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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-06-19
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1913.
BICKETT ON TAX LAWS.

HAhis paper has received a very
Interesting pamphlet setting forth
the conclusions of Attorney Gen
erai +. W. Beckett on the moment
O&s question of taxation. The
letter is addressed to the Con-
StitHtional Commission created
by the General Assembly for
the purpose of submitting sug-
geStions to be passed upon
bW the Legislature, in special
session, and later submitted to the
people of the State for acceptance
on rejection. The Commission
some weeks ago requested Mr..
Beckett to prepare an article on
the subject treated in his commun-
ication and the General deals with
the classification, segregation and
graduation of property in a most
interesting and instructive man
ner. He quotes from many emil
nent authorities upon the subject
and presents numerous SuggeS-
hOnS that have occurred to, him
from careful Investigations and
research. Mr.. Beckett has studied
the tax laws of various states and
obtained information from every
attorney general in the United
States, reaching the final conclu-
sion that a more modern system
of taxation should be inaugural
ed by:
1. The classification of proper
ty for purposes of taxation.
2. The segregation. of the
sources of State and local revenue.
g.. The progressive, or graded
taxation of property.
La his argument, the Attorney
General contends that the princi-
pie of segregation, classification
and graduation runs all the way
through the revenue act now in eff
feet, and suggests that the consti-
tuition be SO amended as to permit
the fullest benefit of the new plan
he proposes. He does not advo-
cate compulsion in the employ
ment of his scheme, and makes the
point that E'the General Assembly
can still preserve intact our pres
ent system of taxation" The in
CAPABILITIES Of existing laws gov
erning taxation are pointed out
and the Attorney General does not
ntince words in expressing his ut
ter disgust with them in a general
way. He says:
"On the man who earns his liv-
ing by selling coal, We levy one
tax, and on the man who earns his
living selling lightning rods, we
levy a different and higher tax.
This is classification.
"Again, the State taxes the man
who earns his living practicing law
or medicine, but does not permit
the counties and towns to do SO.
This is segregation.
"Again the man who inherits
$1,000 pays an inheritance tax at
a certain rate, while the man who
inherits $4,000 pays a higher
rate. This is classification.
"Mr. Beckett declares that in its
last analysis every tax is an in
come tax, that regard should be
had for the income, actual or po-
tential, which the property will
yield. One man gets his income
from p~racticing a trade or profess
sion, another gets his from own
ing property. No tax should be
levied that will tend to discourage
men from engaging in any clean
business or from investing in any
particular class of property. The
citizen should be given the widest
possible range for the employment
OF his energies and his capital"
Discussing the question of high
tax rates the Attorney General
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-06-19

Ue at. 49c, 75c &9Sc
Muslin Skirts, $1.25 at only. Use
Muslin Skirts at. .49c
Drawers and Corset Covers, spec
cial value at. !. ...25c
S6 inch Meter Linen, Csc val. at 25c
Talcum powders Csc value at. .19c
Laundry Soap, 8 cakes for. Zoe
Arm and Hammer Soda 8 pkgs for 1Oc
Br0Oms 25c value at..............17c
Rubber Heels for Ladies and
Mems Shoes. . . ...1Oc pair
Mems 1Oc SOx at. sc pair
Carpet Tacks... =. F.. lie Box
Pearl Buttons, the 1Oc kind at sc dOz.
Children's Dresses, made of Per-
Gale and Bingham at. :. ....49c
Plaid SOx for children, value 15c
8U... $500. -. 80 . ..'''.AOO
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-06-19
CLOTHING

Mems Fine all wool Suits $5.9S
Mems $3.50 Suits at only $S.9S
Mems Blue Serge Odd Coats value
$3.50 at S2.9S
Mems Fine all wool Pants, value
$3.50 at only $2.9S
Mems fine wool Suits value $500
Special S4.95
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
a@ WAR
Mll!ZllNlNl!S''CNhS{B5s
INSIDE CONFEDERATE LINES
Two Curious Yankee Soldiers at Ap-
pomattox Saw Rebs Cutting Down
Tree and Got Twie.

