Ill.‘
contended in. the audi-
nili'iie McKinley with
Rican Commissmners.
, n Washington, that
t in Porto Rico three
6 "and collected for the
rpose,"‘from the impo cr—
' tsof the people ;” he
do takes under the Idol»
the old insular and
paltaxes. and the customs
"find r the Porto Rican civil
of act. Any of these, it
sufficient to cover the
"Under the bill $500,000
Will be collected semi—au-
in .advance, thereby, the
s ys, lessening the money
ulation of which there is
n $2,000,000) and produc-
te of impoverishment and
as stagnation, as the taxes
le‘bted by summary process.
"asSert‘ed that the measure is
' income and property tax
at two of the principal in»
es of the island (rum and to-
‘ are taxed so heavily under
their production under pre-
onditions is practically pro-
fited“; that the only standard of
,iiption of property will be the
nail opinion of the assessors,
' they may be appointed by
'itical favor there is danger of
flee to a large section of the
immunity from excessive valua-
' ‘ , In‘view of the fact that no
' ipal budgets have been pre—
te and no reliable estimate of
lue of the taxable property
eisland made. the great mass
(5 property owners believe, it
said, that the interests of the is-
mid would be best conserved by
Outinuancc under the present
raker‘law, which has worked
ll to the present time. The peo-
of‘ Porto Rico, the president
ets’forth, are'ready and willing
Bet all taxes necessary for the
"ntenaxrce of order. justice and
ti‘government, but they stren-
sly object to a tax law, the
aunt of which is uncertain.
'ce‘no valuation of property has
er been made in the island, and
'ch has been imposed upon
, it without due regard to the
al; conditions of the country.
necessities of the taxpayers
'in a manner which severely
’3 rcsses the wealthy producers
Porto Rico at a time when the
and has not yet recovered from
' aruinous effect of the rcccnt
ricanc, and from the forty per
fit. reduction of its circulating
inedium by the exchange of the
Ovijncial money for the United
ates currency still further re-
duced by the excess of imports
f exports. The commissioners
halted the president that Governor
lien be directed to call a special
ssion of the Legislature to
mend the law in a manner which
' u relieve the people-of the bur-
dns complained of. and that the
vernment be directed to exer-
Se care in the apponitment of the
fisc'ssors The commissioners al-
§0 presented a petition of bankers.
A orcllauts and other business men
New York and Philadelphia,
raying that the protest be given
no consideratimi.
The Board of Railway Commis-
ioners have ordered that the
fade crossing op the Highland
'iVlsion of the New York. New
oven and llartfbrd Railroad. at
ferryvillc. shall be abolished, in
'dcprdance with a petition of the
park of the town. on which sev-
a hearings have been held. It
' Ordered that thc highway shall
e‘c‘arried under the tracks of the
hilroad. All of the cost of the al-
tion is to be paid for by the
. t and company, and when com-
Allimdv it is ordered that the town
“ " lymouth shall pay to the rail-
‘company ,onc~quarter of the
l cost of the alteration.
spirit of economy pervaded
cons of South Norwalk last
[and the appropriations ask-
by the various departments
hacity government, were cut
,.n having your teeth
cared“ for by us.
’Work hatefully peo-
ormed—«not slighiei
“ last night torch thej city the pres-
rumination of the voters
ent year without going into debt,
and they are to be commended for
the stand they havetaken.. ’
New London was insthe storm
belt and is thankful for the down—
pour of rain which will furnish
temporary relief for a fast decreas-
ing water supply. The rainfall
was about two inches. In the city
Ebereawas little damage from over~
ow. '
~ ESTIMATES cur nun
(Continued from third page.)
stepped to the front of the hull and be-
gun to pull up the legs of his rubber
boots.. When there was laughter at
this, Mr. Winchester said that perhaps
he would have to wade through before
he finished. It looked very much as
though this Would be the ease, as he
was put througha rigid ' one-examina-
tion. lie was equal to he occasion.
however.
He stated that in 1891 the city was
lighted all night. There were eighty-
one lights at a cost of $83 each. This
made the total for the year, $0,855.07.
At the present time there are 106
lights at a ratio of $72 per light per
year. making about $11 difference.
There is about twenty per cent. more
light now than then.
“How do you account for Mr. Adams’
figures," said Mr. Donovan. “I don't
understand the figures of Mr. Adams."
said, Mr. Winchester.
