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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

OF corporations have to pay this personal
tax In addition to the tax upon the gross
receipts. And yet there may be no differ
ence whatever IN the two cases to Justify
the discrimination. This Is fnstanced in the
case of two Pennsylvania avenue jewelry
houses, located within few doors of each
other, one corporation, the other a part
nershfp- The former would be assessed
heavily and the other lightly. The former
could not evade the tax, for the corpora
ions books are open to inspection, while
the latter, If SO disposed, could even evade
the personal tax. is the general rule to-
day. The present tendency Is toward the
formation of corporations in place of part
nerships. as being more amenable to regu-
lation and more certain of perpetuation.
To discourage this development is decidedly
retrograde step which the community
would not approve.
line should be drawn between the pri-
Vate business corporation and the semi
public corporation using public spaces or
enjoying special privileges. The latter might
equitably be drawn upon for revenue more
heavily even than under the proposed law,
provided the gain thus effected should op-
crate to relieve the business corporations
or the burden of taxation 1t Is to be re-
fnembered that taxes and fees exacted from
merchants will eventually be paid by their
customers. thus depressing the commercial
enterprise of the District by interfering with
the natural range of prices.
The chief purpose of the bill seems to be
TO add TO the revenues Of the District an
end unjustified by present demands in view
or the difficulty which the District encoun-
tiers in securing appropriations to spend
the money 1t now raises by its present
mode of taxation. The taxes upon occupa-
tons are particularly to be regarded as
strictly revenue-making in their nature, and
as such are unjustifia bic and unwise Aside
from gross determinations in the proposed
schedule. often laying intolerabie burdens
upon some lines of trade and industry now
struggling for existence, while placing a
merely nominal weight on others amply
able to pay heavily. the scheme Is calcu-
lated to depress many lines of activity and
to drive merchants, workers and manufac-
turers out of the District.
Clearly, the work of taxation adjustment
requires readjustment before it can receive
the approval of the people. and the Com
missioners would act wisely in Withdrawing
this bill and revising its provisions along
radical lines of greater equity to all in
forests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
TinkerinE Not in Order.

Tn. l..test compromise suggested as TO
Porto Rico Is that the tariff shall cease
w>iI<n,sver the civil government shall certlIy
to the President that the duties so cor
leCted are no longer necessary Tor the sup
MORT of The island What would this be
but To- transfer to Porto Rico the unseemly
scheming which we are now witnessing
herr. ON this-xery subject? Once estabhsh
the tariff by act of Congress, and the sugar
and tobacco growing interests of the United
States will exert themselves to the utmost
~ prt-yent the repeal of the lazy. All the
persuasive influences of powerful leooy
will he brought to bear in Porto Rico
against any certification of the conditions
suggested And the ciTu government OIL
Porto Rico it may safely be assumed, Will
never be superior to the everyday human
nature Of which it will be composed. Be
sides. If sugar and tobacco carry the day
here. why should they not be strong enough
To carry the day in Porto Rico?
If the. Porto Ricans are worthy to decide
This o,,estton. why not let them decide it
now They are anxious to do so. The
vboI.. case is made up. Their Immediate
necessities are to be relieved by the Dill
returning to them the two million and odd
dollars of revenue duties they have already
paid to the United states. and there Is
only 10 be considered now the proper pan
for raising revenue for the future The
great majority of the people of the L nited
States are opposed to a tariff for this pur-
pose and all the people of Porto Rico are
Free trade between the island and the
United States is the generally expressed
desire Why should it not be established?
WHY not start the first civil government OF
in sympathy with the prevailing sentiment
there and here on this subject. rather than
hampered with a tariff bill which 1t will
want TO get rid of at early day as pos
sible but which will be supported by all
the corrupting agencies known to up-to-
date lobbying?
The supporters of this tariff measure are
engaged now not in considering the queS-
ton on its merits. but in devising trick
To help them escape from a hot corner.
They are trying to save themselves at the
expens. of their party and the country.
They cannot hope to succeed. for the only
serious threat against republican success
in November is embraced in this bill, and
if their party goes down. they, of course.
will go down with 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

