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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
SILK PIECES.

A whole lot of short pieces in faneies,
plain and different weaves-little of ev-
erythlDg-that we offer at 25c yard.
They run all the way from half yard
up to about six yards.
Such quantities are usually offered
around holiday time, but we put them
out now that you may prepare use for
them little ahead of the regular sched-
uie time, particularly if you want any for
fancy work. There's many good things
among them for Innings, while here and
there you will find nice waist length.
The idea is good one ard will take
immensely.
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JOHN c. KEANE & co.
Corner Main and John Streets.
EXPERT UNDERWEAR SELLING.


No need of shivering and shaking with the cold so
far as underwear is concerned. No need of paying
too'big price for fine grade and genteel colors
desire to wear.
We are selling fine lot of full fashioned all-wool
Shirts and drawers, in Salmon and Blue Shades, for
$l5 garment-greatly under regular price.
Mems Suits, in the fashionable effects, for 81 So
$40 and $780, Great chances for little figures
Boys School Suits for $198, 25O $50 and
800, that not only look handsome but they will stand
the rough using that healthy, robust boy always
gives his clothing.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
PLATTSVILLE.
CHURCH BRIEFS.

Rev Edward Curtis and family are
spending few days in Winsted with DR.
Warren, Mrs Curtis father. Winsted Is
place of great natural beauty. Its
rolling hills, leafy mountains and crystal
lakes make it one of the most attractive
owns Ia our beautiful state.
There will be services at Lees chapel
and Center Street church as usual,
next Sunday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
A GREAT EMPORIUM OF TRADE.
THE STORE OF F. M. BROWN & CO., O
NEW HAVEN.

NEW HAVEN.
Among the stores Of which New
Haven is proud is the great emporium OF
F. NJ. Brown s. Co, whose name ie
favorably known throughout this sec
ton of Connecticut. Their various de.
partments never offered such attractions
to the buyers as to-day. With stock
of goods unparalleled for eloquence and
variety, no buyer can come away from
the store without being satisfied. just
now their immense stock of fall dress
goods, silks, blankets, millinery, laces,
etc, is drawing buyers from hundred
towns. F. M. Brown & Co. buy their
goods right; they sell them right. They
give a cordial invitation to the people OF
Western Connecticut to visit their store
early and often.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

The sons of Hon Michael J. Houl-
Than and E. Shelton Cornell
celebrated their fifth birthday on Satur-
day by entertain ng a number of their
young friends. A fine luncheon and lots
Of presents were included In the festivi-
ties.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
IMPROVEMENTS AT LONG MEADOW
SCHOOL

The schoolhouse in Long Meadow has
jumped from the lowest grade as to ap-
pointments, comfort and appearance, TO
the front rank. The schoolIroom is fin
ished in light wood, filled and vanished,
with new floor, wainecoting of light
wood, making it neat and attractive. The
outside has been covered and painted a
neat color. A flag pole is on hand to be
set up, thus setting a good example for
some OF our more pretentious school
building; $3.50 has been expended, it
would seem verEwisely and economical
ly, as new seats are included in the ex-
penses. A new interest is taken in the
school by the parents which it is hoped
will extend to the children.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
One WAY 20 ba Happy

Is to attend to the comfort of your family,
Should one catch slight Cold or Cough, cal
on Fl. 5. Gomst0ck, Warren; D. Burnham,
New Preston; Woodbury. Drug Co, Wood.
bury; HotchkisSville Cash Store; r Sanford
Oxford; e. j. Potter, South Britain, e. II. Haw
ley, New Gown, B. Hawley 3 Co. Stepney, Mar
shall Beach. Monroe, j Nj Sullivan, Redding
Ridge, A. 3. Brakeman. Botsford, sole agents,
and get trial bottle OF Ottos Cure, the Ger
man Remedy, free. We give 1T away to prov
LhaI We nave q sure cure JOE ,,Congns, coos III
Throat and Lungs. Large sizes SOC and 25c.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
II so visit the millinery store OF W. E.
Halligan's. See advertisement.

