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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS,
THos. ]. OWEN 4 lsbN, AUcT7oNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF yALuABLE IMPROVED
BETWEEN sisr- AND SID STREETS NORTH.
By virtue Of deed oe trust bearing date on thu
10th October, 1884, and recorded in Liber 1855.
at public auction, in front Of the premises. On
"WEDNESDAY, THE Fl H DAY OF April, AID.
following described real estate In square No. 1852
In that part Of the city Of Washington formerly
known as Georgstown. z tie District q Columbia,
square. Beginning for same at the southwest cor
ner Of lot Il and running thence east "a feet Q
inches more or less; north 12S feet; west 64 feet
inches more or less. and south to the beginning.
This property Is improved by brick machine chops
vestors. VII
payments in and two years, with interest, pay.
able semi annually, from day Of sale, and secured
BY deed Of trust on premises: or al cash, at the
at time OF sale. Conveyancing and recording AZ
cost Of purchaser. II terms Of sale are not COM
piled with In fifteen days from time OF sale the
trustees the right to resell at risk and cost
WILLIAM A. GORDON, Trustee.
J. WORDSWORTH GORDON. Trustee.
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On TUESDAY. THE THIRTY FIRST DAY OF
MARCH, 1903, AT HAIlF-PAST TWELVE
O'CLOCK, in the auction rooms Of Thomas J.
Owen & Son, No. 913 F st. NV, the undersigned
trustees will SELL at public auction, ~ share
Of the "Autre Park" syndicate stock said certif-
cate being of the original value of $500, and upon
which $500 has been paid.
LOUIS D. WINE.
JOSEPH ]. DARLINGTON,
Trustees.
THOs. J. OWEN & SON, Auctioneers
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c. G. SLOAN & CO., AucT1oNEERs 1907 ST.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE UNIMPROv-
ED real. ESTATE ON THE EAST SIDE OF
FIFTH STREET BETWEEN STREET AND
VIRGINIA AVENUE SOUTHEAST.
BY virtue Of a certain deed of trust recorded In
Ljber No. 1922. at folio 348 ct seq, Of the land
records Of the District Of Columbia the undersign-
ed Will ofrer for sale; At public auction IN front
Of premises, on THURSDAY, THE SECOND DAY
OF APRIL. 1908, AT HALF-PAST FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, the following described real es-
tate situate in the city Of Washington, in said
District, viz: All Of lot numbered twenty.one (21l
in Alexander Randall executors, subdivision, In
square numbered eight hundred and forty seven
SAD said subdivision Is recorded in Book r. L.
H. page r. in the office Of the surveyor Of the
said District. containing 2.1o2 square feet of
ground (more or less) unimproyed.
Terms: One-third cash, balance In equal In
stallments at one and two years. with interest at
per centum per annum, payable semi annually
from the day Of sale and secured BY deed Of trust
on the property sold; all cash, at the purchaser
option. deposit Of $50 will be required at the
time Of SALE All conveyancing and recording will
be at the purchasers cost. Terms to be complied
with within ten days, otherwise the trustees re-
serve the right to resell at the risk and cost of
the defauting purchased.
W. E. EDMONSTON. 500 9Th st. NV,
Adds B. BROWNE, 1419 st. NV,
mh21 ddkds D. Trustees.
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FUTURE DAYS.
FUTURE DAYS.
Brown & Tolson. Auctioneers.

