" $466,946,047.28.
thigher than those of 1894
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TARIFF INTIIE SENATE
The Revised Dingley Measure Report:
ed by Mr. Aldrich.
AN EXPERT EXPLANATION.
Speeohof the Rhode Island Senator In
Opening the Tariu‘. Debate — House
Estimates Asserted to Be \V‘rong.
The Sugar Schedule.
Washington, May 26.—The long de-
ferred debate on the tariff bill, which
was announced to open in the senate
today, served to attract considerable
.crowds, although the galleries were not
overtaxed during the early hours of the
session. Many ladies were among the
spectators, adding a touch of color to
the somberness of the chambei. On
the floor the various elements in the
tariff. contest were fully represented,
the attendance of senators being as
large as or larger than at any time since
the extra session opened. There was
no formal agreement as to the time for
taking up the bill, but it was tacitly
understood that Mr. Aldrich of Rhode
Island would be recognized for the
opening statement immediately after
the morning business. Mr. Pasco of
Florida presented'the credentials of the
new senator from Florida, Stephen R.
Mallory, and the latter was duly’sworn
in. He was assigned to a desk in the
front row of the extreme right on the
Democratic side.
Soon after the senate met Senator
Aldrich called up for consideration the
Dingley tariff bill as revised by the
senate finance committee.
It was agreed in Republican caucus
yesterday that the bill should be kept
Donstantly before the senate from now
on, with early morning and night ses—
sions after next week, and that it
should be pushed to a vote as rapidly
as possible.
Senator Aldrich performed the bulk
of the labor in framing the bill, and
his speech in its defense and explana-
tion of its various provisions is elab-
orate and extensive. After explaining
the general plan upon which the bill is
framed the senator took up the sched-
ules one by one and explained them to
the senate from the standpoint of an
expert. His speech was listened to with
close attention by his colleagues on
both sides of the chamber, although
much of its details and technicalities
were plainly confusing.
Senator Aldrich referred to the fact
that the tariff was a leading issue in
the last campaign, and that it was un-
derstood there would be no return to
the high rates of 1890. He said that in
no instance 'had the committee gone
below the protective point, and that
under this bill every American indus-
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SENATOR ALDRICH.
A try would be enabled to meet foreign
competition on equal terms. The steady
growth of agriculture, manufacture
and commerce was what the finance
committee aimed at, and,- without re—
linquishing one jot of their devotion to
protection, the committee had read-
justed rates so as to make them suffi-.
ciently protective without being pro-
hibitive.
House Estimate Criticised.
The framers of the house bill, Mr.
Aldrich said, estimated a total revenue
from their bill of $269,105,710 in ‘normal
years. This, he thought, was excessive,
and he quoted statistics liberally with
regard to the wool and other sched-
ules to prove it. The secretary of the
treasury, Mr. Aldrich said, estimated
the expenditures for all purposes for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898, at
The finance committee
estimated the revenues from customs
under this bill at $182,744,000, including
an estimated revenue of $8,000,000 from
.a temporary duty on tea.
The internal revenue receipts for the
same period have been estimated at
$170,000,000. This total, added to the re-
ceipts from miscellaneous sources and
$96,277,076 from the postal service, gave
a total estimate of receipts for 1898 of
$469,971,076, or an estimated excess of
receipts over expenditures of $2.725,-
028.72. In defense of the additional in-
ternal revenue taxes Senator Aldrich
said there was no economic reason and
none affecting the public interest why
an additional tax on beer and tobacco
should not be imposed, and added that ,
the proposed duty on tea would be no
hardship on consumers. He said that
in the future the government would be
obliged to depend more and more upon
taxes of this nature for revenue. A le-
gitimate result of a protective policy,
he said, was to give the American mar-
ket to American producers. This ac-
complished, the revenue from protec-
tive duties disappeared, and it was nec-
essary to look to other resources.
‘ Other Schedules.
The rates in the chemical schedule,
Mr. Aldrich said, were lower than the
act of 1890 and were therefore in a sense
experimental. The rates in the glass
schedule were below those of 1890, but
schedule rates were practically the same
as those of the present tariff law. The
increase 'on the duty on lead ore was
placed in the bill at the instance of the
producers in the intermountain states.
