New York, 1895
Judge Clute has decided that the indictment charging Assemblyman Vacheron with being a bribe taker is good in law, and, therefore, the accused will have to stand his trial unless the men who have been trying to aid him succeed in getting it staved off. The desire of Vacheron and his counsel to secure delay was successful. That delay was what they were after was shown by the absence of Vacheron and his counsel from the court room when Judge Clute rendered his decision on the demurrer. District Attorney Burlingame protested against their absence, because it prevented a day being fixed for the trial, and the matter will have to come up again on notice, so that it is hardly probable that the trial can be held before the Fall. The whole purpose of the defense so far has been to secure delay. Time is valuable. It is always possible that a witness may die, or go crazy, or leave the country.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 4.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Corrupt Legislature.
New York, 1895
Republicans of good character never quarrel with the high-minded views of Harper's Weekly because the paper represents the highest and truest type of Republicanism and stands for the best interests of the party and for good government. The Republican legislature is severely dealt with in the last issue of the paper, and an appeal is made to the people of the state to elect a legislature of honest men to complete the work of reform. "The task that was left to the Legislature," says Harper's, "was not performed. The rascals at Albany did their best to arrange the laws in such a manner that if the boys ever do return to power in the city the good citizens will not again be able to drive them out without meeting even greater difficulties than they encountered last fall." This is true enough.
"At the coming elections," it says, "it will be for the people of the country to show that they can be as virtuous as the people of the city have been. Dr. Parkhurst urges them to "set back-fires" in certain counties. No better advice can be followed. Certainly Lexow, Robertson, Coggeshall, O'Connor, Reynolds, ought not to be members of the new Senate. Indeed, it would be difficult to point out a Senator who ought to be reelected. In the new Assembly, with a few honorable exceptions, every old member from Fish down should be defeated."
Harper's argues that "the thorough renovation of the Legislature is what the people of the state owe to the city as well as to the general cause of good government. If the rural districts cannot accomplish the overthrow of the men who prevented the consummation of municipal reform in this city, the rural voters are not as virtuous as the city's voters. The voters of the state are on trial, and it is to be hoped that they will come out of the ordeal as well as the city came out of its ordeal last fall. Bad assemblymen were elected because the people were too intent on the municipal and gubernatorial elections to guard against the nomination of bad men for the legislature."
"This year they need think of nothing else but legislators, and they have the power to defeat the gang that disgraced them at Albany quite as effectually as they thrashed Hill and Croker and Platt. If the reformers organize throughout the state they can teach Lexow, Coggeshall, Fish, and the others a lesson that they will not soon forget. The party that will nominate good men for the senate and assembly will defeat the party that nominates bad men. And this being so, the Democrats have as good a chance as the Republicans to elect a majority of the new legislature, and it will be wise for both parties to remember that the new senate will vote for the next United States senator."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 4.
Republicans of good character never quarrel with the high-minded views of Harper's Weekly because the paper represents the highest and truest type of Republicanism and stands for the best interests of the party and for good government. The Republican legislature is severely dealt with in the last issue of the paper, and an appeal is made to the people of the state to elect a legislature of honest men to complete the work of reform. "The task that was left to the Legislature," says Harper's, "was not performed. The rascals at Albany did their best to arrange the laws in such a manner that if the boys ever do return to power in the city the good citizens will not again be able to drive them out without meeting even greater difficulties than they encountered last fall." This is true enough.
"At the coming elections," it says, "it will be for the people of the country to show that they can be as virtuous as the people of the city have been. Dr. Parkhurst urges them to "set back-fires" in certain counties. No better advice can be followed. Certainly Lexow, Robertson, Coggeshall, O'Connor, Reynolds, ought not to be members of the new Senate. Indeed, it would be difficult to point out a Senator who ought to be reelected. In the new Assembly, with a few honorable exceptions, every old member from Fish down should be defeated."
Harper's argues that "the thorough renovation of the Legislature is what the people of the state owe to the city as well as to the general cause of good government. If the rural districts cannot accomplish the overthrow of the men who prevented the consummation of municipal reform in this city, the rural voters are not as virtuous as the city's voters. The voters of the state are on trial, and it is to be hoped that they will come out of the ordeal as well as the city came out of its ordeal last fall. Bad assemblymen were elected because the people were too intent on the municipal and gubernatorial elections to guard against the nomination of bad men for the legislature."
"This year they need think of nothing else but legislators, and they have the power to defeat the gang that disgraced them at Albany quite as effectually as they thrashed Hill and Croker and Platt. If the reformers organize throughout the state they can teach Lexow, Coggeshall, Fish, and the others a lesson that they will not soon forget. The party that will nominate good men for the senate and assembly will defeat the party that nominates bad men. And this being so, the Democrats have as good a chance as the Republicans to elect a majority of the new legislature, and it will be wise for both parties to remember that the new senate will vote for the next United States senator."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 4.
Editorials without Headlines (June 28, 1895)
New York, 1895
The way to get control of the Hempstead and Jamaica road is to buy it and add it to the county road system. A few thousand dollars should not be allowed to stand in the way.
Good Government clubs seem able to accomplish desirable results everywhere except in Jamaica.
The Long Island City Herald has this item of news:
As we are to have a special village election, why not submit to the voters a proposition to raise $50,000 for the improvement of the village streets on the lines adopted by the village of Flushing! After having raised $400,000 to improve town roads, the village should not rest until every street is made a joy to the eye. It can do no harm to lot the people express their views on the subject.
The teachers' institute should be abolished in this county. It is a time-killing, useless thing. Teachers who are qualified for their work have no use for it. Those not qualified should go to the normal school and prepare themselves. Holding the institute in the fall is better than holding it in the spring, and for the change Commissioner Cooley should be thanked.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 4.
The way to get control of the Hempstead and Jamaica road is to buy it and add it to the county road system. A few thousand dollars should not be allowed to stand in the way.
Good Government clubs seem able to accomplish desirable results everywhere except in Jamaica.
The Long Island City Herald has this item of news:
City Treasurer Lucien Knapp declined to settle back taxes at two per cent. as provided by the law passed by the last Legislature. It is understood that he regards the law as unconstitutional.A constitutional objection has also been raised to the arrears act passed for Queens county. The law permits property now in arrears for taxes to escape from a lien by paying such a percentage of the tax as a commission shall be willing to accept. For instance, where $100 is due $10 may be accepted, and that act throws $90 back on the body of the taxpayers, to be paid by them in the next tax levy, the county being now bonded for the full amount of the arrears. Every piece of property that is worth the amount of the tax should be made to pay in full. If any other course is followed the law should be attacked. We think Mr. Knapp has done right. Criticism of the county commission will have to await their action. They are a sensible body of men and not likely to put a burden on prompt tax-payers for the benefit of the laggards.
Supervisor Augustus Denton, of North Hempstead, is said to he a candidate for Assembly honors in the new Third district, consisting of the towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay. — L. I. City Herald.If there is in the district a better man for the office we do not know him. Mr. Denton is a man of sterling integrity, and the public interests would be perfectly safe in his care. By all means, nominate him and elect him.
As we are to have a special village election, why not submit to the voters a proposition to raise $50,000 for the improvement of the village streets on the lines adopted by the village of Flushing! After having raised $400,000 to improve town roads, the village should not rest until every street is made a joy to the eye. It can do no harm to lot the people express their views on the subject.
The teachers' institute should be abolished in this county. It is a time-killing, useless thing. Teachers who are qualified for their work have no use for it. Those not qualified should go to the normal school and prepare themselves. Holding the institute in the fall is better than holding it in the spring, and for the change Commissioner Cooley should be thanked.
Townsend Scudder, of Glen Head, is spoken of as a probable candidate for the Democratic nomination for State Senator next fall. — Brooklyn Times.A most excellent choice it would be. Mr. Scudder stands in the front rank of citizenship. Democracy would honor itself by honoring him.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 4.
The Row In the Republican Party.
New York, 1895
A row has been kicked up in the Republican party over the appointment of the Glen Cove Gazette as an official paper. The Standard had to be thrown overboard because it had become dishonest and corrupt, having failed in one instance to swindle the county, and having actually swindled the county in other instances, so the Supervisors, at the suggestion of Mr. Youngs, selected the Gazette, an eminently respectable newspaper and having a good circulation. The Long Island City Herald, which has taken rank as the leading Republican paper, takes issue with the appointment on the ground that the Gazette is not and never was a party paper. A nice question is thereby raised. Mr. Youngs ought to know the politics of the Gazette, for he has been a contributor to it, and if he did not consider it Republican in character it is hardly likely that he would have recommended the paper to a Republican board of Supervisors; and the board, not unreasonably, may have relied on his judgment, and thought that he represented the county committee in the matter, as he had in other matters, so that, if a mistake was made, the blame does not rest with the Supervisors.
This question engaged the attention of the county committee at its last meeting. Lucien Knapp offered and the committee adopted the following resolution:
The Herald discusses the action of the committee somewhat bitterly, styling it "cowardly." The Herald's wrath goes to the extent of a personal attack on Mr. Youngs, who, it says, was twice blackballed by the Lincoln Club of Long Island City, a representative Republican organization, and the further statement is made that there is in existence a letter written by one of the most prominent Republicans of the state which seriously impugns Mr. Youngs' Republicanism and his motives for being in politics at all. This may be all very true, but the blackballing of a man is but the malicious expression of a few narrow-minded persons, usually the inferiors of the object of their animosity, and in this case has no significance whatever, for William J. Youngs is certainly the peer of any man in the Lincoln club.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 4.
A row has been kicked up in the Republican party over the appointment of the Glen Cove Gazette as an official paper. The Standard had to be thrown overboard because it had become dishonest and corrupt, having failed in one instance to swindle the county, and having actually swindled the county in other instances, so the Supervisors, at the suggestion of Mr. Youngs, selected the Gazette, an eminently respectable newspaper and having a good circulation. The Long Island City Herald, which has taken rank as the leading Republican paper, takes issue with the appointment on the ground that the Gazette is not and never was a party paper. A nice question is thereby raised. Mr. Youngs ought to know the politics of the Gazette, for he has been a contributor to it, and if he did not consider it Republican in character it is hardly likely that he would have recommended the paper to a Republican board of Supervisors; and the board, not unreasonably, may have relied on his judgment, and thought that he represented the county committee in the matter, as he had in other matters, so that, if a mistake was made, the blame does not rest with the Supervisors.
This question engaged the attention of the county committee at its last meeting. Lucien Knapp offered and the committee adopted the following resolution:
Resolved, That the action of the Board of Supervisors in appointing the Glen Cove Gazette an official paper representing the Republican party in Queens County is not in accordance with the law, and the Republican County Committee hereby disapproves of such appointment or designation as against the interests of the party and unjust to our regular Republican newspapers.Subsequently there was a conference about the effect of the resolution. It was held to be a censure of Mr. Youngs, who had induced the action of the Supervisors, and then the resolution was reconsidered and expunged, but, nevertheless, the committee is on record against Mr. Youngs in spite of the death of the resolution. Both the committee and the Herald are somewhat astray in the promises. The appointment of the Gazette is sound in law, for it has not been appointed the official paper, that distinction having been accorded the Flushing Times, and Mr. Youngs gave the board of Supervisors no irregular or questionable advice in the case of the Gazette.
The Herald discusses the action of the committee somewhat bitterly, styling it "cowardly." The Herald's wrath goes to the extent of a personal attack on Mr. Youngs, who, it says, was twice blackballed by the Lincoln Club of Long Island City, a representative Republican organization, and the further statement is made that there is in existence a letter written by one of the most prominent Republicans of the state which seriously impugns Mr. Youngs' Republicanism and his motives for being in politics at all. This may be all very true, but the blackballing of a man is but the malicious expression of a few narrow-minded persons, usually the inferiors of the object of their animosity, and in this case has no significance whatever, for William J. Youngs is certainly the peer of any man in the Lincoln club.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 4.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Mr. Clary Gets a Contract.
New York, 1895
Bids were opened on Tuesday by the County Road Committee of the board of Supervisors for constructing a brick arch over Train's meadow brook, Jackson avenue, Newtown. Six bids were received: Tuohy & Co , $11.50 per lineal foot; Dennis Sullivan, $10 per lineal foot; Thomas Styles, $9 per lineal foot; Roden & Wise, $8.75 per lineal foot; Thomas W. Clary, $7.39 per lineal foot. The bid of Michael Wolf was thrown out. The contract was awarded to Thomas W. Clary, of Jamaica.
Resignation of Trustee Carter.
Michael J. Carter has tendered his resignation as one of the village trustees. For some time Mr. Carter has held a position under the U. S. Government as superintendent of the telephone service connecting the life saving stations on the Long Island coast, and the government requires that he shall give his entire time to that service, hence his resignation as trustee.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Bids were opened on Tuesday by the County Road Committee of the board of Supervisors for constructing a brick arch over Train's meadow brook, Jackson avenue, Newtown. Six bids were received: Tuohy & Co , $11.50 per lineal foot; Dennis Sullivan, $10 per lineal foot; Thomas Styles, $9 per lineal foot; Roden & Wise, $8.75 per lineal foot; Thomas W. Clary, $7.39 per lineal foot. The bid of Michael Wolf was thrown out. The contract was awarded to Thomas W. Clary, of Jamaica.
Resignation of Trustee Carter.
Michael J. Carter has tendered his resignation as one of the village trustees. For some time Mr. Carter has held a position under the U. S. Government as superintendent of the telephone service connecting the life saving stations on the Long Island coast, and the government requires that he shall give his entire time to that service, hence his resignation as trustee.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Meeting of the Town Board.
New York, 1895
The town board of Jamaica held a meeting at the Town Hall on Friday. Supervisor Everitt presided. Justice Lester was absent. Bids were opened for filling the cellars on the property recently acquired by the town for Town Hall purposes, and for grading the ground, as follows: John H. Valentine, $375; Robert Scott, $323; George Marshall, $300; Thomas Clary, $643. The contract was awarded to George Marshall.
The committee on fence for the park adjoining the Town Hall reported progress.
The following bills were ordered paid: Jamaica gas company, month of May, $17.19; Hugh J. Swift, constable, $41.40.
The bill of Henry Bauman, for services as excise commissioner, $54, was laid over, the charges in the bill for attending meetings of the board of excise not agreeing with the commissioners' books.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
The town board of Jamaica held a meeting at the Town Hall on Friday. Supervisor Everitt presided. Justice Lester was absent. Bids were opened for filling the cellars on the property recently acquired by the town for Town Hall purposes, and for grading the ground, as follows: John H. Valentine, $375; Robert Scott, $323; George Marshall, $300; Thomas Clary, $643. The contract was awarded to George Marshall.
The committee on fence for the park adjoining the Town Hall reported progress.
The following bills were ordered paid: Jamaica gas company, month of May, $17.19; Hugh J. Swift, constable, $41.40.
The bill of Henry Bauman, for services as excise commissioner, $54, was laid over, the charges in the bill for attending meetings of the board of excise not agreeing with the commissioners' books.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Chance to Secure Public Work.
New York, 1895
The Supervisors committee on County Clerk's and Surrogate's offices, Messrs. Everitt, Pople and Underhill has decided to put a system of hot water heating in the building and bids for the work will be received by either of the Supervisors up to 10 o'clock on the morning of July 10, when the bids will be opened, at the County Clerk's office. See advertisement in THE FARMER.
The committee has also decided to do some painting and kalsomining in the County Clerk's and Surrogate's offices, and bids will be received for the work up to 10 o'clock in the morning of June 27th, at the County Clerk's office. See advertisement in THE FARMER.
A Restriction Removed.
The order recently made by Judge Cullen relative to the sale of two houses in Jamaica owned by Mary A. Johnson, a lunatic, contained the provision that the Fulton street house must not be sold for less than $4,000 and the cottage in Washington street for not less than $1,500. John O'Donnell, who has charge of the property, considered that the restriction was prejudicial to the sale. Represented by Counselor Fleming, he moved that the order be relieved of the restriction. Judge Cullen granted the motion.
Mr. McCormick Asked to Stay.
At a meeting of the board of managers of the Jamaica normal school on Friday, the members unanimously requested Hon. Richard C. McCormick to reconsider his resignation. According to a new law, the plans for the school building have now to be submitted to the members of the new capital commission.
Out of Old Yale With Honors.
George L. Peck, Jr., son of George L. Peck of Jamaica, who recently graduated from the Yale law school at New Haven, passed an examination before the Connecticut Bar Association on Monday and was admitted to the practice of the law.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
The Supervisors committee on County Clerk's and Surrogate's offices, Messrs. Everitt, Pople and Underhill has decided to put a system of hot water heating in the building and bids for the work will be received by either of the Supervisors up to 10 o'clock on the morning of July 10, when the bids will be opened, at the County Clerk's office. See advertisement in THE FARMER.
The committee has also decided to do some painting and kalsomining in the County Clerk's and Surrogate's offices, and bids will be received for the work up to 10 o'clock in the morning of June 27th, at the County Clerk's office. See advertisement in THE FARMER.
A Restriction Removed.
