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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
FALLS BACK on A SHOTGUN.
. MORTGAGE ON MARTINS FARM FoREcLosED
p1yr HE STILL HOLDS THE PLACE

James Martin. aged farmer who has refused
IN sell mis- forty acres Of land In the California
Road Westminster County, 10 the Ne"-NocheI'e
water Company, is in peculiar situation MI
Martin has repeatedly dehed the employees OF the
,,a,ar company to encroach on any part OF his
lands. and has torn down fences constructed Dy
them and driven them off with a shotgun
There is a mortgage on the property foT &'"''
held bv George Bailey. Of West Chester from whom
the old man borrowed money to free his farm from
the water company. This mortgage was foreclosed
last Saturday and Martin alleges that his creditor
really represents the water company III an eiioi
10 secure the remainder OF his farm.
Mr.. Martin says he told Nj BAILEY ne w, W0u =.
raise the money to pay off the mortgage. but ne
would not wait To-day is the last day that the
mortgage can be redeemed. Mr., Martin has Sc
curcd a loan Of $500 TO pay of the mortgage Dut
The money will not be available until December 10.
He saws that he will guard his property with a
shotgun and that his wife and daughter VIII heip
him The family went TO a ThanksgiVlnB dinner
a. West Chester but Miss Hattie Martin. twenty
years old remained at the house with gun within
yycach 10 meet any invasion of the creditors The
officers of the company nave denied that th,
cnrporation has any interest In the foreclosure OF
the Bailey mortgage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
YONKERS.

The members of Hollywood Inn had gala DAY
Yesterday In the forenoon the Harriers ana
number Of invited runners had a mare anu HUM
chase The party left the Inn at $3.50 O'CLOCK 'aA"e
a trolley-car 10 Mount Vernon. Secretary Matthews
of the Young Mems Christian Association Vi ''''
city kindly allowed them the courtesy OF the mouse
and was present TO receive them me mares d h Get
start of ten minutes and although the h9un9S S s1'
a rapid pace, they were uhape 70 W. ,o,nutos
before their pursuers. After bath ana a -, Elm in
rubbing down there were served reiieS; inved In
me evening two hundred of the members game he
in the assembly hall IT was the the SUPERINTENDENT,
Welcomed the members in short spe With Mr.
Ludwig the physieR civ dre aided IN arranging the
nrogramn1e reviewed the work OF ms Mayor
ana SSumiherIand who is director Of the Inn: WaS
present and made speech after tne yare served
and the festivities broke up about On ghrd free
wight the hall was crowded II behlf ~ trjends The
v,prmbership in the Inn is nearing me snd aren't
dred mark A class IN irtei'1 in few days and
I be in charge Of an experienced insucto COM
The basket ball team OF the ne, 4'n ntbusiasts went
o Poughkeepse Thursday ana nd 3 FAX se a
citing game with the team T Ei 'h game me-" was wit
messed BY large crowd the END OF d Le Excel
nan tT IN The last half but neither was aoe 10
win Each side made TWO points ana thS aS the
closed with score 20 ,S 0t Workers 90 GTardsmen
yici6rv from the Poughkeepsie team; ., the
westminster Bowling League were iS Sonke e No
uaS, Y66nters No l. Terrace City beat Aohhels Nv
! and Yonkers No. beat Terrace lily Lodge
u me coming on Thanksgiving Day. II Was vas
dispensed with, and special IN o'eiock fhe
Mhs degree OF Master Mason will be conderre1
The second section Of ne degree ,ba lodge % Wright D.
P P Deputy Grand Master Of n9ss on 0' th
State OF HsS wiU deliver the historical lecture
%sny prominen, MasOns viii be guests OF 'ne
ioae snAo,al rehearsal of the male voices OF ul ne
choral Society held last nehi al me O' near
Gpeut az The sopranos and altos are 10 nave
special rehearsal on Monda H S6mn Of the Rev Dr.
al fJobart pastor of the Warburton avenue
Baptist Church }o s sSen Mas yea She was
a1 1 .a into the family of DR.. Hobart In lS'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
NORTH TARRYTOWN.