The most superb collection of Antique Oak and
Mahogany Furniture in good Variety, Handsome
Brass Tenders, Andirons and Fire Sets Old Nielsen
and Canton China, Sheffield Plate, Mirrors, Bronzes.
Bric-a-Brac, Curios, etc., ever offered or exhibited
to the Washington public
Will Be Sold at Public Auction,
By Catalogue
Without Reserve,
Within Our Art Galleries,
l412 III Street,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
April 1, and 3, 1908,
At III Am. and PM. Each Day.
This grand collection includes some of the finest
specimens of and beautiful Sheraton, Chppen-
dale Louis XIV and Early Colonial Mahogany Furn-
ture, Artistic Brass Goods Sheffield Plate, Valuable
Oil Paintings by well=known artists, Curios and
many other valuable articles public exhibition
Monday and Tuesday, March 80 and 81, from ann.
to pm.
BROWN s FOLSOM, Auctioneers,
Office, 14O9 and 1411 N. " Ave.
Catalogues Mailed Application.
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Under and BY virtue Of decree Of the Supreme
eS q Il auy cause
2ss7s in which Charles F. Nesbit is complainant.
STANDARD Butterine Company, in the above cause
brance. at public auction, on the premises. on
Saturday, April Fourth, A. D.. 1903,
at One O'clock P. NJ,
The following described land and premises,
n fsds IN the 6ist1sst coambs
and distinguished as, and being, lot numbered ona
~ Of the subdivision Of the estate Of Clark Mills.
II the c sS9y Of s
trIct Of Columbia. and recorded in the surveyors
ct sse ss f # to ass
shown on the plat of said subdivision together
plant and
the personal property connected with; incident to
sa to Be sa asn
capacity of manufacturing one million ZOO, O00)
eeens Condition and Capable Of being operated
once; and all the right title. easements and privi
plant Of
Also, on the Same Day and Date as
Above,
the premises Of the Standard Butterine Company,
marked Butterne
and numbered 80. go, "a, TO- 80, 81. SO. o. ee and
and have been operated but one year. 10 .'-'
Also, on the Same Day and Date as
Above,
And Immediately thereafter, we, the under.
the df
at Langdon. D. g.. the following personal property
oliver TypewTiteI. typewriter Desks. Revol7::
Typewriter Chairs 10 Letter and Waste Baskets
Rand.McNally Recording Case. Mailing Case. shan.
and STANDS
Rontop Desks. Flat-top Desk, Large OAK Table.
Case. Double BooEfeepers Desks se Gard Fling Fling
batee Boxes Psper Butter So
Lunch Tables and Stools. Copying Bath, Cash Box,
snsd. as
Heating Stove. Oak Cabinets,
Gutter ka uea S.a r.s ss
Fse Pine .sa aPs awSs@
A1les, GEindstone and Fixtures, Asbestos. Butter
ssfaP s Is,
opsii It'll, Thing; Doors. Arc Lamps and Shades
Terms Of sale: On the land and plant one-third
years from the day Of SALE the deferred payments
annum. and to be secured by the notes Of the pur-
chaser, or purchasers, secured in turn by deed
option Of the purchaser. A deposit Of ave thou
sand $4,000 dollars from the purchaser of the
sale On each Of the ten uO) refrigerator cars all
cash will be required. and deposit Of nifty ($50)
SALE The terms Of sale must be complied with in
each instance within fifteen days from the day Of
risk and cost Of the defaulting purchaser. or on
such terms the court may direct Conveyancfng
recording fees, etc, at purchasers cost On the
personal property all cash will be required at the
time OF sale, and all things to be removed at the
cost and risk Of the purchaser.
E. S0UTHARD PARKER
e. QUINCY SMITH,
d. W. BAKER,
DANIEL W. O'DONOGHUE,
Receivers Of the Standard Butterine Company,
613 18th st. NV, Washington, D. q.
FREDERICK L. SIDDONS,
JOHN B. LARNER,
Solicitors for Receivers
Plant now open for inspection. mh2m, W, f&s-10t
THOMAS ]. OWEN & SON AUCTIONEERS
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TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

TO WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN:
Notice Is hereby given that on THURSDAY.
April. SECOND, 1903. AT TEN O'CLOCK AN
within the auction rooms Of Brown & Toison
l4oe ana l4ll N. Y. ave-, We will sell At public
auction to enforce lien for storage churges due and
unpaid. al goods and chattels stored with us In
the names Of William Stevens. Louise Dorsey An
ME Lews. O. z. CLIFFORD 4 CO.. 1884 f4fh NV.
mh26-Stso
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WALTER b. WILLIAMS & CO., AUCTIoNEERs.
PAwNBRoKER's AUCTION SALE OF UNRE-
DEEMED PLEDGES

