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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-08-19
Discussion OF Democratic Direct Taxes

Senator AISLE j. Gronna, of North
Dakota.-It is my conviction that the
necessity for the imposition of taxes
like shesc-some of which bear heav-
lily and unequally on certain members
cS each community-arises from the
mistaken fiscal policy of the present
admin istration. In former years we
haze found it possible to raise the
revenue necessary for the support of
out iTlposir" taxes on many of the
manner this act does. This admins
tration came into power pledged to a
program of economy, which, it was
stated. would reduce the appropria-
tons far below what they had been
under Republican administrations
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-08-19

FRANK J. CHENEY.
e me and subscribed in my
I day Of December, A. D.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-08-19
C. ELKTON. MARY LAND, SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, sIs.

course of the examination the Judge
inquired of him if he belonged to any
society that was inimical to the inter-
ests of the United States. and he said
that he was a Democrat. And / think
that no society that could be organ.
lied anywhere within the boundaries
of The United States could have done
c1cre harm to the American people
than the Democrats have done since
the Inauguration of President Wilson
to the Presidency. They have opened
the ports of America to the markets
of the world. They have closed the
factories and the workshops and
thrown American workmen out of en-
ployment. They have taxed them be-
yond every hope and reason, and to-
day we pay every kind of tax under
the sun. They came into power on
the promise of an economical eXpeu-
diture of the public money. They
have been most recklessly extrava-
CANT in that respect of any party that
ever existed. The people throughout
the land are protesting against the
iniquity of this law. They do not
want it renewed. 1t ought not to be.
1t ought never to have been enacted,
Congressman Mondell, of Wyoming
In the good old days-in the good
old Republican days-Uncle Sam,
proud, dignifed. prosperous. sat in
the place of customs and from the
goods and wares offered there in COM
petition with the labor and industry
of our country collected goodly sums
without burden to our people. which
met abundantly the public needs. But
today Uncle Sam, worried. abashed,
apologize. stands hat in hand, beg
ging. pennies at the telephone booths,
levying tribute on little children and
sweet girl graduates in the tax on
gum, Even the chastened joy with
which we pay our debts by giving a
new note is chilled and dampened by
the shadow of the clutching fingers of
the Treasury taing its toll of our
hard-earned promises to pay. Whe
| Their We buy or sell or borrow. the De-
mocratic administration stands at our
shoulders, beggar of picayunes,
while sleek, well-fed publicans in the
form of Democratic tax gatherers
take a large toll from the dimes and
pennies wrung from burdened peo-
pie ere they fling the limited remain
der into the yawning vaults of an
empty Treasury.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-08-19

Yet the expenditures of this admins
tration have been greater than any
administration since the Civil War. 1t
is often urged that the war in Europe
is responsible for the failure of the
Underwood Act to produce the needed
revenues. During the first nine
months of calendar year 1913 our to-
tai imports We're valued at 81, 1927 ,000,-
900; for the same period in 1914, dur
ing two of which months war existed.
they totaled S1,4l0,000,0 900; and dur
ing the same nine months in 1915 their
total value was $1,302, 100000 or only
$25,000,000 less than for the same
period of 1913. But while in 1913 we
collected for the nine months duties
amounting to S242,624,000. in 1915 the
duties collected totaled only S148,225,-
600. or almost S100,000,000 less. The
deficit in our revenues should not be
attributed to the war, but must be
charged to the defect in legislation
which reduced our revenue from tariff
duties without maing adequate pro-
vision for raising from other sources
the revenues required.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-08-19
IMPROVEMENT IN LITTLE ELK

Jacob Rambo has contracted to build
e frame house. 1SX32, three stories
high, for Rudolph Bennett. in Little
Elk. Mr.. Bennett has done a good
deal for that part of the town, having
built, we believe. all the principal resi-
dences there.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-08-19
DIED.

Harlan-At the Westamwell Iron
Works, on the Sth inst, Charles, only
son of George and S. A. Harlan, aged
II months and % days.
Vanderford-On the 18th inst, at
the residence of his son-in-law. St.
Mary's county, Henry Nanderford. Sr.
in his 18th year.
Bennett.-At North East, on the
10th of July. Amanda Bennett, wife
of Henry Bennett, aged 40 years.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-08-19
The Cecil Whis
Fifty Years Ago
ElktOn, Md, August IS, 1866.
THE MARKETS.

