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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
The Heavily Taxed Washingtonian.

While general assessment figures are in
structive in comparisons between cities, to
indicate the relative closeness with which
the tax assessors rate the real estate of
their respective Jurisdictions. after all the
per capita figures tell the story as 1T re-
lates to the individual taxpayer. Wash
ington's position in this respect is as
clearly defined as in any other branch
of the inquiry. stimulated by the proposal
contained in the Scott bill to raise the
local realty assessment to 100 per cent
from the present 81 per cent basis.
The average Washingtonian, of the taxed
half of the District, bears a heavier bur-
den of assessment and taxation than is
borne by the average resident of any of
the cities embraced In what may be called
the Washington group of cities. ranging
in population rank from numbers II to
20 inclusive. The following table gives
the statistics which come from the census
special report of 1905. on "cities having
a population of over 80 OOO:"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
Mr.. Bryan in the South.

The south has entertained Judge Taft
handsomely, but seems still very fond OF
Mr.. Bryan. Ii was a Birmingham orator
who journeyed at the head of Il delegation
to Augusta and addressed the President
elect in words OF stirring admiration He
looked to Judge Taft TO free the south
from the tyranny of a political despot-
ism. She was very tired of il, and only
awaited a little encouragement to throw
IL of.
Doubtless this Albanian spoke for a
portion of the southern democracy. There
are southern democrats-principally pro-
fessional men and business men-Who for
years have not relished their party S
course They have regarded it's leader
ship unwise. and have earnestly
wished for change. Here and there men
of this stamp were mastered by their
feelings and took the logical step. They
went over 70 the republicans. and are
there todar. They voted for Mckinley,
for Roosevelt. and for Taft. II seems
unlikely that they will ever resume their
former Affiliations.
But what 90 The rank and Gie-some-
times designated by Mr.. Watterson "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

This table shows that Washington is as
sessed, per capita, at higher figure
than any other city of the group The
taxed half of the District stands for an
assessment of $3.50. 20 for each man. wom-
an and child within the capital area. This
Is $1S9.63 more than Cincinnati, $685.
more than Detroit, $241. IS more than Mill
waukee. 1901 AZ more than New Orleans,
S1S1.O6 more than Newark. $323.29 more
than Minneapolis. $a29.33 more than
Louisville and $1,000 more than Indian
apolis.
Nor is the assessment alone higher here
than in the other cities which are COM
parable with Washington in point of
population The actual tax burden. which
combines the tax rate and the tax as
sessment, the tax levy itself, which is the
final result of the entire process, bears
more heavily upon the average Washing
tonian than upon the average resident of
any Of the other cities in the group of
comparison. Thus. each Washingtonian
pays yearly tax 1912 heavier than that
paid by each resident of Cincinnati 81
cents more than each resident of Detroit.
S1.65 more than each resident of Milwau-
kee, IS cents more than each resident of
New Orleans, $1.66 more than each resi-
dent Of Newark, 30 cents more than each
resident of Minneapolis, $3.50 more than
each resident of Jersey City, S1.2O more
than each resident of Louisville and 81 So
more than each resident of Indianapolis.
This burden is borne by community
which includes but few manufacturing
establishments. and those of a small size:
which is, in the main dependent in husi
ness matters upon the government, whose
holdings in the District, amounting to
one-half of the property are exempt from
assessment. These comparisons are be-
tween the non-commercial Washington
and busy, wealthy, industrially important
cities. with their miles of factories. shops,
mills, docks, elevators, railway terminal
yards skyscrapers and retail business
establishments. If the assessment figures
of Washington showed higher than those
of only one or two cities, but lower than
those of all the others of its class. the
conclusion might be drawn that perhaps
the assessments Of the local officials
were too low. But with these figures AS
to Washington standing at the top of all
in the same group of cities it becomes
plain that the assessors of the District
place a fair valuation upon the local tax
able property, doing their work perha ps
more conscientiously than do the as
SCISSORS of other cities.
1t is impossible. in the face of these
statistics. successfully to contend that
there is the least warrant whatever for
any increase in the local rate of assess
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