PAwNBRoKEK's AUCTION SALE OF UNRE-
DEEMED PLEDGES.
will sell at the store of s. Burnstine. 361 Pa.
ave- NV, at HALF-PAST SEVEN PM. wEDNES-
pay, APRIL FIRST, 1908. all unredeemed pledges
In bis store on which is due one years interest
NOR This sale consists Of Gold. Silver, Gold
nled and Metal Watches. Dia mends of all descrfp-
tons. Rings Chains. Lockets, Scarf Pins. Studs
Earrings. Lace Pins Bracelets, Cuff Buttons, Spec
taeies and Eyeglasses. Field and Opera Glasses
Books. Guns, Pistols, Musical. Surgical Mechanical
AID Dental Instruments. Iron and Wooden Clocks
Btlliard Balls. Bicycles. Phonographs Satchels
Sufi Dress Cases and Microscopes. Clothing Ladies
and Gents Wearing Apparel Of all kinds and
dsy until all lots are sold. Holders Of tickets
please take notice
WALTER D. WILLIAMS CO., Aucts. mhSs.et
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JAMES W. RArcLlFrE. Auct. mha
THos. J. OWEN & son. AUCTs. e1s ST

TRUSTEES SALE OF Two-STORY FRAME
DWELLING On MINNESOTA AVENUE. KEN
1LW0RTH D. C.
BY virtue of certain deed of trust duIv rccord
ed In Lioer 2659. folio ct seq. one OF the land
records Tor the District OF Columbia AMI at the re-
guest OF the party secured thereby we wifi sell n
public auction; in front OF the premises on TUES.
D.r MARCH THIRTY,FIRST 1903, AT FIVE
OF Allen w. Mallery and Lawrence o. Mailery frus.
tees, subdivision of part of lot g. In the tract Of
iand heretofore known Fife Enlarged now
known as kenilworth,' per plat recorded in
the oifce OF the surveyor of the District of Column
county Of Washington, District of Columbia
Terms: Sold subject to prior deed of trust for
$1,000. balance cash. of which q deposit OF 800
VIII be required at time Of sale. Conyeyancino
recording. etc., at purchasers cost.
HARRISON CROOK Trustee
mh2od&ds JULIUS A. MAEDEI. Trustee
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FUTURE DAYS.
THos. J. OWEN SON. AUcrIoNEERs.

THOS. ]. OWEN & SON. AUCTIoNEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE RESIDENCE
AND UNIM IMPROVED PROPERTY 9 ,,n IN THE
TRIcT OF COLUMBIA. BEING THE THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING HOUSE NgMBER-
Lot E9 50 N sT The KNOWN 1 IS
TRINIDAD" IN THE DISTRICT OF CO.
By virtue Of a decree of the Supreme Court Of
the District Of Columbia. passed in equity cause
and Hes u e ct
defendants. the undersigned will sell at public
il f1s Of h
QUARTER TO FIVE O'CLOCK PM, the following
described premises. situate in the city of Washing
ton, District of Columbia, to wit: Parts of lots
numbered GA and s5 in Kibbey's subdivision Of
square numbered 62s, fronting on 2 street north
dwelling house. known as number SO street
nU AND On on THE SAME DAY, AT FOUR O'CLOCK
PM. the following described premises situate in
the county Of Washington, District of Columbia to
others subdivision of lots "A. IS and 1e in block
in the subdivision by the Washington Brick Ma
trinidad" per plat Of said Beail and others others
recorded in Lber County CS No folio 81 in the
Terms OF sale as prescribed by decree: One third
cash. with balance in equal installments Of one
secured upon said real estate sold, or all cash
at the option OF the purchaser. deposit OF $500
Of sale to be complied with within fifteen days
cost Of the defaultIng purchaser, after five days
previous advertisement of such resale in some
newspaper published in Washington, D. c.
ARTHUR PETER, Trustee
mh24-dts Washington Loan and Trust bldg
TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE PROPERTY
CORNER OF AND FOURTH STREETS
NORTHEAST, AND SEVENTH BETWEEN &
AND STREETS NORTHEAST.
Under and by virtue of a decree Of the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia. passed I'm Equity
Cause No 2as49. the Undersigned trustees will
0Ier the following real estate. on FRIDAY THE
THIRD DAY OF APRIL, A b. 1908. AT HALF
PAST -FOUR O'CLOCK PM: Lots II, IL. 10, Il
nnd 49, In square S04 situate corner OF NJ and Attn
streets northeast. AND THEREAFTER, ON THE
SAME DAY. AT FIVE O'CLOCK, lots g, I. g O..
10 and H. IN square SOL situate on 7th street be.
properties will be offered In parcels to suit
Terms cash. All conveyancing. recording and
revenue stamps at the cost Of the purchaser
deposit Of 800 each parcel will be required at
the. time Of sale. Terms to be complied with with
10 fifteen days from the date Of sale, otherwise
the trustees reserve the right to resell the prop
erty at the risk and cost Of the defaultlng pur-
chaser.
JOSEPH B. BAILEY
ALEXANDER WOLF
JAMES W. RATCIIFFE. Auct mhaa-d&ds
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C. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCTIONEERs, 14O7 81