The order recently made by Judge Cullen relative to the sale of two houses in Jamaica owned by Mary A. Johnson, a lunatic, contained the provision that the Fulton street house must not be sold for less than $4,000 and the cottage in Washington street for not less than $1,500. John O'Donnell, who has charge of the property, considered that the restriction was prejudicial to the sale. Represented by Counselor Fleming, he moved that the order be relieved of the restriction. Judge Cullen granted the motion.
Mr. McCormick Asked to Stay.
At a meeting of the board of managers of the Jamaica normal school on Friday, the members unanimously requested Hon. Richard C. McCormick to reconsider his resignation. According to a new law, the plans for the school building have now to be submitted to the members of the new capital commission.
Out of Old Yale With Honors.
George L. Peck, Jr., son of George L. Peck of Jamaica, who recently graduated from the Yale law school at New Haven, passed an examination before the Connecticut Bar Association on Monday and was admitted to the practice of the law.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Meeting of Highway Commissioners.
New York, 1895
The Jamaica highway commissioners held a meeting at their office in the Town Hall on Tuesday. Commissioner Baker presided. Commissioner Lott was absent.
The bill of John M. Zweig, overseer of road district No. 1, for work on roads, $289.25, was ordered paid.
The bills of A. B. Cohn & Co., for two new plates for road hones, $20.25, and John H. Hendrickson, overseer of roads in district No. 2, for work on roads from April 14 to June 13, $318.38, was laid over until the next meeting.
The commissioners will make application to the town board to-day to raise money to pay the land damages for opening Oakley avenue, Woodhaven.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
The Jamaica highway commissioners held a meeting at their office in the Town Hall on Tuesday. Commissioner Baker presided. Commissioner Lott was absent.
The bill of John M. Zweig, overseer of road district No. 1, for work on roads, $289.25, was ordered paid.
The bills of A. B. Cohn & Co., for two new plates for road hones, $20.25, and John H. Hendrickson, overseer of roads in district No. 2, for work on roads from April 14 to June 13, $318.38, was laid over until the next meeting.
The commissioners will make application to the town board to-day to raise money to pay the land damages for opening Oakley avenue, Woodhaven.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Monday, August 25, 2008
A Great New Meat Market.
New York, 1895
Schwarzschild and Sulzberger, the well known dealers in dressed beef and small stock, of New York City, have opened. their new branch establishment on the corner of Division street and the Long Island railroad, Jamaica, where everything of the choicest quality in their line can be found. The cooling rooms are the largest on Long Island, and are always filled with the choicest stock, and obliging salesmen are on hand to attend to all orders, which are promptly filled, whether by mail, telegraph or telephone, and shipped to any point. Marketmen should pay a visit to this establishment and see its advantages for themselves.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Schwarzschild and Sulzberger, the well known dealers in dressed beef and small stock, of New York City, have opened. their new branch establishment on the corner of Division street and the Long Island railroad, Jamaica, where everything of the choicest quality in their line can be found. The cooling rooms are the largest on Long Island, and are always filled with the choicest stock, and obliging salesmen are on hand to attend to all orders, which are promptly filled, whether by mail, telegraph or telephone, and shipped to any point. Marketmen should pay a visit to this establishment and see its advantages for themselves.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Friday, August 22, 2008
A Bad Example for Young Lawyers.
New York, 1895
Lawyer George Wallace is not a good model for young men of the legal profession to follow. As counsel to the board of Supervisors, and therefore acting for all the people of the county, Mr. Wallace has been guilty of deception and falsehood, and is therefore not a fit person to be trusted with the care of public business. Young men who are beginning a professional career at the bar should foreswear themselves never to be guilty of falsehood or deceit toward their clients, the courts, or the public, but always to conduct themselves so as to enforce and enjoy the confidence and esteem of everybody.
If George Wallace had deceived a judge on the bench, and lied to him, as he did to the board of Supervisors, he could be punished for it by imprisonment for a contempt, or by dismissal from the bar. But he can only be held amenable for the wrong be was guilty of toward the Supervisors by the members of that body, and they have shown no disposition to call him to account. We have said before that summary dismissal from his position as counsel to the board would be proper, and we repeat it, for the offence of which he is guilty must destroy the bond of confidence which ought to exist between counsel and client.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
Lawyer George Wallace is not a good model for young men of the legal profession to follow. As counsel to the board of Supervisors, and therefore acting for all the people of the county, Mr. Wallace has been guilty of deception and falsehood, and is therefore not a fit person to be trusted with the care of public business. Young men who are beginning a professional career at the bar should foreswear themselves never to be guilty of falsehood or deceit toward their clients, the courts, or the public, but always to conduct themselves so as to enforce and enjoy the confidence and esteem of everybody.
If George Wallace had deceived a judge on the bench, and lied to him, as he did to the board of Supervisors, he could be punished for it by imprisonment for a contempt, or by dismissal from the bar. But he can only be held amenable for the wrong be was guilty of toward the Supervisors by the members of that body, and they have shown no disposition to call him to account. We have said before that summary dismissal from his position as counsel to the board would be proper, and we repeat it, for the offence of which he is guilty must destroy the bond of confidence which ought to exist between counsel and client.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
Visited by Milk Inspectors.
New York, 1895
The state milk inspectors swooped down upon Flushing Friday and tested the milk sold by the vendors. In each instance samples were obtained, bottled and labeled and sent to the state chemist for analysis. The stores where farm products and vinegar are sold were also visited by the inspectors.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
The state milk inspectors swooped down upon Flushing Friday and tested the milk sold by the vendors. In each instance samples were obtained, bottled and labeled and sent to the state chemist for analysis. The stores where farm products and vinegar are sold were also visited by the inspectors.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
Vacheron Fighting for Delay.
New York, 1895
Assemblyman Vacheron's declarations in the newspapers that he was anxious for a speedy trial of the indictment for bribery turns out to have been a characteristic bluff. He had a chance to go to trial on Monday, but he was not ready, nor was he ready to have a day fixed for his trial, and there being no other way to throw the court off and secure delay, his counsel interposed a demurrer to the indictment and staved off the trial.
Any one reading the New York Herald's report of the court proceedings will see very clearly that the points interposed against the indictment are weak and far-fetched, but they are good enough to secure delay. If the indictment is illegally drawn the benefit of the error goes to the accused man, and would help him to an acquittal. Mr. Vacheron has been declaring "I am innocent; all I want is a chance to reestablish by honor." Perhaps Mr. Vacheron is innocent; at all events, he is not to be presumed guilty until proven so, but when he sits down on the opportunity to get a trial, and an acquittal, if he be innocent, he is not helping his case before the public. Three times now has he had the opportunity he professed to want, and every time has he fought it off.
If the indictment is not good a corrected one can be found. Mr. Vacheron could just as easily prove his innocence under this indictment as any other, if he is innocent.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
Assemblyman Vacheron's declarations in the newspapers that he was anxious for a speedy trial of the indictment for bribery turns out to have been a characteristic bluff. He had a chance to go to trial on Monday, but he was not ready, nor was he ready to have a day fixed for his trial, and there being no other way to throw the court off and secure delay, his counsel interposed a demurrer to the indictment and staved off the trial.
Any one reading the New York Herald's report of the court proceedings will see very clearly that the points interposed against the indictment are weak and far-fetched, but they are good enough to secure delay. If the indictment is illegally drawn the benefit of the error goes to the accused man, and would help him to an acquittal. Mr. Vacheron has been declaring "I am innocent; all I want is a chance to reestablish by honor." Perhaps Mr. Vacheron is innocent; at all events, he is not to be presumed guilty until proven so, but when he sits down on the opportunity to get a trial, and an acquittal, if he be innocent, he is not helping his case before the public. Three times now has he had the opportunity he professed to want, and every time has he fought it off.
If the indictment is not good a corrected one can be found. Mr. Vacheron could just as easily prove his innocence under this indictment as any other, if he is innocent.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
"Democrats Getting Together."
New York, 1895
Taking up the almost idle subject of a conference of all Long Island Democrats for the purpose of restoring harmony where the World dropped it, the Sun proceeds to go somewhat over the same ground, but adds a fresh name or two to the list of persons who seem anxious to have a gathering of the clans. We make these few extracts to enable us to offer a suggestion or two:
Daniel Noble, District Attorney — The plan is an excellent one, and should be productive of great and lasting good to the cause of Democracy. As a Democrat I am with you, and will use all efforts toward making the meeting a success.
Joseph Dykes, County Treasurer — I am heartily in favor of the movement suggested.
It would be real nice to have Noble and Dykes in the conference. It would be interesting to hear Noble's reasons for running as the Republican-Gleason candidate in 1893, and hear him justify the efforts that he and Gleason made to defeat Dykes' election. Since when did Noble become a Democrat? We do not believe that the Democratic party has any room for him, or that the party wants to be saddled with responsibility for the management of his office, which at present seems to be engaged in the business of protecting Democratic bribe-givers and bribe-takers from the consequences of their crime. The Republicans must keep Mr. Noble, and be responsible to the people for his record.
No Democratic conference can be held that will not be confronted with the question, "What shall we do with Gleason?" We do not believe that the Jeffersonian organization of Long Island City is willing to have Gleason's organization put on a level with them in Democratic conventions, and given places on the ticket. And if the Jeffersonians were willing it is probable that Gleason would spurn the offer, for he would be swallowed up and his individuality lost. Gleason has better reasons for standing out now than he ever had. The joining of Newtown and Long Island City in one assembly district makes him a bigger political factor, for he has a large following in Newtown, and it is not sure that he cannot control the election in the Second district, for he has always been able to get from 400 to 500 votes into the ballot box in Flushing, and over 100 in Jamaica, and the Democratic majority in the district does not exceed 300.
There is going to be a mighty struggle in Long Island City this year for mayor, and Gleason is to be a candidate. It will not surprise us to see a combination between his faction and the Republicans, for we believe that that has been the purpose of all the combinations of the past few years. The Republicans accepted Gleason's man Noble for District Attorney, and his man Robinson for Assemblyman, and Gleason gave the Republicans the Senatorship. Last year Gleason gave the Republicans the office of City Treasurer of Long Island City and the Republicans were to have made him Assemblyman, but they could not deliver the vote, although coming within 75 of doing so. Gleason has got the whip-hand of the Republicans this year. They want to elect a board of Aldermen and the Senator, and they cannot do either without Gleason's help. Gleason wants to be mayor, but he cannot win without Republican help. Those are some of the reasons why a Gleason-Republican "combine" is pretty certain to result.
Democrats who are talking of "getting together" and of "restoring harmony" will see, if they stop and think, the utter futility of their position. There is but one way open to the Democracy to regain its lost ascendancy, and that is by sending honest delegates to conventions and making nominations that will command public confidence.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
Taking up the almost idle subject of a conference of all Long Island Democrats for the purpose of restoring harmony where the World dropped it, the Sun proceeds to go somewhat over the same ground, but adds a fresh name or two to the list of persons who seem anxious to have a gathering of the clans. We make these few extracts to enable us to offer a suggestion or two:
Daniel Noble, District Attorney — The plan is an excellent one, and should be productive of great and lasting good to the cause of Democracy. As a Democrat I am with you, and will use all efforts toward making the meeting a success.
Joseph Dykes, County Treasurer — I am heartily in favor of the movement suggested.
It would be real nice to have Noble and Dykes in the conference. It would be interesting to hear Noble's reasons for running as the Republican-Gleason candidate in 1893, and hear him justify the efforts that he and Gleason made to defeat Dykes' election. Since when did Noble become a Democrat? We do not believe that the Democratic party has any room for him, or that the party wants to be saddled with responsibility for the management of his office, which at present seems to be engaged in the business of protecting Democratic bribe-givers and bribe-takers from the consequences of their crime. The Republicans must keep Mr. Noble, and be responsible to the people for his record.
No Democratic conference can be held that will not be confronted with the question, "What shall we do with Gleason?" We do not believe that the Jeffersonian organization of Long Island City is willing to have Gleason's organization put on a level with them in Democratic conventions, and given places on the ticket. And if the Jeffersonians were willing it is probable that Gleason would spurn the offer, for he would be swallowed up and his individuality lost. Gleason has better reasons for standing out now than he ever had. The joining of Newtown and Long Island City in one assembly district makes him a bigger political factor, for he has a large following in Newtown, and it is not sure that he cannot control the election in the Second district, for he has always been able to get from 400 to 500 votes into the ballot box in Flushing, and over 100 in Jamaica, and the Democratic majority in the district does not exceed 300.
There is going to be a mighty struggle in Long Island City this year for mayor, and Gleason is to be a candidate. It will not surprise us to see a combination between his faction and the Republicans, for we believe that that has been the purpose of all the combinations of the past few years. The Republicans accepted Gleason's man Noble for District Attorney, and his man Robinson for Assemblyman, and Gleason gave the Republicans the Senatorship. Last year Gleason gave the Republicans the office of City Treasurer of Long Island City and the Republicans were to have made him Assemblyman, but they could not deliver the vote, although coming within 75 of doing so. Gleason has got the whip-hand of the Republicans this year. They want to elect a board of Aldermen and the Senator, and they cannot do either without Gleason's help. Gleason wants to be mayor, but he cannot win without Republican help. Those are some of the reasons why a Gleason-Republican "combine" is pretty certain to result.
Democrats who are talking of "getting together" and of "restoring harmony" will see, if they stop and think, the utter futility of their position. There is but one way open to the Democracy to regain its lost ascendancy, and that is by sending honest delegates to conventions and making nominations that will command public confidence.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
We Don't Get it.
New York, 1895
The Governor has not fulfilled the expectations of the friends of the normal school. He let die the item in the supplemental supply bill appropriating $50,000 for furnishing the school. The $100,000 appropriated in the general supply bill is available for the work. Of course the failure to secure the additional $50,000 this year is to be regretted, but we have no doubt that the money will be appropriated next year. We've got to have it, and we're going to have it. The $100,000 will build the school house, and when it is completed the state will be obliged to make the additional appropriation to equip it.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
The Governor has not fulfilled the expectations of the friends of the normal school. He let die the item in the supplemental supply bill appropriating $50,000 for furnishing the school. The $100,000 appropriated in the general supply bill is available for the work. Of course the failure to secure the additional $50,000 this year is to be regretted, but we have no doubt that the money will be appropriated next year. We've got to have it, and we're going to have it. The $100,000 will build the school house, and when it is completed the state will be obliged to make the additional appropriation to equip it.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
Courts in This County.
New York, 1895
The time seems to be at hand when one of the justices of the Supreme Court will have to devote all of his time to the business arising in Queens county, and which has been increasing steadily for several years. we have now three terms of the Circuit Court, and the judges and the jurymen put in long hours and work hard, but the calendar grows in spite of them. In November two additional justices will be elected in this district, and the new year will see Judge Barnard restored to the exercise of all his functions, civil and criminal, so that it will not be difficult to have a judge assigned to hold chambers in this county. When the judges decide to take this step they should fix upon Jamaica as the place where the judge shall preside, and satisfactory accommodations will be provided for him in the Town Hall.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
The time seems to be at hand when one of the justices of the Supreme Court will have to devote all of his time to the business arising in Queens county, and which has been increasing steadily for several years. we have now three terms of the Circuit Court, and the judges and the jurymen put in long hours and work hard, but the calendar grows in spite of them. In November two additional justices will be elected in this district, and the new year will see Judge Barnard restored to the exercise of all his functions, civil and criminal, so that it will not be difficult to have a judge assigned to hold chambers in this county. When the judges decide to take this step they should fix upon Jamaica as the place where the judge shall preside, and satisfactory accommodations will be provided for him in the Town Hall.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
Parallel Railroads.
New York, 1895
The State Railroad Commissioners made a decision a year or so ago against the building of parallel steam railroads, and the Supreme Court has affirmed the action of the commissioners. Since the decision was made the law as to parallel railroads has been amended by the Legislature so as to include horse-car and trolley lines of railroad, and both the commissioners' decision and the amended law are of peculiar interest to the people of Queens county because they bear directly on the construction of two electric railroads, both of which will parallel the Long Island railroad. No railroad of any kind can be constructed until the consent of the State Railroad Commissioners has been obtained, and refusal of consent, as in the case now at bar, knocks the whole thing into a "cocked hat."
The Long Island Electric Railroad Company has obtained franchises for a railroad through the towns of Jamaica and Hempstead, and is said to have made contracts for construction, and even to have built a small section of roadway. Nevertheless, the fact seems to be that the company is disjointed in two important particulars: First, the consent of the Railroad Commissioners has not been obtained for the construction of the road; second, the consent of the Railroad Commissioners has not been obtained as to the motive power to be used. The obtaining of these consents was not necessary prior to the petition for franchises, but the consents must be obtained before construction begins to make the status of the company legal and give a color of value to its stocks and bonds. When the company sees fit to apply for the commissioners' consent for the building of the railroad it may encounter no opposition whatever, but, on the other hand, suppose the Long Island railroad company should set up an opposition on the ground that it is a parallel railroad forbidden by the statue, and suppose the commissioners should decide that the trolley railroad is not necessary and refuse consent to its construction, then the company and its stockholders would be left in a sorry plight, but the blame would be their own for not having complied with the strict letter of the law.
