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The evening world., 1905-07-20

At the time of the purchase OF the
Montauk Theatre PROPERTY in BROOKLYN
by the city at private sale one OF the
chief criticisms of the purchase was
that the price paid was in excess OF the
assessed valuation of the property.
Comptroller Grout. at whom most Of
the criticisms were aimed, made the
statement then, that in spite of the fact
that the law distinctly stated that val
nations must be made on a 100 per cent
basis by the Department OF Taxes. in
ntnety-nine cases of a hundred the
value placed does not represent Is per
e of the market value of the prop
erty.
This statement attracted the attention
of Mayor Mcclellan, who told the Comp
troller that II the Department of Taxes
vas ignoring the law on the subject OF
assessed valuations it ought to be
shown. He requested him to have an
investigation made at once and Mr..
Grout put the entire matter in the
hands of Charles s. Hervey. auditor OF
accounts in the Investigations division
Of his department.
Assessments Far Below Value.
Mr.. Hervey's report was made public
to-day, after being sent to the Mayor.
1t shows that assessed valuations in the
city at present are based on TT.l5 per
cent. of the market value. and hat II
the law had been compiled with in the
preparation of the tax rolls for 1865 the
debt mourning power of the city would
lay been increased in excess Of s122.-
0o0, 1000 above the level actually fixed by
the present assessed valuation.
Mr.. Hervey calls attention to the
result of a similar investigation made
in July, 1902, which showed hat as
The evening world., 1905-07-20
MSHIl
nITE Tn-nAv

Finance, colon British King. Antwerp.
Baltic, Liverpool. Hubert, Trinidad
Rhhetia, Hamburg.
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DIVIDEND DECLARED.
Distributin of I Ia Per Cent. Earn
ings shows Of -.

The directors of the Amalgamated
Company to-day declared a quar-
lcrly dividend OF IA per cent. This is
an increase of Ia of l per cent. owe the
last quarterly dividend.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
CALL HAD BEEN CHANGED.
Point Raised by Alderman Taft ut
Council Meeting.

Tho events of the evening were by no
means over when the boarI adjourned for
the members were immcdiassA. called to-
gethcr again by Mayor Burke for the pur-
pose of holding a council meeting. The
call was read and the mayor announced
that the first business would be the cleo
ton of a city physician. Or. c. Z. La
tours name was presented by Alderman
German and Dr. j. l.. Gammon's name
was presented by Alderman Reeves.
While this was going on Alderman Tart
had been inspecting the call as read BY
Mayor Burke and created considerable
call he signed but that it had been
changed. He said he should object to al
tending the meeting under that call as 1t
would not be legal.
The objection he raise was that after
stating that the meeting was for the pur-
pose of clecting a city physician the
words and any other necessary business
had been added.
Mayor Burke attempted to "Xplain hut
Alderman Taft said he would not attend
Il meeting under the call. The mayor tn
started to make out IA new call but AZ
Alderman Stiles was not present II could
not be served on all the aldermen so tha'
plan had to be abandoned. Matters were
| finally adjusted by scratching ont the OF
Tending words. The election prucoeoe'
and DR.. Latotr was elected city physician
| by Il vote of six to four.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
QUARTETTE OF DRINKS.
Two Of the Number Were Man ana
Nirc--NOnc Could pay.

a quartctto of drunks appeared before
Judge Mower Monday i'm city court
two of the number being man and wife.
All the respondents Wcrc arrested by
the police. Joseph and Mary Adams.
pair old enough to know better, got drunk
Saturday night at their home on North
Champlain street and were arrested. They
entered a plea If guilty Monday and i
fine of s. ana costs of Sll.oi was taxed
in each case. When tho case was com.
rleted. both Mr.. and Mrs. Adams said
they could not pay, although Mrs. Adams
said if she could go home sho would pay
Il small amount each week until tho
matter was adjusted. Tho court inform.
cd her that hc had no power to lot her
20 and she then said that she must cb
home as she had It two years old baby
and that the Clothers she wore werS
borrowed ana must be returned. Mr.. Al.
ans WAS more solicitous about the baby
than about Mrs. Adams's clothes and in
nocently asked if the baby could not ba
! kept at the Jail as he did not want ic
to get sick or hungry during the next
ten days. Arrangements We're made for
the proper care of the child.
| Frank Sordift and William Baker each
pleaded guilty to being drunk and wera
each fined s. and costs Of Slo99. They
cannot pay and will serve the alternats
sentence Of ten days in Jail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
LIGHTS TURNED ON.
Mayor burke Talked. Fireworks Went
Tn and the hand Played.

