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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-02
F0UR YEARS TERN FOR MAYOR
STRONG FEELING THAT THE PRESENT TWO YEARS
TERN rs TOO SHORT FOR BEST RESULTS.
g Tribune Gathers Opinions of Representative NeYor Cieens
Upon Both Sides of This Important Question.

people are sufficiently indignant to make change
Il Is impossible to the citizens to the
sary effort every two years. Every four years it
may be possible because term four years in length
IS long enough to create impression strong
enough to arouse the public to action short term
compels those who are contending against the ma
jorty party to play against loaded dice and creates
conditions that tell TO the disadvantage Of the city
whichever side wins.
Il sincerely hope that the legislature will extend
the Mayors term to four years at the present
sion. because the year following the Presidential
election is the year Of all others in which the
municipal election can be fought out upon its
merits
HIr. Van Wyck said:
The agitation over lengthening the Mayors term
IS so much energy wasted. The trouble is not in
the Mayors ONCE. but in Albany. That is where
the misgovernment OF this city originates That Is
where the taxpayers OF New-York are robbed.
'of what use is the Mayor when Albany legis-
lators can reach his head and run the city
for him, when they hardly wait to hear his
veto message on bad measure before repassing
the bill and sending it the Governor, that may
become a law? What difference does it make how
long the Mayor holds office, when his policies are
upset, his plans for public improvements thwarted
his hopes for the beterment Of the city overridden
by lot Of upstate lawmakers whose only interest
in this city is the money they get out Of it?
II Albany believes that it get little more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-02
MAYORS UNFAIR CHANCE.
Majority of Civie Society Officials
FaUOr Longer Term.

Most OF the officials OF the civic ORGANIZATIONS
canvassed by The Tribune favored a longer term
for city officials than they now have
r. Fulton Cutting. president OF the Citizens
Union. said:
II am entirely IN favor Of a four years term Tor
the Mayor The present term does not give any
adequate opportunity for the development Of a
definite policy. II is unfair to the Mayor and dn-
profitable to the community
George l. Duval. treasurer of the Merchants
Association said:
"A two years term = too short for good man
and too long for bad one: yet on the whole I
think the term should be made four years. which
Is a short time FOR a capable 20 impress him
self upon the ONCE and accomplish needed reforms
In that way II IS put Up to the people. whose IN
terests are at stake and perhaps they viii ponder
longer and decide better election time when
they know they cannot have change for four
years"
Francis B. Thurber. a member Of the Board OF
Trade and transportation. who took an especial
interest in the revision OF the charter and appeared
before the Revision Commission az many hearings.
said
AS to the relative merits % TWO and four year
terms for the Mayor Of Greater New-York. would
saw that the weight OF evidence is IN favor Of four
wears. OF course with bad Mayor Ike Van WyeS
four wears Is too long. but with a good Mayor
ike Mcclellan, two years is certainly too short
constant changes in the policy OF administrations
ar. had for the city Six eight years for a coed
Administrator would ha better than eoi bat. TAX
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-02

amendment made by the Senate Cities COMMITTEES
changing the term of Mayor from four 70 two
years. contrary to the recommendations Of the
Charter Revision Commission. said that this al
teration was mistake He added:
I am OF the opinion that the term of the Mayor
Of the city OF NeW-York should be four years. When
the amended charter in the legislature in 1901
I in favor OF reducing the term from four TO
two years. : 1 was willing to take the chance
of a repetition of four years Of Democratic adj
ministTatiOn in any way like the which was
then coming to end AS il turned out it was q
mistake to reduce the term. and We had only two
years of a really good administration. l am now
In favor Of lengthening the Mayors term do not
believe shall have another administration
quite bad as Van Wyck's. The responsibility OF
the Mayor is too direct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-02
MORE POLITICS IN LONG TERM.