The morning OF April 9, 1866, at Ap-
pomattox, our battalion First Divis-
ION, Fifth Corps of sharpshooters was
on the front line, half mile or so
from the Mclean house.
A mounted orderly came down the
line and informed us that flag OF
truce had come in and the war was
over, and for US to rest in place until
further orders, or words to that eff
feet. In our front, in little valley,
was a small body of the enemy and
several army supply wagons. Having
nothing else to do, and desiring to
see a rebel camp, I, with Comrade
the 22d Mass, crossed to the enemy's
line aid entered their camp after Gen.
Lee had gone to the Mclean house,
writes Osgood P. Martin of Foxcraft,
Maine, in the National Tribune
We were the first Union men inside
the lines at that point We talked
with the men and officers, but they
did not seem to be in very good hui
NOR. l remembered an officer said
to me: you have not whipped. only
overpowered US, and inside of 20
years we will be at you again"
We noticed some of the Johnnies
cutting an apple tree to pieces. which
stood near the fence of a small or
chard. We stood by until several had
cut and split out quite large pieces of
the tree. l heard one of them say. as
he shouldered his portion: Gen. Lee
may surrender If he wants to. but he
Isn't going to surrender me-" Then
he started off across the country and
disappeared.
When the tree was nearly all cut
up and distributed l asked an axman
why they were doing that. He in
formed me that Lee and his generals
had sat under this tree and held a
consultation before the surrender.
l asked for the ak and cut out
several pieces for myself and com
rade- partly roots, so nearly had the
tree already disappeared.
By this time it was wise that we
were getting back inside our own
lines, for two reasons-first, the enc
my, who had gathered around in
great numbers, looked and acted as
if we had no business there; second,
we had gone inside their lines out of
curiosity and without permission, and
had been absent some time We did
not see another Union man while we
were inside the lines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
An oratoricaI Roonerann.

The inexperienced candidate had
had bad time. He had been cleo
pioneering in the camp of an Indiana
regiment, and had been severely heck
led and his temper was at breaking
point
Gentlemen" he said presently, in
evaporation: "Herodotus tells US
Which side is he on" came a voice
from the crowd.
Herodotus tells us" he went on
firmly, 'of a whole army that was put
to flight by the braying of an ass"
But his triumph was short lived,
for again came a voice from the
crowd, this time in resigned tone:
Young man." it said, "go ahead
This army's been tested"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11

with all due modesty, not because 1
was for long time an official OF my
city government, but because 1 think
| am capable of passing judgment on
municipal affairs. l first visited the
United States more than 80 years ago,
having established business connec-
tons here then. Our system of gov
erning cities in Scotland is different
from yours. can understand that in
great cities like New York, Philadel-
phia, Cincinnati and Washington your
officials who control municipal affairs
must necessarily be paid for their
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
Robbery by Mistake.

Two ladies, while General McClel
Ian was at dinner at the Massasoit
house, Springfield, Mass, on his pas
sage through that city, ventured to
rob a military cap, which they sup
posed to be the generals, of both its
buttons, tearing them out in very
unfeminine manner, to be preserved
as mementoes of that military chief
tain. The modification Of their feel
ings and the redness of their faces
can only be family imagined when
one of the aids carelessly as usual
put on the mutilated cap, and the
general put on his own, which was in
served, but the story has been.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
Promoted.

An officer of the navy, in speaking
of the extent to which the lingo of the
navy is used as slang in the families
of navy officers. particularly by the
young women, offered the following as
an illustrations:
The youngest girl of a prominent
naval officer was entertaining a, friend
who had called to congratulate the
oldest daughter, who had lately be-
come engaged to captain in the
same service. The friend suggested
incidentally that the youngest daugh-
ter would doubtless miss her big sis
ter, whereupon the girl addressed re-
piled:
Yes, shall; but just think of it, l
am advanced number"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
Good Athletic Exercise.

