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THE NEW TARIFF BILL.
The Report of the Conference. Commit.
too Read In the House.
MOST IMPORTANT CHAN GES.
The Amended sugar Schedule and Its Col-
lateral Provisions—Cotton Ties Be-
stored to the Dutiable List.
Wool, Lumber, Etc.
Washington, Ju‘ly 20.—~The revised
tariff. agreement was reported by Chair-
man Dingley to the house today. .
The report proper .is not yet printed,
but the bill is printed with all the
amendments as they will stand, togeth-
er With notes explanatory of the house
rates.
The sugar schedule agreed upon is
neither the house schedule nor the sen-
ate schedule, but an entirely new‘one.
It will .pr’ovide‘nrore revenue by from
$2, 000, 000 to $3, 000, 000 than the schedule
originally presented 10 the conference.
It reads as follows:
"Sugars not above No.16 Dutch
standard in color, tank bottoms, sirups
of cane, juice, melada, concentrated
Inelada, concrete and concentrated mo-
lasses, testing by the polariscope not
above 75 degrees, ninety- -five— one- -hun-
dredths of 1 cent per pound, and for
every additional degree shown by" the
polariscopic test thirty-five—one-thou-
sandths of 1 cent. per pound additional,
I and fractions of a degree in‘ proportion;
and on sugar above N o. 16 Dutch stand-
ard in color, and on all .sugar which has
gone through a process of refining, 1
cent and ninety-five-one-hundredths of
1 cent per pound;' molasses testing
above 40 degrees and not Iabove 56
degrees, 3 cents perhgallon; testing
56 degrees and above, 6 cents per gal-
lon; sugar drawings and sugar sweep-
ings shall be subject to duty as m0-
lasses or sugar, as the case may be, ac-
cording to polariscopic test."
Tariff to Take Effect .at Once.
The most important changes are as
follows:
The bill is to take effect "immediately
instead of on May 1.
Barax,_ 5 cents per pound instead of 2
cents as under the present law and .the
house ‘bill.
Soda ash also takes the senate amend-
ment of three- eighths of a cent per
pound. Arseniate of soda, 114 cents per
pound.
White pine lumber, $2 per 1,000.
The followingprovision is inserted as
a senate amendment:
“Provided that if any country or de—
pendency shall impose an export duty
upon saw logs, round, unmanufactured
timber, stave bolts, shingle bolts or
heading bolts exported to the United
States or a discriminating charge 11an
boom sticks or chains used by Amer-
ican citizens in towing logs, the amount
of such export duty, tax or other
charge, as the case may be, shall be
added as an additional duty to the du—I
ties imposed upon the articles mention-'-
ed in this paragraph when imported
from such country or dependency.’
0n maple sugar and sirup the house
rate of 4 cents per pound is retained
and on sugar cane the house rate of 20
per cent ad valorem.
Saccharine, $1. 50 and 10 per cent ad
valorem.
Sugar candy and all confectionery not
specially provided for in this act, val-
ued at 15 cents per pound or less, and
on sugars after being refined, when
tinctured, colored or in any way adul-
terated, 4 'cents per pound and 15
per cent ad valorem; valued at more
than 15 cents per pound, 50 per cent
,ad valorem. The weight and the value
of the immediate coverings, other than
the outer package, case or other cover-
ing, shall be included in the dutiable
weight and the value of the merchan-
dise. '
The conference amendment changes
the rate on unstemmed tobacco to $1.85
' per pound and adopts the senate amend-
ment providing that the term wrapper
tobacco' means that quality of tobacco
which is salable for cigar wrappers, and
the term filler tobacco means all othei
leaf tobacco. The rate on all unspecified
tobacco is 35 cents per pound.
Snuff, 55 cents per pound; cigars, cig-
arettes and cheroots, $4.50 per pound
and 25 per cent ad valorem.
Wool, Wood Pulp and Coal.
First class wools, 11 cents per pound;
second class, 12 cents; third class, the
value of which shall be 12 cents or less
per pound, 4 cents per pound.
Third class wool at a value exceeding
12 cents per pound, 7 cents per pound.
The house made the dividing line 13
cents and senate 10 cents.
Mechanically ground wood pulp, one-
twelfth cent per pound; chemically un-
bleached, one-fizxth cent; bleached, one-
fourth cent, dry weight, with a. proviso-
for anaddltional duty equal to the ex-
port duty imposed by any country.
