the state government are well regulated
and carefully and honestly conducted. 1t
is cause of satisfaction to know that all
our state intitutions are free from partisan
control and are being conducted upon
nonpartisan business basis. Such condi-
ton not only increases their efficiency and
usefulness, but also results in greater econ
omy in the expenditure of the public mon
ey. 1t adds immensely, too, to the conf
dence which the people have In the admin
istration of the government.
The system inaugurated In the year 1896
of providing by an appropriation bill for
iii bu6 QlucE6uO expenditures VI bA6 UUu1lu&
year and forbidding the mourning Of ex-
penses not specially provided for by an ap-
preparation has already resulted in advan-
tage and saving to the state. That system
ought never to be departed from. In max.
ing up the various items Of appropriation
in advance, it is impossible that some sub
jects should not be overlooked. Such over
sight can be supplied by an emergency bill,
as was done last year.
recommend that the various boards and
departments for which appropriations are
needed or asked be requested to furnish in
writing to the legislature, or its proper
committees, requisitions in detail for the
sums they will need for the coming year,
and where increased amounts or special
sums for extraordinary uses are asked for
that they file the reasons for such increase
or special expenditures.
Finances.
The expenses of the state and Its various
boards, departments and officers are paid
out of the state fund. The receipts Of the
state, on account of this fund, for the year
ending Oct. 81, 1896, were two million one
hundred and thirty-eight thousand five
hundred and thirty-two dollars and eighty
eight cents (s2, 1873, 5ss. .Ss). These receipts
were derived from the following sources:
From state tag on railroad corpora-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-21

With view Of preserving the Palisades
slong the Hudson rver from mutilation
and destruction, the Legislature, by act APP
proved Feb. 10, 1895, directed that the
riparian commissioners should not there
after make any lease. grant or conveyance
Of any lands lying under the waters of the
Hudson river. adjacent to or in 'front.' nf the
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-21

The addition recently made to the state
prison will shortly be fully completed and
adapted to the use of convicts. This will
provide 200 additional cells and will relieve
the overcrowded condition of the prison
and probably furnish cell room enough for
the requirements of the state for at least
five years, by which time the state reforma-
tory, now in process of construction at
Railway, will have been put into operation.
The large penitentiaries in the counties Of
Hudson and Essex, to which persons con-
victed in those counties Of minor offenses
are now most frequently sent. together
WIN un6 enlargement OF jail room IN some
Of the other large counties of the state,
have very much relieved the call upon the
state prison for additional room, and there
would seem to be no immediate haste,
therefore, In completing-at any rate to
the full extent-the proposed building az
Railway. If one or two wings Of that pro-
jected building can be erected andaEut into
operation, the construction Of the other
proposed wings might we'll await the fur
ther needs Of the state.
The average number Of conyicts In the
state prison during the last 80 years has
not kept pace with the increase of popula-
tion. In 1877 the average number Of con-
yicts was 8f6. In 1856 the average NUM-
ber was 892 and in the year 1896 the aver
age number was LOCO From 1875 to 1896
the population of the state increased from
I ,01o, 900 TO 1875, goo.
Preservation Of the Palisades.
With view Of preserving the Palisades
slong the Hudson Aver from mutilation
and deatrnption the ieQielstura by act ap-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-21

The last legislature by concurrent reso-
Iution. empowered the governor to appoint
q commission. consisting Of five persons,
TO Investigate the subject of assessment
and taxation of property in this state and
report to the next session Of the legislature
the result of such Investigation, with a
recommendation Of such Legislation as the
commission shedld deem proper.
appointed as commissioners under that
resolution Messrs John Stankten
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-21

the purposes for which the state money is
expended and with the comparative In
crease and decrease from time to time In
the different departmental Schedule B also
contains a statement showing extraordi-
nary disbursements included in that sched-
ule, from which you can determine how
much has been expended in each year Of
the last ten years on account of the per-
manent improvement of the various insti-
tutions of the state Attention is directed
to the very large sums expended for uses
very largely charitable. Take, for instance,
the year 1896. In that. year there was ex-
pended:
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23
New Point of Law.

