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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28
Exercises at Furman
Formal Invitations Received t.
Attend Affair on June 81

Invitations from the faculty Of Fur
man University to friends Of the in
stituticn have been received in the
city to the annual commencement
exercises there June 81, inclusive
This is the sixty annual COM
mencement and it will bring to a
close a most successful scholastic
year, it is stated. It is expected that
many will make their way to Green
Vile to be in attendance.
The commencement exercises will
begin on Sunday. June 5. when the
annual sermon will take place at the
First Baptist church Of Greenville,
this delivered by the Rev. T. G. Skin
ner, D. D, of Columbia. The an
nual sermon before the Y. NJ. c. A.
will be preached on the evening OF
the same day by the Rev. r. G. Lee,
y. D., Of Chester.
On Munday. June 6, there will be
the annual rallys of the literary So
cieties at their halls beginning at 1G
o'clock and this to be followed by an
adress by Governor r. A. Cooper be-
fore the Adelphian and Philosophical
Societies.
The class day exercises will take
place the same day between and 5
o'clock in the afternoon. At $3.50
o'clock the dedicatory exercises of the
new dornlitory will take place. The
annual alumni banquet and meeting
will take place at Montague Hall on
the night Of June 9Th.
The formal exercises Of the sixty
seventh commencement will take
place on Tuesday, June Z beginning
at 1920 O'Clock. This will be pre-
ceded by the academic procession on
the campus. A life-sized portrait of
Dr. Charles Manly, second president
Of Furman University will be unveil-
I'd during the days program.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

which did a gross business Of s1o.-
assessment Of $500 Tor furniture and
fixtures in this Office. Is this fair
and just? This brokerage firm en-
joyed all the privileges and protec-
ton Of our government, and from
the standpoint Of ability to pay, was
in much better condition than thou
sands who paid very much higher
taxes.
Such is the operation and admin
istration Of the general property tax.
There are many inequalities in the
assessment of real estate, and this is
due to the fact that the taxpayer
himself is the important factor in
determining the value Of his property
for purposes Of taxation. It is well
known to all that there are farm
l.. nds in this state which sell for $l00
to $500 per acre, but which are re-
turned for taxation at SIS to $40 per
acre while in the same county there
is land which is unprOductlVe and Is
assessed the same per acre as the
highly developed farm lands. Each
taxpayer feels that he must return his
property as low as possible, so that
ne viii not pay more than his neigh
bor Of course, the lower the Valu-
alton Of property, tire higher the tax
levies will be. If all property were
assessed at 100 per cent, the tax levies
would be reduced to a very low rate,
and the burden would be equitably
distributed.
These are only a few of the incon-
and shortcomings embod-
led in the fundamental tax laws Of
South Carolina. How much longer
are we going to allow such antiGuat-< (
ed tax laws to remain in force? Until
we have complete reform in taxation,
grave injustices Will be done the
of this state, and progress
in educational, social, economic and
affairs will be well
nigh impossible.
John I. Rice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28
House Built in a Day
Men of Bible Class Erect Build
ing on Wednesday-Services
Held Same Night

Wednesday was a busy day for the
members of the Mems Bible Class Of
he Broad Street Methodist Church
or it was on this day, Wednesday,
hat the men Of this class assembled
:iad in their working clothes. and
ach man did his allotted task III the
.rection OF an open air building to
)e used as a meeting room for this
class.
Wednesday morning found only the
umber on the lot immediately behind
he Broad Street Church, bn. by We'd
lesGay night building 16X24 feet
vas standing on the lot, and in this
building an audience was seated lis
ening to an address by Mr.. 7. G..
Mcleod, of Bishopville. The lumber
or this building had to be cut and
he building erected from the
;round up. Everything was accom-
,lished as it had been planned and the
stood ready for occupation
On the same day on which the build
ng had been begun. All work was
lone gratuitously by the members Of
his Bible Glass. The building is sub
built of good wood material
Ind is entirely pleasing and very neat
n appearance. It's comfortable ca
oacity is rs people.
The idea of tn ebuilding of this
class room originated at the District
Sunday School Conference. which was
leld in Manning last week. One week
alter. to the day. the idea, had been
noldede into thing Of beauty and
lsefulneSS
A little social was held on the
church grounds just after the close of
he address by Mr.. Mcleod, ice cream,
cake and caady. which was donated
md sold by the ladies Of the church.
letted tidy little sum, which the
aides cheerfully presented to go to-
ward the defraying Of material costs
or the building.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28
Negro Woman
browns Self

