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Arizona republican., 1913-05-07
Arizona Republican Editorial Page
mined in the same manner.

mined in the same manner
There no analogy. The value of a farm
either its market taxable value, is largely fixed
by its surroundings. For purposes o taxation all
vicinity assessed at much
ferences in the character of improvements. 1t is
clear that such rule be applied to mines.
that mines bought and sold. Their
values arrived in three ways. n the case of
unimportant mine the value it guessed at
The buyer cannot lose much the seller feels
option at the price the fixed upon
the mine. He enters upon IN expensive course of
development covering months to find out whether
the mine is worth much the owner asks and
whether he shall finally exercise his option
When the purchase of large and valuable
assayers called in. An investigation covering
weeks and costing many thousands of dollars is
made and at the end of it, the value of the mine
is approximately known. If it could be accurately
determined by investigation the state could
not employ the means determine the value
of mines for taxable purposes. Such a system of
assessment would be runousIy expensive
We believe that the Graham bill is the only
measure that presents the beginning solution
Of the problem of mine taxation. Moreover. it
proposes certain and very large increase in the
public revenues. If it does provide for strict
justice in taxation. it must be conceded that it is
a long approach Justice
Arizona republican., 1913-05-07
Where Pipes Never Went Out


one of the oldest social clubs established
membership 100 The members divided the day
among them in such way that there always
some members present upon the club premises. The
clubhouse burned down time OF he
great fire of Londeno, when the only remaining
member on the premises nearly burned death
because he had refused to leave before he had
emptied all the bottles the table. The fire
lighting the members pipes never allowed to
out. old woman being kept solely for the
of attending it During the fifty years
its existence the members smoked fifty of to-
bacco, drank 10000 ale, pipes of port
and 200 barrels of brandy, besides other drinks
Another extraordinary club the Signing
club the members of which supposed O be
wholly absorbed in thinking of their sweethearts
Each would hold in his hand a bit of ribbon, a lock
of hair, purse. some other article belonging o
the object Of his affections, and from time time
he would address this in of endearment On
initiation the member had compose recite
in honor of his lady, a the meetings
fine was imposed upon the member who did
sigh five times within quarter of hour.
The Surly Club had its meeting place near
Billingsgate Fish Market, and the membership
limited to cabmen, carmen and Watermen, who used
10 meet once week and exercise the o
i've language in order that they might lose the
reputation they had gained Any member found
guilty of courtesy or politeness promptly
A club limited in membership men who
agreed to stint themselves the in order
to increase their possessions the Split
Club. of which member reported to have
had his garments darned there was not
enough of the original material left show the
texture. The members presented an APP
pearance that it said there an ounce
of fat among the lot.
Arizona republican., 1913-05-07

the government should be put upon the mining
counties We might justify such a wish
Election that they have not done in the past
and might feel that if load them up pretty
well now, e Will only be evening things up.
The Republican does not profess entertain
that but if it did it would believe that
application of it would be risky and likely to
the interest of the taxpayers of this valley.
We endorse the pending mine tax legislation
only this far: believe it to be the best
proposed in Arizona legislature ana the only
legislation that possibly be enacted this
sion. We believe that if the bin passes the mines
will pay great deal money into the treasury
than they will pay if it does pass, and that
they will pay it promptly.
We believe that this bill will lift a part Of the
heavy load from the farmer and the home
and that its beneficial effect will be felt more in
the farming communities than in the mining
munities. In advocating this measure, The Repub-
can takes greater interest in the general tax
payer than the mining payer.
Arizona republican., 1913-05-07
Vice Mad Responsibility
Letter TO Now York I'll

