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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-08
The Income Tax and Savings Banks.

VIM. II. Dubois, inspector OF
finance, in his annual report recently
published, had this to say in regard to
the application of the income tax law,
TO the two classes of savings institu-
tions which we have in Vermont, viz,
| tl) savings banks and trust companies
or trust companies with capital stock,
and (2) simply savings banks like the
bank at West Randolph, on the mu-
tual plan without capital stock
The income tax which has recently
been enacted by Congress seems to tax
the net profits of trust companies two
per cent annually, commencing with
the present calendar year But mas
much as our savings banks are conn
posed Of members Icorporators who
do not participate III the profits there-
OF and which pay interest or dividends
only to their depositors, it is believed
that they are not subject to the pay
ment Of any tax under that law"
The position taken by the inspect
or was questioned in some sections of
the state and he wrote TO the treasury
department at Washington for a rul-
ing. Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue Miller, in reply, has written an
exhaustive letter TO Mr.. Dubois, fully
sustaining the position taken by him,
that savings banks and trust compa-
nies, and trust companies are subject
10 tha tax Of two per cent ON their an-
nual earnings, and that savings banks,
pure and simple. are not subject to
such tax.
We have room TO quote only the
three last paragraphs from Commits
sioner Miller's letter:
''lt was the legislative intention to
extend the benefits Of this exemption
from taxation only to the depositors
in savings institutions, particularly
the accumulated earnings OF small de-
pbriAplNs lit WI llbi hiibiiHt a. NuNHf
and the corporators or shareholders
who own and hold the stock of such
corporations rs investments for capi-
tai or for purely speculative purposes,
are clearly not the intended beneiici-
aries of this provision.
! am, therefore, Of the opinion that
the net profits of such savings banks
as those included in the first class re-
fcrred to by you are subject to the tax
imposed by said act, rs in the ease of
other corporations.
Those included in your second class
are referred to by you in almost the
exact language of one clause of the
law specifying the exempt Institutions,
and where such institutions are car
ried on within the strict letter Of the
law, distributing all the profits rs in
terest or dividends only to their depos-
itors, it is apparent that such institu-
tions are exempt from the payment OF
an income tax.
Respectfully yours,
Jos. ;. MILLER, Commissioner"
This is an important decision in the
interest of the depositors in savings
institutions, not only in Vermont but
in every state.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-08
A Rare Consistency.

Among the members of the legisla-
ture who ''vote as they pray and
who, after so urgently opposing the
RutlaEd junket in their respective
houses, would not accept the hospital
titles of that city, were Senators Dar-
ling and Plumley and Judge Read OF
Rockingham. A very large majority
of those who voted ''no" on the reso-
luton to adjourn, however, could have
been found ON the e,.eursion train
[ Montpelier ,Joufupf.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-08
FIG
CORDIAL.
Endorsed by a WeI-Known NewSpa-
per Man.

Everybod knows Col. {. S. Forbes of
st. Albans. He has for long time been
connected with the Boston journal and is
well known everywhere among the news
paper fraternity.
The Colonel has been greatly benefited
by the use of Fig Cordial and writes us the
following testimonial;
+. l.. TAFT MEDICAL Co,
MessrS:-l desire to testify to the virtue
and efficacy of your Fig Cordial for con-
stipation. l tried several so-called reme-
dies for this trouble, but without obtain
ing satisfactory relief. A short trial of
your fig cordial proved very beneficial, and
can cheerfully commend your prepsra-
tion to all who are suffering from consti-
patton. Yours very truly,
c. S. FORBES.
This is only one of many testimonials
that we are receiving by every mail. Fig
Cordial differs from ordinary cathartics in
this respect: Ii not only keeps the bow
els in perfect condition and cures consti-
patton, but is a tonic laxative aid will
tone up the whole system. 1t is gentle in
its action and is, without doubt, the best
all round medicine of the day. Mothers
are giving it to their chil iren everywhere,
and we have many g at=ful letters telling
of the wonders it has done for the little
ones. II you are suffering from constipa-
tion, you will make no mistake in trying
Fig Cordial. Z. Z. Evans & Co. can sup
ply it in fifty cent or s1.00 bottles.
F. L. Taft Med'I Co.
Burlington, VI.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-08
No.6--IO0S.

the district system OF schools was read
the third time, was again ordered to
lie and was made a special order for
Wednesday morning at half past ten.
A flood OF bills followed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-08

Fish Commissioners Titcomb and
Warren have resigned on account of
the Roxbury episode.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-08

Evidently the Chinese made mis-
take in not building their wall clear
around the empire.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-08

No tax on bicycles Farmers boys
are advised to sell the colt and buy a
wheel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-08
House BilI142.


