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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-01-20

pose the value of farm land is COM
puted upon the basis of its earning
capacity; upon this basis farm loans
are made and farms are bought and
sold. The same rule is applied to
grazing and other lands, and to
business property i'll towns and
cities. Whenever this rule is de
parted from, selling prices represent
either a sacrifice of part value
sentimentally or speCulatlVely III
ilated values, or a mere gueSs-none
of which form a just basis for tax
alton purposes.
Please do not confuse the term
earning capacity with actual
produCtion-thev may bear little
or no relation whatever one to the
other. Under this rule the value
of land would necessarily be deter
mined upon a conservative estimate
backed by actual experience, Of
what it would, handled with ordi-
nary skill and care, produce or
earn; and vacant lands capable of
producing revenue OF, say SIS
per acre, would be assessed at
whatever may be determined as the
actual value of that class of land
and the same rule would be applied
to vacant business lots which had
been made valuable by reason of
Improvements upon adjacent lots;
it is only Just that the oWlers Of
such unused lands and lots should
pay taxes upon that portion OF the
actual present value of their hold
lngS which has accrued at no cost
to the owner but which is the
direct result of improvements made
at the expense of their more indus
trious nei ghbors-the unearued
increment.
There certainly should be no
more Difficult ty in determining the
valuation of farm or other property
for taxation than for ordinary bus
mess purposes; and all property
should be assessed at its actual
present value as so determined. 1t
is not likely that any such system
will be adopted in the near future,
however, for the Obvious reason
that it is too simple, too direct,
and would come too dangerously
near to accomplishing the Utopian
idea of making every individual
carry his Just proportion of the
burden of taxation, a condition not
ardently desired by all men, by
any means.
But is it not worth our while to
urge the precaution of at least ordi
nary business methods in deciding
what portion of the cost of govern
ment each of US shall pay?
In no other line of human en-
deavor would such inequalities as
are common in our system of taxa
ton be tolerated. For the pur-
poses of paying costs of govern
ment the entire people of the state
of Washington, for instance, may
we'll be viewed in the light of a
joint stock company, each man s
stock in the company being repre-
scented by the property he owns.
Would he not, under any other
possible form of partnership or
business affiliation, be compelled
to stand his full share of the total
operating expenses as determined
by his interest in the concern? We
are all partners in the business of
our form of government; but some
are paying more and many are
paying very much less, than their
just share.
MAN ABOUT TOWN.
The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Chan-
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-01-20

Every Granger in Kittitas coun-
ty should be a regular reader of a
good Grange paper and we know
of none quite so good as the Michi-
gan Patron. 1t is publ S h ed
monthly at IS cents per year, but
we can supply it with The Dawn
at 81. is per year.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-01-20

II, l.. Stowell has about recover
ed from his recent illness and is
able to be ON duty at his store.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-01-20

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is very valuable medicine for
throat and lung troubles, quickly
relieves and cures painful breath
ing and a dangerously sounding
cough which indicates congested
lungs. Sold by Owl Drug Store.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-01-20

Chamberlain Cough Remedy
is not a common, everyday cough
mixture. 1t is a meritorious REM
edy for all the troublesome and
dangerous complications resulting
from cold in the head, throat, chest
or lungs. Sold by Owl Drug Store.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-01-20

Senator Knute Nelson, of Min
nesota, refused to lerd his aid to
the Pincot Roosevelt people in
their fight with Ballinger, He
answered.
What we need is to let that
Ballinger- Pinchot bus sin ess die
down and be forgotten. We face
elections. This continued agita-
ton threatens many republican
seats in the house of representa-
tives. What we need more than
anything is party regularity and
party solidarity.
Party regularity? What the
country needs is a re-division of
the voters on the basis of the real
questions of the day. And this is
coming-coming fast. Shall the
people rule? Shall Big Business
ruler That is the issue which the
people face. Cannonism, Aldrich-
!sm-what are they all but the
hand of Big Business laid on gov
ernmento
But the signs are good. Men
like Victor Murdoch, Senator La
Toilette and Joseph L. Bristow, of
Kansas will yet save the day.
They are the nucleus of a progress
sive party Yakima Herald.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-01-20
No.. 3
EDITORIALS

