New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
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Probably on the theory that "a little non
sense now and then is rellshed by the wisest
men," the Assemblymen have passed, and sent
to the Senate the freak bill providing that re-
portcrs shall not work more than eight hours
day. at the rate of IS an hour. and that they
must have eight hours every day for luncheon.
There is appropriation for refreshments to
keep them busy during the latter period
Just what will be the result Of enacting into
law Senator Pitney's bill ito prevent deception
I'm trade and business" is difficult to determine.
1t prohibits the sale Of any article on the repre-
sentation that it is the product Of any person or
corporation except the actual producer or manu-
facturer. or that the article Is anything but
what it really is. The oleomargarine people
seem to think that the measure will hit them.
and It is expected to affect the sale Of certain
patent medicines. whlskeys and various other
articles which are put up in such manner as
to deceive unwary customers.
For all that this session Of the Legislature has
oGnDteG The 40 btenna sossons aendment and had
no session at all this year.-QtliSabeth Journal
II is becoming palmer every day that mis-
take made in not adopting the biennial
sessions amendment to the Constitution. Pos
sby even Governor Voorhees, has modified his
views that subject
The Robert Davis Association. in IT'S capacity
as the governing body OF Jersey City. is
gagged in repasslng the ordinance permitting the
Iehigh Valley Railroad Company to run four
tracks at grade across Communpaw-ave On
the stump just prior 70 election. the assoca
ton came out strong against the ever-hateful
railroad corporations and particularly against
their grade crossings. And It will be noticed
that the associations delegates in the Legis-
lature did not throw any cobblestones in the
path Of the Erie Merger bill
While the Legislature is chasing the trusts It
may find time to glance at the big electric
light-ga s-trolley syndicate now in course Of
formation.
The school-teachers OF New-Jersey are de-
serving OF sympathy and consideration in their
efforts to provide pension fund for those Of
their profession who are overtaken by disability.
That such feeling is general may be assumed
without question II is doubtful however, If
there is anything like the same unanimity
toward the proposition to compel every person
APPOINTED as a teacher TO join the fund. The
argument made in favor Of the compulsory feat
ure is that without it the fund will gradually
lose its membership and amount to little or
nothing That is a view Of the question that
one might rather expect from a critic OF the
fund than from Of its champions. The fund
seems to be a desirable investment for teachers
and being SUCH it ought TO commend Itself to
them II they do not so regard il, why should
the Legislature compel them to contribute TO
it money justly earned and paid TO them by the
municipality in whose service they areY II
there is no better argument in favor OF COM
pulsion the Legislature is not likely to sane
ton it.
What's the use Of holding Democratic prima-
ries in Jersey City? Hasn't the Boss selected
his candidates for all the offices. from Mayor
down?
Tho Assembly has passed the per cent interest
bill There is said to be some Opposition ION IN t me
senate but the bill ought TO pass and VIII prooa-
bly, become a law.-CPaterson News
The desire reduce the rate Of interest IS a
commendable 0 from the point Of view OF the
borrowers. and I ey outnumber the lenders by
large majority Business men Of experience
Will tell you. however that they are doubtful
about being able to accomplish anything in that
direction by legislation. Their idea is that the
rate Of interest is governed by the condition or
the money market the amount Of the loan the
security offered and the standing of the bor-
rover Just now there is no trouble in getting
any money wanted on frst-class security at >
per cent When there IS less money lying
around loose for investment opportunities the
rate Of interest prevailing in neighboring states
will probably be paid. IN one shape or another
no matter what the law says.
Franklin Murphy, chairman Of the Republican
State Comraittee. did what his best friends eX-
pected him to do in refusing to appoint a COM
,oittee 10 direct the Essex County Republican
organization during the retirement Of Major
carl Ientz. The County Committee Itself IS the
proper authority TO select man. or men, 10
lead il.
fr,r, lin re In Of The members oS the Democratic
club last Thursday afternoon. "Jlms mere. row
dillon and they fed from the haunis Of man iest
they be- discovered. Jim's here. an an you uo. ~
~ Has not the edct gone forth Did not me !
dodgers pasted meath the snow and ICE or stuck
IN every conceV jro psGS , Lin, was here The
sane Old fire burns undated in his breast ana
flashes from his eve; the same dramatic air. the
81 me- voice that has pleaded SO eoquently I'm the
past for the Markets Of the World changed NOT
s sHcf to its lair that Will cry against I'm
pcrialsm' now that the markets. are d posi-
''', jim was here, Not single doubt OF r: It.; Re-
didn't the wind biow.-Rahway Advocate
That cannot possibly refer to anybody but the .
Hon James +. MARITIME. the peerless orator and +
nolitical prophet. There is none other like him +
IN all the state of New-Jersey. He can see ana /
sing the oncoming tide OF victory where the |
aspect appears TO others as absolutely hopeless
and he is never so happy as when running for
office whenever the possibility Of an election is !
ont Of the question Compared to him Mark
Tanlev was glum old pessimist of the rankest
kind
SMITH BUYING LIGHT PLANTS.
III FORMS A TRUST TO CONTROL THE GAS AND