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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
HOBOKEN.

An enjoyable entertainment was given IN the
Iecture-room OF St Johns Lutheran Church o"
Tuesday evening. The Hoboken Z!ther anu Siaii1o,
some excellent music.
The Second Hoboken Company, Boys Brigade OF
the First Methodist Episcopal Church gave sue
cessfnl entertainment on Tuesday evening. - 4,
THE lecture in the free series Tor wol KING men anu
u,oman given al Public School No. on TUESDAY
Wo, af Va Interesting and well attended. The
enes was sidney N. Fuerst His topic was
THE Men and Women or 10 - - , -
dne CONCERT was given In the Y. NJ I. a. rooms
T., the station OF the Delaware, Llckawanna and
nv..tern p1llroad by the Thespian Concert Com
nanv A one-act comedy. MY Unce's WILL was
ai Tba tunior class OF Stevens Institute gave its
promenade at Demonico's. New-fork' on Wednes-
Ia nighf The patrOnesses were Mrs H. NJ. Nor
ton ton. Mrs F. A. Chaplin, Mrs !. ": GrelIe. Mrs.
Edwin stevens Mrs. Il. $. Scott, Mrs L. Bennett,
Mrs + Hackstaff. Mrs. Z. NJ Humphreys, Mrs.
G, 8 Kennedy. Mrs, =. II. Frank, Mrs NJ A.
WelIes. Mrs J. ". Johnson. Mrs. J. Warren.
Mrs a NJ Meyer Mrs T. B. stilimen, Mrs a. T.
smith. Mrs A r Leeds. Mrs. II N. Richardson.
Mrs A NJ Orr, Mrs. L. a. Stussey. Mrs. II. q.
Davis and Mrs c. +. kro!ti
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
RUTHERFORD.

"The Widowette" and My Musical Friend
,r,o conediettas were produced in Lyceum Han
IN Friday night by the Rutherford Dramatic club
for the benefit of the relief fund Of Gershom Mott
D., q A r Those I'm the EAST included MISS
NJ Gaines Amery, Mrs. NJ b Norton Miss
isabelle Harris Mrs. Albert Withers H. l.; narrls'
q The engagement is announced OF MISS as, Mh,g ~
Louise searles. Of Newborn, staten Island u
ii'iond ~ Van Alstyne OF East Rutherford -
The third in the series of entertainments i9t
the Rutherford Free Library VIII De s ivsih hef
- night at the Ivison Library Builhiug ~
Inv he Under the auspices Ct the Womans Read
WIN Club and features Of the programme WI, Ia, D,
mus sinainr by the Rubinsten Club. and vocal
solos by Mrs IL. Casta-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
WESTFIELD.

The women Of the Methodist Church neld an Old
fashioned quilting bee all day on Tuesday in the
church parlors
The Rev Rufus 5. Green entertained the members
Of the Chess club at his home. in the Boulevard on
Monday evening Several interesting games were
played. 49,, .,. -,
cards are out announcing the engagement OF
EdgarR Fitch to Miss Mabel Darling OF Plalnned:
Tohn & Whiting who formerly the secretary
of the Y. NJ g. \. has been made ASSISTANT p1st43r
~ tbe ola First Presbyterian Church Of Newly YORK
Central Council. Jr o. L. \. NJ, Will open IT'S falr
in Gales club house on Monday.
Tho Womau's Association of the congregational
Church me. al the home OF Mrs. a. y. Drake Mon
da, evening and was entertained by Stlakespearla1
r rSS,Iings nv Miss Minnie Williams of New-York.
Miss "a rone H. Beebe played selections from Men
del-sohn Miss Nellie Drake performed on the piano
and Albert pearsaN gave several recltduOns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
RAYONNE.