Complaints having been made to the Board OF
Trustees OF this village that the water supplied by
the Pocantico Water Company was detrimental
10 health, the Trustees requested the Board of
Health to procure analysis OF the water by Pro-
lessor Charles +. Chandler. OF the Columbia Uni
versity and in letter to Michael J. Martin, OF
me Board OF Health. Professor Chandler says the
vater Is entirely healthful. This Will ease the
minds of a great many, for II was thought for a
long time that the water was impure.
Miss Martha Abbott OF this village. while attend
ing church on Sunday last. had her pocketbook
stolen She placed II beside her in the pew while
she knelt TO pray. While she was praying woman
who was Sitting next 10 her got up and went out.
When Miss Abbott looked for her pocketbook 1t
was gone. . 80, , $780,. -.
on the old aqueduct grounds on THANKSGIVING
was won by Arson Minnerly who made score OF
"a out OF a possible 30 The judges were William c.
Given A NJ Berkey and Fred c. Godstrey.
The next regular meeting Of Pocantico Hook and
Ladder Company will take place on Wednesday
venng, December l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
STILL ANOTHER HOTEL PROTECTED.
TO Re BUILT At PARKAVE. AND ONE hO'N"f'
AND TWENTY FIFTH ST To dhI ihS
cENTRAs. RAILROAD TRADE

cENTRA.. RAILROAD TRADE
one Of the most important transactions IN reai
o,,o,e closed for several months was competed
et.rday having as its object ;he erection oil sun
orothcr new hotel to be built far away uptown 10
,.or,,rodato the travelling public using the new
york Central station at one hundred-and-'"ehV
nfth-st. 49, -, ..
Tn, alta OF tho newest hotel Will be inc hor'h-
oo, corner Of Park-ave. and one -hundred-&nd-
,yen,v-nfth-st. a plot having frontage OF one
hundred fee, on the avenue and OF almost INC same
denth This is acquired by Harry 'hanee AT
,,,iuator Of 300 O) subject TO year mortgage
., 80; on AZ 4 per cent which mas SIN three Et'''
90 ri, In exchange MIR Chanee gives 10 me se'iei'
- " Seaman the new six-story building on P'o'
s,xtooxs2Gxs Nos a. a. A and ~ Beecker-S'' OK
tending ~ Shinbonc alley, and just east OF 'he ''e"
rIn.st The price quoted for ms property !" '"'
,h,uco ia about $4,000 80 10 equaze INC uhls-
oc,inn MIR Seaman gives 10 MT. ndnao ~ ,nor,
"tJernbla cash consideration Inc puiin 90 haid
o',ad Tor Sp0pD a second mortgage OF '"uHv' 49,
bv William Havemcycr. having ic'o''' ~
Pa nu ,o of the new hotel has not changed hhnus
,or the last nifty years. II was al one ,nnsinnr
lo hons of Rebecca Gardiner, OF the
$3.50 family and came into possession OF t,lS -
lo,' , ouncr through inheritance III IL oCCupcu Wy
cent o Fnihhotsd huiidng, OF considerable value
d 80 IN I've torn down TO make way TOT lne IoS1I,
IT, "li building will be removed IL ~ haiu m.t tt
l,ro doys and the erection OF the new iin" ~
MI MI hegun The plans for the ho'ei ""'0 '
ug peockcr-st property Is slx-story Du,u NJ
nv "a hv wholesale dealers. u ~ ono VI ny ~.
occupiv n,, ones which have been ereeteo III 'h"'
district within n snort ui"e'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
POINTS ~ POSTAL CONSOLIDATION.
A SPECIAL ACT or CONGRESS NECESSARY TO
AMALGAMATE NEW YORK AND OTHER



