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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12

"a fhiieoelphla Press
VIZ. imposition manifested among the
G...-.s' ."epubhcans TO the advice of
g. 9,'i' aiahono 70 make no nominations
4I, ne Natural disgust with the cow
NJ. 'Ufse ho recommended. Earnest
st,'.-io coming IN from all sides. and
Ole, ny 81 county chairmen held the
.,ns, "a! 10 Washington II was decided TO
Tue calling VI o mSss convention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12
Confirmed.

The favorable impression prod,nced ., on
the first appearance OF the agreeable LIQUID
fruit remedy Syrup Of Figs few years
ago has been more than confirmed oy tns
pleasant experience Of ali who nave ussd
Il and the success Of tho proprietors ano
manufacturers. the California fig-Syrup
Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12
-~NcN- PACIFIC COLLISION.
Wen Killed and five Injured Both
in.Ines Demolished.

hfa.. september l0.-A collision
'-e Union Pacific railroad
Today between a passenger
.t 'rain. Tie kilei were Michael
-t Join OssoWski and the IN
ii.i. ortuau and Victory Homes,
-''-' .ii-c,9r G.. Baird, Express
p. IL. /. Ncknnon. and Brake
Ed. Harding. Homes died THIS
.. ..3 JIualu viii lose q leg. The
n-' slightly hurt. Both en-
e., "'ie leafly demolished. The ex-
1888 i N4e tr.osc1uel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12
TENNESSEE cONFEoeRATEs.
Largest Reunion In Their H'storS--A"'
a,...es-Dnyis Monument Contribution

NASHVILLE. Tenn. September iO.--The
reunion Of the Tennessee DIVISION OF ~"
Cnnfsderate Soldiers at Winchester to-day
was the largest IN the history OF the asso'
cation. The addresses were made 10y hev;
j William Jones. of Atlanta ana o Gen9fa'
George W. Gordon, Of Mempnls. Inc ,"o ,m,-
ter made an appeal for the DAYS .s;,e ,no W.
ment. An old lady VINO ehle''ain.n n ann,
sent a contribution of $500. General J9hn
n Gordon sent a telegram expressing niS
warmest sympatbies and greetings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12
CHAT ABOUT sTREEr-cAa NOISES.
Tho Committee Meets at the Home Of the
(ifI t.nrlrHcr.

There was delightful assemblage last
night ~ the home ~ Colonel "ii'rrd =.
Cutsbaw. ihe tltY Engineer, VINO lives a.
No. west Main street.
II was an informal gathering. consisting
OF Mcssrs. v. II. Gurus aai j. laVipr
StrattOn. OF the suD-oommlt;ec from ~
Committee on streets appointed T. zoe
into the censes Cf the uunccss sary noises
created by the streot-clFs. hes.r,. LOWS
-. CrcnsLRv, Joha lruar, and coupe OF
newsi apcr REPRESENTATIVE
80 rRzAlIASGLD AvTAIP.
II was no prearranged affair. bur after
an hour had been apoat IN listening to the
noises made by the pgesilg cars tn ho--
p.tab.e Colonel threw open VIDE the doors
OF nl4 pGrloi5. anda most charming Lost
was hc. Ger tho festive board the merits
# ;hs electric railways were discussed ~
length.
Colonel Cutshaw announced that lie was
IN cOrrcspOndoucc with several c.ectrichi
experts III Now ok and other cites ana
hoped 10 havo Is thoroughly practical man
nero IN few DAVIS 10 make tn c5amlhH-
tion into the trouble.
IL wax the general regret thai some OF
the raI.war autn0rlt IS conli not hc pres
cut. a. the committee would Ike 10 nave
deemed the difference in tho noise created
by the cars and the probable cause there
Tor.
HRcHANicAL Trouble.
The City Engineer maintained his former
opinion that II WASH mechanical ir luDi'.
more than one O; the gentlemen present
though; the condition of the wheel, ana
tine track Lad something to DO wiih TIE
matter. and many other theories were al
yancei.
TIE LIBBY HItL MONUMENT.
After free discussion of the question ~
is,.c con.er,e,iOn dslfted % the on look
i1r tine speedy completion of the private
soldiers and sailor monument. winch IS
now paing erected IN LIBBY HI. Nh
Strettou inclined go he especially hope nj
trat the work would now BE- pushed with
al, possible vigOr 20 the end.
Another meeting OF this committee VIII
be- held. ana the matter otstroet-car noises
Will be thoroughly investigated before any
report ], made 10 the body from which
tins DELEGATION was chosen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12
1TE PARK-pLAcE INQUEST.
''i''t that the People Were Killed b,
-apse, ani Nobody L. to IiIame.

