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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-04-16
Governor Stokes Declares
for Equality In Signing
Avis's County Board Bill
MEASURE EFFECTS REFORM
APPoINTEEs MUST GIVE AssUR-
ANCE THAT THEY WILL DE
VOTE TIME AND ATTENTION.
TO THE DUTIES OF THEIR or
FICD
Special to .orhe Jersey City News.''y

Especial to ''The Jersey City News,
TRENTON, April 16, 19O6.-Senate
bill No. Al, the Avis measure creating
county boards of equalization of taxes,
is now a law, Governor Stokes having
signed it Saturday. After fixing his sig
nature thereto the Governor issued the
following special statement:
Honest taxation requires an equaliza-
tion of valuation and the listing of all
property, so that all taxpayers may be
treated alike and bear their equal share
of the taxes.
''Senate Al is designed to secure this
uniformity and equalization. If it oper-
ates successfully, each individual should
pay no more and no less in proportion
than any other individual and each tax
ing district should bear its just and equal
share of the county tax.
''The success of this measure viii de-
pend largely upon the commissioners who
are to execute its provisions Those ap-
pointments should be of exceptional char
acter, commensurate with the Importance
of the work. The offices are by no means
sinecures The act requires that the
commissioners shall, 50 far as practi-
cable, inspect every piece of taxable
property in the county, oversee. hear ap-
peals and frame rules and regulations
for the proper listing ant assessment of
ratables.
"In counties like Middlesex. Unions
Monmouth and Mercer, the work of
the first year will require the commits
s.oners to work five days a week for
at least eight months. In counties of
the first class, it will require perhaps the
entire year. Other counties will require
corresponding amount of labor.
81 shall expect from all the appointees
an assurance that they will devote the
necessary amount of time to this work. A."
The Governor has also signed Senate
No. 1O8. the new Hillery maximum tax
rate measure 1t provides for a grad
uated reduction of all local tax rates
until the rate of $175 is reached. which
shall hereafter be the lawful maximum
rate The Legislature. bowling to the
great opposition expressed against the
Hillery tax law of 1905, repealed it. 1t
provided for a maximum rate of S1.TO
in all cities having over $4,000 popula-
/ ton and $1.5O in all other municipalities.
The other bills signed Saturday Were:
Senate 3OS, providing that supreme
court justices may refer issues to circuit
| judges for trial.
Senate 800, providing that two circuit
judges may sit in the same county at the
same time to try issues.
Senate 261. providing for pension Of
S75 month for John Fitzgerald. the
center keeper at the state prison. who
was shot by a prisoner and seriously
wounded two years ago.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-04-16
GREAT WINTER RESORT ROUTE

Florida, the Carelinas. Atlanta. Bir-
mingham and best winter resorts south
are quickly reached by Seaboard Air
Liae Ry. For resort booklets address
W. III aankly~- saa2 HsaaS#aTs A. x.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-04-16

ssBetter out than in n''that humor that
you notice. To be sure its out and all
out. take Hoods Sarsparilla.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1906-04-16
WEATHER INDICATION

NEW YORK. April 10 19O6.-Fore-
cast for the thirty-six hgGrs ending
i. NJ. Tuasday:-Fair to-day and to-mor-
row; fresh northwest winds, becoming
variable.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-18

down TO my state room. found Guest busy wit
ing in pocket book seated the edge of his
bunk | told him OF nv conversation with dc
Valentin.
" | knew it was risky he remarked when I had
finished " but It was an opportunity which / dared
miss"
You might have told me about it," protested.
Il altogether unprepared
Ii YOU ike, shall show YOU tracIngs of some letters
which l discovered in de Valentin's folio. They
We're worth the journey to America apart from
anything else Personally, l should advise YOU not
TO see them until our return England.
Very well, | answered " Don't show them 70
me But shouldn't Try It again; de Valentln IS
his guard.
Guest smiled a little YEARLY Il am not likely 10
make such mistake as that he answered Be
sides, have been through all his papers His -e-
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10

