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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1914-03-05

@w u I1@A IL OCOh CbOhSu WHY OD-
pose the Tax Equalization
Law wish to answer
briefly: I oppose it first, be-
cause it is impossible for any
three men in the county to know the
value of all property in the county.
hence cannot know who has failed to
give in their property at it's true
market value.
| will oppose any law that makes
1T the duty Of any three men to say
what property ought to be given
IN that never saw the property,
hence cannot know it's value. This
is also true of an arbitration be-
tween the county and State tax COM
missioners. The arbitrators must
live out Of the county and cannot
own any property in the county, put
ting it in the hands of foreigners to
say what the citizens shall value
their property at for taxation This,
l think, is unfair.
Second, | oppose it because the
machinery to operate the law is too
expensive. It will lay additional
burdens on the people. The COM
missioners will have to raise the tax
aable property of the State about
$50,000,000 before one dollar goes
into the treasury. Too expensive.
Thirdly, I oppose it because it
makes no penalty for failure to re-
turn property. hence those that
were lodging under the old law will
continue to dodge under the new.
and additional burdens be put on
those who are now honestly giving
in their property. The lands of the
county will have to bear the burden.
Fourthly, I oppose it because
when | give in my property, I swear
that | give it in at it's true market
value, and then if the tax commits
sioners, who perhaps never saw my
property, think it worth more they
raise it, thereby saying that I swear
to q lie and that is not very pleasant.
Filthy, | oppose it because it was
born to do indirectly what we can
not do directly. 1t was born in the
city Of Athens which has been suck
ing the State treasury since the
foundation of the State University,
and has never yet said enough since
the people wisely put a f1ve-mill
limit to the taxing power Of the
State. The State institutions which
are yearly asking for more money,
have been trying to find some way
to raise more money, and this new
tax law is their plea. But some one
will say, how is it done? 1t is this
way; the legislature will make the
appropriations and when the returns
are all in the property will be raised
by the State Tax Commissioners till
the five mills rate will raise reve-
nue. enough to meet the appropria-
tions. This is ''the milk in the cocoa
nut Of this tax equalization law
This law was gotten up to raise more
money and not to eQualize taxes.
In opposing this law, | do not
wish to be misunderstood as oppos-
ing honest taxation or sympathizing
with the tax dodger. l introduced
two bills last summer that would,
| think, come nearer equalizing the
taxes and catch the tax dodger than
this measure. There are many other
things in regard to this law that
would like to say, but this is too
1Nn0 now
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1914-03-05

p. A. DIGNAN, ROMAN CATHOLIC,
GOES TO WASHINGTON IN IN
TEREST OF HIS CANDIDACY
IT IS SAID HIS CHANCES ARE
GOOD.
Washington, D. c., Feb. 12.-The
fight for the position of postmaster
at Jacksonville to succeed the present
incumbent, Postmaster D. G.. Gerow,
took an interesting turn here today
when P. A. Dignan, one of the can
didates for the place, reached Wash
ington and called upon Congressman
Frank Clark, Senator Bryan and
other members of the Florida dele
cation in Congress and discussed the
matter with them.
1t having been understood here
that Senator Bryan will stick to Mr..
Dignan and Senator Fletcher viii
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1914-03-05
OPPOSES THE TAX EQUTLfZA-
TION LAW.
Mr.. /. H. p. Beck Writes His Views
Upon the Subject.

HAVE been asked why I OPP
pose the Tax Equalization
Law wish to answer
briefly: I oppose it first, be-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04
SOCIAL NOTES.

