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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23
pLEpoEs MADE oooo.

We are trying to meet and discuss
state issues ON their merits. We would
40 far as In us lies, clear away the
fog that has been raised. This IN par
ticulariy necessary In the case OF the
tax laws. There are those who affect
10 believe that the election OF q re-
publican governor would largely relieve
them Of the requirement OF paying
taxes. They have probably not stopped
to reflect that It never has had that
sort Of an effetc.
Thu fashion now seems TO be TO COM
pare this years state tar bill with last
years. 80 far an the small home owner
and land holder 10 concerned. this Is
all right. Few OF them win pay more
this year. But the big fellows. who
have been getting on with paying less
than their fair share, win have 70 pay
slightly more. They ought not 20 OBJ
ject TO thih because they are now get
ting more In rents. etc, from their
property than heretofore. Their profits
have more than kept pace with their
taxes.
But some Insist that, assuming that
the assessed valuation OF property has
bon. multiplied two and one-half
times II ought TO follow that the state
tar rate should be divided by two and
one-half Well. Il didn't lack much OF
that. Thoughtful persons win remember.
however, that all Of the states revenues
are not derived from nd valorem taxes.
A good deal comes from licenses, fees.
fines, profits from the state coal mines,
| etc, These iteIna have not been In
creased In the same ratio az the as
seHned valuation. This small difference
had to be made up.
In their broader outlines, therefore,
we contend that Gov. Roberts has made
| good on his pladEes---that he has re-
| deemed tho states credit and rescued
| itH treasury from potential bankruptcy,
and oil without increasing tina burden
| OF the most numerous body Of tax
payers. Tho increased revenues have
been levied against property which
| has heretofore almost escaped taxa.
ton and against other property which
has been inadequately assessed. The
system IL not perfect, but II represents
n great achievement. And nobody has
been hurt by II.
| other complaints against Gov. Rob-
| NrtA have even less foundation. AZ the
states Hworn executive, he could not
consistently do less than uphold the law
and preserve public order,
Mistakes have been made, o.
course. but Gov. Roberts has made good
In very dif1cnlt situation and durinE
a troublesome period. His work hat
been constructive. but II rs not yo
complete. when his riaus have hcer
entirely contaminated there viii be 1T
tie room for complaint. We differ from
Uncle Alfred and AJAX voters 10 cleo
Il xislators who will cooperate with
Gov. Roberts
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23
. WITHOUT AN ISSUE.

Elihu Roots squirming indicates the
straits to which responsible republican
leaders have been brought by their
webbing candidate. He attempts 70
make an issue over Article X ana the
Lodge reservations when he knows that
no such issue exists or can exist until
his candidate has agreed TO use tho
ssrescnt league as = basis for q world
organization and proceeds to contrast
The Lodge amendments or those OF his
own construction with those suggested
w Gov, Coz. When Harding expresses
4 willingness TO accept the framework
on the present league, then the Quee-
tion cS amendments ana reservations
properly and logically becomes an Is
sue between him ana Cox. not before
There IL no can for Cow Con tosac.
rot being offered BY anybody, not even
their author. But Gov. Cox himself
Auggssted reservations which he be-
heves wotid safeguard American In
tereuts. He has. moreover, agreed that
Ito VIII consult with the senate ana
with an honest friends Of peace and
work cut q program with them for
affirmative action. Nothing could be
sairer than this--and nothing better
calculated 70 assure our national
safety. II 10 not now q question OF
what Wilson would 10 or has dons, but
% what cor ana Harding propose 10 90.
The isttere confssaes he has no plan.
These who contend against the Coz
propps&i WIN have difIlculty In proving
themselves real friends Of wars abato-
fient. ~ ~, it.,+~
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23
THE sREWERs' War sooK.