Superintendent George W. Beavers had long con-
sultation with Postmaster Van Colt yesterday on
questions which Will arise In the consolidation OF
the postofces within the boundaries Of Greater
New-York. 1t agreed that a betterment OF the
system OF deliveries between this city and the bor
oughs which after January / will constitute parts
OF Greater New York might be brought about 1t
is more than probable however. that the Brooklyn
Postofice will be continued as a separate branch
OF the Postofiice Department for six months a
year. and possibly indefinitely. This is because
laws passed by Congress forbid the consolidation OF
a postofice at a county seat with another postoice
In an adjoining county. All local postoices In the
towns in Kings County which were recently in
cuded in the Brooklyn territory are now under the
charge of Postmaster Wilson OF brooklyn To
bring these under the jurisdiction OF the Postmaster
of New-York will require special act Of Congress
1t will also be necessary for Congress TO pass spe-
ca abolishing the postoihce at the county seat
OF Richmond County Staten 1sland) The sub-post
offices in those parts OF Westchester and Queens
counties which become part OF the Greater New
York may and undoubtedly will be- made parts OF
the local NewYork service, for the reason that none
OF these local offices within the jurisdiction OF
the county postofice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
WHAT IS GOING on TO-DAY.

Brooklyn Dog Show old 18th Regiment Armory.
Stockholders Of Equitable Gas Light company
special meeting.
Salvation Army Congress, headquarters.
Benent for ST Marks Hospital. metropolitan
Opera House. Sl5 p m.
Seawanhaka CornthIan Yacht Cluo smoker No
70 East Twenty -seCond-st., p m
>,aa-vorl. southern Society reunion. Delmonico's
$50 r.
Dinner Of the XXVTlIth Assembly Dlstric{i -, hs
publican Campaign Committee. NO. lo fhS' Tls"-
teth-st.. evening
Iecture by Colonel Waring before Technical 30
ciatv OF New York Iiederkranz Hall. $50 y. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
ETEKENS STILL MISSING.

George +. Stevens. the veteran telegraph operator
in the bureau OF Police Headquarters. who has
been missing since Saturday. had not been heard
from either at Headquarters at Lis home. One
hundred and sixty ffth-st and Walton ave- last
night The police have searched Cromwelrs Creek.
IN which It's feared Stevens meyhave been drowned,
but without result. Superintendent Brennan Of
the Telegraph Bureau says he hopes that Stevens
may be In some institution out Of town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER q. 1897
% ..As rriII he held In Trinity Church by the Rev.

charles F. Canedy Mrs Clark was one OF the
Sna , Known members of Trinity Church and was
prominently associated with all its chartaoie under
t"rtvInine years old and leaves Ave childre Arthur
Ludlow John, Harry and Rowiand CARR ka ana MISS
TIE Rev John A. Kellner rector or 81. Gabriel
Church has arranged series Of special sermEnS De
keenan Of All Saints Church. will preach on The
InfalIibly of the Church on the night OF sun IN
Saints Cbmrch viii be the preacher and on Decem-
Der p the Rev James Maioney OF 81 reo IhonaS
Mrs Gideon w Davenport is preparing TO close
bcr home In Washngton-ave. and spend the winter
at Glens Falls. n. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
4 PILOT FOUND DROWNED.

The drowned body OF James Cooke. forty years
old who was recently the pilot of the tug Atwood
OF the Raymond Towing Company was found feat
ing In the slip at Pier No II. East River yesterday
afternoon. The pockets contained only % cents in
money and few papers. George Stub. a saloon
keeper OF No. 10 South-st.. which is opposite Pier
the last seen of Cooke was late Saturday. The
pilot was then intoxicated. and left the saloon 10
board the tug Ii is supposed that he fell over
board and was drowned. The body was removed
to the Morgue. and unless claimed by frien1s will
be buried in Potters Field
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
BRIARCLIFF MANOR.

