They Discussed Taxation

In response to a cordial invitation of several weeks ago, from the Salem Farmers' Club, the Webster Farmers' Club met on Wednesday at the residence of Isaac Savery. At about 10:80 a. m. the roads leading to Mr. Savery 's were alive with teams and before the cali for the well prepared noou feast sounded, over half a hnndred carriages had deliosited their loads of human freight at the place of meeting. The entertainment was a royal one. Mr. and Mrs. Savery proved themselves masters of the situation and tbere seemed to be nothing left nndone on the part of the Salem people to rnake the Websterites feel that they had fallen into good hands. The flow of sociability after dinner was over was exeeedingly strong and President Sraith delayed nis cali to order somewhat because of the apparent social enjoyment. Rev. Hauaford, pastor of the Salem Congregational churoh, gave wbat was evidently a hurriedly prepared address on "Taxation," calling attention to the fact tbat taxes are made donbly bordensome through the scheming of oor county officials, especially in the fee system, and their disposition to simply ae pieces of ornamentation while tbe more poorly paid chap does the work. 'If these officials are there for the mere aouor, let them take that commodity Eor their pay. It is sometimes the case, you know, that candidates for social positions are glariugly incompetent, yet their friends help them out by eayiug, 'Oh, the alerk does the work.' To lighten the burden of taxation this thing should cease and let these officials earu this money as people in general do. "' The address was well delivered and ieceived with favor by the large assembly. E. A. Nordman", Geo. S. Wbeeler and Eev.Thrasher each seemed to agree in neatly made allusions to the address, and each gave fine suggestions on the subject. But it remained foc Cyrus M. Starks to present contrary opinions. He pictured the individual who was not in sympathy with the existing conditions as fault finders, grumblers, and also used a large amonnt of elocutionary maneuvering to picture out the long haired, long eared and long wbiskered populist. Fine musio, elegant people, a sanshiny duy, a genial bost aud hostess, all combined to rnake this gathering one long to be remembered by the Webster Club with pleasure.