A number of young boys and girls
gave Martha Lehfeldt a surprise
party last Thursday evening. They
marched over to Lehfeldt's provided
with a fine lunch which was served
late in the evening. The evening
hours were devoted to games and
music.
The P. E. O.'s met with Mrs. Frank
Morgan on Friday afternoon. Miss
Alice Stevens and Mrs. Morgan were
hostesses and served tempting lun
cheon after the business session.
Mrs. Hubbell was hostess at de-
lightful party on Friday afternoon
twenty-five ladies enjoyed the new
feature party. Each lady took piece
of unfinished work done up in pack
age. After all had assembled the
ladies drew one of the packages, fin
ished the work and took it home. A
great deal of fun was the result oil
this feature and all conceded it to be
the jolliest party of the winter. Very
delicious two course refreshments
were served.
A large number Of young people
drove to the home of Miss Emma
Brogden and surprised her on las
Wednesday evening. A delightful
time was enjoyed and delicious re
freshments served. Mr.. and Mrs
Brogden and family will soon move tt
Denison and occupy the home the!
recently purchased in North Denison
The Priscilla club was delightful!
entertained by Mrs. Rohwer Tuesda!
afternoon. Elegant refreshments AM
fine visit made the occasion yer!
pleasant one.
Miss Rena Senseney entertained
number of friends at an evening ken
sington on Wednesday. A very tempt
ing lunch was served late in the eve
ming.
The S. S. club met on Tuesday eve
ming with Miss Jessie Goodrich a.
chairman. The fine supper was mucl
enjoyed. :,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Patterson viii
entertain the Auction Bridge club OF
Friday evening.
Mrs. J. P. Jones will entertain tn
Coffee club on Thursday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04
Mail Order House Profits.

Many who trade with mail order
houses think they are getting bargains
but the facts are no like amount OF
money invested, or like volume OF re-
tail business makes so great a profit
as is enjoyed by the mail order con-
Germs. The Dubuque Telegraph-Her-
aid, speaking of what one house is do
ing, says:
1.-THE head of big mail order house
in Chicago never puts his hand in his
pocket to give some cause a nickle
without having staff photographers OF
the Chicago newspapers present to
make a picture of him to accompany
news story reciting his benefaction.
"This mail order house last year did
total business of $95.5S4 ,000-15 per
cent more than the year before. IN ad-
dition to the per cent earned and
paid on the preferred stock of $S,OOO,-
900, the net earnings equalled % per
cent on the $4O,OOO000 of common
stock. The income of the head of the
company exceeds 100000 year.
"The Illinois legislative commission
investigating vice conditions, found
that this mail order concern pays its
women employees barely enough to live
on, and the head of the company orac'
ularly testified that it is the extrava
gances of girls and women which
renders it hard for them to make ends
meet!
"How much better it would be II
this blatant philanthropist would dc
as Henry Ford has done, reveal great
ness by dealing justly with those un
der him in equitable distribution OF
profits with them, rather than using
his money to buy a fame as unreal as
phantoms and as lacking in substances
as the cycophant's thanks!
"The worlds workers want no PM
lanthropw. They want Justice
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04

DR.. Oal G. Simpson returned Satur-
day from Kansas City, Mo-, where he
attended the winter session OF the MIS-
souri, Valley Veterinary association.
DR.. Simpson reports one of the lars-
est meetings in the history OF the as
ISOLATION.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04

There is a general demand in Amer
lean municipal politics tnat the poll
ticians should steal money faster, so
that they can be generous to the poor.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04

STRAYED to my place in Milford
township several months ago, red
heifer calf. Owner can have same by
proving property, paying for feed and
paying for this notice. John B. Tay-
lor, Phone 1871. SGT pdi
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04

FOR SALE-A small tract of land
in the city limits; all chicken tight:
good five room house, cellar, cistern,
we'll and good improvements. All
kinds of small fruit. For particulars
call at this office LII
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04
For Sale

Solid rosewood square piano, sew
ing machine, Remington typewriter,
marble top bureau, walnut bedstead.
bed lounge, chairs, feather beds and
other furniture, for which l have no
use. All in good order. Will be sold
very cheap. ]. P. Fitch, Vail. AT
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04
For Sale,

Shorthorn and Double Standard
Polled Durham bulls, from 6 to 30
months old; these are broad back,
beefy fellows. Will also price few
heifers. Farm, Sec. %, Washington
township. Phone som or 90Z, Arion.
G.. F. Chase, Buck Grove. str
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04

FOR SALE-A Dane 2 horse auto
matte feed hay baler and plano self
binder complete, trucks and all and
about IL tons of wild hay and 5 tons
of clover hay. Chas. GossWiller.
Phone 11-F penison la. AIT pd
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04
FOR SALE-Some good cobs. G..
Settler, Phone 46-H. SIT pd

FOR SALE-White potatoes. 90c .
bushel Jacob Greder. ST., Buck
Grove. SIT pd
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04

