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Show Finance in South America. A story of tho Colombian Idea of taxation Is told by Peter MacQueeu, tho Boston traveler, who returned to this city last week, after a visit to the seat of the South American revolution. revo-lution. "Somo American frlonds of mine," said Mr. MacQueen, "were visited by tho city officials ot Colon. " 'Senor,' said tho leader of tho delegation, dele-gation, 'wo havo como to collect $12 In gold from you, your share of the cost ot collecting the garbago for this year.' " 'But, my dear sir,' said tho American, Ameri-can, In surprise, 'you have not collected col-lected the garbage onco during tho whole year.' " 'That's true,' said tlio collector, scratching his head; 'well, let's mako It 0, then.' "New York Times. |