Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 36, Number 362, 5 November 1911 — Page 4

PAGE FOUR.

THE RICH3IOXD PALLADIUM AND SUX-TELEGRAM, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1911.

Tte Richmond Palladium catf San-Telegram Published and ownnd by the PALLADIUM PRINTING CO. Issued 7 days each wk evenings and Sunday mornlnff. Office Corner North 9th and A streets. Palladium find Hun-Telefjram Phone Buainen Office, 2066; Mews I'Jepartment. U21. liJCHMOND, INDIANA

Rudalph a. Ideas' Editor

si;nscnipTioN terms In Richmond $6.00 per year (In advance) or 10c per w;k. RURAL UOUTKS One year, In advance f 2 00 Hlx morilliK, In advance 1.25 One month. In advance 23 AddreHH changed as oft-n h.h doslrod; both new and old addresses must be given. Sul8crltioiH will please rfinii with order, which should he (clven for a ttpeclflr-ii term; name will not ho entered until payment It received. MAIL. SUBSCRIPTIONS One year. In advance So.oO Hlx month, in advance 6,r One month, In advance

Kntored at Itichmond. Indiana, post office an eeond cIumb mall matt;r.

New York nurontatlv I'nyne Younar. 30-34 West S.'UI str -et. and 2335 Went 82nd street, New York. N. Y. Chicago IteprcKentatlves Payne & Young;. 747-748 Marquette Uuildintf, Chicago, 111.

rat. Tk Aaanciation of Amec-

ifrilSl Advertisers bas XlXC aminad and certified to The figures of eirealatiaa aontainad in tha Association's raml. ra aruarantaed.

Association of American Advertisers

No. "9.

Whitehall Bids. N. T. City

The Theaters

Why Canada is Growing.

Mr. William Hawtrey as "Dear Old Hilly" in a matinee and night appearance at the Gennett yesterday is "Dear Old Billy," Bare enough. The delightful simplicity of his presentation of the title role is only exceeded by that of the play itself a charming, amusing, old-fashioned example of the theatric art, although a capital farcecomedy. The story Is not complex being all about "dear old Billy" and his various mlxups In a lodging-house at a seaBide place where he has gone for a rest. His wife, from whom he has separated, also appears although according to a sort of post-matrimonial creed she is not allowed to eak to him since she Is always appearing at Inopportune times when other women are putting him in a false position through their infatuation for him. For "dear old Billy is one of the sort of men whom women of all ages and previous conditions of servitude like and pursue. They won't let him alone and he is too amiable to rebuff 'em, Because, after all, he rather likes them in return If they're young and pretty. The baffling psychology of the attraction that certain men have for most women is here Illustrated in perfection. Also the celebrated pronouncements of Mr. George Bernard Shaw to the effect that it is the women who do the pursuing. Things are all straightened out, however, before the curtain falls and Mr. Hawtrey again falls Into his wife's embraces if a trifle unwillingly because he is what he is, a helpless kind of a man whom women like to pet and fuss over. That Mr. Hawtrey and his excellent and well balanced company do not permit a play with so tenuous a plot It it could be said to have a plot rather than a series of cleverly contrived situations and so little sub

stance degenerate into fatuity or scrambling farce, is indicative of theatric finesse and histrionic discrimination, as unusual as it Is satisfying. While the cast was a well balanced one and none was especially conspicuous, Mr. E. H. Kelly, as "Christopher Crock," was noticeable for his depiction of a middle class English bounder. Mr. Hawtrey is a delightful and appealing actor of a school not often seen here and we hope he may visit this city again. Certainly, however, he can have little desire to do so if the size of the audiences yesterday is a criterion of Interest. The theater-going people of this town deserve l'ttle consideration at the hands of the Gennett management for when the best things come here they are notably absent from the playhouse. And yet they say "nothing good ever comes to Richmond." And pretend that the only place they have to go is to the ten cent vaudeville. Their sincerity is questioned, however, when a corporal's guard is out to see Mr. William Hawtrey, one of the best known and most accomplished of English comedians, when only a beggarly few turn out to hear one of Prohman's best companies In "Thy Neighbor's Wife" and, indeed, neglect all the really excellent theatric attractions that are brought here. Theater managers, as has been said, are not philanthropists. They are willing to give- the people what they want. If they want clap-trap, they can have it. If they want "high-brow" stuff they can have that. The theater manager doesn't care what he hands out so he gets "the coin" In return. The public, to be sure, has been handed bo many theatrical gold-bricks that it is wary, or thinks its wary. The public, however, should furbish up and know what is a gold-brick and what Isn't. E. O. W.

