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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-27
ARE WE ALWAYS
THINKING

Dear Miss Grey: want TO ash
you a few questions. and hope "a
see an answer soon. Are wo moi
always thinking except when w
are asleep and not dreaming. thai
IL. isn't our brain always working
Are there more Indians In ths
United States today than whom Co
lumhus came here. or are they I
dying rnce7 My father and teacher
and I have had an argument abou
Il. and | would like to prove H.
@. NJ.
A.-You have asked q aues-
ton about which as yet no def
mite conclusion has been form
ed. Some persons claim our
brains are always active, even
though we are asleep.
Tho population Of American
Indians has decreased much
since the landing OF Columbus,
and there are few Of those who
remain that are OF the pure
blood. as they have intermar-
rled with other races to a great
extent II 10 true that the race
Is gradually dying because they
cannot stand civilization.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-27
PAVING DELAYED

Protesting citizens won their
fight against immediate paving Of
tho Wallingford district. whom the
streets and sewers committee post
poned consideration OF tho matter
until the first meeting in April.
1914. The estimated cost ~ tho
paving was sis7.5i7 Of which the
property owners had 10 shoulder
si2t,C3T. The continuance was
made with the idea that the city
may be able to stand part OF the er.
penss neIt year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-27

BARGAINS SQUARE
25e Gloves t5c.

-
Most OF them are chamois
color or black. but there are
few tans: nearly all sizes are in
cluded. They are regular street
lengths. two-claap style. A ser
viceable glove that viii wash
nicely Specially priced. tho
pair. 15c.
&c Swiss Ribbed Vests lie.
Women's pure white Swiss
Ribbed Vests. we'll made and
neatly finished IN bow neck
sleeveless style Reduced for
clearance. 10 the garment. lie.
SC. &c and foe Torohon Laees, &c.
English Cotton Torchon Laces
in some hundreds OF desirable
patterns are n feature OF the
Remnant Day Selling on the
Basement Bargain Square. There
are both edsings and insertions,
matching In many cases. and
they are qualities which sell reg.
ularly at SC. Sc and Zoe.
Choice. the yard &c. or the bolt
OF 80 yards 55r.
Basement Bargain Square.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-27
on pronunciation. places the &C
cent on the last syllable.
IN ANSWER TO BROWNIE"

IN ANSWER TO "BRoWNiE"
Dear Miss Grey: with your kind
permission. | would like TO say
something in regard TO Brownies"
letter.
Although am only 10 years old,
common sense tells mo that all
men are created equal. In school
sometimes | hear n child teasing
another because It's parents hap
pom 20 be Scandinavian. then
think OF Hawthornes quotation:
When men do not feel towards
their fellow men as though they
arc brothers. they are unworthy to
oxls, upon the earth. which was
created as tho great abode Of hu.
man brotherhood.
AMERICAN Girl.
Dear Miss Grey: I have had a
little argument with a friend In re
gard 10 the name Allan" Allen"
Can you tell mo In tho next issue
which IN tho correct way 10 spell
~ X. A. e.
AIS . mans given name,
II 10 spelled Alan" In Web
s,er's dictionary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-27
Daily Chattertine! That's Suggestion of
| Winnie Lee to Her Sisters Husband to- Be,
| Who Doesn't Want to Gossip When He's Tired

feelings.
A man needs 10 sleep II he Ia 10
do good work next day. Let your
wife understand the homo comfmt
of herself means more 10 YOU than
anything else on earth. and she VIII
not bring forward anything TO
trouble your mind at the wrong
time. II she does M she ought. she
viii not talk 10 anybody else where
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-27
RrsKino YOUR GOOD NAME

Dear Miss Grey: ! have been
invited to go motorcycling several
times and have accepted. but re-
Gently have heard several re.
marks about this subject. and
would Ike your advice as TO wheth-
err It is all right 70 70 out IN the
evening on them. or notf
KATE.
Ain so doing, you hang
your good name In Jeopardy and
risk your life, for motorcycllng
ls very dangerous pastlme-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-27
BY WINNIE LEE

UTlNN IVTIN
Without your saying SO. John. |
know YOU dread chatter when YOU
are tired You may as we'll make
up your mind first as last that
Dorothy talks Tho dear girl has
boon SO in love with YOU that. hct
tongue has been tied half the time,
but In the intimacy OF domestic AZ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-27
Semi-Annual Clearance
Neckwear of Irish Crochet

