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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01
Hills News

Married ut Minot June 21st Mr.;
Ernest Quinn of Cpulee and Miss
lspalding Of Montana, formerly oil
Coulee. They will give = wedding
ball at the home of A. Thompson
July 2. We congratulate and vel
come them among our midst They
expect to live at the Knute Helvig
farm.
J. D. Thew, Mrs. F. Pontious and
daughter were Donnybrook callers
last week. ..
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Elk called on O.
M. Bicknell's last week.
Miss Mabelle Carpenter closed q
very successful term of school last
Monday. She gave a short program
and graphophone entertainment. A
large crowd attended. At the end
was served and candy was given for
Ia treat.
A small party in an automobile
passed thru the Hills last week on
their way to Montana.
Knute Helvig the road overseer II
busy with the road now days.
Mr.. Miller and brother are busy
insuring crops against hail.
r. A. Pence and o. M. Bicknell
drove to Kenmare one day last week
Mr.. Cramer Of Kenmare was out
in the Hills last week buying cattle
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Freedom and Vicinity

Miss Eva Cline of Minot spent Sun
day in Stringtown, N. D.
A dance was held at the home of
Everett Cline Saturday evening.
Miss 1nga Hanson and s. X. With
am attended the ball game June 9th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Bengt Severson
made a business trip to the Magic
City Tuesday.
A large crowd attended the school
picnic at the Liberty School house
Friday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard William and
Miss Halvorson called at G. M.
Christianson's Sunday evening.
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Norwich Items


We still have an abundance OF
rain and crops are looking the best
ever.
Most of the farmers in this vicinity
are intending to attend the celebra-
ton at Velva Saturday. We antici-
pate a glorious good time.
Visitors at D. r. Fulton's Sunday
were Mrs. Frank Duckett and son
Farrell, Miss Lena Griffke, Miss Anna
Wicks, James and Hazel O'Brien,
Howard Scion and B. F. Barber.
D. X. Fulton is busy moving
houses now.
Frank Middleton and family and
1otus Bramlett visited 1T NJ. H.
Whisler's Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Mygee's mother and
niece Of Minnesota, are visiting rela-
lives In North Dakota now.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. p. Stewart return
cd Saturday from trip to tho east
part of the state
Chris Fortune tho agent for DR..
Wards remedies h around on his
summer trip.
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Notice Of Chattel Mortgage Sale

NO0C0 OI CNSVel MOElSdSV SASO
Notice Is hereby given that defau0
has been made in the conditions a
that certain mortgage made by Chs.
e. Hughes, J. w. Scott, ". K. Brs-
baker, Arthur johnson. G. y.
Brubaker, and H. L. JoaA-
son, Of Surrey. County of war4
and state Of North Dakota, mortg1e.
ors, to Gaar. Scott & Co of Richmond.
county IT Wayne and state of Indians
mortgage, dated It's 18th day a
August, 1906, to secure the following
to-wit: one note Tor
$125.0O due Oct. LIST. 1906, one noto
for $4,000 due Nov. list, 1906, one
note due for $685. due Oct. Let,
1907, one note for $4,000 due Nov.
LIST, 1907, one note for $l095.o0 due
Nov. LIST, 1908. All above notes arc
dated August 18th, 1906, and bear Z
per cent interest from date until
paid, except note for 1910 due Nov.
list. 1906, which bear 7 per cent in
terest from maturity only until paid.
aud which deed was du!: filed in tho
Office of the Register OF Deeds oe
Ward county, state of North DakotA.
on the Goth day of September, 1901.
at 1880 o'clock p. m. and which do
fault is of the following nature. t.
wit: failure to pay the indebtedness
secured thereby as it matured and
there is claimed to be due ON SAID
mortgage at the date of this notice
the sum of three thousand foar
hundred sixty-two and 30-100 dollars
for principal and interest.
And that said mortgage will b
foreclosed by sale of the PERSONAL
property in such mortgage and hero
matter described at public auction
agreeably to the statutes in such c1so
made and provided, at opposite tho
Great Northern depot the village OF
Surrey, in the county of Ward, state
of North Dakota, at the hour of J
o'clock p. m. on Saturday, the 10th
day of July, 1909, that personal
property which will be sold to salts
fy said mortgage is described as fol-
lows, to-wit:
One Is horse power straw burAse
traction engine No. 1888
One 4Ox64 separator No. 1888.
One feeder No. 41SS.
One Uncle Sam stacker Ne. 1911
One Perfection weigher No. 62S3A
One 100 foot inch S ply belt.
One steel tank on wagon No. S6t6
One lifting jack.
Gaar Scott CO.
Mort9AeeA
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Insurance Go. in Fine Shane

