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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
THE POLL TAX PROBLEM.

Several state legislatures are just now
wrestling with the poll tax problem In
Utah bill has been introduced in
which 1t is sought TO make the tax
payable in cash entirely and thua abol-
ish the labor feature connected with
1t. In Nevada It is proposed to wipe
out poll tax altogether. The same
Is true in California. where, however,
a constitutional amendment Is neces-
sary to bring about that result. Com
menting upon the measure which Will
submit the question to the people. the
Sacramento Bee says 1t should be
adopted without delay. and argues that
the tax is unjust for the reason that it
falls on rich and poor alike without
regard to property or income. 1t is
held TO be but a trihe to The wealthy
and hardship TO the aborlng man who
is living from hand to mouth and In
need of every dollar he earns.
The idea is advanced that poll tax
is wrong III principle, in that it is
levied on the right to exist and as
sumos that the man who has no taxable
property is not a taxpayer unless his
head be taxed. But the truth is that
no class OF the body polite pay so large
proportion OF taxation, in proportion
tr income. as those unfortunate or inn
provideut enough to own no taxable
| property Every man pays taxes In
some form or other. as in rent, and
the prices OF commodities"
In tho Utah legislature tho claim Is
made that It takes nearly II not quite
one-half Of The pom tax to enforce col
lection, 1t appears on the face OF II
TO be an cStrayagant statement, but II
Is probably iuIe, For some reason this
tax is very obnoxious TO many men It
II cyaded as almost no other obligation,
Bankers, merchants, public officials, la
boring men ana others. Who stand
ready 10 discharge any kind OF debt
and who would not be delinquent for
"a moment In tho payment Of their gem
ernl TAX, regard 1t as perfectly proper
TO side-step whenever the poll tax man
/ comes In sight, That functlonary Is
| looked upon az AN unwelCOmc visitor.
| and one they may shun without infringe
Ing upon their consciences to the slight
est degree, The Bee rightly says. IA
It's opposition to the TAX, that the land
/ lord shirts the burden to the tenant,
| and the merchant TO the customer. A
large share of the cost OF supporting
the Federal government. Is horne by
the consumers of diverse products. ief
among whom are the laborers, who are
required TO pay the poll tax, On the
other hand It Is notorious, that the rich
IN proportion 10 their wealth and the
benefits they receive from the govern.
ment are the least taxed OF all class
es. Their personal property, often
wholly escapes taxation or In assessed
at so small Il ngpre as to be ridiculous,
And In that way their taxes are shifted
through rents prices Of merchandise,
transpoT alton, etc, TO the man whose
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
WOMEN INVESTORS.


There are $4,000 women who own
stock of the Pennsylvania railroad. This
IS the surprising statement made by
Vice President Thayer. Almost half. or,
to be exact, AZ per cent of all the share
holders OF the worlds greatest railroad
are women. While 1t Is not to be pre-
sumed that the army OF the fair sex
owns half the 100000 shares of the
company, the portion must still be very
large That they might IL they so de-
sire. exert a powerful influence in the
management of the railroads affairs
cannot be doubted. But they are not
shareholders Tor speculative reasons.
They bought Pennsylvania stock for
Investment purposes only. and they are
wisely content TO let the men manage
its affairs, What this great aggrega-
ton OF women investors want Is sure
dividend. Many OF them own only 4
few shares, but the income must be in
many cases a real factor in life. In
the broad treatment of railroad dlles-
lions generally the enormous number
of women who own securities in them
should be a vital point for consldera-
ton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
ANOTHER APPEAL.

