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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26

npED Sea Wonders exist i'm thousands OF
UEE[ FORMS bat are surpassed by the marvels
Of invention. Those who are in need of profita-
BILE work that can be done while living at home
should at once send their address 10 Halett e.
Co., Portland Maine. and receive free. full in
for nation how either sex, of all ages, can earn
from 50 to SIS per day and upwards wherever
they live. You are started free. Capital not re-
quired. Some have made over $50 in a single
day at this work. All succeed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26
Statesmen Wanted

To HANDLE our thoroughly refi.
~ able nursery stock. We ell.
gage men on liberal commission, or on
salary and expenses. and guarantee
permanent employment and SUGGEST
Facilities unequaled; Prices reason
able; Outfit free; Decided advantages
to beginnersll Write
ELLWANGER & BARRY,
Rochester, N. Y.
July 5,13-t.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26

TUVpWWy0kIhas revolutionIzed the world dur
IN Y EN llUN ing the last half century. Not
least among the wonders of inventive progress
Is a method and system OF work that can be per-
formed all over the the country without separat-
ing the workers from their homes. Pay liberals;
any one can do the work; either sex. young or
Old; no special ability required Capital not
return TO us aud we will send you free. some
thing of great value and mpt rance 10 you, that
viii start you In business. which will bring you
more money right away. than anything else in
the world. gaASp OUTFIT FREE. Addres True
d Co., Augusta. Maine.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26
EDUCATIONAL.

Those having children TO educate
will do we'll to send postal card for n
copy of the Educational Number Of
the Herald and Presbyter containing
announcements and advertisements Of
the leading schools and colleges OF the
country. Address
MONTFORT & Co.
CINCINNATI, ONO.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26
Mortgage Sale.

nEFAULT having been made In the condi-
- tons of n certain mortgage made by Addie
Picket of ChebOygan village. Mich. TO Alexan-
der McD maid and Alexander McRae Of same
place. dated 21th Dec A. ID. 1887 and recorded
in the Office OF the Register Of Deeds for the
County of Crawford aud State Of Michigan. on
the 22nd day OF December A. ID. 1887 in Liber b
of Mortgages On page 454. which mortgage
there is claimed TO be due at the date of this
ti''e the sum of Two Hundred and Thirty Doll
lars and Twenty three cents. n d an attorneys
fee of Fifteen Dollars provided for In sad mort.
gage. and no suit or proceedings at law having
been instituted to recover the moneys secured
by said mortgage or any part thereof;
Now. Therefore By virtue Of the power of sale
contained i'm said mortgage aud the statute in
such case made aud provided, notice is hereby
"iven that on Wednesday the eighth day OF Au-
gust A. y. 1898 at three O'Clock in the afternoon
shall sell Mt Public Auction. TO the highest bid
der, at the front door Of the Court House i'm the
village of Grayling. Mich. THAT being the place
where the Circuit Court for Crawford County Is
holdenl, the premises described in said mort
gage or much thereof as may he necessary
TO pay the amount due ON said mortgage. with
ten per cent interest. and all legal costs. to-
gether with an attorneys fee of Fifteen Dollars,
covenanted for therein. the premises being des-
cribed In said mortgage cS all that certain lot
piece. ard parcel Of land situate in the County
and described MS follows: The south -east quar-
ter of the northwest quarter of section eight 1877,
town twenty-eight t2Sl north of Range three
3l west.
.-,.-a..-r---~M MCDONALD NeIeAfs.-----
HUMPHREY PERKINS. MoRTGAGEEs.
Attorney for Mortgages.
MAY II. SSsw- B.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26

J. Maurice Finn, the talented
Young orator" of Grayling. as he was
announced, and J. Patterson, editor
of the Northern Democrat came fly
ing into the village on Saturday morn
ing of last week, their carriage trim
med with bandannas:-Northern Mail.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26
Gunsmith Shop.

T WILL open up the old blacksmith
\ shop near the bridge. where will
make and repair guns aud do other
fine work in my line Repairing of
machinery a speciality. Terms reason
able. Give me call.
Ii. b. WILLIAMS.
Aug. 18th, '87.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26
Rev. G. w. West.

