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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

In his biennial report for 1918 and 1914, Tax Commissioner William H: Corbin finds that the compensation or assessors for assessment work on the list of 1913 was of wide variation. The lowest was in the town of Scotland. $SS per day, and the highest S799 per day, in Hartford. The shortest time given to the work was three days in the town of Andover; the average for the state being 42 1-2 days. which ors were employed during the entire year.
 Lowest Tax Rate in Windhan.
 The tax rates in the different towns vary from mills to 26 mills; the av- craze throughout the state being IA 2-3 mills. Windham has the lowest tax rate of any town in the state, namely, 6 mills; the highest is 26 mills, in Barkhamsted. The tax rate in 20 towns is 10 mills or less: 5s towns have a rate between Il and 14 mills. inclusive; T7 towns a rate between 16 and 19 mills, inclusive; and IS towns a tax rate of 20 mills or above.
 Work of Assessors Criticized.
 Commissioner Corbin makes this comment on the work of assessors: There has been comparatively little improvement in the work of the as- sessors throughout the state beyond that indicated in the last biennial re- port.
 Tn several of the large cities of the state no effort is made to separate the value of land and buildings. as required by the statute, and, in many of the rural communities, the assessors do not endeavor to secure the actual value of farm property by the classi- f1cation of different kinds of land and an intelligent appraisal of the same. 'Tn too many instances the men elected those who dO not wish to give much time to the work, if capable and efficient, and in other cases are unable from lack of natural ability to properly perform the duties of the office.''
 Basis of Fair Value.
 The criticism of assessors is contin- ued by Commissioner Corbin. He says concerning the basis of fair market value: "As stated previously, the Con- necticut statutes are clear in provid- ing uniform basis of fair market value for the assessment of all taxable property. This must be determined by those elected or appointed as assessors to make such valuations. The fair, in- telligent and unbiased opinion of these men, after taking into consideration all of the elements of value must be taken as the statutory basis. The pity is that so many assessors make nc honest or earnest attempt to determine the actual value of the property, and even if they knew it, they attempt to discount the valuation on the ground that the value for taxation should be entirely different from the value for selling purposes"
 Compensation for Assessors. "The custom in some of the towns ot giving the assessor a lump sum, re- gardless of how small, is unwise and against the interest of the community in that it encourages nasty work SC that a reasonably daily wage can be l secured for the time given. There should be a state law requiring al towns to pay an adequate minimum daily wage which will at least insure l fair compensation to all capable citi- | gems who are public spirited enough tc take up the thankless task
 RidicuIously Small in Most Towns.
 The compensation given members oi
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

services which she had been perform
 ing and that accordingly the once Is abolished
 The action was taken following e report made to the members by the
 present charity commissioner, George Goss, stating that he is competent to take care of the duties of the once in full and that there is no occasfcn to put the city to greater expense hy
 the employment of an assistant.
 Although the salary of the onace fe
 small, being but eIT a month and the use of a residence telephone, neverShe-
 less Alderman Cook said he conaid-
 cred that it was a question for the commissioner to decide and the ob- vious duty of the committee to abide by his judgment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
MASONIC TEMPLE
 CORNERSTONE LAID
Grand Master Parkman of Thompson ViIIe Conducted Ceremony in New London Tuesday.

