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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
TANGLED IN AN ENDLESS CHAIN.
u Rusincss Man Learns How u General
Utility citizen Wnxcd Prosperous.
(From tho Detroit FREQ Press,

(From the Detroit FREQ Prcss.)
IL suppose wo all got caught at
tImos,' remarked Il wcll known bust
ness man yesterday, "but | havo had
-an experience that was practically
mortifying to ono who has been in
business for forty years.
81 received some time ago IottoI
from party living in little town
in tho West who wanted a small bill
of goods.
"Not finding his namo IN either
Dun's or Bradstrcot's I wrote tho
postmaster for tho mans standing.
| received worry llattering letter in
return, saying that tho party | in.
qulrod about was ono of the towns
solid citizons and good for any
amount.
"rhis allayod any suspicion that
had and | forwarded tho goods or
dered.
81 sent three bills before ] ro.
ceived IN answer, and then it was
not satisfactory. | allowed tho mat
tor to run for somo time, and, at
last, getting saucy answer in roply
10 Il lottor Of mino asking for sot.
tlomont, | lost my tcmpor and wrote
tho postmaster lcttor, telling him
to hand the mnttcr over to tho load
ing attorney IN town or collection,
no matter what tho cost would be.
"It wasn't long before | received
an answer from the postmaster say,
ing ho had followed my instructions
and handed tho matter to IN nttor-
noy who had snccoodnd in collecting
the amount, but ut Il considerable OK
ponse. In fact, the attorney had Il
bill against mo for S23 moro than he
had collected, and that hn Uhe post.
mastcr) had paid it and would look
to mo for tho amount.
"llere was situation. hadn't
instructed tho post master to net as
my cashior, but, thinking that that
was tho Western way of it, and not
caring to have the fool postmaster
lose the amount, | sent him check,
and considered tho matter closed
"But the other day 1 chanced to
meet party who formerly lived in
| tho town, and [ asked him if he
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
DORA CLAY MARRIED.
Divorced Girl wife OF General Clay WEEDS II
Farm Hand.

Lexington, Ky, Sept. l7.-Dora
Richardson, who has been known for
four years as tho child wife Of Con.
Cassius Marcollus Clay, of White
hall, Madison county, was married
here yesterday to Riley Brock, tho
81 year old farm and sawmill hand.
She met Brock Mt Valley View,
whom she was living thore with her
brother Cloll, after she had left
Whitehall. Brock is handsome
fellow, six feet tall, with brown hair
and Dyes, regular features and ia
possessed of n happy go lucky ma
ture. He is always in n good hu-
NOR. He said today:
eyes, l am always happy. Incvor
take trouble. Ny throat has risen
several times and had TO be lanced,
but am always happy. IT. was thus
throat that caused mo to be rejected
after I had enlisted in tho 2nd Ken
tucky regiment for several months.
Dora and [ expect TO be happy horc
Gon. Clay gave hor Cwo little houses.
We rent one for So month and !
have q job, with n farmer near by.
Sho loves mo and | lovo her. or
course girl Of her ago could not
love man 81 years old, like Con.
Clay. Ho ought not to have expect
cd it. She is only oighteen."
Brock'a father, Washington Brock,
was Il sawmill hand, 80 that hc and
Dora belong to the same stratum of
society, or, rs Gon. Clay putt, whcy
are both peasants" but they expect
to be hnppior than Dora could bo in
great "Whitehnll," with it's fino draw
ing rooms, it's priceless art treasures
and it's costly brio -brac.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20

during my second term will moro
fully meet tho approval and conf
dence of the people.
"I ask forgiveness for those who
have wilfully and malicious Sian
dered mo, and trust thoy may be
taught that opon, honest, disintor-
ested criticism is right and to bo
welcomed, but that abuse, slandor
and misrepresentation is unmanly
and dishonorable.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20

don. Thc procession started under
and mlspicions sky, but before pro,
ccrding fur a heavy storm camo up
and tho rains which fell in torrents
drcnchcd the occupants Of tho car
riagos in limo before tho tops could
ho placed.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
TIIEFIHST EIkOAi HAVANA.
The Gran Aniiln is ti,e Firat StemIncr to
Arrive

New York, Sept. l7.-Tho Span
ish stoamor Gran Antiln, which ar,
rived this morning from Havana, is
tho first Spanish steamer to arrive
ut this port from Havana since the
declaration of war with Spain. Sho
left Havana last Saturday with eight
cabin passengers and small cargo.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20
SPANISH SOLDIERS
READY TO HESIIIPPED
Preparations For Evncuat."n OF Pmto Rico
Complete.