MASONIC CALENDAR Monday, Nov. 6 Richmond Commandery, No. $, K. T. Stated conclave. Tuesday. Nov. 7. Richmond Lodge, No. 1J6, P. & A. M. Stated meeting. Wednesday, Nov. 8 Webb lodge. NO. 24. P. & A. M. Called meeting. Work in Master Mason's degree. Friday, Nov. 10. King Solomon s Chapter No. 4, R. A. M. Stated convocation.

During August the city of Vancouver stood eighth among all the cities of this continent in the number of building permits issued. During the first eight months of this year the total number of building permits in Vancouver and their aggregate value were each greater than those of Seattle, Tacoma and Portland (all neighboring cities in the United States) combined. During October the value of Vancouver's building permits exceeded $1,200,000. There is no sign in Vancouver of that business depression which certain alarmists of this nation claim exists. Mr. Fred B. Johnson, an attorney of Indianapolis, a former newspaper man and a native of Richmond, recently made a trip of investigation through Canada and the information he gathered upon the manner in which Canadian ci'.ies are growing throws additional light upon the reason of Vancouver's growth, which is only in common with the growth of other Canadian cities. In writing of the city of Edmonton, capital of the province of Alberta, 1,000 miles west and north of Winnipeg, a veritable outpoHt of civilization on this continent, Mr. Johnson sets forth the fact that this rapidly growing city has practically the same system of taxation that prevails in Vancouver, and he quotes prominent citizens of Edmonton to the end that it its this system of taxation that plays so large a part in the growth of the city. The Palladium has upon previors occasions called attention to the fact that our" existing system of taxation places a penalty upon the man who improves his property, while it offers a premium to the man who owns valuable pioperty and permits it to remain unimproved in order that it may enhance in value because of the work of his neighbors. We cited Vancouver as an illustration of a city where improved property is not taxed upon its improvements, and argued that this encouraged owners of real estate to improve their property and tf make the improvements with a view not merely of utility, but also of beau'y and sanitation. It relieves the builder of an apartment house, for example, of the necessity -of cramping as many apartments under one roof as the microscope of the architect can devise, in order that he may get as large rentals out of the building as possible, which in turn are necessary where the property is heavily taxed for the improvement. The citation of Vancouver aroused considerable comment, much of it unfavorable, and it has been alleged that Vancouver is an exception. Of course are advocacy of any new theory which disturbs prevailing rules of political economy arouses opposition. Every beneficiary of What Is radically opposes changes in existing systems, be they systems of taxation or systems of selecting delegates to a political convention. But after all, is not the best test of a theory its application? If a system of taxation, radically different from that existing in the United States, proves to be the key to the growth and prosperity of Canadian cities, why not try it here? If Vancouver, under this new system of taxation, is outstripping Seattle, Portland, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and like cities of this nation, why reject it merely because it is new? And if Edmonton, 1,000 miles nearer the frontier than Winnipeg, is making marvelous strides under this same system, is Vancouver to be regarded as an exception? In Edmonton, according to the date furnished by Mr Johnson, unimproved land is taxed exactly the same as the improved Lnd in its immediate vicinity. The city charter makes the following provision: "In estimating land values regard shall be had to its situation and the purpose for which it is used; or, if sold by the present owner, the purpose for which it could and would probably be used in the next succeeding twelve months." In other words vacant lots in a residence district are taxed upon their potential value as sited for residences; vacant lots in the business section of the city are taxed upon their value as sites for business buildings, but a distinction is sharply drawn between the taxable value of vacant lot adjacent to a livery stable and one adjacent to a bank. Being taxed upon the theory that his lot has a building upon it and therefore possesses a certain rental value, tie owner of that lot proceeds to erect a building. The more adjacent proierty improves, the more valuable his vacant lot becomes. In this nation, we take no cognizance of this fact; in Vancouver and Edmonton they increase the taxes upo vacant lots as rapidly as their value as building sites increases. In other words in Edmonton the unimproved property pays the same taxes as the Improved property in the vicinity, which compels the owner to improve his property. In Vancouver the land bears all the taxes, the Improvements bears none. This adds to the incentive to improve property. In speaking of this system of taxation, the secretary of the Edmonton board of trade, says: "Our tax on land discourages the buying and holding of land, unimproved, for speculative purposes Edmonton Is a city that is growing very rapidly and the tendency is for outside men of means to buy up our best business and residence lots and hold them for higher values. Under the old system of taxation they could do this profitably, for they would pay only a nominal tax on unimproved real estate. Under our land tax, however, there is no inducement to hold unimproved land; on the other hand, there is every inducement to improve land and improve it well, for a very valuable improvement pays no more taxes than one of small value for no improvement pays any taxes. This premium on improvement and penalty for non-improvement has forced our city into compactness. The city is built, evenly and regularly. There. is no condition of "spren.d-outed-ness" that one finds in so many new cities a house here, then a row of vacant lots, then another building." In order to assist the builder of structures keep his property compact, as well as modern, and to raise revenue for the operation of the municipal government (which would otherwise be raised by taxing improvements! the city of Edmonton has a "business tax." It Is unique, but It Is reasonable and consistent with logic. Every business assessed upon the floor space it uses, at so much per square foot. The various kinds of business enterprises are classiHed. The florist pays twenty-five cents a square foot for the space his business needs; the banker pays at the rate of $7.50 per square foot for the space his concern occupies. The character of the building cuts no figure; the banker in a log building pays no less per square foot than the banker in the stone or marble structure. It is a tax established upon the sound economic theory that the man or the business that derives the greatest profits out of a community should pay the highest rate of taxes in order to meet the expenses of that community. The modest cobbler in his little room should not be assessed at the same rate as the pretentious department store. The struggling attorney, just starting his practice, should pay only for the floor space he occupies with his small office while the large law firm with its suits of offices and library should pay upon the same basis. One's taxes increase as his business increases. This fact prevents the extravagance that marks some concerns and forces all business and professional men to be efficient. Such is the system of taxation in Edmonton, and in Vancouver. Other Canadian cities are taking it up. It works. It pays. It stands the acid test of experience. It dees not retard improvement. It invites honest investment. It discourages speculation. It invites the man who wants to do business. It drives away the man who wants to "four flush." It discourages waste. It forces conservation, and efficiency. If it works in Canada, and Canada is forging ahead to that degree it Is becoming a serious competitor of this nation why not give its system of taxation serious consideration?

