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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

SILVER CoISAaE.-Secretary Foster in his
speech written for delivery at the Ohio repub-
lican state convention. paid particular atten-
ton to the silver question and made a special
point in regard to coinage, calling attention To
the fact that after July next il will be dis
cretfonary with the Secretary of the Treasury
whether silver coinage shall be continued or
not A great MANY suggestions have been Of
fered TO the Secretary on this particular fea-
ture indicating a strong sentiment against sus-
pending silver coinage on the date named, and
1t is within the range OF probability that coin
age will be continued after July 1, for while
at least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

A DwINDLING SURPLus.-The treasurer's
statement issued today shows that the cash bal
ance is s44. 600 of which S22, G29. 600 is on
deposit with national banks and $40. 25O. 600 is
in fractional silver, dedueting which items the
net cash balance is but ,235 900, which is the
lowest figure yet reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

ST.. PAUL, June lathe International
Brotherhood OF Boiler Makers and Iron Shin
Builders have adopted resolutions to establish
the nine-hour day at rate to be agreed upon
at later meeting Where there are but Few
men employed no attempt will be made 10 re-
duce the number Of hours Of labor. Sut
where there is a demand for men the nine hour
day will be. enforced. The brotherhood Il
affiliated with the American Federation of
Labor and this organization will be asked 10
indorse the action Of the boiler makers at IL
next convention ut Birmingham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, June 1s.-A special from
Anderson Ind, says: The Indiana natural gas
and oil syndicate has turned over its leases
held upon 462 farms In this county,
Grant Howard, Delaware, Hamilton, Black
ford and Jay counties to the Column
bus Construction Company. corpora
ration organizod under the laws Of New Jersey.
The transfer was filed In the recorders Office
here today and is a volumnous affair. conn posed
Of l47 pages of closely printed legal cap. just
what the transfer means is the source Of good
deal of speculation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

Cosri.Exrss
u not relieved by ;udieious and timely treatment Is
liable 70 result in chronic constipation Assn aperent
that bs used with perfect safety and satisfaction
AYERS PILLS unsurpassed. Unlike most csthar-
ties. these pills. while they relax and cleanse exert
tonic influence the stomach. liver and bowels
ing these organs TO perform their functions with
Healthy regularity and comfort Being purely vsse-
table aud free from drug Of any kind, their use
CURED BY
10 not attended with iniurior. Effects Good for old
sndyornr Of every climate Ayers Pills are everywhere
the favorits- c. W Bowman. GO East Main street,
Carlisle. Pa. says: Having been subject for years.
10 constipation without being able TO ind much relief
at las; tired Ayers Pills. and deem II both duty
AMI pleasure testify that derived great hen
eft fra-n their Iw0uld willingly be without
then"
AYERS CATHARTIc PILLS
Prepared by
Or. J. c. AVER CO.. Lowell. Mass
sod by all druggists and dealers in medicine,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
Serious Fire Mt Asbury Park.

AsBUnY PARK, n. j., June ls.-The power
station Of the Seashore electric street railway,
together with155 costly dynsmos, eight en-
gines. boilers, &C., was destroyed by fire at 8
O'Clock this morning. Loss, $50 900. loan
had just been negotiated in New York city,
where the stock Of therosd Is owned. TO improve
the plant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
REVOLT IN PORTUGAL.

On Strength OF the Rumors Securities Fail
in London.
LONDON. June 1S.-Rumors, which, up to the
present time, have been confined to the stock
exchange here and to the bourse in Paris, are
current that a revolt has broken out in Portu-
gal On these rumors Portuguese per cents
have dropped y and there has been a heavy
decline in Portuguese railroads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
THE WELCOME COOL WAVE.
1t VIII Last Several Days, According to TN
Reports at the signal Once.

II VIII Last Several Days, According to the
Reports at the signal Once.
The cooler weather has probably come 10
stay, for short visit at any cate. and tom o r v
is liable to be free from the scorching atmos-
phere which has marked the past few days.
Last ghts rain and the dampness today have
Ibid the dust in aud around Washington,
which had become such a nuisance. The
cooler weather, so the signal Office says,
is coming from the north and gradually
working down. The average temperature he, .
today has been Is degrees. By tomorrow the
weather will probably be clearer. but still COOL
ing with at least the expectation of finding q
portion of it at night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
GONE TO CAPE MAY.
President Harrison and His Household Ar
rive at Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 18.-President Har-
rison. Mrs. Harrison, their grandchildren.
Baby Mckee and Mary Mckee, Mrs. Dimmick.
Mrs. Williams and Miss Warfeld arrived here
over the Pennsylvania railroad at 1880 this
afternoon on their way to Cape May Point.
The Presidents car was attached to the regu-
lar New York express. and at o'clock the party
started for Trenton.
On their arrival there a special train will be
made up and the run for Cape May Point will
be made by the way of Camden. The presi-
dental party will arrive at Cape May at 4:3O
this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
Augustus Mason Acquitted.