Two circuits of arc lamps connect
ed with the new municipal electric
light plant We're put in operation Sat
urday night and the event was sig
nalized by fireworks, a band concert
and a speech by the mayor. Early in
he evening the lights were tested, but
hey were not officially turned on I'M
I'll nearly eight o'clock, when Mayor
Burke threw a switch especially pre-
pared in the band stand at the city
lall park.
string of lights had been tenn
,orarily placed about the center of the
park and under them gathered a large
:rowd to listen to the music and the
.emarks of the mayor. The firew orks
consisted of rockets, etc, which were
discharged while Mayor Burke was
talking and during the concert.
In addressing the crowd the mayor
referred to the successful installation
Of the plant and Of the benefit il would
Sc to the city. His remarks were
brief The concert was not OF Ions
Suratiou as some of the members OF
xherman's band had to begin theii
duties at Tho Strong at $50.
There are four more circuits OF
lamps. They will be installed as rap
idly as possible and will be turned OF
when they are ready.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
SWEET CLOVER" SATURDAY Al
THE STRONG.

The comedy-drarna Sweet Glover" was
presented ut The Strong Theatre Saturday
afternoon and evening in such satisfac-
tory manner as to lead theatr goers to be
thankful that the day of the better class
of rural plays has not entirely passed.
Otis i. Thayer gave Il somewhat unusual
conception of the part of the old country
man, his mannerisms being quite pro-
nounced Ethel Davis made Il charming
Lois Holcombe. Possessing a sweet face
and an attractive personality she rose to
every occasion. The comedy was largely
entrusted to Miss Clara Smith and Robert
Robson and was in good hands. the for
mer's dclncaton of her part being almost
perfect. The part OF Albert Slade was
taken by John c. Browncll and the Bur-
lington boy showed himself to be IL very
promising young actor. He had good
conception of tho part AMI was graceful
and natural, in spite OF the fact that he
was appearing for the first time as an
actor before many who have known him
from boyhood. He was given the glad
hand on his first appearance. ana received
an enthusiastic curtain call together with
a handsome floral tribute after the second
act Most OF the others in the cast were
satisfactory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr., and Mrs. VI. $. StOrrs Celebrate
the Happy Event.


Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. Storrs celebrated
their 10Th wedding anniversary Monday
afternoon with a pleasant gathering OF
friends and relatives at their home. Vi
Grant street. About 60 people were present
to extend congratulations and good wishes
to the worthy couple, who were assisted
IN receiving the guests by their daughter.
Mrs Bra ton j. Clark Of East Charlotte.
Their other daughters. Misses Carrie ;.
Storrs and Fannie Storrs. served refresh
monts Mr.. and Mrs Storrs were the re-
cipients of many beautiful gifts including
lage number of gold coins.
MIR. Storrs. who was born in Royalton,
has lived here since his early manhood
days and has been engaged in the meat
and provision business Mrs. Storrs,
| whose maiden name was Miss Carrie
Crandall was born in Hartford. They
were married in this city May ]. lsoo II,
| the house on College street now occupied
| by r. S. Pcasc. which was then the home
of the brides parents. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. John II. Worcester,
| d. -. With the exception of few years
| in the West, all of the married life OF Mr..
and Mrs. Storrs has been spent in this
| city, where they are held in the highest
|estccm. There We're born to Mr. and Mrs
Storrs five children, of whom the three
daughters above mentioned survive.
Among those from out of town to at
tend the celebration were MIR. and Mrs
Brayton j. Clark of East Charlotte. MIR
and Mrs. Fred Lyman of IIinesburgh. VIII
liam Rice of Bellows Falls. C. G. VIII
liams Mrs. Ellen Chids, Mrs. Homer
Drury. Mr.. and Mrs. F. f. Bowman Of
.l..l,t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04

