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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
DELEGATES ELECTED
The Lambkns Held Their City Convention
Last Nj lit on St. Paul Street.
AN HARMONIOUS AND QUIET MEETING.
col. t.nmb, Col. Muddy and Charles
BcSloH Endorsed -Ihe Latter
Wants 10 Zee District and Stntc
CoHinl ttrcInan- List %: fhc Dele
gates Elected Last Night.

The Lamhklns held their City Convcu-
ion last night. Good Samaritan Hall.
ST. Paul street. was the place of meot-
ng. and all of the delegates elected III
thursday nights precinct meetings were
resent. Like the meeting OF the Bow
ieniies last Friday night Ii was an
harmonious gathering.
& lionel j. Il. Waddy called the CON
'cntion to order. with Mr.. John w.
stevens as secretary.
After the roll-call of delegates. Cap
ain Henry Parker was elected tempo
AIRY chairman, with Lewis II. Pur:lock
Is secretary
There We're no contrasting delegations
he Rowdcnitcs adhcring IL their deter
mina,ion a. remain away and make
he contest before the District and State
Conventions.
The chair explained tina, tho meet
ing had been called to elect delegates
- the District Convention. which meets
II Newport News on April 2lst and
the state Convention. which meets NJ
S;aunton two days la:cr. and appointed
The following committee on noln!nn-
lions: w. y. Coleman. H. O. William
son, w. l.. Newton. General V. -. Gro
ner John l., Gibbs. George w Gordon.
>harles Beslow. John w. Stevens Jas
w. rierncy. DR.. 4. g. Hcistand. and
John a. Moran.
In few minutes General Groncr re-
E2rted the following lists:
To the Newport News Convention
Colonel William Lamb. Colonel j X
Waddy, General V. d. Groner Charles
Reslow. George l.. Pryor. John w. Ste
vens. Captain T.. Vance. John y. Moran.
j. J. Parker, w. l.. Newton. George
Johnson. ID. Lawrence Groncr Jacob
Spencer. Captain Henry Parker. David
-. iIi;ChinEs. and DIR. a. b. Heistaud.
delegates; Joseph S. Odcnd'hal. W. L.
.'leeg. I'D. Robinson. Nicholas Langley
lanes Tally, Henry Butts T.. c. M!acr.
i. T. Smith. Is wis IL. Po.tiock. Nelson
Jenkins. John Alexander. Robert W
NJ Ireland. alternates.
To the state OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES vii.
YAM Lamb. Colonel j. r. Waddy. Gene
raj Y. ID. Groncr Charles Reslnw. Gcoryc
l.. Pryor. John W. Stevens. John J.
Hurfc. Is. O. Williamson, John l.. Gibbs
w. l.. Newton. George johnson. D.
Lawrence GrOner. \. Il. Campbell can
tain Henry Parker. James W. Tierncy,
Percy ;. stevenson, delegates: w 1.
ClcGg. Joseph :. Odend'hal. w. \. cole
man. ED. Robinson. John Alexander
l.amson Scott. Thomas w Milton. Geo
w. Gordon Edward Hardy Caleb CARR
son. Robert Morciand. alternatss.
After the adoption of the rnpor, of
the committee, resolutions endorsing
cnarles Rcslow as Il member of .hr
District and state Committee. Colonel
Lamb as chairman OF the Stat. ana
member OF the National Committee and
Colonel j. Il. WaGdy as CITY chairman
were adopted and the convention ad-
jougned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