Mr.. Cleveland was renominated at 81
Louis in 1883 without objection But he
failed to get the platform he wanted. Mr..
Bryan will be renominated at Kansas City
this year without objection. Will he fail
to get the platform he wants?
At the st. Louis convention the democ-
racy was divided into two factions One
faction was led by Henry Watterson. then
as now. an uncompromising free trader
The other faction was led by Mr.. German,
then as now. a protectionist. Mr.. Waiter
son. not overload Of Mr.. Cleveland, con-
coded Mr.. Cleve.ands denomination, hu;
insisted a free trade plank In the plat
form. He took for his cue Mr.. Cleveland s
free trade message to Congress of the pre-
vious December. Mr.. German urged a strad-
die on the tariff question. and produced a
plank which. II was reported. Mr.. Cleve-
land had seen and approved. Mr.. Waiter
son won. He defeated Mr.. German for
chairman of the committee on resolutions,
and the convention adopted the platform re-
ported by the committee. Mr., Cleveland
was defeated at the polls; but the party
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
Tn. propo.ea New Tax Inv,

The bill now pending before Congress
proposing changes in the tax laws of the
District does not commend itself TO the un
+, served approval of the citizens from any
point IF view. The closer 1t is studied
The less persuasive 1t becomes. Undoubt-
e'iiy there is opportunity here to straighten
"ut certain tangIes in the tax laws. to ad-
just inequalities. tc stop gaps through
which revenue leaks which should be turned
into the treasury. But these opportunities
for amendment are insignificant compared
with the sweeping changes proposed In this
bill and their effect would be trifiing in the
light nf the depressing effect upon the local
business which the proposed law would
surely have.
The general effect Of the bill is to tax
virtually every form of industry and enter
prise. to penalize commercial activity to
iHcitr perjury and tax-dodging and to
check the development of the Districts
business upon the most acceptable lines
u seeks to enforce the obsolete personal
tax laws. making them more stringent and
oppressive than ever. There is a very
serious opposition to all forms OF personal
taxes. They are seldom II ever collected
here, for their revenues are not needed
and the process Of collecting them is in
VOWED in many difficulties. Under the pro-
posed law the personal tax system would
partake Of all the unjust and disagreeabIe
features Of an income tax. 1t would be in
quisitorial. exposing the private affairs of
individuals and business houses to the pub-
lie scrutiny. II would encourage the un-
scrupulous tax dodger and throw the whole
burden of the assessment upon the consci-
entIous taxpayer. The result would be tina I
a mere minimum of revenue would flow
from this source.
One of the most Objectionable features OF
the proposed law Is the manner In which 4,
treats private corporations 1t proposes to
tax them Ia per cent upon the gross re-
eeipts. Members of partnerships. doing tbs
same kind Of business, are liable only for
tho tax upon their personal property. In
Guiding the physical assets. The members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

While the Senate is engaged in consider
ing the hill to charter a new telephone
company in this city, the House might
probably spend some time in an inquiry
into the rights of the old company. as sug-
=, sled by the resolution introduced yester-
dav by Representative Jenkins and favor
ably reported today by the District commit
Zee 1t was urged in the debate Monday
as a reason why new company should not
be- chartered that the old might readily be
regulated through its relations to the local
government and its use of the public
spaces. Just how sincere this statement
was may be taken into question. But 1t
suffices that the House committee has taken
il at its face value and proposes TO learn
how far the present company has right
to the use of the streets. 1t is desirable
that the mooted point about the often cited
vested rights Of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Company should be ventilated and
tested. As virtually a tenant by suffrage
fulfilling a certain public office and de-
irving enormous profits therefrom. it has
existed here for many years, until 1t has
acquired OF has assumed power to impose
heavy burdens upon the people. If now
Congress should ascertain that il has no
foundation in law for its status. and has in
fact no substantial vested rights" Its pres
tige as an obstructive corporation will ma
icrislly diminish. In any event. whether
the new company secures charter or not.
whether the higher courts uphold the de-
ciS!ou of Judge Barnard or not, 1t Is i'm
pcrtant for Congress to ascertain Just how
lar il has the power TO regulate this cor
porati0n whether 1t is a squatter or en-
joys a straight title 10 its privileges;
whether it Is immune from restrictions or
smcnahle TO direction and control. Let the
inquiry proceed without delay If the COM
pany has in fact substantial foundation
in law il can we'll afford to encourage the
fullest investigation. while If 1t has no such
basis its opposition should be accepted as
prima facie evidence of the fact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

