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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09
ASSESSED TOO HIGH?
PROTEST, SAYS MAYOR
Taxpayers With Grievances In
vited to Step Right
Up and Kick.

Taxpayers who think their property is
overassessed are invited BY Mayor Mitchell
to go to the Tax Board and protest. He
promises that they will get a fair hear
Ing and warns them against paying
money to professional ''reducers" for SER
vices which will be rendered free by the
city II the claims are just
In the statement which Mr.. Mitchell
made on the new policy yesterday he
said
The members OF the Tax Board have
had printed a short and simple form on
which all owners OF real estate who be-
lieve their property IL overassessed may
at any time OF the year lodge with the
board an unofficial protest against an as
sessment.
THE deputy tax commissioners, VIII }
are the officials charged under the law
with tho duty OF fixing. In the first In
stance, all values for taxation purposes.
are now In the field making up their fig
ures, and criticisms and suggestions from
realty owners will be OF the greatest value
at this time and during the next two or
three months. On October the tax rolls
will be completed ard on view. and from
then until November 10 legal protests may
be made.
1T has come to the boards attention
that property owners are being widely
circularized by professional 'reducers' OF
taxation. who seek to he retained upon a
contingency basis for the purpose of pro-
curing reduction of assessments. Prop
erty owners are advised to make any pro-
test they feel warranted In making to the
Tax Board direct They will thus pro-
cure an attentive and fair hearing OF their
real or supposed grievance. and without
any cost whatsoever.
The Tax Board Is as DESTROYS OF as
sessing at true value, and true value only.
as any property owner can be. But IL
should be understood that this means not
only that the commissioners intend q
reduce assessments In any case of over
assessment. but also that they intend u
Increase assessments In all cases OF under
assessment"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09
platform commencing the frss toll pro-

platform commendinG the free toll pro-
vision.
Senator Smith was ironical In his
references to the Administrators support
OF the tolls repeal bill. Mr.. Smith quoted
the Presidents nnessage in which Mr..
Wilson declared that unless the tolls bill
was passed he would not know how TO
deal with questions OF larger Importance.
IL think I know why he decided 20
recommend the repeal Of the exemption
clause" said Mr. Smith. He came 10
this conclusion at time when conditions
In Mexico had become acute and when
the officers OF a Japanese battleship we're
on q visit 10 Mexico city"
Mr. Smith said that he was at the
White House when a telegram was re-
celved from the American charge at
Mexico city telling OF the visit OF the
japanese officers. Senator Smith added
that the Presidents countenance revealed
that the Mexican situation had greatly
disturbed him. and he resorted to the tolls
bill as a means OF concillatins one OF the
great Powers supposed to exercise large
influence In the Southern republic
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09
Speeches Prevent a Vote.

When the Senate met at II O'Clock
to-day the leaders were convinced that
the bill would reach a vote before ad-
tournment. Their plans were knocked in
the head by series OF speeches delivered
by Senators Poindexter. Martin and Smith
Although this was the hottest day OF the
year in Washington and the attendance
in the Senate at "A low ebb, Senator Pom
dexter spoke for an hour. A few minutes
before Mr.. Poindexter concluded there
were six Senators In the chamber besides
the Speaker. one was doing peacefully.
four were reading newspapers and the
other followed Mr. Poindexter. but APP
parently with great difficulty
Mr.. PoindeXter opposed the repeal bill.
He said that the United States was well
within its right In exempting coastwlse
shipping from payment Of tolls
'why should the Carnegie Peace So
ciety be against an American canal?"
asked Senator Poindex,er, "The reason
Is that Mr.. Carnegie is a British subject.
He IL registered as a British voter. l
hate to say anything about Mr.. Carnegie.
and / would not say anything about him
IL he would not NEEDLE. I. Is an UNI
American influence that keeps this eight
alive"
Senator MARITIME. President Wilson'S
"handmaid' Senator. opposed the tolls
bill. He recalled that he voted for the
exemption provision in 1912, and he could
not see his way clear to go back on his
record. even at the instance OF the Presi-
dent. Mr.. MARITIME expressed regret tina;
he could not agree with Mr.. Wilson.
my politics is a religion and my
platform Is sacred" declared Mr. MARITIME
referring to the plank In the Baltimore
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09
Asks Aiimony From Teacher.

motion for alimony and counsel fee
I'm the divorce suit against Royal L. Cot
trel. teacher In Public School IL. was
argued before Justice Asphalt IN Brook
lyn yesterday. The plaintiff. Phoebe c.
Cottrell. demanded $50 week allmony
and $500 counsel fee Decision was re-
served.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09
PROPOSALS.


