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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-01-13
OLIVER DITSON & co
IA : a.
nam YTrHIU stimulates the growth "a
HA rs !sn Ss iail Has BIT ss; s is,d

ulA1N vllvu ing gray. 1t also care,
that unpleasant itching that is the prelude Of to-.
hairs decay. Removes dandrud and cures a
diseases Of the scalp II makes a nice shainpo.
and dressing for ladies' and ehildrsns heads as il
removes tho dandruh and dirt, keeps the head
cool. and leaves the hair soft and scalp clean. Try
it and you will use no other. Ask druggists ani
merchants for II everywhere OF send % cts 10 /.
for trial bottle. Address G. W. Richardson, bar
net, Vt. Sold in Middebury by N. y. Rider; il
vsrgennes by N. J. Remand, barber 22mG
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-01-13
Middlebury Retail Market.
Watertown Live Stock Market

TOR INF WEEK tSblNG JANts Wy 9. 49,.
Market Beet--A few choice Ss.O0as 40 extra 700.
also; first quality d.2ja675 second quality
5.5OaGOO; third quality i.j0a5 %
Priees Of Store Cattle--Working Oxen per pair,
from 500. l2i. $50. lG0ai75
Mich Cows and Calves from S,n.io. sAt,a i5a
so.
f.afi'"s' sina2O; two year, did ir43o: three
yoJrs Old 2,AiO
Eat swan. lie a.. &C dressed :,
Sheep and ~ aLs--In lots sl.5O 2.Ou, 2.50
90 saeh; eStfa ; i0ai.OO per head, or from 80
c pet IT,
HIDES iaiiD~ ni ssins-- Brighton Hides
"a ref -. 'ountry Hides Ie per
10. 'igt ion ial &c per 10, Country
TalloW. j'so
Pel.s 81 ., essn lalfskin. l0all. per ID.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-01-13

DIR. A. w. Hopkins, of Hartland
Four Corners, WAS among the Astabu-
Ia victims,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-01-13
Tho Denuett.May DueI,

PHILADELPHIA, PA. Jan. 9.--The par
liculars of the Bennett-May duel are as
follows: The meeting took place one
mile from Marydell, Md, at one O'Clock
yesterday. The party carried blankets,
overcoats, two cases of pistols and sur
gical instruments, and represented
themselves rs railroad officials, MAY
saying he was a director of the Penn
sylvania railroad and Bennett giving the
name of Daniel Drew, and stating that
his mission was to purchase the Mary
land and Delaware railroad. To several
parties they reported themselves as hun
ters. Three shots were fired without
injury to either, after which the entire
party returned TO Marydell separately
The Bennett party secured conveyance
to Clayton, Bennett himself appearing
nervous, and subsequently took a special
train for Philadelphia. The May party
went 10 Slaughter's Station, thence To
Dover aud Philadelphia this morning
a Mr.. Tilghman was with May, but the
names of the others present ut the duel
have moi yet been ascertained. Ii is be-
lieyed that both men are satisfied, and
that there will be no other hostile meet
ing.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-01-13

BOARD OF AGRicuLTuRE.-There will
be meeting of the Board at Milton, on
Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 10 and l6,
at which papers will be read by John
Upper, Dr. r. b. Hathaway, G.. III.
Rice, ii. l.. Wood, A. A. Allen, III. l..
Hoxie and ID. l.. Field, all of Milton
o. C. Waite, Georgia; DIR. L. G. Butler,
Essex; Thaddeus Kinney, South Hero !;
l. L. Parrish, Fairfax; Albert Chap
man, Anddlebury; and e.. $. Fassett,
Enosburgh. IL will be the opening
meeting OF the series for the present
season. Meetings are TO be held in all
the different counties OF the state,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-01-13

NJ IAiLuHE KNOWS -- There l. 40 case 90,
record where Dr. Morris : rup of Tar Wild cher
~ aust iiuich1url has failed to give satisfaction
''n the other hand, wherever II has been used l.,
"ur people IN ever, cui-, cough, asthma, hron
chiii-, Group. whoopng cough amt consumption
i'es are enthusiastic in lis praise. Containing NJ
opium az other dangerous drug, IL does not const
pate, and i safe 10 administer in all conditions o
health. Ihis Is an important announcement, and
the suffering are advised to heed H.. Trial size II
cents larger sizes, 80 cents and a. Sold by y. r.
Rider 20
Also agent for Prof Parkcr's Pleasant Worm
syrup, which never fails. Pleasant 10 take and
requires no ply lie.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-01-13
UOR SALE

l. BY virtue OF warrant la my hands l,.r col
lection Of taxes Will sell at public auction IL,
mont OF the Post ONCE in the village OF Middle
bury, on the eth day Of January A. D. 1871. al two
O'Clock, PM. the following described real estate
situated in the village and town OF Middlebuiy and
county of Addison, belonging 10 james murphy,
bounded as follows On the north by lands Of tile
corporation Of Midilebury College, ON the east by
land belonging 10 VIM. kmsley, south by land Of
r. A. Leland and west by the highway the same
containing one fourth o. an acre more on less, to
satisfy said taxes ami tie legal costs OF collection
o. l.. MEAD, Collector.
AIi,lllebury, Jan. III, 1871. lo-;w
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-01-13
INOR SALE,

