Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-03
Roast for the Book Trust.

RlcharQ r.. BYRD OF winchester, VINO
was chairman of the committee appointed
two years ago to make an investigation
of the school book question, the opera
tions of the multiple list. the cost o1
books and all else pertaining to that mat
ter. has made his report. 1t deals with
the subject in direct manner saying
that the contract made with the book con-
Germs was not capable of enforcement,
that the interests Of the patrons of the
schools were not protected, that the buyers
of books were at the m roy of the COM
panias, that at least a third less was paid
in other states than was exactad from tn 2
state Of Virginia, and recommends that
the state board of education shall pro-
vide for single list, but that it shall not
be made effective at one fell swoop, but
that the new books are to replace those in
use gradually, SO that the cost of an en-
tire new system shall not be imposed at
one time.
The committee believes that approxi-
mately 100000 can be saved to the par
ents of school children year by the
adoption of a single list TIL commit e
says that the time is not opportune for
the installation of a book-pr.nting estab-
lishment by the state. recommending,
however. that that question be left open
for the future. The report is considered
as severe on the old state board of edu-
cation.
Inc Mayoralty Contest.
The contest for the mayoralty of the
city is already on, with two candidates in
the race. and both at work. They are
Mayor Carlton Mccarthy. who is to COM
Nplete his first term this year, and Judge
David c. Richardson. former police JUS
tice. former commemorative attorney and
now successful lawyer Mayor McCar-
thy enjoys the unique title Of THE Live
Wire" He is an aggressive. wideawake
and hustlng man; has made enemi IS,
does not care a rap. and stands ready to
do what he believes is honest and GIT.
regardless of whether it hurts friend or
foe. He says and does things in man
ner that has won him many supporters.
He speaks his mind and has not hesitated
to Jack up delinuuents when a DISPOSE
ton to shirk duty has developed on the
part of the city employees. He attends to
his duties and says other city officials
must do the same.
Judge Richardson is we'll known and Is
one of the most popular men In the city.
He has never been defeated for Office but
once-when he first offered for the office
of commemorative attorney. Since that
time he has been elected every time with
out opposition. His honesty and integ-
rity have never been questioned. Fear
less in every duty, he knows no man or
men in his official life. He is careful of
speech and loyal to wide circle of
friends. The race is already engaging at
tention and there is every indication that
the contest will be memorable Judge
Richardson is a great secret order man.
Wipe Out the Premium List.
Senator Sale has offered a bill which
imposes. a special license tax on all cou-
pons. tags. cigar bands. box fronts, wrap
pers and all devices used by manufacture
ers OF certain articles and employed to
Introduce" various articles. He wants
to IMPOSE special tax of 2 per cent on
the gross sales of all such art cles, the
idea being to put an end to the system of
selling goods. The merchants of the state
are In favor of the scheme. and they are
said to be asking that the tax be made at
least 10 per cent to effectual'y wipe out
all such business. There are few stores in
the state which do not give away some
kind OF premium some article which
they are Introducing to the trade. and
the custom has grown to be an intolerabls
nuisance.
Residents of this state viii not have to