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Sentiment Favors Change In Tax Limit City Council, at Public Hearing Tomorrow Evening, Will Probably Hear Arguments in Favor of Raising or Abolishing Limit in Contrast to Adverse Arguments on Last Three Occasions When Proposal Was Aired -Mayor O'Hara Asserts Prominent and Influential Citizens Have Become Convinced That Limit Should be Abolished and He is Under Impression Some Will Appear at Hearing and Say So. Arguments pro and con on the pro- i posal to abolish or chanze this city's 521 tax tmit will be heard by the rity council at a public hearmg it will hold nt 7.30 o'clork tomorrow evening. The prospects today were that the council, which has heard little but adverse arguments on the Inst three occasions when changes in the tax Jimit have been proposed. actually would hear arguments in favor of the change A.S well this time. Mayor Francis J.

O'Hara who has formally brought the issue before the council, L' 115 following the examples of his two immediate said this morning he had learned that a number of prominent and inQuential citizens were among the staunchest opponents of a tax limit change when the proposal had been made in the past, had berome convinced that the limit should be abolished after all. and he was under the impression that some of them at least might appear at the hearing and say so. At the same time it seemed probable that there would again be opposition. Some prominent citizens were! reported today to hold sti't to the conviction that the legal restriction on taxation which the tax limit represents should not be uboilshed for fear such action would -lead to the presen-1 tation and adoption of sizable new appropriation measures which would cause an immediate strop jump in the tax rate and the tax bills of local property owners. It was understood that the ronvictions of some of these were so strong that they intended to ED to the hearing and vaire them.

The advocates of abolition the position that the tax limit has ladled la operate as check on spending. that instead of holding down the city's appropriating it hn's merely re- Meadowview Restaurant Fish and Chips 30c Orders To Take Out 25c Fried Clams Every FRI. and SAT. Tel. Conn.

Foot Thrill Shoes repaired by us need no "breaking in." So you can enjoy day long comfort without foot strain or troubles. P. LUPO 43 Eagle St. stricted the amount that could be raised by tuxation to apply on current bills and has forced the city to resort to the allegedly unsound expedient of corrowing part of its running expenses. and that the tax jump will come anyhow as the borrowings are repaid.

Some of them are convinced -and have indicated that they may say so at the hearing -that there would be a much more effentive check on city spending if the tax limit were and he city were permitted ta balance its budgets by increased taxation as they feel that the re ulting tax bill increases wou'd produce a demand for economy that would be heeded. They hold that the present arrangement, under which annual budget deficits have been covered by borrowing in four of the last five years, has operated to concent the actual extent of city spending and has given property owners a sense of spcurity they will find to be faise as they have to pay back the borrowings, along with the current expenses of new scars, through taxation in the future. The council will do no mare tomorrow evening than listen to the arguments on both sides of the lion and study analyses of city's financial position showing the results of the tax limit's operation which a group of councilmen deeply interested in the issue has prepared. Alter the hearing closes the council will adjourn until next Tuesday evening when a special session will be held al which its decision on the question of changing or abolishing the tax limit or leaving it as it is will bc reached. On two of the last three occasions when the tax limit question has been brought up the council reached its decision immediately after the hearing but this year a different arrangement has been made to give the councilmen a chance to think over the pro and con arguments.

BENEFIT WHIST WELL ATTENDED For Benefit of Notre Dame Children There were 38 tables in play the whist party held last evening at Notre Dame hall for the benefit of the children of Notre Dame school. Prize winners were Mrs. E. Lebert, W. Leberl.

Mrs. A. Prevey, Mrs. W. Favrenu, Mrs.

A. Bustien. Mrs. D. Sigoin, Mrs.

D. Blanchard, Mrs. Dolisle, Homer Glroux, Mrs. A. Pizzi, Clarence Cote, Mrs.

J. Bouchard, Mrs. Marie Benoit, Mrs. E. Clermont, P.

Perreaull, John Roberts, Mrs. L. Menard, Mrs. R. Broderick, Mrs.

R. Filiault, Mrs. Al Delisle, Roould Bernard and Mrs. J. Chouinard, Mrs.

C. Girard. The attendance award was given to Mrs. M. L.

Adams the Peltier consolation and Mrs. prizes A. went to Desnoyers. Mars. C.

The donors of prizes were Rev. C. H. Jeannotte, Mrs. W.

Brosseau, West End Beauty Parlor, Dr. A. Dumouchel, Mrs. A. 'Therrien, Mrs.