New York Tfmes).
Has responsibility gone vice mad. think YOU?
The spectacle vrtuous housewife with
her student lamp trying t study the social evil.
and the ditto househusband jotng down the adj
dresses of street walkers that he confer
with them regarding the best way to injure their
trade vocation is getting some of our nerves.
We would like something in the
papers and magazines besides confessions GOr rev
enue only and statistics regarding the growth of
crime in cat intervals) most moral of cities.
The fictiOnists have the police blotters beaten
mile, and the committees prevalent tuber
culosis and almost much in need of an anti
madam the adventures stage and few
genuine white slaves" in vaudeville to complete
the human interest.
To those of who have women the
streets all lives, who always expect to
them long human nature continues to
be human nature, and to those. Of US who have
seen the same type of by means con-
fined the streets, both radiating and rradat
ing each and every social stratum, the present
offer to her, snag bag her bit
fanaticsm.
Why not give her a for time and be-
guile the mob into other lines of public service?
Something like a revision of the old marriage laws,
segrega ton lOveless husbands and wives,
pulsory protection of the young by their parents
til their tWenty-firSt the erection of a few
free, decent interesting of recreation for
the young compilation of text books for the edifi-
cation of fool voters and thousand other things
might work revolution. Another decade or so
and they might return the present craze-tO
find, perhaps that there work for them
in the ranks of vice The street woman and her
close seconds in other fields might all have been
name proposals and questions of common in
teligence.
Arizona republican., 1913-05-07
Along the RIGHT Road

The tax commission bill, amended by the Graz
ham bill has encountered an obstruction in the
senate where amendment was rejected by
majority of We that the
may prevail in conference and that ultimately
the bill may have majority sufficient attach
the emergency clause, that may put
operation this year time operation
is at hand. If should be held up for ninety
days, the matter of assessing the mines this year
would be left the commission body
however could, and probably would follow the pro-
vision of the bill though yet become
operative.
The question whether the Graham will i'm
pose upon the mines burden of taxation they
should bear is coming be regarded as not de-
impose upon them increasing burden Las
year a S45, 900 900 the mines paid
81 per of the taxes The Graham bill will pro-
vide mine valuation of $131,OOO,OOO from which
viii be produced SO cent the taxes. is
something definite and desirable leading the way
heavier taxation if it shall that they
not taxed heavily enough. 1t is plain any
attempt to fix arbitrary value the mines will
lead to a serious controversy with doubtful
suit after a long delay, during which vast revenues
viii be withheld from the state
One argument made by opponent
reflects the opinion of all oppose the taxation
the products mines this: since mines
their values for taxable purposes should be deter
Arizona republican., 1913-05-07
A Civic Center

Forces set in motion by the AIaricopa County
Non partisan Taxpayers league are moving for a
civic center which has been agitated for some
years The board of school of this district
are DESTROYS o selling the Center property
Tor several compelling reasons which the board has
set forth. n been ordered that
proposition. The trustees in possession Of
offer by Mr.. Roy Goodrich pay $19O,boO for
the property. The offer has not been and win not
be accepted for in the resolution calling the cleo
ton, the voters asked express themselves
the question Of selling the property to the high
bidder at a price 0 less 100000.
In his proposal to the school board. Mr. Good
rich offered. he becomes the purchaser of
the property hold it for period of six months,
and if in the meantime the city and the county
can agree upon it civic center,
10 them at the purchase price, without profit
The Republican. before this has urged this dis
position Of the property and has pointed the
necessity OF the school district sell and the ad
vantage to the county and the city of buying the
Center street site. We win this time
reiterate those
At a meeting of the executive committee Of the
taxpayers league with city council yesterday.
desirablity of promptly working out some prac-
teal plan by which either the whole o a part 0
the Central school property might be purchased by
the city and county for for modern public
buildings, forming a civic fully dis
cussed and the county supervisors, the city coun-
trustees have asked to meet
with the executive committee of the taxpayers
league Friday consider this very important
question. If some plan be worked which
Will provide for the of this property a civic
center, it viii undoubtedly be the best solution
the much discussed Central school block problem.
by centralizng the public business, should add
the economy and simplicity conducting
same.
We urge upon the school board. that should the
voters authorize the sale of the property bid
ders be advised that bid will be received
less the bidder definitely agrees should be-
come the purchaser the property over, in
whole in part, public a exact cost, to
either the city the county the jointly,
at any time within six months from date pur-
chase being allowed six per interest
money he has actually invested and, further
agrees that if definite plans under way such
purchase and use civic the 0
six months, to extend the above right purchase
for additional six months
The prime consideration be what is best
for the public welfare. The interest of no individual
and section of the town should be involved in
this matter
In plan worked provision be
for ample parks and such parking spaces should
increased as rapidly possible
Arizona republican., 1913-05-07
The Board of Trade