Taken up estray-Two Duroc Jer-
sey hogs, one barrow, ruptured, and
the other SOW Came to my farm in
Denison township about three weeks
ago. Owner can have same by prov
ing property, paying for this notice
and for the feed. Aug Vollstedt, Mgr,
lakewood Fafm. SIT
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04

FOR SALE-Some good homegrown
clover seed. Hannibal Fink, Delott,
Iowa. LII
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04

FOR SALE-Kherson seed oats.
Max Hoist. Phone 44-R. 5-tf
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04

FOR SALE-40 Barred Plymouth
Rock cockerals; full blooded; 81 each.
C. C. Houlihan. Phone S4-X 3-tf
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04
For Sale

For Sale
My residence property, Ill E. Chest
nut street, Denison, Iowa. Mary E.
Dougherty. For particulars enquire
of j. P. Dougherty, Vail, Iowa. SGT pd
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-02-04

make her home here for the present.
Denison has voted to own it's light
plant, and thereby the town has taken
another step forward in the modernlz-
ing of it's city government. The time
seems to be at hand when the towns
and later the states will own their
utilities the same as now they own
their tails and schools. 1t is the prop
err plan There is every reason to be-
lieye that city council can manage
lighting plant as well as the other
affairs of the city, and to say that they
will steal from it is only saying that
they will also steal from the city and
from their neighbors. We are not IN
mood to make such an assertion
ourselves.-Charter Oak Times.
King drags were used to good adj
| vantage on the streets of Denison the
| fore part of the week and greatly i'm
proved their condition for travel. IL
is not common sight to see the King
drag in use during the winter months,
but the warm weather the past few
DAYS thawed out the soil so that it was
in the best possible condition for drag
cling While the weather man has
been forecasting colder weather with
snow storms, Crawford county has
been enjoying what seems to be fine
spring weather. While Sunday was
quite cold, Monday was an ideal day
and many people were on the streets
without overcoats. We trust that the
fine weather will continue until after
to
TO be in attendance at the sessions.
The broad ax., 1914-11-14
A Country ThanksaiNina.

The ideal Thanksgiving is spent In
the country. II father and mother and
the children can journey to the old
home to keep the festival with grand
father and grandmother and meet all
the married brothers and sisters and
their families, why, that Is as 1t should
be, provided everything Is harmonious.
But, unfortunately. sometimes when.
as It were, the stage Is all set for a
family love feast. the discordant in
laws" and too often the members Of the
family themselves spoil everything by
irritability and foolish exactions. and
what should be a season OF good cheer
and good viii nearly degenerates into
a family row.
Poor grandpa and grandma are worn
out trying to keep the peace among the
different sets Of grandchildren and are
thankful when the whole crew have,
driven to the station and they can once
more settle down to peace and quiet
The broad ax., 1914-11-14
Shephsrdess and Wolf.

The children stand in a long line one
behind the other. holding each one ths
dress Of the player in front Of her The
one at the head OF the line is shepherd.
ess: her followers are the lambs. One
player stands apart from them and IS
called the wolf. He prOwls stealthily
around the flock. and the shepherdeSS
calls out. who goes round my house
this dark and stormy night? The
other answers. Il am a wolf" The
shepherdess says, II beg Of you not TO
hurt my lambs" The wolf then says,
Il only want one, and mean to have
this one" and he jumps at the last
player in the line.
The shepherdess springs round 70
save her. followed by all the lan&
holding fast to each others dress
line The wolf pretends to jump AVA
but really tries to catch lamb. Is
shepherdess tries to protect the lanN
by keeping them behind her and faelns
the wolf at every turn.
II he does succeed in catching one
the shepherdess pays a forfeit. II tns
lamb can slip from his hold she NUS
run and put herself in front OF tn'
shepherdess. who then becomes a lauo'
and the escaped lamb is the shePherG
ess. The wolf in this case loses DIS
place. changing with the last lamb ID
the line, who becomes wolf.
The broad ax., 1914-11-14
Diminishing th. Nurn.rx.

After measles or any contagious all
ment the nursery or bedroom should
always be disinfected FOrmaIin tab
lets can be used Cor disinfecting pur
poses. The number employed is ruled
BY the size Of the room. Special lamps
can be bought which are made for the
purpose. Put In the tablets. place the
lamp In pail. then light 1t and shut up
the room. Prepare the room to be dis
infected BY opening drawers and cup
boards. stufhng up creviees and firmly
closing doors, windows and 6replaces
Shut. the room In thib way for twelve
hours; then thoroughly clean It. and
you need have no further fear.
The broad ax., 1914-11-14
Thanksaivina at School.

