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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
w. d. w OOD,
State Tax Commissioner.
COMMISSION BILL MIscoNsTRUED.

COMMISSION BILL MISCONSTRUED.
To the State Herald.
In the administration of the affairs of
all governments, the question which
above all others requires most thought
and is most difficult to solve to the salts
faction of all concerned, is that of tax
alton. OF course, it is the tax payer
who is most difficult to satisfy. This is
due largely from the fact that taxpayers
are slow to acknowledge the benefits &C.
crung to them from the payment of
taxes or that the money so paid is i'm
properly wasted by those whose duty 1t is
to disburse it. Other taxpayers feel
that the property interests represented
by them is unjustly Disseminated
against. Still another class of property
owners, whose innate selfishness leads
them to evade, If possible, the payment
of any and all taxes. Whatever may be
the cause of this aversion to the pay
ment of taxes, no argument is needed to
convince any well informed person that
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
The state Herald directs special atten-

The State Herald directs special atten-
ton to the letters of Judge Purifoy
and Commissioner Wood, published in
this issue in vindication of the tax COM
mission law. The law is discussed in all
it's phases, and will aid no little in en-
aiding the public to arrive at a righteous
conclusion as to the purport of the bill
Those who are opposing the law are con-
fined in the main to the opponents of the
administration and some few who have
managed to evade that oft abused tax
assessor and now see no chance of es-
cape.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

Gov. Johnston doubtless feels elated
since the Montgomery Advertiser has
seen fit to commend him for vetoing the
bill amending the charter of Admission.
and also the position he assumed in Veto
ing the bill Ito pay Judge Coleman sal
airy claimed as due him by the state for
serving on the court bench during the
war. But while the Advertiser Is COM
mending these actions II is treacherously
at work endeavoring to work up pref
udice against the tax commissioner law.
a measure Gov. Johnston looks upon as
the best work of the legislature, and is
willing to stake his reputation among his
constituents that it will prove for the best
interest of the state as whole. and
without detriment to the honest tax
payer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

The silver forces of this state, con-
scious of their strength, are confident
and aggressive. and without any unneces-
sary stir about it, are quietly preparing
for the next great battle. Encouraging
reports come in from every precinct in
the state.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

Speaking of the tax commissioner law,
the Montgomery Journal says:
It is the first time in the history of the
state it has been charged that it was dis
honest to make a tax payer pay what he
honestly owes, whether in the state of
back taxes or current taxes.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

Mobile is now asking for a cotton fac
tory. With so many places in Alabama
seeking cotton factories, it is more than
likely that some will be successful. What
is needed now is the passage of the Brown
bill exempting these industries from tax
alton for period and stimulate the build
ing of these factories throughout the
state
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

Journalism at Opelka, Charlie Greer Is
on the Birmingham State Herald. w. d.
Jelks welding the pen on the Eufaula
Times Charlie Lane still trying to be a
republican on the Huntsville Tribune, H.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

Mr. Henry L. Badham was yesterday
appointed tax commissioner for Jefferson
county. 1t was generally known for sew
eral days that Mr.. Badham would be
rendered the appointment. Mr.. Baldham
is assistant cashier of the Alabama Ma
tional bank, of this city. and is business
man of.accepted ability. He is popular
with everybody, and the appointment can
but meet with general approval.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

The judiciary committee of the house
yesterday reported adversely on the Bir-
mingham police commission bill. A mi
nority report was made, however. and
the fight promises to continue lively
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

7. Benton doing heavy editorial work on
the Russell Registers and Mike Brannan
having written a play, a farce comedy,
as 1t were, there is no reason why Ala
bama Journalism shouldn't be lively for
the next few months.-Montgomery Jour-
nal
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

With coal for manufacturing purposes
at 20 cents per ton, and steel furnished
to them at inside figures. our local manu-
featuring plants will grow and multiply.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

In spite of everything Birmingham will
grow and prosper because of being able
to furnish to the markets of the world
steel, iron and coal al less cost than any
other spot on the globe.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