Ernest Dumoulin, Mrs. D. Beaudin, Mrs. N. Boucher, Mrs.

A. J. Provencher. Mrs. V.

Beauchemin, Mrs. J. S. Malgeri, the Misses Clara and Jeannette Lemoine, J. H.

LaBrie, Miss Emma Brunette, Miss Margaret Beauchemin, Mrs. L. LaPortune, E. Trudeau, Miss Albina Girard, Mrs. A.

Roy, Mrs. Louis SanSoucie, H. Morrier, Mrs. Charles Perron, Mrs. A.

Belouin, Mrs. J. Brassard, and Mrs. N. LeFebrre.

TEL. TEL. JAYNE'S 86 GROCERY FRIDAY SATURDAY SPECIALS We aim to give satisfaction on every purchase, large or small, made in our store. RIGHT OR WE'LL MAKE IT RIGHT. Free Delivery.

BUTTER a good quality 2 lbs. 73c COFFEE: La Touraine 16. 29c Kellogg's Kellogg's Corn Flakes Krumbies Sh. Bisc. 2 pkgs.

15c 1 pkg. each 25c DROMEDARY DATES 2 pkgs. 25c BAKER'S VANILLA 2 oz. bot. 25c River Rice Corn Starch Gloss Starch 1b.

box Sc lb. box 9c he lb. box 9c PASTRY FLOUR 5 lb. bag 25c SALMON med. red tall can 19c FRESH FRUITS VEGETABLES CUCUMBERS NEW ONIONS 2 for 15c 3 lbs.

25c PASCAL CELERY RADISHES BUNCH ONIONS CABBAGE GRAPEFRUIT TOMATOES 4 lbs. 19c 5c each RHUBARB Large Florida ORANGES 39c dozen Wax, Green BEANS PEAS NEW POTATOES Birdseye Frosted Fresh Foods Lima Beans Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Green Peas String Beans Fillets Halibut Sole Haddock THE NORTH ADAMS TRANSCRIPT, THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1937 FIVE a a a a Away With Golddiggers! Trie niale is the weaker sex, says Rep. Eudochia Sanitli deft of the Colorado Legislature as she explains to June Wells, stenographer, provisions of her bill outlawing suits for breach of promise, alienation of affections and seduction. The bill was approved after Mrs. Smith had termed such suits "weapons of golddiggers." LIST HEARING ON BUSES FOR MAY 18 Pittsfield Included in Routes Proposed by N.

E. Transportation Co. Washington, April 22 Intorstate Commerce commission has set down May 18 for hearings in Boston on applications to operate bus routes in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Applications have been filed by the New England Transportation company for permission to operate between New York and Boston; New Haven and Hartford, Hartford, and Pittsfield; Boston Providence; Winsted and Farmington, Now Britain, and Middletown. Cl.

Also between Fall River and Taunton: North Attleboro and Norwood: Hyannis and Provincetown; Westfield and Northampton; Fitchburg and Worcester; Fall River and Warren, R. Boston and Narraganselt Park, and Providence and Suffolk Downs race track (East Boston). The board will also hear applicalions for truck routes between various points in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Ernest Barbeau Given 60 Days At Pittsfield Ernest, Barbeau of 16118 State street, who was arrested last night his home on a complaint by his wife, will spend the next 60 days in the House of Correction at Pittsfield under sentences imposed by Judge C. T.

Phelps In District Court today. He was sentenced 10 30 days for assault and battery on his wife and 30 days more for violating his probation under previous drunkenness charge. Papers were filed in a drunkenness charge brought today. Barbeau pleaded not guilty but was found guilly by Judge Phelps. Mrs.

Barbeau' testified that he slapped her last night. A loca! resident who asked to be sentenced lo the state farm at Bridgewater in order to "straighten out." had his request granted after pleading guilty to drunkenness. Clarksburg Ladies Aid Society Elects The Ladies' Aid socicty of Clarksburg met yesterday at the home of Mrs. John Deans of Houghton street. The members sewed on quilts and supper was served by the hostess.

Officers for the year were chosen AS fallows: President, Mrs, Harry Bishop (re-elected); vice Mrs. Ida Gaun; secretary, Mrs. Viola Ballou, and treasurer, pro tem, Mrs. Flora Gleason. New Eng.

