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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

The Rev. j. :. Glidden will deliver an
illustrated lecture on The Late War
AZ the Division street NJ. +. church to-
morrow evening. The admission viii be
- cents and the proceeds 90 10 the Col
lege avenue mission.
An important meeting Of the Womans
Working society 81 the Fountain street
baptist church viii be held this after
noon. Every member Is requested 10 be
on hand at 3 o'clock.
Divine service will be held at the
Temple Emanuel this evening az 7ID
ocletk. il being the festival 81 Purim.
The history Il Esther will be read.
4 meeting of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary society of the Division
Street ". l.. church was held in the
thurch parlors yesterday.
4 social was given by the women Of
Plymouth congregational church In the
bail ~ the corner of East and Sherman
streets last evening.
Mira A. f. Worden IL No. III Waverly
place entertained the Helping Hand So
ciety 81 ST. Marks church yesterday
afternoon.
a New Use For Our Churches will
BE- the subject If DIR. Campbell Fairs
address in st. MARKS chapel this even.
Ing.
The annual meeting % Unity church
vii be held this evening.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

Margaret G. Cook Falls With q Dull
Thud on the Walk.

Margaret c. Cook, the Woodville pro-
curess. who is in jail making fight
against her conviction and sentence TO
the Detroit house Of correction. slipped
and tell yesterday afternoon on the icy
walk at the corner Of Pearl and Ottawa
streets. disiocating her left wrist and
breaking one Of the bones Of the lower
arm. Deputy Sheriff Houman was re-
turning with her from the superior
court. where she had been to make ar
engagements for procuring hail. She
weighs about 80 pounds. and she fell
with considerable force. striking on her
hands. She was taken to Jail, where DIR.
Best attended her injuries. Her effort
TO secure bail was unsuccessful. as the
necessary papers were not completed.
Ii is expected she will be released today.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

Fire Marsaal Baxter Is confined 10
his room by illness and Luke kerwin.
foreman 81 No. 8 engine house. responds
- fire alarms N the capacity % marshal.
Mr. and Mrs William Bullock gave
reception last evening in their home.
No. 81 Rrainard street in honor of Miss
Ella Plants Il Sauit Ste. Mare
Mrs. W. s. Stevens left yesterday to
attend the funeral ~ her mother. Mrs
Ellen Giles. who died al her home In
kiverriaie.
Conductor Harry Chamberlin Of thu
q. T. l. has suffered relapse and
now lies dangerously Ill at bis home.
Mrs. Anna O't'onnor is visiting her
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Moloney % Sand
Lake
J ~ wonderly IL a guest IN the Park
hotel at Hot Springs. Arkansas.
William Alden Smith has gone east on
a business trip.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

