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New-York tribune., 1909-12-05

scheduled for to-day. the trst al o'clock
AZ the Brick Church. Fifth avenue and 57th
street. the second at S O'Clock at Madison
Square Church. Madison avenue and 24th
street. There Will be another on Wednes-
day evening at the Rutgers Presbyterian
Church. Broadway and I'D street. and a
parlor meeting on Friday. at $50 o'clock, al
the home OF Mrs. Hugh O'NeiIl. No. 14s
West 57th street.
The roof OF the Hotel Astor will be the
scene OF a real county fair on the after
Moons and evenings OF December and
The National Society of New England
Women is getting It up for the benefit OF
the hospital and scholarship funds There
viii be real New England kitchen and
supper room. and for amusements thsr.
VIII be an old-fashioned singing school. led
By Mrs. Antonia Sawyer. and oldtims
canoes. arranged BY Oscar Duryea. The
women u the society will dress in charac-
ter and they will have for sale everythinr
that is usually found az a county fair.
The friends Of the Manhattan Trada
School for Girls. az No aOe 70 e1s East a9d
street, are invited 10 visit and inspect thar
Institution on its annual open dav."
Wednesday December s. The hours ara
from II o'clock until o'clock. and from
until 10 o'clock. The regular classes will
be IN session.
The regular Sunday morning lecture az
the Rand School Ot Social Science. No
1l2 East 18th street. to-day will be bv
Thomas II. Bell. on Cooperation and So
cialism." II begins at IL O'Clock on De-
cember l. Eugene Wood will lecture on
Religion for To-day" on December 10
Morris Hillquit talks on The Socialist
outlook IN America"
The Ahawath Chesed Shaar Hashomaytm
SisterhOOd OF Personal Service. which works
for the needy, especially those suffering
from tuberculosis. in the crowded district
between East Goth and 1oist streets
will hold bazaar at Tuxedo Hall, Nadi-
son avenue and 59th street. next week.
The bazaar will open on Wednesday even
Ing. December Is. ana will continue Thurs
day afternoon and evening and Friday
afternoon and Saturday evening
course of ten lectures. the net pronis
OF which WHY be contributed to the woms
New-York tribune., 1909-12-05
Things TO Think About.
DROPPED LETTERS.

Nodl wandering ghosCDs -uC0 vCz)ldly
eveCslYwhere.
One letter is omitted from each word.
When these letters have been correctly sup
Piled IL will be found that 1-2-3-4-5-s is one
OF the four seasons.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-05

10 make. velveteen with long haired plush
makes an excellent combination Of ma
terials. but anything that is smooth I'm
ished is good for The lion himself. with
shaggy material for his name.
Eldian suits serve the double purpose or
srording n great many hours % enjoy ment
and OF saving the better clothing. and the
one illustrated is simple " make. kAAA1
New-York tribune., 1909-12-05

One day Willie had a very funny dream
He dreamed that he was walking along
when he came 10 a place where everything
was wrong. Nothing seemed 10 be as he
had seen il when awake. The picture rep
resents Willie's dream. See how many
New-York tribune., 1909-12-05

The circle children started
on s "Trip IN q balloon
They thought perhaps 20 reach the sun,
or. anyhow. the moon
They very nearly lost the caf.
and soon returned 20 land.
But one and sll declared the VieT
Was really very grand
New-York tribune., 1909-12-05
LAST WEEKS PRIZE WINNERS.

Hunting Puzzle.-Willie started out to
shoot tiger. The nsatest and best three
answers came from Edna Michael. thirteen
years Old. No. 10S Putnam avenue. Brook
lyn, box Of water color paints. Dorothy
II. Spring. nine years old No . F'ronr
street. Schenectady y T.. a box of water
cClOr paints: Howard Townsend. thirteen
years old No s. Cleveland street. Orange.
y j. a sterling silver Tribune badge
Things 70 Think AbOut--The TWO prizs
winners and their prizes in this conrssr
are Lorraine Bird. nine wears old. Chester.
y. j.. a box of water color paints: William
y Buell. thirteen years old. NO. Berke
cards.
our Letter Box--See letters BY priz-
winners.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-05