SALE OF VALUABLE SELECTED MAPLE
LUMBER.
Notice is hereby given that on MONDAY
MARCH THIRTIETH, 1908. AT FOUR O'CLOCK
PM, there will be sold at public auction at the
warehouse square of the Union Trust and Storage
Company, list and streets northeast Washing
ton, D. c. to enforce lien for storage charges etc.
due and upaid of selected maple lumber on
storage with the said storage company in the name
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company; de-
livery to be made at the cost of the purchaser.
Terms Of sale all cash.
OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
mh236t FREDERICK REEFS. Jr., Supt.
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JAMES W. RADCLIFFE, Auctioneer.
JAMES W. RADCLIFFE, Auctioneer.
Trustees Sale 3-story
Brick House, No. POS G
Street Northeast; Three
2=story Brick Houses, Nos.
POO, Pill and 2l3 G Street
Northeast.

By virtue Of a decree of the Supreme Court Of
the District Of Columbia. passed in Equity Cause
No. 23o75, the undersigned trustees VIII offer for
sale by public auction, in front Of the respective
premises, on MONDAY, THE 9Th DAY OF
APRIL. A. D. 1903 AT HALF-PAsT FoGR
O'CLOCK PM, the following described real es-
tate. situate in The city Of Washington, District
Of Columbia, to wit: All of lots I, K and L, in
square 757, together with all the improvements,
rights. &C.
Terms of sale: One-third cash, the balance in
and two years, with interest from the day Of
sale at per cent per annum secured by deed Of
trust on the property sold or all cash, at the op
tion Of the purchaser. A deposit Of $50 on each
house required at the time Of SALE Terms Of sale
to be complied with within fifteen days from the
day Of sale, otherwise the trustees reserve the
right to resell the property at the risk and cost
of the defauting purchaser. after five days ad-
vertisement in some newspaper published In Wash
ington D. O. All conveyancing, recording, &C., at
purchasers cost.
CHARLES l. FRAILEY, Trustee
Columbian building.
EDWIN B. HAY, Trustee.
mh25-d&ds Bond building
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G. G SLOAN & CO., AUCTIONEERS, 14o7 G ST.
Assignee's Sale
of the
Entire Conte nts
of the
Columbia Athletic Club,
No. n4O9 III st. NV,
Comprising
Paraphernalia, Furniture
and Fixtures of a
Well=Appointed Club.
Ali to BE Sold
At Public Auction
at the
Club House.
at the
Club House.

BY order OF a deed Of assignment given to me
and duly recorded will sell. at public auction,
within the above mentioned premises, on FRIDAY.
THE THIRD DAY OF APRIL, 1908, AT HALF
PAST TEN O'CLOCK AM. the entire contents,
comprising Decker Bros Parlor Grand Ebony Case
Piano. Billiard. Pool and Ping Pong Tables, Roll
top Desks Iron Safe. File Cases, Bookkeepers
Desks, Committee Tables, Leather Chairs and
Sofas Overstuffed Chairs, Sofas and Pouffes. in
railroad cloth; Large Rugs. Carpets throughout the
house, Ornaments, Clocks Fine Engravings and
Prints Sideboards, Leather and Cane-seat Arm
Chairs, Tables Of all Sizes Hangings, Tenders and
Androns in brass and wrought iron. Book Cases,
Books Library Tables, Stag Head, Plated Ware,
Crockery and Glassware, Cutlery Ice Boxes,
Screens. Stoves and other effects, usually found
In an establishment Of this kind
Terms cash.
mh27-dts e. G. SCHAFER Assignee
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.
TRUSTEES SALE OF AN UNDIVIDED INTERE
IN FRAME HOUSE AND LOT on ST.
JAMES W. RADCLIFFE. AUcT.

