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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20
Reduction in Taxes for Large Families

We joke in this country over the
question of imposing a tax on bache-
lors, but in Germany they have taken
the matter seriously. At least that is
what a new scheme being introduced
next year will really come to-. At pres
emit In Germany the tax on an income
Of G325 is about Els.
Next year this sum win be reduced
in the case Of the taxpayer who has
two children. with further reductions
for larger families. Relatives for
whose support a taxpayer is legally
responsible will be considered as .'chil.
dren. London Chronicle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20
just What Did He Meant

A saloonist and an anti-saloonist
happened to run into the same sen
ator at Washington the other day.
Both were anxious to have their views
prevail in the matter of liquor legisla-
ton for the District, and both were
trying to get the senator to express
his views on the matter.
The senator smiled and was nice to
both, and then he remarked. as he
babe them adieu: you know I have
always been a strong believer In put.
ting down drink"
Both the anti and The anti-anti are
wondering yet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

AS Indicating the financial condition
Of the United States the fact that
there is more than $100,0OO,oOO in Ca
madam money on deposit in New
York is an interesting pointer. The
cash comes here because there is lack
OF investment demand in the Domin-
ion, and chances for profit are much
better on this side of the border.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20
Appointment causes con,r,ot;o,

Maj. Gen. Edward Ritter Won
Schweitzer, a Jew, has received the
appointment of field marshal. the
highest military rank in the Austro.
Hungarian empire. Anti-Semites ex.
press themselves bitterly, while the
more liberal-minded are loud in their
praises of Emperor Francis Joseph
for this latest manifestation of his
freedom from religious bias.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Alarm has been expressed lest the
weight Of the Chicago skyscrapers
should make dent in the earth's
crust. If the earth's crust had been
made for the pies in certain boarding
houses which certain single gentlemen
could mention if they would, there
would not be the slightest danger of it's
being dented. -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

The principal occupation of the shah
Of Persia seems to be granting and
revoking constitutions to his people.
His latest performance is revocation
of liberal government. But, all the
same, constitutionalism is gaining
ground in Persia as we'll as elsewhere,
and the shah should keep his head
and fall in line with an august pro-
cession which includes even the con.
sentative sultan of Turkey.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20
ponular Waahlnnton l1osteaa.

viscountess de Mortel. wife of the
first secretary of the French embassy,
is giving number of dances, suppers
and musicales to the delight of Wash
ington society folk. The viscountess
is one of the most enthusiastic women
motorists in Washington, and may be
seen almost daily In her big foreign
car,
Besides, the chic beauty of the dipio.
matist's wife is something to see.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

A Vineland man, committed to jail
I'm default Of bail on the charge of
stealing wood, offered his wife as
hostage, but his offer was refused, and
he remains behind the bars. 1t
would be just like that man to think
that great riches are better than a
good wife.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Science, though Well-meaning, is
sometimes mistaken. A little girl of
Baltimore swallowed a moth bali,
which, 1t was thought, had lodged in
her throat. It was decided to operate,
but there was no moth ball Now, the
chief concern is whether she will re-
cover from the operation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Virginia makes persons found guilty
OF crimes pay the costs of their trials.
It does seem logical that the criminal
should suffer for his misdemeanors,
and recoup the state for the expense
he has nut it to.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

The Hon. Fingy Connors, having
kept his eyes open while he was
abroad. comes right out and says:
Europe hasn't got much on New York
city" On the strength of that ties.
timonial, says the Chicago Tribune,
Gotham need not fear to go ahead and
construct another subway.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

The Washington Herald says that
ham gravy is the best kind. Perhaps
but do you remember, asks the
Cleveland Leader, that milk gravy we
used to use sometimes as a substitute
for maple syrup, on buckwheat cakes:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

We have been waiting for it, and 1t
has come at last. A wealthy man has
married the pretty girl who tagged
him, the occasion being a tag day"
for a certain hospital, Happened in
Schenectady, N. Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