The annual meeting OF the Grant
Farmers mutual insurance company
Of this part Of Ward county was
held ct Berthold last Tuesday the
18Th. Tho following directors were
elected: w. N. Suydam. Peter Bot
tn, p. w. Arnold. Jos. H. johnson,
II n. Samuelsoa, B. H. Pond, A. H.
Jones - ad
This company Il beginning it,
fourth years. business in IN excel
lent shape having all losses paid and
nearly . couple hundred In the
treasury and If it keeps up the same
pace as in the last couple years It
will DO tho strongest mutual of its
kind In the state. Mr.. Samuelson
was the only member who attended
the meeting from Minot.
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Murray not a Candidate

VIM. Murray: "You may tell your
readers that am not candidate for
the office of commissioner of the city
Of Minot, but would be pleased to be
reelected police magistrate. I ap-
'preciate the fact that many of my
friends have urged me to accept the
position, but really cannot afford to
give the city the tirQe necessary to
make a successful commissioner"
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Reuben and his sweetheart, rural
comedy, will be seen at tho opera
house on Monday, July 5. This Is a
very realistic play of county life,
and the entertainment will be a good
one. Specialties will be interspers-
ed with the acts and with a good Or
chestra for the musical numbers,
ought to make one of the best at
fractions Of the season.
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Dick O'Donnell Gees East

Dick O'Donnell, brother-in-law, Of
John J. Keavin, who has been en-
p3eyed In the big department store
for the past year as general man
ager. leaves tonight for hfs old
home q 6halo, N. Y, called there
BY an accident that happened to his
daughter, in a street. railway accl-
dent a month ago. The daughter ID
growing worse and she Is not expect
ed to live. Mr.. O'Donnell 10 very
pspular IN Hinot. and his friends
will be I'd to know that he 10 to
return in few Wesks
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

Neil MDougall lost i've head. OF
horses in a fire in a barn nine miles
south Of Minot this evening. Three
OF her valuable horses we're burned
One of the McDougall horses was sick
and an employe took a lantern into the
barn to give the horse attention when
an explosion took place. None Of the
horses was saved. All Of the harness
was also destroyed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

c. L. Prescott and son, Lyle and
Mr.. Thuerer, had an exciting time AZ
they were driving down Roach ave-
nue. Friday afternoon, on their way
home from the races. Their horse
turned complete somersault, throw
ing the occupants Of the buggy out
in double quick time. The harness
and thills were broken, but NO one
was hurt In tho least.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

Teething children have more or
less diarrhoea, which can be control
led by giving Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. All
that is necessary is to give the pre-
scribed dose after each operation Of
the bowels more than natural and
then castor oil to cleanse tho sys-
tenn. It is safe and sure. Sold by P.
". Mccoy & Co
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Not Satisfied With Canada

Not Satisfied With Canada
Fred Wheeler q prominent Ross
farmer returned from western Al
berta today where he looked over the
opportunities. He says that he
and his sons intended fling on Sec
ton of land, but as it would have
been necessary for them to 90 back
railroad. he gave 1t up. Tho crops
look none too good this year, owing
to the fact that considerable Of the
winter wheat was killed out. He
states that our crops look much bet
ter. Cd. '0 tE.,.'::..,.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

Mr.. Helstad, q carpenter, came
near losing his new residence from
IRE early this morning. About two
o'clock this morning, Mr.. Thompson
looked out Of his window and saw
he building on fire. The porch was
burning, and soon the house would
have been consumed. He got up ana
put out the are before much dam
age was done.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

b. r. sinkler Of Grafton, has locat-
cd in this city, and has secured
ofices in the Arcade block. Mr. Sink
hrs business takes him to all por-
49, Of the state, and ninoe VIII
make an ideal location for him. Mr.
sinkler Is one Of the most pfomln-
81 lawyers in the state, 10 an al
llouad good fellow, and the lndepea-
~ 3cins his many 1rieads IN the
lRwsse ~ etvaag Nh sswass
$3.50 tr nhdsk
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$500 REWARD

Strayed from G. P. r. stock yard,
North Portal, Sask., on night of 23rd
or early morning of Eth June, white
mare. weighs about 1900 lbs., aged
16 years, above reward will be paid
for Information leading to recovery
Of same. VIM. Mitchell Menzies,
I'll 7-8s North Portal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

A Fourth of July celebration will
be held at the home Of John Laskow-
ski, on Sunday. The attractions Will
consist Of two base ball games and
all kinds of temperance refreshments.
A dance will be given in the seven-
ing The Laskowski farm is located
eight miles north Of Minot and about
four miles south Of Lynch.
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David Harum, the Second.

