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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
GOV, BAXTER Tells
!: need OF.ECoNOMY
BY STATE 1924-25
lefers to Reduction in Inheri-
lance Tax Receipts in State
: ment Issued on Saturday
: Declares He Warned 1928
: Legislature T hey w ere
: Overestimating States In
come

Governor Baxter In a statement Is
sued Saturday emphasized the point
that 1t will require economy on the
part of every department and saw
ing of every dollar for the State to
get through this present fiscal year
and pay its bills promptly when due.
Requested by a newspaper reporter
to Explain the shrinkage in the re-
ceipts from inheritance taxes, Gov
error Baxter said:
.'sWhen the 1923 Legislature was
making up its appropriation bill 1
called attention to the fact that they
had overestimated the States income
and that 1t was not safe to base ap-
preparations on expected receipts.
The senator who was chairman Of the
appropriation committee, was conf
dent that the inheritance taxes would
that I gave, the appropriation bill
that was passed was based upon the
hopes of the committee.
LAS a matter Of fact, for the eight
months beginning July I. 1922 and
ending March ], 1923 the State re-
ceived from inheritance taxes $751;.
224.48. For the same period Of eight
months from July /. 1928 to March 1.
1924 the State received but 1917, 417.01
or "a shrinkage Of $569.753.47.
IAN embarrassing situation arises
from this shortage because the
States expenditures were based upon
what the Legislature epected the in
heritance taxes would be. The APP
preparation committee Of the Legis-
1ature. above referred to. estimated
that the State would receive $685., 900
for the present fiscal year from in
heritance taxes, whereas 1t is doubt
full II the State receives more than
$450,000 from this source, or a shrink
age Of $385.000. There is but one
hope, and that is an early settlement
OF the Smith Estate (Rockland) tax.
This however, is not due until De-
cember 1924 and was not included in
the Legislative estimate for this year
IL 1t comes 1t will prove an 'unex-
pected blessing for one Of the years
the legislature provided for and would
leave one lean year instead Of two. :
1T will require economy on the
part OF every department and q saw
ing OF every dollar, for the State to
get through this present fiscal year
and pay its bills promptly when due
The need of doing this Is emphasized
when ono realizes that we also are
building new State Prison and as
yet have not been obliged to borrow
any money with which to do so. A
new Reformatory at South Windham
also Is needed since the fire there.
Those who followed the S1st Leg
islature will recall that 1 insisted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
upon having Q quarter Of mill
(Sf65. 0f(1.l added 10 the State tax

upon having Q quarter Of 2 mill
($165, 000.) added to the State tax
30 that we would have money enough
to meet appropriations. AS matter
OF fact this should have been at least
a half a mill. Although the Legisla-
ture protested, 1t finally yielded.
Inheritance tax receipts cannot be
foreseen or counted upon with any
certainty. They should be estimated
very conservatively in making up a
States budget Of Income. The pres
emit situation shows the error into
which a Finance Committee may be
led in its enthusiasm to spend money
and its reluctance to face the fact
that the money to be spent must first
be found. A States Budget cannot
safely be built on expectations.
mo public official is responsible for
shrinkage in inheritance taxes be-
cause, of course, no one can foresee
in advance what estates will be liable
for them. We are making deter
mined effort to collect every dollar
that is due. and our Tax Department
is unusually efficient"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14

State House fires are not infreuuent
and almost every year or SO we read
of state capitol being DESTROYED.
Il feel confident in my mind that
If matters are left as they are at
present, that our State House will
be burned up some time in the NOT
far distant future. I propose to do
everything I can to ward off such
calamity"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
and the top floor will be finished for
Statement by Governor Baxter.

