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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
CONFER ORDERS
ON AUGUST Is

A large class will receive the Or
ders of the Temple as conferred in
Snyder Commanders Monday night,
August 10, 1921, commencing at Z
o'clock p. m, sharp.
All Sir Knights are requested to
report at the Masonic Temple at six
o'clock p. m, where refreshments
will be served beginning at $50. A
wagon load OF the finest Scurry coun-
ty watermclons will be placed on ice
Friday evening to await proper at
tention on this occasion.
Work in the Red Cross degree will
commence at Z o'clock and the Or
ders OF the Temple completed by 10
o'clock p. m. the degree team work
ing in full uniform Special music
viii be provided or the occasion.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
Marvin Jones on Tax Revision

revision OF the war time tax laws.
He stated in that message, Il hope
that the Congress will find II possible
TO undertake an early reconsideration
OF the federal taxes. 49,. that
onr taxation shall rest as lightly as
possible on the productive resources
OF the country" etc.
During the nearly three years that
have elapsed the Republicans have
been in complete control and yet they
have ignored the Presidents urgent
message and the desires OF the Amer
lean people.
Whatever blame is to be had for
the failure to revise the taxation laws
of this country must rest where II be-
longs-at the feet Of the Republican
party That party has been in COM
plete control, and yet throughout the
long weary months that have widened
into years, the American people have
been crying for relief and all that
has been heard is the empty echo Of
that fruitless cry. for the Republican
leaders have sat supinely by and
watched the American people wear
the yoke. They have watched bust
ness almost so to the wall; they have
seen what a prosperous and flourish
ing country under Democratic con-
troll crash into what amounts almost
to a panic under a Republican rule.
Even at this session instead of
taking up the revision of the revenue
laws the Republicans, grown rusty
with tradition, began to tinker with
the tariff. The American people
asked for bread and they gave them
a stone; they asked for tax revision
and they gave them a tariff law.
True Ia the historic traditions Of the
old party they have fed the American
people on promises. The elephant
has always been a slow-moying ami
Imal. bat this time the leaders have
kept him chained to a "stob.'
Te people Of tho United states have
been long-suffering and kind TO the
Republican party. but when they real
ize the true facts l predict they will
rise in their anger and sweep that
party from power.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12

From speech OF Hon. Marvin Jones
in the House of Representatives, Aug
4, 1921.
Tax revision is the all-absorbing
topic OF the day. On the street cor
ner. in the busy marts of trade, in
the field, the factory and on the farm,
is the constantly recurring cry,
When Is congress going to revise
the revenue laws?"
We are still doing business under
practically the same revenue laws
that were passed under the stress OF
war times. From every community
in America strong young men with
eager eyes were Fastening To a con-
.hict three thousand miles away. II
took billions to properly equip and
supply them. II mattered little that
business was interfered with. Busi-
ness could be revived at later date,
lut the Armies of Freedom were COM
PEELED to act at once and with driving
power or everything, including busi-
ness, would be lost.
The war time revenue measure
passed the House Of Representatives
on May %. 1917. just 81 days after
the declaration of war, by a practi-
Callt unanimous vote, Democrats
and Republicans alike voting for the
measure in these stirring times. No
party claim the c-edit Whatever
OF demerit the bill had and whatever
glory came from it must be shared
by all parties
On September 20. 1915, the second
war time revenue measure passed the
House by a unanimous vote.
Thanks to cooperation, the war
was won
Just before the signing of the arm
istice the Republicans gained control
of both branches OF Congress.
with the coming of peace everyone
realized that the one big problem in
this country was to readjust the war
revenue laws to suit peace time con-
ditions. No one saw this more clear
than the Democratic President. and
in his first message TO the new Re
publican Congress on May 90, 1919.
he urgently requested an immediate
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
I.o7l PRESBYTERIAN
TITHERS IN TEXAS

