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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-07-24
How the Personal Properly Tax Works.

The following item was clipped from
the San Francisco Chronicle of Febru-
airy 81:
Very recently several million dollars
of certificates were received at the SUBJ
treasury in this city, but they have all
disappeared. The cause of the sudden
demand for government notes lies in
the fact that on Monday next the state
and municipal assessments will be
levied, and the banks are anxious to get
rid of their money ION hand" Within
the past week the sub-treasury has re-
ceived over So, 900, 900 in gold from the
banks, giving notes in exchange not
subject to taxation. In round figures
the amount of money which will escape
taxation by this artifice will not be less
than So, 900, 900. The state and county
will lose 800, 900 in taxes
Having been an employee of the asses
sor's office for some years past, and
having had access to all statements
filed, am in position to vouch for the
truthfulness and accuracy of the above
article.
The assessment laws of this state pro-
vide that sworn statement of all per-
sonal property in ones possession at
twelve o'clock noon on the first Mon
day in March in each year, shall be
made and filed with the assessor of each
county; and every year, at just about
the aforementioned time, all our bank
ing institutions find it convenient and,
dare say, deem it proper and in keep
ing with the principles of good govern
l.
ment notes, and thereby escape taxa
ton. Not only is this practice carried
out by our banking firms but our large
mercantile houses, wholesale and retail,
consider it to their interest to deposit
in bank all their money on hand, thus
shifting their responsibility and feeling
assured at the same time that the banks
will not be caught mapping.
While our minis are running to their
full capacity, and placing in circulation
vast amounts of money, yet it is mat
ter of record wide assessors personal
property rolf that the amount of
money on hand grows beautifully less
yearly.
In striking contrast to this palpablc
evasion of the law by the rich, the
poorer and middle classes are forced,
under penalty of the law, to file sworn
statement, setting forth all their earth
ly possessions, and are closely and
rigidly questioned relative to the value
of their belongings. and should the as
SCISSOR be in doubt as to the contents of
an affidavit he forthwith sends his
deputy to summarily and arbitrary as
sess the unfortunate individual. In
this manner is the law indicated
What a bowling farce such a system is,
indeed w c. McClosl<y, San Fran
cisco, Cal, in The Standard
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-07-24
The Single Tax in England.

An English friend writing to Mr..
George says: 1.-THE English Land Re-
storation League has adopted a very
effective method of carrying the gospel
of The Land for the People into the
rural districts of England, which have
long been regarded as almost inaccessi-
BILE for such work. A van has been
fitted up, with convenience for sleeping
and cooking, and in this-at once a trav-
cling home and Office for the leagues
missionaries-the secretary and others
heve been travelling from village to vii
lage in Suffolk, holding meeting C, Fry
evening, distributing literature and col
Letting information on the social condi-
ton of the people In this campaign
the league is working in the closest pos
sible cooperation with the Eastern
Counties Labor Federation-a young
and vigorous organization, which, start
ing as an ordinary trades union, has
rapidly come to the conclusion that the
labor question is insoluble except
through the land question. Crowded
meetings have been held in every vii
lage, and the federation has been con-
siderably strengthened by the addition
of new members and of new branches.
The laborers in this district are paid
about So twelve shillings) or less per
week. Much of the land is out of Gull
tivation; most of it is labor-starved. A
wretched cottage rents at $23 n year.
Some of the cartoons on the land ques-
ton which appeared in the Standard
and in the Toronto Grip have been
greatly enlarged, mounted and framed,
and these, displayed on the sides of the
van at each meeting, are found one of
the most effective means of educating
even the most ignorant
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-07-24
NEED HAVE NO FEAR.
WHIT PROF. SNOW SAYS OF THE
COLORADO LOCUST.

The species Now Active There Not of
Migratory Charaeter-Feeds Only
Where IL Hatches-Fear OF Trouble
Among the Chippewa Indians-Car-
dinai Gibbons Talks with President
Harrison-A Death Bed Contribu-
tion-Two Brave Young Women.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-07-24

as republicans, and they and Mr., Dick
inson, who is n democrat, are doing
great work in advancing our cause.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-07-24

vile Jail to wait the action OF the
grand jury.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-05
Birthday Party.