The Manufacturers Record OF Bal,i-
more says that the Baltimore Steam
Packet Company is making extensive
improvements 20 its steamers. and has
lust completed this work on tho Alaba-
ma Although she IS practically n nnw
vessel. the company decided 10 refur-
nlSh her aud m;Ikc other bc; terncnts
Expense was not spared and /; Is SAT.
10 say that ;her" are few vessels In the
c"asiwisc or transatlantic service tina,
arc more iuXuriously furnished and an
pointed than the Alabama. Many OF the
carpets i'll the sta;croomS are Amin Sf"r.
While the carpets and hangings in the
saloons are of the choicest Dlt:crns The
prevailing colors. white and gold, which
We're originally used 10 decorate The
saloon and cabin interiors. were utilized
II The decoration with very artistic
effects
Thc Alabama is a Southern craft from
Keel 10 pilot house. She was constructed
by the Maryland Steel Company, at
SpatIow's Point, Md. This boat ha
triples Xpansion' engines using four evil
!nders--a form of construction adapted
10 balance The weight and power with
The view TO having q steamer void OF VI
bration. II has four boilers. with all the
latest improvements. steam reversing
.ng.,lcS steam feed pumps. donkey
pumps Tor sail and fresh water service
throughout, one powerful steam pump
10 be used in case of fire or leakage.
double engines for WORKING freigb; ele-
vators. double. engines for working wind
lass. double engines FOR working capstans
and powerful ISearch-light Of III. 000 can
dle-power, run by independent engines
and Independent dynamo. Tho hull Is
steel throughout, without n particle OF
iron In It. ANA was built under The rules
of the United States STANDARD Shin
builders and Underwriters Association
The Alabama is ciasi'cd as Al by ma :
rine insurance men. She is of nearly
1000 tons.
The Baltimore Steam Packet Com
pany is closely allied with Southern in
tcies.s. as Informs the Baltimore exte:.-
sion of the SeahOard Air Line The
officers OF the Packet Company are
Mcssrs IL G. Hoffman. president: John
X. Sherwood. general manager; Edward
w. Thompson, traffic manager; X. H.
Poor. general freight agent: Emmc:
Brown, general ticket agent. all of Balti-
more.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
a VI EASEMENTS.

MORRlSON'S "FAUSr"-One of the
1nnSc successful performances that has
ever held the boards OF the Academy ~;
Music will be- here OF next Monday
ana Tuesday nights 1t is Lewis Nor
rtsnn's erea; production of Faust and
the sam" magnificent scenery and arccs
soi!si that characterized It's production
elsewhere VIII be brought here The
."uisvill" Cour;cr-Journal OF recen
date writ ::
Lewis Morrison opanad at the Ma
sonic TciHpic last evening with his. in
ievssting presentation OF Faust lie
Was greeted With a large and enthusiast
NC hudisnc" that was So well plea - q
as - give him a curtain cali after three
N mo live ACES. Lewis Morriso;.'s Mep-
hiStn ia rs charming n. ever: indeed lie
seems Ia improve With age. The scenic
-fec'S Were new and beautiful! more
particularly the garden scene where
Faust succeeds in winning the love and
rny-tdencc Of poor weak Marguerite
IN" Illumination OF electricity of the
flowers waA Il realistic piece OF work
and the same may be said Of tho
RrOcken scene"
Seats are now on sale. No advance in
prices.
ADA REIiAN O-NIGuT.--Tho.c
who 20 To- the Academy of Music tonight,
and are fortunate enough 10 see Ada
R"han ana the AuGustin Daily Company
in Shak"Spcare's Tanning the Shrcw'
VIII DOUBTLESS assist at one of the mos.
hri!l!ant dramatic productions ever seen
~ this city. The present tour of AIR.
oa!y Is only for n few weeks, and We
are indeed fortunate 10 have had ou,
town counted In the tour. This famous
comedy of Shakcspeares only one great
comedy of ShakasDeare's is one rarely
seen on the stage now presumably FOL,
he reason tina; only one great actress
m one hundred is able TO fill the role OF
Katherine. She is not in touch with The
pretty hammered gracefully taught.
h"!klng cooling maidens of the dramatic
schools. De!saric can mako Rosalinds
ny ne score. hut katherine is not cas-:
IN such mould. Sh is IL creation tina;
demands flesh and blood. and much of
IL. beautiful In form and fair of face.
rs Shakespeare created her. she was no
more !" =" trusted than the wild steer
ira Eowcp .a'.! n She could wi;hcr n
man with look and flaw him with her
tongue. Throughout the entire irnpc:-
NnnlA-H Of this many sided character.
Ada Rehan has challenged The greatest
td'nira;ion o: The critics Of the East. and
mas been pronounced the greatest Kath-
rllnr ever seen on our stage. We. there
TORE. speak advisahly when we say tina,
those Fortunate enough to get seats 70,
80 marvellous II performance are indeed
20 he congratulated. The sea; sale in
i!ca:es crowded house tonight,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
Chartered.

