Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, August 07, 1918, Page 10, Image 10
THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1918. DOUGLAS COUNTY CARRIES BURDEN OF STATE TAXES Counties Making Honest Re turns Imposed with Undue Burden by Lax Methods V of Some Others. That the methods of tax assess : ments in Nebraska imposes an un due burden upon the counties of the ' Mate', which are making honest re turns, is the conclusion of a report on the investigation which County Clerk Frank Dewey has been con ducting at the request of the county commissioners. The investigation overs the years from 1913 to 1918 and is made to point out discrepancies in the returns for 1917 and 1918. as having direct bear ing upon the placing of the burden of taxation for the coming year. The investigation reveals three out standing . features, according to fig ures submitted in the report. V Shortage in Acreage. The first is that 14 counties in the Mate show a shortage in the acreage of these counties in 19f8 over 1917, of a total of 346,499 acres. This .. shortage by counties is as follows: Brown ...... 10,633 Mcpherson .... 2',0(t Cherry ...... l,m Merrill (,30! Dakota 7.201 ScottiblufU ..1.667 Deuel (44 Sioux 21,741 Garden , ,' Stanton 21,147 Keith 4 210 Thuraton 4.436 Loup 11,182 Arthur 171,721 The second point is that four coun ties show decreases in land valuations in 1918 from 1917 of a total of $757, 239. The counties showing this re markable decrease are Dakota, $318, 396; McPherson, $47,402;- Nance, $220,832; Phelps, $170,589. The third matter is that 17 counties, after having returned their valuations to the state boards, upon which the tax levy was made, showed a total re duction of the tax levy, upon which taxes are paid, of $2,604,649. The counties and amounts follow: Kelt ....... .T72.II4 Fhelpi 1M Plerc ,4 Rod Willow... 11,(7 Rock (5,352 Hcottibluff ... 16,212 Sherman ..... 1,(56 Thayer 1,18 Washington .. 11,410 OtO 151,670 , Burt .........150,22 k'hase 170.712 Cheyenna ..... l,220 Clay ....244.144 Uace TS.2H Hall 17.(24 McFheraoo ... 42,10 - . Taxes Due State. The significance of these figures is found in the fact that the amount of taxes, due the state which are not collected, represented in this discrep ancy is $22,087.42. The report points out that this amount must be made p in some way, and the way in which it is made is by spreading it - over all the counties the following year, making the counties which have honestly made their tax lists correspond with the valuations re turned to the stafe board bear a share f ki,rl. Smm.A fit, thim rA- VI HIV tliilvOVU WJ tl0 BVUWV ticn in some counties. . ' , The report further states that some of the ' counties, notabty Douglas, seem to follow an exactly opposite course. In Douglas county, for in stance, returns to the state board for the purpose of fixintr tbt lew. were in 1917 $53,659,827, while the tax list shows total footings amounting to 4M,yiy more than this amount In other words, Douglas county not only carries the natural share of the burden imposed by the incorrect Method of making tax lists used in the 17 counties, but has also the add ed burden created by the increase of the tax list footing, over the returns made to the state board for the pur pose of fixing the levy. If the full mount of the tax list had been re turned, the amount of the levy might have been smaller. The county commissioners by unani mous vote on uesday directed the county assessor, a member of the county commissioners, and the county j clerk, who is the county auditor, to appear before the State Board of Equalization and present to that body the findings of County Clerk Fran Dewey in tne matter ot the discre pancies between the returns from a number of the counties, on whici 'he tax levy is based, and the tax returns an tvnirn inn rsvoa lr nam l h county clerk was instructed to ask the state board for a date when a hear ing in the matter might bt given. No Drastic Change Is Planned in Control of Telephone Companies In taking over control of the tele phone business of the country Post master General Burleson has given assurances the federal government - will make no drastic changes of man agement or operation. President .Yost, of the Nebraska Telephone company, is home from New York, where 4ie went for a con- terence with President Vail and Vice- Presidents Bethel and Kingsbury. There they were in conference with the postmaster general and his three assistants in relation to taking over