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Wanted Miscellaneous


WANTED-Hishest cash prices paid Tor worn
garments, ladies' or gentlemeu's Also shoes
,+4h hats Address postal and I viii call amy
W. y, IARsHtS. 1873 9Th 81. NV Phone
~ ~ i''' uo21-sot
LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN: Don't Dat
aWdy your old clothing. shoes, hats. ana
al4, p beIore seeing me- as j pay highest
S1hn prices Tor them Drop postal viii cal.
H. HEWlRZ, l-0s eth ST.. NV fa2s-I5t
WANTED-rP Pawn tickets Tor diamond ann
ygNtIi9s cash paid for diamonds old gold.
s4iNef. platinum. antiques, curi1s L. s. gold
dYiidih, etc. Money 90 loan on goods 81
.s--I. l-Dt Is ABRAfiAmS. Bonded Broker
20 s1h 81 nv Phone N. ISIS feg-tf
NANIEb-FEmiiure for cash. sell your
koods Co the man who gives YOU the' lr1-t
money. See HOPWOOD. s,h and X feI0-st
MATTitESsES MADE OVER ON pre5-ig.l
ilAe new, N.7o. drop postal j. j. FEENEE
-. Lennsy I1anla ave n~ f-iO-5t
WANTED-OHrer or Underwood tvuev-ri.er
anu ~ or 81 Nati0ual cash reeister. must
9e ia good condition Address RAI.PH m
Times Office 80 81.
W ANiED-oNl9 view camera. must be ia GOOD
SSheition and "a bargain Address CAM
ERA. l-l5 1 81. NV. f,g-st
! HAVE A GOOD PIANO. Gust $50. veiI trlds
.gl 4 4oise- Apply GOLDEN HOUSE. above
WANTED-OId gold and silver W. -
Ok prices. bJItF'EIND'S 7ly glh S. uW-
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SOUTHEAST

q =. POWELL. 4th and East Capitol sta
= DUNNELL DRUG CO. Sth and q SITS
il ;. FEALY. NV. cor. 1lth and Pa. ave.
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Wanted-Furniture.

SPOT CASH PAID FOR FURNITURE. car
pets, stoves. bric-a-brac, and AL kinds OF
household goods. BATAIS FURNITURE
SHOP 18th and L SITS NV Phone North
1213 Formerly 9th and T. iaIs-a5t
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Situations Wanted-nale.

WANTED-P0sitiuu around stable % take
care Of horses or automobile good reference.
900 18th ST. NV. Do
WANTED-By experienced furniture packer
or carpenter. steady position Address Bon
Jll. Times I'd lice D.
WANTED-By q bar man. position. good ref
ereuces. Address BON 2SS. Times Office
feS-Gt
WANTED-A steady position 90 filter and
matmaker IN picture shop. Address BOX
$50. Times Office. faN-gt
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Two cents a word for all other classified
advertisements Tor less than three Insertions
II inserted Tor three or more consecutive
days, one cent word Tor each insertion.
These rates do not apply to Personals.
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a FEW DOLLARS VIII start a prosperous
mai order business: we furnish catalogues
ana ever thing necessary. by our easy
method failure impossible lILBCRN-
HICKS, 55S Dearborn ST. Chicago. u
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DRUG STORE. with cellar and three living
rooms. excellent chance for druggist no COM
lFl-ilaE within one mile. large population,
tal-lly growing section. rent. $50 per month.
ROGERS & FARDE$. HyattsyilIe. sd.
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Horses and Vehicles.

about ana harness. also Young mare Es-
.lst De sold m once. apply residence. ss4
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SOUTHWEST.
y HUGO EISENBEISS. eth and 3 streets
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Situations Wanted
Female.

WANTED-By reliable woman, place AS
hrst-class cook or laundrcss- 1892 10Th a. uvg
II
WANTED-A place as chamberuaid or gem
eral hCusewerker. 1855 9TH 81. NV. IL
WANTED-Ey experienced telephone operator
position Address BOX 2g2. Times office.
WANTED-By a young lady. employment In
office or studio small salary 20 start. refer
ence. IZ2l 9Th n. nv. T. F. c. feS-gt
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TINES WANTS
AND OTHER
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.
ONE CENT q WORD FOE

SITUATIONS WANTED HELP WANTED
ROOMS FOR RENT ROOMS NVANTE
ROOMS AND BOARD BOARD VANTE
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Bicycles.

SILL .o-L' hl.A Gle e. The man who paws
The highest price. It's e.. r. Er-N-Trp '--l.-
Aiese.e Aan. lls Pennsylvania ave. nv.
135.-tf
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Floor Oil.

