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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01

tuberculosis and its awful ravages
have started lot of sO-called philan-
throplsts to work raising money to
tight 1t. But, for some strange reason
they all want to fight the effect and
not the cause OF the disease. Health
Department reports prior to the pres
ent regime, prove that 81 per cent Of
the tuberculosis comes from beef and
pork. Yet any inquiry in this drec-
tiOn Is carefully barred.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01

tion a statement is made thut the tax
rate on personal property hns been
raised over ~ on every hundred dol.
lars Of valuation.
or course this does not apply to the
multi-milllOnnire tax dodgers who have
so much influence with the assessors
They escape lightly, and the burden
falls Oh the poor.
The tables Of rates for the various
parts Of the cOunty's personal property
taxes for 1900 and 1907 show a gen.
cral increase Of taxation throughout.
The tables are as follows:
1900. 1907.
South Town, Hyde Park
and Town of Lake ...x0,51I $40
North TOwn .......... O,111 TOT
Lake View .............. 6.717 III
West Town ............. 7,O12 TO
Lake View residents must pay the
highest tax.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01

The following opinion by the Attor-
ncy-General Of Illinois, vltally affects
the many millions of stock owned by
Armour and other Chicago muti-mll.
llonnircs In outside corporations.
Mr.. Armour II will be remembered,
Is only taxed on One-fftL of 100000,
June -, 1903.
"IIon l.. VI. Eckert, states Attorney,
Princeton. H.:
"Dear SRI am in receipt Of your
letter OF the 2Gth instant, inIulrlng
whether or not note secured by mort
gage upon lands in foreign State and
owned by resident Of this State can
be taxed In this State If 1t has been
taxed in n foreign State,
I'm reply thereto, | would say that
all personal property owned by resi-
dents Of this State Is, unless exempted
by the provisions Of the statute, taxa
BILE here ar TIE domlcile OF the owner,
Our court has held that stock In for
eign corporation owned by a resident
OF this State Is subject To taxation here,
although the corporation has paid
taxes thereon in the State Of its crea-
tion. Greenleaf vs.. Board of Review,
lS4 H., 22S.
II am, therefore, Of the opinion that
the note and mortgage in question Is
taxable in this State.
"yery respectfully,
"W. II. STEAD,
'Attorney-General."
From the above II will be seen that
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01
T IS TIME FOR THE PEOPLE TO DEMAND AN ACCOUNTING

al Sept. 81, 1907. compares with the
preceding year rs follows:
RESOURCES.
1907. 1906
Cash go. ....$ 3.35S.09l 4 3.1OO.G03
Acc'ts receivable 3l,002,O70 ?0,33O,s61
Inv'ty (cattle,
sheep. hogs,
and product
on handy ... 24.735,JG4 oi,33. .374
Stocks and BIDS 12,233.0M ll,40S, 800
Horses wagons
and harness 1ii,10I 12S, ,4G6
Investments, In
Guiding bra'ch
houses ................ I,Dt ,Ujt
Real estate, I'M
prevents and
equipment :. Is, ?O3,7O3 1O,?36,0l4
Totals 800. .G8S. .533 So, o,71G,S47
LIABILITIES.
Capital .......$5O,OOO,OOO $JO,OOO,OOO
surplus ....... 13,20O,OOO 12,406OO5
Honds ........ 5,OOO,OOO 5,OOOOOO
Bills payable :. 23,S1G,2W 10,755,13O
.\ccts payable 5,23G,l2i 4,2O6,365
Reserved for
tax ana other
items ....... 1,oO3,G7O 1,lOG,s45
Reserved for
bond Interest. Go,50O G2,5OO
t,I .n - =
QUICK ASSETS.
Cash .........S 3,35S,992 = 3,10OG92
Acts receivable 3l,002OI0 20,33OS6l
lnv'r'y (cnttle,
sheep, hogs
and product
on hanO 80. a4.I35,5Gt 2l,33i374
Stocks and BIDS l2,2233,090 ll,40S,SOO
Totals .$72,32O,G34 SG5,35i, TOD
l.. a. Carton, treasurer, said to the
stockholders:
"l'esdes paying you 7 per cent upon
your stock during the year aud adding
nm additional property value of over
50 to each share, we have charged Off
to depreciation more than $1,GOO,OOO.
"The turnover was accomplished by
our packing plants, supplemented by
$40 branch or distributing houses In
the United States, ana fifty-fOur dlstrl-
butlng houses In foreign countries.
This turnover exceeds $25O,OOO,OOO In
value, ana was greater, both in ton
mage and value per unit, than any pre-
vious year In the history of the COM
pany."
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01

the Board of Assessors and Board of
Review have not legitimate peg to
stand on in their refusal to assess the
personal property Of man like Ar.
mour, for instance, at not exceeding
500 900.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01

