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New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

the city of New-York. The expense of obtaining
the necessary land is fall one-haf upon adjacent
property owners and one-hah the city. The
district Of assessment is to be determined by
board Of three commissioners appointed by the
Supreme Court. These commissioners are also 10
be empowered to define the boundaries Of this
recrea ito eagr.und. map the strip file esti-
mate OF probable of the lumber, lands,
buildings and easements TO be required. and tn
accept deeds of cession Of any OF the lands The
strip of land IL be than 50 feet wide
nor more than 80 fer its northerly line from
high water mark. Easements on the intervening
lard to prevent owners of the fee thereof from
erecting anv buildings
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
GOVERNOR TO KEEP HIS HANDS OFF.

Albany, Jan. 16.-This specific statement was
made by Governor Odell to-day: Il do not in
tend to usurp in any way the legislative func-
tions l have made certain recommendations,
and hope the Legislature will carry them out.
1 am not at all insistent as to the form in which
INV recommendations are carried out. I leave
that to the best Judgment of the legislature
This would indicate that the Governor is not
averse to amendments to his commission bills,
and il is intirnated that the low salaries fixed in
the bills will be made larger
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

additional real estate for yards. shops and all other
needed terminal facilities
The total authorized issue of bonds is 100000 of
which S,250C00 has been reserved for construc-
ton. improvements or additional equipment The
average yearly net earnings of the newly acquired
property for the last have been SlS 9S9
5ssS in excess of the fixed charges represented by
the interest on the SO 10000 bonds now issued In
1888 1899 and 1900 the receiver spent @ 6 in better
ments, which expected TO add materially to the
operating efficiency of the property The acquisition
of the property IL is confidently expected will add
to the strength of position and earning power of
the Southern Railway system a whole. The
Southern Railway Companys earnings for the six
months ended December 81, 1900. show increase
as compared with the year previous Of 81 5o2 in
gross and about 100000 in net with December esti-
mated
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
THREE BILLS ON TAXING SURPLUS

Albany, Jan. 16.-The carrying out OF Governor
Odelrs suggestions for taxing trust companies
bank and insurance companies per cent on capltal
employed and surplus, will not be done by single
hin After conference it has been practically de-
cded that there will three distinct bills so that
If any question of legality arises from one division
of the taxed corporations il will not affect the
others Already the banks out against the pro-
posed tax They say that they pay now from 10
ner cent on their capital for all kinds or taxes,
while trust companies pay but one-tenth Of / per
cent and insurance companies nothing.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
TAX BOOKS TO BE MADE PUBLIC
LISTS OF PERSONAL ASSESSMENTS TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE NEWSPAPERS.

The Commissioners Of Taxes and Assessments
.o,nd time Yesterday in the rush Of citizens 70
rrear off personal taxes to hold a meeting and
decide TO WELD to demands TO give publicity to the
nets NJ personal assessments. The decision was an
nounced in the following resolution which was
o,d IN have been taken by the unanimous vote of
the Commissioners;
whereas 1t is the opinion of this Board thet the
utmost publicity should be given to the trans
ctions of this Department al all times. consistent
With the efficient administration thereof,
Resolved That President Feitner and Commits
,onor Ga lTnon be appointed to make arrangements
Tor such publicity. and TO arrange for the con-
venience thereof, in connection with the business
of the Department
II was said by President Feiner in the afternoon
that the lists for publication would be prepared by
ennloves of the Department, because the books
cannof he turned over for the inspection Of
newspaper agents while they are in daily use. The
lists NAV be ready for publication by Tomorrow
or next day
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
BILL TO ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY.

Albany JAN 16 (SpeciaD.-The bill abolishing the
death penalty has again appeared at the Capitol
Although the measure received the death penalty
itself last year the hands of the Codes Commit
tee il has again been resurrected for a new lease
of life II is introduced this year by Senator Cocks
and provides that murder in the first degree shalI
he punishable by life Imprisonment and murder
In the second degree by Imprisonment for not more
than thirty years.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
FOR A COyEY ISLAND BOARDWALK.

AssEMBLYMAN REMsEN's BILL PROVIDES
FOR oNE-DIvIsIoN OF THE COST.
q Kings County, introduced bill to-day author
zng the construction of an open beach and board
walk at Coney Island. which shall extend from
West Thir:y-seventh-sr. West Fifth-st-,' a dis
lance Of about 5000 feet The expense Of the con-
struetion Of the boardwalk itself is to be met by
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
GENEALoGIsrS ELECT OFFICERS.

