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Auto Stolen at Funeral

BU IInytS NpectdE
LEBANON, Ind, Dec. 7.-While
the Rev. Orville Woody was con-
Quoting funeral services for John
Miller at the New Salem church,
north of here, he was worsted in an
exchange of autos. An unidentified
man driving car in a much more
worn state than the minister's es-
capped with his car, leaving the other
machine :.
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day, when transcontinental liners
maintain regular schedules through
out the year.
Stations associated with the Ma
tional Broadcasting Company sys-
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OWES RECOUNT BILL

j. c. HUMPHREYS. Muncie, who
was defeated for sheriff of Della
ware county by Harry McAuley
and demanded a recount because of
alleged misfunctioning of voting
machines, must pay the cost of the
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TEN through which this program
will be heard are WBz, WBzA,
WLW, KVOO, WFAA, WRC and
probably others to be announced
later.
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RN Times Special

Bb ItmeS Special
CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind,
Dec. IA perfect record in
spelling for six weeks is the
distinction held by Rosemary
Hurlburt, 7, granddaughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman II. Howe
of this city.
She is a second grade pupil
in the Central school and re-
ceived 100 per cent in all tests
conducted during q spelling
contest.
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BYRD REFORMS
PLACE VIRGINIA
IN TOP RANK
All of Governmental De-
partmentS Reorganized;
Fewer AppointeeS.
BY ROSCOE b. FLEMING
Times STAFF Cnrresnnndent.


RICHMOND, Va, Dec. Under
the leadership of Governor Harry
Flood Byrd, Virginia, recently has
accomplished reforms in her state
government which place her among
the most advanced and progressive
OF the states. Byrd himself, a young
man Of pleasant and direct man
ner and a brother of Commander
Richard Evelyn Byrd, summarized
in his Office here accomplishments
which he considers most important
since he took Office in 1915
Il. Reorganization of al depart
mentS, reducing the number of
state boards and bureau from 10c
to IL, 40 being abolished. This
reorganization, incidentally, de-
prived the Governor of sixty ap-
pointmentS.
2. A revision of the constitution
which made eighty changes and
was approved by the people at a
special election, June 10. This vir-
tually gives Virginia new consti-
tuition, at a cost of about $4,000,
as against a possible cost of $1,000,
600 if a constitutional convention
had been called.
8. Construction of roads under
the "pay as you co. plan. Virginia
is. spending $16,O0O,0OO a year on
new roads and at the same time
readily reducing the state debt.
4. Reform of the taxation Sys-
tenn accomplished by law and by
amendments in the constitution.
Tax Program Important
OF these four accomplishments
the tax program appears the most
important and the one by which
Byrd's administration will be long
est remembered.
AS he himself expresses 1t, it has
made Virginia the first single tax
state-that is, the state takes GER
tain bases Of taxation for itself and
assigns other entirely to the county
and local governments.
The state now collects no taxes
at all on either real estate or tang
ible person property. These entire
ly are under the control of county
and local officials. The plan was
adopted in 1926, and put into the
state constitution in 1928, after two
years of successful operation.
Prior to its adoption, Virginia
realty assessments had run from 10
to 10 per cent of the value of the
property, in various. parts of the
state. That is, man in one. county
would pay upon basis of one tenth
the value of his property, while an
other man might be paying on 10
per cent, the rate of tax being the
same.
In addition to gasoline and auto
taxes, which are used solely for
roads. the state taxes incomes, cor
porations, the rolling stock of rail-
roads, franchises, capital in bust
ness, evidences of debt, inheritance
and other sources of revenue.
The rates on some of these pro-
gressively have been reduced, how
ever, and the nonresident transfer
inheritance tax has been repealed,
effective next Jan. l.
Economy Is Practiced
+ Loss OF, revenue from these reduc-
lions has been made up in the fol-
lowing manner:
l. Simpler and more effective
tax administration under G. H.
Morrissett, tax commissioner, which
Byrd estimates has saved the state
$250OOO a year. but has collected
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Economy Is Practiced

F Loss of revenue from these reduc-
tons has been made up in the fol-
lowing manner:
l. Simpler and more effective
tax administration under c. H.
Morrissett, tax commissioner, which
Byrd estimates has saved the state
$250,000 a year, but has collected
more taxes. BY better administra-
ton, for instance, $4,000 persons not
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Evening star., 1928-02-01
congressional reception At the White