jamie Barheld. a young negro wo-
man Of about 25 years of age, living
in the Concord neighborhood was
drowned early this morning when
she, in a deleriun resulting from
typhoid fever wandered out in the
yard and fell into surface well. The
woman had been sick for about two
weeks with high fever. Those
watching at her bedside stated that
they had left her for a short time
and had found her gone upon their
returned. a search for the woman re-
vealed the body in the water of the
we'll. Thew ater in this well is prob
ably some Is feet deep.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28
Sls Matt1naan aus ssutgton
Entered at the Postoffce at Sumter,
S. c., as Second-class Matter.
PERSONAL.

Rev. J. P. Marion will deliver the
commencement sermon for the
Kingstree high school on Sunday
s May 29th.
- Mrs. Georgia Davis, Of Berkeley
California, who has recent yreturned
from protracted stay in Europe, is
spending a few weeks in the city
with her sisters. Mrs. Agnes Bogin
and Mrs. Nina Solomons.
Miss Elizabeth McKagen left this
morning for Bishopville, where she
will be a visitor for several days.
Miss Frances Smith has returned
to her home in the city after de-
lghtful visit of several weeks to Miss
Ladd in Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Jim Irby, Mrs. H. 3. Boykin.
Miss Lesa Boykin Of Goykin and Mrs.
Richard Boykin of Oregon We're Wis
itors in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. I. A. Ryttenberg left Tuesday
for trip to North Carolina in inter-
est of his work. Mr.. Ryttenberg will
go by Raleigh and through North
Carolina to Asheville.'
Misses Mary and Marion Knight
left Tuesday to spend the re-
Ynainder of this week with their
aunt, Mrs. Rivers, at DuRose.
Miss Dorita Noise has been elected
president of theWade Hampton Liter
ary Society at Winthrop College.
Miss Augusta Cuttino left for
Hartsyilie today to visit her sister
Mrs. O. F. Crow.
Messrs. B. R. China, David and Haz-
eI Witherspoon have returned to their
home in the city after completing their
school year in Bailey Military Acad-
efuy.
Judge r. O. Purdy left Tuesday
for Virginia where he has gone to at
tend the wedding Of his brother Mr..
William H Purdy. Judge Purdy will
visit inyLawrenceville, Va, before his
return to the city.
Mrs. G. W. McGrew is spending a
few days with relatives at ST. Mat
theWs.
4 Messrs. R. L. Mcleod apd J. G.
Bagnal left this morning to spend
the day in Laurens on business.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28
Death.

Mrs T. E. Hinson, Sr., died Thurs
day morning at her residence, 125 n.
Salem Ave, at 11:40 after having
been in declining health for num-
Der of years. She was in her 18th
year. Mrs. Hinson leaves her hus-
band, three daughters, Mrs. Ira
Brown, Mrs. S. l.. Hinson and Miss
Hattie Hnson, and two sons, Mr.. Joe
Hinson Of Sumter and Mr.. F. c. Hin
son. Of Camden. who will mourn her
loss. In addition to these she has
a large family connection Of numer-
Gus other relatives. Mrs. Hinson was
born in. .Kershaw county but has liv-
ed in Sumter for many years.
The funeral procession will leave
the residence in Sumter at $3.50
o'clock tomorrow morning and will
20 to Mt. Olive church near Camden
where the funeral services will be
held and the body inferred.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

San Francisco. May 26-The ques-
tion of Japanese control over zap is
causing no excitement in Japan. ac-
cording to Take Tanaka, member
Of the parliamentary mission that IS
here TO study economic conditions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28
Tuesday proved the day Of the

Tuesday proved the day Of the
biggest cotton deals of the season for
Sumter. Eleven hundred bales OF
cotton changed hands in the city yes
terday in two transactions. The sales
were as follows: $50 bales bought by
w H Jowman and brother from F. e.
Holmon. Bought on a 1915 basis.
$50 bales bought by c. E. Dukes from
1. C. Strauss. Bought on 10:41 basis.
Remarks: Business picking up.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