The cornerstone of the new Masonic temple of Union lodge, No. 31, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, was put streets, New London. The ceremony was conducted by Grand Master Edgar H. Parkman of Thompsonville, assist ed by associate officers of the grand lodge of Connecticut
 The cornerstone laying took place soon after ? o'clock. Owing to the inclenency of the weather but few outside of the members of the craft attended. The lodge was convened at ? o'clock under the direction of Wor- shipful Maser Charles R. Heron in the temporary hall at 13O State street Thence the members marched to Union street. escorting the grand off cerS.
 Description of New Temple.
 The new temple for Union lodge replaces the old wooden structure fin which the lodge has met for many years. The new building will be two stories in height with the ground floor divided into three stores, auxiliary lodge or banquet room and kitchen Above will be a spacious lodge room with paraphernalia rooms and ante alton rooms on the same floor. The building is to be of red brick with granite trim.
 Plans for the building were drawn by Morris B. Payne, member of the lodge. The building committee con- sists of Wallace R. Johnson, chair man: Frederic c. Burrows, Andrew B Parrish, secretary; Charles c. Per- kins, treasurer. and Morris B. Payne Deposited in the Crypt. Inside the crypt is a copper box which contains copies of the three New London newspapers. copies of the bylaws of Union lodge, copy of the rules and regulations of the grand lodge which is in the form of an ad- dress written and delivered by Past Master Fred W. Smith, at the centen- nial celebration of Union lodge, May 1 20. 1895; copy of the different votes taken relative to and authorizing the erection of the new building together with names of the building committed and dates of removal of the old build ing and the beginning Of the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
CLEANSE THE BLOOD
 AND AVOID DISEASE

When your blood is impure, weak, thin and debilitated, your system becomes susceptible to any o- ell diseases.
 Put your blood in good condition.
 Hoods Sarsaparilis acts directly and peculiarly on the blood-it puri. fes, enriches and revitalizes it and builds up the whole system.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla has stood the test of forty years. Get it today. It is sure to help you.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
TENSION FOR ELKs
 ON NEW YEARS EVE. Captain Danny Murphy's Deer Will Be Partaken of On Thursday EVen- ing

Norwich Elks are whettinS their appetites for the New Years eve venison supper that they are to en- joy from the deer donated to the lodge by Captain Danny Murphy upon his return from Maine this fall. It is a trophy from the hunting party which included a number of the members of the Philadelphia Athletics baseball team
 The venison is now in prime condi- ton and will be served up with all the appropriate side dishes as well as to the accompaniment of music by the Klks orchestra which the com Jnittee has arranged for. Val Luppert will cut the venison for his brother FIks Provision Is being made for the attendance of the largest prNopor- tion of the lodge membership and the committee promises that Danny Mur- phys vension night will be an event 10 be put down in red letters for every member who is fortunate enough to attend,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
Children Cry
 FOR FLETCHER'S c A s c RIA
Telephone SIT Telephone SIT ONCE MORE

I wish to announce to the people of Norwich and vicinity. that have add ed an Auto Livery to my Auto Express and Parcel Delivery Service, and will be at your service at any time. We will cater to parties, theatres dances, balls, weddings, christenings and pleasure trips. Telephone SIT.
 Yours respectfully T. J. FITZGERALD, 15S Cliff Street. P s. General merchandise pur- chasing agency. Orders taken for everything. Floral Orders a speciality.
 SERVICE
 Mutual Universal Reliable
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
COMING HoME FRoM PERu.
Deputy Consul Luther X. zabrislei, Left CaIlao Day Before christmas- Here on Jan- 10th.

Luther K. zabrislde. who has been attached to the United States con- sulate at CaIlao, Peru, since January, 1911. is on his way home on fur tough, having left Callao on the day before Christmas. He is expected to uary.
 He went to tho Callao consulate un- der appointment as clerk and has since been promoted to be vice and deputy consul His many friends in Norwich and Preston. both fin political and civil circles, will be glad to greet him again upon his return. He represented the town of Preston in the legislature al one time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
Mexican Jurist Threatened With Exe-
 eufion

Fl Paso, Texas, Dec. 29-Judge Ra- mon Prieda, Mexican author and jur- ist, returned here today from Mexico City after having been arrested and threatened with execution on his tourney north. He finally was re- leased by order Of Mexico City officials and after being escorted to the inter national bridge here, was told that he was exiled from Mexico. Prieda's re- cent writings on present Mexican his tory are held accountable for his ex- perience.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
EAST SIDE ITEMS
Local Young Men Sign Vaudeville Contraet-Good Day for Skating and Sliding.

