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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
TAX COMMISSION AT WORK
Mississippi Body Starts It's Task of
Equalizing Burden.
Tackles school Fund and Hears
Complaints from, the Southern
Counties.

Jackson. Oct. l6.-The special legislative
commission IN session at the new capitol
gathering statistics and studying the
question Of equalization OF tax assess
ments and distribution OF the tax funds
is gradually getting its work organized
and systematized. Chairman Street says
tho commission has been divided into two
sections for the present. one working on
the county tax question and the other on
the state question.
The commission has secured from the
department OF education the enumeration
CT educable children Of the State by coun-
ties and the amount OF school fund pro-
rated 10 each county. II has also secured
from the auditor a table showing the as
sessment Of real and personal property
by counties and the amount OF State
taxes paid into the treasury by each
county All the work is being done IN
executive session in order 10 facilitate its
progress. but It is the purpose Of the com
mission later on 10 request leading citi-
zens OF the State who have given thought
to the difficult problem Of equalization Of
and discuss the questions with chem or TO
formulate their views briefly and clearly
IN writing and submit them for consider
alton.
The commission IS proceeding slowly
and carefully and with thoroughness. Spe-
cial attention is being given to the COM
plants from the South Mississippi Coun-
ties that they are bearing more than their
proportion OF the burden Of the govern
ment, and table viii be compiled show
ing exactly what each county gives 10
the state IN taxes. &c, and what IL re-
ceives In return from the treasury In
school and pension money.
Some counties. especially In the black
belt or delta district, on account Of their
enormous negro population. a nOnprop-
erty owning and nontaxpayiug class,
draw more money from the treasury OF
the State than they pay into it. 70 this
the delta counties reply that It is not
reasonable or Just to ask them 10 bear
the burden OF negro education entirely
merely because the negroes happen TO be
In their section: that the negro is the
ward Of the entire State.
They also point TO the fact that they
have an enormous local burden to bear in
supporting the levee system. which pro-
tects a large portion Of the State property,
and that this property bears none of the
burden OF levee support or the support OF
local and county government
The commissioners realize that they
have a complex and difficult task to per-
form. but hope TO present a plan which
Will be just and fair TO every section.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
NORFOLK AND WESTERNS RWY
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT OCTOBER 10. 1903.
Leave Washington. New Union Station

bLHEUULb IN EFF Ell UDIUbLh 10. IYlJ
Leave Washington New Union Station.
800 a. m.-Daily-An points on Norfolk and
Western
1910 p. m.-Daily-Roancke. Bristol. Winston
Salem. Knoxville Chattanooga. Nashville. New Or
leans Through Sleeper. Dining Cars.
4l0 a. m.-For Bristol. Knoxville, Chattanooga
Nashville. and Memphis. Waskington-MenlphiS
sleeper open 10 p u.
For Norfolk-LeaTo Washington. 4=0 q daily
II Is O. m. daily except Sunday. Leave Richmond
daily. Arrive Norfolk u:20 8. m. so p. N.
400 p m.-Dally-BerTyVille Lursy. Shenandoah
Elkton Trains from the Southwest arrive $50 a. H.
10 30 p m. and IBIS a m.
All information Fourteenth street and New Tort
avenue Bond BuildinGl.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Been s,rarming Hare scout..

From the Scientific American.
Swarms of bees are sometimes COM
PEELED to take refuge in very remarkable
shelters. A peculiar and instructive in
stance was observed by the writer IN
the spring OF 1908 The swarm flew over
large vineyard which contained few
buildings. One of these buildings was
constructed of hollow concrete books
The swarm flew directly toward a snail
hole in one Of he blocks and disappear
ed in the interior No doubt the swarm
had rested on a tree or shrub on the
preceding day anu had sent out scouts
10 seek a home
The scouts found The little hole leading
into the great cavity OF the concrete
block and reported their discovery TO
their comrades. This case furnishes in
disputable proof that swarming bees
really send out scouts. as they are be-
lieved 10 do. for the little hole could
not have been discovered in the rapid
and lofty flight OF the swarm
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

One Of the most notable features Of the
industrial situation in Brazil is that
while 1t seems to have one Of the great
est deposits Of fairly high-grade iron ore
In the world. II not actually the greatest.
only about 35 per cent of its industries
are such as relate TO iron working IN any
form. and such establishments, as a mat
ter OF fact. work imported materials.
This condition is due not only to a lack
Of fuel as indicated. but also TO lack
OF talent in the iron-worlJing industries,
such attempts as have been made 70
establish such Industries in the past.
even with the aid Of the government,
having been expensive experiments
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
southern PncInc nirIdend.