San Juan do Porto Rico. Sept IS.
The preparations for tho embark
alton Of tho Spanish troops arc ro-
ported to be complete, although tho
American commissioners have not
been officially advised to that effect.
Two ships of the Companla trans,
Atlnntica arc expected to nrrivo here
on tho 2Gth inst. Five vessels will
be required to transport all tho
troops with thoir luggage and tho
field artillery aud equipments. The
Porto Rican troops arc to be landed
near Cndiz.
The United States commissioners
have agreed that such troops as do
sire to remain hero may do 80, and
practically all the volunteers and
some Of the regulars whose families
and interests arc here, will remain.
II tho necessary ships were here the
island would be evacuated and form
ally in our possession within thrco
days.
Tho American commissioners nro
highly gr"tiiicd with tho spirit
shown by tho Spaninrds. Tho IN,
expected has happened. Where it
WAS thought that opposition and do
lay would be encountered mono has
boon found. In good faith tho
Spanish commissioners have met tho
Americans and arranged with them
the terms Of evacuation. ON com.
mission"rs expect to 500 the Amori-
can flag hoisted and tho Spanish
flag haulad down forever within
thrco weeks.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-20

FIhI"y" majority I,1OV
1t will be readily scon that there
is slight change of tho vote in the
gubcrnatoral contest by which Gov.
ElIorbo's majority is reduced to less
than 5000. His exact majority is
l,d52. This increase in Mr.. Featl.-
orstono's vote camo from tho report
Of tho Union County executive COM
mittoo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
MOVEMENTS OF THE wARsHIPs

Washington. Jan 1.-THE North Atlantic Squad
rom which has been gathering NJ Hampton Roads
Is to sail southwark tomorrow. Lest there should
be any misunderstanding OF the purpose OF the
cruise which has already been described In the
orders az one OF evolution and drill planned many
months ago the orders under which the vessels
will proceed have been made public. and taken In
connection with the Departments orders to Ad-
mira Scard. the Navy Department says. show
that the squadrons movements have no reference
TO Cuba. These orders made by Admiral
Scard and Issued In identical form 10 the
commanders OF the various ships making up the
squadron. They dated at Fort Monroe Janu-
AIRY IL. board the flagship NewYork.
Norfolk Va. Jan. 1.-THE New-York finished
coaling al sewelrs Point this morning. There have
been no developments. and there is no movement
present among the ships
Key West. Fla Jan. 1.-THE cruiser Detroit ar
rived here at midday from Hayt. The Montgom-
cry has Just arrived She brought n barge from
Tampa TO be used In loading coal on warships
which draw too much water 70 lie at the dock
The Marblehead will sail tomorrow morning for
Navassa Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
DEATH or LAZARTS STRATS.
WEIL-KNOwN CITIZEN WHOSE SONS ARE
PROMINENT IN THE COMMUNITY