There are many methods of keep
ing fit" besides the Swedish exercises
in the early morning between bath and
breakfast One may kick a ball. The
simple exercise has come into fash
ion on the southeastern coast of Eng
land. Each boarding house buys a
ball of India rubber. or any bouncing
variety. The boarders come out upon
the promenade, throw down the ball,
and men and maidens pursue and kick
it from breakfast back to the next
meal. 1t is splendid exercise for the
girls and boys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11

companfed by a friend. William n.
Minroe. to ascertain how they were
getting along. While standing on a
rustic bridge, spanning the lake, their
attention was attracted to a stately
old swan that came swimming grace
fully along; as it got underneath the
bridge, it suddenly stuck its head
down to the bottom to eat some
grass, which is one Of its main
sources Of food; in grabbing and shak-
ing some it made quite a commotion
in the water; as it arose they were
surprised to see great number Of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
PROVED sAGACITY OF FISH
New Jersey Game Warden Relates In
cident Which viii Be Interesting
to Nature Lovers.

Many claim that fish are lacking in
sagacity, but a recent incident related
by Game Warden Elvin c. Burtis of
Monmouth county, New Jersey. proves
otherwise.
A short time ago he stocked lake
near Asbury Park with black bass
and visited it a few days later &C
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
In Training.

'Have you been to sea in the last
six or eight years ?"
mot exactly" replied the mariner,
but I'm not out Of practice. Every
evening l go out to the club and spend
hours in a rocking chair whose motion
has given many men seasickness."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
SADLY Pra cticaI-

Louis" said the patient father, eff
you must be musician, study the
piano and let the cornet alone"
what for?"
$50 that even If you don't get much
money you will at least get a chance to
sit down while you work"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
GIVE SERVICE WITHOUT PAY
Mayors of Scottish Cities Look on
the Position IS One That Is
Purely Honorary.

Scotland has better men in control
of her municipal government than the
cities of the United States" remark
ed James Wishart Of StCathearn. Kirk
caldy, Scotland, for y years president
of the school board Of Kirkcaldy. at
he Shorebam. according to the Wash
ington Pest. 4 make this assertion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
NJ A IS
Milwaukee, Dec. 6. 1913.

~hAA W duhSTs DSC- U, 1J1O.
Butter = Creamery. extras, 32c:.
prints, $50; frsts, 10000; seconds.
25@27e; renovated. 26926kc: dairy
fancy, CSC.
Cheese-American. full cream, new
made twins, 141s 015c; Young Am,
ericas. 15@16hc; daisies, 14h @15c;t
longhorns, 1412 @15kc, limburger.
13@131ac.
Eggs-Current receipts fresh as to
quality, 32@35c; recandled, extras, ST
@ 40c; seconds, 2t@22c,
Live Poultry-Fowls, II 12c; roos--
ters, &c; springers, lac.
Wheat-No. / northern, soc; No. 2
northern, SIC; No. northern, S4c;
No. 1 velvet. SSc.
Corn-No. yellow, IS a soc
Oats-No. white, S9c; standard.
400 401ac.
Barley-No. 4, $50 65c; No. 3,
67@72c; Wisconsin, ESQ &c.
Rye-No. ,, coo Sic.
Hogs-Good heavy butchers. 1850
100; fair to best light, 7.350770;
packers, 7.250765.
Cattle-Butchers steers, 6.75@S.5O;
stockers and feeders, 5.25@7OO; cows.
and heifers, 4.65@7OO; calves, 10000
HOG
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11

She went on the suppositioE not that
it couldn't be done. but that it could.
And she hustled and kept Oh hustling
even when you threw her back; and
she'll keep right on hustling, tool
From Larry Goes to the Ant" by Eff
fie Ravenscroft in St. Nicholas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
Proof.

Mrs. Bacon-They say the shortest
way to mans heart is through his
stomach.
Mr.. Bacon guess that's true, dear.
Your cake always gives me heartburn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
Not to Be QeceivAd.

Look at dat dorg chewing grass.
.Wot's de matter wit him?'
Dunno, but he can't inveigle me in
side de fence. never seen dorg
yet dat wuz vegetarian
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11

Minneapolis, Dec 6, 1913.
Wheat-No. 1 hard, 857Bc; No /
northern, S5c; No. northern, &Sc.
Corn-No. 3 yellow, 6715c.
Bafley-42@62c
Rye-No. ., 51@53c.
Flax 35G1.3S
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
The Only WAY.