The duty on bituminous coal and all
coal containing lessthan 92 per cent of
fixed carbon, 67 cents, with a proviso
that on all imported coal used on ves—
sels of American register in trade with
foreign countries a drawback shall be
allowed equal to the amount of duty.
Hides 15 per cent ad valorem, with a
proviso for a drawback equal to the
amount of duty on all leather exported
mad. from imported hides.
Sugar and molasses: The house
differential between raw ' and refined
sugars and the general features of the
house schedule are preserved, and the
senate amendments increasing the dif-
ferential to one-fifth and providing for
a reduction of one-tenth of the duty on
raw sugars not above 87 degrees, which
would have given a. duty of 1.39 on 88
degrees sugar and only 1.26 on 87 de-
grees sugar, are not adopted. In defer-
ence to the wishes of those interested
in beet sugar production, that the sen-
ate rate of 1.95 on refined sugar might
be retained as an increased encourage-
ment to this lndUstry, the ,duty on raw
sugars is increased 735-100, so as to
make the increase on them the same as
the increase on refined sugar and thus
leave the differential between raw sug-
ar and refined the same as in the house
bill. '
And to meet the objection which has
been urged that the house rates on low
grade raw sugar show a higher ad va-
lorem than those on-the higher grades.
the duty on 75 degree sugar is reduced
5-100 of a cent, and then the duty pet
degree increased regularly from 3-100.
as proposed in the housebill, to 3179-100.
in order to raise the duty on raw sug-
ars the same as on refined.
Cotton ties, which Were placed on thI -
free list by the senate, are restored to
the dutiable list at a. reduced duty of
5— 10 of 1 cent. .
The Effect on Sugar Stocks.
New «York, July 20.—Another excited ,
market for the certificates of the Amer-
ican Sugar Refineries company was
witnessed on the Stock Exchange ico-~
day. Under' exceedingly large deal-
ings the certificates made a, new record,
selling at 139, the previous highest price
they had ever sold at having been 137%
on Tuesday of last week. The news
from Washington that “the tariff bill
conferees had reached an agreement"
Was the stimulating influence.
LIEUTENANT PEARY SAILS.
Start of the Arctic Expedition on the
Hope From Boston.
Boston, July 20.—The steam sealing
bark Hope, 'with Lieutenant R. E.
Peary and party ,on board, bound for
northern Greenland, left this port to-
day, fully equipped for the voyage. The
work of provisioning-the vessel was be-
gun as soon as she arrived in port last
Thursday, and, with the intermission of
Sunday, when the religious scruples of
the Canadian seamen who are employ-
ed were respected and operations were
suspended, was completed only a short
time before the vessel sailed.
The object of the voyage is to bring
about the establishment of a‘ settlement
at a remote northern point in Green-
land, which shall be used as a base of
supplies for an expedition in search of
the north pole under Lieutenant Peary
in 1898. To this end a party of Eskimos
'will be located at the new settlement
and will, during the next year, be en-
gaged in making preparations for Lieu-
tenant Peary’s expedition.
In the party which left here today
are 43 persons, including, besides Lieu-
tenant and Mrs. Peary and their daugh-
ter, their servants and the crew, Mr.
and Mrs. H. J. Lee of Meriden, Conn.,
Robert Stein of the United States Igeo-
‘logical survey, Albert Opertl, the scenic
artist,
J. D. Figgins of Falls Church,
Va., taxidermist; Dr. Frederick Sohon,
surgeon, Washington, and several in-
vestigating parties—one under the di-
rection of Professor C. H. Hitchcock
of Dartmouth, who will study glaciers
and the relics of the old Norse'colonists
from Iceland, and another from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technolo-
gy, under R. W. Porter, who will re-
main in the north through the next
winter to hunt. There are also on
board two representatives of the Na-
tional museum.
The Hope will make direct for Syd-
ney, C. B., where she will take in coal
for the rest of the voyage. The ship
will skirt the coast of Greenland, drop—
ping the scientific party at various
points, and taking Lieutenant Peary
to Whale sound, where his plans for es-
tablishing a settlement will be carried
out. The return voyage will be begun,
it is exnected, in about five weeks after
the HOpe arrives, and the parties will
be picked up on the way back.
Lieutenant ‘Murford IUnder Arrest.