The citizens of Washington county
ask the Legislature for aid TO build two
bridges TO facilitate communication be-
tween settlements on both sides OF the
Virgin river. They are willing to do all
the work. but they need money for ma
terial, and on that account they apply
to the Legislature,
we are well aware, that it will tax
the ingenuity OF our legislators to the
utmost to make the revenues OF the
state reach round and cover all the
legitimate claims made for various IN
terests; we are also aware that the time
to spare for the consideration of new
claims Is brief, and precious; but we
hope the Legislators will be able 10 take
up the appeal from the citizens OF
Washington county and consider 1t
carefully II facts are as represented,
there should be a way of finding the
money needed for material
on general principles 1t should be re-
membered that money spent on neces-
sary improvements ~ not wasted IL
Is safely invested After a while roads
and bridges, by rendering the land to
which they open access more valuable,
swell the States income by additional
taxes. No matter how valuable land Is,
| II It is inaccessible, or reached only by
great difficulty, it is OF little use. 1t
takes lines OF communication to make
IL productive of wealth. The improve
ment OF any district of the State Is,
therefore an addition to the general
resources. Questions OF this nature are
not merely sectional, or local; they are
really OF general import.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
CONSOLIDATION, OR MOTT

The discussion IN tho Legislature on
the so-calod consolidation question is
now on. and we believe no part of the
labor OF this legislative assembly viii
he followed with deeper interest than
this It is a. matter OF Vital interest
TO the entire state, and not only to one
section OF H.
The 'News' has purposely avoided
taking sides in this controversy, and
we have no reason for deviatlng from
This policy now. But this Is selfevi-
dent. that no arrangement that Win
cripple either institution. or In
lure the interests OF any city, in any
county,, can be of any benefit TO
tho people OF Utah. II the in
forests Of all the people are kept
IN view throughout the debate, and self
ish motives treated as they ought 10 be
when matters OF public Importance is
to be disposed Of, no mistake will be
irade.
Some people speak OF the question be-
fore the Legislature Az II II were one
OF immediate consolidation. But that
Is not tho fact What the Legislature
has 10 decide is whether II is necessary
at this time, or whether IT Is in ac-
cordance with the demands Of wisdom,
to submit the question OF consolidation
to the vote of the people Only when
tho voters of the state have demanded
constitutional amendment providing
for consolidation, can the Legislature
take further action in the matter. II
tho Legislature decides to submit the
question 10 the public. It will probably
he necessary FOR those Interested on
either side of the controversy to en-
tighten the public upon all tho qucs-
lions Involved, In order that The voters
may be In position to vote intelligent
ly and not in the dark II would then
mean a campaign OF no ordinary edu-
cational value.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
Butterfly" which is reproduced in colol
as the frontlspiece.- Work


In the March number of McClure's
the Christian Science Serial deals in
detail with the Qulmby controversy
that has waged for % years, The In
auguration OF Lincoln, the epidemic
OF compromise that infected the coun-
try and the breaking out OF the Civil
war are described in the Carl Schurz
"reminiscences, Waldemar Kaempftert
tells What We Know About Mars
The Diary OF an Amateur Waitress"
ny Maud Younger, gives us the work.
ers point of view on an Industrial
problem. The fiction is especially fine,
with eight strong stories. villa SibeTt
Gather, In romantic story, THE
Namesake," tells OF the conception and
growth of an artists inspiration for his
masterpiece Grace King, i'm "The Clod-
hopper" gives us pathetic picture
Of plantation hand who finds refuge
after a stormy life, in the accustomed
field toll of her youth 'Somepin Nice
for Celia by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow is
another of her amusing Zenith come
dies, ITO Served Ideal" by Louise
1mogen Quincy. Rose Dolores" by
Isabel Ecclestone Mackay and The
Self, by Cora Linn Daniels are dis
tlnctive and thoughtful verse--Mc-
Clure, Phillips & Co. New York
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
MOVING TO INDEPENDENCE,

