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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
Young Man Drowned.

A young man. aged about % years,
son % Capt. Spedden. was drowned
Tuesday night about o'clock. He
was a native of Baltimore. where his
body was shipped yesterday for inter-
ment.
The accident occurred near North
Landing. on the Albemarle and Ches-
apeake Canal. The young man was
his footing and fell overheard and
was drowned before assistance could
reach him. He was aboard the tug
Nettie. which had in tow-the barge
Reliance. belonging to the +. Dougher-
ty Company, of Baltimore, ana pound
from North Carolina for Norfolk when
he lost his life.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
USE OF THE STREETS
Meeting of Merchants and Coun,
ciImen Consider Distractions.
Speeches on Enforcing the Ordinance Pro-
hibiting Show Cases and Other Obstruc-
Shown.

The Committee on Streets OF the
City Council and the special committee
on street distractions met in the com
mittee rooms in the City Market build
ing last night at s O'Clock.
There were present Messrs. Camp.
chairman; Tilton. Jacobs. Tunstall and
Pannil.
The committee was called to con-
slider the subject OF sidewalk obstruc-
tons. Two petitions, signed by a
great many citizens and business men.
were read. One asked the repeal of
the law recently enacted forbidding
signs and showcases on the sidewalks,
while the other asked that the ordi-
nance be continued and be rigidly en-
forced.
About fifteen merchants and others
appeared 10 speak for or against the
petitioners.
Mr.. Goldsmith. of the Hub. said that
the law affected his business to the
extent of 81 900 or $4,000 u year in the
sale of goods. 1t makes the store look
as If closed.
Mr. Oberndorfer said the law handi-
caps the jobbing business, which can't
be done inside. Room must be al
lowed on the sidewalk for receiving
and shipping merchandise.
Mr.. Christian said there had been no
interference with receiving and ship
ping.
MIR. Moritz said Norfolk never looked
so duh. Main street is dead.
Mr.. Frank opposed the ordinance as
a hardship to upstairs merchants.
Mr.. Burrow. representing three large
merchants. approved the ordinance as
progressive.
Mr. Bassett opposed the ordinance.
He preferred showcases to a column
in the newspapers.
Mr. Keel said the ordinance is q
good one and should remain in force.
Mr.. Rurrow said there are rights of
the merchants and the rights of the
citizens TO consider. The streets are
primarily for passengers. Hence there
must he room for passage along the
streets.
Mr. Deemng said that the fruit and
produce business must use the side
walks. Might as we'll close the doors
as require merchants to put those
things inside.
Mr.. Christian and Mr.. Jacques, Street
merchants are in favor OF enforcing
the ordinance. Only 10 of 100 mer-
chants opposed it.
All those who came to speak having
been heard. Mr.. Camp. the chairman.
called for an executive session, and
the committee considered the subject
behind closed doors.
The question is whether the recent
ordinance prohibiting distractions on
the sidewalks be repealed or amended
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
Mrs. Massle's Friends indignant.

George Allison Brown. the Balti-
MORGAN who died from morphine and
cocaine poisoning at the Monticello
Hotel Sunday evening last. told DR..
Graves the day before, when Mrs Mas
sic was suffering from the overdose OF
cocaine ut the hotel. that the latter had
taught him the use Of the drugs. In
connection with this the following is
taken from yesterdays Baltimore sun:
Mrs. Lucy Paxton Massic, who was
with Mr. Brown at Norfolk. and who
narrowly escaped death from an over
dose of the same drugs that killed hcr
lover is spoken Of by her friends ms
extremely fascinating. she is aa ac-
complishcd musician. having 81 voice of
unusual beauty. ricr friends resent the
inputation that she WAS responsible FOR
MIR. Brown acquiring the morphine
habit by hypodermic injections. as is;
asserted by his friends. They say that
MIR. Brown had the habit long before
he met the woman whom he asked TO
become his Wife"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
Captaln-R. A. Williams.

