davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12
INCREASE in PUBLIC
| EXPENSES TRACED
additional Needed Improve
hents Has Boosted Costs
to D. C. Taxpayers.

describing some phases 81 Greater
Trads, IN material complied bv RHfas
s. LHsk, Inc.
The remarkable growth OF the popu-
baton OF the District Of Columbia and
khe accompanying rising tide Of needed
public Improvements has brought a
concurrent boost in public costs and
the bills affecting the pocketbooks OF
Aaxpayers.
This Is shown in the data on taxes
In the community survey handbook Of
the Board of Trade, which contains
statistical information on the revenues
OF the District A corresponding pic
tsre of how government Is maintained
IN Maryland and Virginia counties In
this metropolitan area likewise Is pre-
ypanted.
How the Federal Government has as
bumed its responsibility for sharing in
t1as costs Of developing and maintaining
the District, where many municipal ac-
tavities are on higher scale than nor
NAL, due to the Federal character OF
eduis city, is seen in an account OF Fed
1ral contributions to the local govern
haent.
This shows that while the total reve-
tues Of the municipality, raised to meet
haing government costs, have been
AeadiIy increasing, the percentage OF
hlne total represented by the Federal
Government contribution has been de-
aIining.
No Comparison Drawn.
No attempt is made in the survey re-
hort to analyze the comparative tax
burdens distinguished from the tax
rate or the total amount OF revenues
derived-in comparison with that OF the
surrounding county areas.
THE expenses Of the government OF
tsae District of Columbia were borne SO
per cent by the United States Govern
nnent and SO per cent from the revenues
q the District OF Columbia from 1878
mntil 1920" the survey handbook states
I'm that year (1e2O) the proportion
h&A expense was changed by Congress so
&hat so per cent Of the expenditures
wsre raised by taxation and 40 per cent
was contributed by the Federal Govern
naent. This revision continued In force
ssutil the year 1925, when Congress de-
Hnrmined upon a lump-sum contrlbu-
&on by the United States Of 100000
annually. the balance Of the expenses TO
ha raised by taxation. In 1881 the
United states contributes a lump SUM-
az So, $780, 900, although the law Stthl
sails for q 60-40 division"
This lat contribution amounts to
about 40 per cent Of the total expenses
z the District, the trade body reports.
For the fiscal year ended June 80,
1880, the total assessed valbHe Of land
and improvements was $1IB2, 464, 345 on
the basis of full valuation, this being
an increase Of $780,. s3JsH7S In the past
ave years.
Figures on Revenues.
The chanelngl pictures of revenues
from real estatqt In the past 80 years is
rncorded as follows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12

STEERS July 2s.) A fight ensued, accord
ing TO the alleged confession, and
Wentala knocked Jones down.
Jones died of brain conclusion. Po-
lice said the medical examiners report
Of an autopsy showed that the prisoner
was suffering from cirrhosis of the
liver, tuberculosis, heart disease and
anen1ia.
Jones was preacher for the Primi-
tive Baptist Church in Mississippi be-
fore he came to Detroit three years ago.
Here he had worked as millwright.
but had been out of work for several
months. He was married and had
seven children. Police said his insist
ence that he had slain Buckley was
part of his delirium, as he could have
had no connection with that case.
The prosecutors ONCE was to deter
mine today what charge will be placed
against Wentala. Meanwhile he is held
on q charge of murder
Charles e. Burgess, Wayne County
coroner. announced he would begin q
personal investigation into Jones death
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12
JAIL CELL BATTLE
TRACED IN DEATH
Detroit Prisoner Died After
Fight in "GoIden Rule"
Portion of Prison.
~ the Associated press.

DETROIT, November l2.--Although
Police Commissioner Thomas G. wilcox
announced he had obtained a con-
fession from fellow prisoner in the
death Of William T. Jones, who died in
a cell of the central police station.
Mayor Frank Murphy said there would
be thorough investigation and mo
whitewashing."
Commissioner Wilcox said that in the
alleged confession Peter Wentala, IS,
former patroln1an and now an iron
worker, stated that Jones was in an
ugly mood" when he was placed in
the golden rule cell with Wentala
and two other prisoners Monday night
Wentala was quoted as saying that
Jones reiterated his statement made
previously to police that ''I killed Jerry
Buckley" CGerald e. Buckley, radio
political commentator, slain by gang
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12
Esbert Bird AMfh0rify
il Complete Charge

An experienced authority on birds wfli
be In attendance at our store during this
sale to help you and give any informa-
ton you may wish regarding birds and
how to care for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12