The taximeter cab business in New
York city pays dividends of more than
100 per cent. What chance has the
humble horse against such competition
as that?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Office seekers who
will be swooping
upon Washington
when Mr.. Taft
takes up the reins
of government, -
said an old time
capitol official. It's
hard to down such
impressions.
LAS a matter OF
fact the office
seeker as a type
is as extinct in
Wacbipo t0n &C the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20
Not Much,

odd, isn't it, how human ways are
in such direct contradiction to nature?'
In what, for instance?"
Did YOU ever find anything green
about grass widow Baltimore
American.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Story from the seaboard tells Of a
sailor who was washed overheard by a
big wave, and washed back, safe and
sound, by another. Terrible storm
when the waves are going both ways!
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Miss Mary E. Cheek of Toboso, O.,
is the only regularly appointed wom-
an rural mail carrier in the state.
She has served in this capacity for six
years.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Man by the name of Riley says col
lege boys are devoid of Imagination. "
Did he ever see a college boys ex-
pense account?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Senior Merry del Val, a brother Of
Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val, the
pontifical secretary of state, has been
appointed Spanish minister at Tan
gieP.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

In all the civilized countries of the
world go per cent. Of the persons over
10 years old have to work for a living.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Japan is enjoying a big rice crop,
which will help to take its mind off
any lines of activity suggested by
Capt. Hobson.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Charlotte Perkins Gilman says:
American wives are mere slaves"
They haven't got anything on Amer
lean husbands at that
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

the atmosphere of Natal is SO clear
that it is possible to see 80 miles.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Scott earned from $4,000 to 5000
year by his pen for several years.
For IL novels and nine volumes Of
tales he received $55O,OOO.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Mrs. J. Nj. Barrie, wife of the au-
thor, is said to be one of the most .ex-
pert motorists in Great Britain. She
owns three cars.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Thus far the Mark Twain corpora
ton has escaped the government in
vestigators, but it must expect to take
its turn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Bears are liable to taxation in some
Japanese villages. The origin of this
curious custom is unknown.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Why can't the aeroplanes get bet
ter start by taking their flights from
the top of sky-scraper?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

II Dit the
at times appears to be about as smoky
as the public atmosphere.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

Pittsburg is beginning to get the
smoke out OF its eyes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20
ARE SEEN NO MORE
NATIONAL CAPITAL FREED FROM
OFFICE SEEKERS.
Men with Expectations" Have Ceased
to Flock to Washington, Though
the Old Belief Is Hard
TO Down.

You'll have observed that there's
the same old talk about the horde of
The Washington times., 1909-06-09
TRACT
AS WORKHOUSE SITE
All Three Commissioners Want to
Buy Virginia Property Of
If25 Acres.

Oscoquan, Va, will be the postoffce
address Of the new workhouse for the
District if the recommendations of En-
gineer Commissioner ". Y. JudsoD for
the purchase of the Dawson nact Of
LBS acres OF land on OCcOquan creek
are concurred in by his associates.
AS Commissioners West and Macfsr-
land have already given their verbal
approval to the selection of this site,
the matter may be considered set l1ed
and the work Of selecting place to IS
tablish the new reformatory taken up
Immediately.
The Dawson tract, on which the new
workhouse viii be built, viii cost the
District 81. go, or at the rate OF SIS per
acre. II is regarded as admirably adapt
ed 10 the purpose for which IL will he
purchased. Much of the land is covered
with timber. and agricultural experts
who have examined the soil say it IS
very fertile. The land is all high, in
surfing good draining and excellent
health conditions. A quarry or the
place Will supply enough stone to pro-
vide for future building and roaamakinys
Oh the tract and in the city.
The Washington times., 1909-06-09
CONSTITUTIONS AND POTATO
PIE FOR ALL THE WORLD.