Captain--R. A. Williams.
First Lieutenant--William NJ. Myers.
Junior First Lieutenant-H. G. Whit
tet.
Second Lieutenant-F. w. Munson.
First Sergeant-E. p. Taylor.
er-Sergeant-F. A. Arm
zen.
Stable Sergeant-W. NJ. Cole.
Bugler-W. IL. Cowardin.
Sergeants-J. b. Poindexter. ]. w.
Brooks. p. Il. Bell. c. l.. Epps.
Corporals-Gus r. Dclarue. Il. w.
Carter. Edwin Bosher. w. w. Barnes,
I'll. Il. PoindeXtcr, Il. c. Wynne
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
TO MEET AT OLD POINT.
STATE BOARD OF FISHERIES
WILL HOLD A SESSION HERE
AUGUST 18TH

AUGUST 25TH.
The State Board of Fisheries will
meet at Old Point Comfort aboard the
steamer Chesapeake on August 18th.
The board met on Wednesday at
Richmond, and transacted considerabl BILE
important business.
All the members We're present as fol-
lows: Or. Frank Fletcher (chairnan)
Senator George j. I[eeZel. Hon. Penn
broke Petit. Captain John "a. Curtis
and Mr.. Seth l.. Miller (Secretary).
Captain George Savage was elected
captain OF the schooner Pocomoke, vice
Captain Parks. resigned.
The board appointed n committee
composed of Messrs. Fletcher, Curtis
and Miller 10 examine some boats with
Il view to buying one for the oyster
industry of the James river. and report
to the next meeting Of the board.
Some OF the gentlemen who attended
the session were MeSSrS. Robert Me
Clandish. of Middlesex: Il. G. Madison
of Warwick. and s. Wilkins Matthews,
of ACcOmaC
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
OTHER LOCAL ON PAGE 3.
Miller, RhOadS & Co

Our Embroidery Sale does
not slacken, but increases with
undininishing power. To
think Of getting clean, new en-
broideries at such marvelousIy
low prices. Never before cid
you buy choice desirable En-
broideries for so little MOI ey.
This is unquestionably the
greatest offering Of the season
Of Embroiderles and All-overs,
and thrifty women who are
wise will buy enough at these
prices to last them for months
to come.
7and &c. Embroideries for Sc.
10 and l2Hc. Embroideries for &c.
5 and lie. Embroideries for I0c.
zoe. Embroideres for I2Ec.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
Cannon 80 Solid Shot.

II you have never seen solid shot
fred from cannon strike the ocean
waves and ricochet, go to Ocean View
this afternoon and witness the artil-
lerv contest between the Grimes Bat
terry. Norfolk Blues and Richmond
HowitZers for S35 prize cup. There
will also be dress parade. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
UNEEDA BATH AT OCEAN VIEW
Notice
Norfolk and Ocean View Railway

Shippers will please take notice that
on and after August LIST 1900 ALL.
FRElGHT ana express matter
View railway MUST BE PRE-
PAlD. The only exception to this
will bc made III the case of freight
consigned to Ocean View. which
II rot prepaid, must in all cases
be paid for at that point before de.
livery to consignec. An express mes
scnGcr IL now employed for the han.
Cling OF express packages between the
hours of 1920 q. IN. and s p. m. each
day. Stamps which can be used in pre-
payment of these freight and express
charges can be purchased from tho
agents at Norfolk and at Ocean View.
NORFOLK AND OCEAN VIEW
RAILWAY. jy26-5t
I'NEE-DA I,ATyI An OcL.hN N-rr>yu
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
Free Scholarships.

There will be several additional free
scholarships for distribution by the
Luray College for young ladies' at
Luray. Va, session 19CO-l.
In appIvinE please address the prin-
cipal. Prof. NJ NJ. Hargrove. Luray.
Va. giving name in full. postofficc adj
dress proficiency in studies and the
reasons for asking aid.
II. NJ. WHARTON. President.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
Summer Excursion Tlokots.

Are now on sale at lowest rates to all
points via Washington and Baltimore
steamers, and Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. Royal Blue Iine). For detail
ed information apply to
ARTHUR G.. LEWIS. S. p. A,
II Under Atlantic Hotel.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27

All transient advertisements In
serted in these columns must bc paid
Tor In advance.
Rate. one cent per word each In
sertion, minimum, % cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
THE DEATH ROLL.

