The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-06
THEY WANT ALLOW RATE.
SHELBY COUNTY TAXPAYERS AFTER
MEASURES FOR RELIEF.

Largely Attended Meeting of Represent
alive Citizens In the Merchants Ex-
change Yesterday Afternoon-com-
mittees Appointed.
The tax rate for 1855 is a question of
moment with those who have the bills to
foot.
With an increase Of $4,000, 600 in prop
erty valuations, there is reason in this
| anxiety.
As Assessor Smith progressed in his
workings, under the rigid eXactions OF the
new law, there were heard numerous COM
plants from taxpayers, With the GER
tainty OF heavy raise in valuations, there
came into view no immediate relief from a
reduced rate. An that could bc hoped to
be accomplished was against the county's
portion, which the county court would fix
at its July term. The time for action is
at hand. The court has begun its scs-
sions, and a committee TO fix tho 1855
county rate is outstanding.
While those on the anxious seat had Of
fected no formal organization, a canvass
was quietly made until common under.
standing prevailed Yesterday afternoon
ut o'clock the movement Crystallizcd in n
meeting at the Merchants exchange.
About 100 Of the leading business men
and property owners were present. A
temporary organization was effected by
elccling DR.. ID. 4. Porter chairman and
Mr. T.. A. Keeling secretary.
Chairman Porter, in brief but earnest
address, announced the object of the meet
ing, aud reviewed the causes which rem
dercd such q step imperative.
The Hon. J. W, Clapp was called on,
lie chccriully responded and heartily en-
dorscd the proposed organization.
When Judge Clapp had concluded his
remarks no one seemed disposed To address
the meeting, and DIR. Porter again arose.
lie declared the present sysicm Of assess
mcnts 10 he unfair, imposing upon the
taxpayer, rs lie said, unnecessary and UNI
just hardships.
Mr. llu l. Brinklcy succeeded DIR. Por-
ter. Ills address, short as IL was, dealt
out cold facts, based upon the following
array Of statistics, showing the compare
tive county tax rate in various cities. The
statement il upon the United States cen.
sus report OF 1880.
Value Co. Tax. Rate.
C.isnphi,i'.''''., ssoNOO sil1tm o. mills
'douiSiie,.'.., CloooO GWO l mill
VCihcInnaui ...',' sl@eeo $4,000 Iqlomrls
s. louis Co. No, 10000 ~ mills
st. Louis city ....... i6i.0ou0 none none.
Gen. VI. I. Williamson, who has been
capable assistant to Assessor Smith,
spoke in defense of the assessments aud
equalization board, pointing out the diili-
cultics surrounding them. lie also re-
icrrcd TO the advantages which would ac-
crue from n State equalization board.
On motion OF Mr. II. l.. Brinklcy, the
following committees were appointed
On Permanent Disqualification Pc
tcrs, John w. Dilland K. l.. Coffin, r. u.
Turley, Jas. Lee, IT,, y fontainc, " u.
snoWden, A. G. 1rcadvell, 5. II. Duns-
comb, |. NJ. Hill, Elim lowcnstcin, II. l..
Brinklcy, II. r. Church, Jas. :. Robinson.
II. A. Tatum, John Z. Randall, w. |.
Cole, John H. Goodwin, w. r. Taylor, w.
T.. Proudft, W. 4. Eycman, Il. J. Black,
II. u. Fmyser, W. W Mcdowell, II. J.
| Forsdick Il. y. Patterson, Al. Gavin, A..
u. Gwynn, u. VI. Sint,on, j. II. McDayiit,
W. ]. Smith, J. 4. Austin, II. Galloway,
A. lIatchctt, i. w. Roysicr aud George
| Mitchell.
TO confer with county court to fix tax
rate for lSSs-N. I'LL, John Oycrton, W.
:. Bruce, W. NJ. Randolph l.. u. Eaton,
John w. billiard, Jo Montcdonico, II.
luehrmann, John X. Speed, Owen Lilly,
Jas. T.. Goodlctt, VIM. VI. Harrington, J.
n. SnoNdcn, W. II. Mallory, w. J. Chase,
Hon John johnson, John Cochran, u. N.
Estes, VI. j. Blessing, -. Canalc, VI. r.
| Williamson, j. w. Chpp, J. &. Nicely,
Minter Parker, r. J. Latham, JOS. Bruce,
Il. 4. Price.
Tax Statislics-w. T. ProudGt, VI. I.
Williamson, John OycIion, llu l.. Brink
ley.
Tho conference committee met immc-
diatcly after the meeting adjourned, aud
was called 90 order by the chairman, Alr.
Napoleon Hill.
ON motion Of Mr. I. II. Eaton. n
committee consisting Oi Mr. l.. H. Eaton,
NJ. T.. Williamson and w. NJ Harrington,
was appointed Ia obtain information ~ 10
the expenditures III the county Tor the
year, aud what will be- required for the
coming year.
on motion Of Mr. Harrington the meet
ing adjourned 81 meet ut the Merchants
exchange this friday afternoon ut 4
O'Clock, TO receive and act on the report Of
the subcommittee.
A full attendance y desired, and every
member Of the committee IL urgently ~.
quesicd 10 bc present.
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