Miss Jessie Tuttle, daughter of Mr.. H.
birthday anniversary last night at her
fathers residence on SanPedro ave-, with
a party of young friends among whom
were Misses Sfna Yost, Isabel Smith,
Nonceno Cupples, Pearl Baker, Mollie
Cupples, and Masters Will Smith, Char
ley Newton, Walton Spruill, Claud
Springalt. Tom Holt, Hayden Smith and
Howard Varga.
Dancing was INDUCED in until /. a. m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-05
Railroad Land Grants Assessab,e.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, March 5.-The
question raised by the District At
torney of Siskiou County as to wheth-
or railroad lands sold by railroads are
assessable, the railroad companies
and the purchasers from them hold
ing that the lands not be assessed
though no patents had been issued
by the Government, has been decided
by Attorney General Hart against
the railroads. Unless overruled, this
decision will compel the payment of
taxes on 100000 acres of land in
this State, much is worth IS an acre,
and the taxes thus gathered by the
State and respective counties will
aggregate 100000 per annum.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-05
How is Ibis?

Are you going to risk your lives, and
the lives OF your family by buying. cheap,
worthless vehicles, when you can buy for
a trifle more good reliable buggy or
carriage made by the Connersville Qnd.)
Buggy company from M. PIGoTT,
Cor. Houston and Soledad streets, San An
tonic, Texas. Gle
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-05
WHAT IS caRBo .iNsUM AveNaRIUs ?

lkefisttred
IL Ia a Wood anu stone Preserving Com.
pound Oh Srain, applied with an ordinary
brush. IL is guaranteed to preserve any
kind OF wood, above or under the ground
or water, for at least fifteen years, and keep
of all kinds of insects. 1t is used by the
u. s. and almost all foreign Governments;
Telegraph, Telephone, Railroad, and other
large Corporations, as well as all Real Estate
Owners, where IL is kept for sale.
For further information and Circulars
Ylease address or call on
Ed. STEvEs & Sons,
San Antonio Tex.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-05
Removal

Mrs. Charles Devitts has removed her
hair dressing and ladies shampooing de-
partment from Alamo street, TO No. 321
East Houston, where she will be pleased
to see all her patrons and public. Salts
faction guaranteed. 2-27-1m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-05
For District Clerk.

The LIGHT is authorized to announce
NAT LEWIS as candidate for the office
of District Clerk at the election. March
10Th, who solicits the votes of the citizens
of BeXar county. 2-25 II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The LIGHT is authorized to announce
Mr.. ALBERT Z. DEvINE as a candidate for
the office of District Clerk of BeXar coun-
ty, at the special election to be held in this
county March 10.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-05
To the Voters of Bexar County.

am a candidate for the Office of Dis
trict Clerk and respectfully solicit your
support at the ensuing election on the
10th of March. ELIAS EDMoNDs.
0.o4 If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-05
Onion Sets.

just received at Edward Persch'S, 254
Market street, San Antonio, Texas Nv
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04

Do not hang your bird merely where his cage looks pretty, advises a writer in Our Dumb Animals. Nor must you fly to the other extreme, and place him in a glare of sunlight. even in winter Birds suffer and die from this cause. The best way is to give him his choice put him in the sun and shade part of his cage, so that he may do as he likes. You will notice that he oftentsits in the shade
 Remember and take care about placing him in draft, or too close to even q closed window. except on warm summer days. It is as great a mis- take to put him where he will be sub- ject to tho dry burning heat of fur naco or stove. Do not hang his cage too high or too low. but let him breathe the pure air which you breath yourself
 From November till June wrap his cage nightly in warm shawl or draw over it n thick flannel cover, and never place the cage on the floor as 1 saw advised not long ago.
 Your birds need variety as we'll as you, bird store men and bird book writers to the contrary, notwithstand- ing. Give him every day. besides his seed and fresh water. Il bit of green food, lettuce, sorrel, chickweea. plan tain (leaf or ends) or u slice of ban ana or apple, and fasten the delicacy so that 1t cannot fall to the floor A dainty bird will not touch il if it falls. Also, now and then, perhaps three tunes week, give him snip or two of raw beef the size of a pin head, larger fl he is n mo king bird. He may look askancc at first. and turn his wise black eyes upon it with curi- osity, but will soon relish it. and eagerly snatch it from your finger. and it takes the place of the insects he would add to his bill of fare fl he wero free!
 In fact. try to keep in mind that tho little fellow has likes and dislikes, pain and discomfort. happiness and pleasure, much as you have yourself, and you will be we'll repaid by his brightness and viyacity.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04