T ARCE round Coat Collars in striking effect
| motifs Of shamrock, lily aud uncommon
figures. Values from 5000 to $50. special
1885.
Irish crochet Collars in round or square effect, me
dunn sizes Excellent for coats, gowns children's
elaborate floral effects well the dainty
Baby Irish; SIS and $500 values 1.95.
Larger collars in elaborate designs-the round
shape only also chemsettcs with stocks. in sham
rock and fern design Values $3.50 and 1915 for $2.25.
First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-27
TO OBTAIN WORK
IN ANOTHER CITY

Dear Miss Grey: am going TO
another city in a few months and
would like your advice. win you
kindly tell me whom ! should write
to In thnt city about employment,
and respectable boarding place
as want TO make sure OF "A posi-.
ton before I go? Respectfully.
A. y.
Awhile TO the Y. w. c. A.
or the Woman's Commercial
club IL there ls one In that city;
or, better still, write TO the
Chamber Of Commerce for
list Of reliable firms doing bus
mess In your line Of work, and
then put In your application for
work by letter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-06-27
Semi-AnnuaI
Clearance Sale of
Gloves
SOC Double Tipped Silk
Gloves 43c.

SOC Double Tipped Silk
Gloves 43c.
Women's double finger tipped
Pure Silk Gloves, in black. white
and tan. Full assortment to
choose from at the pair 43c.
$50 and si.25 Long SILK
Gloves CSC.
Made from good quality Mi
lanese silk, of heavy weight.
Nearly all sizes are included in
the Clearance Sale. price. the
pair csc.
$500 Long White Kid
Gloves St.6o.
16-hutton Kid Gloves. made
from pliable, selected skins; 3
fasteners at wrist and full arms.
They are guaranteed perfect in
every way. Price, the pair $3.50.
First Floor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
FULL AGREEMENT
NOW IS IN SIGHT
Especial to The Times-Dtspa,ch !

Raleigh. y c.. July l5-Much prog
ress was made to-day by railroad on
Gals. the Corporation Commission and
Governor Craig in an effort TO reach
AN aIu!cabic settlement of alleged
freight rate DETERMINATIONS against
North Carolina shippers. compared
with Virginia city rates The Corpo-
ration Commission and traffic mana
gers Will work out a Joint schedule
for final agreement In conference at
old Point Comfort Tuesday OF next
week
Governor Craig and State officers
are much pleased with progress made
and all are much more hopeful OF early
settlement without a Legislative fight
Presidents and other high officials Of
the railroads We're here for the con-
ference. which was behind closed doors
Governor Craig made hveininutes
talk. opening the conference. in which
he reiterated the position OF the state
which expects complete relief from
determinations He declared his de-
termination TO exhaust the resources
Of the executive dcpartmnt in an cf-
fort TO obtain such relief
Chairman Travis. OF tho Corporation
Commission, made il clear that nothing
less than a % per cent reduction Of
present rates. these reductions 10 apply
10 the classes of freight mostly ham
died, could be seriously considered by
the state authorities
There was "A response 10 these state
incnts by General Counsel Thoms Of
the Southern hallway, who feared that
TO comply with the demands of the
North Carolina shippers would disor-
ganizc the whole system OF freight
rate making and bring speedy disaster
10 the carriers There followed con-
siderable informal discussion, in which
President Finley. OF the Southern. and
President Harahan, of the Seaboard Air
Line. participat ted. Then there was
recess for lunch and an afternoon ses-
sion in which the conferces got right
down TO threshing out the differences.
with the result that il developed that
the railroad officials and the States
officers We're so close together that il
was decided TO have n conference next
Tuesday at old Point Comfort and
work out complete schedule of rates
in detail with various North Carolina
cities as basing points for final agree
ment.
The railroad officials have come very
close to the 20 per cent reduction de-
mand OF the Corporation Commission.
and II looks like this can be worked
out in the schedule of rates to be de-
veloped next week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
ALL CANDIDATES
INVITED TO SPEAK
West End Citizens Association
Will Inject Life Into
CAMPAIGN.
Campaign.