Saith O.. ketcham q The eighth
ward is nenfiooci az a candidate for tie
republican nominaticn Tor city comp
trailer. and James l.. Lewis % the teath
ward FOR city marshal ". IA. Van
Leeuwen i also spoken II Tor city
clcrk
The counaittee appointed 20 revise the
premium list Tor the West Michigan
Pair completed ~ work yesterday. and
,ho lse was placed IN the hands n the
PRINTER IL will be ready For dlstrou-
tor Nav =. month earlier than last
scar
3 r. Weeks Was the victim II happy
surprise party at his home, corner IN on
and Bridge streets. last evening. Din
ner was ssfved by Mrs Weeks and NJ.
V.eeks rscsived several tokens n regard.
Seven married coGples wsre present.
tlcny C;e-ber was stricken Vith f.
last nixar on Ncs berry street. and be
us,s taken 20 police Headquarters ia the
c.fy amfrianeee Tie recovered shortly
si.sf arriving at tce station.
feari - msnaeess of the Chill
ne aai hoIt a reception TO-
rsa-tap aftaraoon refi eye1ilg At the
homs go f'tfrrs street. b which all are
c,lrdia. ilgifci.
Tie Valley City Comedy company viii
give the Temperance drama Little
Eroeu jug d: 1.oed Tempars hail 10
nrrras etfnine followed IS the farce
.Po.r fsaicqsidy
The u .atefa feef 4 Provision cnun.
rsey make az anfouue-meat IN another
cni4ur tl.af IS sure ~ BE- 81 interest Ia
az TIE firm fhis morning iuaugurstes
4 great cii- sale
Com-fock Tent No. ~ X. .. r. VI
vii give 4 fesiro party At its ball. corner
80 3filiIr ard ~crihner streets. Thurs
daf evening The public Is invited 70
- present
The heavy wind yesterday blew the
49, sestae< From the Grand Rapids
taetric light and Power compan! >
building ur south trunt strret.
John L. Curtiss Acknowledged yesteF.
8ag ssa reporter for IHN HfRsLp that
81 r. 10 politics again this spring rs .
candidate Tor eity treasurer.
Miss hate Wrgin. the noted writer
and lecturer. All be introduced by
MAYER Stuart az fhe Park congrcga
tonai church this evening.
ANf-ft' ~ 1850 ~ - tt4rt-Atttl ~ Aatf1 n ~ -
hea rommittee a The Christian IN
daf-r loesl union in the \. NJ &. 4.
ro-ane On Friday evening.
thursday and FRIDAY regular evan
irsran 'ar Kent county teachers Sil t.
hs4t fn BE county court house.
-lnize Bufch siH deliver his lecture
f~x'f.os.f tn ~ Marks chapel thu
evening" Admission free.
oue csae 4 hooks and newspapers fo'
Thomas Baxter acre received an the
custom house yesterday.
The turping e tve chimnegs cailel
eui fhe nre department yesterday. bat
o. damage uss b.re
The r~ceipfs from 49, IN the court,
reg.sfer ofHre fur Tho past month wcr.
fSs,S ~
The city marshal u busy moving TN
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

Dr. James K Montgomery and Mics
Edith F. Clement we're married last
evening Ia the Church - Christ ~ tho
Rev " J Eusseil The seating capac
~ - the church WAS entirety occupied
IS trends AID ac4uaiufances - the
gepuisr bride and groom and many 9TH
ers Epre Obliged q stand during the
ceremonies The foral Decorations con
sisted Il huge hank - roses. Gala
lilies and tropical plants. arranged in
the forn4 - a csnc On the r,.eirum add
fhe wedding march vas riayed 10 Alfrsi
Hurner At o'clock the bride entered
from the SUNDAY s,hooI IN the right
lesnirr eo TIE arm # her =isfer Miss
Ora Cement. who acted "a maHl -
hanne followed hy fnn = lsses Nellie
B..iensfrin. Arna isk AMI Helen Clark
a. tri.ie-.as itis Thct rsaesei down Sc
a'sfe ~ the spacr fronting the pu'fat
where they we're met - IRE groom ami
Fslf tuSiis = sHn Aftor Vha BAD
te.-n selected ~ teef man. having been
ss,ertea - tte church. ssheFs Here
tse aiurri ~ uoay vas pronounced
The frisie pee areseld IN saite tuile
and vcre a Hrg ehiie veii. and the
sr-t-sro uaa dressed rs aan rertfnral tisck.
Affar IRE crrrna ny VI arf Ms Nenf
gcmsfg ard q rarty ~ r,teefs drTs eet
~ 80 tnuse ~ TIE -ii1 ussents. IN
Ha tozastip. ehpfs 81 elaborate
ef.. .Inz Esr4er Fss ~efvet Z beg ritl
te1H asuekae.ife AZ once ia tie li.sr
aes teae ~ s. 81 North ~ asse
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