At the annual town meetings next
Monday throughout the state, the voters
are to consider this amendment to the
constitution: EVERY person shall be
able to read in the English language any
article in the constitution, or any section
of the statutes of this state, before being
admitted as an elector." This proposed
amendment was ordered published with
the laws by the General Assembly of
1895, and has thus been through the
prescribed course for such amendment.
The act submitted the proposed amend
ment provides that the town clerks or
assistant town clerks of the several towns
shall warn the inha bitanJs of the sew
eral towns, ''who are electors and quail
fed to vote at town meetings therein, to
meet on the first Monday in October,
1897, at the usual hour of holding elect
ors' meetings and at the usual place or
places of holding annual toVVa meet
ings, for the purpose of consideIng the
proposed amendment, and signifSing, by
ballot, their approval or disapproval of
the same" The vote shall be ''yes" for
approval and mo" for disapproval.
List of letters unclaimed in Newtown
Postoffice October l, 1897: Brainerd
Armstrong Co., Mrs Bradley, Jane
Burns care Mrs Jane Smith, Miss Sarah
Dent, E. Lybered, Il. E. Potter care OF
Henry c. Smith, G. Henry Smith.
George f. Duncombe, postmaster.
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MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

M. Stern's grand opening of millinery,
cloaks, suits and capes. All the latest
novelties at the usual low prices. You
are invited to call and inspect NJ.
Stern, 1876 Main street, Danbury, leading
millinery, and cloak house.
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DISTRICT OF REDDING, SIS, Probate Court,
~ Sept. 80, 1897.
The New England Railroad.
Dan bury - air
Oct. 4 to 9 Inclusive, 1897,

Trains run direct to Fair Grounds. Excur-
Guiding ONE ADMISSION to the fair, good DC
tober to inclusive. will be on sale at the
GLOWING stations, Round Trip Rate; Haw-
1eyville 75c; Newtown 75c; Sandy Hook SOC /;
PomY eraug Valley soc; Southtord 81; Water
bury 81 20.
ARRANGEMENT OF EXTRA TRAINS:
Between Waterbury and Fair Grounds. Oc-
tober and 8. Extra trains will run as FOL
lows: Leave Waterbury at 20 q. NJ; Union
City at S,30a. m ;ToWanlic at 80 a. m; South.
ford at IS q. m Pomperaug Valley at $40 q
m; Sandy Rook at 8 20 a M, Newtown at
36 a. m; Hawleyville at 9 45 q. M; due at
Fair Grounds at 10 20 O.. m. Returning, leave
Fair Grounds at 535 b. m.
Extra trains will leave fair grounds as
follows: At intervals of Is or 90 minutes, or
as travel demands, 8 90 q, to $50 p. M, 9th
to 9Th, inclusive, tor Danbury. Form r., N.
Divisions, take any OF these "extras" leaving
prior to is p. M. 10 %. M, It'll, for Hart.
ford and way stations east OF Waterbury. con
meets at Hawleyville with Shepaug. Litch-
field Northern r.. r., at Waterbury with
Naugatuck Division of N. T., N. H. & H. r. b
500sp. M bth to It'll inclusive, for Mill Plain
and Brewsters, connecting with Harlem
Divisions N. X. c. s. Fl. r. r. r.
535 M. It'll and SLh. for Waterbury ane
way stations.
4op. M. 9th, 7th and sth, for Brewsters
connecting with n. x. & r. 3. r.
Q ri M, 7th and Sth, tor Ffshkin Landing ant
way stations,F
r. e. DEWEY, Gent supt.: T. II. FENNELL
Supt. Western Day.; W. r.. BABCOCK, Gem
Passenger Agent.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Novelties in Fancy Ribbons for Fall.
A display of the very newest effects that
is large and specially attractive.
Those narrow Roman in new color COM
binations are in great demand, and we
have them in large variety.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

The Upholstery department is busy
showing Draperies, Lace Curtains, Fur
niture coverings, Silks, Table Covers and
Rugs. Early buyers are picking up some
pretty choice effects early in the season.
Oilcloths, Linoleums land Shades are
taking quite a prominent hand in the new
seasons furnishing.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
BROOKFTELD.
DANBURY FAIR MANAGEMENT VOTES A
MISTAKE.

