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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
HEAVIER FINES
FOR VIOLATION
OF LIQUOR LAW
LAST LEGISLATURE ADDS $50 TO
PRESENT FINE MAKING TO-
TAI OF 500 AND COSTS.
MAY REDUCE NUMBER DOOzERS
Workhouse Sentence to Be Imposed
Upon Violators Is Left Optional to
Trial Judge-Ranges UP to Ninety
Days.

, (From Wednesdays Daily Herald)
+ Deciding that wildcat liquor is
entirely too cheap at $40 per gallon
IN the curb market, the recent legis.
lature took steps to place the cost of
imbibing upon a par with the cost OF
living and added another $50 to the
fine to be assessed against the yiolat-
ors of the liquor laws.
Where it has been costing the liquor
law violators $50 and costs to shatter
the state statutes it will cost him 500
and costs in the future. This new law
came to light in county criminal court
his morning, and will be enforced by
Judge Whitthorne to the letter.
Judge Whitthorne declares the new
aw covers multitude of violations
Of the liquor laws and those found
guilty of illegally Transporting, pos
sessing or storing of intoxicating liq-
lors" will feel the burden of increas-
I'd cost of drinks.
The new law made no change in the
Workhouse or county road sentence to
De imposed upon Violators of the liquor
laws, and this sentence is left optional
to the trial judge, who can assess
sentences of from thirty to ninety days
is the evidence in the trial may war
fant.
1t is believed that $50 added to the
costivity" of booze will probably re-
luce the number of those who feel
hat a little drop for the stomach's
AXE is Indispensable. to happiness.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
MUSCLE SHOALS.

OF course every interest Of the peo-
pie of the United States should be am
ply safeguarded in any lease or rental
contract that may be made of the mag.
nliicent water power at Muscle Shoals.
AT the same time, however, something
should be done to save the great in
vestment already made there. With
such safeguards as will protect the in
terests of the people the offer of Ford
should be accepted. 1t has been dem
onstrated that this government cannot
successfully operate any business en-
terprise. If proof of that fact were lack
ing it is abundantly supplied in the
experiences with the railroads and the
shipping board Literally billions OF
the money wrung from the taxpayers
have been wasted in an attempt to
provide government transportation on
land and sea.
Mr.. Ford proposes to guarantee the
government an adequate return on its
investment and to purchase the prop.
erty on the amortization plan. This
would protect the taxpayers. More
over the establishment of great indus
tries at Muscle Shoals and the manu-.
facture at minimum profit of i'm.
mense quantities of nitrates would be
of inestimable value to all of the agri-
cultural interests OF the nation. From
every viewpoint the proposition t.
lease this property should appeal to
to the taxpayers and farmers of the
country. The Herald cannot believe
that President Harding would permit
any prejudice that he might have
against this section of the common
country to influence the final action
that his administration will take on
the question of leasing the properties
at Muscle Shoals. 1t does not believe
than any man elevated to the high of
flee of chief magistrate of this ma
ton would take such a narrow and sec
tional view of a proposition that would
rebound to the benefit of all the PEG
pie. .,,-tG
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
MANY FARMERS SEE
III TERRAC|NG DONE
MUCH INTEREST is SHOWN IN
BLISS DEMONSTRATION HAMP.
SHIRE AND WiLliAMSPCET

Large crowds of interested farmers
attended the practical demonstrations
in terracing that were conducted b.
Prof. H. B. Bliss, of the engineering
department of the University of Ten
nessee, assisted by Prof. S. G. fAber-
nathy. county agent, and Prof. Joe
Lowell, of the agricultural department
of the County High School, at Hamp-
shire and Williamsport on Friday.
There were probably fifty farmers
present at the Hampshire demonstra
ton to see how the rolling lands of
that section could be saved from wash
ing through terracing and ditching
The practical work was done and eX-
planned to the farmers. At Williams
port almost an equally large crowd
was present, including in the number
several of the progressive farmers of
the Shady Grove section of Hickman
county. More and more are the farm
ers of this county coming to an appre-
citation of the value of ditching and
terracing to save their lands.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
STILL MEMBER OF
LOCAL POLICE FORCE
NO ACTION HAS YET BEEN TAX
EN- AGAINST Stages BY THE
POLICE COMMISSION.