Boston, April 23.-The failure Of the
wool firm of w. ID. Eaton & Co. In Sep
tember last was recalled by case
which was heard yesterday in the equity
session OF the superior court. in which
poiSt OF law is involved. 1T appears
that when Eaton a. Co. were in business
they received shipments OF wool from
parties in Maine and New Brunswick.
against which drafts were drawn. the
drafts being accepted by Eaton & Co.
and discounted by the Calais National
bank and the Bank of Nova Scotia. At
the time OF the failure Eaton & Co. had
on hand quantities of wool. and the ques-
ton before the court is as TO whether the
assignee of Eaton e. Co. can retain the
proceeds Of that wool and apply it on ac-
count OF drafts paid by Eaton & Co, or
whether the proceeds can be reached by
the banks.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23
AN EVENTFOL SESSION
Resolution In the Senate to Express
Sympathy With Greece.
The Nelson Bankruptcy Bill
Passed, 40 to 8.
Judiciary Committee Surprised and Dieap.
pointed by Seaate's Action.

washington, April 23.-Yesterdays
proceedings of the senate were the most
interesting since the opening of the spe-
cial session. Mr.. Allen of Nebraska in
troduced a resolution expressing sym
pathy with Greece. which was warmly
debated. The Nelson bankruptcy bill
passed by a vote Of 10 tos.
Mr.. Allen OF Nebraska offered a res
olution providing that the chief eXecu
tive express the sympathy OF the Amer
lean people TO the government OF Greece.
At the request OF Mr.. Davis, chairman
CT the committee on foreign relations,
the resolution was referred Mr.. Davis
promising speedy action.
Another stirring chapter TO the same
subject was added by Mr. Allen. who
proposed q complete cessation of SEN
ate business. except to consider appro-
priation bills, until committees were
filed. The resolution led to another
heated debate, in which Messrs. Chand-
Ter, Gear and Allen participated. The
resolution finally went over.
The bankruptcy bill as passed is the
substitute framed by Mr.. Nelson of
Minnesota. The success of this sub
stitute i'm displacing the committee bill
was q great surprise and disappoint-
ment to the judiciary committee, which
had reported n comprehensive bill.
known as the Torrey bill. 1t was re-
garded as personal triumph of Mr.. Nell
son.
The Nelson bill as passed provides for
voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy,
but the theory Of it's author was 10 free
ii from harshness, and make 1t Of sub
stantial benefit to debtors and creditors.
on the announcement of the death OF
Representative Holman, the senate ad-
journed as a mark of respect, the ad-
journment being until next Monday.
The senate i'm executive session con-
firmed the following nominations: Har-
old NJ. Sewall Of Maine, to be minister to
Hawaii; James A. Smith of Vermont to
be consul at Leghorn, Italy; Thomas S.
Harrison of Pennsylvania, to be agent
and consul general at Cairo; Frank r.
Moore of New York, to be collector of in
ternal revenue for the First district of
New York; James l.. Davenport of New
Hampshire, to be first deputy commits
sioner of pensions Everett NJ. Kelly of
Elgin, Ills, to be second deputy commits
sioner Of PENSIONS; John p. Jackson Of
California, to be collector of customs,
district of San Francisco.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23
LABOR ASKS QUICK AID.
Appeal to the Administration For HeIpiu
LEGISLATION,

Washington. April "a memorial has
been presented to the president and
members Of the cabinet by the execu-
tive council of the Federation Of Labor.
"he memorial Is, in part, as follows:
Washington, ID. c., April 20.
To the President, Cabinet and Con-
Gress Of the United States of America:
Gentlemen-Multitud of our work.
Ing people-American citizens-at this
hour are suffering humiliating poverty
and countless privations, and look to
you for speedy relief. Last fall they
were promised helpful legislation, and
they expect IL from you without un-
necessary delay. In no party spirit we
appeal to you to heed their wants, and
20 promptly meet this unparalleled sit
uation In the time spent at American
patriotism.
Here follows n lengthy discussion of
the business depression.
The following measures are recon-
mended:
First-Amendment to the federal g.
hour law, so as to secure it's practical
enforcement on all public works, by or
for the United States government.
whether done by contract, sub-contract
or day work.
We are sternly opposed to the evasion
and violations of the present S-hour
law by the heads of the departments
and officials in the federal service.
Second-A remodelling of our immi-
grafton laws so as to secure an enlarged
protection to American citizens and their
families.
Third-Reform in the national bank
m in, he.
currency Of the United States. SO as
20 secure the people from the possi-
bilities and disasters Of financial crisis.
Fourth--Liberal appropriations for
government public works, and for the
Improvement of rivers and harbors.
In conclusion the memorial SAYS: By
the prompt adoption OF these relief meas
ures at the hands Of congress, we
FIRMLY believe some degree OF prosperity
may be restored. and the condition Of the
people bettered. We assure you the
millions are now in no disposition to be
trihed with. They are fast becominyf.
desperate. and deep are their mutter-
ings OF discontent They desire TO roai-
ize some OF the prosperity so frx,ely
promised on the stump six months ayro.
Over 100000 OF willing workers are
icle. Shall they appeal TO yov IN vain?
Shall the Interests Of trusts, syndicates,
monopolies. corporations aud moneyed
men remain Of more imp ortance than
the welfare Of toilersf We trust not.
We still believe the peoples represen-
tatives are not dead to the public wei
fare. We ask that they raise to the
patriotism Of this great occasion and
hasten 10 bring relief TO the masses Of
their fallow citixens.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23
Alleged Murderer Of Len. Acquitted.