4 Colonial Bazaar was opened III the PdiiorS "a
the First Presbyterian Church on THURSDAY even
, Ia, tho women Of the Pastors Helpers Society.
COMPANY l. 4th Regiment y. g. ~ j., cele-
brated the second anniversary of the organizatonS
muster by holding dinner in Metropolitan Park
after drill on Monday evening Eleven recruits
were chosen to membership. Corporals Frank a.
IL and George S Bogert werei elected SER
aa,s ana Priyates William ii. Osbahr and
S'barIes A Griffin were chosen corporals.
Members OF the Newark Bay Boat CLUB ana tnelr
friards on loved a reception and hop IN the cluD-
house in West Thirty -fourth-st., on Thursday
evening - 81 or,.,rt,,,tor Of
tIndson Engine Company No. was celebrated
with supper in the engine house on MeahesuaA
svsrinr Mayor Seymour. several city onlclalS ana
The officers OF the Fire Department were the or
muslcal was given in the Newark Boat Clubs
Theatre on Thursday evening. under the auspices
of the guild connected with calvary frotes'aht
Episcopal Church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
VEN SCHOOL FOR JERSEY CITY.

RI directors Of Education in Jersey City VIII
A,,i4 q handsome and comm0dious schooihouse OF
the site row occupied by Public School NO l.
Work Will begin about April !. While me schooI-
house is being erected the directors desire 10 use
a. A school the old City Hall. The City Han Com,
r,issioners are compelled TO sell the abandoned
t,,s,r- and use the proceeds to pay bills the!
Sut.,''i.5 80, hout goo 4 conference was
h hsyS yesterday 1t was attended by the Mayor
Cornoratlon Counsel and representatives, ol IN ~
.oll 81 itv boards II was decided 10 ask the
TeSisIaiure TO pass a bill authorizing the bparu Ua
Stance TO issue temporary loan bonds IN me f Gum
rsI1ired ~ meet the obligations OF the CIty nan
V-nr,ieeion and give the Board of Education inc
use OF the old City Hall until the new mi he
a. 4,fs1e5 when the old municipal ouildhS VIII Ue
ssoId and the proceeds devoted TO cahceIl-Hs ''0
.a1--orarx loan bonds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
SUMMIT.

A., ,sser,blv Dance will be given in Casino Hall
the evening OF March l.
DR. J. j. Smith, DR.. Z. r Burnett, jr G. A. Brown
ard + J. Scott have been appointed a committee TO
manage the first annual mask ball OF Acme Council
OF the Foresters. to be ne!d tomorrow evening In
Casino Hall. - .,. .., .u ,..s.r,
~ tSres -act comedy "Our Regiment" In Casino
MI IN March for the benefit Of the Fresh Air and
Convalescent Home. The cast will include Mrs Ben
Son Rennett Sloan F.vert Wendell OF the Comedy
Sjub ~ Vew-York: Mr.. and Mrs Aubrey r. Martin
Miss O. Pitcher. Miss Flag: Charles T. jerks
Thomas b. Adams and Daniei BILkey ,, c..,.
.,.n Association Will meet on Tuesday evening.
paachwood tomorrow evening
The members OF the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation gave reception In the associatlons nan on
I'LL yefreshments were served by the members OF
tho aides Y. VI. c. A. Auxiliary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
THE FOSTER MOTHER KEEPS THE CHILD.

Justice Lpp.ncott in the Hudson C'umS ~
In Jersey city. Yesterday decided that MIS- VI
Wangershein OF No l25 Westinghouse 'e'sVS
Ci;y. s,ould retain possession OF '"o-'eai -oi-
Johnny Jaeger William Jaeger VINO s@'S -" a..
,Aa So - .ba hos, hut whose contention Is dis-
ug,sA b,. his wife tried TO obtain possession OF
him Mrs Jaeger. on the witness-stand, sWoie
that the father Of the boy was Patrick . br'eh'
who lives on Jersey City Heights Mrs Jaeger S".'
that she and her husband separated on MdTcn ~
1919 while Jaeeer said The date OF the separation
was Tnlv The child was born on DeceHipsI 0
Of the same year and soon sher"aTb1 a r%omnmt.ed
him 10 The Almshouse Mrs WangersheIn 5ecuIeu
the child from that place and adopted him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
KEYPORT.