A plan to lessen the gloom for the
little schoolgirl away from home is a
packet Of inconsistencies medicine sent
from home to reach the school on
Thanksgiving eve.
The case for holding the powders
can be made OF linen or silk In needle
work fashion. folding over and tied
with ribbon
The outside should bear the inscrip-
ton: Inconsistencies powder. One ev-
cry two hours. To be opened on
Thanksgiving. DR.. Home"
When opened on Thanksgiving morn
ing the case reveals eight good sized
MANILA envelopes carefully sealed
Each is marked with the hour for
which 1t is intended. as, to be taken at
8 a. N. after rising. to be taken at 10
a. N. dry. to be taken at noon with a
glass Of water. to be taken at 2 p. m.
with a grain OF salt.
The contents OF each envelope are a
funny talk in the form OF a letter by
some member Of the family illustrated
by sketches or clippings az appropriate
to the subject. home jokes. home news
and fun, nonsense, verse and even tiny
gifts attached to the sheets all go to
make up a sure remedy for homeSick-
ness
The broad ax., 1914-11-14
Mllady's
Mirror
cuItiNatina PLUMP Hands.

cuItiVatins Plump Hands.
The appearance Of the hands Is an
index to the general health, and a
physician looks them over when he
examines the pulse.
One Of the best ways Of retaining
or acquiring fresh, plump looking
hands Is by means Of oil baths.
Almond oil or, lacking this, olive oil
is the best. This Is warmed and ap-
piled after the hands have been thor
Oughly washed or scrubbed, rinsed In
clear water and all the moisture re-
moved.
A little cologne may be added to
make the work somewhat more agree
able. Go over the hands and wrists
and crevices around the nails, covering
the entire surface. Take Eve minutes
or longer for each hand The more oil
the pores absorb the more they need
this nourishing food. This treatment
continued every night or every other
night for two weeks will certainly
make a vast improvement In the
hands.
Hollows gradually I'LL in, the skin be-
comes refined and soft, the nails cease
to appear dry and crack on, and the
cuticle is more easily pushed back to
display the delicate half moon.
That unbecoming sallow, wrinkled
appearance gives way to a firm.
smooth white skin, which gives en-
enlargement to the pOssessor.
Thin, anaemic women should always
nourish their hands In this manner
Good fattening creams or cocoa butter
may be substituted or alternated with
the oils.
Astringents In the way of tonics
should be used to further tighten the
tissues, and for this purpose lemon
juice may be employed. or the lotion
containing honey, lemon juice and CO
logne, one ounce each.
The broad ax., 1914-11-14
FUR COATS.
Handsome New Models That Are Com
ParatiVsly inexpensive.

Handsome New Models That Are Com
ParatiVsly inexpensive.
Many Of the most charming new fur
coats are of black pony skin, which,
as now treated, has an exquisite MORE
surface, closely resembling the costly
broadtaiL Moreover. these coats are
not at all expensive, considering their
handsome appearance and well wear
ing qualities. Some are finished with
collars and cuffs Of ermine. the tails
arranged as fringe or with less cost
ly white fur. velvet or plush.
Other long coats and cloaks are Of
slectric seal. musquash and mole; also
Of striped lynx and civet, though these
pelts are rather too barbarous looking
for the taste Of most women Scarfs
are longer and broader than ever. and
nuns are either huge In size or tiny.
while lovely little crossover pelerines
are OF mole or seal or Of velvet trim
med with fur.
The broad ax., 1914-11-14
sittino Cross Legged.