Judge Hanckel yesterday chartered the
Park Row Construction Company, the
principal office of which is 10 be in Nor
'olk. The purpose of the company Is TO
carry on the real estate business IL
Virginia or any other State in the United
States. The capital stock is 10 be not
less than 100000, nor more than $500 :
900. The following are the officers VIII
liam NJ. WINS. of New York. President
Frank j. F'rcdericlis, OF New York
Treasurer; David II. Darling. of Brook
lyn. Secretary. These. with benjamin j.
Bnwncr o. Jersey City. y. j.. and
Walter D. Walker, OF New York. Board
o! Directors
Judge ilanckel also granted chartc,
TO Pickett & Co. II is their purpose 80
carry on the oyster. crab. AMI commits
sion business In Norfolk. The capital
is ~ be not less than $500, nor more than
$4,000 The following are the officers
John :. Pickett. President: William =.
Siblcy Vice President; w. r. Martin,
Secretary and Treas urcr. The above
named officers constitute the Board OF
Directors.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

'romn"mt among the New England
men who's" brains nnd energy have
hclpcI To make the Western States rich
mi powerful is General David ~ Bcnis,
president al The tuinI Bank Of Kansas,
'itN. successful IN his MANY enter
bliSts lie lives ,u-,Ily In II line mansion
~ IA" corner of Independence and Wa
ASH ayes.
'ihc work and the responsibility in
'niub"ht on I'll" president of 50 inpur-
hHt banking institution as the Union
Htiinnal would cnianGrr the Sturdirst
health Gen Ii"als' clear hcudctlncss
aud u"HA scnSr were AS manifest in tile
.hocv of Il remedy as In his business
'n!i- rises. lie HtrcnEi hrncd his tired
n'rvous system by the use OF rainc'S
''lcry Compound. Its iuvigGritng
"nlih-giNins effects justified his cXpcc-
cations, ana showed In his own case the
remarkable power Of this much discuss
"a remedy for Thoroughly restoring and
SiicnE thruinr the rundown" system
II found Paiar's celery compound AN
agreeable tonic, and soothing to the
nerves says General Reals.
These are the concise words of COM
ncndntion characteristic OF the conser-
vativn business man and the influential
banker. who has learned tn weigh well
his words
The scanty sunlghc and the stag
nN,t uscd-up air Of living rooms dur
ing the winter reduces the strength and
nervous energy, especially OF persons en-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
IN COURT YESTERDAY
An Over Indulgence in Old BarleyGOrn
Causes a Break In Prospective RgptiaIS.
JUSTICE BURROUGHS SMALL DOCKET
| Heavy Fine for Selling Liquor
Wlthout u {.iccusc-TwO CornpR-
mics Chartered Ehc Court Of Law
and Chmucery-I In thc cay Circuit
C"nrt-alarria.e licenses Issued.

