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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-18

amount much larger. in the form of bonds AMI
uoteS-mOncy at interest. J. practically exempt
because not reached hy the assessors. How can
;hi, property Ia reached. Most oi the states In
the Union require the inventory to hc made I'M
der oath. Experience has shown that the pains
AMI pcnalie, of perjury an not without an i'm
meu.c moral influence in bringing personal prop
crty within the reach of assessors. aul there
would seem 10 DC no valid reason Why these
should not - invoked To- secure that end. A. the
hw now stand, 1t Is left To- the discretion Ot
the assessors whether they will require the tax
payer, To give their inventory under oath. Them
would seem to De- good and obvious reasons why
this requirement should not bc len 10 the discrc-
ton of the assessors. but made imperative in all
cases and in case of refusal or neglect on the
part of any taxpayer 10 give In such sworn
statement. then the assessors should assess Such
person from the hest knowledge within their
reach. adding thereto heavy doOmage. IL can
not De doubted that hy this means the aggregate
mass ot taxable property brought within the
reach Of the would DC greatly increased.
the rate oi taxation lcS>rncd aud individual bur
den, lightcncd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-18
GOVERNORS MESSAGE

Gentlemen OF ne >.,,oie aa] Nous ~ R,Byr,sh-
tdfircs
Called D, the ,ai,r ut tbr people lud tbe ,uicc
Ol the law. 90 assume Jhc responsibilities and un-
dertakc the dutie> at Chict Magistrate Ut cur
state. | avail myself uf thi, presence tn express
INV grateful thauh, Go INV fellow citizens, 10
whose partiality ! ann indch;ed ior this di>tin-
guishcd honor. ! should hc, Indeed, something
mOrc. or les, than human. Il - di>tnCuiS he'd a
mark ct public favor did not command my grat-
itude and my devotion. aud till me with a pro-
found sense oi the trust rep0Sed.
public Trust j, the most sacred OF AL trusts,
and one that must bear with the greatest weight
of obligation. upon every righl-ih.nkmg mind
The BETRAYAL of a high public trust i more than
treason. and admits of no excuse OF palliaiiuu.
and no mercy or pity Tor hun who hctray> Il.
FOr. Dc IL remembered, that, after all the safe
guards human wisdom and human prudence can
devise for the security ot cur most sacred inter
e>t>, We mus; repo-e ~ Last, for that security
upon the simple honesty ui man. No other
foundation than this hath society or government
While I; j. with No little di>tru>t OF my own
abilities. IL j. not without some confidence that
I assume the trust 70 which | am called OF my
fellow citizens. AMI Co the faithful discharge OF
which have pledged myself by the most sol
eIEn sanctions. for the people are never unrCa>un
ably eXaCiing ui their public servants. Brilliant
talents and great abilities are held by them m
comparatively hight rcgarl, hat faithful public
services. When rendered hN moderate abilities,
never fail OF their reward IN the appreciation and
gratitude Of the people. The shortcomings and
mistakes of public servant In the hichc>; Sta
iiou. even, ary forgiven and overlooked. provided
he has done hi, best Indeed - little cNoctinc.
and - indulccut arr the people. u would seem a.
II they wcrc quite rcadv tu impuic Il tu him Tor
righteousness ID puhlc servant doc, not hctra'
hi, trust. Thi, j., a sad reflection. II il De- tTuc,
and vet one that ,houd inspire each - u. enter
Ing upon this term Ot >crNlCU. with zeal O. do
his best for the commonwealth and, NJ the same
time. 10 lament that hc j, no; able 90 do murc.
shall not D. abb, gentlemen. "a furnish NoU
with any detailed statement Oi the affair 81 the
departments and institutions OF the NtaH. /
have not had acCcsS 20 the Official reports Of the
last wear: they have not vet been published.
Besides. owing 20 the uncertainty Is 10 the cleo
tiou-ihc declaration OF the result have not
made ,uch examination uf thee aiiairs OF the
State n might otherwise have felt 10 my duty
20 make. Hcnce, tor ucyled information respect
INK the affairs of the several departments and the
condition and wants oi our state Institutions.
have 70 refer you 10 official imports, which will =
Laid before YOU AZ an early day; c0unniug myself
in the main. 10 such general infection, and sag
sc>tiOn> concerning them - seem "a Iac IppTu-
PIRATE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-18
succession Tax.

