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Evening star., 1902-04-30
AUCTION SALES.
Today.

4OOdy.
Thomas j. Owen & Son. aucts.. 913 F st,
n. w.-Sale of No 1927 Sd St II. w, on We'd
nesday, April 80, at p. m
Walter B. Williams & Co, aucts., 10th
and d SITS. n. w.-Sale of No. GA NJ St n.
W, on Wednesday, April 80, at p. m.
Tomorrow.
c. G.. Sloan & Co. aucts. 14O1 G st. n. ".
Catalogue sale of rare colonial furniture.
etc on May l and ., at IL am. and pm,
at auction room.
James W. Radcliffe, auct., 900 Pa. ave
n.w.-Chancery sale of lot on Mass. ave.
bet. 18th and 18th SITS. NV, on Thursday,
May l. at 4:3O pm. Andrew B. Duvall and
Arthur A Birney, trustees.
Dunc4nson Bros, aucts., 9th and D sts.
w.-Executor's sale of No. S0I 18th ST.
NV. on Thursday, May l, at pm An
drew j. Bradfield, executor.
c. G. Sloan & Co, aucts, 14OI G st. n w
Sale of contents of No 1017 10th St n. w,
on Thursday. May l, at 10 a. m.
j. c. Sinclair, auct 633 La. ave. NV
Sale of assortment of household goods. fur
niture, etc. on Thursday, May /, at 10
am. at auction rooms.
Thomas j. Owen & Son, aucts.. 913 F
st. nw-Sale n of No. pa New Jersey ave
Sc, on Thursday, May l, at 4:30 pm.
E. Daniels, College Park-Sale of live
stock on Thursday, May l, at IL am, on
farm.
Marcus Notes, auct., 637 La. ave. NV
Sale of household furniture etc, Thursday,
May /, at 10 a. m, at auction rooms.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

here today not because you are the repre-
sentatives of any particular state or terri
tory. but as representatives of our glorious
Union as whole-a Union that owes it's ex-
istence to the seff-sacrifices and irresistible
actions of the noble old patriots from whom
We claim the privilege of calling ourselves
Sons of the American Revolution
Mine or ten years ago we had the pleas
ure of entertaining our national congress in
this city. Then our local society was small
in numbers and influence. Since that period
the spirit of patriotism has been largely on
the increase in our city, and today we feel
proud in being able to say that instead of
being classed as among the smallest of the
societies we have far advanced as to be
recognized as one of the largest branches
of the great tree of liberty
When we extended to you an invitation
to hold the meeting of the congress of 1902
in this the most beautiful city in the great
est, most glorious and prosperous country
of the world We promised to do the best we
could to make your stay among us of such
character that you would never regret
that you had accepted our invitation. We
hayesno battledelds or other historic places
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Scarcity of Funds Prevents.

The District Commissioners have received
a request from a number of residents of
Takoma Park asking that the sprinkling of
Carroll avenue be extended to the District
line. The Commissioners will inform the
writer's that the appropriations up to date
have been sufficient only for the employ
ment Of a few watering carts. which have
been confined to the main thoroughfares
The Commissioners favor the sprinkling of
streets and will extend the system just as
soon as the funds permit such course to
be followed
Evening star., 1902-04-30
New Certificate Filed

In order to comply with the provision Of
the code of law now In force In the Dis
trict of Columbia a new certificate of in
corporation OF the Equitable Industrial Life
Insurance Company has been placed on
record. The incorporators are: William A.
Bennett, George j. Bessler. Henry P. Blair.
Augustus BurgdOrf. George w Casilear
Appleton p. Clark, jr., Allen c. Clark. Hor-
ace ;. cummings. John A. LuttreIl Allison
Nailor, jr., John c. Parker. Edward E. ran
ley. t. E Roessle, n. II. Shea and John S.
Swormstedt.
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A Great Local Enterprise.

Elsewhere in todays paper will be found
an interesting description of the extensive
and popular Topham Trunk Factory, one of
the largest and best equipped establish
ments Of it's kind in the country. Mr.. Top
ham is recognized,yas he deserves to be, as
one of the leading business men of the city,
who has been identified with its progress
for nearly half century. The success
which has attended his efforts is the best
possible evidence of the quality of his goods
and his methods Of doing business First
class goods and low prices has long been his
motto.
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Custom Duties.