Wheat, white, $3.50; wheat, red,
$3.50; corn, white, $1.00; corn, yellow,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-08-19

Congressman Madden. of Illinois,
read a squib in a newspaper the other
day to this effect. An Italian appear
ed before a court to make application
for naturalization papers, and in the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-08-19

There is a song in every mans
heart. The woman that loves him
knows the words.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-08-19
MARRIED.

James Car!in.-In Elkton, on June
9th, by the Rev. NJ. D. Kurtz, Shock
ley James and Elizabeth Carlin. both
of this county.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-12

! cd. beginning to read with interest
I In; TO his disappointment. the para
graph HAD nothing 10 do with tn.
afai Al Triton Sea-.
/ Yesterday morning" he read IN
-mptr motor car Was discovered 81
/ tho oxford Road. \ party OF labor.
"rs going to work saw Il new look ing
hlu.-patnted car ~ moderate size
standing b. tho roadside. with no one
/ IN II. They fingered foy some time
expecting the Owner to arrive, but
when no one came they raiSackcd the
woods ia the nc;rhhorhocd su*prc,tng
I foul play. Tho search proving. vain
however. the iahorcrs gave Information
TO the police of Eccdl"ham, tho near
cs; town. aud hors" was: sent ont
I" tow the automobile 20 the police
station. There ii was recognized dur
ing the morning as the property oil {,
gentleman who had arrived III II hot.l
tho evening before. unacrompan icu ny
Il chauffeur. This gentleman had al
ready lcEt town. but as he had gone
Gy raIi he WAS traced I" oxford. about
| ten miles distant. Interviewed there
on the subject ui the lost ear he chang
oil color. and appeared 1T iirS, som :
what agitnted 1T learning where it had
been found. i:nt h expressed him
Acl: delighted Ia hear az its recovery.
offered u reward to the u.n who Had
given ihis IE:oralat ZION. ana returned
10y the next trai; 10 Nccdlcuain. v.h.rt,
"" once more took churc. o; his prop
crtN. III. gcu;icuan'i; nam. MS !, APP
realoG ia TIL" visitors book OF the
Ecll and Eush Hotel al Nccdlchaln was
John smith. London. II. refused To
l"dH">a complaint against amy person
!or the thsf; y; his motor. though he
did n"t dem in :" mary words that ltc
knew who had taken it,"
1t MAS while christopher Was rcndin,:
the column, under :, somewhat sensa-
.ional hcadiny. wni.h the Daily re
cord"r Eav. 70 the mySter. Of Triton
~, sea, tiIHt tive maid Win brought
Mis- hreakias; brought wi;h i; visit
ing caro- Tia. nam. was uu unfamiliar
ono. bit III" magic words, "naily E.-
coiGei. wee printed beneath. =. II
Eind nf "op"u Sesame" to closed doors.
Tell I'll" gentleman to come uI.'
anid - Ia inc l;tle servant who had
hruu2h; him 50 many queer messages
sni visitors 81 late.
IN another moaieut Il splu,". louhiug
youlG n.ar appcurcd.--rlot .u ordinary
reporter. II seemed. but q r.avcscniH-
t'v" G-!,utcd 10 ask Mr.. Races help
IN SOLVING thr mystery 81 the Blue
motor ,ur. The matter Nas +" ne
taken NJ" h. the journal. n;id re-
ward wl. to 90 Offered iut iutoTua-
;icu. Mn. i:ac.'s name had been popu-
iNr with the puDlic since he Was ia
strumc"t:.l IL placing ,Ae youUE KING
and queen ot ralNania on their dis
pGt"l throne. i;csiu.s, he Was hnoWi,
~ IN" motor world. ANA altogether. II
hc would !"nl himself t. the scheme.
/; would ~ considered an advantage
Ia the pa,"r.
Christophor reflected. aud soon reach
ed q practical conclusion. IL Aad no
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
KISSES M'MATH'S GUESTS
DELIGHTFULLY."- ENTERTAINED.