tue telephone and telegraph sys terns. ,. v 1 Postmaster General Burleson stat ed that the telephone business was new to bim and he had not, as yet, tound time to give study to the de tails of management and operation that would make it advisable for him to suggest any drastic changes. He said he had some ideas he would like to see put into practice but these would be along lines that would conserve the interests of the stockholders and would also inure to the benefit of the general public. At present tie could not suggest any changes of management or oper ation and advised the head officials to continue the management and ooera- tion of the systems along the lines that have heretofore prevailed and he also advised the general manage ment to keep in close touch with the ' district heads in regard to any items ot economy or lnemciency that would suggest themselves. He said that he would move slowly and conservative ly in making changes, should he make any, and that present conditions are not likely tcrbe disturbed. - If, after due consideration, changes in management or operation are con sidered advisable, the companies will oe notihea ot them. County Judge Crawford Suffers Rheum 2tic Attack County Judge Bryce Crawford is connnea to nis nome oy a severe at X-ck of sciatic rheumatism Elephants and Clowns Are CIRCUS DAY AT GLANCE. Duration of Stay Wednesday only. Performances 2 and 8 p. m. Doors open one hour earlier. Exhibition tents located at 20th and Paul streets. Downtown seat sale located at the Meyers-Dillon drug store, 1609 Farnam street. Street parade scheduled to de part from show grounds at 10 a. m. and pass es follows: On Paul to Cuming street; Cuming to 16th; 16th to Douglas; Douglas to 10th; 10th to Farnam; Farnam to 16th and back to the cir cus grounds. Circus trains will depart over the Burlington road shortly after mid night for Lincoln where the show will exhibit Thursday. Kit uro-inc was renuired to rouse the small boy or even his sister from bed this morning. Reason? Circus dayl Long heralded, the promised day of days became an absolute certainty, when, along about dawn, the four long, red and yellow trains bearing the name "Ringlig Brothers" painted in flaming letters, began arriving in the yards of the Chicago and North western railroad from Denison. Not since the first flaring bills went up on boards and barns weeks and weeks ago has there been any doubt about the advent of the tig showat least not in the juvenile minds. It was this implicit confidence that drew hundreds of youngsters to the freight yards this morning. Nor was the crowd composed entirely of kiddies. Not a few grown up boys and girls were.in evidence, all victims of that pleasing malady which comes as reg ularly as the mumps and the measles, which is universally diagnosed as "red wagon fever." One of the novelties of this sea son's gorgeous procession is a big brass band mounted on handsome horses. That the musicians may give both hands to their instrument the bridle reins are attached to the stir rups and so the rider guides "his steed with his feet Another innovation on the part of the Ringling Brothers is the introduction of pneumatic cali opes. One placed near the center of the pageant is drawn by a doien snaggy camels harnessed and driven like horses. A much larger caliope of the automatic air type, and oper ated by a gasoline engine, brings up the rear of the procession in lieu of the old-fashioned "steam piano." Following the street parade the side show will be opened at the cir cus grounds. f The circus perform- ini wilt hpffin lit 2 and 8 D. fll.. the doors to the 1,000-animal menagerie opening an hour earlier, ine King ling brothers are said to be offering more arenic sensations this year than ever before. Prior to the appearance of these will be presented the gigan tic spectacle of knighthood and ad venture, "In Days of Old." This pan tomime will be enacted by a cast of tl rViararre and will introduce a ballet of 300 dancing g.rls. Follow ing the fall of the final curtain on tne spectacle the real circus will begin. Among the hundreds of arenic stars to be presented will be Lily Leitzel, the world s smauesi ana greatest aerial .gymnast; May wirtn. wnose fnnar4 anil haekward iOmeriaultS on the back of a galloping horse and runnings jumps irom ground to sieea promise a sensation; the great Hil- l.n, .utin will illfmnl tr "lean the gap' with skates attached to his head; Australian wood choppers fell ing giant trees in exciting