Revenues from personal property taxes
Ire shown as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12
Genuine Harfx Mountain aud
ST. Andre0sbHrg Rollers

These Canaries are of the finest Euro
pean stock, and every one of them is q
trained singer. The male Hartz Noun
tain and St Andreasburg rollers are
world-famous for their singing qualities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12
Epery Bird Gaerpntsed 10
Wooden Gage With
Eperp Bird

For the convenience Of those wha
do not have bird cage and who %
not feel like buying one right now, we
will give g wooden cage free with each
bird Remember, this sale Is for three
days only,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12

His body was identifled by his father
and school teacher.
Ray Castle Abbott, 10, OF Lincoln,
confessed to Lincoln police that he
struck Arnold over the head during q
dispute and left him unconscious on
the floor Of the box car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12

car yesterday, so badly dubbed that he
died anshort time later In hospital
The boy. Arnold Warner, rs, had left
his home here last August. In response
A. Wagner. he had boarded q train at
Bethone, Colo. headed for LINCOLN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12

The changingl pictures of revenues
from real estatqtin the past 80 years is
racoFdad rs follows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12
RUNAWAY BOY SUccUMBS
TO CLUBBING IN BOX CAR
Was En- Route Home to His Mother
in Nebraska--Youth Con-
fesses Hitting Him.

BY the Associated Press.
LINCOLN, Nebr, November ia
runaway boy, who had repented and
was bound for home to soothe his dis
traught mother, was found In box
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12

Railways and irrigation projects are
being extended by the Federated Malay
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12
Many borrow Money.

BY The Associated Rreas
some form az smalisloAll credit Il
used. regularly By more than tour.fftln
OF the people OF the uited states. SAYS
the Department Of Commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-12

lax on Tie Sale VI BaoDAAAA< ~ w.
rate of cents per gallon has been In
force for the fiscal years 1890, pro-
ductng revenues In the following amount,
the survey shows: 1925, 1921 $40. 49;
1926, 1851 ,080.S7; 1927, 1901 ,212.26;
1923, 81 ,203, s6O.6s: 1929, 81 1851, 579 10;
and 1880, $l,760, 443.17.
Other Government Costs
The cost Of laying sewer pipes and
also water mains Is So per front foot
for property on each side of street,
cbargeable against the property. The
large trunk lines, both water and sewer
and also storm sewers, are installed at
the expense Of the District.
Both the fiat rate and meter measure
nnent are employed in determining water
rents. The new rates are . little more
than IS per cent higher than those in
effect prior to July /, 1880, the survey
shows
Cost Of street paving is borne by the
property owners at the rate OF So per
fropt foot for concrete paving and $3.50
10 SIS per front foot for asphalt. This
10 for the regular 30-foot street. Alleys
are laid at 81 per running foot and side
walks (6 feet in width at $1.25 per
'front.' foot This represents one-half
cost to the property owner.
The ownership OF dogs in the District
b = valuable source of revenue, the sur
vey showing that last year 1854 licenses
sor dogs Melted a revenue Of $50 ,4829 80
At the same time revenues from au-
homobile license fees brought In
Rl83,517. OF this amount. 1929 was for
duplicate tags.
In the metropolitan area outside Of
Washington the basis OF assessed valua-
Ron varies with the state and also the
county.
The Washington times., 1930-07-30
WILLIAMS GETS
GUT IN TERM

NEW YORK, July 80 tUsJ.
The grounding Of Roger q. Wil-
liams by the Commerce Depart.
ment for his recent flight over
Bermuda has been cut from the
original period Of 90 to seven days.
It was learned at Roosevelt Field
yesterday.
The grounding was announced
Monday IN Washineton.
The Washington times., 1930-07-30
Crusaders Commend
Punishment of Drys

Col. Amos W. woodcock. 'direc.
tor Of prohibition. yesterday was
congratulated In letters from the
Washington Crusaders and tho
American Automobile Association
for his punishment Of two agents
who Recently searched the auto.
mobile Of q. q. Duncan In Mary.
land without probable cause.
The Washington times., 1930-07-30
Z HURT IN falls
FROM BRIDGES

Two workrnen suffered slight In
1uriOs In falls from bridges into
the Potomac River yesterday. Each
was rescued BY feilow.workmen
ana sent TO Emergency Hospital.
Clinton II. Bryant, a, l2OO
block G st. 8. W., fell when q
scagfold on which he was working
at the Highway Bridge collapsed,
Losing his balance on q perch on
Arlington Memorial Bridge, John
Il. Carr, a., $500 block Twenty.
fourth st. N. H.. plunged into the
river and bruised his knee.
The Washington times., 1930-07-30
Russell Appointed
Deputy Assessor