This afternoon Augustus Mason. colored.
was acquitted in the Criminal Court, Judge
Bradley, on an Indictment. charging him with
larceny from the person-pocket book contain
ing IS and a railroad ticket from Peter King
April IS. Mr.. Joseph Shillington appeared for
Mason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

DIES MONIES, Iowa, June 1s.-Reports from all
over the state show that the rain during the past
twenty-four hours has been exceedingly heavy
and some damage and loss of life is reported.
The Rock Island road at Casey is washed
out and trains delayed. The town il
inundated and two girls reported drowned
there. Names unknown. Lightning struck the
insane asylum at Chrinda but little damage
was done. Crops we're damaged by hail and
stock killed by lightning in the vicinity of
Fort Dodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

H"tHe1 7"OHfHEer OOIHpfeteIy EXhAueteu.
PIrTsBURG, June 1S.-Father Mollinger is SO
completely exhausted over the strain of the
past few days that he has been compelled to
take 10 his bed He has nervous prostration
and he has announced that he cannot see
patients. He intends to go away for . rest
as soon as he RECEIVERS sufficiently from his
present prostratiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

HE AmNox1arrp
sILAM CAkFEr CLEANING AND RsNoyATING
WORKS.
1sos and l7lOEst. NV
Are doin- the best kind Of work Prices q. claiming
PER yard. Ingram. Sc; Tapestry aud BODY A. Vel
Vet, Wilton. MOquette and AKnlinster 81 Russ s5r
10 81. lc- yer Yard additional cleaned by the ne
aiaHsOnIAied Process uTniture. Mattresses AID
Feathers Oyated- CARROTS taken up and lhId
Leay. orders at main oftce. l7Os and no a. n
JulIus LAnsburgb's furniture and csrpet house cor
l:i:h att sts- 1hos- =. Iuttr-il. dry goods cor
eOtn - and Pa. ave- NJ. H. Ne mayer halter and
furnsslinss 3I03 VI St Neliins's Dry tioosi, S,crr
~ 9Th 81. u. ~ The Enterprise Dry Goods Ho,s<
l-il lIth st.
u. NEWNYEA. Manager
lelephone soi- myl3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
Trying Soldiers for LyneI,ing Hunt.

WALLA WALLA. WASH, June 1s.-Six of the
seven soldiers accused of the killing of A. ].
Hunt in April last have been placed on trial in
the superior court. Patrick McMenaman. the
old man charged with being implicated, sue
ceeded in obtaining a separate trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
Yank Mclaughlin u Free Man,

Yank Mclaughlin. convicted of the Hoffa
robbery and sentenced to five and half years
in the Albany penitentiary, received his par
don yesterday. Last evening he was accom-
panied by Bailif Ross and Guard Cole from
the Jail to the depot and left for his home in
Philadelphia. His appearance WAS that of a
very sick man with but a few months before
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
A Drug store Burgiarised..

Some time last night burglars visited the
drug store Of Edward Mertz, corner cf llth and
streets. and gained an entrance through the
basement by forcing the window sash From
there an entrance TO the store was gained aud
siO in money and probably some tooth brushes
were stolen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
Dispute Over a Monument to standfsh

Boston, June ls.-The supreme court has
refused the petition Of Gen. Butler and others
for an injunction restraining Hon. John D.
Long and Hon. Alexander H. Rice from con-
tinuing to act as the officers Of the Standish
Monument Association. The plaintiffs claim
that they are the legally constituted officers OF
the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

REVENUE APPoISTMENTs.-The Secretary Of
the Treasury has made the following internal
revenue appointments: Edward J. Smith. L. S.
gau2er, San Francisco, Cal; Alfred A. Lewis.
L. 5. storekeeper and gaugcr, Somerset. Nv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
Real Estate Matters

Charles Flint has purchased for S93. SIG 95 of
James w. Corcoran all Of square $50 between
10th and llth and W streets and Florida avenue
northwest.
Mary A. Griswold has bought for SIP 1862 of
Catharine Flynn sub F, square 16I. southeast
corner of 10th and NJ streets northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
saS, 600 for a sullivan-slavin Fight.

