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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-09

In my last annual message 10 the Congress
attention was directed to the fact that the
revenues of the government exceeded its
actural needs, and it was suggested that leg
islative action should be taken to relieve the
people from the unnecessary burden of tax
alton thus made apparent. In view of the
pressing importance of the subject,
l deem it my duty to again
urge its consideration. The income
of the government with its increased vol
ume, and through reasons in its collections
is now more than ever in excess of public
necessities. The application of the surplus
to the payment of such portion of the public
debt as is now, at our option, subject to ex-
tinguishment,. IF continued at the rate which
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-12-09

For the current year to end June 80, 1887,
the ascertained receipts up to October 1,
1886, with such receipts estimated for the re-
mainder of the year, amount to 1856, 900, 900.
The expenditures ascertained and esti-
mated for the same period are $266, ,OO0, 900,
indicating surplus at the close of the year
of $90, 100000 The total value of the ex-
ports from the United States to foreign
countries during the fiscal year as stated and
compared with the preceding year is as fol-
lOws:-
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by railroad corporations has for years worked
hardship and gross injustice to settlers in
sparsely populated sections of the state. and
constituted grievance of great nlagn!tGda. Re
lief il great measure has been Afforded i'll this
regard by the result OF the recent prosecutions
by the attorney general against five OF the cor
poiStiCEs, which pieces the lands held By tour
of them UpoU the tax lists.
The law OF 1885 prohibiting the manufics ure
and sale of adulterated dairy products mas haa
the effect TO stimulate i'll y marked dearee an
important industry of the state, which had pe-
gun to langu,sh by reason of the importation OF
frauduiens limitations and substitutes. WITH
which the honest products of the dairy were
brought into competition
Probably the most important measures of re-
FORM more far reaching In all their future IN
fuence fer the relief of the people than any thas
have been instituted in recent years, are those
which constitute our present policy respecting
the control and regui.tion or railway corpora
lions. The legislation OF 1889 upon THIS SUB
ject. and also that respecting STATE supervision
of warehouse and the inspection or grain, was
hailed by the people OF the state ct large as the
dawn OF their deliverance from monopoilstic
exactions and expressions. l believe the re2-
sohab,e expectations of the people have not
been disappointed in the result thus far reached
IN the administration of this new policy.
Recognizing il as tho agency through which
their ultimate emancipation may DO woEAe'i out.
they patiently await such action at your hands
shall make it fully and completely effective
TO that end.
In surrenderiug the high trust with which |
have been SO long honored. desire to express to
my associates in the administration my sense d
obligation Ter the coTdi2lity with which their co
operation hiss ever been rendered il my support.
Ability, intcgrity and conscientious regard for
the public interests have especially characterized
the management Of each CT their several depart
meats. Trusting that my successor may enjoy
the advantage of that consideration and support
from Ills associates and the public which have
been accorded me during my official experience,
l conclude the duties devolyiaS upon me WIN
an earnest hone that the richest of heaven S
blessings inay be vcuchsafed the future Of our
beloved common wealth.
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Health Cranks.

Lovers of imaginative literature
should read the health articles in the
magazines and newspapers. Such
reading may fill the minds of nervous
people with gloomy foreboding, but a
we'll balanced man will get more solid
fun out of the wild rawlings of the
health cranks than he will be able to
find anywhere else.
We are told now that we must give
up milk because it is liable to produce
typhoid fever. Beef must go because it
is the cause of consumption. Pork is
not to be thought of on account of
trichinoses. Even potatoes are placed
under the ban because it is now be-
lieved that they cause catarrh.
It is possible that some we'll mean
ing but ignorant health reformer. de-
string to avoid these evils, will rashly
resolve to limit himself to bread and
water and fruit. Here he will run
against another difficulty. He will
have to be on his guard against adul-
terated flour and baking powders. In
the matter of water, too. he must exer-
else great caution. 1t is asserted by
some chemists that water contains a
very small percentage of alcohol, and
if this fact should ever be established
beyond doubt, tlse prohibitionists
will, of course feel called upon to sup
press water drinking.
To follow the directions of the
health cranks is an impossibility. 1t
may be death to violate their rules. but
it will certainly kill us to follow them.
The only way to do is to run a go-as-
you-please schedule. The man who
defies the health cranks will probably
outlive them all.-Atlanta Con stitution.
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A MiSer'S Gold.