President Taft ought to know
that right here in the Secretary's
home state, Mr.. Pinchot, out of
office, has the confidence and re-
spect of more people than Mr..
Balinger in office. -Leavenworth
Echo.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-01-20

In spite of a powerful state con-
stitation and a bank guarantee law,
an Oklahoma bank fails now and
then. Yakima Herald.
True, but why did you not tell
the rest of the story? You could
have truthfully said that no depos-
itor in a guaranteed bank had so
far lost a cent as result of bank
failure, quite different to bank
failures in any other state.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-01-20


The dismissal of Clifford Pinchot
carries with it nothing but discredit
to the administration. 1t is repell-
ing the rights of the people who
have had the protection of An hon
orable official. In all his official
acts, Pinchot did that which was
right. He would not tolerate
graft, and the INSCRIPTIONS indi-
vidual or corporation which sought
special privileges from him or his
subordinates was commanded to
refrain from any such PRACTICES
Davenport Tribune.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-01-20

After voluntarily turning So, O0O-
600 into the United States treasury
as back customs, the American
Sugar Refining Company now asks
that $500, 900 be returned to it.
Doubtless it is kicking itself for
not thinking of the moiety when it
gave up such a sum. p. l. Seattle.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-01-20

Cannon throne totters. He
bowls for help. Glory! Down
with Cannonism Sic semper ty-
ranuisl-Tacoma Tribune.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-01-20

Louisville Courier Journal The
republican party says Joe Can
non, has done great things for
the consumer. Yes, there is
nitropicric acid on the free list,
and also raw acorns, annatto,
ashes, asafetida, dragons blood,
dividivi, stuffed birds not suitable
for millinery ornaments, ipecac.
JOSS sticks, junk, spunk and works
of art. What more could the ulti-
mate consumer want.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-28

F. M. Crosby, now of st. Johns
bury, was the guest of his mother,
Mrs. George R. Crosby, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mayo Higgins, Mrs.
Emma Fisher and Miss Isabel Briggs,
who have spent the summer in RAN
dolph, returned home Monday.
The Lady Maccabees will give baked
bean and vegetable supper at the church
dining room Saturday evening of this
week. All are invited
Mr.. and Mrs. James Elgerson have
moved from their brothers house into 7.
c. McDonald's house
Mrs. Maud Sanderson of Manchester
| is guest of her aunt. Mrs. Dora Grant.
Miss Mabel Wilson spent Sunday at
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Morse are enter
| tanning at their pleasant home Otis Tenn
| pie, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Temple and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Lynch of ST. Johns
bury. The reunion is a very happy one
as Mrs. Morse and Mrs. Lynch have not
seen their brother Otis for Is years.
Archie Weir and Frank Fisher have re-
turned home from the fairs, where they
have been caring for the fine stock for
the pa stthree weeks.
Nd. Ellis and son have returned to their
home in Barton, after spending several
weeks at the home of their cousin, Mr..
Elgerson.
Mrs. Edward King is seriously ILL.,
Her daughters, Mrs. Annie Smaller oil
Groveton, N. H., and Mrs. Nellie Nichols
of this place are caring for her.
Miss Minnie Briggs, who has spent the
4 C11 nj Ro liz,
and is now guest of her sister, Mrs
Harry Fisher.
Neral Lyon. who has spent the past
year with his daughters. in Massachu
setts, has returned home
| Several from this place attended the
4 auction of the estate of the late Patrick
| Marden.
Mrs. Jane Vance has returned to hel
home, after spending several weeks with
| friends in Lunenburg.
Mrs. Eva Burt and daughter Doris Of
| Plymouth, N. H., was a guest part Of
last week at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Freeman Russell.
81. R. Pratt of Red Wing camp, and
Mrs. ]. c. Mcdonald and son Harry
attended the golden wedding anniversa-
ry of Mr.. ond Mrs. c. L. Stacy at Con
cord Saturday evening.
Miss S. S. Durham has returned to
| Lyndon after spending few weeks al
her home here.
| Mr.. and Mrs. James Nichols spent Sun
day with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
| Edwin Scales.
Miss Bessie Wandless was in st. Johns.
bury Saturday.
B. E. Elgerson, who recently sold his
house in the village to Alfred Briggs, has
stored his goods and expects to spend
the winter in Littleton.
Charles Philips and family have moved
from E.. c. Grants house to Ray Smiths
farm.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-28
100 YEARS OLD.
Grandma SanaevSOn, Of DsW,ikt. Nos
Has Lived Long and UsefzslLJ