The next time you ride in a street
car notice the number Of people WI,
sit cross legged. 1t has been eStiInals''
that four-ffths Of them do. ProOaDP
you do. A prominent London physlclA1
has investigated the habit. and Dis al
vice is. Don't sit cross legged "
states that the prime objection 10 u,
habit is that the return flow OF Dloou
Is stopped at the knee. the result Oe'n-
that the veins in the leg swell up -
all OF the weight is thrown to one S's
Of the body under the leg. it Is ilAr'
to 90 to sleep. The body shOulu "
equally balanced. Much crossing Oh ~
legs is also dangerous in that II Is ''H'
~ to cause lOpsidednesS. The h,n'
should be allowed to rest easily 50 'u ,
the hOw Of blood IS natural anu w
body equally balanced.-Amerlcan nO'
The broad ax., 1914-11-14
LINGERIE PILLOWS.

inexpensive and Easily Made TrifisS
Suitable For Christmas Gifts.
The daintIness OF the lingerie pillow
slip grows more apparent each season.
and no couch full Of satin and velvet
cushions is complete without the addi-
tion Of at least one Of these cOnfec-
lions.
In shape they are long and narrow.
square. heart shaped. diamond shaped.
octagOnal or star shaped. with and
without hounces. They are Of fine
handkerchief linen. cambria and mar
Quisette.
One is decorated with Venetian en-
broidery, with medallion lace figures
and point de venise lace finishing the
edges. Another has fillet lace motifs
and flowers. Some are done on fine
hand woven linen II initials are used
they are not large and are surrounded
by the empire wreath
Owing to the tendency Of certain
shoe buckles, jeweled or Of silver. to
catch in chiffon and lace skirts effort
was made by their designers to pro-
duce something equally as attractive
without the Objectionable sharp points
and edges. The result is the double
loop lace shoe bow. particularly re-
markable for the delicacy and beauty
OF the dentelle work. which stands out
IN clear relief against the density Of
black background. These are worn at
the side of the instep.
The broad ax., 1914-11-14

Basqued effects are favored even FOR
street costumes. An example Of this
Is shown in the picture. This suit is
Of dark blue crepe de chine, with
basque and accordion plated skirt
Worn with it is a velvet stove pipe
hat adorned with white love birds and
black and white ribbon. Arrayed in
gown OF this sort, milady. vending her
way TO church to hear the Thanksgiv-
ing sermon, would be assured Of the
fact that she was modishly and ele-
gantly attired.
The broad ax., 1914-11-14
Makaful Bahiaa

Teething babies are frequently rest
less and fractions and often more so
toward bedtime. Nothing is better to
counterfeit this state Of affairs than a
good bath. Let the water be deep
enough to reach the baby's waist:
the temperature 1O4. A board should
be placed across one end Of the bath
with a few toys arranged on It Let
the little one sit down with a small
blanket around his shoulders to pre-
vent a chill. he should remain In the
water for five minutes. Then take him
out In a warmed blanket. quickly dry
him and prop him in bis coy nest be-
fore the soothing effects Of warmth
and water have passed on. The little
rogue should then sleep all night
The broad ax., 1914-11-14

The gown pictured here would be a
most attractive one to wear at the
Thanksgiving matinee dinner or fami-
ly reunion. The gown is Of blue taffeta
and has a quaint basqued effect Of
tapestry figured gabardine whose seal
loped hem falls below the hips. A
novel feature OF the basque is the fact
that it is laced up the back The low
collar is finished with a narrow ruffle
Of batiste edged with lace. The deep
circular tunic and draped skirt are Of
the plain dark blue taffeta.
The broad ax., 1914-11-14
Eeenomy In Furs.

A note in fur fashions which Is sure
TO bring Joy TO the heart Of the woman
who has only a small dress allowance
IS that. while 3 good deal Of fur h
used as trimming. no large pieces are
in vogue. For instance. from a lasI
yeaT's mHH II VIII be quite possible
this season 70 make a mu6 and a
.s.hoker. the name given 10 the small
round pIere Of fur which encircles the
thrust. ties tightly in smart ribbon
how or ends 90 q big velvet flower.
NUTS are smaller-in fact. many arr
10 small that fhey hardly cover the
hands. 4 small. round mln and a tiny
.-rhokas- are considered the acme Of
smarinesA
The broad ax., 1914-11-14
Yoau. Of th. Apron runio.

II Is odd how some styles that never
become popular persist for several
years. There is the apron. tunic. for
instance. at the present time. Two
years ago we had a glimpse Of a few
imported lingerie models with apron
TUNES quite like real aprons. in the
front Of the skirts.
Cheruit's apron tunic last year was
another manifestation Of the same
idea Now, there are long tulle aprons
on metallic evening frocks.
Sometimes these aprons are longer
than the foundation Of heavy metallic
silk and edged with metal fringe. mon
key fur or flowers.