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The Washington times., 1912-07-12

NE wYoRK, July 12.-The Stock Mar
ket today. in the early trading, fol-
lowed the strengthening tendency Of the
last half-hour yesterday, and opened
fractionaliy higher. The rails for the
most part sold somewhat stronger, and
in the second hour fell off before, selling
for profits. The Industrial group led
by Steel acted much like the rails, ex-
cept that they were more irregular.
Around noon the market was dull and
weak.
The political situation still bothers
Wall Street. Many do not like the can
didacy of woodrow Wilson, and are tim
orous with regard to the outlook for
his chances. They regard the Taft can
didacy as threatened by the activity
of the progressives, and while the prob
lem will undoubtedly be ironed out
smoothly within a few weeks, the pres
ent situation is a disturbing factor, and
It is the principal ammunition the bears
use in their frequent attempts to break
the market.
Market news this morning was fairly
cheerful. Crops are coming along nicely
under the splendid summer weather
which prevails all over the United
States. The railroads are reporting
good business. The Baltimore system
estimates its revenues after paying
fixed charges, at $l3,s93,0oo. This would
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BANKS, RAILWAY,
AND GAS STOCKS
FIND A MARKET
Prices Only Fractionally
Removed From Recent
Current Sales.

Bonds were entirely neglected in the
trading today on the local stock ex-
change. Bids were entered, but Il soon
became manifest that the free buying
OF the past few days has exhausted the
available supply at current prices. The
offerings today were at prices which
buyers regarded as pronibitive.
Business in stocks was fairly active,
and resulted In a good record of tran
sactions. Capital Traction sold a few
shares at 123 and few more after
the leader. with sales of l25 shares at
IS and a quarter of a point less. Wash
ington and Virginia railway common
sold at 52h, and the preferred stock at
T9%. American Security and Trust
brought %. United States Trust went
to the record at 40, and Graphophone
preferred at SO.
Bidding on all these stocks was livoly,
and the trades were effected in most
cases after some time spent in bidders
and those Offering the stocks in getting
together. The sales were not more
than fractionally removed from recent
current sales.
The First National Fire Insurance
Company, recently Incorporated, has
elected the following officers: Robert
J. Wynne, president; Ashley NJ. Gould
first vice president: Robert n. Harper
second vice president; Charles +
Carusi, general counsel; Frederick s
Dudley, treasurer, and william j
Davis. secretary.
The finance committee elected Is
Charles +. Carusi, chairman; Robert J
Wynne, Ashley NJ. Gould, Robert N
Harper. and Eldridge E. Jordan.
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PROPOSALS

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washing
ton July IL. 1912. Sealed proposals will be
received at this office until two O'clock p. m.
July I'D, 1912, for furnishing and DELIVERING z
thirty thousand $50, 0OO) gallons, more or less,
coal tar paving pitch, for use in the Engineer
Department, D. c Specifications and form
chasing officer. d. c. CUNO II. RUDOLPH
yOHE 4. JOHNSTON. WILLIAM V. JUD-
son, Commissioners, d. c.
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Sales Today on
Local Exchange

Capital Traction, 109123.
Washington Gas, 10qS5, 154S5, 25@S4al,
S@S5, 25qS5 2S4S5.
Observation-Disclosures Railway. COM
mon. 5@5211.
Observation-Disclosures Railway, prefer
red. 25@79%.
American Security and Trust, 109299.
United State Trust, 54140.
Graphophone preferred, 104S0.
After call-Capital Traction. 5@12S, %
@122h, 25GI122k.
Washington Gas, 25aS5.
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DIVIDEND NOTICES
THE WAsHINGToN TITLE 1NsUF

THE WASHINGTON TlTLE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
AT a meeting of the Board OF Directors Of
the above Company, held on July llth. 1912.
a dividend OF two and ne-half per centum
(2Isce) out of the earnings for the six months
ended June goth, 1912. was declared payable
on the capital stock OF the said company.
The books for the transfer Of stock to be
closed at noon on July 18TH 1912, and remain
closed until July 22nd, 1912, on which date
the said dividend shall be paid.
WILLIAM CLABAUGH. Secretary.
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THE DISTRICT TITLE INSURANCE.
N0MpANY

At a meeting OF the Board OF Directors OF
the above Company, held on July l1th. 1872.
the regular semi annual dividend OF three
per centum (3T). together with an extra divi-
dend Of one per centum d%), out Of the
earnings for the six months ended June 8oth
1872 was declared payable on the capital
stock of the said company.
The books for the transfer oi Stock to be
closed at noon on July 18th. 1912. and remain
closed until July 22nd, on which date the
said dividend shall be paid
WILLIAM CLABAUGH, Secretary.
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TYPEWRITING AND NOTARY