The secretar., Of the Red Cross
Troluo Servtc. Station IS :,ejng kept
v..r: .o>zSy w.5n hsr work o. gess>Ess.:
*, lies ,!osea -: .i!: gett:ng: ";5 ne r
.Jtlcc n ,::.rner sst-;'.. io.' jte c!laSttes
,,i ! an * first g. ! Iii!1e- No aaSZ
,.4~aS 4jt; i5e 5atea y. :ler, tl.2e,fsFelFs
U,s.l. .%iil 10 lf,as o.. a;..- sases t'ta:
Ia" ali.a..y here bryan b.. Mss
Cnanuicl provluec = IS t)c"dS::.' -
her within the next week. Any ex-
service men VINO have affidavits % Pc
made out or necessary correspondence
conducted relative to a present claim
should see Miss Chandler immediate
ly The last two days Of this month
will be devoted entirely to the final
work at the closing of the Office ana
it's files Of cases.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28
WHITE-LEWIS.

Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
May 21st., Miss Mary Evelyn White
and Mr.. Robert c. Lewis, were united
in marriage, Rev. Eugene Reynolds
rerfor~ci~cc the ceremony 3. the par
,..s....g.. - me S.ieTG DapI!st church.
~. ana LIS Lewis vii. make thei-
nome in Sumter. May the years bring
peace and prosperity to this young
pair.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28
Civic League May Festival.

Festival to take place at the Park
Tuesday afternoon, May the 31st.
Meet US at the park at four o'clock
You will find attractions for young
and old. Help US make the day
success.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

Washington, May 26.-The admin
istration's policy Of promoting expor-
tations as a means of restoration to
normal business was discussed last
night at the White House dinner.
The guests included Secretaries Hoov
er, Mellon, ]. P. Morgan and other
financiers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

Chicago. May 26.-Another death
wa: added to the political fued cas-
ualtv list tn" police b*lieTt when
Michael Lazari. a saloon keeper was
.no1 down on the street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

The cotton crop certainly looks
sick. The plants are small and IN
thrifty and the stand il; prol ably the
poorest in years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

New Orleans, May 26.-The pas
sage by the Louisiana constitutional
convention Of the measure prohibit
ing the transmission, publication or
circulation ofsinformation concerning
odds on horse racing brought up the
question of its effect on horse racing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28
Shower for Miss Esther Clark.

Mrs. Jas. l.. Haynsworth and Mrs.
Cecil Wilson gave miscellaneous
shower on Friday afternoon at the
formers home on Church street in
honor of Miss Esther Clark who is to
pe one of Sumter's June brides.
The entire lower floor was veri-
table garden Of roses. sweet peas and
poppies. The dining room was es-
pecially lovely with its soft pink
lights, masses of roses, garlands OF
smilax and centerpiece Of artistlcal-
y arranged sweet peas.
Rook and heart dice were enjoyed
for a time. after which each guest
was presented with a romance in
rhyme with all personal names left
blank and requested to compete with
fitting names of flowers. After much
fun and excitement the missing names
were supplied and the romance COM
pleted. While his vas Del, i".i,i =. q
Ass;Iian peG,j:"9 %",:.f:., aisG's;;3-''': ~
the door, requesting peri1lssion .
show her goods for sale. After some
pleadings she was permitted to bring
in her pack which was filled with
beautiful gifts for the bride. This
method of presentation Of their pres
ents was a surprise to the guests and
DR.. Sophia Brunson's impersonatlon
of the peddler woman was splendid.
After admiring the fine collection
of exquisite hand work, ETC., the
guests repaired to the dining room
where they were served block cream,
fancy cakes waters and mints, the
color scheme of pink and white be-
ing carried out in the refreshments.
Mrs Haynsworth and Mrs. Wilson
proved themselves most charming
hostesses.
Those present were Mesdames Ed
ward Pitts, Jake Harvin, VIM. Mlils'
A. J. Bynum, Robt. Sanders. Fraser
Dick and Misses Reese Chandler
Margaret DeLorne, Marion Gentry
Celeste Hughson. Claudia fraser
Pauline Haynsworth, Sophia Brunson'
Hannah and Me,le Montgomery, Sara
Edmunds. Frances Blanding, Daisy
Yeadon, Ruby Beatty and Esther
Clark. Mrs. Jas. H. Chandler Mrs.
T. H. Clark and Mrs. Dr.. Marion as
sisted in serving.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