Ira Lewiclr of Hartford IS spending the holidays at the home of his par ents, MT. and Mrs, Emil Jahn, of Main street
 Joseph BruneIle of Worcester. for merly of the East Side. is visiting his mother. Mrs. Louis Brunenne. of Car ter avenue.
 Herman Freyer of Shelbourne. Mass. fs spending his vacation with his mother, Mrs. H. Freyer. of Main street Andy RossmarlS of the Stonington road has returned after short visit with friends in New York.
 Infant Baptized.
 The christening of the little son of MT and Mrs. James Whitaker of Fox hill took place in St. Mary's church Sunday. The baby was christened James Arthur, after his father.
 MT. and Mrs. George Ayers have moved from the Beck place on Fox
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

bottliqg works they were able to cover a distance of approximately a half a mile.
 The city men were busy Tuesday sprinkling sand on the icy walks.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward RadIoe have returned after a visit to Mir. Radke's mother in Springfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
For Young
 and Old
Keep Your Digestion Perfect. Nothing Is Quite So Safe and Pleasant as
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
Free TriaI Mailed en Requsss

Thousands of men and women have found Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets the safest and most reliable preparation for any form of indigestion or stom- aeh trouble. Thousands of people who are not sick, but are we'll and wish to keep well take Stuart's Tablets after every meal to insure perfect digestion and avoid trouble. But it is not gen.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
New London Charity Inspector Re-
 moved,

Mrs. Myra F. Douglass, charity in- spector in New London for the past two years, has been notified by letter from the charity committee of the court of cn1rulon council that there
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

Hartford-Saturd was the seven ty-seventh birthday anniversary of ex- Senator Morgan C. Bulkeley.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

Transferred to U. s. S. Ferry.
 George Waldo Oat left town Gon- day afternoon for New York, to take a boat to Charleston, $. C., being trans ferred from the naval training sta- ton at Newport to the D. s. S. Ferry.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30

hill to 2 Boswell avenue. Dr. Maine of Stonington will occupy the former place.
 Contract for Vaudeville.
 Miss Agnes Perrin of Fox hill and Louis LeVille of vaudeville, vaude- vile players. recently signed @ con- tract with Buffalo concern. They will leave the latter part of the week to take up their work.
 At the Christmas dinner party given by Mir. and Mrs. A. FL Chandler, Jo- seph Mitchell was among those present and not Mrs. Joseph Mitchell as stated in Saturdays Bulletin.
 Apartment 5urgIarized.
 NIT. and Mrs. Frank c. Palmer of 169th street, New York have returned home after spending the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Palmer's parents, MT. and Mrs. G. Dyer, of Hedge ave- nue. While visiting here they told of a burglary in their apartment in New York in the fall when they suffered the loss of practically all their cloth ing but nothing more as the burglars must have been frightened away be- fore they had completed their search Mir. and Mrs. Palmer are both former residents of Norwich. Mrs. Palmer was formerly Miss Annie Dyer, and resided on the East Side before nov ing to New York
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
Contract for Vaudeville.

hill to Boswell avenue. Dr. Maine
 of Stonington will occupy the former
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-30
Apartment 5ursTarized.
Sliding Good.

For a. few hours on Tuesday morn ing the boys, large and small. took advantage of the icy roads. Good sliding was enjoyed. Starting at the top of Fox hill and sliding at full speed as far as the Crystal SDrine
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-03-05
MADISON COUNTY
Big Hill

Big Hill, March 3.-On account OF
the cold weather people are not
stirring very much so there are not
many news items for Big Hill.
Mr.. Henry Green. who has been
sick. is well again.
Miss Lucy Hayes and REQ were
shopping in Richmond last Satur-
day.
Uncle Joe Recce is not very well.
Mr.. J. A. Hunter and James Green
have bought the Steve Green farm
on Red Lick.
Mrs. Phillip Hayes. who has been
sick. is better.
Mrs. Henry Farley has been sick
for some time but is some better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Settle are
the proud parents Of son, born
the 2sth Of Feb. His name is Ed
gar.
Mr.. and Mrs Wills Settle have
returned from Welchburg, where
they have been to see Mrs. Settles
mother, who had severe stroke OF
paralysis. She is yet seriously i'll.
Most of the sick here are we'll
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-03-05
Hickory Plain

