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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

FORD TUDOR SEDAN. 1881 model; de luxe
eouippedi, very little niiease; color, maroon,
red wheels, n beautiful Car, specially pricaGs
terms. warfeld Motor Co. 1880 Conn. ave.
NV. Decatur 3ii0. Open evenings ard
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steep ravlne. At the foot Of the ravine is jagged
and broken pavement of concrete blocks. With
the Jerking of release trigger the crane the
safe drops TO this hard surface a distance of 80
feet. and then tumbles end end to the foot of
the slope Thus the scientists have simulated like
conditions when an Office safe drops through the
floors of burning building Eventually the safe
is cool enough to handle and then comes the test
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

SOLICITOR experienced in building line
preferred; must have car; good proposition
for right man. Address BOX 409-B, Star
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STUDEBAKER SPECIAL SIX SEDAN: with
upholstery, paint. tires and engine in ex-
eelient condition; owner cannot use because
OF health; cash price. $225. Address Box
457-H Star Office a0s
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Call a Reliable Concern.
promise is no better than the company
that makes 1t. Thousands Of satisfactory
Jobs attest to the satisfaction we assure you.
Absolutely No Cash Required
Paw As Little As $500 Monthly.
Painting, papering. plumbing, plastsring,
heating electrical wiring, roofing, cementing,
carpentering. weatherstripping. garages.
Estimates cheerfully given free.
The GENERAL CONTRACTING co.
Tel District 5Os2 s27 New York Ave
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Gridley shook hands with the men, all now his
stanch friends and took his seat in the open
cockpit of the scout plane. Two mechanics spun
the propeller, the motor reared and moment later
she rolled across the grassy meadowland toward
the forest at the far side. The watchers it
rise swiftly and make great circle and they knew
that Gridey looking for a landmark Twice it
circled above the open plain and then darted away
across the forest Now began the troubles of the
brave American who had courted the unknown
dangers of Pellucidar's MONDAY sky.
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SITUATION-MEN.

CHAUFFEUR, colored, wishes position; IS
years experience. Pot. 357e.
FILIPINO. attending school, desires Job in a
private family; with city reference. Ad-
dress Box 428-B. Star of5ee. 80"
FILIPINO wishes position in private family
experienced houseman, also can drive as
chauffeur Address Box 4e7-B, Star Office. 4
MAN. settled, exp IN inst work with boys:
poultry plant. fruit, shrubbery, animal hus
bandry; satisfactory refs. Adams 0552.
REGISTERED PHARMACIST. experienced
and reliable. for steady position relief
work. zoos L 81. NV, Metropolitan 1893
YOUNG MAN wants Job as general house
man, elevator operator. butler or night
Waterman Lincoln 7712.
YOUNG MAN, white, out of town. with good
naval record, wants position as butler or
Waterman. Call Mutual Employment Ex-
change. North l0444.
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FORD TUDOR SEDAN, 193O-Perfcct me-
chanical condition; finish like new; good
tires upholstery clean and perfect. This
car underpriced at least $50 which you
might as well save. Can sell for 1875. Give
liberal terms and will accept your car in
trade. Owens Motor Co 6313 Ga ave
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GRAHAM PAIGE SEDAN, i928--A real bar
gain ct $500; terms, sl20 down, balance
monthly. Pohanka Services, 1926 goth ST..
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"a oE.LbE FANi4L1 oElLlN. ,Is1o-' q ..liss.i -
throughout Used locally by a General Mo-
tors official. Priced below the market and
a bargain at $500. Terms. See at Pohanka
Service. ll26 2otk 81. NV. North o347.
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HUPMOBILE SEDAN l92g-Standard s;
really a gem. See this one at S595: trade
or terms, Golden Motors. 1927 1sth st. NV.
JEWETT SPORT ROADSTER. f92S-See this
for only SIS. II won't last long at the
price. Pohanka Service, ii2e Goth st. NV,
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Law CLERK and stenographer, with gen.
eral office experience willing work hard and
late; preferably with knowledge interstate
commerce; state experience and salary eX-
pected and give references. Address BOX
439-B, Star Office 29s
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HELP--MEN.