1t is expected that some action will
be taken by the police commission at
)nce with reference to the arrest on
/ charge of murder of Policeman Jake
Stages. So far no action has been TAX
N by the commission due to the alb
sence from the city of one of the mem
)ers. However; H. Cliff Hendley re-
urned this morning from Beaver Dam,
md it is probable that the question
will come up at an early meeting.
Nominally, although he has been in
all for more than three days. Stages
is still a policeman in good standing
on the force. Whether or not the po-
ice commission will have hearing is
not known, but it is believed that it
will await tie result of the prelimi-
nary hearing of Stages and should he
De held to answer the charge of muir
der. he may then be suspended fror
the police force.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05

members unconstitutional rewards,
its subserviency to the back tax ma
chine; its plain constitutional duty to
redistrict the state and its failure TO
tighten the tax burden. He must be
willing to incur the wrath of the lit
tie politicians by denouncing office
brokerage in Tennessee through which
various executive departments domi-
nate the Legislature.
Upon genuinely democratic plat
form, a candidate who answers the de-
scription above given, can wrest this
state from the control of the repub-
licans. 1t may be added that in his an
nouncement he should pledge his hon
or that under no circumstances will
he ask for any office, other than that
'of governor, until after he shall have
left the service of the state; that he
will give himself Fundamentally to
the service of Tennessee, forgetting
his own selfish ambition for a seat in
the senate of the United States.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
NO FAMINE HERE

1t is to be deeply regretted that
President Harding allowed sensation,
lists to impose upon his sympathies
the extent that he has unWittingly
lone the Southern people grave in
Justice in his charges Of an epidemic
VI pellagra and his allegations that
semi-famine conditions are wide
spread in this section. Tennessee was
included in the list of states for which
IN appeal for public sympathy and
lid was made. If conditions are no
worse in the other states mentioned
han they are in Tennessee then the
Whole agitation is much ado about
oothing. 1t would not be surprising
e it were not the result of insiduous
propaganda on the part of the federal
health authorities to still further ex-
end their powers over the states and
upercede altogether state supervision
Vt health and living conditions. Ev-
Try federal bureau, like the leech, is
constantly crying aloud for more pow
ef. '"r'' ""' .."f" "''''
It is manifest to any observer that
no famine exists in Tennessee. Par
icularly is this true of the rural sec.
lions. There is always in every sec
ion of the state, some want some des-
titution, no matter how prosperous the
people as .'hole may be, but local
nd is always abundant for the relief
If such cases. There are unfortunate
members of society, who because Of
the sins of their parents, or their own
nisdeeds or lack of management or
through misfortune, are unable to
make both ends meet" But they are
exceptional and where their wants are
known they are generally promptly
jupplied.
The farmers of Tennessee have
3een hard hit in the past year. They
nave suffered from a real money
shortage, but few of them have gone
hungry for single day Farmers in this
section can assuredly provide an abun
lance of wholesome and nutritious
foods in their dairies, their barnyards
he orchards, their gardens and fields
We have such wide variety Of pro
iucts that there is never any danger
# anything that approaches famine.
And the farmers are always generous
with what they produce and can be
depended upon to divide with those
ess fortunately situated.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
TALK OF FIGHT
ON BOND ISSUE
ISDYINC AWAY
OPPOSITION TO SCHOOL BUILD
ING AT MT. PLEASANT is NOT
so VOClFERouS NOW.
TO ACCEPT THE LONG DONATION
Expected That the Controversy Over
the Location Of the New School Will
Come to an End When Board of Ed
ucation Formally Acts.