Henry Clews the banker, thinks there would be
more politics in the election of Mayor for long
than for a short term. He said:
IT am In favor of continuance OF the two years
term for Mayor. If an inefficient man is elected
the city can redeem itself at the end OF TWO years
by electing a better man. on the other hand. II the
man Is worthy of confidence lie can be reelected
and remain in office. A four years term would be
apt to prompt both parties TO select candidate
who might be OF use u the pohtictI oIsS
would be two years too long wait before getting
him of Office"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-02

1.-THE Mayor, as the chief executive. should be
elected yearly by the trustees from among them
selves. just as the president OF corporation Is
elected by board of directors. His powers ana
responsibilities should however be restricted ana
better balanced At present they are dangerously
exaggerated. .
Il have no hesitation in stating my conviction
that ctys payroll for salaries and wages could
be reduced fully 80 per cent for more and better
work But l am also convinced that 1t can never
be done by any Mayor or other city Official under
the present system of city government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-02
Gam ABSURD AND VICIOUS CUSTOM.

Samuel Untermyer. the corporation LAWYER is an
emphatic believer in longer term for the Mayor
He said:
II favor four years for the Office OF Mayor. It
takes fully year TO reorEanlze the departments
and become familiar with the work and with any
defects In the previous Organization before any ef-
fective work OF reform can be instituted Inc Gus
tom Of changing our officials as as they nave
at our expense acquired the experience LhAS
them be useful to US Is absurd eEo w. 1 N
principle. Il Is responsible foI the wfetShsu h0N-
srnment with which We gfiiieted"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-02

favor Of a denomination Of Mcclellan independent
Or on party because he has been good Mayor and
because want to see established the principle
that municipal government is a matter Of business
ana not question of politics"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-02

missioner / make these criticisms from my ex-
perience in first the Street Cleaning and later In
the Police Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-02
ALBANY MADE A MIsTAKE.

Gherardi Davis. who a member OF the As
ssznbly Cities Committee which agreed 70 the
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24
BEDA.
BY R.. T

Nov. 22.-The Cumberland Pres
byterian church at this place was
dedicated Sunday. Rev. j. d.
Harmed preached the dedicatory SER
mon.
Henry Park and wife and Mrs.
Travis Maple, Andersonville, visited
Mrs. w. G. Bennett Saturday night
and Sunday.
Marvin Parks has scarlet fever.
Mrs. Ambrose Miller and Mrs.
AFRO Rowan visited Mrs. S. A. Ben
nett Wednesday.
Walter Parks and Malon Benton,
Greensboro, visited their parents
Saturday night and Sunday.
Mrs. F. B. Bidwell is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. p. Bennett,
this week.
Mrs. B. NJ. Bennett has rheuma-
tism.
Miss Ethel Bennett, Hartford, is
visiting her parents this week.
Fred Ambrose, Owensboro, at
tended the dedication Sunday.
Tom Bennett and family, Alvey
Galloway and family, Smallhous, Wis
tied relatives at this place Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. S. l.. Baird, Kinderhook, Wis
tied Mrs. j. w. Bennett to-day.
Miss Lola Bennett, Who has been at
McHenry for the past three weeks,
returned home Tuesday,
Ellis King, of Henderson, visited
his sisters, Mrs. j. c. Park and Miss
Alice King, Saturday night and Sun
day.
Rupert Bennett and family, Beav-
err Dam, visited his parents, b. NJ.
Bennett and wife, Monday.
|. NJ. Bennett returned from
Meade county Saturday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24

on the sidewalk in front of the
auctioneer's store. 1t lay there
for more than two hours. Upon
first appearance passersby in
clined to turn out and take the
street for fear of soiling it; but as
the minutes passed and nobody
connected with the establish.
ment interfercd the timid grew
holder and dared TO tread upon
the carpet.
They went about it half fear
fully ut the start. First one foot
was set down, tiptoe, then the
other followed in the same tenta.
tive fashion. Presently the sole
of the shoe was allowed 10 touch
the delectable meshes, and by and
10y the heel descended. After that
the trespassers grew brave, and
marched right across the patch of
NelVet as OfaZenlv as III they had
been used to carpets three inches
thick all their lives.
But il was the children who got
the most enjoyment out of the lux.
ury. They swarmcd TO the spot
from adjacent blocks and turned
somersaults and played leapfrog
till it seemed as if their whole in.
ternal composition would be per.
manently turned upside down
Before that calamity took place,
however. two men came out of the
store and hauled the carpet in.
Why they had paved the sidewalk
with it so long was then and still
S Il mystery.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24
SMALLh0US.