We recommend to all citizens of Phoenix
perusal of the report of the president of
of trade which is presented in The Republican this
morning. The work of the board, the great variety
of its accomplishments in the past year per-
haps less understood by the of people at
home than they abroad
But all the work has by been public
ity work though in that direction it
markedly energetic. / has quietly brought many
improvements at home 1t has inspired additional
interest in sanitation. labored better and
more adequate railroad facilities has enlisted
the attention of promoters industries
has made itself responsible a large o
that spirit of optimism and cooperation that
prevails in Phoenix before. aroused
a greater popular interest in itself.
The growth of the board recently has been
traOrdinary. More than 200 members
been added to the roll Though the membership
has been greatly Increased there were never be-
fore few dead" members
The board has proved itself worthy o the
support of all citizens, for supporting it, they
contributing to the upbuilding of Phoenix. They
jumping into the game and participating the
joy and effectiveness teamwork.
Arizona republican., 1913-05-07
Danger of Dust of Parks
Dieter to New York Times)

ULetter 10 New York TimeS)
For four years 1 have walked across Madison
Square to my office every morning, observing he
children of the rich and alike having their
outings amid the whirlng dust resulting from the
sweeping the part of the attendants who clean
the park. This flying dust, it is needless to say
contains, among other things, the effete in
the sputum of the derelcts degenerates, and dis
eased who likewise permitted lounge in that
and in other parks
In the late winter and early spring our side
walks streets and parks particularly dangerous
as dsease-breeding places for the that the
sweeping and cleaning done without moistenng
Arizona republican., 1913-05-07
The Republicans Position

industry is only that which every citizen of the
state should take in every industry of the state
We have in this county no, large mines that
county cannot be directly affected by any
turn that mine tax legislation take.
Naturally and, perhaps, selfishy of this
county might wish that the burden of supporting
Arizona republican., 1913-05-07

those places. Undoubtedly the prevalent colds
largely due infection from this germ ridden dust
There is scarcely anything that be done in
this city which would add much health
finding a way o get rid this horrible
has been matter of amazement to that there
has not been some campaign this subject.
Arizona republican., 1913-05-07
MOVING PICTURES UP TO DATE

The whole world seems to be going moving
picture In America alone the yearly record
is hundred million dollars taken in admissions,
and thirty thousand miles of film produced. This
marvellous development will be described in the May
Century by Charles B Brewer who has made
extensive study of the subject in its commercial,
educational and artistic
Arizona republican., 1913-05-07
THE SOFTENING INFLUENCE

Binks-Why is the summer girl more mushy than
the winter variety?
links (glaring a sod fountain sign)--It must
be due to over indulgence in soft drinks.-Judge.
Arizona republican., 1913-05-07
AND MARRIAGE a BATTLESHIP

Understanding of ships. what !
courtShip?
Tom-It is a transport, my boy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-10-31

a resident of Topeka since his position
with the Santa Fe here in 1906. He is
an inventor of renown and has Travelled
extensively as a student of railway and
mechanical methods. His devices are
used by railways in every part of the
globe.
He served his apprenticeship in 1883
1894 with the old Seaton foundry at
Atchison, Kan. In 1895 he was a ma
chinist in the United States gun shop.
In 1S97-98 he was machine erecting fore
New York city. The next year he was
with Crocker & Wheeler and r Hoe
in New York. In 1899 he was made
manager of the Vulcan Engineering
company of New York. He entered
railway service in 1900 with the Chi
cago, Burlington & Quincy railway S
tool foreman and designer of special
tools. From 1903 until 1904 he was shop
demonstrator with the Union Pacific
railway at Omaha. Later he was made
general shop demonstrator for the sys-
tenn. In 1904 he was appointed engineer
of shop methods and tools on the Santa
Fe and in 1906 was promoted to assist
ant superintendent of motive power IN
charge of bonus matters. shop practice
and methods.
into private engineering work and carry
out many of the practices of his inven-
tions- Since that time he has travelled
over the worlds railways and has eS-
tablished an engineering reputation
over the country. Recently he was
employed by the Frisco in consultation
capacity.
He has always retained his residence
in Topeka and has kept his family here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-10-31
IT WILL END TODAY,
Argument on DynamiterS' Appeal
Drawing to a Close.