The lumber schedule was practically
the same as in the Dingley bill. 'Senator
' Aldrich gave a most elaborate explana-
tion of the sugar schedule, giving a his-
tory ofthe' production of sugar in this
1nd other countries an expert analysis,
of the like schedule of the Dingley bill
and of the revised Schedule agreed upon
by the finance committee. He‘ defended
The metal-
1'
the mixed Specific and ad valorem rates
on the ground that experience had.
taught that they would beat check upon
dishonesty and fraud.
In the course of his disc11°ssion of this
schedule senator Aldrichattacked the
recently published statements of Wil-
liam L. W'ilson and quoted facts and
' figures to prove that he was absolutely
mistaken in his analysis of the pro-
posed sugar schedule and answered at
length all his charges. Senator Aldrich
said that the sugar schedule had been
framed for the special purpose of get-
ting revenue. the interests of the con-
sumers having been also kept in mind.
He said that as a matter of fact the
protection afforded to the sugar refin-
ers or so called Sugar trust was less
than that provided in the Dingley bill.
Stripped of all its technicalities, his ex—
planation of this part of the revised
schedule was that the differential af—
forded to the refiners was about one-
eighth of a cent per pound on an aver-
age. The senator said in the course of
his explanation of this schedule that
“it Is undoubtedly true that every sugar
refiner of the United States would
greatly prefer the existing law to either
the house or senate provisions."
Presidential Nominations. '
Washington, May 26.——The president
today sent the following nominations
to the senate:
State—Edwin H. Conger of Iowa, to
be enVoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary of the United States to
Brazil; John G. Foster of Vermont, to
be consul of the United States at Sher-
brooke, Quebec.
War—Brigadier General John R.
Brooke, to be major general. ‘
The Adjournment of Congress.
Washington, May 26.—The opening of
the tariff debate in the senate today
has set every one talking about when
the session will end. One of the oldest
employees of the senate, who is rather
a celebrity as a prophet on such mat-
ters, has been keeping very silent thus
far. Today for. the first time he is out
with a definite prediction, setting the
date of adjournment for both houses.
before the middle of July.
Postmasters Appointed.
Washington, May 26.-——The fourth
class postmasters appointed today
were:
Connecticut—Marlboro Mills, F. H.
Blish.
New York—Milford, Irving Brooks;
Wheeler, T. D. Stickney.
Pennsylvania—Felton, C. T. Grove;
Relay, J. TV. Neff; West Spring Creek,
A. J. Demming.
Queen Victoria’s Acknowledgments.
Washington, May 26.——The congratu-
lations of the president on the occasion
of the anniversary of Queen Victoria’s
birthday have been acknowledged in a
cablegram received at the White House
today from Embassador Hay.
Big Contract For McCarren.
Washington, May 26.——The secretary ,
of war has awarded the large contract
for building six locks and dams in the
Monongahela river to James McCarien
of Philadelphia at an aggregate cost of
$622,181. ..
One Day’s Government Receipts.
Washington, May 26. —National bank
notes received today for redemption,
$209, 601; government receipts from in-
ternal revenue, $246, 016; customs, $733. ".
254; miscellaneous, $33,146.
Kidnaped by a Tramp.
Jamestown, ,N. Y., May 26.-—Ch-ar1es
Hult, 14, and a young companion were
playing in the Erie freight yards and
climbed into a box car where a tramp
was sleeping. The boy and his com-
panion began to tease the tramp. Just
then the train started, and the man
grabbed Hult, who was carried away
on the train. The other boy escaped.
To Buy More Connecticut Mills.
New Haven, May 26.—-—The English
syndicate which has bought out the
Willimantic Linen company is now ne-
gotiating for the purchase of the Na-
tional Thread company’s mills at Mans-
field, Conn., and the Hall company’s
plants at South Willington, Conn., and
North Windham, Conn. All three are
prosperous concerns.
Rattan Company Assigns.
Concord, Mass, May 26.—-The Phoenix
Rattan company, which does a. large
rattan business through contract work
in the penal institutions at Concord
Junction and Charlestown, has made a
voluntary assignment for the benefit of
its creditors. The liabilities are said to
be heavy. The company is capitalized
for $60,000.