Mrs. Bottle w. jackson, relict of the
late Mr.. Q. G. Jackson. passed away ut
her home corner Of Brambleton and
Maltby avenues. at 8 O'Clock yesterday
The funeral will be held from Trinity
M. E. Church at $3.50 O'Clock this after
noon.
MR.. DANIEL LONG.
Mr.. Daniel Long died suddenly at his
residence. No. 10 Shields street, at 7:l5
y. m. yesterday from overhead, aged 43
years. The deceased was Il brother of
Messrs. j. w. and William Long. of
this city. and was n gentleman of quiet
"nu unasSumng manners and highly
esteemed by all who knew him. The
funeral Will be held from st. Mary's
catholic Church at 9 o'clock Saturday
morning.
MRS. EMILY =. WENTWORTH.
Mrs. Emily b. Whitworth. wife OF
captain j. s. Whitworth. of Berkeley,
departed this life at DR.. LomaX
Gwathmey's hospital. in this city. at 10
CLOCK last night aged So years.
AIRS. Whitworth had been in feeble
health for nearly two years. and about
TOUR weeks ago her condition became
so alarming that she was removed to
Dr. Gwathmcy's hospital. where she
could he under his constant treatment
and with the hope that it might re-
store her to health, but despite all cf-
forts TO accomplish the much desired
result. she passed away at the hour
mentioned. She was Il most estima BILE
lady. and greatly beloved by n large
circle of friends and acquaintances.
The deceased is survived by three
daughters. Mrs. Captain Bennett Mrs.
Caulcutt and Miss Rosa Whitworth.
The funeral will be solemnzcd from
the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Alice Caulcutt. Maple avenue, Berk-
ley. at o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
Tug Sold for $4,000.

The hi. tug l.. Luckcnbach. one of
the finest that comes to this port, has
been sold to SAN Francisco tCa) par
ties and will soon he delivered at that
port. The consideration is said to have
been $4,000. This is considered by Nor
folk vcsselmen as a low price.
UNEEDA BATH AT OCEAN VIEW.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

MADAM AMAZE. the ven known spir-
now located on Effingham street
extended. corner of Palmer street.
Brighton. Portsmouth. She reads life
with absolute correctness. Full name
and description OF future husband
or wife with date of marriage. Valuable
advice on business ana all affairs of life
AT home every day from 9 a. m. to 10 D.
IN. Take Columbia Park car ut ferry
jv25-It
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
Jumped From Second story.

Jennie Thomas. aged about 80, jump
ed from a secondstory window at No
1876 Washington street early yesterday
morning. 1t is thought she was suf-
ferine from delirum tremens. She was
PAINFULLY hurt.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27

Co to Ocean View this afternoon and
witness the competitive artillery prac-
tice and dress parade. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
ro cURE A com IN ONE DAY.

TO CCKE Il tUfsI5 TN O.N. Nltf'
Take Laxative Bromo Ouinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money ~ Il falls
10 cure K w. Groves signature Ia on
each box. Csc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
~ EFT YOUR VEGETABLE DINNER
u 1nIr1.III,nNr ,s, l.rnrnr.,. .In1

~ EFT YOUR VEGETABLE DINNER
SI OF \. ]. ROUGHTON'S Grocery and
Market. 80 Market Space. Cabbage, &C.
each: Tomatoes. &c. quart; Potatoes. &c.
peck: Cucumbcrs. Sc. doz.; Corn. Sc. doz. ::
Peaches &c. quart. Beets. Sc. bunch;
Onions Sc quart; Melons. Sc. each; Pork,
size; Bacon, l2iac.; Jones Ham. lSIsc.:
Meal. l5c peck; Patapsco Flour, Sc. ::
Lard, Sc. See what you can do elsewhere
and then come to me. 1y2J-3t-
FgNHE AETNA IRON WORKS OF THIS
4 city has just completed for DR.. ID. ).
Harmon. Optician. at 35S Main street. an
Instrument for optical work that Will OBJ
Niutc delay IN orders.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE
NOR SALE.-DRUG STORE. I.OCA-
i, cation and business good. Address
"DRuH STORE care Nirginian-Ptlot.
jN25-lw'
Tor SALE,-STEAMER CRESCENT.
4 80 gross tons Apply to j.. JOHN
SON. Crittcnden. Va, 1yA-lm'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27