“Is there any other city you know
of getting any cheaper rates thun
South Norwalk” "No; i don't know of
any. There is Norwalk. There are
eight-live lights as the rate of out
each. But they only burn till 3
o'clock in the morning. There was a
time when the appropriations were
made, the interest was not considered.
Now this has to be paid out or the
regular appropriation, which makes
the amount one-third larger than be.
fore.
"i understand that there was a prof-
it on commercial lighting last year of
$2,500." said Mr. Donovan. “When it
was proposed to raise an appropriation
to put in a plant for commercial lights,
it was stated that with these lights.
the whole plant would be self-sustain-
ing. Why is it that this appropriation
.s asked for?"
"Well. if there is any money left
over at the end of the year, i would
auggcst that it go towards paying off
.he debt," said Mr. Winchester.
"If you don't want the lights all
light. cut them. out." exclaimed Mr.
Volk. ,
Attorney Light then presented a
resolution to the. effect that 31,200 bc
ippropriated for lighting the siren.
1“ night. This was carried. us was ul
-0 the original amendment. making (in
mount for electric lighting $0,800.
A resolution asking for $2.400 for
.he street department. new work, was
old on the table.
Mr, Adams mode a motion lhat tho
.lity Council be requested to have all
rushed stone for general repairs on
he streets by the 15th of June. This
was carried.
There was a little hitch in the pro-
eedlngs when the items in the admin
strative department were lumped t0-
;ether, making the amount $17,530.
l‘here was a resolution to the effect
but this amount be appropriated.
"As there will be 82.300 of a rebate.
would anggest‘that this amount be
trickeu from the administrative bud-
ei." said Mr. Palmer.
A resolution was offered calling for
3.900 for the police department. but
after some discussion on appropria-
tion of $4,000 was voted.
Mr. McMahon made a motion that
5200 be stricken from the amount ask
cd for the city clerk’s salary,_;whlch
was 5500. After considerabletulk. the
unonnt of salary was left where it
ran, $500. During the discussion on
his mutter. licv. Paul M. Strnyer had
omethlng to say relative to the city
.ising precaution in not making the
iccumuluted debt any larger. With
be 5300 taken from the police do-
‘urtinont and 3.2.300 as a rebate. left
the total of the administrative depart-
nent. $4,930. This amount was vot-
ul and the meeting adjourned.
Charles M. Raymond, who stood in
he rear of the hull. created consider-
lble amusement when Mr. Adams was
m the floor. by trying to get recogni-
tion from the mayor. llo aim-ted in
at one time to ridicule Mr. Adams. but
was stopped before he had proceeded
far. Taking everything into consider-
ation. the meeting was a rather hur-
monlous affair. and the luminous trun-
sucted done with dispatch.
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NEW SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE.
Hui-lug Before Judiciary In a Few
Dow-Railroad Hearing Today.
Since the renomlnatlon of the pros»
out Judges of the Superior Court. lit-
tle has been said about the now judge
ship. The bill creating an additional
judge will be heard in a few days by
the Judiciary committee. The names
of W. A. King. leader of the House:
Donald T. Warner. who was Governor
McLean‘s rival in the Republican con-
tent, and insurance Commissioner M
win Schofield have been hoard. The
probability in that if created. the place
will be tendered to one of the first
two named.
Senator Michael Kenoaly is another
who has been mentioned. Mr. Ken-
only says with positivonou that he in
not a candidate: that he wouldn't ac-
cept the omen if it wu «adored him.
and that he does not think be it nulb
ed in temperament to perform the
wor . '.
Hearings on the tltioiu of the
Bridgeport Traction petty and oth.
or road. controlled by the connection:
, Railway and Lighting company are as-
signed for. this afternoon. ill the Rail
m continuum. w ‘ , the
, um
um committee will, an I. out
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composition
that '
characterizes
the
dy Dutch.
Price Reduced!
For Sale in the
Norwaiks
by
WILLIAM M. BETTS.
NEW YORK GROCERY CO.
CHARLES L. GLOVER.
FINNEY 8: BENEDICT.
E. H. MOREHOUSE.
D. S. DAVENPORT.
LORENZO DIBBLE.
CENTRAL FOOD CO.
CHARLES E. SEYMOUR.
I. D. ROBERTSON.
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WATER
Water Commissioners’ Office.
On account of long deferred
should be as saving as possible in
the use of water.
the upper pond.
days.
moti
“balloting mu.”
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Note
3“"
GONS_Illl_ERS!