1t is recalled as bearing upon the South
ern Pacific dividend question that the
Union Pacific exchanged it's S34OOO,0OO OF
Southern Pacific Z per cent preferred for
an equal amount Of common stock, and
the argument is advanced that it would
hardly have done so had the management
believed that Southern Pacific would have
remained on a 6 per cent basis. What
ever might be the merit OF this argument
there IS expectation that the Southern
Pacific dividend check TO be cashec on
January 2. 1910, viii call for payment at
the rate Of per cent on the stock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Investigating Jute Product.

The government expert is continuing his
investigations in Eastern Bengal and
Assam in regard to the improvement in
quality and the enlargement Of the pro-
ductiOn OF lbers In India. covering jute
fax, sida. &c. one of the peculiar in
vestigations Is that in regard 10 prevent
ing 'heart damage" in jute. which some
times takes place after baling, rendering
II unit for spinning purposes. Another
important investigation is the possibility
o. introducing machines for lessening
the amount Of labor and reducing the
volume Of water which at present Is nee
essary for the retting OF jute and other
similar fihers
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
ccmcnt Cost 81 ED a BnrreI.

According to the returns made to the
Dominion government by the cement
manufacturers Of Canada, the average
price obtained by them at their works
during 1908 was Sl.30 per barrel This was
the lowest price ever reported by the Ca
madam mills. In 1906 the average price
was from S165 10 S.To and in 1907 about
$l.60. At the beginning of the present
year it was alleged by number Of
manufacturers that even without any
Increases in price, the business would be
rendered more profitable by merging the
large competing companies into one gil
gantic concern. so as to be able to con-
troll the price and the output.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Private Railways in Chile.

Chile has thirteen private railways, con-
trolling 66S.5 miles. A large proportion Of
the capital invested is foreign, Of which
SIS. 100000 is English. with German capital
next This accounts largely for the con-
siderable amount of European railway
supplies entering Chile. A list Of thir-
teen railways in question, with the adj
dresses of their general Offices. may be
obtained from the Bureau OF Manufac-
lures. Several other private railway lines
are under consideration, but 1t Is not
probably that they viii be built until
business conditions improve, which, from
the present outlook, will not be short Of
a year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
WOULD REDUCE BANK TAX.
Baltimore Board OF Trade Takes
stand on that Question.

stand on that Question.
Baltimore, Oct. 1.-two OF the most i'm
portant projects that the Board OF Trade
will work for this winter are larger
banking facilities and a reduction Of
taxes on banks, as It is contended that
the taxes are now four times heavier
than on banks in Pennsylvania, New
York and other States. c. c. Macgill
has been reelected president OF the or
ganization.
High praise was given the harbor I'M
provements and sewerage systems by
Mr.. Macgill at the annual meeting, and
he declared the belief that the City
Council should be abolished and a com
mission substituted. That the year 1910
bids fair TO be the greatest in the in
dustrial advancement of the country is
the firm belief Of the president, who is
ferred TO the rapid strides prosperity
has made in the last six months. He Is
enthusiastic over the large crops
throughout the country.
Further. Mr.. Macgill believes that the
prospect of natural gas coming to Bal
timore should be encouraging to the
manufacturers, and it will be a great
aid in the advancement OF smaller In
dustrieg
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Paner MateriaI in vene.ueIa.

Gen. A. Ducharne, Of La Guaira, has
returned from the delta Of the Orinoco
River, bringing samples Of various classes
of woods and grasses which seem adapt
able for the manufacture OF paper. IN all
he had fourteen different classes Of pulp
and various samples Of paper made
therefrom. all of which seem TO Indicate
the possibilities OF that little-eXploited
district for supplying a share Of the paper
pulp Of the world Experiments were
made in the factory of Bert de Lamarre.
at Tacarigua, with a species of bamboo
indigenous TO the Orinoco delta, which
proved excellent for wrapping paper.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Australians 90 study in United state.