4, all property should lear it. Ju,i and equal
proportion OF taxation, Il would seem but reas-
Ouahlc that all lrVHCirs ami inheritance, should
not "a unlaNcd The prOprety OF an inheritance
tax distinguishing between lmeal aud collateral
inheritance, /, approved los the >Oundesi political
economists, nor can thcr, b. any doubt Of the
legal sud mora TlRht ui the legislature 10 i'm
pose Do. The conditions that make such tax
fu>j and Ie,irabl, arr that a large amount 81 pcr-
>uuAi property that passes hy hcQuc,t -pariicu-
larl, government houds-Wi!l e>cape taxation al
together. uu.c,, taxed when II comes "a the light
iu 10, transfer from the dead 90 the living. Be
side, 10 would ,c,m but ju'i and proper that hi,
,ll,, uf properly should ~ made Ia contribute to
the vr,i ui maintaining Courts Of Probate ami
eli Probate ic,uDi>. established and maintained
Tor the sole benefit thereof. Then, again. the eN-
pcu,c attending the collection uf ihis tax would
IL hut tnrius. and the burden Of the tax would
tall lightly upon those who pay II, because II
would h. deducted from what Vas never ia their
posse, ZION. The State 81 Pennsylvania derive,
AN annual income of over $4,000 lrUm collat
cral inheritance, and lvque>i-. and in addition
thereto a revenue Of over $4,000 from a TAX on
will. wrif> deeds etc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-18
Taxation OF Railroads.

Taxation OF Railroads.
Prior 70 the law of 1880 providing for the taxa
tion oi railroad corporations, the capital stock,
only. of these corporations, In other words the
night OF redemption only was taxable. Proper.
Is of more than so, 10000 In value, therefor.
escaped with iri!iug taxes compared with other
kind, of property in the state. Hence the law oi
last winter passed providing for the assess
mtui bv the Governor and Council of one per
cent. ON the road WAYS, rolling-Stock and fran
Chi>c, Of the several railroads leaving 'thc
lands. buildings, and fixtures outside of the rnad
way, 10 hc taxed by the town" where situated.
Under this act the several railroads were
assessed by the Governor and Council. aud thu
assessments have been paid hy the several cor
poratiun, assessed. excepting the Maine Central,
the Boston d Maine. and the Portland. Sacn y
Portsmouth Railroads. These corporations rcsi,t
the payment ca the ground that the az; of last
winter l. unconstitutional. Actions iu recover
the take, OF these corporation, have been CON-
menccd by the Attorney General; the eases have
hccn made mp aud aC nov in the hand, of the
Court. An carly decision !, hoped for aud cN-
pcc;ed before the close Of this session.
The take, levied upon the corporation, contest
INK the legality Of the tax. are a, follow, Maine
Central $1,000; Boston y Maine. 1900, Port
land. >acu y Portsmouth, $1,000; asses sd upon
a valuation of $4,000. ~ ,ScOOuJ. AMI 81
2UO,OO respectively; being AZ the rat, per mile at
-. wv, cbN,V'N, tiil S-tuit Tvs lttiiNtlN
IL !, possible that these corporations NAV e.
cap, the paymeut ot their assessments, through
jcicyi> ui the law IN the mode ot imposing the
iaN. The assessments NAV not be- sustained, Ell
Their property or an excise tax. The cunsii-
tuition Is over all corporations and individual,
alike. and. In case I'll doubtful constitutional
ity II i, the night and duty OF the management
ot these corporations 10 test the validity Of the
tax. They have seconded the efforts of the At
tuucy To- the STATE, in seeking the decision OF the
Cont az the earliest possible day.
4, 20 yOur power Ia tan these corporations, y ou
need only TO d. reminded that YOU an clothed
with the function, OF legislation, aud the only
question Tor Nour determination 4, what !, the
just aud effective mode OF imposing the tax The
power IT TAXATION /, All incident OF Sovereignty. 4
STATE Necessity. aud the ouly power which our
constitution, lH express terms, declare, that "thc
Legislator, shall never Ia aus manner suspend oT
surrender" Al subjects, therefore. over which
The sovereign power of the STATE extends. AZ in
IT. discretion legitimate subject, ut taxation IN
one form another, either a property or an cX-
else tiN LICENSE aud this MAJ b, carried to any
extent To which the government may choose To-
carr, f. provided the constitutional Limitation. u,
20 equality. i, observed.
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board Of Equalization.