Statement by Governor Baxter
II am glad to see that the people
of the State approve of my plans to
eliminate the fire hazard in the
State House, for already letters and
messages have come to the office en-
dorsing the building of the store
house." said Governor Baxter, Sat-
urday. "One writer says: Tt would
have been only a question of time
when the State House would be de-
stroyed by fire, and the loss would
be irreparable and cruel
I have felt this way myself, for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06

howl would 50 up az such a desc.
Grafton n our schools.
80 the only way Ia justice 90 All
IL 10 rclegute All theological teach.
ings 90 where they properly belong.
The home and The church ~ for the
Roman Catholic claim. Il u equally
unjust and strikes ht the foundation
" our school system. for ~ We have
more than a scoro OF strong religious
denomination in this country. each
OF whom would have the same right.
aud many of whom would be- only
too Glad 10 follow such On example.
what would become Of our schools.
and what a hotch.poich IN language.
education. religion, aye. even morals.
would result
And what kind OF American citizen.
shlp7 No. the only solution Is that
all children must attend our public
schools during the terms prescribed
by law. and at al other times have
Tho privilege 20 attend any church
school or other private school that
they prefer But all must stand
equal before the law and our com.
mon schools, the foundation Of our
civilization. must he cherished and
protected. JAS. TULJoCH.
ioizs Goth ave. &.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06

also SCI aside n generous portion oi
the puddle domain 90 be tho heritage
% the common school forever thus
recognizing Il as Tho lasie system
ON which our free Institutions must
rest and as all must be- taxed Tor iis
support va all must share equally la
ia privileges
A Nc had wisely. or unwiacly.
thrown open our doors 90 the op,
pressed ~ an nations and invited
them I'm 90 share our free.
dom and prosperity, q brought
60 our shores vast multitudes
from tho ola World whom ages
Of oppression had hut poorly fitted
for American citizenship. rhcy had
learned 20 look with suspicion and
distrust on an government and Ia
only too many instances sought 10
scatter the seeds OF anarchy among
cur people. These unwelcome guests
spoke various languages and he.
longci 20 many different and often
aninFonistic religions and brought
with them their old hatrcds and often
it8louslcs.
As They did not speak our
languages. they naturally bsrded 90,
gether ana thus our hope Of making
them merge with az and become real
American citizens proved a failure.
and the so.called melting pot refused
20 melt
And our only hope was that n
their children could be made 10 at
tend our public schools We might
there undo tho un. American teach,
lng received la their homes. and iy
requiring our English language To bo
the only one taught In our common
schools leaving the teaching Of
foreign languages 90 high schools
and colleges. We might from tho
new generation raise up those who
would be true Americans. Law ahld.
Ing in time Of peace and a loyal de-
tense ia time OF war.
A. all arc taxed 70 support our
schools. 20 all must have equal rights
IN them. therefore. sH our nation l.
composed ~ many diverse sccts and
erecds. each ono Of which naturally
considers theirs the only right one.
for that b. the nature ~ all religions.
tho only Just and fair thing 10 do
was 20 exclude all theological teach.
inss and coufue tho common schools
70 practical and scientific education
and good morals. which. thank God.
arc not "A monopoly of any scci hut
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06
SEARCHING FOR
RACE ORIGIN
Scientist in South Seas 10
Trace PolyneSians
BY L0RIS TARR GILL
Written for tho United Press

HONOLULU. May 6.--Down In the
South Seas. among tho eoral.fringed
islets OF tho Central Pacific. Edwin
II. Bryan. Jr. assistant entomologist
with the Bernlce p. Bishop Museum
OF Honolulu. Is searching for n slen-
der thread OF evidence which win add
TO tho knowledge necessary to deter.
mine tho origin OF tho Polynesian
race.
Aboard tho 75.ton schooner France.
In company with the scientists Of the
Whitney South Sea expedition. the
young man has visited the Danger
Islands. has travelled southeast from
them 10 the Island OF Nassau. north
west 10 the Phoenix group. and south
again to the Union Islands. from
which point he will return to Page
Page. Samoa, where plans win be
completed for visit TO British Fiji
and Tonga.
The Danger Islands. three small
atolls with their surrounding reefs.
200 miles distant from Rarotongn.
were mlsnamed. over 100 years ago.
| by Commodore Lord Byron. Out OF
the track OF the hurricanes they lie
I in calm where vessels may anchor
/ in safety the greater part OF the year
Koko and Ratoe. the northermost.
arc about 20 feet high. and are well
covered with cocoanut groves. They
are inhabitaied by a simple honest.
contcnted people who, since the slav.
ing ships from the coast OF Peru
ceased their dcpredations many years
ago. have increased in number 10
about 500. and whose principal occu.
pations are the gathering OF cocoa
nut and. from the bottom OF the
lagoon. pearl shell and beche-de,mcr.
Nassau. about 40 miles distant, is
two miles in length. with deep water
all around.
Each OF the archipclagocs near the
heart OF Polyncsia-cach low.lying.
ring.shaped reef encircling its placid
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06
Today's Coupon
on Page

