The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1902-02-20
Ohio Canal System.
A Proposition to Abandon 1t Raises
Storm of Protest.
Matters in the Ohio Legislature.--The
Local Option BilI.-Opposition to
Corporation Tax Measures.

BeSJ LneulSolVSs. Whlle no hdn Will
deny the need of revision in the tax
alton laws, the BILL coming just at this
time, will be opposed and defeated
1t is regarded as a covert plan to side
track the administration taxation bills
and benefit the corporations. If these
bills pass, doing away with the state
levy, taxation, SO far as 1t applies to
property personal and real, will be-
come simply a local question to be
settled by each community within it's
self. There would then be no need for
q commission to revise the laws relat-
ing to state taxation. On the other
hand, should Fraser's bill pass and the
commission be created, it would not
do to pass the administration meas
ures and take from it the only work
it would have to do. The idea was
cleverly planned. Pass the bill, create
the commission, and then say:
Here you have appropriated $20.-
600 to create a commission. Now don't
pass the other bills and take away its
work. Let matters remain as they are
for two years, and at the next legisla-
ture such changes as are needed can
be made"
Ohio, in common with many other
states, willprsbably during this ses-
sion OF the legislature, take official ac-
tion on the treatment of tuberculosis,
that dreaded and insidious disease. 1t
is the purpose to create state COM
mission to investigate the subject,
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more especially the letter and II found
practicable, to recommend the estab-
lishment of a state sanitarium. The
commission is to consist of Eve mem
bere appointed by the governor, and
$500 will be annually allowed for ex-
penses This idea is suggested by the
recently ORGANIZED Ohio society for
tho prevention of tuberculosis. The re-
searches of this society are of such a
startling character as to seemingly de-
mand that something of state charac-
ter be done In order that a fuller
knowledge Of the disease may be had
and the most scientific and eficacious
means for its cure be adopted.
There is occasionally funny thinx
happening in the state house. One
occurred the other day. An elderly
man came into the rotunda and shuf-
flng across the marble floor, approach
ed the capitol policeman.
Good morning, boss" he said in
sort Of Il am it, air.
Good morning. sor," the Official re-
piled.
mot bad building you got here" as
he cast an inquisitive glance around.
No, very good place." the obliging
policeman replied, for capitol police
are always obliging. Anything | can
do for you?"
well, NO. nothing you can do ex-
cept want my shoes stained and I'm
looking for the state bootblack. If
you'll show me where he stays, I'll be
much obliged"
Just say that again, please; I'm
afraid didn't catch you" the oficer
said, as he leaned against the wall for
support.
II want the state bootblack and I'd
like him quick"
The policeman looked him in the
eye and solemnly said: I'VE have q
man TO brush your clothes, wash your
face, comb "our hair and give you a
shave. but the bootblack isn't here yet.
We're expecting the legislature to pass
the bill for that every day. Come
around next week"
The man shuffled cut, protesting
against the lack of enterprise on the
part OF the state that refused to keep
man to clean visitors shoes.
The opposition to the two measures
applying to taxation on corporations is
growing III strength every day and now
indicates purpose on the part OF these
great moneycd institutions to vigorous
ly protest against any legislation
which will increase the burden of tax-
alton upon them. On Tuesday evening
meeting OF the joint taxation csmnit-
tee OF both the house and senate was
held, at which the representatives of a
number of corporate interests were
present and presented arguments in
defense Of their stand. The bill
which has reused the greatest storm is
that requiring domestic corporations
10 nle annual reports with the secretary
of state on which fee of one-tenth
OF one per cent of the authorized cap
ital stock is to be charged. 1t is
claimed that this Is unfair and in
creasee the taxation on corporations
while decreasing the taxation on part
nershfps and individuals, without civ
lag a correeponding increase In the
privileges enjoyed. Despite this objec-
doA the biz will undoubtedly pass, 1t |
having bae'- of 1t the support of tbs
Republican caucus in both branches,
which is sufficient to put 1t through.
Tho Oldest man In the general as
sembly 10 the hon. William Buchtel, Of |
Akron. He is nearly eighty and this |
Is the first public ONCE he ever held,
though often urged to run for many. |
Though nearly decade past the three |
score and ten allowed to men, he is |
hale and hearty, with bright eye and
SDrishtly step. The other day one OF |
his fellow members was talking to him |
and said: "Ar. Buchtel, understand
you walk from your hotel to the cap
ital every day. That's doing pretty
well for man Of your age"
"Yes, sir. do" Mr.. Buchtel replied,
land believe can walk moro miles In
. day than you"
well. hardly that" the young man
said.
Yes. can. and for dinner" And
Mr.. Duchtel was 90 confident Of his
DoWOr that his cOlleaaua WAS f,pcsA