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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-05-12

Two mature young women were
overheard the other day conversing in
a Cedar car.
"Yes," said the one with sugar
scoop hat, I'm almost determined to
give up school teaching and become a
trained nurse. They seem to get mar
rled quicker. r."-Cleveland Plain Deal
or
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-05-12

Lady Ito her sister, doctor)-
There; l cooked a meal for the first
time to-day and I made a mess Of it.
Sister-Well, dear, never mind, it's
nothing. l lost my first patient
Fliegende Blaetter.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-05-12

"We have decided to shoot you" saiu
the Nicaragua official to an American
But my nationality-"
"Oh, that's easily arranged. If we
find we have made a mistake we will
apologize to your government later,
when your government makes u.s."
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-05-12

Whenever I have a horse that
breaks his halter by pulling at the
manger l take a small rope, pass 1t
around his tail and through loops on
girth at either side, then on through
the rings at either side Of the halter
and fasten the two ends to the maDger
ring. When the horse pulls on the
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-05-12
nendr to Exchange.

Il was reading to-day about the cat
exchange they have In Paris"
81 wish we had one here. I've got
cat at home that I'd exchange for
a bogus check on busted bank and
throw in the car fare to boot"-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-05-12

The Forestry Department has turned
800 Angora goats out on the noun
tain slopes in the west, in the hope
that they will keep the weeds from
growing on the fre-breaks. This work
has been a serious expense and the
goats are an experiment
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-05-12

curb. This will give fall sufficient to
lead all water away from the pump.
Make a mixture of cement and sand
or gravel. Mix all together, dry, then
add water to make a stiff mortar.
Pack In the form and smooth off with
a straight-edged board. Run seam
from each corner to the crown to
prevent cracking.-Denver Post.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-05-12

In trying to gather the news, report
srs are. greatly annoyed by the jolly
jokers; 80 many men want things
printed as Jokes" on others.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-05-12
Concrete Platform for Cistern.

Make a square box of 2x10-inch stun,
any size you want the platform. Six
feet square Is nice size. Cut out
the pieces as shown in the cut so the
frame will fit the crown OF the els
tern. Clean off all the earth and old
matter. Set the frame level and about
two inches lower than the cisteru
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-05-12
A white House Cali.

'T want to see the President"
Have you an appointment"
mot yet, but 1 have my eye On
something. That's what I want to see
him about."-Louisvill Courier-Jour-
nal.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-05-12

This amethyst linen suit was charming
with its simply shirred waist, and the
embroidery of amethyst and white
The shirred sleeves were of very sheer
batste.
The jaunty black and white hat had
an owls head as the only trimming.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09
CUTICURA CURES
STAY CURED
First Father is Cured Of an Erup-
ton that Burned and ltched Day
and Night, Then Baby is Cured
Of a Distressing Rash,
Neighbors Pleased to Find a Sure
Cure for Skin Affections,

ct suffered for eight years With what the
doctors cuIej the seven year Itch This
was like small red pimples such az form on
the face but tGov burned and itched day and
night These pimplcs were from my ankles
up. but mostly on my thighs and arms.
tried doctor aftrs doctor lut their medicines
brought no RELIEF. But at last l struck the
right treatment -- this was CutiCura
bought a set OF the Cuticura Remedies - Gu
ticura Soap, Ointment and Pills - and few
applications brought relief. When had used
about half the set ] was nearly cured and after
using two fun sets l was well and best OF all,
have stayed cured.
About four months ago, our baby hegan
90 be covered with a rash and his head with
spreading sore. Back Of the ears, the hssh
cracked open and the poor baby would
scratch til II bled He worried, cried ana
could not sleep. Then we bought set OK
Cuticura aud with a few applications the
burning and itching ceased, baby stoppeo
worrying and could sleep. When this single
set nad gone we had no use for any more -
baby was never troubled with the disease
again. The neighbors who saw the oonditio1
OF the baby all asked what cured him AND
when we told them, they were surprised ana
pleased to find sure cure for these skin
ahiictions. Edward H, Carter, S2S NORTH
S7th ST., Camden, n j., Mar. 8, 1910"
single set OF Cuticua Soap and ontmens =
often 1uGicient rendering Il the most eonnomieAl
treatment for affections OF the skin and scalp SOS
throughout the world Potter Drug Chem, Corp
Sole Props 1875 Columbus Ave, Boston, AaHA
ES-Maisd tree latest Cutieura Beck on IreAs'
meat Of skin and Scalp Affections.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09

