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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23
A ST. Paul View of Ii.

The st. Paul tMinn) Globe says that
all the arguments against taxes on per-
sonal property and incomes reduce
themselves to this: Men will not pay
taxes on any thing unless they have to.
"a ill therefore lie and pcrjurc them
selves to be free from their burden"
If it be admitted that the states ma
chincry i not adequate to overcome
such an obstacle it declares that I'VE
had better abolish tn. tax on every
thing except real estate at once" be-
which some people pay something on
some of their property. and others moth.
ing on any of it is deplorable and not
to be endured. The Globe reaches a
sound conclusion through false reason
ing. There are better reasons than it
presents for "aholishiug the tax on
every thing except real estate;" but
they go further and warrant the aholi-
ton of all of those taxes on real estate
that fall on. buildings or other improve
ments. There are plenty of sound ar
gumcntS against the taxation of per-
sonal property, but the argument most
likely to commend itself to the favor of
our Minnesota contemporary is that
taxes on the products of labor tend to
restrict production. and the same argu-
ment applies to taxes on buildings,
whereas Il tax on land values can not
diminish the area of land, and it does
tend to bring large proportion of the
existing area into use.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

Au limitation Of Nature
that's the result you want
to reach. With DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets, you have it.
They cleanse and renovate the
whole system naturally. That
means that they do it thor
oughly, but mildly. They're
the smallest in size, but the
most acknowledgements
easiest to take. Sick Head
ache, Bilious Headache, Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Bilious
Attacks, and all arrangements
of the Liver, Stomach and
Bowels are prevented, relieved,
and cured. Purely vegetable,
perfectly harmless, and gently
laxative, or an active cathar-
tic, according to size Of dose.
As a Liver Pill, they've been
initiated, but never equaled.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23
Items About Taxation.

The Boston Globe says that Maine
''tax reformers"--tax tanglers they
should be callcd-nre trying to pass u
law requiring every man to reveal
everything he has to the assessors, un-
der oath, and subject to the pains and
penalties of perjury if he forgets any
thing. II they want to drive capital
out of the state they are going about it
in just the right way. But if they
want to boom Maine" they are way
off,
+. Hermann, of st. Paul, Mimi,
writes that there is r Dill before tho
state senate to increase the amount OF
personal property subject to exemption
from 500. as now. to $500. Senator liz
natius Donnclly sustains the bill on
the ground that if n society like ours
permits man to accumulate only $500,
it is but human to grant him this cN-
emption." 1t is astonishing, said Mr..
Hermann. how ignorant the senators
are on the subject OF taxation. One sen.
ator feared, if the increased exemption
bill became law, that the working
people would escape taxation alto
gether.' The alliance senators are not
agreed on the question. One of them
says his constituents want no cXcmp-
ton Whatever. While anotner says that
his constituents want all the cNemp-
ton they can get. The latter perhaps
comes nearest voicing the wishes of the
farmers. Meantime Mr.. Hermann says
that the discussion shows great confu-
sion of thought.
Mr.. +. q. Norton, of Alabama, sends
us the following official circular with
the query, As this not an entering
wcdgc?"
Revenue department of the state of
labama, Montgomery, January %.
IS3l.-Circular 81. To tax asscssors:
Dear Sirs: 1t is understood ut this office
that it has been customary in the past
for assessors to assess the mineral veins
or strata at the same value at which
they assess the surface or agricultural
part of piece of land. This is wrong.
The agricultural or surface part of the
land should be assessed at its market
value. and the mineral vein should he
assessed at its market value. To he
more clear, the surface land and the
mineral vein should be assessed scpa-
rate. Yours. very truly,
CSKJ-S - noCI.r and or
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23
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How 1t Would Work.

w. A. Macleod has issued n leaflet
showing the changes that would be
brought about by the establishment of
the single tax in Dorchester, one of the
districts of the city of Boston Atprcs-
ent Boston's taxation is about S2a.25 on
the thousand dollars Mr.. Macleod
takes this as figure on which to base
his calculations, though, of course, he
points to the fact that if vacant land
were properly assessed, the rate would
be considerably less. He has ascer-
tanned the present taxes on given lots of
land in the richer part of Dorchester,
and finds that in many instances the
single tax would be higher than the
rate now paid, whereas he shows that
almost invaria bly, taxes would be lower
ed in district occupied by poorer class
of people. In the business districts.
however, taxes would be largely in
creased over those paid now, except in
cases where the buildings are more val.
liable than the land. OF course, Mr..
Macleod's figures Only deal with local
taxation, but even III this they demon
strate that the present system favors
the rich and imposes undue burdens on
the poor.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23
August
Flower
There is a gentle
man at Malden-on-
Dyspepsia.