Thanksgiving services at the Briarciif Congrcga-
,,onal Church were Of an interesting character and
were attended by large congregation, The music
was furnished by choir Of twenty voices ana an
orchestra OF fourteen pieces, while the interior OF
~ church was decorated with flowers and ever
green's The sermon by the pastor; the Rev. Alex
ofTertory. cornet duet was played by Fl. j. Rail
and Henry II. Law. . $780,, -, =. -. ..o,
eregational Church Is large, averaging nearly one
Hundred and fifty pupils; As consequence there rs
talk OF building an addition TO the church for the
accommodation Of this important branch OF It's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
MAMARONECK.

A minstrel entertainment IN aid OF ue haii'So'I
Fife and Drum Corps Will be given on '"o N'e"' VI
Wednesday December H.
The commissioners appointed in condemnation
nroceedings 10 acquire lands for the Larchmont
water Company have begun their laDoTs' dppldisI"s
,ronertv In Iarchmont and Mamaroneck .
The members of the EPworth League Will give an
DecemDer y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
HOME NEWS.
ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS
FIFTH AVENUE-Ex-Co Congressman j. NJ Viewer
=, pIa,tshurg n Y HOFFMAN-Claude NJ. John-
son director Of the Bureau Of Printing ana I'm
craving Washington. HOLLAND-J. Morris mere
dith OF Boston. and A. Basire OF faris, IN
PERIAI-Chares r. Edmonston, Of WASHINGTON
and G. C. Hartley OF Duluth. MANHATTAN-f'
r Gilman, Of Montreal, and F. G. Hnde- Bo~keI'
Of London SAVOY. w Robinson, OF BuIaio
Wal DORF- Senator Edward O. Wolcott. or Colo-
rado and ! T. Castle. OF Honolulu. WINDSOR
]. w Doane of Chicago and John b. sagarde' Oh
Orleans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
GONE VISITORS ~ THE CITY.

s.,o,or Carter OF Montana, formerly chairman
or the Republican National Committee mas oeen
y. ,a c,,v for about ten days discussing hnancini
LEGISLATION with Eastern bankers lie started lol
.,,,on last night Mr.. Carter did not care
~, ohout the legislation he would advocate.
70, A., NV country" he said. however. with the
oiion Of the status OF the silver question the
excePtioI "a vol satisfied with the way things are
peope "T6ev stlil believe In silver and many, ike
gmvsef think that In time relief VIII come throSgn r
tho hepuD,I orhihg the tariff on wool has stimu-
iated that industry labor Is employed ana WINS ,hs
nrosence OF a RepuD1cnh Fresuehl III '"' ""'''
House is an Inspiration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
=. MHENRY KIrcHLNG PLEADS Guilty

Frederick McETenry Kitching tho young society
man and broker. who arrested few days ago
on n charge OF grand larceny. was arraigned before
Judge Asphalt In the Kings County Court yester-
day morning on a charge OF grand larceny in the
second degree He pleaded guilty and
manded until Monday next for sentence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

MINIATURE ALMANAC
cu,,,ss OF Sunset ABS Moon m s:i4 Moons
HIGH WATER TO-DAY.
. Msandv Hook o:3Sl Island OBS Hell Gate :ol
PM-Sandy Hook 1921 GOV. Island 1879 Hell Gate 0;33
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27

nation "Do you think silver or gold man VIII
ha 'Dnnoiminated?" he was asked. II am not
nrophet." he answered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27

Tired Of plain blues, blacks and
oxfords?
Tired of smooth hard finished
goods?
Our brown, rough overcoats-not
long and shaggy but only rough
ened slightly-are meant for such
tired men.
Other colors of course-medium
length and long overcoats; any
overcoat for any purpose. $I2 to
$50.
In olden days, to keep warm, men
wore newspapers under their vests.
The modern improvement is a
cloth lined paper vest. soc.
To keep your feet warm and dry
no matter what the weather, is worth
S.. The price of our heavy tan,
leather lined, double sole shoe.
We make all the boys clothing
we sell, father the cloth, trimmings
everything.
Your money back for the asking
clinches all arguments.
Boys suits, overcoats, shoes, hats
and furnishings.
ROGERS, PEEr & Co.
Prince and Broadway.
Warren and Broadway
Thirty second and Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
NEW-ROCHELLE.

