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Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28

dan Sellers Of Morulton is the lat
est to cause an agitation OF the sub
ieot, pointing out the danger that
oonfronts all the counties In being
forced through federal Intervention
to assess property at 100 per cent
in order TO provide revenue for
meeting obligations due non-resi'
dents.
To be sure, il has been pointed
out that while orders for full as
sessments have been made against
several counties, all have been com
promised aud none ever enforced,
but that fact does not eliminate the
jeopardy IN which the taxpayers Of
every county are placed.
Assessment conditions have been
greatly improved by the state tax
commission, but still there Is a wide
diversity aud lack Of uniformity
due to the inadequate system. The
tax commission admits a range In
assessments from 90 TO 70 per cent
of the par valuation. During the
last few years, the commission has
exerted Its efforts toward securing
a uniform assessment Of 80 per
cent, and their work has eliminated
many Of the most glaring inequah'
ties. But there is still much room
for improvement.
Commissioner w. B, Owen, Of
TIE state highway department, pre-
diets that il amendment No. II is
adopted by the people IN the No.
vember election, il will mean the
construction Of at least ten thou
sand miles OF the best improved
modern highways in the state With
IN the next five years.
He cautions the voters against
neglectinR to work and vote for
this amendment, as he considers 1t
one Of the most important measures
that has come before the people IN
long time. 1t will be compile.
meut Of the Alexander law, which
is proving TO be a most constructive
piece Of legislation.
The amendment, now being pub
lished IN the various counties, pro.
yides that county courts may issue
bonds TO cover loans made for the
building of roads, bonds to bear IN.
terests at the rate Of per cent, and
to run for not longer than 80 years.
All such funds shall be used eIclu-
sively for making and repairing the
public roads and bridges in the
county where issued. There need be
no fear Of the tax becoming burden.
some, fer il is specifically provided
that the annual tax of mills, now
levied in most of the counties, and
the tax for the payment Of the
bonds, shall not be in force at the
same time, one automatically ex.
GLIDING the other.
Evidences are beginning TO be
seen Of the approaching struggle
for and against the repeal Of the
prohibition law. One of the most
remarkable features Of the situation
is the absence from the arena
Of the saloon protsgonists Of former
campaigns do not appear to be TAX
ing an active part in the contest.
Whether they viii do so later in the
campaign remains to be seen. For.
mer saloon leaders are engaged in
other occupations, or have removed
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28

Of the saloon protagonists Of former
campaigns do not appear to be TAX
ing an active part in the contest.
Whether they viii do so later in the
campaign remains to be seen. For.
mer saloon leaders are engaged in
other occupations, or have removed
to other states where they are con
Quoting their business through the
media of the mails and the express
companies. The advocates of re-
peal are the local optlonIsts, of
whom Ben l.. Griffin, a member of
the last Legislature from Pulaski
county, is the leader. He is plan
ming to make a campaign of the
state IN the interest of the bill
which he initiated.
But the prohibition forces of the
state are not idle in the meantime.
They are organizing for an active
campaign against the bill. The
Anti Saloon League will lead the
fight, aided by the w. Z. 7. u,
and the various church organiza-
tions and temperance societies.
1t is realized that this will he the
most significant test of strength
ever staged in Arkansas between
the saloon aHd the anti-saloon
forces. The problbitionIsts are re-
lying largely upon the record that
has been made since state. wide
prohibition became effective Jan,
], 1916. Statistics and testimony
e being compiled to prove that
un Ter prohibition the state has
prospered IN every material way as
never before, directly refutng the
theory Of the saloon advocates that
80 ,ar' aFay the saloon "wIll kill
business. Increased bank de
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22

gram; one of those programs by
which the public learns a. great deal
about the problems Of doing bust
ness, discovers that all II not gold
that has a speculative glitter, and
inevitably encounters a good many
troubles. But IL is also a program
in line with the thought and ideas
Of this period, representing a de-
termined effort to bring about
larger economies, remove friction,
and bring producers closer to their
ultimate markets and to the consum-
ing public. The North Dakota ex-
periments have been planning for
years, in the minds of those radical
leaders who have at last come into
control. The result will be watched
with the greatest interest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22
LOCKING UP THE SCHOOLS

