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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-06-27
A National Inheritance Tax.

Speaking to the editors at
Jamestown, President Roose-
welt returned to IL favOrlte
topic. the limiting of fortunes
SO as to keep them below the
S'swollen" line. To accom-
plish this he favored an IN
heritance tax such as the
French have, which. while
enforcing a moderate tax
against smaller private for
tunes, uses the progressive
principle SO that each higher
rate is enforced only upon
the excess over the amount
taxed at the next lower rate.
Under this plan the state
might take all of what a man
owned over 81, 900, 900 while
taxing the amount under that
sum only a moderate percent
age.
A national inheritance tax
law, however, would interfere
with or duplicate similar laws
in the states. The effect of
the discussion Of q national
inheritance law cannot. but
stimulate the activities of
states in passing such laws.
They will pass them as
revenue meas urers as Min
nesotd has done, land finding
that inheritances are an cas-
lily assessable form Of proper
ty, the tendency will be to in
crease che tax on the larger
fortunes.
In Great Britain death
duties have become one Of
the chief resources of the
state, and while they bring
in d great revenue, they have
not been proved an unmixed
blessing. La the case of en-
tailed estates, they have
proved the ruin of many fine
properties. To the younger
children usually is willed part
of the ready money. The
state now steps in and takes
the rest and the legatee finds
himself with rundown pro-
perty on his hands without a
cent to build it up. He is
obliged to 90 into lodgings or
flee abroad where he can live
cheaply. 1t is a question
whether the state would not
gain more in the long run by
depending upon the land tax
in such cases and giving the
holder a chance to employ
labor, rebuild, raise crops and
improve the country.
Tn this country no such eff
feet is to be feared since there
are no entailed estates. The
heirs share and share alike
and each pays his proportion
Of the inheritance tax. If
the real property cannot be
handled advantageously by
the heirs it can be sold and
the proceeds in cash devoted
by the heirs to projects which
they better understand.
Minneapolis Journal.
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ctdLe OF W1ScOnSln:-C1FCultC Court, bayfield,
County.
Washburn Land Co..
Plaintiff
Samuel S. Fifed and Stella Fi6eld his wife,
Newton L. Wiley, and ............ Wiley his
wife, Patrick Hynes and Maggie Hynes his
wife, John Hynes and ..........H ynes his
wife, Jonathan S. Ellis and Ann w. Ellis
his wife. Augusta Kennedy, Daniela Loran-
ger and George G. Loranger her husband,
Edwin II. Ellis and :. :. Ellis bis wife,
sole heirs of Edwin Ellis deceased. Ella b.
Knight. Eugenia b. Rowley and Leslie b
ROwley her husband, Clark M. Knight, Mary
Ellen Davies and Joseph B. Davies her
usband, Rebekah J. Knight and Pauline
Kni ght sole heirs of John H Knight de-
ceased; Ella B. Knight, clark M. Knight and
Joseph B. Davies, az trustees and executors
under the last will of said John H. Knight
deceased. Defendants
The State of Wisconsin to the said Defend
ant:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service of this
summons. exclusive of the day of service,
aud defend the above entitled action in the
Court aforesaid; and in case of your failure
so to do. judgment will be rendered against
you according to the demand of the COM
plant. A w. MCLEOD,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
p. o. Address; Washburn, Bayfield, County,
Wisconsin.
N. B.-The summons and verified complaint
were fled in the Office of the clerk Of court
of said county June 9Th, 1907.
A. w. Mcleod, Pl'f Atty.
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May % to June I'D
STATE OF WISCONSIN@IN CIRCUIT
COURT FOR bayfield, COUNTY
Washburn Land Co.
pl intiff
VS.
Wisconsin Hardwood Land company,
Charles 81 Bigelow, Nelson P Blgelow,
sole surviving members of the co-partner-
ship OF A. A. Bigelow & company,
Emma W. Bigelow widow, Nelson p.
Bigelow and Emile B. HapgoOd, sole
devisees and sole heirs of Arson A. Bigelow
deceased; Margaret Walker widow and
Lyman T. Walker, sole devisees and sole
heirs Of Peter Walker deceased.
defendants
The State of Wisconsin to the said defend
ants
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after the service of this
summons, exclusive of the day of service
and defend the above entitled action in the
court aforesaid: and in case of your fail
ure so to do. Judgment will be rendered
against you according TO the demand OF the
complaint. A. w. MCLEOD.
PLAINTIFFS Attorney.
P. o. Address-Washburn, Bayfield, County
Wisconsin.
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(June 6Gn TO July LTD
SUMMONS.
State of Wisconsin In Circuit Court for
Bayfield, County
Washburn Land Company,
Plaintiff
Martin O. Lund, Advance Thresher Com
pany and Howard Thomas
Defendants
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. To the
said defendants
You are hereby summoned to appear with :
in twenty days after service of this sum-
mons, exclusive of the day of service, and
defend the above entitled action in the
-ourt aforesaid; and in case of your failure
so to do, Judgment will be rendered against
you according TO the demand of the com
plant, of which copy IS herewith served
upon you.
A. w. MCLEOD
PLAINTIFFS Attorneys.
Postoffice Address, Washburn, Bayfield, Co.,
Wisconsin.
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State of Wisconsin :-Circuit Court, Bayfield,
County
WaShburn Land Co.,
Plaintiff
Evening journal., 1907-09-23
JEWS OBSERVE
FEAST OF BOOTHS