The United States of America, through it's
attorney for the District of Columbia, Mr..
Ashley NJ. Gould, has instituted proceed
ings at law against Kimon Nicolaides to
recover S5165O. This amount is claimed to
be balance due on account of import du-
ties on three cases of cigarette paper i'm
ported February 5, 1901, by Mr.. Nicolaides
from Alexandria, Egypt.
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conversational style talks to the audience
acquaintance with the wagnerian scores
All those who have heard him IN the past
agree that these recitals are not only thor
oughly agreeable, bpt that his playing of
the piano is marked by q mastery COM
mand of the instrument, and that definite
ideas are always carried away in regard to
the great dramatist and composer Of whom
he speaks.
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Recommends Favorable Report.

Col. John Bddle, the Engineer Commits
sioner, has recommended to his associates
that a favorable report be made to Con-
gress on the joint resolution permitting
steam railroads in the District of Colum-
bia to occupy additional parts of streets in
order to accommodate the travelling public
attending the encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic In the month Of Oc-
tober, 1902" The same authority has been
granted on similar occasions.
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Applies for Permit.

The Georgetown Gaslight Company has
filed an application with the District Com
mssioners for a permit to lay main in
Wisconsin avenue from 37th street north
for distance Of 400 feet. 1t appears the
work has already been done. The superin-
tendent of sewers recommends the applica-
ton be formally granted.
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woman who gave her name as Dora
Foster and said she lived at 61S 6 street
northwest. fell on the sidewalk in front of
1907 E street northwest, about $50 o clock
yesterday. She was removed to the Emer-
gency Hospital where the doctors found
she had sustained no injuries.
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Admits Charge of Larcenv.

Alice Jackson, colored. admitted her guilt
when arraigned on a charge of larceny in
the Police Court this morning. Judge KIM
ball imposed fine of 50, with fifteen DAYS
as the equivalent.
1t was alleged that Alice entered a 7th
street store yesterday and secreted a hat
= under her cape, but was seen by a clerk
pho detained her until a policeman arrived.
Evening star., 1902-04-30
Northeast Branch Office.

For the benefit of residents in the north
east The Star has a branch office at
Grifhth's drug store, corner OF Tth and II
streets northeast, where classified adver-
tisements of any kind may be filed at reg
uiar rates. Wanted Help and Wanted Sit
uationS cost one cent a word
Evening star., 1902-04-30

James Carroll, cOlored. eleven years old
fell yesterday afternoon in front of his
home. 40I Washington street northwest
and sustained a fracture of his left arm
lie was removed to the Emergency Hos
pital where he was given medical treat
ment.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

A LEADER OF TABLE BEERS.
The pronounced increase in the home de-
mand for "Old Glory indicates a wider
appreciation of It's excellence as a table
beverage. Phone Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

h. pkgs Cleaned Currants, TIC: Seeded
Raisins, SIC; Citron. lie; Figs, 1Oc; Evap.
Peaches, 10c.; Pears, 10e.; Cal. Prunes, Sc !;
Clipper Soap. 15c. doz. 10 lbs. Washing
Soda 10c., at j. T. D. PYLES' six, stores,
including 412 4th st. Sc ap2S-3t
Evening star., 1902-04-30
Reneft; of Club.

A most enjoyable concert was held last
evening at Peck Memorial Church for the
benefit of Cathbert Glass Club There was
a large number of persons present. pro-
gram including vocal and instrumental Sc
lections and readings was rendered.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

Alice Hawkins, colored. died suddenly
about II o'clock last night at her home on
Pomeroy street, Hillsdale. The case was
no physician in attendance. The coroner
decided that death resulted from natural
causes and gave certificate accordingly
Evening star., 1902-04-30

IT TAKES THE PLACE OF MEAT.
In food value Schneiders Malt" Bread Is
equal to meat. 1t contains all the nutri-
ment needed to sustain mental and physical
strength. Sold by all grocers, sc.
Evening star., 1902-04-30
Fireproof Storage for Furniture

Pianos, etc. at reasonable rates Union
Trust & Storage Co., main office, 1414 f St
advertisement.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

Blue Flame OIL Stoves, Gas Stoves bot
tom prices.
1904 G. st. Muddiman & Co 616 61otb CT
Evening star., 1902-04-30