Lazarus straus Well-known cr0ckery dealer.
died at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon ~ his home.
No % West Fifty-sixth-st. He Was born ir otter
berg Rhenish Bavaria April o. l~e, and Na- a
grandson o. Jacob Lazere. who Was on 90 tie
Sanhedrim chosen by Napoleon Bouaparte % act
a his advisers Mr.. Straus owned larer estates
which he cultivated until the revolution 90 ish
when he lost most O, his property In 1854 hc clme
to America with the remnant OF his fortune about
$1,000 and began n drygoods business az Il.Dotom.
Ga. where he prospered until the Civil War swept
away his business and all OF his fortune n
ls55 ne came TO New-York and opened china an'
crockery store at No. lJ Chamhcrs-st SIM th,n
he had developed extensive buslnes-. ur icr tne
firm name OF l.. Straus sons. NTH warehouses
at No. a Warren-st. and with factories !n Elrogs
AT RudOlstadt Carlsbad and Limoges. MI : r4ls
remained At he head OF the firm until DTS daa.A,
though his age prevented active participation IN
the business
lie was married in 1874. and had four ehilg.a.
Isldor. Nathan. Oscar : and Hermiuc. aIl l' H1nin
are married and survive him. HE MIC d.'i ia
1876. HIS and ME son-in-laN. Lazarus hNln-
are I'm the firm OF l.. Strdus n Son. The 1850 eor..
Macy < Co. and are members OF ihe Brook }n
house OF Abraham a Son. lsiiOr str4ls ls al ~
cons ressnan. Nathan D. president o. tnt "l4fh
Department and Oscar : Vas Minister 20 INifeJ
under President Cleveland's hrsf Administration.
The funeral will be held on Monday az Cd. m.
Temple BETHEL Ff,h-avc. and s.fthiy-
sixth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
VIEW STREET-CLEANTNG ACT.
GRADY SAYS 1T MERELY oBvrATEs POSSIBLE
CONFLICT UNDER TIE NEW CHARTER

GRADY SAYS 1T MERELY OBvrATEs A POSSIBLE
CONFLICT UNDER TIE NEW CHARTER.
Albany, Jan. Ex-senator Grady to-day intro
duced bill reorganizng the Street Cleaning De-
partment OF New-York City by reducing the uni
formed force IN all its departments nearly one-half
and slightly increasing the salaries I'm in
stances. The number Of district nspe tors Is re-
duced from q 10 H. the time collectors from s 10
8, the section foremen from l25 90 the dump in
spectors from % 60 the swecpers from 3.lCO TO
100, the dump board from 43 10 90 the
drivers from 500 to 80. the stable foremen from
q TO H. the assistant stable foremen from q to II
and the hostlers from Jag to IS. There is slight
Increase in the salaries Of some Of the employees.
81 800 the section foremen from 1900 to 81 200 dump
inspectors from 81 900 to s. 200 and tug and scow in
spectors from sl,c0O 20 $500
The Street Cleaning Commissioner is authorized
to increase the uniformed force from time to time
hostlers provided the Board Of Estimate and APP
preparation for the purpose Of permitting such In
crease but such increase snail not exceed in any
one year In any class of employees per cent added
10 the number which might have been legally en-
ployed for the preceding year, beginning vita the
number authorized by law for the year 1892
These reductions IL the force are SHOWN by a
comparison with the chapter Of the New-York
City charter sought TO be amended but Senator
Grady says the purpose OF his bill is merely to
restore TO the charter Independent stroetclean-
Ing act which is In conflict with IT. This act is
with the amendment to-day proposed by Senator
Grady II IL presented an amendment TO the
charter to settle any dispute 10 whether the
charter or the Independent act should have prece-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
WHERE OLEOM4RGiRINE Is SOLD.
INTERESTING PARTS OF THE AGRICULTURAL
COMMISSIONERS REPORT.

INTERESTING PARTS OF THE AGRICULTURAL
COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
Albany. Jan 4-In his annual report to the
LEGISLATURE Charles A. Wieting Commissioner OF
Agriculture says that while oleomargarlne Is
practically not on sale in the State as commodity
there are sim many clandestine sales and they
are mainly in the city OF New-York and the river
towns between Albany and New-York. and that
the vendors of this article make their greatest
efforts TO place the goods in State and public in
stitutions. schools and broading houses. to which
II is represented butter There is still i'm
itation vinegar on the market. but its sale is re-
duced TO the minimum
The milk law has been well enforced There
is much difficulty in enforcing tho skinned milk
provision. because II = impossible 10 determine
whether pedlers have that commodity for sale
a. pure or skinned milk. The Cen mi ssoner sug-
gesi. that 4 law DE passed prohibiting the sale
Of both kinds from the wagon.
During the year Texas fever. anthrax, hog chol-
era and rabies broke out in the Sae, Dut all were
quickly got under control.
The report suggests no Increase in the approprla-
ton except 5000 for farmers Institutes and an in
crease from $4,000 10 $4,000 for the oeet-sugar
bounty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
PRESS CENSORSHIP IN HAVANA.
A DECREE MAKING sTRIcTEE REGrLATioNs-To
FORBID THE GATHERING OF GRouPs