Every housewife should uso Hunters Dust
Killing Liogr OIL II does away with serum
ping f-4sliy app-ed with mop, soc a r-is
fe-tr
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THE FRENCH say that ''SolhiuE Is a foot
less stocking without a lex and that -
about Tho only thing you cannot buy or sell
through uGvcrJls-uE
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Rug Weaving.

RUGS WOVEN ont Cr old carpets. Dr10
postal s3i 9Th vw.. or phone $50
ICIu-SI. Su Ll.-rf
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FOR SALE-3ICEE THAN sINTT slightly
lse1 llEa-ErlCl pianos that have been uur f1
perfect condition a.- offered NOW az Eerr-r.
Stlett- $50, Sl.-ilErr. $685. GabIer 500 -cru-
lr--- t-'r. SL-I. e.4a- Emerson. $50 kim
lel-, s---- Used piano players from SI.I 10
>--'.- Nse- squares. 50 and $50 Easy ua--
lIguis o. e. DvNJLL d co. l-sI u ST.
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Musical.

PIANO LESSONS % cents. lesson one
hour, 20 years experience as teacher 900
Sd St NV yqo0-77t
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FOR SALE
THREE UPRIGHT PIANOS
5000. S-l-T luS-sI sen m
sslt-n >te-1Hly lu-eLT .--..-....-.ss-1 Cd
&il.-ll hlale luSeLI -------- slU..J
CEAS. u. STIEFF.
81 L'tl ST. " W
J. G CDNLIEE. Manager DEER
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Table Board

TABLE BOARD; gOod home cooking 50 Der
week con Fenieut 70 Printing Once. SO - ST. I
TaI-rf
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COGSWELL-S IS the cheapest place 90 buy
new and seen Midland robes blankets har-
ness. and vehicles zoo --rh 81. NV. n015-tr
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Storage.

TO BUY. SELL. OR STORE FURNITI RE
consult Us; pockluE and storing a specJalty
THOMAS BOWLING e. CO.. AUcuI6elEs
6l2 81. Phone ~ SO JaI7-2j-
WHY PAY MORE2 We store for I5c a load
UNITED STATES STORAGE Co. ASIDE.
10th ST. Phone Main 4229. de3-gOt
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n0Ving-
Packing and Shipping.

ththlHs dHu nHippihss
LARGE AND HANDSOME PADDED VANS
81 LOAD.
TWO~EOBSE WAGON. So LOAD
COLI EETA TRANSFEB COMPArTY
IL uth ST ". ". 3e29-tf
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FOR SALE--l11 stoves slightly used: ali
kinds. nov Is the time % save money See
HOLLYWOOD SIN and * fs-1-er
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21
High School Notes.

Yesterday was the last day of
school before the holidays. 1t is
also the last school day in this
quarter. All are making extensive
plans for the vacation.
Miss Kent, who taught in the
high school last year. has been
visiting Miss Stiles the past week.
She was welcome visitor at the
school Monday,
The physics class was given a
test Friday. Tests were also given
in U. S. history and English
Literature. "A" this week.
Exercises were held in the grades,
Friday.
The Senior class had a record
breaking news report last Friday,
consisting of twenty-six items.
The reception gwen by the
teachers was a great success The
decorations were pretty and the
program was good.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21
LIVINGSTON.

Special Correspondence to the Herald
r. G. Livingston, a farmer 81
years of age residing in the town of
Clifton died on Friday evening at
his home of Inflammation of the
bowels. Mr.. Livingston was a
member of the Rock Methodist
church, and was a good christian
man. A wife, son Harry, daughter,
Mable, one brother and sister, be-
sides numerous other relatives and
friends are left to mourn his loss.
He was a member of the Livingston
/ q. o. F., and $50 of the members
of this and neighboring lodges were
in attendance at his funeral. Rev.
Verran preached the funeral sermon.
Services were held at Rock church,
with interment at Rock cemetery.
Miles Darlington and wife spent
Sunday here.
Mrs. Tom Harmon is at Geo.
Latham's in Fairview helping care
for their sick nephew.
Mr.. Dick Harmon is confined to
his home with sickness.
Mrs. Fred Stephens spent Satur-
day and Sunday at Barnaveld, Mr..
Stephens was in Platteville.
Mr.. John Nicholson and daughter
Luella of Miff1n we're in our burg
Monday
The following Lancaster people
attended the funeral of R. @. Liv-
ingston on Monday. Mrs. E Carter,
Mrs. Millard and Clara, Mrs. Chas.
MEYERS, and w. Kraemer.
Miss Brindley, teacher at Crow
Branch is spending her vacation
with her mother in Nebraska.
DR.. Tufiey and wife attended a
meeting of the Grant Co. Medical
association, recently held in Platte
vile.
Ed Sleip of Madison was here
Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21
seriously Ill with heart failure.