While this paper favors free text
books, it hopes that House bill l42,
"An net to provide for free textbooks
in the public schools and creating a
board for the selection of textbooks
and prescribing its duties, will be re-
placed by some measure better calcu-
lated to satisfy the people of Vermont.
This bill in the first place compels
each town to bear the expense of pro-
yiding its pupils with textbooks.
That is all right The trouble comes,
though, in the succeeding sections,
which create a state board of six mem-
bers, to be nominated by the governor
and paid at the rate Of S5 per day for
time spent, besides their expenses,who
shall act with the state superintendent
as board to select books for the en-
tire state.
That is wrong If each town has
to pay for the books il uses, it should
determine what books it wants.
We do not think board of seven
members would be better qualified
to settle this question for all the
schools in Vermont than would the
school committee Of each town to
make the selection for the schools un-
der its control.
a uniformity OF textbooks in YER
mont is impracticable and, indeed. un-
calledkfor if each school has free books
for all pupils that may attend il.
Those who pay the fiddler should
have the privilege Of dancing, and the
proceeds OF a tax levied by the towns
to provide free textbooks should be
expended according to the best judg-
ment of those who pay the tax and re-
ceiyc IFS benefit.
There may be no Job" premedi-
tated by the authors of this bill, but
there is certainly a great opening for
unscrupulous book dealers. 1t would
be much easier to control bohl'd of
seven than il would be to buy up the
school committees of the entire state.
We hope to see some honest and
fair method adopted for providing
free textbooks, but not this one.
The Montpelier .JomWoi makes the
pertinent suggestion that the state
capitol building be auctioned Off and
the proceeds turned toward buying
a vestibuled railroad train which shall
serve the various purposes of a place
for legislation, hotel headquarters and
means of transportation. Then, when
ever "a town wanted its grand list
or charter for a school
district or bank granted, or the fish
in any of its ponds protected, all that
would be necessary would be TO open
the throttle and speed away on a spe-
cial investigating trip. The town in
terested would be willing to set up the
food and drinks for the sake of the
advantages that might accrue. In
this way, great deal of time and
money would be saved and the clocks
wouldn't have to be set ahead so as TO
adjourn in season to catch the train.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-08

Hon. w. II. Dubois has been sue
ceeded as inspector Of finance by Col.
f. f. Smith of Montpelier. The gem
eral opinion is that if change were
to be made, a better choice would
have been impossible. Concerning
Mr.. Dubois and his successor, the
Brattleboro Ph0eaic says:
"Col. Smith has had wide experience
in financial affairs, including national
banking and life and fire insurance.
He is amply qualified for the place,
and the appointment is said TO have
been a surprise to him. Those who
know how competent and thorough
going has been the work of Hon. VIM.
III. Dubois, the present inspector, will,
however, sincerely regret his retire
ment. In this end of the state, at
least, he enjoys complete public conf
dence.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-08
PROPOSITION.

PROPOSITION.
We pay hundreds of dollars each
year for advertising. This fall we
give You part. We have the largest
and best selected stock in this section
and we want people TO see it. We
give YOU hat, an ulster or any article
or number of articles in our store
which happen to be included in the
nineteenth purchase. You send in
your friends. Mutual advantage, isn't
II Like the idea If 30. call and
see us. You stand as good a chance
for suit as any one else, and no bet
ter.
Remember, this is a scheme for adj
vertising. No rise in prices.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-08

Beginning Monday morning Nov every 10Th purchase will be
time money opened make change goods purchased
chase number the puha will be kept that nehe
chaser purchase around until change
made the drawer
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
HARRISON TO MARRY.
Report That the ex-fresident is Going
to Wed the Widow Stanford of CALI
fnrnia
0lt1kO y Liza
Born in Darkness.
Entered into tho Light.