'tr, September i0.-At $50 to-
~, aver having deiiberated for moro
iNufs. the jury in the Park-Place
.,. ie'lfhed al open verdict. Tho
l--' mat the people killed by the
- Their live, by the collapse If
...o x. They are unable TO tell
h. ..'I Collapsed. and visit blame upou
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FLOUR.
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.
fRenor,ed for tho Dispatch.I

lkcpOrtcl IOr tho DirphtSH'J
SgPrEMBER II, 1891.
Auction offerings on Change to-day, 80. TAKEN
Tn /. Highest, SLABS; Lowest, 2oc--syerage
5000.
Revenue collections: Cigars and cigarettes
s5.52A.l5; tobacco, q, 49s. 07-total. Ok, 022.2"
Private sales: Filters, 10; smokers, 20; cut
ters, 3; wrappers, q; dark, 0-totsl, o2 pack
ages
Registered on 'Change-A. T. Leftwich, balti-
more, Nd. (; william L. Hill, Winston, N. Z.
Wyndan II. Gary, Henderson, n. c.
SPECIAL SSATuRks on To-DAy's OFFERINGS or NEW
TOBACCO.
Loose salos covered the full door with new To-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12

BALTIMORE. Nd. september IL Virginia
1O-IU'-. 80 Nh; 60. 3s, d3le I'D: Baltimore and
ohio sto,k. oslo 100 Northern Centr1i stock.
~ n4Hed: Baltimore and Ohio Southwest rn
lst.. lOOalOlii; Dc. 1t inc mes. 73l 70 DO 20
incomes. 30 hid d'. 81 incomes. 10 BID 10. ~
iucomcs, 9AaiO: consolidated eas bonds. ll~1a
bid: 90. stocks, 43a.aiil-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12
E.-eaoc orrON-PlcKeas.
'-'.''''. Warns Them Against the Hum
scheme IF EKorhitsnt Prices.

'-'-'''-- Warns Them Against the Hum
...'Is scheme of EKorhitsnt Prices.
'rfys. -, September l0.-The
l. 'Nn lleN.) special SAYS
I...0-s, Tor wears az the hcad
Alliance III the south. : ont
..'t.. t1 hs people warning
t' rls Humphreys scheme Of
'r.-.lt4ut prces for cotton
N' .Clces the author u the
.". -'ae PLAZA itself. and urges
.t- ~ harmony with the
alleging tie c!os0ly-Inter-
,'- ot tie two classes As tho
ta-.i.-s hsht, and the danger
.r s'i.l. a. further incentive
- "a al particulars. He
Veg, bringing 10 on II cents
..r picking could. n justice,
'l' 10 present rates 10 man
TT .- ---ls4are.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12

DEATHS.

BRACKETT.-Die at the residence of
his father. f.. \. Bracket 300 TWENTY
seventh street. M T. NJ. September II,
1891. Of consumption. CHARLES Z.
BRACKETT. in his twentieth year.
Funeral from Unlon-Station Methodist
Episcopal church TODAY Saturday al 3
L. VI.
SMITHER. Died, September ilth. at
fifteen minutes past 4 O'Clock, ut the resi-
dence of her sister-in-law. Sue F. stuble-
field. Cos Twenty-thlrd street. after long
and painful illness, Mrs LUCY T..
SMIrHER, aged forty-seven. widow of W..
ii. Smither.
Mother. thou art gone 20 rest;
We will not weep for thee,
For thou art gone where Oft on earth
Thy spirit longed TO be-.
Mother. thou art gone 70 rest;
Thy tolls and cares are over
And sOrrow. pain. and suffering now
Shall meier distress thee more.
Funeral SUNDAY MORNING at II
O'Clock at ShackeliOrd chapel, kihG and
Queen county. Va.
West Point papers please copy.
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MARKET QUOTATIONS.
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUSINESS
CENTRES or THE WORLD
Prices for Money. Bonds. Stocks Grain.
Tobacco. Cotton. ar. and In Con.
nsctioa Tlicrcwith the Wos-
thcr Indications
my,,lccraph 10 tho DISPATCH