The Advertiser fails to deny our charge
that 1t will not support the next state
ticket. 1t is to be hoped that that tick
ct may not be Handicapped by it's support.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

A gold standard paper of the demo-
cratic persuasion is gradually coming
around to a more generous way of think
ing. 1t says, 1.-THE present unsatisfactory
congress will soon make way for one
which may prove worse.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

AS rule the Cubans are not highly
educated, but they are too sharp to be
duped by the man offering to sell one of
Spain's gold bricks.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

Chicago may be able to care for her
poor but it is noticeable that she had to
call on the police to help her.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

Thousands have been cured of rheuma-
tism by Hoods Sarsaparilla. Give 1t
trial
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

The Mobile Hetald thus philosophers:
'If the Legislature does not pass the con-
stitutional convention bill 1t will be be-
cause a majority of the members are
afraid of mossback influence at home
that may defeat them for reelection"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

II Ill introduce Novelties
this season IN HATS from
England, Germany and
AWeYtc0
SHIRTS and SHIRT
ING from Scottish and
h0me manufacturers
SUITZNGS from tie fin
est MUS IN the World.
None like them a0aW be
shoaO1 by any House IN the
State
L. ROGAW 6 co.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
SHOULD BE LIVELY.

For a silver cursed country Mexico is
getting along first-rate, thank you.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11

birmingham is the railroad center of
the state.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-11
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-11
The Building & Loan asgociatlon


The Building & Loan association
held its annual election Friday, and
chose William Stretton, Geo. Cole,
O. M. Cole, II, A. Harmon, w. D.
Granger, A. s. HARDWOOD, Karl Smith
and II, Il. StInson as directors. The,
directors elected w. Stretton presI-
dent, Geo Cole vice president, II. +.
Stinson secretary, W. d. Granger
treasurer, and VIM, Kingery abb
stracter.
From a copy of Harry Gabhsrt's
home (ElIzabethtown, Pa,,) paper, we
clip the following market report:
The Wholesale price paid for eggs
on Wednesday, March 3rd, is 10 cents
per dozen, butter IS cents per pound,
potatoes 1885, per bushel. Wheat SO,
rye 30, oats Is to rs, corn % to 35.
We Of the west who are complain
ing Of low prices, can console our
selves with the thought that our east
ern nelghbors are no better off than
we are in that respect.
"A gang of ssrsaparilla fakirs are
working through Kansas, and are
said to be coming money. The
fakirs canvass from house to house
claiming they are advertising great
sarssparilla blood purifier, and are
selling their remedy for one-fourth
the drug store price. The 'sarsap-
arilly' consists Of burnt sugar, oil Of
sassafras and oil Of dandelion. They
manufacture their sarsaparilla as
they 60 and it costs them about two
cents bucket. = Osborne Farmer.
-Messrs, Young, briggs, Taylor,
Hahnenkratt, Boughton, Nipps and
Close, and their good wives made
N B. Mccormick very pleasant
surprise at his home Thursday eve
nlng. Mr., Nipps on entering the
house said, well Mac, heard you
were going away tomorrow, so wa
come to give you farewell feed5'>
The farewell feed was bountifnl, and
was psrtaken Of by all, most heartily.
at later hour. Had it not bsen for
the disagreesble weather many others
would have been present A pleas
ant tune was had.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-11