You kin talk about yoh sorrow,
You kin kick about yoh grief:
But it ain no use to borrow
Trouble. Dat won bring relief
You mus face de changin' seasons;
SO don complain nor doubt,
You war put on earth fob reasons,
An dar ain no backin' out
De winters mighty chilly
An de summers mighty hot.
De roads is long an billy
An dar ain no restin' spot.
But. honey. don be fearful.
Je5' let yoh heaht be stout.
You might as well be cheerful,
Case dar ain no backin' out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

From the Rosf"n Globe.

1t is to I've hoped that the fears of an
outbreak in CHINA, threatening a reign of
anarchy. Will prove to be unfoundcd New.
ertheless. the action of the government
looking to the protection of American in.
terests in the empire, particularly where
they are most seriously menaced, in the
Tien-Tsin district. Is certainly timely
We have plenty of fighting on our hands
already. but If American troops shall be
called upon to land upon Chinese soil In
order to protect the rights of Americans In
the empire. or American war ships called
upon to "rcrswe the forces of disorder anC
misruie. few will be found to begrudge
their utilization in the cause of good order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
Trouble Enough, /

''Are you a Boer sympathizer?" asked one
orator.
NO" answered the other.
Filipino sympathizer?'
mo
''Why not?"
'Mebbe it's lack Of time I've been read
ing about police scandals. and political
feuds and about innumerable poor benight-
ed people who don't think as 1 do. and l
haven't had time to go off the continent.
I'm simply L. s a. sympathizer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

From tn. PHILADELPHIA Record.

Sometimes the girls here and there have
organized societies for the purpose OF mu-
tualiy declining to receive the attentions of
young men who should refuse to sign total
abstinence pledges. II Is now for the boys
to neatly turn the tables by declining to
pay attention to any girl wearing the wings
hat. The vice of intemDerance Is not so
very much worse than the hideous vanity
which in its thoughtlessness of cruelty sac
qualification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

Here's another argument in favor Of the
rainy day" skirt. A Philadelphia bacteri-
ologist who made a miscroscopic examina-
ton OF the train of the walking skirt of a
woman Of that city found 1t contained two
hundred thousand germs-many bearing
diphfherfa. pneumonia and tonsilitis--aiso
collections OF typhoid and consumption
germs" And this. too despite the fact
that the skirt was comparatively new and
had been brushed daily by its owner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
TOO PreciAe.

DO you mean to say that actress sheds
real tears on the stage?"
No, said the man who is painfully
punctiiious. Il didn't say she shed real
tears l simply said she shed tears If
you choose to insert the word real there
by implying that some actresses shed imi-
tation tears. You may do so. L am not so
'.skepticaL''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

From IN" View York Journal Of Commerce.
German mechanics may we'll ask what
they coming to when the Prussian
minister of railways says the American
locomotives are faultless in construction
and considerably cheaper than those made
at home. Is the German government go
ing to shut out cheap American food and
import cheap American locomotives? This
may be fun for the land-owning nobility.
but II is double blow to the German
working classes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
To Stimulate Business,


When comp.titi is close and sharp all
available methods of increasing the busi-
hess transacted by any establishment must
be used TO the fullest possible advantage
Advertising is at once the most available
and the most potent of such methods Com.
petition is more to be dreaded by the man
who does not advertise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

When the Chinese government gets after
q political reformer. it pays bonus TO any
"u. who will chop off his head. a number
nf American statesmen should not let dis
appointed ambition prevent them from re-
mhrring that they are getting off easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

When yoh see man actin mighty
naughty an overbearin',' said Uncle Eben,
yoh kin take comfort. He's ginerly tryin
to make up fob de mount o. bowin an
scrapin' he haster do hisse'f, somewhat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
SHOOTING STARS,
The Apropos Sneeze.