congressional reception At the white
House.
The counselor Of the French embassy,
Count de Sartiges, will arrive In New
York this afternoon on the Paris. after
having spent some time In his home in
France. Count de Sartiges IN expected
to come to Washington shortly after his
arrival.
The counselor Of the Belgian embassy.
MIR. Robert Silvercruys. will sail Friday
from New York to spend about two
months In Europe.
Gen. and Mrs. Charles NICK. saltz-
man have issued cards for Q dinner In
the presidential suite ut the willard
Hotel, Saturday. February ii. There
will be az In the party. Later they will
take their guests to the Army dance.
Judge and MRS. Samuel Jordan Ora
ham will be hosts ut O dinner on Mon
day evening, February 8.
Col. Z. r. Tompkins will entertain a
presidential suite at the Willard Hotel
Saturday evening, February 10. Later
he will take his guests to the Army
dance. which also takes place at the
willard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter r. Tuckerman
will entertain Q company Of 10 ct din
ner this evening ut the Maydower
Hotel.
Mrs. Tuckerman entertained 30
ladies at luncheon at the Mayflower to-
day In honor Of Mrs. Richard Crane Of
Westover. on the James River.
Maj. Hobart Hawkins has issued
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musical. Other guests were: Mrs.
Charles S. Deneen, Mrs. Edward VIII
liam Pou. Mrs. Ernest r. Alderman
Mrs. FiniS J. Garrett, MRS. Clyde Kelly
Mrs. 4. Hart Fem. Mrs. Irving Glover
Mrs. William Z. Hull. Miss Sproul. Mrs
Sidney +. Taliaferro, Mrs. Henry Aller
Cooper, Mrs. william A. Rodenberg, Mrs
Frank W. Mondell, Mrs. Frank S
Hight. Mrs. william d. Chandler. Mrs
John M. Green. Mrs Edward A. Harri.
man, Mrs. James w. Carmalt, Mrs
William d. West. Mrs. Frank L. Hatch
Mrs. John B. Piet. Mrs. Ralph Rich.
ards. Miss Fulton. Mrs. william w
West. Miss Elizabeth Abigail Ransley
and Mrs. Lewis T. Bryant.
The Minister Of Egypt and Nine
Samy were the guests In whose honor
Mrs. Emerson Howe. entertained q
company Of IA at dinner last evening
The Minister Of Egypt and Nine
Samy held their last afternoon recep-
ton OF the season at the legation YES.
erday, guests dancing during the after
noon.
Mr.. Justcc and Mrs. Harlan Fiske
stone were the guests in whose honor
Judge ana Mrs. w. r. Turner enter
tanned company Of 20 at dinner last
evening.
Senator and Mrs. Royal S. Copeland
VIII entertain at dinner this evening
at Wardman Park Hotel.
Mrs Key Pittman. wife of Senator
Ptttman Of Nevada, viii not be at home
at the Carlton tomorrow afternoon. and
will not observe other Thursday after
moons until further announcement.
Senator and Mrs. Edward I. Edwards
have with them In their apartment at
the Wardman Park Hotel Mrs. Edwards
sister. Mrs. George Howard Roe of
Patchogue. Long Island. who came to
attend the congressional reception at
the White House tomorrow evening. She
VIII remain with them for an extended
visit.
Mrs. william H. King, wife of Senator
King Of Utah, will be at home tomor.
row afternoon after o'clock at the
Highlands.
Miss Julia MATHS win receive tomor-
row afternoon.
Representative and Mrs. M. C. CARRIER
win entertain the Oklahoma delegation
in Congress at q buffet supper SUNDAY
evening in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Waldo Of Cincinnati, Ohio, SON.
in-law and daughter Of Representative
and Mrs. CARRIER Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo
and their son. Mr.. Howard Waldo, tr.
are the guests Of Mrs Garber's parents.
Representative and Mrs William r.
Kopp Of Mount Pleasant Iowa, are
entertaining at the Brighton their
cousin. Miss Winifred Babb Of Nil
waukee, Wis, who arrived today.
Mrs. Sol Bloom win entertain al
luncheon tomorrow for the Cold Star
mothers Of New York. when the zuest
or honor WIN be Mother Goodwin. y
There win be II guests.
Dr.. Eduardo Diez de Medina, the
newly appointed Minister Of Bolivia
to the United States, arrived yesterday
afternoon IN Washington and proceeded
to the Carton. where he has taken an
apartment. He is accompanied by
Evening star., 1928-02-01

Nine. Dtez de Medina and his three
children and was met on his arrival
by Senor George Della Barra. charge
d'afsaires Of Bolivia.
Mrs. Theodore Douglas Robinson
will be at home Wednesday afternoon.
February 8, from 430 TO $50 O'Clock.
Mrs. william p. MacCracken. jr.. was
the guest of Mrs. James II. Patten at
luncheon In the presidential dining
room Of the Mayfiower todaw. when the
Evening star., 1928-02-01

other members Of her party included
Miss Julia Maths. Miss Mary Morgan,
Mrs. Mark Sullivan, Mrs. Demarest
Lloyd, Mrs. Robert Ransdell. Mrs.
Robert c. Watson and MRS. Hunt.
Former Senator and Mrs. Rice w.
Means will entertain at dinner at the
Wardman Park Hotel tomorrow evening
In compliment to their house guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Deiches Of New
York. later taking their guests to the
Evening star., 1928-02-01

Mrs. Sol Bloom viii entertain at
luncheon tomorrow for the Gold Star
mothers Of New York. when the guest
or honor WIN be Mother Goodwin. +"
There win be IL guests.
Evening star., 1928-02-01

Dr.. Eduardo Diex de Medina. the
newly appointed Minister OF Bolivia
to the United States, arrived yesterday
afternoon IN Washington and proceeded
to the Carlton. where he has taken an
apartment. He is accompanied by
Evening star., 1928-02-01

Representative ana Mrs William r.
Kopp Of Mount Pleasant. Iowa, are
entertaining at the Brighton their
cousin. Miss Wtnifred Babb of Mil