When the burdens of taxation shall falleqHally
upou all. they will bear lightly and be paid cheer
fully 10y all This equalization of the public
burdens, So dcyoutly 10 be wished and 80 earnestly
to be sought. i subject that should command
your especial attention. Without thu dciermina-
ton uf values for the purpose of taxation. there
can Dee no equalization of the public burdens.
Value, should I've readiu>tei oilener than once in
ten years. State boards of equalization. or tax
commissioners, have been created in many of the
State, al the Union for the determination and re
adjustment of values, and the discovery of new
>OIlrcrs of revenue for purpose of taxation. The
Attorney General, Secretary OF State and State
Treasurer are the officers usually selected 10 con-
>titute these boards. in States where there is no
Executive Council. ANY expense necessary Ia
secure result of such vital and universal interest
a, the determination of values for the purposes
of taxation. will he an expenditure In the line Of
true economy.
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The estimates tor 1881 not Vet completed
Tor these and all other detail, a 70 the finances
uf the State I refer YOU TO the Treasurer report
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-18
Railroad Commissioners.

The railroads of our State are OF great public
utility and should be objects OF public favor; but
though the property Of these corporations is Of
private ownership, they are public highways. the
creatures of the law-created 10 promote, not
private Interests but the public good and il is the
bounden duty of the legislature 10 SEE 10 IL that
their franchises are used 10 that end.
The almost unlimited control these corpora
tious have over their rates, the power 10 change
them at pleasure, raise them or lower them and
levy discriminating rates, places the industries
of our State AZ their mercy. For 1t Is in the
mower OF the few individuals controlling their
management 10 tax production and commerce at
will. and practically dictate what reward the far
mer. manufacturer and merchant shall receive
for their labor. The public interests involved
in the management of these highways OF traf-
nc. require that their management should be
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Upon the subject Of the state Finances give
YOU such information a. have teyu able To oh
tain from the trcasurcr> office
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-18
Exemptions.
Money at Interest.

While there Is a large amount Of property IN
m. state exempt by Law from taxation, an
The Evening critic., 1881-12-21
Selling Pullman Cnrs.

A special dispatch to tho Boston Herald from
Montpelier, VT, says. "The authorities OF Can.
ada Mt Montreal made sweeping descent this
morning on the property of the Pullman Palace
Car Co. which happened to be In that city ut
the time. Upward of thirty of Its most costly
parlor and sleeping cars were attached, and
local Office books, papers and everything else
seized. Tho attachments arc made, 1t is un.
derstood, to satisfy claim by the Dominion
government OF 100000, which, IL is hold, the
department OF customs have buen defrnudod
Of by the Pullman Company. All THO purlor
and sleeping cars In tho Dominion belong to
tho Pullman Company, and those run within
Canadian limits exclusively have been manu-
featured tliofc. II they wore manufactured In
the United States ind taken to Canada for ser.
vice thoy would be subjected 10 duty.
"Where the alleged fraud comes In Is In
sending Canadian.bullt cars Into the States In
the regular transaction OF business and having
them thoroughly repaired In running gear
and furnished throughout and men bringing
them back again for servico,on Dominion rail-
ways. As this description OF work can be done
cheaper III the United States than In Canada,
and MS the Dominion government had not
portation OF the renovated cars, Ill SHIELD that
tho Pullman Company has boon guilty ofsmug-
Cling. 1t Is stated that an ex-Pullman con-
ductor, recently discharged, furnished the In
formation to the authorities, and It Is alleged
that his knowledge OF tho system employed IN
defrauding the government was 30 thorough
that he has enabled tho authorities to seize
documentary and other proofs, which are abb
solute and conclusive"
The Evening critic., 1881-12-21
Garfield AyenGers.

We have received tho following crank letter
oil tho way from Dcs Moines, Iowa:
DIES MONIES, IOWA, December o.
TO tie Editor Of The E'rening Critic:
Iowa people are anxiously waiting
the close OF the outrageously- conducted
trial OF the Arch Serpant, and arrangements
are developing that In case that the scoundral
dauteau is not convicted and hung, there are
two thousand picked men ready to go to the
Capitol, with as many from each OF many other
States and see to 1t that Gautcau is taken from
the officers and hanged until dead
II this action becomes necessary, train is
to leave each Of the following places at the
same time Dubuque, Davenport and Keokuk,
and go to Washington without change Of cars.
The trains will DO chartered and the expense
put at q minimum rate not more than $40 to
each man, as the trains can be chartered at
5000 each We have every reason, from
facts already developed, that we can expect
twenty-five thousand chosen men, well-organ-
lied, to meet at the Capitol There Will be no
blood shed, as the officers Will give the dirty
low devil of prisoner over rather than have
5000 men 60 through them. II the soldiers
are called out they are not going TO desgrace
the country In attempting to shoot the aven-
gers OF the great soldier and statesman. His
blood cries for Vengeance, and because OF the
weakness OF law shall tho American people
keep still. mol Mol! II Gauteau be ad1udged
| to be insane, murders Will DO increased one
| thousand fold. Hang him and 1t will strike n
Wholesome terror upon the thousands OF slouth
hounds OF the same type. II this trial carry
him not to the scafold, he and Judge Cox and
| their hats that we Will come $4,000 strong
and Washington will have high day and Gen.
dar1eld's murderer Will have Justice meted
out to him. GEO. w. MILLER,
r |nH w. M. ARCHIBALD,
700 '.'t JOHN JAMESON,
Members OF Garfield Avengers.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-21
That Runaway Match.