rho South Amboy Bowling Club. which recenty
,,a,od = match game here with the Rartan Cluo'
bas challenged the Raritan Club to play return
garon AZ south Amboy early in March
starry Flag Council o. l. A NJ VIII holu :"
,,,,,,t.o.or,s rirthdav celebration Wednesday
w next The Rev j. I. Schock VIII denver
an address. . ,,.h hos accented the ap-
itroant NJ superintendent of the Red bank
pcboois and as a result there are numerous app"-
oants for the place here which is thus ielt 'aoa'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
MATAWAN

The Rev William c. Alexander, OF Washington
u c. was a guest of Mr.. and Mrs "hllam 10
Simpson. in Main-st, on SATURDAY anu - ~
80. AZ Alexander was a former pastor OF the
Iirst PRESBYTERIAN Church. of this place. ana spent
his time while in town visiting the members Oh
his former congregation ., -,.. ,....aos -
-acantion of the graduates at Peddle institute,
Hightstown on Friday evening OF last week 49,,
RI "XVhita Apron Brigade which was recently
orqanized bv the women of the Methodist EplscopaI
church at Cheesequake. he'd soclaple ~ me holhe
of Jacob Boice on Monday evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
TWO WOMEN LOOKING FOR HIN.

Ernest Hoescl whose wife lives in Railway IL
wanted in Newark. Five weeks ago Mrs Lena
Hunod bought a saloon at No. 50 Ward-st.. Nc"
ark She had just made the acquaintance OF hoesei
who promised 20 get divorce from his wne aha
marry her On tho strength OF this he obtained $50
and gold watch from Mrs. Hunold and last
Wednesday after getting $50 more. he absconded
eay.ng the woman and her two children pennilesS
On Friday Mrs Hunold was Visited by MIS- fioeseL
pho had heard that her husband was boarding win
PRS. Hunod. and the women compared notes
lhen they decided 10 prosecute HoeseI, and ysster
(ay the police heard their story II II believed thA
toestl has gone to Germany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
SCIENTIFIC QUESTION RAISED.

Judge Hudspeth. of the Hudson County OFpna"s
Court has scientific question to dec!oe IL =
-. he consurnptjon OF a pint OF whiskey day
~, in,anacitate testator from making Will Mar
sars, Kennedy. who fifty years CID died IN 'er-
ssv civ las, Christmas She made VIII leaVins
"a oao 70 Patrick Kennedy her brother-in-La"; anu
80 "a = Peters Roman Catholic Church AnIl mn
M-rcnalS a cousin og Mrs Kennedy. confess tneW
On me ground of undue influence ana ack Oh 80, ha
$780, ,aDacitv The contestant alleges ina tle
,,es+afor consumed daily pint OF Whisky ana wa
.TSss-sf7ra i7cornDe:ent to make will Judge HUI
hoe reserved decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
ELIZABETH.

A delightful entertainment was given on Thurs
day night at the Town and Country Club for the
benefit OF the sinking fund OF Trinity Church. The
programme consisted Of a number Of tableaus, IL
istrating well-known literary productions.
The Elizabeth Music Club gave one OF the most
successful concerts Of the season In the Lyceum
Theatre on Friday night
G, Nartha's Society connected with 81. Patricks
Church will give a Colonial tea Tomorrow evening.
The women Of the society will wear Colonial cos
fumes and serve the refreshments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
n,pyvc CtpTTRE or 4 RUNAWAY.

Matthew Decker. driver OF truck oeiois'"s -
,l, 70 +, Newark attempted TO drive
- INC trolley road tracks at Broad and FAR
SITS Newark. yesterday afternoon when car
crashed into the truck which was whlred aT e fH
- ndcker was thrown from his seat ne zen
anu - - - a,rca AZ the off horse. caught the
Wyoming with his hands and held on Inc horses
started down Fair-st., which was Iuil 81 ,,nd
go 90 rere an the run when young man hhIileu
Charles Van an ompoye Of the Newark rSee and
,,rned The team sharply around running mn
seainst the sidewalk, where they were se0uieu
T,ectnr was not hurt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
TINE sBIRKER CONES OUT AHEAD.
Nom.nr,1nswlck Home News.