St. Paul, July 20.—-Second Lieutenant
William H, Murford, Third infantry,
United States, army, is under arrest at
Camp Lake View, near Lake" City,
Minn., where the 'Third
spending its summer encampment, on a
charge of conduct unbecoming an ofli~
cer and a gentleman. The specifica—
tions are as yet unknown, but are re-
ported to be in connection with money
matters.
Bishop Butler's Funeral.
Rome, July 20.—The funeral of Mgr.
Butler, recently elevated to the see of
Concordia, Kan, who died from intes-
tinal paralysis on Friday, took place
today. Among those present were a
number of members of English and'
American sisterhoods and several
‘American Roman Catholic women. The
mass Was conducted by Mgr. O’Connor,
rector of the American college in Rome.
Disaster to French Cavalry.
Paris, July 20.-At today’s meeting of
the cabinet M. Lebon, minister of the
colonies, announced that a force of
French cavalry from Timbuktu,-while
pursuing a band of robbers, met with a
serious disaster. Two European offi-
cers, 2 noncommissioned officers and 29
native spahis were killed or are miss-
ing.
McDowell Wins a Beat. I
London, July 20.—The Metropolitan
amateur regatta was“ rowed at Putney
today. In the race for the London cup,
the first heat was won by Blackstaffe,
who beat Whiting. The second heat was
won by ‘Dr. McDowell of Chicago, who
led from the start and beat Everett in
8m. 35s.
Lorlllard’s Beryl Wins.
London, July 20.-—At Leicester today
the Wigston 2-year-old Selling Plate,
.five furlongs, was won by Mr. P. Loril-
lard’s Beryl, by Sensation—Belphcebe.
Mr. J. L. Dugdale's Sheep, [by The
Lambkin—Kirtella, was second, and
Desolee (pedigree not given) was third.
E Rev. Dr. Swallow Sentenced.
Harrisburg, July 20.—Rev. Dr. Silas
C. Swallow of this city, who was recent-
ly found guilty of libeling Captain John
C. Delany, superintendent of public
buildings and grounds, was today sen-
tenced by Judge Simonton to pay a fine
of $500 and costs.
El Paso'SmoIter Running Night and Day.
El Paso. Tex., July 20.—The El Paso
smelter is running night and day to. its
full capacity and cannot begin to work
the ores shipped to it. A company is
talked of. to build smelting works at
Juarez, Mexico.
Sir E. Monson’s’l‘amlly Poisoned.
Paris, July 20.-Sir Edmond Mo'nson,
the_British embassadoi‘, Lady Monson
and their whole household were serious-
ly poisoned bya dish of shell‘flsh served
for dinner» All will recover.
Japan Will Arbitrnte.
Yokohama, July 20.—The official pa-
pers here say that Japan will probably
agree to the Hawaiian proposal to sub-
mit the immigration dispute to arbi-
tration.
Famous Pleasure Resort Burned.
Colorado Springs, July 20.—-The fa.-
mous Broadmoor casino, the $100, 00(
pleasure resort of Colorado Springs, was
burned to the ground today. Loss, $110,-
{000.
A Slugglng Match For Troy.
Troy, N. Y.. July 20.-'-La.rry Burns 01
Cohoes and Mike McManus of Albany
will meet in a 20 round a?! at the Man-
batten Athletic club to ow night.
infantry isg
11 HE E v E N1 NVG‘LIG AZE TT E
Schullze’s. Market.
A Hill. LINE OF FRESH All! SHRED
MEATS.
Shoulder Steak ....... .. , ..... \ ...... 80
Rib Roast ........................... 10
Fresh Pork ......................... 10
i Veal Roast ......................... 14
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SO. NORWALK.
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SPOKESI
A11 spokes may break—the spokes that
break the least are the spokes you want-
the Columbia bicycle direct spokes can’t
easily break—they are almost spokes of
certainty—over 100,000 {mileagelwiihout
a. broken spoke.
Catalogue free if you can.
F. S. AMBLER CYCLE 00., _
29 Wall Street-
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That you can save money
by buying you1 Meats
and Fish at
F. W. SMITH’S
55 Maln Siroci.
Everything Firs: Class.
OPEN EVENI‘NGS
LAWN MOWERS!
PHILADELPHIA and FAVORITE, Gar-
den Tools, Rubber Hose, Wire
cloth, Window Screens,
Screen Doors, Oilll
Stoves, Mixed
Paints.
Lubricating Oil for Lawn
Mowers and Mow-
ing Machines, 50c oer cal.