AUTO MECHANIC, Al, with following, as
partner; none but huStlers need apply; fine
and Service Station, Inc, 1909 nth st.
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PACKARD 5-PASSENGER-In excellent con-
dition throughout disc wheels; six
heavy duty tires, two spares mounted for
rear: si675: terms Warfield Motor CO.
1880 Conn. ave. NV. Decatur S110. Open
evenings and Sunday
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sALE-AuToMoBTLEs.

oALE-AO
BUICK SEDAN iSsomonly 1900 miles;
only $685.; trade or terms. Golden Motors,
1927 14th st. NV.
in excellent condition spd is q real bargain
at S65 Open evenings and Sunday. Loef-
fer Motor Co. 215 Pa. ave. Sc.
BUICK. 4-PASS. COUPE. 1925, MODEL 25-2s
Has had excellent care. Finish, tires and
motor Ia hrst-class condition; sls5; terms
Ice iiss 2Sth hA st. nW., North os47 'e''
CHEVROLET COUPE, 193l--5-passenger; less
than $500 miles. fully equipped with round
tires. wen lenders. trunk rack lubrigraph
etc; cost 1858; can sell for $3.50 and give
o%ens MOTOR ce Ss2s a avs rear 0us
CHEVROLET-Brand- new, any model, direct
n Trgn se sUT sO eaas aavs goo credit
Rumble seat; beautiful condition through
out. See this one before you buy; 1915;
terms, SIPS down, balance monthly Po-
hanka Service, 1926 Goth st. NV. North
CHEVROLET 1880 CoUPE-Wen tenders,
tionsl BARGAIN U REDUCED to slos. See Ai Nj.
ST. NV. Decatur $500.
CHEVROLET SEDAN, l927-Here is a car
good for thousands Of miles OF satisfactory
TRANSPORTATION. and the price is SIPS. How
with satisfactory TRANSPORTATION at this
price? Liberal terms. Owens Motor Co.,
CHEVROLET COUPE, l92T-Refinished in
blue Duco; dandy motor, top, tires and up
holstery; here is satisfactory transportation
for two for only SIPS; liberal terms Owens
Motor Co., 1928 Ga. ave.
cHEvRoTET 4-DooR SEDAN. 1880 - SIX
cylinders, Of course motor quiet and pow
erful; nnish nearly as good as new clean
and perfect upholstery; S good tires New
car appearance, dependab ility and perform
e s's sss5 Lbers s germs y you're
car in trade. Owens Motor CO. 652s Ga ave,
CHEVROLET COACH Ie30--De luxe, 6 wiz
wheels. appearance and condition equal ko
new; only $685.; trade or terms. G osdef
Motors. 1e37 18th st. NV.
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RADIO TRAINING
AXE YOU EMPLCYED2
CAN YOU TURN EDUCATION INTO
INSTRUCTION COURSES.
fCouffuued.

Ian GOG TURN EDUCATION INTO
billions OF unsEilled wcrkers. many OF
them with good education, are idle Radio
Is in Its infancy and offers about the only
unerowded field. Radio IS worlds fastest
excellent opportunities.
OUR GREAT RECORD.
In washington, in various cities and
States in America and throughout world ton
land ana seal both In commercial business
and In Government service and depart
mentS, are our graduates, IN great num-
5ers, earning excellent salaries as ship
operators land station radio operators. air
ways land station radio operators; BROAD
cast radio operators yacht radio operators;
Coast Guard radio operators; laboratory
technicians; radio repair men: radio cleo
triciaus; radio engineers; radio operators
and radio experts in the civilian employ Of
the Government IN Coast and Geodetfc
Survey. in the Lighthouse Service, and OPP
orators and radio experts in the Army and
the Navy.
FALL TERM OPENS SEPT. ,.
Course takes 10 months with opportunity
Of finishing in months. Qualified for all
kinds OF radio positions in business and
Government service and prepares. for pass
ing Government examinations. Tuition fee
moderate and terms Of payment easy. EX-
perience unnecessary. Eigh-schOol educa-
ton helpful, but only common education
needed
Phone or Write for FIRE. Catalogue.
Once Nov Open for Fa~ollT0ent.
LOOMS RADIO COLLEGE,
4o5 9th St NV. District 1880
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

BOYS and young men, between ages OF Ia
and 10, for day work as messengers; perma-
nent employment for the Winter. Apply
Mr. Schryver, 1877 N. Y. ave.
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PERSONAL.