Mrs. Fannie e Clark. of Pelham Road. widow OF
Colonel Henry W. Clark who died In New-York
City on Tuesday. viii be buried fais aftsrnoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27

II "a n philosopher who gets consolation out or
do,oat and such n one Ia the gigantic Senator Ho-
bart Krum OF Schoharie He was Boosting yes
terday that his county was the ohly one, III .ne
80, .Iact,o, 10 reduce its Democratic majority.
81 toll vou" he said enthusiastically, "Schoharie
the butt OF ridicue Democratic fortress, Is
getting into line at last ! consider the election l.,
blcssIna in disguise. IL was Christening Tor the
Renuhi1can marty and | glad It came when II
aid Wa now see that united we can VIM and d.
,idad ne will lose The lesson taught is that some
way we must get together and work harmonlousiy
| do not prescribe any remedy. We all must make
concessions i'm effectng a permanent consolidation
OF the party and while don't want to go into
details ! have my own ideas. and my one hope Is
for a United harmonious and victorious party next
year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
Announ rnuentA
Henry A. Daniels. NJ. d

Henry A. Daniels. NJ d.
50 West 0lSt 81.
indictments OF the Nervous system OF all descriptions
Impotence sterty and iks ailments. Hours TO TO s.
r. a w Topeka" +. e. w.
A round end. high banded collar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27

Smith NJ Weed gold standard Democrat and
leader In Plattsburg. Is now In tho city. Mr.. Weed
went with the National Democrats last year. but
Is now said to be for harmony. and Is looked upon
az a supporter OF the new Murphy CroFer combna-
ton In the party. He has been mentioned
possible nominee for Governor next year. AZ the
Waldorf Astoria, where ne Is staying he said yes
terday, In the most emphatic tones that he was In
no way to bo considered candidate for the nomi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
NEW PLANS CALLED FOR.

BROADWAY. COR. 3IsT ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-27
EsrABIIsHED lS%o.

I BROOKLYN STOREh,
Brosdway q Bedford Ava
FULTON St. 4 Ylstbush Ava
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-02
IN MEMORIANI.


Beneath billow of lovely fall blossoms
and feathery ferns, testamentary in some
small degree of the host of loving hearts,
the precious form of young mother and
her little one were yesterday laid to rest.
But beneath this small mound so lovingly
bedecked by anxious hands a mothers
heart also lies; the idol of a home has
been also shattered; no glances of hope or
sunshine finds it's way to the depths of
this mothers heart, and a loving hus-
band, brothers and sisters feel THE keen
sting Of deaths relentless win. How hard
il is for those so afflicted to say: 'Thy
will be done" for no glimmer of hope
comes to them now in their day of trou-
Die, though in the calmer moments the
nope that springs eternal in Gods crea-
ures, fostered by His blessed promises,
VIII. we hope, remove or temper the grief
OF father, mother, husband, sisters BROTH
ers and the many, many dear friends who
share the grief of this most sad and sud
den bereavement.
Verify, the Angel of Death spareth not
the flowers, for its seemeth to us that his
hand would have been stayed ere he de-
stroyed this precious, useful blossom.
Her life shed it's generous luster over
happy home, cheering the hearts of her
of those around her, always ready to adj
vance the interests of her religious faith,
being an untiring worker in the church of
which she was a member, and of the many
members of this flock, all can call to mind
her sweet voice as it was so often raised
in the old church choir in praise of the
glory and greatness of our father which
art in heaven, and there we know that
she is to-day one of the bright throng
that we believe stand around the great
white throne on high.
But short eighteen months ago meath
waving palms. in the old Baptist church
on Chippewa square, Ada Louise Proctor
was welded to William Hackley Wright.
All seemed propitious for a long and hap
Ply life. The young bride resided in Way
cross, Ca, where her husband is located
as master of trains of the second division
of the Plant system She was, at the time
of her decease, on a visit to her parents
in Savannah. Her never varying kind
ness and regard for others made her a
host of friends, not confined to one or two
circles, but all alike loved her for her
many virtues. And now, on the Both day
OF, October, A. d. 1897, death stills this
loving, generous heart, filled with the
hopes of early maternity, cheerfully an
ticipating the joys none save a young
mother can feel. Suddenly swiftly, like
the breath of wintry blasts death claims
his reward and mother and little boy are
| his portion. Human skill could not avail,
and now, where yesterday we claimed a
loving friend, to-day we mourn over a
mound of flowers and treasure a precious
memory which win live in the hearts of
all those who knew her in the days gone
by
Peace be with you, dear cousin, in your
home of light above. E C. b.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-02
RAILROAD SANS ARE PLENTY.
Fourteen OF Them Listed, and Seve-
raj Sections to BE Heard From.