The Long Island railroad company may reasonably be expected to make the opposition outlined above, perhaps not so much to cripple the Long Island electric railroad company as to establish a precedent that will operate against a certain other electric railroad enterprise. The following authentic letter from the Secretary of the State Railroad Commission bears directly on the questions we have been discussing:
The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N. Y.
DEAR SIR — Your letter of June 7 received. Before building an electric railroad, the company proposing to build must apply to this board for approval of the use of electricity as a motive power under section 100 of the railroad law. This board has not granted approval of the use of electricity to the Long Island electric railroad company, neither has application been made to it by such company.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
The State Railroad Commissioners made a decision a year or so ago against the building of parallel steam railroads, and the Supreme Court has affirmed the action of the commissioners. Since the decision was made the law as to parallel railroads has been amended by the Legislature so as to include horse-car and trolley lines of railroad, and both the commissioners' decision and the amended law are of peculiar interest to the people of Queens county because they bear directly on the construction of two electric railroads, both of which will parallel the Long Island railroad. No railroad of any kind can be constructed until the consent of the State Railroad Commissioners has been obtained, and refusal of consent, as in the case now at bar, knocks the whole thing into a "cocked hat."
The Long Island Electric Railroad Company has obtained franchises for a railroad through the towns of Jamaica and Hempstead, and is said to have made contracts for construction, and even to have built a small section of roadway. Nevertheless, the fact seems to be that the company is disjointed in two important particulars: First, the consent of the Railroad Commissioners has not been obtained for the construction of the road; second, the consent of the Railroad Commissioners has not been obtained as to the motive power to be used. The obtaining of these consents was not necessary prior to the petition for franchises, but the consents must be obtained before construction begins to make the status of the company legal and give a color of value to its stocks and bonds. When the company sees fit to apply for the commissioners' consent for the building of the railroad it may encounter no opposition whatever, but, on the other hand, suppose the Long Island railroad company should set up an opposition on the ground that it is a parallel railroad forbidden by the statue, and suppose the commissioners should decide that the trolley railroad is not necessary and refuse consent to its construction, then the company and its stockholders would be left in a sorry plight, but the blame would be their own for not having complied with the strict letter of the law.
The Long Island railroad company may reasonably be expected to make the opposition outlined above, perhaps not so much to cripple the Long Island electric railroad company as to establish a precedent that will operate against a certain other electric railroad enterprise. The following authentic letter from the Secretary of the State Railroad Commission bears directly on the questions we have been discussing:
ALBANY, June 10, 1895.
The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N. Y.
DEAR SIR — Your letter of June 7 received. Before building an electric railroad, the company proposing to build must apply to this board for approval of the use of electricity as a motive power under section 100 of the railroad law. This board has not granted approval of the use of electricity to the Long Island electric railroad company, neither has application been made to it by such company.
Very truly yours, C. R. DEFREESE, Secretary.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
No Headlines, Editorials, June 21, 1895
The Oyster Bay Pilot is not pleased with the re-apportionment, but any one who will consider the matter with a disinterested mind will conclude that the Supervisors could not have arranged the districts more harmoniously or with greater fairness. Of course Democratic politicians who have been living in and holding office in a Democratic district will selfishly rebel against being placed in a surely Republican district and becoming back numbers.
The beer brewing business has grown rapidly in Brooklyn. There are 33 breweries and their annual output is 1,824,972 barrels. In 1841 the annual output was 300 barrels.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
The beer brewing business has grown rapidly in Brooklyn. There are 33 breweries and their annual output is 1,824,972 barrels. In 1841 the annual output was 300 barrels.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
The Right Way to Build the Bridge.
New York, 1895
Without intending to do so, the Brooklyn Times has placed the board of Supervisors of this county, and the County Engineer, in a false position in respect to the proposed new bridge over Newtown creek at Hunter's Point. It has been made to appear that our Supervisors are trying to make a job out of this public work for some favorite one's benefit. Just the reverse is true. The Supervisors are trying to have the work let under honest circumstances, and as they have the controlling voice, the work will be honestly let or no bridge will be built.
Kings county wants a lift bridge built, after the model of the one seen in Chicago, and we believe it is a very good bridge for Newtown creek. As to the style of bridge the two counties are in harmony. The joint committee have agreed upon a lift bridge, and they have agreed to call upon bridge builders to submit bids with plans of their own for the work. The reason for this is that the lift bridge is patented, even to the bolts, it is said, and if the county by its own plans infringed upon these patents it would be liable in damages. To avoid this responsibility the joint committee decided to throw the whole work open to competition, thereby making the contractors take all the risks of patent infringements, knowing very well that every bidder would base his estimate on terms suitable to the patentees before offering his bid.
The full board of Supervisors of Queens county has ratified the action of the joint committee, but the full board of Supervisors of Kings county has refused its approval. Kings county Supervisors want the lift bridge built by a Mr. Wardell, builder and patentee of the Chicago bridge. In other words, to give Mr. Wardell the job without proper competition. That would be manifestly against public policy, and Queens county's Supervisors will never consent to it. Under the terms proposed by the joint committee Mr. Wardell has an open chance in the competition and he can ask nothing fairer than that. If there should be no competition the two counties would be wholly at the mercy of the person who got the work, and no one could tell how much the bridge would cost. But letting the work out by contract would establish the price, and limit the liability, and prevent jobbery and waste. Queens county does not care if the bridge is never built, for the benefit all inures to Kings county. If the latter county's Supervisors will not act like reasonable men, their constituents will know who to hold responsible. A hundred thousand dollars is a good deal of money, and that sum represents about the difference in cost between the two methods.
The Times will undoubtedly do our Supervisors and Engineer justice when it learns the true inwardness of the case.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
Without intending to do so, the Brooklyn Times has placed the board of Supervisors of this county, and the County Engineer, in a false position in respect to the proposed new bridge over Newtown creek at Hunter's Point. It has been made to appear that our Supervisors are trying to make a job out of this public work for some favorite one's benefit. Just the reverse is true. The Supervisors are trying to have the work let under honest circumstances, and as they have the controlling voice, the work will be honestly let or no bridge will be built.
Kings county wants a lift bridge built, after the model of the one seen in Chicago, and we believe it is a very good bridge for Newtown creek. As to the style of bridge the two counties are in harmony. The joint committee have agreed upon a lift bridge, and they have agreed to call upon bridge builders to submit bids with plans of their own for the work. The reason for this is that the lift bridge is patented, even to the bolts, it is said, and if the county by its own plans infringed upon these patents it would be liable in damages. To avoid this responsibility the joint committee decided to throw the whole work open to competition, thereby making the contractors take all the risks of patent infringements, knowing very well that every bidder would base his estimate on terms suitable to the patentees before offering his bid.
The full board of Supervisors of Queens county has ratified the action of the joint committee, but the full board of Supervisors of Kings county has refused its approval. Kings county Supervisors want the lift bridge built by a Mr. Wardell, builder and patentee of the Chicago bridge. In other words, to give Mr. Wardell the job without proper competition. That would be manifestly against public policy, and Queens county's Supervisors will never consent to it. Under the terms proposed by the joint committee Mr. Wardell has an open chance in the competition and he can ask nothing fairer than that. If there should be no competition the two counties would be wholly at the mercy of the person who got the work, and no one could tell how much the bridge would cost. But letting the work out by contract would establish the price, and limit the liability, and prevent jobbery and waste. Queens county does not care if the bridge is never built, for the benefit all inures to Kings county. If the latter county's Supervisors will not act like reasonable men, their constituents will know who to hold responsible. A hundred thousand dollars is a good deal of money, and that sum represents about the difference in cost between the two methods.
The Times will undoubtedly do our Supervisors and Engineer justice when it learns the true inwardness of the case.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 4.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
A Disastrous Berry Year.
New York, 1895
This has been a disastrous year for the Long Island strawberry growers who depend upon the Boston market to take their fruit. The crop has been fairly productive and of good quality, but prices have been ruinously low. The berry train which runs between Manor and Greenport conveying the strawberries to a boat chartered for the purpose of getting the fruit to the Boston market was discontinued on Wednesday. One farmer said that for three crates of fine berries sent to Boston he had returned to him as his commission three two cent postage stamps. The average selling price in Boston has been about 4 cents.
The Early Drought Has Come.
The drought has set in and is becoming a serious matter. The roads are like ash beds and lawns are turning brown. The hay crop has already been seriously injured and garden vegetables, particularly potatoes and peas, will not yield more than half a crop. The weather has been exceedingly favorable for corn, beans and melons, but if the drought continues they too will suffer. Small fruits have failed to mature and even the wild huckleberries have shriveled up on the bushes.
An Ax for Mr. Townsend.
In a review of Queens county politics. anent the question of harmony, Tuesday's Brooklyn Eagle said: "One of these Democratic fighters against Mr. Sutphin is now slated as candidate for senator, and if he is nominated, as now seems likely, the Sutphin Democrats in the county will take a good deal of trouble to see that he is buried out of sight."
This must mean Edward N. Townsend of Hempstead.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
This has been a disastrous year for the Long Island strawberry growers who depend upon the Boston market to take their fruit. The crop has been fairly productive and of good quality, but prices have been ruinously low. The berry train which runs between Manor and Greenport conveying the strawberries to a boat chartered for the purpose of getting the fruit to the Boston market was discontinued on Wednesday. One farmer said that for three crates of fine berries sent to Boston he had returned to him as his commission three two cent postage stamps. The average selling price in Boston has been about 4 cents.
The Early Drought Has Come.
The drought has set in and is becoming a serious matter. The roads are like ash beds and lawns are turning brown. The hay crop has already been seriously injured and garden vegetables, particularly potatoes and peas, will not yield more than half a crop. The weather has been exceedingly favorable for corn, beans and melons, but if the drought continues they too will suffer. Small fruits have failed to mature and even the wild huckleberries have shriveled up on the bushes.
An Ax for Mr. Townsend.
In a review of Queens county politics. anent the question of harmony, Tuesday's Brooklyn Eagle said: "One of these Democratic fighters against Mr. Sutphin is now slated as candidate for senator, and if he is nominated, as now seems likely, the Sutphin Democrats in the county will take a good deal of trouble to see that he is buried out of sight."
This must mean Edward N. Townsend of Hempstead.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Sale of the Riker Property.
New York, 1895
The executors of the will of John H. Riker realized about $10,000 by the sale of sixty-three lots at Woodside. The prices were good, considering the situation of the property, ranging from $100 to $500 per lot. The executors bought in the Riker house and ten lots adjoining for $5,000.
Want the Capital Stock Trebled.
Directors Maher, Olcott, McCabe, Cord Meyer, Bushe and Lamson, of the Electric Illuminating and Power company of Long Island City have called a special meeting of the stockholders for July 1, for the purpose of increasing the capital stock from $50,000 to $150,000.
New Long Island City Industry.
Articles of incorporation have been filed with the secretary of state by the New York venetian blind company of Long Island City. The capital stock is $50,000.
Madden Gas Bill Signed.
Governor Morton has signed Assemblyman Madden's bill, providing that the East River Gas Light company of Long Island City shall not charge more for gas in that city than it does in other places.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
The executors of the will of John H. Riker realized about $10,000 by the sale of sixty-three lots at Woodside. The prices were good, considering the situation of the property, ranging from $100 to $500 per lot. The executors bought in the Riker house and ten lots adjoining for $5,000.
Want the Capital Stock Trebled.
Directors Maher, Olcott, McCabe, Cord Meyer, Bushe and Lamson, of the Electric Illuminating and Power company of Long Island City have called a special meeting of the stockholders for July 1, for the purpose of increasing the capital stock from $50,000 to $150,000.
New Long Island City Industry.
Articles of incorporation have been filed with the secretary of state by the New York venetian blind company of Long Island City. The capital stock is $50,000.
Madden Gas Bill Signed.
Governor Morton has signed Assemblyman Madden's bill, providing that the East River Gas Light company of Long Island City shall not charge more for gas in that city than it does in other places.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Monday, August 18, 2008
June Term of County Court.
New York, 1895
Judge Garretson will begin the June term of the County Court at the Court House in Long Island City on Monday. There will be no grand jury in this court. It is said that District Attorney Noble intends to try Holcratt and Goeller, of Jamaica, the indicted bribe-takers, but they seem to laugh at the idea of a trial. The civil calendar is as follows:
Balten vs Shire, Brodie vs Sullivan, Friend vs Ramayon, Farrell vs Sanford, Hunter vs Fox, Jones vs Imgul, Krankofski vs Young, Platt vs Winans, Place vs Gildersleeve, Raeburn vs Woelfel, Village of Whitestone vs Brown.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Judge Garretson will begin the June term of the County Court at the Court House in Long Island City on Monday. There will be no grand jury in this court. It is said that District Attorney Noble intends to try Holcratt and Goeller, of Jamaica, the indicted bribe-takers, but they seem to laugh at the idea of a trial. The civil calendar is as follows:
Balten vs Shire, Brodie vs Sullivan, Friend vs Ramayon, Farrell vs Sanford, Hunter vs Fox, Jones vs Imgul, Krankofski vs Young, Platt vs Winans, Place vs Gildersleeve, Raeburn vs Woelfel, Village of Whitestone vs Brown.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Legislated Out of Office.
New York, 1895
The new law prohibiting excise commissioners from selling liquor or tobacco has forced Excise Commissioner Lankow of Long Island City out of office. He is a cigar manufacturer and did a good business among the liquor dealers. He sent his resignation to Mayor Sanford a few days ago and it was accepted.
Two Courts Next Week.
The Circuit Court and the County Court will be in session next Monday. Judge Cullen will preside in the former and Judge Garretson in the latter. It is probable that the County Court will last through the month of July.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
The new law prohibiting excise commissioners from selling liquor or tobacco has forced Excise Commissioner Lankow of Long Island City out of office. He is a cigar manufacturer and did a good business among the liquor dealers. He sent his resignation to Mayor Sanford a few days ago and it was accepted.
Two Courts Next Week.
The Circuit Court and the County Court will be in session next Monday. Judge Cullen will preside in the former and Judge Garretson in the latter. It is probable that the County Court will last through the month of July.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Inspecting Newtown Creek.
New York, 1895
A number of men doing business on Newtown Creek took Congressmen Bennett and Howe of Kings county along the creek in the tug Protector Thursday to explain to them the necessity of an appropriation by congress for the widening of the channel to 125 feet and its dredging to a depth of eighteen feet at low water. After the trip Congressman Bennett gave it as his opinion that an appropriation of at least $200,000 ought to be made by congress to improve the creek and to make it navigable.
Islip's Big Firemen's Tournament.
The second annual tournament under the auspices of the Islip town firemen's association was held last Wednesday. Every one of the fourteen companies in the town was present, and the parade was nearly a mile long. The parade was led by a squad of mounted police, followed by the chief of the department, visiting firemen, and the officers of the Islip town firemen's association and several brass bands. The contests were witnessed by nearly 2,000 persons.
Friends' Academy Graduate.
The commencement exercises at Friends' academy at Locust Valley took place Friday afternoon and drew scores of friends of the institution to listen to a most excellent program. The graduating class of '95 was composed of but one member, Everitt F. Willets, son of ex-Supervisor Frederick E. Willets, which is said to be due to a raising of the standard of the academy, thereby necessitating another year's course for the class which would otherwise have been graduated.
Suit Against Long Island City.
Before Justice Cullen on Thursday the Long Island Illuminating company sued Long Island City for $4,922 for electric lights supplied the streets in the city between April 1, 1893, and March, 1894. Decision was reserved.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
A number of men doing business on Newtown Creek took Congressmen Bennett and Howe of Kings county along the creek in the tug Protector Thursday to explain to them the necessity of an appropriation by congress for the widening of the channel to 125 feet and its dredging to a depth of eighteen feet at low water. After the trip Congressman Bennett gave it as his opinion that an appropriation of at least $200,000 ought to be made by congress to improve the creek and to make it navigable.
Islip's Big Firemen's Tournament.
The second annual tournament under the auspices of the Islip town firemen's association was held last Wednesday. Every one of the fourteen companies in the town was present, and the parade was nearly a mile long. The parade was led by a squad of mounted police, followed by the chief of the department, visiting firemen, and the officers of the Islip town firemen's association and several brass bands. The contests were witnessed by nearly 2,000 persons.
Friends' Academy Graduate.
The commencement exercises at Friends' academy at Locust Valley took place Friday afternoon and drew scores of friends of the institution to listen to a most excellent program. The graduating class of '95 was composed of but one member, Everitt F. Willets, son of ex-Supervisor Frederick E. Willets, which is said to be due to a raising of the standard of the academy, thereby necessitating another year's course for the class which would otherwise have been graduated.
Suit Against Long Island City.
Before Justice Cullen on Thursday the Long Island Illuminating company sued Long Island City for $4,922 for electric lights supplied the streets in the city between April 1, 1893, and March, 1894. Decision was reserved.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Friday, August 15, 2008
A Republican View of It.
New York, 1895
Boss Youngs would be better pleased to have Edward N. Townsend in the Senate than John Lewis Childs. — Long Island Farmer.