Justice Burroughs had the smallest
Police Court docket Yesterday that he
as had for several Notwithstanding
the continued cases taken uu. there We're
az four Or five cases On the docket.
NUpTlAlsS INTERTEltED WITH.
The approaching nupiials Of Edward
kersey ana Annie Howard. .tlored
ave hecn suddenly !n;crfcred with.
the couple were TO have been married IN
! week or two. but too great !ndulgenc,
Il king Barley Corn" on the part OF
he prospective groom. and iiish; that
'pllowed between him ana his intended
ride. has abu; terminated their en-
SlEcment. II seems tina; Kerscy at
ended q dance uptown Thursday night
md abou, a. IN. appeared al Armies
ltmc IN a badly intoxicated condition.
Minnie rcmonst"a ted with icrsey, ana 4
DIV followed in which he came ont bad
~ wors;ed. receiving bad cuts on the
'orehead and nose. and n general disfe-
urement II the face. The pair were
Doth arrested and We're yesterday ar
aligned before Justice burroughs. who
ined kerSey 81 and dismissed the wo-
man
MINOR OFFENSES.
Sarah Groves. white. profaltny; fined
! and costs
Frank Holm. colored, stealing: con
!nued till the 3lst.
Joseph Dr!vet white. unlawful tres
pass; dismissed
Edward Kcrncy. colorcd unlawful tres
pass: fined 81 and casts
Annie Howard, colored, assault; dis
missed. :
VIII Johnson. colored. stealing: CON
.inued 10 the 3lsi
George w. Johnson. white. house
breaking: dismissed.
James Williams, Sarah Groves. Ed
ward Springer, white, drunk fined 81
and costs.
joseph Driver, white. drunk; dismiss
I'd.
j. II. Hawkins, j. NJ Mu!den col
Jred drunk; fined 81 and costs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
Palm Sntftfny.

Totnoryow Is known In the church
calendar as Palm Sunday. IN cuiuucnl-
Grafton OF the triumphal entry of Jesus
into Jerusalem. when the multitude
strcwcd palm branches or leaves. In
some Roman and High Anglican
Churches genuine palms are used For
decorations on that day. but they are
too rare and expensive for ordinary use.
a substitute, therefore. is used IN many
OF the churches In the Catholic AMI
Episcopal Churches in this city io-mnr-
row the services will tie of An impressive
character.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

All last winter Mr.. Geo 4. Mills of
Lebanon Conn. was badly afflicted with
rheumatism. Al times II was so SC
we're that he could not stand up straight
but was drawn over on ons. side. ~
tried different remedies without receiv
ing relief" he says. until about six
months ago bought a bottle OF Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. After using II;
70: three days my rheuma ;ism was
gone ara has not returned since" For
sale by all druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

P3ycd constantly Indoors. The need-
"" absolute neccssity-of n general Tn
VIZ orator AT the spring season has i'm
Mrshcd itself on the attention OF ali,
thinkinG people 90
In The famous laboratory of Dart
mouth Medical School, Prof Edward 70
Ih"ip%, NJ D.. LII. D.. discovered the
formula of i'atne's celery compound. n
remedy that has become the standn I'd
merry" rcStorcr, blood puriticr. : and
Mrchsthcncr from one end or the coiIn-
ny 20 the other, preparation that
slands unrivnllcd as the medicine TINT
makes people Well. - y $50
m IL Is a rae, much commented upon that
ana prominence, like Gen Beals State
Treas. Colvin, Of New York: Mr.. Car
mSieS private secretary, Mayor Nc
shane, on Montreal: Rev. lIr Outlet.
con. lowell. cXMiniSter to Austf In
John NJ. Francis. and Il host Of Others
VINO are careful what they employ when
Sick. ana have the umpcSt opportunitioM,
Tor hndinE out what is best have of ttbeir
own accord SOM letters deScribinE fullyt
Their permanent recovery from rheumu.
liGm. heart weakness. slcepleasncss. de-
bility. kidney troubles, and diseases of
Ne stomach and liver. IN all these cases
rainc's celery compound was the one
remedy that WAS able To completely and
mancntly bring back health, make
poor llocd again rich and pure, and
rcSulat" and build UP the nervous sys-
TEN when weakened ana derunged.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
Gal1NCERSSEI.I.E.

outensvillr IL constantly improving in
buildings and general appearance.
Miss Cora Stanley. Of Chapel street
extended. who IL orr>-sist ut ST; An
drcw'S Mission Chapel. Is recovering
from a three weeks spell OF maiarial
fever.
The following il the language used hy
a citizen OF this town. who is becoming
Impatient in waiting for something to
hc done:
Mud. mud. mud. Tanners Creek
district wants II Road Commission. q
Lord. please send us one II Il" b. u
Democrat"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
In the Ch.,rcscs ro.Mnrro,.