When every progressive city in
The country is striving to find ways
Of using school houses when classes
are not in session, Washington citi-
zens find themselves thwarted at
every turn by some archaic law.
The latest obstruction Is In the
form of ruling by the corporation
counsel that the law does not per-
nit the use Of school house for
benefit entertainments for charity.
there Is no complaint against the
ruling; there is decided objection to
such law,
The case in which the ruling was
made represents many others and
Il Is illustrative of their character.
A group of citizens wanted to give
an entertainment in a school build
ing for the benefit Of one Of the
:ity's most worthy charitable insti.
buttons, the Bruen Nome. They
amt do It, under the present law,
nor can several score of other such
entertainments be held.
Strangely enough here is a field
in which there is a strong demand
for use Of the schools. Yet a num-
Der Of folk are urging Congress to
establish school forums by compul-
sion. a form of school use for which
no great demand has been noted.
The first lesson in democracy that
:hese forums are supposed to I'M
part Is that a city should be al
owed to use its own buildings in
he way IL sees fit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22
SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED
Col. Myron N. Parker TO BE Tos'''
master at Banquet TO Harris

The list of speakers for the dinner
10 be given by Washington civic
workers to Col. W. W. Harris at the
UnIyersity club tomorrow night was
announced today.
Col Mygon NJ, Parker who ar.
ranged the dinner In recognition OF
Colonel Harris work In the Washths-
ton Beautiful movement VIII De
Westminster. The speakers will be:
Henry u. +. mcfarland, former
Commissioner. for Washington.
Congressman Frank Clark OF Flor
on Public Buildings, for Congress, .
Brig. Gen. william NJ, Black. chief
NJ engineers, for the engineer depart.
ment,
Brig. Gen. william croIier, chief OF
ordnance. for the ordnance depart
ment,
colonel Harris will give an address.
Illustrated with lantern slides, show
ing Washington Improvement plans
There will be siNty.five guests.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22
WHEN THE FARMERS RUN A
STATE

Tho Farmers League was the
dominant factor in bringing about
the general result Of the North Da-
kota election, and the farmers can
didates were elected to control Of
The State Legislature and admin
ministration. Il will be recalled
that North Dakota has long been
strongly inclined toward the La
Toilette program, which is the
Wisconsin idea" Adaptation Of
he Wisconsin idea to the condi-
tons Of an almost strictly agri-
cultural State Is going to be an in
lercsting experiment, and some Of
The things that the farmers propose
nave been set forth by Ray McKaig,
master Of the North Dakota State
Grange. He declares that, in brief,
they intend TO bring New Zealand
into North Dakota"
"North Dakota" he says, has
tried for years to get business and
political leaders to cooperate with
the farmer. Instead, the farmer
mas been the plaything Of the poll
ticians and the pro OF big business.
The railroads. the insurance COM
panies, the elevator combine, and
the spectators slipped by with
some raw deals that will never be
explained.
So, declares Mr.. McKaig, the
railroads have lost their commits
sioners and will now be regulated;
the elevators will have TO "buck a
State-owned elevator system; and
The spectators will have to pay as
much taxes on unimproved wild
land as the farmer who tills all his
acreage"
So here is u suggestion of the
program that the farmer admin
istration proposes to enact:
State-owned and controlled eleva-
tors as terminal points. The State
will buy, own and control the wheat
taking il direct from the farmer.
State ownership and operation OF
Touring mills. The State Agricul-
tural College has demonstrated, il
is declared, that the best -four is
made from No. 4 wheat. But the
mills of neighboring States buy
that wheat at a very low price, and
then get for the -four made from II
as much as for that made from No
/, so to keep profitable industry
at home and save freights both
ways, the State will battle for its
own -four mills.
A State-owned packing house. The
North Dakota farmer, hundreds OF
miles from a packing center. has
been realizing that somebody made
three or four times as much from
killing his steer, in three hours, a:
he made from raising the animal ii
three years.
The State will go into the insur
ance business, especially hail insur
snce. Rates on this have been az
high as 10 per cent; across the linz
in Canada, where the provinces rur
this business, rates are under PEI
cent.
The single tax will be applied II
farm lands: taxing wild lands int
cultivation, exempting improvement
from taxation, so as. to encourage
development. Vast areas hav'
been held back from de
velopment, it is declared, by thu
spectators, seeking higher prices
Their. speculative profits will b
taxed out so that they will be will
ing to sell at possible prices AM
let the lands come into use.
I1s;. ;udoad 4. Nav veaIand nro
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22
Awaken A. Prisoners.
For iANosMeN ONLY.

lie had Joined the Territorials.
whose drilling groundwss a nice level
field close toy the bank of river, One
day he was met by the drill sergeant
coming late to drill,
you're late again" rosred the ser
geant. Go down to the river and fall
In at once"
rather eMeitsd. II beg to remind .n S1, you
sir, that I listed in the Territorials,
not in the Coldstream Guards,"-Tit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22
XMAS PARTY FOR HORSES.

