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The Adair County news., 1914-12-30

the Cincinnati Gas Transportation
company. The franchise of this com
pany was assessed for the year 1911
at $30,S24 and paid to the state taxes
en- that assessment amounting to
1854. For the year 1912 the franchise
Of this company was assessed by the
present board at $1,S66,3S5 and paid
to the state that year the sum of
1881 IN taxes, and a like sum for
each succeeding year.
During the four years of my ad-
ministration this one company will
have paid to the state in taxes on its
franchise on the assessment made by
this board the sum of S37,324, where
as, had this board permitted the as
sessment of previous years to stand,
II would in four years have paid the
state S616 The state will nave re-
ceived from this company on the in
crease of its assessment in four years
the sum of $3.50 enough to pay the
salary of state auditor for ten years
The total assessed value of the
franchises of all corporations in the
state for the taxing year of 1911 was
S4S,241. SAT, on which the state re-
ceived in taxes the sum of $241 ,21S.32.
The total assessed value of the
franchises of all corporations in the
state made by the present board, of
which I am chairman, for the year
1913 was S132,421,415. on which the
taxes due the state amounted to
S612, 107 On this assessment in the
increase of the revenues of the state
amounted to $370.S89 a year. In four
years the increase in revenues of the
state from this source will amount to
81, 500 900 in round numbers.
The four largest railroad compa-
res in the state brought suit in the
federal court in Kentucky enjoining
the collection of the increased taxes
levied on Their franchises. The prin-
oipal grounds relied upon by these
companies to maintain their suit was
in substance, that the farm lands and
other real estate in Kentucky was not
assessed at more than one-nalf of its
real value lit was not seriously con-
The Adair County news., 1914-12-30
HENRY .B0SWORTH IN RACE FOR -.
COvEc''n',oRSHlP IN OLD KENTUCKY

railroad companies and other cor
poIations liable to afranchise tax had
been inadequately assessed for many
years, and consequently were not pay
ing. their fair proportion of the taxes
due the state and the counties and
cities therein. During my campaign
for auditor in 1911, pledged the peo-
lie that, if elected, l would fully and
fairly investigate this subject and, if
found that the franchises of these
corporations were not fairly assessed,
as chairman of tne board l would use
my power to correct any official de-
linquency that had Heretofore exist
ed in that respect.
Soon after entering upon my official
duties as auditor l caused careful
examination to be made of the reports
made by all corporations for assess
ment purposes to ascertain whether
these corporations in the past had
been adequately assessed for the pur-
poses of finding out the truth as to
the actual value of this character of
property in the state. s.a 49,.
l had this information carefully pre-
pared, in writing, and when the time
came to assess these franchises laid
it before my colleagues on this board.
The result OF the investigation
made of this subject showed that
most of the small companies doing
business in the state had previously
been properly assessed; but the large
corporations of the state, those with
great power and political influence,
had been grossly under-assessed
(either by design or through incom,
letencv). One of the most fragrant
examples Of favoritism extended by
- r. G"CCseO"s :. !ice was that of
The Adair County news., 1914-12-30

form their judgment of my character,
honesty and intelligence and fitness
for the office, after a critical exam
ination of my official conduct. and
after making careful inquiries of
those who know me as to my reputa-
ton for honesty and fair dealing to
ell men, and it is for them to say
whether l am entitled to a continue
ton of that support and of the con-
fdence they have in the past so gen
erously accorded me-
While acting as treasurer of the
state during the fearful financial
panic of 1907, l made such disposition
Of the funds of the state in my care
curing that critical time as to pre-
serve the credit of the state, without
imperiling or destroying the credit of
q single institution in the state and
without the loss of a single dollar of
the states funds.
The auditor of the state, by virtue
OF his office, is chairman of the board
Of valuation and assessment of the
state of Kentucky, which board has
entrusted to it a duty which is of
more importance to the people of the
state than any other duty connected
with that Office. 1t is the function
Of that board, of which l nave
been chairman for the past three
years, to value and assess for
taxation, the franchises of all railroad
companies and public service corpora
tons doing business within the state.
This character of property forms a
considerable proportion of the total
taxable property in the state and the
amount of taxes these companies are
required to pay is dependent upon the
nature of the assessment made
against them. That is, if the assess
ment of their property is too low
these corporations will not be charged
with their full share of the public
burden. If too '}igh, then the owners
thereof pay more than the fair pro-
portion of the taxes of tia tate
1t was a matter of common report
and general belief among the people
Of this state That the franchises OF
The Adair County news., 1914-12-30
Purdy.
Columbia, Ks.