pass them, highly colored butterflies fitted
BY. but Wild beasts and tree-climbers we're
conspicuous by their absence. Although
the temperature was torrid a refreshing
breeze came up from the water. The sky
was almost cloudless and we could not
have hoped for a better day
Down the river we went past the docks
and wharves, nosing the steamers loading
and unloading with busy electric cranes,
past Puerto Mexico and out through the
breakwater into the Atlantic ocean, or
rather that branch OF it which is called
the Gulf Of Mexico, where the swelling
waves notified US that we we're floating
on the open deep. But not very far. Back
again we came TO the wharves to inspect
the harbor works and warehouse equip
ment As we we're informed, the Mexican
government has here constructed seven
steel wharves each with a warehouse 40
feet long by 10 feet wide capable OF stor-
ing 10000 tons Of freight each and equipped
with the most up-to-date lifting machinery,
all operated by electric power. Vessels Of
the deepest drsught can come right up to
the pier and we saw big ocean steamships,
German. British and American, taking on
or giving up cargoes
Puerto Mexico is an ancient town which
the installation of a modern drainage sys-
ten and the filling in Of swamps and made
a special object OF concern for the gov
eminent sanitary corps with a view of re-
deeming it from its former bad reputation
as a sink-hole Of filth and disease. Pre-
un.ably the improvements mentioned are
real and noticeable but there is room for
a whole lot more. II the town has a new
drainage system, il has not yet discarded
IL, old scavanger department the buzz
yards for / counted fifty-two Of them
roosting at dusk on one roof with other
roofs similarly burdened. The mosquitoes
there are big and black, and the fleas par
Icularly active and efficient. I do not be-
| lieve any Of our party bought anything
there, barring couple of jaguar skins,
which appealed to the man representing a
| magazine devoted to outdoor sports.
! From Puerto Mexico we retraced our
/ way by rail to Santa Lucreca and then
/ on up the slope by a serpentine line thai
could be best described as the double
| twist. At Rincon Antonio, the crest of the
ridge are located the shops, general Of
fices and hospital of the Tehuantepec rail-
way, all new, clean and attractive looking
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09

buildings. put here because the place Is
high dry and heathful and abundantly
supplied with pure water. It doubtless
costs the MeKicans quite a little money,
which could otherwise be saved, to plant
the repair shops and offices way up here
where every pound Of material and sup
plies must be transported from one coast
or the other and lifted up $50 feet, and for
this consideration for the comfort and
convenience Of the employees. the Mexican
government, which is responsible should,
at least have a few credit marks.
Not far beyond Rincon Antonio is a
station called San Geronimo, which has a
claim to notice in that II is the point Of
connection with the Pan-American rail
way, the one in which a Nebraska fellow
citizen, ID. f. Thompson, is interested as
promoter and chief proprietor. From the
train window we could see the switch
track that led to the Pan-Amercan, which
runs eastward TO the Guatemalan frontier
and which It Is expected will eventually
be built on through the Central American
states. BY way Of parenthesis It might
be interesting for me to say that the re-
cont report that this road had been sold
by Mr.. Thompson and his associates to
the Mexican government is staunchly de-
MED by those who ought to know down
here. ] was given the positive assurance
by c. r. Hudson, who is in charge Of the
Mexican national railroads, that no such
purchase had been made and that the
only deal so far contaminated with the
government Is a contract for operation.
The next stop was at Tehuantepec, the
largest and most important town on the
line, after whose Inhabitants the whole
isthmus deserves its name. Tehauntepec
has an almost exclusively native population
and is picturesque gem among Mexican
cities. We reached Tehauntepec In the ar
ternoon and remained there over night and
well into the morning, and our experiences
and observations would make an interest
ing story, which I may yet write. That
however. is a story OF different kind and
has nothing particularly to do with trans
isthmian transportation.
The Pacific port of the Tehauntepec Ma.
tional railway is located at Salina Cruz
! sixteen miles further on, where a deer
/ water harbor has been constructed with q
second inner harbOr, by the erection Of
! break-waters of solid concrete masonry
along a coast where previously it was prao
tically impossible for a ship to make LAND
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09