Washington. April 23-United States
Consul Bergholz. at Erzeroum. Turkey.
has reported TO the state department.
that the Turkish court there. which has
been trying the Kurds and Armenians.
charged with the murder Of young Lenx.
the American bicycllst, while on his
tour around the world awheel. has ac-
Quilted the accused.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23
DEMOCRATIC DlssEMsioNs.
Bland, With Small Following, Protests Agains
EajIey'S Course

Washington, April 23.-The house yes
terday ado ed a special order for the
considerable n of the senate amendments
to the Indian appropriation bill, without
reference tC committee.
Democratic dissensions again came to
the surface. Mr.. Bailey and his follow
ers Joined with the Republicans in this
proposition, after the special order had
been modified so as not to cover the ap-
preparation bills. Mr.. Bland OF Missouri
protested vigorously against the course,
but only had following of 24,not enough
to get q record vote.
The house adjourned as mark of re-
spect to Representative Holman, whose
death was announced.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23
Royal Arcanun.

Boston, April 2S.-The 20th annual ses-
sion of the grand council. Royal Area
mum of Massachusetts, began yesterday
In Knights of Honor hall The order has
made a net gain Of 5000 members in 1885,
the largest increase in its history. TIE
order has total membership OF 200,0o0
men. In this state the membership roll
has $4,000 names: the councils are in
splendid condition; they have shown a
greater interest in the work than ever,
and, In consequence, the order is grow
ing In favor.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23
Reception to Commander Carleton.

Winthrop. Me, April 2S.-Hon. l.. #.
Carleton. who has just been elected
department commander Of the Maine
G. A. r.. was rendered a very compli.
mentary reception by his own post In
this town last night The Women's
Relief Corps also assisted i'm the affair.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23
Footpads Fatally Ipjure Aged Man.

Pawtucket, II. L., April 23.-Andrew
Mccall, 20 years old, a veteran of the
Mexican and civil wars, was held up on
Blackstone street, about S o'clock last
night, by two men, who answer the
description of the robbers who perpe-
trated several hold-ups in Providence
recently. He was struck in the forehead
with sandbag and knocked down, and
every pocket in his clothes cut out with
knife. In cutting his pockets the as
sailants made wound five inches long
on his left leg and another on the left
breast. Mccall is in a critical condition.
owing to his age. and he may not sur
vive. The highwaymen secured no
money from him, but stole his pension
papers.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23
Schoo,house Condemned.

Newburyport, Mass. April 22.-An in
spector from the state department has
condemned the Jackman grammar
school building, on account of it's poor
ventilation and sanitary arrangements.
AS the school trustees have no funds,
the improvements necessary cannot be
made until next year.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23
Annapolis a Success.

Bridgeport. Conn, April 23.-The new
United states gunboat Annapolis had
her official trial trip over the course in
Long Island sound yesterday, and it was
successful in every way. The little ves-
sci made an average hourly speed Of
13.43 knots, which is LAB knots better
than the contract requirements. There
is no bonus allowed by the government
for excess of contract speed.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23

Boston, April 23.-The Massachusetts
delegation which will participate in the
Grant memorial parade on Tuesday next.
with Governor Wolcott at the head. will
go to New York this afternoon. A large
number Of military organizations will
go Independently. and these include the
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Com
pany, $50 men; troop A, National Lane
ers, 100 men; Loyal Legion, 300 men; COM
pany G.. Ninth infantry; company II.
Eighth infantry; company G, Eighth in
fantry, and company f. naval brigade.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23
Serious Effect of Mill Revelations.

New Bedfo ID, Mass, April 23-The rev.
elations concerning the affairs of the
Bennett and Columbia mills have al
ready had serious effect on the COM
munity, in that additions which were to
be made to the plants of the Whitman
mills and the New Bedford Manufactur-
ing company will not be made at the
present time.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23
Tuberculosis Cattle Sent to Brighton.

Attleboro, Mass, April 23.-Dr Mackie,
the newly appointed cattle inspector In
this district. vice DR.. Swift, yesterday
shipped to Brighton for slaughter. Is
cows suffering from tuberculosis. Eight
of the infected herd were found on the
Allen farm in North Attleboro. and the
remaining seven in other parts Of the
district