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Evening journal., 1906-09-05
PiE senne.


A farmer living down coward Ha
wards had a most knowing pig whi,
he sold to q Little Islander. who to
his prize in a boat to his home at q
'sland. SAFELY shpt up In the spacil
1'gpen was the new inmate Of
'amiiy, and the fa.qqer man we
peacefully TO rest. much content w
Is new purchase. In the morning
en- was empty and no little pig .f
found on the Island. Some
'fierward he went again to town
here saw the FIRST owner OF the
me- "Ive lost my pig." he gloo
announced. Il know IT," chuckled
riend. He's down to my house; On !.
ack the next morning" What
hat homcslck little pie done but sv
cross tyo rlyers-t the Little Island :,
IT and the Konaehec- walked ac.N
Big Little island. trottcd happily d. %
he two miles os road on the Eichmo Y
shore ana finally presented himself .
his old master footsore and hungr
but mighty glad to be home once mo.
--Kennebcc Journal
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
Fortunate Escape Of workmen.

John Murray and six members Of the
erecting gang at the yards Of the Pusey
and Jones Company had a close call
for their lives yesterday afternoon.
While holsting a pulp saver weighing
seven tons the derrick broke and the
men narrowly escaped being caught
beneath the saver as It fell.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
Reports Denied.

For the past few days reports have
been in circulation that Wnliam
Chandler. who is a candidate for re-
.corder Of deeds, and Thomas ]. Gaynor.
for coroner, have withdrawn from the
contest. Both candidates deny the re-
port and each hopes to get the Repub-
lican nomination.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
In,porte.

During the eleven months endin.
May last the United States imported
3,566.19S, los pounds Of raw cane sugar
Of which amount Cuba5s furnished
2,454, ,963, ,404 pounds, or about 60 per
cent The imports from the Philip
pine Islands amounted to 63.772, ,Ss7
pounds.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
RrakemanIs -Narrow- -Eseape

George Stokes. Gagged 239ayears,
brakeman on the P.,D1B and w. raiI-'
road, had narrow escape from death
this morifing in the EDGE Moor freight
yards. He attempted to board an en-
gine but fell and came near going un-
der the wheels.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
Deaths

Deaths.
S. Emma Cloud.
Edith May Ford.
Nicforine A. Kane.
David II. Wilson.
Kate c. Wingate.
Harry Woolery.
Harry Woolery
David H. Wilson.
FORD--In this city. on September s..
1906, Edith May daughter OF Isaac
T. and Isabelle Ford, aged l3 years.
Relatives and friends Of the family
are invited to attend the funeral SER
vices at her parents residence. No.
517 Townsend street on Thursday
evening. September 9Th. at 7.3O o'clock.
and at Dulaneys M. E. Church near
Smyrna. on. Friday. September 7th
at II o'clock mterment Dulaney's NJ
E. cemetery.
KANE-In this city on the srd inst
Victorine A., daughter OF the late
James and Rachel Kane
Relatives and friends are respect
fully Invited to attend the funeral from
her late residence. No. 613 East Sixth
street, op Friday morning at 9.sl
o'clock. High mass at ST. Mary.
Church, Interment at Cathedral ceme.
terry.
WINGATE-On September 8. Kate c.
wife Of Charles 5. Wingate. aged 4;
years.
Funeral from the home Of hel
father. Thos T.. Vail. Delaware City
Del, Thursday afternoon. setember 6
at2 o'clock.
WILsON-On September 4, 1906. al his
home near Hockessin. David II. VIII
son.
Elneral services viii be held al
Hoehessin Meeting House. on sixth
day, (Friday) September 9TH. at II
o'clock. Carriages w5l} meet trolley
car at Hockessin. leaving Wilmington
at 9 o'clock.
WOOLERY--In this city. on the 4th
instant 1906, Harry. sen Of Edward
p Woolery, aged t2S years.
Relatives and. friends. are respect
fuily Invited to attend the funeral
from the residence Of his parents. No
1o14 Tatnall street, on Thursday after
noon. September 6, at 2.30 O'clock In
terment private.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
Launohss coIIlda h RIusr.

while crossing the Delaware river this
morning on It's way to this city the
launch Roy eollided with another boat
and was badly damaged The top was
torp. on and the side stove in. Il had to
be patched up to avoid sinking. None Of
the crew was injured.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
origin Of Fire Unknown.

Fire Of an unknown origin last night
caused a $500 loss at the home Of
Thomas Ayers, colorod No. sos VOL
laston street. The fire originated I'm a
closet The district companies re-
sponded.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
RepalrIna erIdae.