Valley Cir teas. X. o. r. If. initiated
a ,iasz II e.rseu members 81 - regular
n.e~tisx Noadas nishf II - the lar<
est eia-. set admitted into tbs tent.
Next Monday night The fent Nil gsse
stag rarity 10 kngioeeE's hal % South
DIVISION street - which each nlemtcF
~ill - perfnitted 70 invite one guest
Refreshments vii Re served
Atoas tseaty messber- - csntcn
Pierce No. "a. uniformed rank |. y. ..
r., viii 20 @ Cocpcrssiiie Friday nignf
a. guests a the lodge - that place. \
number II the membeEs u toopsfsFiiie
ls.ige are thinking Il joining the uai
formed rank and tie natter VIII %
talked over Friday night.
Chasnpiin post, Woman's Relief CORPS.
gave a corn social last evening a. tlr
re,idenc. II Comrasis W. j. Bailey. 80
Turner street.. The women Of VALLEY
CITY hive. i.adiesof The LacaSees. gaze
a well aFraaged literary and musleai
enfertaintnent last evening at 40 Ia
Belle avenue.
Mrs NJ. f. Whitney il soliciting Tor
sale * stock IN the /. u. g. I. Temple ~
Hackiey park. The cost i - Per saaE'l.
payable IN not less than ell insfalmenfs
rnonthlS. Accommodations IN the builA
ing are granted stockholders AZ 10 PER
cent less han tho regular rates Tor ten
years "a cDalc
The Mehan quartet concert viii
viii he given ia Tie Powers this even.
iae. Tomorrow afternoon the Iwentses
in charge Wsll tender the quartet re-
ception AZ the home 81 Mrs. William
Hovey on Madison avenue from 10
o'clock.
Past Supreme Counselor j. III. Tatem.
Past Counselors y a. Stearns and a.
j White and Grand Secretary r. ID.
Randall are attending the annual meet
ng x thc grand council of The Royal
Tcmplafs - Temperance ~ fowieryilie.
The regular monthly mecting of the
Press elit will be he'd this evening. 4
delegate - the international League 81
Press clubs in ST. Paul IN May will be
elected.
The women q the Eastern Star. as
sisted by Oriental chapter. will gave
/, their card and dancing party at the
Bridge Street house tonight.
Harmon, lodge. Ancient Order Of
+. United Wos<men, gave a concert 10 a
GOOD audience in Shanahan's hall on
{ Piainheld avenue last night.
Twenty-Five per cent Of the stock sub
s-ribed 10 the Knights 81 Pythias
( Temple association was payable yester
day.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01
GOING TO The FAIR
MIHtcoLum8IaSExposITloA
Th~ h<rxey = Gay Company Dss~ Ma
Joka tia No>ens<ns--Bs WIN
Probably Exhsbss Aione-

A cal Or sfecla. meeting u the
Furniture Meas association sas issussi
yesterday sad Responded "a by represen
tstsses q the companies whose mares
appear belos. Tie proposition d make
collective exhibit. azide from The an
sir exclusive exhibit which Berkey =
DAy insist upon making. met with
Unanimous favor and the following
z<reemsot s4s sigred BY each msmteF
pressnt:
Tie ladsrsignsd hereby agree 10 make a
eslieefise 1lshd Rapids efhitit al N.
ssfld's fair. sslae - - Fsaced "a charge of
cofnnitfes 81 fhree. Mo -hall have sz-
slslssss co4frel. an1 80 ahau bare allh>f.
its ~ make = lestloA - afticles for such g ?
hibis ffSan ata14f.s carers sisniGg thir
agreement. al costs nn1 sKfen>s - ne is-
fFayed - as-assil.a.llt n ths s.s-efs hereto,
In rsofoEtiea a. ths capital SICK ern pio,si
"a rfsfr raaf-rcrire buzile-< = = hf.*sY
AZ gsed tt'tt olher matters 81 eefah shall be
s.'iliei ~ a majority 81 The fotes q ne
si<snsrs isereeo-
Nnsos. AArtsH Co,
~fHklsEF bAes 4 Co.
~1IeH tg.AsgTCHE Co.
>xx Esofs~o frasfryRs Co.
ks4r ktAs1xl "a NlStsAcTt alSa Co,
tslssx EsaIDIxu bEE To-.
NIt4kaf A. bsEkxs ktHstrvEE Co.
NfooIeoMa ftn<lEf ~ to.s
EAtIks cry kAIfts Co.,
fsasSn RaFIrs tHtta Co.
Koxl A.. EcasiItaR Co
William A. Berkey and W. :. Gum
w~r~ appointed committee - seciife
The ta.4aca q the rames. which incltl1e
: DOZEN other re- tnulaetaFers. They vii
&C. secured f0.iAy. A meeting viii b
held tniglt - elect a committee who
-hail have dirrctilu q The exhibit Tks
bcfkeg = Cay ccupany vas notified oi
the ErreLlag. but - not represented
II - probable that it vii reiinqaish
space "a the t.rand Rapids department
aud secure space ia some other par 81
the building
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

nl..rket r.ace from ske old - re ees
s,ss tts Vii have everything settled .
Friday.
The receipts n TIE eeanfy clerks
olfice Tor TIE menlh u ffnfaars we're
ssa1s-
ne annual meeting q the q. r 1 4
ksslaay eoaspaay I'll te he'll tbs after
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