1.-The boys in the trenches? They APP
pear to be unmoved The telegraph
brings the news that Mr.. Bryan spoke
at Birmingham yesterday twice to I'm
mense crowds" His topics were reli-
gious. but what of that? If he had lost
his power over the people would they
thus have turned out to hear him on any
topic? The change from politics to reli-
gion would have been resented as an at
tempted Requirement and they would
have stayed at home in immense
crowds
From Alabama Mr. Bryan goes to
Florida. where an elaborate program In
his honor awaits him. He is to speak at
the state fair at Tampa, and be the chief
guest at banquet The governor of the
state will receive him, and distinguished
company will sit down with him. Henry
Watterson will come from his nearby
winter home, and another visitor will be
Col. Herbert. Mr.. Cleveland's second Sec
rotary of the Navy. Both of those men
supported Mr.. Bryan last year. Both evil
IDENTIFY are still his friends.
How much further in the south does
this spirit extend? A safe guess is that 1t
may be found in every state of that sec
ton The fact is that Mr.. Bryan's gifts
are very much to the southern taste.
They accord with the souths own gifts.
Could one of the most captivating of pres
ent day orators fail of appreciation In
section which has itself produced many
orators of the first class? Why should
not Mr. Bryan draw we'll in Alabama.
the home of Yancy? and in Georgia, the
home of Toombs. and Ben Hill, and
Henry Grady? And so on.
There have been cases where extreme
ugliness exerted charm. 1t possessed
a power all it's own. May we not witness
in Mr.. Bryan's case a charm of extreme
hard fortune? He is the worst beaten
man who has ever appeared in our af-
fairs. He loses well. There does not
appear to be a whine in his composition.
Undoubtedly this explains part of what
we are witnessing today. Will 1t in
crease, and will he attempt to capitalize
it in 1912? He reckons i'll who leaves
Mr.. Bryan out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
Rules and Party Responsibility.

Still the talk of new rules for the House.
Still the talk of a Willingness on the part
of the insurgent republicans to unite with
the democrats If necessary to formulate
and adopt a new code. Still the talk that
the democrats will be glad to assist in
such work.
There are several propositions to be con-
sdered. The first and most important Is
that the majority must rule. That Is fun
damental. Now, in order to rule. the ma
jority must be united, and union means
the authority of a majority of the ma
jority. Twenty or thirty republicans may
favor certain procedure for the House,
but if the large majority of the republican
membership leans another way. and votes
that way upon the question, what is the
duty of the small minority? Yield to the
ma jority decision. or cooperation with the
enemy for advantage?
Cooperating with the enemy is always
perilous 1t is sometimes disastrous. The
better plan is to cooperate with friends.
The best illustration CT the truth of this
is of comparatively recent date. In 1898
the democrats came into complete con-
troll of the government. Theirs was the re
Sponsoility for legislation. Two questions
of the greatest importance-silver and
the tariff-were pressing. There were diff
ferences of opinion in democratic circles
as to both. But every consideration called
for an adjustment of those differences
rather than a party rupture. An adjust
ment was not impossible. All legislation
is more or less compromise.
But a rupture was precipitated. The
sound money democrats. refusing all sug-
gestions from their silver brethren, made
an alliance with the republicans, and
carried their point. Henceforth. to the
end of the chapter, was only bitterness
and strife. The tariff law was a botch.
Men who had been, acting together be-
came estranged. Many democratic SEN
ators and representatives forgot the way
to the White House. The combination
which had carried the election in 1892
was wreck twelve months later, and
Mr.. Bryan in 1896 seized the pieces and
tried to construct a new machine. All in
vain. And all has been in vain ever
since. From the day the republicans
were called in by the minority of the
democrats, the power of the democracy
failed.
In the long run it pays to keep faith.
The republicans have secured a renewal
of their lease of power. They should leg
Islate for the country according to their
own methods and promises. If through
weakness at any important point an alli-
ance with the democrats is effected. to
give success to the program of a minority
of the party, the wedge enters for party
disruption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
Prophecy of the Ground Hog.