OMAHA, NEE, June 1S.-The Magic Athletic
Club last night offered a purse of s25.OO0 for a
fight between Sullivan aud Slavin A $4,000
bond was filed to make good the offer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

CARMEI. NY, June 1S.-Fred Fsllsmall,
aged twelve years, shot and killed his brother
Frank, eight years old, at their home in the
village Of Brewstsrs Tuesday morning. The
two little fellows qusrreied and Fred
threatened to shoot Frank. Fred secured
his fathers revolver, which was in his
hands when the terrified parents entered the
boys room. Fred has not yet been arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
Accident ON the Ch,

Accident ON the Chesapeake and Ohio.
A collision occurred at Balcony Falls, Va, on
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad last evening,
and Engineer Lane and Fireman Clements of
Clifton Forge, Va, were killed. The collision
wac caused BY the train separating, and the en-
gineer going back met the cars coming down on
q curve,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
Hes,z R.,p. IN b.. Nor,hx,...

heavy and drenching rain fell in st. Paul
Monday afternoon, and reports from all parts
Of Minnesota, North Dakota and South. Dakota
show that the storm was Of wide extent and
generally heavy. In most places Il was a rain
without other aecompaaiments. but near At
water, 9tnn., hghtning struck q new school
house killing solomon Peterson and slightly
tnturtng number Of others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

WEDDING PRESENTS DUrIABLE.-The Treas
ury Department has decided that wedding
presents sent from abroad must paw duty
unless II is shown that they were manufactured
in the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

IsDIAxAPoLIs, IsD.. June IA freight train
ON the Chicago and Erie road was di.ehed last
evsaing at Disko by . broken rail. Sixteen
cars we're wrecked and twenty head Of imported
cattle killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
POLES NOT MALTREATED.
Report to the Austrian Keichsrath on Al
legged Abuses in Virginia.

legged Abuses in Virginia.
VIENNA, June 18-In the reichsrath today
Count Won Taafe, the Austrian premier. de
clared that the ministry of foreign affairs had
made careful inquiry into the alleged NAL
treatment Of Austrian subjects Poles) in vir-
GINA, United States. and that the investiga-
ton showed that no foreign workmen had
been subjected to i'll treatment as claimed in
that state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

The District Of Columbia Industrial Associa-
ton, to promote the cause Of industrial educa-
ton, has filed certificate Of incorporation by
]. w. Holcombe, Anna L. Woodbury., Laura
Osborne Talbot, Mary r. stsiver, Mary B.
Ferry, Josephine L. Freeman, 3. c. Miller,
John o. johnson and Elizabeth @. Copelin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
HAv1Se CLIMBED
TO THE TOP OF THE GREASY POLE

We are determined thai the victory so diligently
sought and dearly bought shall rebound to the benefit
Of wHOSOEVER viii be benefited thereby. Are you
old and worn and witherei. unable to bear up under
the curse which - BY the of thy brow shalt
thou thy bread" We have a neat substantial and
respectable Suit Of Clothes for you at s6.75.
AT 30 We can do better for you
At s. 30 We can give yoI Suit of Clothes which 10
being reiaie,l ali around town az GA.
But the NINE DOLLAR idea the dealer what he
CLOSED sea Is 10 the pOach;ns SELLER-he doesn't
recognize II all. but InQges in biz ''cuss'' words
which do not appear in the diplomatic correspondence
'tSixt Johnnie Bull" and Uncle Sam =. hence
shall dplomatcay skip the gutter and land on the
other sids with
A slO BASIS.
"Osuits sIs. IS Suits 81. - Suits. s1s 50 Suits
els suits.
GO AT sIo SUIT.
Those vino familiar with prices will open
their ~ es in Wild wOndsrnlent. Those who not
will view them with stunning astonishment.
We're almost afraid 70 speak Of our line Of Suits for
YOUNG MEN-ranlins in price from
si-5Oto $50
s1it-in both Sachs and Cutavays, lest You should
think we are jokiHs-whieh we are not. because
WE'VE GOT EN-.
Not only thst-~ere selling 'en, furthermore they re
ziying general satisfaction.
THOSE SHORT PANTS sUITs-ToR CHILDREN.
At 81. 81 -, 81. 81 80 and so7s
Are selling Ike hot eakes-lf parents and guardians see
fl to purchase Of instead Of paying o hundred Der
cent elsewhere-it's their aair and clearly indicates
that they know "a hawk from hand card"
OUR STOCK OF
GPSTU r>rpS,S FTR~rsurxc coonS vr-cr an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

Minister Smith Arrives at New York.
New YohK, June I8.-Hon Charles Emory
Smith, United States minister to St. Peters
burg. and wife, were passengers on the steam
ship City of Paris at this port this morning
from Liverpool.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
Salvador and Guatemala at Peace.

