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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24
Important NATURALIZATION Ruling.

Beaver Dam, Wis, Feb. 20.-Judge'
Dick, of the Thirteenth judicial district,
has just made a ruling affecting aliens
in the taking out of final naturalization
papers which if upheld is of great i'm
portance. He rules that the oath must
be taken before the court, when no.
other business is before it, and that the
admission to citizenship must be by an
order of the court based on findings Of
fact by the court. and that these find
ings and the order must be part of the
record in each case of naturalization of
aliens.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24
spanish Cortes Assemblies.

Madrid, Feb. 21.-The cortes reassem-
bled yesterday. The galleries in both
chambers were thronged with an ex-
pectant crowd. The senate was very
full hardly a single senator being alb
sent. Amid wild uproar the senate went
into discussion Of the war and attacks
were made on the generals, who were
vigorously denounced. In the chamber
the government was attacked on the
same subject.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24

i have been great surrerer from constipation
for over five years. Nothing gave me any relief.
My feet and legs and abdomen were bloated 50
Icould not wear shoes on my feet and only loose
dress. saw Ripans Tabules advertised In our
daily paper. bought some and took them as direct
ed. Have taken than about three weeks and there
is such change! am constipated any more
and owe it all to Ripa4ls Tabules. lam thirty
seven years old. have no occupation, only my
household duties and nursing my sick husband.
He has had the dropsy and am trying Rfpans
Tahnles for him. He feels some better but it will
take some time, he has been sick so long. You
may Nse my letter and name as you like.
Mrs. MARY GoRMAN CLARKE.
haxe been suffering from headaches ever
since was little girl. could never ride in
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24
He Saved the Little Girl.

Milwaukee, Feb. 22-B. J.. Hummel,
who was running the freight elevator
in the Monitor box factory, performer
a brave and a remarkable feat. TIL
elevator dropped four stories, wit
Hummel and little girl, Katie Ushol'
as the only occupants of the car Jus
before the falling elevator struck the
ground Hummel seized the girl and
threw her up on his shoulders. This
broke the force of the fall and the girl
was uninjured Hummel was badly
bruised and is now in the Emergency
hospital.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24
Great Fire i'm a wisconsin Town.

Port Washington. Wis, Feb 20.-Fire
which started in the large plant of the
Wisconsin Chair company threatens to
destroy the whole town. Help was tel
egraphed for from Milwaukee and She
boygan. The chair factory, a total loss,
is valued at 100000 and employed 500
hands. The big lumber yards adjon
the chair factory and the flames are
spreading with great rapidity.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24
MANY Potatoes Lost by the Freeze.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Feb. 20-Au-
thentic reports reach this city to the eff
feet that upwards of $1,000 bushels of
potatoes have been lost to the farmers
of Chippewa county by freezing in the
pits, owing to the continued cold
weather
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24
Not a German.

did you enjoy the german the other
night, Miss Daisy?" asked Tinkleton.
stHe wasn't German, Mr.. Tinkle-
ton, : answered Daisy innocently; @1he's
an Englishman. '--Harper's Bazaar
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24

Reading some OF the testimonials in favor OF
Ripans Tabules. tried them. Ripans Tabules not
only relieved but actually cured my youngster
the headaches have disappeared, bowels are in
good condition and he never complains Of his
stomach. He Is now red, chubby faced boy. This
wonderful change attribute TO Ripans Tabules.
I am satisfied that they will benefit any one from
the cradle to old age) if taken according to drec
lions. e. w. PRICE.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24
In Memory of Col. Sexton.

Beloit, Wis, Feb. 21.-The local Grand
Army post held a public meeting Sun
day afternoon in memory of the late
Commander in Chief Sexton
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24
Destructive Prairie Fire.