EOR SALE.
IL two-story house, nearly new. with piazzs
and two bay windows. pleasantly situated on
Court street In Middlebury village. With the
house or separate, will sell thirty-6ss acres Of
choice land aud barn 80 by 40 feet. Also for
and one house on Washington Street In said viii
lsge. Part Of the purchase money can remain Oh
mortgage II desired. Address,
40-sm o. p. MEAD. wsst Salisbury, w.
SEND 2ss TO GEO. P. RowELL CO., New
SYork, for Pamphlet Of 100 pages, containing
lists Of 5000 newspapers, and sstlnstss showing
eost Of advertising. 81 SIN
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-01-13

Wesi Townsend VI, May H. lsGo.
Messr-. :. W. Fowlc a Son.
"In the Spring of 1s47 took severe cold, which
settled ON my lungs, where II remained without
rela Nntion. I war then in Massachusetts, and
growing worse and becoming unable II attend tf
my business, returned home and commenced
searching In earnest for some medicine which
would restore MY lost health. | consulted pliy-i
ri1h-. tried many rmcdcl, hiit obtained NJ
hclir but duii, grew Morac. ! had trrfihl,
cough nni raised a good deal NJ bloud had pro
iu-c night s"cat., and severe pain IN my side.
continued IN this state for months, and became r,
weak thai twa with great difficulty could walk
When ! Wa advised To try Uisturs BdisdDi %
UW fherry, and 10 my great JOY soon found thai
This remedy had arrested the disease. | continue,
t. use ia" Bdisom 10 the extent of five bottles and
have since then experienced no difficulty OF Ia,
lungs. believe the Bdisdm saved my life and
stall ever hold il In high estimation.
Yours truly LEWIS PHELPS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02
Altfau0rla 6axttte
SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE2.

FRIGHTENED TO DEATH. -Protessor Aver
guat, teacher of French at night school 10
Hartford, died on Thursday last from an attack
of imaginary hydrophobia. Two weeks ago
the professor was severely bitten about the
hands and face by strange dog while trying
to eject the animal from his Office. The dog
was not supposed to be rabid at the time, but
the professor began to receive notes from
friends, acouantances and strangers, some as
suring him that bydrophobia was sure 10 follow
his Wounds, while others, assuming that to be
foregonc. conclusion, gave him directions no"
to proceed IN curing himself.
These uuwisc letters led him to brood upon
his condition., and he began thorough course
of reading upon the subject of hydrop hobia.
Byirquiry from promincut physician OF Hart
lord he learned how long the disease took to
manifest itself, and as the day approached for
symptoms to appca: he grew constantly more
agitated, uuti he broke down completely.
Among medical men 10 Hartford the case has
awakened great interest, and uumber OF ply
sicians visited the pateut. lie had had occl'
sional spasms, anl at times has been very
violent By great exertons 3 small quantity
of beef tea and milk was forced down his
throat, and ct times small pieces OF ice we're
kept 10 his mouth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02
PROPOSALS.

NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS-so.r
~ eu proposals fer the erection Of thu mssnr-
ry and superstructure Of BRIDGE AERO;
OCCOQUAN RIVER, between tho COUNTIES n,
Fairfax and Prince William, at the village G:
Occoqusn, will be received by the uude7sieno,
Of Juno, 1877, al noon, when they will BE- orc
ed at tho Tontlne House. in the city OF Alcys--
drla. Proposals are invited for ga lro2 brii-.
ZOo feet long and l6 feet wide in the c!cs.. viii
out centre pier, and also for g Howe truss b:iig,
OF the same Dimensions ard with toHt.a D.:
the masonry in either case to be OF heavy ,ul
ble' laid III cement up to high wafer marx, s..
flooring to be Of frat class white or boz oak,
inches thick, and the other timber: 10 b. g..
North Carolina heart pine; tho iron - he liz.
class bridge iron, and in either case the briac,
TO carry not less than 1000 lbs in tharunnlng: %.
in addition to its OWL weight, with the iac.o- c.
safety of FIVE. Wrought iron to b6 used n Ter.
sion to be worth fifty Eve thousand pound.
in tension not to be st-aInol beyond ten tlou:.
and pounds to the square inch by the combine
| load above specified, and the bridge to hc tcsl
| by the specified losd before being acca9:nl
Payment will be msdo by tho Counties d
| Fairfax and Prince William rs follows: On.
| fourth of the contract price Oh tho delivery d,
| the necessary ms!erial on the ground Gnn ha.
| VI luS III LHIItS uats aItcI t!c IA
plGtlon and acceptance OF tAe work, AID tag la.'
| due in sixty days thercs!ter. Tho pos.io:. ~,
dimensions OF the masonry end centre pie: v.
| be marked out and shown - persons drs.52a
Of bidding for the work or application to Dot
John S. Powell, e. OccoqGan. BIDS VII T.
opened and read out in the presence OF tho III.
ders They should be endorsed "Pr0p9s.is -
building bridge across Cccoquaa river, n.
be addressed to either Crawford Cusaias, Es:-
srpin p. o., Prince Wil!ia:l county, Va. a..
Frank Wooster, Fairfax G. Il, Fairfax COM;
| Va. The commissioners reserve the rigA: :"
ject any or all bids rot deemed satisfactory.
WILLIAM HU NTEH:
| FRANK * OGSTEH.
| Commissioners OF Tartay C2ug:s
CRAWFORD CUSHlN&.
| JOS. 3. EEID.
| JOHN S. POWELL.
Commissioners Of Pr. WI!'jam t..
my S-2awlm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02
FOR NORFOLK.

Tho elegant, new and substantial - eE-- h
iron steamer LADY OF THE LAKE EaSasesEsss
leaves the compsny's wharf, Washington EV-
cry MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRI
DAY, st three o'clock p. "a, and Alexandria at
8 80 D. M; returning, leaves Norfolk EVERY
TUESDAY, THU HSDAY and SATURDAY,
1t , O'Clock D. II. This line connects st Nor
folk with the ships OF tho Merchants and hi.
nera' transportation Company for Boston and
route to those cities and their connections
throughout Now England. Fare to Norfolk 81
round "trip Sc Tickets god until used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02
FISH. OYSTERS. DC.
WIN. II. SMITH s. CO.,

WYNN. II. SMITH s. CO.,
Dealers in
FRESH AND s a 1t 4 FL d 1,
Corporation Fish Wharf,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Would inform dealers and others that they are
prepared to furnish them with all kinds of
POTOMAC FISH
at the lowest possible prices. We would call
the attention Of buyers to the fact that our brand
has stood No. in market at all times, and we
intend to sustain our reputation in that respect.
All orders addressed to w. q. Smith & Co.,
Alexandria, Va, will receive prompt attention.
NH l5-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02
n FORGE r. HILL $ CO.'S.

G. gorge r. HILL e cos
CAREFUL MANUFACTURES.
OUR NEW GOODS.
ALMOND-Fancy Nut Favored.
COCOANUT-Rich Fine Drop Top Coated.
PRESIDENT-Ice Drop, bright flavor.
PRIN CESS-Iced Sheet soft obong
SEASIDE-For light summer luncheon.
TOURIST-Sweet Hard Biscuit, figured top.
BISMARCK German Biscuit. Csrawsy favor.
SARATOGA-Crimp edge, Mace flavor.
These fancy goods are furnished the trade in
assorted or straight packages, attractivoly put
up for retail. They are not kept in stock No
tin cans used, consequently they are always
fresh and in high flavor. We respectfully solicit
an examination of these goods.
GEORGE +. HILL s. CO.,
myl9 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02
DISTRICT OF (WLU II BlA

This company ohora unrivslled facilities for
the trans portation OF freight ard passengers,
sAa vii, ran their slesmo7s regularly AS follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02
FOR THE POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS

The new and commolious iron lin
psny's wharf Washington, EVERY TUES
DAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, at
o'clock a. ~, and Alexandria at 7.3O a. M;
returning, arrives EVERY WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY and SUNDAY, at 6 o'clock p. IN.
exandria with the w. c., Y. NJ. & e. s. r. r.
Go. and with the w. u o. Il. r. Go. Ereigh.
received for ali points, North and South,
handled with care and forwarded with prompt.
ness and dispatch.
For further information apply to
f. \. REED, Agent,
Jsnncy's wharf,
or a. the Office Of the company, under the Ns
tiunsl metropolitan Bank, 10Th street, opposite
the Treasury Department, Washington.
nh 10 j. ". THOMPSON, President.
5sss,s. CLYDE'S STEAM LINES WEEK.
$3.50 LY TO
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
Steamers lcaTo Alexandria EVERY TUES
DAY aud leave Philadelphia EVERY SAT-
URDAI, at II o'clock M from Pier No. | N.
WharvIs.
This line connects It AlayanIris with the o.,
IL u Nj. and W. y D. T. Rs, ana ut Philadel-
phia with the now and popular Iron Line, for
Providence snd Boston.
Freight forwarded with rr0!nptness aud csre,
free Of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
no wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston in
aixty-fro hours. Through rates and through
blla of laaing giVon. Insurance. guaranteed at
lass tran usua! rates.
agents
=. a. REED, Alexandria,
WIN. L. CLYDE 81 CO., Philadelphia.
GEO. Z. HYDE, Goor getown, ID. G.
JOHNSON BROS, Washington.
jail S-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02
FOR NEW YORE

Tho al Steamships E. &. KNIGHT Sam
and JOHN GIBSON leave tho COM Ssa
pany's wharf, Alexandria, EVERY MON
DAY MORNING, and New York, from pier
Al East River, LIVERY SATURDAY At four
o'clock p. n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02
WAKEFIELD Sc HALL,
D r u G. O. [ s T s

COR. PRINCE s. FAIRFAX SITS.
Prescriptions q specially. English, French.
German snd Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farins Cologne; Magnolis, Hedyosmia Gera-
MUM and Florida Water Genuine Lubin's Ex-
tracts Sponges, Hair Brushes and Combs; best
English Tooth Brushes: full assortment OF
Patent Medicines; Coxo's Gelatine; Corn
Starch Sca Moss Farine; Spices OF all kinds,
and select stock Of all articles sold by drug
gists at prices as low as the same quality can be
obtained elsewhere. dec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02

STEAMERS.

THE POTOMAC FERRY COMPANY,
L May 20, 1877.
SPECIAL NOTICE-Both Fer: .K->
~ Boats will be on the line between .ssaE
Alexandria and Washington on and after Sum
day next, the 10Th Of May. running IS follows {:
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA
At so, 90, $50, 10 90 and II 80 q. NJ, and
II 90. co. 230, 3 80, 4 30, 49, 6 30, 80 and 8
p. N.
LEAVE WASHINGTON
At so, 30. 9 50, 10 80 and II 80 q. No., and
II so, 30, 2 50. 60, 4 80, 90, 6 3d. I 90 and 8
p. 10.
ON SUNDAYS.
Leave Alexandria at go 10 80, and II 80 g.
TO-, and II 80, 80, 2 60 80, 80, co. 6 80, so
and s p. III.
Leave Washington at 30, 10 80 and II 80
m., and II so 80, 80, 80, 4 90, 5 Sc, 6 3d. 30
and s p. m.
GEO. +. PHILLIPS Manager
SAML GEDEEY, Sup't. my lG
LHOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
On and after Monds 4,a February e. sHS ?
ST., tho steamer MATTANO, Cap: ID
VIM. L. Byles, will be run as follows: Leave
AieIsndrs EVERY MONDAY and THU Rs
DAY, from King street wharf, at I 30 o'clock
Il. M, for Landings on tho Potomac as far down
us NGmini. Leave Nomini EVERY TUES
DAY and FRIDAY MORNING, at 6 o'clock,
for Washington, striving early the same even
ing. Freight received daily.
feb rs j. BREEDERS s. CO., Agents.
INLAND & SEAROARD COASTING co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02

DAINTl PAINT Just received large
L supply of READY MIXED PAINT, III
one pound cans, suitable tor family use; also q
full stock Of HARRlSON'S READY MIXED
PAINT, in one gallon cans, suitable for town
and country painting. Prices guaranteed Call
and examine the samples at
W. +. CREIGHTON'S,
NH > So King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02

Nos % s. l45 King street. Alexandria, Va.
Physicians Prescriptions accurately COM
pounded DAY or NIGHT at No. 70. Night bell at
tho King street door.
!ss- Orders and Inquiries from tho county
prOr1ptly attended 10 III No. 145. oct 9-tf
NOTICE-Having purchased tho stock and
~ good will Of the DRUG STORE formerly
occupied by Mr. G. B. Grigg at the northwest
corner OF King and Royal Streets, We have tho;
roughly rcft ted and renovated the same, and
supplied it with 8 FIRST GLASS STOCK Of
everything pertaining to the DRUG BUSI;
NESS, end, propose to carry it on as branch l OF
branch storo will be under tho charge of Mr. @:
J. W. SUMMERS, whom We have associated
with ua in business, and who will BIO prepared to
compound Physicians Prescriptions, or dis
pcnse medicines at any hour of tho day or night.
Night boil a. tho King street door.
oct 9-tf JANNEY s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02