From The New Brunswick Home News.
Taxes in this State ought to be equitaDiy h lil.
d L,jrst we have the local assessor, whose
ppDties are plainly laid down by the law hfI nrs
wrrk ia subject TO supervision by the
W. hnnoaia nd n their work Is not satisfactory
~ S,ote Board Of Taxation can be appeh'tu W.,
ana possibly, wrongs can be righted by Ine Ia vail
n,n a Martin act commission IL appointed "ne .
Sis original assessment may be reduced per ex
AsssseIn0 and collecting taxes Is very veg -.
1x,.rsive business with the odds IN favor Oh tue
tts sin. ard the tax ehirker In the era.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
NIETTCHEN.

The Junior order of United American Mechanics
ugI nresent flag to the public school on Washing
tons Birthday
Nrss Griffith Of Allentown. Penn. and Miss Nor
VI Erank Amber PattsOn. OF New-YOrk was
the guest OF Mrs. John VI. Whitman, az The
Tbo Ue,uchen club has issued invitations for Its
anniversary reception on the evening OF WasAlng-
'' The Quiet Hour Club met the home u Mrs. T. A
Wood on Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
TIE Pure OIL COMPANY.

The Pure oil Company, a rival Of the standard OH
Corpanv. held its first annual meetlns on riiudS
- Tovlor's Hotel Jersey City. The new company
. ,rion Of four companies. Its capital stock IS
:, 40 and it was stated that it would soon be
'.o-essed 10 10000 The following directors We're
nnIsrted President. David Kirk, OF pittsburgs nusn
e. N Murphy j. Il. Aiken. w. y Dennisoh
nbIn III r Westgate s. II. Duncan; c T. CqllinS
v"E phillips r n. Jennings, j. w Lee LEWIS
t,rrr-y ard {. F. Pierce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
Hahne g. Co., Newark, NJ.

House on Wednesday night, under the auspices OF
the Citizens Cornet Band ..-,... hotI q suc
The members OF 81. Agness o2SleS HTlo o "a on
cessfuI birthday party at CHRIST ChurcH ie''o'' ''
Thursday night. -. a,.,-o,,,ed 70 have
bis "a me- placed before the Republican primary lor
reelection
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
GRJGGSs WAY IS THE BETTER.

From The Newark Advertiser
,rhe rosnpointnent Of Associate Justice Bennell
Van sycke Tor another judicial term by eoV rrSa
cricgs which WAS sent 10 the senate ast go ~.
ne nredicted by 1.-THE Daily Advertiser some I'M
ago The of the Governor Is IN sfie' keop the
,,6,ciarv separate and apart from pontlcal pei pa
isanship Governor Albeit declared tnat b me- the
a;ecrstion was lodged with him. and ne was gu
Sistent I'm his appointments, too. Governor uliss'
,,nr is the hefter way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
pPOPOSED TROLLEY EXTENSIONS.

or THE CONSOLIDATED IkANLlON NC"A-
PANY OF NEw-JERsEY.
General Manager David Young. OF the Nohsoh-
ds,ed Traction Company OF New-Jersey' says '"'e
The company contempiates genera eH1e"s,o" =.
-. ,,nos Ar important proposed new line Is
-,,res ont between the Jersey Central Railroad
..rrv station in Jersey City and the oranges. cars
a,nI he run on this line every half hour The com
.a,v thinks well Of proposed line TO the South
I've - the Lehigh Valley Railroad carries out us
-, ~ having a terminal and ferry station there
ESe ines 10 TIE Central ferry and the south love
~ 20 he elevated The elevation or the CehIrai
gre W 6. lion line from which the other Will
ts.43cb viii begin at the Heights Elevations AT
w. other points have been planned by the en-
niatao 70 hermit the running OF fast cars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
u0BBJsTOWy RECLUsE DEAD.