Commemorating the time when the
ancient Hebrews took up their abode in
the desert before proceeding to the
Promised Land of Canaan, the Feast Of
succoth was begun last night with SER
vices in the Jewish houses of worship.
The period Of observance extends until
next Sunday at dusk It is one of the
joyful occasions in the Jewish calen-
dar.
The period has been called by other
names. the most prominent being the
Feast Of Booths" booths correspond
ing to tents. It was also known among
the ancients as the Feast Of the In
gathering" as representing the time
when the harvests were brought in by
the farmers. Formerly and still among
many of the Othodox Jews Of the Or
lent it denotes the third Of the great
festivals when all males are required to
make pilgrimages 10 Jerusalem.
At the present time only the opening
and closing days are observed. There
win be no suspension OF business.
Evening journal., 1907-09-23
DR.. MCCURDY ON
TRUE GREATNESS

Farewell services in the Central
Presbyterian Church will be conducted
next Sunday by Rev. Thomas A. Nc
Curdy, ID. D.. his resignation having
been accepted by the congregation, 10
take effect after that time. DR.. Nc
Curdy has been pastor OF Central
Church for eleven years and three
months. He has not announced where
he viii go after leaving his present
charge.
Yesterday morning DR.. McCurdy
preached on the subject: "True Great
ness" his text being from Mark. 10. a..
"And whosoever Of you win be the
chiefest shall be servant Of ALL" He
said that the best type Of character was
marked by disinterested service, ex-
GLIDING the selfish element and being
contemptuous Of all vain distinctions.
Disinterested service, he said, sought
success in fidelity TO duty and read its
record from the least to the greatest
service in conscious fidelity to all. such
was the path to real greatness, and
there We're important and successive
steps which lead up to it, the first Of
which was devotion TO truth
1T must be borne in mind" he said,
that IT is Of Gods truth that I speak
truth both doctrinal and perceptive,
both abstract and concrete, truth m
correct principles Of action, in correct
theories of investigation, in progressive
development of character, in correct
forms Of service, and in climatic
crowns OF greatness"
Evening journal., 1907-09-23
KICK OF A HORSE
MAY PROVE FATAL
Seventeen-YeaF-0 Old William
TiCe Hurt as a Result
Of Play

Kicked by a horse while at play
William Tice, a 13-year-old youth Of
near SMYRNA. IS in a critical condition
at the Delaware Hospital. The frontal
bone Of his skull was fractured and
last night the physicians at the local
institution performed an operation
which il is hoped viii save the young
mans life lie was getting along as
well as could be expected to-day
The injured youth lived on the Dar-
rah farm near Smyrna. and was play
ing with a farm hand when the latter
tossed him over his head. The lad
fell directly beneath the feet Of the
horse standing near. and the animal
becoming frightened. began TO kick.
Tice received a blow on the front of
the head from the iron-shod hoof of
the animal. and he was rendered un-
conscious. Dr. ]. w Clifton, Of
Smyrna, gave the youth temporary
treatment and then sent him TO this
city.
Evening journal., 1907-09-23
CITY OFFICIALS
RETURN HOME
Mayor Wilson Pleased With
Municipal League Con-
VentiOn