mere IS ReutAe"
Dyspepsia. man at Malden-on-
the Hudson, N. Y,
named Captain A. G. Pareis, Who
has written us a letter in which it
is evident that he has made up his
mind concerning some things, aud
this is what he says:
81 have used your preparation
called August Flower in NY family
for seven or eight years. It is con-
stantly in my house, and we conside:
it the best remedy for Indigestion,
and Constipation we
Indigestion. have ever used or
known. My wife is
troubled with Dyspepsia, and at
times suffers very much after eating.
The August Flower, however, re-
lieves the difficulty. My wife fire.
quently says to me when I am going
to town, We are out
Constipation of August Flower,
and think you had
better get another bottle am also
troubled with Indigestion, and when
ever I am, I take one or two tea
spoonfuls before eating, for a day or
two, and all trouble is removed" q
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

TAX manufacturers. and the effect is
to check manufacturing; tax improve
ments, and the effect is to lessen i'm
provements; tax commerce, and the eff
feet is to prevent exchange: tax capital,
and the effect is to drive it away. But
the whole value of land may be taken
in taxation, and the only effect will be
to stimulate industry, to open new OPP
portunities to capital, and to increase
the production Of wealth. Progress and
Poverty.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

Of directing wild and useless efforts to
reach and tax personal property, should
begin to exempt bonds, stocks and
mortgages, thus going far towards mar
rowing the basis of taxation down to
real estate, is most significant and must
lead to wide discussion of the single
tax
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

THE complexion becomes clear, tho skin
free from eruptive tendencies, the appetite
and digestion improved, aches and pains
cease, the body grows stronger, sound sleep
at night n habit, and the general health
every way better when DR.. John Bull 5 Sar-
suparilla is made use of.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23
To Dianel Colds.

Headaches and Fcvers, to cleanse the sys-
tenn efrectually, yet gently, when costive or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish, to permanently cure kabitual con-
s,ipntion, to awaken the kidneys and liver
to a healthy activity, without irritating or
weakening them, use Syrup of Figs.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23
summer Tourists.

Take the Chicago. st Paul & Kansas
City Railway, the popular route to all points
II interest i'll the scenic Northwest and the
Puget Sound region. Connects with trans
continental trains for all resorts dear TO the
hearts of pleasure seekers. +. H. LORD,
General Passenger aud Ticket Agent,
Phoenix Building, Chicago, Ill.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23
cerorO Huu start

On a Journey by sea or land, procure Hos
letters Stomach Bittcrs MS a defense
against travellers nausea and climatic in
fuences Collie, cramps and dyspepsia
don't stand the ghost Of II chance against
this paramount alternative and stomncnic.
Neither do malaria, kidney trouble, sick
headache and biliousness.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

How CRUEL to force children to takc mast,
worm medicines. DR.. Bulls Worm DE
stroyers arc always surc aud taste like
dainty little candies.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

Gus A. DURo,s. n well known resident Of
ST. Louis, says: IL have used several bot.
ties of Prickiy Ash Bitters for biliousness
ana iap n hcsr so T. IN .n a
afflicted in Il like manner. 1t is tho best
remedy ever used"
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

ALLcascs of weak or lame back, baCkachc
rheumatism. will find relief by wearing one
of Car;er's Smart Weed and Belladonna
Backac he Plastcrs. Price,, cents. Try them
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

IN 1850 '.Byosra's Ef- ,merai1l Troches" were
introduce and Their success as u cure for
Colds. Coughs, Asthma aud Bronchitis has
oeeu unparalleled.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

Don't wait until you nre sick before ing
Carter Little Liver Pills, but get Il vial nj
orce You can't take them without benefit
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

A MAN can well excuse excess in the use
of egg-nog by claiming he is thereby sim
ply satisfying his appetite for early spring
chicken. -PkiladelpEin Times.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

IL your supposition, Marathon. that den
lists take out teeth with toothpicks, you
are severely wrcng.-St. Joseph News.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

Ar the present rate o! legal fccs mono bu
wealthy man can keep his own counsel "
Boston Courier.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

stroke a cats back the wrong way the poo
animal doesn't feel fur straight.-Lowe
Courier
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

II HAVE tried many ways OF getting
ahead" writes subscriber. 'Can you
give me Bome ndvicef' 'tW by don't you
Try milking your drinks i"-~N, Z, Eeee2aes.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

MAN naturally finds it necessary TO have
recourse TO his "unclc' after Eo has
ssauu.icd" too much.-Bin ghamton Leader.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

BEFORE plunging into housekeeping con.
slider well the point of a-tGci;.-B inghamton
Republican.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