From the New York Sun.
About this time thousands Of innocent
and anxious eyes are turning to that Lazy
stupid disreputable and improvident beast
the ground hog for prophetic revelations
in respect of the weather for the next six
weeks or SO. The theory of which he is
both the center and circumference is that
he energies from his winter quarters on
February and takes a look around. Ii
the sun is shining and everything over
head Is bright as day, he sees his own
shadow on the ground and retreats at
once to the cave in which he passes the
months of stress and storm. Then follow
forty days of rude inclemency. 'On such
a night as this did Thsbe fearfuliy DER
trip the dew and saw the lions shadow
ere himself and fled dsmayed.'' And so
forth. We wish to say that the ground
hog is a slothful and altogether futile
varmint greedy. indolent and Intellectual.
He is to the animal kingdom what Joel
Chandler Harris "Ananias'' was to plan
tation life-a loafer and thief He is
as useless for prophetic purposes as a
smokehouse. without intelligence or en-
ergy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
Saloon Regulation.

The recommendations of the excise
board to. the Commissioners proposing
certain changes In the laws governing
the liquor traffic in this city are all in
the direction of a more rigid supervision
over the saloons and with tendency to-
ward the reduction in the number, which
makes for a more temperate use of in
toXicants. The House District commit
tee the other day by a decided majority
refused to submit a favorable report on
the District prohibition bill, and it may
be assumed that for the present such q
measure cannot be secured from Con-
gress. In the circumstances the senti-
ment in favor of more effective excise
law will probably be stronger than be-
fore.
The Commissioners have already pro-
posed al extension of the local areas of
prohibition and the institution of a more
distinctly regulatory system of neighbor-
hood local option. Their bill has not yet
consider whether they desire to enlarge
the question which is now pending at the
Capitol by submitting the excise boards
proposals as their own.
AT least one of the boards recommended
dppediS u tue reason as eQtlrely
conlrnendabe Under the present prac-
tce a license may be granted If the ap-
plicant secures the signatures of a ma
jority of the residents and owners on the
block on which the saloon has its en-
trance. III numerous cases the saloon is
on corner. and under the law as it
stands. if the applicant for renewal is
unable to secure the support of a ma
jority of the residents and owners on
both blocks, he has only to close his cor
ner entrance, or. if the place has two,
that on the unfavoring side, and consti-
tute himself an occupant of the favoring
side. This has frequently occurred, and
the map of Washington is dotted with
these corner liquor dispensaries that have
evaded the spirit of the law by merely
turning the corner. Some of the subter-
fuges TO this end are SO palpable, so
fragrant, that they tend to breed a con-
tempt for the excise law in the public
mind. The board would have the appli-
cant secure the Endorsement of the resi-
dents and owners of both blocks in such
case This should be written into the
law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
Lodge.

The suggestion of Mr.. Lodge for the
place on the Senate finance committee to
become vacant by the retirement of Mr..
Platt is most happy. He is the very
man for the assignment. His services
at st. Louis in 1896 in the shaping of the
financial plank of the republican plat
form were very valuable. and the finan-
cial question has not lost it's 1mpor-
tance. Moreover, Mr.. Lodge is one OF
the Senates strongest debaters. and his
team work" with Mr. Aldrich on the
floor of the Senate will the better insure
the adoption of the financial measures
of which the country stands In need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
HlGH=O
That's the Way to Pronounce Hyomei
the Money.Back Catarrh Cure