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Suits Dyed,
Blankets and Lace Curtains Cleaned. An
ton Fischer's, 906 G. ST NV
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Sample Cooking by lady demons rator
with Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges every Mon
day and Thursday; open to ale
18th and g SITS. c. A. Muddiman & Co.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

Lovely complexion, satin skin produced
by Satin-Skin Cream and Satin-Skin Pow
der. 25c. at Palais Royal.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

PERFECTION IN COFFEEs
kenny's Java and Mocha The best that
money can buy. c. d. Kenny Co. 80 Stores.
Teas, Coffees, Sugars
Evening star., 1902-04-30

DINVf OT
The price of first quality "Elgin" Butter
has dropped to 32c. Ib. Fresh from the
creameries at Great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Co.'S IL City Stores Order today.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

No more leaky gasoline stoves. Buy the
New Dangler. a. Eberly's Sons rs 7th n W.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges. guaranteed.
1904 G st. c. A. Muddiman & Co. GIG 18th st.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

Spring Lamb and Calls Liver West End
Mkt. 22d and 2 sts.; Center Mkt, 9th st.
wing, and Western Mkt, 21st and K SITS.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

Three desirable office rooms on the fourth
floor Of The Evening Star building may be
rented separately or together.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

Georgia Pine Flooring, No. Quality,
Only $3.50 per 100 So. ft. Frank Libbey & Co
advertisement.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

Some N. c. Pine Flooring Still 81 so
per 100 SCI. ft., at 9Th & y. Y. ave. NV
Advertisement
Evening star., 1902-04-30
CITYsITElds.


when it's needed for home use. The pu-
rity and age of "Old Braddock'' Maryland
Rye are never questioned At grocers'
cafes, clubs Jas Clark Distilling Co., D.
P Mccarthy. Mgr, $40 Pa. ave. Phone 1896.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

Beautiful Drives About Washington.
Downey's Stables, 1622-2S L st. Phone 800
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1902-04-30
The Sale of the Mendlesohn Collec-

ton of antique furniture, oriental rugs
Japanese art objects, etc, was largely at
tended today. Sale continues tomorrow and
Friday at IL a. and 3 pm. each day at
Sloan's, 14O7 G st. n.w.-Advt
Evening star., 1902-04-30
Charge N6lle Pressed.

A charge Of grand larseny against Har-
riet Wayne nolle pressed yesterday was in
Criminal Court No.. 1.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

of the revolution to show you, but we have
many things far more beautiful and impor-
tant to an American than any battlefield
can be, and these beautiful things are the
results of the great and self-sacrificing eff
forts of our patriotic ancestors upon his
torio hat
Evening star., 1902-04-30


II thank you, gentlemen, on behalf of the
delegates for the cordial welcome and re-
ception that have been extended to us. We
are proud to hold our congress here as the
guests of the District of Columbia society,"
one of the brightest jewels in our crown
We are proud and happy to meet in this
beautiful city. which our great patriotic
father chose as his own. We are proud to
meet here on the banks of the Potomac
where our peerless leader lived and died.
He spoke of the part the Sons of the
American Revolution had taken in the af-
fairs of government and mentioned the fact
that the present occupant of the White
House was member of the order, and sew
eral before him had also been members. He
said he hoped the sons would continue to
furnish good men for the highest position
in the government.
''If the other states are too modest" he
said, the empire state, of whose society I
am member, can furnish sons for the
place. If you wish a republican for Presi-
dent we offer you the present Secretary of
War; If you wish democrat the treasurer
general of our society would make excellent
MATERIAL
He said the members Of the society were
found In all the walks of life-in the army
and the navy there were many and both
houses of Congress contained representa-
tives of the society.
In closing he said 1.-The round of gayeties
and festivities which you have prepared
am sure you will find us equal to the op-
portunities Of the OCCASION
Business Session Opens.
The business session was then begun,
and committee Of five on credentials was
appointed, after which Gen. j. c. Breckin-
ridge, president Of the society in the Phil
ippines and Col Charles du Chaille-Long,
registrar Of the French society," made short
addresses telling Of the organization of
their respective societies and stheir condi-
ton. This was followed by the calling of
the roll and reports of committees
President Roosevelt's Message.
During the business session a message
was received from President Roosevelt an
rouncing to the congress that he would be
present at the banquet on Friday evening.
The announcement was greeted with vo-
ciferous cheers by the delegates
In the afternoon the delegates and
friends went about the city on a sight see
ing excursion, visiting the various points
OF interest in and about the city, among
them Arlington cemetery. A reception will
be rendered the members of the national
society tonight at the New Willard by the
District society. and dancing will begin at
10 o'clock.
There will be a business session tomorrow
morning, and at :45 o'clock there will be
an excursion by steamer to Mt. Vernon,
where an address will be given at the tomb
OF Washington by ex-Representative John
Goode OF Virginia. Then will follow the
planting OF the tree from the battlefield of
Evening star., 1902-04-30