L .lGUTERAGE AND STORAGE -MER-
J chandisc transferred between harbor
points. Newport New. Sound and Bay
points at reasonable rates. Steam, deck
and derrick barges FOR hire at low rates.
Merchandise stored at Burton's Point on
n. * +. Belt Line X. r., with all rail-
roads connection. where accommodation
can be had for deep draught vessels.
VIRGINIA AND n. G. TRANSPORT co.
IT'D. Main office Burton's Point. Norfolk
Co. Branch Office no. Oh Columbia Bldg.
City. jc26-lm
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27

2
All transions advertisements In
serted In those columns must BIO paid
Katc, one cont per word zach in
scrtlon, min mum, 70 cents
WANTED.
A PRACTICAL ALL ROUND UP-TO-
IA date planning mill man wants position
first OF September. Has had Is years OK
foreman. shipper. superintendent and
manager. LUMBER. Nirgnian-Pilot.
w ANTED-To RENT OR LEASE
building suitable Tor wholesale and retail
grocery business. Also small! wharf for
lumber and shinsles Would like the W., two
terms. Address BON 16l. Wilmington. n.
4. jy26-$te
M ANTED-'rO BUY STEAM BARGE
w drawing feet of water loaded, that
Will carry 20 to 80 thousand feet lumber
Must be in good idcr and cheap. Apply
II. {. BUF0RD. 332 Main Street. jy2G-3t'
nv ANTED-A WHITE NURSE. MUST
, w be :, well recommended ApRly s-. IS
1,1 ANrEp- RELIABLE REPREsEN.
w naive. e. Good pay. Rsquirements
character and energy Address ENDOW-
MENJ so and Se5 Fidelity bp ,IsagS, 6ai
w chinist to look AFTER general ma
chincry and keep In repair Must bc able
to do lathe work. Address with reference
and namc salary p o. BON No. 2t2 Nor
w beds viii call at your house and
pay hiEhest market value. Address ADD
w ANTED.-A BAKER At ST. Vim
w cents Hospital. References reqrir-
ed. Needed at once. Apply at Hospital
M ANTED. = OCCUPANT FOR
w three we'll furnished rooms. south
ply to No. 70 York ST. jys5-a,.
NXI ANTED-GIRLs TO LEARN SILK
w Weaving, Pay $500 per weak while
learning. steady work. Apply to THE
NORFOLK SILK CO. Lamberts Point,
w wants for white and colored labor,
We find places for men and women In
EMPLOY MENT AND LABOR. 1853 Main
street. over and loo. store. jya
w ANTED-THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
w that the Southern Shorthand and
an "i'H Women for BUSINESS s postions. and
that the demand for its graduates Of
bookkeePing and sten1graphyf "a always S,;, eS-
Course. Special rates J. NJ. RESsLER.
President. je24
wv ANTED-DO YOU KNOW WE SUP
w ply every want for white and coll
ored help? Call on us for bookkeepers.
statesmen. Office ladies'. office boys, cam
vassers. stcnographers, cooks. house
maids. nurses. walters. portcrs. buffers.
farm hands and laborerS. THE BUREAU
FOR EMPLOYM ENT AND LABOR, 35S
Main street. Jy3
XITANTED-YOUN MEN AND WONT
Wv en- to learn bookkeeping and short
hand during summer months Special
rates for July and August. position
awaits every graduate of this school.
SOUTHERN SHORTHAND AND BUSt-
NESS UNIVERSITY. J. NJ. Ressler.
President jc24
wv ANTED-SEwING MACHINES TO
$40 and up. ]. w. BEASLEY. 1911
FOR RENT.
NOR RENT.-ONE ROOM WITH
~ board. suited to gentleman and wife
or two men. 1871 DUKE ST. jy27-2t
DARTY HAVING A HOUSE FOR
L rent on Windsor avenue is DESTROYS
OF securing Il tenant who will board
owner. Address A. T., this office. jy26-3t'
TNoR RENT. LEASE OR SALE-LOT
IL of land l25x50. fronting on Mahone's
Lake; is high and dry. Enquire l7e Ber-
muda street mal2-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27

All transIcnt advortis ON onts in
serted In those columns must BIO paid
for IN advance.
Natc, one cont per word oach In
scrtlon. min mum, 70 cents
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27

UNEEpA BATH AT OCEAN VIEW.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27

w ANTED-SEWING MACHINES TO
w repair: any mako. New machines.
$40 and up ]. w. BEASLEY. 1911
Church street city. fe2o-u
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
THE TROPHY.