are obliged &c keep going to the office
over and over again each year, instead OF
being able to ascertain at one time what
their tax for the entire year would be.
The person who owns simply a small
home is obliged TO pay four items of tax
each year-two on his real estate and two
on his household effects. II any special
taxes are levied on his property for street
Improvement, etc, these will constitute
additional items This not only makes It
necessary for people to make repeated
visits to the treasurer's office, but brings
them there in such numbers during tax
paying periods that it is almost impossible
for them to be waited upon. IL frequently
happens that taxpayers stand in line with
out being able to get waited upon until
they become discouraged, or other duties
call them elsewhere, and they are obliged
to go away and return at another time
with perhaps no better result. 1t was this
condition. that first convinced me that we
were working at the wrong end in the col
lection Of personal taxes. The time to col
lect taxes is while people are in the office
for the purpose of paying them. Under
our present system, by our service at the
counter We literally drive people out of the
office and then send collectors out 70 try
TO drive them in again. II II we're made
possible for people TO pay taxes with any
degree OF comfort and certainty, the amount
OF delinquent taxes would be greatly re-
duced. II is the common cry Of the de-
liHpuent taxpayer land in most instances
true) that he has tried TO pay his taxes,
and thought he had, and Il was through no
fault OF his that they were not paid.
Two OF the most important principles OF
taxation should be to collect the tax at
the least cost and with the greatest con-
venience TO the taxpayer. We certainly
are far from both these principles as we
could well be. We are practically dupHcat-
ing our tax records, and doing almost
double work in preparing and collecting
taxes. all TO no useful purpose and by so
doing are causing this Inconvenience 10 the
taxpayer in the kind OF service he receives.
Naturally Il is the small taxpayer who
suffers most from these conditions. The
large taxpayer learns 10 systemize his work
so as To save some OF this annoyance. But
the small home owner, the laborer and
professional man who attempts to go in
person and pay his taxes becomes right
eously indignant when he finds that he
mast stand in line while perhaps a dozen
others before him are being waited upon
and we cannot blame them II they learn
to dread the thought OF paying taxes. II Is
the duty OF every government TO give the
greatest assistance 20 those who need il
most. In this particular we are falling
short. 20 a degree that viii surprise even
ourselves. II n is possible for us 10 re-
form out tax system 90 as 20 make Il
possible for people 70 pay their taxes with
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09
Defects in Nebraska's Taxation System

Old Tubal Cain was a man Of might
In the days when the earth WIS young;
BY the fierce, red light Of his furnace
bright
The strokes of his hammer rung.
But we are told that after Tubal Cain
had spent many years fsshiOning the
sword and the spear, he paused and looked
upon the destruction Of life and property
wrought with the instruments that he had
fashioned. and his heart relented and he
laid down his hammer and took Il up again
only to produce the pillow share and the
pillow. Likewise the writer was for some
time Trouble Man" in the treAsurer's Of
flee. having charge OF delinquent personal
taxes, and In this capacity he was said
20 be a man OF might. With icy fingers
and flinty heart he gathered In delinquent
taxes with accumulated interest, over the
protest OF the taxpayer that It was
through no fault OF his that the tax had
not been paid when due, and he did this
without a CULVER or outward sign OF com
passion. But IL soon became apparent Il
me that the enforced collection OF persona
taxes could not be made sat sfactorily pro
fitable to the city and county and begal
TO study the cause OF the delinquency
taxpayers, and soon became convinced
that in the majority OF cases the fault was
due more 70 our tax system than to the
fault OF the people,
II Is not necessary 10 say 10 a taxpayer
In Omaha that our method OF creating and
collecting taxes 10 confusing and unsatis-
factory, for you need only to consult your
own experience. and n this does not con
vince you. Just listen TO the cry OF your
nsighbOrs. In my capacity Of trouble mar
Il was my duty and privilege to hear com
plants and explain certain troubles that
arise in the minds OF the taxpayer, and
but for my private opinion that our tax
system was one OF the worst that could be
imagined, 1 would have been astonished at
the number OF people who are utterly at
sea on the subject Of their taxes need
not enlarge upon this fact. for how many
are. there who have not been called upon
20 pay taxes after having fully believed all
taxes were paid. or had real estate sold
for taxes when IL was supposed TO be
clear? II there was only an occasional
person confused on this subject. we could
presume that the fault Was his, but when
the confusion is common to practically
all the people e Is evident ,nat the fault
Is IA the system.
As soon as / became convinced that the
fault was in the system / began 70 look
for a solution. WAS In position to study
the needs OF the office and my contact
with people who had complaints, either
to study the subject from the taxpayers
view point, and, combining this with the
study Of the tax laws Of other states, soon
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09