Misses Lois and Matte Beulah Nc
Math, and guests, Miss Lillian Chester
and Miss LYDIA Key, of Columbus; Miss
Sara Clements, Miss Josebel Johnson,
Miss Anna hurry, Miss Mary Hawk
ins, and Miss Cordelia Gatewood, have
returned from Myrtle Springs, where
the Misses McMath were hostesses at
a house-party. The week was pleas
antly spent at the popular resort and
many social attentions were shown
the young ladies. Among the entertain
ments planned for them during their
visits in Americas is the party in which
trey share honors with Miss Sylvia
Harris, of Montgomery, the guest of
Mrs. S. A. Moses. This party will be
given by the younger set at Mrs. Moses
heme on Church street Friday evening.
Thursday evening they will be honor
guests at the party given by "The Sill
ent Five" a social organization which
began in the Americas High school
during Is, when the members of that
exclusive circle were among others of
the graduating class. The entertain
ment will be held at the home of
George Earl Ansley, president, on Lee
street A few friends of the members
have been invited to meet the Misses
McMath's guests.
Mrs. C. o. Niles entertained Wednes-
day afternoon in honor of Miss Agnes
Harrison, of Columbus, the guest of
Miss Marie Walker, and the Misses Nc
Maths visitors shared honors at this
affair.
Miss Lillian Chester, one of the
guests, is former resident of Ameri-
Gus, where her father, Rev. o. B.
Chester, was pastor of the First Meth
odist church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
EASEMENT HANGS EARLY
TO-DAY FOR TREASON CRIME
Continued from Page l.

other papers pleaded for mercy and
petitions asking for a reprieve were
circulated in London. Adherents of
John Redmond forwarded to Premier
Asquith a petition signed by six
Bishops, twenty-six members of Parli-
ament and fifty-one other persons, in
Guiding number of educators.
Pope Benedict interceded in Case
ment's behalf, endeavoring to obtain
grace for him from the British gov
eminent, influential Irish Nationalist
having urged upon the Pontiff that
the prisoner was not traitor but was
inspired by Irish patriotism.
Roger Easement, prior to the war,
established reputation through his
investigation of the Congo and South
American rubber atrocities committed
on natives by Belgian and British
rubber hunters. The then Sir Roger
headed a commission of inquiry which
brought about reforms. IN 1913 he
became actively identified with the org
aBization Of the Irish national volun-
teers. He was in the United States
when the war began and addressed an
open letter to the Irish press advising
Irishmen to remain neutral. In Octo-
Der 1914 he went to Norway and
thence to Berlin, when came the news
that startled the world-Casement
was plotting what his country looked
upon as high treason. His friends,
recallig his years of service in Africa
and South America, claimed for him
that the tropical sun had unbalanced
him mentally Easement was born on
September /, 1864.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
MISS WRIGHT IS THE
HONOR GUEST AT DANCE.

Miss Marie Carroll entertained last
night at her home on Appleton avenue
with a most unique prom dance for
Miss Naomi Wright, of Americas. 1t
was a fancy dress affair in the nature
of an old-fashioned tacky party, prizes
being awarded for the most ridiculous
costumes. Miss Naomi Wright was
successful contestant for the ladies'
prize, and Mr.. Donald Carlton the gen
tlemen's. The "tacky party" idea was
also carried out in the decorations OF
old-fashioned sunfowers and in the
menu, which consisted only of old
fashioned dishes. The guests were the
members of the 20. T." club.-Macon
News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
ARTHUR GOES TO THE
INSURANCE MEETING

Fred B. Arthur left Wednesday night
for Atlanta, where he goes to attend
the convention Of Georgia agents Of
the Mutual Life Insurance Co., of
which R. F. Sheldon is general mana
ger for the Georgia agency.
Mr.. Arthur has been connected with
the Mutual Life Isurance Company
for period of twenty-five years, and
the occasion to meet with all the
agents in the state in convention, as
the guests of Mr.. Sheldon, will be
thoroughly enjoyed by all those who
attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
MRS. NILES HOSTESS
FOR MISS HARRISON.

Mrs. C. o. Niles entertained We'd
nesday afternoon in honor of Miss
Agnes Harrison, of Columbus, the at
tractive guest of Miss Marie Walker
Forty-two was played at four tables
and after the game punch and sand
wiches were served.
Those invited were Misses Lois and
Matte Beulah McMath and guests
Mary Glover, Eugenia Parker, Melva
Clark, Marie Walker, Carrie Belle
Mathis, Cordelia Gatewood, Mary Hud-
son, Elizabeth Eldridge, Elizabeth Da-
Wis, Agnes Harrison, Mary Hawkins
and Anna Murray.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
INFORMAL DANCE
AT MISS WALKERS.

The pretty home of Miss Mary
Walker, on Lee street, was the scene of
an informal dancing party Wednesday
evening. Those dancing were mem
bers of the High school set. Music
was furnished by a victrola. Among
those dancing were Miss Catherine
Hamilton, Miss Marguerite Everett
Miss Mary Walker, Miss Margaret
Wheatley, Miss Isabel Wheatley, Miss
Nell Hamilton, Miss Mary Belle
Greene, Messrs. Ralph Lane, Harry
Sullivan, William Ivey, Courtney Iyey,
Samuel Hooks, Ed Everett, Walter
Greene and Walter Lee Bell.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
JOLLY PARTY WENT
TO PROSPECT PARK.

