New Britain herald., 1915-03-18
Special Meeting Decides Against
 Adopting l-2 NH Rate.
REVENUE W.[LPAY DEBT OF Sl,S5o
Collections Will Reach $2,10O if All Taxpayers SettIc-NO-ScWCr Fac tion Scarcely in Evidence at Meet ing-LaWn Club Elects Officers.

Representatives of the no-sewer faction who have been persistently opposing the plans of the official committee were scarcely in evidence at the meeting of the sanitary and sewer district held last evening in the Town hall and as a result the criticism which was expected to de- yelop failed to materialize. The dis trict voted to levy tax of ono and one-quarter mills on all property within it's borders to raise sufficient money to clear up a debt which ac- cumulated during the time the inves- tleation of the proposed sewer project was in progress. This was practically the only business transacted and the meeting lasted but a short time.
 Only a few of the faithful were present when Chairman F. T. Wheeler called the session to order. F. B. NeWton's S report as treasurer, showing that the total of bills owed by the dis trict was approximately $1.S50 was received and accepted. It was pre- sented in itemized for mand was found to be correct.
 A. H. Condell subsequently, moved that a tax rate of one and one-halt l mills be established. He. stated that figuring on the abstract which had been prepared from the towns grand list by Town Clerk R. c. Usher, this rate would bring in revenue or about $2,600, nearly $500 in excess Of what the district now owes. He ex- plained that without question some of the taxpayers will neglect to settle %iv,,o of ct thought the district should raise enough money at once to wipe out the debt.
 John E. Minor couldn't see things in the same light. He expressed a willingness to help pay the taxes or some people but he didn't like the method suggested. He thought a rate of one and one-quarter mills, W hich would produce revenue or about s2,1OO, would be ample. 5. B. Carpenter and Edward AspfnWal con- cured in this opinion.
 George s. Babcock favored the ap- pointment of special collector to force a settlement of the bills. He seemed to believe the incumbent Of the position should be aggressive and should insist on the payment of the tax bills when they are due. The meeting finally settled on the one and one-quarter mill rate.
 The district tax statements will be sent out by Collector Hemingway, with the bills for taxes on the towns grand list They will be due on April 1st and the property owners will be given a month in which to settle, an interest charge of nine per cent. being added to the accounts of those who fail to liauidate the debt by that date.
 While it had been reported for few days that an effort would be m ade at the meeting to bring about the discharge of the district commit tee, thus killing for some time the chances of having the sewer question brought up again, nothing was done along these lines last evening, the voters passing a motion to adjourn after the adoption of the tax rate.
 It was said this morning that the opposition had decided to hold their plan in abeyance and that they will be heard from at the annual meeting of the district which is to be held on Monday, April 9th. At that session the matter of electing officers for the coming year will be considered and the status of the district committee may also be decided.
 Last nights session was entirely harmonious.
 Lawn Club Elects
 The Plainville Lawn club held it's annual meeting last evening and elected the following officers for the ensuing year.
 resident-Stanley $. GwiIlim.
 Secretary-PeterN N. Prior
 Treasurer-Gage Kent.
 Governing board-J. H. Trum bull, Ralph l.. Seymour and c. F. Riecker.
 The officers will also serve on this committee.
 The club has completed arrange ments for dance to be held next Wednesday evening in the Town hall. Lynch's orchestra Will furnish music for the occasion.
 To View Battleficlds
 Assessor and Mrs. F. A. Freeman left yesterday on trip south. They will be absent from town for about a month. They plan to go by boat to New Orleans, subsequently touring the south by rail.
 Mr. Freeman is veteran of the Civil War and during his trip he plans to visit the battlefields on which he fought during the great struggle.
 Hear Creditors March 27th.
 Local creditors of the Grand Rap ids Furniture company of Bridgeport which became a bankrupt several months ago h2ve filed their claims with Walter $. Sanderson of New Britain. notary public, and he will present them before the referee on March 27th, the date assigned for a hearing concerning the company's af- fairs.
 1here were a number of Plainville