WASHINGTON. September H.
! Rain Forecast for Virginia: TIL reatening
weather and light rains; winds
shifting 70 eastorly; slightly
cooler.
For North Carolina; Rain. northeast
criy winds; stationary temperature ex-
cept N Eastern North Carolina slightly
cooler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12
MAXINE INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF RICHMOND. sxPrExBgs IL. isoL
ARRIVED.

HOhl OF hlOnAO.sDs 49, ~~
Steamship wyanokc, Boa,. New YORK, mers
chaniise and passengers, George ". Aueo .
Schooner Dora Allison, Rose, New YORK. fer
tilszsr, W. II. Curtis. agent.
Schooner A. 4 T. Hooper. Wfless, New tosks
,ertllzw, 3. ID. crenshsw, secretary.
schooner Mary Freelani, Miller, New Iosxs
lig 1T 70 lead for Oh sheston.
Schooner Moonlight, Cganmer, fniiade'pn'A
coal
steanship wyanoks, BosA New York mer.
chanaiss and passengers. 0eorse w. Aueo .
Co.. agents.
steamer ARIEL. Dsyo. Norfolk, mcnseAncsss
ana passengers, l. Is. ratuni. vice'prcsadens
schooner George W. Anderson, ca'es cssS
ford, barb, Goodman prothcfs . Col vessel
Curtis d Parker.
PORTOF WEST POINT. syrrsnssS LII asSs
10y telegraph
Steamship Danv,ls, Bennsit. bsiumof~ wes'
chandise aud passengers
Steamer Elm City, Bets. walksrson. mse'esa'
steamship Dsnvnle, Baltimore. passenger
aud cargo.
MEMORANDA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12
Yin A cha g..

As SPECIAL COMMISSIONER OF
"A RICHMOND CITY CIRCUIT COURT VIII
- no hond. and coupons OF the first and Sc
iiosI mortcage-b0nds Of the JAMES RIVER AND
KASAWHA COMPANY upon delivery OF lhe
same 10 me AZ TIE ofice OF the Chesapeake and
ONO Railway Company in the city OF kicnm3ha'
Va. To- lie LA-i--'-'N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12
IIARlIAGEs.

WEST SPENCER Married, in this
city. on September sth, by Rev. 5. {.
Clopton. Mr.. GEORGE I. WEST and
Mrs. VIRGINIA ". SPENCER; both .;
this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12
4 MFcHANlcAL T.nrnLF.
TIE LIBBY rTuL MONUMENT.
FOREIGNERS RErUGEAT HANKOW.
A Riot Quell,d by British Diue-Jacko;s
eud u Getlii g-(ruu.

aud Gatiii S-trun.
LoSroN. E.c., Sept omber io.-The Sdnd-
ay1rs Shanghai correspondent says: The
foreigner o. ichang. with the exception
o! tho members of the Consulate, have
taken refuge az HGnkow. the foreign gun
boats being unable o. reach lchanc ON a.
count OF low water. An attempt Wa made
to cause % rot 80 nanFOw IN tuesday.
but British man-o'-war landeda company
OF hiue- jackets with a G4tlng-aun and
the disorder was quelled without fighting.
-.s1S-. ar>-ss '.' - - 7--.
FOR Health.
There is nothing more STRENGTHENING or
pleasant than a glass OF good; Pure Fors
Wine. IN ord 10 reach al classes Of
people | have determined to put my
star" Port 1T II Per gallon.
JULES BiSFORD,
1902 cast Main.
For Tazewell Elicit, Trustee.
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GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
sEPrEgsER IL. 1881

GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
sEPrEgSER IL. 1881
oFFgRN3S
WHRAr.-1.45s bushels
CoRN.-2,1lO bushels
OATs.-30s bushels
KYE.--JO bushels.
SALES
WHgAr.-1,42s bushels.
COgs.-I,7l0 bushels
O.rs.-250 bushels
kYE.--o0 bushels.
QUOTATIONS
wngAr.-Longberry, siasl.05. Sired. 9Sc;a
sl.05. shortberry. 0oc.a5l.o4 Nc. red.
slO2asl.O3. 20.
COaN.-White (yirginia), 7Oa72c.: NO. ~ 'Oa
1lc. Mixed. No. 2, zoe.
oIrs.-No. .. 37a3sc.: No. 3, 85a3dc. Winter
dor seed. 4,a5lc.
kYE.-92 aDSc.
FLOUR
We quote: Fine, s3.75as4 suprr1ns, s4.sos
s4.5O; extra, si75; family. soaso.&3; pat
ont family, s5.oOas6.
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MEMORANDA

NEW YoRx, september M.-Arnveo; Hsss
manic. Liverpool; Bohemia, uamoot1s Arrived
ous Etruria, Nov YORK. for Liverpool
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12
MnNIYt ND YxcHNNGR.

Erniny.- Exchange active and weak AZ
- ass. Commercial blll7, iSlAaisi.
None, easy at 3il &c.; closing ohered a
: . sun Treasury balances Com. Fol-
col. currency, S1,lDoou. GoycrnueEts
dull Gud heavy; per cents, IL. State
bonds duil Tut steady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-12
TIE FILLING OF SPRINGS AND WELLS

R011ay, September 8, 1871.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-24

A correspondent of The STAR. writing to in
close q contribution for the relief of the starv-
ing Russion peasants, says: Christmas is a time
for spending money and making presents, es-
pecially to children, and very largely these pres
ents are toys, which give but transient pleas
ure. No one can 60 in the streets of our cities
and not see that the children of this favored
land are well supplied with Christmas toys.
Meanwhile there is a large portion of another
country on this planet (which electricity has
made one great Whispering gallery, 80 that far
Russia is our neighbor) where the children
have no toys, not even a crust Of bread to eat,
and in want and wretcledness they and their
fathers and mothers are dying with hunger. l
do not believe there is a child in Washington
that would not gladly own one toy less If the
price of it could be sent to those who are per-
ishing. Possibly the giving of presents at
Christmas time is a little overdone. Sometimes
we think that the custom which should be
pleasure is made a burden by the extent to
which it is carried, but the pleasure of giving
bread to the starving cannot be overdone. Ii
the children of the most despoticaly governed
country in our world are fed by the children
of the country that has the most freedom there
will then be an object lesson wrought that can
not fail to instruct the great human family.
am glad The STAR will receive contribu-
tons for the starving Russians. wish was a
millionaire for this moment that might give
something adequate to this great appeal to our
sympathies, but as Providence has not dealt
largely TO me of this worlds goods must con-
tent myself with sending the price OF a toy,
81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-24
Inc Golden Crpsa.

Grand Commander Ehle Tuesday evening par
tally organized new commaudory Of the United
ortlcr g. the Golden Cross at Golden Cross Hall
southeast Tue uew commandery. which num-
bcrs forty. starts out more fully couvcrsant
with The ritualistic ork than any OF its prede-
eessors. The three degrees, exempIifed by the
most experienced officers 81 the differen, con-.
rnarceries made the most interesting rendition
CT the rltualjstIc work ever performed in this
Jurisdiction. The attendance Of visiting mem
bers WAS very large. every commandery being
represented. Another meeting will be beid on
next Tuesday evening. when the organization
Will be perfected by the selection Of q name
and the election of officers. The charter list
will remain open until that time. Nearly one
half Of the new eOmman6ery are ladies. The
Introductory services last evening were per.
formed by Grand Commando Ehle, Past Grand
Commander McEIn; and Grand Keeper OF
Records Kent
Columbia Commardcry. No. 323, L. O. G. C..
has elected the following officers: Noble com
manic, ,. y Gunsoa; vice noble commander
ME- Netiie ~ Cole; worthy prelate. James II.
Jennings; noble keeper Of records, Charles l.
sayer: financial keeper Of records. Y. l. liar.
vey; treasurer, Mrs Hattie L. Dickinson
worthy herald, Frank H. Cole: warden inner
gate. John W. Carroll: warden outer gate DIR
u oGin Leeeh; PAST noble commander, Dr.
James n Dickinson; representative to the
GraEt Commantiery. George W. f. Strieby
alternate. DIR. d. DIN Lecch: trustees, 81 NJ
fouze-. d.. ID. Ola Lcech, Vim. ]. Hcltraan
auditing co,nnlit.Se. George w T. Strictly
yarles II. Jennings. W. j. Hoffman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-24
A Law school Han0ucf-