Norristown Feb 20-Ausustus Fleury. an Old resi-
Der, Of this city end uncle OF Alderman Fleury'
died al his home in speedwel-ave. this morning,
For The last fifteen years he had LIVED me IRE os
a recuse never leaving mis- home. Mr.. Fieury was
in his sixty-ffth year and death was caused oy an
attack Of apopleXy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
DUNELLEN.

Mr. and Mrs John Logan entertained a number
Of friends on Wednesday evening at euchre party.
Guests were presen, from Plainheld. Bound BROOK
and Finderne.
Mrs f. g. Miller will entertain a number OF
friends on Tuesday afternoon at a Japanese tea.
Mrs Miller will introduce her guest Miss Anneta
Harold
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
SOMERNILLE.

Mrs Harrison B. Wright entertained number OF
women at luncheon on Tuesday
Mrs and Miss Hartwell have closed their Cln-st
b,rne for six weeks and have gone TO Boston where
Mr. Hartwcn is staying on account OF business IN
tcrests. 80. - .--.-t.
The Thursday Evening Whist Club was entertained
L. 81 week by Mr. Ta,mage "a his home
The Second Reformed Church choir gave a musical
seryice last Sunday evening Selections from the
oratorio Christ and His Soldiers were remark
ahIv well rendered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
SOUTH AMBOY.

Invttatlons are out for the annual reception OF
the South Amboy Yacht CLUB.
The reading circle met at the home OF Mrs LII
tell on Monday afternoon
A bright little play. entitled What's Next" was
well rendered by an amateur club ct the opera
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
THE JERSEY CITY rHEOSOPHISTS.

The Jersey city Philosophical Society Will meet
tomorrow night at No. - Nlrgihia-HVe'' WIZ
they have pleasant hall the house being o~heu
By a member OF the society, MISS Nora l-tnuSi -
Several speakers will present Iheosophy III pam
terms and the public Is invited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
nr~rES Tg4T HE HAS BEEN 4 FtGi1i'E'

uarrv Cox. of no 20 Hutton-st jersey C'" W
,ied Yesterday before Justice Potts that ne '.'
a fugitive as alleged by Captain Neor5e W
- -. Church alleges that when Cox was IN his
employ in 1894 he embezzed several LII Urged in
lars and in settlement gave notes Win
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
NW;jbRS'H XEN\
" 50, ~
WILLIAM SHOWLES ACQUITTED.

n,REsAcK RIDER NOT GUILTY OF MAN
SLAUGHTER.
Freehold, Feb @-ln the Monmouth County court
-. .,ornnr William Showles, the well-known circus
ths ,iier was acquitted of the charge OF man.
oaS.e- The trial lasted two DAYS. On Christmas
$50, last showles called upon his friend. Anse Croft
hs....crder n Red Bank saloon. While he was
Saving him new revolver win eevSe 10 p renen
= from exploding aecldenta4Iy inc hd'h"e' s"'PPe'
~ he bullet killed Croft
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
4 JERSEY CITY ASSIGNMENT.

John D. p. Mount dealer IN mouse I'i ntei',,7
IN Jersey City. has made an assignment" Ia 80
Si,,..o- ,ro q 5oo and assets $4,000 He has been In
t..,.ss forty wears For seVera; months ne mas
80 N .bcalth and unable to attend personally 10
hf= -s-sf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
We kee? Only Such Goods as Are
Fit to Sell, and Only SUCH
Prices as Will Sell Them.

FOR SPRING, 1897.
Everything New In Furniture.
Everything New In Curtains and Drapery.
Everything New in Floor Covering.
Everything New in Garments.
Everything New In Millinery.
Every thing New in Dress " ear.
Everything New In Fancy Goods.
Everything New In Shoes.
Everything New In Boys Clothing.
Everything New in fousefurnishinSs.
Everything New In Everything Else for Mons
aid Person at Lowest Possible Prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

Monday: \ CHARTERED Oak Extension
Table, eight feet long, with fiuted legs.
1t sells every day for $50, but for TO-
morrow morning only we make the
price 1898.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

w Y INA nv 'iit'
offer for Mon
q a Y morning
only; it would
be too much OF a
sacrifice for us
TO continue the
sale even for one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

H gh gra d e
l. - a { h e r
Couches at low
grade price
Have a good
~ a. e.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
We Can
and Will

NOTE-Goods delivered free AT any rmlirV sn
station in New Jersey. No eN'r" '"@ '"'
king.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21

furnish a house from top
to bottom: appoint a
church from cellar to
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-06-17
A Full Line of Ladies' ACcOr-
deOn Plated Skirts.