From letter received at tho l'rssl-
dents office, this city from Elder
Samuel o. Bennion president Of tho
Central States Mission. dated Kansas
City. Mo. Feb IS. we learn that the
headquarters 1T that Mission has now
been removed from Kansas city to IN
dependence. jackson county Elder
Benuion says, I'VE have everything in
good shape and he people seem 10
welcome us ANA treat US very kindly
Those who have relatives or friends
in that mission should address letters
10 them to 302 South Pleasant ST., In
dependence Mo
We understand iltc Church owns
some property in Independence very
well suited for headquarters of the
mission. and that questions of econo-
my suggested The removal from Kan
sas City II will be less expensive TO
conduct the missionary work from IN
dependence, and II can be done Just
MS we'll. We also understand that the
intention Is to commence the puphca-
tion of Il weekly magazine from the
headquarters Of the mission in indie
uendence. devoted entirely to mission
airy interests. and this will. we feel
certain, be a great hell to the Elders
IL the field. We will probably have
occasion to speak more ct this pub
lication before long,
The Evening and Morning Star
published at Independence In the IN
To- Vir
considers the removal of the head
quarters OF the Central States Mission
TO Independence as the signal OF the
beginning of a mighty struggle be-
tween the two powerful organiza-
tions''-meaning the Church and the
'reorganixed' counterfeit, Both or
nominations" the Evening and Morn
ing Star says, possess brainy and re-
sourceful men. and the contest VIII
be no childs play. The little Hedrick-
itc' people can Withdraw to the safety
of the citadel OF the Temple lot ana
watch the giants struggle"
We quote this merely TO show the
views OF perhaps u large number of
those who follow the current history
OF the Latter-day Saints. 10 the wide
mission field. We would say TO this,
that the Church Of Jesus Christ
of Latter day Saints has never
yet made a move for the purpose of
engaging In struggle with anyone.
The Latter-day Saints have no contro-
yersy with anyone. Their calling Is
one of peace ana good win 70 all men,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
SPECIAL PRIDE MESSAGE.

Mayor Thompson has filed another
annual statement with the city record
or. In some respects 1t is a strikingly
unique document The Tribune embla-
IONS It rs a special pride" message.
This, OF course, is done regardless Of the
showing Il makes. which Is bad, from
any viewpoint, First. because, in pat
ronis!ng language it commends the de-
ticit-crcatlng members OF the city coun-
ell FOR the good work accomplished
last year'--a few more such years and
Inc city would he in the hands OF a re-
oelver, And secondly. for tho yelled
threat made in a demand for more rev.
enue' 1t is generally admitted that Salt
Lake has entered on an era OF great
growth. Every businofs man realizes
that, and appreciated IT, too. but what
he does not appreciate, is the manner M
which he is notified by the mayor. That
he must put up more money. Marx
what he says;
I'VE have reached the point where
improvements OF all kinds should he
not only expedited, hut II necessary,
forced. No false sense Of economy nor
fear of political criticisms should cause
us for moment "a hesitate In pushing
forward all improvements under way
or such as may be deemed necessary
Tor the future welfare pf the city We
have been more on less dormant In tho
Improvement llne for the past 10 years
and II Is now apparent that the people
hre awakening to the fact hat II we
iesire TO press forward. we must be
falive 70 the needs OF city"
observe with wha determination the
word FORCE Is employed. and the dec
IaratIon that no attention should be
paid TO a false sense OF ECONOMY, or
political criticism. Had the present ad =
ADMINISTRATION really made n good record
and kept within the citys income the
whole question Of providing revenue
might have been looked at IN a dIfreTcnt
light. Bus it has been tried and found
wanting. 1t has had its day ana failed.
II VIII fall again for tho reason that A
majority of the official personnel o. ~,
city IL Incompetent ana not such as 10
inspire confidence In the public, That
the mayor and his associates have made
their minds 10 impose heavier tax
don than that which is now borne is
IN by the adoption last night Of the
ontiOn asking he Legislature TO
c'nifer the necessary power 10 FORGE
,be Issue as outlined In the mayors
message. It IL worthy Of note that tho
noutlon was carried by strict party
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
POTATOES,
Portland oresonlan.


A recent bulletin on THE cultivation
Of the Potato published by the gov-
ornment, contains much interesting in-
formation about this Important tuber-
~ favorable year, tor example, an
acre planted tn potatoes Will produce
four times MS much food as any cereal
crop. fifteen tons 20 the acre being
sometimes obtained In Germany, where
scientific cultivation Is pradtlsed. or
the potato product OF the world about
one-half Is consumed for human food.
the remainder is disposed of for fod~
der, in the manufacture OF starch. and
lately for the distIllation OF alcohol. The
full value Of potatoes for stock feed IL
not so we'll known rs 1t should be. They
may be fed raw. steamed or dried; but
are most valuable as they come from
the ground. Most animals relish them,
and they Furnish fair substitute for
hay. oil meal and even grain.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
BY MOTOR TO THE SOUTH POLE.