is seriously Ill with heart failure.
Our ont Of town students and
teachers will all be at home Satur-
day for the holidays. The old town
will look good then, and many
hearts will be made glad by their
return.
The Sandman mine has closed.
Miss Georgia Watson and Rush,
spent Friday at Montfort.
Mae, the hypnotist. entertained
the people last Thursday and Fri
day night, at Aliens hall.
John Dale is in Milwaukee.
DR.. Reese, of DodgeviIle, made a
professional call on Mrs. Jacobs re-
Gently.
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PoTosI.
lContlnued from Flrgt Pa

Continued from First Page)
Mrs. Henry Swale is visiting at
the home OF her daughter, Mrs.
Mcdonald, at Beetown.
George Baunler is having a new
porch bulit on his residence here.
Joe Ned is doing the work.
Mr.. and Mrs Fritz Koeller, Jr.
took trip to Lancaster Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs John Nickles, who
moved to Prairie du CHEN, a
short time ago, have returned aud
will live here
Fred Kern has opened up his new
store here, and has a nice lot of
holiday goods.
The Potosi Lumber company re-
ceived a carload of cement here
Wednesday.
Miss Julia Thomas is on the sick
list.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

Lloyd Rundel had some of his fat
lambs on exhibition at the fat stock
sho y in Chicago, and out of 81 car
loads from all over the U. S, was
awarded 4th prize.
Miss Alice Woodward of Montfort
was here Saturday.
J. c. Livingston, month old
baby, is quite sick. Or. Hitchuck
was called Thursday, and fears it
has spinal menengitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Watson
went to FlatteviIle Monday to see
their son Reed, who is quite sick
there with measles.
The Our Way Club, assisted by
the young men will give dance
and banquet in Aliens hall Friday
evening. Music by the Galena
orchestra. Ask Ned Ivey for
particulars.
Mrs. E. Carter returned to her
home at Lancaster Thursday.
Mrs. Anderson and children have
been spending a few days at the
home OF her sister, Mrs. Roy Garter.
Adolphus, Johnnie and HAIRY
Biddick went to Chicago with stock
Saturday.
Miss Jessie Bourette is home from
Miff1in.
Harry Biddick and wife are home
from Milwaukee.
Dr. Hedley who was to have APP
peared on the 3rd number of the
Lecture Course Saturday evening
was unable to put in an appearance
on account of sickness. His COM
ing will be announced later.
All are cordially invited to the
re-opening services held in the M. E..
church Sunday evening, at z o'clock.
Miss Frances Andrew entertain
ed the Our Way Club Tuesday even
ing.
T. Schneyer and family of the Mt.
Hope, we're here Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Schneyer is deputy organizer
of the M. w. A. and was in at
tendance at their meeting Monday
evening. Mr.. Skate served the
lodge with an oyster supper.
Miss Belva Vipond will give a
carpet Tag social at the Rundell
school Monday evening, Dec. 90.
Proceeds to go towards improve
ments for the school. Every one
invited.
Prof. John Livingston, of Racine,
came home Thursday to spend the
holidays.
Miss Sue Livingston went to
GAINESVILLE Thursday to visit her
sister, Mrs. Geo. Jacobs.
Adolphus Biddick recently dis
posed of horse to stock buyers for
5000.
Ole Knutson, an aged gentleman,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

FRUITS:---Navel oranges, Florida Rus
sets, bananas, grape fruit Malaga grapes,
Catawba grapes, Tangerines, lemons, Jap
enese persimmons. New York apples,
seven varieties at $4.75 per barrel.
EVERYTHING in the line of home bak-
cry goods. Sweet cider, boiled cider, bulk
and condensed nince meat, popcorn, new
chestnuts, candied cherries, nut meats, all
kinds; new figs and dates, Heinz apple
butter, Ferndell canned pumpkin. A full
and complete line of Xmas candies and
nuts. Xmas cigars in small boxes
DECORATIONS:--Ea Holly, Smilax,
MistIetce, Z Evergreen Wreathing, Holly
Wreaths, Evergreen Wreaths with Immor-
teIIe, Magnolia. Wreaths, Christmas bells.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

DIR. Davis Cook and family for
merly of Gays Mills are visiting at
the home of his father John Cook
IN Lancaster. Dr., Cook has dis
posed Of his interests as practising
physician in Gays Mills and will
probably locate IN Colorado in the
near future.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