Mrs. Andrews chaperoned a jolly
swimming party, composed Of members
OF the High school set at Prospect
Park Thursday afternoon. The party
went out in cars and spent the after
noon at the popular Americas resort.
A picnic luncheon was served during
the afternoon.
Among those present were Misses
Mary Walker, Eugenia Collins, Mary
Belle Greene, Clara Glover, Catherine
Hamilton, Margaret Wheatley, Isabel
Wheatley; Messrs. Ralph Lane, Ed
Everett, Walter Greene, Walter Lee
Bell, Will Green Turpin, Jr., Henry
Clay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
MISS MRYTICE STRANGE
OF ELLAVILLE HONORED.

Miss Myrtice Strange is being de-
lightfully entertained at Dublin. In q
recent issue of the Laurens Citizen, the
following appeared:
Miss Marian Arnau and Mrs. Essie
Bryant entertained jointly last evening
with theatre party in honor of Miss
Mrytice Strange, of Ellaville. the at
tractice house guest of Miss Arnau.
The guests met at the Library as is
the custom, from where they were in
tied to the Crystal and the famous pic
ture, "The Girl I Left Behind Me-" be-
ing enjoyed
Cake ad cream, in red and white
was afterwards served at the Crystal
Soda and Smoke Shop by Misses Thel-
ma and Emily Pritchett.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
MRS. I. w. JONES ENTERTAINS
RECREATION CLUB.

Mrs. T. w. Jones entertained the
Recreation Forty-Two club Thursday
afternoon at her home on Lee street.
Summer flowers were used in the dec
orations, and delicious course was
served after the game. Eighteen mem
bres of the club were invited, in addi-
ton to few friends. Among the
members playing were Mrs. T. F. Ma
bry, Mrs. Thomas Mccarthy, Mrs. E.
: Sheahan, Miss Mabel Sawyer, Miss
F.ugenia Sheahan, Mrs. T. w. Jones,
Mrs. Charles Tyson, Mrs. E. ]. Tyson,
Mrs. Irwin Poole, Mrs. Ned Sawyer,
Mrs. Vernon Shipley, Mrs. Nicholson,
Mrs. Lee Fetner. Mrs. Charles Bost-
wick, Mrs. L. B. Bryant and Mrs. T.
S. Simmons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
BUSINESS CHANGES
ARE MADE IN CITY

The Howell-Prather Drug Co., has
moved to the stand of Howell Phar-
macy, on Lamar street; the Howell
Pharmacy has combined with the Ed
ridge Drug Co., on Jackson street, and
the Planters Seed Co., will occupy the
former store of the Howell-Prather
Co., on the corner of Windsor avenue
and Forsyth street.
The Eldridge store has recently
been renovated and with the installa-
tion of soda fountain it will be a
pretty store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
TAX LAW IS SAFE
IN THE HOUSE NOW

ATLANTA, ia, Aug. 3.-If the
house of representatives ever gets a
shot at the bill to repeal the state of
Georgia's tax equalization act, which
is the only thing that stands between
the state treasury and virtual bank
ruptcy, the act will hit the soapy
chutes.
Sentiment against the act, that is in
the lawmaking body, was proven yes
terday by the action of the senate in
passing bill to repeal it by a vote of
80 to Z, which is the largest majority
any measure has received in the SEN
ate during the present session.
A majority of the members of the
house have committed themselves in
writing to repeal the act, and the only
thing that prevents the house from
passing the senate bill is the fact that
its advocates cannot get it on the cal
endar, which requires a three-fourths
vote. If the bill awaits vote in it's
regular order, it will never be reached
at the present session.
The tax equalization act has increas-
cd the taxable values of the state OF
Georgia by more than one hundred and
fifty million dollars. If the act is re-
realed, this increase will vanish. AL
ready the state is 100000 behind on
1915 appropriations, and will finish
1916 100000 behind Appropriations
aggregating 100000 are now pending
in the legislature, and if passed they
will run the deficit to 100000 at the
close of the year. Added to this viii
be $225,0OO to supply deficit in the
pension fund next year, making the
states total deficit in the neighbor-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
MRS. MOSES WILL
Rave PARTY FRIDAY.

The members of the younger set will
entertain Friday evening at the home
of Mrs. s. A. Moses, on Brown street,
in honor of Mrs. Moses attractive
guset, Miss Sylvia Harris, of Mont
gomery. The party will be a prom
AID dance affair. About thirty have
been invited to meet Miss Harris.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
MISS ANNE WALKER
HAS EIGHTH BIRTHDAY.