The police can thank multi.mllion-
aires, like Armour and Swift, for not
getting their salaries raised. If these
men and their corporations paid their
just share Of personal taxes the city
would have money plenty.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01


Swift l. Company, the great corpora
tion which the assessors only valued
last year ut $3,OOOOOO, reports that 1t
has over $lOO,OOO.OOO In quick assets on
hand this year. Read Its annual re-
port and draw your own conclusions.
Tho tax rate il seven per cent on
Onc-ffth of the actual cash value.
This would make Swift & Company
legally liable to tax Of $l,4OO,OOO q
year. This would help out the other
taxpayers some, II 1t was paid.
But the kind assessors only value
Swift & Company's $l0O,OOO,OOO plant
at S3.0OO,0OO, which makes their an
nual tax only $4,000.
Quite a loss 10 the city In the diff
ference between $4,000 ana 81 100000,
TlS funny part of 1t Is that In
eliminating the rich fellows the asses
sors could only lind $0G,0O0,0OO worth
of personal property In all Chicago last
year. Four millions less than the re-
sources of Swift Il Company.
The annual meeting of the stOckhOld-
ers of Swift & Company was held at
the offices of the company at the Union
Stock Yards January ., zoos.
Treasurer l.. \. Cartons report states
that the turnover or gross business
Of the company aggregated S25O,OO0,:
600 during the year.
The financial report shows a surplus
nj the close Of the year amounting to
$l5,200,0OO, which Is IN increase of
$2S03,09j compared with the previous
year, These figures. after allowing
about Sl,G00,00O for depreciation, which
was the amount written off, indicate
earnings of substantially 1860 per cent
on S5O,000,OO0 capital stock, out of
which the company paid : per cent in
value of each share of stock Is figured
dividends during the year.
There was an increase Of SG,0G5, 800
with the preceding year. and the book
in the value of quick assets compared
Tine financial report for the year end
J at $3.50.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01

Elghty-five thousand wage earners
of Chicago have been notified to pay
assessments ON their personal prop.
erty, and accompanying the notifica.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01

mour's personal property at 100000.
The annual tax on 100000 Is only
$500.
The difference between $500 and
$1.iOO,OOO IL $l,307,OO
This would build great many
schools and give great assistance to the
police ana fire departments.
And think what It would amount to,
r., under the Supreme Court decisions.
the back taxes not paid are collected
from Mr.. Armour for five years.
Does the City Council ever pass any
resolutions to get this money!
oh, no.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01

Real estate taxes are higher this year
than ever before. But then the packers
do not pay real estate taxes on their
plants and they pay very little In the
way Of personal tax. i.cy are well
fixed"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01
~

The robbery Of the small propert!
owners for the benefit Of the rich tax
dodgers Is proceeding as usual.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01

courts, trustees Of sanitary districts,
and for the election of precinct sena-
tOriai and State central committeeman,
by all political parties.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01
-

Always think of J. Ogden Armour
when you pay your taxes and do not
forget the assessors.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-01

al Sept. 81, 1907, compares with the
preceding year rs follows:
RESOURCES.
1907. 1905.
Cash go. ....$ 3.35S.09l = 3.1OO.G03
Acc'ts receivable 3l,DD1,O7O oO,33O, ,SG1
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
Fancy Art Linens
Worth up to 79c---.
ACC

Hemstitched squares, scarfs battenberg squares
and doilies of all kinds; sell in the regular way
at o9c and 79c; leader from the new art depart
ment, third floor 4oc.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
Mill Remnants
Silks
AT Half Price

Plain and fancy silks, black and
colors; fancy louisines and tat
fetas, fancy plaids, 54-in. chiffon
taffetas, 36-in. black guaranteed
taffeta, 22-in. black peau de sole,
36-in. peau de cygne and MESA
line. Plain and fancy waist and
suit silks, all silk crepe de chine,
plain and fancy pongee, 27-in. all
silk black taffeta.
The regular prices range from
ST up to 1898 yd. On sale Mon
day, aisles 10 and II, from SOC to
$1.9o yd., just half regular price.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23

Beyond all question the spectacular
feature Of the first meeting at Chatta-
nooga was the surprising revelation Ct
Patterson's force and power as an ora
tor. This development is Justly noted
by the Chattanooga Times: "Hhere IVES
Que thing to which every conservative
Carmack partisan agreed, and that was
that as an orator tho governor was at
no time overshadowed by his gifted op-
ponent. That was one of the surprises
of the debate; it was almost a revela-
tioa. Gov. Patterson was known here
as an able speaker, but no one suspect,
ed that he had at his command all Of
the little graces, all of the effective
tricks Of gesture, Of information, and of
mastery, impressive eloquence that
make the accomplished orator and
move and thrill men. It has been sup
posed that the splendid delivery of Mr..
Carmack and his long experience in
debate would make the governor suffer
in comparison, but it is evident that
the senator has met his match"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23
For Farmers.

