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The Bill In Its llew Form. Has. Been
Reported to the Senate.
MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES.
Retroactive Clause Has Been Stricken Out,
and the Luv; \Vill Not Go Into Ef-
fect Until July l—A Duty of 10
Cents a Pound on Tea.
Washington, May 5.—The tariff bill
Vwas reported to the senate today. The
sugar schedulefiis as follows:
“Sugars not above No. 16 Dutch
standard in color, ”tank bottoms, sirups
of cane juice and of beet juice, melada,
concentrated melada, concrete and con-
centrated molasses testing by the po-
lariscope above 87 and not above 88 de-
grees, seventy-nine huhdredths of 1
cent per pound and for every additional
degree shown by the polariscopic test
two-hundredths of 1 cent per pound,
and fractions of a degree in proportion.
“Sugar above No. 16 Dutch standard
in color and sugar that has gone
through a process of refining,,1.16 cents
per pound, and in addition thereto on
all the foregoing 35 per cent ad va—
lorem.
"Sugars not above No. 16 Dutch
ttandard in color, tank bottoms, sirups
of can juice and beet' juice, melada,
concentrated melada, concrete and con-
creted molasses testing by the polari-
scope not more than 87 degrees, 75 per
cent ad valorem. Molasses testing
above 40 and not more than 56 degrees,
4 cents per gallon; testing 56 degrees
and not above 70 degrees, 8 cents per
gallon. '
“Machinery purchased abroad, im-
ported and erected in any beet sugar
factory and actually used in the pro-
duction of "sugar in the United States
from beets produced therein within two
years from the lst day of July, 1897,
shall be admitted free of duty under
such regulations as the secretary of the
treasury may prescribe.
”Maple sugar and maple sirup,4 cents
per pound; glucose, or grape sugar, 17/2
cents per pound; sugar cane in its nat-
ural state or unmanufactured, 10 per
cent ad valorem; saccharine, $1 per
pound. and 10 per cent ad valorem.
The sugar schedule in the Dingley
bill as it passed the house of represent-
atives provided for a duty of 1 cent per
pound on sugars testing not above 75
degrees by the polariscope; on refined
,, sugars, 1.875 cents per pound. There
was no ad valorem duty added in the
Dingley bill. The Dingley bill also con-
tained a provision for an extra duty to
be collected on sugar imported from
bounty paying countries.
The. Duty on Candy.
“Sugar candy and all confectionery
valued at 15 cents per pound or less, 4
cents per pound and 15 per cent ad va-
lorem.”
The following is the provision in re-
gard to hides, which are taken from the
free list:
“Hides of cattle, raw or uncured,
whether dry, salted or pickled, 11/2 cents
per pound; provided that upon all
leather exported made from imported
hides there shall be allowed a draw-
back equal to the amount of duty paid
on such hides.” _.
In the coal schedule the word bitu-
minous is stricken out and all coal is
dutiable at 75 cents per ton, with a pro—
viso added that the duty on coal, and
shale shall be 60 cents per ton, and on
coal slack or culm 15 cents per ton
when imported from any country, col-
ony or dependency that does not im—
pose upon coal or coal slack or culm
higher rates of duty than those named
in this proviso.
The senate bill provides for an in-
creasein the internal revenue tax on
beer by changing section 3,339 of the
revised statute to read as follows:
“Until Jan. 1. 1900, there shall be paid
on all beer, lager beer, ale, porter and
other similar fermented liquors, brewed
or manufactured and séld or removed
forrconsumption or sale ”within the
United States. by whatever name such
liquors may be called, a tax of $1.44
for every barrel containing not more
than 31 gallons, and after Jan. 1, 1900,
there shall be paid a tax of $1 per bar-
rel on every barrel of such beer, lager
beer. ale. porter and other similar fer—
mented liquors.” [The present rate is
$1.]
Retroactive Clause Gone.
The retro-active clause of the Dingley
tariff bill is stricken from the senatf
bill. "
The entire house provision relating to
reciprocity has been stricken out and
the following section substituted:
“That whenever any country, de-
pendency or colony shall pay or be-
‘ stow, directly or indirectly, any bounty
or grant upon the exportation of any
article or merchandise from such coun-
try, dependency, or colony, and such
article or merchandise is dutiable un—
der the provisions of this act, then up—
on the importation Of any such article
or merchandise into the United States,
whether the same shall be imported di-
rectly from the country of production
- or otherwise, and whether such article
, or merchandise is imperted in the same
condition as when exported from the
country of production or has been
changed in condition by manufacture
or otherwise, there shall be levied and
paid-in all such cases, in addition to
the duties otherwise imposed by this
act an additional duty equal to the net
amount of such bounty or grant, how-
ever the same be paid or bestowed.