North Loup, Neb-, Feb. pa de-
structive prairie fire broke out in the
hill country south of this town Mon
day, and driven by a high north wind
soon became unmanageable. Much
damage was done to farmers, many
losing all their hay
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24

car or go INTO q CROWDED
place without getting q
headache and sick at my
stomach. I heard about
Ripans Tabules from an
aunt of mine who was
taking them for catarrh
OF the stomach. She had
found such relief from
their use she advised me
to take them too. and I
have been doing so since
last October, and will
say they have complete
ly cured my headaches.
I am twenty-nine years
old. You are welcome
to use this testimonial
Mrs. J. BRooKMyRE.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24

les, 221a@2ac per ID; extra diaries, 1Sc;
fresh packing stock, 11a@121ac. Eggs
Fresh stock. zoe per dozen. Dressed
Poultry Turkeys, S@11c per ID; chick
ems, 9@1Oc; ducks, 8@9c; geese, 6@S1ac.
Potatoes-Common to choice, ..37@45c per
b. Sweet Potatoes Illinois, s15O@2.O 90
per bbl Apples-Common ito fancy,
S2.5O@4.25 per bbl Cranberries-Wis-
eonsin bell and bugle, S6.00@6.75.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago, Feb. q.
Hogs-estimated receipts for the day,
$4,000 Quality generally good. Left
over. about $780, Sales ranged at $500
@3.55 for rough packing, $3.45@3.70 for
mixed, and $3.6O@3.75 for heavy packing
and shipping lots.
Cattle-EStimated receipts for the
day, 5000. Quality rather good. Market
rather active Prices were unchanged
Quotations ranged at $5;4O@6W Tor
choice to extra steers, $460@525 good
to choice do, $4.20@4.60 for fair to good.
s4.OO@45O common to medium DO, $3.50
m4.1O butchers steers, $4.10@545 fed
western sters, $3.4O@4.50 feeding steers.
$1.75@4.10 cows, $2.60@4.S5 heifers, S2.1e
@4.5o bulls, oxen and stays, s.. 4Og4.oV
Texas steers, and $4.00@7. so veal calves.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for the
day, 10000. Quality fairly good. Mar
ket moderately active. Quotations
ranged at S3.20@4.50 westerns, $2.90Q4.5O
natives, and $4.00@5.o5 lambs
st. Louis Grain.
ST. Louis, Feb. II.
Wheat-Unsettled; No 2 red cash ele-
yator, 74c; track, 75c; February, 74c;
May, 1850 bid; July, zoe bid; No. z
hard. 67@6Sc. Corn-Weak: No. cash,
CSC; track. 337ac; February, 33c; May,
33Ac; July, 345sc. Oats-Easy; No. 2
cash, 2S11sc; track, 2S12@29c: February,
281sc; May, 2Sssc asked; July, 2411ac bid;
No. 2 white, 30@3012c. Rye-Firm, DC
Detroit Grain.
Detroit, Feb. Fl.
Wheat-Cash, 531Ac asked; red, r3szc;
May, 757sc; July. 731zc.
milwaukee, Grain.
Milwaukee, Feb. Il.
Wheat-Firrn; MOI northern. 73c;
Ne. northern. 701a@711ac. Oats-Firm;
2S1s @3015c Rye-Firm: No 1, 561sc.
Barley-LoWer; No. 2, 491a@50c; sam
pie. 451a case.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24

Tabules regularly. shekeeps a few cartons Ripans
Tabules in the house and she will not be with
out them. The heartburn and sleeplessness have
disappeared with the Indigestion which was
formerly so great burden for her. Our whole
family tke the Tabules regularly especially after
q hearty meal My mother is fifty years Of age
and is ENJOYING the best OF health and spirits also
eats hearty meals, an tmpossibility before she
took Ripans Tabules ss-ANToH H. BLAuKEN.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24

Meerschaum is a silicate of magnesia
and is to be found chiefly in Asia Minor.
Greece and Madrid
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24

In some parts of Africa slaves are;stin
the hasis of all financial reckoning
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24

My seven-year-old boy
suffered with pains In
his head. constipation
and complained OF his
stomach. He could not
eat like children of his
age do and w b q G he
did eat did not agree
with him. He was thin
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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24