Several hundred copies of Bulletins,
published by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture, embracing six
copies each Of nearly two hundred diff
ferent kinds we're received by the Com
mercisl Club this week, embracing ev-
cry subject under the sun, relating to
farming, sheep raising, dairying, bee
and poultry culture, fruit growing,
trucking, fertilizers, etc. They are for
free distribution to the farmers and can
be had by calling on the secretary Of
the club. There are also several hun
bred copies Of the Agricultural Year
Book, of the years 1904, 1905 and 1906,
making sets Of three volumes each, a
complete library of information, that
can also be had for the asking. These
books can be mailed you if you will ad-
dress O letter or card to J. O. Lewis,
secretary Of the Commercial Club,
johnson City, Tenn. They are fine.
Please call or write for them at once.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23

In his opening speech Gov, Patterson
volunteered the declaration that if Mr..
Carmack were nominated he would
take the stump for him. In the second
debate, on being asked the question,
Mr.. Carmack stated that if Mr.. Patter-
son we're nominated he would take the
stump for him. If Gov. Patterson has
been as bad governor as Mr.. Car
mack says he has been and is, if he has
done the things Mr.. Carmack says be
has done; if he is so incompetent and
wanton and unblushing in disregarding
his promises, he should not be govern
or again, and MIR. Carmack might we'll
refuse to vote for him, no matter if he
is the party nominee. As an honest
man, honestly believing what he says
against Patterson, he would not vote
for him if he had forty nominations.
But he does not believe what he says
about Patterson, and everybody knows
he does not believe it. He is merely
trying to cast discredit on Patterson's
record and administration in order to
induce the people to do him injustice
and elect Carmack. What buncombe
and hypocrisy and fraud and deception
are openly and VIGOROUSLY practiced
in such campaigns Nashville Ameri,
can
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23

Mine 81 ost Martin, at Hotel Carnegie,
slaughtered hog last week that weigh
ed $50 pounds. As this hog was fed
just what his guests did not eat, you
can imagine the size of the guests,
W. X. Blair died last week at Morris
town from an acute attack of appendi-
citis, after a short illness. He was 81
years old and brother of r. W. and
Sam Q. Blair, of this city, both of
whom attended the funeral.
Faw Broyles has returned from the
United States Naval Academy ut An
napolis, Md. Faw had given up his
idea of joining the Navy, preferring
land to water for any purposes, before
he found out he was two months over
age.
Frank L. Gilbert, of Erwin, spent
several days in the city this week.
Mr.. Gilbert is young man of high
moral character and splendid literary
attachments, and, we understand, has
filed his application with Superintend'
emit Crouch of the city schools for po'
sition as assistant teacher the coming
year. II successful in landing the jot
he will no doubt give satisfaction.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23
What Excuse Then?

What excuse did Mr.. Carmack have
for announcing himself for governor
when he did annouce?
The burden of Senator Csrmack's
speech is primarylsystem under which
be and Patterson are to settle their diff
ferences, and state wide prohibition.
What was Carmack's platform when
be announced?
After he became a candidate the
state committee decided upon plan
of holding the county primary, to
which he objects and to which he de-
voted an hour the other night at Chat
tanooga.
At the time Mr.. Carmack announced
himself for governor he was not fol-
statewide prohibition in Tennessee.
He believed then that the people o.
Memphis and the people of Nashville
and the people of Chattanooga should
say whether or not they wanted thu
saloons.
Senator Carmack admits in hi
speech that he changed his mind, fol
lowing a statement made by some per
son speaking for the Model Licens'
League when that person criticised
the Anti.Saloon League of Tennessee
That was long time after Mr.. Car
mack announced himself as candidat
Why was Mr.. Carmack then running
before he took position on those tive
question ?-Commercial Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23
Negro In Danger Of Mob Violence.