March 9. 1901.
rains and great waste‘ in the city.
it is necessary that every one
The large reservoir is very low
and we are drawing largely from
At present rate of waste the
supply will hardly last over 50
If properly used it would last 90
’ nveryfiiiiii ifiifin‘éi‘iiii‘t shelf;
Worm“?
\
An unusual merchandising event. A sale of new Spring Dry Goods fresh from the looms at a saving from twenty-five to
forty per cent. . In the hurry and bustle attending the work of our store alterations, .. piles of merchandise were somewhat roughly han-
dled-Result, many things mussed or slightly soiled. When you come to visit our bright new store wb want to show you only the best
of everything. Saturday morning every bit of soiled or mussed stuffs will be displayed handy for your choosing, at prices that will soon
make a lively clearance. We have a two-fold object in this sale-first to hurry out the lots not wanted and secondto show yeti our new
store. You will be welcomed equally as much even though you are not among the purchasers. Sale will continue as long as the lots
last.
Children‘s Reefers, 2 yrs. to 12' 125 dozen all linen Fringed Doy- $1 Corsets in odd makes and sizes, 150 three-pint round Dishes, 86
mpgsfigulor prices up1bo9 33.00, lien. fun size, «to a bargain if you can find Your 59 .ch one .quart Pitchers, 9°
' $ '4 and "'19 10 pieces heavy Table Damask, 19:: “1‘” “t c 29c Porcelain Covered Sugar
Ladies' and Mlsaea' Spring Jack- Full size White Crochet Quilts. Children‘s Ribbed Underwear in Bowls. 16o
eta, regular price. :5, $3.93 $1.50 quality. 81-19 odd sizes. at 100. formerly 250' 4.; Table Tumblers, 19c d‘oz.
2.0;: yards illcst styles dress glng- 2,000 yards 100 Fancy Outing Flon- Automatic half hose. worth 121/20 '190 Hand Lamps, complete, 10!:
build: :liaeciiieniziflignk; “e" ’ 594° pair. durlnfi ““3 “l9 at 7° 39c slxcuart Granite covered
goods tomorrow 5V c Ladies Black Dress Skirts, taffeta 25 dozen Flowers, priced till now Sauce Pans, 25c
' ' z trimmed, regular price 84. llm-' up to 950. this 3313! 49c 49c four-quart Granite Salt Boxes, 31c
50 dozen Flowers in Mlllinery'lJe- lted quantity, "'90 . . n"c four rt 0' it Puddln
partment.regulnr price. 25c.thls Ladle? Walking Skirts. regular Childrena Black“ Stockings “3 “Po 8 one ”m e g I“
stile. 15: prices 35 and 35.50, ”.93 heavy ribbed. The Black Cut n .
.. Ladles’ Muslin Drawers. just the and “Mother's Friend," sizes 6. 250 three—quart Granite Saucer
2' inch all W001 Tricots, 19¢ least bit mussed. worth 390 and 61/; and 71,5, former price 25c. pans, . 15c
Black and colored all wool Chev- 45c. 29c "”3 5319‘ 16c 140 large size Granite Pie Plates, 9:
lots. 590 quality 37'/2¢ 33 all wool Albatross Walsts. Some few sizes yet left in Men's 35c Blown Glass Pitchers, 25c
69c pure silk Taffeta. black, 49c trimmings 01 881111 ribbon and Collars. all linen, warranted, at ”lo 290 Cracker Jars, cut glass pat-
All wool Albatross. all colors. 50c “no tucks. all colors. $1.98 Cuffs 12%: tern We
- Sim son's Dress of “ion. rinted ef. ' '
quality. 350 ferrite similar toythe glcb satin Men's Outing Flannel Shirts, Lemonade Sets, consisting of six
Germ“ Torchons. regular values ' ' . good styles at 35c worth 50c. Tumblers Pitcher and Tray 43c
70 and file . 3c foulards. very desirable, Ic ‘ ' ' '
' . 27 inch printed Dress Lawns. all Boys' Outing Shirts, at 17c, worth 35c. 112 pee. Decorated Dinner set. v.98
Pure Silk Taffeta Ribbon, pinks, new styles, 33m: Boya' Flannelette Walsts. at 15c, worth 15c five-quart 'l‘ln Saucepans, 10o
blues. reds. lavender and white. 100“ Window Shades 950 one!» 25c 29 ll
4% inches wide, regular price 'it . - 190 '- . c one-go on Glass Oil Cans, 196
250' excellent for neckwear, to- 109 yl'eather Shopping Bags Poek Boys knee Pants. at 25c, worth 390- 29c Gal iron Coal Beds. 190
- ‘ ’ ' tic Porcelain Ten Cu 5 and Sauc- n
mm row. izyzc etbook attached. worth 39c, 19:: core 9 So on 98c lat. Iron Garbage Cans, 690
All linen Barnslcy Crush, 100 qual- An entire stock of Ladies‘ Kid ' ' 25c li-qt. Dish Pans, 14a
“3" 55’2" Gloves that we have been selling 19c. Porcelain Vegetable Dishes, 11¢ 29c Uni. Chamber Pails. ' 21c
50 dozen extra full bleached Tow- at $1 per pair. during this sale 10 Porcelain Breakfast or Dinner $1.25 Copper Bottom Wash Boll-
els, 10c quality. Be at 75c Plates, 5c ers. No. 8 size, 89c
F *m r 4.
WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING.
Double headdress effects seem to be
taking just at present; that is a pair
of wings, or We flowers, or two tiny
bunches of feathers. dtc.
A skirt of taffeta has set into it at
regular distances fro hem to belt
rows of insertion the have the up.
pearnnce of being n d.p1adc of silk.
They are not an Ol'i nary lace. bul
look more like the fancy knots of the
fulnlllnr mucrnmc.
When a woman gets into middle life.
or past it. it is a question if she ought
not to luv aside all kinds of hair orna-
ments and rely wholly upon the neat
FOOTBALL GAMES ARRANGED. ,in this city. Lafayette. Brown and the
Yale not to Play in New York This‘
0
Beacon.
NEW YORK. March 12—Some of thcl
dates for the Columbia football season:
of 1901 have been arranged:
Columbia will meet Yale on October special dispatch from Dawson. dated
of the lasthal‘ch 1. says that the stampede con-
two years. Yale will not lay in New .sequent upon the throwing open of the
York, but Columbia will appear in New.g0vemmem claims on February 22.}
Haven for the match. The season willlwas tue greatest since the palmy dflyfi
open, as usual. wlul the Rutgers game. of 1898. The order mant-
[at New Brunswick. on October
,are the only two dates made public as iones. fractional etc.
20. Contrary to the custo
yet.
The game with Harvard will.
said. he played at Cambridge. ‘
game with Cornell, dropped last year.ieXtr9m8ll93l—0h. (1931‘Y
dressing of her locks. always taking
care to have them urrnngcd becoming i
fashions.
Do you know. ltrvip said that the
makers of fashions bare it in mind to
crowd upon us. at no ycry distant day
in the. future. perhaps next fall or
winter, full~skirt d gowus. Won't we
look jolly. Of course full sleeves and
pointed hodlces will come with them
and we‘ll dream we are back in the
clxhteenth century.
Vogue says those suffering from a
tendency to over-much flesh will prob-
ably be interested in a new theory of
diet. hailing from Paris, and the ob
jcct of which is to preserve the figure.
The basic lden of the diet is that cv~
,Carlisle lndians are seeking a
and any one of the tnree may be
ed.
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STAMPEDE IN DAWSON
VANCOUVER. B. 0., March
{IV
5. These‘hnndreds of lapsed claims,
The: Young Girl (glancing at her
will uc resumed. and will he played at 730 nwfnliv big:
Ithaca. The Princeton match
crything must be eaten or drunk cold:
well as to other articles of diet. The
menu for breakfast is cold game. or
hnrdboilcd eggs and ham, toast and a
cup of cold milk. For lunchnon cold
meats, cold pudding with broad. cheese
or salad are recommended. The even-
lug meal is to consist of n mayonnaise.
cold entrees and possibly a hot outlet
very loan. and rather under done; but
vegetables are positively taboocd.
lN THE UPPER COURTS.
The Criminal Court of Common
Pleas will not have u busy term this
month. Only about half a damn pris-
onorn. who have appealed. are now
confined in the Jail was 128. a very
small number for this time of the year.
The Superior Court and the Court of
Common Pleas resumed business to-
day. at the usual time. The Superior
Court continued the once of The Jonas
(i: Hotchklso Company vs. Sarah L.
Davenport.