The class Of '92 Of the National Law School
gave its annual dinner last evening at the
Cochran. The banquet room and table were
tastefully decorated and the whclo affair was
u most delightful one. Toasts were drunk and
responses were made as follows: Glass Of 80, -
G.. |. Saith, president of the class; 1.-The
lawyer in legislation" j. W. Mckinley;
THE faculty" James Gillen: 'The law
yer in politics." j. A Edwards: 1.-The Ma
tional INV School," II. W. Reed: The ladies'. -
G. T. Brock: The law" r. :. Lowrey, THE
lawyer in society" W. I. Steuchcll; "Proph-
ecy." T. ". Soathgate; The bachelor" ". Q.
Gilbert: The happy man" II. II. Carter, and
'Absque hoe" George Cooper Hale.
An original poem was read by c. 4. Davis.
The te8s,master was William Butterworth
aud the comLittee of arrangements consisted
of W. i. Steuchell. chairman: John.W. Mckinley
Philip W. Southgate and William Butterworth.
Those present were: e. j. Smith. james Gill
len, W. i. Steucheii. ii. W. Reed. J. Z. Fay,
G. y Brock, c. W. Dichey. J. \. Crawford. ].
Edwards. Z. S, I.owrey. W. Brt:erworth ]. j.
Harley. ". y Harder, j. V. Shields, F. L.
Fuller. +. j. rrindle, q. A. Davis, r. L. warne
u. z. Wolhaupicr, =. l.. Miller, p. W. South
gate T. La Flascae, W. F. Morrow, q. S.
Brock. L. ". Morgan, G. u. Anderson, l. L.
Fish, H. L. L:neaweaver, J. W. Mckinley, A.
n. Willis. q. J. Yeagcr, L. s. Thomson, p. S.
Post. jr., W. o. Gilbert, ]. q. Nesbit, W. II.
Mcneil, VI. r. Harrison, II. II. Carter, b. F.
Mitchell, G. e. Hale and II. =. Ramey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-24

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. T. Price, who re-
sided at No, 476 q street southwest, started to
enter the shoe store of George ". Rich, On Mar
ket space. when she remarked that she felt as
though she would faint and asked to be given
something quickly. Mr.. Columbus, one of the
clerks, was standing at the door at the time
and before he had fully realized the lady's re-
quest she reeled and fell to the pavement. A
gentleman who stood near the window at the
time caught Mrs Price as she fell and prevented
her from being injured. DIR. J. N. Price, a
nephew of the sick lady, was in the neighbor-
hood at the time and he administered to his
aunt but medical assistance was withcu. avail
Mrs. Price expired in few minutes Miss
Croiiard was III the store Mt the time and as
sisted the dying woman as best she could, but
the excitement was more than shn could bear
She became hystericai and had to be sent home
Mrs Price. Sho was apparently a woman fifty
years old, had suffered for several years from
heart trouble, and that was no doubt the cause
Of her death. Her body was removed to her
late home by the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-24
BETWEEN THE TRACKS.
Health Oncer Hammett to Investigate n to
the Use OF Salt.