(From Saturdays Daily HeraId.)
Special to The Herald
Mt. PLEASANT, Tenn, July %
While no formal action bias as vet
been taken by the committee of the
board OF education, it is co fdently
expected that the lot between Hay
Long school and the public square.
rendered by Former Representative
William II. Long as a school site, will
be accepted.
There has been some opposition ex-
pressed to the Acceptance of the site
on the ground that the old building
should be added to and not abandoned
but il apears that the overwhelming
sentiment of the people is in favor of
an entirely new building. It is ex-
pected that the committee will for
mally recommend the acceptance of
the Long gift and the erection Of the
school thereon at an early date.
Talk Of contesting the recent cleo
ticn when bonds to the amount Of s25.-
600 were voted for the erection Of the
new joint city and county school build
ing. is gradually DYING out. Just fol
lowing the election when a big major
ity had been recorded for the bond is
sue. the opposition talked of taking
he mailer 10 f1,,, ....
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
STATE POLITICS.

Several ambitious gentlemen of
more or less merit have been feeling
out the political situation in Tennes
see with a view to announcing their
candidates. for the democratic guber-
Material nomination next year. 1t is
bit early to forecast political result
in this state in November, 1922, but
the signs are not wanting to indicate
that it is going to take a real man, of
unquestioned integrity. an abundance
of moral courage and with the ability
to defend himself and his policies
upon the stump, 10 wrest this state
from the republicans. Governor Tay
lor is not the ablest or wisest governor
that Tennessee ever had but unques.
tionably he has impressed the voters
with his sincerity and his honesty and
his conduct when contrasted with that
of the democratic majority in the last
legislature will prove an asset of tre-
mendous value with the disinteres ed
voters of the state
To be successful the next democrat
ic nominee in Tennessee must have
the political honesty and the moral
courage to challenge every special in
terest in the state. Ii he is a weak.
ling. a mere time serving demagogue,
he will not impress the people. But
he must be strong enough and great
enough to take his political fortunes
in his hands, to emulate himself upon
the altar of his state if necessary, that
he may sound clear and distinct notes
upon the issue that have scandalized
the state in the recent past He
should repudiate the democratic ma
iority in the last legislature. He
should denounce 1t record of extraya-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
CITY TAXES,

Columbia tax payers are going to be
little surprised and not agreeably
so either when they discover that their
taxes this year will be twenty-five per
cent more than they were last year, de-
spite the fact that profits of business
the daily wage and other items of ex-
pense are steadily going down. But
taxes once advanced are seldom reduc-
ed and strange to relate that despite
the increased purchasing power of the
dollar which accompanies declining
prices, expenses of government never
show any reduction. It is almost out
OF the question seemingly for govern
ment to decrease its expenses. 1t is
so easy TO spend the other fellows
money that it is seldom that really
sincere effort in this direction is ever
made.
Columbia should maintain its city
government this year for less money
than it cost last year. The expendi-
lures for streets, for coal, for enforce
ment of the law and other items
should be less. but instead of that graf
flying situation every home owner in
the city is going to pay from IS to
$50 more in city taxes. A fairly mod
est home is assessed at $4,000 which
is around its actual cash value under
the city's assessment, and at the pres
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
REGISTRATION FOR
COUNTY NEXT WEEK
EookS OPEN MONDAY IN THREE
DISTRICTS AND WILL REMAIN
OPEN TEN DAYS.
From Tuesdays Daily HeralD