Interesting facts for Presbyterians
and mem bers OF other denominations
are set forth in the minutes OF the
southern Presbyterian church just
ssI-,. These minutes cover the
proceedings of the general assembly
az ST. Louis in May and show the to-
tai mem bership in Texas to be 3s,-
7l2. q gain in ten years of S2 per
cent.
The sunday school enrolment in
Texas is S5,077, or about 90 for every
100 church members. The largest
number ever reported received on
profession Of faith, 2,6S2, Is shown in
statistics and the number of tithers
is placed at 1911 A tither is one
who pledges himself to give at least
one-tenth OF his income to the
church.
The Presbyterians in Texas con-
tri5uted S3Sl7S2 to benevolent caus-
es which is 1888 per member. The
total contributions to all causes
amounted to S1.1OS,642, or about
.S2S.4S per member. This is the
largest amount ever contributed.
The report further shows that for
the year just closed the membership
increased in the Southern Pres
byter.ar church by 2O,541, making
the total membership S97,05S. The
receipts for benevolent causes in the
Southern church amounted to S4.-
.93S.65O, or about s12.4S per mem
Der. The total receipts for all caus-
es amounted to S12,124.S91, or about
SASS per member. These surpass-
ed all previous records.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
OY FROM THINKING OF OTHERS

Much matter has been written Of
the joys of thinking OF the comfort OF
others. Ever and anon will loom
thought on this line, and it attracts
attention. Some maintain that the
world is becoming more fraternal.
while at the same time there are
others who hold to the contrary view.
Certain it is that men and women
have never found themselves the los
er by being kind and considerate to
and of those about them.
The following is the lead editorial
OF the San Angelo Standard of recent
date:
Tonight. neighbor, you'll crank up
the bus an take the wife and children
out for a cooling of spin along the
country roads.
The chances are, you won't think
about the tired-faced little neighbor
enough 10 own an automobile, and
woman whose husband isn't fortunate
who sits on her front porch close to
your home. night after night. rocking
ing her baby and trying to keep it
cool
Have YOU any idea how much she
would appreciate a trip into the cool
country with her baby on one Of
these blistering nights
Just drop over there tonight, and
ask her to ride along with you. Get
a taste of the Joy of giving
The Standards editor evidences the
fact that he has given thought to
humankind, and senses the apprecia-
tion OF those who may be served,
without materially inconveniencine
those extending the courtesy.-Clar-
endon News.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
|NNUAL MEETING
{ SCURRY COUNTY
II WAREHOUSE CO.

The Scurry County Warehouse and
Market.ug Association held their an
nuaI n seting Thursday afternoon and
elected Mr.. Harvey Shuler to the Of
fee OF manager for the ensuing seas
on. With Mr. Shuler's general busi-
ness knowledge and ability as a cotton
ciasser the association looks forward
20 . very prosperous season.
The association IS fostered by our
bankers. ablest farmers and business
men for no other purpose than to OBJ
tain the very best price and grade for
the cotton marketed here. Every ef-
fort j. being made 70 place the Sny-
der market on a par with the very
hest. aud with the hearty co-opera-
tfon OF the cotton grower there is no
reason Why cotton should not bring
as much or more here than anywhere.
A great deal has been said about
the inferiority of Scurry county cot
ton; careful inquiry to the State De-
partment reveals the fact that Scurry
count cotton is placed in the same
class as all other cotton in this part
Of West Texas, and that Mitchell, No
Ian aud Fisher counties are in the
same territory as We are.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
MCMURRAy PLANS
FOR BUILDING
NOW PERFECTED

Plans are being made 10 break dirt
for the erection Of one or more Of
the buildings for McMurry College in
this city at an early date, so states
Rev j ". Hunt who. with the CO.
opration Of the directors OF the in
stitutiOn has the business In charge.
Meetings have been held this week OF
the various committees and plans are
being perfected for the future, but no
definite time has been set for the
beginning of this work as this will
depend 70 a great extent on the col
lectiOns Of notes now due, also Rev.
Hunt states that he and the building
committee desires that Bishop Nc
Murry be consulted before this work
has begun. and that the Bishop will
visit Abilene early in next month at
which time plans will be made for
the erection Of these buildings.
The committee appointed TO have
streets graded and otherwise put in
frs. class condition is now working
OUT these problems In fact the de-
tails leading up to the construction
or che college buildings are being
carefully. worked out, and also the
architects are submitting plans and
specifications TO the building com
mittee. so that when the matter OF
beginning the work will have been
settled al, the details of the work
will have been worked out and little
delay will be necessary. Taylor
County Tibes.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
WHALEY DENIES
SWEETWATER REPORT