A large platform was erected thisinlorn-
ins at the Eighteenth. street end OF
Brandywinc bridge to be used In connec-
tion with the concrete machine which is
stationed there The Levy Court is re-
pairing the bridge
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
Were Shooting Crap.

George Johnson, colored, was charg-
ed by officer Purcell in City Court this
morning with shooting crap In New
street He was fined $40 and costs.
Similar charges against Leon Hicks,
William Travis and George Laws were
held up. .rac tesr9i r
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
PoIe PIeads GUILTY

Judge Cochran was given a surprise
In court this morning when Adam Rys-
tor Pole, ,entered a plea of guilty
to harboring an UNREGISTERED dog. II
Is customary for Poles to- plead not
guilty. A fine ofyS5 and costs was inn
pOseh. ~ ln n.lannnLn anrI. I----
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
Secures Civil Service Position

Miss Rachel NJ Kolck, of this city,
a graduate Of Goldey College, has OBJ
tained a civil service position in
Washington as stenographer at sal
ary OF $S40.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
TumhIed Into Trnunh.

small colored boy tumbled into the
horse trough at Concord avenue and Mar
ket street last night. but quickly seram-
bled out and ran shivering down Market
street to Eighteenth street. where he
lived
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
His Father Hl.

Word was received here last night
by Edgar NJ. Hopes Of the serious i'll
ness. OF his father in Minerva. Ohio, and
he left on late train for his fathers
bedside.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
Bows Thrown From ! Train.

James Driscon and Charles Hearne. OF
Laurel, were found lying along the tracks
OF the Delaware road near Georgetown
yesterday They were seriously injured
about the head and body. The boys said
they had boarded freight train intend
ing 10 come TO this city. but on the train
they met three negroes. who assaulted
them ana threw them on.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
Eoard Of Trade Meeting.

The regular meetings Of the Board Of
Trade will Begin after a two months
vacation, tomorrow night. A large at
tendance is expected.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
Attend Mnsnn Enneral

Several dealers in Eighth street market
house closed their business for the day to
attend the funeral OF clifford Mason. who
at one time had stall there.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
CHANDI ER Undertaken
SnHlNDLLh 6 EmbaImer

No IA W. Ninth Street.
Careful attention day or nirht
Bodies IN Boarding Houses. Hotels
fnd Hospitals removed and cared FOR
pntil claimed. Carriages furnished
ARDointmsnts frst-c'ass. Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
FINANCIAL NEWS.

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-The stock
market opened irregular with the ma
jority of the stocks at a fractional de-
cline from last nights prices. After
the first ten minutes many issues
moved up. only to drop back when
money was quoted. Money opened al
10 per cent. bid and loaned at 20 per
cent.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
IIand Mashed bu perrioI.-

Alexander Peterson. aged iO OF No. Sii
East Sixth street. bridge builder. had
his hand caught IN a derrick this morning
and badly mashed He was sent to his
home for treatment.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
Workman Cuts Himself.

While cutting planks at the new sta
tion to-day. Charles Robinson, colored.
struck his right foot with the axe, in
.nicting a gpainful wound.
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
OF Y NE WIS
IN BRIEF
coroner Pueko BUSY.

Coroner William r. Purks last night
held seven inquests. Three Of the
cases were of accidental drowning ones
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
Too Late Tor classification

WANTED-At once, bright carab.e
girls to learn millinery. Quick advance
ment. A. b. c., Journal. s5-3t
Evening journal., 1906-09-05
w1LM1NGroN MARKErs.
-WILMINGToN. SECURITIES.

Reported by r. o, Lackey & Co.
Banlers aud trnkers saa Aarlkl. strest I. ~
Evening journal., 1906-09-05

COPYRIGHT, l00d, BY Ruby Douglas
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04
WESTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.
Taking Enect october Is. lqO5.
Trains leave Hillen Station as follows:

Trains leave Hillen Station as follows:
DAILY.
40 A. Mast Mail, Main Line, Hagcrs-
town, Waynesboro, n. a. w Ry. and tho
South and ex. Sunday =. V. X. Il. Han
cock, Chambersburg, MartinsbuTg, and
Winchester.
Ills =. Macon. for Union Bridge.
DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
700 A. M.-York, b. Il y Div. and Main Line
r.. r.
$40 A. M.-Main Line, Hagerstown, Han.
cock, Shippensburg, Frederick, Emmits-
burg and N. q w. Ry. TO ElktOn.
945 A. M.-Gettysburg Express, Accom-. he
yond Emory Grove, also Hanover and
l0l5 A. M.-AccOm. for Union Bridge.
225 +. Macon. for Emory Grove
Sl5 z. NJ Accom-. for Emory Grove b. a H.
Div. also York.
+4.I0 p. M.-Express for York, Hanover aud
gettysburg. (Parlor Carr
Ais p. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge.
800 p. M.--Exp. for Westminster, Union
Brldgeand thence Accom-. to HRgerFtOwn,
ana Hancock; also Frederick, Emmits-
burg and Shippensburg. tParlor Carr
625 p. M.-Accom. for Hampstead.
Bib 7. M.-Accom. for Union Bridg.
~ P,sM-Accom. for Emory Grove,
SUNDAYS ONLY
$50 A Macon for Union Bridge and Han.
over
2.8O 2 Macon for Union Bridge
4.5O M-Accom for HIM pstead.
"Does not stop Penna Ave Station
Ticket and Baggage Office, 25 West Bait
more Street.
Trains stop at Union, Penna. Ave, Fulton
and Walbrook North Avenue) Stations
b. IL. GRIsWoLD, G. NJ.
r NJ. HOWELL, q. +. A
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

to stand on his head for over two hun
dred times, and was left in comatose
condition without attention for sew
eral hours. and Henry G. Cooper. Jr.,
of Oxford. n. c.. was paralyzed from
the brutal treatment he received. II
some of the high class hazers were
shot by the lower classmen it would
be just punishment We have no sym
pathy with a cadet who submits to
such treatment. =
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That the sub.
scriber, of Anne Arundel county, has obtained
from the Orphans Court of Anne Arundel
county, in Maryland, letters of administration
c. {. a, on the personal estate OF
GEORGE c, DRESSED,
late of Anne Arundel County, deceased. .
ALI persons having claims against the deceased,
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof. TO the subscriber, ON or before
the 7th day Of MARCH, 1906.
They may otherwise. by law, be excluded from
all benefit OF the said estate. All persons In.
debted 20 said estate are requested 10 make i'm
mediate payment.
Given under my hand this sth day OF Sep
TENDER 1905,
JOHN DRESSED,
as Maryland Avenue,
Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

Notice is hereby given. That the subscriber, OF
Anne Arundel county, has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Anne Arundel county, in
Maryland, letters Of Administration on the per
son6l estate of LOUIS b. HENKEL. late
Of Anne Arundel county, deceased. All per
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same, with
she vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on OF
before the
Ioth DAY OF JANUARY 1900.
They may otherwise, by laW be excluded
from all benefit of the said estate All persons
indebted to said estate requested 70 make
immediate payment
Given under my ] I'D this 18th day of
DIR. CHARLES B. HENKKL,
Administrator
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

The great trouble with most COM
mercial organizations is that they are
all the time looking for big things
and overlooking or ignoring the dozen
and one little things that could be
taken up aud put in shape to the ma
terial advancement of towns in which
thew are located.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

Music hath charms not only to sooth
the savage, but to sooth the storm
tossed passenger. Arthur Rubinstein.
the famous pianist for twenty hours
allayed the fears of the passengers Of
La Touraine by bis masterful and con-
tinuous performance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

The Westminster Advocate. the
Messrs. Vanderford Bros editors and
and publishers, says: "A vigorous
use of the cat at the Naval Academy
would stop hazing. Two more serious
cases were reported some weeks ago
Jerdon p. Kimbrorgh was compelled
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

Grover Cleveland has accepted the
post at a salary of Si2, 600 year. of
arbiter extraordinary and rebate ref
cree TO the three great life insurance
companies the Equitable, the Mutual
aud the New York Life.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

Only one and nine hundred and
sixteen thousandths persons in every
one thousand of the Annapolis popula-
tion dies in a month. We always said
this is healtthful town.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

1t is funny to hear the State Sena-
tors preach economy, and after a
three.hours' session to vote themselves
81 worth of stamps. Economy,
thy name is not legislator
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that the SUBJ
" scribef, of Anne Arundel County, has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of Anne
Arundel County, In Maryland, letters OF Ad-
ARD II. BREWER, late of Ammo Arundel
County, deceased. ALI persons having claims
against the deceased. are hereby warned 10
exhibit the same, with the vouchers, there
of. to the subscriber. on or before the
Ist DAY OF JUNE, 1906.
They may otherwise, by law, be excluded
from all benefits of the said estate. All per
sons indebted to said estate are requested &c
make INN ediate payment
Given under my hand this 2Sth day Of
November 1905.
WILLIAM G. BREWER,
Administrator.
Annapolis Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04
PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD.
shedue in effect November 26, rgoa.