Dear Editor: I wish 70 thank you for th>
check for 81 which The Tribune sent uns
for my letter. This Is the first dollar that
I have ever earned Yours truly,
KATHARINE HEATH.
Catskul, -. Y
New-York tribune., 1909-12-05
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New-York tribune., 1909-12-05

A course of ten lectures. the net pronis
OF which WHY be contributed to the WON.
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-02
Life 100000 Years ago

Scientists have found in u cave In
Switzerland bones of men, who lived
100, 900 years ago, when life was In con-
slant danger from wild beasts. Today
the danger rs shown by A. W. Brown
Of Alexander; Me-, is largely from
deadly disease. "lf IL had not been
for Dr. Kings New Discovery, which
cured me. | could not have lived" he
writes, suffering as | did from a
severe lung trouble and stubborn
cough" To cure Sore Lungs, Colds,
obstinate Coughs, and prevent Pneu-
mOnia, it's the best medicine on
earth. soc and sl,OO. Guaranteed by
Edgar Bros. Trial bottle free.
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-02
Contest Notice
Department nt the Interior
United States Land Once, Pueblo oolo'

DEPARTMENT nf the Interior
united States Land once, Pueblo, Colo
June 8, 1879,
i, sufficient contest affidavit having been h''i
In mi. nf,iee hy Arthur ", Green, CONTESTANT
,y,in., nnmcstsad entry No. i7s76, made Aug
u.t n. 1891, lot sEl! Section -, Township w.
Range 50 W. by Joseph NJ, hunseiio'u'
,onte-tee. In which It Is alleged that san
an, has wholi, failed To establish residence up
an aid tract Of land or To cultivate OF Improve
.,,,,, in any manner -lncc date "f entry; And
rb., s.id defaults exist 20 date Lercoi M"
tB.t -.Id alleged absence from said lana was
,,t due To hi. employment In the Amy Navy
Or Marine Corps u the United States A. p'''
.ats soldier. officer seaman OF marine "u''"s
rb, var with spain. OF during any "iher VI"
In which the United States may br cnsaE'h'
Nov Therefore, said parties are hereby h'H'
ned TO appear. respond, aud Offer evidence
.uurhius said allegation at 10 O'Clock a m' on
Srptemn,r I. 1919, before the Register nnd h''
erl,rr a. the United slAtes LEud once Il"
bio, Colorado.
The -lid contestant having, In a proper ~
Hiayi,. uIcd May IS, 1902, sci forth facts which
.bou that after due diligence peT-onaI service
Of .ni- notice can not be made, It Is hereby
ordered aud directed that such notice be given
by due and proper prblleltion.
S ABBEY. Register.
FiT-t publication July sni.
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-02
Notice for Publication
Department of the Interior,

Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Pueblo, Colorado.
June l2 1909.
Notice is hereby given that Michael ], Train.
or, OF ordway, Colorado, who, on April 7, 1904,
made Homestead Entry, No. 1ii57, for sW 1 4
Sec. .. T, l9s, r. 56w 9Th Principal Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make Final Five
Year Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described. before Clerk of District Con ri
at La Junta, Colorado, on the 23rd. day of July,
1909,
Claimant names AZ witnesses:
John Vinyard of Ordway, Colorado.
Alvin j. Houston Of Arlington,
William Kaiser Of Ordway,
@. r McCabe OF
s.A ABBEY, Register.
First publication June 18th.
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-02

Better get 10 on the SOC rate Tor the
new Era up to Jan. /, 1910 This
may not appear again so you better
consult the Era force now.
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-02
Notice for Publication
Department Of the Interior.
L. Land Oulrv AZ Pueblo, C"'orado'