Stamford. Aug. 9.-The report
that Porter A. Whaley. general man
ager OF the West Texas Chamber OF
Commerce, has purchased an interest
in the Sweetwater Reporter. is in
correct. according to W X. Whipple,
publicity manager OF the organiza-
ton. In an interview this morning
Whipple stated that he knew OF no
negotiations being made by Porter
A. Whaley either for the ownership
OF the Sweetwater Reporter or any
other publications. Whaley has been
in Austin for the past two weeks in
charge of the Austin bureau Of the
organization during the special ses-
sion OF the legislature. He was In
touch with the general offices today
and stated that the story was incor-
rect. In a telegram received this
morning from Whaley, he said:
"Sweetwater newspaper story incor-
rect. Beyond my comprehension to
understand such statement"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
Visits Grayson County.

4. c. Alexander returned the first
of the week from Grayson county
where he had been on visit. Mr.
Alexander observed closely the con-
ditions OF things while there and re-
ports them very bad compared to
Scurry county, especially the crops
The boil weevil has gotten to be
G menace to the cotton crop of North
and East Texas that is most ruinous.
Corn is good. but the money crop Is
mostly a failure, he said.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
Run Over by Automobile.

Mr. NJ c. Millhollen was run over
by an automobile at sharon in the
south west part OF the county last
Sunday evening. and sustained a bro
ken leg Just above the ankle, besides
other bruises, She is reported doing
we'll aud that no internal injuries
resulted
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
WHAT They SAY ABOUT
SCURRY COUNTY CROPS

w. ]. Lay OF Dunn Crops are
fine in the Dunn community.
Braden Wasson: I am we'll pleas
cd with my crop west Of town. Would
like to see a rain soon.
Z. p. Martin north Of town about
seven miles: Crops are good but be-
ginning TO need rain.
o. r. Darby west OF town My
crop is good but cotton will begin to
need rain soon.
j. c. Maxwell says cotton is doing
fine now but will need a rain soon.
General opinion Is that crops will
need a rain soon but at present sew
enty-fve per cent of the county is
in excellent crop condition.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
NEWSPAPER SOLD
AT swEETWATER

SWeetwater, Texas. Aug. 6.-An-
nouncement was made today that
the Sweetwater Reporter had been
sold by the Terrell Publishing Com
panw to Porter A. Whaley OF STAN
ford and W NJ Woodall OF Austin.
The price was not stated.
II is understood that Whaley will
be managing editor while Woodall
will be business manager. Both men
are well known in commercial circles
in West Texas and II is expected that
the Reporter will be made an import
ant factor in progressive moves for
this section.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
CI4ATREMONT YOUTH WINS
CONTEST AT PLAINNIEW

Plaiayiew. Texas, Aug. Berry
Hart l9-year old youth OF Claire
mont. Texas. won out in the finals in
bronc riding at the Plainview round"
Iup Saturday The West Texas boy
defeated the best riders from all
part OF Texas and several other
state Texas and New Mexico di-
vided honors in the final events, each
state taking thre.
Mis- Tad Barnes OF Amarillo de-
feated Misses Billy Barnes OF Amar-
lilo, Gladys Kelly OF Post. Sally Jones
OF Billings. Mont, and Lois Kitchen
or Post for final honors In the ladies'
contests Milt Good of Brownheld
maintained his championship record
BY being high average man in all
roping contests
Tn roundup was under the man
seement OF ]. r. Mcdonald, Bo-
vina, Texas. rancher
The results OF the finals today
were steer roping Chick Northcutt.
Tulia first. Milt Good, Brownfeld'
second Tom Riley, Clovis, third.
Calf roping. Jack Davis, Roswell,
lrst, 10 D. Burleson. Silverton, sec
ond; Mllt Good. Brownheld. third.
Bronc riding. Berry Hart, Claire
mont FIRST; f. A. Driver. Canyon.
second Charles Jones. Shamrock,
third
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
Accept, Position at CIaircmont.

Miss Chloe Harris has accepted a
position in the tax collectors office at
Clairemont Miss Chloe is quite eX-
perienced in that kind of work hay
ing been deputy county clerk here for
some time. The tax collector Of
Clairemont has acquired good service
by securing Miss Harris.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12

+ 5. Worley of Camp Springs says
crops in his community are very
promising and are a good average.
Barney Murphy, who lives three
or four miles northeast of town, says
they were never better.
Joe Adams. out west of town, said
his cotton now looks more promis-
ing than IL ever did.
Il. G.. Grantham. up at Polar, says
it is getting dry at Polar.
Jasper Helms at Hud says he has
a little better than a five years
average.
j. f. Coston of Hermleigh says
crops are all good around Hermleigh.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12
At the baptist Church.