Miss Anna Walker, the interesting
young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James
A. Walker, entertained number Of
her young friends Wednesday to cele-
brate her eighth birthday. The after
noon was pleasantly epent enjoying
guessing contests and other children's
games, after which delicious refresh
ments were served. twenty-five little
friends we're invited to Miss Walkers
party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
MRS. IVEY HAD ONE
TABLE OF BRIDGE.

Mrs. w. S. Ivey entertained on Ia
BILE of bridge Wednesday morning at
her home on Lee street. Refreshments
of iced tea and sandwiches were serv-
ed after the game. Among those play
ing were Miss Matte Sue Taylor, Miss
Annie Bailey, Miss Annie Ivey, Mrs. w.
S Ivey and Mrs. H. A. Smith.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
SOCIETY NEWS
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= THE LILY OF YARROW. \
\ = y y y \ r \ y 4 y y \ \ !
Sleep in the heart of the forest the
81 lily of Yarrow is growing;
Blue is its cup as the sky, and with
mystical odour o'erfiowing;
Family it falls through the shadowy
glades where the south wind is
blowing.
Sweet are the primroses pale and the
violets after shower;
Sweet are the borders of pinks and
the poisoning grapes in the
bower;
Sweeter by far is the breath of that
far-away woodland flower.
Searching and strange in its sweetness,
it steals like a perfume en-
chanted,
Under the arch of the forest, and all
who perceive it are haunted,
Seeking and seeking forever, till sight
of the lily is granted.
Who can describe how is grows, with
its chalice of lazuli leaning.
Over a crystalline spring, where the
ferns and the MOSES are green
ing?
Who can imagine its beauty, or utter
the depth of its meaning?
Calm of the iourneying stars and re-
pose of the mountains olden,
Joy of the swift-running rivers, and
glory of sunsets golden,
Secrets that cannot be told in the heart
of the flower are holden.
SURELY to see it is peace, and the
crown of lifelong endeavor;
Surely to pluck it is gladness-but
they who have found it can never
Tell of the gladness and peace; they
are hidden from our vision for
ever.
Twas but a moment ago that COM
rade was wandering near me;
Turning aside from the pathway he
murmured a greeting to cheer
me-
EMhen he was lost in the shade, and I
y called but he did not hear me.
why should l dream he is dead and
pewail him with passionate sor-
row?
Surely l know there is gladness in
Enai1g the lily of Yarrow;
He has discovered it first, and per-
haps I shall find it tomorrow.
Henry Van Dyke.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
CHRYSATHEMUM CLUB
WITH MRS. M'KEE.

The Chrysanthemum club will meet
whit Mrs. S. H. Mckee, at her home in
Rees park, Friday afternoon at 4:30
o'clock. All members of the club are
urged to be present, as this is to be
enc of the most important meetings of
the year, and full attendance is ear
restly desired.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
lood of a million dollars.

hood of million dollars.
To repeal the tax act and wipe off
values amounting to $150,ooe,OG0 10
$2OO,OOo,OOO would be to throw the
treasury into the quick-sands up to its
neck, and the only possible hope of ex-
Treating the state from its floating
debt would be to issue additional
bonds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
MISS KALMON is
ENTERTAINED AT ALBANY.

Miss Marjorie Kalmon, of Americas,
who has been the attractive guest of
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J.
kalmon, on Pine street, left for her
home today at noon She was delight
fully entertained during her stay.-Al-
bany Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
DANCE POSTPONED
TO NEXT WEDNESDAY.
=

Owing to absence from the city of the
orchestra engaged to play for the
Glance by the college set in honor Of
the visiting girls Wednesday evening
was postponed until next Wednesday.
The hop will take place at the Ameri-
Gus Light Infantry armory hall, and
about fifty of the dancing contingent
have been invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
AMERlCUs SHOWS
ALCAZAR,

Thursday.
Paramount Maria Roso" Five
acts.
Friday.
Chapter IL of who's Guilty"
Eighth Chapter Mysteries of Myra. .
Saturday.
Triangle pictures. "Hoodoo Ann"
Flee acts. by Stalk Delivery" Key
stone comedy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-03
PARTY AT MISS
DAIELS ON FRIDAY.

The members of the High school set
Will entertain at the home Of Miss Julia
Daniel, on Taylor street Friday even
ing The party will be prom affair.
About thirty have been invited.