From all accounts 1t would seem that Mr..
Adolf Cluss has not conquered his wrath,
which was awakened upon the discovery that
his daughter Miss Nary had eloped and mar.
ried Mr.. Kimball. He Is both unrelenting and
unforgiving, and 1t Is said that, finding the
nuptial-knot firmly tied, he has adopted a
course which WILL he hopes, DO productive OF
terested party yesterday that the father held
the bride a prisoner In one OF the bedrooms OF
his house, and that the groom was not per-
1t was stated that Mr.. Cluss was urging her to
apply for a divorce, but upon what ground 1t
is difIicult to tell. The bride Indignantly re-
fused, and has babe her hubble keep up
hope, have faith, and all will be well, for she
will be true TO Edward
The groom has stated that his wife IL %
years OF age--her own mistress; and, unless
she is soon permitted to exercise her own will,
he will take legal measures TO get possession
OF his bride,
The Evening critic., 1881-12-21
A Nude Crank ON Pennsylvania Ave.

VIM. f. Haase, u very spectable-looking
man, who has been employed as a school
teacher for some years at Martins Creek, near
Easton, Pennsylvania, and who is''said to have
lived very quiet and respectable life until
about two weeks ago, says that at that time he
had vision, in which he was commanded to
como to Washington and preach to the law
makers and the people that the millennium was
approaching. Haase came to the city last even
Ing and slept ut saloon ON Capitol Hill.
This morning he started out to preach, and
after endeavoring for some time to collect q
crowd, he went Into the yard OF the Wallach
School and Invested himself OF all his clothing,
after which he went out on Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and walked for n couple OF squares, pray
ing aloud and attracting great deal of atten
ton.
Tho janitor OF the wallach School followed
Haase until he overlook him, when he con.
veyed him back to the school and compelled
him to put on his clothing. An onlcer was sent
for and the crank arrested and taken to police
headquarters, whence he will be conveyed to
the insane asylum.
Mr. Haase stated that his reason for prone.
nading the avenue In the costume OF Adam,
before the fall, was that the Scriptures entoined
him to take no thought of his raiment.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-21

Frank Curran and Michael Walsh, two youths
with nimble fingers, were up before Judge
Smell this morning. charged with being suspi-
cious characters and following people through
the busy thoroughfares of the city. The Judge
gave the boys a severe, and It is to be hoped, n
timely lecture, and warned them that In the
future they must keep or of Pennsylvania
under penalty OF being sent down. Both boys
are weil-known to Judge Smell, who told them
that they must not in future be too familiar
with other peoples pocket-books. He did not
think the officer had made strong case
against the prisoners, and would therefore let
them out. . "
In connection with this case, THE CRITIC Will
take occasion now to inform ladies and gentle-
men to keep n sharp eye on their pocket'books
as the sneak-thief Is very numerous at this
anaann of the Yaar.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-21
Mr.. Blaine's Movements md Inten.
lions.


Ex.secretary Blaine was asked yesterday
which particular one Of the many rumors
about his movements and Intentions was true.
~ do not want to be. interviewed" no said,
"but am willing to say, II 1t is Of any public
interest, that there are many:things do not In.
tend to do: In the first place l have no In.
tention whatever'of removing to New.York, as
the interests OF any department OF the NJ, X.
and T. Railway. II Is odd that such a state
ment should have been imagined, as no propo-
sition Of such q nature has been remotely sug-
gested to me. don't intend TO remove.to New
York either for any reason. shall remain in
Washington and give my attention to a num-
Der OF long-neglected private interests. My
principal business will be in connection with
the railroad with which have embarked
some capital--not millions, rs lsee 1t stated,
but enough to make II an object to look after"
"Is this the railroad that Mr.. Elkins is con-
nected within"
eyes. Mr.. Elkins Senator Davis, OF West
Virginia, and number. OF other gentlemen
whose names have already been mentioned.
Tho property Is q hrst-rate one, and Its de-
velopment will occupy all my spare time"
"You have boon credited with designing n
Southern tour"
SHOW ever much," replied Mr.. Blaine, 81
may be disposed to accept the very many cor
dial Invitations have had to go South, I shall
probably be obliged to decline them all. I
have been necessarily pretty busy man for
the last twelve months and shall now seek
rather to avoid excitement and unnecessary
activity LHt3lF .l...IfH
"Your health Is good, is It nOtf" ta.
eyes, much better than at the beginning OF
tho year."
The Evening critic., 1881-12-21
National Hotel Arrivals.