The pastor is back from a great
meeting at Westbrook and will be in
his pulpit Sunday morning, No
evening services on account of the
Methodist revival. Members OF the
Business Mems Bible Class are urged
to corna early. Jen Davis, Pastor.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12

Mrs. J. II Sears, Mrs. J W. Left
wich and Miss Lois Sears left the
hrst OF the week for the Eastern
markets
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12

Mrs. Ben Barnett and Mrs. Collins,
both of Carlsbad, n NJ, are in sny-
der the guests OF their sisters, Mrs.
Joe Stinson and Mrs. Fred Grayum.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Cation LETT the
first OF the week for the Eastern
markets. They will go to Dallas,
St. Louis and probably New York
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12

u. r. Champion had the misfor-
tune OF getting kicked by horse
the other day He said il certainly
was painful.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12

J. *. Blackard and sons returned
Tuesday from Wichita Falls where
they had been visiting relatives.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12

J. r. Coston and daughter, Mrs.
Vernon. of Hermleieh. were shop
ping in snyder Tuesday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12

DR.. and Mrs. 4. Il. Pont0n OF TT.
Worth are guests OF Mayor and Mrs.
NJ. A. Fuller,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12

County Clerk Mrs. Kate Gotten is
sued marriage license to Richmond
Gooden aud Bette Belle Robson.
colored on August s.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12

Barney AIurphree left Tuesday for
a visit to Ellis county. his old home.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12

Mrs. T. c. Watkins is in the East
crn markets this week
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-08-12

Rev. Silas Dixon of Fluyanna was
IN the city Tuesday
Evening star., 1921-08-22
America and Mexico.

Undersecretary Fletcher's latest
contribution to the discussion Of our
relations with Mexico shows such an
understanding of the subject and con-
veys such a spirit of good will the ef-
feet in Mexico ought to be consider
able. 1t is in the form of an interview.
given in this city to visiting Mexi-
can newspaper editor.
These assurances are set forth:
America is sincerely desirous Of set
tlement Of the difficulties existing be-
tween the two countries. She wishes
Mexico well, and is negotiating on the
basis of friendship.
She has delivered no ultimatum, but
only her views, formed from her in
formation, as to what the situation
calls for. If Mexico has something
better. she will be glad to receive and
consider 1t. Mexico has but to speak
to secure attention.
America, notwithstanding reports to
the contrary. is not acting under spe-
cial and selfish influences, but only
under influences taking into account
the welfare of both countries. She
seeks better relations with Mexico for
the benefit of all.
If necessary to make matters clearer.
Mr.. Fletcher will visit Mexico and
sign an agreement for this govern
ment.
The value of these assurances is the
greater for the fact that Mr.. Fletcher
has served as ambassador to Mexico.
and so in his consideration Of the mat
ter in hand is not altogether depend
ent on what reaches him from this
source and that. He has first-hand
knowledge of that country and its
leaders, and has followed understand
ingly all developments in Mexico since
the fall of Diaz. now a little more than
a decade ago.
Evening star., 1921-08-22

Science has shown that hi.y fever may
be caused by many forms of dust.
Elimination Of the weeds, while not a
complete covering Of all these causes,
nevertheless will take away one of
the most potent influences.
cut: should in fact. not be permitted
to develop. Neglect of a vacant lot is
had citizenship. A landlord who takes
no care of his property should be re-
minded of his duty by interposition of
the law. This old statute just recalled
permits the filming Of the owner or
agent for each day of neglect after
notice has been given. He is allowed
seven days in which to comply, after
which the fine runs.
1t is stated that there is no appro-
priation for the enforcement Of this
law. The Commissioners, however.
need not be halted by that fact. The
police force can be utilized as weed
inspectors and report every case Of
neglected land. 1t will require no ex-
ira duty on the part of the policemen
save the making of memoranda. The
clerical force at the District building
can send the notices. The Police Court
Will do the rest. The police can per-
form no more important duty than in
this manner to insure the observation
of regulations designed to protect the
public health.
Evening star., 1921-08-22
Learning and the Ku-Klux.