contests: the Otagawa and Tamaki troups of Oriental wrestlers and stranslers: the Johannes company of Icelandic guma. champions;' fcrnest uaric in Fire Destroys Stable of Carpenter Papei Company Pira h1ivit tn Vlavd r.Mn Caused Kv anarlr from a switch encrine in the Burlington railroad yards, gutted the stables belonging to me carpen ter Paper company, 'Ninth ana tiar- atrta rncr tha life a valuable horse, and destroyed hay and grain . a a afcPW a.4 to the estimated value ot ?ow, unoruy before noon Tuesday. Firemen fought the flames for near ly an hour, and because of the wind, had difficulty in preventing ine nre enrariintr tn adiacent buildinors. where large quantities of pine boxes were stored, ine toss was estimated at $1,200. Omaha Flying Officer is to Visit with Parents Here T. H Shrader. oilot of the army flying corps, will be in Omaha Wed nesday and 1 hursday to visit nis par ante TV anH Mrs. A. B. Shrader. 602 ' South Twenty-ninth street. Lieutenant Shrader is on nis way from Fort Worth, Tex., where he has been stationed at a flying field, to an eastern point, from where he expects soon to embark for overseas service. Cash buyers' headquarters for Fall Fashions, Coats, Suits, Furs, Sweaters nd Blouses, F. W. Thorn Co.; 1812 Farnam St. ' Easiest Way to Remove Ugly Hairy Growths (Beauty Culture) Here is a method for removing hair or f uzs that is unfailing and is quite inexpensive: Mix a thick paste with some powdered delatone and water and spread on hairy surface. After 2 or 3 minutes," rub it off, wash the skin and every trace of hair has vanished. No harm or inconvenience results from this treatment, but be careful to get genuine delatone. Adv. Albert W. Jefferis FOR CONGRESS Republican PRIMARY, AUG. 20. V Jj CuticnraSoap Ideal for lie .Complexion AU AnmhtK Soap SI. Ofotaaant and t, Taken SI . Sapipla mmck frea ot "Catlar, Drnft. t, hlla." " u f : ' ' . ' v? - - 1 WILD triple twisting somersaults in mid air; five troupes of men performing at the top of 60-foot poles; and no end of other marvelous features including world-famous riders, leapers, aerial ists, acrobats, gymnasts and bal ancers. Aside from the more than 500 men and women artists the circus program will offer many dumb animal acto. i. Sprinkled throughout the program will be the antics of 80 clowns and the whole be brought to a termina tion by thundering chariot races and contests between the fleetest of dogs and horses. : Serg. . James E. Johnston Arrives Overseas Safely W. W. Johnston, assistant general freight agent of the Burlington, has received word that his son, Sergt. Tames E. Johnston of the United States aero service has arrived safely overseas. The young man sailed July 14. The post card from bergeant Johnston is undated and conveys this Information: "The ship on which I sailed has arrived safely overseas." Sues for Sun Paid on Tractor. Cfnrerm A. Prim filrd unit in thr district court Tuesday against the Nebraska Moline flow company tor the price of a tractor which, he says, U II ' t . ' ' i H H ' I ftf i III: , II it x - v , ' A" (3aLa3 Lowf are at Effective September 1, we will operate a low-fare taxicab service in Omaha. Our prices will be approximately 25 less than the customary charges made here now. The low-fare cabs wili be available from convenient downtown corners and from stations in various parts of the city, where one can reach your home on call within ten minutes. This service will be similar to the taxicab system so popular in Europe and, will bring the use of the taxi within the price of all. The Brown Cab In order to serve you at a popular price, we have ordered TWENTY-PI VTE of the famous Shaw Taxicabs. Brand new, latest model, seat four passengers comfortably. Handsome appearance, easy riding, electric lighted inside and out. All windows dis appear in body, so that you can get full benefit of fresh air. Our new taxicabs will be painted BROWN. They will be operated on either hour or meter basis, as desired. The meter will be located where you can see it at all times. .You can hail this cab; anywhere, ride wherever you wish and pay only what the taximeter shows. Or you can tele phone for a BROWN CAB to call for you, at a charge only for the distance you ride. This service will be on a strictly cash basis. Satisfactory Ser vice Guaranteed Although the price for a ride in our new BROWN CAJB will be much less than ordering any other taxicab, we will give first-class service. After each ride, the driver will hand you a receipt for the amount of the drive.