~ 1891 AAOCOSt NO~'@ Wv
Smiths.
Farm leases for sale at this Office.
Buy your musical instruments at
Harmon's.
"A good house to rent cheap, by
j. +. Morse.
james Adams has returned after
a years sojourn in Iowa.
For -four, sauerkrsut, sweet pick
les, 60 to Dunn & Duvall's.
DIR. Raffington has 200 eggs
partly Matched in an incubator.
For a No. / Emerson piano at a
bargain call at Commercial House.
II, S. Dinner and wife made days
visit at the Depot Hotel Saturday.
Charles Hull was over Tuesday
from our neighboring city Of Kirwln.
Genuine buckwheat flour, FIVE
cents per pound at the Staam Feed
Mill.
%. @. Freeman and Sandy Barron
of Klrwin, made us a flying visit
Tuesday.
-Chss. Dickey has moved his stock
of furniture back to Phillipsburg
from Agra
Jack Lynch has sold his billiard
hall to James Adams, and will farm
this summer.
Several work horses for sale,
cash or on time Inquire at Phillips
County Bank.
"A, W. Robertson shipped corn
from Dana, Agra and Phillipsburg to
Texas points this week.
For all kinds Of blacksmithing
60 to Jacob Nipps, shop one door
east of steam feed mill.
The very best grades Of paints
and oils, cheaper than the cheapest,
at Harmon's drug store.
The Wizard Oil Concert Com
PIANO is headed this way, and is said
to give a splendid entertainment.
Mrs. Link Nlpps and two
children have gone down to Kansas
City for months visit with relatives.
Yeast cakes manufactured fresh
each week. Bread, cakes, lunch
suaerkraut, etc, at Sommers' Bakery.
Prosperity struck the railroad
men at Fairbury last week, and Blk
crews of three men each are out
of jobs.
-Theo. Smith has added a tire ma
chime to his bicycle repair outfit, and
can put a bicycle tire in just about a
minute.
Mrs. W. r., Cannon, Of Topeka,
is in the city for a weeks visit with
her sisters, Mrs. I. Fl. Rogers and
Miss Bissell.
H. B. Abbott went down to Kan
sas City last week and purchased a
stock of farm machinery for the
spring trade.
Probate Judge Strain has been
kept at home for week past with a
series of complaints He will be out
in day or two.
Go to q. H. Tucker for collins
and csskets, school furniture and sup
plies from the famous factory of Kane
& Co, Racine, Wis.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-11

We will pay salary of $1,000.
per month for man and rig to intro
duce our poultry mixture and insect
destroyer in the country. Reference
required, Address, with stamp.
PERFECTION MFG, Co.,
Parsons, Kansas
1 want stock to pasture at thirty
cents per month for cattle and colts
and thirty-fve cents per month for
horses Good pasturage and plenty
of running water.
JAS. MULDER,
Dayton township.
% e Johnston was at Kansas City
last week, and as a result of his visit
he received car load of all grades Of
furniture. BY this personal visit to
the factories he was enabled to secure
many especially low bargains, and
will sell furniture cheaper than ever
before. In his lad" in this issue he
tells more about his stocks.
Saturday afternoon woodshed
at the residence Of Harry Gebhart's
took fire and kicked up a big racket
in the town, as a fire alarm was rung.
The women Of the neighborhood
formed a bucket line and put the
flames out before the fire depart
ment, which made an excellent run
could get there. Damage very light.
Cause, smoking meat.
Japan adopted the single gold
standard, to go into effect October l,
The greatest crime charged against
the free silverites was that little
Japan favored free silver too. Will
it be crime of equal enormity now
chargable to gold bugs that little
Japan is for the gold standard?
Sauce for goose is pudding for
gsnder Norton Champion.
The Standard Oil Company is
shipping in material preparatory TO
putting up an oil and gasoline sup
ply depot. 1t will be located near
the depot, and will be used for stor-
age purposes. Oil will be shipped
in tank cars, and will be pumped into
large stationery tanks, from which
the local trade will be supplied. 1t
is expected that lower prices will
prevail
Old man Sovereign near Devices
died last week at the ripe age Of SO
years. II is SAID of him that he re-
fused to take medicine when reach
Ing the shadows on the ground that
his machinery WAS worn out beyond
the help Of drugs. lie said at one
time. CPL go to sleep sometime and
sorter like forgit to wake up-that is
to say, I won't lis die right out on ex-
pectation but kinder die through ab-
sentmindedness. "-Norton Champion
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-11

DR. A, p. Sawyer: Dear Sir: /
have been suffering with sick head
ache for a long time. l used YOU
Family Cure and now am entirely
relieved. 1 would not do without
your medicine, Mrs. G. A. Miller, Mt
Morris, Ills. For Sale by S. s. Fisher
Send for sample copy Of this
weeks Kansas Farmer pertlsan
politics in it-and then take advsn
tage OF the following low clubbing
rate: The HERALD and the 'old r.
liable" Kansas Farmer both for On
year for 81 IS. Save moneSs,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-11
For Sale.