~ TRAINS LEAVE ANNNAPOLIS:
"a, W. & b. r.. RI
For Baltimore, Philadelphia and New Yorl,
$3.50, SIS and 1l.45 a. m; 3.I5, 8.45 and $50
y. m, week days. Sundays, 800 n. m; l8O
and % p. m.
For Washington 80 and 1Ia5 n. m.:
3.f5 and 5.35 p m, week days. Sundays, $50
a. M, l.30 and 5.25 p. m.
W. w. ATTERBURY, General Manager
j. IL. WOOD. Passenger Traffic Manager,
GEO. w. BOYD General Passenger Agent
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

Small things make great things.
Too many people fail to accomplish
anything because they are too busy
looking for big things to see the little
things.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

The spot light in the gallery seems
to be fixed on the Naval Academy
midshipmen. and it is likely TO stay
fixed" for some time to come.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

When nice, clean, wholesome,
refined show like Mozart" comes TO
the local playhouse the theatre going
public does not appreciate it. Would
hate to think the local taste is per-
verified.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

The Naval Academy seems to be a
first-olass manual training school for
the making of young thugs. -Walla
Walla Daily Union.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

II is rather suggestive that some of
the midshipmen in the Decatur trial
we're sworn on the navy blue book in
stead OF the Bible.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

What has become of the old.fash-
Toned man who used to venture TIE
opinion at this season that "the back
bone of the winter was broken
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

noted clergyman exclaims in his
sermon Have Men No Fear of
He'll +" CANT say, but it doesn't seem
to bother them very much.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

The old hangers.on at the State
House. the barnaoles and parasites
find the jobs they are looking for not
quite so remunerative as formerly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

II hath come to pass that no pass
will DO given the State law makers.
And 10, there is weeping and wailing
and gnashing of teeth.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

II is quite certain that this year the
Legislators will spend most of the
ninety days in Annapolis since they
have to pay for transportation.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04
A CARD BY BUFFHAM & co.

We wish to announce that we have
engaged a First Glass Photographer,
who has had experience in leading
New York and Chicago Studios.
Associated with the above we have
also engaged experienced Finishers,
and with this corps Of efficient assis-
tants, are prepared to execute all
Photographic orders in the very best
finish and latest styles in mounting.
Very Respectfully,
BUFFHAM & CO.,
Photogr aph ers
so Maryland Avenue. ola
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

The State Senate has stamped itself
in the eyes of the constituency for
its full face value, SIS worth of stamps
each.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

So the middies at the Naval Acad-
envy are full of hops. it matters not
whether they are full of hope Of grad
uating.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

All the gas at tire Legislature is
turned on full blast.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

Just because the ossified man in the
museum is dead it doesn't signify that
there are not more of him still living.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04
In order to keep that new leaf turn
ed you had better nail it down.

II is a glorious thing to be happy
even though you are sorry for it after
wards.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

The Governors message is forty seven
pages typewriter legal cap. But in it
he says something.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

IL everybody would consent to be
vacoinated smallpox could soon be
stamped ont once and forever.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04
THURSDAY. Jan'y. 4, 1906,

Il is not easy to forget that Russia
IL on the map.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

The Legislature is up to its old stunts
of meeting only to adjourn.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

|. It's your own fault if you are serv-
ing any political dictator.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04
THE CAPITAL,

ie on sale ct the book stores of the city where
o 6ers car be left for lie delivery TO patrons
served 10 subscribers 81 cents per week, Is
cents per month, and $500 per year.
You can have the EvEEIEG CAPITAL mailed 4
you when away from this city by leaving your
name and address ct this ONCE or at either q
the bookstores. Only cents week or 8
seats month, mailed 20 any address in the
Uuited States and Cauaoa.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04

For Annapolis, Mt. Royal Station, 1850 ,s45
A. n, rs. 80 and 1855 L. NJ. Camden station +sC6
and 500 A. NJ, taos noon. "a ", s5.S5, 6OO sud
Stl.10. p. M,
Frederick, MI. Roya lStation, s.45, 9.4s A. NJ.
Camden Station, 7.S5. 300, 9.1b and 1000 A NJ
]. rs. $50 and $40 =. M.
Winchester, Mt. Royal Station, 7.IO A. N
and 9.4s 7. NJ. Camden Station, 7.2O A. NJ,
and 350P. III.
Hagerstown, Mt. Royal Station SIS A. "A
Camden Station. 800 A. M, $50, 400 Z. NJ
For Ellicott City and Mt. Airy, t7.35, Spl5 A
M, las, 1850, $3.50, $3.50, sll4b T. NJ
For Curtis Bay t6.2S A. NJ.
For Luray, MT. Royal Station. t9.4s Z. N. Cam
den Station $500 Z. N
ROYAL BLUE LINE OR NKW YORB AN
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04
baltimore q Ohio RaIIrOa
VIA ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION

Daily Except Sundays sunos
an m p m D m A IN -
I've Annapolis IS II As. rs. s 40 90 y n -
Ar wash IS 80. II IS, 4 81, 8 50 2 S. 7 IN Ia -
Az Balto IS 50. u 80. S. 50 10 10, 40 - ~
am q N pm pm pm ANN
I've BALTIC. - 90, II %, 90, 8 % lg o. b8l + q"
I've Wash. IS %, II %. %, 90 s sol s A. H. M
Ar Annap'is-9 20. IS, 10, O5 10 q. 70q - w
Trains leave Camden snd Mt. Royal Stations RAJ
timore Note additional service
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-04
PHILADELPHIA
Eastward.

Eastward. Lv. Camden. Lv. Mt. Roys
Sleeper. S3.51 A. NJ. 1855 AN
Parlor and Diner "7.55 A. NJ. A 500 A. Nc
Buffet ParloT ex...... 1850 A. Nj. 1854 A N.
ParlOr, Diner san. $3.50 A. NJ. sgb7 A. M. &
Parlor, Diner OK, -, t11.60 A. NJ. tll.b4AM
Parlor. Diner. $1.65 z. Nj. 'l59PM
"Royal Limited" Exclusive Pullman Train, Buf-
fet Smoker, Parlor. Observation and DuIu
Cars..--............H3.4S T. NJ. b sSb2P
Coaches. Phila. ex. f4.5b =. NJ 1870 p M
Parlor. Diner. $500 p. M. *6O5 p NJ c
Coaches TO Phila,. $500 T. M. 1905 M. &
Sleepers. "l239 A. M. "1244 Am q
Local Sleepers for New York ready for ocCp
pancy In Mt. Royal Station at 10 p NJ.
A. for Atlantic City weekdays. B, for Atlantic
City daily. All trains stop at Wilmington &C
stops at Chester.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27

The annual hegira (good word TO
the mountain and seaside resorts Is
op. and the busy toilers Of the cities
and towns are hieiDg themselves away
to the cool places for a few weeks
respite from the wearisome grind OF
business. Newspaper men don't get
many vacations-the very nature OF
their business forbids long absence
from the post OF duty. The writer
calls to mind the fact that he has had
only two short vacations in Is busy
wears. But the printer folk are an
unselfsh lot, and it gives them
pleasure to see other people enjoying
themselves May those OF our readers
who are so fortunate as to be able &c
take an outing enjoy their vacation tc
the fullest extent, and may they return
home rested and refreshed, READY
again to take up their work with re
pewed energy and vigor.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
DIFFICULT TASK AHEAD
AnnulIing of Exemption Act VIII
Cause Much Additional Work
in Assessors Office.

The action of the Oregon Supreme
Court in setting aside the $500 tax e1-
emption law will increase the valu'
alton of taxable property in POLK
county neatly s50O,OOO The decision
will also necessitate large amount
of additional work in the County
Assessors Office. If it becomes neces-
sary for that officer to make anothef
canvass of the county to assess the
personal property which has here
tofore been exempt, it will prove a
highly difficult task to finish the WORK
before the date set for the meeting OF
the County Equalization Board in
August. Even should this work be un-
necessary, the labor Involved IN add
ing $500 to the assessment of each
taxpayer whose personal property mas
already been rated will prove no easy
task. for the reason that these addl-
tiopal amounts will have to be carried
through all the city, road and school
district assessments on the roll.
The Polk county officials, so far as
interviewed, are of the opinion that
the county will gain little or nothing
bv the assessment of the property that
has been exempt heretofore. Many
families own such small amounts Of
personal property that the county will
actually lose money if it becomes
necessary to enforce collections. The
addition Of several hundred names tc
the already bulky and cumbersome
assessment rolls will also cause aeon
siderable waste of time in the Sheriff.
office when the rush of taxpaying be
gins next Spring.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Child Burned to Death.

The 1O-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Miller, of Whiteson,
was burned to death last Friday eve
ming. The little girl was cooking
supper for her parents when the fatal
accident occurred, and it is supposed
that her clothing caught fire from the
stove. The father was working with
a hay baler on Hayne Holmes farm
and the mother was employed at the
house of a neighbor a short distance
from her home. The Miller house and
all Of its contents were destroyed and
the charred body of the little girl was
taken from the rains an hour after
the accident occurred. The parents
are prostrated with grief.