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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24

I want TO inform you,
In words OF highest
praise, OF the benefit
] have derived from
Ripans Tabules. I am q
professional nurse and
in this profession a clear
head is always needed.
Ripans Tabules does it.
After one of my cases I
foundmyself completely
run down. Acting on the
advice of MIR. Geo. Bow
er, Phi. g., 5SS Newark
Ave-, Jersey City. I took
Ripans Tabules with
grand results.
Miss BEcSIE WIEDMAN.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24

Mother was troubled
with b g ar tburn and
sleeplessness, caused by
indigestion, for a good
many years. One day
she saw a testimonial
In the paper indorsing
Rtpans Tabules. She
determined to give them
O trial, was grea thy
relieved by their use
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-02-24
THE MARKETS.


Following were the quotations on the
Board of Trade today:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-06


Th. United states of America and Her
Majesty queen Regent or Spain. in the
name OF Der august SON. Don Alfonso
Nlil. desiring to end the state of war
now existing between the two countries.
hayc for that purpose appointed as pleni-
potcntarios.
The President of the United s,ates-Wil-
Uam u. Day Cushman X. Davis. VIII
mm j.. Frye. George Gray and White
Jaw Reid citizens OF the United States,
aul
Ter Majesty the queen Regent OF
sraia-Don Euecnio aioutcro Rios pres
idcut or the Senate. Don Buonaventura
De Abarzuza, senator Of the Kingdom.
and sKoiinlster ~ the Crown. Don lose
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-06
Against Mr.. Buffers Proposal to
Pension Ex-Confederates.
MANY BILLS REPORTED IN HOUSE
A Section of the Proposed Alaskan
Laws Causes PGotracted Debate, as
Being AN Attack on Organized
Labor-Some of the Bills
That Have Been
Passed.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.--Lttle business
except Of routine character was
transacted by the Senate to-day. A
resolution offered by Mr. Hoar, Of Massa-
chusetts, directing the Committee on
Foreign Relations to report 20 the Senate
whether the treaty of Paris makes any
provision for the claims of citizens of
the United states against spain, which
were in existence before the present war
and the status Of such claims after tho
ratification of the treaty was adopted.
Mr. Canrey, Of Louisiana. continued
and practically concluded his speech be-
gun before the holiday recess on the op-
position to the pending Nicaragua Canal
bin.
SHOULD BUILD INDEPENDENTLY.
y Cadrcy said in r,piy - question
from Mr. White that II was his opinion
that if the United States should build tho
canal under the pending bill Ia the face
OF the treaty the canal would be- absolute-
ly neutral and Great Britain would have
every right 10 use the canal Boo time II
war He thought the treaty should be
abrogated and that the United states
should construct the canal independents
ly or the Maritime Company. Mr.. White
expressed the opinion that the interests
OF the human race demand the construc-
ti0n OF the canal but said that In pro-
Cecding we should have due regard for
an interests He thought however that
we ought 10 DE able to advise a scheme
for pr0cecdirg with the construction OF
the canal without infringing upon tho
rights Of other nations and iniimated
that the canal might be built and nego-
tiati0ns with other countries conducted
later
During his speech AIR. Ca1rey alluded
% the statement which had been made
repeatedly that the opposition 10 the
canal was fostcred and maintained by
those who were behind the trans-conti-
mental railroads as supporters This
charge he repudiated and he declared he
would scorn himself if he could be sup
rosed % be guilty OF H.
VETERANS PROTEST.
Prior TO Mr. Caffery's speech Mr.. Berry,
(Dem. Of Arkansas), presented a protest
from the j. I'd Murray Camp of United
Confederate Veterans Of Arkansas.
against the adoption OF the proposed
amendment Of Senator Butler pop. Of
North Carolina) to the pension appro-
priaton bill providing for the payment
Of pensions 10 Confederate soldiers
Mr. Berry said the members OF the
camp deemed II unwisc 10 adopt such a
proposition They say. said Mr. Berry,
that they have provided FOR themselves
and their families FOR more than gene
ration and they regard such a proposition
as that Of Mr.. Butler as ungraci,Is.
The Senate at S;25 = NJ. adjourned.
In the House.
WASHINGTON. Jan. THE Judiciary
Committee had the right of way IN the
! House for three hours to-day and quite
a number OF bills OF minor Importance
, reported from the committee were pass
ed
The remainder OF the day was occupied
ln continuing the consideration OF the bin
10 codify the laws OF Alaska Some
fContinued on Eighth Pa9al
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-06
DR.. HOCE
IS DEAD.
The Noble Man Of God
Goes TO His Reward.
GRAND LIFE CLOSES
He Vas the Most Distinguished
Of ViT6inia'S Citizens,
HIS DEATH MOURNED BY ALL.
Story of His Long and
Useful Career.
WAS KNOWN ALL OVER AMERICA.
He Was Pastor Of tho Second Presby-
terian Church for Moro Than Half
a CentwYy- Brilliant Orator,
Finished Writer, Ripe schol-
ar and Heightened Chris
tian Gentleman OF
hoOldVirsin'
ia school.
WAS KNOWN ALL OVER AMERICA,