The United Brewers association has
issued year book"--which ID . real
book OF 800 pagos--and sent copies TO
the newspapers. A year book, we pre-
sumo. Ia publication which chronicles
the history and activities OF those who
issue It for tho year under considera.
ton. The record OF the brewers for the
past year, however. Is not no much a
recital or what they have done a. Of
what has been done 10 them. That
seems to have beon q plenty.
Hugh n. Fox has taken II upon him-
salf to write m introduction TO the
above mentioned year book whicn can
probably be best characterised 40 a
prelude 10 the swan song which IL
developed NJ the story unfolds. Fla
seems TO conceive that somebody wants
to hear from the brewers, but he dia-
tinctiyely invokss the soft pedal. lilo
believes that the country 10 yet con-
fronted with d great problem. but the
brewer ID hereafter merely an cniookef
In vienna He walls:
.Let II be understood In conciuslbn
| that the brewer should no longer be
cohsioeren ~. = anil,.a '~sss. u. !" ~ ~.
uauon' ane pus,ns.s WY" s
pouhu 70 aeIena " . sns 49,, "ss -"
aestToyea ny tne Nkn.osnsh ne na
msnt, tne Vulsteau ~. ~nu Ie uev'ssoH
az do all good citissns. He cannot att
tempt 70 aireot the toroes Whlun He
now ORGANIZING 20 secure pon.,cAI az.
sion, LOT h's presence on .na' hciu WIN
% resehteu-peFhapa Jus'N-anu' Son
oeNanV' might DC iat"i 10 'he moNe~
msne
mats true. u might pc ia'ai' Inc
movement 10 IN very aeueate slase
% ns.Nn Aho must neeus pe careiuny
nourieneo ~ 10 70 survive. Vhs
business mas oeeh uesWoyeo~~pup.
hca.'on OF the year uooh was Postpoheu
until inc decision OF the supreme court
hAu maue that iact certainty ANU
hAvihs hlgnaily thileo 10 ueteha W sue
oeslsunN' the poor brewer II now ntraio
10 assist IN Jus recreation lest his pres
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23
THE HON. JOHN A. MOON.

addressed the audience that heard Gov Rob-
busy b district, A. might fall recollection
10 Moons defeat
of this district There need OF
elsewhere He splendid
experience In Washington
and the district than other
could send there
district representative last night
In the whole United States
with Judge Moon in the house. He Is
admiration for tho sterling Qualities and keen mind OF Chattanooga
right Moon able and splendid
his
itself should Judge Moon
Waahi nptonf
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23
Campaign Slogans

Editor of Tho Chattanooga News;
You have had much TO say OF the re-
publican campaign Of deception, etc
Quito q number 81 your readers dare
YOU to eudeavor TO juAtity tho two
posters used by the democrats, as fol-
lows;
1916 campaign poster
"A Vote for
WILSON means
peAee and Personal Liberty,
A Vote for
Hughes means
War and Prohibition"
1890 poster;
ITO Vote for
Cox and Roosevelt
means
Peace, Progress ana Prosperity
In the light OF the 1915 claim, how
can ,ho 1920 claim he accepted ~
rlously and are they both not org
mated TO dcrpiVyF
Thor, vs. enough lnsg and sidcStcpplne
nt the head OF ~" ticket lets sec II
,nu can give "a reasonable reason,
THOMAS i. LlTTbErON,
CHATTANOOGA oct ss'
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23
pRESBYTERY TO MEET

FLORENCE, Ala. Oct. 2a.--(special.)---
The North Alabama presbytery Of the
Southern Presbyterian church win meet
at the First Presbyterian church, Flor
sermon will be delivered by the retir-.
ing moderator, Rev. w. r. Trump, OF
Tuscumba. Fifty ministers and dele
gates viii be In attendance.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

GOV. Roberts did not attempt 20
riuetify" his ~oonduct" In connection
Win the extra session in order to
esafiky a treacherous critic. No juHti-
fieation was necessary. No responsible
serron or party is raising the issue.
IL only those who are seeking eN-
s,,.ea for kpifng the party 20 which
hsv profess allegiance. It is not tho
snternor. but such carpers who have
'sh,rtifcstIon coming TO them. The gov
I. 10y h not asking that these acts
=, .scondoued." Internally, he vs. VIII
~ Tor those who hold the old party
reithv 20 do their worst. lie is IN,
servast Of the party and the people oil
n ,oday. and they have notl Is t'
ccndone.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

eSsw York seems suddenly TO have
discovered that there IL grating going
ON in connection with the citys public
work. II Is apparently duly shocked
with what has been disclosed--whst the
country generally has been noting and
talking about for generations.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