Late developments justify repeti.
ton Of the question The Star pro-
POUNDED quite recently: Why is the
Ku-Klux Klan at this time Of day?
The organization has acquired the
Lanier University, situated in Atlanta,
and elected to the presidency Col. VIII
liam ]. Simmons, who is the imperial
wizard of the knights Of the khan.
What will be the curriculum under the
new control? The object Of the order,
we are told, is to protect the weak and
the Constitution of the United States.
What studies are supposed to bear
particularly on that service?
The khan is spreading. It is not con-
fined to the south, as was the khan Of
reconstruction times. The dispatches
the other day contained an account Of
the meeting Of "lodge" Of the order
in Chicago, when a large number Of
members paraded in their ghostly re-
gala In a rainstorm.
Application has been made for estab-
fishing lodge" at Indianapolis, the
applicants name given.
In New Jersey, according to a story
from Trenton, letters setting forth
the purpose of the khan and the quail
fications for membership and urging
enlistments has caused such an in.
tense feeling Of anxiety among colorec
Evening star., 1921-08-22
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Panacea.
They are playing sweetest music for
the invalids today,
And even crime is often cured by
melody. they say.
There is some that the conscience OF a
burglar finds quite healing
In a sentimental song about "the
memories that come stealing"
The bootleg gentry often keep their
feelings in control
By singing Of the landlord who once
filled the flowing bowl.
The avaricious profiteer may temper
moments surly
By singing about golden hair and
teeth SO white and pearly.
Away with business doctors and with
alienists and such;
With all their ostentation, they do not
amount to. much;
Whenever we discover that an intel
lect is straying
Well get brand-new phonograph and
keep the records playing.
Evening star., 1921-08-22
The Endurance of "Lightnin'." "

"Jishtnin'," the homely comedy
which will have survived three years
and a night of Broadway when IL
closes Saturday. night, should thro"
some illumination on the eternal
query Of the managers, What klnd
of stuff do they want?" Bear IN
mind that the show is not being
closed even at this late date because
the interest in Frank Bacon as
Liehtnin' Bill Jones is nagslnS. ~
leaves Broadway because 1T was con-
tracted for in Chicago more than two
years ago. Actually this run Will
have totaled 1921 performances.
The play "Lightnin' is devoid of
all the appeals that most experts
maintain are demanded for success.
There is no sex appeal. there is no
blood d-curdling melodrama. there IS no
display of draperies. The actor foik
say that it is merely Frank Bacon,
who. like Vincent Crummles, came
out of the provinces playing himself.
Yet this play has endured on the most
sophisticated street in the most So
phisticated city in the world. while
the girl shows, the boudoir farces
and the crook plays languished and
died.
on its record "Lightnin' can come
close to making the claim that II IS
the sort of play that the present gen
Grafton OF playgoers wants. one
might deduce, then, that the popular
taste is wholesome and that 1t is
not hard to please.-New York Trib-
une (republican).
Evening star., 1921-08-22
The Merchant Marine.

The President is an advocate of .an
American merchant marine. His faith
in our ability to establish one is strong
even in the face of the present dis
couraging situation. He rests upon the
American record. We have not failed
n iu any Of our undertakings; and some
of them have been big and difficult.
Why should we fail in this undertak-
ing, big and difficult as it would be at
any time and particularly big and diff
cult as it is at this time?
The Presidents feelings are widely
felt. An American merchant marine is
no new topic. In Congress and out the
4topic has been discussed for years.
True, for years the discussion was
fruitless, except as showing a cohtinu-
ing sentiment in the country in favor
of turning our attention again to the
sea carrying business. in which We
were once a prosperous participant.
This great project should be a fea-
ture in our appearance as a leading
nation in the new world the war has
created. We are strong on land, and
( should be as strong on the water. We
1eare a nation Of producers, and in order
to keep that up must become a nation
of distributors. If we are to trade
.prof1tably with thu world we must be
prepared to deliver our own goods.
V The shipping industry is depressed.
But so are many other industries.
There is depression throughout the
world. But it is slowly lifting, and ship
- ping will benefit. Let US be ready to
Improve that time.