Dear afiss Grey: 1 do not agree
With tho two letters about tho age
Il men and women regarding mar.
'iagc.
/ have been married twice. My
srst husband was my own age. I
narried the second time at the
be Of 20, a man who was IS. He
far younger today than my first
husband in looks and in every re.
lpect. We have been happily mar.
bed for five years and can say
ie has good sense. and looks for
good time as much as myself.
I believe II all depends on whether
be couple arc suited to ono an.
iher. OF course, l would not adj.
ise young girls to marry 20 years
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06

lagoon-oarries in its present.day
land fauna. plants and insects. its
land.shells aud its relics OF depart.
ed race. indIsputable proof OF the age
old habitation OF animals and man
the slow advance OF primitive. cop.
perskinned people across the track
less waters OF oceania.
In that region lies the evidence
which. II the history OF the primer.
dial races of the Pacific is TO be more
than a collection OF expanded notes.
must be gathered together in this
generation.
When the data is co-ordinated-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06
LIKED POSTER EDITORIAL

favor 81 the elimination u highway
signs. and members are directed 10
cooperate Ia every way they can
in attaining that end. n NO main.
tain poster panel outside Of the
city limits. We violate our own rul-
lngs and incidentally lay ourselves
open 20 suspension. We az an as.
ISOLATION feel that strongly on the
subject
The poster man looks forward
with pleasure % the time when the
newspapers. as whole, viii not
look upon the poster men as yile
competitors on which there Is no
closed season Tor their pens. but
consider us In the same light wo
do you. 9. f.. the greatest team n
publicity agents IN the world when
harnesscd together. the ono FOR ex.
clamatory. the other for cxplana.
tory Ia no way competitive, bat a..
thining their greatest strength when
working tremendously together.
BERT l.. HARVEY.
Eastern Oregon Poster Advertising
Co. BAKER. ore.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06

u tho Bible be read daily in the
schools ana promising that no rec.
tartan explanation be given. Thess
gentlemen forget 20 add that the
daily reading OF their Bible becomes
thus psrt of tho school curriculum.
and 20 tho uniformed minds o. the
children would hs accepted NJ hhso,
lutte truth. and n the other Taxpayers
who have equal rights In our schools
should demand their various Bibles
should also be read. sueh as the
Catholic Bible. the writings Of Bud.
dha Guaiama. tho Mohammsdan
Koran. or tho book ~ Mormon. what
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Edltor Tie star

Editor The star
We find Il impossible 10 refrain
from setting down on paper our
appreciation OF your editorial. a
Roll n Honor" IN rs cicar.eit
statement ~ the facts incident 20
THIS subject. aud differcniistinE 30
clearly between highway signs.
which IL Justly IN dispute. and
poster advertising. az conducted
within the towns and cities by
members of our association.
so many publications. whether
thru ignorance or willfulness. we
know not. leave the inference with
their readers that this crusade h.
directed against all forms o. out.
door advertising. aud the poster
man. with his lack ~ an ofaan 90
tell his story. IN sore put IN his
sudsator 20 have tho facts stated.
You can therefore understand our
appreciation OF your editorial
You may already bo aware u
tho fact that the Poster Advertising
association stands foursauaro IN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06
PROTECT OUR SCHOOLS

the advantage % the higher schools
and colleges, the common people had
the groundwork on which an true
scientific education must rest. And
as tho outpostS of civilization were
pushed even farther thru the forests.
prairics. and over mountains until
our whole vast continent WAS re.
deemed from hartarism. the common
school became their priceless herr.
tage. II was generously supported
By a universal tax. which. unlike
other taxes. vas chcerfplly paid. and
finally the newer states OF the West
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06