| DANBURY FAIR MANAGEMENT VOTES A
MISTAKE.
1t is rather a surprise to people gener
| ally that the the directors of the Danbury
Agricultural fair should at this time raise
the price of admission from 25c to 35e.
If the Association is in need of more
funds to carry it on successfully, they
would not object. The question is, is il
necessary? The official report makes
81, 209 admissions, last year, being about
five times as large as the next largest at
tendance in the state. The total income
from all sources was 1924, 052 "a, $9l9.34
being from the state. They had on hand
at the time the report was made $4,000,
cash; real estate, $4,000; personal
property, So 600. This is called an Agri-
cultural fair--to raise the price OF admis-
sion In the face of such crops as the farm
ers have had this season, and with the
financial standing of the association, it
looks as though it was money making
affair for the benefit of the stockholders
and those interested rather than to pro-
mote agriculture. Let those who have
money to spend at fairs use it so as to
help and encourage home fairs, bv their
efforts to help stimulate each other to 8
friendly competition which will be both
useful and profitable to their community.
The Newtown fair ia most certainly we'll
worthy of such efforts.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Beautifully decorated gold trimmed
and traced-.Plates, for 25 and 35c each.
They are sample line that cost double
these prices to make. A table full to
choose from.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
STATE OF ONO. CRY OF TOLEDO. !,

LUCAS COUNTY. Ss'
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he fs the
senior partner of the firm of II. J.. Cheney Sc
Co.,doiilg business in the City OF Toledo, Coun
w and sytate aforesaid, and that said fii 10 will
pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each amp every case of 1Catarrh that can.
not be cured by the use OF Halls Catarrii cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December,A. ID. 1886.
A. w. GLEA SON,
lsEAL.i Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Ia taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send tor testimonials,
free
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,O.
AS-sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Even Mcintyre &c Co., that hustling
New Haven dry goods house, have an
important announcement for readers OF
THE BEE, this week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Fl. G. Beers leaves for North Haven
ina few days where be goes to engage
in the poultry business. His many
friends will wish him success In his new
venture, but regret that he is to leave
town.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Finest line of Lamps this city ever saw.
Prettiest exhibit ever inspected. A
showing never undertaken before. Splen-
did buying.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Ernest Sanford is attending the
Bridgeport high school.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

graduate of the Danbury College of
Music, endorsed by DIR William Mason
and Henry Taylcr Stats, both of New
York, would be glad to secure few pu
pills in Newtown. Will those interested
please address 121 2 Terrace Place, DAN
bury.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Virgilius council, X. of c., will have
its second annual sociable at Costello's
Opera house on Tuesday evening, Oc-
tober 10. The tickets will be soc.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Jackets, Capes and Collarettes. Old
times in the Cloak room-three days of
looking, trying on and choosing that re-
minds US of month or two later in the
season. Most Everybody paws US the
compliment of coming here frst-a COM
pliment that means a good deal.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Hungarian V ,ses, large pieces, at 98c
each. But there's only s dozen in the
lots dozen will not last long.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Edward Lewis and Miss Marion Levi:
of Brooklyn are guests at the home OF
OF s. p. Glover.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

B. Turney picked up brown sack
coat in front of his house in the road,
recently. The owner can have it by call
ing at Wakeley's cigar store.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

It is good to see the fr ends of temper
ance active. The saloon interests are
not asleep and church and temperance
people should not be, either. There ia
altogether too much Indifference on this
burning question of the day.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Short Flannel LUnderskirts, both in
plain colors and stripes-pinks, blues,
creams, etc.,-for ., 80, IS, 10 and gSc
each.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Mrs Fl. S. Barnum Is at Middleburv,
VT, caring for two nieces i'll with ty-
phoid fever.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

w. A. Leonard will have an auction
sale of horses, carriages, furniture, etc.,
on Tuesday, next.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

F. B, Banks of Greenfield is with hi
sister, Mrs A. s. Northrop.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

DEMOCRATIC CAUCUs-Nottce is hereby
~ given that Democratic caucus will be
held at the Town hall in Trumbun on Fri
day, October 1, 1897, at 80 O'Clock p. m, for
the purpose CT nominating Town officers tor
the ensuing year and to do any other business
necessary to be done at said meeting. Per or
der TOWN COMMITTEE.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

sermon and Holy Communion. Sunday
school after morning service.
Mr. and Mrs Louis Manley Of Maple
wood, N. J., are visiting at the rectory.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

II O5T--4s Between the fair grounds and r.. 8.
Ill TomNnson's, a black Astrachan cape Lost
Thursday. Finder please return TO B. 8. TOM
LINSONs
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
The HoaOland Dry Goods Co.
Rrzdqxbo~t, Conv,

Note.-.Goods boTght of US are delivered
free to every town in this region, and every
turned If not satisfactory when examined at
home
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Mrs w. L. Allen gave an enjoyabl
whist party on Saturday evening.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
THE D. NJ. READ COMPANY.
BRIDGEPORT, CONN.