I have eight head OF horses and
two mules to sell on nine months
time, or trade for hogs, cattle, or
corn; and one four horse press twelve
hoe drill. Inquire at my place one
quarter Of mile east Of Marvin.
o. w. GUAM.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-11
Town ship Trustees.

| am prepared to drive piles, con-
tract for and build bridges, on short
notice and will do the work at reason
able rates. Gall on or address me at
Phillipsburg. P,J. CRooKHAM.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-11
C.lA.9TcoRrA.
Seed Potatoes.

Gebhart & 90. will have next week
a car load Of Early Rose and Early
Ohio, from the Red River, (Minn,)
country. The best seed potatoes
known.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-11
For Sale Or Trade.

l have eight head of horses to sell,
or trade for corn, cattle or hogs, at
my place four and half miles north
west of Phillipsburg.
j. w. EDWARDS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-11
WHY STARVE?

Two sacks of fresh bolted corn meal
for twenty-five cents at the
STEAM FEED MILL.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-11
FOR sALEl

A sofa, bedroom set, table, carpet,
and other household effects.
MATTE DAVIS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-11
PICS For sALEl

A few'cholce Poland China pigs for
sale at Chas, Morrison's, Hillside.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-11
THE HERALD.
PHILLIPSBURG, KANSAS
TIME TABLE.

TIME TABLE.
The trains on the Missouri Pacific RAilrod ar.
Two at Marvin 40 follows;
GOING WEST.
Local brelBnt,'s ''''''.'',,'',,..,,,,' q'20P' NJ
GOING EAST.
Local frelBnL, ..,., ...,.ss,.,, VISA A, NJ,
G. r. |, B. p. TIME CARD.
GOING EAST.
No. Omaha Flyer. ..,.,,,......., 7:e0 a. m.
No. 10 Express. Observation-Disclosures, 9;O0p, m.
No. AZ Local Freight .....,,,.. E. b,4b q. m
GOING WEST.
No. Mail and Express. ...,,,..,. 1885 a. m.
No. Omaha Flyer. -. l0;l0p. m.
No. d Local Freight, ;;;,,,,.,, S;l0 p. M
Local Freight No, AZ will carry passengers be-
tween Phillipsburg and Fairbury
Local Freight No. d will carry passengers ho-
tween Phillipsburg and Goodland
Through tourist sleeper for San Francisco on
rain No, every Friday.
W. W. briggs, Agent
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-09-04

acntcly, as at the instant when vio-
lent and forescen death ovcrta!tes one.
1 could smell the rcsinous fagots, 1
l could hear every rustic of tho
branches, as have never smcllcd, or
seen, or heard, save at such times Of
danger. And so it was that, long be-
fore anyone else, before even the time
when the chief had addressed me, had
heard a low, monotonous sound, far
away, indeed, and yet coming nearer
at every instant At first it WAS but q
murmur, a rumble, but by the time he
had finished speaking, while The assas-
sins were untying my ankles il order to
lead me to the scene OF my murder,
heard, as plainly as ever heard any
thing in my life, the climbing of horse
shoes, and the jngling of bride chains,
with the clanls OF sabcrs against stirrup
irons. Is it likely that !, who had lived
with the light cavalry since the first
hair shaded my lip, would mistake the
sound Of troopers on the march? "ITnlp,
comrades, !?Gip!' | shriclscd, and though
they struck me across the mouth and
tried to drag me mp to the tree, kept
on yelling: "Ijclp me, my brave boys!
Help me, my children! They are mur-
dcring your COLONEL" For the moment
my wounds md my troubles had brought
on a dcliriun, and looked for nothing
less than my five hundred hussars,
kettle-drums and all, to appear at the
opening Of the glade.
But that which really appeared was
very different TO anything which had
conceived. Into the clear space there
came ga!loping a fine young man upon
most beautiful roam horse. He was
fresh faced and pleasant looking, with
the most debonnairc bearing in tho
world and the most gallant way of
carrying himself, way which re-
minded me somewhat Of my own. He
wore singular coat which had once
been red all over, but which was now
stained to the color of. q withered oak
leaf wherever the weather could reach
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-09-04