Dan Conan, ST., Of Burlington
does not want the Independent to
forget to mention the horse race be-
tween his speedy buggy horse and
that of Martin jacobson. For once
in his life Martin was beaten badly.
Dan is q second David Harum
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

These Sawyerites are q musical
lot. On Thursday evening, July 1.
the band will give free csuosrt,
Cards orchestra will play md theirs
win b singing, with possibly Q base
|ball xane thrown Il. The hust11as
latsas tay1 whrs OAarAs VI , avsa
10 oert 10y aliee.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

r, An editor got into pecks Of trouble
recently In writing up a wedding no
dce. The contracting parties were
Harry Lord and Jennie Helper, and
che unlucky newspaper man headed
his write-up "Lord-Helper."
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Good Window Display

The Fourth Of July window dis
play Of the College Of Commerce. In
the Blakey Drug store. is illuminate
ling. It indicates the breadth Of the
course Of study, and its value to
young men and women who have
their own way to make in the world
The College management has started
scores Of our young people on sue
cessful careers even In its first short
season. Miss Mary Taylor. Mr.. Flor
Ian Wetch. Mr.. Frank Connors, Miss
Emily Mcintyre, Mr.. w. c. Croy, Miss
Eva Mcconnell, Miss Marie Nelson,
Mrs. Nellie Graves, Miss Mary Null
roy, Misses Minnie and Eva Teeters,
and many others have taken excel
lent positions here and elsewhere. a.
'bookkeepers and stenographers, and
they hold their places every time. 1t
is an uplifting, real Declaration OF
Independence our young men and
women make when they decide to
prepare themselves for business. Po-
sitions worth having, in which con-
f1dential relations are Immediately
established between beginners and
our men Of affairs, demand thorough
previous training. A meritorious in
stitution which will supply these
young people with earning capacity,
is at our door.
One legend in the display assures.
and assures correctly that: "A thoro
business training eliminates the
'heart-ache from the bread and but
ter. problem for all time"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

Farmers are coming back to North
Dakota from Canada and state thsg0
Is plenty Of cheap land up there, but
no school or markets JUads o. bci6U-
e., churches or social AFFAIRS. u -
ssastdsrsA nat suarter sectio9 q
laMl Il Narsh DahsA sis wNtA q
wAsas ssctRsa Of Aat II 0anA1a
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Notice Of Dissolution

Notice Is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing b.
tween Eugene Smith. s. G. Kellam'
and H. 8. Anderson. doing business
at Minot, North Dakota, as Eugene
Smith Company, has this day been
dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.
Smith retiring from the firm and the
other two members continuing the
business under tho same nrm name
All bills must be paid to the exist
ing firm and they assume all liabil-
tiles.
Dated June ~, 1909.
Eugene Smith,
8. c. Ke1lam,
srs H.es. A.1 ].
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The Misses Rose and Katherine
Larkins Of this city who have been
teaching, at Berthold for tho past
four months closed their spring term
Friday, June Is. Tho two schools
Joined in presenting the closing OK
ercises after which refreshments
were served to sixty guests.
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Fire Mt SmallWood's Barn

Fire in the NOW of ]. G. Small
woods barn on Valley street Wed
nesday night, called out the de-
partment. The boys made q great
run and soon had the flames under
control. Little damage was done
It was necessary to connect with
the hydrant at the court house, and
Ole, the pumper, happened to have
a fine head OF water on.
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Some idea to the extent Of tho p0-
tato business at Sabin, Mimi, may -
formed On the fact that the local
hardware store there has orders for
q, 900 pounds 1 Paris green, s1vS
the Moorehead News.
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A. G. Hanson Of the Public Drug
Go. has been indisposed for several
days, and he fears that he will not
be able to leave Monday on the Elks'
western trip.
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New Delivery Wagon

New Delivery Wagon
jacobson & Fugelso have shown IN
up-to-date spirit by investing In Q
dandy new delivery wagon, painted
= beautiful yellow. It is low and
will be especially convenient III
transferring stoves.
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To be held the 18th of July at the
home of 0. F. Wold's. Free lunch at
noon. The sale will be under the
management of the ladies Of the
Scandinavian Lutheran church OF
that locality.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