PUBLIC TYPEWRITER and stenoEraphsr.
Notary. Taking dictation 81 per hour;
transcribipE 40c 1000 words
NJ. NJ. KRUMKB.
G1o oxford Bldg. Ith and u. Z. ave
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PRIN TING
SMALL WORK EXCLUSIVELY
THAYER
PIANO TUNING

PIANO TUNING. $50; POLISHING, 81. SOi
All player plano and organ work guaranteed.
Main PCS. drop postal to HERMAN 8
PLAYER-PIANO SHOP. 14SO Pa. ave- n. W.
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CARPET CLEANING

ALBERT KAHLERT & CO..
Improved Steam Carpet Cleaners.
ISa Maryland ave. s. w. Phone Main 2oSA
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HAT CLEANING

WHY THROW your old straw or Panama
Hat away. when you can have II cleaned.
blocked and made like new while you walt
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DENTISTRY

PAINLESS DENTISTRY-SPECIAL PRICES
Beautiful work. best material. Vacuum Sue
ton Plate, So. Gold Crowns and Bridgework,
So All filings. 300 up. Painless extraction and
cleaning FREE. Work guaranteed. ARMY
AND NAVY DENTAL PARLORS, n. Z. cor.
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New York Cotton Market

Furnished to The Washington Times by A.
q. Plant Co. 1913 g street northwest.
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SlTUATI0NS-WANTED
Mala

EMPLOYMENT by youth, 10 years OF age
prefers place with real estate; just through
the high school; has had limited business ex-
perience; best references to character.
Address "WlLLlSG.' City p. o. BOX 90,
Washington. l.
ENGINEER wants poation. P. o. BOX 2427
Station G. 10
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MATTRESS MAKING

HAIR AND FELT MATTRESSES RENO
waited and remade. 81; all work BY experts
and guaranteed hrst-claSs. CAPITOL BED.
DING CO.. la2s 7th st. nW.: phone N. S2s.
The Washington times., 1912-07-12

WORKINGMEN-Among men who work with
hands and brain. 1t often goes against the
grain and gives you a pain to spend all your
cash. save for a rain. slightly used coats
and vests 81 to S.. JUSTH'S OLD STAND,
6l9 ID. l.
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STORAGE

GET OUR ESTIMATES on absolutely fre-
proof storage. moving, packing. UNITED
STATES STORAGE CO.. 4lS-2O 10th 81. N. w.
Phone NJ. 1929
SEPARATE ROOMS-Also by the load Sec
us before storing. THOMAS BOWLING &
CO.. Aucts.. 6l2 e st. N. W. Phi. Main 6l5.
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DANCING

VIAVI SCIENCE OF HEALTH; natural
non-surEical; cloth-bound 4OO-pags book
free. Apply by mail. A6 Colorado Building.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Took Small Boys Part.

There was little excitement on
the street corner IN front of the Lam
caster House Wednesday evening.
Some of the small boys were playing
around the hotel when Frank Sweeney
happened 10 come down the street.
His appearance and actions showed
that he had been INDUCING too freely
in the liquid that has made Milwau-
kee famous. Several remarks were
passed between the group of boys and
Sweeney, and finally the latter stepped
up to Will Rigdon and struck him a
hard blow on the jaw apparently
doing so without any provocation
from Rigdon.
Joe Greer a resident of Mt. Hope
was standing in front the hotel and
as Sweeney struck Rigdon Mr.. Greer
took the part Of the small lad and
ordered Sweeney to leave him alone.
With oaths and strong EXPLANATIONS
Sweeney turned on Mr.. Greer who
with few we'll aimed blows landed
him on the ground in a bruised and
rather sore condition.
Mr.. Greer Immediately went before
the justice of the peace and paid a
fine of 81 on but Sweeney did not fare
SO we'll. He was arrested on the
charge of being drunk and disorderly
and after remaining in the city
cooling ROOM over night he came
into Justice Burrows court and there
was compelled to pay fine of S. and
costs amounting to about S. Mr..
Greer did not believe in allowing a
bully to overrun a small boy and he
was willing to pay his small fine to
give the him his deserved punish
menE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Surprise For Mrs. Long.