Chicago. Oct. 31.-In answer to request
proof that the dynamiters convicted in the
did carry explosives on passenger trains,
District Attorney c. w. Miller of Indiana
today argued before the United State cir
cult court of appeals that in every in
stance in which details of a dynamiting
had been shown, the dynamite had been
carried on passenger train. The record
showed at least fifty such instances, he
said, and there was no evidence of any
explosion the dynamite for which had
been transported in any other manner.
The government based its case on seven
teen tTansportations of nitroglvcerin and
eight of dynamite. he said, and all these
offenses took place within the year dur
ing which the Los Angeles Times build
ing was blown up in October, 1910. The
labor union officials who seek a reversal
of their convictions at Indianapolis last
December were convicted only on evil
dence of their violating inter te Teguia-
tions of the Shipment of explosives, and
not on evidence of the destruction of life
and property, Mr.. Miller told the court.
He said the details of the explosions
We're gone into only to show that the
strov ''open shop contractors. Mr.. Miller
named Eugene A Clancy. Son Francisco,
and Henry W. Legleitne, formerly Of
Denver as having actually promoted the
shipment of explosives in addition to be-
ing guilty with President Frank NJ. Ryan
of the iron workers union in the general
conspiracy. The argument will end today
when the court will take the appeal un-
dor amusement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-10-31
NEARLY MILLION
Building Permits in Topeka for
the Year.
The $4,000 for October SweIs
1913 Total to $775,OOO.

Building permits for the year issued
at the office of the city fire chief are
nearing the million. The record for
October was $4,000 in round numbers
which swells the total for 1913 to
STE, 200.
Permits issued in October numbered
50. Just half of them called for the
erection of dwellings, at a cost of s40,-
900, or an average expenditure of ST.
600 This of course is just the net cost
of construction and does not include
extras, furnishings, and other improve
ments which would probably swell the
cost on an average of several hundred
dollars in each case. Then there are
some people who on account of fear of
paying high taxes or because of the
fee charged for the permit do not
choose to give the full value when they
take out a permit.
The most expensive dwelling for
which a permit was issued this month
will cost but IS, 500 according to the fig
ures, and the least expensive dwelling
will cost but 1925.
This entire season has been one of
home building. Over 200 of them have
already been erected and the season is
not over by any means. The permits
for the year may not equal the record
of 1912 as few expensive buildings have
been erected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-10-31
GIVING UP ARMS.
Many of the Strikers Are Obeying
Order of Militia.

Trinidad, Oct 31-Adjutant Cen
eral Chase, after a conference with
his staff today, decided to enter the
Ludlow strik rs colony where more
than 1000 armed men have been stay
ing since the strike was called, and
proceed with the disarmament.
Conferences continued during the
day looking toward plans by which
precipitating a battle with the
strikers.
Strikers, except at Ludlow, are de-
livering their arms and ammunition. AT
Ludlow they had shown no disposition
TODAY to act in accordance with the
orders which are issuing from the mill
tia.
Conditions at every mine camp and
strikers colony throughout last night
were unusually quiet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-10-31