Osaka, Japan, May 26.-Vlscount
Kato. former minister OF foreign at
fairs. is blamed b. the japanese gov
ernment for the developments over
The Yap mandate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28
THE TAX CORNER
The Inconsistencies and Short
comings of the Tax Laws of
South Carolina
G-niversitv Weekly News).


The power to impose taxes is vest
ed exclusively in the legislative de-
partment OF the government. but
there are certain provisions in the
constitution OF 1885 which will have
, TO be amended or repealed before
there can be any appreciable reform
in taxation
Article III, Section 90. Of the con-
stitution of 1895, provides that ali
taxes upon property, real and pe"son-
al. shall be laid upon the actual val
lie Of the property taxed. 1t is
manifest that general property tax IS
main source Of revenue III South Car
DINA. Carrying out the intent Of the
constitution, the general assembly en-
acted law requiring that all prop
erty shall be valued for taxation at
it's true value in money" (Sectioa
379, Civil Code Of 1922.
Prior to the creation of the South
Carolina Tax Commission in 1915, 1t
was a we'll known fact that there was
no uniform basis OF assessment aseG
by the boards Of assessors through
out the state No better exanip'e OF
the Inequalities in the assessment CT
property could be offered than the
results Of the state tax commissions
equalization of the banks in 1873. The
commission found that there wera
some banks paying upon an assess
ment as high as CO per cent. o. their
value. and others paying on as low
a basis as s per cent. The commis-
sion thereupon required financial
statements of all the banks and placed
them upon basis OF equality Tor
purpose of taxation. Ascertalning
that the average percenta5e tekcn
for assessment throughout the state
was AZ per cent, the commission
adopted this basis Of percentage OF
true value az the basis to assess and
equalize all property assessed and
equalized by, it.
Another striking iii;:s.ratio:. & IL
inequalities in assessment, made pos
sible under our tax laws. is the fact
that the state tax commission. when
it equalized the property OF msr-
chants in 1919, found some ner-
chants paying on an assessment Of
three-fourths Of one per cent, while
others We're paying on basis Of los
per cent of the value CT the stock Of
goods
c;x o,,,. low. raonirac an "eo,,a1
ond ,,n;forro rate of assessment"
classification of property for pur-
noses Of taxation is Impossible with
o,,+ constitutional amend .nnet. If the
law. therefore. We're rigidly enforced.
tangible property, such as notes.
bonds. mortgages, etc, would be as
sessed upon the sane '2asis a '.itl.5
property. Sunp,Sc Z = 9 $50.
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...,,..
.:o,.~....3 .......,... =. s:..,t
a1,o.;,..-.. r..,...s f,... ~.
s ;.,o,>. - eso0 l,ba ,,,ortoapa n,.ar-
;na ,,a,. cont interes1) the rate of
;,.7no.r r.aljzad on his investn,enr
,,.o,,1d ~ "a cn,a,, thar the lender
.,o..oe ,,-o,,1d +.l.e 1.;. ani+a1 ont
c,,.,, Caro1ir,. o,,d inves+ # in
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

Dublin. May 26.-Four civilians
have been sentenced TO i5 years pen
vi Scrvitldc for attack on crown
forces last December.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

Shreveport. May 26.-Iack Morgan.
who was treated TO {; coat of tar and
feathers last night. is i'll at the city
hospital
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28
Gamers Ferry bridge is under con

Garner's Ferry bridge is under con-
tract to be completed within 2Ss
days. and the last report was to the
effect that work Was to have oeen
started last week. ie the bridge Is
to be of service the approaches must
be completed at the same time. For
the construction of the approaches
the sum of $4,000 has been guaran-
teed by a. number Of citizens. It.wcule
sst-ie th:t :. = a!3o2T ci.ao -" tiie
.3.3.seaIors. 70 hcsc,eI cati.:cf:ns ahe
.nc}l,.v as :. I,re;;!i.::.a!'y - Beginning
work on the three OF more bridges
in the swamp and ghe four miles OF
causeway. 1t will De almost as big
a lob to build the approaches as the
bridge. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