A DECREE MAKING srRrCTEE REGrLATioNs-io
FORBID THE GATHERING OF GROUPS.
Havana Jan IA decree has been puphsheu
prohibiting the publication In daily newspapers OF
cable dispatches without previous censorship anu
without twelve hours notice OF their receipt IN
future the postoffce here will detain Natonai ana
foreign newspapers not having previously Oeen SUI
n,,,ted 10 censorghip Vlolators OF the law are
warned that they are under military jurisdiction
Another edict will be published foroiuuIns
the gathering OF groups OF more than four persons
either In the streets or In the stores.
NJ Molina. the chief OF stan OF the lnsursen'
General Malta Rodriguez. has. 1t Is announced sur
rendered 70 the Spanish authorities.
General Parade has issued manifesto annou"-
cling his Willingness TO do everything possible 10
bring about peace IN the district OF sancti spirtus
Province OF Santa Clara 80,
II ia announced from Spanish sources that Lieu
Commissioned Felix Tegon. OF the nsurgent army
has been killed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
TO REFORM PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
CONFERENCE TO BE HELD NENr wEEK-rRoMN
ENT SPEAKERS FROM VARIOUS PARTS
OF TIE COUNTRY

The Conference on Practical Reform OF Primary
Elections. called 70 meet n his city. J'n1lv y
and p. will be held 3d. the Assembly rooms OF ne
New-York Board OF Trade No .o3 HroaiNa' al
1870 a. m The call. which IL signed by quasi po.i-
zeal clubs reform and industrial bodies and f'p-
resentative men % all parties. in dozen ''Iss
cities - rs follows
"Relieylng that our caucus or primary election
customs and Jaw. lie at me very root ana source
OF our entire elective franchise system, and mat
the mlsrue Of our larger cities BE- due. 100 idfse
measure 10 the dcfccls IN such practices ana fis
toms Il therefore follows that 90 purify tnr 9s
TEN Is TO take a long step 10 the direction 81
honesty. economy and efficiency ln ever, branch
OF the public service. and further believing nat
the enactment OF laws % prevent corrupt chies
practices and throw the safeguards 90 regular
election around the caucus or primary VII en-
courage many more good citizens 10 i'ke p''.
therein We the undersigned Tor the purnose 81
discussing and disNOys ring. a. far as possible 'ns
preclse defects IN the various systems Nhl'h hN"
dhtain ana their hcnedies and 10 take such aston
As may seem wise IN the prem Uses. DO hereby l'.n
in calling conference OF persons l,.',l,..' ~.
on the GOTH and 2isi days OF January. iS, We
deem il desirable that the conference De- mace ~
OF men from all pare Of the country. and Without
regard 10 party or factional affiliations -.
The programme VIII INCLUDE pfacilcsl tl'NT il ~
quincy Mayor OF Boston. Frederick sfai19l.
State senator OF san Francisco author Sier
california Urinary Election Law Lleweliyn sauna
~ s.'rrs,,rv ~ the BOARD u Election COMMIT
sionerS ST Louis. Edward J. Mcpcrmot, lg Gun.
yiue nv William H. Onn. SECRETARY or inc W.
mrnr,wsaith Of Massachusetts. samuel B 1aI,nn
nresIisnt OF the Municipal League, or fostoh So.
piesniu'T" ,,,,s,ha,h New-york. + D. Paycy, stHe
Senator New-york; George W. Brush s,S'e ne
otor' Ncw.York " X. spooner. ehs!.nan, - .bs
1to., -. Committee OF the Allied Political Iluo,
,Hay'Yerk Clinton Rogers Woodruff secreis,rS q.
the National Municipal Leasse' r.i.sttye Laws
ia sa," Of Massachusetts NJ NJ GsrS "a ron and
dent Of the Amalgsmated Ass oSiasDa George +
s Fos OF Chicago chsre. oSs Urinary Flee
Senator: ana h;"ago Wlll,am A. Giles chairman
OF s0n the cmi,ss Sf 's Chairman GlHs Of The
ton and Thomas C. Mas pa Sxic FEDERATION, 81
Political FTea rush chesgo Ed~ csle '' chi
National organizer OF the EpTs,ary Of the NUM-
spS LEAGUE Mwausss ES NS George Record
itor OF my n.y., o'' srhere win also be represvtnnv
OF 1er pai,,more. Cleveland. Buffalo and Ao'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
BRIEF SESSIONS N BOTH HOUSES.
NOMINATIONS SENT BY THE GOVERNOR TO THE
SENATE-NEw BILLS.