ST. Louis, June 1s.-A dispatch from the
City Of Mexico says the treaty of peace and
amity between Salvador and Guatemala has
been ratified by the Salvadorian congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

MRS. WINsLUw's sOOI HING SYRUP
Has leon used over PITY YEARS wv W.
LIONS Of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
1IlIHING. with PERI ECI SUCCESS. II SOOTHEs
the CHILD, sOFTENStbsGrMsA LLAYss H PAIN.
CURES WIND collie, and Is the bes, remedy for
blAEEHEA Sold by Druggists in every parf Of the
world Be sure for Mrs. winslow's Soothing
Syrup. and taAe LIZ VIner and - cents . Oottist
II5Iy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
FoK C,rARRH AND SORE THROAT.

The soden Pss.ilie- highly recommended by Prof
and pleasant Sir MOTren Ma. and
signature appear with each box of the genuine troches
Price 5Oc. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

The government Of Chill has awarded el50,-
900 prize money TO the commander Of the
Lynch and Condsll, The two cruisers vho blew
mp the Hsnco not long ego,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
CompuIsOry Education hin VetoeJ

compulsory Educat1On BIZ Vetoed.
HARRISBURG, Pa, June 1s-Gov. Pattison to-
day vetoed the compulsory education bill passed
by the legislature few days before its adj
journment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

Cora emallwood, . eolorsd girl, Who vas found
sleepisg e 2 saba wss ssat down for % days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

The court sentenced Cantwell, who was con.
victsd today Of larceny, to two YEAR, I'm.
prisonmsnt In the Albany penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
.oxD,s ExrRacr

PoSD,s ExrRAcr
Is ALWAYS ENCLOSED IN BUFF WRAPPER
HAVING LANDSCAPE TRADE MARX
WILL POSITIVELY CURE SICK HEADACHE
w and prevent its return. This Is not talk. hut
truth Carters Little Liver Pills. One pill dose.
Try them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
NAVAL OnDrns.-Lieutenan James N. Miller

NAVAL ORDERs.-Lieutenant James II. Miller
ordered to examination for promotion.
Lieutenant Charles p. Perkins ordered to duty
in connection with the installation of electric
lights on board the naval vessels building FOR
the government at the Path iron works, bath,
Maine. Lieutenant Richard Mitchell ordered
to the receiving ship Vermont. Passed Assistant
Surgeon j. NJ. Steele ordered TO the naval
hospital, Nelson, Mass, on the SOth June.
Assistant Paymaster j. s. Carpenter ordered 10
the tish commission steamer Albatross on the
LIST July next. Lieutenant Commander II. L.
Impey detached from the Tallapoosa ordered
to return home, granted three months leave
Surgeon Howard " ellis detached from the naval
hospital, Chelsea, Mass, on the 30th June and
placed on waiting orders. Assistant Paymaster
&. s. Williams detached from the Albatross on
the LIST July next. ordered TO settle accounts
and granted three months leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

ARMY ORDERs--Capt. Frank Heath, ordnance
department, is detailed as q member Of the
board for testing rined cannon, appointed by
an order from the War Department dated July
~, 1854. vice Capt Charles Sbaler, ordnance
department, hereby relieved az u member Of
the board. Second Lieut.. James W. Benton,
ninth cavalry, viii proceed to Fort Myer Va,
and report in person to the commanding
ofScer OF that post for duty. reporting
also by letter TO the commanding general, d.
vision Of the Atlantic. Capt. Chas- h. War
rens. fourteenth infantry, viii proceed 70 his
home, where be 10 authorized to await retire
mont The following named officers are re-
ieved from their present duties in the division
Of the Atlantic, aud will proceed to Join their
regiment In the division of the Pacific: Capt.
Joshua A. Fessendsn, NTH artillery; First Lieut.
Thos. r. Adams. 6fth artillery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Stock Market.