SEALED BIDS will be received by the
Board OF Water supply at its offices, twenty
second ioor. Municipal Building, Park Row.
Centre and Chambers streets, New York City.
until II a. NJ, on TueSday, June 20, 1914,
Tor Contract 70, for the CONSTRUCTION Of
Ashokan Bridge, reinforced concrete
structure fcrming, part OF the highway sys
TEN around Ashokan reservoir and consist
ing OF is arches, each having a span OF g.
feet 8 inches and rise OF II feet ! inches
The bridge will be about l.l20 feet long and
will have a roadway % feet wide. The
founda lions abutments and lower portions
OF the piers are not included IN this con.
tract. There will be about $500 feet OF
duet TO y duct electric conduit The wors.
Olive, Ulster county, New York, about IL
miles west OF the City Of Kingston,
At the above place and time the bids WI
be publicly opened and read. Pamphlets
containing Information for bidders and con
tract drawings can be obtained at the above
address at the once OF the Secretary. BY
depositing the sum OF ten dollars tol In
cash or Its equivalent for each pamphlet
For further particulars apply TO the once
OF the Principal Assistant Engineer at the
above address.
CHARLES STRAUSS. President,
CHARLES N. CHADWICK.
JOHN +. CALVIN.
Commissioners OF the Board OF Water supply
W BRUCE CORB Secretary
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09

TOURISTS to England should mail for
automobile hire rates: splendid recommenda
tons from all parts OF America, largest fest
of hire cars In West OF England X HuMM
CO. PLYMOUTH
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09
says Wilson Meant japan.

inal statement that he would not Know
how to act in regard to certain delicate
international questions. Senator Smith Of
Michigan made the interesting assertion
to-day that the President had In mind the
strained relations with Japan. The Presl-
dent himself never has disclosed In detail
what he meant
Despite President wilson's attitude. IL Is
pretty well settled that the Senate will
adopt an amendment declaring that the
United States by this enactment does not
waive any OF Its rights over the Panama
Canal So far as can be learned the
President has not told any OF the Senate
leaders that he would dlsapprove such a
declaration. The leaders are convinced
that In order to put the bill through they
must accept an amendment OF the import
OF that offered by Senator Simmons OF
North Carolina.
In the course OF the debate to-day
Senator Sutherland OF Utah. Republican.
denounced the simmons amendment 'as a
sham" He asserted that II was faulty
because OF it's failure TO assert without
eauIvocation that the United States has
a right to require the payment OF tolls or
exempt shipping from the payment OF
tolls. Mr. Sutherland objected to the
negative assertion" Of the Simmons
amendment and offered a substitute "a
follows:
providing that nothing herein shall
be considered as denying or abrdging the
right OF the United States to discriminate
in favor OF the ships OF commerce Of its
citizens in respect Of the condition or
charges OF traffic which may be imposed
for the use of the Panama Canal. but as
the contrary such right Is hereby re-
asserted
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09
sIrUArIoNs wANrED-MALE

BUTLER AND vALET-Dsst city 'e'-r,
,nces Address, =. KEARNGN, care W
Mace. so4 Columbus Ave. N. r.
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KENNY. WILLIAM j. K-Pursuant 20
order OF HON. JOHN. J GRAHAM SURF
hereby given TO ali persons having claim,
against WILLIAM J x. KENNY. late ~
diseased. 10 present the sam" Sith "
vouchers Thereof 70 the su9s1'sSss w
said deceased, at his place Of trars1ctns
business AZ the Once OF Charles ksHte
60 Wall Street. New YORK CIV. on OF pe''''
Dated. Min-oia \. Y, Anrl - 1919
NFAT. n BECKER. Executor
CHARLES t. KELLEY, Attorney Tor Nv
ecutor CO W y Street New NNrk CIV
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09
500 IDEAL SUMNER RESORTS
1l2-paRe TIlustrated nroghute
PENNsYLyANIA-Canaeensl..

