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New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
DEEPFIELD'S BIG TAX BILLS.
AN INSTANCE OF THE NEW SCHEME OF
AssEssNENT FROM ONEIDA COUNTY.

Albany Aug Is (SpeciaD.-The State Tax Com
mission continues to receive complaints from
various sections but will do nothing win them lor
some little time to come. The Commissioners ieel
that the actions at law over the assessing OF
certain personal property and the increasing OF the
valuation of other property will determine most
OF the questions which have been raised Then the
most general objections will be answered In printed
circulars. =:
Another example OF the swelling OF the valuations
comes from Deerfeld. Oneida County. and the re-
suits shown by 1t controvert the statements MADE
nv nunicipal directors that farm land valuations
have been reduced rather than increased, and that
they do not bear their proportonate share OF the
taxes The assessed valuation OF the town OF Deer
field is $S42 900 real. against S65923o last year.
and sll7 900 personal against $4,000 In 1886 Last
year personal assessments were paid by only SIX
teen residents of the town. the greatest amount
of a single taxpayer being $1,000 This year assess
ments are lodged against l2l residents, with the
top valuation $l017O. This is against FREDERICK G'
Weaver George Wolf and Mrs. Laura Weaver.
who each paid on $1,000 valuation last year, are
rated at S. 100 and S. 3O respectively Several sooo
valuations of last year raised TO from *i'ow 10
So 900 this year The names on the list include:
}psn Ausr 81 s SSn JSsePe s ssck
Mack 5000: John D. Richards. slSSO and MIS- 'ohn
/, is true that in some sections farm lands are
valued at lower rate than last year. Dnt i suJn
not the case in Dsered which Is Sea a's With ahe
State Tax Commissioners in the spring the as, as
SCISSORS OF the were obliged to furnsn hst
OF the real sales for several years past AZ
this conference it was asserted that the property
OF the assessed at 50 per cent OF It's fuli
value The assessors John SchiltZ Alnson ~
Edic and Warren F. Dougherty, and they have
endeavored TO follow out the Instructions OF me
State Board In regard their work The meet
incs of the assessors warm, and at times eX-
citing, but their original intention OF raising every
piece OF property at least per cent was carried
out. In only few instances were the valuations
decreased The assessments on the houses and lots
in Deerfied Corners were raised 100 per cent and
some $50 per cent. Several farms were assessed at
500 an acre. In the Third District all the farms
were raised per cent. and thus s. 900 added.
Assessor Schiltz who has been an assessor for
nine wears is in charge of the books. He told
a reporter that he had endeavored to do his duty
and added: Il don't intend to be locked up.
have assessed ali property at full value and am
satisfied that no property in my district Ohe FirsO
will sell FOR than the value placed on it in the
assessment rolls"
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
GRAND ARMY BUGLE NOTES.

