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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
RATNES DIDN'T GET THE BILL.
AN INTERESTING LITTLE STRUGGLE IN
THE SENATE-NEw MEASURES.

THE sENATE-NEw MEASURES.
Albany Jan. li-There was little business in the
Senate this morning outside of the Introduction OF
hills The only breeze afforded by an objection
10 the reference Of a bill OF Senator Guy. prohibit
ing discrimination by railroads in rates 10 New
York State ports. Senator Lamy vented the bill 10
ro 10 the Canals Committee. but Senator Ra,rCs
desired that IT be sent to the Railroads Committee.
Being defeated In this, Senator Raines asked that
the bill be sent to the Judiciary Committee. but he
was again defeated. II to is.
Senator Higbie introduced the Richmond County
Police Reorganization bill, which is tho same In all
respects that OF last except that 1t obviates
the Constitutional objections which made 1t noper-
alive.
The following bills were introduced:
BY Senator MISUNDERSTANDING printing in
State prisons penitentiaries and reformatories or
other State institutions. except such printing as
may be required in the institution where the work
BY Senator Page-Relatiye to the payment OF Su.
prene Court Justices In the Appellate Division OF
By Senator Ford Providing for the transmission
of letters packages and merchandise In New foih
end Brooklyn across the North and East rivers Dy
Nv Senator Page-Ratifying the laying out OF a
public park at One-hundred-ands eventhcst. and ST.
Nicholas and Seventh aves., New-York city
Nv senator Misunderstanding for the representa-
ton of NewYork State at the Nashville Exposition
and approprating $1,000 1890
BY Senator Burns-Appropriating yoO,oW Tor the
completion OF buildings at Sing Sing Prison
by Senator Guy-Provd:ng for the erection by
the State Of grain elevators at Buffalo. and ap-
BY Senator Cantor-The Robbins Assembly bill
of fast year. which was prepared by Attorney Gen.
eral Hancock with a view TO dissolving the Coal
This is the bill which Governor Morton refused to
sign after It was passed by the Legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
NEwyoRK DAILY TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, JANUARY Is. 1897

We know that Cod-liver Oil is
fat-forming food because takers OF 1t
gain rapidly in weight under its use
and the whole body receives vital
force. When prepared. as in SCOTS
Emulsion, it is quickly and easily
changed into the tissues OF the body.
AS your doctor would say, ut is
easily assimi1ated." Perhaps you are
suffering from fat starvation. You
take fat enough with your food but
it either isn't the right kind, or it
isn't digested. You need fat pre-
pared for you, as in SCOTS Emul-
sion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
THE CHiRGE on WINNINGS.

The Racing Committee of the Westchester Racing
Association through II. G. Crclsmore clerk OF the
course sends out the following circular TO owners
and trainers:
In the matter OF the proposed charge OF per cent
on the winnings OF horses running at Morris Park,
y. Y. in 1897 the Racing Committee OF the West
chester Racing Association desires that II be under
stood that the charge II made at all is forced upon
them by the action OF the State authorities In con-
strung the law to mean that the tax earnings
shall apply TO all entrance moneys
No such action anticipated when the pro-
crnmmes in 1896 made Consequently If the
authorities prove the claim. the tax for 1896 will not
only have 10 he paid but also that OF 1891 and subse-
quent years dnlcss relief Is had through the Legis
lature. The committee has employed counsel to
contest the claim and should the decision be in
their favor. the tax will not be collected, while. II
the State succeeds. the committee assures owners
and trainers that the burden will be made light
possible
The committee. therefore. ask that In view OF the
feet that the Westminster Racing Association, al
though only IN the second year OF rs existence. has
had TO stand the brunt OF all the legal complications
under the new laws. you will sustain II by giving II
your active support.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
CHESTER S. LORD FOR REGENT.
THE UNANIMOUS CHOICE OF THE REPUB-
IJCAN CAUCUS.