First Presbyterian Church-Rev. DR..
j. H. iiower'on. pastor. will preach to-
morrow at II a. IN. and Z 80 u. IN. Morn.
ing subject, Thoughts That May Helm
Those HeSitating About Professing
Christ Sunday school at a&O a. m.
Young Peoples meeting at Gas D. IN:
Second Presbyterian Church Rev. W.
:. Lacy. -. D.. pastor--Divinc service
tomorrow a, II 4. IN. and at 7:30 u.
m Sunday School at $50 a. m. Young
Peoples prayer meeting at p. m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

The Southeast Labor World announces
the following as candidates for the Conn
ellis al the coming election: First Ward.
w -. Roper; Second Ward. Charles G.
!tizer; Third Ward. Hugh X. Eel:
Fourth Ward. G. ~. Mears: Fifth Ward
s. ]. Hopkins and w. W. Gordon: SIKH
Ward. w. A. Minter.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

Versailles. Ky. March 27.-The Mid
way Deposit Bank, of Midway. KY,
made an assignment here to-day 10 John
Wise, director. Forty thousand dol
lars Is due deposi:ors. The bank has
*SO.oOo dollars In colcctible notes, and
will probably pull through. II is under
stood that William Shipp, cashier, and
Charles w Stone, assistant caSlicr,
used $4,000 OF the banks funds in out
side transactions
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
Court Law md chnneery.

The following cases were heard In
the Court OF Law and Chancery yester-
day:
Adolph Sauber VS.. Norfolk Liquor
Company. Non suit.
II. l.. Smith w. H. L. Page. Non
suit
J. & \. Freiberg, distillcrs of Cincin-
matt. IS. j. l.. Fuford. Judgment for
plaintiff for S5U?12.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
IewcIry Thieves Captured.

Chief Of Police King has received I,
letter from Major Moore, Superintcn-
dent OF Police of Washington, -. G.,
stating that two notorious thieves had
been arrested in that city, who had
upon their persons n considerable guam
iity of jcwelry, diamond rings. etc
Anyone having lost valuab lcs can leave
the description of such with Chief King
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

j. w. Jenkins. young white man
indicted fr selling liquor on Sunday
ana w!,hou; license. was arra!sned In
The Corporation Court yesterday. tried.
round guilty and fined $3.50. The princi-
pal witness against him was negro
y whom he had repeatedly sold liquor.
The negroes testimony WAS supported by
officers and others.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
Stocs. OF Drugs at,Auc,iou.

BY direction OF /. w. IIason. trustee.
Pannill Bros. will sell at 10 o'clock this
morning on the premises. No. 81 Wash
,nGton street, near the ncw market. all
the drugs toilet articles. show cases, pre-
scription and medicine cases.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
city circuit Court.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday.
judgmet was n:endercd in favor of Mr..
~. b. Seldi'~.". assignee of w. & j.
Sloane. 4 corporation =! New York W.
NJ umstadter and Charles Myers for
S3laSsS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THIS is TO NOTIFY MY CUSTOMERS
That havS opened my Ice cream,
furnish families. entertainments etc
on short notice at Sl.2G per gallon. ana
> and Zoe per plate. y DASsNAlOrl
inh21-3t.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

SALESMfN-ONE IN EVERY STATE
to sell our cigars on credit. Samples,
good pay. expenses and exclusive terri
tory TO proper applicants. Address II.
y. Box 1891, New York City.
muril -w 81
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

