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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-02-06

fact established by the Census Bu-
reau's latest publication-Finahcial
Statistics of States, 1917.
If more evidence is needed, here
it is:
In an earlier Census publication,
issued in 1915, which contains COM
parative tax figures from 1860 to
1912, it is shown that during the last
census period the per capita tax levy
of ad valorem taxes in South Carolina
($4.39) was within six cents of the
lowest in the United States, less than
one third the average for the United
States and less than two-thirds the
average for the South Atlantic
group.
Furthermore, as to the rate of tax
increase, during til" last census
period, taxes rose le RAJ lily bv ID;
per cent. in South Ca'v.ia@ than tn
average for the South Atlantic group.
We were behind ten years ago, and
we are little further behind now
Our levy to-day is about what the
South Atlantic average was ten years
ago-and that, too, in spite of the
fact that the cost Of living has mo"
than doubled in the last decade, not
only for people, but for States as
WELL
We have the cheapest government
in America. It's case of too little,
TO- ~,
the patient for over-oating and have
been cutting down on his diet, when
all along he was suffering from plain,
old-fashioned starvation.
| There is no reason to be surprised
or disappointed at the results We are
getting in education ,.n,. otherwise.
We are getting more for our money
than we deserve. The citizens Of he
United States pay $500 each int)
their State treasury for the common
good of all. And they get what they
pay for. We, in South Carolina, ps :
$2.O5 each. And we get what we
pay for.
South Carolina isn't rich Stnte.
Neither is she a poor State. She
must not continue to be s,ingy
State-even to herself.
This analysis does not solve the
problem. 1t merely removes the diff
fculty one step fur .er back; but it
is step in the right direction, and
one that goes to the heart Of the stu
aion.
1t is impossible now to say what sc r
luton of the tax question will ina iy
be found, what means will be ado, 1t.
ed to give the State fairer chan ICE
for development. Perhaps the ns-
wer lies in Constitutional Conv en-.
ton. Once, however, let the idea be
driven home to the people that the
chief cause of our trouble is un der.
taxation rather than overtaXa ton
and most of the work will have orcn
done; the practical means will be
found. The IDEA is the hing.
Truth is irresistible. Honest nowl-
edge is cure for all things.
1t would be the greatest of con-
summations if the puzzled mind and
the hesitating will of the State could
| be led into the clear light of knowl.
edge and understanding on this point
Achievement may be nearer than is
thought. A new spirit is already
abroad. The great governmental ard
humane appeals of the World Wa,
have stirred and united the peo pie as
nothing else could do, and have sci
in motion spiritual forces and those
of the mightiest. A growing impa,
tience is manifcstir" Itself " 9Th al]
that is petty and y. ... , >.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-02-06
CITATION NOTICE
State of South Carolina,
Gonntu ~ Che old

State OF South Carolina,
County Of Chesterfield.
BY NJ. J. Hough, Probate Judge:
Whereas, J. Arthur Knight made
suit to me to grant him Letters of
Administration with will annexed)
of the Estate and effects of w. H..
Melton, deceased,
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kind
red and creditors of the said w. H..
Melton, deceased, that they be and
appear before me in the Court of
Probate, to be held at Chesterfield,
S. c., on the 18th of February next,
after publication hereof, at IL O'Clock
in the forenoon, to show cause, if
any they have, why the said Admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 9th
day of January, Ammo Domini, 1919.
VI. j. HOUGH,
Probate Judge.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-02-06

In their stead is coming high ideal
ism and nobility of purpose. On our
entrance into the war, the cycle of
State and Nation was "Out of weak
ness, strength" Now it is in incrcas-
ing measure, "Out of strength
sweetness, sanity, light"
"The world stands out on either side
No wider than the heart is wide;
Above the world is stretched the sky,
No higher than the soul is high"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-02-06