NEW SPRUCE CABIN INN-where you
can catch trout; greatly enlarged: rms e.
suite with bath; garage; saddle horses. Al
amusements; now open. booklet. Cresco sta
Lack II WI NJ u. Price. Canadensis Pa
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09
NEW HOTEL MERTON

Fireproof Vermont Ave. close to beach
and attractions. A. high class modern hotel
perior table and service. Special early sea son
rates CHAS. b. PRETTYMAN.O Owner a Prop
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09

Leading Hgh-clsss Moderate Rate Hotel.
Al bEMlnlE VIRGINIA ave. near Beach.
chefs; evening dinners. Special June rates
s, up daily: 50 up wklv. Booklet. j. r. COPE.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09
WILSON WILL ACCEPT
AMENDED TOLLS BILL
But He Is Disappointed and Dis
pleased by Proposed Ac-
ton Of Senate.
JAPAN SCARE REVEALED ?
Smith Of Michigan Says Island
Empire Was Meant in Pres
ident's Message.

wAsHrNGroN, June s.--President Wilson
Indicated to-day that he is displeased at
the proposed action OF the Senate to amend
the Panama Canal tolls repeal bill by
adding a declaration that the United States
does not surrender any right that II has
to exempt American vessels from paying
tolls. Although his manner In discussing
the matter with callers at the White House
left some doubt as to whether or not he
would sign the repeal measure, his friends
are confident that he will accept the
amended bill despite his dissatisfaction.
The amendment is known as the Sim
mons Norris compromise amendment II
was drafted by Senator simmons and
urged on the President for acceptance
when II became apparent that the Admin
istratlon leaders IN the upper House could
not win the straight out repeal originally
determined by the President In his special
message to Congress.
The President In this message has de-
clared that unless Congress expressed It's
confidence in him In "ungrudging measure"
he would not know how to manage GER
.ain matters OF delicate concern In our
foreign relations. Mr.. Wilson frankly ad-
mitted to-day that In inserting the decla-
ration referred TO In the repeal bill the
Senate would fail TO express the measure
OF confidence he had asked for.
II was learned however. that Mr.. Will
son does not regard the change as vital to
the purpose OF the measure, which Is to
bring about the repeal OF the tolls clause.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09

ESTATE OF ELIZABETH TRIMMER.
deceased. In pursuance OF an order OF Hon
ROBERT LUDLOW FOWLER, n Surrogate
OF the County OF New York, dated May 9Th
sons having claims against Elizabeth TRIM
mer. late OF the County OF New YORK. dc
ceased. TO present the same with voucher.
thereof to tho subscribers AT their place ~
tranSacttng business, Rooms 63-bb bfonf
Building. No. 500 Wills Avenue, brouE, l
the City OF New York, on or before the l'N
day OF December next N9lb.
Dated, New York the first day OF June. lNl'
THEODORE = TRIMMER,
ALVA Is TRIMMER,
Executors
J. HOMER HILDRETH Esq. Attorney 10y
Executors, Bronx Bldg, 3rd Ave "'
lASth 81. New YORK City
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09
PENNSYLVANIA water q
THE MOUNTAIN PARADISE,
WATER GAP HOUSE
EUROPEAN RESORTS.

he leading hotel OF Delaware Water Gap, p,
Now open. Booklet mailed John pnrlY Cope
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sURROOATEs' NOTICES.

SACKETT, AUGUSTINE--In pursuance OF
an order of Hon. Robert Ludlow Fowler.
q Surrogate OF the County OF New York.
NOTICE Is hereby given to all persons haN
Ing claims against Augustine sackett late
OF the County Of New York. deceased, 20
present the same. with vouchers thereof 20
George + Miles one OF the subscribers, az
his place OF transacting business, No. ios
Worth Street. In the Borough OF Manhattan.
In the City OF New York. on or before me
18th day OF December next,
Dated New York. the 9th day OF June, 1914.
CHARLOTTE RICE SACkETr
EDITH RICE SACKETT,
MARGAKET s. MILES,
GEORGE y. MILES
Executors,
HANSON c. GIBSON
Attorney for Executors
Ofice and Post OriCe address, No. - wal!
Street thorough OF Manhattan CITY OF
New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-09

NEW JERsEY-Atlantic Highlands.
ONE HOUR IRON NEW YORK.
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS. ". j,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
PUZZLING WATER LILIES Magical Influence in Buds Among Al
 pine Shows