AS the health of these petitioners is in
danger from the water they arc now us
ing We recommend that a two inch gall
vanizcd main 10 laid from the nearest
point on the south end and continue
through the highway to Reynolds brick
residence. We estimate that the cost
will be about $500 and hope to realize
about six per cent on tho investment
The resignation of j. w. Courtney rs
city physician was received and ac-
ccptcd
a communication was received from
the burlington & Southeastern Railway
company which stated that they propose
To construct their road in the streets of
the city from Howard street to Main
street The matter was referred to the
street committee.
BILLS ORDERED FAID.
Pauror department. sl.2M.i5: fro de-
partmcnt monthly statement. $ls9.5l, j.
L. Dennis. SIS; burlington Grocery
company. sl75: NJ Mcaghcr, sl.s9; Gay
& Henderson, $3.50: police pay roll. N,io5
As; NJ. G. Lcary se2sl; W. j. Gotta.
$780, IIagar Bros, STAB; 7. A. delaney,
$780, New England Telephone & Telc-
|
II T. Willard. $50; V a. Nye. $lol.1o;
j. Il. Poland $50; =. 5. start. s32 Bell
mont & Sanford, $50; T.. q. Beaupre.
SEQ; c. T.. Jones, $50: T.. II. Corey. $l09,
"A. ]. Stanley, S3.a5; Patrick Farrell,
81: f. =. Robinson. SO: Thomas Farley,
s7S2J; w. r. Roberts, 500: f.. w. Peck,
S1.2s773; a. S. Walker, So; T. ". J.
Hawkins. s75; j. n. Gineras, $50; G. $.
Sinclair. SIG: f. r. Brownell. SIS; license
commissioners. So 10: c. s. Stcinkamp.
$50: Dumas Lavallec. 3d. Free Press IS
ISOLATION, s2c6.o4; Opinion Publishing CO.,
$40; +. l.. Lane Co. IS 80: NJ. ID. l..
Thompson. sl3.25; Burlington Light d
Power Co. s1.23S Moses Murray.
| so; Lizzie r. Moore si1.67
Sarah c. TIaGar SS6.G1; Mary
J.. Farr, sS3l0: Burlington Light
& Power Co.. s22.7o; NJ. H. Buckham
$3.50; water department. $2.12Ssl; Potel
Grady $3.50; Joseph Mitchell, s.; +. II
Parker. 1890: sanitary police, SIS; Eyar
and Foy, sls76: J. s. Gingras, $500
Treffe Duhamcl. SIS; F. w. Bissonotte
Sc: Arsonc Boucher, s.io: +. c. Spofford
81 %: Alphonse Duhuc. Sll5o; A. T.
Jones s7.T: W. II. Ranks. $3.50; r. +.
Clark. s7o16; electric light department
sl35.4; G. w. Debcrvillc, 500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
CHORUS SCORE ONE.
Jndaunted by SuspeuniOn Of Festivals,
the Chorus Stl1l bring New YORK
TuIent 10 burlington.

The committee of the festival chorus.
who have in charge the production or
"rhe Mkado" next month. are con-
graduating themselves upon having So
cured Miss LA Niles OF Morrisville to
sing the part of Katisha. Miss Niles Is
one of the most talented young women
Vermont has sent out into the musical
world. She has been singing this sea-
son with the Fritz-Scheff Opera COM
pany of New York and her beautiful
voice has everywhere won her the most
fatterng recognition. Several years ago
very successful production of 1.-THE
Mikado" was given in MOrrsville under
Miss Nics's direction. she herself sing
ing the party of Katsha, and all who
heard here rendition of the role then or
who have ever heard her sing. will con.
graduate the people of burlington upon
the pleasure in store for them. The rest
of the cast will be announced soon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
THE LATE MRS. PETTY.
BODY Brought from Maiden TO bur.
1ingtOn for Burial.