A Report That the ex-President is Going
TO Wed the Widow Stanford of CALI
fornia.
SHELBYvILLE, IND, Feb. 5.-The EUeniRg
Democrat says tonight: 1.-The Democrat has
learned through source which it be-
lieves to be reliable that ex-President Ben
jamin Harrison and Mrs. Stanford widow
of the late Leland Stanford the California
millionaire and United States Senator, will
shortly be united iii marriage at Palo Alto.
"The ex-President is now preparing to
leave Indianapolis for the Stanford Uni
versity to deliver a series of lectures, and
while there will be married to Mrs. stan
ford, whose wealth is estimated at So
100000. Mrs. Stanford was warm friend
of the late Mrs. Harrison, and during the
late Republican administration the Harri-
sons aud Stanfords formed q close and
lasting friendship and one which has ter
minated in the rnmored marriage"
Ex-PREsIDENT HARRIsoH's TRIP.
INDIANAPoLIs, Feb. Sex President
Benjamin Harrison will start for Cali
fornia about February 18th. His secretary
said to-day that Mr.. Harrison would de-
liver no addresses or lectures outside of
those at the Stanford University, in Cali.
fornia. He has received many invitations
to deliver lectures in California and on his
way there and back, but he has declined
in every instance. ANY leisure he may
have while in California he will devote to
recreation,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
SWEPT BY HEAVY SEAS.

Terrific Gales Encountered by tho Hanas
burg Line steamship Taormina on sabls
Island,
New York, Feb. 4.-Tbe Hamburg
Line steamship Taormina, Captain
Koch, arrived to-day from Hamburg
after perilous voyage lasting 20 days.
She encountered two severe hurricanes
in the gulf stream, ia one Of which her
mainmast was snapped of close to the
deck. The Iaorlnina brought 1913
Storage passengers.
In the early part of the voyage tho
weather was fair. When near Sable
Island, in latitude 4050 and longitude
59.40, she encountered Il hurricane from
the southeast. The hurricane continued
nearly As hours. AT z o'clock on the
morning of the 3lst ultimo big sea
broke on the deck, and the men at the
wheel lost control of the vessel. The
bolts in the main boom were loosened
and the boom, threshing about, struck
lifeboat No. 3 on the starboard side and
knocked it overheard. Afterward the
boom, swinging with the roll of the
ship, carried away the lee rigging of the
mainmast, and the mast, looscning its
braces, snapped off and went overheard
to starboard. 1t was only by long and
troublesome work that the crew were
able to clear away the wreck. Oil in
large quantities was poured on the
troubled waters while this work was in
progress.
Meanwhile the steeragc passengers
below decks were in agony of terror.
Some men were for hours on their
knees praying, while others staggered
about and cursed as they were pitched
this way and that by the lurching of
the vessel. When the mast went by the
board women screamed and some be-
came hysterical. All expected the ship
to go down. Captain Koch went among
the men and women, and by personal
appeals succeeded in allaying their fears
somewhat. In the height Of the storm
Stewart Huberiet fell on the deck and
was seriously injured internally. He
was unconscious for four days and is
still in daZed condition.
The big wave that swept over the
the deck broke capstan, stove in a
hatch and twisted the rails and the deck
fittings. The hurricane abated on Feb
ruary LIST, and head winds were encoun-
tered, delaying the Taormina five or six
days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

of green and to babbling streams, and
wandered ON and on beneath the falling
snow.
Wild was that early winter night
around the Wissahickon glen. The
light that Epic had set in the little
cottage window burned bravely until
morn. Whom they found old Bahia
syria, her quest was ended. She lay
with peaceful face upon little mound
of earth in the great cemetery beside the
broad Schuylkill half shrouded with the
driven snow; and Boze, stark and cold
beside her, had one loving paw across
her shriyeled neck, as if to give the dead
thing succor TO the last. AS they
brushed the snow from the tiny head
stone where they lay, those of the
gypsies who could read al all again read
what Ephe had read thousand times
with breaking heart befcre;-three
simple lines that disclosed the sublimity
OF their own tender forbcarance and
told the pitoous hopclessness of the
quest now done:
GRISELDA.
Born in Darkness
Entered into tito Light.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
A LETTER FROM WELLS.
He Writes to the Secretary of State Wit
Respect to President Dole's Commun

