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New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
TO TRY TO TAX HIM HERE
COMMISSIONERS WILL TEST THE LAW
AS TO RESIDENTS OF RHODE ISLAND.

The Tax Commissioners yesterday took the
preliminary legal steps for the testing Of the
bearing of a recently adopted Rhode Island
law on personal property assessments OF
wealthy men and women who own houses IN THIS
city but who have, in the understanding on
the Tax Board, taken advantage OF the Rhode
Island law which exempts them from taxation
on personal property.
Commissioners Wells and Strasbourger yes
terday asked the CORPORATE Counsel for an
opinion on the liability Of warburton Webster
a present in Europe, whose legal representa-
tive called at the office of the Tax Commits
sioners and said that Mr.. Webster claimed ex-
ernptton from taxation on 100000 of assessed
personally, on the ground that he had availed
himself of the Rhode Island law and become
resident Of that State. The commissioners con-
tend that no matter where Mr.. webster may
declare his residence to be. he is liable 10 TAXA
ton on his assessed personality so long as ne
is known to have the property so assessed
within the limits of the city.
Under the laws of this State we can assess
Mr.. webster" said Commissioner Strasbourger'
mo matter whether he has taken up his resi-
dence in Rhode Island not. AT least. that Is
our understanding Of the statute: we nave
asked Corporation Counsel RiVes tor an oplii-
ion, and expect TO be sustained in our con-
tention. Mr.. Webster is on the books Tor WhaC
is considered by the Tax Department 10 pe d
proper amount. and he will remain there unless
he shall furnish satisfactory proof that his
name should be removed from the rolls. II MI
Webster's name remains on the rolls until &c
tober l next he will be subject 10 his assess
ment If the assessment is not paid by Janu-
airy l next, then. in the natural course or
events the account will be turned over 10 the
City Marshal for collection. If the City Mar
ehaI cannot find anything TO levy on. the city
will bring suit. and securing favorable de-
cision the bill will go to the Sheriff for col
lection 1t is the contention of the Tax Depart
ment that paintings. statuary, furnishings. brio
a-brac. horses and carriages and the like con-
tained in the premises of persons In the city
who have tried of late 10 avail themselves OF
the Rhode Island law in order TO escape taxa
t'on on their personal property are in the class
of personal property that the city officials may
levy upon under the laws of this State. Act
ing on that theory, shall try to collect on
the personal assessments of all those who have
taken UP their so-called residence In Rhode ISL
and for the purpose of avoiding taxation
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
TEA RFUL PLEA FOR HARMONY |
THE wATCHwoRD OF DEMOCRATIC
FACTIONS NOW-CONWAY. IT IS SAID,
MAY BE NAMED FOR GOVERNOR.

Democrats of the various factions are fairly
crying for harmony these days. Richard Croker.
the most active and energetic ant-Htll leader,
has retired from politics, at least temporarily,
and gone to England. Ex-senator Murphy. Mr..
Croker's ally in fighting Hill, has been driven
from power and thoroughly trounced in his
home district Norman E. Mack another
Croker ally. has been beaten in Buffalo, while
Hugh Mclaughlin, in Kings once bound to
Tammany by ties Of organization interest. is
now in favor Of harmony and Of abandoning the
fight Croker has made against Hill and the up
State Democrats. There is nothing to battle
over at present. They are, therefore, all eager
to get together. harmonic. and try TO win a
victory this fall
Harmony will be the watchword at the dinner
to be given in honor Of Bird S. Coler in Brook
lyn tonight. Former factional foes will Sit at
the table and say nice things about one
another. Ex-senator David B. Hill and Lewis
Nixon Will make speeches. This Is said by the
politicians to be a move toward harmony De-
tween Tammany and the upstate Democrats.
with tacit recognition of Hill as State leader.
Hill is declared to be tired of the fight, and
Nixon has been begging mournfully for har-
mony since Croker left him in charge or
Tammany Harmony for the campaign this
year seems to be likely. 1t is said that Nixon
and Hill are on good terms, although Croker
and Hill are trreconcilable. 1t Is believed tnat
Hill and Nixon will get together. and that Nc
Laughlin will fall into line in Kings, and for
this year, at least, with Croker in Europe and
ex-senator Murphy quiescent a harmony pro-
gramme will be adhered to.
II was reported yesterday that, as result OF
this dinner, a mass meeting Of Democrats would
be called to meet at the Grand Central Palace
after the adjournment of the legislature to take
formal steps to unite the Democracy. 1t was
said that at this meeting Hill would be for
mally recognized as State leader by Nixon and
Mclaughlin 1t also reported that Mayor
Conway. Of Troy, would probably be named as
a candidate for Governor this year on the mar
mony platform. Mr.. Conway has been elected
Mayor of Troy against the wishes Of ex-senator
Murphy.
Nixon will be the guest of honor at dinner
at the Democratic Club Saturday night, ana
there will be more harmony talk Hill VIII not
be this dinner, but II is expected that he VIII
be prominently entertained later by Tammany.
Edward NJ Shepard Will be prominent h5ure
at the Nixon reception at the Democratic Club.
He is regarded as a prominent factor In the har-
mony programme now being patched up.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
sTURGIs's REPORT NOT YET READY