AS promised |. w. Holmes,
formerly Of this place, now of
Greenwood, Ind, l would let him
hear through ThesNews from his
old home, l now write:
Our merchant, j. B. Burton,
lost a valuable mare last week.
She was running and playing and
ran through a woven wire fence
which resulted in her deatF.
She was valued at 5000, insured
for $3.50.
The school closed here last Fri
day. 1t was splendid school,
the children making rapid ad-
vancement. The children who
did not attend missed a fine op-
portunity. Miss Annie Farris
was the teacher.
Cy Cowen, who fell few days
ago, getting badly hurt, i'm.
proves very slowly.
V. w. Curry is the champion
horse snapper of this place. He
says that the hard times have
helped his business, as farmers
will trade their stock now. Be-
fore hard times set in they would
not part from a hoof.
l.. E. Mckinley, of Dunnville,
remained over night at this place
last week. He had CTS turkeys.
They roasted along the road on
fences.
| hear more road talk than
common, the mud has come soon
er and is deeper than common.
Now, as we have to pay 5 cents
as a State tax let US put up Is
cents county tax, and not let 9TH
er counties get the benefit of our
5 cents tax, and us remain in the
mud. The amount would not
hurt any person. If we vote the
tax all would feel just like they
The Adair County news., 1914-12-30
Rugby.

Miss Beatrice James, whose
death we reported last week,
was buried last Sunday at the
Rowetowp graveyard. Rev. ].
H. James conducted the funeral
services. There was a large
crowd there, if the roads were
bad. May her soul be resting
now with God whom she loved.
The school at this place, taught
by Prof. Evin Roberts, closed
last Thursday. He taught a
successful school and all were
well-pleased with him.
Uncle Ezekiel Rowe is some
better at this writing.
Your scribe finished out the
school at this place, taught by
Mr.. Evin Roberts. on account of
his grand father, ]. K. GasAin.
being in a dangerous condition
with heart and kidney trouble.
Christmas opened with big
snow on the ground here and
Santa had good roads to run his
sleigh, Xmas went off quietly
here.
There is lots of corn and fod-
der out yet here and if we do
not soon get it in, it will all rot
on US.
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State Auditor W'aG Has Helped
to Bring About FaireT VaIua-
ton Of Franchises Of Big
Corporations Is a Candidate
For democratic Domination.
RUNNING ON RECORD
AS PUBLIC SERVANT
Full Days Work For Fuli Days
Pay and a Square Deal In
Taxation For Rich and Poor
Alike In His Platform.

70 the Democrats of Kentucky:
After due reflection l have fully de-
cided to become a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for governor
OF this great state. / do this with
full sense of the high responsibility
Incurred, if nominated, and the obliga-
tons that will rest upon me if elected.
l have been Democrat all my life
snd have never voted against a party
nominee. My father before me was
a Democrat, and 1 am proud to say
that / nave five brothers of the same
faith, all OF whom have IN equally
loyal with myself to the Democratic
faith, and I now ask that the people
or this great commonwealth shall
The Adair County news., 1914-12-30

did when we builtstheY bridges
would.be glad. l would be glad
to hear from others on this SUBJ
ject. ...'-
My friend, .s'Anderson, Oak
ford, ILL.,, sent the News a very
letter, and l enjoyed
it. AS he.iived in the Eastern
part of Adair:county, I will tell
him that times are hard here.
All timber trading is dead.
Farmers care not doing much
work, and dull sale for all
kinds of stock. Corn is selling
at 5O.cents per bushel, but it is
in demand. No money changing
hands, and the laboring class get
but little work. You can hire
hands at so cents per day.
Frank Burton.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
MRS. EVARTs NEGLECTED..