France’s Short Wheat Crop.
Paris, May 26.—I’t is unofficially an-
nounced that the wheat area of France
is 593, 908 hectares (3. hectare is 2. 47
acres) below the area of 1896 and that
the wheat crop will prObably be 22, 250, -
000 hectoliters (a hectoliter, dry meas-
ure, is 2.75 bushels) less than in 1896.
Brush Primary Bill a Law.
Albany, May 26.—-’I‘he published state-
ment that the Brush primary bill had
been allowed to die by the governor is _
, Mrs. MEANS...—
not true. The bill was a ten day bill,
and was signed by the governor before
the legislature adjourned.
Gas Trust Measures Passed.
Springfield, 1115., May 26.——The gas
frontage bill and the gas consolidation
bill, supposed to be the pet measures of
the Chicago Gas trust, passed the sen-
ate today—31 to 13. The bills have yet
to pass the house.
One Failure Caused Another.
Logansport, Ind., May 26.——L. W. Pil-
ling, retail dealer in shoes, made a vol-
untary assignment. The liabilities are
$15,000. The failure of the State Na-
tional bank was the cause of the as-
signment.
Can’t. Go to the Jubilee.
Saratoga, May 26,—The Saratdga Cit-
izens’ corps will be unable to go to
Montreal for the queen's jubileein June.
Formal declination Of the invitation was
mailed today. ‘
A’Record Knocked Into a CockedHat.
Portland, Or., May 26.—A. B. Croas-
,man of the Multnomah Athletic club
Smashed the world’s “cocked hat”
bowling record, making 86 out of a pos-
sible 90.
Apple Tree “'orms' Reappear.
Saratoga, May 26. —Apple tree worms
have reappeared in Saratoga and ad-
Joining counties.
ECZEMA
Most Torturing, Disfiguring,
Humiliatlng
Of itching, burning, bleeding, scaly skin
and scalp humors is instantly relieved
by a warm bath with CUTICURA. SOAP,
a. single application Of‘CUTICURA (oint:
of CUTic URA RnsonvnNr greatest of blood
purifiers and humor cures.
REMEDIES Speedily, permanently, and
economically cure, when all else fails. ,'
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LAWN_ MIIWEIIS'
PHILADELPHIA and FAVORITE, liar-
den Tools, Rubber Hose, Hire
. Glolh, Window Screens,
Screen Doors, Oil
Stoves, Mixed
Paints.
\
Lubricating Oil for“ Lawn
Mowers and Mow-
inglVlachines, 500 oer gal.
H. H. WILLIAMS-
Schultze’t Mariel.
5 RAILROAD PLAOE AND. X X X x
WASHINGTON ST. BRIDGE x x x
Here Are a Few of Our Bargains for
This week:
Shoulder Steak, 8c
Round Steak, 12c
Lamb Chops, 10c
5c
4::
Stew Lamb.
Plate Bib, Fresh or Corned
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are way dewn. ' _ I .-,
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INCORPORATEDJ1824. Capital, 21:0.0011
EDWIN O. KEEIIn. President.
D‘AVID:B. MILLER.I1Vice.President.
L. C. GREEN. Cashier.
EDWIN O. lineman, Mossns H. GLOVEB,
DAVID E. MILLER} A. J .:MEEKER. ,
F, ST. JOHN Locxwoon, THEODOREIE. SMITH,
IRA COLE, CHAS. F. TBISTRAIII.
Accounts of Manufacturers Merchants and
Individuals solicite
Safe Deposit Boxes fee to Dcposiiors.
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK
96 WALL STA NORWALK.
COBPORATED SEPT. l. 1876.
CAPITAL. - - - f - $100.00c
Gnoncn M. HOLMES, President.
E. L. B01113. Vice-President
WILLIAM A. Courts. ashier
DIRECTORS 1
.Gnonen M. HOLMES,
P. L. CUNNINGHAM.
E. L. Bonn.
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IIIscou‘nI Day. Saturday.
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npecially nice just now, and prices
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ZZZATIZZIBOSTDN STDREIZINAN‘
NORWALK, . CONN.