Fire Commissioner Sturgis is 10 make an official
report 70 Mayor Low on the dynamite explosion
az Park-ave- and Forty-hrst-st He said yester-
day that IT was not ready. The Commissioner
added that there had been a contention as to the
meaning Of the word stored. applied TO dynamite
kept at places along the line of the subway.
There can be argument on that point" he
continued. IF the claim is made that the days
work demands. say. several hundred pounds and
that before night the blasting operations will re-
ouce the total below the legal limit there is no
doubt OF its error This is made clear by the
chance existing of the dynamite not being used
as intended suppose delay should interfere
with the work Of blasting what then? How
would the storage above the limit be justified? The
conuactors shau not interpret the statute to suit
tner convenience in this matter The law is ex-
tfony' -'''9iH'e' pfetd-
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
NAVY STILL WANTS BL4CKWELES.
REAR ADMIRAL TAYLOR CALLS ON Mr. CANTOR
TO DISCUSS PLANS.

Rear Admiral H c Taylor called on Borough
President Cantor at the City Hall Yesterday with
reference TO the proposed establishment of drill
ground and receiving pier for United States vessels
on BlackwelIs Island. Mr.. Cantor recently asked
the cooperation OF Rear Admiral Crowninshied In
having the government assist in getting through
the necessary legislation. Rear Admiral Taylor
who Will succeed Rear Admiral Crowninshield as
Chief of the Bureau Of Navigation at Washington.
has interested himself in the scheme. and he told
Mr.. Cantor so yesterday. Mr.. Cantor asked him to
go before the Board of Aldermen yesterday and out
line his views. but he declined account OF A lack
OF time. lie said he was on his way to Washington
on oficial business He told Mr.. Cantor that the
navy still desired the use of Biackwels Island as
suggested Rear Admiral Crowninshield vas ex-
pected at the City Hall yesterday, but he sent Mr.
Cantor telegram saying that on account Of illness
il his family he would have to postpone his call
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
RTSSERT'S APPEAL HEARD.
CONVICTED wARDMAN PLEADS FOR RE-
vERsAr, OF HIS CONVICTION

The appeaI Of George Bissert. the former ponce
detective from the judgment or eorvlcuoh .
bribery was the first case the calendar OF t-7
AnDsIIa+s Division Of the Supreme Court. whicn
began its February term yesterday afternoon-
The specific charge against Bissert was 'hSt On
September % 1870. he received 500 rom -, 80
Schmidt on a corrupt agreement that sac 81
be peruitted to conduct house CT III ialIS I-s-
No = StUvVesant-st He was tried laSS <.-s .s5~9s
before Recorder Gor and sentenced 70 uFe w 80 a
and six months in the State prison a1I ~ -
ina ~ q O0O We Is now IN Sing sing tIlSo-.,
As soon as the calendar had been SateI az 53issSrr
dsy Afternoon ] Rider Cady, counsel toi o5SoS
began his argument for the appeal ne S3SITn-
first the sufciency OF the indictment t .t,S
that il was not found legally. because az ~ tIet5s5
a demurrer was pending, which was L.esr ~ The
and also that there was NtFithCV -. sr{sI
Indictment and the proof adduceo az tne s-,,-
Assistant District Attorney Cians HliU0 '
nnent in support OF the conviction - Nrr
The decision of the court was reseIVeu. s,s sri
Cans might have an opportunity 10 PioP
put in brief.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
BETTER TRANSIT TO STATEN ISLAND.
IMPROVEMENTS SUGGESTED TO MAYOR
Low BY A COMMITTEE OF RESIDENTS.