Business College Notes

WON'T THE CHILDREN SMILE when you treat them to a glass of our lemon soda, root beer or other soft drinks. It will be as good as a party to them. Have a few bottles in the house to reward them when they are good; and they'll always be good if they know such a treat is in store for them. Shall we rend you a case? Foster Bottling Works Mfgrs. of Ginger Ale, Orange Cider,

John Murray, who has been employed with the Pennsylvania R. R., of this city, has accepted a position in the Claim Agent office of the G. R. & I., at Ft. Wayne, Indiana. While his friends here regret to see him leave Richmond, they are pleased to know of his promotion. Walter Iohse, who has taken the night school course here has been promoted to the position made vacant by Mr. Miller s resignation. Roscoe Wills, of Carlos City, Ind., John Eaton and Delia Snyder, of Richmond, entered school this week. Paul Overman has taken a position with Capt. Trump, of this city. The students were favored with a

very interesting and instructive talk ' by S. W. Traum, of the Christian church, on the "Book of Mormon", Rev. Traum is authority on this subject, having written a book on Mormonism after a long and thorough investigation of the tenets of the sect. ; Ask Burres Eliker why it is necessary for him to remain at home this ; week until after Hallowe'en. j Ruth Gatzek and Ina Smith passed J the Shorthand Manual Examination ' with grades of 98 per cent and 911 per!

cent, and entered the Dictation class.

Canaries' Toaa and Lova Bird. "I bava been Interested for a Ion time in watching the love birds at th Bronx boo," said a visitor. "The mali and the female sit side by side ot their perch all day and snuggle up They rub their beaks together ant stroke each other's bead exactly a though they were making love. Th other day I missed them when I wen' to their old cage. I asked the keepei a boot them. - 'We had to change them to another cage,' said he. 'You see. they were right next to the canaries, and fre quently we would find the latters toe bitten off. Those love birds look very gentle and affectionate, but they can't resist canaries' toes.' "New York Sun.

As shown by the last tax levy the A train, of 134 empty gondolas reaggregate gross income of the inhabi- cently passed over the tracks of the tants of the British Isles amounted New York Central road at Batavia. for the year to f 5,0 15.000,000. 1 It was 5.S&0 feet long.