Grand Army men will. be moving toward inc
Western end of the Empire State from all par's
Of the country early next week ana every o %
will say, Put of at Buffalo. Camphres wiz
be held by several organizations OF the veterans
in various halls In Buffalo on TUESDAY evening"
Comrade William Mckinley. President OF the
United States has accepted invitations to speak az
several Of the gatherings. On WEDNESDAY W." uo
the great parade of the veterans. and the fIes'
dent will review 1t In company Win 'ne N
mander-in-C Chief The thrty-frst National Encamp-
nent of the Grand Army Of the Republic VIII as
ser,ble in Music Hall. Buffalo. on TUESDAY Au-
gust a. and will be called 10 order by COMMANDER
in-Chief Clarkson at a. m Amendments oi I'M
portance Grand Army men are eSpGSrSd rins the
National Encampment the headquarters OF the
Viii be ana at the ose roauo
Committee Credentials Will consist OF 'hY frinos.
Henry A. Heath Wisconsin,: A. @ EngSsmsn' gle nan bH Ms n
session at National headquarters
Department Commander Shaw. in issuing the last
general order at Albany before the National En-
campment at Buffalo makes an appeal TO al com
rades In the State of NewYork TO do ther pest
TO attend the National Encampment and take part
in the parade His order closes with these wolus'
ITO march again in serried ranks SIDE oy soe'
with elbows touching elbows. TO the same s'irrihe
music as in the old battle days; with oio 'io'!
looking more glorious waving over us. and FORMING
a.
horizon of sta.s brilliant in its beauty ana IN i's
inspiration as our proof Of valor. and our monu
ment of patriotic deeds well done-will be an event
of unsurpassed dignity and thrilling commemora-
ton Of past sacrifices and priceless services 10
thousands of brave comrades II viii be the last
great pageantry of patriotism they Will be p[lvl-
legged 70 participate in for the reason tnat oeioS
another National Encampment comes 10 New @ olh
the nearing sunset of their lives VIII nave oeet
reached Let Ms meet and march amid scenes Oh
neacp and contrast its glories along INES wneIe
death-sho;s flashed, and where loomlns oas.IUnd5 @d5
fringed with fire tested the courage ana pio,cui
the manhood Of our youth. Attention coHiiaues'
Forward. march, Guide right-at BuHaio!
Assistant Adju,ant-General G. H. Lester Is eN-
pected to accompany Department Commahoe'
Shaw 10 Buffalo The following comrades nave
erai. irving ID Southwork. Genesee County Bat
TALON. vice G. w. Stanley, promoted; v. 4, amp
'rioga: John Laidlaw. Chcmung: W. 3 Newman,
Stenbcn: George w Brinkerhoh Cayuga; George
" Ho5urt Yates; John "; Townsend, ScnuiSyier' y r.
ciberi Saratoga and G. s. Cougar. ST. Lawrence
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
MOUNT VERNON.

The committee in charge of the Labor Day
bicycle parade has issued invitations to more than
four hundred and fifty clubs. and already a sufi-
cicnt number have s.Snhed their intention Of be-
ing present to make the affair success. II Is eX
pectod that fully two thousand whcclmen and
whcelwomcn will he I'm line. forming the most in
tcrcsting spectacle hat has ever been presented
IN this CITY y meeting Of the General Committee
will hc held tomorrow night at which committees
on Transportation. Reception, Press and Enter
fainmcnf VIII ho anpOntcd.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
IRNINGTON.

The revised assessment roll which was completed
On Tuesday and filed WIKI T. W. Crisiield. the VII
,aee Clerk mas been inspected by large number
and many have expressed the opinion that the roll
IS fair and as near correct 1t could possibly be
made II is not expected by the assessors now that
,,,,, suis will ho brought but II is said. however.
that several will apply for certiorari proceedings
Mrs. J. S. Whitehouse has returned from her Trip
Cuba. -, ,... o,...oa
Bernard Huston. Of this village has been elected
a director OF the Dobbs Ferry Bank .
Samuel Goodman has presented to the East IT.
viugton Fire Department fire alarm which mas
been erected beside their main building.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
SHIPPING NEWS.
PORT OF NEw-YoR SUNDAY. AUGUST Is 1891.
ARRIVED