Hickory Plain, March i.--Mr. b.
:. Terrill passed through here yes
terday enroute to Richmond with a
bunch of cattle for court day.
Miss Lucie Cochran entertained
n few OF her friends Saturday
night with a rock party, after
which refreshments were served.
Mr.. Earl Maupin Of Covell, I'LL.
returned home few days ago al
ter an extended visit with relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pail CornelisOn OF
Richmond. who came Friday for a
visit with home folks, returned Sat-
urday, accompanied by his mother
and cousin. Mary Adams, OF Berea.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Maupin and Mr..
kiah McKeehan and wife spent
Sunday with Mrs. Dan Maupin.
Mr.. Reed Cornelison of Bybetown
visited his mother-in-law last
week.
Mr.. Pal Lewis and wife were
guests of Mrs. Hill over Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Bush have just
returned from visit to their
nephew, Mr.. James Walker Coving-
ton and family, and Mr.. Lee Maui
pin. who is very seriously i'll at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Coving-
ton at Waco.
Miss Anna Roberts Of Mote is at
tending school at Richmond.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-03-05

Mr.. W. A. Ogg, who has been i'll
for few weeks, is better.
Mr.. G.. 5. Anderson and family
have an attack Of grip.
Mrs. Renie Ogg has fair health
this winter for one OF her age.
Little Cecil Ogg is still improving.
Mr.. F.. -. Ogg was in Berea on
business Saturday.
Rev. J. w. Lambert of Slate Lick
filled his regular appointment at
Turner's Chapel Sunday.
We are having very cold weather
here ut this writing. Peach crop
will be short here. Most trees are
dead, caused by drought last sum-
mcr.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-03-05
UNITED STATES NEWS
CONTINUED from Page One.l

pine Islands if the present super
vision continues.
He says. 1T may not have been
true that a promise was given the
Filipinos for self-government when
the treaty was made with Aguinal-
do. but maintain that the American
people have no Divine call to set up
a government against the will OF
these people. They want immedi-
ate Independence and told me so
when was Secretary Of War. They
would he happier even with self
infections il free than under exist
ing conditions.
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arts

Mr.. L. J. Lake was in Richmond
Wednesday and Thursday on bust
ness.
Luther Kindred and wife and
Wade Coyle went to Hamilton the
first of the week.
Leslie Mcqueen will move to the
Ponder farm near Rollie Davis res
idence now owned by Mr.. Will
Flannery of Berea.
Miss Nettie Kinney is planning 10
go TO Cincinnati to work in a mil
linery store.
John Davis gave the young folks
a social Friday night, Feb. 25th, in
honor OF Forest Dowden's birthday.
Mr.. A. C. Hart OF Disputanta Wis
tied 7. J. Lake Saturday and Sun
day.
Lake and Eversole, the picture
men, have just returned from Liv-
ingston where they have been de-
livering pictures and frames.
Mr.. Stanley Payne and sister
Ruth. passed through en- route IL
Wallacton TO visit their sister, Mrs
Tiny Williams.
Forest Dowden called at Mr.. Geo
Anderson's Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Kindred anc
Wade Coyle have gone TO Hamilton
Ohio.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-03-05
WORLD NEWS.
Page Five.