Somebody told the story of Hugh NJ.
who died in Durham forty years ago.
He was a determined man and very pc
nurious. He died at an advanced age.
On his death bed he kept his right
hand closely elutched. As he drew his
last breath he frightened his hold.
Everybody knew what he held. 1t
was the key to the chest in which he
kept his gold. AS his nerveless hand
Enclosed. the key dropped from them
and clattered against the bedside. AS
if TO hold it even after his soul had
passed away. the miser had tied the
key about his wrist by strong cord
and had grasped it as long as life re-
NAMED. He had wanted to take his
gold with him. They buried him as he
was, with the key to the money chest
dangling about his wrist. and to-day
the Key is in his grave. turning to rust
probably. .And what became of the
goldp' ''Oh, the heirs took care of
that just the same. They split open
the chest with an AK and divided the
gold, and let the mser sleep on with
the key about his wrist. "-Leaoiston
me. Journal.
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An Able Financier.

MARY" said an economical Phila-
delphia husband, II want to make you
a Christmas present this year, but I
really don't know what to get. I guess
I'll postpone it until next year and then
get something nice.
John. you said that last year"
REALLY now; did 1? Well, that proves
that never forget YOU"
'But, John, you may be dead by next
year"
"Why, that's true, and if don't
waste any money on Christmas pres
ents you'll be so much the better off.
Really. Mary, I'm glad to see you look
at matters in such a sensible light ~
PHILADELPHIA Chronicle Herald.
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Drawing the Line Wisely.

Omaha Millionaire-Ah! see,-so
of Mr.. Grumps, of Boston, an old school
mate of mine.
Young Bostonian--"Yes / have left
Boston and am seeking new home in
the West"
'Humph! Did you leave suddenlye"
mo. been thinking of it for some
t:mep"
Were you bank cashier?"
.'Oh. no."
.'Tellcr?"
mo, p
Confidential book-keeper, perhaps?"
mot at all. am a hod-carrier.
MY dear boy. gls-d to meet you;
come right up to mJ house. Omaha
World.
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He Met the Question.

Old Mrs. Brewster: John, here's
suthin' don't understand. The paper
says: 1.-The last seen of the defaulter
was in Victoria, B. c." What does B.
G. mean?
Old Mr.. Brewster: Why, before
Christ.
Old Mrs. Brewster: But the paper
says he didn't steal the money until day
before yesterday.
Old Mr.. Brewster: Samanthv. you
shouldn't believe all you read in the
newspapers. They never get things
right-Lve.
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Bad for tho BaiiiHs.