NOTARY PUBLIC and Justice of
~ the Peace. Residence in Center
Plains township. Post office, Pere
Chehev. All business entrusted to me
will be promptly attended to.
Sept. 8, VI
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26

A house and lot Ia GoodaIe's add
tion. for $500. This house would rent
for IS. 90 per month, and Is a bargain.
Inquire of
May "a. IT, MAIN J. CONNINE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26

f. NJ. Roffee, while in Gray ling, will
be pleased to show parties who intend
building, some fine locations for resi-
dences.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26

NO, molasses. per gallon, go cts.
Moiasses, per gallon. 30 cts.
Boneless Ham per pound cents.
Potatoes. per bushel 81 25.
Republican caucus, this evening
A new consignment of Ankoria Cot.
fee at the Pioneer Store of S. ii. q Co.
Fresh vegetables can be found ut
the Meat Market of G. w. Wight.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Nicholson went to
Bay View las. Saturday morning.
Rooms to rent. Inquire at this Of
fee.
Buy your Drive Well supplies Of
Il. r. Declxrow.
Small profits and quick sales is the
rule at Blakeslees'.
Geo. f. Owen has the contract oil
placing wall under the school-house.
Cali at Blakeslees and see what he
can do for you.
Corduroy pants at s. H. & Cos.
Mammoth Store.
Mrs. M. j. Finn went to Bay View
last Monday.
G. o. Mccullough has the best So, 90
calf hOof In FUN
Now is the time to buy your Grocer
les at Blakeslees'.
S. G. Knight has improved his resi-
dence with fresh paint.
Mems army shoes for S1,75 at G. o.
McCulloughs'. Try pair.
Trunks. any size and price, at the
mammoth store of s. ii. & Co.
There will be Danish religious servi-
ces at the Town Hall, next Sunday at
the usual hours.
A few nice water sets at s. H. & Cos.
Pioneer Store.
The Republican Club will meet at
the Grand Army hall next Saturday
evening.
For groceries go to the store of Sal
ling, Hanson g. Co.
For fresh butter, eggs, ETC., go to
the new Meat Market of Conner & Tay.
lor.
A new lot of lawns at the Pioneer
Store of s. II. & Go.
There will be regular meeting OF
Marvin Post, Grand Army of the Re-
public, tomorrow evening.
You can get the worth of your
money by buying your shoes at Blakes-
lees.
A fine line of embroidery at the
Mammoth Store of s. II. & Co.
Let every republican attend the
caucus at the Town Hall, this evening
at 7:3O o'clock.
A complete stock of Paints and Oils,
at the Pioneer Store of s. III. e. Co.
Geo. f. Nichols. a former resident of
Grayling, now resides at Miles, Wash
ington Territory.
Garland Stoves and Heaters at the
Mammoth Store of s. H. g. Co.
Perry Richardson, of Center Plains
township. was in town last Saturday.
and called at the AVALANCHE Office.
For Boots at cost, go the Mammoth
Store of s. H. g. Co.
One of J. X. Hanson's youngest
boys fell off a pony last Saturday and
fractured his wrist.
A new lot of Fly Catchers at the
Pioneer Store of s. II. & Go.
A, johnson Is putting up neat res
idenee for himself on Elm street, in
Mickelson's addition.
Window and Door Screens, at the
Pioneer Store of s. ii. " Co.
J. M. Finn and j. Patterson were
the delegates from this county to the
Democratic State Convention.
More new clothing at the Pioneer
Store of s. II. & Co.
Finn Is going to have his delivery
wagon repainted and Cleveland's
name put on II. instead Of Harrison's.
Call at the Mammoth Store Of s. ii.
q Co.. for Straw Hats. Sc, &c.
1t was Geo L. Alexander. Esq, who
purchased the Office and Insurance
business Of NJ. J. Combine. ESQ.
Go to G. .. McCullouehs' and get a
pair Of Mems buckle pillow shoes for
1,f0.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26
Mortgage Sale.