Bristol, April 9O.-Albert johnson,
colored, was arrested last night for the
alleged murder of Geo. M. Smith, a
farmer, on saturday night. Smith is
a first cousin OF Gov. John I Cox, and
was shot down, presumably for rob-
berry, on Sixth Street on Saturday
night. He lived for few hours, but
efforts to save his life were of no avail.
johnson, against whom the police
claim to have substantial evidence, was
apprehended by a posse in Hall's>bot-
toms, about fifteen miles north of Bris-
toll. He was brought to this city, and
news of his arrest spread very rapidly.
Soon a large crowd congregated. and
mob violence was feared. The officers,
desiring to protect the prisoner from
any possible harm, took him to Jones'
boro on midnight train, and incarce-
rated him in the Washington county
Jail for safe keeping,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23
HON. Il. A. SIMPLIFY
Tile Distinguished East TenneSSean Passes
Away

Away
The Hon. Ebert Alexander Shipley,
for years chairman of the republican
executive committee of the First Con-
gressiOnal district, and one of the
wealthiest and most prominent men in
East Tennessee, died at his home here.
after ligering illness, at O'Clock
Wednesday morning. He was the faith
er of H. r. Shpley, Bristol lbanker;
Albert L. Shipley aud Walter p. Ship
ley, we'll known young business men
of Jonesboro.
Mr.. Shipley was 50 years old and the
immediate cause of his death was
enema. He was stricken with this
disease shortly after the death of his
wife, three years ago, and his case,
diagnosed at the Battle Greek SAM
tarium, Battle Greek, Mich, in April
1904 was pronounced incurable, He
was active, however, until about two
months ago, when he was confined to
his room. Two weeks ago his condit-
ion became serious, and later it was
known that he could not recover. He
made no will and his property, includ-
ing a 700 acre farm in Washington
county, and several business blocks in
Jonesboro, passes to his three sous.
Mr.. Shipley was born February 10,
1s49, aud was the only child of Nathan
Shipley, coming from distinguished
family of pioneer East TennesSeans.
His early childhood was spent in
Washington county and he began his
career as q merchant at Jonesboro
when very young. Since that time he
has been very prominent in every en-
terprise connected with the develop
ment of the town and county and has
taken an active interest in politics.
For twelve years he was county court
clerk, for four years he was chairman
of the county court, for nine years
clerk and mater and during the past
six years and until few months ago,
when he was succeeded by his son,
Albert L. Shipley, he was chairman of
the republican congressional commit
tee of the First congressional district.
For several years he was at the head of
the notable campaigns of Congress
man, Walter P. Brownlow, and was q
very close personal friend aid political
supporter of the congressman all his
life.
The funeral on Thursday was one OF
the most notable and largely attended
ever held in Jonesboro and was con.
Quoted at the Methodist Episcopal
church, south. by Rev. Geo. d. French
assisted by Chaplain Rev. james A,
Ruble, of the Soldiers Home, both
lifelong friends of the deceased.
The funeral services at the grave
were in charge of the Masons, there
being many visiting members of thu
order from Bristol, johnson City, Fal
Branch, Greenville and other nearby
places.
The floral offerings were many anC
included some very beautiful emblems
) One of these was from the director
and officers of the Washington Trus
and Savings bank, of Bristol, OF which
q. r. Shipley, son of the deceased, i
an officer. Another was from tn
county officials of Washington county
and another from the,Mafonic fratern
ity. Many other flowers were sent b.
) Bristol friends. Herald Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23
Class of 1908 Entertained.

Chester D. Allen, Jr., entertained
the teachers and members of the tenth
grade graduating class at his beautiful
home on Walnut Street, Friday even
ing, April 18th. The guests enjoyed a
pleasant evening. Miss Barton and
Miss McDonough were the fortunate
prize winners in the game contests,
while Miss Mettetal received the con-
ISOLATION prize. The class colors, blue
and white, and the class flower, pansy,
were the mode of decoration, this idea
being carried out in the refreshments.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23
41.8t
My commission expires April 8, 1909.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
ceived at office of treasurer, Mountain
Branch, N. Fl. d. V. s., National Sol
diers' Home, until 10 o'clock M, May
81, 1908, and then opened, for furnish
ing and delivery of Subsistence Sup
plies; until 10 o'clock M. May rs, 1903,
and then opened, for furnishing and
delivery of Household Supplies; until
10 o'clock M, May 81, 1908, and then
opened, for furnishing and delivery of
Hospital Supplies; until 70 O'Clock M,
May 30, 1908, and then opened for fur
nishing and delivery OF Farm Supplies;
until 10 O'Clock M, June 4, 1908, and
then opened, for furnishing and deliv-
cry of Repairs Supplies; until ~ o'clock
M, June 8, 1908, and then opened, for
furnishing and delivery of Current Ex-
penses and Clothing Supplies, in ac-
cordance with instructions and specif-
cations, copies of which, with blank
proposals and other information, may
be had upon application ty PAUL d.
DIVINE, Treasurer. 1241
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23
Rev. W. N. Vines Climbing.