Written constitutions are Anglo Sax
on. They are predieated on the assum-
ed power of self government on the
part OF the individual. When you read,
then, that Turkey is to have a constitu-
tion, and Persia, and Arabia. it be-
hooves you not to hold your breath
until those nations become like the
United States and the British empire.
Here is the Judgment Of a CORE
spondent of the London Times. He is
writing of "Ihe Desert Under the Con
stitution" Says he of this Turks
Anglo-SaXon constitutionalism
"Nomad life and civilization are in
compatible terms. The peaceful cuI-
tivator Or merchant and the Arab
Sheikh cannot exist side by side, tie
DUN from out their borders. or the
Beduiu VIII put progress and the ac-
emulation Of wealth beyond the DOW
er of the most industrious. The only
liberty that the Arabs know is the
liberty of the desert, the right TO raid
your enemy and execute Justice on
your tribesmen." In these remote dis
tricts, goes on this correspondents
there is not a single official who is
acquainted with the FIRST elements of
rectitude.
Are these the people for whom some
The Washington times., 1909-06-09

Weber's opposition to any understand
ing with Britain on the question of
limiting the size of fleets was support
ed by a large majority.
a st. Petersburg dispatch tells of the
building of four Dreadnoughts for the
Russian navy.
In london, Saturday night, before
the Imperial Press Congress, Lord
Rosebery in a sensational speech, said
he had never seen the state of Euro
pean affairs so menacing. He appealed
TO the colonies to help their mother
country in this time of imminent peril
Meantime the rush to Europe" from
this side of the water goes on unin-
terruptedly. The war scare" has no
more effect on American tourists than
the sea serpent" has. Can it be that
the war scare" makes the scene of
possible excitement all the more at
tractive?
The Washington times., 1909-06-09

TO the Editor OF The Washington Times:
IL IS indeed a matter of great sur
prise to NE that so few of the resi-
dents of this city have enough spirit in
them 10 enter a protest of any kind
against the proposed action OF our
commissioners In the adjustment OF
their privilege as to the keeping OF a
rev chickens upon their premises
RMS action of the Commissioners is
based solely upon the noise produced nv
the male portion Of this outfit (tbe
rOoSterl IN the early morning whose
declaration of the coming of another dav
seems 10 CRATE harshly upon the sensi-
tive nerves Of those who wish TO reverse
the order OF things, by keeping late hours
and sleeping the best portion Of the
day. And yet at the present tina there
Is agitation going on among a certain
portion OF our people to start the dav
two hours earlier during the warmer
months. What better alarm clock
would we want than a rooster?
In the fall and early spring months.
when all doors and windows are closed.
what amount OF penetration would be
necessary to reach the ear of those
sieepers on whose account our Com
missioners intend taking this most un.
just action
If our censors wish to take any action
In this matter. let them legislate so as
10 prevent the running at large OF
chickens keep them in Enclosed. coops
until 5 or o'clock. give permits TO
those whose neighOOrs dc not object to
their keeping chickens, but not to
trample upon the rights of the masses
10 dement, few. A. RICKE.
The Washington times., 1909-06-09
.SEALER CONDEMNS
EIGHT TAXIMETERS
Registers on Public Cabs Here
Are Found TO Be In


Eight taximeters used on taxieabs in
the District have been found BY the
sealer of weights and measures to be
incorrect and have been condemned.
The work OF inspecting the taximeters
has progressed rapidly, and forty-five of
these registers have been duly examined
and tested. SeaIer william c. Haskell
has measured mile laid off on X
street northwest, and the taxis are
taken over this course. After this test
has been made the meters are also ex-
amined and tested in the sealer's office.
Two handsome seals have been
evAVed from the SeaSer's office. which
are affixed to all meters examined. The
one used for meters that are approved
IS blue IN c0Ser, and about as large al
the great seal on the mortgage which
is lifted tosgard the end of the last act.
1t js constructed of paper. and is made
fast to the face of the taXimeter with
glue. A yellow seal of the sans size
and design is used on the taxfmeters
which are not what they ought TO be-
The word Condemned" IN large bold
letters, is printed on the face of the
yellow seal.
OF the forty-five taximeters that have
been examined, eight have been con-
demned and thirty-seven approved. The
work Is going merrily on.
The Washington times., 1909-06-09
By The
Washington
Times Men
Heard at the Capital