ARRIVED.
Steamer Furnessia (Ilr Harris. Glasgow Angus, ana
Neville Il with mdse $50 cabin and NJ steerage passen-
steamer la Brstagne ND. Rupe HaVre August :, WIN
ndse li2 cabin 2I steorage passengers 70 r"fSe
Arrived AZ the bar at llO .
steamer Darlington tBrD. Dunbar. Las Palmas August
IN ballast to Barber * Co. Arrived at the Bar AZ
N. ~ 8, Mn, ,,a,s r,,, o. Par.
Angus, and barbados :, with mdse and 80 caoln pas
sgnr.rs TO Shipton Greene. Arrived at the bar al 40
steamer Phoenix (Nor. Colhensen. Sanchez. san Do
minRo August . with mdse and cabin passengers !"
rIser C. (;elney. Arrived al the Bar at m -.
Steamer Excelsior. BOYD Ne" orledhs' ""S' WV"
m!se to j. 7. Van sickle ~. > a.,
steamer Princess Anne. Hulphers. Newport news aui
Norfolk. with mdse and passengers 10 od pomi"0a
steamer CITY of Macon. Savage Boston TO Ocean
steamer Benefactor Townsend Philadelphia. with md's
!" SANDY Iiook Aug Is o3o M-wind southwest. MOD
crate breeze: raining. thick OF shore
SAILED.
Steamers Virgil (sr FOR Antwerp Simon Dumos tNo,; ~
Port Anto. To- Iishonense Ir) Para, etc oeo'se
CYvie Charleston and Jacksonville
TIE MOVEMENTS or STEAMERS
FOREIGN PORTS.
Dover Aug l5-Passed steamer bdroa'VsSa "e' '"
rich nmemen Tor New-York - ,,..,.,a
''In, p.,ns Point, Aug i5-Passed. steamer Noordlano
o,sie, Iosewitz Antwerp for Ne"-for ,,, p..rt
SciIiy Aug Is ~ a m-Passed steamer ItlhH Hes'"'
HS,naSi S'Iii -s ,Gsr, Wal,es New-York for Bremen
''Ii tIa~rs aup Is a m-Arriyed. steamer ia 'ha"-
PAM W, Aug Is s25 a m-Saled, steamer Umo'~
oRr' putton from Liverpool for Ne~-foFk
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
NORTH TARRYTOWN.

The employees Of the Rand Drill Factory held
their first outing Saturday which was attended
hv several hundred people. The Committee Of Ar
r5nce ncnts consisted Of T. W Stewart chairman:
" : Barnum. ". Moriarity. James Manning
and Gustav Wallibillich.
The Rev Luke J. Evers Of ST Tcrcsl's Church,
has been called attend the retreat at ST Joseph
Seminary. DunwoOdie this week. go
Work has been begun on the new pubic school
building at Fast View. and il IS expected 20 he com
Melted by January | next.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
A SUBMARINE TRAVELLER.
THE NAVAL APPARATUS RECENTLY TESTED IN
FRANCE AS AN IMPROVEMENT ON
THE DIVING BELL.

BY means of diving bell or a suitable water
proof and helmet may explore underneath
the surface Of the water to depth of 200 25O
feet 1t is asserted however. that this is the limit
beyond which 1t has not been feasible to go hith-
erto But a novel piece of apparatus which was
tested a few weeks ago at Choisy-leRoi "a suburb
Of Paris promises greatly 10 increase the depth
at which man may deliberately pursue his
searches OF course. the Seine is not deep enough
to enable to verify the inventors claims
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
DOBBS FERRY.

The Rev Joseph F. Flannely, rector OF the
Church of the Sacred Heart has been called TO at
tend the first of the annual retreats for the clergy
Of the archdiocese Of St Joseph's Seminary. Dun
woodic. beginning to-daN
stirred up the wealthy people OF this village. and
,h indcat that they Will he present In force
a. the meeting OF the Board OF Assessors IN Tarry-
town tomorrow. As result OF the largely in
cyeased assessments the real estate dealers say II
viii he hard TO hnd purchasers for property in the
,ri
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
C4RVED SEA SHELLS EXHIBITED.

A series Of beautifully carved shells collected
ov Professor L. NJ Mccormick in Naples last winter
and Just up in the Museum Of Natural History at
Glen Island are objects OF much interest TO the
,s,tors TO that resort. The shells were carved by
Italian cameo-cutters OF Florence, and
markable results have been obtained. Three kinds
The shells in the museum compose large collec-
tion which includes specimens from all parts of
he world.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
ARDSLEY.