Mortgage Sale.
DEFAULT having h ing o been made 4,
a ceriain mortgage dated the 18th day OF Sep.
temberA ID. 1887 made by Nellie NJ. Darlington
of wichita Kansas 81 Rasnus Han.on of Gray
ling, Michigan and recorded on the 9th day of
March A. d. 1888. in the Office of the Register
of Deeds in and for Crawford County Michigan.
In Liber Il of mortgages. on page 4e0. on which
mortgage there Is claimed 10 be due at the date
OF this notice the sum Of Forty-one dollars and
nnety-one cents, ard an attorneys fee of
Fifteen dollars. covenanted for in said mortgage,
and no suit or proceedings at law, or in equity
having been taken to recover the debt by said
mortgage secured, or any part thereof,
N(TTCE is hereby gwen that on
wv lN,tL Saturday the 18th day Of
August A. ID. 1893. at 10 O'Clock a m. said mort
gage will be forecosed by sale OF the premises
In said mortgage described at public auction. to
the highest bidder. AT the front door OF the
Court House in the Village Of Grayling. Michigan.
THAT being the place OF holding te Circuit Court
for the County of Crawford. Michigan or so
much OF said premises "a may be necessary TO
satisfy the amount due upon said mortgage.
with interest at seven per cent. and all legal
costs, together with an attorneys fec OF Fifteen
dollars, as aforesaid which said mortgaged
premises are described as follows The north
west quarter ~ the north west quarter of sec
ton twenty. Town twenty-six, north, of range
three west Crawford County Michigan.
Dated. May 2lst 1888
MAIN j. CoNNISE, RASMUS HANSON.
Attorney for Mortgage.e Mortgage.
May s4th 13w,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26
For Sale.

TWILL SELL any of my houses or
lots on favorable terms. For particu-
lar information. call on
JOSEPH CHARRON.
May3.t.f.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26

AuI uftt Ut cVatrt vtt tlEAif 20 ~
3. II. 4 Co.'s Pioneer Store.
J. X. Hanson has erecte3 neal
porch la front of his residence which
improves it's appearance.
Evaporated Apples at the Mammoth
Store of 5. II. & Go.
Oranges. lemons. coccanuts and ba-
nanas at the market of Conner 4 Tay.
lor.
A new stock of shoes In few days
at the Pioneer Store.
A full line of backing and shoe
dressing. constantly on hand, at the
shoe store of G o. Mccullough.
Chris. Range has just finished neat
fence around his residence on PENN.
sular Avenue.
A new line of bustles at the Pioneer
Store of s. ii. Il Co.
Henry Bates sold his house and lot
last Friday to a late arrival from Den
mark. Consideration, $780, 90,
A nice assortment of salt and pepper
shakers at the Mammoth store of 8.
II. Il Co.
At @. o. McCulloughs' You will find
a full line of Ladies', Childrens' and
Misses shoes.
Miss Josie Jones went to Chesanlng
last Wednesday on visit to her grand.
parents.
A full supply of vegetables of all
kinds, constantly on hand, at the new
Meat Market of Conner g. Taylor.
j. Staley went to Bay View last Sat
urday morning TO spend Sunday with
his family.
May Patent and Gold Dust Flour,
the best in the State, at s. Ii. & Cos.
Pioneer Store.
Rev. J. H Phelps and family are en-
ioying visit from his daughter and
her husband, from Des MONIES, Iowa.
Blakeslee is agent for the New Eng
land Mutual Accident Association, the
best in the world. Have your life in
sured at once.
Twenty-six tickets to Mackinac Is
land. were sold at this station for the
excursion train last Saturday.
Geo. L. Alexander, Esq, has given
his residence coat of paint which
materially improves its appearance.
Win. t. Lewis. head sawyer in Dill
ley's mill at Frederic, near Grayling,
had his left hand cut off by the saw,
Saturday. Detroit Meas.
A young son was born TO Mr.. and
Mrs. e. It. Raymond last Monday
morning. Fred is doing as we'll as
could be expected.
The families of Messrs. Blakeslee,
Woodwork, Rose and Evans went to
Portage Lake last Tuesday for a weeks
outing.
General Sheridan is still reported to
be improving in health. Every
change in his condition is for the bet
ter.
Miss Stevens will form a class in
Art Embroidery and Paris Uniting.
For particulars call at Mrs. Alexan-
ders.'
E. M. Roffee has given his two hous-
es on Peninsular Avenue another coat
of paint, giving them more finished
appearance.
Mr.. T. Lewis. chief sawyer at Dill
ley's mill at Grayling, had Lis left
hand cut off by a saw, Saturday.
Detroit Journal
Messrs Purchase, Olson, Martin and
Robinson attended the Saginaw races
last week, and report some excellent
sport.
+. p. Richardson, of Center Plains,
had to have a reaper, and must have
the best, SO he bought Buckeye Ia.
BILE Rake, combined machine.
f. II. Deckrow has enclosed COM
modious addition to his residence
which will odd greatly to the convent
ence of his home.
Mr.. Waters, who has been working
for Z. f. Raymond for the last six
months, went to Cheboygan last Mon
day morning o. Raymond will here
after have charge of the vacant chair.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26
|. Nj. SILSBY,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER

DLANS and Specifications furnish
\ ed upon application with prompt
ness and dispatch.
Posi- OFFICE, Roscommon. Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26
PROGRAMME.

hOuhA VI vi Cs
FIRST DAY.
| 1. Reception Committee with Cheboygan City
Band will meet comrades at all boats and
trains
2. Assembly and parade formed at q; A. r.
hall at 1890 a m.
3. Procession will break ranks at camp ground
at 1890 a. m.
4. Roll call at IL IN.
| .. Dinner call Mt 1890 p. m
| g. Music by Martial Band.
2 Prayer by Rev A K Cook.
8. Music by the Bands.
O. Address of Welcome by Comrade Oscar
Adams,
10. Response by Bennett. President of Associ.
alton
II. Song by the Choir.
II. Supper call at 6p. m.
y, Roll call and guard mount.
Ia. Taps at 9p. m.
:. Reveille Ca m.
2. Roll call at $3.50 a. m.
!. Breakfast at "a. m.
4. Guard mount at Sa. m.
8. Music by the Bands $50 a. m.
ToASTS AND RESPONSES.
O.. What does this Nation owe the patriots of
or Revolution and Heroes OF 1861 1865. Re-
spouse by Comrade Oscar II Wisner.
z. Song: "Marching through Georgia"
.. Our MICHIGAN Soldiers. Response by Com
rade w II. Mar.
Q. Song. Lay Me down and save the Flag"
III. The Grand Army of the Republic. Response
by Comrade II. b. Hudson.
-. song, COIumDid the Gem OF the Ocean.
II. Michigan in the War. Response by Com
rade A J. Rose.
ID Song and Music
II. Declanation .''Sheridan's Ride" by Mis- g
Loie /. Willard.
ID. Dinner call at 1880 p. m.
~. Song. Battle Cry OF Freedom"
"a. Prayer by Rev W. I'll James.
IL. Toast, Red White and Blue. Response by
w. s. Humphrey
10. Song RED. White and Blue"
20. The Loyal Women of the Union. Response
by j. s Andrews
81. Song. "GlOry Hallelujah."
D. Defamation "Barbara Frltchie," by Miss
LOie |. Willard
3 Song. star Spangled Banner
H The Soldiers and Sailors of the Union. Re
Spouse by Comrade o. Palmer
70. Annual address by Judge Il. j. Kelley, of AL
pena.
&c. supper call at 6:90 p. m.
"a. Taps at Up IN.
THIRD DAY.
l. Reveille Ga m
,. Breakfast 63i a. m.
B. Election of officers Sa m.
4. Excursion to llackiHac Island, pa. m
5. Break ranks 6;30 p. m
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26
? UBLIC NO TIC E
TO TUE PEOPLE OF
Pere Cheney and Vicinity.