THE Grip OF Pneumonia may be warded on
with Halc's Honey of uorchound and Tar.
Pixies ToothaciIc Drops Cure III one minute
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

THE pussy willow forces tho scneon, hu
she 8 prudent; she always wears her furs.-
Binghnmton Republican.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

THIS is tho season OF the year when pot
ted plants want the arth.-WnshinGton
Star.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

SPRISG is the seed time. To tho fellow
who is still wearing his last winter
clothes it is also the sccdy time.-Bufralo
Express.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

TINS is in full of account" said the bar
keeper, as he took the change out Of a bill
also" replied the customer, ION accoun
OF full '-Washington Post.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

THE little barber ia mono the loss q stra,
ping lc!low.-Glcns Falls Republican.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

BRoSCulris j. cured by frequent small
doses Of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

THE tramp Is like q railroad sleeper-he
10 readily adopted to roadbed.-Doston
Courier.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

A BAD boy is often hand cufTed by hi
parents.-Drake's Magazine.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

A sTRAPPISG fellow-the schoolmaster.-
n. Y Mail and Express
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

TIE glazier is always giving people
pane.-St. Joseph News.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

JISEs-"Do you Judge a man by tn
clothes he wears,' Filkins-"Not 90 niue
as by the clothes he doesn't wear."-N.
Herald.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

AN owner OF n bnttinS p-opcrty-the su
burban resident who keeps goat.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

THE Blarney stone is merely sham rock
after all-Piiisburgh Dispatch.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

ANYBODY can sec through 1.-THE micro
scope.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

THE auctioncer is thorough going"
man.-W ashin gton Post.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

WHEN deductions arc made-in subtrao
| tion.-N. y. Mail and Express.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

WAS always short-Tom Thumb
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

ALWAYS ahead OF the procession-th
band.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23
CRAZY Crain-wild oata

NEcKwEAR-horse cellars.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

Box occupants -sarGncs.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23

LIMBS of the law are probably legacies.-
Spirit.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-05-23


Box occupants-sarGncs.
WAS always short-Tom Thumb
SELDOM make n run-Mcssenger boyN
~---
A sTRAPPISG fcllow-the schoolmaster.-
n. Y Mail and Express.
TIRE glazer is always giving people a
pane.-St Joseph News.
ALWAYS ahead OF the proccssion-ths
band.
LrMBs of the law are probably legacies.-
Spirit.
WHEN deductions arc made-in subtrao
tion.-N. y. Mail and Express.
THE auctioncer is thorough going"
man.-W ashington Post.
THE Blarney stone is merely a sham rock
after all.-Pitisburgh Dispatch.
A BAD boy is often hand-cufred by his
parents.-Drake's Magazine.
~ ,eyh r,,Isr
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-04
South America's Tall Volcano.

Cotopaxi is the loftiest of active vol canoes, but is slumbering now. The only evidences of action are the frequent rum- blings that can be heard for hundred miles, and the cloud of smoke by Hay and the pillar of fire by night, which con stantly arise from crater that is more than 5000 feet beyond the reach of man. Many have attempted to climb the mon- ster, but the walls are so steep and the snow is so deep tbat the ascent is impos' sible, even with scaling ladders.
 On the southern slope of Cotopaxi is 2 great rock. more than 2,000 feet hig5, called "the Inca's Head" Tradition says that it was once the summit of the vol cano. and fell on the day when Atahualps was strangled by the Spaniards. Those who have seen Vesuvils can judge of the grandeur of Cotopaxi if they can imagine a volcano 15.000 feet higher, squirting flames and lava from crest covered with 5000 feet of snow. with voice that has been heard 600 miles. And one can judge of the grandeur of scenery on the road to Quito if he can imagine twenty of the highest mountains in America, three of them active volcanoes, standing along the road from Washington to New York American Magazine.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-04
Chemistry 9 Delightful Recreation.