TRUSTEES SALE OF AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST
IN FRAME HOUSE AND LOT on ID ST. BE-
TWEEN 9TH AND 10TH SITS. Sc
BY virtue of a deed OF trust duly recorded In Ii
Der No. 1872 folio 40 eft seq. one Of the land rec
ords of the District of Columbia and at the re-
Quest of the holder of the note secured thereby the
undersigned trustee will offer for sale BY public
auction in front, on SATURDAY, II. TWEST !,
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following de-
scrlbed real estate situate in the city of Washing
square 946. together with all the improvements,
rights. etc. This property will be sold subject;
however TO a prior deed Of trust for $4,000. full
particulars Of which Will be stated at the time OF
sale. :.
time Of sale. Terms to be complied with In n1teen
days All conveyaucing, etc, at purchasers eest
mhi9-d&ds WILLIAM II. SHOI4ES. Trustee.
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By virtue Of order of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia In the Standard Coffee
Company. bankrupt. the undersigned receiver will
sell by public auction on the premises corner 7th
ST.. Maryland ave. and 6 st. s.w., ON MONDAY
THE THIRTIErH DAY OF MARCH, AID. 1903
AT TEN O'CLOCK AN, the above Machinery
Safe. Cash Register, Office Furniture, Wagons,
Harness, &c.
Terms cash.
EUGENE A JONES, Trustee, Bond bldg.
mh19-d&dbs
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Chancery Sale of valu=
able vacant lot, suitable
for small apartment house
site or for subdivision into
three building lots, situate
ON south side of Massachu=
sets avenue between
Ninth AND Tenth streets
northeast.
By virtue of decree Of the Supreme Court Of the
pending, known as Moore VS.. Douglas ct al, No.
20265 in equity, the undersigned trustees will sell
BY public auction, In front of the premises, on
THURSDAY, THE NINTH DAY OF APRIL, AID.
1908 AT HAI4F-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the
following described real estate situate in the city
of Washington. In said District, namely: All Of
forty -one Old, having front Of ifty-nine feet
four inches go 40 on Massachusetts avenue by
an average depth Of about ninety 100, feet, and
containing fifty -four hundred and seventeen (S.4lO
Terms OF SALE One third Of the purchase price in
cash. balance In two equal installments at one and
two years, to be secured by deed Of trust and the
promlssory notes Of the purchaser bearing interest
at six per cent from the day Of SALE ali cash, at
the option Of the purchaser. The said property will
be sold a whole. Deposit of two hundred dollars
with in ten Q0) days from day Of sale. exclusive,
otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell at
cost and risk of defaulting purchaser after five
days notice Of such resale In The Evening Star
HENRY Z. DAVIS, Trustee.
Office. Jenifer bldg, It'll and SITS.
GEORGE FRANCIS WILLIAMS, Trustee.
JAMES w RATCIIFFE Auct mh27-d&
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JAMES W. RADCLIFFE, AUCTIoNEER.

Trustees sale of the en-
tire nm ach i'm cry, Iron
Safe. Cash Register, Of
flee Furniture, &c., COM
tanned i'm the Standard
Coffee CO. Plant, 9TH
Street, Md. Ave. and C.
st. S. w., also Wagons,
Harness Sc
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Valuable Real Estate at
Auction, centrally l0cat-
ed, good for business or
residence, being the dou-
BILE brick building known
as No. Az New York ave-
nue. NV, with a two
story brick stable i'm the
rear ON a large aI1ey.
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FUTURE DAYS.

sAnHS W. ~ f0fa1 n Ho0A 'o1$@H's'
Receivers Sale Ofthe En-
tire Property of the STAN
dard Butterine Company,
including Butterine, Ice
and Electric Light Plant,
Ten Refrigerator Cars and
Other Personal Property,
located at Langdon, ID. c.,
i'm the District of Columbia.
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JAMES w. RADCLIFFE, AUCTIONEER.
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THos. J. OWEN & SON. AUcr1oNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE RESIDENCE
AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH CARO-
LIMA AVENUE AND NINTH STREET SOUTH
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Wilson s. Mayers,
General Auctioneers and Storage Rooms
122o @ 1T NV.