Mrs. A. G. Long was pleasantly
surprised Saturday evening by about
% neighbors, who presented her with
an elaborate real ebony toilet set.
Mrs. Long expects to sail for Eng.
land the 18th of this month and the
occasion will long be remembered by
her and those present.
About ten o'clock a sumputous
lunch, furnished by the neighbors,
was served and after wishing Mrs.
Long pleasant trip and safe and
lNTpy return the guests departed for
their respective homes.
Those invited were-Mrs. A. @.
Smith, Mrs. Rumble, Mrs Dickinson,
Mrs. Cardy, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Theo
Calvin, Mrs. w. E Lathrop, Mrs
Frank Holmes, Mrs. Phyllis Smith,
Mrs. Alice Orion, Mrs. James
Wenzel, Mrs. Will Adrian, Mrs.
Miller, Mrs. Martha Simpson, Mrs.
Joe I7ey, Mrs. Peacock. Mrs. Long,
Mrs. Hagen, Mrs. Bergherger, Mrs.
Pennock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Notice of Bridge Letting.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received up to 70 o'clock
noon, on Saturday. May II, 1912, for
the construction Of two concrete and
stone bridges to be built in the town
of North Lancaster, one in section Sc
and the other on the line between Sec
tions % and "a. The County Com
missioners and town Board of North
Lancaster will meet to let the con-
tract for these bridges, as follows ::
At the Casper bridge, about AZ miles
northeast of Lancaster. on
WEDNESDAY, MAY IS, 1919,
at 10 o'clock a. NJ, for the bridge in
between secs. % md "a, and we will
meet at o'clock !. M. as the Behl-
ing Bridge, in Sec SO, North Lancas-
ter, for the letting of bridge in that
section.
Plans and specifications for these
bridges may be seen at Office the
county clerk, of Grant county or at
the home of John w. Jerrett, in North
Lancaster The right is reserved to
reject any or all bids.
9cw2 John w. Jerrett, Chairman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Mr.. Rood's Excellent Talks.

Gen. Calls Circle may we'll feel
that their money was we'll spent when
they secured H, W. Rood, the G. A.
r. Department Patriotic Instructor to
address the students of Lancaster
schools last week. He gave six ad-
dresses in as many different rooms.
His address, The American Flag, Z"
as memorial of building up an
empire and its colors as a guide for
the rising generation to pattern their
lives by, impressed all who heard
him, and we feel we are the better
for his coming among us.
He is an earnest and impressive
speaker and handled this subject in a
different way from the general run of
speakers. On his arrival, Tuesday
evening, Tom Cox Post gave a recep.
tion for him in their hall. Here, too,
he gave fine impromtpu talk which
all present enjoyed. Wednesday
evening he attended the preliminary
contest by Miss Jacobs pupils and
was strong IN his praise OF all the
contestants.
By the way this contest was so ex-
ceptionally good that the judges had
to figure on the slightest fractions,
and each contestant deserved a prize
as Mr.. Rood said: If the contestants
could only realize how much good
such thorough drilling along that
line was doing for their future, they
would know the time was not spent
in vain
Mr.. Rood has been principal of
schools for forty years and of late years
has visited and talked in many schools
also attended many such gatherings,
but said this was the richest treat of
all in all-around ability.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Circuit Court.

An adjourned Fe bruary term of
circuit court was held in the court
house May 1st and End.
Three divorce cases we're booked
for settlement: Anna B. Billings VS.
John Billings, case continued until
October term. Jessie Ellis VS. Roy
Ellis, judgment of divorce signed.
Margaret M. Ables vs. John G. Ables
judgment signed.
Aside from these cases there were
several others settled but they were of
slight Importance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08