made me an enthusiast for q revision Of
the tax laws for Omaha and Nebraska.
One day. after relieving a friends mind of
maze of confusion on this subject, he
said to me- "Dysart, II you want to do
something useful for your city for Gods
sake figure out common sense system OF
taxation for Omaha" l replied that / was
sure 1 could do it, but was not sure l
could make any one else think so. lie re-
piled: Start something that has merit
in 1t and you will see how well you will
be supported, for there is no one thing
that the people OF this city are more anX-
ious for than for an Improvement in this
particular thing" This conversation was
the beginning OF a thought that resulted
IN the production OF this series OF articles.
My purpose in publishing these letters is
to give the people an opportunity to ex-
press themselves and make suggestions.
It is needless to say that we expect to
propose a solution, gathered partly from
our own experience and partly from a
careful study OF the laws Of other states
but we desire to get your suggestions and
ideas. so that when our work is finished
It will be as near what It should be as our
combined efforts can make It. We desire
especially solicited.
In speaking OF the faults OF our tax sys-
tenn shall speak only OF those faults
that are inherent in our system and avoid
all mention Of faults peculiar TO any par
ucular administration. In fact l shall as
sumo that each administration has been
the best that could have been given under
existing conditions for I am convinced
that the most efficient administration can
do nothing more than minimize the evils
that become abominable under less eff
Client administration.
The treasurers office is peculiarly the
peoples office, 1t Is the one public Of
flee that practically all the people must
visit. The one office where the people are
directly incOnvenienced b. inadequate
service. II is the office where the rights
to their property and the title to their
homes are involved OF all the offices
within the gift OF the people, this should
be the office where the people could re-
ceive the most painstaking Rtten IN and
most courteous treatment. And yet. il Is
not true that this Is practically the only
pubic office where the people are Obliged
10 stand IN line and work up 70 a position
at a window, and then be ground through
with about as much dispatch as cattle IN
a loading chute. oftenumes receiving what
seems to them a sdnted explanation OF
the troubles that are on their minds
This condition Is never altogether due TO
the administration, as many appear 10 be-
neve. but is largely due 70 the fact that
We have 50 many different kinds Of taxes,
due at 30 many different times that people
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09
KILLEN BOOSTS OMAHA
AND ALSO FOR BEATRICE
Says People of the state Are Proud
of the Progress of the
Metropolis.

d. J. Killen Of Gage county, who some
months ago came very near running for
the republican nomination for governor, Is
among the Ak-Sar-Ben visitors who came
boosting his home town Killen has just
removed from Adams to Beatrice and
opened a drug store.
Beatrice is booming" said Killen, and
II seems to me that every merchant is do
ing big business We have an automo-
bile factory which is working over time.
The Lueben Hay Baler company has re-
Gently increased its facilities and the KEGS
Hardware Manufacturing company has
erected a new building to care for It's in
creased business. In fact, in all lines OF
business there is a big increase over the
previous year and the growth OF the city
is gradual and sure
our growth, however, is nothing COM
pared with that OF Omaha 1 am a pretty
frequent visitor here. and every time
come I see some new buildings going up
Omaha is a wonderful city and the state
IL proud OF It,"
Discussing politics, Mr.. Kiuen said Gage
county would roll up a big majority for
Charles II. sloan republican. for congress.
man.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09