Charles A. Russell. assistant Dis.
trict assessor for the past IL
years. yesterday was appointed
deputy assessor with . salary Ia,
crease Of $500 per year.
The position was created In the
last District appropriation bill.
The Washington times., 1930-07-30

Start the week right Invest IN a
car q. your. own to-day through che
The Washington times., 1930-07-30

---44-inch cloths, made Of an
excellent quality part linen.
In solid colors Of lavender,
green, gold and rose. Reg. Soc.
KAnn's-Street Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-25
II MISSIONARIES
READY FOR SERVICE
Consecrated for Foreign Field at
Session of M. z. Church Board
in Nashville.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 2S.-Sev-
enteen missionaries were consecrated for
foreign service at last nights session of
the eighty fourth annual meeting Of
the Board Of Missions of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South.
Bishop Warren A. Gambler Of Atlanta
0mciated at the services, conSecrating
Ivan G. Dubois Of Cookeville and his
11ancee, Miss Grace McCracken of Lon
don. Ky, who will go to Mexico; Rev.
and Mrs. Davis A. Weems Of Conway,
ARK. Rorea); Rev. and Mrs. e. A.
Lowell OF .Paran1a, Tenn. (Africa); Rev.
Louis c. Sherrer of Lynchburg, Va.
(Japan); Rev. and Mrs. John e. Stroud
OF Emory University (Japan); Mr.. and
Mrs. j. D. Stott, Princeton, N. G.. (Po-
1and; Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald d. Speidel
OF Williamsburg, Va. (Korea): Miss
Annie Turner, 20, Lynchburg, Va,
the youngest woman ever consecrated
(Korea); Rev. and Mrs. Foy Z. Gibson
Of Nashville (Poland), and Paul Cooke,
Cullman, Alabama (Poland).
An outgoing class of woman mission
aries recently consecrated also received
their assignments last night. They were
Miss Sarah Glenn, Chester, s. c., and
Miss Robbie Lee Leggett, Allen, Miss.
(China): Athea May Cronk, McCallen,
Tex. (Japan); Susie Peach Foster,
Brantley, Ala. (Korea); Anne Wallace,
Aartsborne, Okla. (Korea); Annie May
White, Thomaston, Ga. (Africa); Ethel
Ehuler Smith, Bowman, S. c. (Africa) !:
Ruth OToole, Maplewood, Mo. (Africa) |:
Guile Pauline Burns, Nashville (BraZil) !;
Ruth Dewey Anderson, Shamrock, Tex.
(BraZtD; Grace Goodwin, Wagner,
8. G. (Cuba), and Ina Bell Dick, Hal
stead, Kans. (Mexico).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-25
COMPARISON MADE
OF SCHOOL TYPES
Differences Between British
and U. S. Institutions Ex-
planned to Alumni.

A comparison OF the American and
English schools was made by Dr. Lewis
Perry, principal of the Phillips Exeter
Academy, in an address last night be-
fore the annual meeting and dinner OF
the Exeter Southern Alumni ASsocia-
ton at the Army and Navy Club. Howe
Totten presided.
DR.. Perry, who has recently returned
from England, where he visited many
of the British schools, stated that the
schools of that country differed in
many ways from the schools OF the
Exeter-Andover type, but that it was
his impression that only few of them,
possibly Wellington College and Win
chester, excelled ours.
Scholastically the youths of Great
Britain were ahead of their cousins
across the sea, and because of that
fact only so per cent went into the
universities, having been already well
equipped for the serious problems of
life.
In athletics, DR.. Perry stated. their
activities differ greatly from practices
in the United States. Over there, he
stated, it is all team play and few
schools permit the playing of golf and
tennis.
Prof James A. Tufts, whose teach
ings at Exeter have passed the half
century mark, was the other guest of
honor. He described the work at the
school at the present time.
Other speakers included Walter I.
Mccoy, former justice of the District
Supreme Court; Henry P. Blair and
r. Ross Perry, jr.
Mr.. Totten was reelected president,
and Constant Southworth, secretary
treasurer Judge Mccoy, Mr.. Blair
Mr.. Perry, Frederick K. Barbour and
Rapp Brush were elected vice presidents
James A. De Force, Charles H. Weston,
Clinton M. Hester, j. Curtis Walker
and G.. Adams Howard were elected to
the executive committee.
Others attending the dinner were C..
l.. Hussey, Robert j. Eby, w. P. Har-
man; Percy j. Paxton, ST.; Percy j.
Paxton, jr.; H. A. Axtell, George S.
Ward, John G. p. Bartholf, G. Albert
Smith, j. j. Roberts. David c. Cola
day, John N. Shotten and DR.. william
T. Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-25
SOVIET TO COLLECT FEE
FOR MARRIAGE "PERMITS"
Registration of Wedding and Di.
vorce, Hitherto Free, to Cost From
2 to 10 Rubles.
By the Associated Press.