WANrED-A good clothing salesman:
good pay TO the right party. Refer
enccs required. Apply at 81 Bank street.
Norfolk, Va. mh27-3ts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

STATIONARY ENGINEER wants stu
alton, 10 years experience: Can do
und reliable Good references. Adj
dress. ENGINEER. this Office.
mh2o-lW~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

SAVE THE PIECES your broker
chin;. and glass irc.u-lrac mended
neatly with riNcts ind made durahi,
as new by WM. a. SllUITZ 20 l..
Main street uIh26-3t'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

WANTED-ro sell Wavcrly bicycle
IN good condition. $1,000 cash; also Il
$500. Address Cash" care VtrEnIan
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

Statesmen EVERYWHERE TO
take orders by sample. Goods sold on
credit. Big pay, samples ana special
territory given proper applicants.
Address H. y. Box l20, New York
City. marlI-ws a
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

NOTICE Is llr.IiF!BY GIVEN TIA,
we have purchased all the interest OF
Mr. Hin liz the business herc,ofur,
conducted under til" name and styl
of HILL, GILL y co, OIL the cOrnc
of Water street ana Commercial plic,
IN the city Of Norfolk The firm q!
IT'LL. GILL. " co having thus he, |,
dissolved by mutual consent We vii,
continue the business AT the old stand
Dated this 18Th day OF March, lS.i
mr2u-l2t GILL. ~ CItSERII'S
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
HELP WANTED.


WANTEp-Salesmen with or without
experience; full or part time: sulary
and expenses or commissions: write at
once, ELlGMICR X FELMI.Y, RCsclir
n. j., "Nurserymen.' mr2S-Its
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

AGENTS-Ssooo weekly salary to right
parties; little work Il snap for some
one: new scheme: failure impussible
write for special proposition Lock
Box 5SQS. Boston. Mass.
fSl6-tu. W, Su, StI-im
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

WANTED-At once-F. perienced man
to run hosting engine COLUMBIA
GuANO CO, % Main street mr2S-2t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28

WANTED-3y II manufacturing house, Il
tirst-class salesman who can success
fulls handle 1obbing. trade. This is
perienced man only need apply ilef-
erence required. Address "BUSl-
NESS" NirSinian Office. mr2N-St
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
Marriage I.iccnses.
Inar25-lw

Charles silence to Jennie Bolden, co
ored
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-28
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE CHEAP.-Plans and specif-
cations for brick residence, drawn by
one or the best architects in the
state. Address, plans" this oiDre
nOl7-If
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-09-19
What Shoule be Taxed.

A morning newspaper denounces
as "more than hint to communis-
tic confscation" the demand of the
Chicago platform for ''such tax as
will reach wealth ,"
1.-THE reason given in the platform
for the ie-enactment of an income
tax is $50 that the burdens of taxa
ton may be equally and impartially
laid, to the end that wealth may
bear its due proportion of the ex-
penses of government"
sis there anything wrong about
that? Should not, wealth bear "'lts
due proportion" of the cost of the
Government. What should be taxed
if not wealth? Is not the old rule
sound and just, that all taxes should
be laid with view (l) to ability to
pay and (2) to benefits received?
That wealth does not pay Its due
proportion of the expenses of the
Federal government is too notori-
ously true to be even denied. Since
the war $l66, 900, 900 of internal
revenue taxes, almost entirely upon
wealth in some form, have been
repealed leaving the entire burden
of government to rest upon taxes
upon consumption-chiehy of the
necessaries of life not a single dol
lar of the national revenue Is now
derived from tax levied distinctly
upon wealth or its representative.
The passage of the income tax
was perfectly legitimate attempt
to remedy in some measure this in
justice. Purely as matter of bust
ness economy the combination Of
rich men that succeeded in multiplying
this tax could better have afforded
to pay it ten times over for the res
of their lives than to have contribu
ted so potentially to the popular up
rising that now confronts them
World.