The behavior of some exotic water. lilies in my possession was very re- riarkable says a writer in the London Daily Mail. These plants were growing in a tank in a well heated greenhouse The temperature of the water was all ways kept at a high level yet the lilies died down during the winter. With the return of the spring the new leaves started to grow up through the water to the surface, impelled by some in fluence which it is not easy to ex- plain. It is of course possible, in the, case of these water plants. that the
 increasing power of the sun may have some effect upon the roots. even though they are beneath the water. Here again this does not seem to be a very sat isfactory explanation, for the water plants start growth when the power of the sun is not greater than it is in October, when the same subjects go to rest.
 All the foregoing instances pale be- fore the strange case of the Alpine soldanellas, little plants which abound on the lower slopes of the mountains in central Europe. Long before the thick covering of snow has melted the soldanella starts active growth From the center of a circle of evergreen
 
 in it's development this has the re- narkable property of giving out heat, feature which is noticeable in some other flowers when they are expand ing. The warmth thus generated melts the snow and in this way the spik e bores it way up to the sunshine above and, where the soldanellas are plenti- ful, most singular appearance Is the result The flowers look just as if the spikes had been stuck into the snow and it is difficult to think that they are attached to any plants. But there is an even more wonderful phase in the story of the soldanella.
 If the snow happens to be very deep, l 1t is not at all uncommon to find plants which open their flowers before the sur face Is reached Thus the flowers blos- som in small cavity of frozen snow. This towering is not limited to the open ing of the petals alone, for in not a few cases the stamens will actually bring their pollen to perfection. Al lthis goes on although the soldanellas have not felt the stimulating rays of the sun at all. and are entirely covered with hard snow. It Is not easy to explain the behavior of these little Alpine plants, which ap- preciate the arrival of spring, although they cannot feel the warm sunshine or the lengthening days.
 After all it is impossible to get away from the idea that there Is some magical influence at work during these spring days Perhaps the old idea that there is a special power in the rays of the sun at this season is not without some foun- dation in fact. At any rate. few VIII deny that there is some wonderful charm about spring sunshine which seems 10 make even old folk feel young again. Is 1t possible that the message of the glad season is conveyed to the sleeping plants by means of some special rays capable of penetrating the soil and passiRs Into tic depths of the pools2 %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09

Tuscaloosa is such a beautiful town that it seems 1t would have little need for an improvement association. The streets in the downtown section are we'll kept. the old residence section is charming. and Pinehurst and Audubon Place are models of beautiful residen- tial parks.
 However. Tuscaloosa has a Civic Im- provement society and its members have found work to do. things that have made the town more attractive than it would be without their work
 The Village Improvement society was organized in the. spring of 1899 and in 1905 it was reorganized as the Civic Improvement society. The idea of i'm proving is the chief one in this asso- cIation. and It's members endeavor to make 1t real improvement organi 2ation.
 The first undertaking was to have an ordinance passed prohibiting cows and ether stock on their streets and for this they petitioned the board of aldermen. Later when the law was in force they had their front fences taken down. It was a decided improvement and others followed, giving more attention to their yards until well kept lawns and pretty flowers were the rule.
 Weeds and trash piles were banned. and since they are ever recurring nuis- ances. the association looks after them Ell the time. The merchants were asked to have their signboards taken down as they were unsightly and were scattered over the city.
 Flowers and Plants
 One spring the society bought quan- titles of seed of annuals salvia morn ing glory alysium, larkspur, zinnias end petunias. These were bought in bulk and then put up in small packages. A committee visited the public schools and talked to the children about hav- ing attractive yards, and offered pack cts of seed to all who would promise to plant them and cultivate the flow CTS. The response from the children was eager and they were given the seeo. The committee kept a list of these children's names and during the spring and summer visited their yards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09