We do not doubt that Mr. Youngs would rather have his fellow townsman, Edward N. Townsend, of Oyster Bay, elected than Senator Childs, though Townsend is a Democrat. The Townsend brothers and Youngs have always worked together, and the Oyster Bay Pilot, which is an ultra-Democratic paper conducted by the Townsends is always sounding the praises of Mr. Youngs and belittling the other Republican leaders. There is a lot of latent rascality in the Republican party and at the proper time the Herald will show who the rascals are and the jobs they have put up for the assassination of some of the candidates of the party, if certain gentlemen should happen to be those candidates. It will be a good thing for the party if these traitors are shown up in their true colors. — Long Island City Herald, Republican.
—Reprinted in The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 5.
Boss Youngs would be better pleased to have Edward N. Townsend in the Senate than John Lewis Childs. — Long Island Farmer.
We do not doubt that Mr. Youngs would rather have his fellow townsman, Edward N. Townsend, of Oyster Bay, elected than Senator Childs, though Townsend is a Democrat. The Townsend brothers and Youngs have always worked together, and the Oyster Bay Pilot, which is an ultra-Democratic paper conducted by the Townsends is always sounding the praises of Mr. Youngs and belittling the other Republican leaders. There is a lot of latent rascality in the Republican party and at the proper time the Herald will show who the rascals are and the jobs they have put up for the assassination of some of the candidates of the party, if certain gentlemen should happen to be those candidates. It will be a good thing for the party if these traitors are shown up in their true colors. — Long Island City Herald, Republican.
—Reprinted in The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 5.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Something We Want Democratic Politicians to Understand.
New York, 1895
Democratic nominations for important offices in this county have frequently been notoriously bad. The making of a commendable nomination has been the exception. It is high time that the making of unfit nominations ceased. There are plenty of capable and conscientious Democrats to choose from. THE FARMER will never again support for any office a Democrat who is not wholly worthy of the office and of the public confidence. THE FARMER is and will be a Democratic newspaper on principle, and principle requires the election of the best men in the party, and the defeat of unworthy men who succeed in forcing themselves to the front. If Democratic conventions cannot make as good nominations as Republican conventions, the Republicans will deserve to succeed. The people are not voting as blind partisans any longer, but for the candidates who promise the best results to the public service, and THE FARMER will give its support to them.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
Democratic nominations for important offices in this county have frequently been notoriously bad. The making of a commendable nomination has been the exception. It is high time that the making of unfit nominations ceased. There are plenty of capable and conscientious Democrats to choose from. THE FARMER will never again support for any office a Democrat who is not wholly worthy of the office and of the public confidence. THE FARMER is and will be a Democratic newspaper on principle, and principle requires the election of the best men in the party, and the defeat of unworthy men who succeed in forcing themselves to the front. If Democratic conventions cannot make as good nominations as Republican conventions, the Republicans will deserve to succeed. The people are not voting as blind partisans any longer, but for the candidates who promise the best results to the public service, and THE FARMER will give its support to them.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
F. W. Dunton
New York, 1895
We used Mr. Dunton's name in connection with the Senatorial nomination wholly upon our own responsibility. Our opinion of him is too well known to require stating. No selfish motive can be charged to those who hold him in high esteem and so express themselves.
He is the logical candidate for the office, but if such was not the case he is the man who should be placed in it. This statement applies with equal force to every person residing or having interest in the First Senatorial district. There is no other man in either party concerning whom such a statement could be upheld, and, barring party lines no one will dispute it. We believe that he would accept the nomination, that he could be elected, and he certainly would disappoint no one in his treatment of affairs pertaining to the office.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
We used Mr. Dunton's name in connection with the Senatorial nomination wholly upon our own responsibility. Our opinion of him is too well known to require stating. No selfish motive can be charged to those who hold him in high esteem and so express themselves.
He is the logical candidate for the office, but if such was not the case he is the man who should be placed in it. This statement applies with equal force to every person residing or having interest in the First Senatorial district. There is no other man in either party concerning whom such a statement could be upheld, and, barring party lines no one will dispute it. We believe that he would accept the nomination, that he could be elected, and he certainly would disappoint no one in his treatment of affairs pertaining to the office.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
Short Editorials (No Headlines) June 14, 1895
New York, 1895
The decision of the General Term of the Supreme Court, Third Department, regarding the paralleling of existing railroads, while not the first of the kind, is both important and interesting. It is important in that it sustains the refusal of the State Railroad Commission to permit the construction of a new railroad which would simply parallel an existing railroad. It is doubly interesting because of the enactment this year in Chapter 513, Laws of 1895, of an amendment to the very section of the railroad law involved, section 59, striking out the words "This shall not apply to street surface railroads," and thus bringing all surface lines in the State within the scope of the decision against the paralleling of old roads. Does not this knock out the Long Island Electric Railroad Company?
The Brooklyn Times has showered praise upon Commissioner Cooley because of the splendid school buildings in his district and their fine equipment. But, bless you, all that credit belongs to ex-Commissioner Merrill, for he built all those fine school houses, and did more to advance the cause of education in this territory than all the officers who had preceded him for fifty years. We detract nothing from Mr. Cooley's merit in asking for justice for Mr. Merrill. And, by the way, School Commissioner Clair is making a record that calls for commendation over in the First district, but the Times will not say so because Mr. Clair is a Democrat. Every man should be judged out of his works and not for his politics.
The Island, Senator Childs' nursling, has become a full fledged Republican newspaper. It will be edited by Monroe S. Wood, a very bright, progressive and courageous journalist. The Republicans had to have a party paper on which they could rely, the Standard having become corrupt, and having disgusted all decent people by its malice, waywardness and unreliability.
"Old Hen" Reeves of the Greenport Watchman has come off his nest with a brood of misconceptions about the Jamaica normal school. If he will but look at the supplemental supply bill he will feel like hiding himself in his musty nest again. That's where the additional $50,000 is tucked away.
Governor McCormick's resignation as a local commissioner of the normal school should not be accepted at this time when his services have become especially valuable and the work ahead of the commission is so important. Of course Mr. McCormick has good reasons for wanting to be freed from this responsibility, but he is patriotic enough to forego his personal desires in a matter so important to the public well being.
According to the Hempstead Inquirer George Wallace worked the Albany lobby racket at the expense of that town until he got a chance to transfer the game to the county, but he is not likely to be as successful in working the county as he was in working the town.
The village trustees have passed a resolution requesting the Supervisors to take control of and maintain as county roads certain streets within the village. Three years ago the trustees had a special law passed to prohibit the Supervisors or any other body from doing this very thing.
The Republicans of the Third district cannot do better than nominate Charles L. Phipps for Assemblyman. He would be certain of election, and we go bail that he would make a faithful representative.
The village should not part with the old school site on Herriman avenue and running through to Union avenue. This property is needed for public purposes. The old school building could be transformed into an admirable village hall at comparatively small expense, with a meeting room for the trustees, committee rooms, clerk's room, and police court. A better site for a public building cannot be had, except at heavy expense, and in time so much of the laud as now may seem superfluous will be required for public uses. If more money is necessary for the equipment of the new schools the people should give it rather than sell this valuable property to raise it.
Whew! The Long Island City Herald accuses Boss Youngs of "base disloyalty" to his party. That's tough on Billy — and he 3,000 miles away.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
The decision of the General Term of the Supreme Court, Third Department, regarding the paralleling of existing railroads, while not the first of the kind, is both important and interesting. It is important in that it sustains the refusal of the State Railroad Commission to permit the construction of a new railroad which would simply parallel an existing railroad. It is doubly interesting because of the enactment this year in Chapter 513, Laws of 1895, of an amendment to the very section of the railroad law involved, section 59, striking out the words "This shall not apply to street surface railroads," and thus bringing all surface lines in the State within the scope of the decision against the paralleling of old roads. Does not this knock out the Long Island Electric Railroad Company?
The Brooklyn Times has showered praise upon Commissioner Cooley because of the splendid school buildings in his district and their fine equipment. But, bless you, all that credit belongs to ex-Commissioner Merrill, for he built all those fine school houses, and did more to advance the cause of education in this territory than all the officers who had preceded him for fifty years. We detract nothing from Mr. Cooley's merit in asking for justice for Mr. Merrill. And, by the way, School Commissioner Clair is making a record that calls for commendation over in the First district, but the Times will not say so because Mr. Clair is a Democrat. Every man should be judged out of his works and not for his politics.
The Island, Senator Childs' nursling, has become a full fledged Republican newspaper. It will be edited by Monroe S. Wood, a very bright, progressive and courageous journalist. The Republicans had to have a party paper on which they could rely, the Standard having become corrupt, and having disgusted all decent people by its malice, waywardness and unreliability.
"Old Hen" Reeves of the Greenport Watchman has come off his nest with a brood of misconceptions about the Jamaica normal school. If he will but look at the supplemental supply bill he will feel like hiding himself in his musty nest again. That's where the additional $50,000 is tucked away.
Governor McCormick's resignation as a local commissioner of the normal school should not be accepted at this time when his services have become especially valuable and the work ahead of the commission is so important. Of course Mr. McCormick has good reasons for wanting to be freed from this responsibility, but he is patriotic enough to forego his personal desires in a matter so important to the public well being.
According to the Hempstead Inquirer George Wallace worked the Albany lobby racket at the expense of that town until he got a chance to transfer the game to the county, but he is not likely to be as successful in working the county as he was in working the town.
The village trustees have passed a resolution requesting the Supervisors to take control of and maintain as county roads certain streets within the village. Three years ago the trustees had a special law passed to prohibit the Supervisors or any other body from doing this very thing.
The Republicans of the Third district cannot do better than nominate Charles L. Phipps for Assemblyman. He would be certain of election, and we go bail that he would make a faithful representative.
The village should not part with the old school site on Herriman avenue and running through to Union avenue. This property is needed for public purposes. The old school building could be transformed into an admirable village hall at comparatively small expense, with a meeting room for the trustees, committee rooms, clerk's room, and police court. A better site for a public building cannot be had, except at heavy expense, and in time so much of the laud as now may seem superfluous will be required for public uses. If more money is necessary for the equipment of the new schools the people should give it rather than sell this valuable property to raise it.
Whew! The Long Island City Herald accuses Boss Youngs of "base disloyalty" to his party. That's tough on Billy — and he 3,000 miles away.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
Should George Wallace be Trusted With Public Business?
New York, 1895
There is abundant evidence to prove that George Wallace, while counsel to the board of Supervisors, was in a caucus at Albany April 3rd or thereabouts which approved of Assemblyman Vacheron's corrupt Commissioner of Jurors bill, which would have imposed an annual burden of $10,000 a year on the tax-payers of Queens county, who were kept in ignorance of it by Mr. Wallace.
There is abundant evidence to prove that George Wallace, in his capacity as counsel to the board of Supervisors, told the board of Supervisors on April 16th that the first he knew of the Commissioner of Jurors bill was when Assemblyman Vacheron told him on April 10th, at Albany, that the bill had that day passed the Assembly. The moral conclusion is that Mr. Wallace told the Supervisors a deliberate falsehood.
The question of to-day, therefore, is, "Is George Wallace worthy to be trusted with the care of important public business as the county's counsel?" We do not see how the Supervisors can repose confidence in him, or how they can be sure that he is doing the best he can for the county's welfare. If he must be retained under the resolution appointing him, some lawyer who has the public confidence should be employed to look after the public business.
We are led to make these observations by reason of the Supervisors having passed a resolution directing counsel in the Maspeth avenue bridge case to turn all the papers over to Mr. Wallace, and instructing Mr. Wallace to take an appeal in the matter. This is an important litigation. The bridge that it is sought to compel the county to build will impose a burden of at least $200,000 on the people. The fight has been going on for three years, and the bridge has yet to be built. The last decision was against the county, and the expediency of letting Mr. Wallace have anything to do with the case would be questionable under favorable circumstances, but with his record on the Commissioner of Jurors bill a change of counsel to him is exceedingly hazardous. However, the Supervisors are the doctors, and let us hope that they will bring the county out all right.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
There is abundant evidence to prove that George Wallace, while counsel to the board of Supervisors, was in a caucus at Albany April 3rd or thereabouts which approved of Assemblyman Vacheron's corrupt Commissioner of Jurors bill, which would have imposed an annual burden of $10,000 a year on the tax-payers of Queens county, who were kept in ignorance of it by Mr. Wallace.
There is abundant evidence to prove that George Wallace, in his capacity as counsel to the board of Supervisors, told the board of Supervisors on April 16th that the first he knew of the Commissioner of Jurors bill was when Assemblyman Vacheron told him on April 10th, at Albany, that the bill had that day passed the Assembly. The moral conclusion is that Mr. Wallace told the Supervisors a deliberate falsehood.
The question of to-day, therefore, is, "Is George Wallace worthy to be trusted with the care of important public business as the county's counsel?" We do not see how the Supervisors can repose confidence in him, or how they can be sure that he is doing the best he can for the county's welfare. If he must be retained under the resolution appointing him, some lawyer who has the public confidence should be employed to look after the public business.
We are led to make these observations by reason of the Supervisors having passed a resolution directing counsel in the Maspeth avenue bridge case to turn all the papers over to Mr. Wallace, and instructing Mr. Wallace to take an appeal in the matter. This is an important litigation. The bridge that it is sought to compel the county to build will impose a burden of at least $200,000 on the people. The fight has been going on for three years, and the bridge has yet to be built. The last decision was against the county, and the expediency of letting Mr. Wallace have anything to do with the case would be questionable under favorable circumstances, but with his record on the Commissioner of Jurors bill a change of counsel to him is exceedingly hazardous. However, the Supervisors are the doctors, and let us hope that they will bring the county out all right.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
County Affairs.
New York, 1895
The Supervisors had an interesting meeting on Tuesday and the work done will receive public approval. The reapportionment of the county had to be made under the new constitution and will stand as made for ten years at least. There had to be a disproportion of population under any circumstances. The new districts are composed of contiguous territory and their respective interests are fairly harmonious. It is creditable to the Republican Supervisors that they refrained from taking unfair advantage of the Democrats. Each party has a positive district, and one district is close, but with a preponderance of votes in favor of the Democrats, yet so small that the party making the best nomination will be pretty likely to win. This will make for good government.
Road improvements came in for a fair share of favorable attention. North Hempstead and Oyster Bay will macadamize the North turnpike from Roslyn to East Norwich and thence to the village of Oyster Bay, each town bearing an equitable proportion of the cost. The Hoffman boulevard in Jamaica and Newtown will be macadamized from Fulton street in Jamaica to Thompson avenue in Newtown. Both of these improvements are well worth making, and they will about conclude the scheme of road improvement.
The board has gone squarely on record in favor of a new bridge over Newtown Creek at Hunter's Point, and it remains for Kings county to concur or take the responsibility for whatever may happen the old structure, which has been twice condemned by the general government and is tottering on its pivot. There is a job on foot in Kings to force the erection of a particular bridge under conditions not favorable to good work or economy, and Queens county's Supervisors will not have it. They are right, and have only to stand firm to get what they want.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
The Supervisors had an interesting meeting on Tuesday and the work done will receive public approval. The reapportionment of the county had to be made under the new constitution and will stand as made for ten years at least. There had to be a disproportion of population under any circumstances. The new districts are composed of contiguous territory and their respective interests are fairly harmonious. It is creditable to the Republican Supervisors that they refrained from taking unfair advantage of the Democrats. Each party has a positive district, and one district is close, but with a preponderance of votes in favor of the Democrats, yet so small that the party making the best nomination will be pretty likely to win. This will make for good government.
Road improvements came in for a fair share of favorable attention. North Hempstead and Oyster Bay will macadamize the North turnpike from Roslyn to East Norwich and thence to the village of Oyster Bay, each town bearing an equitable proportion of the cost. The Hoffman boulevard in Jamaica and Newtown will be macadamized from Fulton street in Jamaica to Thompson avenue in Newtown. Both of these improvements are well worth making, and they will about conclude the scheme of road improvement.
The board has gone squarely on record in favor of a new bridge over Newtown Creek at Hunter's Point, and it remains for Kings county to concur or take the responsibility for whatever may happen the old structure, which has been twice condemned by the general government and is tottering on its pivot. There is a job on foot in Kings to force the erection of a particular bridge under conditions not favorable to good work or economy, and Queens county's Supervisors will not have it. They are right, and have only to stand firm to get what they want.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
Money Grabbing George Wallace.
New York, 1895
(The Hempstead Inquirer.)
Counselor Wallace's greatest success as counsel of the board of Supervisors seems to have been achieved in the presentation of bills for extra services. Mr. Wallace was appointed Counsel of the board at a salary of $1,500, to cover all work done by counsel of the board. The board a few days ago received a great shock when the counselor presented a bill for $369.53, $94.53 for traveling expenses at Albany and $275 for services rendered at Albany. The Hempstead Town Board has had some experience with junketing trips of this kind — an experience which it seems is now being transferred to a wider field.
A Milkman Wants Damages.
John Graul, a Flushing milkman, has sued that village for $1,200 damages for the destruction of plants and fertilizers by the drainage of the streets.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4. The top article was reprinted in The Farmer.