pare taxes by the mill levy alone.
A mans farm is a quarter of a mile
wide. How many acres does he
own? His tax levy is nine mills. Is
he paying too much taxes?
In this matter of the percentage of
value at which property is returned,
the 4S States vary astonishingly, run
ming all the way from 100 per cent.
in twelve States down to 20 per cent.
in Nebraska and Iowa, the lowest,
and 25 per cent. in South Carolina,
the third lowest. For example, both
real and personal property in South
Dakota is returned at rs per cent. of
it's true value. In South Carolina it
is returned at 25 per cent, third
as much. Thus a nine-mill levy in
South Carolina is exactly equivalent
to three mill levy in South Dakota.
Ohio is one of the twelve 100 per
cent. States. Thus four mill levy in
Ohio is equivalent to 20 mill levy
in Nebraska and 16-mill levy in
South Carolina.
Here is an actual instance Of how
easy it is to make mistakes. 1t is
taken from a recent editorial in a
South Carolina newspaper which al
ways takes a very intelligent and ad-
vanced position on the tax question
This particular editorial was compar-
ing taxes in Georgia and South Caro-
lin, and remarks, in part: eff our tax
levy is 3A mills higher this year
than the levy in Georgia, we have
many permanent improvements to
show for it"-and goes on to name
the improvements and to justify the
3-mill higher levy in South Carolina
The point is, however, that as mat
ter of fact taxes in South Carolina
are not higher than in Georgia,
though our mill levy is. For note:
Property in Georgia is returned at
40 per cent. of its true value, and in
South Carolina at 25 per cent There
fore, an eight-mill levy in South
Carolina is exactly equal to five-mill
levy in Georgia. Five mills on 40
per cent. valuation equals 200; eight
mills on 25 per cent. valuation equals
200.
1t is distinctly unfortunate that
property is returned so low in South
Carolina, for it necessitates an ex-
tremely high mill levy to produce
revenue. Our tax system is thus like
low-geared engine, which puffs very
fast and rattles very loud, but which
doesn't del er enough steam to do
more than keep the whistle blowing
What is the right way to get at the
truth about taxes? What are the
actual cold facts? De We pay more
than the other States or not? Are
taxes too high?
Here is the answer. Take the to-
tai amount raised by taxation for all
State purposes. Divide that sum by
the total population, and you have
the per capita cost of government
This per capita cost Of government in
South Carolina is within one cent of
the lowest per capita cost in America
The average for the United States is
$5.04; the average for the South At
lantic States is 1925; the average
for South Carolina is $2.05. That Is,
we pay less than onc-half Of the av-
eragc for the United States and less
than two-thirds of the average for
the South Atlantic group. OF the
100, 100000 people living in the
United States the million and a half
living in South Carolina pay next to
lowest of all. North Carolina pays
$2.O4 per capita.
That is the unmistakable, ultimate
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-02-06

1t is cablcd from France that the
Allies will each hold large army in
Europe to enforce peace. In other
words, they mean to have peace even
il they have to fight for it.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-02-06

1t is reported that the ex-Kaiser
saving wood. No doubt the wiscst
thing he can do just now is to saw
wood and say nothing.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-02-06

Influenza is no rcspecter Of per-
sons, 1t broke into the South Caro-
lima legislature, causing the death of
Senator Nicholson, of Edgefeld, one
Of the leaders of the upper house.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-02-06
DR.. L. H. :TRoTTi.
Dental Surgeon
Chesterfield, S. c.

Office on second floor in Rosi
Building.
All who desire my services win
please see me at Chesterfield, as ]
.ave discontinued my visits to other
owns.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-02-06

Since the Teal Light & Power Co.
has begun putting in electric meters
in Chesterfield everybody is talking
about watts" We wonder if they
know wat they are talking about
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25
G. w. CHANCE AND SON
ARE PLACED UNDER ARREST

Leesburg. Ga.,-E. E. Chance and
his father, Geo, W. Chance, We're
arrested in Atlanta on warrants from
here, the two men, who were under
bond of $1,000 each, having failed to
appear here for trail on a forgery
charge of forging checks on the
bank. They paid the cost of arrest,
gave bond again and were released.
G. w. Chance, who was at one
time a cashier Of the Smithville bank
and his son were tried two or three
years ago for the assassination of A.
D. Oliver, the notorious crook and
confidence man who opened in Lees
burg what purported to be a bank af-
ter serving. It. 3 tern ins the 1GeoFgia
They were acquitted.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25
PUTTING teeth
IN BONE DRYNE,SS
DRASTIC MEASURE TO ENFORCE
PROHIBITION OVER ENTIRE
NATION.