n u1SdSGIOuS 1lE0 OCCuET6u db Iu0
Grant County Asylum, two miles
southeast of the city, Saturday night,
destroying the west wing and the
central or original building, and
much of the contents, but resulted in
no loss Of life or injury to any Of the
inmates.
The exact cause of the fire will
probably never be known but the
superstition is that it originated from
one Of the water heaters where a fire
had been made for heating water for
bath purposes. In the original heat
ing system an air shaft was used,
running from the basement to the
attic, and indications point to the
flames 1eacning this shaft and travel
ing rapidly the entire height Of the
building.
Flames and smoke were first dis
covered in the bath room of the main
building and travelling along under
the floors it spread in various direc-
tions and obtained considerable head
way before being discovered. The
west wing is the portion that was
occupied as a residence by the super
intendent. NJ. Y. Burris. and family.
The asylum is not connected with
the city water supply system, it's
location and elevation being such
that it has not been considered practi
TO In 1oE7E
plant and large tank of its own at a
good elevation which provides a
pretty good fire protection.
The fire alarm was telephoned to
the city hall at about s 40 Saturday
evening, and a request was made to
send out as many helpers as could be
obtained with all possible speed.
Within five or ten minutes many auto
mobiles loaded with citizens were
speeding for the scene of the fire, the
trip being Iuade III from six to eight
minutes. Later the city hook and
ladder outfit, one hose cart and a lot
Of extra hose were taken out and hun
dreds Of willing hands assisted in
doing what could be done in saving
the furnishings of the place and to
rescue the inmates. most of whom
were entirely unable to understand
the seriousness of the situation or
even to help themselves. The fire had
gotten such start before aid was at
hand that it was impossible to save
the west wing or the old central
building, but the east wing, in which
is the dining room and many of the
sleeping rooms was saved uninjured,
and the fire was prevented from reach
ing the county home building on the
north, the hospital on the south, or
any of the other adjacent buildings.
Fortunately the evening was warm,
and while many of the inmates were
taken out with only their night
clothes, but little discomfort resulted.
Some of the men slept comfortably for
several hours upon beds placed in the
south yard without any shelter other
than their bed coverings. The
brick walls of the burned buildings
are standing nearly intact and much
of the br , can probably be saved
and used lin.
Hundred of people visited the
scene of the fire OH Sunday, not only
from the city but from all parts of the
county, there being a continuous
stream of visitors all day long, com
ing and going on automobiles, car
riages, bicycles and on foot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burris were unable
to get any sleep Saturday night and
their many duties and cares on Sun
day wore heavily upon them, but
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Every body welcome.

The Five Points Cheese Factory is
now ready to do business every day
and pays highest prices for milk,
delivered at that place. If you can
not bring it yourself get somebody to
do it for you. We allow 10c per 100
lbs. for hauling.
Five Points Chess Factory.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
SOME RAPID WORK
IN COUNTY CONTEST
Samples of the Problems Submitted
How Many Can Equal Time Of
Solution-by Pupils?

The following exercises in arith-
metic were submitted to the con-
testants last Friday. The first
exercise in addition and subtraction
was completed by Miss Mile Geyer
in two minutes. 40 seconds. with but
three errors. Willie Wieiand worked
% of the problems in two minutes, 8
seconds, with errors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Notice.

Concerning automobiles, motor cycles
and other motor vehicles:
The police of the city of Lancaster,
are hereby instructed to see that the
laws Of the State of Wisconsin relat-
ing to the operating of automobiles,
motor cycles and other motor vehicles
are strictly enforced within the limits
of the city of Lancaster, Wisconsin.
W. J. BAILIE, Mayor.
Dated May 7th, 1912.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Lancaster, Wis, May 6, 1912.
Different Arrangements.

Guy w. Birchard and Bertha Eta
Nice, both of Boscobel.
Henry Remfeldt and Eda Haarde,
both of Platteville.
Lyman G. Blair and Jennie M.
Peal, both Of Boscobel.
Shelby Gould, of Woodman and
Lulu Weaks, of Glen Haven.
Wenzel Fogt and Mary Prochaska,
both of Castle Rock
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Always Original.

There are two words in the English
language that, no matter how often
they are used, never lose their fresh
ness, originality and charm. One is
sweetheart" and the other Ia
'damn!"-From THE Bramble Bush, :"
by Caroline Fuller.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Presbyterian Church.
Aug Cramer Pastor.

Aug Cramer Pastor.
All are invited to our services next
Sunday.
Sunday School 8 40 a. m. English
services 10 40 a. N. G. r. z p. ~.
At Hurricane-Sunday School 80
p. N. English services $50 p. N.
g. z. p. M.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Loss About 100000 with Insurance for
$24,75O-All Inmates Es-
capped in Safety.
County Board Viii Meet in Special SEES
sion Next Tuesday to
Take Action

