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Another point in ’which we think that our mode of assessment is at fault is found in the do-nothing'treat- ment of the income tax. We frankly admit the difficulties which here be- set the assessor. One manwill tell him that he really can’t say What his income is; another. that his in- come fluctuates; a third, that he is not certain that he is in receipt of an income, and so on to the end. The result is that thousands of dol- lars are omitted from our assess- ment roll, and, what 15 especially exasperating, not a few at those who are .most able to contribute to the support of our municipal burdens go exempt. burely there must-be some remedy for this. We confess our- selves .at a loss what to do in these cases. But we cannot believe that in a village which can boast ofmany men who are alike honest and cap- able, this .state of affairs has become a fixture. We are by no means- satisfied'withl our present mode of assessment. ()ur dissatisfaction arises from the Met that the modefif that "can be called mode which method, has: none) hitherto pursued lacks a well- defined basis. We are well aware that in arriving at the value of real ‘ property, it is utterly impossible to devise a plan which will insure ab- solute Justice in every case. ButLit is quite within the range of the pos- sible to reduce the anomalies which prevail in our assessment to a mini- mum. This we venture to state would almost entirely be effected by taking the rental, either actual or demanded, of property as a‘certain percentage of the amount for which the property ought to be assessed. We put this percentage at ten, not because it is correct, but only for the sake of example. A property which yields a rent of $70, would be assessed for $700; one which yield: a rent of $150, at $1500. Again, it may be said that there would be collusion between landlord .and tenant to understate the rent. paid. Now one answer to this is, the weil-known character of our property-holders. Another is that our assessor is tar too Well acquaint- ed with the value ot property and of rents in this village to be at all con- siderably deceived.‘ We have writ-ten ,on this , subject of taxation with no little diffidence. We attach no blame 61th:! :9 9.“? It will at once be objected that in many cases, property is occupied by the owner. We reply that we have abundance of evidence to determine what would be the rental if the prop- erty were leased. The local papers of this village can scarcely be charged with. parti- zanship in advocating the claims of anyone to a monicipal office. In- deed, for several years, we do not remember one 'instance in which either the York Hefald or THE LIB- ERAL has endeavored to boom an in- dividual. _From a leader in last week’s numb_er,_ however, we gather that, in the-Opinion of our contemj- porary, the position of Reeve is ‘-ad- mirany filled. We heartily endorse this view, and we would go turther. ‘ We think that the whole of the pres- ent council should be reâ€"elecled. Its members have shown no little afore- ‘ sight and eeonomy in the: manage- ment of Richmond Hill's afl‘airs. They have been at once careful and prudent. But there is another, and' greater reason why they should all be again returned. They are strong railroad men. Let there be no mis- apprehension. When we say * strong,’ we do not mean strong in a determination to have our coveted switch built at the risk of any price and of any effects; but strong in me wish to caretully consider all the pros and cons of the scheme, strong in the resolve to come to no conclus- ion which could possibly prove detri- mental to Richmond 'riill’si‘nterests, and strong to push. on the hvork, firmly but cautiously, to its com- plelion, if a broad, far-seeing policy should seem to them to demand A it. If the members of the present coun- cil are willing to act for another year, the electors of this village’will . best consult theirinterestsr by again returning them to office. RICHMOND HILL. Thursday, Dec. 17, ’85 @1112 fi’i’hrmfl. Annual Meetin â€"â€"J.Lahmer. Wood and Tim erâ€"W. F. A. Changeâ€"W. Atkinson. ' Changeâ€"P. G. Savage. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS VILLA GE , A SSESSMENT. THE COUNCIL FOR 1886. .-â€"w.'F.K.' olubme. The face that wgars a. yellowish hue, pimples appear upon it, sick headaches, vgrtign, morning imuseas. and pains in "jack. side and slinnlder‘ blade. 'are ex4 perienned when bile enters the fiystein and'poisuns the blood. Expel it from the circulation, and direct. it inm its nataral channel, the bOWeli, with Nurth- rop & Lyniaii’s Vegetable Discnveiry and ‘ Great; Blood Purifier, which has widely superseded mineral drugs having a dangerous reaction. Indigestion, cunsii- nation, impurity of the blood, and kidney complaints are entirely overumue by its use, The roads are improving, and a good business is being done by our obliging merchants. < » 0 Then; is nothing to equal‘ Mother Graves’ Worm Exterminator for destroy ing worms. No’uticle of its kind has given such satisfgction. way of making more money in a. tew days than you ever thought possible at ainy business. Cap- ital not requlred. You can hve at home and work in spare time only. or all the time. All of both sexes. 015.11 ages, grandly successful. 50 cents to $5 easily earned every evening. That all who want work ms. test the business, we maks this unpuullele offer: To all who fire not well satisfied we will send 81 to pay for the trouble of wrmng us. Full particulars, di- rections etc;.sent free. Immense psysbsolutoly‘ sun totizoso whogtgtt 3t Agnce. D_on't dohy The children aré being drilled, exercis- ed, traified and practised for ‘the S S. Anniversary on Xmas, which promises to be a. success. Our teacher has been re-engaged for 1886, thanks to the bachelors of the sec- tion under the leédership of Jonathan, for the name has always been known as the helper of the weak. We are glad to see such an interest taken in educational matters by our citizens; it speaks volumes for the future well-fare Of our bachelors â€"children, [ should- any! Quite a con- test. for the trusteeehip in expected at the next election. The approaching Municipal Elections is the cause of just a, little discussion in the shops and stores. The Tories think it not right that politics should have any» thing to do with a. candidate for Munic- ipal honors; the Grits think difl'erantly. Both parties might change their opinions Were the ciroumstances somewhat changed in which they are now placed. Some say the old Council Will be elected by ac- clamntion, others that there will be up- position all through,if bv that means one of the old Council can be removed, but your correspondent is unable to say which way it will be yet. Rev. Mr McGregor occupies the pulpit of the Methodist Church morning and evening, dlfring 1iev.er. Philp’s' illness. He is a, young man of promise. HELP fidxéééfiixisific’d fittiimi' Mimi ' " From .our own Corregpondent ‘ Although this is a fairly strong Gun- servative village, yet lately the Liberals have been gaining in numbers and in stretigth of arvuments; preparations are being made by both parties for the en- suing Commons Election. _ Mr. Mulock‘has removed from S‘;eepy Hulluw to a neat residence near the school'honse. His teas! ns for remuvai: the educational and social udvantagzs he would enjoy. He is more than delighted with the success of the eiectiun of Home (Rule!!! in lreland. He is likely to visit his old home for a time when Hume Rule is attained. 