At a meeting of the Board OF Trustees OF the
New-York Genealogical and Biographical Society.
held al the society's house. No. 226 West Fifty
eighth St. Tuesday, the following officers
elected for the ensuing year: President. Samuel
p Avery; first vice-presdent. Thomas G. Evans
second Vce-presdent, James ]. Goodwin; secretary
and librarian. H Calklns. jr.; treasurer, Henry p
Gibson: historian John V. l.. Pruyn; necrolosist
DR.. Ellsworth Eliot, registrar of pedigrees. Mr.
Du-isrh
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
The varick Bank it was said several da

The varick Bank it said several days ago
would occupy the banking rooms in the Wool Elk
change Building which were formerly used by the
old T adesmen's National Bank Charles L. bar
nev is president Of the Knckerbocker Trust COM
panv Mr. SNYDER is president OF the Western Ma
tionaI Bank Mr. Morse is vice-presddent Of the the
Garfield National Bank an ana M Presl1er9 A1erbach is
ember Of the well known law III dfm nc OF DSTieT
booker Trust Company. Mr.. Schermerhorn IS a
director of the Merchants Safe Deposit company
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
THE VARICK BANK INCORPORATED.

ALBANY. Jan. 16-The Varick Bank. Of New-York
which is to operate bank Of discount and deposit
filed articles of Incorporation to-day with MI hl
burn. Superintendent Of State Banks me 3ans Iank
Schermerhorn. Charles T. Barney. NalentnHe r.
Snyder, Joseph s. Auerbach and CharIes w. NiOi"e-
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
MIR. PHILBINS AXE AGAIN.

Michael J. Sullivan, Assistant District At
torney resigned yesterday, and District Attorney
Phbin reappointed Assistant District Attorneys
James Lindsay Gordon and James ID. Carr. The
latter is the coored member OF the stan.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
TO LENGTHEN ASSEMBLYMEN'S TERMS

Albany Jan. 16 observation-disclosures Bryan
has introduced a concurrent resolution containing
an amendment 10 the Constitution the effect that
fba term Of Assenblymen shall be made two years,
the same as the present term for Senator'S
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
MAGISTRATES SALARY BILL.

Albany Jan. 16 (SpeciaD.-A bill increasing the
salaries of the City Magistrates Of the first divi-
sion of New-York from $500 TO $1,000 a year was
introduced to-day by Assemblyman James +.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
History In An AIlurinr Form.

OF big been sfted order
prepare for you in interesting The Tribune's
STORY OF the Nineteenth Century Ready day in
pamphlet form Price, 25
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
HER1JHy TRIAL ADJOURNED.

The trial of Police Captain Herhhy opened at
a.1o o'clock yesterday. and after correcting the
record Mr. Olcott announced. without examining
witness that the case rested Mr.. Grant Herlihy's
counsel said that the defence would be obliged to
ask for an adjournment. Asked by President York
how long it would take to put in the defence Mr.
Grant said he thought that it should be finished
in a week at the longest. 1t was decided to ad-
iourn to II a. m. on Monday.
Mr. Olcott told the reporters he was sure that
No avidence had been introduced that would war
rant Mr. Grant in going 10 the Court Of Appeals
shOnld the Board convict Herlihy- Mr. Grant on
The other hand said he felt certain that the Court
Of Appeals would be open TO him should the Board
convict his client
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
watch the Newsstand. To-day.

A xreat popular demand for The Tribune OF Sunday.
Jan1 Wi the Story of the Nnereenrhl
Century This has put into pamphlet rrrns
handsomely illustrated. Price 25 cents.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

CORTRIGHT SAYS HE WILL STICK.
When Deputy Chief Moses w Cortright was
asked Yesterday whether he intended soon TO retire
=, mansion he said he would certainly resign
some day but had not the faintest intention of
doing at present.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

advised young men to 60 west II pon
are contemplating going west see that
your ticket west from Chicago reads
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
Death of Mrs. Lyies.