He Supreme Coust room is under
] going few slight repairs, now
that the court has quit work for
the season and left town. Tie car.ets
are being taken up, the chairs covered
and some odds and ends are being
looked after.
But there will be no change of any
kind made IN the general appearance of
the room where the highest judicial
tribunal sits and dispenses justice. This
is one of the S0preme Court traditions
Not for anything would the justices
permit change in the appearance of
their office. This was formerly the
Senats chamber, but it has been oc-
cupied by the court since 1859. and if
has not been changed since
The opposition of the court to a
change was Shown back in 1898. when
the old wooden roof was replaced by a
steel one. This was made absolutely
necessary by a fire that threatened TO
wipe out the building and leave the
court out in a cold world The wooden
roof was replaced by a steel one. but
no modification whatever was made IN
the appearance OF the interior.
The Washington times., 1909-06-09
EUROPE'S WAR SCARE" AS
AN EXTRA ATTRACTION.

In Rome, at mass meeting of
ardent patriots. expression is given to
q desire to march forth and whip the
AustTians
4 IN Constsntinople the principal topic
Of the day is not the reported collapse
Of Mary Garden, but the possibility OF
war between Turkey and Greece over
Crete. The Turkish governmnt," we
read, is making serious preparations
for such an eventuality, and the idea
Is certainly popular among the Young
Turks"
II seems that in Greece there is
also much bellicose talk"
A semi-official paper in Berlin prints
the text Of an alleged agreement under
which Great Britain and Russia are to
reduce Persia 20 a state of compare
tive vassalage Now Germany has
large interests in Persia, and the re-
ported action Of her rivals viii not i'm
prove her feelings Indeed, at the end
Of the meeting of the German Naval
League at Kiel. on Saturday. Admiral
The Washington times., 1909-06-09
Incidents
and
Gossip

q ENATOR GEORGE T. OLIVER of
y Pennsylvania is sitting on needles
and pins these days. Since the re
cent primaries in Pittsburg and Al
legheny counties, it is a serious ques-
ton with him whether he will get to
stay In the Senate longer than his
present short term. ending March. 1911
He is, at any rate, confronted with a
hard fight 10 retain his place.
The Allegheny county primaries re-
suited in the defeat of divers friends
and nomination of the friends Of for
mer State Senator William Finn, and
gave Finn, who is an astute politician,
control of both the city and county
committees.
It is generally accepted that Finn,
who has long coveted a seat in the
United States Senate. will get into the
field as a candidate against oliver.
Next spring there will be another strug-
gle between the Finn and anti-Flinn
forces over the selection of members
of the Legislature. AS the Legislature
picked then will elect a Senator, il
will be important.
RumOrs are afiOat that other candi-
dases will be ia the Senatorial race,
and it is the general belief here that
Secretary of state Knox is casting his
influence against oliver and will con-
tinue to do so.
The Washington times., 1909-06-09