(The Hempstead Inquirer.)
Counselor Wallace's greatest success as counsel of the board of Supervisors seems to have been achieved in the presentation of bills for extra services. Mr. Wallace was appointed Counsel of the board at a salary of $1,500, to cover all work done by counsel of the board. The board a few days ago received a great shock when the counselor presented a bill for $369.53, $94.53 for traveling expenses at Albany and $275 for services rendered at Albany. The Hempstead Town Board has had some experience with junketing trips of this kind — an experience which it seems is now being transferred to a wider field.
A Milkman Wants Damages.
John Graul, a Flushing milkman, has sued that village for $1,200 damages for the destruction of plants and fertilizers by the drainage of the streets.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4. The top article was reprinted in The Farmer.
A Great Masonic Event.
New York, 1895
A notable event will take place at the rooms of Matinecock lodge in Oyster Bay on Tuesday, 25th inst., it being nothing less than a visit from Grand Master Stewart, and the occasion will be made a memorable one in the history of the lodge. A special train will bring Grand Master Stewart and the members of his staff from Long Island City in the evening. It will also bring delegates from the lodges at Flushing, Newtown, Astoria, Long Island City, Jamaica, Hempstead and Glen Cove. The grand master will remain over Wednesday, 26th, and work the third degree in the Matinecock rooms.
1895 Advertisement:
With the blood full of humors, the heated term is all the more oppressive. Give the system a thorough cleansing with Ayer's Sarsaparilla and a dose or two of Ayer's Pills, and you will enjoy Summer as never before in your life. Just try this for once, and you'll not repent it.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
A notable event will take place at the rooms of Matinecock lodge in Oyster Bay on Tuesday, 25th inst., it being nothing less than a visit from Grand Master Stewart, and the occasion will be made a memorable one in the history of the lodge. A special train will bring Grand Master Stewart and the members of his staff from Long Island City in the evening. It will also bring delegates from the lodges at Flushing, Newtown, Astoria, Long Island City, Jamaica, Hempstead and Glen Cove. The grand master will remain over Wednesday, 26th, and work the third degree in the Matinecock rooms.
1895 Advertisement:
With the blood full of humors, the heated term is all the more oppressive. Give the system a thorough cleansing with Ayer's Sarsaparilla and a dose or two of Ayer's Pills, and you will enjoy Summer as never before in your life. Just try this for once, and you'll not repent it.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
Stop This Outrage.
New York, 1895
Too many nuisances are coming into this town at the west end of it. It is being made a dumping ground of, and the nuisance breeders are coming here because they are no longer tolerated in the towns of Kings county since those towns have become wards of the City of Brooklyn. The mistake is in permitting these nuisance breeders to get a foothold here. The health laws seem to be at fault. No person should be allowed to establish any questionable business within the town without first obtaining a permit from the Board of Health. From the nature of the business proposed the board could readily say whether or not it was likely to become a nuisance, and it could be shut out and kept out at the start. That the filth of other places should be brought into this town and dumped, even under the best circumstances, is an outrage on the community and a damage to property. The Health Board cannot go too far, or make laws too stringent in such matters. Once these fellows got in it is troublesome and costly to put them out. The only safe way is not to let them in at all.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
Too many nuisances are coming into this town at the west end of it. It is being made a dumping ground of, and the nuisance breeders are coming here because they are no longer tolerated in the towns of Kings county since those towns have become wards of the City of Brooklyn. The mistake is in permitting these nuisance breeders to get a foothold here. The health laws seem to be at fault. No person should be allowed to establish any questionable business within the town without first obtaining a permit from the Board of Health. From the nature of the business proposed the board could readily say whether or not it was likely to become a nuisance, and it could be shut out and kept out at the start. That the filth of other places should be brought into this town and dumped, even under the best circumstances, is an outrage on the community and a damage to property. The Health Board cannot go too far, or make laws too stringent in such matters. Once these fellows got in it is troublesome and costly to put them out. The only safe way is not to let them in at all.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Sale of Roslyn Property.
New York, 1895
T. F. Archer's Sons sold at the Court House in Long Island City, on Saturday, by order of the Supreme Court, the property belonging to the Just estate, formerly the Wilkey property, at Roslyn. It was knocked down to H. M. W. Eastman for $3,300.
Mr. Madden's Bill Signed.
Governor Morton has signed Assemblyman Madden's bill, providing that the Long Island City police justices clerk shall receive a salary of $1,500 a year.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
T. F. Archer's Sons sold at the Court House in Long Island City, on Saturday, by order of the Supreme Court, the property belonging to the Just estate, formerly the Wilkey property, at Roslyn. It was knocked down to H. M. W. Eastman for $3,300.
Mr. Madden's Bill Signed.
Governor Morton has signed Assemblyman Madden's bill, providing that the Long Island City police justices clerk shall receive a salary of $1,500 a year.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Savings Bank Election.
New York, 1895
At the annual election for officers of the Jamaica Savings Bank, held at the Banking House on Tuesday, the old officers were re-elected. William W. Gillen and Leander B. Faber were elected trustees to fill the vacancies occasioned by the death of Elijah H. Nostrand and the resignation of Abraham Van Siclen.
A semi-annual dividend at the rate of four per cent. per annum on all sums from $5 to $3,000 was declared, payable on and after July 18.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
At the annual election for officers of the Jamaica Savings Bank, held at the Banking House on Tuesday, the old officers were re-elected. William W. Gillen and Leander B. Faber were elected trustees to fill the vacancies occasioned by the death of Elijah H. Nostrand and the resignation of Abraham Van Siclen.
A semi-annual dividend at the rate of four per cent. per annum on all sums from $5 to $3,000 was declared, payable on and after July 18.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
New Hotel at Dunton.
New York, 1895
The Dunton hotel, corner of Broadway and Van Wyck avenue, Dunton, E. A. Frost, proprietor, opened on the first day of June. The hotel is furnished with every convenience both for permanent and transient guests.
Bank President Frew Complimented.
The first quarterly statement of the Queens county bank since Walter E. Frew assumed the office of president shows that the bank still maintains its high reputation. Mr. Frew is as popular as the president of the bank as he was as its cashier, and that is the highest praise that could be paid to him. — L. I. City Herald.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
The Dunton hotel, corner of Broadway and Van Wyck avenue, Dunton, E. A. Frost, proprietor, opened on the first day of June. The hotel is furnished with every convenience both for permanent and transient guests.
Bank President Frew Complimented.
The first quarterly statement of the Queens county bank since Walter E. Frew assumed the office of president shows that the bank still maintains its high reputation. Mr. Frew is as popular as the president of the bank as he was as its cashier, and that is the highest praise that could be paid to him. — L. I. City Herald.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Plans for the Normal School.
New York, 1895
The local board of managers of the Jamaica normal school, at their meeting on Thursday, directed the building committee to notify the architect, Mr. Pierce, to go to Albany and consult with the state superintendent of public instruction as to plans for the school building, and make a draft of the plan that the superintendent selects.
Commissioner McCormick sent in his resignation as a member of the board of managers. Action on it was deferred.
Migration of West End Lawyers.
A panic seems to have struck the lawyers of the west end of the town. Counselor G. T. Walker has removed to Boston, Mass.; Counselor F. B. Downing has given up his practice and is working on a farm at Orange Centre, and Counselor Lorenzo Lovejoy has given up his office. But Counselor Merrill is still there.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
The local board of managers of the Jamaica normal school, at their meeting on Thursday, directed the building committee to notify the architect, Mr. Pierce, to go to Albany and consult with the state superintendent of public instruction as to plans for the school building, and make a draft of the plan that the superintendent selects.
Commissioner McCormick sent in his resignation as a member of the board of managers. Action on it was deferred.
Migration of West End Lawyers.
A panic seems to have struck the lawyers of the west end of the town. Counselor G. T. Walker has removed to Boston, Mass.; Counselor F. B. Downing has given up his practice and is working on a farm at Orange Centre, and Counselor Lorenzo Lovejoy has given up his office. But Counselor Merrill is still there.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
The Houses in the Town to be Correctly Numbered.
New York, 1895
The highway commissioners held a meeting at the Town Hall on Tuesday. Commissioner Baker presided. Permission was given A. Griffing to establish a correct system of numbering dwellings in the town, the numbering to be done according to the assessment map and to start on the Brooklyn and Jamaica road at the Kings County line, with the streets running north and south. The numbers are to be paid for by the persons who have them put on their dwellings.
John M. Zweig, overseer of road district No. 1, Woodhaven, presented a bill for work done on the roads from May 27th to June 11th, in the sum of $269.25. The commissioners will inspect the work before ordering the bill paid.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
The highway commissioners held a meeting at the Town Hall on Tuesday. Commissioner Baker presided. Permission was given A. Griffing to establish a correct system of numbering dwellings in the town, the numbering to be done according to the assessment map and to start on the Brooklyn and Jamaica road at the Kings County line, with the streets running north and south. The numbers are to be paid for by the persons who have them put on their dwellings.
John M. Zweig, overseer of road district No. 1, Woodhaven, presented a bill for work done on the roads from May 27th to June 11th, in the sum of $269.25. The commissioners will inspect the work before ordering the bill paid.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Getting Ready to Improve the Annexed Town Hall Land.
New York, 1895
The town board held a meeting at the Town Hall, Jamaica, on Friday. Supervisor Everitt presided. Justice Lester was absent.
Justices Lott and Hendrickson and Town Clerk McCook were appointed a committee to prepare specifications for filling up the excavations on the Town Hall land and grading the same, and to advertise for bids for the work. The committee were also empowered to sell the fence on the property, the bids for the work to be opened on Friday, the 14th.
The following bills were ordered paid: Dow S. Lott, services as Assessor, $288; John B. McCook, services as Town Clerk, $62; Jamaica Electric light company, light furnished in Town Hall for month of May, $45.
On motion of Justice Lott, the sum of $4,000 was appropriated for the support of the poor out of the excise money.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
The town board held a meeting at the Town Hall, Jamaica, on Friday. Supervisor Everitt presided. Justice Lester was absent.
Justices Lott and Hendrickson and Town Clerk McCook were appointed a committee to prepare specifications for filling up the excavations on the Town Hall land and grading the same, and to advertise for bids for the work. The committee were also empowered to sell the fence on the property, the bids for the work to be opened on Friday, the 14th.
The following bills were ordered paid: Dow S. Lott, services as Assessor, $288; John B. McCook, services as Town Clerk, $62; Jamaica Electric light company, light furnished in Town Hall for month of May, $45.
On motion of Justice Lott, the sum of $4,000 was appropriated for the support of the poor out of the excise money.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
VILLAGE ROADS TO BE PLACED IN THE COUNTY SYSTEM.
New York, 1895
THE PUBLIC BUSINESS
Crosswalks Ordered Laid and a Street Grading Resolution Adopted — Town Board Preparing to Improve the Annexed Land — Nuisances at the West End of the Town — Village Health Board Meeting.
The village trustees held their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. President Charles E. Twombly presided.
Chief Shipley, of the fire department, said that if the trustees would borrow the money to build the new house, for Woodhull hose company, the company would pay the interest until it was raised by tax in January.
On motion of Trustee Van Allen, the chief was directed to bring in at the next meeting plans and specifications for the new house for the board's approval. President Twombly reported that Counselor Monfort had informed him that he would give the board an opinion as to the Jamaica water company about the middle of June.
A communication from the village board of health, recommending the appointment of an official garbage gatherer, was referred to the street committee. The application of Richard W. Rhodes, to use a cesspool on Shelton avenue, for which he agreed to pay $30 per year, was denied.
A petition from the trustees of St. Monica's church on Washington street, to have an electric light placed in front of the church, was referred to the committee on public lighting.
The following resolution, offered by Trustee Wyckoff, was adopted:
Resolved, That the board of Supervisors be hereby requested to designate as county roads for the purpose of maintenance only the following named streets and highways in the village of Jamaica: Flushing avenue from Fulton street to the village line north; Rockaway road from Fulton street South to the village line; Liberty avenue to Broadway; Broadway to the westerly village line; Smith street and the Merrick road from Fulton street south to the village line, all of which are continuations or extensions of highways now maintained as county roads.
A petition from the Jamaica Heights improvement company, to have the streets on their property kept in order and water mains laid, was referred back, as no map accompanied it.
Thursday, June 20, was fixed as the time for hearing parties for and against the petition to have the sidewalks on North Washington street from Fulton to Grove street, Grove street to Herriman avenue, and Herriman avenue to Shelton avenue, flagged.
Crosswalks were ordered to be laid on Fulton street, to connect east side of Smith street with the east side of Bergen avenue, and on Bergen avenue at North First street.
On motion of Trustee Wyckoff, the matter of grading the west end of Chichester avenue was referred to the street committee, with power, to spend a sum not to exceed $350.
The committee on meeting room for the board was empowered to receive bids for fitting up a room in the old Trustees' Hall, and award the contract to the lowest bidder.
Chief Shipley was directed to place two men on duty at each of the engine houses on July 4th. He was also empowered to hire a horse and carriage for the day to carry himself and assistant to and from the several houses.
On motion of Trustee White, it was ordered that the village church bells be rung at sunrise and sunset on July 4.
Trustee Wyckoff, of the grade committee, reported that the committee, after looking over the ground and consulting several engineers, had found that a grade map for the village was an absolute necessity. he offered the following resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the report of the grade committee be adopted; that the board declares that a grade map is a necessity, and the committee is hereby empowered to prepare a full report of the work to be done, with probable cost, and report at the next meeting of the board.
The matter of procuring a place for a public pound was referred to the police committee, with power.
A communication was read from William Smith, agent for the South Side Park, complaining of the condition the Long Island electric railway contractor left South street. Mr. Smith declared that the grade had been utterly disregarded, and that travel on the street in its present condition was dangerous. The communication was referred to the street committee.
Trustee Carter introduced the question of a uniformed police service, and moved the board appoint John Fogarty a special policeman, to wear a uniform provided by himself, at a monthly salary of $35.
No action was taken.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
THE PUBLIC BUSINESS
Crosswalks Ordered Laid and a Street Grading Resolution Adopted — Town Board Preparing to Improve the Annexed Land — Nuisances at the West End of the Town — Village Health Board Meeting.
The village trustees held their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. President Charles E. Twombly presided.
Chief Shipley, of the fire department, said that if the trustees would borrow the money to build the new house, for Woodhull hose company, the company would pay the interest until it was raised by tax in January.
On motion of Trustee Van Allen, the chief was directed to bring in at the next meeting plans and specifications for the new house for the board's approval. President Twombly reported that Counselor Monfort had informed him that he would give the board an opinion as to the Jamaica water company about the middle of June.
A communication from the village board of health, recommending the appointment of an official garbage gatherer, was referred to the street committee. The application of Richard W. Rhodes, to use a cesspool on Shelton avenue, for which he agreed to pay $30 per year, was denied.
A petition from the trustees of St. Monica's church on Washington street, to have an electric light placed in front of the church, was referred to the committee on public lighting.
The following resolution, offered by Trustee Wyckoff, was adopted:
Resolved, That the board of Supervisors be hereby requested to designate as county roads for the purpose of maintenance only the following named streets and highways in the village of Jamaica: Flushing avenue from Fulton street to the village line north; Rockaway road from Fulton street South to the village line; Liberty avenue to Broadway; Broadway to the westerly village line; Smith street and the Merrick road from Fulton street south to the village line, all of which are continuations or extensions of highways now maintained as county roads.
A petition from the Jamaica Heights improvement company, to have the streets on their property kept in order and water mains laid, was referred back, as no map accompanied it.
Thursday, June 20, was fixed as the time for hearing parties for and against the petition to have the sidewalks on North Washington street from Fulton to Grove street, Grove street to Herriman avenue, and Herriman avenue to Shelton avenue, flagged.
Crosswalks were ordered to be laid on Fulton street, to connect east side of Smith street with the east side of Bergen avenue, and on Bergen avenue at North First street.
On motion of Trustee Wyckoff, the matter of grading the west end of Chichester avenue was referred to the street committee, with power, to spend a sum not to exceed $350.
The committee on meeting room for the board was empowered to receive bids for fitting up a room in the old Trustees' Hall, and award the contract to the lowest bidder.
Chief Shipley was directed to place two men on duty at each of the engine houses on July 4th. He was also empowered to hire a horse and carriage for the day to carry himself and assistant to and from the several houses.
On motion of Trustee White, it was ordered that the village church bells be rung at sunrise and sunset on July 4.
Trustee Wyckoff, of the grade committee, reported that the committee, after looking over the ground and consulting several engineers, had found that a grade map for the village was an absolute necessity. he offered the following resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the report of the grade committee be adopted; that the board declares that a grade map is a necessity, and the committee is hereby empowered to prepare a full report of the work to be done, with probable cost, and report at the next meeting of the board.
The matter of procuring a place for a public pound was referred to the police committee, with power.
A communication was read from William Smith, agent for the South Side Park, complaining of the condition the Long Island electric railway contractor left South street. Mr. Smith declared that the grade had been utterly disregarded, and that travel on the street in its present condition was dangerous. The communication was referred to the street committee.