”The net amount of all such bounties
or grants shall be from time to time
ascertained, determined and declared
by the secretary of the treasury, who
shall make all needful regulations for
the identification of such article and
merchandise and for the assessment
and collection of such additional du-
ties."
Works of Art Free.
Works. of art are free, including
books, except such articles of art as
are imported for the purpose of general.
utility. This qualification was made to
cover the case of the importation of
iancy fans and matting, which have
been coming in as works of art.
Many and important changes were
made in the wool and woolen schedule
as passed by the house. First class
wodls were reduced from 11 cents per
pound, as provided 'in the house bill to
8 cents per‘ pound and' second class
wools from 12 to 9 cents, whereas the
duties on wool of the third class were
raised. The dividing'line in this latter
class was placed at 10 cents value,
wools under that'value being made du-
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tiable at the. rate of 4 cents per pound
instead of 32 per cent ad valorem, as in
the house bill. Wools valued at more
than 10 cents per pound were placed at
7 cents per pound instead of 50 per cent
ad valorem. The wool growers failed
to secure all the changes which they
desired in classification, though most
of them were granted.
Personal luggage is also free, except
such articles as are used for personal
adOrnment.
Diamonds will pay a duty or 10 per
cent. .
A very important new proyisionin
the bill is that which admits fish free of
duty. This provision is inserted as a
stimulus to the fishing industry of the
great lakes.
There is a slight increase in the duty
on marble and manufactures of mar-
ble—another concession to the demands
of New England.
The duty on lead. bearing Ore is in-,
creased from 1 cent, as in the Dingley
bill, to 11/2 cents.
The duty on watches, clocks and
ch'ronometers is fixed at 40 per cent ad
valorem; on jewels used thereon 10 per
cent ad valorem.
The duty of $2 per 1,000 feet on pine
lumber is the Same as the Dingley bill.
There was great pressure to make the.
rate $1, and the lumbermen were divid—
ed in their opinion. The rate was left
at $2, with a provision for adding the
export duty levied by any country.
The Tobacco Schedule.
The duty on mixed or packed tobac—
co, unstemmed, is $1.50 per pound; if
stemmed, $2.25 per pound; filler tobac—
co, unstemmed, 35 cents per pound; if
stemmed, 50 cents per pound. This, is
a slight reduction from Dingley rates.
All other tobacco, manufactured or un-
manufactured, 40 cents per pound. Cig—
arettes, $3 per pound.
The tobacco schedule is accompanied
by an important provision making a
detailed invoice necessary, with a cer—
tificate from the secretary Of the treas-
ury as to the original quality of the to-
bacco,' before entry is made.
The changes in the agricultural
schedule are slight.
The bill contains an important pro—
vision in regard to tea and fixes the
duty at 10 cents per pound until Jan. 1,
1900, after which date it shall be admit—
ted free.
The duty on champagne and other
sparkling wines is left at $8 per dozen
quart bottles as at present and corre-
ssponding rates on smaller packages
with a separate provision that there
shall be no duty levied on the bottle.
Still wines carry a duty of 30 and 50
cents according to the percentum of
alcohol contained.
The changes in the cotton schedule
are light. Thread or yarn above No. 80
is made a class by itself at 50 per cent
ad valorem.
Cloth exceeding three squares to the
pound will pay 8 cents a square yard.
Pile fabrics cut or uncut, not bleach-
ed or otherwise treated, 9 cents per
square yard and 25 per cent ad valo-
rem, instead of 10 cents and 20 per cent.
Goods bleached or otherwise treated 12
cents a yard and 25 cents .ad valorem,
instead of 14 cents and 20 per cent. No
article in this class is to pay less than
471/3 per cent ad valorem.
The duty on hose is slightly reduced
and on knit shirts. drawers, etc., slight-
ly increased. Manufactures of cotton
not otherwise provided for will pay 45
per cent instead of 40. The minimum
duty on clot'h made partly of silk is 50
per cent.
Laces and manufactures of laces,
whether composed partly of rubber or
otherwise, 60 per cent.
Copper is placed on the free list. It
carried a small duty in the Dingley bill.
The time for the bill to take effect is
made July 1, 1897, instead of May 1 as
provided in the house. The bill will be
taken up in the senate May 18.
Japanese and the Silk Tariff.
Washington, May 5.—United States
Consul General McIvor at Kanagawa,
Japan, reports that the Japanese gov-
ernment is about to send a commission
to Washington for the purpose of influ-
encing a reduction of the increased im-
port duties which, according to the
American newspapers, it is proposed to
levy on silk. For this reason he regards
it as important for the department to
know that the imperial diet has passed
an act allowing a bonus to all Japanese
exporters of raw silk.
One Day’s Government Recipts.
Washington, May 5.—National bank
notes received for redemption, $309,843;
government receipts from internal rev-
enue, $173,688; customs, $707,746; mis-
cellaneous, $27,731.