The West End Citizens Association
has Invited all candidates for State
Offices In the primary of August to
appear at a meeting of the association
Tomorrow night in the Rathsk ellcr
Building at William Byrd Park. This
will be the first joint speaking In
Richmond during this campaign, and
VIII be openoto the public, the associa-
ton inviting voters from all sections
OF tho city to attend Acceptanccs OF
Invitations to speak have been received
from :. Gordon Cumming and Attor-
ncyGcncral Samuel ". williams
candidates for Attorney General: from
Mcssrs j. Thompson Brown and George
" Koiner candidates for Commission
er OF Agriculture. and from Iieuten-
ant Governor j. Taylor Ellyson and
Alexander J. Wcdderburn. candidates
for lieutenant Governor John Car
land Pollard. candidate for Attorney
General and Lewis II Machen. candl-
dates for LAeutenant-Gove have
sent regrets that they had made on
Gagcments in other sections OF tho
state before knowing OF tho Richmond
meeting
President George j. Hooper has in
vitcd Mayor George Ainslie TO preside
and Introduce the speakers In view
OF the number of speakers. il is ex-
pccted that the club w!ll place time
limit on addresses.
The West End Citizens Association
is one OF the most aggressive polit!-
cal organizations in the city 1t is
not expected that the club will take
any action endorsing any candidates
In this campaign.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
Indicates gain.

tai taxes now received BY the State
from all The real estate in those coun-
ties.
1t can very reasonably be expected
a low rate of intanriblc property will
result in placing on the taN books
:aiSe amounts OF such property not
there now. because OF the excessive lax
rate. which often amounts 20 from
50 i-3 to 80 per cent OF its earning
rover, thus will be wiped on; many
e the losses shown in the statement.
Heneiis TO Tn1pnycra.
Mr. Moore gives the following sum
mary Of benefits to taxpayers under his
plan OF Segregation:
No state income tax, PROBABLY no
county, city or town income taN.
No state tax on bonds, notes etc,
and only maximum rate Of - cents
en- 500 fair market value BY the coun-
ty, city or town
No state, county, city or town tax
on dcpositors In State or national
bank etc" or on dcpositors with pri-
waite bankers
Net amount OF capital OF merchants,
manufacturers. etc, taxed by county.
city or town al maximum rate Of ~
cents on 500 fair market value, and
state license taxes on merchants based
o. purchases Cas- now) and state license
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

tax on manufacturers. etc. to be based
on sales to he fixed on an equitable
basis
Fiduciary funds. etc. not taxed by
the state and only taxed by counties
ciucf and towns 1t ma Nmum nate Of
- cents on 500 fair market value.
stock OF and deposits il. banks etc
estate and NATIONALLY. and capital. ETC.
OF, and Gcposits with. private bankers
taxed TO the banks and bankers only
by state. Their real estate taxed only
by county, city or town.
All other taxable stock taxed only
by county, city or town at maximum
rnte OF 10 cents on Sloo fair market
value.
The state not to tax real estate and
tangible personal property. the samc
To be taxed solely by the counties.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
BIG PLANS FOR
POLICE PICNIC
Department Ready to Pull Off
Annual Stunt at State
Fair Grounds.

Plans for the best police picnic ever
pulled off were perfected last night at
meeting of the committee in the City
Hall All the features of the cclebra-
ton scheduled to be staged In the
State Fair Grounds on July 80 have
been arranged and the Indications are
that the affair Will be n tremendous
success. The sale of tickets has been
unusually large. and public interest in
the big event given by Richmond's
finest Is very keen
According to the plans the gates Of
the Fair Grounds viii be thrown open
to the public AT II o'cloc kon the morn.
ing OF July 90. not to be closed until
the last man In the big enclosure Is
willing TO admit that his physical strIc-
turr is as fun OF meat and drink as
nature Will allow. There is no time
limit, and II the boys want TO "trot''
until daylight. Major Werner is ready
TO stand by with IA fathcrly smile and
sec that they do not ovcrstcp the
bourds Of police propricty.
The contract with Jack Sale celc-
brated from coast to coast as the grand
eat Brunswick stew maker i'm the
world. has been signed, ana patrons of
the picnic viii be provided with as
much Of Sales salubrious soluble salad
aa they can stow away. This IS the
nous. and tho affair would no, be :,
police picnic at all wcr" Jack sale and
hts immense iron kettle missing
Earnest Thompson electrical inspcc-
tor of the police alarm system has
been designated TO oiiiciate behind the
beer kee and pour the libations As
N past years the Administration Build
Ing at the Fair Grounds will be used
10 house the food ANA drink counters,
and VIII be the centre OF all the days
large doings The innovation planned
in the Coney Island hot dog stand is
expected 10 prove the most popular
feature OF the picnic The last de
tails OF tho program OF athletics and
games has not been arranged yet, but
VIII be perfected within "a few days
Several wrestling bouts VIII be staged
between local mat artists under the di-
rcction Of Professor George Herbert
the Richmond wrestling promoter
The committee in charge, Of tho po-
lice picnic consists Of Sergeant Neisz
chairman: Sergeant thinner and Of
ticcrs Waymack. Johnson, J. j Smith
and Schiicf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