Trustee Carter introduced the question of a uniformed police service, and moved the board appoint John Fogarty a special policeman, to wear a uniform provided by himself, at a monthly salary of $35.
No action was taken.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
List of Jurors.
New York, 1895
The following trial jurors from the town of Jamaica have been drawn to serve at the County Court and Court of Sessions to be held at Long Island City on June 24th: Fredk. Schivers, J. H. Lankanan, Chas. Hirst, Thos. W. Ganner, Chas. V. Lott, M. M. Comac, Starr Edwards, Isaac Nostrand, David Rumph, P. H. Graydon, John McGee, Theo. Jackson, David T. Conklin.
A Very Slow Justice.
Mrs. Hohlein, E. Weisse, and Domino Zollo, the three Jamaica barber shop proprietors arrested for violation of the new Sunday law, were discharged by Justice Detheridge because the court had no official knowledge that the Governor had signed the act. He should have found that out before he issued his warrants.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
The following trial jurors from the town of Jamaica have been drawn to serve at the County Court and Court of Sessions to be held at Long Island City on June 24th: Fredk. Schivers, J. H. Lankanan, Chas. Hirst, Thos. W. Ganner, Chas. V. Lott, M. M. Comac, Starr Edwards, Isaac Nostrand, David Rumph, P. H. Graydon, John McGee, Theo. Jackson, David T. Conklin.
A Very Slow Justice.
Mrs. Hohlein, E. Weisse, and Domino Zollo, the three Jamaica barber shop proprietors arrested for violation of the new Sunday law, were discharged by Justice Detheridge because the court had no official knowledge that the Governor had signed the act. He should have found that out before he issued his warrants.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Chub Club's New Home.
New York, 1895
The Chub Club will open its new house next Monday evening. The house is homelike and comfortable, and has pleasant surroundings. Monday will be ladies' day. On Tuesday the club will give a reception to its gentlemen friends.
Clarenceville Notes.
The village trustees have notified the Long Island railroad company to place a flagman at the crossing at Greenwood and Atlantic avenues.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
The Chub Club will open its new house next Monday evening. The house is homelike and comfortable, and has pleasant surroundings. Monday will be ladies' day. On Tuesday the club will give a reception to its gentlemen friends.
Clarenceville Notes.
The village trustees have notified the Long Island railroad company to place a flagman at the crossing at Greenwood and Atlantic avenues.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Friday, August 8, 2008
A PRETTY GOOD SHOW.
New York, 1895
TWENTY-NINTH SUMMER EXHIBITION OF THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
A Delightful Display of Fruits and Flowers, but Early Vegetables Were Not Up to the Standard — The Track Events and the Bicycle Races.
The twenty-ninth summer exhibition of the Agricultural Society was held at Mineola Wednesday and Thursday. The fair in all its departments was interesting, and the flower show was delightful. The professional florists complain that too little attention has heretofore been paid to exhibitors of their class, and a meeting of the florists was held in the exhibition hall Wednesday morning and the managers urged to make an increase in premiums. The florists say that their business is second in importance in the line of agriculture in the county, they having hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in growing plants.
In the department of flowers the displays of peonies and general collection by John Lewis Childs, of Floral Park, pansies and sweet williams by Mr. Ride of Mineola, and orchids and ferns by E. R. Ladue of Glen Cove, P. H. Scudder of Glen Head and G. C. Rand of Lawrence were specially fine.
In the vegetable department the exhibit was not up to the standard of former years, neither in the number of exhibits nor in their quality. Still, considering the backwardness of the season, it is a highly creditable one. The largest exhibits in the department are shown by E. R. Ladue, Glen Cove; Parke Goodwin, Walter R. Willets, John S. Hennessy, and A. A. Ward, Roslyn, and Alfred Burt, Jr., Mineola. Excellent displays are also made by Ferd Boulon, Sea Cliff; J. H. Van Nostrand and A. L. Van Nostrand, Elmont, and P. H. Scudder, Glen Head. The competition in fruit exhibits was confined to less than a dozen persons. All of them have large entries, one man making as many as thirty-one exhibits of strawberries.
Rutherford Hicks, of Old Westbury, besides making twenty-eight exhibits of single varieties, has some excellent collections.
Miss Rachel Hicks of Roslyn and Mrs. John Willetts of Hempstead exhibited fine orange trees, filled with fruit, and A. Burt, Jr., E. R. Ladue, Mrs. H. W. Skinner, Mineola, and Mrs. S. L. Pettit, Hempstead, some lemon trees, with fruit in all stages of development.
Trotting began about noon and was continued until evening. Premiums were awarded in the flower exhibits about the middle of the afternoon. The summary of the races is:
The bicyclists who swarmed over the grounds were greeted warmly on all sides. This is the first season the fair managers have paid particular attention to bicycling, and they found the races one of the most attractive parts of the program.
The bicycle race was a two-mile handicap, run off in two heats and a final. The first four men in each heat were allowed to start in the final. There were seventeen starters in the first heat and nine in the second. Both were very pretty races, but did not create the excitement that came with the final, when the crowd stood and cheered the men every time they passed the grand stand.
The race was held under the rules of the L. A. W. and was open to class A riders resident on Long Island. J. E. Gregoire, of Brooklyn, started in the second heat under protest. It was claimed that he had entered the twenty-four hour race in Madison Square Garden. Eventually he acted as a pacemaker. Two of the contestants in the final were close together in the last turn and one claimed the other crowded him but the protest was not allowed. Summaries:
First Trial Heat — Won by George Schofield, Pequod Club Cyclers, 200 yards handicap, time 4.53; Oscar Hedstrom, South Brooklyn Wheelmen, 180 yards, second, time, 4.54; F. D. White, Liberty Wheelmen, 40 yards, third; H. K. Smith, K. C. W., 35 yards, fourth.
Second Trial Heat — Won by George W. Miller, Red Star Wheelmen, 60 yards handicap, time, 5.11; John P. Warner, Liberty Wheelmen, 100 yards, second, time, 5.12; Nat Roe, Patchogue, 20 yards, third; H. P. Barker, Brooklyn, 150 yards, fourth.
Final Heat — Won by F. D. White, Liberty Wheelmen, 40 yards handicap, time 4.49; Oscar Hedstrom, South Brooklyn Wheelmen, 180 yards, second, time, 4.49¾; H. K. Smith, K. C. W., 25 yards, third; Nat Roe, Patchogue, 20 yards, fourth.
Prizes worth $50, $25, $15 and $10 were presented to the first four men finishing in the final.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
TWENTY-NINTH SUMMER EXHIBITION OF THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
A Delightful Display of Fruits and Flowers, but Early Vegetables Were Not Up to the Standard — The Track Events and the Bicycle Races.
The twenty-ninth summer exhibition of the Agricultural Society was held at Mineola Wednesday and Thursday. The fair in all its departments was interesting, and the flower show was delightful. The professional florists complain that too little attention has heretofore been paid to exhibitors of their class, and a meeting of the florists was held in the exhibition hall Wednesday morning and the managers urged to make an increase in premiums. The florists say that their business is second in importance in the line of agriculture in the county, they having hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in growing plants.
In the department of flowers the displays of peonies and general collection by John Lewis Childs, of Floral Park, pansies and sweet williams by Mr. Ride of Mineola, and orchids and ferns by E. R. Ladue of Glen Cove, P. H. Scudder of Glen Head and G. C. Rand of Lawrence were specially fine.
In the vegetable department the exhibit was not up to the standard of former years, neither in the number of exhibits nor in their quality. Still, considering the backwardness of the season, it is a highly creditable one. The largest exhibits in the department are shown by E. R. Ladue, Glen Cove; Parke Goodwin, Walter R. Willets, John S. Hennessy, and A. A. Ward, Roslyn, and Alfred Burt, Jr., Mineola. Excellent displays are also made by Ferd Boulon, Sea Cliff; J. H. Van Nostrand and A. L. Van Nostrand, Elmont, and P. H. Scudder, Glen Head. The competition in fruit exhibits was confined to less than a dozen persons. All of them have large entries, one man making as many as thirty-one exhibits of strawberries.
Rutherford Hicks, of Old Westbury, besides making twenty-eight exhibits of single varieties, has some excellent collections.
Miss Rachel Hicks of Roslyn and Mrs. John Willetts of Hempstead exhibited fine orange trees, filled with fruit, and A. Burt, Jr., E. R. Ladue, Mrs. H. W. Skinner, Mineola, and Mrs. S. L. Pettit, Hempstead, some lemon trees, with fruit in all stages of development.
Trotting began about noon and was continued until evening. Premiums were awarded in the flower exhibits about the middle of the afternoon. The summary of the races is:
The bicyclists who swarmed over the grounds were greeted warmly on all sides. This is the first season the fair managers have paid particular attention to bicycling, and they found the races one of the most attractive parts of the program.The bicycle race was a two-mile handicap, run off in two heats and a final. The first four men in each heat were allowed to start in the final. There were seventeen starters in the first heat and nine in the second. Both were very pretty races, but did not create the excitement that came with the final, when the crowd stood and cheered the men every time they passed the grand stand.
The race was held under the rules of the L. A. W. and was open to class A riders resident on Long Island. J. E. Gregoire, of Brooklyn, started in the second heat under protest. It was claimed that he had entered the twenty-four hour race in Madison Square Garden. Eventually he acted as a pacemaker. Two of the contestants in the final were close together in the last turn and one claimed the other crowded him but the protest was not allowed. Summaries:
First Trial Heat — Won by George Schofield, Pequod Club Cyclers, 200 yards handicap, time 4.53; Oscar Hedstrom, South Brooklyn Wheelmen, 180 yards, second, time, 4.54; F. D. White, Liberty Wheelmen, 40 yards, third; H. K. Smith, K. C. W., 35 yards, fourth.
Second Trial Heat — Won by George W. Miller, Red Star Wheelmen, 60 yards handicap, time, 5.11; John P. Warner, Liberty Wheelmen, 100 yards, second, time, 5.12; Nat Roe, Patchogue, 20 yards, third; H. P. Barker, Brooklyn, 150 yards, fourth.
Final Heat — Won by F. D. White, Liberty Wheelmen, 40 yards handicap, time 4.49; Oscar Hedstrom, South Brooklyn Wheelmen, 180 yards, second, time, 4.49¾; H. K. Smith, K. C. W., 25 yards, third; Nat Roe, Patchogue, 20 yards, fourth.
Prizes worth $50, $25, $15 and $10 were presented to the first four men finishing in the final.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Good Templars at Freeport.
New York, 1895
The county lodge of good templars met in Odd Fellows' hall at Freeport on Wednesday. The visitors numbered nearly 200. Chief Templar Goldsmith presided. The county degree was conferred upon twenty-five members. The county templar said that the present membership is 718. Of the sixty counties in the state, Queens ranks eighth.
Trotting at Fleetwood.
At the Fleetwood track on Wednesday old Amboy contested in the 2.13 class and finished fourth. The race was won by the young stallion William Penn in 2.11¾, 2.12¼, 2.12¾.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
The county lodge of good templars met in Odd Fellows' hall at Freeport on Wednesday. The visitors numbered nearly 200. Chief Templar Goldsmith presided. The county degree was conferred upon twenty-five members. The county templar said that the present membership is 718. Of the sixty counties in the state, Queens ranks eighth.
Trotting at Fleetwood.
At the Fleetwood track on Wednesday old Amboy contested in the 2.13 class and finished fourth. The race was won by the young stallion William Penn in 2.11¾, 2.12¼, 2.12¾.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
A Verdict Against Brooklyn.
New York, 1895
In the suit of Edgar P, Southard, of Rockville Centre, against the city of Brooklyn for damages to his property, caused by the leaking of the Brooklyn City reservoir, last winter, which was tried before Judge Cullen and a jury at Long Island City on Tuesday, the plaintiff recovered $850.
The Cannon Ball Express.
The Long Island railroad company announces that the cannon ball express to Greenport and Shelter Island will be put on next Friday and Saturday. It will be omitted then until the following Friday and Saturday, when the summer time table goes into effect, and will be continued regularly every day thereafter.
Better Postal Facilities.
An improved postal service for Long. Island has been arranged by the New York post office by means of which mails will arrive at points east of Babylon four hours earlier than heretofore. A mail train will leave Long Island City at 5:15 o'clock in the morning, running through to Amagansett, where it will arrive at 9:32 o'clock. The New York morning papers will be carried on this train, and will be ready for distribution throughout Long Island much earlier than heretofore.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
In the suit of Edgar P, Southard, of Rockville Centre, against the city of Brooklyn for damages to his property, caused by the leaking of the Brooklyn City reservoir, last winter, which was tried before Judge Cullen and a jury at Long Island City on Tuesday, the plaintiff recovered $850.
The Cannon Ball Express.
The Long Island railroad company announces that the cannon ball express to Greenport and Shelter Island will be put on next Friday and Saturday. It will be omitted then until the following Friday and Saturday, when the summer time table goes into effect, and will be continued regularly every day thereafter.
Better Postal Facilities.
An improved postal service for Long. Island has been arranged by the New York post office by means of which mails will arrive at points east of Babylon four hours earlier than heretofore. A mail train will leave Long Island City at 5:15 o'clock in the morning, running through to Amagansett, where it will arrive at 9:32 o'clock. The New York morning papers will be carried on this train, and will be ready for distribution throughout Long Island much earlier than heretofore.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Suffolk's Two Assembly Districts.
New York, 1895
The board of Supervisors have divided Suffolk county into two Assembly districts. What will be known as the First district includes the towns of Southold, Shelter Island, Southampton, Easthampton, Riverhead and Brookhaven, with a population of 37,277. The Second district includes Huntington, Babylon, Smithtown and Islip, with a population of 26,187.
St. Paul's Commencement.
St. Paul's School commencement exercises will take place in the institution at Garden City on next Wednesday, the 19th, at 3 o'clock. The order of exercises will be as follows: Processional hymn, collects, address, Rev. Dr. H. C. Swentzel, of Brooklyn; class recitation, Geoffrey Parsons; presentation of class picture, Edgar Flippen; presentation of prizes and medals; address and presentation of diplomas by Bishop Littlejohn.
The Merrick Water Company.
Articles of incorporation have been filed with the Secretary of State by the Merrick water company of Hempstead. It proposes to supply water to the inhabitants of Merrick. Its capital stock is $5,000. The directors are: C. N. Kent, P. R. Jennings, E. C. Camman, N. T. Lawrence, W. D. Morgan and G. P. Camman.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
The board of Supervisors have divided Suffolk county into two Assembly districts. What will be known as the First district includes the towns of Southold, Shelter Island, Southampton, Easthampton, Riverhead and Brookhaven, with a population of 37,277. The Second district includes Huntington, Babylon, Smithtown and Islip, with a population of 26,187.
St. Paul's Commencement.
St. Paul's School commencement exercises will take place in the institution at Garden City on next Wednesday, the 19th, at 3 o'clock. The order of exercises will be as follows: Processional hymn, collects, address, Rev. Dr. H. C. Swentzel, of Brooklyn; class recitation, Geoffrey Parsons; presentation of class picture, Edgar Flippen; presentation of prizes and medals; address and presentation of diplomas by Bishop Littlejohn.
The Merrick Water Company.
Articles of incorporation have been filed with the Secretary of State by the Merrick water company of Hempstead. It proposes to supply water to the inhabitants of Merrick. Its capital stock is $5,000. The directors are: C. N. Kent, P. R. Jennings, E. C. Camman, N. T. Lawrence, W. D. Morgan and G. P. Camman.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Twombly & Eldert Got the Contract.
New York, 1895
The contract for macadamizing the Middle Neck road at Great Neck, in the town of North Hempstead, was awarded Twombly & Eldert, of Jamaica, on Monday, their bid being 95 cents per lineal foot, or a total of $12,445, exclusive of engineer's fees.
The appropriation is $12,000, and it is estimated that the entire cost of the work, including engineer's fees, will amount to $13,800. Supervisor Denton was directed to apply to the board of Supervisors for permission to issue bonds for the sum named, and also for $8,000 for the construction of an iron bridge across Udall's pond, on the line of the new road from Great Neck village to the shore, and thence to Little Neck. The total sum for which it is required to issue bonds is $21,800.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
The contract for macadamizing the Middle Neck road at Great Neck, in the town of North Hempstead, was awarded Twombly & Eldert, of Jamaica, on Monday, their bid being 95 cents per lineal foot, or a total of $12,445, exclusive of engineer's fees.
The appropriation is $12,000, and it is estimated that the entire cost of the work, including engineer's fees, will amount to $13,800. Supervisor Denton was directed to apply to the board of Supervisors for permission to issue bonds for the sum named, and also for $8,000 for the construction of an iron bridge across Udall's pond, on the line of the new road from Great Neck village to the shore, and thence to Little Neck. The total sum for which it is required to issue bonds is $21,800.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
HERE'S AN EYE OPENER.
New York, 1895
About the Long Island Electric Railway Company.
