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Wigwag Tt strikes me that times are
getting harder than, ever" 'Watson-"They
must be; l haven't been able to borrow a
cent for over month. Berlin (Ald.) Her.
AID
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Ilarduppe-" Sliinhint is a close chap
DedbrokeL" Yes; he's close, and yet you
can't touch him. '-Philade'ph Record.
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just as soon as things begin to taste right
to sick person, the neighbors stop sending
things in.-Atchson Globe.
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Little Carence-"Pa, money talks, doesn't
it?" Mr.. Callyiers-'I guess so, my SON"
Little Carence-"Well, then, pa, gimme a
penny, SOS ! can hear it whisper to me a
little Punch
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hdence repoSed In her has never been
violated. Over million women have
been helped by her advice and medicine.
Mrs. Pinkham in attending to her vast
correspondence is assisted by women
only. If you are i'll, don't delay. Her
reply will cost you nothing and it will be a
nractical helm as it was to MISS ELLA E
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BREMEN, East Rochester Ohio who says shTunk from
the ordeal of examination Ivy physician yet knew must
treatment Ny troubles backache. tired
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KIDNEY DISEASE,
Caused by Internal Catarrh,
Promptly Cured by
Pe-ru-na.

Hon. j. II. Caldwell, a prominent men,
Der Of the Louisiana State Legislature, says
the following In regard to Pe-ru-na for ca.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23

with the system" telegraphed from Hav..
TO Commissary- General Eagan: 81 will wI,haa
further instructions decline to recognize Rracs'
inridges authority, but will personally shouv =.
the stores desired unofiicially." Here the "a, ~
ton OF n new precedent was feared-the rec.
milton Of the Inspection Bureau as supero, -
that Of the Commissary General. This tells ~.
whole fatal tale Of clashing authority, OF perilon.
menace in time Of emergency.
The beef scandal has been a neyer-to-be.,o-
gotten public object-lesson illustrating the rsis
tons OF the staff with superior officers OF m.
line AS the controversy is now uniers,oo|
General Miles has not strengthened himself 49,
his connection with IL, which has been thai a.
mere malicious intriguer, apparently with "a.
sole object OF bringing certain antagonistic N.
terests into public dsrepute But II the general
commanding did much TO lower the standard :,
military dignity and discipline what must n.
think Of the staff practice In these regards "a.
low state OF morals and culture In the War De-
partment, as portrayed In Eagan's extravagan,
outburst? With brutal vulgarity he denOuncss
in terms the ranking officer OF the United stats,
Army as a liar and blackguard, who deserved "a
be drummed out or imprisoned as a libeller
This was not done on impulse. In the heat q,
passion. but the strained congeries o. nastlnes.
was deliberately written out and no doubt swell
ingly dwelt upon overnight by the ma.aper,
originator, and subsequently cOOlly read on ~
himself before the Commission as Testimony.
Testimony. indeed. but not the sort Eaeas
dreamed Of.
OF course. Eagan had to be disciplined. M,
for resenting Mes's intrusion into the CON
Germs Of the staff. but for the manner OF H. N.
effect of It: for shocking the outside world WITH
a hashight view OF this yelled Mokanna thereby
arousing a public cutlery and crys,allizlng
hostility TO the staff machine which had begun
to take form during the Spanish War.
Witness Eagan and number Of other WIFI.
nesses have made II perfectly clear that N.
staff department is moribund and has ou,ivd
its usefulness. II is now obvious that Il was A.
most helpless from beginning to end of "a.
Cuban campaign. Its feeble operations left ttl.
10 be said In view Of the extraordinary dira.
sion OF authority here deineated. with It's ineyi
table inextricable maze OF cross purposes ana
antagonisms. IL is not surprising that the troop,
in the field suffered at times for food clo,hins
and medicines
sweeping hand and put aside this dead wal
in the pathway OF the United states Army
LESLIE J. PERRY
Washington Feb. 81. 1899.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
NEEDS or THE STATE LIBRARY.
a REPORT ON THE SUBJECT BY THE CAPITOL
SUPERINTENDENT.