department Of the Interior.
L. : Land Onlry al Pueblo, Colorado
May u. 1917.
Notice 8. hereby given that EuoIlAM Durham
# Arlington. Colorado, vh". uu Junr IT. 1870
made ur,rrt Land Entry No. t-7, Serial NO
,7 a-. for Ne. sEa. Section - ". s"@'
~. sNB. sc.itou a. To~u.hIp u :, Range
81 " 9TH Priuclpal NJ ridinu. has nird Notice
t.nrcuttun To make Final Proof To establish
claim ro be Iaud abuyc de-rrtn, Il before L :
Land once a. Pueblo. Colorado, on The -lh
day Of July, 1917.
Claimant name A. Nltug--cz:
John Mcliv-t,
Err Morrison,
4 7. Beer,
uoou He.r. all Of Arlington. Colorado.
5 A. ABBEY, Register
FIr-t publication May 2,th.
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-02
Notice for Publication
Department Of the Interior.
Us Land ONCE. a; Pueblo. Colorado,

Department Of the Interior.
L. : Land ONCE, a. Pueblo. Colorado.
June l lth.. 1870
Notice l. hereby given that Bottle NJ. Cowdcn
formerly Bette NJ. Collins. Of OIucy. COLORADO"
who, on June II 1915, made Desert Land Entry
80 GA Serial No u5.GI, for SwA SEA. sEA
swa. Section -, Township j. $. and Lots
aud .. Section S, Township lgs. Range a7W.
Sixth Principal Meridian, has Med notice OF
Intention to make Final Proof, "a establish
claim 10 the land above described, before
UuItcd States Land ONCE at Pueblo, Colorado
on the llni. day OF September. 1870.
Claimant names ~ witnesses:
Z Il. McCabc, OF Ordwlv, Colorado,
Henry Humi-ton uf Wal-cubnrg,
Joseph sLmmerhaIter OF olney. "
Bart Tabor Of
s 4. ABBEY. REGISTER
First publication June 18th
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-02
Department OF the Interior,

Department OF the Interior,
U. $ Land Onlcc at Pueblo, Colorado.
June p. IgOg.
Notice is hereby given that Murray II. Levi,
of Sugar City. Colo. who ON December y, lgI7
made Homestead Entry. No IIg5. for EL
SEX. Section as Township - $. Range Sc ".
9th. Principal Meridian, has nIed notice OF I-
tentiou to make Final Five Year Proof, tC
establish claim to the land above described
before Clerk of the District Court at La Juuia
Colorado, on the ,EJ;h. day Of July. 1900.
Claimant names as witnesses:
c. 5. Davenport
VIM. T. Long
J. W. Baker
Frank Hedges, all OF Sugar City. Colo.
5. A. ABBEY, Register.
First publication June 2ith.
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-02
Notice for Publication

First publication June 18th.
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-02
Notice for Publication
Department Of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Pueblo, Colorado

Department OF the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Pueblo Colorado,
June IL, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that Laura NJ. vande.
venter, OF sugar City, Colo. who, on July 18th
1903, made Homestead Entry, Serill No. 0lOa
for NWA Section Is, Township 10 8 Range 50
W. 9th Principal Meridian, has filed notice OF
intention to make Final Communication Proof to
establish claim to the land above described
before Clerk of the District Court at La Junta
Colorado on the 27th. day of July, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses:
VIII Andrews OF Sugar City. Colorado
Geo. Valerius of
Joe Trainor OF Drdway,
Mrs. Letha Morton OF Sugar City,
s. A. ABBEY, Register.
First publication June 18th.
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-02
Notice for Publication
Department Of the Interior.
U. S Land Once at Pueblo Colorado

Department Of the Interior.
U. S Land Once at Pueblo. Colorado.
June ~. 1909.
Notice Is hereby given that John H. Cowdcn
of ordway, Colorado. who. on August 2j. 1905
made Desert Land Entry No. Gi7, Serial No.
Oi9t, for Lot /; SEX MEX, Section 8: sw5!
NWA; NW4 SW54, Section {, Township I9S. @,
Range 81 W, 9Th Principal Meridian. has filed
notice of Intention to make Final Pr"oi
to establish claim to the land above described
before United States Land Office at Pueblo
Colorado. on the 2lst. day OF Sep. ember. 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses:
r. McCabe, OF ordway. Colorado,
Henry Humiston. of waIsenburg, Colo.
Joseph Summerhalter of Olney.
Bart Tabor, of Olney. Colorado.
S. A. ABBEY, Register
First publication June Is. 1903.
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-02
Report Of the Condition Of
The First National Bank

At ORDwAY, IN TIE STATE OF Colo
RApu, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS,
June 23rd, 1909.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19
TO DECIDE DUFFY CASE NEXT WEEK,
Mayor Asks Police Commissioner to DetslI
Inspector Kelly TO Help Him.

