Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-03-06

long day no doubt before they get anoth-
~ bite at the cherry, since tLey mani
fest such poor judgment and such little
capacity. IL the Democrats only man
age their affairs IN broad and conser-
vatiye manner, uniting all the elements
81 their party, as they ought To do, the
Republicans will stay OF short pasture
fof many years yet.
TnEm most independent person al times
finds il necessary to rely upon the cour-
iesy and kindness Of Others. IL Is rs
imperative to ask favors as to do them.
But the modes of asking diner surpris-
ingly, and on that depends To a g eat de-
gree the willingness with which the re-
quest is granted.
Donot ask a favor as if il were right.
Even larger than that class OF people
who consider that the world owes them
q living, is the class who believe that
their con\ enienCe and comfort should
be the first consideration of their ac-
quaintances. They accept all kindness
without question, and only show sur
prise when, in case of difficulty, no self
forgetful friend comes TO their rescue.
Aud it must. indeed, he II disintereSted
friend who willingly does "A favor to one
who demands it as Il right.
DO not ask favor as il you expected
10 he refused. Before you speak at all,
il is well to consider whether or net you
are asking too much. But If your re-
quest is reasonable, do your friend the
compliment Of surprising that nc will be
ready To grant it.
Yet, there are times, of course, when
the best disposed acquaintance must re-
fuse the request which he would willing
IN grant if possible. Take such refussls
philosophically and sweetly. Do not be
SO sensitive when favor is denied, that a
request on your part will he equivalent
TO command.
Some one has said that il is easier to
make friends by asking favors than 10y
doing them. Aud it is certain that
when one uses tact and wisdom in max
ing requests of others, the kindness given
and received orly binds the two hearts
more closely together, aud forms a step
ping.stone to warmer friendship.
A bill has been introduced in the legis-
lature with the design of amending the
Constitution. This amendment is di-
81 to- fal, oh
ment Of the theory of "hOme rule" IN
the matter OF taxation. Ii will be so
framed rs to cothe the taxing officials
OF the city and county governments
with power to exempt from taxation
such classes of property as may be deem
ed advisable. Should this amendment
become incorporated in the Constitution
1t will invest ous county commissioners
with an important power. 1t is pow
en- which if properly exercised might he
of immeasurable material service to the
county. But it is power which could
lie easily abused if the commissioners be
men not completely immune to the
uoxious influences of political corrup-
ton.
1t would indeed be more than curse
II our commissioners Office should be
ulled with partisan politicians while
under the operation OF such an amend
ment. II would furnish men Of this
character with splendid opportunity
for the building up of a purchased con-
stituency. What glorious chance it
would lie to extend privileges to enc and
class exemptions To anotherl What a
rare bit of material out of which to
weave innumerable promises by which
to bribe those seeking to escape taxa
tiOnl
Local self government is correct in
principle. Ii brings matters of direct
governmental interest one step nearer
the people. The nearer these matters
approach the people the more Demo
cratic the government becomes. The
closer political affairs are brought to the
popular notice The more quickly do the
people respond when the exigenees de-
demand it. Perhaps the enlargement of
the taxing power in the hands of our
commissioners would lead at all times
To utmost popular vigilance. Centre
vile Observer.
4. E. Fitzpatrick, of FILLMORE, Cal.
had themisfOTtune to have bis leg caught