"
ILCAN CAUCUS.
ALBANY Ian 4-After Mr.. Plat had been nom-
hated for Senator at the Republican caucus TO-
,icht chairman Parsons announced that nomna-
,ons for a Regent OF the University were in order
Senator Hobart Krum. OF Schoharie was recos-
aized by the Chair. He said:
"A vacancy exists in our Board OF Regents py
,eason of the death of the Hon. w. l.. Bostwick
" Ithaca 1t is the duty of this caucus to nominate
his successor. | desire TO place In nomination 10
al this vacancy Chester Sanders Lord In naming
lin | am not unaware that this great state mas
many men equally as well qualified for the posi-
Mon but undertake to say that no man IN the
state is better qualified to I'LL II than Mr.. Lord.
Now in the prime of life. being but forty-slX years
Nd he has attained high position IN the world OF
etters."
Senator Krum then detailed the career OF MI
Lord and added "IIe has never sought pubic
place or position but IL this Legislature elects
aim to this high office IL will number among the
distinguished names of the men now in this inst'-
luton another name equally as worthy.
Assembyman Austin. of New-York seconded the
domination. and Assemblyman Bondy, of Onon-
saga offered a resolution for a roll-call Assem-
byman OGrady suggested that. If no other can
,date were named. the secretary be directed to
EAST one ballot for the caucus for Chester . LORD
This was done and. on the motion OF Senator Els
worth, the caucus adjourned.
Is a Regent of the State University. was born III
Romulus Seneca County. y. Y. fcrty-six years ago
His father Edward Lord. native OF TompKihS
County was a graduate of Ithaca Academy ana
Williams College a Presbyterian clergyman ana
lighting chaplain In the war. going out from VS.
wego County in the 18th Regiment. the LoFds
,r,g,nsllv came from Itchfield County, Conn. and
Noah Webster the photographer. was member
81 the family. Chester Lord spent his boyhood and
youth in Central NewYork. attending Falley sem
nary Adams Institute and Fairfield Academy ne
finished his education In Hamilton College, c!ass OF
"a which institution has hOnored him with the ue-
rrces of master OF arts and bachelor OF arts. us
trst newspaper writing was for Tine Uuca Her,
Aid . He helped 10 edit The Oswego Advertiser
Tor short time. and then joined the stan OF me
sun" in this city In 1877 he bought The Syracuse
Standard' and edited it for few months In 1880
he was made managing editor Of Tho SUM-. a post
he continues to hold. and which has given him a
wide experience in public affairs and an extensive
Icnua.ntance with public men. Mr.. Lord Is mem
her OF the University Club. the Union League Club,
the Lotos Club. Of which he Is secretary; the sIE,
lives in South Elliott Place. Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
NEW-ENGLAND MILLS TO SHUT Do""'

pos,on jan li--Tnere Is every prospect 'n"'
rrs,ana "a ON the verge OF another mill cur
,o,,meu, although not TO as large an extent prog
ahlv MS the one that occurred last summer:
Jefferson Coolidge. treasurer OF se The last few
weeks that a curtailment q prou ,l, s. 70
almost necessary. The Fall River ai..s ling
30 tho greatest sufferers. but all INES arr -,
from oSer-productior in hopes OF SOM rs ', no
proNeiit.is =" - Certainly should be apparent py
Ills time The great demand i1 S pu, bs situation
very favorable sign ana snou na 10 one The nipoy-
rsbmcnt Of the country prevents me people ,arss
using goods OF which me We we have an over
pPoiScion n p TSS SpS and
apparent IL the curtaiei'. hn,,iv in some OF the
s Which have been unable TO sell tneir rsbaby
II curtailment Is madS v. mills may think II
chesper 70 shut down entirely for , Timing on
ver,v hours or less a week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15