herself, followed a few steps behind by her maid
Her wonderfully arranged fair hair was ablaze with
diamonds; her gown was more suitable to a London
drawing room than the deck of a steamer; and yet
she seemed neither overjeweled nor Overdressed
She had all the marvellous aplomb of her country
taste and through sheer self confidence remain
rect.
felt touch upon my shoulder and turned around
1t was de Valentin who stood there. Il beg your
pardon, Mr.. Courage he said; but if you have
nothing particular do for few minutes, will YOU
smoke a cigarette with me-"
With pleasure" l answered. Il was just going
into the smoking ROOM
He stalked solemnly ahead, and l followed him
along the corridor.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-18

sion to look them through last night, and although
none was missing, vet there was every indication
of their having been tampered with. | questioned
my servant, who is a very faithful fellow, and
found that the only person with whom he had
made friends, and who had entered my cabin,
your man-Peters, | think you called him
De Valentin watching me closely, and the test
was a severe one. | was annoyed with Guest for
having kept me in ignorance of what he had done
Il do not see how your private papers could have
been of the slightest TO Peters, | said; e" but
if YOU like to come down to my state room, YOU
question him yourself
That he answered, Il shall leave to YOU. l
take it then that you have suspicion that your
servant is any other than he processes to be-
am perfectly convinced that he IS not l
declared
De Valentin bowed. For the moment he
said, we shall quit the subject. l have another
matter. eauallV delicate. MhCh | should
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wicker chair and took up my position withIna few
feet OF her leaning against the wooden rail
| entirely at Your service, Mrs. Van Rein
Rdgie. 3sfsi declared " nat Is 1t TO De about
No, not Adele she answered i leave YOU and
Adele to arrange Your own affairs. You can manage
that without any interference from me-.
| smiled and waited for her 70 proceed She
was evidently thinking out her way Her bTcws
were knitted her eyes were fixed upon a distant
spot IN the forest landscape OF orange and red Yet
was sure that at that moment the wonderful
autumnal tints which she seemed 70 be SO steadily
regarding, held place IN her thoughts.
Mr., Courage, She said al last. YOU are SELL
sible man and a man OF honor. l should Ike 20
talk TO YOU COnldentlalv-
| murnured something about being Aatre-ei
but do not think that she heard me-
Il should like She continued. TO have EeI
understand certain things which IN my --,-t
Just at present, and which concern also Mr. he
Valentin'
nodded The Princes identity was an ar-n
secret but his InCOgnItO was jealousy observed
L wonder she said slowly. looking for The ----
time directly toward me, whether YOU have ever
seriously considered the question OF the AIne-- Il
wouan-such myself, Tor InStanCe,H
was little puzzled, and no doubt l looked r.
Mrs Van Reinberg proceeded calmly Il was made
clear 70 me that. for the present at any rate. ".v
role 10 be simply that OF listener NJ ..G
case. she SAID Is typical; at least | suppose
speak for myself and there are Others IN the -..--
at the present moment who profess 70 feel IS On.
and suffer-aS | have done. In this country ve- ire
taught that wealth Is power. We, or rather
husbands, acquire or inherit II, aftervard we So
ourselves 10 test the truth OF that httle maxim e
begin at home In about three Years. more 0- ....
reach our limitations Then 1t begins q. .l-
upon us that, whatever else AuerICa Is good
Is no place for a with ambitions. Y
on the top TOO soon and when We are there g.
amount TO anything.
Which accounts" l remarked "fo- --e t-..-
OF Europe,
Mrs. Van Reinberg leaned her -e .et
upon her white beringed fingers, and looked steadily
| had never for or moment uudtr5~r,-...-ei
her. but she had protg Y never So much ir--
pressed me There was something NaTo.evrtc about
this slow unfolding OF her carefully thought .a-
plans.
Naturally" she answered. What. however,
so few OF us able 70 realize, Is our utter and
miserable failure in what YOU are pleased 20 cali
that invasion.
Failure: l repeated incredu1ously, I DO n.
understand that One hears everywhere of -hl
social triumphs OF the American woman
Mrs. Van Renberg'S ewes shOne straight ir-r
mine Her face expressed the most unrlItiga-tL
contempt. Social triumphs" she repeated scoro-
fully What claptrap, | tell YOU that season
IN London or Paris much mere Vienna, Is ercush
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ask Il you have con1dcnce in the servant who IS
now travelling with you2"
1t was a shock; but l fancy that l remained un-
moved. You mean my man Peters;' | inquired
Il can guaranty his honesty, certainly"
me that he is simply what he processes to be, a
valet, and not for instance, a spy?"
My dear sir l protested, I'VE scarcely know
least Of it, such a suggestion would be wildly i'm
probable"
He sighed In France" he said "one looks for
than occasion from espionage. One
grows suspicious: and in this instance have grounds
for my suspicious
May know what they are asked
swered Il have with me in my cabin certain pa pers
which of great importance to me. | had Occa-
New-York tribune., 1906-11-18