low BY A COMMITTEE OF RESIDENTS.
About a score OF members OF the Staten Island
Chamber Of Commerce called on Mayor Low yes
terday regarding rapid transit facilities TO Rich
mond Borough. Cornelius G. Kolfr. the chairman
Of the committee said that the residents wished
the following improvements:
The absolute reservation Of two slips the
Whitehall terminal for Staten Island business:
more frequent trips than present. made in not
better lighted. with up to date sanitary con-
veniences; landing from the upper decks OF both
ends OF the ferry. and Communication reduced
fare at rates as favorable as those on other
suburban lines.
Mayor Low told the committee that he was
aware Of the conditions. and agreed with them
that better ferry facilities should be provided for
the residents and business men Of Staten Island.
II have already considered the matter" Mr.. Low
said. in my message 10 the Aldermen. l would
suggest that your Chamber Of Commerce appoint
81 committee Of three to cooperate with the Mayor
and Dock Commissioner and Controller. I think
speak for any but myself. I promise use
all the influence at my command 10 obtain for YOU
the relief you ask
Il think II would be we'll n we devote our atten-
ton 10 the terms or the lease. II would be
hardly fair 70 expect many improvements from the
or less 10 II might embarraSs the future
urge any unreasonable demands this time and
a demand fer extensive and expensive improvement
would be unreasonable in view Of the short term
Of possession remaining 10 the ferry company. II
there IS urgent need for relief in the present we
for the conditions you gentlemen complain OF. II
seems TO me. Is in the framing Of the lease
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
TO HEAR BROOKLYN ~KIcKERs ~

William C. Redheld Commissioner of Public
Works for Brooklyn, yesterday appointed Peter
Aitken as supervisor OF complaints. a salary Of
$500. and Henry Gouden superintendent OF in
cumbrances In the Highways Department at =
salary OF S2,5o0 Both assumed their new
duties at once. The places in the classified
schedule. and both men passed successful examina-
tio9s Mr Gouiden is an independent Democrat
in the recent campaign. Mr.. Aitken is follower of
Henry George and also took a prominent part
with the Citizens Union in the reform movement in
Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
CITY CLUB on ASPHALT WORK.

The municipal government committee OF the
City Club having been advised that their recon-
mendations concerning asphalt paving should have
gone 10 the borough presidents. instead Of the
Mayor. yesterday mailed to the borough presidents
letters calling attention TO certain features Of the
city's asphalt contract work that the city Club
deems important. In their last letter the club
says. among other things:
The municipal government committee urges hat
If It he possible TO nd companies not in the asphalt
combine. they be admitted 70 an equal competition.
under specifications which definite as TO
leave no possibility OF mistake 5 their mean
ing, and II no such competition is possible. be
cause OF the relations of the companies involved
TO the combine, that then price should be fixed
by the city on your recommendation at which a
durable and proper asphalt paving may be laid
We call your attention 10 the fact that there Is
at least " not more than one reliable conn
pany. who under such conditions would probably
take the contract II no contract could be made
with the twenty-five more compani constitut-
ing the asphalt combine, called
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
A POSTOFFTCE OUARANTTNED

Philadelphia. Feb. 4-The postofice at Torres
dale. suburb OF this city. was placed under quar-
antine to-day by the health authorities Elizabeth
Flood the postmistress, having been stricken with
smallpox Several weeks ago a member of tba
Food family la It contracted the malady and the Di-
rector or Puollc Safety attempted TO ouarantine
the house Mi5s Flood refused to absent herseIf
from the postofhce and continued 10 attend To her
duties To-day she developed smallpox and was
removed TO the municipal hospital N was
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
CALLS ASSISTANT INCOMPETENT.
RIvEs ORDERS THE IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL
OF JOHN F. HAYES

John f Hayes. OF New-Dorp. Staten Island, an
Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Bureau for
the Recovery OF Penalties. has been dismissed by
CORPORATION Counsel Rives. The following notice
was published in the City Record yesterday:
This day adjudged John F. Hayes, heretofore en-
ployed IA this department a Junior assistant TO
the Corporation Counsel, guilty Of the charge OF
incompeency. and his immediate dismissal ordered.
Mr. Hayes was appointed March 2. 1895. by
Corporation Counsel John Whalen and received
S2O00 a year
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05

RELIEF FOR SPANISH WAR VETERANS
Albany. Feb THE Assembly COMMITTEES On IT,
alton and Retrenchment will report favorahIv :.
morrow the bill of Mr. Brooks providine so- -
In the Spanish-American War served
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05
AUTOMOBILE BILL IN THE HOUSE.