Totten and NJ. NJ. Eckstein. attaches OF the STATE
Committee. and the representatives OF most OF tho
Ncw-York morning newspapers
II was something after o'clock 'onh - "e'u
had called up Albany the long-dstance teiephohe
and was awaiting a reply TO his question as 10
what the caucus had DONE Mr. Reid soon recoG-
nizcd the mellIhuous tones OF Dwight Lawrence
Librarian Of the Senate. who had been the nrs' "
reach the Albany end of the wire In response 10 the
summons from New-York
Mr. Platt nominated the first ballot, the No'e
standing Plat 142. Choate T.. said Mr. Reid repeat
ing the Albany message. -.
''Who we're the seven that voted Tor Choa'c'
asked voice In the group OF spectators II wac ~,
Mr. Platt that asked the question. though ne pau
close attention to the answer. when Mr. he'u CA
tracted from the telephone. II was:
Senators Pavey. OF New-York; Brush VI n"es
and Tibbits of Rensselaer,; Assemblymen Bates
Of Tompkins: Lalmbeer. OF New-fork' hoooi''s' u
Allegany, and Sanger of Oneida
Mr. Platt left the chair he was sitting H. ana
taking a seat at Mr. Reids DESK began writing the
names of the Choate supporters on slip OF paper
lie wrote down two or three of them when MI
Eckstein who had taken down the seven names as
they were called out. rushed up ana hanueu MS
slip to Mr. Plat. The latter said "ThanK you
looked the list and placed 1t In his wastcoat
pocket. Then he said:
II would like TO hear the result for Regent OF
the University" 1t was said in a way that might
indicate that MIR. Plat really moro interested
in that than anything else going on in Albany last
night. - .o,,,
Mr. Reid made the desired inquiry and was soon
able 10 report that "the secretary or me caucus
was Instructed to cast one ballot for Cnes,er ?,
Lord and Mr. Lord duly nominated ~ the
sam time Mr. Reid learned that Senator Brush
had moved to make Mr.. Platt's nomination unani-
nous and that the motion had been adopted WIN
out dissent. Congratulations from chairman
Hackett and other organization leaders al AlDany
were received Then Mr.. Plat got up ana moved
Il think We can go to bed now he said, and
took his leave. r.,
Port Warden Gunner among those VINO ioi-
lowed Mr. Plat out the hotel corridor -
II think ought to congratulate you SAID Gun.
rer ovcrtakng the next Senator. Il was presehi
ut the caucus at Albany when you were nominated
sixteen years ago. 1850. - .,,.
'',Then you have n right to congratulate me TWICE.
I suppose" was Mr. Platts reply.
TO reporters Mr. Plat decnned 10 make any state
No" lie said II don't think should say any
thing tonight" and nobody was able to persuade
him TO Indicate what he thought OF the result OF
what he might do with tho nomination - Will
Regarding the statement OF Cornelius n; Bliss
that he would not be a member OF MAJOR McfAih-
tcy's Cabinet Mr.. Plat said: $500
IL sincerely sorry TO hear of MT Bhsss con-
cuslon. 1t will be a great disappoin tment TO
large majority Of the Republicans of the State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
Az ASYLUM OrFICERs REMOVAL ASKED.

Albany Jan. 1.-THE State Board Of Charities to-
dav adopted a resolution requesting the board Oh
Managers of the Northern Institution Tor Dear
Mutes at Malone to remove from ofs'e Edward u.
Rider the superintendent q ne institution; tns
BOARD takes this action after al .nNf>isatioh ot
charges preferred by George !. Reynolds OF No
l43 Division-ave. Brooklyn. These shA'1ses aliesc
that Rider WAS guilty OF rISTnaraft lncnt anu Oh
conduct unbecoming a person haNlNe charge 81 an
Institution OF this character The Northern New
Work RESTITUTION for Deaf Mutcs = private cor
,oration with a self-perpe.aat Board q Trus,
tees. but the State has paid for ~ buildings ana
Tho r ecslature has granted annual appropriations
Gov ~ sunnort Il IL believed that d: the institution
refuses 10 take action requested rs State sup
mort will be cut off.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
A SOFT-COAL TRAFFIC AGREEMENT.

A. G. Blair. the president OF the Wheeling ana
Lake Erie Railroad, said yesterday that six OF the
seven roads interested in the Ohio sof-coal frame
had assented to new agreement covering SNIP
nnents and he was negotiating with the representa-
tives Of the seventh. The roads which have al
land Iorain and Wheeling Wheeling and Lake
Erie Columbus. Hooking Valley and Toledo, ONO
Central and Toledo. WalhOnding Valley ana ONO
the latter being operated by the Pennsylvania com,
pany The seventh line which has not yet joined
in the agreement. Is the Columbus. Sandusky ana
Hooking President Blair said no recelVetshlp was
contemplated for the Wheeling and Lake Erie road
The line had suffered but no more than others SIM
81, ,nlac
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
cAvyUE HEIRS SUE FATHER BILL" DAILY

Hartford Gem. Jan. l4-Miss Teresa breen'
who dic in this city last Saturday. was the plain
IN IN suit against Father BIZ DAILY the horse
man 70 recover $500 for defamation OF character
ana s,ordor The suit is on the docket OF the So.
..iu sor court The question has arisen whether u
can b. sustained by Hiss Breens heirs SUITS so'
hut The question has not been decided regarohs
suits for slander.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
SPECIAL GUESTS AT THE PLATT DINNER