(alts sallsa Titter, Salt mmm, Pnrttsw. sm-Crart, Wssslsa Sfcia. atsj ECZEMA CAN BE Cl RED TO STAY, and when I saj cured. I mean just what I say O-C-R-fc-D.and uot merely patched up for awhlie. r return worse than belor. Now. I do not car what si 1 you hare used, nor how many doctor have told yon that yon could not be cured aHIaskisjustacbam-e toshow yputhat t know whatl an: talking about. I f you w.l Iwnie me TO-DAY. I wt Psoud you a FREE TRIAL ot my mlSd. soothtngr. rusranteed cure that wit icon1nre you more in adaythan I or anyone eie eouldiD a month's time. I f you are dismasted ami duk-ouraged. I dare you to jri me a cban.- to prove my claim. By writing me to-day you wi! I enjoy more rea! comfort than you had ever thought tUia world holds for you. Just try It, and you vlllfw I am ceiling you the truth. Dr. J. E. Cannaday, 1361 Park Square, Sedalia, Mo. lUfonac-u r Third Na&xsal Could you do a better act than to send thi notice to some Bmr.k. siii. at. poor auffcrer of Ecsesna 1

An electric fly trap which two Denver men have invented requires a 450 volt current to operate it.

FREE TO THE

BUPTIBIS1

A New Home Cure That Anyone Can Use Without Operation, Pain, Danger or Loss of Time. I have a new Method that cures rupture and I want you to use it at ray expense. I am not trying to sell you a Truss, but offer you a cure that stays cured and ends all truss-wearing and dancer of strangulation forever.

No matter whether you have a single, double or navel rupture or one following an operation, my Method is an absolute cure. No matter what your age nor how hard your work, my Method will certainlv cure vou. 1 eaneciellv tn

send it free to those apparently hopeless rases where all forms of trusses, treatments and operations have failed. I want to show everyone at ray own expense, that my Method will end all rupture suffering and truas-wearing for all time. This means better health, increased physical ability and longer life. My free offer is too important to neglect a single day. Write now and begin your cure at once. Send no money. Simply mail coupon below. Do it to-day.

M 1 WQHT fl LEFT I

FREE COUPON Mark location of Rupture on Diagram and mail to Off. W. S. RICE TH Main St., Adams, N. Y. Agt Time Ruptured

Cause of Rupture

.Vane. . . Addrctt .

CYCLONES and WINDSTORMS WILL COME but D0UGAN, JENKINS & ( 0. Will Protect You Against Loss From Them. PHONE 1330. Room 1, I. O. O. F. Building

mm

sSimg im

FedfieF Tlhis)ffd Even3

Extra Specials Choice of Any Misses' Shoe, Prices Were $1.50 to $2.50,' now

All Ladies' Rubbers, now. . . . 50c All Children's Rubbers, now 35c

Afew lr all Shoes Afow In And All Are Included in This Monstrous Closing Out Sale Notice the Following Prices on the Season's Very Newest and Best Styles:

WOMEN'S WHITE BUCK, Special S3.50 All Men's and Women's NEW $4.00 Shoes, now $3.35 All Men's and Women's NEW $3.50 Shoes, now $2.75 All Men's and Women's NEW $3.00 Shoes, now .$2.45 These are all of the Famous "Pingree Made" Shoes, so well known to the people of Richmond who appreciate the utmost in style, fit, wear and value. The newest button styles, the new vamp styles, the latest toe styles they're all here and selling at reduced prices. Remember the Place, 320 ftlain St.

IF a IF a Hl&!SIl$fi

22

ae

Therefore, when we tell you we have just distributed to the credit of our thousands of Savings Depositors the large sum of more than

(IB(IDS)o(0)(0)

in interest at 3' ; on their accounts, you mmt again be impressed that DICKINSON TRUST COMPANY is the popular choice a Richmond's Leading IBank. IPor- Savings

TWO REASONS MAY BE ASSIGNED FOR THIS: FIRST The people know the SAFE and CONSERVATIVE POLICY of Dickinson Trust Company and that they can SAFELY trust this STRONG BANK. SECOND That the prompt and efficient service we render our customers is appreciated. WE WANT YOViR IBVSHNESS

Soda Water and Bromo-Hygeia

Phone 2191 113 N. ?th street