Senator Brandegee, OF Connecticut,
nas one Of those WORTHLESS who. in COM
mon with others hereabouts, insisted
that women's place IL 10 the home.
re did what he could to keep them
IN their place. Now. the women have
turned the tables. They are Of opinion
that A. home in Connecticut IL a good
place for BrandeEse. They favor his
remaining there while somebody else
xoes to washington the next six years.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

Georgia republicans arc very gencr-
Gus In printing the names OF democratic
candidates on their tickets. especially
so when u f. remembered that they
had 40 candidate OF their own. There
Is nothing particularly smart about the
trick. however. Tho scheme is easily
seen through. White not thoroughly IN
sympathy with the national party an
ono tissue. Georgia democrats win not hc
caught hey 20 transparent AN rnort 'o
mHncuver them into the Harding camp.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

Noting that his sister 10 supporting
Cox and contributing Handsomely 70 the
democratic exchequer. Senator McCor-
mick may conclude that 3 prophet is
not without honor save Ia his own
family. a.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

The British government refuses 20 tn
Quire into the reprisals In Ireland. on
the theory, perhaps. that Il already
knows rs much ss 1t wants to. There
y an old proverb, however. that none
lis 80 blind RA those who will not see.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

With an almost human insight the
laoksonvNle Times Union declares that
nov an Increase In the cost Of sugar
10 predicted. doubtless BY men who
liave sugar for sale"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

Mr.. Harding says he has nothing con
latructive to offer and that he win be
expected TO make good on II when
elected. Chances are he would.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

A successful coiored man declares that
too many silk shirts and too much good
times are the cause OF social unrest.
Our impression was that these go along
with q good deafsof rest aAsasEese
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

frances spokesman" sent 10 initiate
negotiations with Senator Harding. re-
mains incognito--or maybe In status
quo would better express II.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

German American voters regard n
vote FOR Harding and Coolidge a. the
best assurances Of separate peace with
the fMtherland.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

Farm products are not bringing 70
many dollars No during the war period.
sut The dollars are worth more. "a y
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

Senator Harding insists that he has
not changed his position on the league
OF nations All right. win be now tell
us what II ief
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

Those who are dsnlrous OF d change
may be equally clansorous for change.
little later, with the a omitted.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

Adequate FAs assured city.--H Headline.
Ths country apparently has a sufit-
cheney already.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-23

Coal operators for low prices.-~Head.
line. Then. who 10 holding them upf
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01
DECLARATION
AGAINST BONUS
United States Chamber of Com
merce Adopts Resolution
Condemning Soldier
Demands

Atlantic City, n. j., April 27.-The
resolution committee submitted a re
solution to the United States Chan-
Der of Commerce opposing bonus 20
soldiers. The resolution declared that
not only would the half mllllon ne
groes in the South, who would receive
five to six hundred dollars each, M
mediately quit work until the money
was spent, but predicted that there
would be generally an orgy OF spend spend :
ing. that labor would be disorsanlzed
and production decreased.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01
Some Interesting Information FroI,
= Other Communities.

While, we in Sumter are consider
ing what is the best thing to do fer
our schools, it is we'll for us to know
what other communities are doing.
Sumter Is not the only town that has
an educational problem TO solve.
Those who We're privileged to hear
the splendid lecture OF last evening
will remember that the speaker gave
emphasis 20 the declaration that we
have heard so frequently OF late that
the next five years would determine
the fate of our modern civilization.
My own belief is that the public school
is one of the bulwarks Of civilization.
We dare not fail to strengthen it.
Florence has just voted, eight 10
one. in favor Of an Increase in bond
issue for school PURPOSES fer $780,
900. Two hundred and fifty thou
sand OF this will go into one building.
Greenwood mas just voted without
q single vote in the negative for an
;ncrease Of four mills for additional
current expenses.
Rock Hill has just added $4,000
20 it's bonded indebtedness for school
building purposes. In addition TO
this. / have just received this infor-
NATION from Rock Hill:
on will be interested 10 know
that a representative citizens meet
ing last night endorsed the recon-
N anaation of the Board of Education
to ask the people of the district to
vote on the question OF adding 8 mills
additional for running expenses, MAX
ing our levy 19 mills special for. this
district It was as fine a meeting as
L have ever seen and there was not a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01
SODIERS LEVY
INDEMNITY
attractive Profits Tax to Be
| Imposed on People to Pro-
vide Bonus Fund for
Soldiers