Mayor Horace Wilson is again in
charge of the city government and
Councilman Seth H. Feaster Of the
Sixth ward, who has been acting mayor
while the city's executive attended the
Municipal Convention of American
Cities at Norfolk, steps down from the
Office. Mayor Wilson and Mrs. Wilson
with Benjamin +. Shaw, president Of
the Water Commission, and Mrs. Shaw
returned yesterday at noon by steamer
to Baltimore, then to Wilmington by
train.
In regard to his election as second
vice president Of the Municipal League,
Mayor Wilson said:
Il feel very much grathed by being
elected to TINS high Office in such an
important organization as the League
of American Municipalities and / think
it is a high honor to be conferred upon
any city. Wilmington, while important,
cannot expect to rank with some of the
other cities in the league and naturally
the more important members would eX-
pect more recognition.
Il am satisfied that the trip will be
advantageous in many ways to the men
who attended from wilmington. The
Councilmen and all other city officials
there were in constant attendance at all
the sessions of the convention. There
they came I'm contact with men who
have had much experience in municipal
affairs, and they had ample opportunity
for discussion with them regarding
matters pertaining to a city's govern
ment. The papers read were most in
teresting, but the discussions following
them were still more so. and It was
from the free and open discussion on
the various subjects that the delegates
get their good points and learn most
Wilmington stands high in the lea
/ que. and the city has a good reputation
in the organization. The delegates
from this city are always popular with
the other delegates"
All the councilmen have returned
and express them selves as much pleas
ed with their trip and satisfied that
their attendance at the convention
would result in much good In the gov
ornment Of the affairs Of the city. Al
the members of Council attended the
convention with the exception of Seth
II. Feaster and John j. McGovern. City
Solicitor Sylvester d. Townsend and
City Treasurer Howard d. Ross also
attended the meeting.
Evening journal., 1907-09-23
CABS TOOK OLD
FOLKS TO CHURCH
ASbuTy Was ReOpened After
Undergoing Many I'm.
prOVementS

To celebrate the re-opening of Asbury
NJ. e. Church which had been under
going repairs since July, all day SER
vices were held in the church yester-
day, beginning at o'clock in the morn
ing with an old-fashioned love feast.
and closing with the evening services
at a late hour last night
The love feast was led by the pas
tor, Rev II. A. G. Westerheld. The
service was devoted especially to the
aged members Of the congregation. to
whose home cabs were sent to bring
them TO the church. 81 year old
woman took part in the services, while
there were many others who had pass
ed the so year mark.
At the 1890 o'clock service Rev. B. I.
Ives, Of Auburn. n. Y, who appeared
at Asbury several years ago. preached.
Rev. f. +. Carpenter, Of Mt Salem
Church preached at the afternoon SER
vice and Dr. Ives appealed for funds
The Epworth League service was held
at $50 o'clock and was in charge of the
pastor. a special musical program was
given by the choir at the 7.30 o'clock
service and a final effort was made to
raise the funds to pay for the improve
ments. s3.O75 was received.
Evening journal., 1907-09-23
.RETTEW GUILTY AND
GOES TO WORKHOUSE
Sentenced to Two and One Half Years by
Chief Justice Lore for EmbezzIement of
Funds of the County

Horace G. Rettew, collector Of New
Castle county taxes for the eight
years ending January /. 1905, pleaded
guilty in General Sessions Court this
morning to the embezzlement of S10,-
600. county funds, and was sentenced
10 two years and six months imprison-
ment in the county workhouse
Mr.. Rettew received the sentence
with perfect composure
In sentencing Mr.. Rettew, Chief
Justice Lore said:
Horace G. Rettew stand up"
Mr.. Rettew complied.
"The court has had this matter Of
your sentence under consideration ana
after carefully considering the penalty
which should he imposed, we think the
one that we are now about to impose
is tho proper sentence to impose under
all the circumstances OF the case The
sentence of the court is that you be
imprisoned for the term of two years
and six months. commencing on this
day and ending on the twenty second
dav of March. 1910. that you pay the
costs of prosecution. and you are now
committed to the New Castle county
workhouse until this sentence is car
ried into effect"
Conference CT Attorneys.
1t was lilo o'clock before court OPEN
ed for the morning work. Previously
David ]. Reinhardt, counsel for Mr.
Rettew, and Robert II. Richards, at
torncy- general. had conferred with the
court relative TO the case. as was in
ferred by the court while sentence was
being passed. Mr.. Rettew entered the
Evening journal., 1907-09-23
STRIKING OPERATORS TO
CAMP ALONG POTOMAC