Mrs. r.. j. Petty, whose body was
brought to Burlington early Saturday
morning from Maiden, Mass, and whose
funeral was held from the Methodist
Church on the same day at $3.50 a. m,
was born rs years ago the first of next
November.
While living in North Dorset. VT, she
married McKendreo Petty, WHO after
wards became a minister in the Troy con-
ference, and WAS for 80 years professor o.
mathematics in the University OF Yer
mont. From, 1852 to 1883 her home was IN
Burlington. She was the mother Of 10
children, i've sons and Ave daughters,
six of whom survive her. In early lifo
she became member OF the Mcthodist
Episcopal Church.
After tho death of Professor Petty IN
ISIS she went to live with her eldest SON,
DIR. G. w. Petty in South Hero; since mis-
death in 1901 she has resided with her
youngest son. tho Rev. II. c. Petty. IN
Chnmplain, n. Y. Her death occurred on
April %. while on a visit to her daughter
Mrs. A. l., Robinson in Maiden. Mass.
Thc funeral services were conducted by
the Rev. George w. Brown, ID. D., Il quar-
tottc rendering the selections, ASLEEP IN
Jesus" MY Jesus as Thou Wilt" abide
with Nc" The remarks OF DIR. Brown
based on Matthew 1i-12 were very appro-
pirate and comforting. The floral tributes
were numerous and beautiful. 1ntcrmen'
was in the family lot ut Green Mountain
cemetery, the arrangements being III
charge OF Undertaken j. A. Corbin. Inc
| bearers were Prof. G. IT. Perkins, Charles
T. Alien, w. -. McKillip and George Is
| Brown
Among those present at the services
were: Mr. and Mrs. a. l.. Robinson and
Mrs. II. y. Crawford of Maiden, Mass.
Dr. and Mrs. +. A. Petty of Fairfax, the
Rev. and Mrs. II. c. Petty of Argyle, n
Y, Mrs. G. w. Petty of South Hero. #. j
Petty of st. Adams the Hon. r. X. Towit
Of Franklin. Miss Ruth HodGkins anc
Mrs. Frank Hall of South Hero.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04

There is ono now at Boston and tho open
ling of one at burlington will, of course
be of advantage to the officers and men
in that neighborhood and to the civilians
who have business relations with the mill
ltary establishment" This will mean that
| IN this city II paymasters office of the
United States army will be established.
so that the command at Fort Ethan Allen,
officers and men can be paid by this Off
Ger while all persons who have heretofore
been paid by the ouartcrmaster in checks
Will take their checks to Major Kellehcr
for payment. This will bring consider
able sum of money to the city. which
will be carried by one of the banks desig-
mated as a national repository for the
army by the war department. Major KEEL
lohor is to arrive about the 7th inst.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
MINOR MATTERS ONLY.
Little of Importance Doing in County
Cour; Tuesday.

The time of county court Tuesday was
occupied with several minor matters. mona
OF them bcns Of any particular interest.
Tuesday morning there was hearing
in tho case of L. Howes & Co. VS.. NJ T.
Rosenberg 'rhis case involves horss
deal. The plaintiff is represented by v.
A. Rullard aud the defendant by Ii. s..
Peck.
There was n hearing Teusday afternoon
i'm the matter of Burrell Lanes estate.
THIS = an appeal from the probate court
ana The case has been thoroughly eons
over before \. v Spaulding. special mas
tor his report having been filed soma
weeks since.
whom an Information was filed alleging
immoral conduct, was nole pressed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
ARMY PAY OFFICE.
II VIII BE Establishcd in This City
in About u Week.

Orders were issued by the war depart
3nent about 10 days ago ordering Major
Aimothy d. Kclleher, paymaster. L. :. A..
ct present at San Francisco, Cal. to pro-
coed to this city and to report Ell route
20 the department commander depart
mont OF the East, for instructions before
taking station. Much mystery has sur
rounded the issuing of this order. TINS
Is cleared up by the article which appears
in the last issue of the Army and Navy
Register which is as follows: AN army
nay office will be established at Burling-
ton, VT. This Ia a return. in II way, TO the
old system Of having army pay Offices at
leading cities. 1t was only the reduction
of the pay department and the demands
made upon the personnel Of that corps
that caused tho abandonment OF the sys-
TEN, which had its obvious advantages
when there were offices at such places al
Detroit, Cincinnati, Helena and Baltimore
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION

At the annual meeting of the Burling-
ton Building and Loan association. held
Tuesday night officers for the year en-
suing were elected as follows:
prcsidcnt--W. j. Van Patton.
Vice presidcnt-C \. Woodbury..
Secretary and trcasurer-R. \. Cooke
Directors for three ycars-H. w. Hall.
r. c. Harrington, Gardner Brewer and
&. l.. Doan.
Auditors-F w. Elliot, j. H. MacombeS
and s. l.. Ilatha.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
FIVE CASES FOR TRIAL.
May Term OF Court to Open Mt Wind
sOr the 10th.

Tho time for noting cases for trial
at tho May term of the United StatN
courts expired Monday and Clerh
George T.. Johnson has received word
that tive actions ave ready fer trial This
cases are as follows. Angelo Eul iuzzi
". the Jane Ramagc Paper Co, Sarah
Stockwcll. oXecutriX, ". the IoSton y
Maine railroad J. +. Henry w. Tho In
tcrnational Paper company; ]. y. Go.
key vs. the Boston & Maine railroad.
John Ryan W. the Boston & Maine
railroad
The May tern Of court will open al
Windsor Tuesday the eth. In addi-
tion to the civil c'ses set Tor trial, there
is conHidorablc criminal business to he
disposed Of as many arrests have been
made upon indictments found at tho
last session OF the grand jury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
LAWYERS AT BANQUET.
Members Of the County Bnr Gather al
DOrn's Cafe.