Miss Bessie Grier closed very
successful term of school south of
Minot on last Friday. A picnic was
given which was immensely enjoyed
by children and parents. Miss Grfer
went to Burlington Saturday where
she will spend her vacation with her
aunt.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-07-01

The fact that Newspaper reports
In the northern part Of the state are
already bringing out Secretary Of
6tate Blaisdell for congress, proves
he has loyal supporters In that Sec
tion-and signifies TO others that
Blaisdell's political moves will be
worth watching.-Bismarck Tribune.
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Time 10 Leok Out

When you notice that your plotting
paper is nearly soaked with moisture,
look out for Q disturbance Of the ele-
ments. Several of the business men
noticed this popularity Monday and
fastened to have their crops insured
against hail. That evening, terrific
cyclones were repmted east Of us.
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Licensed 10 Wed

Worth G. Coney, 26, Ward.
Miss Emily Sparkling, 30 Ward.
Ed. K. Peterson 36, Ward.
Inga Sanderstrien, "a, Ward.
Ole Knudson, 26 Ward.
Nellie Kaston, Is, Williams.
John Doetzel 33, Ward.
Clara NJ. Schumacher, 26, Ward.
Milton P. Bogne, IS, Ward.
Minnie E. Kismer, SO, Cass Co.
Neal Irwin, IS, Ward.
Lille Walker, Is, Wadena, MINI.
Herman Dallge, "a, Ward.
Rosa Miller. 46, Ward
Earl Raop, Mclean CO. rs.
Anna Caroline Christie, "a, Ward.
Walter Weaver, 81 Ward.
Laura Wanner, 10, Ward.
Jacob M. Brax, 81, Ward.
Emma K. Berg, 20, Ward.
Einar Mus, %, Ward.
Nehie Haugen, 20, Ward.
Axel Roise, IS Ward.
Elizabeth Luella Roach, IS, Ward
Jourgen Doe, 26 Ward.
Mabel Harris, II Ward.
Chas. Madin, 90 Ward.
Clara Hanson, 81. Ward.
Simon Snyder, "a Big Horn, Wyo.
Ora Pettys, "a Ward.
Emanuel Schoen weld, "a, Ward.
Adelia Klanner, 10 Ward.
Ernest Quinn 26 Montreal.
Edith Spalding, Is Montreal.
John E. Hooke 80 Ward.
Greta P. Peterson, % Ward.
Irwin A. Gets, %.
Jessie z. Houghten, Is.
Lon J. Byerly, 80.
Letta M. Frank, rs
John o. ThorsoR, 80
Ida 6. Vance 81.
Guy Willets, 80, Ward
Clara Josephine Wermoger, %, Will
ANS. l.,
VIM. Walter Taylor, "a Ward.
Nellie Straley, 10 Ward.
B. J. Steel, "a Ward.
Stene Lund, 10.
Curtis Solberg, SO Williams.
Anna s. Person, 80.
Rasmus Engvorson 81.
Anna Skullerud, 90.
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Daniel Conan ST., and Chas Glib
expect to leave in few days for
British Columbia, where they may
invest in land.
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Young Peoples Party

IOung fe0pWS fHrCy
The Young Peoples society Of the
Lutheran church uet at the l.. A.
Larson home Tuesday evening where
they made merry for several hours.
Refreshments were served and de-
lightful time reported.
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Open Barn With Big Dance

Open Barn With Big Dance
The mammoth new livery barn
just completed by McGregor Bros
will be opened with 3 big dance on
the evening of July 5th. The barn
is located on East First street, and
is 40x100 feet in size, 80 that 1t will
make an ideal place for . ball. Good
music will be furnished, and every
one is cordially invited to attend.
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Report Of the Condition of the
German American bank at Burling-
ton, Unlock, state of North Dakota,
at the close of business June % 1909.
Resources
Loans and DISCOUNTS .....$ 7012.00
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures -. -. -. ..... 100000
Due from other :. -.
banks :. =. =. $9584.9S
Checks and other cash
lLemS. ...... ..loVo.o1
Cash %. ....... ...3237.35 1432S.15
Total.. go. ..@1oo4V. 10
Liabilities
Capital stock paid in .. %. 100000
Undivided profits, less ex- |
penses and taxes paid... 1884
1ndiv. deposits subject -
TO cnecK .1Ol11.f0
Time certificates of
deposit. .. go. 1893. SO 1926. 81
Total. .... .... ..$zo54o. 10
|cr.. IS
State Of North Dakota, County Of
Ward,-ss.
1, John H. Werner, cashier Of tho
|above-named bank do solely swear
that the above statement is true, to
the best Of my knowledge and belief.
- J. H. Werner,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 23rd day of June, 1909.
H. G. Sorenson,
Notary Public, Ward Co, N. D.
Jourgen Olson,
F. H. Spath
Directors.
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Mrs. swanton, wife Of the mayor
Of Havre, Mont, 10 the guest Of her
mother, Mrs. Nratha Lindberg, Of
this city.
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on for the Ranch