AS doubt exists in the minds Of many readers
or The Evening Star, let say that the above
Is the proper pronunciation of Americas most
wonderful catarrh cure.
Henry Evans is the agent for Hyomei IN
Washington and he will sell you an inhaler. a
bottle OF Hyomei and full instructions for use
for only $1OO.
And il it fails to cure acute or chronic
catarTh. asthma. bronchitis Group, hay fever or
coughs and colds he will give you your money
back. The person who suffers from catarrh after
such an offer as that must like to snufie spit
and wheeze and be generally disgusting.
Read what Mr.. G. F.. Lowe says:
Il have used Hyomei for a case of nasal
catarrh which had bothered me for long time.
l can say that HyomeI killed the germs OF the
disease and gave me the much sought and needed
relief From this experience know Hyomei to
be a reliable remedy. and give 1t the praise
and recommendation that 1t deserves. &c. f.
Lowe. r. F. D. No 7, Allegan, Mich, Septem.
Der 10. 1908.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
Gastronomic Terror.

When people go a-visiting, it's customary
now
To feed them local products; and the
visitors must bow
Unto the fancy of the COOK who some
times, we've surmised,
Attempts a few experiments that aren't
authorized.
If terrapin and lobster, though forbidding
to the eye
Are good to eat, what other food may
man not boldly try?
If Florida has nerve enough for alligator
steak
Why shouldn't Maine next ascertain how
porcupine would bake?
In Georgia you eat 'possum and you
drink persimmon beer,
From which, as all the worlds aware,
there can't be much to fear;
But just supposing Texas should start in
and try to boat
About the wondrous flavor Of a horned
toad served on toast!
What shall we do if Arizona ventures to
The joys of ella monster neatly served en-
casserole;
And what will be the outcome If New
Mexico some day
Takes an epicurian fancy to tarantula
saute?
All, valiant traveller, when at last you've
tasted everything
Which hospitality unto the festal board
may bring
You'll be prepared to love the plain old
fashioned Sunday spread
And revel in the gOries Of fried chicken
and corn bread.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
Woodruff.

Timothy l.. Woodruff said good thing
in this town the other day on the subject
of primary nominations. Asked as to his
attitude, he replied that he was looking
into the subject, but was not on that ac-
count to be enrolled in the anti-Hughes
column. The subject is ur for investiga-
ton. and the friends of tn. measure Gov
Hughes is advocating expect support Of
it only after investigation. They well I'M
dcrstand that a fad cannot be adopted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

on the strength of anybody's champion
ship. We shall hear from Mr.. Woodruff
more definitely later. And from others.
The time has come for taking sides. There
is no question of the day more interesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
The Usual Order Reversed.

There is comparatively little real
whisky" said the food expert.
Yes answered Col. Stillwell. when
7 lived in a prohibition community, years
ago, I was astonished to find how many
things that tasted like whisky were sold
as something else"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

Very few people felt that the peace OF
private life would have permanent ap-
peal for Mr.. Billy Mason. and no man
need be obscure if he has the fortitude
to figure as a continuous senatorial cam
didate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
Consolation.

81 was unfortunate in not being able to
catch the speakers eye" said the young
statesman.
"WelI," answered Senator Sorghum,
you can't tell how a speech will turn
out Maybe you were unfortunate, ana
then again maybe you were lucky"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

1t would be great deal to ask Mr.. Taft
to take up the policies of his predecessor
in the matter of keeping Congress busy
with messages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

The offer of an enormous salary to
President Roosevelt to go into an amuse-
ment enterprise is so old an advertising
trick that it is unworthy of an up-to-
date Snowman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

In spite of the triumph over skeptlcism
scored by wireless telegraphy and the
airship, large number of people VIII
regard this discussion of communication
with Mars as impractical, to say the least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
Bailey and Society.
!e Chicago Record.IIerald

From The Chicago KecOrd- Herald.
Senator Bailey does not approve of
Washington society. We believe we do
not exaggerate when we say that Wash
ington society is determined not to let
Mr.. Bailey's disapproval cause it to re-
tire to a nunnery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