The following Is list Of the marriage
licenses issued since last publication, with
the names residences when out Of the city,,
and ages OF the parties: Age.
James :. willcbrands and Jessie J.
Allger ......-............... lis
Henry Wilson. Caledonia, and Hattie
T.. Bouck. Gaines. .........-.-...... I'll
James X. Montgomery and Edith l..
Clements 3i-22
John Swanson and Johanna Dlayiova 33-1l
Flank b. Hickok. Ionia. and Alice
Cunningham. city ............... A-2i
james Nal and Minnie Meyers. $3.50. ISIS
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

Comfortably Settled In Their New and
Comfortable Quarters.

The first meeting Of the Art aasocia-
ton in The new rooms in the McMullen
block was held last night with large
number ~ members present. The asso-
citation is scarcely settled in its new
quarters. but an hour or two was spent
in sketching the figure OF gentleman
attired in foot bali costume. who posed
for them. The rooms are all that could
be desired for the association, being well
lighted for afternoon work Several
sketching clubs have engaged the rooms
in which 10 hold their meetings Be-
sides the large hall in which the sketch
ing Ia done the association has num-
her of rooms. parlor. sitting room and
dressing rooms. Since securing the new
quarters an added earnestness has been
manifested among the members OF the
ASSOCIATION and better meetings will be
the result
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

Fire xas discovered last evening IN
tie sa 81 oae -stofy brick 1uilaang Al The
rear u the AeAulIen blocx. f4trolnan
u Rite turned IN All alarm from Box ~
H. s.la. The hre bad gained consider
able halfway before Tie chemical en-.
CINE esul.i be brought into service. but
after II had teen Al work three aainntes
the flames were extinkulshe1 ine
building IL exned by Mrs McMsliien
and is ussd a. an engine sspm Tor heat
inx the block IL IL also used ~ Fred
fegler a. sioreroom Tor sausages and
lard. The ire destroyed the lard and
stock II sausagcs and burned an open
ing through the foof of the buhding
NJ. Pe.iess loss Was estimated al go
ard he danage to the building at cleo,
win Insurance on both. The building
Is Dot connected with the hehailen
block and Tie ire did Hes reach thai
structure. The origin Of the iife Is an
KNOWN
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01
1T MAS A SUCCESS.
Entertainment by the Eser-Ready Ten
OF Kings Daughters

The women comprised in the Ever
Ready Ten 81 kins's Daughters enter
tanned ia large number IT persons IN
Good Tomplafs hall last night With
fine program IL songs. music and recisa-
tions. The evenings entertainment was
thoroughly enjoyed. Notwithstanding the
close proximity 10 the hall Of the fire
which destroyed the engine room Of the
McMullen block and iiiled the rooms
with smoke Among those Who took
part in the program were: Mamie
Jefords. Alice Raymond. Mrs. Bert
Hail. Margaret LOOMS. the Misses
Stickney. Bertha Pressey, Matte
Remington. Ralph Stone and T. Davis.
Clara Newton aud Nelly Johnston.
Each number 81 the program WAS re
cciyed with appreciation. The proceeds
of the entertainment will be devoted to
relieving worthy cases II restitution and
distress.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

within sbs ga<i few d>ys Judge s'hanlp
b.. 49,. besa Seriously speken q II =
hslies,~s he h2S net set tetD sooaae'e -
n /. hi,ther ~ would TAKE the ilcusinz
tisn. and il = considered gate dsabltfal.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01
G. r. a l. r. r.
Inauguration Of President Elect cievs-
lane. Washington, ID C., March