Albany. Jan. H.-state Treasurer Colvin. who IS
president Of the State League Of Republican Cluos
ander the auspices Of which dinner Is to he given
h this city. January &c, in honor Of the United
States Senatorelect. announces that the following
men who were members Of the Senate with Thomas
t. Patt during the latters former term have been
Invited to the dinner special guests; OrviHe H.
Platt. Joseph r. IIawley, Benjamin Harrison
lanes Wilson McD William y. Allison, John D..
ingalls,. William Pit Kellogg. William FRYE
Eugene Hale. George F. Hoar. oscar D. C1ngep'
Jones Henry w Blair William J. Sewell J Don
lid Cameron. John l. Mitchell. Nelson w; Aldricn,
Justin s. Morrill,. George +. Edmunds ana Pnletus
lawyer. Ex-Governor Cornell and excGoysrnor
Horton the only living Republican ex-Governors
" this State have received special invitations. as
pave also the following Republican "1IefnTrs:
II Pennsylvania John w. Griggs of NeW-Jers.ey,;
loren A. Cook Of cOqnecicui George A. Msssa
fhusetts. G. W. Atkinson OF West virginia. Charles
H. Lippitt of Rhode Island Josiah circuit OF yer
mont LLOYD Lowndes OF Maryland and Asa >.
Bushnell OF Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15

as that introduced by Senator Ford last year i"'
standard OF test provided Is the same as was co"-
tnined In Mr. Ford's BILL Mr.. Horizons Dill pro-
yIdes for four inspection districts. Identical Win
the judicial departments OF the State. The STATE
Board of Health IL TO appoint two inspectors LOT
each district, to serve for i've years, at ~ si'
of So 800 each. Beer must not be sold until IL Is
over six months old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15

THE JOCKEY CLUES ANNUAL MEETING.
The regular annual meeting OF the Jockey Club
was held at the office OF the club yesterday after
noon. The members present were: August Belmont
who presided: I. J. Dwyer. c. Feowes James Gal
way j. o. Green, s. S. Rowland. i. 4. Hitchcock
J. G.. Hecksher. James II. Keenc. II. X Knapp
Andrew Miller. s. Rowland Robbins. +. X. Sturgis
and a. F. Walcott. The treasurer and secretary
presented their annual report. and the following
stewards reelected for a term OF two years:
James Galway. +. H. Hitchcock and Andrew Miller
Immediately after the meeting the stewards
ganized and elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Chairman. August Belmont; vice
chairman, James X. keenc secretary and treasurer
T. *. Sturgis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15

for park purposes and for the pleasure ana io
fort OF the people, and no vehicles o!her 'a and
ure vehicles shall be allowed upon these foaus ~
cept ambuances and such vehicles as are IL, 49,,
service Of the Park Fire and Police dep,', roa Js
now existing in dentral Park. The Park Depara5
ment is carry out the provisions OF the pioPo'u
law which Is to take effect on June l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
Of Fast Limited Express service
To- FI0ridn VIA pennsyIxnnin RaiIrOad.

Commencing ON Monday. January Is. the fas, limited
service 10 Florida and Southern points via Penn
sylyania Railroad Will be placed In effect.
The New York and Florida Limited via the Southern
Railway Will leave Sew-York weekday T..
=. 81. and win through solid 10 -. Augustine.
Charlotte and Columbia, and the "NewYOrk and Florida
Special via Atlantic Coast Line Will leave New York
every weekday at 80 T. NJ. running through solid To
ST. Augustine via Charleston
These trains will be composed exclusively Of Pullman
sleeping dining and observation cars other
than usual Pullman charges. 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
SPANISH-IM MEXICAN TOPICS.

Major-General Miguel Negrete of the Mexican
Army whose death reported In Mexican
telegram OF the 9Th inst, is said to have left highly
interesting memoirs. Shortly before his death. III
Universal" a newspaper of Mexico. published some
particulars about these memoirs which will prove
of great roi,ical and international importanr"
General Negrete began them some eight years ago;
dividing them into three distinct parts. the thlrd
starting from the Tux,epac Convention and coming
down TO the present time. Ii appears, according 10
Eel Universal" that the General speaks or the men
of his time with frankness. and depicts them just
as they are. with their defects and their quail
Ties which will not fail TO raise about the memoirs
''mucho povo'' (much discuss.on).
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
A CALIFORNIA PLEA FOR CHEAP COAL.

San Francisco. Jan. 1.-THE MaNifacturers Asso-
citation composed Of the leading business men Of
this city. IL circulating petition among coal con-
sumcrs. and has obtained many signatures there
to. asking Congress TO increase the duty on Goa.
TO - cents ton The petition sets forth that
most OF the coal imported into this country Is con-
sumed In California. and the proposed increase from
10 cents TO the old Mckinley rate would work great
hardship on california manufacturers and other
consumers. who depend upon cheap fuel to carry on
their enterprises at "A profit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
tn PROTECT THE cIrY.s PARKS

Albany. JAN 1.-THE bill Senator Page intro
auced to-day for the protection OF New-York City's
public parks provides that road passing through
sny public park on Manhattan Island above Fifty
min th-st shall be used for purpose other than
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
TEXT BOOKS TO BE BOUGHT BY THE STATE
BRENNAN's PLAN FOR GOOD ROADS