moved the girls hat and veil, turned aside. and. putting up her apron 10 her eyes, indulged in a "good cry" Lena was too much worn out to qucs. tion her, and lay back in the chair with closed eyes and pale lips. Sud- denly the resolute little woman caught sight of her husband at work in tho garden, and cried out
 ~Jo!e"
 Her sharp tone brought him to the open window in a moment.
 Hold your noise" cried Mrs. Top ping before he could utter word of surprise at the sight of Lena. "Fetch three penn'orth of brandy cold-anC. look sharp!"
 Mir. Topping ran of, feeling that the curtain was about to rise on the plot which had remained mystery to him for so long. He soon returned, hand ed in the glass through the window, and waited for further orders.
 "Here, my dear young lady," said his wife, drink this up,"-and she handed Lena the brandy and water ''and don't take any notice of my cry- ing; it's nothing much, only Mir. Pere- grine left this room little more than four hours before you came into it, and l couldn't help feeling upset as you should miss each other; for know all about it, my dear"
 Lena raised her head; her pale face flushed crimson with joy at the news that Clifford was alive.
 Left here!" she exclaimed inoredu- lously. "Oh, thank Heaven-thank Heaven!'
 What" cried Mrs. Topping -"don't you want to see him? And he's gone to find you, poor young gentleman to bring you back here and marry you at once, though he was not fit to go; but wild horses nor the queen on her throne couldn't hold him. And now to hear you say you're glad he's gone, when-but. sal1es alive, Miss Lena, perhaps you're married 10 Mr. Du- masque. Have you run away from him?n
 "No, no, no, dear Mrs. Topping-I only mean l am so glad because they told me Mir. Peregrine was dead,"- and she hid her face on tho motherly bosom of her humble friend and wept for joy.
 Gro BE CONTINUED
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
THE SECRET CHAMBER.
BY WILLIAM H. HAYNE.

There is a secret chamber in the soul, The audience room of Conscience pure
 queen Whose subjects are all Good and Evil
 Deeds. She sits enthroned above the shifting
 throng. With sinless lips and clear seraphic eyes, The Good Deeds come with worshipful
 white brows, And blessed by her their radiant footsteps Some Land of Promise yelled from mortal
 view. The III Desds enter with defiant steps, Clad iu the brave armor they have
 wrought The armor of their unregretted sins But ere they pass beyond that virgin
 throne Are stricken down with sudden light that
 streams In sunlight's splendor from their sover-
 eign's crown
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
The Alligator Going.

The alligator, it is stated on good authority. will soon be as scarce us the buffalo. The hide of each has worked it's destruction, In few years tho last bison will have passed away. and in u decade or less, the succulent pick aninny can roll and tumble about the southern lagoons without parting the serrated jaws of the alligator. The buffalo goes and leaves no sign. His robe cannot be initiated by man. But the alligator's queer-marked cuticle can be reproduced exactly in leather and paper. The last alligator may die. but his hide will go marching on so long as there is a demand for 1t.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
An Important Meeting.

Chairman Cat the ladies' anti-slang society)--I have heard remarks made by members to the effect that, while it is doubtless good thing to cultivate an elegant mode of expression, it is hardly important enough to meet in session over it. This Is great mis- take. my sisters-a deplorable mis- take. The woman whose speech is pure and free from shaggy idsoms has perfect picnic
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
Another Mystery.

"How many children had George Washington" inquired primary teacher the other morning.
 ''None," was the reply.
 And how many did Mrs. Washing ton havep" she asked again.
 1.-Two" was the reply.
 Then a very dull boy held up his hand.
 .Weu. what is .ta" asked the teachcr.
 "Wh--where did she 2 git 'em?" he stammered out slowly. and the teacher collapsed.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
She Wasn't Built ThatWay