Mayor Mcclellan yesterday asked Police ComTnis-
tnn Bingham detail Inspector Kelly VINO .
e lieutenant used 10 be stationed at the Mayor s
oHcs. to assist him ia the inquiry into the record
D ioung Duffy whose picture is retained ny me
Police in the Rogues' Gallery against the protests
2 Justice Gaynor and the boys parents ne
Asyor Is winding uI the taking of testimony N
ne inquiry. as he expects TO render an opihl"h
fale day next week
The decision was due yesterday. but the mass
" testimony both for and against Duffy has pleo
y Greatly. making the task OF sitting IL an ardu-
s-e one- Inspector Kelly was with the Mayor yes
,Isy afternoon. He brought with him three po-
--Inea. who have submitted afidavits concerning
1ny L IS understood that the Mayor wants 10
Know more about tie character OF the policemen
10 asFe made affdavits.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19
REAeREsTED FOR TOWNSEND BURGLARY

nfneoa. Long island. June ls.-Loris Doty. ar
- ~, spenicion Of knowing something about the
att,cIr on Mrs Beeknan Townsend. her daughter
and a woman guest at their nome IN oyster bay,
@ 1i - MS released from Jail to-day writ
= t,a.e corpus but promptly arrested on a
y -, s-gorn out by a justice Of the peace .
-, . assault and robbery in the first degree.
49, T<tttv Her-ey. Airs Townsends guest was so
MIS- - i tho struggle with the burglar,
Dao'S - chat she has not since been able
-. the hospital here The warrant was sworn
to ie@ts positive Identification of Doty by
o.. o. Jersey at the hospital
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19
no ALDERMANIC PULL" FOR HIM.
@aelstrate Resents Lawyers Reference TO
Political Influence of His Client.

p"hen Leopold Moschcowitz. a lawyer, Of No. I'll
= -~,.eoNay. sought yesterday 10 invoke the process
NAse1 Market court against man whom Alder
- - adolf Moakowitz accused Of larceny. he mem
40 The fact that his client was alderman
s'sIate oConnor. interrupted:
ai9-h needn't remind ne Of that, for IL makes no
inee. s.loe win me who Ac r. resent the state
Sc a. AZ Insult ne personally well a. 20
to- -. conduct this court on a basis OF JUS
o. - ali That come before me-hgh or low. i.ch
systsesse4 u makes difference 10 Inc. All get
orig - mat WAS demonstrated most strikingly
sIffhas..e s..e.selday. when young man was arraigned
u. - 1F9eDos attorneys and the powerful po-
nav York bending ever. energy TO convict
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19
European Advertisements.

LONDON SHOPS.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19

him I saw that he sot full hearing, developed
fscte ny the testimony Of the officers themselves
80 st1o,yed the defendant not guilty, and then
disclarsed him, az he should have been Ihat Is
s--st;re and he sort Of justice any man VIII get
i[fSre me and ] repeat that for any lawyer TO tell
- tlaf his client is lawyer or a politician Is an
1r,1 Insult I will not issue warrant and VIII hald
80 meter for the District Attorney.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19

AlyER-ISEEfEN = AND
A TIE Tr5hUne received al
1884 R-oztR sy. between 36tn
c'cio-E :. 4. A6ve--ise-Tls -. IS
t-sach o6ces e. regular cftce
VIZ 2ss sin s-e.. : o cor
-2th 81 10 EaS- 1s-h -
- sn6 s-h sves of2 West !
q ave. 1ssT f1sr So l1HS
Ess- 125-h 81 80 T-e-u0n-
American District Telegraph (
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19

SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR
their Uptown Ch1e. No
81 and 35rl 81. Until ?
! received At -he following
rates until : O'Clock 2 m.
22E - 153 Srh ave cor
- West z25 ST.. hstWse1
gE-n st 1025 - ava 1928
- ave near SCH ST i59
az $50 50 ave. and any
1@ce
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-27
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARTIN

1. George s. Eastin. Dv-Clerk Of Court
and ex-OfficiO Dy-RecOrder in and
for the Parish of st. Martin. LOuisi-
ana, do hereby certify that the foregoing
and above is true and correct copy of
the original flleG for recOrdatiOn in this
Office this 18th day of the month of March
A. d. 1909, and duly recorded under No.
of the Records Of this Clerks and
Recorders Office of the Parish Of St.
Martin. Louisiana.
In faith whereof witness my official
signature and seal Of office at st. Mar
tinville. Louisiana, this 9Th day Of the
month Of March A. ID. 1909.
GEO. S. EASTIN,
Deputy Clerk Of Court and ex- OfficiO De-
putty Recorder in and for the Parish Of
st. Martin, State of Louisiana.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-27
Sherih's Sale.
H. & C. Newman Ltd
Joseph Pellerin
No 1O,437

State of Louisiana. Parish of st. Martin,
18th Judicial Discount Court.
By virtue of an order of seizure and
sale, issued in the above entitled and
numbered suit dated this 10th day of
March 1909. | have seized and will pro-
coed to sell at the last and highest bid
der at the front door of the Court House,
in the town of st. Martinville, on
Saturday the 24th day of April
1909. the following described property.
tO-wit
All the rights. titles and interests in
and to that certain undivided tract of
land situated in tina Parish of st. Martin
La. containing one hundred arpents
more or less, and bounded North by land
of Demas ThibOdeaux, South by heirs of
Treville ThibOdeaux, East by land of
Homer LatiOlais. and West by land OF
LeOnce RansOnet.
Seized to satisfy said above order Of
seizure and sale.
Terms and cOnditiOns-CASH.
Sheriff's office. this Goth day Of March
A. II. 1909.
A. +. BROUSSARD. Sheriff.
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FOR SALE.

My twO-stOry residence Oh Port street.
having one acre lot, also three other pro
perties. Terms cash or on terms
Dec. %. EDWARD MARTINEZ.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-27

For sale--One brand new Werline piO-
mo cheap. also young mare good blood
L. Bienvenu.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-27
LAWYERS
SHERIFFS SALE.

SHERIFF'S SALE.
BANK OF ST. MARTINVILLE
LAURA WARD
No 1884
State of Louisiana, Parish Of st. Martin,
10Th Judicial Court.
By virtue of an order of seizure and
sale, issued in the above entitled and
numbered suit, dated the 23rd day of
February 1908. | have seized and will
proceed to sell at Public Auction to the
last and highest bidder at the front door
of the Court House in the Town of St.
Martinville on
Saturday the 18TH day Of
April 1909
the following described property. to-wit:
That certain tract of land with all the
improvements thereon, and appurten-
ances thereto belonging, situated in the
Fifth Ward of st. Martin Parish, La,
containing One hundred and eighty ar
penis in superficial area more or less.
Bounded North by property of Wilkins,
South by lands of Marks formerly Kid.
der, East by land of Smith. and West by
land Of James Means.
Seized to satisfy said above order OF
seizure and sale.
Terms and cOnditiOns-Cash.
Sheriff's office this 10th day Of March
A. ID. 1909.
A. +. BROUSSARD,
Sheriff Of the Parish Of st. Martin, La.
Ship your cotton to Olivier
VOORHEES, & Lowry, 922 Gravier
street, New Orleans if you want
the highest market price for your
cotton.
For sale-The store and residence of
MIR. Jules DelahOnssaye on Main street.
see Laizaire Bienvenu, real estate agent.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-27
The Peoples Grocery Store
BUYING GROCERIES from GEO. J.