Lexington, presented by Mrs. Sarah Bow
man Van Ness. The presentation speech
will be made by Mrs Denald Mclean, re-
gent of the New York city chapter D. A.
r. About o'clock 1he party will take the
steamer for Marshall Hall, where a buffet
lunch will be served and brief addresses
will he n1ada
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fortunes have been made to avoid the pay
ment of tax which, at the worst, would
bear an Insignificant ratio to their In
comes; and. again, that such tax will
necessarily be a grievous burden.
No writer advocates, and no legisla-
ture would attempt, the raising of all OF
the greater part Of the public revenues
from incomes. Such tax, like all oth-
ers, must be wisely laid. 1t would not
necessarily result in more revenues but
In more equable distribution of the
Hubble burden. Few taxpayers would
find it to their interest to flee from the
state in order to avoid it. Such course
would with the great mass of wealthy
citizens be more costly than the payment
of the tax.
But such consideration is scarcely de-
serving the attention of the Legislature.
We shall rarely, if ever, be so unWise as
to visit upon any class of our citizens OPP
pressive tax measures. The mistakes OF
one legislature will be corrected by fol-
growing virtue in American communities.
But it is urged that 1T is tax upon
brains and energy. Is not every reyenue
measure in force in every state of the
union tax upon them? Two farms, stu
ate side by side, produce incomes varying
with the degree Of brains and energies OF
their respective owners. But the more
DTAluy anu SleiSetlC oWASl WIZ 40 opic
to rear costly buildings upon his farm, to
fence and ditch his fields and own a
pleasure carriage, and has become rich
in flocks and herds and notes and mort
cages, is taxed upon his brains and
| energy" Like many a farmer Of this
state, his farm may have been cleared by
his own labor from a virgin forest. If he
is to be taxed upon his brains and energy,
should not the owner of factory, mill,
store, railroad, telegraph or other prop
erty be treated by the same rule? Most
clearly so, unless we are now prepared
to adopt revenue system based upon
land values alone.
While it is not permissible to impose
an income tax under the present constitu-
ton, the subject is too important to be
disregarded in the deliberations OF the
commission or omitted from this report. II
is due the legislature and the people OF
the state that they be. advised OF the
views of the commission upon the subject
AS it is a coming question, its study can
not be. too carly begun or too thoroughly
pursued by cur. thoughtful citizens.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT TO PROVIDE
FOR THE. ASSESSMENT AND
COLLECTION OF TAXES.
BE 1T ENACTED BY THE LEGIsLA-
TURE OF THE STATE OF MINNIE
sofa:
TITLE I.
Property Subject to Taxation.

TITLE L.
Property subject to Taxation.
Section Property Taxabhe-All real
property within this state, and all per-
sonal property situated or owned by per-
sons residing within this state, Is tax
able, unless exempt from taxation by law.
EXEMPTIONS.
Sec. Property Exempt-All property
described in this section, to the extent
herein limited, shall be exempt from tax
alton; that is to say:
First-AM public hospitals, school
houses, academies, colleges, universities
and seminaries Of learning, with the
books and furniture therein, and all
moneys and credits appropriated solely
to- sustaining and belonging exclusively
to such institutions, and the grounds at
tached to such buildings necessary for
their proper occupancy, use and enjoy
ment, and not leased or otherwise used
with view to profit.
Second-Houses used exclusively for
public worship, and the lot or parts of
lots upon which such houses are erected.
Third-AH lands used exclusively for
public .ourying grounds or cemeteries.
Fourth-All property, whether real OF
personal, belonging exclusively to the state
or to the United States.
F'ifth-Al1 public property used ex-
cluslvely for any public purpose, belong
ing to any county, city, village, township,
borough, town, school district or Other
public body. sg
Sixth--An buildings belonging to insti-
buttons Of purely public charity, together
with the land actually occupied BY such
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-10