We wish to call your attention to
the fact that we have purchased the
stock of General Merchandise of Stew
art HUT, and placed on sale more new
and choice goods, and are prepared TO
supply you with anything in our line
as cheap as anywhere in the county for
first class goods. No. goods at prices
as low us such goods can be sold is our
motto. Call and examine our stock
and prices. and we will guarantee you
satisfaction.
HASTINGS BROTHERS,
Pere Cheney, Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26
TENTH ANNUAL REUNION

Programme for the Tenth Annual
Reunion of the Northern Michi-
gan Soldiers and Sailors Associ-
alton at Cheboygan, August al,
az and 23rd, 1888.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-07-26


the best, SO he bought a Buckeye Ia
BILE Rake, combined machine.
+. II. Deckrow has enclosed a com
modious addition to his residence
which will odd greatly to the convent
ence of his home.
Mr. Waters, who has been working
for E. F. Raymond for the last six
months, went to Cheboygan last Mon
day morning. o. Raymond will here
after have charge of the vacant chair.
Mrs. M. f. Hanson and her sister,
Mrs b. f. Kecsling, and Master Ar
thur Keesling of Logansporr, Ind, and
Mr.. j. l.. Hanson of Union City, Indi-
ana, went to Bay View, last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Head, of South
Branch township. were in town last
Saturday, visiting their daughter and
making acquaintance with their bran
new grandson.
w. II. James Of Beaver Greek has
invested in Buckeye self binder,
for his harvest. which will yield fairly
well Notwithstanding the drouth. He
always wants the hpst In the market.
George Miller, of Gaylord, who was
married but THREE weeks since, shot
himself last Monday morning, the ball
passing through his brain. He was
tired of living and thought he would
try dying.
Chas. w. Taylor. formerly OF Gay
lord. and who had his hand badly in
jured by press in the Nescs Office at
that place, is now travelling In the in
terest of the san, published ut In
dianapolis.
The School Board has engaged the
following corps Of teachers for the en-
suing year: Prof. l.. q. Colburn. of
Lansing, Principal; Mss May b. Par
fridge, Bay City, Grammar Room;
Miss Eva Nichols. Bronson. list Prima-
~ and Miss Aegie Bates, Grayling, I'd
Primary.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-08
N o-1o-
cupied as a stable by William II. Blood.

cupied as a stable by William II. Blood.
 The executive committee for the Fourth held an enthusiastic meeting, Fri day, 1st. D. M. Read, E. c. Bassick and D. B. Crockett were added to the com mittee. Messrs Read, Reck, Brothwell, Zones and Seeley were appointed sub committee to select a grand marshal. Mr Peck advocated the plan of raising funds by school subscriptions. The next meet ing will be held this evening. ..r
 The teachers were well cared for dur ing the two days convention, last week. Several restaurants sent iii reduced rates for meals and the court house, the public library and Seaside Institute were open to inspection at noon. +
 Mrs Plumb B. Nichols of New York has spent a few days with relatives here.
 The Park City Cyclists have received their new uniforms and a prouder dozen of good looking young men is seldom seen. +.. -.-
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-08

For outside or inside painting use Rubber Paint and you will have the best.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-08
THE PERCHERON STALLION,

Le Petit Due U.ittle Dul>e), No. 4167, will make his second season at the barn of $. L.. Thomas, Trumbull, Ct., Daniels Farm dis trict. Terms $2O; $5 at time of service, the balance when proved with foal. No business done on Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-08
June B. l 8 8 B.
THE VIEWPOINT LIBRARY /:

Will be open for drawing Books every Tues day to D m and to 9 in the evening; Satur- day from 10 q m to F, to p m, 6 to 9 in the evening.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-08
FLOWS, PL ANTERS

Before purchasing new blow, would in- vite you to examine and try the Wizard chilled blow. They are made in sizes to suit all, from light one-hOrse to heavy three horse; also swivel and sulkey. The testimony of those us ing thom is, '"There is no equal" also have a stock of Fisk automatic corn planters. The introduction of one in t place always sells more. Send postal card for circulars.
 J. B. FAIRCHILD, Hawleyvillc, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-08
FARM FOR SALE:

Situated in Plumtrees district, consisting of 8 House, Barn and 70 acres of Lanq. The build ings are in good condition and the land well watered in good heart and suitable for either pasturage or wheat raising For particulars enquire of JAMES MOORE, 2d,
 4G4 Main Street, Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-08
ADoLpH OF PAWLING