Albany Feb. 4-Assemblyman Reilly to-day in
troduced bill regulating the speed OF automobiles
and providing specific penalties for violations there
or IL provides that no motor carriage shall be
operated faster than ten miles an hour in cities ar
villages. and twenty miles an hour outside such
cities or villages Violations TO he punishab be
follows:
, For the hrst offence fine OF SIS: for the seco
o11sence HIle OF 500; for the third and subsequeT
SIlences a nne or not more than $50 imprsonme.
IoV not more than six months. both
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05

all the employees OF New-York City hoso,tals
the eight-hour labor law The bill will aact Luer
sands Of employees who now have stated bou- Ua-
OF labor. "ours
New-York tribune., 1902-02-05

EIGHT HOURS FOR HOSPITAL HELP.
Albany. Feb. 4-Assemblyman Fitzgerald.
New-York City. to-day introduced a bill 10 n
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-18

authorities have no right to compr o.
mise such cases, some Of the members
of the council desire to exact full
payment for the years in which COM
promises were made. This seems
wrong. The franchise tax is some
thing that has been often discussed
through the press, but right or wrong,
when a city compromises tax, and
accepts as payment in full, half, a
third or any other per cent, IL morally
obligates itself to be bound by the
agreement. II the authorities desire
to abide by the recent decision in fu-
ture cases that is their privilege, but
1t would be UNANIMOUSLY unjust to at.
tempt to overthrow the agreement
made by past councils in such cases.
TIE decision of the court of appeals
is doubtless not intended to be retro
active.
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II has taken some time for the auth
critics to find out that the duties as
prescribed in the meat and milk in
spectors' ordinance are more than one
man can possibly discharge, and
sequently that he has not been dis
charging them for over year. The
ordinance will be revised, and in re-
vising it the object of having the in
spector will probably never b. accom-
plished any more. than now.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-18
CAUTIOUS DEPART
MENT CLERKS


The administration at Washington
is being severely criticized because a
woman in one Of the departments was
let out. IL is claimed that she lost her
job because she criticized the Presi-
dents speech on the Philippines, and
that the civil service rules were
amended in order to get her out II
is not known how true this is, but
women or men, either, employed I'M
der Republican administration,
should have more discretion than to
publicly criticize the President or the
administration. There are men and
women enough in the country who are
paid, and whose duty it is to criticize
the acts of the President and of the ad =
ministration, without dependent
women who are earning a living
grstuitously offering their services as
detractors of the administration that
Is furnishing them with means OF
livelihood.
The position of the administration,
as expressed by Secretary Root, is
fully explained as follows;
"The opportunity for explanation
or statement afforded to. Miss Taylor
with express reference to section of
civil service rule 2 was deemed by the
department to be full and substan-
tial compliance with the civil service
law, and clearly was SO under the
ruling Of the civil service commission.
"No head of department can main
tain effective administration If he is
obliged to depend upon services Of
clerks who are so violently opposed
to the success of the work in which
they are engaged that they are I'M
able to refrain from public denun-
citation of the purpose of the work
aud publicly insult the President.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-18

Senator Hanna disarms persistent
rumors of his candidacy for the presi-
dency by the positive declaration in a
letter to q friend; IL appreciate sin
oerely the friendship which prompts
the nigh compliment paid me in your
suggestion. am grateful for such
confidence, but must insist that | am
not to be considered in any sense a
candidate for the nomination for pres
ident in 1904"
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WHAT OUR POETS SAY.



The storm and the darkness-ths eesolasg
night
But the ship sallssh sure, and the harbor's
IN sight;
And a melody sweie
From the chime o. the BELLS
''iiome In the beautiful morning?'
o. long was the sss-vay. with billow, to
breast:
But We dreamed on those pillows OF havsns
Of Rest.
Ger the oceans sad frtiis
SIN the chime o. the bells:
Home 81 the beautiful uorr'rgr
MID the wrecks that were tossed OF the
storm and the strife
We had dritted 40 far from the Love that
q Life.
But the bells DER The foami
Ever singing Of Home
"Home IN the beautiful morning.
o. STORM and black biiiows'-no; hopeless
we roam.
For Love guides the ship 10 the whits
shores of iiomci
And the melody swe'is
From the 1uhiinnt bells;
"Home In the beautiful fnorningi'
p. L. stanton, IN Atlanta Constitution
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-18

The effort to build railroad exten-
sion into Mechanicsburg should meet
with the encouragement and aid Of the
legislative officers of Psducah. II is
som ething that will build up that sec
ton of the city, and facilitate the
growth of the large manufacturing in
terests there quicker than anythin y
else, and while there might be some
disadvantages, the advantages would
far outweigh them.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-18
ANOTHER SUCCESS.
AVERY LARGE AUDIENCE WIT
-. NESSEs EAST LYNNE. =.