Fer the above occasion the G. r. a l.
viii prepare special tickets 10 Washing
ton. -. G.. and return via Fort Wayne
aud the Pennsylvania lines. Rate will
- one FIRST class limited fare for the
round trip: tickets 10 be sold February
* r. March = inclusive: gcod for return
FOR trains leaving Washington 10 March
: &. L. LockVoop. q. L. d L. A.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

Having purchased the stock and good
viii e the hook and stationery business
- George A Hail A Co. il will 30 con-
aolidaied with our STOCK. We have ga
gagged the services "a Mr.. George a.
Hall. ana he all - pleased n So has
fgisnds 10 our stationery department.
F.Agor. LtoS s Co.
- and u Monroe STREET.
February p i<3
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

FYSH'S is the place to go
when you want a first
class dinner at the pop
ular price, 25c.
ARE you in a hurry and
wish be served quick
ly? Neatness and dis
patch is our motto.
IN our baking department
we excel and you will
find a large and varied
assortme Mt of the
choicest Of Ca k 5,
breads, etc.
WE are now open to re-
ceive orders for recep-
tons and parties. such
as Salads, Ices, Ruses.
Jellies, Fancy Cakes,
Bon Bons. etc.
FROM ourlong experience
in the catering we can
guarantee satisfaction.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

ieBe.xats isase a Tafaef So s~esns
- T. ~ 'r',sssaz eana.sisse ~ masta.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

CAREY Last evening. at her residence. No.
II Central avenue. Mr.. Mary Carey. aged
81 years. Funeral Thursday at 10 30 a. m.
at Graffar.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

f. q. Clergyman. funeral director. No. Is
Fountain street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01
A New Process

Tic lemon. thr Orange. the
Vanilla. contains more or tcss
&C a delicate tiavoring sab
stance. and the separation II
tks substance in a Mariner 80
as - retain al rs freshness.
sweetness and nstursiness. rr-
cuircs the greatest experience
and care.
o. rslcss pEllciovs rtsv0s-
rs EaFsscfs are prepared by
a new process tat gives 80
them tie nsfarai aavosing
Qualities. and are 50 cnnccfi-
trase5 that il requires but q
xaaali quantity - impair 6 a
eske. pudding o. cresra. he
delicate favor q the fresh
frui1 TIE hasag cfeuisls
endorse lshear paritv- Tie
I-nlsef states Govsrmmest
uses sheEn.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01
PRICES
MUCH
REDUCED

We're rather overstocked
that's the reason-herc
are the facts:
Our Sc. 81 and So trousers
marked down to $500.
Our S. ones reduced to
$500 and $3.50.
The 81 pantaloons put
down to $500.
The So ones to $3.50 and
500.
All of EN- we'll cut -
Worsteds, Cassineres, Che
viots-south window full
price mark on every pair.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

We are to inaugurate cut sale Monday
Morning, March l, and continue all of the
week if the goods hold out We are in 1t
with the knife
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-01

Hardly time yet for the
new Spring Suit-Winter
Suit looking . little shabby
Generally the fault of the
pantaloons-Thcy wear out
quicker than coat or vest.
Why not brighten up with
a new pair of trousers?
We're having q special sale
for your benefit.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-01-18

somebody interest ON the par bonds that
were sold from 80 per cent. all the way
down to 80 to raise money to pay schem-
ers' prices for coal miners, coal and iron
companies and worthless branch rail
roads.
cover the great anthracite deposits Of
Pennsylvania has been erected during
the slow years q rickety mass of corrup-
tion, reckless financiering, insolvency and
ultimate conspiracy against the rights OF
the public. To attempt to reconstruct
this toppling ediiCe would be useless;
and the efforts of syndicates and bankers
to lift it up into symmetry and strength
resolve themselves into mere stock
jobbing tricks, with cupidity as the jack
screw But the deposits themselves are
perfectly honest and healthy. There they
repose under the earth's surface, un-
tainted by fraud, and the firm friend Of
the people, The state should own them,
and should farm them out to those peo-
pie who will distribute them to dealers
and consumers at the lowest competitive
prices"
Can any socialist, or nationalist, or
Populist demand more? Can any one Of
them, or all Of them, denounce in palmer
or more fitting terms the conspiracy Of
which Anarchist Mcleod is the headY
And, finally, is it not to be reckoned
among "the curiosities of literature
that Banker Clews has, from whatsoever
motive, contributed this quota toward
the indictment Of that business system
upon which his own financial interests,
no less than those of the Reading trust,
thrive?-The Vanguard.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-01-18
Horton, Kas., January s, 1893.
Keep in the Middle of the Road,