Purple evening clothes have been sug-
gested in New York. This fashion would
prevent the complexion of a broiled lob
ster from seeming so conspicuous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
Easy.
tcb

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Can anybody explain the mystery of
life and DEATH" asks Dr. Lyman Abbott
Reserve ~eiGhty-nne columns for the as
sociate editor, doctor, and you'll see.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

musical director has said that Pitts
burg prefers pugilism to music The pug
nacious New York impresario should be
able to meet the demand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

Many man who is willing to do his
duty courageously would shudder if he
knew that his plain honesty of purpose
exposed him to the risk of being colored
supplement- hero.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
Sad Experience.

"That opera singer has lovely DISPOSE
tion." said the admiring acquaintance.
I'm afraid THAI isn't a good sign" an
swered the impresario. MY experience
has rather led me to associate good voices
and bad dispositions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
February 2.

Oh Mistuh Groun' Hog. what has you
been an done?
You had to wander out an see yoh shad-
ow in de sun!
You's filled de population wifi apprehen-
sion deep.
Why couldn't you play 'possum. an make
tend you was asleep?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

Suggestions by scientists for a Iabora-
tory of criminal research for Washington
sound like a reflection on the secret
service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

t9In order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed TO any
individual connected with the ONCE, but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

combination of orange and cucumber
is said to be the latest achievement in
fancy gardening. 1t sounds like spelling
two very good articles of food
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

Mr.. Bryan has several years in which to
think up another platform for his party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

Castro is one of the foreigners who dis
play no sentiment whatever when Euro
pean band plays Home, Sweet Home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02
A Difficult Situation.

$50 your doctor told you not to wor-
ry?'
Eyes, and then inconsistency increased
my worry by becoming one Of my cred
itors."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

1t would be a relief IL some method
could have been devised for exchanging
grounding day for the 4th of March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

Again the public is forced to content it
self with rejecting that this talk about
the ground hog is mere idle superstition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

In recent railway deals Mr.. Stuyvesant
Fish appears to have been consistently
overlooked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-02

JiX90-inch Linen finish AAc
Sheets. Usually 6Jc. WV
t2x36-in. Pillow Cases. Oc
Usually 12I2c.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-23

C. H. Collins. will arrive today or
tomorrow from Grand Rapids, Michi.
gan. to spend the summer
A few hundred peach trees to re-
sell, and will sell cheap If taken at
once. These trees have not been
frozen and will grow.
D. l. Taylor, Agt.
Ore, Nursery Co.
Miss Grace Boyd, popular and
successful teacher in the High School
the past year, was not an applicant
and expects to take Il vacation from
professional work next year with
her brothers on a big ranch In Sas-
katchewan province. Canada.
Prof. Chas. Timblin, assistant in
Mathematics at Pullman, and State
Inspector of High Schools made the
annual inspection of the High School
yesterday and was favOrably i'm
pressed with the work being done.
His formal report will be submitted
in writing, and will be published
later and will embody what ever
suggestions he has to make. He
however let it be Known that the
standard was as high as the other
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1909-04-23

schools he had visited and he was
we'll pleased.
Ona Lee Taylor's total vote is 927,-
02O. 1t is practically certain that
she has won the leadership of he r
district but what rank she will have
in the general count has not been de-
termined until the recount is conclud-
ed The showing Miss Taylor made
is excellent and the people OF this
locality have been most generous in
their support.
L. R. Whitelock and J. B Schlund
have applied for patent on a new
system of erecting houses. The pro-
cess is to build a skeleton frame
work on which wire netting is strung
for reinforcement and the whole
filled IT. with concrete while it is at
angle of rs or 80 degrees. After
the concrete hardens the entire wall
or side of the house is hoisted into
perpendicular position by lifting
hoists and the sides are united at
the corner by patent joint of TIM
Der concrete. If inventors are GER
tain that they can build house walls
for less than they can be put in
wood alone.