DUBLIN JAN Awhile number of bailiffs
were endeavoripg to effect an eviction at
Achill yesterday they were attacked with
stones by che people. The attempt had to
be given up Several arrests were made.
After the eviction of a tenant in Athenry,
neighbors maltreated the baiiiffs and the
landlords.
ROME. JAN 1T is stated that the pope
recently wrote the archb:shops of Dublin and
Cork instructing them not to support the
Natlonalists' rent movement but the injunc-
ton has been disregarded.
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Suggested to bulgaria.
LONDON, Jan. 4-Russia has made the fol-
lowing suggestion as basis for negotiations
between the signatories to the Berlin treaty
for the settlement Of the Bulgarian question:
That the Bulgarian regents resign: that new
sobranje be elected for Bulgaria only; that two
Zankotfites be admitted into the Bulgarian cabi-
net; that Prince Nicholas OF Mingrclia be pro-
rulership. and that an ordinary provincial as
sembly be convoked for Roumelia-
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PARIS. Jan. 1.-Two English adventuresses
have been arrested here charged with an
original form of swindling. The prisoners
give the names of Mrs Linsay and Miss
Evelyne Rappy. The latter Is beautiful
woman and about twenty five years of age:
Mrs Linsay Is older, not 80 conely, and
easily passed as Miss Rappy's mother or
guardian, as occasion required. The women
caused to be published in responsible papers
genteelly written and cleverly constructed
advertisements making 1t known that
young widow with million sterling in her
own Fight, or a rich young girl, Who had
made o false step, was DESTROYS OF forming .
marital alliance with a gentleman OF the
right stamp who would appreciate the sttu-
alton and who has means sufficient to war
rant that on his side the marriage was not
entirely speculation. Several Frenchmen
were in turn introduced to Evelyne Rappy
as result of these advertisements, and she
was put forth as the young widow, or the
rich young girl. according to the inclination
Of the sutton. She engaged herself to
their ardor until she had exhausted
| their ability to make presents. and
successfully married several Of the
more wealthy, securing the best
settlement possible and managing to escape
| with all the wedding presents and other
hours after the ceremony 1t has transpired
| that Miss Rappy played this marriage trick
| with great financial success on more than
one adventurer in England before she sought
| her new victims in France, and 1T is said
| that all of her numerous dupes in both
| countries have been of such high social or
| political position that they have been
ashamed to seek redress of any kind. When
Miss Happy was taken into custody she was
| ut tirst-class hotel, living in grand suite
| Of rooms in style betitting princess. and
was on the point of being married to man
who had already paid right royalty for the
betrothal, and had invested a snug fortune
in wedding presents. When Miss Rappy
realized that she was q prisoner she broke
down and made complete confession, CIV
/! ing the details OF all her exploits, with men.
| ton OF dates sums and names She throws
| all the blame for her conduct upon Mrs.
Iinsay, who she says completely controlled
her
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A Burned Home.

HASTINGS. Special, JAM 4-The residence
of John Herrick was burned last night to-
gether with the entire contents, besides fur
niture and clothing stored there to the
amount of $3.50 belonging to Herman
Schroth. A partial insurance was held on
the reaideuoe in the German, Of Freepork
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30
Countcrfeiters Detecred.

LONDON, Jan A gang Of forgers was
arrested at stamboul while forging coupons
OF loan bonds The police seized the coun-
terfeiting machinery and false coupons to
the amount Of $4,000!
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Explos;ou in n Coal Pit.