- The receipts will be numbered. If at any time you feel that you have not had first-class service or that the fare was not reasonable, mail the receipt to the company and the complaint will be given our attention. tfor our low-fare taxicab, after September 1, be sure to Specify the BROWN CAB! Our large, seven-passenger cars will continue in service as in the past the addition of the BROWN CAB gives us the opportunity to serve allVith a taxi at a price that will please. OMAHA 'XH'l". Here Today ' ANIMALS ' H , - y '.v.V 0 WILLING yOLCWTS&Zt was bought under a certain guaran tee and which did not live up to the claims made for it. The complaint states that the machine was supposed to pull a two-row lister of a specified make, but that when it came to the testing point it did not make good. Telephone Ti JS ,rt.y RINGER OFFERS SCHEME TO STOP THEFTSIN OMAHA Police Commissioner Submits Ordinance for Control of Automobiles Sold and Stored in Garages City Commissioner Ringer has in troduced for consideration of the city council an ordinance for the control of automobiles sold or stored in pub lic and private garages. It is proposed to require that gar age owners and managers shall report to the police department details of all machines received for storage or bought. Details shall be as complete as possible" to assist the police in lo cating stolen automobiles. Reports shall be made daily. Public garages are to be licensed and licenses shall be revoked by tr council upon conviction of violation of provisions of this new ordinance. Section 4 of the ordinance reads1 "Every person, firm or corporation so licensed, shall, at the place of busi ness named in said license, keep a book in which shall be plainly written at the time such motor-driven vehicle '650 Its tweet, mellow tone is made permanent by durability that approaches that of the J liardman nano itseit. WHmMttmiif6 -1 or solidity. Same VWtthMitnarteii, 1 f Convttwnl if Dmkd J! 5TST v e a n r n ft mm ? , SCIIMOLLER & MUELLER PIANO CO. 1311-13 Farnam Street. Taxicab ervice WaHea W. Shaw Livery MANUFACTURING MPT. m aoo-aia lAar huron strut CHICA40 JulT Mr. S. A. Baunr, Pr. Oiwha TUI) Q. hum, Mbr. lur Stri I ts tclomlMg nctlpt .f cm. orS.r vlth d.potli for t.ontr flva (26) SbK tutotbi ot th It tut aod.I. ff. jam, that both yoa" Vnd jvm OnaA ptroM will ipprocl.t thi. typt t nttlpnmt HXllU f th. foot thif-thef in op.r.ta at a owa.' rau, wtxti a atroln of profit, tattar than ay oab w ballt la til ' awld. Ot aooraa, oparatlnj Ufclaaba af thla kim, at Xonr rata, Beana a aaallar aargla ef profit to tou, but 1U alas aaas a graat bi. laeraaaa in Ilia food a 111 of row patraaa tomrt your eoapaaj aal aa Inoreaa la tha Toluaa of tow bualnaia.,- aaor ary ItAisDi Douglas 90 TAXICAB shall have been left for storage, or at the time of the purchase of the same, and at the time of selling of any such second-hand or used auto mobile, or any parts or accessories thereto, a description thereof, giving license number, its motor number, and when ascertainable the numbers of the generator, starter, carburetor, magneto, storage battery, radiator and speedometer, and any other unusual mark of identification, and all other information obtainable." Description of Persons Complete descriptions shall be fur nished to the police of the person or persons with whom the dealer trans acted business, and a similar descrip tion of persons accompanying the seller or barterer at the time of the transaction. Approved report blanks will be fur nished by the city. It is further provided that garages receiving carfs for storage or 'or other purposes shall hold them for not less than 48 hours after report has been made to the police depart ment Public garages, under the new ord inance, will be required to furnish a bond to the city before a license will be issued. Owners of private gar ages will be required to report all cars received at their garages. . Pleads Guilty to Attack on Young Girl at Krug Park Herbert Wemple, a barber. 32 years old, S04 South Tenth street, in police court Tuesday entered a plea of guilty i GRAND with its 10 vear record floor-space as an upright Go. titi. Mi. tavlir, vnsa tmn ca. CO, A m aV. -.-Z vi , '-a nun n o wFWt r a .w.v to a charge of criminal assault on a 14-year-old girl, whom he had takeu for an automobile ride in Krug park Sunday night He was bound over to the district court on a $2,500 bond. MRS. 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