Editor The star.
When our ancestors left their
homo lands for the greater freedom
and opportunity offered In America
they early recognized that ignorance
was the father Of vice and crime. and
were careful TO give their children
the rudimcn,s o. an education. And
this wise prceau,ion gradually Dc.
velopcd into a general school system.
and tho little red school house bc.
came the invRriable landmark OF
their settlements.
Thus. ,.hilc tho more wealthy had
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06

tho common heritage OF mankind.
This just rule has on several o..
oasions met with opposition from
various denominations. The two
most recent being the Roman Caiho.
~ church and the Protestant Minis.
tcrlai association, The Roman Cniho.
lies seeking 10 withdraw their chill.
drcn from the common schools on tho
plea that, heing paid their school
taxes. they had right 10 establish
church schools and send their chill.
drcn there. instead OF 20 tho public
schools. ana the f'rotcsiania demand.
lnE that their King James version
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06
Subjects Star Readers Are POndering Over
SAYS REFUGEES IMPERILED

shift for themselves This viii result
IN starvation aud restitution among
great many o. the men. women
and children in these colonies. They
are pleading for help from as thru
our committees IN Germany and thc
NolEa relief societies are also in dcs,
peration. hcgglng She council 60
assume some of this relief task
Another situation where tens Of
thousands ~ iuthemns are involved
faces "a In siberia
The above quotation speaks FOR
itself. u. u. CI.AUSON.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06

when a fuller .knowiedge OF the 4
turc OF the early Pacific races s
tained-the Bishop Museum VII
not only much nearer 70 the solrt
OF the problem OF the origin {:
migration of the Polynesians. buir
be enabled to aid in the rehablliz'
of the dying Pacific peoples Of tps
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06

EDITOR The star
Permit me please. % send you au
extinct from letter dated Aprl 40.
written hy the National Lutheran
council IN New YORK
a new situation has arisen I'm
Germany which Challenges as
Lutherans anew 90 Erapple with a
relief problem. The Lutheran Rus.
sian refugees in Germany In.
volNed- The German government has
notified these refugees that after
April they can no longer expect
governmental subsidies and must
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06

Editor The star
notice that Mrs Mary A..
Hair il very much interested IN tie
welfare of the prospective young
architects 90 help them earn "a liv.
Ing out Of The pockets % the work.
ing men, because they are the ones
who VIII deslsn their own plans.
The man that can afford TO spend
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06
NAMING THE MOUNTAIN

Editor The star;
We ought all 20 give three mighty
cheers that We have real he-men in
our Chamber Of Commerce who re-
fuse TO allow the name OF our won.
derful Mount Rainier 10 be changed.
Now. IL the Tacomans feel they
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06

iullnE Nn HAAAs
wish 90 announce that I ann
not "a candidate for Lieutenant guf.
crnoE and that ann On no say
opposing wee" Coyie IN his cam.
paiEn Tor reelection. Altho a great
many % my friends have Insisted
that I enter the race. Il h utterly
impossible Tor me- 10 DO ihia
For the last four years 1 have
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06
WON'T RUN, HE SAYS

been officially connected with The
American Legion. which a non.
political veterans organization. and
feel for me 20 enter politics Inn.
mediateiy after EeyerinE ms con.
necllon with them on Mag 4. would
b. a violation ~ The trust placed In
me hy my friends o. the American
Legion. FIRED A. MAST.
500 n s8rd 81.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06
RAPS ARCHITECTS BILL

thousands on a home will get an
architect 20 draw the plan FOR h.
ordnance or no ordinance.
would like 20 ask theae council.
men who are fathsring this ord.
nance from whom they draw their
salaries. the architects only or the
taxpayers In Feneraif
u aOMMEnFELD.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06

cannot live upless their village has
tho same name a. the mountain.
why not change Tacoma 10 l,ainler7
! believe there Is another little town
called Rainier" but thcy might
possibly bc Induced 20 exchange
names with Tacoma.
MRS. r. T.. KILLER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06