Davis Bliss’ Assistant.
Washington, May 5.——The president
today sent to the senate the nomina-
tion of Webster Davis of Missouri to be
assistant secretary of the interior.
A Monster Steamer Launched.
V Stettin, May 5.——The new twin screw
express steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der
Grosse, sister ship of the Friedrich der
Grosse of the North German Lloyd line,
was launched here today in the pres-
ence of Emperor William of Germany.-
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse is of
28,000 horsepower, will carry 20,000 tons
of cargo and 1,500 passengers, is 649 feet
long and has four funnels. '
Society at Buckingham Palace.'
London, May 5.-—Princess Christian
of Schleswig-Holstein, second daughter
of Queen Victoria, represented her ma-
jesty today at the drawing room held
at ‘Buckingham palace. The function
was poorly attended, as all interested
were trying to reserve themselves for
the drawing room of next Tuesday,
which will be held by the queen in per-
son.
A Gift/to Lehigh University.
South Bethlehem, Pa., May 5.—-An-
other gift to Lehigh university from
Mrs. E. B. Coxe has been made in the
shape of a fund of $20,000 established in
memory of her husband, Eckley B.
Coxe, who was a trustee of the univer-
sity, the income of which is to be de—
voted to the support Of poor and worthy
students. - ,
To Be Tried For Arson.
Providence, May 5.——Frank Wilson of.
Wakefield, who 'is charged with ,at—
tempting to fire the Continental hotel
at Narragansett Pier,‘ was recommit-
ted to jail without bail for trial on
Thursday.
British Steamers In Collision.
Aberdeen, May 5.—A collision has
taken place Off Girdleness lighthouse
betWeen the British steamers Collynee
and Gringoe. ,,_The Collynee sank and
11 of her’ crew were drowned. '
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Skins on fire with torturing, disfiguring,
itching, burning, bleeding, scaly, and pimply
minors, instantly relieved by a warm bath
with (imam SOAP, a single application of
CUTIOURA (ointment), the great skin cure,
and a full dose of CUTICURA RESOLvm.
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BIIBT’S SKIN ““2323 $86:§3§i‘€d£°“‘
LAWNMERS!
PHILADELPHIA and FAVORITE, Dar-
den Tools, Rubber Hose, Wire
'Ololh, Window. Screens,
Screen Doors, Oil '
Stoves, Mixed
Paints.
Lubricating Oil for Lawn
Mowers and Mow-
ing Machines, 50¢ per gal.
u. u. mums,
IT MAIN STREET, NORWALK, DONN-
SchultzefiMarkel.
5 RAILROAD mo: AND x x x x
wnsumorou s1. names x x x
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A few of Our Bargains for
This Week:
Leg Lamb, 12c
Buck'TShad, Sc
Roe Shad, 10c
Bound Steak, . 12c
Sirloin Steak. 15c
Try our 8c Rib Roast. \
7. HIS IS NOT ALL, a visit to.
either of our Markets will
'conTin'r‘e you that we know what
people want and our prices are
always RlGHT.
Inssn‘rlsn emu KINDS.
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Paul Schultze. Jr
Falrlield Oouniy National Bankl
44 Wall St.. Norwalk,_(.‘onn.
INCORPORATEDJISM.
EDWIN 0. Kristin; President.
DAVID2H. m ILLER, Vice-President.
L. C. GREEN. Cashier.
Capital, 200,000
EDWIN O. KEELER, Mossns H. GLOVER,
DAVID El. MILLER, A. J .ZMEEKER.
F. ST. JOHN LOOKWOOD, THEODORE E. SMITH,
IRA COLE. CHAS. F. ’l‘msrnnm.
Accounts of Manufacturers. Merchants. and
Individuals solicited.
S afe Deposit Boxes fee to Depositors.
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK
26 WALL ST.. NOR WALK.
COBPORATED SEPT. 1. 1876.
CAPITAL. - - - - - 5100.00l
GEORGE M. HOLMES. President.
E. L. BOYER. Vice-President,
WILLIAM A. Cunrrs. ashiei
DIRECTORS :
GEORGE M. HOLMES,
P. L. CUNNINGHAM,
E. L. Bevan,
H0 ET. DANN;
J T. Pnowrr'r
S. H. HOLMES.
J . Cousms. J R. ‘
Illscounl Day, Salurilavf
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made at Hillside.
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We are, and we have, to a great extent, convinced the people
of the Norwalks that Home Trade" is essential to their welfare as it
is to ours, for every dollar spent in the Twin Cities is a dollar
to your advantage. How are we convincing them of that fact?’
By giving them what-they want and only whattliey want at
prices lower than they can buy the same goods in New York.