BRUSSELS, Jan. 4-Thirty miners were i'm
prisoned by an explosion to-day in coal
pit at Mons. Six OF them have SO far been
taken out dead Thirty-seven persons were
RilIed
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grain laws which will contribute to their eff
cheney and to the usefulness Of the commission,
and shall not trespass on your time to call at
tention to them in detail
TAXATION OF RAILROADS.
It appears plain that new and definite legisla-
tion is needed on the subject Of railroad taxa
ton The commissioners seem to be in doubt
concerning the liability of any railroad company
which has not formally accepted the provisions
of the law of March, 1873. relating to the tax
alton of the St. Paul. saltwater & Taylors Falls
Railroad company, to even pay per centum Of
its earnings, in lieu Of taxes. under existing
legislation. This liability should be so de-
finitely settled that there could DO no question
about 1t in any case. 1t seems desirable that
the whole subject be inquired into by the legis-
lature, and plain and consistent law enacted.
The law in force is indefinite and obscure that
several suits have already been carried to the
supreme court for a construction OF its meaning.
Besides, it is well known that the intention
OF the law is being continually abused by
railroad companies l mean that feature ot
| it which imposes tax on new roads OF
| but one per centum on gross earnings for the
| first three years. two per centum during The
next seven years, and three per centum there
after. As a result OF the favor shown In the
| law to new roads, the spurs and branches built
for the old roads, rs direct part OF their sys.
| TENS and regularly operated with them as 9 part
of one property OF railroad, are as rule built by
new corporations for the sake Of the exemption
| extended to new roads. In this way 1t happens
| past year increased $25S. O95.S1, the taxes, OF
percentage in lieu Of taxes. decreased SO. $780,.
| 81. In view Of these facts, and Of the large
| amount OF property held by the railroad com.
| panics exempt from taxation. I recommend that
| the law be amended 70 as to compel al railroad
| lines hereafter to be built and Operated)to pay
| to the state the full three per centum on theil
gross earnings, in lieu OF taxes, from the start
| TAXATION OF RAILROAD LANDS
| The large quantities Of lands held by the varf.
GUS railroad companies FREQ from taxation 10
subject which has attracted the attention Of the
| people Of the state. There f. IN evident Inn.
| preston in the minds Of many that some actor
can or ought to be taken looking to the taxation
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take pleasure in recommending the creation
and establishment by suitable legislation OF .
state bureau Of labor statistics, ms measure
parties Of the state in the late campaign. and
as q matter Of good faith now. II for no other
reason should be carried out, bns .ne inst are
it, 1t is important to the whole state. and
especially to the laborng men. that there should
be some instrumentality through whcn &C,
curate statistical information could be obtained
touching all those questions which concern
the welfare Of the producing classes. This
information is especially valuable as basis for
needed legislation from time to time Affecting
these interests and the dissemination aud dis
cussion Of the reports OF the bureau concerning
wages cost OF living. profits OF different indus
tries, degree Of prosperity or poverty among the
people and similar questions. would prove OF
great interest and value. In creating this new
bureau, would suggest and recommend that
it, except as regards the gathering OF vItai sta
tistics and that In the future this latter duty be
transferred to the state board OF health. where
such information could be made OF real value.
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING SCHOOL
NV attention has been called. by resolutions
of the Duluth chamber OF commerce, ana also OF
the Duluth Engineer association, to the ques-
ton OF the location OF state industrial ana art
school. in connection with school OF mines, at
the head Of Lake Superior. for the purpose OF
fostering and perpetuating our manufacturing
interests, encouraging tho DEVELOPMENT OF our
natural resources, and supplying the demand FOR
an institution whereby our young workingmen
and women can obtain training and tech
ncal education that will fit them to become good
citizens instead of Migrants and public charge,
thus resulting in great benefit socially and in
telleotually. The old system Of apprenticeship
which at best only educated the hands, has been
practically abandoned and the opportunities
Tor supplying the demand for skilled
workmen are constantly diminish
ing The efficiency Of training schools
in other states and countries has met public APP
| proyal, and the establishment Of such an inssi-
| tuition In our own state, where not only the
! hands but the brains Of our youth can be edu.
| Gated. seems to be justified on the highest
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leG1el4t10n 70 destroy IL.
THE TAX LAWS.
There is no more important subject concerning
which invoke Immediate legislation than that
state. Under these laws, as interpreted by our
supreme court In its decision of the now cele-
brated "Chauncey- Wass case" rendered since
lately teaffirmed, though by divided court
any freehoder is liable to be Invested Of the title
to his real property through the operation OF the
tax laws or the action OF those who ADMINISTERS
them, although he may have paid his tax In full
and within the statutory time. advance nc
censure Of the court. and find no good reason for
doubling the sincerity. high motive and lofty
independence Of the judges. The provisions o.
the statute are intricate. and there is too much
room for division and doubt. The law should be
made SO plain and simple as to exclude al unc:r-
into the hands Of public officer who has beer
chosen by the people or duly appointed to COL
lect the revenue the taxes due on his property,
that act ought to relieve him at once aud forever
from all the consequences attaching to delin-
Quency. When the citizen has done his full
part-has borne the burden which the state has
imposed upon him-his financial! ruin by :ht
blunder or criminal connivance Of a public Off.
Ger, in the manner made possible under our tax
laws. should be put beyond possibility. 1t is
true that by decision made in a more recent
clse, the repeal Of that clause OF the tax Law
which provides that notice OF the sale of his
property for delinquent taxes shall be served
upon the owner before the time OF redemption
snail DeGlu Co run was neIu % oe Al CoutIuVeu'
ton of the constitution, and therefore void
Yet personal notice is not required by that sec
ton OF the law in all cases, and may be safely
said to be the exception in practice: Nor should
the property owner who has paid his tax be re-
Quired to watch every step in the intricate pro
cecdings by which payment Of delinquent taxes
is enforced, to make sure that he be not de
voured by the tax title shark. or his propert,
confiscated by the state. Immediate steps
should be taken to make It impossible to com
mis- the wrong which the law now sanctions
The main features Of our tax laws. 30 far as
am informed, are we'll understood and salts
factory in their operation. doubt not yo,
fully appreciate the importance Of . law whicl
insures the prompt collection Of the revenues
and that, in remedying the wrong complained
Of, You will keep this fact In view.
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WITRUCK AND HIS SWAG.