Power Reports Increase In Production Boston, April 22 (AP) The New England Power association today reported ils primary production in kilowatt hours for the week ending April 17 showed a gain of 12.8 per cent over the corresponding period of 1936. Announce Engagement Of Miss Esther Kronick Mrs. Harry Kronick of 50 Chase avenue announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Esther Kronick, to Leo Saunders of Albany, son of Mr. and Mrs. I.

Saunders of ProviI dence, R. Kellu's RELIABLE SINCE 1907 FOOTWEAR $5.00 to $8.75 Where Men Who Know Values Buy Their Foolwear. Boys' Oxfords $3.50 The Best of Solid Leather and Long Wear in every pair I PLANT ADDITION NEARLY FINISHED Crane Company Moving Stock Into $75,000 Stationary Building in Dal.ton. Crane Company's new $75.000 addition to the Flansburgh avenue stationery plant in Daltoii is expected to be completed within a short time. Stock is alrendy being mored into the second and top floors.

The construction was begun last September. The showroom. bordering department and writing box assembly partments will occupy the second floor. The box shop is located on the top floor and the offices, now located in Union block. will be mored to the ground Anor.

The shipping ment, now located at the Bay State mill, is also to be moved there, The working force will be expanded gradually. officials say. INMATE IS CAUGHT AT GREENFIELD Arthur Potvin Returned to East Gardner Hospital Arthur Potvin, 23, who escaped from the East Gardner State hospital yesterday mornng and who gave the name of Francis Trombley when arrested by railroud police at Greenheld last night, was returned to that institution today. Meanwhile railroad police were searching at. Mechanicsville, N.

companion. Ernest Roy, believed to have escaped from the Worcester State hospital at the same lime. Potvin was arrested shortly after midnight at the East Deerfield railroad yards by Railrohd Detective David Johnson after complaints had been received that a disturbance was being created at a shanty down the tracks. Taken to the Greenfield police stalion Poivin gave a fictitious name and said that he had escaped yesterday from the Worcester State hospital Li which he had been transferred from the North Grafton hospital; During the questioning Potvin was suddenly stricken with convulsions and after examination by Dr, Stephen Wolanske was ordered removed to the Franklin County bospital, Local authorities, contacting Worcester and Gardner this morning, learned his true identity. Taste Experts Hail Our Frosted Raisin Bread 15c "Let's have more bread like what the men folks in your family wilt say.

You know they're critical about bread. Please them at every meal. Serve MOLLY'S BREAD. That's a sure way to keep them smiling. MOLLY'S BAKERY EAGLE ST.

TEL. 1572-W ago, It will probably be referred by the council to a committee to In- Breeding troubles, lowered provestigate the extent of the tire- diction, and difficulty in raising man's disability, the usual proce- calves are more evident in the windure in such cases. Mr. Lewts has! following a dry year. 14 fire al the Clark Biscuit coln- pany's plant seven or eight sears FORMER RESIDENT BADLY INJURED Francis A.

Agostini Will Probably Recover PHYSICIANS SAY Son of Atty. and Mrs. V. A. Agostini of Bennington in Auto Accident.

Physicians concluded yesterday that Francis A. Agostini, 20, native of this city and son of Attorney and Mrs. Victor A. Agostini of W. shington avenue.

Bennington. will probably recover from injuries he 121- curred on Sunday in an automobile accident al Schenectady, N. where he is Union college student. The young man is in Ellis hospital at Schenectady with a probable skull fracture and multiple contusions of the head body and until yesterday his recovery was uncertain. His parents are at his bedside.

Young Agostini was oile af four Union college students in a coupe operated by Lloyd Waters. 22, of Petersburg, N. when the car collided with two others on State street. in Schenectady, according lo the police of that city. Young Waters was also seriously hurt, incurring internal injuries and cuts about the head and fary.

The other two sengers. Schuyler Orvis of Westport. Ct. and LaRuo, Buchanan of HagamAn, N. who were in the rumble seal, were thrown to the pavement.

Orvis suffering a fracture of the right leg and Buchanan a fracture of the right wrist. Young Agostini was here and resided in this city unti! his parents went to Bennington when his father opened 3 law office there a few years ago. CARD PARTY AT TEACHERS COLLEGE To Help Send Sophomores to Boston The sophomore class of the North Adams State 'Teachers' college conducted a bridge and whist party last evening at Taconic hall. The procoeds wiii be used to help defray expenses of the class on a trip to Bosion in the near future. There were 10 tables in play and home-made candy was sold during the evening.

Whist prizes were won by Mrs. Hazel Windrow, M. Davis, Mrs. A. Scarbo, Miss Florence Whitcombe and Mrs.