Arrangements have been perfected
IN feed 1 900 work horses at the horse
SLOW grounds next Tuesday, from ~
10 o'clock. The Christmas dinner 10
free to all horses, and hungry animals
are especially invited. There VIII be
eotfee and doughnuts for the drivers.
and two Christmas trees for the
horses. The only requirement I'M
posed upon the drivers is that they
shall bring a hungry horse
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22
Congressman Page Of North
Carolina Retiring From House
of Own voIition.
PAID TRIBUTE ON FLOOR
FeIlow-Lawmakers Give Him
Ovation as He Thanks Them
for Good Will.

Congressman Robert N. Page. some
times called "the Mayor OF washing
ton" because he has charge OF the
District appropriation bill. has steer.
ed his last District budget through
the House.
Mr.. Page, at his own volition. II
retiring TO private life on March .,
and the North Carolina member, &C.
cording to tributes paid on the floor.
goes with the best wishes OF his
colleagues on both the Democratic
and Republican sides.
1--WE come and go." said Minority
Leader Mann In the course of q trib-
ute to Mr., Pages services. "treat.
Ing those who are here and dealing
with those who are here on terms
OF equality. No matter how much We
may love a member who goes out. we
treat his successor as one OF us But
to me the one thing that causes me
distress aS a member In parting with
those members whom ] have learned
to love.
Respect OF All
THE gentleman from North caro-.
lima goes out OF this House OF his
own voiition. lie goes with the re.
spect and admiration OF every mem.
Der OF this body and with the sincere
regret OF all OF US that he VIII not be
in the next House to give US the
benefit and comfort OF hts courage,
indomitable as a. In, Of hts wise opin.
ions and OF his pleasing manner In
dealing with all who come into con.
tact with him"
Chairman Fitzgersld. OF the Ap.
proprIations committee. told OF Mr..
Pages appointment as chairman OF
the subcommittee having In charge
the District bill.
"The gentleman from North Caro-
lima has so mastered the details or
his work" said Mr.. Fitzgerald, has
so won the conndcnc" or the House
and has exercised such sound JudR-
ment In the discharge OF his duties
that he has not only relieved me Of
very considerable portion OF the bur
dena aud duties OF my position. but
he has made the District nppropria-
| ton bill one that now has the approN-
al not only OF the House. hut OF the
community.
"The most surprising thing ! nave
known In many years has been the
universal approval OF the press OF
I Washington OF the District bill as
reported aud Just completed by the
House. The bill was so framed that
. u aroused but slight antagonism.
ist~iIIss.s Ia,erss'.
Mr.. Fitzgerald said that Ait. Page
aud the Appropriations Committee
had not been able to give the District
ali II had asked for. but the gentle
nom North Carolina has had AT In
I teIIigent Interest In the beautifying
l and development Of the National Cap
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22
BLIZZARD ON LAKE ERIE.

CLEVELAND. Dec 22.-Lake Erie
and northern Ohio were dashed today
BY a blizzard OF tremendous proper
lions and OF serious menace TO ship
ping on the lakes. Snow drifted In
binding sheets. Marconi and life
saving stations were on the lookout
for signals OF distress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22
BUREAU employees
GLADDEN. 40 TOTS
Santa Claus Hands Out Gifts
to Eager Youngsters at
Tree.

Forty little tots OF the Cos Mission,
Neighborhood House, Providence Hos
pitaI and Holy Family Day Nursery.
were made happy today at Christ
mas celebration by employees or the
Bureau OF Engraving and Printing,
under the direction OF Miss Mary A..
Cartner.
The celebration was held about n
great tree I'm the chief clerks office
In the bureau at noon.
The little folk were grouped In a
semi circle about the three. They sat
with expectant faces during the pre-
liminaries OF the addresses and the
Christmas music.
santa Hands Out Cats.
The coming Of Santa Claus was the
last feature on the program. As his
sleigh bells Jingied In the Railways
many pairs OF little eyes opened to
their widest and tust half as many
little midgets stiftened with awe.
The older folk greeted him with
hand clapping. but the little ones,
to whom his coming meant every
thing. shrank timidly back and sat
Nnt VI
dity and whiskers began to hand gu;
his presents.
This galvanized every youngster
into activity, and when old Santa
called for John. OF the Gospel Mission,
every John IN the room leaped nimbly
TO his feet with both hands out
stretched. But the Johns mot want.
cd stin sailor collars offered n ready
hsndhoid TO companions who brought
them abruptly to their seats.
10 u was. too. with the little girls,
Robbed hair and neatly tied ribbons
suffered inimeasurably from the over.
anxiety OF their owners.
Had wonderful Ttisse.
The awe that santa brought was
| quickly dispelled, and their courage
rise with the presents he gave out. Al
In all the Riddles had a most wonder
time. as testified by their glowing
faces and happy chatter.
Each OF them received present
from the tree. an orange. an apple. and
portion OF Christmas candy. Each
one Rugged his gift to his bosom and
! resisted every effort OF others TO oper
I the packages
Practically all the bureau employees
/ had n hand In arranging the tree fo'
I the young ones
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22
WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
Many Interesting Events Of import
anee Are Scheduled.
Today.