Grandma Sanderson is wonderful
woman. She is in as good health to-
day as ever in her life, although she
is over one hundred years old.
In letter to the Peruna Drug Mfg.
Co., she gives the highest credit to Pc
runa for her excellent health and ex-
treme old age. Read what she says.
Surely the evidence presented by
such cases as these ought not only to
dispel prejudice against Peruna, but
inspire confidence in it.
st will send you a picture that was
taken few weeks before my hun-
dredth birthday.
st am true friend of the Peruna
Company. I have derived great BEN
eft from Peruna many times. I can
say / regard Peruna very great med
icine. I found out the merit of it
good many years ago.
"a little more than two years ago I
contracted a very severe cold, which
resulted in La grippe. Owing to the
severity of the disease, and my ex-
treme age, my case was considered to
be very critical. I employed no doc
tor, but Peruna was the remedy 7
used, and to-day my health is as good
as it ever was in my life.
However, still continue to take
Peruna, spoonful every night before
retiring"
Peruna is an ideal tonic for old
people. It is a compound of herbal
remedies that has been known to the
medical profession for many years.
Peruna operates as tonic by cleans
ing and invigorating the mucous mem
branes. This explains why Peruna
has become so extensively known as q
catarrh remedy. Catarrh is simply a
condition of depraved mucous menu
branes. Peruna changes this deprav-
ity into healthful vigor.
Agreat many old people use Peruna,
and would not be deprived of it for any
consideration.
People who object to liquid medi'
cines can now secure Peruna tablets.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-28
Perfection Roofing

is ghfor nearly every purpose Going onto many build
ingS now
all thCkneSses and great variety possibly large
stock is found in New EngldndS lot OF odd rolls at
to hurry
Going to paint? Better not wait prices are jumping
all the tme-Our Colonial Floor Paint is all right-The
Auto carriage paint is the real thing, no mistake.
The Velveta q in u paint unique in finish and
ing CapaCiy-foT an enamel sells at low price and IS
first class in qudityyou ought it the WdSMdny
of the largest buildings in the country are painted with it
Famous Bronzite"-every shade of green-no higher
than pdin-don fade eher-pdSe or liquid. Tell
your wants.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-28
EAST CONCORD.

Miss Myrtle Kellogg, who has
spent the summer vacation at her
home in this place, returned last
Monday to Oberlin, Ohio, where she
is attending Oberlin college.
Mrs. H. A. Smith returned home
Tuesday from Lisbon, N. H., where
she has spent several days.
George Smith has so far recovered
from his recent illness as to be out.
Edgar Webb is convalescent.
Mrs. Martha Folby of Dorchester,
Mass, spent part of last week at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. D. c..
Isham.
Seventy-four tickets were sold at
this station during the three days
of Caledonia county fair, while many
others went by team.
Mrs. Mabel Wright and four child
rem of Waterford recently visited
Mrs. Wright's sister, Mrs. Fred Say
ers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-28

And it is ordered by said Court that the
list day of October A. D. $40, at the Probate
Office in said St. Johnsbury, be assigned for
proving said instrument; and that notice
thereof be given to all persons concerned. by
publishing this order three weeks successfully
IN the CALEDoNIAN, a newspaper circulating
in that vicinity, in said District, previous to
the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to ap-
pear before said Court, at the time and place
aforesaid, and contest the probate of said
will if you have cause.
Given under my hand at St. Johnsbury, in
said District, this 18th day of September.
A. D. 1910.
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-28
NORTH DANVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Clay of North
Thetford are visiting Mr.. Clay's sis
ter, Mrs. F. E. Bickford, for few
days.
Mrs. J. E. Sizen died Friday night,
September 16, after long illness.
Funeral services were held from
her home the following Monday at
p. m, Rev. J. B. Higgins of1ciat-
ing, and the interment was in the
cemetery near S. K. Huse's.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. D. Waldron of
Sheffield visited relatives and friends
about here the past week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-28
ST. JoHNsBURY CENTER.
Death of Earl CorIiss.