By the Associated Press.
MOSCOW. April REPRESENTATION of
marriage and of divorce, which hitherto
has involved no expense for couples
marrying or divorcing, henceforth will
have to be paid for. under ruling of
the commissariat of home affairs yes
terday.
Workmen whose monthly income
ranges from rs to $50 rubles "a gold
ruble is worth about so cents will pay
rubles for registration of marriage or
divorce.
Persons receiving a monthly income
OF more than $50 rubles must pay S
rubles as fee, while kulaks (wealthy
peasants), traders and i1on-toilers must
pay 10 rubles
Only the unemployed and those work
ers with an income of less than rs
rubles monthly will escape the IMPOSE
ton Of fee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-25
SHOOTING FOLLOWS ROW
Colored Couple Suffer Injuries as
Result Of Alteration.

Augustus Gorham, colored, Al years
old received gunshot wounds which
are expected to prove fatal last night
when fred upon by his wife, Minnie
Gorham, 80, during an alteration at
their home, 1928 Seventeenth street.
Gorham was taken to the Emergency
Hospital. His wife was removed to
Freedman's Hospital and treated for
contuSions of tie hands and arms,
sustained, police say, In the alterca-
ton with her husband. The woman
then was taken 10 the eighth precinct
and. held for investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-25
TARIFF BILL SCORED
AT WOMEN'S MEETING
Senator Barley and Representa-
tive Kvale Tell New York
Gathering Threatened Injury.
~ the Associated Press.

Dy the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 25.-The Smoot-
Aawley tariff bill, now pending in Con-
greSs, was denounced and resolutions
calling for its defeat were adopted at
mass meeting under auspices of the
Women's Non-partisan Tariff Commit
tee at Carnegie Hall.
The speakers, Senator Alben w.
Barley of Kentucky and Representa-
tive Paul Kvale of Minnesota, said the
bill would add billion dollars a year to
the living costs of the American people,
that 1t would materially reduce Amer
lean exports and that in all probability
1t would increase unemployment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-25

The Conquest"
lace = to . the . toe
style of white, brown
or suntan duck with
tan, black or beige
trim. Crepe rubber
soles. Boys sizes
IL to 6. $1.05.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-25
KedS for Knock>About Wear

The Rampant
oxford type that will
be cool and comfort.
able for S u m m eP
wear. White, brown
or suntan. Misses
and boys sizes "a
to 2. $50.
Boys Shoe shoD-second Flee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-25

The "Short-stop"
of heavy W hite
duck with black
trim and plain rub
Der soles with extra
toe guard. Sizes IL
to 2, IA 70 8, 6H
to .. $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-25

Fine, soft Isle sport hose In
diamond, jacquard and check
designs, with turnover cuffs;
sizes z to 1912, in all colors.
Hosiery-street Floor
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-20
State Aid Against
Grass Is Requested

Considerable agitation in the VAL
ley relative TO the increasing men
ace Of Johnston grass has resulted
in the Brownsville Chamber Of
Commerce communicating with
other Valley chambers requesting
that they help in obtaining state
aid in eliminating the grass from
this section.
Many Of our farmers and real
estate operators claim that Johnston
grass is spreading at a rapid rate.
and If something Is not done to
check its progress. it win practically
put many OF our farmers out OF
business" G. c. Richardson. local
secretary. wrote John T. FloorP.
Harlingen secretary. Thursday.
II IS said that many cut this grass
along the highways and in fields
with the object of feeding it 10 their
mules and horses. This gives the
seed q wide distribution. Mr.. Rich
arcson explains. In addition. the
banks Of various canals are covered
Win Johnston grass and seeds ar
carried BY the canal water and dis
tTlhuted over the fields.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-20
CLEANER LOTS
KIWANIS AIM
Club Endorses Farmer For
Seat on Texas Cotton
Association