The midsummer tent meetings. which being
held under the direction OF the Rev J. II. Phil
Ups nastor Of the Ardsley Methodist Episcopal
Church. on the church grounds attracting
large congregations. 6e meetings began Il week
ago yeserday. and hi - been so successful that
1. has been decided TO continue them until next
week
The people OF the village discussing the
que stion OF doing away with the stagnant water
in the meadows just south Of the village which.
II 10 said. Is injurious 10 the public health. II
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16

has been suggested that the Sawml River i'm
provement which is being made north OF the VII
iage be extended southwark to the meadows for
the purpose OF rcmcdying the evil.
Robert Turner n local builder. has brought an
action against Miss NJ. j. Hazard. the owner of
the Ashford Hotel. in Ashford Heights. to recover
s2s6 alleged to have been due to him for work
performed the hotel
The first annual picnic Of Chauncoy Hose COM
pany No. . will be held in Chduncey Park on
Saturday afternoon and evening
Archdcacon George II. Johnson. rector OF christ
Episcopal Church New Brighton Staten Island;
Mrs. johnson and Miss Johnson. are at Ardsley-
tho Hudson.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
NAMARONECK.

Tho FREQ KIndergartcn Association. at meet
INC at the home OF Mrs. Thomas l.. Rushmore ap-
nointed Miss Geraldine Fitzgerald assistant teach
er and L. +. Ray auditor The arsociat9n a,i mas re-
,cfv.d $217 from the prlmenade concert recch'lS
given by Mrs. Rushmore ,. ,, ho,d
The children Of Holy Trinity podsn pardsn T w Grand nGi
I5a ri, Another large picnic will be that or the FOR
asters ~ America in Sound View Park.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
TARRYTOWN.

Joseph w Mlddebrook who is at Falmouth
Heights. Mass. and Henry G. Griffin. who is at
Thousand Island Park. y. Y. expected home
today I'm time to Ae present at the hearing OF the
grievances by the Board Of Assessors Of Greenburg
Township tomorrow, each Will represent several
wealthy taxpayers;
Mrs r. ". Gunther and her daughter and II. L.
THOMPSON OF San Francisco. are visiting their
sister Mrs j. w Thompson Of Depuyser-st
Major Robert +. Hopkins ard his family have
gone TO Newport and Narrasansett Pier
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
HOME NEWS.

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.
ASTOR-The Rev. Dr. Francis l.. Patton pres-
dent of Princeton University. FIFTH AVENUE
Carroll d. Wright United States Commissioner OF
Labor HOLLAND Richard G. kerens. Of St
Louis and A. b. Dick. Of Chicago. STURTE-
NANT-W A. Wilgus. Southern passenger agent
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, and party
WINDSOR-C y. Comstock Of St Joseph. Mo.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
FORECLOSURE DECREE SIGNED.

Seattle Wash Aug. 15.-Judge Hanford OF the
>,,,h judicial District has signed a decree or
foraclosure and sale In the case OF the Farmers
oan and Trust Company OF New-fork against the
oregon Improvement Company
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
Az EyrT RSION DELAYED.

The Hell Gate Republican Club had Its annual out
Inc, Yesterday The club had engaged a steamboat
and two bargcs to convey lis members ana guests
to Sylvan Beach. y. j. Before the hour oi starting.
which was $3.50 o'clock. more than one thousand per-
so,s had assembled at Nnety-hrst-st. and East
River When the steamboat and barges arrived 1t
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16

WAS found that one Of the barges had sprung leak
through coming into collision with bulkhead AT
the downtown pier she started from AS many
people as possible got accommodations on the steam
boat and the available barge, while those remaining
either their homes again or waited ror tne
arrival of seawOrthy barge. Inc Darge 10 ttPaCe
the leaky one did not start until O'Clock yester-
dav afternoon for Sylvan Beach. and by that tme
many had become tired CT waiting.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
,.rs up pRETHERTON REMOVED.

San Francisco Aug. l5-"The Financia' ie''',
,,tIIsbes letter from c. r Huntington 10 an oi''-
Ger of the Southern PaGf M RaGaa IN W Hhe
adNonn, on The ground that he Is inimcil 10 'te W
nor. h, Interests of the stockhoders Deca ao b.rr
s,ronglv urgcs the amalgamat tloh Oh ''c "0"'" -
~ ~ la md 1'cntrai Pacific railroads.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
THE JOHN g. CARLISLE STILL RUNNING.