Rv Dr Moses j. Hoge, Virsinias s
most distinguished citizen ami the lead
ing preacher in ,he Southern pulpit died
no his residence corner OF Fifth and
Main streets. this morning at 2:2o o'clock.
Ills death. while not altogether uneN'
pccted by reason OF bis long and serious
illness. will b. mourneI by thousands
an over the continent as well ass oy
many friends and admirers, abroad, ire
eDcclye of creed.
Dr. Hose passed away calmly I'm tAe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-06
HIS LAST SERMON

On the morning OF Sunday October
second. DIR. Hoge preached his last SER
mon as pastor Of the Second Presbyterian
church. II closed one OF the most Drill
liant pulpit careers ever known In this
country. IL had been announced day
or two beforehand that he would be able
TO preach, and when the services COM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-06

presence OF several members of his ram
ily. lie realized some time ago that the
battle against the complication OF physi-
cat troubles was aR uneven one and that
he could not live much longer. HIS
strength was gradually falling and IL
was only n l-estion OF a short time
ora death would relieve him Of the suf-
fering incident 90 his illness.
TAKEN I'LL IN JUNE.
DR.. Hoges death may he sail 70 be due
n a general breaking down of his sys-
tom brought on by old age and his long
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-06

Do Garnica, deputy TO the Cortes and
Associate Justice of the Supreme Coort'
Don Wenceslao Ramirez DE Nl'a,Ciru-
ta. envoy extraordinary and Minister
Plcnipotcntiary at Brussels, and Don
Rafael ccrro. general of division;
Who. having assembled in Paris. ana
oavius exchanged their fu1 powers,
which were found 60 be in duo and pro-
per form. have. after discussion of the
matters before them agreed upon The fol-
lowing articles:
ARTICLE T.
Spain rclnmishos an claim Of s0vo-
relanty over and title to- Cuba. and as the
island is. uron f.s evacuation tv sDain.
to bo occupied br The United States the
limited States vr SD lonr as .u.b oo-
o..r.tion st.Il las, assgm. ,r5. 81 j.la~r.
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.
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Anchif0a' known a The Philippine
Islands and clmureh.ulinr the islands
r..r. ,.I-tIr th. r..,f.,t...- ,t..
81 ". ''.'''"- from "'7l i' cast along
or n.ar the twentieth parallel of north
1.tH.... s.a tf,...e t.. ,.t4,, 80 +,..
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At' -'"'' .-iiiri o- Lichl from The
ONO hundred and eighteenth l>tD i0 the
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-06
WEATHER FORECAST

yiretnia-Rnin. colder. light northeriy
winds becoming nOstheasterly.
North and South Caroiina-Rain,
colder: fresh variable winds becoming
northeriy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-06