How did H. acquire that fine Russian
accent?' asked one linguist
Very easily" answered the other He
made a deliberate practice of putting too
much pepper on his omelet.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

OF course 1t was impossible for the fran.
ers of the Constitution to forsee that there
would one day be a sugar trust DESTROYS OF
taking a hand in questions of taxation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

There will be two Kansas City platforms
the ons on which the chairman of the con-
vention will stand and the one on which the
nominees will stand. Kansas City guaran-
tees only the soundness and stability of the
former.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

Inc dog owners association is unanimous
IL indorsing the remark of the witty woman
VINO said that the more she saw of some
men the better she liked dogs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

The thrifty burghers are likely to feel
some hesitation about adopting President
krugers hang the expense policy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

The present methods of reform In New
York may improve that city. But the de-
scriptive literature to which it gives rise
is very demoralizing to other communities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

Kentucky has never yet had feud tina.
kept much money in circulation as the
Clark-Daly misunderstanding does in Mon
tana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

The average Chinese laundryman has suf-
fered enough at the hands of American
youth to believe in almost any kind of an
Anglo-Saxon conspiracy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

The political activity in the District is
at present largely confined to the pro-dog
and the anti~doy factions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
Holy by COmpa risOn.



A New York man proposes that a monu-
ment be- erected TO w. NJ Tweed II is get
ting so in New York now that Tweed seems
like a saint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

cuba IS requested not to accept Kentucky
as a model in all respects when learning to
hold elections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

II Is Very seldom that an editor insists
getting Np and showing the congregation
a"w hr thinks pastor ought to run his
church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
A Point of Formally.

With thoughts Of Spring each heart is
stirred.
But citizens far-sighted
Won't look for Spring until they've heard
The peach crop has been blighted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
Third floor.
I rOusseauX or Bridal Sets

Of beauty here from Paris Matched
number of desired from eveablene elaborate
forming collection OF exclusive imported novelties selected
by lingerie buyer in Paris and obanable elsewhere
Two special values Domestic Bridal Sets follows:
Bridal Sets Of fine cambria Bridal Sets of nainsook
stng short skirt sing of skirt
chemise, drawers and short skirt chemise drawers
prouy trimmed with bowknot tastefuy
of Point de Paris lace and Point
and beading and ribbons lace ru beading and ribbons
$500 $1,000
For the set of pieces For the set OF pieces
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
Bissell's Carpet Sweepers.

IIIoSNfI . ~eRK ~ wv &c 7 ~
Bsell's Carpet Sweepers are made by the Bissell
Carpet Sweeper Company Of Grand Rapids. Michi-
gan and are the very best sweepers produced; and
with the new improvements are better than ever
We have their Cyeobearing Sweeper, which we al
ways recommend for hard work, and which sells for
$3.50.
Tomorrow We shall offer another lot of Bisseil S
Popular Carpet Sweepers, In light wood finish,
which are just the thing for n bed room. sewing
room etc. where only occasional light work Is
needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
A Modern Housefurmishing Store.

Changes looking toward the utilizing space
demanded by business have recently been made
and rcaed and
evident hand Hence Store
practically well equipped for the possible
filled with stock practical mod
device for the tightening of housewo new helpful
tcles brought out this
famiarize with the newod department. shall offer
Thursday several lots of strictly first quality thoroughly
goods which and which
should the attention OF housekeepe Washing
We quote a few from this sale follows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
Also These Special Offerings i'm China War;:

Haviland China Dinner Set Special
In full lO0-piece combination, including soup turefn
soup plates, etc We offer them at the quick-sell-
ing price Of
$40 Per Set. Regula rly, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
sac. for the Outfit.
Sl.OO for the Outfit.