Mrs Harriet Fay Allen, wife of Jsmes
81. Lyles Of Brooklyn, N. Y, died about
4.30 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon ct The
Naples" in this village where Mr. and
Mrs Lyles have boarded most Of the
time the past two years. Mrs Lyles
had suffered with diabetes for several
years but her condition was not con
sidered critical until the past week.
Mrs Lyles was = genuine lady and
her sterling qualities won the admire
ton of all who knew her. She was
born at Highgate, VT, the daughter of
Herman Allen of that place. and she
was direct descendent of Ethan Allen
of Revolutionary fame. Her mother
was Fay, . member Of noble family.
Mrs Lyles was "a years Of age, and was
the mother of Harry E. Lyies of Ca
naan. and Mrs w. r. @. Corson and
Mrs w. F. Whitmore of Hartford.
Conn. Much sympathy is expressed
for the beresved family.
The body Of Mrs Lyles was taken to
Hartford yesterday on the p. M train.
and the funeral will be attended this
Thursday afternoon at 8 O'Clock at the
residence OF Mrs W. R. o. Corson, 1877
Oxford street. Interment at Cedar
Hill cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11

OF the road in accordance with their
grand list, but Hartford took only II
per cent. Besides this, individuals
along the line took over q million in
the stock. "Why was not the road
built to Springfield" asked Judge No
Conville. because Hsrtford's sub
scription of $4,000 was needed"
answered Mr. Butler. "Did not Hart.
ford vote that not . dollar would be
subscribed by the city il the road went
to Springfeld2" II do not recall any
such action" Mr. Butler replied. In re-
Spouse to further questions, Mr. Butler
said that Hartford had first subscribed
$500. 900 and had afterward added $3.50
600 Ito get that spur into Hartford. I"
Where do you get that word spur'?"
asked Mr. Robbins. 81 get it from
The Courant.' Mr. Batter answered
MIR Butler then proceeded to explain
why Hartford put $4,000 into the
road. but Hartford did not care whether
the people along the line had railroad,
but that she did care to have them come
to Hartford to spend their money. and
he wanted them to understand it wss q
good place to come to TO spend money,
but through line to Springfield was
needed.
All the witnesses who appeared at the
hearing agreed that their desire was to
get increased facilities for going to
Springfield and Eastern Massachusetts,
for business purposes without suffering
the Inconvenience Of passing through
Hartford. At this point the hearing
was adjourned until Thursday. April Is,
at l. 80 o'clock in the afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
still Anxlously Waiting.

Still Anxiousiy Waiting.
Editor of Ne,cs:
The following item is cut ont OF an
old copy of the mirror and Farmer"
OF the date November IL, 1870:
Cornwall, Conn. 1t IL said, Ia . town
in which there have been NO marriages,
time out of mind. The numerous old
maids and bachelors Of this paradise are
anxiously awaiting the return OF their
pastor, the Rev Mr. Sanford, with his
bride. a. they are anxious to see before
their death newly welded couple In
THEN midst.
As an item of News it is quite Is APP
plicable for 1901 a. IL was then, and the
population Of the town ia now several
hundred less. with its full quota OF old
bachelors and old maids. The expecta-
tion of the return of our pastor with his
bride will be Just as "anxiously" looked
for in "this paradise as it was then, and
will remove the reprosch OF "aothing
doing" in Cornwall.
-E CITIZEN.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Choice seed oats for sale by Marvel
Milling Co., Ashley Falls, Mass.
Peabody, the scientific optician, will
will be ct J. B. Capron's iewelry store,
Falls Village, Conn.,, April 20, % and
"a. Examinations free.
The New Union Lock Poultry Fence;
far better than poultry netting and just
as cheap. Ornamental lawn fence,
wrought iron fence, Bond steel fence
posts and hitching posts for sale by
K. E. E. Munson, Millerton, N. Y.
Sharon telephone call: 5-5. See his
adv. in another column.
A. r. Patten, optician, will be at the
Warner House in Canaan, Monday and
Tuesday, 10Th and 10th; at The Inn,
Falls Village, II, 18. 10 and 20. Ex-
animation free. Office hours from to
6 p. m. Prescription work specially.
DR. l. ]. Turner. veterinary surgeon,
Winsted, Conn successor to the late DR.
Heath. All diseases of animals treated
in the most skillful and scientific man
ner. 8. N. E. telephone call 81 49,.
Benjamin OF Winsted, Conn. has re.
ceived carload of assorted carriages
built to special order. and carload of
farm wagons and trucks which he
wants the public to call and inspect
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
Easter Sunday.