From Tuesdays Daily HeraldD
Registration in the precincts of the
third seventh and ninth districts will
begin next Monday morning and last
for ten days. Several of the regis
trars from out of town called at The
Herald office and obtained their books
and certificates, but number have
not done so. These books must all
be in the hands of the registrars not
later than Saturday so that they can
begin work at s o'clock Monday morn
ing. An immense registration due to
the fact that many believe it an essen
tial qualification to voting in the pri-
mady is expected.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05

objections to be raised against the
election. But in the passing OF time
the sentiment for the issue has I'm,
questionably gained force and now one
seldom hears any suggestion Of il fight
in the court. @5zs3-
The advocates of the bond issue
were never worried over the proposed
legal contest. Their only objection,
they declared, was the delay mat
would be caused. Many Of the bond
advocates stated that if the issue
should be contested they would aban'
don the ordinance under which Inc
election was held, pass another cali
ing for $4,000 of bonds instead Of
$4,000 and have an election with ey-
cry technical feature safeguarded. 50
confident are they of the sentiment
of the voters that it is claimed HAT
$4,000 for schools would be- 'uled
as quickly as $4,000
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
TAX EXEMPT SECURITIES.

1t is becoming daily more evident
that a grave mistake has been made
in providing for the issuance of tay
exempt securities on the part of the
national, state. municipal and county
authorities Wealth in tremendous
sums is being invested in securities
of this character withdrawing that
wealth from the powers of taxation,
Every acre of land and town lot
is subject to taxation. Ev
cry dollar invested in industrial,
manufacturing, mercantile and -agrf.
cultural enterprises is subject to tax
alton. Home owning, investments for
the development of the resources OF
the country to extend and promote its
commerce and industry and its agri.
culture deserve every possible, en-,
enlargement To withdraw wealth
from these productive sources that, il
may escape taxation is an economical.
ly unsound policy and one that in
time must be abandoned by the gov.
ernments. 1t was an unfortunate day
when the courts held that exemption
of securities of this character from
taxation was constitutional. With the
securities already issued there can OF
course be no change, but the policy
should be changed and not continued
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05

alone. That is more than S. a month
in taxes. By the time the state and
county taxes are paid this modest
home is paying for taxes alone over
so for every month.
Something must be done to tighten
the tax burden upon property owners.
Complaint is made Of rents, but it is
difficult to see how the property owner
can be expected to make material re-
auctions in rents as long as there is a
constant advance in taxes and they
AL most heavily on the home owner.
With the federal, state, county and mu-
aicipal governments all adding to the
tax burdens, the accumulation iof prop
arty and particularly the ownership of
homes and lands are distinctly dis
couraged. If the people of Columbia
could have a clear, intelligent itemized
statement of just how much money
Vas collected during the past year, the
source from which collected, and then
tenn by item the expenditures there
Of, they would probably have better
understanding of their city govern
ment But it is almost impossible to
arouse any interest among the people
If Columbia in their city government
They are utterly indifferent to the adj
ministration of the affairs of the mu-
nicipality. They do not care what the
personnel or morale of the police force
may be, they do not demand such
statements of the city's finances as
they are entitled to have, they do not
,are whether the enforcement or non
enforcement of the law brings re-
proach upon the city or not. Never
heless The Herald expects to contin.
lie to advise more active interest in
municipal government. 1t owes that
1uty to the public.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
STATE FARM BUREAUit