Rev. W. M. Vines, pastor of the
Freemason Baptist church at Norfolk,
Virginia, has been called by a Baook-
lyn, N. Y. church. He is now getting
81, 900 year and the new call allows
him to fix the salary if he accepts. DR..
Vines is e Washington county product
and we are not surprised at his rapid
rise in the world where talent is sppre-
ciated.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23
A. l.. Shipley Appointed.

Chancellor Hal H. Haynes has ap-
pointed Albert L. Shipley clerk and
master to fill out the unexpired term Of
his father. He has entered upon the
discharge of his duties and has reap
pointed J. r. Gardner deputy for
johnson City. Mr.. Shipley is amply
qualified to fill the office and will do SC
with credit to himself and the chancel'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23
Prominent Visitors.

Among the prominent men from a
distance in the city Tuesday to hear
the big debate we're: Hon. Frank Dbl
rell, comptroller, of Nashville, Judge
Frank Hall, candidate for the court Of
appeals, Jos. R. Wilson, staff CORES
pendent of the Nashville Banner, and
Chas. H. Slack, editorial writer on the
American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23
State of Tennessee, !
Carter County. J
Certificate Of Stock Lost.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has made application for the
renewaI of Certificate No. 81 for one
share of the capital stock of the East
Tennessee and Western North Carolina
Railroad Company, issued to Landon
Garter ON the 18th day of September,
1881. D. d. hoNonhN"'
State of Tennessee,
Carter County.
I.JJ. McCorkle, being duly sworn,
doth depose and say that he has lost
Certificate No So for one share OF the
stock of the East Tennessee and West
ern North Carolina Railroad Company
dated on the 18th day of September,
Carter, and application is hereby made
for n renewal of the same.
il. MoCoRKLE, Administrator
Sworn to and subscribed before me
r, ]. Williams, Notary Public, this tn!
1S day of March, 1908. lSo
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23
NONRESIDENT NOTICE
In the Chancery Court at Jonesooro'
Tennessee.
William Williams
VS..
Nancy E. Williams.

In this cause it appearing from the
allegations of the bill, which is sworn
to, that the defendant, Nancy r. VA;
l;ams. il 4 non resident of the state OF
tennessee, it is ordered that she be re;
onired to appear before the Clerk OF
the Chancery Court, at his office in
lonesboro, Tennessee, on or before the
first Monday in May, 1908, to make de-
tense to the bill filed against her by
the said William Williams, or same
will he taken for confessed, and the
cause set for hearing ex parte as to her.
II ia further ordered that this notice be
nnblished in the johnson City Comet
for four consecutive weeks. This
March 3lst, 1909 -
W. f, YOUNG, D. G. 4 NJ.
SAM S. KIRKPATRIoK, ,,o :,
Solicitor for Complainants. '3S-4'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23

Washington, A ril b. ecretay Taft
today ordered th-t the National GENE.
terry at Greeneville, Tenn, be desig-
mated and hereafter known as the
"Andrew johnson National Cemetery
in honor of the former president.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-04-23
prof. Morrison Here.

Prof. P. s. Morrison, Expert Mathe-
matician, comes highly endorsed by
some of the leading educators Of Ten
nessee, namely, j. A. Gotten, sec'y.
Tennessee Sub-Text Book Commits
sion, Covington; Fl. q. Robinson,
principal Covington High School; j..
Fl. Bowers, sup't. oity school, Coving-
ton; J. A. Lowry, A. NJ, principal
Halls High School; J. Fl. Jarvis, prin-
cipal Lenoir City Schools; t. G. Cor
don, attorney at-law, Dyersburg; j.
G. Brown, cashier Concord Bank; f,
r. Miller, president and manager Re-
publican Publishing Co, Morristown,
and many others too Lumerousto men
ton. Prof. Morrison will open a class
in this city at the Armbrust-Smith
Building next Monday night at 7
O'Clock, April 81, 1908. The drilling
will last five nights, two hours each
night. We have read some of Prof.
Morrison's testimonials from these
gentlemen and they claim him to be a
teacher of marked ability in his special
line of mathematics, and I feel sure il
Won will come and take his five nights
instructions you will be highly bene
fitted. The small fee which he charges
is we'll worth attention, and all should
avail themselves of the opportunity,
We expect to be in his class.