NOMINA TroNs SENT BY THE GOVERNOR TO THE
sENATE-NEw BILLS.
Albany Jan Ex-senator Ellsworth, President
pro tem called the Senate to order at n;lo O'CLOCK
this morning The Governor sent In a long list OF
nominations many OF which made during
the recess OF managers of the different charitable
institutions OF the State. Alva w. Palmer. OF syria
cuse. and John T. Mott. of Oswego whose terms
of office as managers OF the State Institution Tor
Feeble Minded Children have expired were re-
appointed. Dr. Case Jonas. Of Rochester; Or.
Daniel Lewis of New-York. and owen Cassidy. Of
Montour Falls, are reappointed members or the
State Board Of Health All these nominations
we're referred to the Finance Committee. At II rs
O'Clock the Senate adjourned until Monday even
Ing at $50 O'Clock.
When the Assembly met this morning barely
one-third OF the seats were filed Many OF the
older members left the city for their homes last
night there being practically nothing for the
House to do Both leaders. Mr.. Nixon and Mr..
Donnelly, objected In turn to requests for the
second reading OF many bills introduced by mem
bers Of the majority and minority. The House adj
tourned after a short session until $50 p. m. on
Monday. Among the bills introduced were the FOL
BY Mr. schutz-Providng for a closed season
for mon trout from April to June 30 in
Putnam Westminster and Richmond counties.
BY Mr.. Matteson-ProvidinE for the use OF vot-
ing machines by all cities and towns OF the state.
the machines to be constructed and operated so
as 10 insure secrecy OF the ballot
BY Mr.. Fritz-Taxing sellers OF cigarettes SO an
nually.
BY Mr. MISUNDERSTANDING elevated railroads
in New-York city from displaying advertisements
in their cars
minating gas in New-York city shall not exceed 81
O thousand cubic feet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
RACKS IDEAS As TO GOOD ROADS.
THE GOVERNOR DOES NOT BELIEVE IN STATE
COMMISSION.

COMMISSION.
Albany. Jan 1.-THE leading good roads adNo-
Gates Of the State beaded by Assemblyman Will
lam W Armstrong Of Monroe County were 10
have conferred with the Governor In the ENecuuN"
Chamber this afternoon regarding the legislation
70 be urged this winter Owing to the TACT mat Few
nersons Interested in the question were on mana
xyhen the conference was to have taken place II
was postponed until Monday. Among those VINO
will be present end explain their views on the SUD-
4ect Of rood roads to the Governor VIII be Assem-
b,vran Armstrong Isaac B. Potter National pres
,dent Of the L. A. W: ". c. Nromann. or sche-
nectsdy and n G. Spaldng, Of Schadack
Covernor Black IS not in favor OF State Roads
Commission. and will advise that the proposed
Good Roads bill be drawn as to place the I'M
movement of the roads in the hands OF the county
Boards Of Supervisors. Under their direction sur
vevs will be made and bids secured. and these viii
be submitted 10 the State Engineer for approval.
u "a expected that the Governor will advise against
a tax being levied this year for road improvements;
but that instead appropriation OF about s5D.w)
be made b. the State. m -, -, 49,
Assembiyman Armstrong will draw up a hn OH
the lines decided on at the conference, ana u VIII
be introduced In both Houses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15

COMPLETING THE PURCHASE.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB ARRANGEs TO PAY $4,000 TO
BIND THE AGREEMENT Fon TAKING THE
OLD HOME Or THE NETWORK ATH-
NEW MEMBERS.