Mrs. Nellie G. Evarts Of this city
was reelected grand chief of the
Pythian Sisters, who have just clos.
ed session of the order in Grand
Forks.
The feature of the closing session
of the annual convention Of the Pyth-
ian Sisters In this city was the cleo
ton OF officers. The selection of the
place for the next meeting was not
decided upon, but will be the same as
the Knights of Pythias choose.
.s4 Reelected Grand Chief.
Mrs. Nellie G. Evarts of Bismarck
was reelected past grand chief Of the
organization.
The other officers elected follow:
Grand Chief-Mrs. Emma B Smith
of Steele.
Grand Senior-Mrs. Jennie Turner
of Dickinson.
Grand Junior-Mrs. Mary Foster Of
Clyde.
Grand Manager-Mrs. Elizabeth
Belk of Bismarck.
Grand Protector-Mrs. Kate Reed
of |Minot.
Grand Outer GUARDIANS. Laura
Sanders of Bismarck.
Grand Mistress of Records and Cor
respondence-1Mrs. Nettie ]. Dinnie,
Grand Forks.
Deputy (appointed) to Grand Mis-
tress- Mrs. Lucy M. Lewis Of Neche.
Grand Financier-Mrs. Flora Allen
of Steele.
Committees Named.
Following the election the installa-
ton ceremonies took place. The
meeting was held at the Commercial
club rooms. Mrs. Mary Sullivan of
l4angdon was named grand trustee
for three years. An auditing commit
tee was named also. The members
are: Mrs. elizabeth Wolfe Of this
city, Mrs. Nellie G. Evarts Of Bis
marck and Mrs. Lille Miller Of
Steele A law committee was select
ed and consists of Mrs. Alta Dustin,
Mrs. Lille Miller and Mrs. Ida O.
Witer.
Wnter.-Grand Forks Herald.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
BISMARCK GIRL WE'D.
sfs+ sist u ags.. +ssets DIED.

Friends in the, city will be interest
ed in the following account of the
wedding Of Miss Olite stinison, at
Glenwood, MINI Mr.. and Mrs. II. j.
Stinson and family lived in the city a
number Of years. the bride attending
school here:
At 8; o'clock last Wednesday even
ing, Rev Secord Of the Congregation
al church, pronounced the words that
united in marriage Miss Olive F.. Stin-
son and Melville E. Anderson.
The wedding took place st !: the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. III. j. Stinson, in the presence of
fully 100 relatives and friends of the
contracting parties. The home was
beautifully decorated with green and
white sweet peas.
The bride WAS tattired in pretty
gown Of embroidered net and carried
a shower bouquet of white lilies and
roses.
Miss Tryphene Rowden of Winni-
peg, cousin Of the bride. acted as
bridesmaid and was attired in gown
of white embroidered Swiss. with a
green girdle and carried large bou.
quet Of pink and white sweet peas.
lMr. Wesley Stinson, brother of the
bride. acted groomsman, while liz
tie Elsie Banter was ring bearer.
The bride was given away, by her
father.
The wedding march was beautiful
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
CONDEMNED 10 WEAR A MASK
chsmlst's Face, Ruined by ExpIoslon
g Repuisive That Wife Leaves
Him, Never % Return. ,s..l3

: New York.-After months Of tor,
ture, during which he has endured
many operations. Albert Richards, q
patient in Roosevelt hospital, has been
condemned to spend the rest Of bis life
wearing mask.
Richards. a chemist, was at work on
an experiment which involved the use
Of explosives. The ingredients blew
up In 9 crucible. Richards was hold,
ing carboy Of nitric acid. He STUN,
bled and fell, smashing the glass con,
tainer and splashing the tery liquid
on his face and body.
For months he was not expected ia
live. When he finally emerged from
the hospital he went home wearing Z
mask. After some weeks he got work
as gardener, but his appearance ex,
cited 80 much comment he was dis,
charged. as NM ass+stffi.,a
During all the weeks since his re,
lease from the hospital his wife has
obeyed his orders never to raise the
mask from his face. One day her
curiosity got the better Of her. and she
raised the cloth and looked at hel
husband. / She screamed and ran from
the house. She never returned to him
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
PICNIC SUCCESS.

The annual picnic of the Episcopal
church yesterday was great sue
cess. A large number Of people at
tended the outing, which was held at
Fort Lincoln. Automobiles and hay
racks conveyed the crowds to the
grounds, where games, contests and
the devouring of picnic goodies be-
guiled the time. The picnickers re-
NAMED until evening, taking both
dinner and supper at the grounds.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
Take C'i' ! Of y lu.b,ld |
Are The Dying words .Oi
President Wilson's wife!
Continued from Page u