ARISE from my presence IN LenoN at thc same
time yourself. | do not ask YOU to tell me YOUR
secrets, but in the absence OF some more valid
reason for staying away | shall certainly not
break my present engagement"
There was a silence between us for several mo-
ments. De Valentin was lingering his cigarette
case nervouSlv.
Il am perhaps asking too much of a stranger
deepest Importance to me- or | should not have
troubled YOU. Suppcsng Miss Van Hoyt should
herself fix the date OF Your visit and engage be
there"
That" l answered, would, of course, be sufi-
cent for ne"
De Valentin rose from his seat We shall leave
it like that, then he said II must apologize,
Mr.. Courage for having troubled YOU with my
private affairs and wish YOU good night"
We separated a few moments later, and | went
New-York tribune., 1906-11-18
CHAPTER XIII.
DE VALENTIN led the way to a secluded
corner of the smoking room, and laid a well
filled cigarette upon the table. lie

- filled cigarette case upon the table. He
beckoned to the steward. You will take some
thing" he asked
| ordered a whisky and soda, and lit cigarette.
had tasted nothing like them since | had LETT Eng
land.
De Va1entin leaned across the table toward me.
Mr.. Courage" he said g | am going to ask you to
accept confidence from me. You are an English
gentleman, and although have not the honor to be
myself an Englshman, my associations with your
aware that special significance attaches itself to
that term" He paused and looked across at me
somewhat anXiOusly. His speech slow, but
distinct He had little accent; but | had known
quite we'll that he not an Enghshman.
4 shall be very glad to hear anything that you
have to say, Mr.. de Valentin, / answered.
He beat with his fOrefnger upon the table for few
moments abSently. | found myself studying him
critically His appearance without doubt dis
tinguished His sallow face his pointed black beard,
his high, well shaped nose and almost brilliant eyes
gave him the appearance of a Spanlard; but the
scrupuOus eXactneSs of his plain dinner Clothes his
maniCured nails, and the ring upon his little finger,
with its wonderful green stone, all suggestive OF
the French aristocrat His eyebrows were knit just
now as though with thought Presently he looked
up from the table and continued.
If you will permit me" he said, Il should like
to introduce myself. My name is not Mr.. de Val
entin. | Victor Louis Comte de Vaentin,
Marquis de St. Auteu Due de Bordera and Escault,
Prince of Normandy
| nodded gravely. And according to so1ne,'' |
remarked in low tone, King of France"
He looked at me in keen surprise He evi-
IDENTIFY taken aback You knew me?" he ex-
claimed.
Il felt very sure" l answered, that you
the person whom you have declared yourself to be.
| have seen you twice in Paris, and you must re-
member that this is age of illustrated papers
and journalistic enterprise
You have not mentioned your recognition OF
New-York tribune., 1906-11-18
CHAPTER XIV.

KS- N-AN E4NBENtT ON me
/" steamer was q somewhat Tor
uidable person; Mrs. Van Rem
berg in her own house was deSpOtIsm per-
sonihed. Her word was law her rule was
absolute Consequently, when she swept
out on to the sunny piazza. where h-Cle
party of us were busy discussing our plans
for the day, we al turned toward her ex-
Pectantly. We might propose, but Mrs
Van Reinberg would surely dispose. We
waited 70 hear what she might have -
say.
declared. All therest of YOU 60 away
They obeyed her al once. We were
alone in less than a minute Mrs. Van
Reinberg established herself in a low
New-York tribune., 1906-11-18