1 hope he won’t have very lqug to wait. ' Mr. J. Flatt. has been engaged as teacher for the ensuing year. Miss Bailey intends going to the} Karma! School. Mr Darli-ng will occupv his late resi- dence in April; in' the‘meantimu it. is oc- cufledfiy‘fiiq. Harry Horn}? Mr. Geo. Lane‘ has returnel from the NurthWest after some yem's’ residence there. He looks We“ and speaks in high terms of the country he left. He can’t speak so highly of Sir John’s colonizatinn schemes, not of the treatment which some 0f_the settlers receives at the hands of the present government. Mr. Roxie, who-long and fai'llfnlly dis- charged the duties of teamsrer fur the Pumona Mills. has removed to Whit- church, where he has leased ulzu'ge‘ farm which he and his sons can Wurk success- fully, and where he will educate them an Liberals in politics. V Mr. John Ldingsnafl' dispused of part ()1 his farni at a. very rnuunemviw price. No doubt the N. P. did it. Several changes have taken place lately. Mrs. Lawrence, solong u resident in our mjdet, has removed to Toronto, her late residence being occupied by Mr. McKen- me. .From .our own Correspondent. It is not from the dullness 0f the “men that. news should be scarce that yuur cor- respondent; hqs not written nmre 6ften. but being such a poor writer it is quite a task to begin. - I * Cholera and all summer complaints are lo quick in their action that. the cold hand of death is upon the victims ,befure they are Mine that danger is near. If attack- ed do not delay ‘ in getting the proper medicine. Try a dose of Dr. J. D. Kel- logg’s Dyaentery Cordial, and you will get immediate relief. It acts wish wunderful rapidity and never fails to effect a cure. council or‘ to its officers. They have only carried out a system which has been long in vogue; ‘but which we, nevertheless, hold to :be a detent- iVe system, a very unsatisfactory system,in fact,no system at all. We are anxious to get light on this mat- ter, and accordingly will gladly give place in our columns to any com- munications thereon. BUTTONVILLE. forworking ople. sand 10 cents postage,” we will mail you free sro ml valuable sample box‘of goo tintwill pup vgu in‘fihe LANGSTAFF. WU 2H3 Hm ENE Em mecca. >2 Em 5g 35. a 2m: “ :PHmMva wag: HUFM @OOUm. HHS. mdfl mm m” R HOHLH Emfig 33%...“ Emma i. Haww>zeu VOW Om. mm 9? H4.“ 23... >2. 2:: 2mm wmme§®m E Eme bwwwb fiwHZZLPH mm», 26 Em. momem, , _ as»? 2:4 U MUSE Hmm Haw/"Ema 6:5 25 Em. mom . V , _ an? H. 56 may SE H” won :m Hm. gm E2 “m we v fiwafi Spam. 8. BLANKETS- AND WflflL-LEN 00008 Graioceries, Crockery, HardWare, 800, DRESS 7 THE. FIRE PROOF, BONNETS' A. SPECIALTY Skelton Slei‘ghs 86 ourPopular Sleighs for the holiday trade. Raisins, sweeter than the grapes of Eschol; Currants, from the Isles of Greece; Canned Lemon and Orange Peels, from the sunny hills of Spain; Sugar,pure from the balmy South, all to make glad out Canadian Christ- mas homes. ‘ - [ust receive-(J froth the Iour quarters of the globe. fall lines of choice family GROCERHES~ we are crammed to the doors with goods‘everybody wants, Tweeds, Worsteds, Suitings, Pantings, Flanne‘ls, Blankets, Dress Goods, Czishrrieres, Silks, Satins, Velvets. Cottons, Shirtings, Yarns, VVools, HoSiery, Groves, Hats,Caps,Cloth- ing, ready made and to order, Mantles, ready made and to order, Millinery in all the lateStsters. It is worth aacall to see _the im‘niense stock of Glassware, Chinaware,Crockery and novelties suitable‘for Xmas pxjesents MONTREAL SLEIGHS,. MILLINERY- ! SNOW ; ' COMING From the appearance of this Advestisement till the 25th of Dec., 1885, all cash purchasers‘of $2.00 worth of goods will TeceiVe a present worth‘é's cents. All cash purchasers of $5.00 worth of goods,will receive a present worth 60 cents. All cash purchasers offlBIocowcrth otlgoods will receive a pair of best Kid Glovesvor its equivalent. All cash purchasâ€" ers of$15.oo worth ofgoods Will receive a pair of Acme Skates or its equivalent. Come alongr then and be. happy; Fair dealing at the Concrete THE CON CRETE. Aâ€"Merry Christmas’xa a Presentmr All 1% Read andg Rejoice-1 .B.--Satisfaction given in Horse Shoeing and Repairing. ‘ IS THE PLACE 'FOR NEW AND STYLISH Prepare for it by selecting from the following :â€" BOSTON PORTLANDS. " In Endless Variety, ~Cheai) and Good. All goods at lowest figures in the trade. These are the bgst sleighs made PRICES- LOW !‘ ' WRIGHT BROS A LARGE STOCK OF NO OLD STOCK. I N 975 E At Lowest Pricés. (In great variety.) ISAAC CROSBY. Wervaight.)