Tho United States viii, upon the sig
nature of the present treaty. send oack
90 SPAIN at It's own cost. tho spanish
soldiers taken as prisoners Of war al the
capture OF Manila by the american
forces The arms Of soldiers In question
shall be restored 10 them.
sDain Will upon the exchange Of rati-
ncations Of tho present treaty proceed 10
eyacuate the Philippines as well as the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-06
In the House.

fcontInued on Eighth PasaA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-06

CONTINUED on Seventh PaGe.l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-06
The Official Copy as Sent
to the Senate.
TERMS FORECASTED.
The Text Not Different from the Sub
stance Already Published,
OUR CONCESSIONS TO SPAIN,

Her ships and Merchandise to Phu-
ippiue Ports ON am Equal Footing
with ours for Ten Acar-, and
We will Return t0 Spain All
Prisoner OF War Taken
at Capture of Manila.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
NEV BILLS N THE ASSEMBLY.

Albany. Jan. 2i-Among the bills introduced in
the Assembly to-day were the following
BY MI Ball--Provding for the construction OF
bridge across the mlIipona IN me hi NJ -nrst
lyn the cost not 10 exceed $1,000
BY Mr.. Kullman-Providlng that me FIRE De.
paid by the Controller OF the city Of New-York
$500 Tor each engine company lAD ior ea is
taxing foreign insurance companies In the borough
2 per cent until paid department. is established
shall publish accounts dormant for ten years and
a the end Of twenty years such accounts shall be
paid to The state Treasury, ~ ,our, ,,,,rors,.
in Kings County 10 wear distinguishing uni
By Mr. Gulder-His bill Of last session. incor-
poratIne as the New York Mutual Title Insurance
company Cyrus +. Staples. Thomas Byrnes; James
A. Murtha William Lqthy, f. c. Tucker william
BY Mr. Wlssel-Makins the fare for passengers
on the ferry between Long Island City and Thir-
By Mr. Grossman Providing for Board Of
Control the supervision md regulation OF dspen-
sS STATE hoaTS OF cSare OF whom
hold office two years 10 consist Of two members
pathic society. the State Eclectic Society and ak
members not physicians.
innate and Apportionment Of New-York City TO
provide for payment for services rendered 70 the
city after annexation by the volunteer hremen OF
that part Of Westminster County annexed 10 the
b. Mr. Mazet-Flxing the salary Of the calendar
clerk OF Part l, First judicial Department. az
By Mr Meyer-Crcatlng a division OF notification
In the Department OF Finance. New-York City. Cor
BY Mr. Ma1ei-- Exemptlng, from taxatdio Ton. tho
By Mr.. Fish-proNding for the establishment
Of a normal training school at Oneida ana making
nv Mr. Riordan-To prevent "scalping by reason
In the fire insurance business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
NEW STATE CORPORATIONS.

Albany Jan 2a-The following stock companies
have been incorporates
rlrnwood Water Company Of Elmwood capital
500 900; directors Robert c. Pruyn, Of Albany.
William l.. Elkns. jr., of Philadelphia. and John
Dunfee w B. Kirk. e. F. Allen. p j. Mack and
c. +. Taylor. OF Syracuse
Flmvood Light and Power Company, Of Elm
wood: capital 100000. directors. Robert c. Pruyn.
Of Albany. w l.. Elkins. OF Philadelphia and John
Durfee ~ r. Kirk and p J. Mack, OF Syracuse.
The Joseph W. Gibson Company, Of New-York
City: to carry on a printing business; capital.
81 800: directors. Annie +. Gibson G. Henry Matt
LACE and f.. {. Titus. OF New-YOrk City.
Binehamton Gas Engine Company. Of Bingham
ton: capital $4,000; directors. NJ. l.. Deyo. r. II:
Deyo. H. A. Niles u. II. Carver. j. I. Deyo and
W. B. Carver. OF Binghamton.
De Ruyter Dairy Company. OF BROOKLYN capital
81 900. directors. J. II. Schwac. George Lodes and
Gustav Grafensten. of Brooklyn .
The United Exporters and Traders Association
Of America, Of New-York City; capital $4,000 oil.
rectors 7. r. Barbeau and William Miller. or
Silver Creek and j. f. Stterley. of schenectady
American Iso,herm Company. OF New-York City.
TO manufacture heating and refrgera,ing utensils
and vehicles; capital $1,000. directors. j. W.
Brooks J. r. Banker and c. A Miller. OF New
York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
LOOKING OUT FOR FAVORITES.
POLITICAL INFLUENCE ExERrED FOR
POLICEMEN