Fourteen OF Them Listed, and seve-
raj Sections to BE Heard From. p
From the Atchison Globe.
Sam Galloway, president of the Chicago
and ST. Louis railroad
Sam Spencer. president of the Southern
railroad.
Sam Thomas, president of the Duluth,
South Shore and Atlantic railroad and
Louisville, New Albany and Chicago rail-
road
Sam FELTON,, president and receiver of the
Cincinnati, New. Orleans and Texas rail-
road.
Sam Sloane president of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western railroad.
Sam Aldrlch, president of the Central
Massachusetts railroad.
Sam BealS, receiver of the Sioux City
and Northern railroad.
Sam De Coursey, president of the West
ern New York and Pennsylvania rail-
road.
Sam Fordyce, president of the ST. Louis
and Southwestern railroad.
Sam Foster president of the Oxford
Mountain railroad
Sam Henszey, president and general
manager of the Raleigh and Western rail-
road.
Sam Hill, president of the Eastern rail-
road of Minnesota.
Sam Hunt, president and general mana
ger of the Cincinnati Portsmouth and
Virginia railroad
Sam Mooney president of the Bellaire,
GAINESVILLE and Cincinnati railroad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-02
CONVICT PROBLEM PULLING.
Georgia Statesmen Making No Prog
ress in Its Solution.

ress in Its solution.
Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 1.-The penitentiary
committee of the House held a meeting
this afternoon and again undertook the
discussion of the bill agreed upon several
days ago There was a general disposi-
ton to tear the bill all TO pieces, nobody
being satisfied with it, but it was finally
decided to postpone masticaton until it
can be brought up in the House, and then
recommitted to the committee.
The question seems to nave paralyzed
the statesmen. They are completely at
sea. In the language of Senator Phil
Cook. ''They don't know what they are
here for, and don't know how to do it."
The longer the problem stands staring
them in the face. the bigger 1t grows TO
them and details that seem TO be salts
factory to-day are turned down and cut
out tomorrow. The subcommittee that
visited the states land near Milledgeville,
which it is proposed to utilize In working
the women, decrepit and juvenile convicts,
reported verbally that the land was
not suited for the purpose 1t
is not desirable, they say. This
knocks out another proposition
of the economists and leaves the state to
buy a farm somewhere else, if there is TO
be even this small reform in the system.
IL is learned to-day that proposition has
practically been made to the principal
keeper of the penitentiary for five-year
lease of the able-bodied convicts at 40 to
80 cents a day. the lessees to feed, cloth
and house them, and the state to furnish
guards only.
1t is understood that some of the pres
ent lessees are interested in this PROPOSE
ton At present the state gets only about
10 cents day for the convicts. With the
cutlery against increased taxation and
prospects of making the convicts a source
of revenue to the state, instead of an ex-
pense temporarily at least, the outlook
becomes more unfavorable each day for
the enactment of any real reform in the
penitentiary system