CONSlQ6TeQ lot Il moment OF TWO. =
regards the latter said after a paus
e. cannot take YOU seriously Beside
it is very unlikely that my servant woul
accompany me to LenoX. If my pre-:
enCe there would be an embarrassment
| really do not see why Mrs. Van Reir
berg asked me,
She did so thoughtlessly," de Waller
tin answered Her reasons were tOlers
bly, clear 10 me, perhaps TO YOU. Wit
regard to them, l have nothing to sa,
except that your visit could be pai
just as well, say in a fortnight after W
land "
Unfortunately" l answered, "th.
would not suit me To be frank wit
you, Miss Van Hoyt would have left
If | can arrange" de Nalentin COZ
tinued with some eagerneSS, that Il
should not have LETT
| hesitated for a moment. Mr.. c
Nalentin, | said, Il cannot conceil
what cause for embarrassment coul
New-York tribune., 1906-11-18

Certainly not, =" | answered. 1t
was not my affair, and in your position
! can conceive that there may be many
reasons for your desiring to travel in
Cognito."
He smiled a little YEARLY. Yet it
would tax your ingenuity, imagine, "
he continued, to account for my trav-
cling in company with Mrs. Van Rein
berg and her daughters.
1t is not my affair | answered.
We Enghshmcn are supposed TO have
learned the secre. OF minding our own
business.
You Englishmen. certainly" he
answered; but not always your ser
wants.
looked at him a little puzzled His
words had seemed to possess some
special significance.
You will not, | am sure, take of
fensc at what | am about to say, Mr..
Courage ~ he continued but may |
New-York tribune., 1906-11-18

by the by, to the second matter concerning which
wished to speak to you" | accepted another of de
Valentins excellent cigarettes and composed myself
once more to listen.
Il going LenOx," he continued ." to meet
there few American friends, with whom | have
certain affairs of Importance to discuss. You, also
have been invited to LenOX My request is that
you defer Your visit there until after my departure
that de Valentn going little too far. May
inquire l asked politely, in what respect You find
my presence there undesirable? We are not bound
l presume, to much into contact with one
another
You misunderstood me" de Valentin declared
1T is not a personal matter at all, My visit to
tain matter with certain people The presence OF
those who not interested in it would be en-
barrassment to all of Further, TO TO a
divest myself entirely of certain suspicious concern
ing Your servant.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-18

CItJS are plI~ now ouIE we must lNl-iF
what Is decided upon at LenoX- Then we
can return 20 England. and the first part
OF our task VIII be done
New-York tribune., 1906-11-18

like to discuss with YOU.
am quite at your service, - l as
sured him.
You have saying in English, he
continued which, if | remember it
rightly, says that necessity makes strange
bedfellows. | myself am going into a
strange country upon a strange errand.
| do not consider myself a person of
hyperexclusive tastes, but l must con-
fess that | do not find myself in SYM
pathy with the country people and
friends of Mrs Van Reinberg
| shrugged my shoulders. Then why
go among them?" | asked. You are
surely at liberty to do as YOU choose. ~
De Valentin took up his case and
chose another cigarette. In this in
stance" he said coldly, i am not en-
tirely my own master. There were pow
erful reasons why | should have taken
this voyage to America, and there are
reasons why should have done so with
Mrs. Van Reinberg. Which brings me,
New-York tribune., 1906-11-18

mattcr, equally dcIcate, WhlCh I snOuIu
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-01-12
That Delinquent Tax List.

As will be seen by the proceedings,
the delinquent tax list for 1904 will
appear in the Reporter, that paper be-
ing designated by the Court as the
post likely to give actual notice to de.
linquent taxpayers"-because its cheap,
perhaps. The LEADER feels good over
the matter and gives the Court credit
for being honest in its opinion. THE
LEADER doesn't want the job at that
disgraceful figure, is ashamed of it's
own playhouse bid, and promises to
never ile another as low. The bid of
the News would OF course have been
accepted had the Court been able to
accept the bond offered--R A. Bensell
and the sister OF the editor of the News
we are informed.
Economy-but what's the use?
Wen all be happy yet.
You bet!
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-01-12
The Grip.