Notwithstanding the morning was
cloudy aud rainy, there Was an average
attendance at the several churches.
The Pilgrim church was prettily dec
Grated with potted plants. The choir
sang, besides the hymns. plain chant
and an anthem. The Rev 8. A Burma
by's text was a portion of the verse from
Philippians lilo, The power of
His resurrection" The carol service by
the children in the evening was we'll
rendered.
Christ church was deliberately decora-
ted with beautiful cut flowers There
was celebration Of the Holy Commun-
ion at a. m. Holy Communion and
Easter sermon at 10 As. Rev M. H.
Mills text was 1.-THE Lord is risen
indeed" The choir sang the program
az published last week. The children's
Easter festival was celebrated at p. m
Sunday. A very pleasing feature was
the presentation OF fancy egg and q
potted geranium in bloom to each child.
The Methodist Episcopal church was
profusely decorated, mostly with potted
plants, some beautiful Easter lilies.
Rev e. ]. Kelly preached from Mark
XVI-6, "And he saith unto them, .be
not affrighted: ye seek Jesus OF Nazer.
eth, which was cruciisd: He is risen;
He is not here: behold the place where
they laid Him." Special Easter music
by the choir. The children gave fine
concert in the evening.
At St.Joseph's church mass and Holy
Communion was celebrated by the Rev
FIR Brennan at 9 O'Clock. His theme
was "The resurrection. The altar was
nicely decorated with pottsd plants. and
the Easter music was fine.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
DIED

BRYAN-At Shekomeko, N Y, Calvin
Chamberlain Bryan. aged 68 years.
BUcKLIY-At New Milford, April 6,
William Buckley, aged 80 years.
CoLE-At Cornwall. April 8, 1901. Har-
riett N. Babb. widow of the late Geo.
81. Cole, aged SO years. Funeral at
late residence of deceased on Thurs
day at 2 p. m.
PALnER-At Housatonic, Mass, April
z. Mrs. Amanda Palmer. aged IL
years.
TYRRELL AT Norfolk, April 6, Sidney
Tyrrell, aged Sc years.
HTTcHcocK-At Winsted, April Z, Clif-
ford W. Hitchcock, aged 40 years.
DALEY-At Millerton, N. Y, April 8,
Mrs Bridget Daley, aged II years.
BANNoN-On Belden street, between
Falls Village and Canaan, April 8,
James Bannon, aged rs years, 4
months and days.
LYLEs-At The Naples in this village,
April 8. Mrs Harriet Fay Allen, wife
of James Fl. Lyles OF Brooklyn, N.
T.. aged "a years.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
THURSDAY. APRIL II. 1901.
Local News.
REASONABLE REQUESTS.

News correspondents are respectfully
requested to send their communications
so rs to reach this office on Monday.
Remember that the NEWS is printed
Wednesday afternoon and evening, and
that some correspondence must be put
in type Monday. If anything of special
importance happens after Monday. send
. second letter or telephone the items.
NEWS advertisers are respectfully re-
quested to send their copy for changes
no a to reach this Office on Monday.
For reasons similar to those stated in
the proceeding paragraph We cannot
guarantee to change advertisements un-
less the copy reaches this Office before
Tuesday noon.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
Mrs Frank Hitchcock and son, Sam
uel. are on the sick list.

Mrs Frank Hitchcock and son, Sam
uel. are on the sick list.
Miss Josephine White of Winsted
spent Saturday and Sunday in Canaan.
Mrs Charles Moore started Satur-
day morning for Peekskill, N. Y, to
visit Mr. Moore's aunt.
"A very pleasant surprise was given
Miss Carrie Lsndon Wednesday even
ing by her young friends in town.
Letters remaining upcalled for ut
Canaan post office are addressed to VIM.
l. Lockwood, (2) Mr. r. M. Maulsby.
Charles Shines and son and Luke
Collins of Lawrence, Mass we're guests
of Mrs Charles Collins few days last
week.
DIR. Devil M. Wilcox of Lee, Mass
has been appointed pension examiner
for South Berkshire to take the place
made vacant by the death of DIR. Samuel
Camp of ct. Darlington, Mass.
POINTERS.
Woman wanted for general house
work. See adv.
Spring goods at A. L. Olark's store
His new adv. tells about them.
Marvellous display of millinery at
Kittie A. Whites parlors. See adv.
Look at the array of attractions men,
toned in E. P. Hunt & Cos new adv.
One tank with air jacket and galvan-
lied iron refrigerator for SALE. See adv.
New spring and summer garments
aud new millinery at @. M. Barnes.
See adv.
New stock of millinery at 8. P. Nor
toms millinery establishment. See
new adv.
All grades and styles of vehicles for
1901 can be found at Bepiamin's reposi.
tory, Winsted, Conn. See adv.
The real estate belonging to the
estate Of Milo Decker, deceased, will be
sold at private sale next Saturday at 10
q m Gao nntica
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
A Card.