Registered by the Holstein Freisian Associ- sltion of America, Vol l, No 125s. Bred by J II. Wanzer X Son, Pawlng, N. Y; is now owned by Albert Blackman, Newtown, Ct. Terms for ISSS soc each.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-29

Graduate Department-Cleveland IS, Har-
rison IA, Fisk 4; plurality for Cleveland,4.
Divinity School-Cleveland 8, Harrison 3,
Fisk /; plurality for Cleveland, 2.
Law school-Cleveland 60, Harrison 81;
plurality for Harrison, IL.
Medical School-Cleveland l, Harrison 2;
plurality for Harrison, /.
Scientific School-Cleveland /, Harrison 4,
Fisk /; plurality for Harrison, 3.
Special Students-Cleveland 35, Harrison
45; plurality for Harrison. 10.
Senior Class-Cleveand 90, Harrison 81, Fisk
3; plurality for Harrison, Z.
Junior Class-Cleyeland 95, Harrison lO7,
Fisk 3; plurality for Harrison, II.
Sophomore Class-Cleveland %, Harrison
1876, Fisk 1; plurality for Harrison, 3S.
Freshman Class-Ceveland 50, Harrison
III, Fisk 5; plurality for Harrison, 80.
Total-Cleveland 473, Harrison $50; Fisk Is;
plurality for Harrison, l66, out of total vote
Of LIN.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-29
Tn, Kaiser welcomed Homo.

A municipal deputation, in waiting upon the
Emperor William Saturday, presented an ad-
dress Of welcome on the occasion of his return
home, and were startled by emphatic remarks
in the course of the Emperor's reply, on the
scandal and gossip Of the press, affecting the
Imperial family. In concluding his remarks
the Emperor observed that he was about to
move TO Berlin, and he requested the delega-
tion to see that less was written about his
change Of residence. Tho deputation requested
permission to erect on the Schlossplatz, In
memory of the Emperor's visit TO Vienna and
Rome, a fountain designed by Professor Begas,
the artist. The Emperor expressed his gratif-
cation and interest in the undertaking.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-29
WASHINGTON, OCTOBER 90, 1888.

IT is PLAIN THAT the present plan OF
assessing city property for purposes oil
taxation is defective, and In order to se'
cure justice to all and TO prevent an un-
fair discrimination, which must neces.
sarily exist under the present methods,
prompt action should be taken. The
suggestions made by Assessor Fish in his
report are in the line Of the proper re-
form, and their execution would, in
great measure, remove existent difficult
ties. In the placing of values on prop
erty approximating one hundred and nifty
millions of dollars. q very slight defec-
ton of estimate will cost the city dearly.
and it behooves us that We have as as
SCISSORS men who are capable, honest and
trained to their work.
They should be paid salaries in ac-
cordance with the responsibility OF their
positions, and it should be their duty to
SO equip themselves in the knowledge OF
what is required of them that when an
assessment is made it win not merely be
bit of guess work, brought to a greater
or lesser degree of accuracy by the sug-
gestion of the man who is to pay the
taxes on it. There is complaint that the
poor man pays proportionately more
taxes than the rich man, because his
property is assessed at its full value,
while the rich mans goes in at one-ha!t
or one.third, or whatever value may be
satisfactory, and the honesty rather than
the ability of the assessor is reflected
upon. This complaint is scarcely war
ranted by the facts, but it is undeniabie
that the high-priced property is not given
a figure quite so near its actual value as
is given the low priced property.
This is owing to the fact that the high
priced property at forced sale never
brings, proportonately, as much as low
priced property, and this fact Is used as
basis of estimates. The interests OF
the people are no more nearly affected
than in this matter Of taxation. and in
the arrangement and control Of its meth
ods no greater wisdom or better judg-
ment are demanded in any other branch
of government. We need the best plans,
and the best plans and the question and
its determination to the safest conclusion
are worthy of the most careful considera-
ton of every good citizen, whether he
owns property or does not.