81 Washington, April 26-A retroac-
tive tan on war profits has been de-
ti.itety agreed upon by house Demo-
Gratis and ssmsurgent' Republicans to
Faise funds for soldier relief legis,a-
ton. Representatives Rainey. Demo
segat Illinois. and Johnson, Republi-
can, South Dakota, in q statement is
saed tonight announced that bill
would be introduced tomorrow provid-
ing for the collection of the tax.
The plan of the Republican leaders
has not been finally agreed upon but
ss is said provision probably will be
the imposition Of a I per cent tax on
SSaes. The battle upon financing sol-
diers bonus Legislation, scheduled to
Sonamences The house May3, prom
Uses to hinge upon these Two conflict
sirs schemes for meeting the expense
( inroIved.
ynder the hill to be submitted to-
morrow, an 80 per cent tax will be
levied on individual and corporation
Incomes over and above the .pre-war
income with an exemption OF s2o.e0e
dnr indiriduals. and 500, ,000 for corp
oFations.
In case of an individual" the bill
proposes, the term war profits means
rise snaount by which his average net
4ncome for the taxable years 1915.
1918, 1919 and 1920: less his average
fneome, war profits and excess profits
,taEes for such TEARS exceed his net M
come for the taxable year 1911 :
ssIn case of corporation in exist
elaee during the prewar period the
term war profits, means. the amount
by which its average net income for
sFhe taxable years 1917, 1918. 1919.
and 1S20. less its average income. war
profits and excess profits taxes for
which such years exceed its average,
net income for the rrewar period
Iths calendar years of 1911. 1912 and
snS13. plus or minus. as the case may
se. 10 per cent OF the difference be-.
tween its average invested capital for
che prewar period and its average in
vested capital for the taxable years
1917. 1918, 1919 and 1920
Corporations under the counter rev.
enue bill of the Democrats and in
xurgent'' Republicans, includes '1as-
sociations, joint stock companies and
Insurance ompanies. .
4 Mr. Rainey said the measure would
raise two billion dollars for carrying
oat the soldier -reliefland would have
the solid support of the Democrats in
the house. No amendment, however,
was made as 10 the number of in.
surg ent'' Republicans expected to sup
port the counter revenue bill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01

The Ladies Shop offers a spcci;ts
value in coat suits at s4s.50-Adv..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01
p: .gah News Notes

ItCNtS eANolS-,
Pisgah, april 26-Planting is about
done. s1,ne cotton viii have to be
planted over. The corn stands are
fairly good.
Tie revenue officers raided num-
Der of negroes here last week in
search of whiskey. Some evidence of
Illicit distilling were found. Soma
have left their crops and gone; osf1er@
bound over to court. They are all as
innocent as lambs of wrong-doing.
A shooting scrape occurred at GreeR
Hill church on the Charleston road
yesterday. Two negroes got badly
shot and may die. One got beat up,
Pisgah Club was organized Satur-
day. c. w. Elmer, president; j. II.
DuPree. memeber executive commits
tee; J. T. Dennis delegate to county
convention.
The Ladies Shop offers speci;is
value in coat suits at s0-Advs i,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01
ANARCHY IN
JUGO-SLAVIA

e London. April "a BolshevikFre-
volution has broken out in 3ugosl&vla'
saws q Central News dispatch from
Rome, quoting Trieste advices TO the
Messagero. Machine guns were
brought into action ct Belgrade,
where hundreds are said TO have been
slain. while fatal riots occurred at
Lailbach and Agr3n1.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01