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The Base Ball Puzzle.

The local professional base ball season
closed yesterday with the Washington club
in its familiar last place. The club was
given hearty public support during the sea-
son. better, indeed than it's performances
warranted 1t was regarded with compass
sionate favor by the admirers of the game.
and many excuses We're found for it's poor
showing. Indeed, in this respect the local
patrons of the game are the wonder of the
country. 1t is a common belief throughout
the base ball world that Washington is one
of the very best fields for the establish
ment of winning club 1t is assured that
an organization capable of finishing the
season in first, second or third place would
score a heavy winning financially. Why
particular efforts have not been put forth
in these days of shrewd business manage
ment of the game to strike this rich lead
is marvel This year much complaint has
been heard. as in the past, of the lack of a
strictly local ownership. Injudicious man
agement, too, is blamed. Whatever the
cause. the fact remains that from season to
season the local patrons are deluded with
promises of a winning team next year"
and continue to he cajoled into further at
tendance. 1t is perhaps because, in higher
degree than obtains in most cities, the
Washington base ball ''rooters' are cosmo-
polltans. and true lovers of the sport itself,
regardless of results. With alat class as a
basis it would be worth while trying the ex-
per ment of combination which would ap-
peal to that passing strange phenomenon
OF these professional days, a local pride in
the team in the Washington uniform.
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The Oleo Law

Ordinarily The Star pays no attention
whatever to anonymous communications
but the following letter signed "A Work
man." Just received, indicates such a COM
plete misrepresentation of the facts that it
seems advisable to publish 1t for purposes
of explanations:
when the recent attempts of Secretary
of the Treasury Shaw to reduce the sur
plus accurnulations in the United States
treasury are considered in connection with
the tax of 10 cents per pound on oleomar-
garine imposed by the present administra-
ton, 1t would seem the republican govern
ment has done very unwise thing, to say
the least. To tax the workingman'S butter
on his bread. in order to pile up a surplus
that threatens financial panic. If the tax
is not imposed for revenue, the bill is in
itself fraud, for 1t claims to be revenue
bill, which is the only basis on which 1t can
stand. No other country on the globe taxes
oleomargarine or butter, and a necessity
for such taxes in a free country is not
clear to any thinking. mind
Suspicion might easily arise that this let
ter not the production of a work
man." but of an agent of the oleomargarine
interest, because of the use of the phrase
in reference to the oleo law as a revenue
producing measure. That was the shib-
boleth of the oleo fighters in Congress in
the attacks on the BILL and it has formed
against its administration. The fact is
that most laws which seek to correct evils
or to achieve general results through the
imposition of taxes are framed as reve-
nue. measures and are so treated in the
formal course of their enactment The
tariff. used as a means of aiding domestic
industries. is styled revenue producing
device. But in this instance, as in the case
of a protective tariff law, the actual pur-
pose has always been plainly stated and is
never concealed. This law was enacted
and is now enforced. as far as possible, for
the purpose Of putting stop to certain
frauds on the pockets Of the people. Oleo-
margarine was being sold as butter and
at butter prices in enormous quantities
The producers and retailers were reaping
an exorbitant dishonest profit. 1t was found
that the only way to prevent this peculiar
ly offensive form of fraud was to impose
a dfferential tax on artificial butter. one
tax of 10 cents a pound on all such prod
ucts colored to initiate butter. and an in
significant tax of a fraction of a cent a
pound on uncolored oleomargarine. Thus
Ii was sought to permit those who wished
the cheap form of artificial butter to Sc
cure it at the former cheap rate. while
those who wished 1t colored to resemble
butter could buy at a greater rate, but
one which was still somewhat lower than
the nrice Of genuine butter. The incen-