BUYING GROCERIES from GEO. J.
OLIVIER has long since passed the expert
mental stage and become delightful reality.
Since the introduction Of Up-to-date Methods
and Legitimate Prices, inaugurated by this
store it is source of pleasure to the house
keepers as furnish the quality and freshness
in food they desire. All orders are delivered
same day received, except when received too
late for that day. All orders are packed with
care and attention, and in such way as to
insure safe delivery from breakage. never
carry over one years Goods to another, there
by giving you Fresh and Senasonable Foods
at all times. I Guarantee every piece OF
Of Goods l sale to be Fresh, First class, Full
Weight and Measure, and must be perfectly
satisfactory to the buyer or can be returned.
ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND
That Good Food promotes good health, good
digestion and good humor, and send your or
ders to
Geo. j. Olivier
Fancy family grocer and distributor Of High
Grade Wines and Liquors, headquarter for the
old and reliable "Sunny Brook Whiskey"
|tY-FREE DELIVERY Phone 60
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SHERIFFS SALE.

Ol1EN1T L . OAAEs
H. & C. Newman Ltd
Joseph Pellerin
No 1O4,36
State of Louisiana, Parish of st. Martin,
10Th Judicial District Court
By virtue Of an order of seizure and
sale, issued In the above entitled and
numbered suit. dated this 18th day Of
March 1909; have seized and will pro-
coed to sell at public auction to the last
aud highest bidder at the front door Of
the Court House, in the Town of st.
Martinville, on
Saturday the oath day of April
1909, the following described property,
tO.wit:
That certain tract Of land with all
improvements thereto and appurten-
ances thereto belonging, situated in the
Parish of st. Martin. La. containing
twenty t2O) superficial arpents, bounded
North by land Of Peter Rene, South by
Bayou Teche, East Dy heirs of Jos. Po-
Tier and West by land II Albert MoutOn.
Seized to satisfy said order of seizure
and sale.
Terms and cOnditiOns-CASH.
Sheriff's Office this 10th day Of March
A. D. 1909.
A. E. BROUSSARD, Sheriff.
Ring No 3-For your Fresh
Milk Cream, Cream Cheese and
Home Made Butter. You will be
served promptly and with tho best.
P. L. Guilbeau
For sale--One brand new Werline piO-
| mo cheap. also young mare good blood,
L. Bienvenu.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
All Who
Would Enjoy

good health, with it's blessings, must un-
derstand, quite clearly, that it involves the
question of right living with all the term
implies. With proper knowledge of what
is best, each hour Of recreation, of enjoy
ment, of contemplation and of effort may
be made to contribute to living Alright.
Then the use of medicines may be dis
pensed with to advantage, but under Or
binary conditions in many instances
simple, wholesome remedy may be invalu-
able if taken at the proper time and the
California Fig Syrup Co. holds that it is
alike important to present the subject
truthfully and to supply the one perfect
laxative TO those desiring it. O.
Consequently, the Company's Syrup Of
Figs and Elixir Of Soma gives general
satisfaction To get is bepehrial effects
buy the genuine, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
NEAR-BEER TAX HAS
MELTED 1923, $50

Governor Smith will. in his message to
the legislature detail the first official
and authentic information concerning the
cost to the state of the extra session OF
the general assembly which he called
last fall to cope with the convict problem.
The session, which lasted twentY-six
days, cost $37, 3O5.3O. and the "near-beer
tax, which it enacted, has already netted
the state 1923 $50, with a good chance that
the sum will be increased by seven or
eight thousand when all delinQuents have
paid up.
In this connection, the governor will In
vite attention to the defective machinery
provided in the "near-beer' tax act rela-
tive to the collection of the license. He
will, recommend thai the act be so
amended as to make il incumbent upon
the tax collector to make the collections,
relieving the ordinaries of this duty. The
law as ID now stands does. not make It
obligatory upon any official to make the
collection. esH.f
The fact that so much has been collect
ed by the state in 'near-beer' taxes is
due in a large part to the cooperation
efforts of the governor, the comptroller
and the attorney general.
1t is understood that Governor Smith
is contemplating, and may recommena,
that the comptroller general be author
lied to appoint a special tax investigator,
whose duty it shall be to canvass the
entire state in search of delinquents. .