He Writes to the Secretary of State with
Respect to President Dole's Communi-
cation,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The President
sent to Congress to-day letter received
from Minister Willis in reference to the
reply of President Dole to Mr.. Willis
request for specific answers to what Mr..
Cleveland termed Mr.. Dole's "most ex-
traordinary" documents.
In forwarding the letter to the Presi-
dent, Secretary Gresham says that dis
patches %, 26 and 81, received from Mr..
Willis, are not enclosed. They relate
solely to routine legation matters and
the minister's accounts.
The letter of Mr.. Willis to Mr.. Ores
ham follows:
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, HoNo-
LULU, IL. l., Jan. l2.-Hon. w. @. Gresham,
| Secretary Of tSdte--SIR: On yesterday, at
| $50 p. m. received the Hon. S. B. Dole's
answer to my letter of January LIST, re-
| questing him ''at his earliest convenience"
to give me the specifications contained in a
prior letter. His answer is about so pages
| of closely written official paper, and has
been delivered to me too late to recopy or
reply to in time for the steamer leaving at
| Up. m. to-day.
There is one extract, however, to which
think your attention should be called.
| wherein it is stated this government has
! been and now is subjected to the necessity
| of increased watchfulness, and large addi-
tional expense, which but for such atti-
tude, would have been unnecessary" The
emphasis above is mine. In a previ
Gus letter OF December 9th, Minister
Dole had stated 'the government officers
have been placed and still continue in
condition of defence and preparation for
siege, and the community has been put
into state of mind bordering on terror
| ISM" The emphasis aboveis mine. Some
portions of the letters from which these
extracts are made confirm the above state.
ments while others seem to negative them.
With this explanation l submit them for
your consideration.
The next steamer leaves here February
| 3d. which would place you in possession OF
Mr.. Dole's letter and my pllrposed reply
thereto. about February 18th.
Very respectfully, ALBERT S. Willis.
The letter was transmitted to Con-
gress by the President in brief message
without comment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
MET DEdrH IN cnuRcn.
The Roof Fell in, and of tho Forty P'
sons There Not One Escaped UniniurC

sons There Not One Escaped uninjnred.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Feb. A severe
wind storm passed through this valley
last night. At Gate City, six miles away,
services were being held ut the Congrc-
gational Church by the Christian En-
deayor Society. About 40 persons were
in attendance. They heard the timbers
creak, and had no time to escape, The
roof was lifted off, and dropped into the
congregation, knocking down the sides
of the building as it went.
Not one of the 40 persons escaped I'M
injured, and mcst of them were pinned
down by the falling tinlbers. The
citizens rallied to the relief of the suf-
fers and pried them out.
Mrs. X. H. Prehard, wife of the
general manager OF the Alabama Roll
ing Company, was killed outright.
Tom Williams, a young man, living
three miles from Gate City, was badly
crushed, his back having been broken.
He soon died.
Miss Estelle Jones was MORALLY hurt,
her head and shoulders being crushed.
Mrs. James Miles was internally and
seriously injured.
G. S. Drumhiller was also internally
injured; it Is not known how badly.
Charles Orson had several ribs broken.
Richard Miles had both legs broken.
Will Bear had his skull fractured and
may die.
James Miles had leg broken.
Miss Anna Birdsells spine was Sc
riously injured.
Joseph Hartshorn received internal
injuries.
The Rev. w. r. Fast, the pastor, was
cut on the head and legs, seriously,
though not fatally.
About 80 others were injured The
church was wooden structure and was
built on hill. This, it is thought,
caused the wreck.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
STREET cans nuRNED.


CINcINNATI, ONO, Feb. 2.-The
Avondale street railway car sheds and
machine shops burned shortly after 3
O'Clock this morning, entailing loss
estimated at $175.000. The car shed is
$50 feet long and one and half stories
high with basement. There were rs
or so cars in the sheds, and of this num-
Der 80 were motor cars. Nearly all of
these were new summer cars of the
latest design.
An effort was made to push the cars
out of the building, but the blaze was
too hot and the firemcn and volunteers
were driven back. In the basement
were the machine shops and boiler
room, and these with their contents
were entirely destroyed.
The origin of the fire is not known,
but 1t is thought it started from a defec-
tive electric wire in what is called the
oil room in the shed proper. The insur-
ance is about $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08