H. H. WILLIAMS.
IT MAIII STREET, HORVIALK, GDRII.
Fairliold county Rational Bank'
44 Wall St., Rorwalk.:C0nn.
INCORPORATED. 1824. Capital, 21'0 000
EDWIN 0. Karma, President.
DAVID B. MILLER. Vice-President.
L. C.GBEEv.Cash1er.
EDWIN O. KEELEB. Mossss H.16LOV1m,
DAVID B. MILLER, A. J. MEEKER.
F. ST. J 01m Locnwoon. TnsononmE. Sums.
IRA COLE. CHAS. F.1Tmsrmim.
Accounts of Manufacturers. Merchants. and
Individuals solicited.
Safe Deposit Boxes fee to Diposiiots.‘
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK
26 WALL ST.. NOBWALK,‘
COBBOBATED, SEPT. 1. 137a.
ourrmn. . - . - - 5160.001
GEORGE M. Honors, President.
E. L. Bonn. Vice-President.
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DIRECTORS:
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P. L. Cmmemn. J T. Pnowrn
E. L; Born. 8. B. Hours,
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About Day, Saturday.
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42 WATER STREET,
You can find asffine an assortment of
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Stale. T. (1: it o ...,. and get prices
befI In.» gain .elsewhere.
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NORWA'LK. CONN.
NORWALK’S'.‘ GREATEST. STORE
WE ARE cousquLI B" I.
We can’t afford to be idle and you can’t afford to lose your inlcresl in what
we’re doing. llo place in the siorc'is devoid of magnetism. We’re doubling lasl
July’s sales. Every price we make is an argument for bigger business, and just now
all should see how far a little money will go. Visit the store often!
of summer goods here will surprise, New York prices can’t compare. Keep these
values' Ill mind for this week.
WASH GOODS SALE.
25c Organdies, 25c Lappet-Lawns, 19c
Dentelle Lace, 12 1: 2. '
12 1:2c Lawns, 12 1:2c Dimities, 6 1:4.
KITCHEN DEPARTMENT.
Picnic baskets, 15‘ to 35c.
Granite Angel Cake pans, 7c. .
3 pt. glass water bottle, 25.
I qt. Decanter, 100.
2 qt. glass berry dish, 10c. '
Lettuce trays, 10c. *
Glass Flower Vase, 10 111. 10c.
Glass Rose bowls, 5c.
pt. and qt. milk bottles, 8 and 9c.
Oil stove tea kettles, 10c. '
Porch Screens, 39 to $1.98.
DRESS GOODS.
All light colored dress. goods we shall
close out at Half Price.
39 and 49c Dress goods, 25c.
We shall make prices in this depart:
. ment that will surprise y0u. '
98c Blk. Silky Mohair, 69c.
BATHING SUITS.
We are selling double the number of
bathing suits that we sold last year, a
tock and prices must be the cause, 50c
0 $5. 00.
WHITE GOODS.
P. K. in large and small welt, the
prettiest material for skirts, 10 to 35c.
White India Linen. We bought a cas
of this beautiful cloth at so low a fig:
are that we will sell them at half
price, .10 to 25c.
Dotted Swisses 16 to 50c.
Nainsooks in'plain stripes, 12 1:2 and
15c.
Neckwear for Ladies and Gentlemen
12 1:2 to 50c.
Underwear===Ladies’ Vests, 13 1:2 to
490- ~
Gent’s undershirts, 25 to 98c.
Crash Suits, $3.50 to $6.50.
Shirt Waists, 25c to $2.50.
Crash Skirts, $1.50. - '
Ladies’ Muslin UnderWear:-:Large
sizes, night gowns, 500.
Beautiful Trimmed Skirts, $1.25 to
$1.98.:
Duck skirts, 98c.
P. K. Skirts, $1.25.
SUMMER SILKS.
All silk Indias in navy, blaCk and
green, printed in the latest designs,
sold by us all season, 39 and 49c. We
shall close them at 25c.
1000 yards of Elk. Fig. Greef’s Best
Indias, worth 890 for 690.
The best silks for skirts. New 101; of
Elk. Grenadines, 49, 75 and 98c.
Remember we. give away a. first . class Bicycle
next Saturday night at 10 1o. 111., June 17:11. Save
your coupons and. win a. Wheel.
BOSTON STORE,
CORNER MAIN AND WALL STREETS, NORWALK, GT.
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