Before we can sympathiSe with
others, we must have suffered our
selves" No one can realize the suffer
ing attendant upon an attack Of the
grip, unless he has had the actual ex-
perience. There is probably no disease
that causes so much physical or mental
agony, or which so successfully dehes
medical aid. All danger from the grip
however, may be avoided by the prompt
use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Among the tens of thousands who have
used this remedy, not one case has eve
been reported that has resulted il
bneumonia Or that las not recovered
For sale by o. D. Ktogstad.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-01-12
HEIRS

HEIRS SUB
DIVISIONS
Isaac Washington. Lots 5, 6, IL, 12
Lilly Poneee & Nettie West. Lots and 16
VIZ of wiz of nwA
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look after the interests of the Git

look after the interests of the City
property IN general.
On motion Ordinance Committee or
dered to draw up ordinance embodying
above motion and present same at next
session of the council.
On motion the Council accepted the
three tiremen's ladders of Thomas II.
Horning, Eow in City's possession, al
lowing him $40 for same, for which
sum warrant be drawn.
On motion Marshal ordered to place
a lamp on post in front of bell tower al
City Hall.
On motion Council adjourned,
OTTo O. KRoGsTAD, Recorder.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-01-12
Call for County Warrants.

Notice is hereby given that l have
funds on hand to pay all County War
rants drawn on the General Fund, and
endorsed: "Not paid for want of funds
up to and including June 7, 1902
Interest on said warrants to cease
from and after said date.
J. l.. HYDE, County Treasurer.
Dated at Toledo, Or, this 18th day O
January. 1906.
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Additional Local.

Rev. James Himrod was passenger
for Corvallis yesterday morning.
Merchant Charles Loomis OF Newport
had business in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Lee Wade has been suffering !
from severe attack of the grip this
week.
Frank Frohreich, the fat and funny
butcher of Newport, was in the city the
fere part OF the week assisting G. r.
Schenck in the City Meat Market.
Joseph Goeser. an old-time resident
of this county, after an illness of several
years, died in this city Tuesday evening,
January 8, at the age of IS years.
At Its session last Friday night Poca.
hontas Camp Woodmen of the World
voted to give ball on the night OF
February % -Washington's birthday.
P. A. Miller and Ches Morrison of
Pioneer and NJ. S. Dickinson of Chit
wood We're in the city Wednesday on
business connected with the Yaquina
Bay Mutual Telephone line.
Shed Rosebrook left Monday morning
for Portland, where he has position
in Finley's Undertaking Parlors. 1t is
his intention TO remain there several
months and acquire knowledge OF the
business as "side line' to his musical
work.
Gabriel Dahl returned Wednesday
evening from Portland, where he left
Mrs. Dahl in the Good Samaritan Hos.
pital. Mrs. Dahl has been an invalid
for several months. The hospital ply.
sicians express the belief that her
health will soon be restored.
Hans Peterson. the jeweler, was tax.
lug boat ride Sunday on the Olalla
when he spied fine steelhead salmon
swimming near the surface. The sight
of salmon always excites Hans and
makes HIM hungry. Having no gun
net or fishing tackle. he jumped over
board and tried to catch the fish, but
scored a miss. Although it was
pleasant day, the water was very wet
Joe Graham OF Kings Valley is visit
ing relatives and friends in the CITY
Forty years ago Tuesday, January
Mr. Graham landed on what in du
time became the site of Toledo, disem
barking from a rowboat on the shore o
Depot slough in the rear of THE LHADE
Office THE LEADER wasn't here then
neither was Toledo. Mr.. Graham wa
then minor, but he boldly stuck up
notice few feet from where he lande
ANNOUNCING that he claimed the l6
acres abounding and abutting as
homestead. His father afterward too
possession. When Mr.. Graham ism
feeling very we'll ont In Kings Vale
hs comes down to Toledo for d few da,
aud gets young again.
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Certain Republican Congressman and
United State Senators who ought to be
ashamed of themselves are still logging
hard for that notorious ship-subsidy
bill The parties in whose interest
they are working are probably able to
pay for the work, although too poor to
stand on their own merits-or "bot-
TOMS"
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The excitem ent in certain quarters is
en- ded. Congressman Binger Hermann
has been discoyered--alive, but not
well-In Washington, D. G. 1t is an
nounced that he will be tried some
time in March for doin' somethin' that
he hadn't oughter.
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Said bids will be received II o'clock of the days
which they listed above schedule must be enclosed
sealed Egbert
description
of the lands which the bids but there shall be noted
the which the bid Bidders should submit
Portland
banks
Sup and Special Dsbung Agent Charge Of Sletz
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Presbyterian Church Services.

Preaching by Rev. G. T. Whittlesey
at IL a. m. and Z 30 p. M, at Newport,
lst and Sd Sundays; Waldport, I'd and
4th Sundays.