Edltnr We star,
Would you kindly permit me 10
sugsest 90 you 10 change the name
81 the city of Tacoma 10 Rainier
and leave the name Of the good
old mountain as Il Is now. Rainierf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06

A-aA"t AAt stAit
have talked 10 between 50 and
100 people a day and they say that
the bin Tor the exclusion Of the
Japanese nom the United States Is
the first thing that the republican
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NOTICEl

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Il NOUS letters on this page.
When writing 60 the editor be-
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!. signed, Otherwise a cannot
be published
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BOOSTS JAP BAN
EDITOR The star

Editor The star foTnia from Jap stuff I lived 20
the oueson Seattle
o.. -. n-hl, .,t., h.. - North, and suli
reablooded. loving American 49, " Z, ~ pI.SyAR
Look what they have Ia cali r. T. y. Blaine
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06
WOULD CHANGE TACOMA'S NAME

II that would satisfy the people
Of Tacoma, ! think q would also
satisfy Seattle and the rest ~ tho
state. CHAs. MADISON.
Ontario Apartments. 700 Marion 81.
seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06
ON BANNING JAPS

OF democrats senators did for tho
interest or the United States ~
America. That = the way tho poo,
pie taH In Seattle against the laps
on the Pacific Coast
NJ A. nROMAGHIN.
ltia Eighth Ave.
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Your Set Is
HERE

The only requirement
we ask is that you call
at our office and pre-
sent, with the 6Oc, two
consecutively numbered
Ma Jong c. upons,
which are appearing
daily in The Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-06
4 his Is Reduced Reproduction of Box
Actual Size 12x51xI

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ct
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you will be glad to know that
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-29
nendous Profits Are Being Made Today M Birmingham Property

en dinners for which the Edgewocd club house is noted will be served Soft drinks, sandwiches, ice cream, pop. corn, peanuts, etc, etc., will be served all day. The cool and shady woodlands provide an ideal place for picnic and outing parties, all close to the big attractions of the park.
 During the coming week the pro- gram includes a number of special features. There will be dancing on Mon- day night at the DreamIand pavilion and swimming in the pool all day. On Wednesday night, couple masked and dressed in masqurade costume will join in the dances, they are well known and a valuable prize will be awarded to the person identifying the couple by name. Every night this week the Ram blers will put on, special program
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-29

There will be big doings on the glorious Fourth at Edgewood Park, the districts most popular and beautiful amusement resort and the management is making preparations for entertain ing the largest crowd in the history of the park, With it's large acreage of shady woodlands, its immense swim ming pool and dance pavilion, its beau tiful club house and other facilities, it is the one park in the district that can amply take care of the crowds no matter how large they may be. Make you plans now to spend the Nations holiday at this beautifully and con- veniently located pleasure park.
 It is barely six miles from the heart of the city, and connected by a paved motor way direct to the park gates. There is also an efficient street car service to the park. On the Fourth of July the management will run a bus line from the park gates to the pavil- ion.
 In addition to the regular program, an all-day barbecue will be feature on the Fourth, at which the choicest meats will be barbecued in genuine southern style by experts at the game, and will be served all day. The swimr ming pool will be open from 5 80 a. m. to 12 o'clock p. m. with a corps of life guards and bath house assistants in attendance. A big water carnival will be staged. Dancing will hold forth in the cool and shady Dreamland pavilion, both afternoon and night with the south's greatest opponents of jazz the Dreamland Ramblers, furnishing the very. latest dance selections with Syd Jacobs in cycle of popular songs, rem dered in Syd's popular way. Afternoon