such stake. But my friends, was
superb! OF the five which I had to
make to win gained three on the first
hand. The Bart bit his mustaohe and
drummed his hands, while already felt
myself at the head of my dear little ras.
Gals. On the second turned the king,
but lost two tricks, and my score was
four to his two. When saw my next
hand 1 could not but give cry Of de-
light. If cannot gain my freedom on
this, thought I, deserve to remain for.
ever in chains.
Give me the the cards, landlord, and
will lay them on the table for you,
Here was my haud-knave and ace Of
clubs, queen and knave of diamonds
and king Of hearts. Clubs are trumps,
mark you, and I had but one point be.
tween me and freedom. AS you may
think, 1 declined his proposal. He
knew that it was the crisis, and ne un-
did his tunic. threw my dolraan on
ground. He led the ten of spades. +
took II with my ace Of trumLs. One
point in my favor. The correct play
was to clear the trumps, and led the
knave. Down came the queen upon it,
and the game was equal. He led the
eight Of spades, and could only dis
card my ace Of diamonds. Then came
the seven of spades, and the hair fairly
stood straight up on my head. We each
threw down q king ut the finale. He
had won two points, and my beautiful
hand had been mastered by his inferior
one. could have rolled on tho ground
Us thought of it. They used to play
very sgood ecartc Mt Walters in the
year 10. say til, Brigadicr Gerard.
The last game was now for all. This
next hand must settle it one way or tho
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-09-04

1t. His shoulder straps, however, were
OF golden lace, apa he had bright
metal helmet upon his head with
coQuettish white plume upon one side
of its crest. Ho trotted his horse up tho
glade, while behind him there rode four
cavaliers in the same dress-all clean
shaven, with round comely faces, look.
ing to me morel' like monks than
dragons. Alta short gruff order they
halted with rattle of arms, while their
leader cantcred forward, the fire beat
ing upon his eager. face and the beauti.
full head of his charger. knew OF
course by the strange coats that they
were English. 1t. was the first sight
that had ever had Of them, but from
their stout bearing and their masterful
way could sec Mt glance that what l
had always been told was true, and that
they were excellent people to fight
against.
"Well, we'll, WE'LL" cried the young
afflcer, in sufficiently bad. French:
"What DEVILS game are you up to here?
Who was that who was yelling for
help, and what are you trying to do to
him?"
1t was at that moment that learned
to bless those months which Obriant,
the descendant of the Irish kings, had
spent in teaohing me the tongue OF the
English. My ankles had just been
freed, so that had only to slip my
hands out OF tho cords, and with
single rush had flown across, picked
up my saber where it lay by the fire,
and hurled myself onto the saddle of
poor Vidals horse. Yes, for NIL my
wounded ankle, 1 never put foot to
stirrup, but was in the seat in a single
bound. l tore the halter from tho
tree, and before those Villains could SO
much us snap pistol ut me was be.
sido the English officer.
II surrender to you, sir" 1 cried,
though dare say my English was not
much better than his French. "If YOU
will look at that tree to the left you
will see what these villains do to tho
honorable gentlemen who fall into
their hands,"
The fire had fared up at the mo.
ment, and there was poor Vidal exposed