Washington May 23.- Measures for
enforcement Of prohibition both under
the wartime prohibition act and the
constitutional amendment were pro
posed in a bill introduced today by
Senator Sheppard, democrat of Texas,
author Of the wartime measures.
A separate commissioner of prohi-
bition, with force of ASSISTANTS, is
proposed in the bill, which is under
tood 10 have the approval of the Anti
Saloon League of America With re-
spect to provisions for search and
seizures Of intoxicants, the measure is
similar to that introduced at the last
session.
In the Sheppard bill liquor is de-
fined as including ANY distilled, malt
3piritious, vinous, remented or alco
holic liquor and all alcoholic liquids
and compounds whether medicated
proprietary, patented or not"
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25
SOUTKER AlRMEN ENJOY
GALA DAY AT M'RAE

Americus, May 23.-SHuther field
airmen are participating in gala day
being staged today at McRae, where
a picked team of ball players repre-
senting the flying field will play the
McRae outfit. -Four planes flew from
Americus to that place early today,
and will remain there until this even
hing During the game they will give
an exhibition of aerial stunts,a feature
which is expected to draw a large
crowd and in appreciation of their en-
terprise and assistance, special au-
thority has been given to carry sever
al on aerial flights.
Those who will be taken up today
are Mayor c. f. Ryals, s. f. Hunt, w,
S. Jessop r. l.. Morchead, John S.
Stamps. II. L. Wilcox, IL. +. Thornton
and D. f. McRae The landing field
at McRae is in charge of w. 5. Jes-
SOP, who has been commissioned sup
crintendent of aviation at that point.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25
ANOTHER ARREST FOR RIOT
Muscogee Grand Jury Visits Scene Of
Shooting Wednesday Night.

Columbus, May 23.--The Musoogee
grand jury, in its probe of Wednesday
nights riot in Bibb City, mill village
north of Columbus, today visited in
person the scene Of the trouble, tcGk
note of the physical surroundings and
examined marks made by bullets on
buildings in that vicinity. The grand
ilVX has RQtrua9u far as is aa4qnlloeH!tn9c;ed lle "
returned any indictments. Another
man. Charles Cannon, was arrested
today, charged with implication in the
riot.
James Gaylord 12-year-old boy who
was amonG those struck by bullets,
continues in serious condition.
The local textile union has offered
reward of $500 for the arrest and
conviction of the murderers of Grady
Tucker, the 17-year1old boy who was
killed.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25
GEORGIA CATTLE MEN
URGED TO ADVERTISE
Buyers Declare Live Stock Industry
Is Growing All oVerState-"No
Fence" Law Strongly Favored.

Atlanta, May 23.-The livestock
industry of Georgia is growing by
leaps and bounds, according to reports
which have been received here by cat
tie dealers. These are in the market
as they have never been before In
this connection, it might beasked, said
one Atlanta dealer yesterday, why the
man who has good breeding stock for
sale does not advertise the fact in
his home paper and in newspapers of
the state. Surely it is not necessary,
say local dealers, to go outside Of the
state to buy purebred stock. The rails
ing of good breeding stock is only one
part of the work; it is necessary to
advertise in order to actually turn the
effort into cash. Stock owners and
publishers who get together on this
proposition, it is stated here, will great
ly benefit themselves and the live
stock industry of the state.
Both cattle men and railroad Off
cials are pointing to the advice of
Uncle Sam and the food administra.
tion that cattle raisers keep their
stock off of the railroad tracks. This
is necessary, as they show both for
the conservation of food and leather.
An enormous number of animals have
been killed annually by railroad rights
of way.
There is no good reason why ami
mails should thus be needlessly sacri-
feed said a state capitol official yes
terday. mo citizen should permit his
stock to roam at will in such man
ner as to be killed. Many counties
have the mo fence" law and it ought
to be in force in every county in the
state"
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25
SENSATIONAL SUIT IS
FILED IN BEN HILL

MIS-. HILLARY d. Taylor, wife of Al
bert H. Taylor through her attorney
lFIorace d, Murray, Of Fitzgerald,
brings suit for damages in the sum
of $4,000 against her husband and
his father. Jesse Taylor, Sr., Mrs.
Mary Van Taylor also being made a
party.
Among other things the petition
sets out that the two elder Taylors
by threat, promises and persuasion,
caused the husband Albert l.. to
abandon his wife and eighteen months
cid child leaving them without home
or means of sustehance
Because of the large family CON
nections Of both sides the case prom
ises to be interesting and some sen
Sational developments are expected
in the trial. All parties are residents
of Ben Hill county.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25
TAKES 1900 FOOT JUMP"
Dublin Man Escapes From Failing
Balloon by Using Parachute.