READING, Pa, Feb 2.--Shortly before
6 o'clock this morning rock, weighing
Is tons. fell on the Reading tracks in
the Phoenixville tunnel. Theobstruction
was discovered by tracl-walker Just
in time to stop passenger train from
crashing into it. 1t is supposed that the
rock was loosened by blasting during
the widening of tho tunnel several
years ago and shaken from its position
by passing trains. 1t was fortunate
thing that it fell when the tunnel was
clear. Traffic was delayed about three
hours.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
BIG FIRE IN sAg.ANSAH.
A Guano Warehouse and Two Big Gro
Gerry Stores in Flames.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Feb, ga disastrous
fire started this morning at IL o'clock at
the guano warehouse of Wilcox, Gibbs
& Company, and from there spread to
the Savannah Grocery Company's six
story brick building, which was totally
consumed. The store of the Savannah
Grocery Company was worth $1S0,000.
1t was insured for $l30,000.
The fire next extended to Feerst's
wholesale grocery (three stories) and
that is now burning. The stock is worth
$150,000; insurance, $125,000. The
building belongs to Wilcox, Gibbs g.
Co., and is valued ut 100000; insur-
ance, $4,000. The guano warehouse is
valued at $4,000. It is still burning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
The Bond bids Aceepted.

The Secretary of the Treasury has
considered the proposals for the new b
per cent loan, and has accepted all bids
naming higher price than 1l7.225.
The proposals submitted at the upset
price have been scaled down 5.351 per
cent, and the amount of bonds allotted
under this reduction, together with the
subscriptions accepted in full, is
$50,000,000. A notice will be sent 10
each subscriber advising him of the
acceptance of his subscription, inform
ing him when the bonds will be ready
and stating the amount to be deposited
in payment of the principal and pre-
MUM.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
ANxIE PfxLEY's DEATH.
Sensational Charges Made by Her Mother
Against tho Actress, Husband.

NEW York, Feb. 5.-Further sensa-
tional charges in connection with tho
death of Annie Pixley, the actress, who
died in London, November sth last, have
come to light. Robert ]. Haire is coun-
sci for Mrs. Pixley, who yesterday said
her daughters death was under investi-
CATION because of the reticence of Robert
Fulford, her husband, and the admins
tering of suspicious powders, which
Mrs. Pixley believes led TO the death.
Lawyer Haire says his client was rash
to make charges of poisoning and that
she was carried away by grief. The
lawyer says, however, that Fulford
robbed his wife of her estate by dispos-
ing of and transferring her realty and
mortgages unbeknown to her. He
claims to have proof of this assertion.
He also charges Fulford with spiriting
away will Of his wife, which left the
bulk of her estate to her mother.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
RUSSIA WILL RErALIATE.
The Imposition of Grain Tariffs by France
and America to be Resented.


LONDON, Feb. GA special dispatch
to the United Press from st. Petersburg
says that upon inquiry at the Russian
Treasury Department it was learned
that DIR. White, minister Of finance, had
determined in the event of the adoption
by France of an increased grain tariff
not to renew the commercial treaty be-
tween the two countries, but to adopt
retaliatory repressive measures. These
measures, it is added, would also be en-
forced against several American i'm
ports.
The official with whom the interview
was held said that American grains are
everywhere superseding Russian, and
he added tifat Russia would rather not
be friends with people who care for
nothing but their own profits. Russia,
he further said, was able to get along
without imports from France and
America.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-08
MAN AND WIFE MURDERED.
Found by Neighbors In Their Bed, Welt
eIing in Blood.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Feb. 2.--At
Luyerne, Ala, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Bush, respectable people living about
five miles from the station, were MUIR
dered in their home yesterday morning.
The neighbors saw the windows of their
house open and on examining found
Mr.. and Mrs. Bush in bed, weltering in
blood, their bodies riddled with bullets.
The crime was committed but few
hours before, as the wounds were fresh.
Who the assassins were is not known.
The cause is thought to be robbery, as
the Bush's were known to have con-
siderable money and none of it can be
found.
The crime is the worst that has oc-
CURED in the settlement in number of
years, and all means are being resorted
to to capture the murderers, and if such
does occur "Judge Lynch" will hold
court.