to encourage them and to give sugges- | lions where they were. needed. Sey- eral prizes were offered, one for the prettiest yard for the best cul- tivated yard, and others. At the same time prizes were offered to the cit izens al large for the best kept lawn the finest rose. garden, the prettiest yard of annuals. the best kept back yards, and the finest chrysanthemums
 Other prizes along the same lines were offered to the negroes.
 The interest aroused was gratifying Children worked, grown people work Smooth green lawns appeared, not without toll. roses and chrysanthemums tloomed and gay colored garden flow CTS made bright spots. When the prizes were awarded late in the fall it was generally agreed that the work had teen worth while.
 Park Was Made
 In the residence section was a small triangular plot that seemed promising a 8 a park, provided 1t were improved. The board of aldermen was approached again and was asked to put fountain in this triangle. cement coping was put around 1t and the ground was sodded. Flowers were planted, slate were provided and there was a pretty little park.
 Arbor day was observed with the plant ing of trees and shrubs on the school grounds.
 The association has insisted upon in- spection of dairies and of the slaughter house. It has made efforts to have the market place improved and to have the business part of town kept clean.
 Campaigns have been waged against unnecessary noises, against chickens run ming out of certain inclosures, and against sparrows. The birds in Tuscaloosa big caks give so much pleasure that it Is well to take this step to keep the spar rows from usurping their places.
 Drinking Fountain Installed A larger undertaking was the sanitary drinking fountain, which the society placed. at a cost of $500. It is at the in- tersection of two of the principal bus- ness streets and it is in constant use. There are four founts for drinking and two for taking water in buckets. for the convenience of people driving into town and of teamsters. A well 1900 feet deep electricity.
 Cemeteries Are Cared For The next work was upon the cemeteries The city had been spending $40 a month for their care, but was nable to give attention to separate lots. At the request of members of the Civic Improvement so- eiety the commissioners put this work in their charge and gave them the sum that was appropriated for the cemeteries. The ladies employ care-taker for s20 a month and use the other s20 for general expenses such as tools, plants and in payment for l extra work. This they hire when it is
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-03-19


The rcnensly organized Society Of
southern Maryland have Forwarded
~ the following letter, ana wc trust
ST. Mary's eounsgaus viii avail them.
selves of the privilege 81 Joining
nv. a. r. King, Editor
Dear Mr.. KinR; Ii has heen sng-
gesicd thai soma Of De persons Who
Nerc invited q Join she Southern
Maryland Society might want further
information regarding the objects and
dues Of the organization
The purpose ii TO preserve and ioa.
Tn an appreciation 81 the History,
traditions and memories 81 Southeru
Maryland and 10 promote tho better
acquaintance and Friendship Of is
members =
Tbs annual dues are 500 for active
and 500 for nonresident members
Amy male person Who was born 10
Southern MARYLAND Or who mag b lie
son or grand son Of native Of thai
section, Is eligible for active nenber-
ship no matter where he resides o.
does business any male person whc
Is qualified Tor active membership but
who has neither q residence nor i
place Of business ID Baltimore d
within l5 miles thereof, may become i
nonresident member II he does nol
care TO 30 an active member.
We have already 1856 members en-
rolled, although We are only one
month old.
Very truly yours,
w. II WoorroN,
Secretary Treasurer
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-03-19

Option Secured BY Nr w. B.
Duke and Ms Dane a. Pear
scn--To b HuIlt ~ New York
cspltaiista
Mr.. W. B. Duke, Of Baltimore and
Mr.. Dane A. Pearson, Of New York.
il is reported have secured tbo neces-
sary option on }he Washington, Poto.
mac and Chesapeake Railway, and
have arranged for the necessary capi-
tai to finance the completion Of the line
from Washington, D. c., 10 Saint
Mary's City or Esperanza on the Pa
luxent, this county. The line at pres
snt is OF the ieriwater sort and runs
from Brandywine In Charles County TO
Mechanicsville, In the upper section
Of St. Mary's The estimated cost Of
completing the roads is 100000.
The history OF this road is by no
means pleasant reading to the people
Of our county, and the service on thai
portion, which has been completed
is Of the poorest. The road was
originally chartered as the Southern
Maryland road, and our county 81
that time subscribed over $3.50, COO.
Senator Mudd, OF Charles county,
introduced the bill in the Maryland
Senate and Representative Dement, IN
the House, while senator Homestead
and Representative Blanford, al
Prince Georges, and Senator Chesley
and Representative Jones, Of 81.
Mary's performed like service for their
respective counties The several bills
provide that the County Commits
sioner's Of Prince Georges Charles
and St. Mary's shall subscribe, In the
aggregated 100000 to the perferred
stock OF the Company, such subscrip-
tion not 10 be made until the company
has completed the road from Washing
ton TO It's Sc Mary's terminal.
II Is said II the several bills are
posed the promoters Of the road Will
begin operation as soon as the Cover
nor Ankles hissignaiure TO the measure.
Tho completion Of the road would BE-
Of inestinablc value to our county, as
the lack 81 transportation during the
late freeze shows. We trust Messers.
Duke and Pearson viii be able 70 build
the line, as outside Of the benefit 70
our people Il should Do . profitable In
vestment and monument 70 them.