"Bins appears fortunate in the adj
vice that he has received"
Eyes; most Of the persons that he
went to told him to do what he had
made up his mind to do"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
He had is

perch dart hither and thither after
the insects, etc, that had been liber-
ated by the disturbance, and as the
swan started to swim off they follow
ed in his wake, like a regiment of sol
diers, or as Mr. Burtis expressed it.
That they followed their free meal
ticket, the swan, all over the lake" =
Forest and Stream.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11

It's a good plan to acquire expert
ence, but don't lose sight Of the fact
that many man who is rich in exDe
rience cant raise fVe-dollar bill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
One Exclamation.

WiIIie-"Paw, why was Adam ere
ated frst?" Paw-'To give him
chance to say something, my son. -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
Chicago, Dec. 6. 1918

Chicago, Dec. 8, 1918
CattIe-Beeyes $50 a $50; stock
ers and feeders, 4.S007.60; cows.
and heifers, S.300S.10; calves, $50
011.0G.
Hogs-Light. 7.1507.SO; heavy,
7.5O0795; rough, 1909 100; pigs,
5.0007.15.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-11
The Boy and the Ant.

Lawrence S McCleary, would-be
man" he said bitterly
Eyes, he was talking to HIMSELF,
you take off your hat to that ant,
and then get up and follow her ex-
ample. She's a better man than you
are any day in the week, The scrap
she wanted was under a mountain of
debris; nobody knew whether it was
actually there or not. But did she let
any one come along and rage at her
and say, Impossible! it's not there.
you can't do it. it can't be done.'?
services. In Scotland the mayors of
our cities, our city treasurers and our
councilmen are elected, but they re-
ceive no compensation, and are IN a
manner honorary officers. Generally,
they. are successful business men, who
are content to round out their lives IN
the service Of their home cities
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18

money with me-" His purse was
heavy with gold coins
How much is that?" he asked,
pointing to a small dried fish.
"A nickel" the man replied
That is cheap enough the rich
man thought.
And that?" he asked. pointing to
delicious pie.
"A nickel" the man replied with a
smile. evidently amused to see the
rich mans establishment
when things are that cheap" said
the rich man. Condescendingly, you
might give me two portions Of fish
and two Of those pies"
The man did not move.
You must pay in advance he said.
Certainly" said the rich man, and
handed him a twenty dollar piece.
That IS no nickel" said the man,
sternly. And. calling two walters,
added. Throw that man out"
The rich man was furious when he
found himself outside.
What foolish arrangement" he
muttered. They accept only nickei5
here. I must get some change"
He hurried back to earth and re-
vealed himself TO his children in a
dream
Take back your gold" he said.
i can not use It here. Give me a big
bag Of nickels or l shall starve to
death"
The Mortified children took the gold
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
4 NoUeL Short Story Complete

and filled the coffin with nickels.
Il have change now" cried the rich
man, as he rushed up to the counter.
Give me something TO eat quickly,
/ am starving"
Money in advance" said the man
dryly
The rich man threw handful of
niCkels on the counter
The man behind the counter smiled
and said:
You have not earned much while
you We're living on the earth. Up
here we do not accept the money YOU
own, but only what you have given
away. Search your memory. Per
haps you have sometime given some
thing to a poor man. Every nickel
you have given away is good for q
thousand nickels here"
The rich man thought. But he had
never in his life helped anybody, and
80 he found himself an outcast spirit
| loaded with useless gold.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18

that is all the time reading a hon. Prv,I-
us reclining Idly on divan and reply
ing arehly to Lord Thickblock can't be
expected to set the table proper or pre-
pare spuhs IN the manner in which they
ShouId be prepared in
MY wife does our homework, and
she mas got all the servants in crea-
lloh beaten a block said the Head
barber.
on must be happy man, George"
declared the Manicure Lady. Every
thing you get to eat tastes better that
way and You don't have to listen to the
silly talk Of no mental. This girl was
JUST telling you about had the nerve
the other day to tell me that her soul
rose superior to the sordid drudgerv
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
A Legend
RICH man was lying on his
deathbed All his life he had
LGen q n aL-a rintn.l- N s.or. :. =.