The trophy for the victors is solid
silver goblet. gold-lincd. The goblet
is in the window OF ]. F. Greenwood &
Bro. on exhibition. The goblet is eight
inches high, of u pretty design, and is
ornamented with embossed fruits and
flowers in festoons in relief. There is
n tablet on the cup on which to en-
grave the names of the winners and
givers. The value of the goblet is $50.
PROMINENT GUESTS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27

ToR RENT, LEASE OR SALE-LOT
L. of land. l25x50. fronting on Mahone's
Lake; is high and dry. Enquire l7e Ber-
muda street. nal2-f
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27

NY ANTED-YOUNG MEN AND WON
Wv en- to learn bookkeeping and short
hand during summer months. Special
rates for July and August A position
awaits every graduate of this school.
SOUTHERN SHORTHAND AND BUSt-
NESS UNIVERSITY. j. NJ. Ressler.
President. lc24
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27

wv ANTED-DO YOU KNOW WE SUP
w ply every want for white and col
ored help? Call on us for bookkeepers.
salosmcn. Office ladies'. office boys. can
Vassers, stcnographers, cooks, house
maids. nurses. walters, portcrs. buffers.
farm hands and laborers. THE BUREAU
FOR EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR, 35S
Main street Jy3
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
FOR RENT.

DARTY HAVING A HOUSE FOR
L rent on Windsor avenue is DESTROYS
OF securing Il tenant who will board
owner. Address A. r., this office. jy26-3t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
Tuned J!

Long experience. reliable work. w. G..
FARRAR with The Hume Minor Co. 30
Main ST. Old Phone l55. jy22-lm
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27
WANTED.

A PRACTICAL ALL ROUND UP-TO-
"A date planning mill man wants position
first OF September. Has had Is years OK
perience in \. .. Pine as machine man,
Foreman shipper superintendent and
manager. LUMBER. Virginian-Pilot.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27

Wy ANTED-THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
w that the Southern Shorthand and
Business University prepares young men
and women for business positions. and
that the dcma nd for its graduates of
bookkeeping and stenography always eX-
cecds the supply. Enter for Summer
Course. Special rates. j. NJ. RESSLcR.
President. je24
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-27

w ANTED = WE SUPPLY ALL
w wants for white and colored labor.
we find places for men and women in
every class of Business. UREAU OF
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR. 1853 Main
street. over and loo. store. 1y3
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-07
SCENES IN HOUSE AND SENATE.
HANDSOME GIFTS MADE TO LEADERS OF
THE LEGISLATURE

Albany, April 6-The close of the legislative ses-
sion was marked by no unusual After the
rush of the early morning, attending the closing
up of business usual feicitation and gifts were
exchanged among the officers and leaders OF the
Assembly The presenta ton speeches were inter
spersed with music from the Catholic Protectory
Band of New-YOrk.
There exceptional absence of flowers upon
the desks of the members, Mr.. Trainor. of New
York alone being thus honored. Draped back o:
the Speakers desk from the women's gallery was
a mammoth flag bearing the States coat OF arms
thanked upon either side with the National flag.
Before the Speakers desk were the presents to be
distributed among the members. These consisted
in large measure Of silver and cur glass. The
gift of the members Speaker Nixon was a solid
silver gold lined punch bowl with silver trimmed
glasses and the officers and employees presented
to him handsome silver caudeabIa.
To Clerk \. f. Baxter given solid silver
water set by the members and chest of silver
table ware by the officers and employees.
Mr.. Aids, the majority leader, Received large
gold lined silver loving cup. and MIR Barnes, of the
minority. a diamond stud. Mr. Kelsey. OF the
set ana Mr.. Trainor, OF the minority, handsome
sod watch. The gift to Sergeant at Arms Johnson
i diamond stud.
The formal exchange OF gifts in the Senate was
not observed this year The resolutions, handsomely
ators were presented TO Lieutenant Mood
run Senator Grady in short speech assured Mir.
woodruff OF the confidence reposed in him by the
members OF the Senate. The Lieutenant Governor
To Chairman Bracket OF the Judiciary Committee
was presented a handsome set or silver table ware
by the members of the committee the case beng
deposited upon his desk without comment bv SEN
tribute and Senator Bracket deeply moved
A greater proiusion of flowers was. however wit
messed In the Senate than In the lower branch huge
baskets or American Beauty roses being dIsplnySI
upon the desks OF Senator's Krun Stranahan Feeter
constituents 9 ~ ''ie''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-07