Albany Jan. H-Assemblyman Brennan to-day
introduced a bill appropratng 100000 from the
State treasury for a system OF new State roads and
the Improvement Of old The bill provides
that the Governor shall appoint three citizens OF
the State act in conjunction with the Superin-
tendent of Public Works and the State Engineer
and Surveyor in drawing up plan for system OF
roads which plan. when submitted to the Superin-
tendent of Public Works. shall be used by him In
carrying out the purpose of the act. Ten thousand
dollars is appropriated for the expenses OF the
Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
LOUISIANA REPUBLICANS UNITED.
NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHOSEN AND
FRACTIONAL DIFFERENCES ADJUSTED

New Orleans JAN 1.-THE Louisiana Republican
State Committee met here to-day. The committee
is composed of ninety-nine members. and eighty
two OF these present. +. F.. Herwig was
chosen chairman by practically unanimous vote
10 succeed the late Thomas Cage An entirely ne"
Executive Committee was chosen. and resolutions
were adopted whereby the differences which have
broken the party into factions have been adjusted
and the party be .omes united.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
THIS MAN WOULD BE A LAWYER.

ASsEMBLYMAN gORRESTER'S AMBITION AND HIS
COMPREHENSIVE VIEWS OF REFORM"
Albany JAN IA (SpeciaD.-One OF the front seats
in the Assembly circle is occupied by a little man.
ORION l.. Forester by name. who has taken upon
himself the responsibility of filing the bill box so
prolific is he OF legislative measures good bad and
Indifferent. but mostly of the second class Up to
within year this statesman drysoods clerk
but now. in addition TO representing the XIIIth
Assembly District OF Kings County, he propose }
at one sweep to do away with all the constitu-
tional requirements OF competition in entering the
Civil Service and 10 set up system OF his own.
For such a purpose he introduced a bill this morn
ing.
Mr. Forester also desires to be admitted to the
bar OF the State of New-York. A bill was intro
duced this morning by Mr.. Marshall. OF Kings
County. entitled AN act to enable ORION l.. For
roster to take the examination for admission to
all the courts Of the State OF New-iork II pro-
vides that Mr. Forester shall be exempted from
the legal requirement that candidate for adj
mission to the bar shall nave passed certain
Kegens shoa he eompensaeS for his eryces
last year in deserving his constituency and voting
Mr.. FORESTER defined hts Civil Service reform
measure well when he said this morning: That
r. kiIls it," He proposes TO do away with the
competitive system by putting In the hands OF the
authority 10 promugate such rules as they may
deem proper FOR conducting the examinations or
uorsons seeking appointments I'm their offices. His
xiii saws that the officer who makes the appoint
n,ent Shall determine whether the examination
shall be competitive and adds that me appointing
mower may itself conduct the examination
TEXT BOOKS TO BE BOUGHT BY THE STATE
Albany. Jan H-Assemblyman Horton to-day In
troduced a bill providing for the purchase by the
state OF text books for in the schools. II says
that the school authorities OF the cities villages
and school districts may purchase text books and
school
schools as they are required out OF the school
fund and when so procured they shall be fur
nshed free of cost for IN the schools. text
book shall not be changed for five years. except
mon a three -fourths vote Of the local Board Of
Educafjon or other authority. After September /
next All text books and necessary school supplies
used I'm the common schools shall be purchased
Ey the state from money annually appropriated by
the Legislature for that purpose Such books and
or oarls of Education TO be approved by the State
Sunerintendent OF Public Instruction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15
POLITICAL NOTES.

There is no possibility Of Addcks capturing the
ren,ware senatorship That part Of the hght mas
been disposed of long ago. The question no" Is 'e
seating of the men whom Addicks asserts "eie
elected to the Legislature from Kent County. Al
they are unseated Il will mean the overtnr overthrow o to
Adicis as the LEGISLATURE will be enabled 10
naes measures which will render Impossible the
means by which he has heretofore rnaintalne,u ne
hold upon the State Mr. Handy tnnks ~ 10 o
that the next Senator from his state VIII oe d
sillcr Democrat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-15

The official census taken by the municipality or
Bucnos Ayres shows that ut the end Of last Sep
ternber the population of the principal city of the
Argentine Republic amounted to 10000 Inhabitants
The same city IN 1sa had population or only
2lelG The enormous increase WITHIN these last
sixteen years recalls to mind the development OF
the ponioils centres in the United States The
mortality In Buenos Ayres amounted IN August
1896 to l.O2s ~ per cent of which was or Infants