The Kentncky was again filed &c
OVERLOOKING last night to witness the
time honored play East Lynne, and
the large audience went away thor.
oughly satisfied. Each member of the
cast acquitted him or herself with
great credit and received much APP
plause. Mr.. James in villains role
was seen for the first time in this
character and amply proved his yer.
satility. East Lynne" will be re-
peated tonight and by numerous re-
quests viii be played again at the
Saturday matinee. The Strangers Of
Paris will be given Thur sdsy, Friday
and Saturday nights
Tonight will be known as Fad
Button Night" as the new buttons
reading Meet me under the shade Of
the palms at The Kentucky" will be
given away.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-18

Former City Attorney Lightfoot
acted as city attorney last evening in
the absence Of the regular city attor.
ney, who had opined on number of
occasions that the cou ncil could pro
vide the poor, overworkedstity clerk
with an assistant at the expense of the
taxpayers. Attorney Lightfoot in
formed the council, in his capacity as
acting city attorney, that the council
could do nothing of the kind, as. IL
would be merely an indirect way of
increasing the clerks salary. The
council disoreetly decided to walt
until City Attorney worten comes
back and gives them the opinion they
want
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The general council will display a
very bad spirit If it attempts to com
pei corporations to pay in full assess
ments on franchises wherein compro-
misses that were satisfactory to all con-
cerned were effected long ago and for
gotten. II seems that as a result of a
recent decision of the court of appeals,
in which it is held that municipal
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-18

The pines are black or sierra's slope.
And white are the drified Slows.
The lowers are gone. the huckfhorn bare
And chilly the north vird blown.
The plrs-bouEhs creak
And the pins-fffes speak
A language the nor;h wind knows.
There's never a track lads n or out
OF the cave q the be brown bear;
The squirrels have Nd IN thsir deepest
holes
Art fafi-Esf the doors with care.
Tas re Ton prowls.
Ard tho lean WOLF h0wis
A. he hunts far down from the lair.
Tho essie hargs on he wing an day
on the chance OF a flngic xiii;
The iittie stray hawk hunts far and vide
Before he car get BE OIL
The rnou-srenfls tift.
Ard ne blown SHOWS drift
To the canyons dcsr and - o.
Mary Alsun. a. 81 Nicholas.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-18
MOODY GIRLS" GRADUATE.

Mortified, Mass, June is. The
Northfiold season opened today with
.he graduating exercises of the class Of
1909 of the Mortified Seminary. The
commencement address wssgiven by
Rev. G.. Campbell Morgan. The class
is the last organized school body to be
intimately associated with the late
Dwight L. Moosy, the founder Of the
school
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-18
TO DO TIME IN TENNESSEE.

1t may be some little time before
james Warren, oolored, wanted here
for stealing sa5 pistol from Lee
Bell. is brought from Paris. Tom,
where he was arrested yesterday. The
sheriff there has caplas for him, and
he will have to serve the fine there be-
fore he is brought here Toy trial.
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THE RIVER NEWS.
THE STAGES.

Cairo, 20. i--stand.
Chattanooga, 3.O-stand.
Cincinnati, 9.3--0.6 rise.
Evansville. 900. 2 fall.
Florence, Ito. fall.
Johnsonville, 2.3-0 l fall.
Louisville, l7-0.2 fall.
Mt. Carmel, 4.7-0.2 fall.
Nashville, 2.l-stand.
Pittsburg. 60. . rise.
Davis Island Dam, 5.l-i.5 rise.
St. Louis, 20. 40. 3 fall.
Paduoah, 7.5-stand.
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NOTICE TO UNION MEN.

The following brands ARE now union
made and will bear the label in the
future;
American Navy.
Little Jockey.
Old Paduke.
White Rabbit.
ReelfooA
Nash's Greenville.
McCracxsn County Twist.
Turkey Twist
Old Paduke Smoking.
3 Reelfoos Smoking.
We will appreciate your patro
Yours truly,
4 >ELOURNoY ToB. CO., Inc.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-18

Councilman Potter objects to a rail-
road extension into Mechsnicsburg be-
cause the track would pass down a
street. Perhaps it would slightly in
terfere with the cows
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-06-18

possessors of cannes will have to
pay for the luxury or see Towser sac
rificed to the wrath of the license
man