LEGISLATIVE WORK TO KEEP DOWN EX-
PENsEs-sTATEMENTs OF CONTROLLER.
Albany, April 6 (SpeciaD.-When the Legis-
lature adjourned to-day the leading Republican
members felt more satisfied with it's record
than they had dreamed of being a week ago
The chief subject of consratulation was that
the State tax rate had been lowered to the low
est point, with exception. since 1886 and
that it could be said that in 1891, the excep-
tional year in question. the Legislature had
unexpectedly received from the United States
Government the sum of 81 100000. the refund
ing to the State of a Civil War tax, which had
been used in keeping down the State tax rate.
1t was known that Senator Higgins the chair
man of the Senate Finance Committee, and Mr.
Aids the chairman of the Committee Ways
and Means of the Assembly. and their assoc
ciates on these committees. had made great
efforts keep down the list of appropriation
acts. and thus lower the State tax rate. but it
was not suspected that they would be able ap-
probably to lower the rate, the State having in
creased in population and in the demands upon
its charities.
Senator Higgins and Mr.. Aids. however. were
helped out from a direction they had not sus-
pected. namely. by the Controllers office. Con-
troller Morgan, to every ones surprise stated
that the inheritance tax. which he collects in
stead of placing in the State Treasury the sum
of S20O00O0 he had estimated it would do
a year ago. the present fiscal year would in
fact yield a sum Of 81. 600. OCEAN unexampled
amount from this tax The additional money
will come from the estates of William III. Van
derbilt. Cornelius Vanderbilt and George Smith
usually known at Chicago" Smith. This
was 50, 036. $50. Mr.. Smith died in London
Gently and his heirs have also paid TO the Brit
ish Government a large inheritance tax upon
his property in that country.
Controller Morgan accordingly able TO
say that there would be surplus in the State
Treasury at the beginning of the next fiscal year
amounting to S. 700 900. and this sum. of course.
was taken into consideration in fixing the State
rate. What with the surplus and the revenues
from indirect sources. Controller Morgan esti-
mated that the Legislature would have to i'm
pose a direct tax of only 07O4 155 40. In 1899
the direct State taxes imposed amounted TO
S126i0 OBS 90. 1t will be of interest TO the tax
payers of the State to learn the exact amount
imposed of direct State taxation since 1890. The
record with the State tax rate. is given below;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-07
HIGHER PAY FOR Jy-SrICI,S

A'nahy' Aprl 0-Ihe Senate this morning passed
Assenblyman Tranor's bin Increasing the SALARIES
az the justices OF the Municipal Court Of Neu,york
CitS. The salaries OF these In the Borcuphs %
queens aud RichmoHd 20 be S. 90 80, =,
inc bor9ughs Of The Bronx and Brooklyn. ..ooe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-07
GOVERNOR COMING HERE TO-DAY

Albany. April 6.-GCverncr Roosevelt stated to-
day tnnt he would 60 to New-York to-rnorroyv IN
confer with senator Platt John ~ Rhodes Cho-,as
5 Smith. DR. Albert Shaw Seth Low md otbsrs
on the appointment OF the Commissicu Ia IstJsS
the oaart.r OF the city of New York W. we