The following wignmenfn have
been made by Judge Curtis for the
week:
Tuesday. March 12~chry E. Plumb
vc. Robert H. Griffin: Charles E. Joy
vs. Fannie Goldsplnncr: Frank Trav-
era ya. Jammy A. Price. ,
Wednesday. March 13—4. A. O’Brien
VI. St. Patrick's T. A. 8. Society:
Abraham Stone vs. Catherine Renting;
J. E. Ritchie vs. W. Grinning", m‘m
Eva '1‘. Blues vs. Frank W. Grocery.
days. Thursday. March ilk-Larry Blake
vu. Thomas Hayes nigh: John Nelson
WATER COMMISSIONERS. “‘ “WI ‘3'" °‘ “MW": 9““
uword'n v». Catharina Connolly: Web
for Stanleton vs. Knurled S. King;
Daniel Hoyt vs. Fernando Boomm.
AL‘l‘kRA‘rlom m TREA‘f'llI.
LONDON. lurch 12-«Pmldlng It the
annual meeting of the Associated
Chamben of Commerce of the United
Kingdom. which opened in London. to
day. Lord Avcbury. better known: as
Sir John hub ) ., fomhadowod
chum in the, chinriif and urged
the new of, Haggai?”
mdcnanhmuci ..1
um um
this applies to coffee. ten and soup. as 1
WW‘ j
l
i
has not -
an). 5692.
u isi, WHERE THE suoa pmcneo.
My feet arei
\Youug Girl-0h, yes. but so do other! out of it without my help?
IN ONE WORD.
. It is by no means necessary for a
.man always to enter into an elaborate
‘explanntion of his feelings in order to
i make them clear.
10—Al "What‘s the name of the fellow who
“ ' wrote the tune of that coon song we’ve
.just been favored with?” asked one
lman of another. at a meeting of the
lAmabeur Composers’ Club. '
"Jones." returned the other man.
ailnblei "James Jones, I believe. Frank Wnl-
unsoldlley wrote the words."
“Ah, l was about to ask the name of
l
game,
select-
.loues‘s accomplice." was the rejoin-
der.—Youth's Companion.
”ed“ READY excuse.
Beggar—Say, boss, won't you help a.
Practical Auntlev—But you stand onl poor fellow out of a job?
‘5' Willie? than attempt '0 follow thi‘lyet been arranged. Pennsylvunlu willithem all right. don't you?
' imeet Columbia on the gridiron in New,
;York. For the Thanksgiving Day dnteifollis. too.
Joakley—Graciousl Can't you get
Pretend
1 you're sick or something.
Seymour’sStore
Pure Vermont Maple Syrup, 15c. and 25c. bottle.
i
We are receiving mail and telephone orders from all parts of the town for the fine Bridgewntcr
Hills Creamery Butter. It received the "highest score" over all others. of any butter in Connecti-
, cut. 32c. lb. in prime, 30c. lb. in tubs, 31/, lbs. for $1.00. '
Fine Elgin Creamery Butter" 25c. and 27c. lb.
Fancy Fresh Country Eggs, 25c. dozen.
b.»
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Try the Genuine Old Dutch Java and Arabian Mocha Coffee, (nothing like it in town,) 38c. lb.
Fancy'Doublc Cream Cheese, 16c. lb.
The Best Coffee at the popular price of 25c. pcr lb will be found here. Try it.
Fancy Apples. Crisp White Celery, Sweet Potatoes, Boston l‘icad Lettuce, Parsnips, etc.
Nothing but first-class goods, and the“ lowest prices. You will make no mistake by ordering
at our store. Anything you need in our line. Everything fresh, sweet, pure and wholesome.
Chas. ll. Seymour. Leading Grocer, 33 West Washington Street.
TELEPHONE CALL, 133-6. W
SPECIALS gm
FOR THE ‘
LENTEN SEASON. ”M“: ‘2
W,
FINEST PRINT BUTTER. 23c. lb. - ..
l l a Ki ed Her . r c. can. Mustard Sardines. can: for 25:.
3 M 3mm mm" *5“ pp“ m“ - 5 Alaska Salmon. lb. 3.... foe.
New Flt Mackerel, each 5:. Old Fashioned Codfich, 69. lb. Brook Trout. . 10c. can.
Smoked Herring, each, ac. Domestic Oil Sardines. 5c. can. Sound Mackerel. , 140.com
3 CANS BARTLETT FEARS, ' as CENTS.
ERIN BRAND PICKED CODFISH. equal to the but, so. BOX
VERY CHOICE TOMATOES. 5 CENTS CAN.
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