EDITOR ADvooATE:-As / am one Of
the sold guard" and strictly in it Tin
the middle Of the road, mesn), take
the liberty to say q word or two. The
wise man has said that "a still tongue
makes wise head" and that "a fool is
known by his much speaking" therefore
l shall say but little, at this time at
least; but what 1 do say, / shall say it so
as to be understood, and l am going to
say it indirectly to the newly elected
representatives Of the Peoples party OF
Kansas, with reference to the election Of
a United States senator, viz: Let there
be no "fusion" in making your selection
for United States senator, il by it you
create confusion. Have no dickering.
Cater to no clique, no party. Put up g
good man-and you have plenty Of that
sort Of material to select from-such as
John w. Breidenthal, j. G. Otis, Judge
Doster and others, but these are enough
and don't make your selection from any
Of those whom the people have elected
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-01-18

to other positions. lam LsWelling
man, but for one-Rnd am not alone
in Crawford couuty-wsnt Brother Lew
elling to serve us as governor Of Kansas.
/ sm also Jerry Simpson man, but we
want Jerry to stay in congress another
term. Make no compromises. I have
been in this fight for reform since Peter
Cooper's day, and l have seen the folly
OF fusion. Had not the greenback party
compromised with wrong, the people
would have been better off to-day than
what they are. Remember Sampson
lost his power by lying with his head in
Delilah's lap. II our representatives
harken unto the voice Of the people,
which is the voice of God, from now on
! know that change for the better will
be accomplished, so make no more mis-
takes, but stay in the middle OF the road.
Girard, Ksns. J.J. MAsTRRsoN.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-01-18

made the general features Of the system
clear. Some provision would have to be
made for short-time notes and mort
cages. I think this could be done by the
plan proposed two years ago think it
was by p. P. Elder, whereby such notes
should be -collectsble unless stamped
with the seal Of the proper official show
ing that the taxes had been paid. In the
case of real estate that is incumbered.
the owner should be required to return
his equity only.
But some objector will say, "Is this q
scheme for revivifylng the real estate
boom of past yearsF" Nay, not 30.
There would be neither more sales nor
less than now. Every man would be
compelled to place fair valuation on
his property in order to retain his occu-
pancy. And surely no one would be so
shortsighted as to undervalue his hold
ings merely to save few cents or dollars
in taxes. If he should, he would some
day find himself in possession Of an $500
dollar check in exchange for $4,000
house and lot. The penalty would be
none too severe for the offense.
A strictly just valuation Of all forms OF
property would be q convenience in
many ways other than for the purposes
of taxation. 1t would do away with the
double standards Of "true value" and
assessed value" It would be an ad-
vantage in the courts whore the question
Of money values 30 often arises. 1t would
be check on fraudulent loan agents,
such as victimized many eastern people a
few years ago, and thus helped to make
money hard to get at present by honest
borrowers. II would also prevent largely
the evils Of over insurance; for, though q
man might be willing to pay more taxes
for the sake of getting greater loan OF
insurance on his building, it is unlikely
that all his neighbors would do likewise
and an accessible record at the county
seat would tell whether any one owners
idea of value were much inflated above
the general level.
The description necessary to fulfil
the requirements OF the proposed system
would not be burdensome to taxpayers
nor expensive to the counties. No more
officials would be needed than under the
present system Of assessors and hearing
for rebates by county commissioners
The blanks for each taxpayer could be
something like this:
|, 80. being q resident Of -. county
state of -. am the owner OF real estate
situated in the county Of $50, state o.
-, which value at 5. :, :. cents, aud
which is encumbered to the amount oi
5. j, f.. cents. Also personal property in
same county and state which l value al
5. j., cents. And / have no other prop
erty except as above described. Signed
80. ~
Horton, Kas., January 5, 1893.