the Use OF Salt.
The space between tho car tracks Of the
Washington and Georgetown cable road is
concreted from the Navy Yard to Georgetown
with the exception Of short distance and the
company anticipates some trouble with the
horses during the snow and sleet this winter.
During the cold weather when the streets are
sprinkled preparatory TO sweeping the freezing
Of the water, before the approach Of the
sweePersit is thought, will also cause the horses
and drivers some annoyance, and TO prevent
this President Hurt recently addressed a letter
to the Commissioners upon the subject in
which the question Of sailing and sanding the
tracks was mentioned.
The letter was referred to Supt. Arnold OF
the street sweeping department.. who objects to
dry sweeping and says it would cause a nuis-
ance which the citizens along the line OF the
road would be justified in denouncing.
As to sprinkiing salt or sand upon the tracks,
Superintendent Arnold thinks either would
constitute violation of law. Should the COM
pany be granted the permission to use sand he
tracks and renew the sand at least once a week,
as by permitting the sand to remain there too
long 1t would be ground into dust and would be
an intolerable nuisance.
As to the question of sailing The tracks Supt
Arnold says that exhalations arising are un-
doubtedly injurious to health.
In conclusion he Says that the attention of
OF their tracks about the switches and they
should be required to remove the debris.
Both letters have been referred to Health
Ofhcer Hammet, who is now collecting data
from number of cities concerning the use Of
salt upon street car tracks and sidewalks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-24

Abou. $50 o'clock las: night :. fire took place
at 1742 18th street, doing damage to the extent
of q, 100. Tn. building vas q frame of three
stories the lower part occupied as a hardware
store by the Yost Hardware Company, who had
also quantity OF painting materials in stock,
and the upper par. by f. Edwards as dwell
ling. and was owned by the Pierce estate. for
which Nh. o. c. Green is the trustee The fire
is supposed TO have caught from a match
thrown on the floor and the flames burned with
such rapidity that before they were extin-
guished the building end contents were well
nigh totally destroyed and the adjoining prem
ises, l740, occupied by II. Sacks ms a cigar store
damaged. The Iost Company loses $500; the
occupant, Edwards, 5000; the Prince estate,
81, 200 and Eli. Sacks. 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-24
A Stolen Bicyclp

Yesterday morning stranger giving his
name Lucas j. Brown appeared at Dnl,ins
bicycle establishment and wanted to sell & new
cushion-tire bicycle for $50. Mr.. Dakin sus-
pected that the wheel had been stolen and he
made arrangements for the man to call in the
afternoon and get his money. In the mean
time Detective Mattingly was notified and he
learned that the bicycle had been stolen from
MIR. II. Z. Duween, n student at Georgetown
College. The chain that was left on the bicycle
and had been broken off was found in the
mans pocket when he was arrested.
The prisoner claimed that the bicycle was
given to him by another man to sell. Tho
case will be heard in the Police Court when
Mr.. Duween returns home from PHILADELPHIA,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-24

The Opinions Given by President yelling
and Other College Presidents.

and Other College Presidents.
The New York Tax Reform Association re-
Gently wrote to many college presidents and
professors asking their views on the platform,
Of the association. Among those whose views
were asked was DR.. James c. yelling, presi-
dent Of the Columbian University. Tho plat
form referred TO is as follows:
!. The most direct taxation is the best. be-
cause it gives to the real payers Of taxes con-
scious and direct pecuninrs interest in honest
and economical government
.. Mortgages and capital engaged in produc-
tion or trade should be exempt from taxation.
because taxes on such capital tend to drive it
away. to put premium on dishonesty and to
discourage industry.
8. Real estate should bear the main burden
OF taxation, because such taxes can be most
easily, cheaply and certainly collected and be-
cause they bear least heavily on the farmer and
the worker.
T. Our present system Of levying and collect
ing state and municipal taxes is extremely bad
and spasmodic and unrefecting tinkering with
1t is unlikely to result In substantial improve
ment.
5. No legislature will venture to enact good
system of local taxation until the people, espe
cially the farmers perceive the correct princi-
pies Of taxation and see the folly of taxing
personal property.
Therefore, We desire to unite our efforts, in
sueh ways as may seem advisable, 10 keep up
Intelligent discussion and agitation of the sub
iect of taxation, with view to improvement
IN the system and enlightenment as to the COR
rect principles.
DIR. yelling said in his reply to the asso
citation: Il give my hearty assent to the five
propositions contained III the platform of the
New York Tax Reform Association / think,
however, that corporations enjoying lucrative
franchise by public authority should pay e4uit-
ably for that franchise and that as the con-
dition of their existence the sunlight of pub
licity' should be made to shine on all their
operations"
NJ. Bolton Hail. secretary of the association.
says that eiShty-one other college professors
coincide III DR.. Weliing's views.