Mrs. c. F. Truax and children left
this evening for the ranch near Chill
cot where they will spend a month
or more.
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slate's Ataernsv Dsaaely q Town
u, IVES . visabss hses .Tdls1ag.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The FIRST STATE BAN

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
the FIRST STATE Bank
at Surrey. in the State Of North Dakota, at
the close Of business Juno 23rd, 1902
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts---- So. o16- e
OverdRaftS, secured and unsocur0d--- aO-W
Werrants, stocks. tax certificates. 49, Or
Bsatia: sss:s: furniture s9a ;S9;'s ?,
Due from other banks -----$ q, lSO-8
CasS. He en1o.ne. s-s. ~ 1915 7,77e5o
Total s42,esl- "a
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid ia-----------------sio,o @ %
6sdi:!ssS PROFITS: loss expenses and 100 10
1ndi7. deposits subject 70
Demand certificates 81 dsp:
ri Ssts certificates 81 deposit s.ssi.n
Cashiers checks outstand- 49,. ..
standing ---------.----... 277.eo 31,4sl-s4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $42.o6l "a
STAT. t:.o Of No y; M 2.ddosa' s,
I, ". s.Youns, cashier OF tho above-named-
bank. do solemnly swear that tho above state;
true to 'hS Y 81 cssSsa ana
Subscribed ard sworn TO before mo this lst
day Of July, 1902 ...u.
H. E. BrosUwN W.. SS9t ceyn R9o1 Ne. p.l.
Ny commission expires Fob. 7. 1911
(sEALl Correct. Attest: ? y. Saoas.
Direc*on.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
MAID IS
GREAT SURPRISE
DEFEATED MARGIN WHO WAS FA.
voRITE IN $4,000 RACE AT
COLUMBUS.
WAS FURIOUS CONTEST
Margin Landed In Third Place--Jack
Mckerron Sccond--Ells Ambu-
lator Wins the 2:oe Pace
Easily.

Columbus, O.. Sept. 21.-Penisa
Maids victory over the IIoster-Colum-
bus stakes favorite, Margin, was the
startling occurrence of this afternoon
Grand Circuit races. The first heat,
In which Margin made a break at the
first quarter turn, was taken by Jack
MckerrCn.
In the second heat Margin and Peni
sa Maid teamed it to the half in 102
The third quarter was more furious,
being stepped in 50A. After the turn
q head wind made the pairAslow down
Jack McKerron came, up with a rare
burst of speed, but broke as he passed
the two mares, ran over the finish line
and was given third place, Penisa
Maid was two1engths ahead OF Margin
who was unable to respond to Driver
McDonald's calls. Margin, opening as
the favorite 100 to 25a continued first
choice after her loss of the opening
heat When Jack McKerron and
Penisa Maid each had heat, the
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-22
Can Enlarge Corporation Tax.


''If the income tax amendment
passes, we can enlarge the corpora
tion tax so as to include a proper
burden on bondholders in corporations
as well as shareholders. Those who
favor direct personal income tax
for the purpose Of restraining great
wealth will probably find it ineffective
for the reasons given,
THE proper authority to reduce the
size of fortunes is the state rather
than the central government. Let the
state pass inheritance laws which re-
Quire q division Of great fortunes be-
tween the children and the descend
ants and not permit the multi-milion-
aire to leave his fortune in trust, so
as to keep it in mass, and impose
heavy graduate inheritance tax
Gradually but effectively the concen
tratio OF wealth will thus be neutral
ized. The inheritance tax cannot be
| ESCAPED because the property must
| be aliudicated before transmission.
Il doubt not that information oh
| tanned through the new corporation
| tax will be made TIE basis for further
regulatioye legislation applicable only
| to corporations whese business Is 81
largely interstate as to justify greater
restrictions and more direct super
vision"