sale Of novelties for the benefit OF Neighbour
hood House, Grafton Hotel. all day.
Concert, United states soldiers Home band
Orchestra. STANLEY Hall. $50 y, m,
Christmas entertainments, sunday school OF
Insram Memorial Church. In church. 1850 p.
M.
Christmas entertainment. SUNDAY school OF
First Baptist Church. In church, ESQ .. m,
Christmas party, Washington Council
knights OF Columbus. X. OF q, hall 1850
n. M.
Meeting. chairman and vice chairmen Of COM
tnittees selected 10 plan for the annual ~
union OF the United Confederate Veterans.
Cabinet Room. New willard, sP. M.
Recital, Nine. Ida u. Suder- iiagls ri. pianist,
Congressional club, 4 y, ~,
Illustrated lecture, The Passion Play, Dr,
Earle WIlhey, for boys over twelve years
old and their parents and friends v NJ =
A., sp. m. -,
Church. Sixth and streets northeast,
Masonie-CapltoI No. II, Mount Pleasant.
No " Royal Arch MasoLs, Takoma Chap
ter. No u; 81 Johns lodge Chapter, No
ODD Fsllows-censal No. 1, Metropolis. No,
M. Pho.nix No sS: Martha Washington.
10. Is: porcas, No. g. RebeshLs
Knights OF Pythiss-syracus.ans, No. 10;
RS,htone, Superior No, "; Ra'hoone Tenn
National rnion-Fyderal, No. l's, Perpetual
BuiIdinE Hall: East Washington Weller 5
Hall: Mckinley, Washington Hall
Christmas carol serNt'e aud festival sunday
school Z. 81. Johns Episcopal church, la
fayette square, h;lA y, ~,
Christmas entertainment. Metropolitan NJ. +,
Church Sunday School. In church, after 1880
o'clock serNice tonight,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22

The Vienna FrNmdenblatt guesses
the war will go right along; but who's
going to worry about the views of a
newspaper that would have to hire its
nswsies by the month so they could
ret time to call It's name?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22

Every once in while the British
government does something to amor
tie the theory of it's inalienable stu
pidity. For instance, releasing the
Sim Fein prisoners, Too bad Ger
many couldn't do as we'll
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22

Rosh houses OF the Danish Parlia-
ment have approved the sale of their
West Indian islands to the United
states. They don't seem any more
worried about our dehcit than do the
pork barrel rollers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22

with which he made his second
statement surely suggests that he
did not want an opposite impress
sion to gain currency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22

These European censors would bet
ter not bother about editing Mr.. Will
sons peace note. They'll get so used
to Gliding the essentials that some
day they'll cut peace out OF a peace
treaty and the war'll not know any
better than to go right on,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22

Program for children Of Horde Club members.
ut Homo Club, 1850 y. M. -.
Dinner in honor Of Col. ". w. Harris. Uni
vers.ty Club. 1870 r. m.
ODD Fellows--Canton Washington. No. l.
patriarchs Militant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22
MOST UNUSUAL,

"I'crc tR' a remarkable volume IL
short stories just issued by q welt
-. - publisher"
- ly do YOU think it's remark
"There isn't an aviator hero In the
entire series"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22

How on earth Is a peace move to
succeed when the beiligerents are
mixing their drinks in this fashion:
the new premier OF Austria is Count
Clam Martina.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22

II there Is any one thing the stock
market nnds harder TO digest than un-
digested securities. II Is unexpected
peace suggestions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22
NO REST FOR GERMANS
Apparent Policy Of British to Keep
Enemy Busy.