REhOONAL.
YOUNG'S DAY CAMP FOR BOYS AND
girls; college counselors athletics swim
ming: horsemanship, transportation; Sc
weekly. North 1898. 81
PRACTICAL NURSE WITH BEST OF REF
erence viii board infants and small children
up TO years. Can Clarendon 2343.
HOME SCHOOL OFFERS BEST EDUCA-
tional opportunities; spacious grounds, diet.
Constant supervision; best references. Mari
WANTED 2 OR SMALL CHILDREN TO
board. private homo. near school: mother
care and spec. attention TO diet. Shep 271i-J.
CHILDREN CARED FOR BY DAY or
week private family; no babies. Phone Pot.
6354-J. 800
YOUNG MAN. ii YEARS EXPERIENCE.
TO care for elderly gentleman; best refer
ences Shepherd 2149R
2 EMPLOYED LADIES, HAVING VERY
attractive home, wish to share with 2 edu
Gated refined ladies; one unemployed. Ad-
dress BOX lle-J. Star once.
VrT-o-NET BATHS FOR OBESITY, NEU-
duclng treatments and Mifnin rubs Pot. 472l
EVERY CARE GIVEN INVALIDS. cOEVA-
leseents and aged, by nurse IN her own
home. Adams 1883 1888 Kalorama I'd.
MAPLEWoOD .SANITARIUd-NEwLY DEC
GRATED; ideal home for elderly and chronic
patients; physician on call; reasonable
rates SI20 Green ave. Silver Spring. Md.
Phone Silver Spring 722
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of its fireproof qualities. 1t is again put in the
fire for another hour. Then when its battered doors
opened the condition of the papers in it tells
plainly whether not it is really fireproof safe
From these tests the manufacturers have learned
how to improve their product Monday-More Cues
tions Answered.
CAN rights protected. Trade mark REGISTERED U. g.
tent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

HELPER, on truck must be honest and
have drivers permit. Address Box 45f-B'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

MAN, white. SIX spotter. dry cleaner and
sample dyer; one who can take charge OF
small plant nearby Virginia. Address Box
45A-R. Star office sos
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ELECTRICIAN, white. non-union; unless
familiar with D. c. code and worked in
D. c., do hot apply; salary reference Ad-
dress Box A1R-B. star office. 3Qe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

FORD SPORT COUPE, I929-Motor has been
thoroughly reconditieaed and runs Ike new;
fine finish; five good tires; top and up
holstery ok. Check our price of $3.50; check
our car; buy here, save the differences: lib
eral terms; your car in trade. Owens Mo-
tor Co, 6323 Ga. ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

PACKARD SEDAN. LATE MODEI-New
tires and new paint; motor Just overhauled.
A sacrifice, $685. terms or trade. c. R.
Rohr, 2022 14th st. NV, phone Decatur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

PLYMOUTH 1881 FoUR-DooR 5EDAN-A
beauty in rich green and black trim. Exact
this seasons model with regular guaran-
13y I-23 6 North R22G
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PACKARD offers true values In WARRANTED
cars; our own and other makes: 1881. 1880
and 1929 sedans available: both standard
and de luxe. ASK the man who ovne one"
Packard's used cars. 100 Kaioranaa I'd.
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EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.
INSTRUCTION COURSES.

gTENOGRAPHERS, boogEsepeEs, typistS
clerks. male AND female, needed hourly, SAL
aries SIS to $50 wk. Boyd'S- 1883 r. Nat. 1888
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

used only a few weeks; this Is really
brane-new car and carries the same guar
antee; fully equipped; khaki top. trunk rack.
spare tire on the side; price only $465: easy
terms. Open evenings and Sunday. Loef-
fer Motor Co. Ford dealers. Us Pa aYe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

FORD DE LUXE ROADSTER. l93ILTwo well
tenders, trunk rack, genuine leather upl1ol-
stsry, rubberized khaki top, ETC. You cant
tell It from new; mileage only 1900; $3.50
cash, balance easy monthly payments. Cher
ner. Ford dealer. 1871 Won ST VI
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FORD TUDOR SEDAN. 1929; dark blue fin
ish. 5 good tires wonderful bargain, s265;
easy terms. Open evenings and Sunday.
Loefaer Motor Co. Ford dealers, ais Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

MEN, white legble writer's enumerators
for city directory; preference given former
employees. Apply Monday. August 81. 1881
at 2 m. n L, Polk &, Co. OIL G ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

FORD SPORT COUPE. Iesl-Run less than
1000 miles: cannot be told from new. car;
car. Cheruer Ford dealer 1871 Won 81 NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

MAN VINO will canvass, can make good
money. 3577 Wsrder st. NV. 81.
MECHANIC must be familiar with electric
motors and steam fitting in laundry; steady
work. Address Boy 4a4-B. Star ONCE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

MEN to take orders for coal; this Is The
season. Yale Lumber & Coal Co., 800 New
York 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