]. ". Smith, Brooklyn, n. VI George ".
Brown, Sault st. Marie, Mich; W. p. Hill, n.
YIN. D. Prontiss, N. y; J. X. Maddux, Chicago;
and Wife, ParEersburg, ". va; r. A. Remer,
Penn Yam, N. y; Hon. A. g.. Chapman, Nd;
Mrs. r.. Wagner, Detroit; W. M. Tenkbury,
Manchester N. IL; Cotton d. Mather,, Boston;
Cherry, Daito.; w. II. Page, Cincinnati; Miss
Clara Page, Cincinnati; I. H. b.. Dawson, W.
Va; Hon. Fendall Marbury, Nd; Alexander
Samuel II. Hubbard, n. Y; s. ?. Goddard,
Worcester, Mass; NJ, Leon and lady, England
Harry splllman, n. Y; d. II. Waters, phila.;
Williams Providence, II. l.; VIM. Boyd, Baltic;
Jerome Bradley, N. y; George Cooper, Rich
mond; j, NJ. seacrest and wife, N; "; Victor
Malaga, Brooklyn. N, x; John I. JENNIE, y. g.
burg, Pa; ID. II. Crowley, N. X; Joseph X.
Roberts, NJ. A. Williams, NJ. d., w. A. Williams
Md; Z. w. Burkett and wife, MANASSAS, va,
The Evening critic., 1881-12-21
Grand Turkey Rattle,
Dubant's, Seventh and N, streets every nigh
The Women,s Christian Home.

The members of the women's Christian
Home Association held their annual election
yesterday. The following were elected for the
ensuing year: President, Mrs. William Strong
yice.presidents, Mrs. j. G.. Ames, Mrs. s. G.
pomeroy, Mrs: william stickney, Mrs. j. ".
Droit Langdon and Mrs. Admiral Rodgers;
secretary, Miss Charlotte A. Weed; treasurer,
Miss Josephine Chester; register, Mrs. @. j.
Irwell; finance committee, Mesdames s. @.
Pomeroy, ]. W. Thompson, ]. w. Chickering
and Miss Z. @. Smith; reception committee,
Mesdamcs James Robbins and II. g. Blasden;
home committee, Mesdames 8. p. French, f.
Whittelsey, p. E. Wilson, Admiral Rodgers, G.
o. Little, George Frost and N. @. Mcfarland
foster-home committee, Mesdames Otis Bige-
low, N. A. Robbins, Miss Hatch, Mesdames
Chittenden, It. p. Keene and Ames; visiting
committee, Mesdames Copenhaver aid Bray
ton; devotional committee, Mesdames Copen-
haven, Horace White and 0wens medical ad-
visors Drs. Mary Parsons and Spakman; DR..
Tabor johnson, consulting physician.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-21
A Private Dinner Party.

Nh. Flower, the member OF Congress from
tho Eleventh district OF New York, gave prl
vate dinner party last night to a few OF his col
leagues at Wormley's Annex, No. 1927 street.
The dinner was one OF Mr. Wormleys best.
present Representatives Tucker, OF Virginia;
Knott, Of Kentucky; Gibson, OF Louisiana;
Mills, of Texas; Hammond, OF Georgia; Nc
Lane, OF Maryland; Hubert, OF Alabama
Clardy, OF Missouri; Reagan, OF Texas; Morri.
son and singleton, OF Illinois; Curtin, OF Penn.
sylvania; House and Atkins, of Tennessee and
Belmont and Beach, OF New York.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-21
ThrlIIing Accident In a Theatre.

Nine. Lovely, who lifts an anvil with her
teeth and performs other feats, narrowly es-
capped with her life on Monday afternoon, while
performing at the International Comique, In
Philadelphia. She had been hoisted up TO the
dome OF the theatre by grope and pulley ap-
paratus, her only hold being that which she
obtained by closing her mouth over wad-like
arrangement attached by string TO rope.
While being let down from her position the
a distance OF about twenty feet into tho or
chestra, striking heavily upon row OF sharp
backed chairs, which, fortunately for those
She escaped with few bruises, and was able
TO appear again In tho evening The accident
was caused by the bungling ofthe man manng'
Ing the ropes.