The following communication from the secretary of the State Railroad Commission is pertinent and interesting to the people of Jamaica and Hempstead, the two towns in which the company has obtained franchises for electric railroads, and particularly to the people of Jamaica, in which town the company has built a piece of railroad on South street.
The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N. Y.:
DEAR SIR — Your letter of June 7 received. Before building an electric railroad, the company proposing to build must apply to this board for approval of the use of electricity as a motive power under section 100 of the railroad law. This board has not granted approval of the use of electricity to the Long island electric railroad company, neither has application been made to it by such company. Very truly yours,
C. R. DeFREESE, Secretary.
The above authentic statement puts the company in a peculiar, if not a suspicious, position.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
About the Long Island Electric Railway Company.
The following communication from the secretary of the State Railroad Commission is pertinent and interesting to the people of Jamaica and Hempstead, the two towns in which the company has obtained franchises for electric railroads, and particularly to the people of Jamaica, in which town the company has built a piece of railroad on South street.
The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N. Y.:
DEAR SIR — Your letter of June 7 received. Before building an electric railroad, the company proposing to build must apply to this board for approval of the use of electricity as a motive power under section 100 of the railroad law. This board has not granted approval of the use of electricity to the Long island electric railroad company, neither has application been made to it by such company. Very truly yours,
C. R. DeFREESE, Secretary.
The above authentic statement puts the company in a peculiar, if not a suspicious, position.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS.
New York, 1895
THE COUNTY REAPPORTIONED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Each Party Gets a Sure District and One is Doubtful — Providing for a New Bridge and for Highway Improvements — Cells for Insane Criminals in the County Jail — Oyster Bay Will Foot Her Own Improvement Bills.
The board of Supervisors met at the Court House in Long Island City on Tuesday.
Communications were received from the commissioners of highways of Flushing and Newtown, notifying the board of the amount of the contract for the improvement of Strong's bridge and causeway, for which it is proposed to make the county pay one-half of the
cost, or about $13,000.
On motion of Supervisor Denton, seconded by Supervisor Underhill, the communication was referred to counsel to advise the board what course to take in the matter.
The board intends to fight the attempt to saddle any part of the expense for the improvement on the county, if there is any way open to them.
Supervisor Denton submitted a resolution reapportioning the county into three assembly districts under the new constitution. The resolution made Long Island City and Newtown the First District, Jamaica and Flushing the Second District, and Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay the Third District.
Supervisor Koehler made a vigorous protest against creating the districts as proposed by Mr. Denton. He claimed in substance that the majority was being subordinated to the minority.
Supervisor Everitt wanted the matter laid over until authentic information as to the relative population of the several districts could be had. Supervisor Denton replied that the Constitution required the apportionment to be made at this session of the board. The figures as to population were taken from the census of 1892, as directed by law, and were furnished to the board by the County Clerk.
Supervisor Siebs objected to having Newtown tacked on to Long Island City to make one assembly district. It was not fair.
A vote was taken on Supervisor Everitt's motion to lay the apportionment resolution over until authentic census figures could be obtained.
The resolution was adopted.
P. Halstead Scudder of Glenhead represented the citizens of Oyster Bay in a petition for the improvement of the North turnpike by macadamizing it and making it a county road. He said the people were almost a unit in favor of it.
Supervisor Underhill offered a resolution that the road be improved, and that it be made a part of the county system.
Supervisor Koehler asked for information as to the scope of the improvement, and how it was likely to be of benefit to Long Island City.
Supervisor Underhill said the road was six and a half miles long, and was a continuation of Jackson avenue all the way from Roslyn, and it is designed to carry the improvement to East Norwich and thence to Oyster Bay village.
Supervisor Everitt said he understood that the application was made to the supervisors because the people of Oyster Bay wanted the improvement made at once, the expense to be borne by the towns benefited, Oyster Bay and North Hempstead.
Supervisor Underhill coincided in this statement.
John O'Donnell asked for information. He wanted to know if any portion of the expense of Oyster Bay's improvement was to be put on the town of Jamaica. Jamaica had expended $400,000 of her own money for good roads, and got no help from any town, and if it was proposed to put a dollar of the expense on the town of Jamaica, he wanted to enter a protest on behalf of the tax-payers of that town.
Supervisor Denton said that Oyster Bay proposed to pay for the improvement of its highway.
Supervisor Pople made a magnanimous speech in favor of the improvement.
Supervisor Everitt, that there might be no misunderstanding as to how the improvement was to be paid for, moved as an amendment to Supervisor Underhill's resolution, that the expense be borne by the towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay. Supervisor Underhill accepted the amendment and the resolution was adopted.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Supervisor Pople moved that the board reconsider the action deferring the reapportionment of the county. Seconded by Supervisor Everitt. Carried.
Supervisor Denton moved that the apportionment be made as provided for in his resolution at the morning session.
Supervisor Koehler moved that Long Island City constitute the First district. Seconded by Supervisor Siebs. Lost.
Supervisor Siebs moved that Newtown, Jamaica and Flushing constitute the Second district. Seconded by Supervisor Koehler. Lost.
A vote was then taken on the original resolution offered by Supervisor Denton, and it was carried, as follows: Ayes—Supervisors Wood, Pople, Denton and Underhill. Nays—Supervisors Everitt, Koehler and Siebs.
Supervisor Siebs offered a resolution that the county engineer prepare plans for the improvement of Hoffman Boulevard from the village of Jamaica to the Long Island City line, and that the expense be apportioned later. Seconded by Supervisor Koehler. Carried.
The board ratified the action of the joint bridge committee adopting plans for a new iron lift bridge over Newtown creek at Hunter's Point.
The board of Supervisors of Kings county refused to adopt a similar resolution on Monday. Kings county wants a bridge under different conditions, which would not conduce to the welfare of the county. The Queens county Supervisors will have a bridge built under proper conditions or not at all.
The board ratified the appointment of Peter Haslem as subordinate clerk to the tax arrears commission and fixed his salary at $50 a month.
Supervisor Siebs offered a resolution that the joint bridge committee proceed with the construction of a bridge over Newtown Creek at Hunter's Point, according to the plans prepared by Engineer McLaughlin, provided the Supervisors of Kings county concur. Carried.
Sheriff Doht requested the board to fit up a room in the county jail for the use of insane and sick prisoners, and another room for the detention of juvenile offenders. The matter was referred to the Committee on Court House and Jail. Supervisor Underhill offered a resolution directing the County Engineer to make a survey, map and profile for the improvement of the north turnpike, from Roslyn to Oyster Bay, together with a form of advertisement, and report the same to the board. Carried.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
THE COUNTY REAPPORTIONED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Each Party Gets a Sure District and One is Doubtful — Providing for a New Bridge and for Highway Improvements — Cells for Insane Criminals in the County Jail — Oyster Bay Will Foot Her Own Improvement Bills.
The board of Supervisors met at the Court House in Long Island City on Tuesday.
Communications were received from the commissioners of highways of Flushing and Newtown, notifying the board of the amount of the contract for the improvement of Strong's bridge and causeway, for which it is proposed to make the county pay one-half of the
cost, or about $13,000.
On motion of Supervisor Denton, seconded by Supervisor Underhill, the communication was referred to counsel to advise the board what course to take in the matter.
The board intends to fight the attempt to saddle any part of the expense for the improvement on the county, if there is any way open to them.
Supervisor Denton submitted a resolution reapportioning the county into three assembly districts under the new constitution. The resolution made Long Island City and Newtown the First District, Jamaica and Flushing the Second District, and Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay the Third District.
Supervisor Koehler made a vigorous protest against creating the districts as proposed by Mr. Denton. He claimed in substance that the majority was being subordinated to the minority.
Supervisor Everitt wanted the matter laid over until authentic information as to the relative population of the several districts could be had. Supervisor Denton replied that the Constitution required the apportionment to be made at this session of the board. The figures as to population were taken from the census of 1892, as directed by law, and were furnished to the board by the County Clerk.
Supervisor Siebs objected to having Newtown tacked on to Long Island City to make one assembly district. It was not fair.
A vote was taken on Supervisor Everitt's motion to lay the apportionment resolution over until authentic census figures could be obtained.
The resolution was adopted.
P. Halstead Scudder of Glenhead represented the citizens of Oyster Bay in a petition for the improvement of the North turnpike by macadamizing it and making it a county road. He said the people were almost a unit in favor of it.
Supervisor Underhill offered a resolution that the road be improved, and that it be made a part of the county system.
Supervisor Koehler asked for information as to the scope of the improvement, and how it was likely to be of benefit to Long Island City.
Supervisor Underhill said the road was six and a half miles long, and was a continuation of Jackson avenue all the way from Roslyn, and it is designed to carry the improvement to East Norwich and thence to Oyster Bay village.
Supervisor Everitt said he understood that the application was made to the supervisors because the people of Oyster Bay wanted the improvement made at once, the expense to be borne by the towns benefited, Oyster Bay and North Hempstead.
Supervisor Underhill coincided in this statement.
John O'Donnell asked for information. He wanted to know if any portion of the expense of Oyster Bay's improvement was to be put on the town of Jamaica. Jamaica had expended $400,000 of her own money for good roads, and got no help from any town, and if it was proposed to put a dollar of the expense on the town of Jamaica, he wanted to enter a protest on behalf of the tax-payers of that town.
Supervisor Denton said that Oyster Bay proposed to pay for the improvement of its highway.
Supervisor Pople made a magnanimous speech in favor of the improvement.
Supervisor Everitt, that there might be no misunderstanding as to how the improvement was to be paid for, moved as an amendment to Supervisor Underhill's resolution, that the expense be borne by the towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay. Supervisor Underhill accepted the amendment and the resolution was adopted.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Supervisor Pople moved that the board reconsider the action deferring the reapportionment of the county. Seconded by Supervisor Everitt. Carried.
Supervisor Denton moved that the apportionment be made as provided for in his resolution at the morning session.
Supervisor Koehler moved that Long Island City constitute the First district. Seconded by Supervisor Siebs. Lost.
Supervisor Siebs moved that Newtown, Jamaica and Flushing constitute the Second district. Seconded by Supervisor Koehler. Lost.
A vote was then taken on the original resolution offered by Supervisor Denton, and it was carried, as follows: Ayes—Supervisors Wood, Pople, Denton and Underhill. Nays—Supervisors Everitt, Koehler and Siebs.
Supervisor Siebs offered a resolution that the county engineer prepare plans for the improvement of Hoffman Boulevard from the village of Jamaica to the Long Island City line, and that the expense be apportioned later. Seconded by Supervisor Koehler. Carried.
The board ratified the action of the joint bridge committee adopting plans for a new iron lift bridge over Newtown creek at Hunter's Point.
The board of Supervisors of Kings county refused to adopt a similar resolution on Monday. Kings county wants a bridge under different conditions, which would not conduce to the welfare of the county. The Queens county Supervisors will have a bridge built under proper conditions or not at all.
The board ratified the appointment of Peter Haslem as subordinate clerk to the tax arrears commission and fixed his salary at $50 a month.
Supervisor Siebs offered a resolution that the joint bridge committee proceed with the construction of a bridge over Newtown Creek at Hunter's Point, according to the plans prepared by Engineer McLaughlin, provided the Supervisors of Kings county concur. Carried.
Sheriff Doht requested the board to fit up a room in the county jail for the use of insane and sick prisoners, and another room for the detention of juvenile offenders. The matter was referred to the Committee on Court House and Jail. Supervisor Underhill offered a resolution directing the County Engineer to make a survey, map and profile for the improvement of the north turnpike, from Roslyn to Oyster Bay, together with a form of advertisement, and report the same to the board. Carried.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
No End of Saloons Licensed.
New York, 1895
The board of excise of Hempstead has eclipsed all records in the matter of granting licenses. At a meeting at Rockaway Beach on Tuesday 111 licenses were granted, making a total for two meetings held of 253, the amount realized being $9,108. Of the number granted Tuesday, 96 were for hotels and saloons on Rockaway Beach.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
The board of excise of Hempstead has eclipsed all records in the matter of granting licenses. At a meeting at Rockaway Beach on Tuesday 111 licenses were granted, making a total for two meetings held of 253, the amount realized being $9,108. Of the number granted Tuesday, 96 were for hotels and saloons on Rockaway Beach.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
ASSEMBLYMAN VACHERON'S TRIAL.
New York, 1895
A Day Will be Fixed on Monday When He Will Plead.
ALBANY, June 10 — District Attorney Burlingame, in the court of sessions to-day, before Judge Clute, moved that a date be set next week for the trial of Assemblyman Vacheron on the indictment for bribery in connection with the killing of the Hudson river ice cutting bill in the last legislature.
John B. Stanchfield of Elmira and Andrew Hamilton of Albany appeared for Vacheron, who was not in court, although being in the city.
They asked that the time for trial go over until July 1, on account of professional engagements, and for the reason that they had not heard or read the evidence on which the indictment was found. Mr. Stanchfield said his client would avail himself of the privilege of finally pleading on Monday next, and that counsel reserved until then the right to make any motion that they may determine regarding the sufficiency of the evidence or the legality of the indictment.
Judge Clute said that the prisoner would be allowed to enter his plea on Monday next, when counsel could also make any motion desired. He said that unless counsel and the District Attorney agreed on a date for trial that he himself would fix a date. Mr. Stanchfield said that there was no desire to have the case go over the term. Judge Clute will on Monday next fix a date for the trial. — N. Y. Sun.
—Reprinted in The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
A Day Will be Fixed on Monday When He Will Plead.
ALBANY, June 10 — District Attorney Burlingame, in the court of sessions to-day, before Judge Clute, moved that a date be set next week for the trial of Assemblyman Vacheron on the indictment for bribery in connection with the killing of the Hudson river ice cutting bill in the last legislature.
John B. Stanchfield of Elmira and Andrew Hamilton of Albany appeared for Vacheron, who was not in court, although being in the city.
They asked that the time for trial go over until July 1, on account of professional engagements, and for the reason that they had not heard or read the evidence on which the indictment was found. Mr. Stanchfield said his client would avail himself of the privilege of finally pleading on Monday next, and that counsel reserved until then the right to make any motion that they may determine regarding the sufficiency of the evidence or the legality of the indictment.
Judge Clute said that the prisoner would be allowed to enter his plea on Monday next, when counsel could also make any motion desired. He said that unless counsel and the District Attorney agreed on a date for trial that he himself would fix a date. Mr. Stanchfield said that there was no desire to have the case go over the term. Judge Clute will on Monday next fix a date for the trial. — N. Y. Sun.
—Reprinted in The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
OFFICIAL CROP REPORT.
New York, 1895
Widespread Injury Done by the Cold Weather.
WASHINGTON, May 21 — The weekly telegraphic crop bulletin of the agricultural department says:
The exceptionally cool weather of the past week has been very unfavorable for most crops, and widespread injury has been done by frosts, which have been general throughout the northern and central portions of the country and as far south as the northern portions of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Corn has suffered seriously; much replanting will be necessary. Cotton has also suffered much, a part of the crop in the Carolinas and Georgia needing to be replanted.
Special telegrams by states, based upon more than ten thousand special reports, are as follows:
New England — Frosts killed all crops above ground; all new growth on grapes frozen; strawberries badly injured; apples a little damaged; peaches injured very little.
New York — Damage greatest in southwestern counties; central counties alone escaped serious injury; loss undoubtedly several millions in grapes and small fruits; otherwise crops generally fine, but retarded.
New Jersey — Killing frost disastrous to tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, melons, corn, and sweet potatoes; replanting commenced.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 5.
Widespread Injury Done by the Cold Weather.
WASHINGTON, May 21 — The weekly telegraphic crop bulletin of the agricultural department says:
The exceptionally cool weather of the past week has been very unfavorable for most crops, and widespread injury has been done by frosts, which have been general throughout the northern and central portions of the country and as far south as the northern portions of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Corn has suffered seriously; much replanting will be necessary. Cotton has also suffered much, a part of the crop in the Carolinas and Georgia needing to be replanted.
Special telegrams by states, based upon more than ten thousand special reports, are as follows:
New England — Frosts killed all crops above ground; all new growth on grapes frozen; strawberries badly injured; apples a little damaged; peaches injured very little.
New York — Damage greatest in southwestern counties; central counties alone escaped serious injury; loss undoubtedly several millions in grapes and small fruits; otherwise crops generally fine, but retarded.
New Jersey — Killing frost disastrous to tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, melons, corn, and sweet potatoes; replanting commenced.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 5.
THE DEAD LEGISLATURE.
New York, 1895
The State Press on the Faithlessness and Failure at Albany.
(From the Rochester Union.):
Coming in like a rocket of reform, the Legislature goes out like a scorched stick. Each house winds up with charges of bribery against members of the Republican majority.
(From the Utica Observer.):
The record is absolutely sickening. For common safety, for the credit and the honor of the state, for the confidence of the people in government by the people for the sake of purity and decency and good citizenship, the people of the state must stand together and demand a Legislature of better character than this Platt-ruled body.
(From the Rome Sentinel.):
Measured by what it has accomplished compared with what it had the power to accomplish, this Legislature has fallen short of its promises and has made a record chiefly of partisan efforts and grasping for spoils.