A Large Amount of Money Stolen from the
Adams Express Company Recovered-Wit-
rocks Mother Makes an Apparently truth
full Statement.
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The Festive News Agent.

The reader has often noticed how the
self-satisfied and complacent news
agent stalks through the train as
though he owned the train, the COM
pany, and the road. Like 1.-THE sun
and l." he's every wide awake" and
if one gives him half chance he'll
either talk the unwary passenger blind
or compel him in the interest of self
preservation to buy some of the cheap
literature with which he is loaded down.
But even the great and only news agent
s'gets LETT occasionally, of which fact
Chicago Tribune reporter was an
amused witness the other day. A Michi
gan Central train drew up at the sta
ton at Hammond, Ind, and as lank
and uncouth countryman as ever had
chills and fever in the Calumet marshes
got of. He was accompanied by two
females of similar personal characters
tics, and he had apparently just re-
turned from his first visit to Chicago
and his first ride on a train. In his
band was paper book probably worth
at train prices about quarter of a dol
lar. In less than thirty seconds after
he had reached the station platform the
news agent pounced upon him like q
haWk on june Dug.
Here, young teller," he exclaimed
sayagelY, ''Bhere're you goin' with that
bookf You didn't think l was maxim
you a present of it. did youP"
Surprise, doubt, and defiance showed
in rapid succession on the countryman's
face. The spectators began to snicker.
Suddenly it occurred to him that the
newsboy was imposing upon him and
he put the book behind him.
.'B'gosh, ye just chucked it down in
ter the seat 'thout nobody's askin' ye, ;"
he answered surlily, looking around for
a 0nfrmation of his statement to his two
%, upanions who. stood open-mouthed,
80 stonished to speak.
I'd Lawdr' walled the news agent.
.Jf M. 1ummed idiot don't think give
:, - b;,,, 'or nothin'! Give US quarter,
vomn1 fsIis> an I'll call it square.
..Ysw he o II burned, - responded the
"a N owing of
"I'Ii have y III jerked If you don't
hand over that quarter" yelled the
news agent furiouA
"Do1't Git mad n, eow, sonny; you'll
spile if you don't ke p COOL" was the
response.
'IIltnI1O Tue pOOA, "a .,
AGENT ..or I'll knock o 10. ug out OF ye."
.Naw yew don't" resi bonded the
countryman, dropping his sa tehel ana 10
squaring off with the awkwar mess OF
an unbroken steer and about the sanie
amount of strength.
The news agents ardor was v1E Epiy
da.npened by the demonstration and ne
was once more beginning to resort to "a,
gurnent when the conductor shouted
"All. aboardr' and the train moved of
The news agent gained the platform
and .scowled back a deadly, unspoken
threat of arrest and divers other ills
and aalamities. The spectators, evil
IDENTIFY in sympathy with the country
man, laughed uproariously and the
backwo DDS hero moved off complacent-
ly with his females, remarking that he d
.'Got a heap interested in that ere book
and it 'uti make gol DANCED good Sun,
day readin'-sll bout detectives and
burglars and Invisible Ike, the Grave
Robher ''N