A. Beverly. Bridge prizes were awarded to Mrs. Lucy Avery, Mrs. A.

Belisie of Adams. James Lock- The attendance prize was awarded wood. I. Hewat and Mrs. J.

A Burns. to Mrs. Grover C. Bowman. Birthday Party Given For Mrs.

Amelia Roy Amelia Roy was tendered a birthday, pacty Brooklyn 0n1 Tuesday, Mrs. at Roy her received cords and a purse of moncy from the guests in addition to birthday cake from Mrs. Alice Davis. On Beacon Hill (By the Associated Press) Today: House meets 2 p. 31.

Sennte meets p. 111. House takes up resolve of Rep. Philip Sherman to create a special commission to investigate "Communistic, Fascist and Nazi organizations" in Massachusetts as recommended by Ways and Means commit.tee. Senate hears motion of Senator Joseph A.

Langone to reconsider 22 to 13 vote remcving $1,900,000 highway appropriation increases from 1937 budget. Legislative committec hears bill of Rep. Christian Herter for a State Labor Relations act Labor Relations Act. Yesterday: supplementing the federal Wagner Executive Coweil approved payment of $1.799.000 Boston elevated deficit and $20.000 award for Revere land damages over opposition of Lieutenant-Governor Francis E. Kelly.

Governor Charles F. Hurley and Commissioner of Agriculture William Casey declined to attend hearing before Attorney -General Paul Dever tomorrow on petition of Howard Haines Murphy, Casey's ousted predecessor, Deter take the case to the Supreme Court. Senate withdrew its $4.000,000 budget increases after lengthy debate in which Governor Hurley and the Republican whip, Senator Joseph R. Cotton, were scored by members vanced of bill both which parties. would Senate regulale advertising by dentists.

House rejected proposed legisletion for a state law supplementing the national Walsh-Healy act, embodying minimum wage and working hour standards on slate contracls. CONLON ACTS TO RETIRE SCULLY Chief Files Petition With Mayor O'Hara FOR NEXT MONTH Fireman Frederick Lewis Files Voluntary Petition for Retirement Under Disability Clause. Petition for the retirement on pension of two members of Lhis city's protective services will be laid before the city council at its month- years of service on the 6th of Lisas month and he has been in the partment longer than any other present members except Capt. Ci. B.

Rosasco, who was appointed on the same day. Mr. Lewis yesterday fled his formal application for retirement on pension because of his physical disability, alleged to be the result of an injury he received while fighting Jy meeting on May 4. This became certain today when it was revealed that Police Chief Michael W. Contou had formally moved for the retirement of Plain Clothes Officer William L.

Scully, senior patrolman of tie local police department, when he reaches the age on May 23, and that Frederick B. Lewis, a member of the fire department for nearly 15 years had filed a voluntary petition for retfrement on the grounds of a physical disability alleged to have been incurred in the line of duty. Chief Conlon's formal request that Patrolman Scully be retired on his 70th birthday in accordance with the provisions of the new city pension statute which provides for the termination active duty by police and firemen at. the DIe of 70 has been Ailed with Mayor F. J.

O'Hara who revealed today that he had in turn handed it to the clerk for presentation to council at its nest regular meeting. 'The council it was today, will be asked to take final action on it at that time so that retirement vote may become effective on the day Patrolman Scully reaches 70. just one month from tomorrow. He completed 31 been a meniber of the fire depart4 ment since November, 1923. In sport suits one half the city knows where the other half buys.

You'll see these suits walking along Main Street and sitting in the homes of your friends and you'll know the minute you see them that they come from here. Something about the sweep of the back and the grace of the waistline that you'd recognize even if you bumped into them in Alaska. It pays to be sitting in the grand stand instead of peeking thru' a hole in the fence. You are sure of your style in Cutting's sport clothes one half the city knows it now and we're advertising to the other half. Sport Suits $20.00 C.

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These springs are of an improved type, scientifically $5.95 to $32.00 designed. In high grade rust-proof enamel. Full or twin size. Special at $12.95 Other Springs Start As Low As $4.95 This is the time to insure your comfort and rest for years to come. Look at These Other Special Bedding Offers Innerspring Mattresses--the kind that usually cost about Now priced at $12.95 Our "SLEEP WELL" Innerspring Mattress, beautifully made, all Sisal padded and guaranteedCome in and see our complete stock of SIMMONS BEDS and BEDDING.

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