WASHINGTON. Sept 23.-"Us for the
simple life" is the slogan of the half a
hundred striking telegraph operators
who are without families to support.
Tonight they will begin camp life on
the historic Potomac river, four miles
above Cabin John Bridge. The local
union has purchased tents and provi-
sions and the strikers are TO camp out
until they are called back to civiliza-
tion and work.
This plan was decided upon in order
to save expenses. The single opera
tors can get along better in the coun-
try than in the city on the strike bene-
fits they receive and they accordingly
pooled their resources.
Evening journal., 1907-09-23
TOWNSEND
WOMAN DEAD
Mrs. D. B. MaIOney. Wife Of
Lumber Merchant, Died
in Hospital

Mrs. d. b. Maloney, wife Of
prominent lumber dealer in Townsend.
died yesterday at the jefferson Hos
pital in Philadelphia after an illness
Of several months. She was operated
on yesterday for tumor Of the breast
and died few hours later
Mrs. Maloney was 81 years OF age
and is survived by her husband and
a son and daughter. L. s. Maloneys
who is assistant treasurer of the Sc
curity. Trust and Safe Deposit Conn
pany Of this city, and Miss Ethelwyn
Maloney. She was a remarkable wo-
man and had a host Of friends, and
having been a lifelong Methodist. sh0
was an active member In the church.
Mrs. Malonev was the only daughter
OF L. W. Lattomus, deceased. at ono
time one Of the most prominent mem
In the State.
The body OF Mrs. Maloney was ship
ped from Philadelphia to Townsend
TODAY. No arrangements have yet
been made for the funeral.
Evening journal., 1907-09-23
DEUTSCHLAND'S MASTER
ON HIS 35oth VOYAGE

NEW YORK. Sept 2s-when the
Deutschland. Of the Hamburg-Ameri-
can line. the worlds unbeaten steam
ship. leaves her pier for cherbourg,
the voyage viii mark the three hun
dred and fiftieth trip of her command
er. Captain c. Kaempff, one of the
best known masters in the transat-
lantic steamship service
Beginning as a boy in the Bazaar.
German ship, Captain Kaempff has
commanded the Tatsu Maru, Japa-
Dese steamship. and left the service
of 'The Land of the Rising Sum TO
enter the employ of the Hamburg
American line in 1879. He began as
fourth officer of the Lessing, and has
commanded that liner. the Gellert, the
Auguste Victoria and tho Deutschland
In these charges he has several times
distinguished himself by personal
bravery. In 1879 at the risk of his life.
he saved a passenger from drowning
IN the harbor Of Havre. and later. in
the harbor of the Island Of St Thomas
in shark infested waters. he rescued a
French baroness from death.
Evening journal., 1907-09-23

the Organized Militia shall participate
in the public safety review in the af-
ternoon.
Mayor Wilson this morning said
that in a day or two he will name a
civic committee to arrange with Coun-
ell for the demonstration on Halloween
day. This committee in all probability
viii apply formay to Governor to have
the Organized Militia to participate in
the public safety review, and it is
likely that this VIII be regarded favor
ably.
Much interest is being taken in the
proposed demonstration. and il is be-
iieved that it win mark the beginning
.of homecoming week festivities to be
planned on an elaborate scale and con-
|tinuing several days next year. The
action Of Mayor Wilson in bringing
the home-coming celebration 10 the at
tention Of City Council win make it an
official affair. The civic committee
and Council will arrange for music
and other details. for which at least
$500 will be needed. it is thought.
Evening journal., 1907-09-23
BURNED BY PITCHER OF
FLAMING OIL SHE HELD TO
SAVE CHILD FROM HARM

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. Sept. 23-Mrs. Ada
Bennett. wife Of Mark Bennett and
her infant child had narrow escape
from being seriously burned by gaso-
line on Saturday. Mrs. Bennett took
in the situation and knowing the
danger to the child held a pitcher FILL
cd with the fluid while the blaze burn
ed the flesh or her hand and arm, and
then threw the pitcher into the yard.
Mrs. Bennett found that her gaso-
line stove was in need of more fluid,
and while she turned down the flame
she commenced to fiji the stove. The
funnell toppled over and in a moment
the blaze shot up and enveloDed the
Evening journal., 1907-09-23
CANNED GOODS
WILL BE HIGHER
Dealers Say Pack This Year
is Below the
Normal