The commonwealth minister for de-
Tense OF Australia has decided TO send
skilled tradesmen to the United States to
assist in manufacturing the plant for the
Lithgow small arms factory. as follows:
An expert filter, for toolroon work and
gauge making; two expert machine tool
men: a blacksmith: a man to study hard
ening and tempering OF Steel and a wood
turner The object Of paying attention
to the hardening and tempering Of steel
and wood turning is, it is stated, to have
workmen available In Australia who can
make rife barrels and rifle stocks accord
ing 20 the most modern methods.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
RAILROADS.
SnnTHERN RAILWAY.

N B-FoIlowing schedule figures published only
as information and are not guaranteed
For Atlanta. Birmingham. Mobile. New Orleans
Asheyille a. m and l0;45 D. m daily; a. IN.
for Chattanooga and Memphis Dining cars
For Roanoke Knoxville. ChAttanocga, Birming-
ham. New Orleans. 10 10 p IN daily. Dining cars
For Knoxville Chattanooga. Nashville, Memphis
GlO n m daily. Sleeper may be occupied after 10
D. M Dining cars
For Atlanta birmingham. Columbia. Charleston
Augusta Aiken savannah Jacksonville and Florida
points 4l0 ?. m. daily. Dining car service
Tourist cars for California. Monday. Wednesday
Thursday and Fricay. $40 .. N.
Local for Hauisonburg. so a. m daily i;l5 2. N
weekdays; for Strasburg Jet, p. m. weekdays; foJ
Danville 80 a. m daily; for Charlottesville. 20
a. m. and 80 p N daily; FOR Warenton, i;55 ?. m
daily and l p m. weekdays Frequent trains TO and
from Bluemont L. s. BROWN Gen. Agent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY.

guaranteed
400 P. NC & o. LIMITED. Daily-Fast YES
tbuled train. Pullman sleepers 70 Lexington Louis
vile. Cincinnati. Indianapolis. Chicago. and 81.
Louis. Parlor Car for Virginia Hot Springs week
days Pullman cars Louisville TO Nashville. Mem
phis. and New Orleans. Dining cara. Ia carte
service
IilO p. ME-. F. Y. LIMITED. Daily-Solid
vestibule train. Pullman sleepers TO Cincinnati
Lexington Louisville and Virginia Hot Springs
daily. Dining cars. Ia carte service, Pullman
seepers Cincinnati 70 Chicago and St. Louis and
Louisville 20 Memphis. Nashville. and New Orleans
/ Chesapeake and Ohio Offices. 5l3 Pennsylrania
avenue 1889 + street and New Union Station Tele-
phone Main lOs5 OF 26 for tickets. baggage checks
or5
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Land Grants I'm santo Domingo.

Practically all the land grants in the
Dominican republic date back to the
early part of the fifteenth century. AL
most the whole OF the Spanish part Of
the island was divided into large areas
included between recognized landmarks,
such as rivers, bays, and mountains, and
these areas were granted TO the promi-
nent leaders or mobiles by the Spanish
throne These large tracts were in turn
subdivided into parcels Of from 1000 TO
10000 acres, which were granted to re-
tainers for services rendered. or were
sold to individuals who desired 70 become
coIonists. These grants were called COM
munes and form the basis Of all present
titles
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
sunf1ower in Russin-

Owing to the decrease in the planting
acreage. drought. and parasites. the 1863
sunfower-seed crop of Russia is estlmat-
ed to be so TO so per cent short Of last
years crop. which is thought was a fair
average crop. The districts in the eau
casus, where most of the sunfiower seed
is grown were especially affected by the
dry weather On account Of the high
prices which prevailed for wheat last
year many Farmers who have been grow
ing the sunfower last spring put in
wheat The decrease in acreage Of the
sunfiower IS estimated to be fully Is per
cent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

The excellent showing Of earnings made
by the Atchison system in its annual re-
port has naturally raised anticipations OF
a showing Of good results by the Rock
Island lines and other neighboring roads
for the same period. To the rise in Atchi-
son stock Rock Island has made some re-
Spouse, and there has been for some days
past evidence or considerable bullish ac-
tiyity In St. Louis Southwestern.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

There is likely TO be an Increasing de-
mand for condensed milk in Japan, as
It can never become a stock-raising coun-
try, and il is doubtful whether III will be
able to produce Condensed milk IN suf-
fcient quantity and OF the necessary
quality at a price which can compete
with the foreign article
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