odIOOH ny OSiI9 r eiI S.StiutC'
Dublin. May 23.-Privatee James
Crowder, OF this city, has just return
cd from overseas service, after being
discharged from the army. He serv-
ed through the war in balloon com
pany, and had some exciting expert
ences.
During the Argonne drive when his
company was making observations for
artillery, the balloon they were in was
set afire va German air pilia, who
made attempt after attempt at the bal
loon until he fired a string Of incen-
diary bullets into the big gas bag. 1t
caught fire, and the men at work in
the basket were forced to drop about
600 yards in parachusets to save their
lives, Private Crowder states.
Balloon observation had its own
troubles during the fighting, he states
as they would often remain in the air
but few minutes before being forced
10 come down to escape enemy planes.
When the weather was clear and OBJ
serving good they were constantly go
ing up and coming down.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25
BAHNSEN URGES FARMERS -
TO PLANT MORE CORN

Atlanta, Ga, May 23.-Dr. Peter F.
Bahnsen, State veterinarian, has is
sued warning to Georgia farmers that
if they do not plant more corn the
price will be So bushel by next
January. Owing to the government
price set on wheat the West planted
wheat instead Of corn this year ear
i'@The South has BEEN accustomed t2
bring in much of its corn from the
vest said Dr. R3lzasen, but there
is going to be a shortage this year
and that means a far greater demand
on the Southern farmers"
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25
SPLENDID RESIDENCE FOR SALE

5FLENDTD NEoIDENOE FON oHLE-
If you are looking for an ideal
place to live let me show you the
Stallings home in East Cordele. All
modern conveniences. Nice flowers,
pecan trees, etc. For price and terms
June 1st. For price and terms. see
see c, NJ. Mckenzie. 5.22-3t
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25

SHINGLES SHIN6LES-First class
No 1 shingles $3.50 per thousand. No
shingles $3.50 per thousand T. o. B.
Our mill 4 miles east Of Cord,le. so
cents extra per tn 'u5and dciiy cred
anywhere in Cordcle. A. 8. DorCugh.
Phone 400 ], c. Dorough, at mill
4-26-26t
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25

Italy is enforcing series of regu.
latiOns governing the width of wheel
rims allowed on highways.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25

CUSHloNS--Sold comfort in your
Ford. No matter how new or old your
car is, you need a double deck de
luxe Cathedral Pipe Cushion.
is if You want to enjoy the comforts
of Packard or Pierce-Arrow. We
make the only cushion, in America
that eliminates all jolts and jars
and makes all roads seem ike an as
phalt pavement. Made for all cars
at proportionately low prices. One
hundred percent improvement in rid
ing conditions. We build them or
money guarantee. Stop right now and
make us prove what We claim. Phone
II. Cordele Top & Harness Co, 4.2S-26
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25
GRIFFIN PASTOR GETS
CALL FROM LAGRANGE

Griffin, Ga, May 22.-Dr. Sammons,
pastor of the First Baptist church
has received call to the First Bap-
tist church of LAGRANGE. DR.. Sam
mons has been past of Griffin for nine
years and strong movement has
developed to keep him here.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25

FOR SALE, SWAP OR TRADE
One Ford Truck, one Baby Saxon
Automobile, one Chevrolet 400 and
one five passenger Dodge Car, five
or six second hand Trailers. Will sell
them, swap them or trade them for
anything of value. I dare you to make
me an offer. The above cars and
trailers are in A. No. 1 condition.
am overstocked and must move them.
Call phone 12O or see us. S. NJ. Wat.
son & Co The Hidge & Junk People.
1926
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25
NORMAL TEMPERATURES
AND SHOWERS COMING

Washington, May 24.--Nearly nor
NAL temperatures, considerable cloudi-
ness and occasional showers are pre-
dicted for the Southeastern states the
coming week.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25

.Mccracken,. KaN, with a population :,
Of 81, is believed tQ besthe Smallest
the commission7manager p!anHf y gov
ernment. .55s Ssstf s.FlSE
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-25
DolRyE TREAD TIRES

Ship us by prepaid express or par
eel most an old worn out, blown out,
or rim cut tire, regardless of con-
dition. We will ship you in eT-
change a good PUNcTuRE PRooE
DOUBLE TREAD TIRE at followiMg;
prices. aoxs 81; ,ao-3 1-2 So; s2x
3 1-2 50; S1x4 $40; S2x4 $1O.5O;
33x4 s1O.75; '34x4 S11; 35x4 IL $13.
Send money order or check with order
for size wanted, We ship same hour
received. al 5tit / ILL
,a. DOUBLE TREAD TIRE co.
Macon, Geossiatsl
sos First st. Opposite City HaIp
4-17-tf. #
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-07-16
WILSON yETOES BILL TO
REPEAL DAYLIGHT SAVING.