Now that the packing season for
vegetables and fruits is drawing to a
close those engaged in this industry in
the city and throughout the State are
summing up results and making COM
parisons with former years. on one
point all agree. That is that this
years pack. for the most part. is be-
low the normal and that prices for
canned goods win rule high during the
present winter and thes ucceeding
spring.
1t was pointed out that the johbers
throughout the country are almost
bare Of such stock. II is said that
the carry over" in all lines win be the
smallest for years. rhis is true. not
withstanding the fact that such goods
have brought better prices during the
past consumptive period than for sew
eral preceding seasons. These job
bers are now In the market seeking
supplies. The inquiry comes from
the North. East and West. the LAST
named section sending in the most
urgent orders. so it is said. although
the Middle West has made great
strides in tho canning industry Indi-
ana. Ohio and Iowa. in fact, rivaling
Maryland and Delaware I'm its OUT
put of canned tomatoes Despite this,
however, those sections have sent
large orders to brokers and packers in
this city for tomatoes and have order
ed at fun prices what they need.
Tomatoes being the most prolific
vegetable in growth, are, of course, the
largest in pack Maryland and the
Eastern Shore Peninsula usually place
on the market annually about 100000
cases. each case containing two dozen
cans. This Is about 40 per cent. of
the total pack OF the country, which is
estimated at 100000 cases. The price
for three-pound standard stock Satur-
day was 81 IL cents a dozen. This
size and quality is taken as the basis
for fixing values. although some in
ferior grades. known as No. standard
and second. sell lower.
This is a remarkably high price be-
fore the packing season closes. 1t has
not been many years back when the
! top grade sold at go and 65 cents g
/ dozen at this season of the year. Buy.
ers are eager to secure goods at tho
prevailing prices, and the market g.
what the trade calls Strong" which
means that prices are more apt TO ad
vance than TO decline.
Evening journal., 1907-09-23
MAYOR TO NAME COMMITTEE
FOR HOME COMING EVENT

Mayor Wilson was back at his desk
in the City Hall this morning after his
trip to the jamestown Exposition, and
was busy with his secretary. Branch
Hoffman. in disposing Of correspond
ence that had accumulated.
The mayor said he is in favor Of a
Halloween review and demonstration,
that he hopes viii be forerunner OF
an annual homecoming week for wiz
mington. The mayor talked over such
a demonstration with several Well
known residents who called on him be-
fore he went to jamestown, and at the
time made it plain that he was in. favor
Of such a demonstration TO boom Will
mington.
It was suggested that a civic COM
mittee be named to cooperate with
City Council in arranging for a review
Of the police and fire departments, and
also with the Halloween Association.
which is arranging for the masked
carnival at night 1t is desired that
Evening journal., 1907-09-23

round proprietor was much relieved iu
thus finding the prelate disposed Of a. 4
rival
HAILED AS RIoToRIsT
On one occasion he was taken FOR d
fruit buyer and once was hailed as 'com4
rade" by a party Of automobilists. In q
conversation with farmer the Bishop
was much amused by the lamentations az
the change from the old days when farms
hands were paid 40 cents a day as against
81 and si.25 to-day. I'VE had better farms
hands. then" said the farmer. "at a
cents than we have now at sf.25."
IN one locality. which the Bishop said
this morning he wished was nearer homes
he was surprised TO ind butter selling al
Is cents a pound which earlier in the sea-
son was selling at ten cents No less sur
prising to the Bishop were eggs at IA centa
a dozen and chickens at 70 cents a pound
Nearby was an establishment where $1,000
ducks were marketed in tho course Of the
year.
AGREEABLE WEATHER
The weather was most agreeable duriuu
the trip. and only on one occasion was
he obliged to seek shelter from the rain.
When he was not within sight OF a farnl
house. the Bishop contented himself with
q meal composed OF crackers ana cheese,
He returned home Saturday morning az
2s0 o'clock four and n half days after
his start. That the trip had no deterrent ef-
feet was attested by the fact that, all
though he sat up until o'clock and read
his mall before going TO bed he was not
too tired TO get up again at 7s0 and re-
main at work until IL o'clock without fa-
tigue