Ironing Day Outfits.
One lot of Ironing Day Outfits, as follows:
3.foot extra quality ironing heard Glib nckeles
Ia.-lfehs pieces OF handled ironing wax and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

Non-Corrosive Salt Shakers.
We are showing the Non-cerr0sire Salt
Shaker which oyercomcs the objection TO metal
ton shaker A glass perforated top keeps the salt
from touching the metal hand. thus preventing II
from torr0dlng.
Csc. Each.
Fifth Aaslr
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-10-19
LORD PLAYFAIR's ASSURANCE.

Iuduced Prince of Wales to Ladle
Molten Lead with His Hand.
One of the most honored and conspic.
uOus figures in the public life of Great
Britain during the last half century
was Lord IPlayfair. The vast sanitary
improvements which have taken place
in England within thirty years and the
evolution of the whole system Of scien-
tific and technical instruction are due
TO Playfair more than to any other man,
says the North American Review. He
originally suggested the adoption Of
open half-penny letters, now known as
post cards, and he was largely instru-
equitable agreement between Great
Britain and America when President
Cleveland's Venezuelan message had
brought the two countries into danger
Ous antagOnism. Among Playfair's
students at the University of Edin-
burgh was the Prince of Wales, Of
whom a curious anecdote is told.
1T was while the Prince of Wales
was living in Edinburgh, as Playfair's
pupil in the application of science to
industry, that an interesting incident
occurred. The two. were standing near
Il caldron containing lead, which was
boiling at white heat Has your
royal highness,' asked Playfair, any
faith in science% Certainly was the
reply. Playfair then carefully washed
the Princes hands with ammonia to
get rid of any grease that might be on
them. VIII you now place your hand
in this boiling metal and ladle out a
portion of itY said Playfair. DO you
tell me to do this? asked the Prince.
Il do was the answer The Prince in
stantly put his hand into the caldron
and ladled out some Of the boiling lead
without sustaining any injury. 1t is a
well-known scientific fact that the hui
man hand, IL perfectly cleaned, may be
placed uninjured in ,ead boiling at
white heat the moisture of the skin
protecting it under these conditions
from any injury. Should the lead be
at a temperature perceptibly lower the
effect would be, of course, very differ
ent"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-10-19
vARrABLk-rHRow BICYCLE CRANK.

made for increased leverage where il
can be used to advantage, and the
throw is reduced TO 4 minimum while
traverslng that portion of the circuit
where no leverage can he applied Each
crank is mounted in tube attached to
the crank shaft and at the outer end
Of the cranks are pairs of wheels which
travel around the rings attached to the
frame, thus guiding the cranks in and
out Of the tubes. 1t will be seen by
a glance at the picture that the pedals
are farther from the crank shaft on
the downward movement than during
the upward, which is the end sought to
be attained by the inventor, who is
James Anderson Malone, of Grayson,
XIV
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-10-19
How He Managed.

Absent-minded persons are the easy
prey of the INSCRIPTIONS. A noted
German chess-playing professor had
lost three overcoats at cafe while en-
gagged at his favOrite pastime He was
at loss to know how to prevent
fourth from going astray, when all at
once brilliant idea occurred to him.
Immediately before sitting down to a
game he took his braDd-new garment
hung 1t over the back OF his chair, leant
against 1t, and said 10 himself with
grateful feeling of perfect security.
Now it must be safe" He soon be-
came deeply engrossed in his game,
when light-fingered gentleman ap-
preached, and apparently became
greatly interested. At a critical mo-
ment he tapped the professor on the
shoulder, exclaiming, Excuse me-"
Don't mention it," returned the alb
sorbed player bending forward. Like
lightning, the thief withdrew the coat
from the chair. and a moment later had
disappeared into the street.