late David A.. Wells in the following let
ter written in 1892:
4 am really in favor Of the local option
principle It Is in fact ainovel method,
practically educating the people in re-
spect to the good and bad method of taxa
ton and not merely the local tax payers
of New York, but the whole country.
AS it is, the taxpayer is bound down to
a system in which no elasticity can be
given except by knavery or by perjury;
1t is contrary to the worlds experience
and the best judgment of those who have
carefully studied the subject, and he has
no incentive to reason for himself with
a view to obtaining anything better be-
cause he feels he can't get the legislature
to pay any attention to his conclusions.
With permission to experiment on a
smaller sphere, as granted by the pro-
posed bill, the taxpayer will take an in
terest in the subject and results will GER
tainly be achieved to which legislature
will give attention because the arguments
of mere theory can no longer be urged IN
opposition. f"
Since the attempted enactment OF the
Purdy bill by the legislature of New York,
measure substantially of the same char
acter, was enacted at the last session OF
the legislature of Oregon. Undoubtedly,
such a measure would give rise to q
spirit of greater economy in local gov
eminent, inasmuch as the proportionate
amount Of the state revenue to be paid
by given county would be determined by
the ratio OF its gross revenue, as ABOVE
Defined to the aggregate amount of gross
revenue raised in all the local subdi-
visions of the state. AS was remarked
by the committee of the Chamber of Com
merce in the report above referred to;
ga system under which taxation will be
! wisely levied is one thing. A system
under which the revenues desired from
| taxation will be wisely expended is an
other thing
This question is OF such supreme i'm
portance that the Cimmission feels JUS
titled in commencing to the legislature
and the tax commissioner the reported
bill becomes law-its broadest consid-
GRAFTON.
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TITLE III.
Agreement Of Property.


Sec. 16.-By Whom Property Is to Be
Assessed-For the purposes of this act tho
word assessor" as used therein shall be
deemed to include any county. city. village
or township assessor whose Office is cre-
ated by any general or special law; and
every assessor and deputy assessor may
administer any oath authorized or. re-
CURED 6Ay this act.
Sec. N4.-Property to Be Assessed at
True and Full Yalue-All property shall
be assessed at Its true and full value
in money.
Il. OF REAL PROPERTY.
Sec. 1S.-Time Of Assessing Real Prop
erty-Au real property In this state sub
ject to taxation, shall be listed and as
sesseod in the assessment district where
situated in the year 1902. and every fourth
year thereafter, except as otherwise pro-
yided In this act, with reference to its
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II. The bill adopts the language Of the
| constitution and impose the tax upon the
! inheritance, devise, bequest, legacy OF
! gift.
| 2. It reduces the amount Of exemptions
to one thousand dollars, thus insuring q
| substantial amount of revenue.
3. 1t provides for the payment OF ex-
| penses and refundments out of the state
| treasury instead of the county treasury,
| whole tax and should therefore defray
| the expenses of it's collection.
A. 1t arranges sections in their natural
! and logical order.
| s. It eliminates many provisions which
| were wholly unnecessary and tend only to
confusion and uncertainty
| In reducing the amount Of exemptions
| the bill is yet more liberal than similar
| laws Of several other states. In Penn
! sylvania it is $3.50; in New York and
Maryland, $500; in Connecticut, 81, 900; in
| Colorado, $4,000, but the tax Is upon the
| estate as an entirety.
| If it be objected that the exemption
| should be higher sum than $1,000, We
reply that when the beneficiary is a father
I! mother, husband. wife, child. brother
/ sister, wife or widow Of a son, or the hus-
/ band of a daughter, or an adopted child
! the rate of the tax is only one per cent
| It is, therefore, obvious that 1t will not
! in any such case prove heavy burden
/ 1t will be most remunerative when ap-
| piled to other classes of beneficiaries, fol
! then tax Of five per cent will be imposed
No sound reason can be urged for impos-
! ing tax in such cases below the consti-
| tutional limit Of five per cent It has
been well said that "the extension Of in
/ testate succession to collateral relations
4 is, under existing social conditions, de-
feasible only to q very limited extent.
/ Siligman, Ess. in Tax, 1874. The soundes1
/ reasons of public. policy justify a mnc1
heavier tax when estates descend to col.