There is floor walker in one of the drygoods establishment. whose great toes point toward cath other in the most friendly manner.
 What will you have, madam?' said he to an Irish woman, who was hopelessly looking about.
 Calico
 "Walk this way
 Walk that way, is ita Shure I'd have you know that my legs arc not built that way. sir, and couldn't walk that way if you'd give mo tho whole store.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04

outer door and walked into the little office.
 "And how are you" inquired Mrs. Topping, taking chair near Mrs. Newman.
 ''Fairish, my dear. How are youe"
 'sBetter in health than temper; there is really so little doing, time hangs heavily on my hands; it isn't as if had a family"
 No, to be sure," returned the post mistress. with sigh; "though al- most wish 1 could say the same, for what with our William being in such a weakly way, and Newman getting rheumatic going round with the let ters, it's bad enough; and now what must Jemima do but go and get the face-ache through standing and chat tering with Tom Langholm, and she's gone off to bed and left me with all these choir surprises to iron, and the letters to be sorted into the bargain;' and she looked at the clock as she spoke. Just then a letter fell into the box. That's the last as II go to- night" as she closed the slit and un-
 
 locked the box.
 "Oh," cried her friend, ''let me sort the letters for you! It's not the first time 1 have done that job by a long way"
 "Thank you, Sarah; shall go on with my ironing and the bag will be ready for the mail"
 Sarah began her task, and, with a feeling of exultation, came upon the letter she had trusted to find among them. There it was, in Judith s hand writing - ..Madam Dumasque, Mill House, Fladgate, Kent" Hastily scribbling down the address on a slip of paper, she thrust it into the pocket of her apron, and had only just finish ed her task when William. Mrs. New mans invalid son, entered. She stayed to give him a cheering word and settle him near the fire-which he never found too warm-and then, anx- ious to avoid any questions. said "Good-night,' and went away.
 Sarah Topping's a good creetur." said Mrs. Newman as she took up a hot iron.
 That's true" returned her son "a good little soul, and uo gossip, Bythe-way, 1 only found out this evening that Mir. Peregrine is staying at The Blackthorn'-he's been there more than week-did you knowp"
 .'No." replied Mrs. Newman, shak- ing her head; ''Sarah said nothing to me
 Did she tell you Mrs. Judith was here2h continued her son.
 No; but perhaps she doesn't know it."
 ''1es, she does, mother; Joe told me, and he said he brought the news from tho station he saw Mrs. Judith get out of the train. He says he feels sure there is something going on in secret between his wife and Mir Pere- grine; but he caa't find out what"
 Well, I never,' cried Mrs. Now man. scorching the curate's surplice in her surprise. II should never have thought it of Sarah at her age--why, she's forty-tive if she's day!n
 "Rubbish,a replied her son. laugh ing-'.it isn't what you fancy"
 .sThen what is it9a questioned his mother.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04

Mas. Topping repaired in triumph ing him to listen to the full details of her plot, related it's success. and sprerd before him Madame Du- masque' address.
 Here it is. sir said she; Il copied it right of the envelope; it was in Mrs. Judith's handwriting; know it we'll.
 Clifford seized the slip of paper eagerly.
 Thank you very much. Mrs Top ping" he replied. II will not forget your zeal on my behalf, whether am successful or not. Just now l do not feel hopeful"
 He sighed deeply while he copied the address in his pockct-book, and put the paper into Mrs. Topping $ hand with grave and sorrowful face. He was weak, and his spirits were easily depressed; besides which he felt presentment of evil which he could not overcome. All his old energy seemed to have deserted him; and his manner was not cheering to the active little woman, who felt it a poor reward after her effort to save him.
 What shall 1 doen he asked pres ently. after n depressing silence.
 ''Do, sir9 Why, cheer up. and go of to London by an early train io-mor- row morning. and then on to this ad- dress, I'll watch Mrs. Judith, and. if anything particular happens, I'll send you word. Now I'll got you some sup per, and you must go to bed and sleep well. and don't give way. for sure, faint heart never won fair lady. you know. l shall keep this address by me. You've been sent here to learn it, it's my belief"
 '.It may have been so; but, accord ing to you, good Mrs. Topping. 1 1 ought not to venture to Mill House with this evil presentiment hanging over me-" said Clifford. smiling faintly.
 '.Oh, mo- replied the busy little i woman, as she spread white cloth upon the table there's pre- sentiments and warnings, Now yours is presentiment which means just contrary to what it tells you, like | dreams"
 And. having settled tho muiter sat isfactorily 10 herself. Mrs. Topping went of O fetch the delicacies she had prepared.
 Four hours after Clifford had left Abootsford, Lena arrived and made her way to '.The Blackihorn.n resolv. ed to seek tho help of Mrs. Topping, as her lover had once advised She had nearly reached the inn without meet ing anyone who appeared to recognise her through the thick veil she wore when, to her horror, Judith came out of n shop on the opposite side of tho street. Her back was toward Lena, however, and the latter nattored her self she had escaped notice as she gained the entrance to "The Black thorn and sank exhausted upon | chair
 As the landlady came out of tho dairy on the further side of the en trance, she nearly dropped the dish o cheese cakes she was carrying.
 Miss Despardl'' she gasped. 'Oh my dear, missie, you did scare mt awful! But come into the parlor- come in. Oh. dear-oh dear!"
 Lena followed Mrs. Topping with ; terrible feeling of dread at her heart and was put into the very easy-chai which Clifford had vacated four hour ago, while the landlady. having re
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04