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD. pec. is.--tp.layedb-
While the French are rolling back the
Gernan crown Princess army before
verdun the British army IL not idle.
Through the swiriing snow and
driving rain. with cold tang In the
air reminiscent OF Christmas. the Brit
ish army IL plugging away In perfect
accord with tn. doughty heroes de-
Tending the historic citadel Of Nerdun.
II the news from this end 81 the line
al present isn't very sensational, u 10
because the allied plans decree Il so.
No one need doubt that absolute unity
OF action eSisl- along ibis front. from
the salt wSfer 10 the Swiss noun
taiur.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22

Intangibles never look that way
when they turn up In the balance
sheet of a public service corporation,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22

Another MISUNDERSTANDING inquiry
What's the use? Everybody knows
II anyhow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22
Don Marquis
Column
Tom and Jerry.

Welcome, Tom and Jerry!
For I learn that you are here
Where is II that they keep you
other seasons of the year,
In what cold and snowy region.
Russian. Finnish, or Norwegian.
In what icy-coversd frap-land?
More than likely II is Laplahd-
Lapland. where the drink-hounds,
sbivery. quivery, goosehesh-pink
hounds,
Freeze their tonsils purple tapping up
the beer.
Tom II short and stumpy
with a contour rather bumpy,
He Is portly. plump, and lumpy,
And as rudy as a rose.
And Thomas has a ruby
Set In his noble nose.
And when he bends his elbow
The ruby glows and giows.
But Jerry's long and ianlt and slender
And limp a. a suspcnder.
He Is squinty.eyed and STOPPING.
And his blue proboscis, dropping,
Dropping. ever dropping,
Feebly Flaps against his chin,
"s 80 -.
m, 49,
wraps himself about
oottIe or bo"i anu SUCKS 'he
glory out,
And he wavers aud he wabbles as he
vaIka
A., -. ...t,n ,,,t.,.
80 III, ,,s
wn 10"
, ,hroa,y Ii,,Io friendly mn. aim
Tess k,hu OF s'ss"
Ton, 4. h,,0 and hearty
And his Laughter liz a roar.
And his manner isn't gentle
Yet he's very sentimental. .
And often unlimited.
Rccitcs, when he = excited,
That classic "alIcd The Face Cp2n
the Barroom Floor.
In my years OF indiAcrotion,
How often To replction,
I have imbibcd the humors OF this
rather dubious pair
With ~homas ON the left OF me and
Jerry on the right
How many a peaceful lsmppost I've
offered for to hght.
How nrmly I've announced that d
not no home tonight
WHO'RE. In all the city,
Another man 80 witty
Ar THOMAS pouring "e''hup '"'"
And oh! the genial folly
or Jerry when hos joIlN'
Crawling through the snoMdr'ie' pre-
t"nd'ng ne p.h,
oh. how II has hnttefcd me,
Even though they battered me, 49,.
To be the YOUNG companion OF 'h'@
very witty pair 49,
such lot OF pret'y thh'ies nave '"'
very witty pair
But now that ] am old"T
I.turn colder shoulder
To IN" wilder. more romantic
Athletic sort OF antic
That ends IN being thro"" from
places on your ear
And really cannot spare
/ Week for Tom and Jer"ish'
, No ! welcome them ana give 'he"
twenty minutes IN the year
l.
For nearly Two years We hHN' "''"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-22

Meeting, with Illustrated lecture on Prison
Reform" by Supt, w III. NhiitSker, Fed
GRAFTON OF Citizers Associations, District
Building S y. m,
Community Girls, mas frPc ton, Pet
worth Citlzenz' - lcia ion Pstworth NJ, T..
CHI rCH, "A. Cr'T. cr . "a - Cs;, : y. m,
Minrtrsl, by srudentS , r." Washington
TnN ersity. Arts ani Sci,.ycs Assembly
Han. $50 p m.
headquarters, Z: 20 y. m.
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Au,usenieat~,

National George ArlIss The Professor =
Love StOr,, s;ih y. ~.
Beias SEQ Annette Hellerm'En. "A IaeEhter OF
th, Iois." s;l5 and S'lS y. m.
KeIth's-VaudeN lille. .'Ij aud S:lj y, m.
PoIi's-"Step Lay ely" $40 D. M,
Lyceunl-Burlesque : and y. IN.
Gayety-B uTleSque. 2:l5 ard s'l5 y, m.
Loew's Columbia Motion pictures. l0;sO a. ~
to II p. m.
Strand-Photoplays 10 \, m. TO 1880 p. m.
Garden-PhotoI lays, &c a. IN, to 1850 p, m