cities or towns; and If the true value
oi the real estate is assessed the result
VIII be that in counties and cities
where the tax rate estate. county. city.
town. ctc,.p is now $50 and rle value
IS 40 TO 30 per cent OF the true value
the conditions will be reversed. max
ms the tax rate 80 cents on the 500
valuation instead OF Sl.5O ana the as
Sesscd Naiue OF the real estate it's true
value instead of 40 or 80 per cent OF
ITS value, thus accomplishing the
much TO be desired result Of having
all property. real ana personal bear
ing the same rate of taxation. viz: 10
cents on each 500 fair market value
To DO THIS VIII not increase the taNes
now paid on rcai estate. but the same
amount of taxes VIII he produced by
the change in valuation and the re-
duccd rate. y farm OF. city lo, now
valued at $l,o0o assessed with taxes
ut the rate of $3.50 per 500 Nnlusiion.
pays $l5 taxes. and the same fafm or
city lot valued at It's true value or
$1,000, assessed with taxes at tho ratio
OF - cents per 500 valuation. Viii
pay Sl5 taxes, the same amount which
win he paid on $4,000 OF tangible or
intangible property.
Schools. Roads and Debt.
Under the tentative plan proposed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

the State will continue the same sup
port now provided for the public FREQ
schools. for public roads FOR the pay
mcnt of pensions, Will pay the Grim
mai charges, will pay the interest on
the public debt, and Will pay into the
sinking fund the sum required by lcw
TO carry out the terms OF the debt
settlement.
should it be decided to prohibit tho
manufacture ana sale of ardent spirits.
mai, liquors, ETC. the loss OF revenue
10 the state can be made up by re-
curing the counties and cities to levy.
for the beneht OF the State, tax not
10 exceed 81 OF one mill upon each
500 OF the assessed value of real and
personal property
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

Ever stop to think how much more
ga abstraction and musical pleasure YOU
piano by small expenditure for tun-
ing, repairs or thorough overhauling?
We can do this while YOU are away or
mcnt in your home on your return. re
stored to it's former perfection. The
cost is slight--wc'll gladly send an
quote you an estimate. This places
you under absolutely no obligation
Write, call or phone Monroe so or ST.
THE CRAFTS PIANO CO.,
The Richmond Victor Depot,
Crafts Hall,
BrOnd, at Second Street, Richmond, Vn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
Throw Away Gnlomcl; It's Dangerous;
You Know II; Everybody Knows 1t.

Hot Springs Liver buttons are different.
They nre harmless; act gently yet surely
on tho bowels and do not cause q particle
OF after misery.
It's joyful laxative and moro; It's fno
for dizziness. biliousness, sick headache,
sallow skin and malaria and is as snfe and
splendid for children rs for grown UP
people. Everybody needs them: box for
25c Mt all druggists. Postcard brings you
free samples and 100 of our 1900 testi-
-monials from Hot Springs Chemical Co,
dot Springs, Ark.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
Hot Springs
Liver Buttons
Are in T own
Thousands Throwing Away Calomel for
Great New Constipation Conqueror.

Tone up your liver; clean your bowels OF
foul waste; drive poisonous gases from your
stomach; revive your jadcd appetite; end
in tweaty-four hours.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
John r. Minor
I,icenspdb