The Tribune's prediction that political influence
would be exerted IN the hope ~ securing nyon
for many Of the policemen who had been renanded
from detailed positions 10 patrol duty was veri'
fed yesterday Tammany politicians beseged Po'
lice Headquarters. and talked with Chief Devery
and ths Commissioners urging them 10 look
after" the men in whom they were interested
Among the politicians who were asking FOR such
favors we're heads Of departments Of the city gov
eminent. members OF the Legislature and lesser
lights Of the Tammany constellation. Chief Devery
lodged the issue with many 81 them by sending
them 10 the Commissioners. and the Commissioners
tried TO dodge by referring them 20 cher Devery,
No remands TO patrol duty were countermandea
yesterday. the politicians were not inclined 70
lose hope that their favorites would be placed IN
easier berths soon.
In the afternoon the Commissioners passed .
resolution which will have the effect 20 send on
post dozen or more men who have been EN-.
ployed az mechanics az Police Headquarters ana
some policemen who have been employed as carpen-
tiers or mechanics at the police stations the reso'
luton was the following:
Resolved That no officer pstro man, otnel
than doormen shall he detailed or assigned 70 9e..
form any repairs or mechanical WORK on any n'u ~
description in or about station house nor shs.
assigned TO perform any kind OF WORK 9tner '. r.
police duty without the express authouIy ~. a,
Police Board. expressed by resolutions HGoP'e' O.
its meetings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
TEACHERS ASK FOR BETTER PAY.
HEARING on THE AHEARN BILL BY THE BEN
ATE CITIES COMMITTEE.

HEARING ON THE AHEARN BILL BY THE SEN
ATE CITIES COMMITTEE.
Albany. Jan "a (speciaD Senator Ahearn's bill
fixing the salaries OF schoo-teachers In New-York
on n more equitable basis. as he believes. and pro-
vlding increase OF pay for many OF the teachers
who have been in the service for long period Of
years had hearing before the Senate Committee
on Cities this afternoon. delegation OF principals
and teachers was present from New-York. headed
by Or. w l.. Ettinger president Of the City Teach
ers' Association
Senator Stranahan asked Does not this bill In
terfere with the home-rue princple?" and Sena-
tor White added: Cannot the present Board be
trusted to deal fairly with the teachers"
DR.. Ettnger replied: THE salary question can
not In our opinion be settled satisfactorily without
legislative action"
Senator Ford asked II lack Of funds was not the
real reason for the failure thus far 10 Increase
teachers salaries.
Il do not so understand It," replied DR. Ettlnger
c h has been 5nsy m bsYs @
teachers" .nterposed Senator White. y under
stand the Increase reaches a total OF S2S7GD.'
Il assure you 1t does not reach $4,000. replied
Senator Grady, and can assure the committee
i Isf' THIS Dill Is necessary 10 give '' 'e@'"S''
Tho argument was continued by Mrs, Js.J: Hill.
representing the Primary Principals Association,
who told the committee that there now was
different salary schedule for each borough. ana
that no radical increase in salaries was made by
the bill
Senator Marshall asked several questions which
ELECTED a reply from Miss Carrie Montfort, presi-
dent Of the Female Grammar Principals Associa-
ton. that many teachers now get less IMAM ," a
Miss Josephine f: Rogers said that f. Eery
Anderson had stated that $4,000, provided Tor IN
creasing salaries had to be used to pay new teach