riots and disturbances which are the
outcome of acute feeling against the
municipal taxes. Barricades have
been thrown up in the streets, and
there are prospects of serious strife.
American Surgery Ahead
In a lecture delivered at Paris
by Prof. Truflier. who has just re-
turned from visit to American hos
pitfalls, on the difference between
French and American surgery, the
admission was virtually made that
American surgery and American
hospitals are superior. He noted
the contrast between the $4,000
given in France for the mainten-
ance of hospitals with the 100000
given in America for the same pur-
pose. He gave great praise to the
Rockefeller Intitute, and stated that
American laboratories for scientific
surgery are in contestably superior.
His investigations brought him TO
the conclusion that France had
nothing to offer post graduate medi-
cal students.
Aviators Killed at Jerusalem
Two young Turkish. aviatOrs who
were attempting a flight from Con-
stantinOple to Alexandria, Egypt,
were killed by the breaking down
of their airplane in mid-air between
Damascus and Jerusalem as they
fell with it from a high altitude.
House of Lords Debates Sale of
Titles
During the past week there has
been very active debate in the
House of Lords of the traffic in tit
les. Some of these are hOnOrs
worthily bestowed, but many OF
them are granted to men who make
large contributions for party pur-
poses. The present government has
rather taken the lead in the traffic
in sO-called hOnOrs. II has created
63 peers, about One-sixth Of the to-
tai number of barOns, although this
order has existed for 600 years. II
simply means the giving of wealth
an undue influence.
British Ministry Face q Crisis
There seems to be general ad-
mission that the British Ministry is
facing a very unusual crisis. The
attitude of the labor party toward
the existing condition in S. Africa
which resulted in the deportation Of
Englishmen for the Offense Of engi-
neering strikes, is hecaming q mat
/, tor for serious consideration
The condition OF things in regarc
to the Home Rule Bill is Of itself
greater problem than any Ministr,
has faced in later years. Between
7 the two a critical condition is yer,
4 rapidly drawing near. AS to VIVA
the outcome will be, prediction
e vary.
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want 10 feed on literature. What
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al think II we're you ! wouid oes,s
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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-03-05

Senator Tunis. who introduced q bill
appropriating $4,000 for the construc
ton OF new buildings at the Eastern
Hospital for the Insane In Lexington.
accompanied 1t with Joint resolution,
which was adopted. providing for . full
Investigation OF the needs Of the In
stitution by q joint legislative commit
tee.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-03-05
TWO SESSIONS ARE PROPOSED
! tcoounued from Page one,

Circuit courts. In all penal cases where
the punishment does not exceed a nne
Of sie. and Jurisdiction concurrent
With circuit courts in all cases where
the punishment does not exceed q fine
Of 500 or Imprisonment not In excess
Of 30 days. or both. II also provides
that county judges shall have concur.
rent jurisdiction with circuit courts In
oil misdemeanor cases where the pun.
ishment IL not over a nne OF 800. i'm.
prisonmeut for so days. OF both. The
lsv is designated for the trial. by
county Judges, OF prisoners in jail
waiting trial or Indictment In circuit
court.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-03-05

Dreyfus, Mar. I've are having
snow storms very frequently in
Dreyfus.
Mrs. Nan LunsfOrd OF Berea is
visiting her brother at this place.
Rev. @. w. Childers preached Sat-
urday and Sunday at the Baptist
Church.
Miss Fl0ssie Baker is planning u
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-03-05

The house went into committee OF
the whole to hear DR.. N. A. Palmer,
Or. W. +. Arnold. and Mrs. Frances
Beauchamp. president Of the women's
Christian Temperance Union. They
submitted . nfty.foot banner, upon
which were attached petitions asking
for the submission Of the question to
the people
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-03-05

Representative Poteet. Of Larue
county. offered a Joint resolution In
the house. which lies over. placing the
general assembly on record as favor
ing the turning over OF Lincoln farm.
the birthplace OF Abraham Lincoln. To
the government. At present the farm
10 being maintained by the Lncola
Farm association.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-03-05

Bennett II. Young. of Louisville. ask
% that an appropriation Of $4,000 sv
cry quarter for the Confederate Home
~ sontiaSr> for four ysars.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-03-05
CAPITAL c N AT

The bill OF Senator Durham to pro
hibit having In educational Institutions
and the measure to add the elements
Of agriculture and domestic science to
the common school curriculum receiv.
ed favorable reports.