The intelligent woman needs. no instruction in the Ethics of Econ-
omy. The banker’s wife, the school teacher, the merchant’s wife
as Well as the laborer’s wife all depend upon the citizens of this
Community for a livelihood. We know of no independent persons.
We all live here to make a living or escape greater. taxes. Hence
we all depend on one another. ' Keep the money in the towri,build
respectable looking business blocks, city buildings, libraries etc.
and be a city in fact as well as name. 7
{N THE POPULAR CLOIIII ROOM.
50 Black Mohair Skirts, perfect fitting, $2.75. ”
25 Fancy Mixture Skirts, each, $3.75. '
15 Black Brocade Satin Skirts, $7.25.
10 “ “ , S.1k “ $6.98.
5 Ladies’ Suits, Eton Jacket, $5.98.
20 “ “ Fly Front Jacket, $10.00.
7 “ “ Eton Jacket, $12.75. ”
3 . “ “ “ “ ’ $20.00.
on um um summons.
20 Silk Waists with white collars, $1.98.
10 u ' u u u t. $_398'
12 ‘u s. u u 5" $5.”
50 dozen Percale Shirt waists each 500.
25 " Lawn “ “ "’ 7 50.
100 U u u st u 980. , . ' '-
JACKETS.
10 Ladies’ Covert Jackets, $698, worth $9.00.
10 “ Black Diagonal Jackets, $4.98.
15 “ Covert Jackets, $9.75.
10 “ Children’s jackets, $1.25 to $3.50.
CONVINCING OFFERINGS FOR THIS WEEK!
SILKS. HITTINGS ANDIOII. OLOTIIS.
Just received over seventy-five pieces of the latest We carry the largest stock of Mattings and Oil Cloth
s‘yles in silks. . _ . ‘ . In the country. '
10 pieces Fancy silk m chrismatlc eftects for waist 200 rolls of new flexible Matting, Inc to 496 yard.
and fancy gown linings, 63¢. . 50 _ “ of Elastic Oil Cloth, not the kind that cracks
15 pieces Rich, Heavy Silks for waists, and chips, 25!: to $50. . >
‘t, . . .,
31 12135igces of Greefis best black Indiauik, large pattern
for skirts 69c.
6 pieces Lining silk, Came'eon effects, 25c.
. 10 pieces Summer Silk in Black-”Navy and Green, 24
inches wide, all silk, worth 690, this week 333,
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DRESS GOODS.
It is remarkable that we sell so many dresses and the
times so dull. Our great and finely selected stock is
the only explanation. ' . . p
5 pieces Black and Brilliant Mohair, 50p per yard.
‘10 “ of the celebrated Jamestown emtings, 39¢.
that ' are an
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arm’s runmsnmes.
50 dozen Wash Percale shirts, attached and detacha-
ble collars. 50c. '
t 25 dpfien Mfingatt 1p shirts, the>best shirt in the coun-
r , w1 crus e or aundered bosom, ll 6
or detached, “'50. co ars attached
GLOVES. 1
Pearl and C'hampilg'ne with black embroider
Four button Black and Colored tafl'etas, 5037’ Shoo.
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8 “ of Fancy colored Tighail? 5:6 i3. wsicge, 25¢;'
15 “ f the Gold Meda lac 00 s, O. . ,
2O “ gross Patternsno two alike, all silk & wool, SI, LAGE GUIITDINS AND PONTIEITS.
We carry a. laroe stock 'at prices that will sur ' "'"
KITCHEN ”EPARTMENT. you. compared winth New York prices. pnse .
. _, 25 pins Double Dado Portiers, $|_98 worth 33" no
1 car load of 011, Blue Flame, and Gasolene stoves, 10 u rich, heavy, Chenille Portiers, $2 98’ .worth
from 49., to $19.98. $3.15. ‘ «
Milk bottles with patent cover. Pints 8c, quarts, 9c,
Bo.kas.ka, the great. cleaner for Bath and Laundry,
[03 a bottle.
6 pairs extra' size Portiers, $5.15 worth $1.50 ‘
.25 “ Nottingham Lace Curtains, full length and
Wldtha “-89 WOI‘llll $2l50l I T
10 pairs beautiful lace like efi'ects, $|.25 worth $.98,
$31§5 “ look as good as Irish Points, $2.50 worth
30 pairs Irish Points from $3.98 to $|0.00.
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INDIA LINENS.
1 Take; advantage of this sale of India Linens. We
bought 100 pieces at a price.
20 pieces White and Black at IUD worth I5c.- —_—- '
20 .. :1 Z: I? « 1%,. RIIOIIING AND OOLLIRETTES.
33 u ' .. c: .. 26:0 - 292' The latest neck wear in two colors and plain ruchinoé
20 .. .. 2 5c 39‘:- colarettes, stock and linen collars, at Glove counter. z?
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