The transfer boat John q. Carlisle is still
ming between the Barge Office and Ellis Island
night and morning, carrying the Ellis Island
watchman The inference is that the Government
has not yet declared that the contract made with
the owners of the Carlisle Is terminated by the
fire Ellis Island. and the consequent destruction
OF its usefulness transfer beat.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16

and % cents in bulk at New-York Philadelphia prices
arg on basis points lower. Foreign quotations were:
London ~ per imperial gallon; Antwerp, l5@t francs
her 100 kos and Bremen, 500 marks per ~ kos.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
WHAT Is GOING ON TO-DAY.

American Yacht Club regatta off Mlton's Point,
u m.
Racing at Brighton Beach, go p m
Music in Corears Hook and Washington Square
parks p. m.
Park Board Arsenal afternoon
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC

Sunrise 5Il 6 81 Moon rises s:29 Moons age
HIGH WATER TO-DAY
AM-sarav Hook io07 Gov. Island 1879 Hell Gate 0:32
PAl-Sandy Hook 1920 Gov. Island -" Hen CAKE H.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16

Those who are going Gettysburg 10 attend the
reunion Of the survivors of the l2ith New-York
Volunteers may be interested TO know that the
fr.in leaves this city noon on Saturday. Sep
te-nber T. from the Cor;anGt-st. ferry The fare TO
C:ettvsbIi~r and return will be 81 So. and return
tickets viii be good until September IA.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16

New-York members Of the National Association
of Naval Veterans will start for Buffalo on tram
which leaves from the Cortlandt-st. ferry AT 145
a. m on Sunday. August %. The twelfth annual
convention OF the association will begin in Buffalo
August %.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
INCOMING STEAMERS.
OUTGOING STEAMERS.
TUESDAY. AUGUST l..

TUESDAY AUGUST l..
,-...o, r,r Line Mails close Vessel sails
rr',o u-aoer y g Low. .......... 700 a 1000
f.s.,rfo.,on fl,fa. ........ 300
~ orlsors Norgsu...... 3Oop
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST ls.
p,r,s Soutb,n,nfon American. ...... ZOO 1000 a
;ra,,crtc Jiverno,I White Sfar...... 900 - 90
Wrsfernand. Antwerp. N"I STAR. 1000 m l2VV m
peninsular. Azores in~ular. - -
Carbbee. 81 Thrn;ls Quebec........ iwp 3V n
,.a'ni taiyestnn MALLORY. .......... 3Oop n
TIT RSDAY. AUGUST 10.
II II Nicer Bremen. y q Lloyd 1000 m 200
t'x.a,sfor Now orleans Morean...... 30opm
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16

J. a Goulden will command the First Brigade OF
tho G r OF New-York in the parade at Buffalo,
arI the brigade VIII be composed Of the posts from
NcW-York City.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
Announcements

Henry A. Daniels, NJ. D.,
~ S9th So.
Inrairments the Nervous System and all irnpotant
casea Hours 10 I. S to
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16

The 30 CButterfelds) Brigade Association, First
DY.son. Fifth Corps. Army Of the Potomac. will hold
is sixth reunion TUESDAY. August "a, at p. m, in
High School Building. Court-st. Buffalo. Major
General Bufierfelds headquarters will be with La
fayettC Post. the Iroquois Hotel. A paper on
The brigade and its history from General Paul A.
Diver OF the 18th New-York. is expected
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16

TIE National Association of Union Ex-Prisoners
NJ Var will have its annual parade in Buffalo on
August a. and its annual convention will begin the
same evening.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
The following aids on the staff OF the Department