The community was greatly
shocked to learn that little Earl
Corliss passed away on Wednesday
morning at the home of John Stark.
On Sunday morning he was taken
sick, but not considering the illness
serious the doctor was not called
until Tuesday. The cause of his
death is mystery to the doctors
and community as he seemed to be
perfectly well organically. He was
born at st. Johnsbury June 8, 1904,
but has made his home most of the
time with his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Joyce. He was bright,
smart child and all who knew him
loved him. He will not only be
missed by the family but by his
school mates and friends. The
funeral was held Friday at 2 O'Clock
at the house. Every precaution has
been taken to prevent the disease
spreading should it prove to be con-
tagious.
News was received here the first
of the week of the death of Mrs. Dora
Robbins Dow of Barton. Mrs. Dow
was one of the young ladies of this
place and always made her home
here until her marriage. She has
been in poor health for some time,
suffering great deal at times, but
bore it all with patience. The remains
will be brought here on Wednesday
for burial. She leaves a husband,
mother and brother, who have the
sympathy of the community.
Miss Ethel Bagby of Danville was
the guest of Miss Ella Mclaughlin
last week
Daniel Gallagher is suffering with
blood poison and Mrs. Fred Hill has
been very sick with tonsilitis and
quinsy sores.
Miss Mae Porter of Whitman,
Mass, has been visiting Mrs. P. N.
Granger.
Mrs. Roberts of Canada will sup
ply the pulpit OF the Methodist
church on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Miles of
Washington, D. c., have been visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kelly and
also called on Mrs. Jonathan Hunt
ley.
The Green Mountain Grange give
an entertainment and harvest supper
at their hall Friday evening. Frank
O. French of st. Johnsbury will be
present to give everybody a good
will be other outside talent. The
committee who have it in charge are
putting both time and work into it.
Let all go and help them make it a
success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Gognon expect
to start Thursday for California.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-28
EAST RYEGATE.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Powers were
in Concord over Sunday visiting Mr..
and Mrs. E. N. Willis.
Mrs. Quimby of Kirby was the
guest of her sister, Mrs. C. M. Wal
lace, few days last week.
Roy Bros. of West Barnet are
filling silos for the farmers on this
side of the town.
Among those who attended the
state fair from here Wednesday
were Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Lackie, Mr..
and Mrs G. M. Wallace and Mr..
Brown and son, Harry.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-28
WEST LUNENRuRG.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Gray of Co
lumbia, N. H., and Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathaniel Gray of Holland have been
guests of W. H. Carpenter the past
week.
Scott Clifton Carbee, who painted
the portrait of George H. Prouty
and Chief Justice John w. Rowell of
the supreme court of Vermont, is
visiting relatives in this place for
a few days.
Saturday on business.
Mrs. George Wentworth is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Ann Briggs, at
East Concord.
Lyman Wentworth of this place
and Miss Lena Remick of Lancaster
were united in marriage at Lam
caster September 10.
Mrs. Edward King is quite Ill.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-28
YOUNG MEN WANTED.
Government Pays Railway Mail
Clerks $500 to S., 400 Year.
Free Scholarships Are Offered.

NIOO 0CIKUAdISIIIpS AIO OIAOICUs
Uncle Sam holds examinations for
railway mail clerk, postofice clerk or
carrier, custom house and depart
mental clerks. Prepare at once for
the coming examinations.
The job is for life; hours are short,
salary twice monthly and vacation.
To any young man who has energy
enough to answer, this is the oppor-
tunity of a lifetime.
THOUSANDS of appointments are to
be made. Common school education
is all that you need; city and coun-
try people have equal chance. Start
to prepare now-free information.
Free scholarships this month.
Write Immediately to Central
Schools, Dept. 253, Rochester, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-28
Probate OF viii.
EsrATE OF URIAH ELLIOTT.