Nov. 21-Mr. and Mrs. Alva Cal
loway and daughter, Miss Maude,
went to Beda Saturday to attend the
dedication of Bulah church.
Messrs Joe Bullock and NewbSlt
went to Hartford Friday.
Ed Hunter went to Utica Friday
to be the guest of his sister, Mrs. j.
s. Trunnell til Sunday.
o. w. Overhults and B. l.. Taylor
went to Central City Saturday on
business.
Misses Nettie and Gusta Geiger
went to Rockport Friday.
Miss Lula Hunter went to Ceralvo
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. P. Maddox and
Miss Oma Maddox were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Hill near
South Carrollton Friday.
Joe Bullock and family have NOV
ed to their new residence.
Mrs. Maggie Taught who has been
quite i'll for sometime was able to
be at the prayer meeting at Mr.. Jas.
H. Fulkerson's last Sunday.
Mrs. Sallie Drake spent last week
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24

at South Carrollton the guest of her
daughter Mrs. Will Nicholas.
Mrs. Louisa Overhults is the guest
of her son, Jesse Hill and family near
South Carrollton.
A protracted meeting is in prog
ress at the Liter school house they
are having a good meeting. There
has been several professions and sew
eral at the anxious seat.
Sam Morton went to Evansville
recently.
Prayer meeting will be at the res
idence of Tom Godsey Sunday night.
T. r. Barnard and family and
Mrs. Thompson, of Livermore, are
the guests of Oppie Kittinger and
other relatives here. Mr.. Barnard
will spend several days hunting while
here.
Rev. Mcconnell, Beaver Dam. fill
ed his first regular appointment at
Equality Saturday night and Sunday.
He will if agreeable with the church
begin protracted meeting his next
regular appointment the third Sat-
urday and Sunday in December.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hunter went
to Rockport Tuesday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24
THE LATEST NEWS.
Gathered From Various Sources
Over the COuntry--Brief
Items.

Judge James Hargis and four 9TH
err nominees on his ticket have filed
petitions consisting the election of
the Fusion ticket. The Fusionists
claim they are prepared for the
fight.
-
The Commissioners of the Feeble
Minded Institute at Frankfort. in
their annual report ask for an APP
propriationTfor the enlargement of
that institution. 1t has lS6 inmates
and is badly crowded.
The Kentucky State Conference of
Charities:and Corrections. which is
in sessionlat. Owensboro. will ask the
Legislature to establish juvenile
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24
HAD A CARPET PLAYGROUND
Auctioneer Stretches Fabric on Side
walk and Children Romp over
1t in Gleeful Fashion.

1t is not often that Tenth av-
enue children get a chance 10 romp
on velvet carpets. That oppor.
tunity was afforded them the
other day by an auctioneer of the
neighborhood. says the New York
Press. - piece of green carpet
that made You feel as though you
were walking on moss was
stretched for distance of 20 feet
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24
servants.

THE filing of contest by James
Hargis, the oft accused mountain
assassin, against his successful oppo-
nent. S. S. Taulbee, eminently pre-
sonifies the story of the drowning
man grabbing at straw. He was
defeated by a clean cut majority Of
over 800 and had he been accustom-
ed to regarding the will of the peo-
pie he would certainly have abided
by the result.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24

QUITE a number Of people have
requested us to publish the tabulat-
ed vote by precincts of the recent
election. This would have been
done in our issue following the cleo
ton if the material necessary to put
it into type had not been in use in
other matter. After our next issue
this material will be released and
you may watch our columns for the
tabulated official vote on December
Sth.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24

OUR contemporary, the Hartford
Herald, does not even offer an APP
pology or excuse for the shameful
way its late candidates attempted to
buy Tor steaD the election by means
of their vote registers.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24
A Good Thing.

Mrs. Newbryde--l got some
hams here last month that my hus.
band liked very much. Have you
got any more of the same kind?
The GrOcer-Yes'm. Got 4
dozen left from the same pig.
"Oh, that's nice. Give me six
Of them" -Cleveland Leader.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24

THE extending of the civil service
rules by Postmaster, General Cortel-
you, so as to apply to postmasters of
meritorious records is a long step
towards ennoblement of the service
and will, no doubt, relieve many
public officials of the onorous tasks
of recommending and choosing these
serNantS
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24
PILGRIMAGE TO LUXEMBOURG
Tourist Tells of Annual Journey
to Historic Shrine - Afflicted
Thousands Seek Cures.