Detroit. April 2S-The tenants
league has petitioned the Governor to
call a special session of the legisla-
ture to enact laws governing rentals
1t suggests that rent profits bc fixed
by law.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01
CHAMP CLARK
SEEKS NOMINATION
Disgruntled Politician Who Has
Consistently Opposed Ad-
ministration Wants to
Be President

New York. April 26-Chanlp Clark,
resentatives. has decided to become a
candidate for Democratic presidential
nomination, it was declared here to-
day by Mrs Julia Sanders, an officer
of the Swastika club. a wornan's poll
teal organization. Mrs. Sanders said
Mr. Clark had. made known his deci-
sion to her over the telephone from
Washington, explaining he desired to
make the announcement through a
woman's organization in appreciation
OF the charming compliment the wom-
en- voters OF the country have paid
him "by supporting him during his
public career
e'I would be glad to serve the people
as L have served them for 90 years, "
said Mr.. Clark. Il am not going into
any state to wage a fight for delegates
to the Democratic national convention.
AS a poor man I cannot buy political
patronage.
Washington. April 26 = Former
Speaker Clark said today that while
he had not authorized anyone to an
nounce his candidacy for the Demo-
cratic presidential nomination mo
man could decline such an honor If
offered freely.
81 have mot lifted and do not in
tend to lift my finger or open my
mouth to get the nomination" Mr..
Clark said. ..Alf that I have ever said
IS that .Barkis IS willin.' .
Mr. Clark said that he assumed
Mrs Sanders announcement was bas-
ed on his previous announcement re-
garding his attitude towards the nom
nation.
Mr. Clark said he had not eommuni-
Gated with Mrs. Sanders for two or
three months"
Just say this for me. he said, and
dictated the following:
g Il have not said word. or written
a line. or lifted my finger, to get the
nomination at San Francisco. and I do
not intend to do so. I suppose the
delegates would like to elect the man
nominated at San Francisco. If they
think can be elected they viii nom
mate. me: If they simply want to NOM
mate somebody-if. that's all they
want-they will nominate somebody
else.
Il know Mrs Sanders very we'll;
she's a fine woman. has lots of sense,
but never authorized her or anyone
else to nominate me Tor president.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01
UNDERWOOD MADE
SENATE LEADER

Washington. April ga clear
fela was held by Senator Underwood
when the Senate Democrats caa-
cused to elect a leaae:.
Senator Underwood was unanimous
~ elected Democratic Senate leader.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01

- louisville. KY. April 27.-Ministers.
labor leaders social workers and city
officials are enlisted in a campaign
initiated by the womens clubs to dis
courage buying at present prices and
to- unite in an economy pledge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01
STEEL TRUST
SUIT AGAIN

Washington, April 2S-The govern
ment has asked the Supreme Court.
to re-hear It's dissolution suit against
the United States Steel corporation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01
single dissenting vote on the ques-

single dissenting vote on the ques-
ton
Every progressive community real
izes that a crisis is at hand and il
cannot afford to lose that which
means so much for its children-the
education of the future citizens of our
State and country.
Respectfully and cordially submit
ted. s. II. EDMUNDS,
superintendent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01

Chicago, April 2s-Eery third Chi
goan is too fat. according to Heath
Commissioner Robertson, who is *
rerimenting with a weight reduction
class.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01

Have you read the special sad-" III
.h:s. paper OF the sale Of suits and
ccetss at the Ladies Shop.-Adv.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01

New York, April 2S-The prospects
Of disorder in connection with the
threatened rent strike here May l have
become sufficiently alarming to at
tract the Department Of Justice,
Chairman Filly. Of the mayors COM
mittee on rent profIteering announced
today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01

Washington, April 2sseyen hun
dret. and sixty-fwo deportation war
rants were issued by the Department
Of Labor as the result Of the sso-calied
radical raids by the Department, ac-
cording to Assistant Secretary Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-01

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can install at once. If you have a
Ford without a starter, see us.
Shaw Motor Company.