Santa Fe in May. 1887, as a brakeman
at Purcell, Ok. He served in various
capacities in the transportation and
store departments until 1901, when he
was made assistant general store
keeper in charge of the coast lines of
the Santa Fe. In April, 1903, he was
made general storekeeper of the road
with headquarters in Topeka.
Who Will Be His Successor?
The appointment of a successor to
General Storekeeper Rice lies with w.
E. Hodges of Chica go, vice president in
charge of fuel, purchases and stores.
1t is rumored in Topeka today that
H. E. Ray, general Storekeeper of the
coast lines with headquarters at San
Bernardino Cal, will become general
storekeeper of the system in Topeka.
Storekeeper Ray formerly was in
charge Of the Topeka storehouse and
is an efficient and capable man. There
is little doubt expressed in local rail-
way circles that Ray will be given the
Topeka position. 1t is possible also tnat
E. s. Newton, storekeeper of the Gulf
lines with headquarters at Cleburne,
Tex, will come to Topeka to take
charge of the storehouse here to sue
ceed H. NJ. Powell, in case the Powell
invitation from the Frisco is accepted.
Jacobs Long Record.
Henry W. Jacobs is well known in
railway mechanical and engineering
circles all over the world. He has been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-10-31
Finds Much Favor in Lower
House of Congress.
CLARK PROMISES A SPEECH
On the Subject When Full Men,
bership Is Present.
Says Germany Has Been Held
Up as Terror.

Washington, Oct. 31.-A discussion OF
international disarmament was brought
up in the house today by Representa-
tive Hensley of Missouri, a Democrat
who Intellectually sought action on a
resolution expressing the sentiment of
the house for cooperation with the
naval holiday proposed by the British
Lord of the Admiralty Winston
Churchill. Representative Slayton, of
Texas. said he understands President
Wilson and Secretary Bryan were in
accord with the idea, and Representa-
tive Mann of Illinois, the Republican
leader, while objecting to a vote until
more members were present said he
favored it as a means of saving mill
lion of dollars.
Speaker Clark decided that when the
entire house membership got back to
Washington he wanted to see the reso-
luton passed, and gave notice he would
deliver later speech going over the
armament situation the world over. He
declared that Germany had been used
"as a raw head and bloody bones
and as great terror to Americans in
the past during naval debates.
Action on the resolution was de-
ferred indefinitely
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-10-31
ROSS DON'T KNOW
State Superintendent in Doubt
on Many Matters.
Discusses the Matter of Kan
SaS Text Books.

State Superintendent of Public In
struction w. D. Ross is uncertain
as to whether he will vote for the
work of Kansas authors or eastern
syndicate copy for the school primers
when the matter comes before the
state text book commission. He is
also undecided as to whether he wants
to buy Kansas rights for these books
at a flat price or on a royalty basis.
AS for the matter of forming a clique
to control the purchase of certain
texts, Mr.. Ross wants it distinctly un-
derstood that he is not a member of
any such crowd and that none has
been formed or now exists. On that
matter Mr.. Ross mind is very clear.
"Are you in favor of buying school
texts and copyrights for Kansas out
right. or on royalty basis?" was
asked of Mr.. Ross.
'"That will depend on the prices, -
was the reply.
''Have you investigated the question
of prices enough to be satisfied in
your own mind about the matter ?'
was asked.
81 think So" Ross replied.
''Then where do you stand?"
''I will reserve my opinion until the
matter comes before the commission,
was the reply.
do you favor buying the manu-
scripts of Kansas authors or nonresi-
dent authors?" asked the visitor in
the superintendent'S office.
The superintendent replied: Every
thing being equal, I would of course be
in favor of giving the benefit to our
own writer's
81 don't like the published insinua-
tions that there is clique of four or an
organization trying to control the let
ting of these contracts. 1t isn't just
or fair charged Ross.
The superintendent lid not hesitate
to display his indignation over such
rumors, declaring that "such a thing
would be almost impossible
Ross did not know when the next
meeting of the board would be held.
He hadn't talked to State Printer Aus
tin about the matter, hadn't discussed
textbook commission affairs with him
in more than a month, he said, and
had not urged the calling of meet
ing.
They went at this thing wrong to
begin with" hotly declared the state
association passed a resolution asking
the legislature to postpone action for
two years and appoint committee to
investigate the natter
Hasn't Mr.. Austin made all of these
Investigations in his trip to California
and trips which himself and his en-
ployeeS have made are about to
maker" the visitor asked.
Il don't KNOW replied the rather
perturbed Mr.. Ross. Il knew all about
the California plan of printing school
books before he went. In fact, 1 had a
copy of the California state superin-
tendent's biennial report
Mr.. Austin didn't consult with YOU.
then, about making his trip or the in
formation he gathered?'
mo sir. He did not"