STATE OF VERMONT District of Caledonia. IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of c aledonia: To all persons interested
in the estate of Uriah Elliott, late OF
St. Johnsbury, IN said district, deceased,
greeting:
AT Probate Court, holden at St Johns
bury within and for said district, the 9th
day of Sept, A d. 1910, instrument pur-
porting to be the last will and testament OF
Uriah Elliott late of ST. Johnsbury,
in said District, deceased was presented to
the Court aforesaid for Probate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-28
LADIES' TICKET

Lady presents THIS TICKET at the Box Office
before NJ Monday Reserved Seat Ticket for
45c good for MONDAY Night Limited
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-10-10
VIA WIRELESS"
DELIGHTS AUDIENCE

Practically every player of the
Baker Stock company who appears
in Via Wireless" at the Spokane
this week has an opportunity to do
excellent work, and that none of the
opportunities are overlooked is evil
denced by the tumultuous applause
which is accorded each and every
one of the principals at the close of
his or her big scene"
Franklin Underwood and Frances
Slosson, of course, carry the prin-
cipal honors, but they are hard
pressed by James Corrigan and
Ralph Bell as Marsh, the inventor,
end Harling, the wireless operator,
respectively.
Mr.. Corrigan's acting in the con-
fession scene is one of the best bits
Of work done by any member Of the
Baker Stock company this season
and that's saying sOmething-while
Ralph Bell handles the great wire
less scene effectively and avoids
tearing a passion to tatters.'
Miss Slosson is winning and
winsome heroine, while Underwood
makes rather diffident, but con.
vincing, lover.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-10-10
PLAYS AND PLAYERS
MUSICAL WONDERS
At WASHINGTON

Commencing with the first act,
McNamee, the artistic sculptor, and
finishing wit hthe moving pictures,
the show at the Washington this
week is excellent. The Higgledy-
Piggledy Trio, in the Varsity
Boys and the Farmer" is a treat
in the rough and tumble line. A ri.
diculous and laughable playlet, 40
a. M, or the Morning After" is
very good.
But the real hit of the evening
was Thomas Potter Dunn, In charac-
terizations. His limitations of the
feminine sex were exceedingly
good, especially of a little girl ging-
ing her first song The last act,
that of Staley & Birbecks, musical
blacksmiths, can sure" play some
tunes on supposed blacksmith tools,
and for quick change act there is
nothing which can beat this. They
change the scene, that of a fully
equipped blacksmith shop, into a
drawing room furnished complete in
less lime than it takes to tell.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-10-10
Three Male
Singers Are
Orpheun1 Hit

Three sturdy young fellows, in
little song stunt, took the cake
at the. Orpheum last night. 1t was
just a simple little act, with negro
songs and banjo playing, but that's
the sort of catchy stuff the thea
ter-going public like best of all
Voices and playing were good, the
boys made nice apprenticeship
they took" that's all
Camille ODER reaches G in the
fourth octave in great shape. She
is the highest singer ever heard IN
Spokane. Mile. ODER is a young
French vocalist, and her ability to
reach the highest known notes is
what makes her position on the
vaudeville stage unique.
Two very good Juggling acts are
included on the bill. DeLisle has
some very ordinary things to work
with, like hats and apples, a
feather, ETC., but he juggles them
marvelously well. The Five AL
phas" are clever aggregation
and the way they twirl hoops
around is a creation.
"A Call for Help" is a humorous
playlet that pleases the audience
The two Racketts have a clever
repartee and singing sketch. They
are finished artists in their line
and got a great round of applause
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-10-10

of about IS, with a small, brown
mustache. Clark is 23, slender and
bis upper lip shows plainly that he
has never had mustache.
His employers protested to the
authorities that Clark had been in
their employ at the time of the rob
berry, but to no avail, and even
though he offered to waive exam
nation, go east and stand trial, he
was given no satisfaction.
Finally word came from the east
that he was not the man wanted,
and on October 6 he was turned
loose, after having had to exist for
nine days under the fearful condi.
lions prevailing at the county jail
under the Pugh regime. He says
the food served to him during the
time he was in jail was so poorly
prepared and so prolific of dead
cockroaches that he was unable to
eat more than few bites of it
and there was not more than half
enough in the first place.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-10-10
NAz |M0vA GIVES
; PLAYS HERE

Seats for the engagement Of
Nine. Nazimova at the Auditorium
theater next Friday evening, Sat
urday afternoon and evening, Oct
IA and 10. will go on sale Wednes-
day morning.
For her engagement here the
Messrs' Shubert have provided a
repertoire of three plays. THE
Fairy Tale" will be given Friday
evening; Saturday afternoon, "A
Dolls House" will be given and
Saturday evening Little Eyolf''
will be the bill.
Nine. Nazimova will be support
ed by the entire Nazimova theater
company. and she will bring com.
plete productions for all her plays
in her repertoire.