a REPORT ON THE SUBJECT BY THE CAPITOL
SUPERINTENDENT.
Albany Feb. Pin the Assembly this morning
b report was presented from II. II. Bender Su-
perntendent OF Public Buildings. demonstrating
the need OF a State Library building. 1t says:
Pursuant to the direction embodied in the reso-
tuition adopted by your honorable body on Febru-
cry g. 1899, l have ascertaned and hereby respect
fully report the following facts:
That the portion Of the State Capitol used and
occupied by the State Library comprises 64.55S
square feet OF floor surface, in addition 10 con-
siderable space in the Capitol corridors adjacent
fion of Indian relics. hydraulic and electrical
machinery photographs Of school buildings. etc
From the fact that OF the aforementioned ca .553
square feet OF floor surface 1000 square feet devot
ed TO tho storage Of books in II is evident
that there is sufficient shef-rOOm for said
books and. | am Informed and believe that
these books accommodating rapidly. II is fair
TO assume that some arrangements for their ac-
commodation will have TO be made in the near
future.
II should be borne IN mind that II the location
OF the state Library is changed from its present
quarters all the metal shelving, bookcases. clab-
orate carving and special appliances. extending,
they do through two more stories. with nu-
tnerous galleries. must be removed and the regular
Hoof-levels of the building carried through the
space they now occupy TO adapt those quarters 10
other purposes and that but inconslderable
proportion OF such fixtures and appurtenances
could be utilized elsewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
LARGER POWERS FOR REGENTS
PROPOSITIONS TO UNITE THE STATE EDU-
CATIONAL DEPARTMENTS

CATIONAL DEPARTMENTS.
Albany. Feb. % (speciaD-Further particulars
were given to-day Of the conferences which have
recently been held by the Regents Of the Univer-
sity. Governor Roosevelt Charles r. Skinner. Su-
perntendent Of Public Instruction and other off,
and citizens interested in educational matters
in regard TO plans 10 unity the educational system
Of the State now divided into two branches. one
under the control Of the Board OF Regents and the
other under the control Of the Department Of Pub
lice instruction. The present school law IS being
revised by the Statutory Revision Commission. and
It is therefore, deemed an opportune time TO unite
the work OF the Regents and the Department OF
Public Instruction
The Regents yesterday devoted large part Of
their session TO a consideration Of the proposed
school law and OF the suggestion that the two
departments be made more harmonious in their
relations Finally. Chancellor Epson as the repre-
sentative Of the Regents. and Superintendent Skin
ror. as the representative Of the Department Of
Public Instruction. appointed committee to
consider and report upon various plans which have
been suggested.
1t was stated to-day that Professor Nicholas
Murray Butler Of Columbia University had sug-
gested one of the plans under consideration which
had yet been accepted by the Board Of Regents,
although looked upon with some favor by the De-
partment OF Public instruction. A State officer,
speaking about the matter to-day, said
"Dr. Buffers plan is to create body to be
known as Regents OF Education. constituted as fol-
lows: The present Board OF Regents and eight
additional members. be appointed by the Gov
ernor with the consent Of the Senate The plan
provides for no change in the Board Of Regent :
as now constituted. and no vacancies In its ranks
are be filed under IL until the number OF Regents
shall be reduced fifteen by the death or retire
ment Of the present members. All vacancies there
after are 10 be filed by appointment by the Gov
ernor. whose appointments. including the new num-
Der OF eight. are TO be confirmed by the Senate.
Second the Regents thus constituted are 10
elect a Superintendent OF Public Instruction whose
term OF Office IS TO he for years and whose pow
ers and duties are TO be increased 10y transferring
TO his department the exclusive supervision and
control of all union free schools and high schools
supported by general taxation.
Third. all schools and institutions Of learning
not supported 10y general taxation 10 be under
tho control Of the Regents. who in addition to this
power also are 20 control all examinations In the
interest of individuals seeking entrance 70 higher
institutions Of learning the professions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
NEW BILLS.
These bills were introduced:

BY Senator Coggeshall- Providing that y domes-
tic railroad corporation may Increase or reduce itS
law fxinr or limiting the amount OF capital stock
which may be issued by It. c-,.
slCrers OF tho State Lard Office TO convey a tract
OF land situated on the Long Island STATE Hosplai
farm to the town of SmithtOwn for highway ~
BY Senator Foley-Amending the New York city
charter by providing that me nber or the Munlc-
TO anH other once under the city. unless he shall
have resigned his membership in the Municipal
By Senator Misunderstanding that the prelim-
mary steps for the improvement OF streets IN Ne%
York CITY shall be made now provided by me
New-York City charter, but the issue OF bonds
and the imposition and collection Of assessn ,,
strCot innrovement the Board OF Public Improve
monts shall Immediately proceed TO carry OUT me
desired Improvement TO meet the cost Of the i'm
movements bonds shall be issued TO an amount
not exceeding 100000 for any one ward. to run
for not less than ten years. The assessment
against property shall bear interest at per cent:
and assessments shall be divided into five annual
instalments. the first instalment payable nNe
years from the date Of the completion OF the I'M
BY Senator sulllvan-Reduci1g the price Of gas In
all the boroughs Of New-York City TO 90 cents a
thousand feet ana placing the supervision OF the
manufacture distribution and inspection or gas
under the Commissioner Of Public Buildings,
BY Mr. Mangin!. Extending wdening; and chang
ffth-st New-York through ST. Nicholas Park.
from ST. Nicholas-ave. to ST Nicholas Terrace;
form a continuous thoroughfare from ST. Nicholas
ave- 20 Amsterdam-ave Arches are TO be built
across the street az st. Nicholas Terrace and
Convent-ave The street r. To he sixty feet wide.
but the Board Of Street Openings may lay out an
additional roadway not over twenty-five feet wide
on one or both sides Of the open cut from ST.
Nicholas Terrace TO Amsterdam-ave. The city
may raise $4,000 bonds for the improvement.
by Mr. Observation-Disclosures the New-York
City Board OF Estimate and Apportionment 10
pay yearly 5000 10 the Richmond County So
cicty for the Prevention Of Cruelty 10 Children.
BY Mr.. Schocneck-Ap proprating $50 for the
relief Of the Christian Temperance Rescue Union.
BY Mr.. DEMONSTRATING uniform the price Of
gas for heating or lighting purposes to consumers
in New York City.
BY Mr.. Schmd-Fixing the age limit for APP
po.ntment and reappointment of policemen and
fremon in New-York City at thirty-hve years in
stead OF thirty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
Washington. Feb. 81. 1899.
OPPOSED BY ORGANIZED LABOR.
A HEARING on THE BIENNIAL SESSIONS AMEND
MENT TO THE CONSTITUTION.

A HEARING on THE BIENNIAL SESSIONS AMEND
MENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Albany. Feb 22-Representatives OF ORGANIZED
IL bor turned out In force this afternoon az N.
Joint hearing given by the judiciary committees Of
both houses on the resolution, which passed II.
last LEGISLATURE amending the Constitution 50 as
10 provide for biennial sessions OF the Legislature
To become operative this resolution must pass this
LEGISLATURE and be fayoraby acted on by the people
at the next general election. In addition 70 the labor
representatives who were opposed 10 the bin wers
many members OF the local committee organized IA
this city for that purpose.
The labor representatives were Thomas Fit..
gerald. for the Allied Printing Trades Council o,
the state: John Coleman. OF the United Trades
and Labor Council OF Buffalo, with William B
Hoyt as counsel. william McCabe. P ]. DOvnsy
and D. w. O'Connor. OF the Albany Federation Of
Labor: James L. Mclaughlin and James Farrell o.
Typographical Union No. 8, OF New-York City; John
NJ. O'Hanlon. OF the Central Federation OF Troy.
Harry White for the Garment Cutters Of the
State, with VI. L. Bruce COUNSEL Sidney VIII
Jams Of the Moulders' Union Of New York; Daniel
Harris president Of the New York state Fedora
ZION OF Labor; William 'Brien, OF the Granite
Francis Healy and T. +. McHale OF Topographic
cal Union No. 4. OF Albany.
Senator Myer Nussbaum, Secretary OF State Ne.
Donough, william j. Walker. II. J. Rockwell
James Quinn. Alderman Cox, Mayor Van Alstyns
William Barnes. jr.. and Arthur L. Andrews.
Favoring the measure were Senator'S Siranahan
and Brown and Assemblyman Litchard. who nitro
duced the resolution in the Legislature last year.
position TO the measure were all in the same gen.
eral line. II contended that the adoption o..
power Ii would be more difficult TO secure "a.
yorable legislation TO the labor interests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
"VTLLTAM DETERY. ALL POLICENAN.'
A TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO TIE CHIEF BY con-
MISSIONER ABEIL.

A TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO TIE CHIEF BY COM
MISSIONER ABELL.
Albany Feb. % (SpecaD-The hearing the
New-York Police bill did not take place to-day
owing 10 the absence OF Elhu Root. who. having
drawn M the measure. desired 10 make speech
in its favor. The suggestion was made by various
Republicans Of prominence that possibly the clause
regarding the power OF removal by the Governor
might be made less Objectionable by provision
that Governor could only suspend Police Com
missioner temporarily. and must then grant him a
trial
Henry +. Abel. Of the called Republican
Police Commissioners. at the Capitol to-day
He said he had intended 10 attend the hearing on
tho Police bill.
II should not have attended the hearing" he
added. as the representative Of the Police Board
but merely TO hear what might be said. and II
the Police Department was attacked 20 defend II
I have now been a member OF that body for
good many months. and I think II can be justly
claimed that its members have served the city ~
New-York faithfully"
Mr. Abel then launched into a euogy ~ the
Police Board and police force and the Mayor OF
New-York City. William Devery." he said is
all policeman he thinks OF nothing but his police
dutisR-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
As To SEWERS AND PIPES.
As to the Encouragement Of pipes and uhder-
ground structures the bill says;

n the rearranGemenL Oh pipes "ii" "''-N'
ground structures the bill says:
They uhe Commissioners shall make such
provisions may be necessary LOT Icoon' -.
tiou or reimbursement Of sewer water or otItI
mines or structures beneath streets or the route
or other streets All such provisions shal NC
deemed 70 be incidental to and part OF such con-
strl:ction Of such railway and inc cost OF 49,
ing out all such provisions shall De deemed pan
Of the cost Of such construction. stations anu
station approaches may be under OF over, VI
soroo over and some under streets of the route
or cross streets. All expenses Incidental 10 the
work OF reconstructing. readlustnE anu sup
porting sewer. water or other pipes or other
duly authorized sub-surface structure Whetner
beneath streets Of the route or Other stIte.S'
which shall be rendered necessary ny the con-
structiou OF the railway and also all expenses
Incidental 10 the proper restoration Of the sur
face Of the streets. shall be borne and PAID ny
the company which shall have acquired the
right privilege and franchise TO construct Ihalh-
tain and operate such railway.
Where under the direction OF the said Board
or in pursuance Of any general plan adopted or
OF any contract made by the said Board gar
1ories vavs or subways shall be constructed 10
contain sewers, pipes or other suD-surface
structures. and the same shall not form part
OF or be included In any rapid-tra ralIway
tunnel or other rapid-transt railway structure
and to be necessarily used in or in connection
with the operation OF any such railway tle
said galleries. ways or subways shaH ne nam
tained biz the said city and shall be in the care
and charge Of the officer or officers or Board
having the care Of the construction or us
streets and subject TO such regulation as ne
il or they shall prescribe not inconsistent WIN
the provisions OF this act.
Tie Board Of Rapid Transit Commissioners
shall insert in any franchise such stipulations
and provisions as 1t shall deem best Tor the IN
terest of the city for the use Of any tunnel,
rapid-transit railway tunnel or other rapid
transit railway structure necessarily used In or
in connection with the operation of any such
railway for pipes. ways, conduits or Otherwise
and may IN its discretion grant To any pur-
chaser grantee contractor undertaking to
DIT
right 10 the control Of such pipes. ways or con-
Quits so far as I'm the opinion Of the Board
such control shall be necessary 20 the safe and
efficient railroad use Of such tunnel or structure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
roRrE1rrREs PROVIDED.
In case OF failure 10 fulfil contracts inc u
provides.
EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION.
Relative to taxes the bill says:

No taxes shall be levied upon any portion oi
any railway so constructed under either OF sdu
three methods or upon any roiling-stock' cup
mont or other railway property used IN conhec-
zion with or upon any franchise. grant contrdc'
or right to construct or operate such rail"a3,
prior to any calendar year in which the me- nei
aho,.a tho cost Of its operation and payments 10
the city prescribed under the act shall nave e
been less than per cent Of the actual COSY o.
the construction Of such railway PROVIDED INA Una
this exemption shall not extend 10 any 20,
nronertv which may be owned or employed Dy
anv grantee. lessee or contractor In connection
Win such railway or its operations: OF pIo-
,,ided further that If such exemption from TAX
otior eball be or be held to b. unconsututlonal'
such holding shall in no way impair the validity
of any other part Of this act: or IN any way
contract nade by or under the authority OF the
IQoar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23