We, the undersigned. do hereby
agree to refund the money on so. cent
bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup OF
Tar if it fails to cure your cough or
cold. We also guarantee . % cent
bottle to prove satisfactory or money
refunded. II. d. HUkPHRKy.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
WANTED.

A woman to do general homework.
MRE. A. T. RoRABAcY,
Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
w. n. Emmons.
Have just Received
A Carload of
Weber Farm and Team
WAGONS.

/ have sold great many of these
wagons and they have always given
the best of satisfaction, and / con-
slider them the best wagon of the
kind built.
1 also have a full line of Light
Wagons; also Harness, Summer
Blankets, etc.
Call and see for yourself what l
have.
Local phone Ia. q. A. ADAM,
y. N. z. phone 2s-12. EAST MAIN ST,
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
non n

GoaeN-In this village, April 5. q
daughter. weight ten pounds, to Mr.
and Mrs Walter Goggin.
GILBERT-At Brooklyn, N. Y, April s,
daughter to Mr. and Mrs Walter
Gilbert, and granddaughter to MIR
and Mrs O. w. Barnum of Lime
Rock, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
MlLLIN z RY

Trimmed Hats, desirable
shapes. Liberty Silks,
Chiffon, Flowers, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11

What have L left of that dear past
To prize and love?
Part OF Joy that could not last,
Only glove.
Connecticut western news., 1901-04-11
FOR SALE.

One tank with air jacket; Stat rack for 4
Cooley cans; and galvanized iron refrigera-
tor, 1SxlSx22 Inches and ample space for ice.
In good order.
A. A. LAWRENCE,
East Canaan, Conn,
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Henderson Presbyterian Church,
fsnacial 70 News and Observer. J

Especial to News and Observer
Henderson, N. c., April 27.-Th4
Presbyterian church at this place,
as remodelled and enlarged and
with the addition of a commodious Sab
bath school room, free of debt, was ded-
icated last Sabbath morning. Rev. +.
Daniel, d. D., preached the sermon, AMI
the people We're impressed with the
beauty, force and appropriateness OF
the sermon. Text: Gal 4:26, But Ie-
rusalem, which is above. is free, which
is the mother of us ALL
Theme: The Spiritual Motherhood
of the Church
The mother owes her child spiritual
suStenance.
The mother owes, her child spiritual
training.
The mother administers comfort 10
her child
The earthly mother will die; the
church Will live on.
Rev.,F. H. Johnston, d. D.. and Rev.
e. d. Brown very kindly assisted iii
the service.
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FOR CHILDREN

Nothing, that comes in a
bottle, is more important for
children than SCOTS emulsion
of cod-liver oil.
And important" means that
it keeps them in even health.
Whenever they show the least
disturbance of even balance of
health, it promptly restores
them.
1t is to be used as food,
whenever their usual food does
not quite answer the purpose
Of food.
Wen send you little to try, if you like.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4O0 Pearl street, New York.
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North Carolina Graduates at Annap
oils,

annapolis Cor. Washington Post.)
Percy Wright Foote, of Roaring River,
N. c.. is one Of the navy's first crew.
He has rowed for two years, and is con-
sidered one of the best oarsmen at the
Academy. He stands we'll in mathema-
tics.
John F. Green was born at Rocky
Mount, N. c.. in 1879, and was appoint
ed from the Fourth district of North
Carolina by the Hon. w. F. Strowd
Cadet Green was educated at the Uni
versity of North Carolina international
law is his speciality
Frederick L. oliver was born at Pater-
son, N. j., in 1879. He was appointed
from the Sixth district of North Caroline
by the Hon. Charles H. Martin, and wor
his appointment over twelve competitors
Cadet Oliver IS No. 3 in seamanship, il
mechanical processes. and in mechani.
cal drawing.
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