III 3,t34at NNynISANSO IAVuA 460 ~ IE4EE35A
one paid respect to the Presidents
loss. The beginning Of the end came
IT ten this morning. when DR.. 3. p.
Davis, Philadelphia, called for a. con.
sultation, and realized the time TO,
hope. had passed. ..ji.s FL n
VI. Physicians Tell President:
He took President Wilson into the
red room Of. the White House, and
in q broken voice told him the truth.
Wilson's face blanched but he bore
the shock we'll. The President then
took his daughters. Mrs. McAdoo,
Mrs. Sayre and Margaret Wilson
aside and told them their mothers
condition. Until then they thought
there was chance for her recovery.
Constantly at Her Bedside.
The President and his daughters
remained constantly at her bed side.
The President held his Wife's hand
and the three daughters were group
ed near.
Mods at Her Dear Ones.
Until she became unconscious, Mrs.
Wilson frequently nodded to one and
the other and smiled cheerfully.
During the day she spoke to DR..
Grayson about the President, whose
health she thought more about than
her own.
Promise me, 'she whispered faint
ly," III i &C, you win take care of my
husband" / was the same touch of
devotion she SO many times had re-
psated.
Just at five death came. The
President and daughters we're in
tears. Tumulty walked slowly to The
executive offices, his head bowed and
quickly announced to correspondents
that the end had cope. III
,@ \ Gloom Over Warrington.
The pail of gloom settled over the
executive mansion and officers. Ev-
cry one seemed overcome. Funeral ar
rangements have not yet been made.
Condolences poured in. From the
humble homes in the slums came
flowers, as Mrs. Wilson had many
friends in the slums and city gener-
ally, in her endeavors to help the
friendless and poverty stricken.
Last Thoughts For Poor.
She told the President this morn
ing that she could more cheerfully
"go away" If the bill for improve.
ment Of alley passed congress. A
word to the leaders from Tumulty
and the measure was adopted in sill
ence by the senate and reported to
the house where 1t will be passed
tomorrow.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
MRS. MANNER RETURNED.

Mrs. IL. G. Wanner, vile Of Secre-
tary Wanner of the board Of control,
who has been visiting relatives and
friends in Neillsville, Wis, for about
two months past, returned home
Tuesday night. .s n
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
CO A DANCE,

Co. A held another of their weekly
dances last night. A good crowd at
tended, and with the weather COM
fortably cool, most enjoyable time
was spent. The proceeds Of the
dances go to the mess fund" of the
boys, and they are very anxious tina
the affairs should be successful,
which they have been so far.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
Governor Hanna Gets
Sig 0valioa' Il Fargo
Confined from Page ons.)

Confined From Page Ons.)
the experiences Of the party on the
trip
Hundreds Meet Hanna.
After the reception the Governor
shock hands with hundreds of peopAe
who formed in line, following which
he devoted several minutes to the
old soldiers.
viii Make For Peace.
In his remarks, the Governor call
ed attention to the effect of the wide
spread European war with some of
the horrors /: would bring. He be-
lieyed 1t would result, however, in
universal peace for the future and
the. total disarmament of ali. nations
and the settlement of all information:
al troubles by international arbitra-
ton.
Looks For Big immigration,
One Of the things he saw most
clearly was that after peace follows
the gigantic struggle now inaugural
ed over there. Thousands of people
of many nations will seriously consi-
der the situation there, and as re-
suit Of the missionary work being
done through North Dakotans who
have been visiting their native land,
there will be an unusually large
emigration to the northwestern part
of the United States from northern
Europe. From this movement, the
Governor believes North Dakota will
profit most. He is very optimistic
over the outlook.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
ELks' PICNIC.

VIM. Nelson of Menoken has made
arrangements for an Elk picnic, to
be held IN his grove near Menoken
on Sunday afternoon. All Elks, with
their friends and ladies, are cordial
ly invited to attend, and thorough.
ly good time is assured. MI
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
Frank White. wife Of Ex-Governor

FrAnK. White, Vile OF ex'GoVeTnor
White.
A dt.inty color note Of yellow was
carried out in the decorations, and
through the rooms. Mrs. Young was
assisted by lMesdames A. Sternberg,
George Mcfarland, j. B. Meyer, D. 8.
Richie, George .Fridd, w. w. Smith
and Miss Nellie Farnsworth.
Mrs. Burke arrived here Tuesday
evening with her little daughter, Mar.
ion, for a visit of several days with
Mrs. Young. Elizabeth and Tom
Burke stopped over, at Grand Forks
for visit before coming here, but
are expected to arrive in a day or
tw0.--Valley City Times-Record.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
NEW NOTARlEs.