The maritime trade OF Eastern Bengal
and Assam is virtually conducted through
the port Of Chittagong. The foreign trade
OF the port during the year ended March
81. 1903. was as follows: Imports, S2,Ol0,S75;
exports. SIS. 7Ss, 255 OF the imports. $780,.
s22 were from the United Kingdom and
S2o,SSs from Germany; of the exports,
SCHOOLS went to the United Kingdom
and 81, 22S1z7 to Germany.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Educating Himself.

ffOm INC OhicAgo Fuet-
Have you any Of this?" asks the man,
entering the drug store and handing the
proprietor a piece Of paper bearing some
writing.
Yes. we have lots OF IT," answers the
druggist. reading the word on the paper.
How much podophyllia do you want?"
None az ALL thank you. I simply
wanted to decide bet on how the word
should be pronounced"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

The extension Of the Georgia, Florida
and Alabama into Columbus, via Rich
land, Ca. and the Seaboard Air Line has
been completed. 1t gives Columbus q
direct line through the heart OF West
Georgia, to Tallahassee, the capital OF
Florida, and to Carrabelle, on the Gulf
Of Mexico
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17

Baltimore, Oct. 16.-Interest on the Suf-
folk and Carolina Railroad arst mort
gage 6 per cent bonds is being paid at
the banking house OF John S. Cuttings &
Co. The interest was due October I, but.
owing to an oversight on the part OF
the railroad officials. the money with
which to pay it was not forwarded to
the Baltimore fiscal agents In time for
payment that day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
MOTOR CARS FOR RAILROAD.
Artesian Belt Line viii Operate Two
After October 10.

AFTER OclODcr 10.
san Antonio. Tex. Oct Is-Beginning
with October 10 the Artesian Belt Rail-
road viii operate two motor railroad
coaches between this city and New Ar
tesla. The cars viii arrive here in a few
days and the engineers of the concern
furnishing them is now in the city for
the purpose Of instructng men In their
handling
The road in question has only recently
been brought into operation. 1t enters
this city by utilizing the tracks Of the
Sunset Lines for a short distance
The motor cars have a seating capacity
OF sixty and are large enough to have
combination baggage and mail COM
partment IN front OF this the driver
Of the car has his caboOse. Gasoline
motors supply the energy.
This is the second line in Southwest
Texas within a month TO adopt this
system OF providing passenger accomo-
dation. The Crystal City and Uvaldo
Railroad installed similar cars about four
weeks ago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
SURETY COMPANY GROWS.
United states Fidelity of Baltimore
shows Increase OF Earnings.

shows Increase OF Earnings.
Baltimore, oct 1.-THE directors Of
the United States Fidelity and Guaranty
Company have declared a quarterly divi-
dend Of per cent. thus placing the stock
Of the company upon an per cent basis.
That the higher dividend IS warranted
is evidenced by the statement Of earnings
for nine months ended September 30.
which showed net receipts Of $4,000,
against $l56Oo0 for the corresponding Pc
Rod year ago. Net earnings for Sep
TENDER alone were $4,000, or only $4,000
less than net earnings for the full nine
months In 1908.
Surety companies generally are prosper
ing as they never did before. The agree
nent to stop cutting rates and TO put
into effect a uniform schedule. which IN
some instances advanced premiums 100
per cent, contributed largely TO the pros
perity or bonding companies but the in
crease in the number OF bonds taken out
has been the most potent factor In swell
ing earnings Of the corporations
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Mohair Production Fine This Yenr.

San Antonio. Tex. Oct. 1.-THE shear
ing Of goats in the hill country west of
this city has begun in earnest and the
first consignments OF mohair are reach
ing the market This years production
Is said to be especially fine although not
over abundant. 1t is thought that the
shearing viii reach 100000 pounds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Mnr use EIectrIctty.

The Chilean government Is actively
studying the electrihcation OF the first
section Of the government railways from
Valparaiso 70 Santiago, a distance or
about 115 miles.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
wOOd-usinE Industries.

The work OF the Office Of wood utiliza-
ton at Chicago will consist OF studies
OF the wood-using industries Of various
States. the study Of woods in manufac-
ture, and Of the methods of disposing
OF mill waste the collection Of statistics
on the price OF lumber at the mill and
at the principal distributing markets OF
the country, and the study of specifica-
tons and grading rules. The Office viii
also secure statistics of forest products
Of importance to the experimental work
Of the service and the study of the move
ments Of lumber and of the conditions
OF the principal lumber markets.
The personnel OF the Office Of wood
utilization for the present Is H s Sack
EFT. in charge; HUI. Maxwell, Franklin II.
smith, Roger E. simmons, and Charles f.
Hatch.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
RniIrnnda I'M ChiIe-

The Chilean government has under
contract SOS miles of railroads at an esti-
mated cost Of s24,207,606 United States
gold, Of which 522 miles are being built
under contract
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
Of Indian RaIIroad..