(I.tccnscdD
AND SUPERINTENDENT
2l7 South Fourth Street.
Richmond. Va.
Plans and Specifications for Public
and Private Buildings Anywhere In or
Out OF the State
Amusement Houses a Speciality.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16
SEGREGATION OF
TAXES PLANNED
BY c. LEE MOORE
CONTINUED From First page1

minister h"r affairs; TO levy more en-
couragcs extravaganza and subjects the
General Assembly 10 appeals from va
rious sources, resulting frequently in
disposing by appropriation OF any sur
plus ma; may have accumulated, and
frequently IN making appropriations
beyond the annual resources of the
State. thereby preventing that stabili-
- In Jhe conduc; OF the finances OF
the State which will put them and keep
them on sound and safe basis.
TO avoid this have, in my estimate
of expenditures. made provision for
800, 600 10 be set aside annually as an
emergency fund. the accumulation of
which can. from time to time, be used
by the General Assembly TO meet
worthy and urgent appeals for extra
ordinary appropriations
$50 far as IL is practicable to do so.
the general appropriation act should
provide only for the necessary annual
liked charges OF the State Extras
should be provided for, when absolutely
imperative, from the accumulated emer-
gency FUND
Section ISIS of the Constitution Of
Virginia provides, No other or greater
amount Of tax or revenue shall at any
,imc. DO levied than may be required
for the necessary expenses OF the gov
eminent, or TO pay the Indebtedness Of
the state
Whenever. under the system en-
ploycd. the revenue exceeds in a con-
siderable sum the amount required for
the necessary expenses OF the State
mot merely prudent surplus), the rate
should be lowered"
To determine what annual revenue
is required by the State tho Auditor
has compiled the following estimate
o; annual expenditures:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

sustained By Counties and cities by taking from them
drbued quit.d by Act OF 1912 and bank stock
and caiation because OF
reduction from present assessed M them lnango.
vnluAiioI which they nuthorized 20
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

TotaI expenditures S6.3o5 600 90
In the above statement no provision
is made for the support of the Depart
ments of Agriculture. Dairy and Food
insurance. and Banking. because they
are supported by fees and taxes COW
ered INTO the state Treasury for their
specific purposes.
Receipts Under Moore Plan.
Having ascertained what annual
revenues must be raised Mr.. Moore
makes the following estimate OF re-
ceipts under the plan that he proposes
to show that ii will he ample to meet
the legitimate needs of the State, taxes
on railroads and other public service
corporations TO be based on gross re-
ceipts:
Railroad and canal cor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

Por"'ions ..............$2,5 500, 900 90
Water. heat. light and
power companies $3.50. $50, 500. 90
fNprcss companies 10000. 90
Telegraph and telephone
companies ........... 10000. 90
steamboat companies 80. 10000. 90
Sleeping car companies $4,000 90
License taxes, merchants
ard manufacturers. etc. $50. 200 90
License on liquor ....... 100000. 90
License on automobiles $4,000 90
Banks estate and nationaD
and private bankers ode
positors not to be taxed
by State. counties, cities
or towns) ............. 100000. o.
Capltatlon taxes ....... 100000. %
insurance companies 100000. 90
Franchise taxes and regis
tratlon fees .....,.... $4,000 30
recording deeds, etc.. $50, 900 90
Charter ices, etc ...... $4,000. 90
Collateral! inheritance tax $4,000 on
oyster tax ............. $4,000. 90
Pehltentlary, receipts from $4,000 90
department fees ...... $4,000 90
Judges, salaries of, 1-2
paid by counties and
cities Observation-Disclosures. g.. 900 90
Miscellaneous receipts 60 O00 on
Total receipts $50. s6.445, 900 90
Plan OF Segregation.
Mr. Moore claims from the above
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

Total receipts $500. Soils 900 90
plan OF Scgrcgntion
Mr.. Moore claims from the above
showing, that the State can obtain
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

STATE TAxRs Now AssxssKD RELEASED
70 Cousins AND CITIES
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-16

Lee crcuhp md
he plano alton repaired nd bh "
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-12-25

mo art or literature Is too good
for American boys and girls. This
is the principle that ST. Nicholas has
lived up to for forty years. II Is hard
TO oyerestimate the influence OF this
bestowed OF all magazines" A
glance at n days letters received
by the Editor OF St. Nicholas shows
the place this magazine holds In the
hearts and minds OF American chill
-dren. The publishers and others re
.sponsibility entailed by this fact is
taken very seriously in the office OF
the Century Co. In these days OF
Changing standards in literature. 1t il
a comfort to be able to rely upon a
magazine that, though never Mandy
PANTY. is as clean as a whistle.
Many new features are TO be ad'
ded for the coming year. More space
than ever will be given to articles on
nature and science for young folks.
The Riddle Box. the Stamp Depart
ment. The Book Man Department. and
the Advertising Contest Will be con-
tinued as we'll as the various depart
ments OF the st. Nicholas League
which monthly absorb the attention
OF many thousands of young Ameri-
cans. ADV.