"When a youngster, says Mir. Mat thieu Williams, "I amused myself by making saturated solutions of alum in hot water, placing cinders, etc., in these, and setting them aside to cool. The cinders became coated with beautiful crystals, and appeared like choice min- eral specimens. Baskets and other de- vices in covered wire were similarly coated. Sugar was crystallized, beauti- full crystals of sulphur, made by slowly evaporating solution of sulphur in bi- sulphide of carbon, and another form of sulphur crystals by fusing sulphur in crucible or gallipot, breaking the crust which first forms on cooling and then pitching out the liquid. A nest of beau tiful crystals remains.
 "I refer to these crudities in order to suggest that crystal making should be reinstated as popular scientific recrea- ton. The alums, which are so numerous and so varied in color, would alone af- ford material for a little museum; but the amateur availing himsex of the achievements of modern chemistry wesH find the field of recreation to be practi- cally boundless and the pursuit both efe- gant and instructive. Among novelties are the isomorphous double chlorides of alkaiies, iron, and of the alkaline earth metals, such as chromium, aluminium, magnesium, beryllium, etc. Their col ors are magnificent; some of them are described by Dr. Neumann as crystalliz- ing in splendid octahedrons, resembling large diamonds and reflecting light with similar brilliancy. They are chemical first cousins to the alums referred to above. From these the ambitious anna. teur might proceed to artificial gems, some of which, now within the reach of chemical skill, are quite equal to the natural specimens. "-Arkansaw Trav- e1er
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-04
A Romantic Little Story.

A curious instance, which we think has never before been published, of tho Gd- miration which an ardent and imaginative reader may feel for his favorite author, is illustrated in the case of young man residing in Florida, who had long been an enthusiastic admirer of Kathleen Ma vourneen." On learning that the author was alive and in poverty he visited Balti. more, and found in the appearance and conversation of the old professor all that his fancy had pictured. As he was pos. sessed of some means, and had no ties or living relatives-having lost father and brothers in the rebellion-ho remained some time in Baltimore. and finally pre-. vailed upon Professor Crouch to adopt him as his son. By an act of the legisla- ture of Maryland his name was changed to that of Crouch, and the pecuniary as- sistance which he has sinco rendered has done much to brighten the declining years of the old composer. The action of this young man forms the: latest incident in the strangely romantic history of the au- thor of Kathleen Mavourneen. ."-Charles r. Adams in Detroit Free Press.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-04
shrewdness of a Boarder.

A gentleman came to me some months ago and, showing good references, said that he had just come to the city, was in reduced circumstances, but had a good situation with large concern here and wanted few weeks credit. This was readily granted, and he has ever since boarded with me, but notwithstanding he has borne himself in every way as a gentleman, he has never yet quite paid me up. When is pay day comes he always pays me portion of his indebted ness, but though he has money over for which he has no apparent use, he insists on leaving balance due until next time.
 1 asked him the other day what he meant by this and why he did not square up.
 His answer was that he kept behind in his payments on principle-that he did it to insure proper courtesy and considera- ton in the hotels treatment of him. He said the little debt he owed me was a constant lever which commanded good attention and further indulgence, on the principle probably that people will ''send good money after bad," and that he never intended to square accounts until he was ready to leave. wonder if the rule of selfishness is at the bottom of all our social and business intercourse, as this mans theory would seem to indi- cate?-Hotelkeeper in Globe Democrat
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-04
American Medical Students Abroad,

In regard to the medical education of American physicians compared with those of Europe, have been struck forcibly by the fact that our students seem to bs more practical and better able to grasp and develop ideas than those of European countries. Especially in the operative courses, in Vienna, have noticed that the American students performed their work more neatly and thoroughly and with greater dispatch than the compara- lively slow going Continental members of the class, and that while those from this country had possibly had but three years course of study before graduation, yet they were more than the equals of the German students of six years stand ing, think this difference is due to the more practical and thorough methods of teaching in vogue in this country. and believe it to be but question of time when, instead of us going to Europe, the continental physicians will be anxious to avail themselves of the facilities offered in the United States.
 The present superiority of foreign over American medical institutions lies in the fact that all their expenses are sustained by the government, but if there was . tendency on tho part of the wealthy to endow our schools, whatever doubt there may be Gs to comparative merit would soon be set at rest. Regarding surgery, ono of Von Dergmann's assistants, man known throughout the world by his con nection with the case of the crown prince. has told me, ill the course of conversa- tion, that he considered the American sur geon ahead of tho world iif ingenuity. practical ability and in operative tech, nique.-Dr. A. V. L. Brokaw in Globe DsnOcrot
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-04
Uses for Oxygenized Water.

A German authority recommends hy- drogen peroxide for variety of domestic purposes. Being inodorous and non poisonous, it is desirable substitute for chloride of lime and oxalic acid for bleach ing and removing stains of every descrip- tion. It whitens yellowed fabrics and articles of bone or ivory. It is the best application for cleansing and binding wounds and sores; and has a most bene, ficial effect in dipht theria, croup, whooping cough, etc. Bleeding is stopped by it's use weak solution will remove disa, greeabe tastes and smells from the mouth, or purify the atmosphere of sick room when sprayed into it. Pots. pans and wooden vessels may be freed from foul odors by peroxide of hydrogen. and it will sweeten and preserve butter and keep fresh meat for long time.-Arlipn- saw Traveller.