he knew that the action OF the water would enlarge
it long before morning and wash away the entire
embankment inundate the country and destroy his
own and thousands of homes SO he bravely put his
finger in the crevasse, and kept II there all the long
night through until help came ard the opening was
properly stopped. He had saved his country
Equally insignificant is the entrance Of disease into
the human system. The beginnings of the most
terrible ailments small that they be easily
stopped at the start Your health is dixie which
keeps out and stops the nroads of dangerous and
devastating disease. Whenever il breaks down, no
matter how slightly there is opening for disease
10 enter If the opening is not watched, il will grow
larger until the sweep Of disease overwhelms you
and health is destroyed forever and perhaps life
Fortify your health with DR. Pierces Golden Med
zeal Discovery and you defy disease. You can
make your health so strong buwprk that disease
cannot find a crevice through which II creep
Taken in time Dr. Pierce's remedies prevent greater
and more serious troubles Hundreds write daily
TO DR.. Pierce telling him how these remedies have
saved them and made them strong
Constipation causes and aggravates many serious
diseases 1t is speedily cured by Dr. Pierees Pleas
ant Pellets,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
EAST RIVER BRIDGE BILL REPORTED
FIT THE BIpARTIsANsHIP FEATURE HAS BEEN
REMOVED.

Albany Feb. 22-Assemblyman T. c. Brennan a
hin authorizing the construction Of bridge over
the East River from the Borough OF Brooklyn be
tween Fulton Ferry and the Navy Yard n the
Borough OF Manhattan. the cost TO be borne by
he civ and calling for the appointment Of a
blpartsan commission OF six by the Governor was
reDorted favorably this afternoon by the Assembly
comuerce and Navigation Committee. with an
amendment The amendment does away with the
bipartisan commission and gives the Governor
Authority 70 appoint whom he may see NJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
STATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Albany Feb. 22.-Assemblyman Nelson T. Henry
introduced bill to-day to establish State School
Of Public Health at the New-York University for
instruction IN all matters OF public sanitation and
for carrying scientific Investigations to the
causes and character Of contagious and other dis
eases. and to the purity of milk. water and food
supplies. The sum Of $25 GO is appropriated 20
equip buildings between East Twenty -fifth-st and
East nty-sXth-st., near First-aVe.. for the
purpose. Another appropriation of $4,000 is made
for the maintenance Of the school for the year be
ginning on october next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
WANTS TO SHARE ITS LOSSES.
wEsTCHEsTER COUNTY SEEKS RELIEF FROM rHs
ROCKEFELLER TAX DECISIONS.

kDChEF EDI1Eh INK VI1VISI0'''
Albany, Feb. PA delegation OF about twehV
citizens OF Westchester County. including tD
Legislative Committee OF the Board Of Supervisor
arrived in this city tonight, and tomorrow WI
seek a method Of recovering the money whif
the county has lost in its fight with the RockefeA
ers and others concerning tax assessments TIE
matter has been in the courts for some time, am
the decisions have been almost uniformly agsins
the county. BY order Of the Court. the county "a
been compelled TO refund TO the towns state ana
county taxes on over 100000 OF assessments.
The county will seek 10 impose some ~ W
burden OF the adverse decisions Of the courts o
the State. The delegation VIII have a conteren.
with the Controller, and II his cooperation ca
be enlisted bills viii then be prepared ana lnue
duced in the Legislature for the refundlng o. 90
tween 5000 and 81 900 which the county has paa
into the State Treasury, and is now compehe'
refund to towns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
AMSTERDAM-AVE. BILL STICKS.
FUTILE EFFORT TO GET IT OUT OF THE SEN
ATE RAILROADS COMMITTEE

Albany Feb. Ex-senator Fords Amsterdam-au
Track bill was considered blythe Railroads Com.
mittee of the Senate this afternoon, and an e.
fort was made to secure a favorable report On
It. 1t was, however. without avail. as only i've
Senators voted to report the bill. All the Others
present refused 10 vote. Those voting 70 report
the bill were Senators Chahoon. Douglas ID. T.
Davis Bracket and Parsons. The committee
composed OF eleven members, ana II requires
ma iority vote TO secure favorable action Senator
Raines is chairman Of the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
LAW NOW PROTECTS THE FLAG.

eIGNING OBJ AN ACT TO PREVENT IT'S IN
PROPER USE.
Albany. Feb. 22-Governor Roosevelt celebrated
Mashngton's Birthday by signing Assembly man
Eollins's Flag BILL 10 prevent the dissertation mutt
1ation or improper use OF the Nations flag. The
measure IS especially designed TO prevent the use
of the flag for advertising purposes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
AnnIrInNs TO rEAcHrRS LLRRART.

were to-day added 20 the teachers library con-
nected with the State Department OF Public In
etructon-