Shrewd little Sarah Topping sud- denly thought of an excellent plan by which she might benefit the gentleman who so deeply interested her. and in whose cause she had bound herself to assist for Miss Lena's sake. She kept her own counsel however, and, calling her husband to mind the bar, she sat down in her bed room to write a letter.
 The post-mistress was friend of Sarah's. and Mrs. Topping had filled the same office until she went to be Mistress of 1.-The Blackthorn. As soon as Clifford's ally had dropped her let ter through the slip in the orthodox manner, she turned the handle of the
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
Feathered Pets

Gro BE CONTINUED. ]
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-01
LITERARY NOTES.

Tn oliver Wendell Holmes has annotated the
.,.ms and has written new prefaces for several Of
IN. pros volumes Of the new Riverside edition oil MS
works This edition is to be In fourteen volumes Ahc
a. will contain several portraits OF the author rep
resenI1ng him at different periods OF his Dfe Houshuon
IL also bringing out as holiday book group Oh
three OF Dr. Holiness humorous poems, 1.-THE one
uoss shay y How the OLD Horse Won the Bet' AMI
% Tbe proomstlck Train" Mr. Howard Pyle has made
sixty Illustrations to accompany these verses ana IL
will probably be agreed that he has caught their spr'
to perfection.
Mr.. Percy Fitzgerald's aLite'-n two volumes-of
James Boswell of Auchinleek is almost ready iof
publication.
II is perhaps r.,er late in the day to begin pro-
ccedings looking toward great convention Oh Nlus
authors at Chicago. but the present EFFORTS VI INC
Worlds Fair Committee may, II energetic, h"'o '1ao
interesting results. The department OF libraries VIII
pbably have fuller representation than viii inc o'ner
sections.
Ton volumes of Mr.. Gladstone's speeches are III
process Of editing. They will be brought out sep
arately.
Archibald Forbes has written for coming NUMBERS
10 {" The Certurys two articles his exciting eX-
nerienccs in Paris during the Commune he was
nnder FIRE with the commander Of the communist orceS
when the walls were carried and he saw much Oh te
street fighting.
Mr.. Putnam. in his Forum article on writer's and
publishers predicts bright future tor the FORMER
is probable he says, "that with the application
throughout all the States Of the world OF the principle
and the practice of international copyright the 10
-. a, .ha authors at least to those producing books
ha. are wanted by the community land by more than
one community. must be very much increased. Inc
ant,or should be able while asking from each reader
but trihlng payment to secure from MS constantly
Increasing circle of readers throughout the civilized
world indefinitely Increasing returns, and there seems
IN he no reason therefore, why the author OF the near
fure that is the effective auhor) MAY not look for
ward TO the potentially of wealth beyond the dreams
of avarlce.'"
The forthcoming volume in the series OF American
Men OF Letters" will deal with the career OF william
Gilmore simms Its author, W. P. Trent. professor OF
English literature in the University Of the South has
had in the preparation Of the book the cordial assist
ance of Simms's family.
Miss Jewett's winning little sketch, "a Winter
courtship." is mentioned by "The London Academy
as ~alu,ost as good in It's way as Uncle Toby ana
Widow Wadman"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-01

Archiha,d Forbes has written for coming numbers
~ The Century, two articles on his exciting ex-
perIenccs in Paris during tho Commune lie was
ander fire with the commander Of the Communist foroeS
when the walls were carried and he SAW much OF the
sfreef fighting