TOR SALE OK RENTING three story
Z BGICK HOUSE on Royal street, between
Prince and Duke, now occupied by Rcv. DR..
Mitchell, with water and gas. Apply to
nv l7-lm CHAS r. HOOFF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02

EOR RENT-The TWO-STORY BRICK
A. HOUSE on Payne, between King and Cam
eron streets, with gas and water Apply to ).
r. House, on the premises, or U. n. MONROE.
nv lO-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02

HORSE BRUSHES, Whitewash Brushes,
IL Shoe Brushes, busting and other Brushes
in great variety. at IS King st. GU: Brushes
are made to order, and will be sold cheap.
Wholesale purchasers will plesse examine.
NV j. T. CREIGHTON - SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02

DASKETSl BASXETSu BAsKETSlu We
ID have this day received q lot of Baskets,
consisting of Clothes Open and Covered Mar
ket Oval, Square, Dom Pedro, Indian Picnic
and full line Of cheap Willow Baskets.
my9 MCLEAN s. UHLER, l07 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02

TINE BALTIMORE READY MIXED
l. PAINT, an excellent cheap Paint for roofs,
fences barns and out buildings. It is all ready
FOR Immediate application and will withstand
the weather for years In color it is dark red
dish brown.
rny26 JANNE4 & GO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02

WE HAVE just received lot Of SHER, :,
w WOOD WHITE LUSTRAL WIKE
GOODS, consisting Of Casters, Teapot Stands,
Knife Rests Straners. Moss Baskets Brush and
Soap Holders and Nail Brush Racks, &c, &c,
which arc very attractive.
mv5 MCLEAN s. UHLER
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EOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.

Of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-02
son. SALE or RENT.

EOR RENT.-TnoT THREE STORY BRICK
4 DWELLING HOUSE. on Cannon street,
adjoining the store Of w. A. johnson: Apply 10
iel S. &. BRENT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
me oh icago Times says that there still

The chicago Times says that there still TO
mains one vacancy In the Senate from Louis
ana since the Jacobins have seated "Bill Pitt
Kellogg" Il also says that the Jacobins
having a accomplished this and the Bourbons
having seated Hamburg Butler" the result
" the fight Is NIL. Sneak-Thief Kellogg, we
take occasion to say. does not represent the
HtAte Of Louisiana in the Senate; he never
was elected to that body, and the people of
the State the people Of every neighborhood
II the State are justly indignant at the in
decent behavior of the Republicans in seat
Ing him. The representatives Of this State In
Congress-, we have no doubt, refuse
~ recognize Kellogg as Senator from their
StAte, as we are very certain that he will never
~ received, countenanced or treated az such
BY the people. II follows therefore, that the
Chicago Tines Ia incorrect In saying that the
scaling OF Kellogg has disposed of one va
Cancy from this State "Bill Pitt Kellogg"
- the Chicago paper calls him Sneak-Thief
Kallogg, as he is called all over Louisiana
will, we assume, be unceremoniously kicked
nut of the Senate the moment the Democrats
ret control of that body.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

| Mr.. DibrelPs income tax act will be prob
ably passed by Congress. There is grow.
ing feeling that the poorer classes are taxed
too much and the millionaires too lite; and
1t is held that no tax can be more easily
borne than this, because it falls on those to
whom it is no burden. The great objection to
ills, that itacts as sort OF incentiveto perjury
and that the government is invariably cheat
ed out OF large portion Of this tax. In
this connection the papers are calling atten-
ton to the strictness and accuracy with
which Germany collects similar tax.
Germany is so accurate and searching in this
matter that very few persons escape. The
intention Of the German law is that every
class of income shall pay according to it's
character, and that no class shall escape
the cognizance OF the revenue officers. In
some places, for instance, where it is a
question of assessing the income of for
eigner. and where it is difficult for the
officials to obtain accurate information there
on, they estimate his income by his outgo,
and as they cannot tax what he gets, tax
what he spends. The precautions taken by
the German government extend not only to
the living, but the dead, and when man who
pretends to have a small income dies, leaving
large property, the State interferes ex-
amines his estate and stops all legacies in
transitn until the back income taxes due are
PAID.
1t is hardly probable that such arbitrary
measures will succeed in republican gov
ernment like this, but unless Mr.. Dibrell's
bill is more effective and searching than the
old income law, the government viii lose al
least three-fourths Of this tax.