Commander have Deeh dPpUIIVeu'
Edgar Van Ettan W. w BehleU'
Charles D. Chilson. w W .hn, r,nus.
y = " I-cl. Charles H. Hummel
."ln' scan,en : Z. Thompson.
.s"',, rh,snn Jerome d. Barnes.
~; !; ',Ioaiar Joseph Malcom,
". n fIarH,oos W Hawley Barnes.
{. ". Hurd. " "'"', ~ ,s,in '
ma" vti,,,ins David NJ. Dorens,
William II. O'Dell, Georee fle'9so; S;,o,
James ". Nest rh ,naIIes u, pr,o '
:, ,r,t,~ar Crave Clark II. Horton.
~ ~ firo,anan Edward NJ Slayton.
=, :, c,,T,.onas John A. Kamping.
~; 1r.;;,,%'--n H. NcDuf1e William +. Lain and
Iugn O'Brien. JOSIAH - H'"s'
st,paen Heferman
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16

Charles T Saxton. Albert Wander Neer ana
Charles s. Baker have been appointed members-at-
lar~e Of committee to examine and report TO the
d2nar,ment the best practical method OF teachng
ra;ro;sm and civics in the public schools, OLher
,I~srrbers Of the committee Joseph A tIouiden'
rhg irman: Henry H. Adams. William {: Morey' a
G Plckard George II. Stowits. Noah Iinbeus W.
- Scott Charles A. Pierce and c: A. Ruoright'
M. members of this committee Will meet n con- con.
f4rcnce at department headquarters E,Incot'
s,rare Ruffalo on Thursday. August 2e, at 10 a. m
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
oightseers are welcome.

Prince and Broadway.
Warren and broadway
Thirty second and Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16

The Department Commander announces the dea'h
NJ Con,rade George W. Dustin Of Brushton. n y,
IN Thursday evening. July %, at his home lie was
widely known in this department as an earnest ana
able Grand Army comrade. and the news OF ,rls ms
n will he received with regret by large clrcIe
- mourning friends Henry T. Sanford OF Alpan!'
cci on July 10. leaving sweet memory a. Soi,, S
~,~S was always a devoted Grand Army man. uh-
seiGsh in his counsel and services, and efcient as
New-York tribune., 1897-08-16
the Vosburgh Veterans. who are

Abel Smith Post No. 435 will go to Buffalo in a
tpecial car be attached to the train that leaves
Jersey City on Tuesday, August "a This train
starts al 9:1j a. m, and Is expected to arrive at
a u
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-28
Christmas Presents
Christmas Gifts.

We have aimed at all times to make
in fact what our place is in name--"THE
GOLDEN RULE BAZAAR" and by fair
and liberal treatment merit the patron
age of the public. Our Goods are NEW /,
our variety is UNENCELLED, and our
prices are GUST RIGHT" ALL THE
TIME. During THIS week WE WILL
TAKE THE LEAD AND KEEP it in
Goods Of ALL KINDS Suitable for Christ
mas PRESENTS, both in QUALITY and
IN PRICES. "The proof Of the Pud-
ding" etc.
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-28

The Charity baseball game
Saturday afternoon next should
attract a very large crowd tothe
Makiki grounds. Two picked
mines will cross bats. They have
had constant practise and good
game may safely be expected.
Harry Wilder and A. FL. Moore
will, captain the respective teams.
The game will be called at $3.50
sharp.
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-28
j. M. WEBB,
VI s 7
316 Fort Street.
Poundmaster's Notice.

Notice 10 hereby given that the AMI
mel described below has been i'm
pounded In the Government Pound a
Makiki, KoDa, Island Of Oahu, aud
unless the pound fees aud damages
are sooner satisfied will ba sold
At Public Auction, al IL o'clock noon,
SATURDAY, Jan. 8, 1898, at the
above pound:
Bay Horse branded III on the
right hind quarter, white spots on
the back, white spot on the forehead,
also on the nose, two right feet ON the
left white and the other two feet on
the right black.
X. KEKUENE,
P0unimaster.
Honolulu, Oahu, Dec. "a, 1897.
1877 80
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-28

Your grocer does you a Ia
vor by offering you SchiA'"gs
Best baking powder.
He saves you money and
gives you the means Of making
better cake,
A sebllIins a Compsny .y,
ksn Frsaeiseo