Washing ton-Presiden Wilson Sat
urday vetoed the agricultural bill be-
cause of its provision repeating the
daylight saving law
The president also vetoed the sun
dry civil bill He explained that he
vetoed the measure because of GER
tain items of the bill, which seem
likely to be of the most serious con-
sequence"
After receiving the presidents veto
messages, the house ordered the sun
dry civil bill sent back to the appro-
priations committee and voted to take
up the agricultural bill Monday.
Will Try to Repass Act.
House leaders were confident that
efforts would be made to pass the
daylight law repeal over the presi-
dents veto, but doubt was expressed
that proponents of repeal could mus
ter the required two-thirds vote. Lead
ers said. no attempt would be made to
override the. presidents veto of the
sundry civil BILL
Republican Leader Mondell said he
or Chairman Haugen of the agricul-
tural committee, would move to pass
the agricultural bill over the presi-
dents veto. House leaders expected
vote after a brief debate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-07-16
SEVEN DROWNED IN
DUBUQUE CLOUDBURST.

Seven people lost their lives in a
cloudburst at Dubuque last Wednes-
day evening. The dead are:
Mrs. George Kennicker, 26.
Ruth Brose, Z.
Mrs. Charles Wagner
Blanche Wagner, IL.
Edward Wagner, 8.
Herbert Hickey.
Helen Sezar
Fatally injured:
Gertrude Wagner.
Mrs. Kennicker and niece, Ruth
Brose, were drowned when they at
tempted to cross a torrent from a
house that was threatened. They
proposed to reach high ground but
were swept into huge sewer and
persisted Dorothy Brose, 8, was
picked from the water as she entered
the sewer. She will live.
Other victims were caught at
Union Park, about two miles north of
the city. Reports say all we're drown
ed when water sweeping down the
valley swept away tables and other
objects on which they took refuge
when the flood waters first appeared.
The bodies of Mrs. Wagner and her
two children were found in an open
air theater, while those of Herbert
Hickey and the Scar girl were found
in other sections of the park.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-07-16
VILLAGERS RECOUNT LOS
SES IN CASSVILLE FLOOD.

The greatest flood in years visited
Cassville on Friday, July 4th, says
the Record of that village in an in
teresting recital of the disaster. The
water came down Furnace creek
which goes thru the village, in a rag
ing torrent. The storm broke at G
p. m, at the source of the creek
where it assumed the proportions OF
a cloudburst.
AS result Furnace creek became
raging Amazon for a temporary
period. The first rush of water sub
sided and the residents along the bank
thought all was over. In few mo-
ments wall of water three feet high
came racing down the creek and
washing over the banks spread
through the surrounding fats,
The Cassville brewery was hit the
hardest two feet of water covering
the floor. Office furniture was dam
aged and the machinery more or less
injured. The contents of the pitch
yard went floating down stream hum
dreds of kegs and cases being washed
away. The foot bridge at the side
entrance was picked up next day at
Riverside park half mile below.
One corner of the Cassville cream
cry was demolished and three feet of
water covered the floor of the build
ing. The large churn was lifted from
its supports and butter tubs and 9TH
er articles fioated far away.
The Seippel residence nearby was
surrounded by lake. The cellar
was flooded and the garden covered
with deep mud. At the Geo. Foehr-
niger home the family rushed for high
ground. When they came back they
found eighteen inches of mud and wa
ter in the house. The rugs, furni-
ture, ETC., were ruined Fruit jars
were upset and spoiled and one hun
dred chickens carried away. The con-
dition at the James Greenwood home
was similar. Other residents along
the creek lost their gardens and had
much damage done to their cellars.
The worst sufferers from the food
were: Cassville brewery, Cassville
creamery, Geo. Foehringer, Mrs. Mary
Seippel and Otto Finkbeiner, Henry
West, Frank Blum, H, G.. Kuenster
Paul Braun, Alb Curry, Rev. Smith
Chas. WOodman, James and Sherm
Greenwood and Peter Dresser.
The total loss was $4,000.