The total earnings of Indian railways
from January to July II, 1909. were SG2, =
ps3, 500. against 5S,sss 500 during the CORE
spending period last year,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
CHOICF N0RTHWTST 1CnEc
TREMENDOUS VALUE.

$500 NORTHWEST HOMES.
MOST REASONABLE TERMS.
rooms, large bath (splepdid fixtures).
hot-water heat combination gas and
electric fixtures. concrete cellar under en-
tire house; most artistic finish: dining
room in mission oak. Quick buyers may
select flnish)
HANDSOME COLONIAL FRONTS.
SEMI-DETACHED 25-FT. PARKINGS.
LOCATION-Iliuois ave. Take Bright
wood car to Jefferson St, walk east LOO
feet TO house
SALESMAN ON GROUND ALL DAY.
THOS. J. FISHER &, CO.. INC.
as 18th 81. NV.
Phone Main $3.50
293 After y. m, call Main 6746-Y
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
BUSINESS PRoPERTIEs.

H3VEWiII rent az $3.50 per mo-. i'm Sc.
A600-Rented at 5000 per mo-: northwest.
S5OOO-Will rent at $500 per mo; in NV.
We are the biggest sellers OF store
properties in Washington II none of the
above suit you. apply 10 us for our COM
plete list. We have many others, and
just the one 10 suit you.
SHANNON & LUCHS. 713 14th st. NV.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
& OHIO RAILROAD.

LEAVE NEW UNION STATION.
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
EVERY OTHER HOUR On THE ODD HDUR."
To PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK;.
NEW TERMINAL. SD STREET. NEW YORK.
100 a. m. Diner Pullman Parlor.
$500 a. u. Diner. Observation and Pullman PaTior
Car.
niO0am. Diner and Pullman Parlor Car.
4 90 D. m. Diner ard Pullman ParOr Car.
800 D. m. ROYAL Limited" An Pullman 5-hour.
400 = m. Coaches 20 philadelphia.
800 u m. Diner and Pullman ParlOr.
800 p m. Coaches 70 New York.
.i2i5 night Sleepers 70 New York.
'2:52 n Sleepers 70 Philadelphia and New York.
ATLANTIC CITY, 7 90. 800. 90 4. m. HOO.
800 p. .-.-...l,--
EVERY HOUR On THE HOUR"
90 'T 5S daS5 go %S p S g. SO 49, P So 20 800
$3.50 1000, II 90 A. m, TOO noon. tl2N5. 100
Nl5 100 800. t39o $3.50 400 e is $780, t5Ns
$50 $50, $50, n00. 800 800. 1000. 'lO35.
81 80 sl2l5 night.
Westward.
CINCINNATI ST LOUIS. AND LOUISVILLE.
$50 e. m = 05 p. m. 1870 night
PITISBURG. $40 A. m, IL. $40 ?. m, 'l25S
night
COLUMBUS $50 y.
WHEELING $40 a. m. $50 D. m.
MsNN66HHkkfHcrkkh 30 SIC m ;ss S Sq $50 ;,
HAGERsTOwN. 1910 a. m. 800 o. m.
ANNAPOLIS. T10. 800 r2s5 noon. t3:1o. $50.
so. and IS 90 2. m.
DAILY. tE1syt sunday SUNDAY only.
TELEPHONES AZ all the following Ticket Ofices:
lf7 81. NV. Main 1884, SO Pennsylvania ave-.
Main 27s New Union Station: Ticket once, Main
1890 Information Bureau Main $50
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
REAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ORCHARD LAND IN THE FAMOUS
Bitter Root Valley. The Pacific North
west is the most fertile section in the
country An Ideal country for a home,
and for profit. CHARLES INBUSCH.
6lJ 14th St, Room 4 Phone NJ. 4172
266-tu, Tn, S-u
REAL ESTATE
LOANS AND INVESTMENTS
TERRELL g. LITTLE.
1913 II st. NV. Str
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-17
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

Baltimore. Oct. l6.-FoUWing are the sales and
quotations on the most active securities listed on
the BaltlEore Stock Exchange:
EATES