Handsome new line of Delft Fern
Dishes at SOC each.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
IN GRANGE CIRCLES,

There was a special Grange meeting,
last Wednesday evening, the lecturers
hour being in charge of the three graces,
Pomona, Flora and Ceres. The hall was
very tastefully decorated, much credit
being due to the committee for their skill
and taste. The lecturer had charge of
the execution of the program. at the
close the audience, which quite filled the
Hall, was treated to the fruits of the
Changers homes.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Fancy decorated Pitchers, Vases, etc.,
for only 19c each.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Rustling Taffeta Underskirts. We rec
ommend them because they a'e Of sound
body and will give good service, they are
lightweight, and there's music in the
-ustle.
The styles are in one wide or two mar.
row ruftles, and they come in the newest
colorings-lavender,s light blue, pink,
fawn, linen, drabs and white-a regular
81 80 Underskirt for Sis,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

The caucuses of both parties were held
last week. The parties are 80 evenly bal
anced the contest promises to be quite
interesting, as each side will eDdeavur to
g let out all their voters. The Republican
ticket stands: w. J. Beehler, town clerk
Howard Andrews, first selectman
George 0. Hill, second selectman; W. J.
Beehler, town treasurer; assessors, S. F.
Keller and D. N. Camp; board of relief,
A. S. Mansfield, Charles l. Peck; col
lector of taxes, Alfred Somers; consta-
bles, e. G. Turner, G. w. Smith, W. ELL
wood; grand jurors, G. M. Pinkney, e.
N. Hawley, Clarence Woman, William
Hamlin; registrar of voters, j. w. Wells
school visitors, r. S. Curtis, A. FL. Tay.
lor for vacancy; town auditor, e. Ell.
NOrthrop.
Democratic, W. B. Roe, first selectman
Charles Camp, second selectman; B. J.
Jackson, town clerk; Charles Stuart,
treasurer.
Mrs Robert T. Clarke is at home from
the South until some time in November.
Seth F. Keller is acting as iuryman in
the criminal court sitting in Bridgeport.
The town has at length been obliged to
pay the bills in the Winifred Hall case,
which has been in litigation 80 many
years. 1t was allsdue to negligence on
the part of our authorities in net proper
ly Notifying the selectmen of Bridge water
where she came from, and some other red
tape, at the time she was taken to Middle
town. The full amount of the bills il
$1,000, which means another addition to
our indebtedness.
The funeral of Carlton Hawley, who
died so unexpectedly, took place at his
home on Saturday, Rev o. o. Wright
officiating in the absence of Mr. Linsley.
The pail bearers were Harry Mason, Ed.
die Hurd, frankie Blackman and Robbie
Hawley.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

TYOR SALE-Three Registered Jersey mich
SMITH, Box n, Fairfield, Conn. Grasmere
Farm.
1 UCTION--A new house situated in the vii
"a Iage of Newtown will positiy ~ be SOLD
at auction on Saturday, Oct. 2, at M For
further particulars inquire OF GEORGE r.
SANFORD, Newtown, Conn: -
nEMOCRATIC CAUCUS-Notice Is hereby
IL given to the Democratic voters OF the town
of Newtovvn that Democratic caucus wall be
held at the Town hall in said town on Satnr-
day. October q, 1897. at o'clock p. m, tor the
purpose OF placing In nomination candidates
tor town officers to be voted for at the annual
| town meeting held Monday, october 4, 1881,
and doing any other proper business. ED
WARD TROY. Chairman Dem. Town Com
mittee.
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STEPNEY.
MONROE NO USE For THE SALOON.

MONROE NO USE For THE SALOON.
The question of license is again to
come before the voters of this town
as petition has been presented to the
selectmen. For fully a quarter of a
century this town, under both democratic
and republican rule, has been for no
license and it is hardly probable than so
clean q record of which we are honestly
proud can be marred at this slime. Old
Monroe has no use for the saloon Or need
of the i'll gained fee which might be had
by partnership in this traffic.
Miss Annie Seeley of Ansonia, former
ly of this place, was married in Ansonia,
Wednesday evening, to Frank Emo OF
New York.
A double bay window has been added
to the house of Dea Hawley. G. w.
Curtiss was both architect and builder.
w. J. Candee is in with load OF
Young cattle, and they are for sale.
They are good ones and include SONS
oxen.
e. j. Hawley audgwife of Bridgeport
are guest of Dea Burr Hawiey.
Birdsey Sherman is candidate for sc.
lectman on the republican ticket.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

Are you interested in artistic creation.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
LONG HILL.
AT GRACE CHURCH.

Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. Oet0-
Der 8: At 1880 am, Morning Prayer,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

DuRE BLOOD is the foundation
= Of health. Hoods Sarsaparilla makes
the blood pure, rich and nourishing and
gives and maintains good n EALTH.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
Local Affairs.
A Communication

FROM SECRETARY HINE TO CHAIRMAN
JOHNSON OF THE SCHOOL BOARD.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

THARM FOR SALE OR ExCHANGE.-Farml To-
L Gated near the village OF stepney, 20 acres.
good IO.room house, two barns and other out
buildings. Spring water in housed horse barn.
also In lane Tor cattle. Apple, peach, pear.
ounce and plum trees in bearing, near
Churches and school. Would exchange for
farm OF 10 or Is acres. One halt may tremain
on mortgage. Call on BRADLEY NICHOLS
s. SONS, $40 Main St.. Bridgeport. Conn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

DEPUBLICAN CAUCUS-The republicans OF
IL the town of NewJown are requested to
meet at Town Hall, Friday, October l, at 8 D.
M, for the purpose of nominating town Off
GERS, appointing town committee and doing
said meeting. Per order TOWN COMMIT
TEE,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

NTOTICE-Bring on your apples for cider
IN making. Grinding and saving to order
ALI work attended to promptly. The patron
age of the public is solicited. W. e. DUTCH
Err, Sherman, Conn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

NOR SALE-New mich COWS. Also pair
L young oxen, exit good work ers or would
exchange exchange oxen for cows or young
cattle. NJ. Fl. THORPE, stepney, Conn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

TAX NOTICE-The annual tax on the grand
l. list of the town OF Huntington Tor 1895 will
be due and payable on Monday, Oct a, 1897.
The subscriber viii be at his office on Satur.
day, Oct. 2, from O'Clock Q m until P N. and
at the town house, Center nom until p M
on Monday, Oct. 4, 70 receive said taxes. j.
TOMLINSON, Collector. Shelton. sept. Is.
| 1871.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

NITIZENs' CAUCUs-Notice is hereby given
" that there will be a caucus of the Citizens
party at the Town Clerks office on Friday
evening, October l, at o'clock prompt, tor
the purpose of nominating town officers and
doing any other business necessary. Per or
der COMMITTEE.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

OALE-Or win exchange tol other property,
most sound. First reasonable offer takes it.
See last weeks BEE. Also big double heater
new. No use tor it. SOUTH BRITAIN
CREAMERY.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01

rnoP BUGGY-Just iout of the shop and in
first class shape for sale. G. ID. JOHNSON,
Hewtownt
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-01
FARMERS, ATTENTION.

the DeLayal SepRrators, st Adams Horse
Powers, and Moseley & stoddard Creamery
Goods. / shall be glad to correspond with
any parties wanting these goods or viii call
personally If desired. R. E GOODSELL, New
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-25
THE LYDECkER TUNNEL.

ConGress tn BE Asked to Authorize
Its Completion.
An effort will be made at the coming
session Of Congress to secure an appropria-
tion OF $S05 s50.3O. to complete the Ly-
decker tunnel, and thereby increase the
water supply Of the city.
In a letter to the Commissioners, today,
the assistant secretary of war submitted
such an estimate, which was explained as
follows:
For completing the Washington aqueduct
tunnel and its accessories, and the How
ard University reservoir. authorized by
section of the act Of Congress approved
July Is. 1852, entitled An act to increase
the water supply Of the city of Washington
and for other purposes provided that in
addition to this sum the balance remaining
uiexpended from the appropriation made
by the said act Of July Is. 1882, and by
subsequent acts for said purposes, is here
by made Immediately available for expendi-
ture, to be applied to such parts Of the
work and in such order as to time as the
Secretary OF War may deem necessary to
promote as soon as practicable the COM
pietion OF the eatfre system of said works:
and provided further. that OF the sum an
proprfated by this act $0O7, ,S31 shall be an
piled to the completion OF the tunnel ana
accessories, and $lY6. .0l3.30 shall be an
piled to the completion OF the reservoir"