The cleaning Of vacant lots IN
the city Of Brownsville was discuss
cd Thursday by members Of the
local Riwanis club IN weekly meet
i7g in the e Jardin hotel dining
room -
A committee composed Of @. w.
bennett and G G. Henderson was
named 10 approach the city man
aser with the project Of cleaning
al lots and yards overgrown Win
weeds.
ire possibility Of identifying the
resacas in u adjacent TO the city
was also discussed, and a committee
tnaef Otis Singer, composed OF 2.
v Hamilton and J.. d. WEIGH, was
appointed to handle this work.
Harbert Davenport. local attor-
nev was IN principal speaker to-
cav speaking on the political race,
ard briefly touching on every state
and district candidate, from the
governor down, giving short biog-
raph,ef Of each. His talk was Wei
received.
A second attendance contest was
also announced at the Thursday
meeting, to start June 26 and ter
inmate August 81. The Kiwanis
club was divioed into 8 teams, each
team to be responsible Tor a pro-
gram on consecutive weeks, and
the team witt the best attendance
ano reporting the largest number
of rev members will receive a prize
at the end OF the contest
The club went on record as en-
dorsing I. B Corns. Stuart Place
master farmer. for n place on the
Texas Cotton Cooperative Associa-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-20
Santone Chamber
Chiefs Are Coming

a delegation from the San An
tonic Chamber OF Commerce, in
Cluding Porter A. Whaley, general
marager, anc Walter Walthall,
president, IS expected to arrive In
The Valley on an inspection tour
some time in July, ID was announced
By local chamber officials Thurs
day
An inspection OF Valley chambers
a commerce Will be made, a letter
nom Mr.. Whaley disclosed today.
r addition. Various civic clubs Will
bs visited.
An entertainment program is be-
nc planned by the Brownsville
chamber.
in his letter Thursday, Mr.. Whaley
stated that San Antonio women who
attended the convention Of the
Business and Professional Women
IN the Valley were impressed with
the section and hearty in their
praise Of the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-20
Erection of Hotel
To Start in City

The erection of a new tourist
hotel in Palm Courts was announced
by Wallace Harwoods owner, Thurs
hrtel for them"
The new hotel will L strictly for
tourists and will contain is rooms.
the work amounting to approxim-
ately $4,000.
Tourists trade has increased 70
such an extent that a hotel devoted
specially to them was found neces-
sary," Mr.. Harwood stated today.
We already have AZ tourist cottag-
es and we contemplate the erection
OF several more this fall. but the
number Of visitors here Is increasing
so rapidly that we are building the
hotel forthem."
The new structure will be two
stories in height, and every room
will be an outside room, with separ-
ate baths for each room.
Work will ~ completed within ,
months. ii was said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-20
JUAREZ WAITER
SHOT TO DEATH
Mistaken Identity Leads
To Killing for Bank
Guardians Murder

Ell PASO, June 19-P-Antonio
visconte. 40, a bar room waiter in
Juarez. was shot to death last night
when he was enormously identified
as Manuel Villareal, wanted in Fl
Paso for the murder OF w. II. Mears,
federal reserve bank Waterman. jeff
Mears, %, El Paso. is said by police
to have confessed TO shooting Wis
conte. He is held in jail at Juarez.
II just wanted to kill him." Mears
Is reported to have said.
William p. Blocker, American con-
sui was the only person permitted
TO communicate with Mears. Other
than 70 say Visconte was a member
Of a prominent JuareZ family,
Blocker declined to discuss the case.
william Mears. a special watch
man at the federal reserve bank
here, was shot down by payroll ban
dts March Is. 1924. Anastacia Lo-
PEI. a bystander, also was killed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-20
Wedding eliminates
Romance Of Is Years

NEW YORK, June 19-CP-Giulio
Gattl CaSazza, general manager Of
the Metropolitan Opera company.
and his bride. Mime. Rosina Cali.
danseuse and ballet mistress OF the
opera company, were OH a honey
moon aboard the liner Vulcania to-
day. bound for Cannes, France.
The couple. who met 25 years ago.
when Gatti-C asazza was director Of
La Scala in Milan and Nine. Cali
was a dancing student there. were
married yesterday by Monsienor
John A. Duffy at st. Joseph's Cath
Ole church. Jersey City.
So quietly was the marriage ar
ranged that neither friends Of Gatti-
Casazza and his bride nor members
Of the Metropolitan company knew
Of u until bride and bridegroom
were aboard the liner and the ship
was about TO sail.