(From the Syracuse Courtier.):
The Legislature has been permeated with corrupt practices. Not the Senators alone, but Assemblymen as well, have been openly charged with corruption, and it is gratifying to know that the law may yet reach the alleged guilty parties.
—Reprinted in The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 5.
The State Press on the Faithlessness and Failure at Albany.
(From the Rochester Union.):
Coming in like a rocket of reform, the Legislature goes out like a scorched stick. Each house winds up with charges of bribery against members of the Republican majority.
(From the Utica Observer.):
The record is absolutely sickening. For common safety, for the credit and the honor of the state, for the confidence of the people in government by the people for the sake of purity and decency and good citizenship, the people of the state must stand together and demand a Legislature of better character than this Platt-ruled body.
(From the Rome Sentinel.):
Measured by what it has accomplished compared with what it had the power to accomplish, this Legislature has fallen short of its promises and has made a record chiefly of partisan efforts and grasping for spoils.
(From the Syracuse Courtier.):
The Legislature has been permeated with corrupt practices. Not the Senators alone, but Assemblymen as well, have been openly charged with corruption, and it is gratifying to know that the law may yet reach the alleged guilty parties.
—Reprinted in The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 5.
RIDICULE FOR THE PEOPLE.
New York, 1895
Boss Youngs Make a Sneering Remark About Them.
(Long Island City Herald, Republican.):
A few days ago a representative of the Herald encountered Mr. Youngs in a smoking car on the Long Island railroad. After clearing his throat by indulging in some unnecessary profanity, Mr. Youngs tried to justify his "pernicious activity" at Albany in endeavoring to get the Commissioner of Jurors bill through the Senate by making the sneering remark that "the people didn't know what they wanted." Until the Oyster Bay statesman made this observation we were always of the opinion that the government of this country was "for the people and by the people," but it now appears that they are incapable of self-government and that Mr. Youngs has taken it upon himself to attend to such legislation as they, in his judgment, require, and it is a matter of no consequence to him whether they like or do not like the kind of legislation he deals out to them.
—Reprinted in The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
Boss Youngs Make a Sneering Remark About Them.
(Long Island City Herald, Republican.):
A few days ago a representative of the Herald encountered Mr. Youngs in a smoking car on the Long Island railroad. After clearing his throat by indulging in some unnecessary profanity, Mr. Youngs tried to justify his "pernicious activity" at Albany in endeavoring to get the Commissioner of Jurors bill through the Senate by making the sneering remark that "the people didn't know what they wanted." Until the Oyster Bay statesman made this observation we were always of the opinion that the government of this country was "for the people and by the people," but it now appears that they are incapable of self-government and that Mr. Youngs has taken it upon himself to attend to such legislation as they, in his judgment, require, and it is a matter of no consequence to him whether they like or do not like the kind of legislation he deals out to them.
—Reprinted in The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
The New Apportionment.
New York, 1895
The board of Supervisors will be obliged to reapportion the Assembly districts in this county very shortly, and the board being Republican, party men are expecting such a division as will give them the advantage. Two propositions are under consideration: Long Island City and Newtown to compose the First district, Jamaica and Flushing the Second district, and Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay the Third district. The second proposition leaves the First district as above, makes Flushing, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay the Second district, and Hempstead and Jamaica the Third district.
The advantage to the Republicans would be in constituting the districts as first proposed. Long Island City and Newtown must go together, and they would make a strong Democratic district. Then Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay would wake a strong Republican district, while Jamaica and Flushing would make so close a district that the party that named the fittest candidate would be most likely to succeed. If Flushing, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay were linked together they would constitute a pretty certain Democratic district, while Jamaica and Hempstead together would make a certain Republican district. The result of the first proposition would be to give the Democrats two positive districts and the Republicans one. The second proposition would give each party a positive district, and there would be a fighting chance for each in the third.
Close districts are desirable in the interest of good government. It is only where the majority is overwhelming that bad nominations are made and objectionable candidates succeed.
Fire
Fire damaged McMahon's store in Whitestone $500.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
The board of Supervisors will be obliged to reapportion the Assembly districts in this county very shortly, and the board being Republican, party men are expecting such a division as will give them the advantage. Two propositions are under consideration: Long Island City and Newtown to compose the First district, Jamaica and Flushing the Second district, and Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay the Third district. The second proposition leaves the First district as above, makes Flushing, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay the Second district, and Hempstead and Jamaica the Third district.
The advantage to the Republicans would be in constituting the districts as first proposed. Long Island City and Newtown must go together, and they would make a strong Democratic district. Then Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay would wake a strong Republican district, while Jamaica and Flushing would make so close a district that the party that named the fittest candidate would be most likely to succeed. If Flushing, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay were linked together they would constitute a pretty certain Democratic district, while Jamaica and Hempstead together would make a certain Republican district. The result of the first proposition would be to give the Democrats two positive districts and the Republicans one. The second proposition would give each party a positive district, and there would be a fighting chance for each in the third.
Close districts are desirable in the interest of good government. It is only where the majority is overwhelming that bad nominations are made and objectionable candidates succeed.
Fire
Fire damaged McMahon's store in Whitestone $500.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
Untitled Short Editorials – May 31, 1895
New York, 1895
In all seriousness, we say a substantial and proper nomination should be made for Senator. The term of the office is three years under the new constitution, and the district being Democratic the office should be filled by a Democrat. The leaders, we believe, appreciate the importance of winning the office, for they are casting about for an available candidate, and the name of Supervisor Koehler of Long Island City is now in the forefront of discussion at the west end of the county. We believe, that he would defeat any Republican who might be nominated.
The Long Island City Herald continues to find fault with the Republican board of Supervisors for retaining a Democrat in the position of clerk. The Herald loses sight of the fact that the Supervisors were released from party obligations as to the clerkship by the attempt of Boss Youngs, the Republican leader, and others, to have a Democrat made Chairman of the board. The Republican voters approve fully the action of the board as to the clerkship.
Lawyer Joseph H. Choate received a fee of $200,000 for knocking out the income tax law. He deserved every cent of it.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
In all seriousness, we say a substantial and proper nomination should be made for Senator. The term of the office is three years under the new constitution, and the district being Democratic the office should be filled by a Democrat. The leaders, we believe, appreciate the importance of winning the office, for they are casting about for an available candidate, and the name of Supervisor Koehler of Long Island City is now in the forefront of discussion at the west end of the county. We believe, that he would defeat any Republican who might be nominated.
The Long Island City Herald continues to find fault with the Republican board of Supervisors for retaining a Democrat in the position of clerk. The Herald loses sight of the fact that the Supervisors were released from party obligations as to the clerkship by the attempt of Boss Youngs, the Republican leader, and others, to have a Democrat made Chairman of the board. The Republican voters approve fully the action of the board as to the clerkship.
Lawyer Joseph H. Choate received a fee of $200,000 for knocking out the income tax law. He deserved every cent of it.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
A Healthy Sign.
New York, 1895
The Republican newspapers of the state are demanding that Assemblyman Eugene F. Vacheron be tried on the indictment charging him with asking and receiving a bribe of $3,000. This is a healthy sign. It is true, as the Buffalo Commercial says, that Assemblymen have been indicted for bribery in Albany before, but were never tried because of the strong political influence brought to bear in their behalf, and the Commercial evidently thinks that Mr. Vacheron will fare no worse than the indicted legislators of the past whose crimes have been condoned. No one will be surprised if it turns out so, for the newspapers have said that Governor Morton felt an interest in Mr. Vacheron, and that, after running away from Albany to avoid arrest, he returned to the Capital on the strength of a telegram from Speaker Fish, and was not an arrested at all, although in the early stages of the case the District Attorney and Chief of Police thought it their duty to send policemen to different places to catch the accused man. Things do look a little in Mr. Vacheron's favor.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
The Republican newspapers of the state are demanding that Assemblyman Eugene F. Vacheron be tried on the indictment charging him with asking and receiving a bribe of $3,000. This is a healthy sign. It is true, as the Buffalo Commercial says, that Assemblymen have been indicted for bribery in Albany before, but were never tried because of the strong political influence brought to bear in their behalf, and the Commercial evidently thinks that Mr. Vacheron will fare no worse than the indicted legislators of the past whose crimes have been condoned. No one will be surprised if it turns out so, for the newspapers have said that Governor Morton felt an interest in Mr. Vacheron, and that, after running away from Albany to avoid arrest, he returned to the Capital on the strength of a telegram from Speaker Fish, and was not an arrested at all, although in the early stages of the case the District Attorney and Chief of Police thought it their duty to send policemen to different places to catch the accused man. Things do look a little in Mr. Vacheron's favor.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
William J. Youngs and George Wallace
New York, 1895
Why Did William J. Youngs Tell on George Wallace? — Why Did George Wallace Tell an Untruth to the Board of Supervisors?
William J. Youngs and George Wallace have always been political cronies. They were in the Birdsall crusade to down Governor McCormick and Senator Childs, but both the Governor and the Senator have survived the intrigue in an honorable and pre-eminent manner. When Mr. Youngs had any peculiar work to do he always found Mr. Wallace a ready helper, so that it was not surprising to find them linked together in the Commissioner of Jurors job. The real iniquity of that job has only recently come to light, and credit is due Mr. Youngs for some part of the exposure, albeit his motive was to win sympathy and make others equally guilty with himself bear their right share of the responsibility. Mr. Youngs was so hard pressed by adverse public censure that he had to appeal to Governor McCormick to calm the storm in his behalf. The Governor's letter but increased the fury of the storm and then Mr. Youngs dragged George Wallace into the wet. Mr. Youngs said to Governor McCormick in substance: "You and I were both in favor of the bill." Mr. McCormick replied in substance: "I was not in favor of the bill. I told Mr. Vacheron it was a bad bill. I advised Mr. Childs to defeat it." Mr. McCormick threw in a flash of lightning, by way of increasing Mr. Youngs' terror, by saying: "And Mr. Vacheron was to fill the office." Up to this time Mr. Wallace's position had been kept a profound secret. Mr. McCormick's death dealing letter drove Mr. Youngs to an inculpation of Mr. Wallace. That letter puts the stamp of corruption on the bill, and every act relating to it, for to proceed to enact legislation to provide a public office for a legislator is on a par with bribery or any other form of corruption. Governor McCormick has made the public his debtor by his bold declaration that the office was intended for Mr. Vacheron, for that declaration removes forever any doubt about the motive for seeking to create the office, and puts the seal of condemnation on every man who had a part in the job. It must be quite clear to everybody now why Mr. Youngs broke a caucus secret and exposed Mr. Wallace's connection with the job.
Why did George Wallace misrepresent matters to the board of Supervisors? As counsel to the board, expected by the board to carefully guard the public interests, and the servant of the people who pay his salary, he was in duty bound to render them the most loyal service. He did not do it. He was in caucus at Albany on April 3 or thereabouts with Assemblyman Vacheron, Assemblyman Higbie, William J. Youngs and some others, about this very bill. At that caucus it was agreed to pass the bill, and George Wallace then and there advised Mr. Vacheron "not to make the office too expensive." The bill passed the Assembly on April 10. On April 16, at Barnum Island, Mr. Wallace told the Supervisors, and the fact appears in the record of the proceedings, that the first he knew about the bill was when Mr. Vacheron told him, in Albany, April 10th, that the bill had that day passed the Assembly. We say that in this Mr. Wallace stated what was not true, and his dismissal from the position of Counsel to the board would not be too severe a punishment for his deception. His offence in this regard is magnified when it is seen that later he accepted the commission of the board to appear at Albany in opposition to the bill. The commission was given to him by the Supervisors in good faith, for they did not know that he had been in a caucus and favored the bill, and that he had told them an untruth about the bill. A conscientious lawyer would have declined such a commission under the circumstances. He was not to be trusted.
There are other things affecting Mr. Wallace which should not be overlooked in considering this pernicious job. He received a copy of the bill as early as April 10th at least, on his own showing, and on April 16th he left it at home when he went to a meeting of the Supervisors at Barnum Island. There is no record that he did a single thing to retard the passage of the bill between April 10th and 16th, and this confirms the belief that the bill was kept a profound secret from the people in the hope that it could be rushed through both houses of the legislature before the Supervisors got time to antagonize it, and it would have been done, too, but for Senator Childs's opposition, and no credit is due to Mr. Wallace for arraying the Senator against the bill, for the fact is that on the day the bill passed the Assembly Mr. Wallace saw the Senator for fully an hour and said never a word to the Senator about it. That was most surprising, and full of suspicion, too, and goes to show that Mr. Wallace was perfectly willing to have the bill pass in accordance with the caucus command. The position of Mr. Youngs is infinitely better than the position of Mr. Wallace. Mr. Youngs was open and above board in his support of the bill. Mr. Wallace was tricky and untruthful and inconsistent. We do not see how he can consistently continue as Counsel to the Supervisors, if they are willing to retain his services, or how they or the people can put confidence in him at all.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
Why Did William J. Youngs Tell on George Wallace? — Why Did George Wallace Tell an Untruth to the Board of Supervisors?
William J. Youngs and George Wallace have always been political cronies. They were in the Birdsall crusade to down Governor McCormick and Senator Childs, but both the Governor and the Senator have survived the intrigue in an honorable and pre-eminent manner. When Mr. Youngs had any peculiar work to do he always found Mr. Wallace a ready helper, so that it was not surprising to find them linked together in the Commissioner of Jurors job. The real iniquity of that job has only recently come to light, and credit is due Mr. Youngs for some part of the exposure, albeit his motive was to win sympathy and make others equally guilty with himself bear their right share of the responsibility. Mr. Youngs was so hard pressed by adverse public censure that he had to appeal to Governor McCormick to calm the storm in his behalf. The Governor's letter but increased the fury of the storm and then Mr. Youngs dragged George Wallace into the wet. Mr. Youngs said to Governor McCormick in substance: "You and I were both in favor of the bill." Mr. McCormick replied in substance: "I was not in favor of the bill. I told Mr. Vacheron it was a bad bill. I advised Mr. Childs to defeat it." Mr. McCormick threw in a flash of lightning, by way of increasing Mr. Youngs' terror, by saying: "And Mr. Vacheron was to fill the office." Up to this time Mr. Wallace's position had been kept a profound secret. Mr. McCormick's death dealing letter drove Mr. Youngs to an inculpation of Mr. Wallace. That letter puts the stamp of corruption on the bill, and every act relating to it, for to proceed to enact legislation to provide a public office for a legislator is on a par with bribery or any other form of corruption. Governor McCormick has made the public his debtor by his bold declaration that the office was intended for Mr. Vacheron, for that declaration removes forever any doubt about the motive for seeking to create the office, and puts the seal of condemnation on every man who had a part in the job. It must be quite clear to everybody now why Mr. Youngs broke a caucus secret and exposed Mr. Wallace's connection with the job.
Why did George Wallace misrepresent matters to the board of Supervisors? As counsel to the board, expected by the board to carefully guard the public interests, and the servant of the people who pay his salary, he was in duty bound to render them the most loyal service. He did not do it. He was in caucus at Albany on April 3 or thereabouts with Assemblyman Vacheron, Assemblyman Higbie, William J. Youngs and some others, about this very bill. At that caucus it was agreed to pass the bill, and George Wallace then and there advised Mr. Vacheron "not to make the office too expensive." The bill passed the Assembly on April 10. On April 16, at Barnum Island, Mr. Wallace told the Supervisors, and the fact appears in the record of the proceedings, that the first he knew about the bill was when Mr. Vacheron told him, in Albany, April 10th, that the bill had that day passed the Assembly. We say that in this Mr. Wallace stated what was not true, and his dismissal from the position of Counsel to the board would not be too severe a punishment for his deception. His offence in this regard is magnified when it is seen that later he accepted the commission of the board to appear at Albany in opposition to the bill. The commission was given to him by the Supervisors in good faith, for they did not know that he had been in a caucus and favored the bill, and that he had told them an untruth about the bill. A conscientious lawyer would have declined such a commission under the circumstances. He was not to be trusted.
There are other things affecting Mr. Wallace which should not be overlooked in considering this pernicious job. He received a copy of the bill as early as April 10th at least, on his own showing, and on April 16th he left it at home when he went to a meeting of the Supervisors at Barnum Island. There is no record that he did a single thing to retard the passage of the bill between April 10th and 16th, and this confirms the belief that the bill was kept a profound secret from the people in the hope that it could be rushed through both houses of the legislature before the Supervisors got time to antagonize it, and it would have been done, too, but for Senator Childs's opposition, and no credit is due to Mr. Wallace for arraying the Senator against the bill, for the fact is that on the day the bill passed the Assembly Mr. Wallace saw the Senator for fully an hour and said never a word to the Senator about it. That was most surprising, and full of suspicion, too, and goes to show that Mr. Wallace was perfectly willing to have the bill pass in accordance with the caucus command. The position of Mr. Youngs is infinitely better than the position of Mr. Wallace. Mr. Youngs was open and above board in his support of the bill. Mr. Wallace was tricky and untruthful and inconsistent. We do not see how he can consistently continue as Counsel to the Supervisors, if they are willing to retain his services, or how they or the people can put confidence in him at all.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
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