TWO FIRST CLASS BICYCLES GIVEN AWAY
SATURDAY, MAY 29TH1 AT ID
This week must be Ike grcalcsl of “111 spring season.
and we are determined IhaI this will be as great, if noI greater, for every department
must assert iIseII this week, and go ahead. Bargains everywhere, and every pur-
chaser of twenty-five cents worII1 will be presented with a coupon ticket that cnliilcs
mom to a chance on two wheels Io be given away Salurday, Hay IwcnIy-ninlh all
p. m.
COMMENCING SATURDAY, MAY 22 AT 8A. M.’
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JACKETS AND SUITS.
It is a great pleasure for us to see
our Suits appreciated. They' are
the Best Fitting Costumes in Nor:
' walk. ,
Whip Cord suits, in Eldergreen—
price of Amaterial, $1.75 per yd.—-
Lined with silk, made as the best
x" tailors make them, $20.
('1 $13.50.
material Suits, $12.50. ~
Plain Black and Navy Blue Serge
Suits, Eton Jackets, $10.00.
Covert Suits in Fly Front 01'
Eton Jackets, $10.
Velvet Capes, $2.75 and $3 50
Cloth Capes, $1.98 to $7.50
DRESS GOODS.
36: -iu. Mixed Suiting, good value at 39c,
this week, 25.
36:111. wool Suitings, g00d value at 29c,
for- 19.
1::75c Black Crepon 45 in. Wide, for this
week, 37.
$1.00 Black Etaime, 56 in. Wide for
this week,‘75c.. 9 this week. 98c.
36=in. all Wool Serge, 25c.
Silk and W001 Challies, 19c.
52:111. Diagonal, good value at $1. 25,
this week, 75c.
750-
. this week, 98c. 2 .
3 pcs. Black Henrietta, 75c qualitygso: pcs. all colors,
; this week, 50.
20 pcs. Bicycle Suiting, 12 and 19c.
SEPARATE SKIRTS. “Manhattan”
5 doz. Blk. Figured Skirts, $1.25. correct dressers
3 ‘6 ‘6 661.98.
25 Blk.-Mohair, Percale Lined, $2.75.
17 ' “ and White Checked Skirts, all
W001, Plaited Backs, $4.75.
23 Novelty Cloth Skirts, $3.75.
10 Blk. Silk Grenadine Skirts, $10.00.
“ “ Moire Velour Skirts, $7.50.
8 “ Large Figure Satin Brocade,
$7.25't0 $10.00..
| SHIRT WAISTS.
5o Blk. Sateen, 50, 75, 98c.
20 Changeable Silks, $1. 98 to $5. 75.
30 Blk. Brilliantine, $1.98.
100 doz. Lawn Waists, 75 and 98c. .-
Broadcloth Suits, made to fit,
Combination of Plain 8: Check I,
P.M.
II has always been so,
SILK_S
25 pcs. Taffetas, all the beautiful Cham:
eleon effects, 75c.
£330 pcs. Summer China Silks,’i33c.
15 pcs. Blk. Satin Brocade, always sold '
at $1.25; this week, 75c.
27=in. Blk. Satin Duchesse, worth $ 1.50;
24: —in. Satin Rhadame, $1. 25 per yard;
30 pcs. Rich Brocade Silks for Waists,
24:111. China Silks,
FOR MEN.
Shirt, acknowledged by
to be the best fitting
shirt that is made, 'White or Colored"
bodies and fancy bosoms, Negligee and
Laundered fronts; a Large and Choice
assortment, $1.50 each.
Men’s fine Night Shirts, extra large
sizes, felled seams, high grade muslin,
sizes from 14 1:2 to to 20, regular price
75c; for this sale, 50c.
Men’s Golf and Bicyclell’losefiwith or
without feet, 69c quality, at 50c.
Men’s Light Meight Wool Underwear
in White and Natural, real value $1. 25;
for this sale 98c each.
Men’s Ties, in Tecks, F0ur:in:Hand,
Band Bows, Shield and Club Ties, Larg'ei~
50 “ Percale Waists, 50c. Variety and exceptional values, at 25c.
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HATTIHIIS. Lace llurlams. PDRTIERS. SOREEHS. Granilc Ware. Shirl Waisls
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