81 have just returned from a
visit To my native state of Luxem-
burg, which | had not seen for
more than 30 years said Helm,
rich Hirschherg. Of New Tim,
Alinn., To the Milwaukee Sentinei.
Il arrived in Luxembourg in
time to witness the annual pill
grimage to the shrine of st. Vile.
brodus. who lived in the middle
ages and who was afflicted with
81. Nitus dance. 1t appears tina
after the death of this saint many
miraculous cures of persons sim.
ilarly afflicted were made at his
grave, and at the present time III"
first Tuesday after PcntecOst is
set apart as his day.
thousands of those afflicted
with ~. Nitus dance visit his
shrine on that day. Those who are
so i'll as TO be unable 10 attend are
represented by their relatives,
and this representation is said to
be as efiicacious as Il personal pill.
gIimage.
For two or three days before
the day of the pilgrimage all tho
railroads running to the little vii.
lage where the shrine is located
were crowded. The inns and
kneipen did an enormous bust.
ness. On the morning Of the trip
10 the church fully 10000 afflicted
persons or relatives of sufferers
formed line about half mile
from the church. 1t was an inspir.
ing sight. Ten abreast they
formed. those in each ten holding
hands. Many bands of music ac.
companied the procession. which
started AZ given signal.
"To the tune of a sacred march
the procession proceeded on its
way. the pilgrims marching slow.
~ with a sort of dance step. Four
steps forward and two backward.
III rhythmic motion. they made the
half mile to the church in short
time. The entrance to the church
was made with the greatest rever.
cnce. and before the altar. in me.
tallic casket, lay the corpse of the
saint. who has been dead for cen
turtles. The caskct was opened
enough TO permit a view of the
body. being provided with hinges
for that purpose.
Each passer looked upon the
sacred corpse upon the altar genu-
tiecting and muttcring prayers
and making the sign of the cross
rapidly several times. After all
had viewed the coffin the pilgrim
age was over"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24
Notice..

All persons having claims against
A. Webb, DECEASED, will present
same to me, properly proven on or
before December Is, 1905, or be
forever barred.
RoBT. WEBB Admr.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24
Ruthless Reioinder.

They will read my book after
am dead" said the young man
who poses.
"1ndeed?" rejoined Miss Cay.
enne. what a tiresome cpl.
taphw-Washington Star.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24

ORGANIZED farmers as a class,
both of Ohio and Davies counties
are becoming somewhat disconcert-
ed because the unorganiZed class as
well as a few Of those who are or
ganized are selling their tobacco to
alleged representatives of the to-
bacco trusts They claim, and we
think correctly so, that it will help to
break the farmers pool and when
that is done the price will go back
to its former rock bottom figures.
1t is opportune at this particular
time that tobacco growers hang to
gether and act in concent thereby
present a strong united demand for
equitable prices to every one for
their tobacco as well as otker pro-
ducts. They can certainly win as
other organized labor has if they
will only have the patience and en-
durance.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24

THE Mormon Senator, Reed Smoot,
will likely have to walk the gang
plank yet. Here's hoping that he will.
Bigamists, even though they be
Senators, should be crushed.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24

H. GAssAwAY DAVIS has announc-
ed that he is opposed to railway rate
legislation and no one appears much
surprised.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24

THERE are yet no tidings from the
$3.50 Rosine corruption fund. Can't
some one give the defeated candi-
dates at least an inkling?
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24

HAVE you ever stopped to count
the political bosses who received a
lab in the Stats the 7th, inst.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24
Wanted.

40 Pick Miners at McHenry Mines
McHenry KY"
MCHENRY CoAL.CoMPANY,
By r. T. WEDDING. If
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER "a.

Examine the label on your paper
if it is not correct notify US.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24

Quick change from hot to cold and
back again try strong constitutions
and cause. among other evils, nasal
catarrh. a troublesome and offensive
disease. Sneezing and snufling,
coughing and difficult breathing, and
the drip. drip of the foul discharge
into the threat all are ended by
Ely's Cream Balm. This honest and
positive remedy containg no cocaine
mercury nor other harmful ingredi-
ent. The worst cases are cured in a
short time. All druggists. SOC. or
mailed bv Ely Bros. 56 Warren
Street, New York.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-24
courts reformatory for women and
other remedial legislation.