FOR SALE: Three pedigreed
Durham bulls, aged five, one and
one coming a year old; pedigrees
furni he'd. Am still in the saw mill
business; all kinds of saving and
planning. the latter must be done at
once. Bring in your logs Am
still handling farm machinery also.
JOHN FLESCH.
93mo2 Lancaster. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

ESTATE of Jasper Knapp. deceased.
- State OF Wisconsin. County Court Of
Grant County-In Probate.
mo N0t nf + Is nsogDy gwen that at the speeIaz
for said county at the court house in the city
of Lancaster, in said county, on the 2nd
day of jan, 1908. at the hour of ten O'Clock in
the forenoon. the following matter will be
heard and considered:
The application of Henry Belz for the ad-
mission to probate of the last will of JASPER
Knapp, late of Lancaster. Wisconsin. for
the admission to probate of the last will Of
said deceased and the cadicil thereto and
for letters teStamentary thereon.
Dated December 18th, 1907.
By order of the Court
JAMES MCBRIEN
Register in Probate
Grant County. Wis
2st ms. Dec, Fl: last ms. Jan. 9Th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21
DEAR SANTA CLAUS

DEAR SANTA CLAUS
am trying to be a good girl at
school, I am in the third reader and
I am nine years old. I would like a
new dress, some handkerchiefs, d
ribbon ana pencils, and some other
little trinkets Yours truly,
LEILA BERNDT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

FOR RENT: 100 acre farm 2 mi.
east of Glen Haven, 90 acres in
pasture and meadow ard the re-
mainder in good farming condition.
Write or call at 1915 Confer, Ave.
Dubuque, Iowa. M. E. RIPPER
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21
SANTA CLAUS LETTERS

DEAR SANTA CLAUS: =
Christmas will soon be here, and
l am glad. I thought that 1 would
write and tell you what I want for
Christmas / want dictionary, a
story book, pair of skates, doll,
and I guess that is all now.
From your loving friend,
MILDRED l.. JOHNSON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

The Lancaster Lumber Co. re-
guests all persons indebted to the
company to settle their accounts be
fore the first of the year, because of
the death of one of the members of
the firm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

DEAR SANTA CLAUS
I have been a good boy every day,
but don't go to school. Will you
please send me some pop corn balls,
and some candy and hobby horse,
and a Teddy bear. l send you a
kiss. LOUIS MCBRIEN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

On account of the death of one of
the members of the firm, the Ian
caster Lumber Co. requests settle
ment at once with all persons in
debted to the company.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

pair of skates. I am Z years old
and in the 4th grade And please
don't forget to bring baby some nice
things. f ON your little friend,
LEONA KNAPP.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

DEAR SANTA CLAUS: =
Christmas is nearly here, and /
will tell you what want for Christ
mas. Will you please bring me a
Teddy bear, O doll. a sled, and an
orange, and candy and nuts and a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

DEAR SANTA CLAUS
l go to school every day. My
teacher is Miss Howell. Please
bring me dress, ring, doll dress,
story book, gloves, slate, pencil,
handkerchiefs, candy and nuts.
Well guess that is all for this
year. Yours truly,
MATILDA HOFFMAN,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21
93mo2

MEATS, POULTRY and GAME:---We
have the largest and finest line of meats,
poultry and game in the city, which gives
you the opportunity of selecting ANYTHING
in the meat line for your Christmas dinner
Leave your order early for cut from our
fancy Christmas beef, which is one of our
own feeding and the finest ever sold onthe
local market On exhibition in the meat
department after Dec. Is. Xmas specials
---rabbit, squads, lake trout, pike, fresh sea
CLAIMS and fresh Holsters.
SEASONINGS and DRESSINGS:---Cat-
sup, Tobasco sauce, Mandalay sauce, To-
mato Chutney, Essence of Anchovies, Pep
per sauce, Mexican Chilli, c. H. Caper's,
Oyster Cocktail sauce, Mint sauce, India
Currie powder, Corn Relish, Italian Olive
Oil, prepared mustard.
NEW VEGETABLES:---Green onions,
celery, lettuce, cucumbers, parsley, vege-
table oysters, tomatoes, spinach, endive,
wax beans.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

A duplicate of your order sent
with every delivery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

DEAR SANTA CLAUS
l am little girl years old, and
I am a good little girl / help my
mamma every way l can, and I
want you to bring me doll, a story
book and lots Of candy and nuts,
and black board and bank.
FRIEDA AUCHTER,
Barnveld, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