certainty and convenience and at the same
time save the county and city thousands
Of dollars. year in the way Of expenses
and loss on account of faults which will be
explained later 1t certainly is our duty Ia
do so. To this end your cooperation is
asked. Address suggestions or inquiries to
me at 40 Omaha National Bank building
or telephone or call in person.
BOYD DYSART
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09
The Ultimate Car

not be bettered, these qualities proving
the correct balance of weight and power,
The 116-in. wheel base, compact power plant
aud double prop frame permit the mount
ing of bodies of ample size with exceed
ingly low hung doors, while the long and
flexible springs smooth out the toughest
roads The 1880 model is a Stearns in
everything that the name implies-p
speed, flexibility, ease of control and quiet
ness in operation. Well balanced and high
ly efficient, the car is ideal either as a
touring car toy tonneau runabout with
removable tonneau), limousine or landaulet.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09

The 1880 H. P. Stearns model sprang
into instant popularity when it was first
placed upon the market and it has stead
lily gained in public opinion with each sue
Cessive season r.. -,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09

credit to. a city several times the Size Of
Sioux Falls.
This new structure, complete, represents
an expenditure of about $4,000, and the fact
that 1t was dedicated practically free from
debt reflects credit to the eneregy of Rev.
H. r. Best, pastor Of the church, to whose
personal efforts largely is due the erection
OF the new edifice, and to the generosity of
the members of the church and other resi-
dents Of Sioux Falls who contributed to the
fund for the erection OF the building.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09

SIOUX FALLS. S. D., Oct s.-(spocial)-
The City temple, the name conferred upon
q handsome new First Baptist church
building which was dedicated on Sunday
with elaborate exercises, is one Of the finest
edifices Of its kind in South Dakota. It
adds one more to the fine church buildings
Of Sioux Falls, and as shown by the accom-
panying illustration. the building would do
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09

New Minister from sweden.
STOCKHOLM oct S.-Count Ehrensyard.
Swedish minister TO Belgium, was APP
pointed today minister at Washington in
succession 70 NJ. Lagercrantz. resigned.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09
mister from sweden.

The Key to the situatiOn-Bee Want Ads
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09
Yes tib.ule Bodies
Regular Equipment

The latest style vestibule bodies are
offered as regular equipment, optional
with the open style. The new series cars
are now here, ready for inspection De-
livery dates are being allotted as orders
are received. Send for catalog.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09
Proportionate Equal j."
of the Larger Stearns

Many motor car owners, intent upon
securing the utmost in motor car construc-
ton, yet not desiring the carrying capacity
of the larger Stearns models, have sought
the 1880 type. In every quality it is the
proportionate equal of the larger Stems
cars. Rated at 1880 horse power, the
motor develops full forty, giving speed and
power far in excess Of that ordinarily re-
quired. .....
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-09
ABILITY p as Comfort

The ability of the 1880 Stearns to
negotiate rough and tortuous country
roads and its worth as a hill-climber can
Amador ledger., 1910-02-11
Arundel Castle.

The most singular circumstance
about Arundel castle is that its owner.
by mere right OF ownership. is Earl OF
Arundel In the peerage of England. 1t
is believed that there is no similar ex-
ample Of peerage held on such condi-
tions. Apparently there would be no
legal obstacle. were the house of How
ard TO fall upon evil days and the cas-
tie be sold TO some millionaire. to pre-
vent the millionaire taking his seat In
the house of lords as Earl of Arundel.
London Standard.
Amador ledger., 1910-02-11
The Gallant cxbman.

Nothing perhaps produces quite so
much wit from a cabman as sense of
being underpaid. which in most cases
means that he has been justly paid. A
lady who had been guilty of this kind
of justice experienced the usual sense
of discomfort when her driver straight
ened the palm into which she had just
dropped her shilling and looked at her
speechlessly. She was weakly about
to add another siXpence when the cab
by's sense of humor prevailed. He
transferred the shilling to his pocket
and smiled sweetly down at his en-
barrassed fare. Course. Missy" he
remarked. there was the pleasure o
drivin' you"-London Chronicle.