MAN-Experlenced groeer's driver wanted,
Apply Walls Market, 18th and Mass ave.
n references
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PONTIAC LANDAU SEDAN. i927-See this
for only Sl25; terms, $50 down, balance
| monthly. Pohanka Service, 1925 Goth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

GRAHAM-PAIGE 1880 CoUPE-Driven very
little By careful owner, shows no wear at
S4T5. See Mr.. Luttren. Donohoe Chevroles,
Inc, 162C NJ st. NV. Decasur $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

PHARMACIST, young man, registered in
perience, SALARY, etc Address Box 4l7-B'
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LINCOLN CLUB RoADSTER-Rumble seat:
recently reconditioned and has practically
al new tires finish dark maroon body with
$625: terms. warheId Motor CO.. 1880 Conn,
ave. NV. Decatur 3II0. Open evenings and
Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

NASH SEDAN, LATE 1880, 8-CYL.. TWIN
ignition-This car has been driven less
than 1880 miles. Cost s1.975 new. Being
sold to settle an estate; $3.50; terms or
trade c. r. Rohr, 2022 18th st. NV.
Phone Decatur SAG. 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

FORD 1880 ROADSTER-Exceilent condition
In every respect Reduced 10 1855 see
Mr.. Luttreu Donohoe Chevrolet, Inc, 1870
NJ st. NV, Decatur $500
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FASH SEDAN, LATE. 1929, TWIN IGNITION
New tires, low mileagenc good paint. An
Rohr, 2022 l4th st. NV, phone Decatur 5449,
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PLYMOUTH COUPE. l930-Looks and runs
like new trade OF terms. Golden Motors,
1927 14th St NV
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SOLICITORS-Gua weekly income
hard workers only. Apply own handwriting,
Address Rnv ASS-R. Star mice. 3Oe
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oLDSMCBILE SPORT ROADSTER. 1875
Rumble seat Two-tone cream and black
Dnco Really Snappy Job and in frst-class
condition throughout 1865; terms, S146
DOWN. a year TO pay, dPso,n1anka service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

REQ SEDAN-Newly painted; exceIlenA &C.
dition; leaving town, will sacrifice $3.50 cash.
CT n
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with adjustable glass to permit Communal
cation with passengers in rumble seat; mo-
hair upholstery; the general condition of
this car is Just like new; S545; terms War
field Motor Co. 1880 Conn. ave. NV. De-
catUr 31IO Omen evenings and Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

HUDSON 1880 DE Luxe SEDAN-Low mile
age. appearance and condition like new.
every conceivable extra. for any one want
ing performance, looks and quality at
bargain price. See this at $685.. Frazier Mo-
tor Co, 518 10th st. ne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

AUTO DRIVING TAUGHT. EXPERT IN
StYuctor; permit assured your or our car.
6I52 3Ist st., Chevy Chase, D. c. CleF,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

PONTIAC MOTOR clutch and trans, 1881;
7ss NIL $le5. Universal Garage. atty c
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GRAHAM-PAIGE SEDAN, 1s30-Beautiful
blue finish. 4-speed Transmission, powerful
20 horsepower motor. double supported rear;
low mileage and has had fhe best of care;
S575 Frazier Motor Co, 5l8 10th ST. ne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

FORD COACH, 1930-Like new; every posi-
pie extra; &c days free services SIS under
priced. Our outstanding value, $685.. Man
dell Chevrolet. 18th and Good Hope I'd. Sc.
ATLANTIC ADO
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PACKARD 6 CABRIOLET-Rumble seat, de
luxe type, 5tn series. early 1929 wire
every respect; $s75. Robert Herson, 100
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FORD STANDARD COUPE; this is a brand
new car which has been used several weeks
by an officer of the company; substantial
discount. easy terms; new-car guarantee.
open evenings and Sundays. Loefler Motor
Co. Eord dealers Dis Pa ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-29

OAKLAND 1929 SPORT ROADSTER-Very
attractive with faShy stream lines; 8 wire
wheels, fender mounts. rumble seat and q
smooth, speedy motor: 30-day mechanical
guarantee; s495. H. b Leary. Jr., & Bros,
1321-23 l4th st. NV. Month 6R2e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-24
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET

CHICAGO, January "a up UNITED
States Department of Agriculture -
Cattle-Receipts, 900 head; compared
week ago all killing classes largely so
lower, but 5oa1o0 under last week s
high time; light yearling heifers and
other classes she stock semi demoralized
great part of week; fat cows selling as
low or lower than any time in 1880,
but week end clearance broad; excess
sive supply little heifers offered; dressed
market very slow, especially on COWS;
meat bulls closed on a downward trend,
but vealers worked 50a75 higher; stock
ers and feeders, 25a50 lower in sympa-
thy with killer steers; most fat steers,
3.50al050; extreme top yearlings, 1880;
heayies, 1910; few steers above 1900
and few fat COWS above 600; best light
yearling heifers, 100: bulk, 7.25a8.75;
meaty feeders up to 900.
Sheep-Receipts, 3 900 head; including
l 300 direct; today'S market nominal; for
week 43 doubles from feeding stations,
IL 700 head direct; compared week ago all
grades fat lambs and yearlings, mostly
so cents higher; fat ewes and feeding
lambs, Is cents higher late market,
generally active; closing bulk good and
choice fat lambs scaling 90 pounds
down, 9.00a9.35; few 9.40a9.50; latter
price the weeks and also seasons top;
heavier lambs, 8.75a9.00; native bucks,
| 800a8.35 throwouts, 6.50a7.50; fat ma
| tive ewes, 3.50a4.75; weeks bulk fed
yearlings, 7.00a800: white faced range
| feed lambs, 7.75a8.10.
/ Hogs-Receipts, 10000 head, includ-
ing $4,000 direct: opened steady; later
! trade weak to unevenly lower: tip,
825; bulk, 130-2I0 pounds, 8.00a815;
100000. pounds, 7.20a7.75; pigs and
packing sows scarce; compared with week
ago, light weights steady, heavy weights
l0a25 lower shippers took 1000; esti-
mated holdovers, 1000; light lights
| good and choice, 140-160 pounds, 8.00a
8.25; light weights. 10000 pounds,
7.90a8.25; medium weights, 200-250
| pounds, 7.40a8.l0; heavy weights, 250-
$50 pounds, 7.00a7.55; packing sows
medium and good, 275-500 pounds
635a7.00 pigs, good and choice, 100
100 pounds, 7.50a8.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-24
TAX ON MUNICIPAL
UTILITIES PLANNED
Oregon Governor Has Pro.
posed Levy on Publicly
Owned Enterprises.
BY GEORGE E. DOYING.

From the capital of oregon comes a
proposal that is looked upon here as
a move to nullify one Of the strongest
arguments of the public utility interests
against public ownership. This is the
plan Just submitted by Julius L. Meier
newly indicted Governor of Oregon
that publicly owned utilities should be
taxed on the same basis as those pri-
vately owned.
Whenever the subject OF municipal
ownership is being argued, the oppo-
nents invariably dwell at some length
upon the large sums paid in taxes by
privately owned utilities as compared
with no taxes on municipal plants. This
argument has proved particularly eff
fective in cases where it was proposed
to acquire for city the property of
a private concern, in which event tax
alton would cease and the public treas
ury thereby be depleted.
Question of Rates.
OF course, the municipal ownership
advocates point to the prospective lower
rates to consumers as being adequate
compensation for this loss, but the
answer to this has been that this
saving, II any, goes only to the con-
sumers, whereas the tax loss Is suffered
by the entire community.
Gov. Meier declared that as an ad-
vocate of publicly owned utilities and
State development of water-poWer re-
sources, 1t is not his policy to exempt
them from taxation.
Were the districts within which the
development occurs the only Jurisdiction
to be considered" he said, "the exemp-
ton would be of no great concern. But
1t must be borne in mind that such
districts, municipal or otherwise, are
parts OF wider jurisdictions and that
such exemptions would throw an In
creased burden of taxation on citizens
not participating in the BENEFITS of the
service.
ITO subject such properties and de-
velopmertS, whether private or public
to the same general rate of taxation
would mean that a part Of the advan-
tage that springs from hydroelectric
development would accrue generally to
the people Of Oregon"
Bill introduced.
In the State of Washington q bill
has already been introduced in the
Legislature to carry out this idea. al
though the proposal is in different form
This measure would levy a tax of s
per cent OF gross earnings upon any
electric light and power system, gas
lighting and heat ting system, water sys-
tenn, street railway or other transpor-
tation system. golf course, auditorium
or port facilities owned or operated BY
any city. town, port or water district
in the State. The measure states that
the tax shall be paid by every munich
pal corporation "for the privilege O,
exercising its franchise, right or au.
thor1ty TO own or operate each utility
Copyright, 1881