London Cable TO New York world.
TO the South Pole by motor car
south Polar expedition. which will
leave this country In octobeE win try
10 make It reality. The expedition will
be commanded by u. II. Shackletor.
who was third lieutenant OF the Die
covery in the National Antarctic expe-
dltion. He win take with him power
ful automobile, Many polar explorers
believe a motor car can be used most
advantageonsly in travelling over great
expanses of ice. The car will be- modi-
fed from the ordinary type. but an au-
tomobile II will be, with body. engine
and wheels.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

1.-The deed OF an insane man--this Is
the latest ana probably the most likely
explanation Of the theft OF Sl75.oOO from
the United States sub-tToasury In Chi
cage On February 90 Moreover. that
this mailman was and still Is an en-
ploye Of The government has hidden the
money he took, and is dwelling calmly
under The belief thar no is not sus-
peeted, is the conclusion OF some OF the
most acute operatives now at work on
tho great mystery, says a special dis
patch TO an exchange a most beau
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

CANADA'S OLDEST MAN rs DEAD.
ottawa plspn,ch h New WORK Sun.

ottawa Dispatch In New York Sun,
Timothy Collins. aged Ill years. has
just died at Montreal. He was born
near Cork, Ireland, in 1895, living in the
reigns OF five sovereisns. George w,
William ", Victoria ma Edward VII.
When he was born Washington was
president OF the United States He
lived in New York City several years.
marrying there Miss Brown. OF queens
County Ireland Later he moved to
Montreal and went into business there
Collins never used an umbrella In his
life. He was A constant smoker am,
used to have a smoke before breakfa .
every morning up to the illness that led
TO his death.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

T.. Loree, chairman OF the executive
committee OF tho Kansas City South
ern railroad says that the cause OF the
stringent money market Is the aglts ton
against corporate interests il may and
It may not be. At one time The great
first cause used to be the free silver
question.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

II Thaw has ''brain storms" It is a
sure indication Of his insanity, His
ccolness and oalmness and the entire
absence of excitement when he shot
white Is almost proof positive OF his
insanity, according TO Or. Evans be-
lief Evidently all FISH that get into
bis net are insane.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

vote and that only the American
members favored It. But That the
Legislature will grant the request no
sane person believes for moment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

The Missouri legislature having de-
termned the proper pronunciation Of
the word Missouri Ia now prepared to
take up ana solve the problem OF re-
formed spellIng.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

DO those who say that Mrs. Eddy
was never more capable OF directing H.
nauclal undertakings than now forget
the story of the Archbishop and GIL
Bias
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

Senator Tillman did not got his in
formation regarding the Panama canal
contract bids. nor did he get anything
equally good; he simply got left,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

Abe Ruef's name is not pronounced
Roof but Reef" almost Seeming
Iy a dangerous 'reet that It is well TO
avoid.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

all can be seen when tho assessor puts
in an appearance. The poll tax pro-
position Is by no means an unmlxed
element for good,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

There is a scarcity of laborers in Cali
fornia, Fortunately for that state the
vineyard is hardly ready
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

tiful theoryl 1t explains everything but
who tho thief IL and what he did with
the money. what an alienist, In roien-
tia, tho author OF this theory isl
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

Governor swettenhaIu's resignation Is
now an accomplished fact II is an ac-
compllshment that we'll becomes him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
That Spring Crouch"

An exchange saws that there is a
touch" OF spring in the air Probably
the wife after money for the Easter
hat.---Grass Valley Union.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

Canada's puritanical Sunday law is so
stiff and straight that 1T is liable to
fall over backwards and break Itself.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

A weather cock Is not more change
able than a telephone number.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

The ship subsidy bill Was finally
swamped. Found watery grave. so to
speak,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

1t lacked several millions of being a
blllion-dollar session; still 1t will do.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

Hot air" seems TO be the chief ele-
ment In brain storms"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

Mr. Newhouse's motto seems to be,
ASK and We shall receive"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.