Mr. Edmonstoa IS private secretary TO
the District Attorney.
=
Mrs Louise Da,{s Brooks left Wash
ingtoIl yesterday afternoon for her sum
mer home near Sykesviiie, Nd, where
she will entertain a lie rye house party
for several weeks
=
Mrs. Henry Clifford Stuart win en-
terrain small party informally at
bridge this afternoon at her residence
on Connecticut avenue.
=
Ms. Carter, wife of Senator Carter,
accompanied by their two sons wiz
leave Washington about the middle Of
June for their home in Montana, stop
Dame, I'D. Senator and Mrs. Carter had
planned &c make an extended motor
trip, out were Obliged to abandon it.
Senator Carter viii join his family
when Congress adjourns
=
The Mexican Ambassador, Senior de Ia
Barra, has arrived in this country from
Europe. senior de la BarTa will remain
in Paris until fan.
The Secretary Of War and Mrs. Dick
inson have leased the Matheson house,
1910 Connecticut avenue, for next season.
Mrs. James Hartman and Miss Harri-
man left Washington yesterday for Win
chester Inn, Winchester. Va, where
they viii spend the summer. They have
taken no part in the activities of the
latter part of the season owing to their
being in mourning on account Of the
recent death of Mr.. HarIinans son,
James Arden Hartman
=
The Secretary of War, Jacob NJ. Dick
inson, will leave Washington tomorrow
evening for West Point, where on Fri
day morning he win present the di-
plomas to the graduating class of the
United States Military Academy.
The Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
Charles Nagel. has gone to Boston TO
attend the banquet OF the alumni asso-
citation OF the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology. The Secretary viii Join
his family at Marion, Mass, within a
short time.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Brownson have
closed their house here for the season,
and viii make a series OF visits at the
various coast resorts before going to
New York for the summer.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. Cato, of the Cairo. have
gone TO their summer home at Nabaut.
Mrs. Francois Berger Moran and Mrs.
John Milton Hudgins are planning TO
take a hous. in Chevy Chase for the
summer. They will spend the week
ends in Atlantic City, and viii make
frequent trips TO Mrs. Moran's country
place in Virginia.
The minister from Salvador, Senior
Don Federico Meiia, and Sonora Mejia |
are spending some time in New York
at the Hotel Aston.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Heath are spend
ing some time in Washington, guests at |
the New Willard.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Legare viii sail /
today for Europe, where they will 4
spend the summer
=
Mrs. J. Franklin Bell, who spent the
last two months at Rock Island. Ill. {
the guest of her mother, Mrs. T. J. |
Buford, viii return to Washington to-
day accompanied by her mother. Mrs.
The Washington times., 1909-06-09

The Interstate Commerce Committees
Of the House and Senate are looming
large with Importance Just now. Al
though the tariff matter is still at the
front, 1t is pretty generally appreciated
about the Capitol that it will not be
long until that is out of the way. As
the time for the next regular session
comes nearer, the question of what Con-
gress is going 10 do in the way Of rail-
road and corporation legislation will be-
come Of more End more Importance.
Members of both houses are thinking
seriously and the President. as is well
known, has set about preparing that
which the Administration will recon-
mend.
on the makeup of the Committee on
Interstate Commerce a great deal viii
depend as to the kind of legislation af-
fecting the railroads and interstate cor
p0TatiOnS. OF course, If any rnOd1flca-
tiOn OF the Sherman law, so as to re-
lieVe railroads OF its provisions is under
taken. It viii be referred to the Judi
ciary Committees But any laW-making
TO add 20 the authority OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission In the regulation
of rates will go 10 the Committees on
Interstate Commerce SO Will any plan
for dividing the powers of the commits
sion and taking away its administrative
functions, leaving il only quasi-judicial
powers.
Bills Before Congress.
a large number of bills relating to
railroad and corporation questions are
already before Cor gTess ana this num-
Ger will be multiplied by the time the
regular session gets started, so that the
committees will have loads of work on
their hands.
There will be no change in the way
the Senate committee is now constitu-
The Washington times., 1909-06-09
BISHOP CORRIGAN
IN ROME PULPIT
breaches Sermon at Solemn Mass
in Honor of
Jubilee.

ROME. June "A solemn mass was
celebrated in the chapel Of the Ameri-
can College today in honor of the
Jubilee anniversary Of the college.
Bishop OConnell, former rector Of the
Catholic University at Washington, Off
ciated Bishop COrrigan of Baltimore,
preached the sermon. The chapel was
crowded, all the Americans who are
here. for the Jubilee celebration being
in attendance