they we're cheerful and pleasant
through it all and were constantly
alert in having everything possible
done for the unfortunate people under
their charge.
There were about 40 inmates
altogether, in the asylum and about
40 in the county home Some of
these have been there for many years.
About 40 of them are state at large
charges and patients from other coun-
ties. Pending the time that it Will
take for the erection of a new build
ing other arrangements will have to
be made for the care Of a portion of
these inmates. A number of patients
were taken away Saturday night ard
Sunday by relatives and others will
probably be temporarily transferred
to other counties.
The loss is estimated at about
$50, 600 with insurance on building of
$22, 600, and on furniture of 50. 15O
Following is list of the Insurance
carried on the building and contents
and the companies in which it was
placed:
Capital City Mutual Fire Insurance Co.. of
Madison, Wis, No 5351. $l500.O0. Agents,
Adams & Fox. Madison, Wis.
Iowa County Mutual Fire Insurance Co ,
of Mineral Point, Wis, No. 1896, $15OO.OO.
Agents, Adams & Fox, Madison Wis.
Milwaukee, Wis. No. 1894, $4375.O0 and on
household and kitchen furniture, etc. 1925. co.
Agent Harry E. Carthew, now G. c. NARROW.
Hartford Fire Insurance Co.. of Hartford,
Conn.,, No. 2078, 100000 and on furniture ETC.,
$4,000. Agent, @ @. Macarthur, Platteville,
Wis
Providence Washington Insurance Co., of
Providence. r. L.. No. 1866 100000 Agent,
! David SChreiner, Lancaster, Wis
St. Pau and Marine Insurance Co., of ST.
Paul, Mimi, No. 1920 100000. Agent, David
SChreiner, Lancaster, Wis.
Aetna Insurance Company, Of Hartford
Conn, No. 34O $1,000 90. Agent, L. G. Wheeler,
Lancaster, Wis.
Niagara Fire Insurance Co., of the City
of New York No 60S6, S1725.O0, and on furni-
ture. etc, S525.0O, Agent L. @. Wheeler,
Lancaster, Wis.
Home Insurance Company of New York,
No 1912, S450000 and on furniture, etc,
S50000. Agent, G, @. Macarthur, Platteville,
Wis.
On Building $4,000 90
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08

A meeting of the Alumni Associa-
tion committee will be held Friday
evening, May 10th at s O'clock. High
school assembly room.
V. L. Showalter, Sec'v.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Continued on Srd Page)

FOR SALE-Good timothy seed,
free from foul seed. Inquire of
Schneider Bros. Lancaster, Route 6.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Program For Mothers Day

Following is the program arranged
for the observance of Mothers Day
at Woodman hall, Lancaster. next
Sunday, May 10, at 2 80:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-05-08
Special Meeting of County Board.

The conditions are such that i'm
mediate action is necessary and to
that effect a special meeting of the
county board has been called to
assemble in Lancaster next Tuesday,
May IA. This call is made by the
county clerk upon request made to
him in writing on Monday, by a
majority Of the board. The call
reads as follows:
Lancaster, Wis, May 6, 1912.
Dear Sir:
A majority of the members of the County
Board Of Supervisors for Grant County, hav-
ing by their written request. fled in my
office, asked that special meeting of the
County Board be called for the purpose of
making the necessary arrangements for the
care of the inmates of the Asylum and
County Home and for the construction of a
building or buildings and the raising of
money for such construction. owing to the
destruction of the Asylum ulding by fire
on the night of May 4th, 1912 You will there
fore take notice, that special meeting of
the County Board If Supervisors will be held
at the court house in the city of Lancaster,
in Grant County, Wisconsin, on Tuesday,
May 14th, 1912, at one O'Clock in the afternoon
of said day. E. E. MCCOY.
County Clerk.
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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-08-24

he last campaign as lay in my pow.
er and l have discovered no reason
Tor changing those views.
stand uneQuivocally upon the
State and National platforms adopt
ed by the last State and National
conventions.
| am now and always have been q
4 sressive Democrat.
know that If am honored by such
aonination, | can enthusiastically sup
port both platforms and the nomi.
nees. and will fight necessarily and
untireingly for the success Of our
q8rty In county and state, and the
election Of that great and fair Pro.
are sive, Woodrow Wilson, as Pres.
idCs, OF the United States.
Very respectfully,
KEY PITTMAN.
Tonopah. New, July "a, 1912.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-08-24
JUST / FEW FACTS WHY
THE COUNTY SEAT
Should Not Be Removed to Caliente.
Taken From the Assessment Roll of 1911

(laken FROM the Assessment NOH Vi lSll)
Because Phoebe, the present county seat of Lincoln
county, has the largest assessed valuation of any town in
Lincoln county.
Because Phoebe pays more taxes than any other two
towns in Lincoln county.
Because Phoebe has two and three-ffths times more
tax payers than Caente.
Because Phoebe has more tax payers than any other
three towns in Lincoln county.
Because Phoebe has 1914 tax payers, while Caente has
but 70.
Because Phoebe pays on $6s, III more property than
Caente, eliminating the railroad assessment.
Because Phoebe pays SAL, 827 more property than
does Caiente, including the railroad assessment.
Because $4,000 will not build court house and jail,
suitable for the needs of the county, neither will $2OOOO
and removal will place additional tax county,
which has the highest rate of any the state being So 90
on the 500 valuation.
Because there never has been removal of county
from town to another in the history of the United
States irrespective of the most binding pledges and the
amounts pledged and subscribed that did not place adj
ditiona tax burden on the people
Phoebe Publicity Committee