Extreme dissatisfaction is said to
BE prevailing in Washington over
the report of the consulting board
on the Panama Canal. The foreign
members Of the board are said to be
indignant and sorry they accepted
the invitation to join the conference.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-06-01
THE CHEERFUL MAN.
All Doors Fly Open Wide to Him
Who Radiates Sunshine.

All Doors Fly Open Wide to Him
Who Radiates Sunshine.
"Fate itself has to concede q great
many things to the cheerful man"
The man who persistently faces the
sun so that all shadows fall behind
him. the man who keeps his machinery
well fabricated with love and good
cheer, can withstand the hard joIts
and dlsappointments Of life infinitely
better than the man who always looks
at the dark side. The man who loves
shadow, who dwells forever In the
gloom-a pesslmistic man-has very lit
tie power IN the world as compared
with bright, sunny soul.
The world makes way for the cheer
full man; all doors fly open to him who
radiates sunshine. He does not need
nm Introduction; like the sunlight he
is welcome everywhere.
A cheerful disposition is not only a
power-it is also a great health tonic.
A depressed mind makes the system
more susceptible TO disease; encourages
It's development because ii kills the
power of resistance. A cheerful soul
can resist disease, and it is we'll known
among physicians that there is a great
er chance of recovery from exhaustive
diseases of a bright. sunny soul than
Of "a gloomy, respondent one. Cheer
tulness is health; melancholy, disease"
Gloom and depression feed disease and
hasten its development. Success.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-06-01
BankruDt'S Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of Fred @. Hindle, bank
rupt in bankruptcy.
District Court of the United States for the Dis
trict of Maine.
Fred C. Hindle of Skowhegan. in the
County of Somerset, and State of Maine, in said
District respectfully represents. That on the 25th
day of March. last past he was duly adjudged
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress relating to
bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all
his property and rights of property, and has fully
complied with all the requirements of said Acts
and of the orders of Court touching his bank
ruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed
bp the Court to have a full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts. except such debts as are
cepted by law from such discharge
Dated this 22nd day of May A. D., 1905.
Fred c. Hindle, Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. IS.
On this 9th day of May A. d. 1908, on reading
the foregoing petition, Ii is
Ordered by the Court, that hearing be had upon
the same on the 18th dav of June A. d. 1875,
at IL o'clock in the forenoon; and that notice
thereof be published in The Somerset Reporter
newspaper printed in said District. and
all known creditors and OF her persons in interest,"
may appear at the said time and place, and show
cause, il any they have, why the prayer of sal /
petitioner should not be granted.
And it is further Ordered by the Court. that
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known credit
ors copies of said petition and this order. adj
dressed " them at their places of residence
as stated.
Witness the Honorable CLARENCE HALE,
Judge of the said Court. and the seal thereof at
Portland, In said District, on the 27th day of
May, A. ID. 1905
r. 81 JAMES f. HEWEY, Clerk.
a true copy of petition and order thereon
lw22 Attest JAMES Il. HEWEY, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-06-01
JOHN PAUL JONES.
A British View of the Hero of tn
BonhOmme Richard.

A British View of the Hero of the
BonhOmme Richard.
John Paul, the Kirkcudbright mark ct
gardeners son. who elected to be ia
nous as Paul Jones, has long ceased to
be the interesting parsonage he was In
the eyes of the naval authorities of this
country when, in command of rotten
ex East Indiaman known as the Due
de Duras and rechristened the Bon
homme Richard, he was holy terror In
the firth of Forth and when he had
engaged and captured British frigate
In British waters after one Of the most
singular sea combats on record.
The some time "black birder" and
smuggler whom the Russian Catherine
decorated and advanced somewhat per
saltum to the grade of admiral was q
traitor, of course, In the view Of the
British government, but none the less
a thorough seaman Of quite unusual
talent and originality, with a bulldog
courage and tenacity to match. The
Captain Jones, too, who sent Lady Sci
kirk back her plate, with his compli.
ments. had the instincts of gentle
man.
More than the other countries he
served, America has recognized his
merits.-Pall Mall Gazette.