A RICH man was lying on his
"A deathbed All his life he had
been an avaricious miser and
had gathered enormous riches.
Money ia the only thing that is
worth anything" he always said when
people reproached him, and now, as
death was approaching he thought:
of course, it is just the same in
Heaven. Money is everything there,
too. must take my money with
me"
He called his children together and
said: My last wish is that-that you
will fill my coffin with gold. Put in
all It will hold"
That night he died, and his children
did as he had asked them to-
The dead man entered the next
world, where he had to go through
the usual Formalities. He had to
answer many questions and his name
was entered in many big books. The
day was nearly over when they fin
ished and he felt dreadfully hungry.
This will never do" he said TO
himself. Il must get something to
eat"
And he discovered counter full Of
many kinds of delicious food.
Il can get a good meal here" he
thought. How fortunate I brought
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18

the bunny hug and all the other dances,
which Insult those for whom they are
named
The girls he dances with are nice.
respectable girls, and they are her
friends.
He says by his actions: 81 may. and
your friends may, but you must not"
No wonder she rebels. If she were
as graceful on the floor as a boy with
two wooden legs she would insist after
that declaration on getting up and trot-
ting and hugging with the worst Of
them No American woman win stand
Tor what he expects her to accept He
might find somewhere in the world a
little suppressed creature who has been
brought up TO believe that any one in
trousers is a lord and master, but he
won't ind such a creature in this couu-
try
lie is right IN his contention that these
dances are vulgar. hut wrong in mis- ef-
fort to influence his sweetheart against
them.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18

pair of The other had maybe covered
the Of velvet between he'd and window Of Or
mules with pink heels little cuckle
The the the mules
just alkethe busy just pink and white and Hssahe
the others are!
The white letter sy-Coueouy and appcanglyMake
splendid of leisure but
plain girl, a Of you
The Make if please ussy
life thing of wishes
had-A JOB! There a lot of you know
they Both together. NELL BRINELEY.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
o Q The Manicure LADY o o
By WILLIAM F. KIRK.
.ETHAD a scrap with the white serv-
ant girl this morning" said the

CETHAD a scrap with the white serv-
ant girl this morning" said the
Manicure Lady. II try to be nice
and calm, usually. George, but that new
servant of mine has sure got nv goat.
cant see why mother keeps her. but
mother is getting along in years, and I
hate to do anything to cross her"
What's the matter with the serv-
ant?' asked the Head Barber.
'Oh, she thinks she is Intellectual"
said the Manicure Lady Imagine il.
George; a intelligent servant. when
she don't know how to fry eggs with
out burning them Anybody that can't
cook wet thing like a egg without
burning it amt got no intellect. and
that's all there is to that argument.
THE other day she had the mendacitv
TO correct me on my English l was
telling mother that l had took a car
ride the other night, and the servant
up and says, You mustn't say You have
took car ride, you should say you have
taken a car ride. I tried to tell the
poor simp that I had took the ride.
and that there was no taken about it.
but she got thick and said something
about my early education, and I fixes
her then with one Of my regal stares
OF naughty disdainmert. and intimates
kind Of strong that l might hop my demi
tasse of her intellectual forehead. after
which she sort Of draws in her horns 1
don't claim that l know the whole die
tionary, George, but if I do say it my
self, have strung more words together.
and does it more graceful, than she ever
done il, and even if she could talk as
good as l can. she ought to take our
relative stations in life into considera-
ton. don't you think?
THE trouble with white servants now
adays, George, is that they read too
many Of Mister Chambers's novels and
study the cook book too little 4 girl
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
In the Barber sChair

NO sooner was ! seated i'm the
chair" began Jones, than the barber
commented on the weather. and di-
rected Il current Of discourse into my
ears
'Jc ne comprend pas said l with
an inward Chuckle, thinking his
vOlubility would be checked.
- In very good French he started in
afreah. I looked at him as if be
wiIdereG and then interrupted him
by asking
Was Sagen Sie?'
He began to- repeat I'm German all
that ne had been saying when ] shut
him off with:
"'Oh talk TO me with your fingers
Pm deaf and dumb"