OLD HOME OF THE NETWORK ATH-
If-rIc CLUB-NEw MEMBERS
The Democratic Club active az ever last
night Richard Croker, usual, was the centre
OF attraction He chatted with Mayor Van Wyck,
Justice Truax John +. Carroll John Il. Sexton
and others who Were in the house. meeting Of
the Board OF Governors was held. at which the
Board arranged TO execute the purchase OF the old
New-York Athletic Club house. Sixth-ave and
Fifty-hfth-s. The OF $1,000 is TO be paid at
once 10 bind the purchase and $500 moro will he
turned over as soon the title to the building Is
transferred. The remainder Of the purchase price.
$4,000 will remain as n mortgage.
The names Of several congressman. all proposed
by William Sulzer. were yesterday added TO the
list OF nonresident members OF the Democratic
Club They are c. II. Martin. Of North Carolina;
william McAleer. OF Pennsylvania. Joseph W.
Bailey of Texas; John NJ. Allen. Of Mississippi
J. q. Mcguire Of California; William G Adamson.
OF Georgia. Thomas g. Catchings. OF Mississippi.
and w. II. Fleming. OF Georgia. Others on the
resident list. proposed yesterday, are: II. h..
Combs O'Neil Sewer. Thomas +. Ryan. A.
Wheeler August Redling. J. II. Mckay. George T..
Waldo Edward Is. Talcott. Thomas T. Booth.
David H. Rosenstein. Theodore g. Well Walter q.
Henescy Thomas DAILY. S. Lchtensto.n, Ebert
Crandeil Edwin Il. Roberts. DR.. James Lee. Alfred
f. Aarons and James 4. Lynch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
MERCHANTS CANAL COMMITTEE MEETS
NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN YET. PENDING LEGIs-
I.ATION AT ALBANY.

MERCHANTS CANAL COMMITTEE MEETS.
NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN YET. PENDING LEGIs-
I.ATIoN AT ALBANY.
A meeting OF the Executive Canal Committee Of
Commercial Organizations was held behind closed
doors at the Produce Exchange yesterday. There
were present Albert r. Heford president OF the
Merchants Exchange Of Buffalo. presiding; Frank
S Witherbce OF Port Henry; Senator George s.
sloane of Oswego; r. II. Cook, Of whitehall; Ira
L. Otis OF Rochester and President Brainaro OF
the Produce Exchange. Louis Windmuller, r. -
Thurber Franklin Qumby, II. b. Hebert and W.
A. Cleary Of this city.
At the close Of the meeting Mr.. Heford said that
the committee had received reports showing the
condition Of the Erie Canal from the State En-
gineer. the various State departments and from
other sources A number of Photographic views
OF the canal had also been furnished. ana letter
had been received from Governor Black Inc
contents Of this letter withheld. 1t was the
consensus Of opinion. Mr.. Heford said. that noth-
ing should be done TO influence legislation at Al
banv nendjng action on the measures now before
the two houses. .
+. G. O'Brien, ex-president OF the Department OF
Docks who had been specially invited to be pres
on, az the meeting was unable 10 attend put sent
70 tbe committee a brief statement OF MS view
Mr. o Brien Is thoroughly convinced .hat tie va
tIonal Government should take up the worn Vi
rocentv had talks on the subject with large num-
her Of The most influential men IN congress anu ne
savs that tremendous sentiment IS growing UP
among the farmers OF the we IN iatH ~ oxrnnSe
OF bringing grain TO the East can DE enoii"ou'''
red
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
10 EXEMPT MORTGAGES FROM TAXATION

Albany Jan N-Assemblyman Litchard OF Ale
sany County. will introduce measure next week
providing for the exemption from taxation OF all
mortgages bearing not more than per cent in
terest This Is d bill similar TO one introduced last
year which had the sanction of the various oranges
OF the State ana the agricultural press generally
The principal argument urged In favor OF the
bill the keeps up the rate OF interest on
the theory that al mortgages taxed as evil
dences OF debt 10 their full value. whereas only
small proportion get on the tax roll.