The following are the opening and closing prices Of
wire to Corson and Mccartney l4ly street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, June 1S-Flour duh, unchanged
receipts, 1880 barrels: shipments, 2ss barrels
sales. $50 barrels. Wheat-southern steady; Fultz
l.o3al.01; Longberry. lo5a1.oe; No. 2, red, weak
spot, 1.O6h al.O6a.; june, 1.06al.0Sk; July, l8sa
Lo3A; August, 1.0oka l.00x; September, s9xa
L00-receipts II ,06s bushels;stOck, 1911 462 bushels
corn-southern steady; white, %; yellow, s7aSs;
mixed, dull; spot, s4Aa64h; June, GA a64k; July
6aaS4ss; spot, No. 2, white, s5-receipts, 10, I5s
bushels stock, 227,42l bushels. Oats steady-NO
white western, 81; No. mixed do, bore.
ceipts, 5000 bushels; stock, ss,6s6 bushels. Rye
very duli-No. =, 93-receipts, 2,s00 bushels; stock
4,6i5 bushels. Hay quiet, but steady good to
choice timothy, 120Oai300 Grain freights In
good demand, unchanged. Cotton weak-midaiinR
s1-f6. Provisions unchanged. Butter steady
creamery fancy, 1876 do. fair to choice, 16als; do
imitation, i5ai6; iadie, fancy, IL; do good 10
choice, l9ala; do. fair to good l0all; storepacked
10al2. Eggs, L. Coffee unchanged. Sugar I'M
changed. Copper nrm-renned, I2al2h. Whisky
unchanged. Peanuts unchanged.
BALTIMORE. June ls.-virginia threes, s. bid;
Baltimore and Ohio stock, IS asked; Northern Cen
trai stock, Is asked; Cincinnati, Washington and
Baltimore first income s. bid; do. second income,
Is bid; Consolidated gas bonds, 1l3 asked; DO.
stock, 44k bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

HABITUAL CONSTIPATION CURED AND THE
bowels strengthened BY the regular Of Car
tsrs Little Liver Pills in small doses Don't forget this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
Chicago Markets.

ssH; September, 20. Corn-July, s5K; septem.
ber, SIS. Oats-July, ssk; September, sok. Pork
July, t0.3G september, l0.k5. Lard - July,
625k: September, 653k. Ribs-July, 60ek: Sep
TENDER, &9lk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18

Open Saturday until IL pm jeI5
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-04-16
Republican.

There are doubtless good many gen.
uine cases of "la grippe" in the coun.
try but not every person that sneezes
has got it. Th, disease has certain
characteristic and we'll defined patholog-
ical symptoms by which it is recognized
among the medical profession but to
thepopular mind any inflammation of the
throat, lungs or air passages is the
grip. In fact the good old fashioned
"cold" that every body used to have is
being rapidly superseded by this new
French fad. People like to be in the
style in their maladies as we'll as in other
things and that is the reason why the
grip is so alarmingly prevalent just
now. The word is rapidly becoming
Synonymous with cold and in this way
it serves good purpose, for grip has
rather formidable sound and tends to
make people more careful. The ex press.
ion "only bad cold" is never heard
any more for every such case is imsgin.
ed by it possessor to be an incipient
case of la grippe. The word, when strip.
ped of its French prefix and it's super.
fuous letters, has very sturdy Anglo
Saxon look and sound. 1t fills a want
in our every day vocabulary and will
soon become duly accredited and &C.
cepted word. 1t need no longer be apol-
ogized for by quotation marks.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-04-16

it were possible to arrive at any satisfac.
tory results from the bewildering mass
OF figures which the equslisers have be-
fore them, they are prevented from com.
pleting their labors by the fact that none
of the large cities of the State have sent
in their returns. It is even suspected
that the city boards are purposely hold
ing back their reports in order to keep
them out of the hands OF the State Board.
As there is no law to compel these re-
turns to be made at any definite time. it
is within the power OF these cities to de-
lay the equalization of the property of
the entire State until it is too late to fix
up the duplicate for next years taxes.
Unless prompt action is taken the du-
plicate for next year will have to be
made up on the old valuation, and as
this would be vastly to the advantage of
those large cities where there has been
great increase in values, it would not
be strange if there was method in the
dilatory course the city boards are TAX
ing.
The tangle into which the affair has
got threatens serious and embarrassing
difficulty. TIE Legislature should pass
law compelling all county and city
boards of equalization to complete their
returns and submit them to the State
Board at an early day; and should au-
thorize that body to proceed with its
work and to use the original Assessors
returns from those districts which have
failed to complete their equalization at
the appointed time. Even if all the re.
turns we're in, the work of the Board
would be exceedingly difficult. Under
the present condition it is confronted by
an impossible task.