The April number OF the Travel Mag.
azine is fun OF the spirit of Easter and
descriptions OF places one would wish to
visit during this first real month of
spring. In Bermuda, the Winter Ha-
ven Of Lovers Of the Sea-" Percy k.
Croker tells us of ocean bathing and
sailing in March around the coral is
lands where the Easter lilies grow. Rus
sell Hewlett describes for us 1.-TWO
Months Ashore at India" and tbs
stranseness and beauty of the eastern
empire as 1t appeared to an American
party enroute around the world. In
''Ile-de- Re France" we have the story
OF quaint little island full OF sunbon-
nets and sabots, by c. III. Nye. AT
the Holy Sepulchre on Easter Eve" is
a description by w. G. Fitg-Cierald OF
the commemoratlon today In Jerusalem
OF the tragic events OF the days pre-
cedtng the first Ehster.--335 Fourth
Ave-. New York
The March Century is a garden num-
Der, covering wide and varied range
OF outdoor uterests--Charlesto gar
dens, Persian gardens. workingInen's
gardens flower arrangement in Japan,
and review by Dutch expert OF
Luther Burbank's work In scientific
horticulture. The Luther Burbank re-
view from the pen OF Hugo de Vries,
PROFESSOR or rant Anatomy and Ply
siology In the University OF Amster-
dam, Is the article of most scientific
value IN the magazine. IN a different
vein, and also touching subject OF far
reaching Interest Is William II. Toll
mans account Of "Worklngmcn's Gar
dens IN France" one OF the most en-
eouraging movements OF the day. De-
troit, New York. Philadelphia and Other
American cities are developing similar
aims, but France has carried the work
far beyond the point OF an experiment;
and tho story Is full OF vital interest,
For those who want to read also Of
something besides out-of-doors. there
Is variety OF articles and usual action
the conclusion ~ A. Il. W. Mason's
Running Water" and further chap
ters increasing in interest. Of Mrs,
Frances liodgsnn Burnett's strong novel
of international marriage aud It's prob
lens. 1.-THE shuttle" An especially
strong and timely appeal Is made In
John Ii, Flnleys estimate of ''-'he Ex-
president Among the notable pOr-
traits OF The year was Mr.. 6igisnond de
Iyanowskls painting 81 Miss Maude
Adams as Peter Pan" reproduced In
color IN The December Century, Equal
~ remarkable Is this artists portrayal
Of Miss Blanche Bates as Madame
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
JUST FOR FUN.

MY boy IL you don't go to school
you'll surely regret it."
That's the reason ] amt there
mister. The teacher said when /
came back I'd regret it."--Judge.
she--Would you rather walk or
ride there2
He-Well, I've been out in the
motor car so much lately that I think
I'd rather ride for change,--Puck.
Jane. how long did you play the
plano for Mr.. Snithers last nightP"
Il played for over an hour, moth
Well. next time play two hours 1
don't like him a. bit."---Milwaukee
Sentinel.
why don't you try to make peo-
plo give you their entire confidence ?"
ia rather have EN- suspect me
just little" answered Senator Sors-
hum. Then if anything goes wrong
they are not so surprised and resent
full. Washington Star.
tn our city, said Miss Rltten-
house Squayer, Admission to the up
per ten implies good BIRTH
That's odd.' replied Miss Travel
ing OF Chicago, now. in sleeping
car the lower five implies much bet
ter berth, PHI iladelphia Press.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

lane. how long did YOU play the
piano for Mr.. Smithers last night?p
I played for over an hour, moth
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-25
RENTERS WILL HAVE HARD TIME

J. w. Fabrick and family have re
turned from three weeks visit at
their old home at Cedar Falls, Iowa.
They are glad to be back altho they
enjoyed the visit very much. Mr.. Fa-
brick says the Iowa crops look pretty
slim. Corn is very small and weedy
and will not make half crop. Most
of the farmers are renters and they
will have a hard time digging up three
or four dollars an acre rent. Many
stated that they were planning on COM
ing to North Dakota and securing
farms of their own MI Fabrick saw
many renters who have been shaving
for seven or eight years and still they
have not a dollar ahead.