THE Abilene Reporter contends
that as between premeditated
crime and unthinking selfishness,
the latter causes more injustice
and more misery than the former.
Intense selfshness leads up to
crime, and is the handspring that
keeps it going. Any man who is
totally selfish is a criminal, at
heart. ''Thou shalt love thy
neighbor as thyself" was COM
manded by Him who knows what
is in mans heart. This injunc-
ton may be a heavy one to put
upon US, but it is one in the
obedience of which lies the road
to true happiness. The truly
happy mother is she whose chief
delight is in giving her life to the
training of her offspring, and the
man who lives for the good of his
race enjoys perpetual content
ment, not a moment of which is
vouchsafed to the individual
whose horizon is bounded by his
own interests. Truly, the crime
of selfishness carries its own pun
ishment. What then, shall a man
neglect his business, his family,
and all his interests to save
others? Not at all, but he can
best serve his own by being just,
merciful, charitable, and by
seeking to do the right at all
times and under all circum-
stances. He can quit deceiving,
lying, and cheating those who
trust his integrity, and he can
bear his portion of the burdens of
his community, and not expect
something for nothing-this at a
small expense, and the difference
against his years profits will be
more than counterbalanced by an
easy conscience.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-06-17
COUNTRY ROADS.

Opposition to improved road
laws usually comes from the far
mers, says the Philadelphia Rec
ord who influence the action
of their special representatives in
the legislature. The farmers
prefer to maintain the old system
of working out the road tax, "
under which the roads of the
state are kept in a continual state
of badness.
The farmers should put on
their thinking caps. There is
hardly one farmer in a thousand
(who does not live in the imme-
date suburbs of his market town.
to whom the money value of good
roads over which to haul the
produce of his farm is not worth,
in the course of a year, ten times
as much as the additional amount
of road tax he would have to pay
in cash for proper maintenance
and repair. Bad roads cost,
They use up vehicles and teams,
They use up time. They make
it necessary to go twice for one
laad. They depreciate the value
of real estate through which they
penetrate. The farmer, above al
men, has the largest interest in
good roads, and it is a reflection
upon his intelligence that he is
not able to see it.
The cheapening of transporta
ton has been one of the most
active agencies of the time in
promoting the general comfort
But the country roads lag dis
gracefully in the rear of general
improvement. They are one OF
the most needless extravagances.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-06-17
THE SITTING PROCESS.

We heartily indorse the declara-
ton of the Atlanta (Ga.) Consh-
tuition when it says ''the Demo-
cratic party is in better condition
every way than it has been since
the war. 1t now knows what its
leaders stand for. 1t has been
compelled to part company with
a number of men who imagine
that the party would go to pieces
when they stepped over to the
Republican side. The men are
gone and the party is here"
The truth is that both Of the
old parties have for years been
constructing platforms with the
special object in view of getting
into or retaining power without
reference to the principles advo-
Gated.
The Democracy to be success
full must be true to genuine
Democratic principles under all
circumstances, whether victory
or defeat may await them. The
old leaders of the Democratic
party who sloughed off and
joined the Republicans dis
covered that they were not
genuine Democrats, and the
party is better off without them.
The late Chicago platform is an
excellent deliverance to test the
soundness of any mans Demo-
cracy. There is not line in it
from the first to the last that is
not purely Democratic. 1t might
have been good policy to have
said nothing about an income tax
or arraign the Supreme Court for
its decision on the subject, but
there is not a principle avowed
which is not necessary for good
government and the prosperity of
the whole people.