,Notarial commissions have been Is
sued to the following parties by the
secretary of state: Ellis B. Baker,
Parkhall; r. W. Blaisdell. Williston;
Thora Broderson, Velva; Edw. s.
johnson, Fargo; F. w. Marshek, Lid
gerwood; John Otis, Kindred; II. A.
Schultze, Valley City; T. H. Squire,
Fargo; Harold P Thompson, Cava-
lier; j. M. Thornton, DOnnybrOOk.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
Hanna Arrives Tomorrow Eve
icontinus from PAxs III !.

ed with the governors friends and
we'll wishers when the train pulls in.
,A committee OF citizens will receive
him, and the. band will be there to
furnish music, and Co. A will form a
guard OF honor to escort the COVER
nor to the executive mansion, where
I. reception will be held. There will
be speeches, and a fine display CT
fireworks. for which the committee
has made arrangements. Fargo en-
tertaihed the governor yesterday, but
tomorrow 1t IS Bismarck's turn, and
Bismarck will he ready.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
HERE WEDNESDAY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor and son John
were in town Wednesday, to consult
with the local physicians.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
Kill. !. FAMOUS ! ! | SHARK { I
"0ld Tom" Put to Death Al Port
Royal Harbor.
jamaica Authorities End Existence 81
Fish Thst Was One Of Sights q !
West Indiss-Fed Regularly "
Men 81 British WarshIp Fist

4 ANSW 4OIA.--VAO 1 JILL = o00A = eAAAS
has lived In the waters Of Port Royal
harbor. Jamaica, for 20 years and d
known to Thousands Of travellers and
seagoing men, was put to death by the
island authorities several weeks ago,
according to officers Of tho schooner
Caleb Martin, arrived here with cocoa1
nuts from Kingston. s%sassa
The famous fish was one Of the
sights Of the West Indies. He was to
be seen every day in the clear waters
Of Port Royal. and was fed regularly
by the, men OF the British .Warsnip
fleet stationed there.
He preyed upon the other nsh in the
harbor and was equally quick in ct
lacking human beings. His presence
precluded the possibility Of sea bath
ing by the sailors. and desertiona
among the crew Of the British war vesi
sells were lew. Is none had the forti1
tude necessary to swim ashore when
Old, Tom was In the yicinity. iii
The shark always could be found
near the warshins and the boatloads
Of tohriats whts daily went ont Is s., 10
him were never disappointed. II he
CHANGED to stray away for > few mini
utes the louas heating az : tin pan
would Invariably bring him back.
During the 20 years that Old Tom
has been : sYamiliar object I number
Of persons 49, lost their ives IL the
waters 81 Port ROYAL 4 due 4 "a ths.:
lievad. - -. man eating nroc,,vitiea.
Ia Va. naver Teen however "a killF Z
nsr.on unttl 4 fsw waaks 4 = when Ia
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
nREWsTER's MILLIONS.

Gould you spend million dOllars
in q year and not have anything to
show for it at the end of the twelve
months? Possibly you have often
thought that you could use that
amount Of money in less than YER
II you only had 1t to spend, but a
million dollars is a stack of cart
wheels beyond the conception Of the
average person. VI
You will get a good idea of Whist
q wad Of q million dollars really is
If you will 90 to the Grand theater,
Friday or Saturday, and see Monty
Brewster try to get away with it all
in twelve short months. in order to
win several more millions. There's
fun and interest in every moment,
and II you don't see It, you'll regret
~ ,5gt5. u. t2r Flg'N
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
LEFT FOR MINNEAPOLIS.

MRS. Paul c. Remington, Miss REM
ington and Master Paul left for Min.
neapolis, Wednesday evening, called
there by the illness of the Rev. Mr..
Cornell, the father of Mrs. Reming-
ton. @
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
EXPECTED HOME.

Mrs. c., Hendershott is expected
home today from Braddock, where
she has spent I week with relatives.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
VISITING FRIENDS.

Miss Louise McGahey, Of Wilton, is
spendingsa couple Of days in the city,
visiting friends. She is a guest at
the home Of Mrs. Ed Charlebois.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
cARi1QL .clIY -VlslToRs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley were capitol
city visitors Wednesday and Thurs,
day in order to purchase furniture
for q new home.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
OFFICE 10 MOVED

States Attorney Berndt, who has
been for some time IN the First Ma.
tional Bank building. has moved his
omce to the court house, where he
has comfortable quarters on the Sec
ond door. near the court room.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
vIsIrs IN JAMEsToWN.

Mrs. Eugene Walla Is visiting In
jamestown with her sons and several
friends, expecting to return the lat.
ter part of the week.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-07
MlLEa CITY MAN MERE.

Earl Schmidt Of Miles City was
visitor in: the city Wednesday, renew.
ipG old friendships. tftr n