Launched under the most auspicious
circumstances, well loficered and
pledged to a constructive and conser-
vative program. the Tennessee Farm
Bureau Federation starts upon its Ca
reer with every promise that it will
achieve the purposes for which it was
intended by the splendid men who as
sembled at Nashville last week alt will
bring the various county farm Qoun-
ellis of the state into utilization, with
the national farm bureau federation
the great conservative agricultural
organization of the nation.
There is nothing radical and moth
ing distinctly socialistic about the
Legislative program of the farm bu-
reau federation. 1t is not a secret,
oath bound society, but its proceed
ings are open to the world. While in
tended primarily to render service to
the great productive forces of the ma
ton in the national councils, it makes
no class distinction or group appeal
1t would serve those farmers who are
not enrolled in its membership with
the same fidelity that it would serve
those who contribute to it's support.
The farm bureau federation seeks
nothing for it's members that it would
not share with all the other elements
of society. 1t does not expect to WELD
a big stick or to force legislation
through congress or the state legisla-
lures to serve purely selfish interest
by the use of the black list or the po-
itical boycott.
Secretary Coverdale, of the national
organization, made very sensible
and genuinely American address at
Nashville. He very truthfully stated
that legislation could not cure eco
nomic ills and he warned the farmers
present against placing too much faith
in the efficacy OF legislative fiat. The
farmers have suffered from the newt
able readjustment following a contrac.
ton of enormous credit expansion just
as they have suffered at other periods
in our history. But only through intel
ligent planning and ceaseless effort
can these conditions be changed.
The farm organization of Tennes-
see was exceedingly fortunate in its
selection of president. Joe Frank
Porter, of this county one of the char
termembers of the council, is thor
oughly qualified to direct the destinies
of the state organization He is con-
sentative, clear headed, thinker and
a worker Much of the credit for the
success of the council in Maury cOun-
~ is due to these qualities of the pres
ident He is first of all a thorough go
ing, loyal American. He has no sort
of liberation for class appeals. He
would be the last man in the country
to ask legislation in the special inter-
est of the farmer at the expense of 9TH
er industries. He would not deny any
class any advantage that he might
seek for the farmers through legis-
lation. He believes that the farmers
should be organized just as other ele-
ments of society are organized for self
protection and the promotion of the
general welfare. He is an individ-
ualist and a typical American. hence
his election should be reassuTing to
those farmers who have been inclined
to be Indifferent to the farm bureau
federation because they feared Il
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
BOOTLEG LIQUOR.

Many of the crimes and offenses
against the laws of the state and ma
ton are directly traceable to the nefa
rious outlaw liquor traffic If the
traffic in bootleg liquor could be end
ed here would be fewer crimes in this
section to challenge our boasted civil
cation. Human life would be more
highly esteemed and peace and good
order would be preserved 1t therefore
behooyes every good citizen who be-
lieyes in decency in government and
the protection of society to be ever
vigilant and on the alert to see that
Officers who are always determined to
do their duty in the suppression of this
nefarious business are elected to office.
What Maury county needs, what every
county in the state needs, is a public
sentiment that will not tolerate any
apathy on the part of officials charged
with the execution of the law, toward
the liquor traffic. 1t is under the ban
of the state and federal governments.
1t is wholly indefensible and the otiic-
ers in this section should make it so
hot for those engaged in the traffic
that its absolute suppression will re-
suit. If only the good citizens would
become aroused to the menace that
this illegtimate business is to their
peace and security the results so high
ly desirable would be speedily achiev-
ed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
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BIRTHS.
re-sr e-srsnszsBs

Mr.. and Mrs. William p. MORGAN
are the proud parents of a swer. ''ii'
baby girl.
Mr.. and Mrs T.. II. Martin are re-.
ceivinS congratulations over the a'rI
val of a fine baby girl which am'''u
Friday. Mrs. Martin will be pheasant
~ remembered as Miss Mary Sue Nh'f
bef.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Kinzer and daugh-
ter. Laura Davis, have returned from
visiting Representative and AIRS. S. r.
Rraftan and other relatives OF Int
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
WANTED.

p WANTED-Enough hogs Q" i'''
down forty acres Of real good corn
VIII be ready by August path vs..
CAR CHANDLER. Roberts ''r'''
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
WANT GARDEKHIRE
TO BE GOVERNOR
MACON COUNTY DEMOCRATS
WOULD HAVE coRDELL HULL
AGAIN RUN FOR CONGRESS.
Special to The Herald

Special 10 The HeTdId.
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Aug. 3.-The
Macon county democratic committee
at a reorganization meeting called on
Judge J. NJ. Gardenhire. of Carthage,
:. nm for governor and C0rdell Hull
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-08-05
CLASSIFIED ADS
LOST

LOST-Cameo Pin Sunday NIGHT DIT
Sawdust Valley Reward for re'nr" ''
MRS. 0. l.. KINZER, Columbia Rou's
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