About so members Of the Chittenden
county bar sat down to an excellent
and wcllserved banquet in NJ Dorns
cafe Monday night and enjoyed n purely
informal affair. w. l.. Burnap prcsid-
ed and speeches were made by differ
ent members of the gathering. Henry
Ballard gave an interesting talk on re-
miniscenscs OF the legal profession {;
Judge c. S. Palmer explained various
judicial points " a. Billiard spoke on
the jury; IT. p. Shaw for the younger
members of the profession; the Hon.
Robert Roberts on the digest which nc
| is writing, and Congressman d. ]. Fos-
ter made happy speech of which he
| always carries bountiful supply.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
"Br,sy iZZY" MONDAY EVENING.

BUSY lazy" better entertainment
that the name would indicate, was given
at The Strong Monday evening for
the third time i'm this city. Numerous
new songs. new talks and new skits have
been introduced since its last appear
ance and the audience enjoyed them
all. 1t is a musical farce without plot.
everything depending ON the supporting
company. Tho principal characters are
practically the same rs former years
and their clever work is ably supple
mented by we'll trained chorus. which
includes more than the average number
of good-looking and shapely young
omen. George Sidney in the title role
Is very droll. but tho real funny man In
the aggregation Is Fred Wyckon AZ Gee
Wig, the farmer who blew In from York.
vile and who always manages to inocu-
late his work with large amount OF
genuine h,mor. Others In tive large
cast who deserve especial mention are
| Carrie Wcbber, Charles LoMier and vii
liam Maussey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
About Making Gardens.

There is nothing better than pure
Ground Bone in making gardens.
A teaspoonful In a bill is a perma.
vent benefit, lasting oil summer.
Enclose 1926 in check or postal
money order. or in a registered letter,
and trial barrel will he shipped to
you promptly. II you don't need 1t all
divide 1t with your neighbors.
We publish little booklet. showing
tow to use Ground Bone as Fertilizer
in gardens and in greenhouses and to
promote the growth OF your flowers
and shrnbbery. Send your name on a
postal card and II will be sent to you
free by return mail.
c. $. Page, Hyde Park, Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
Aldermen Vote Him Out of
Office as Street Com. =
missioner.
FARLEY'S SHORTAGE
Auditors Say That Il Amounts to Ale
most e500-City Attorney Declares
That Former Chief Of Police
BEownel1 Has No Legal
Claim for s841.

Among the many incidents which oc-
CURED at the regular monthly meeting
Of the hoard of aldermen Monday night
there was none that stood out with the
prominence of the resolution which voted
Clarence Hicks. street commissioner, out
of office. This action Immediately fol-
lowed the report that the street commits
sioners had appointed d. w. c. Clapp SUI
perintcndent of streets and 1t came so
quickly that 1t was apparent that 1t had
been prepared with the expectation that
the commissioners would act exactly as
they did. The removal of Commissioner
Hicks was the item of greatest political
interest at the meeting but there were
other incidents which were of value to
the taxpayers. one of them being the
report of the city auditors to the effect
that Constable j. w. Farley was s4s673
short in his accounts Other items of
interest were the report of City Attorney
Brown that the bill presented by ex-
Chief of Police Brownell was not legal,
the report of the committee invcstigat
ing the city's water supply. the an
nouncement that the library trustees
were spending nearly 5000 without any
authority and the passage Of Il resolution
providing that bids be called for the
purchase of coal for the city's use.
HICKS RELIEVED FROM OFFICE.
| The action taken in reference to Com
missioner Hicks came as "A great surprise
to all but those democratic members
who were on the inside. Tho resolution
was brief but it was to the point.
Whether it will he effective remains to
be seen, 1t was read by President Taft
and was nassod without cor,mort and
nv n unanimous voto ,rbo rosoIutio, was
az follows.
| Resolved That tho Office Of street conn
missioner now hold nv Clarence Hicks no
and hereby is declared vacant for tho fol-
lowing reasons: First. that he has been
out of the city and is to he in the future