WANTED: 2 carloads of fresh mich
COWS and springers; highest market
price will be paid; leave word at Ray
Carthew's barn if you have any to sell.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

DEAR SANTA CLAUS
Christmas is nearly here, so l will
tell you what / want. / am six
years old / have gone to school a
little, but have quite a ways to go
/ want ball, a knife, a pencil box,
mouth organ, and candy and nuts.
and slate. / have two little sisters,
Gladys and Burnice; they want
some candy and nuts, doll with
yellow hair and some beads and a
doll swing. I guess we will close
Dear Santa.
From your little friends,
GLADYS, BURNICE AND CECIL HEN
DRICK,
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Want Column

FARMS FOR SALE: | have two
good farms situated in Grant county
that / will sell on reasonable terms.
stiff Jos. IL. BENNETT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

FOR SALE CHEAP: Two second
hand horse powers.
26tf.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-12-21

WE'LL! WE'LL! WE'LL 1t beat
all. What beats allS Why the Red
Trunk cigar 44-tf
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-10-02
About the limit.

A newly married couple came IN q
hotel where we were resting and asked
how much 1t would cost to get two
bowls of boiled rice and milk and
were informed that the price was 10
cents per portion. The groom pulled a
small package wrapped in a bit Of
newspaper from his pocket and. open
ing it, displayed about double hand.
full Of rice, which he said they had
gathered from their clothing after thu
shower which followed the early morn.
ing wedding. he inquired how much
would be deducted If they furnished
their own rice and upon being inform
ed that no allowance could be made be-
came Indignant and remarked that
they would wait until they reached
home for their dinner rather than sub
init to such unfair dealing and left the
place. The proprietor said that the
young man owned one of the best
farms in the town and had established
quite famous reputation locally for
economy, although that is not exactly
the way he expressed it.-Forest and
Stream.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-10-02
How TO stop Runnnnxn.

The policeman had stopped the run
away very nently. Now. though puff
Ing little, he was quite calm.
"Its nothing to stop a runaway" he
said as lie wiped his foam covered
hands. ut is like jumping on or off a
moving carload easy when you know
how. What you want to do when you
see runaway tearing toward you Is
not to stand still. but TO run all your
might In the same way the nags ago
ing. Then, when 1t catches up to you.
you grab the bride and keep a-run-
ming. Then you are not thrown, you
are not trampled on, and In a minute
or two the horse slows down I've
stopped dozen runaways without an
accident. It's part of our training, and
the policeman who would refuse to
take chance would be disgraced the
same as soldier who would refuse to
fght."-New York Press
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-10-02

THE UTILITY OF
STATE TAX LEVY


Experts on taxation think 1t is a
good thing to reduce the state tax
levy without entirely removing it. 1t
ID case of ne quid minis.
Men not experts who have reflected
on tLis question longeGt agree with
the experts. They who clamor for en-
tire abolition of the general state tax
and entire support OF government by
special taxeS are either beginners,
politicians who exploit popular idea
without regard to the public interest,
or agents OF privileged classes who
wish to defeat any tax legislation
by darkening counsel.
The conclusion OF rational theory is
approved by experience. States are
always approaching dispensation o.
the whole general tax without eVor
reaehtag It New York raises almost
It's whole revenue from excise and
special taxos, but fraction OF mill
remains. Minnesota has got the state
revenue levy down to mill, but can
not get It lower. The constitutional
levies for schools and charities re-
main besides, and there Is small hope
of dispensing with these. Probably
we shall always have state tax.
This is not wholly due to increase
of appropriations for public expendi-
lures. 1t is due in rart to distrust OF
the theory of exciu.-ve special taxes
by professional experts and practical
Administrations alike? The state levy
rs q stoA4yiHg and balancing infu-
ence. n protection against loss Of rev.
enue In bad times and extravaganes
in good times.
Excise aud other special taxes can
not be adjusted to the needs OF rev.
enue either way without legislative
action. II they yield too much. profit
gacy is encouraged. Ii they yield too
little, the public needs are not salts
fed. They hsctuate enormously with
expansion and contraction of business.
The levy for the general tax can be
adjusted to needs every year by an
administrative act 1t can te' reduced
when the revenue from special taxes
increases and raised when 1t falls OF.
preventing either poverty or excess in
the state treasury.
The view of those who understand
the subject best Is that special taxes
should be so hXed as to supply the
bulk of revenues, perhaps local as
well as state, but never an excess.
and that the margin Of fluctuation
should be flied out by varying state
tax levy, minute when the special rev.
enues are at a maximum. but never
disappearing entlrely.-The Mime
apoIis Tribune.