The Game Wardens are annoying
fishermen who use trap; ccnsicetao4y
these DAYS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

AnOtnGi o~IIf II.S -'I'.-s~4 Z :. = -
inequalities in assessment, made pos
sible under our tax laws. is the fact
that the state tax commission. when
it equalized the property OF mer-
chants in 1919, found some mer-
chants paying on an assessment OF
hree-fourths Of one per cent, while
others were paying on basis OF los
per cent of the value CT the stock Of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

There is no provision in our laws
providing for tax to be levied Oh
business done or on gross sales, and
consequently many individuals and
firms are enabled to do an enormous
amount Of business. and contribute
nothing to the support OF the state
and county governments. For IN
stance. there was a certain brokerage
concern in South Carolina last year
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-05-28

Since our law requires an equal
and uniform rate of assessment, -
classification Of property for pur-
poses Of taxation is impossible with
out constitutional amend.nnet. If the
law, therefore, We're rigidly enforced.
tangible property, such as notes.
bonds, mortgages, etc, would be as
sessed upon the sane aasis a '.ia.''
property. Supp.s~ = q .''';'
The Washington herald., 1921-08-05
II Your Friends
Are Eating Yeast
THEY WILL BE GLAD TO KNOW THAT
THEY CAN GET TINY TABLETS
AT DRUG STORE.
EASY TO TAKE-REsULrs
oUIcK-BETTER FOR YOU

So many people are eating yeast. spinach.
oranges, etc. and driAking quarts of milk
each day in search ot vitamines that the
chemists have perfected a tiny tablet con-
tanning a proper dose Of both water and fat
soluble Vitamines In highly concentrated
form. The tablets are more economical. less
bother, easier to take and agree with the
stoma.h better.
The reason people want vitanines is be-
cause Vitsnines bring more strength, weight,
color, freedom from boiIs, carbuncIes. PIN
pies, etc. Doctors say most Of US need more
vitsnines than we get in 4 regular meal
and IL is simply amaEinG what these Pbos-
Pho yItamine tablets will DO for a perSOn in
three or four weeks time. The tablets are
maae in Americas greatest laboratory. Tons
u yeast are used. They get vitHniUeS HlsO
from haiIs of rice, aud mix the concentrated
elements together into . proper dose-add
GIyeero- -phosphates. etc, and you get In q
tiny tablet n scientifically compounded tab
let that does apahng and most unusual
things for men and women who are weak,
thin, pale. uDSerBearished.
Local druggists recoumend this new pow,
erful way 10 take yitsmines, ana you ear
ret, q bottle Of sixty TFos-Pbo VitamiRe tab
letsS at the nearest Peoples Drug Store.
tseud 81, plas 4e war taE.l-AdE.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-05
House of Delegates
Will See NeLU Faces

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. Aug. 4
In the excitement incident to con-
tests for State offices. several in
teresting contests for the house Of
delegates have been lost sight of.
In Caroline County, Richard T.
Pratt defeated the present member,
John w. Guerrant. by a majority
Of 1879, with one precinct to hear
from. In the district composed of
Lancaster and Richmond counties
DR.. George H. oliver opposed the
incumbent. r. o. Norris. jr. DR..
Oliver carried Lancaster by Sc ma
jority, but Norris won in Richmond
County by 12s, giving him a net
majority in the district of 70.
E. Hugh Smith, incumbent, won
out in Northumberland and West
moreland counties, defeating his op.
ponent, W. S. Cowart, by a ma
jority of 342. DR.. J. Wallace Massey
was renominated without opposi-
tion for Fredericksburg and Spotsyl-
vania County. and ]. r. Henderson
has been named as Democratic can.
didate for house of delegates from
Stafford and King George counties
The Washington herald., 1921-08-05
Corp. WiLblrn's Funeral
At Forest Glen TOddu

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Aug. 4.-Fune-
raj services for Corporal Allen Will
burn. Of Capitol View. this county.
who, as a member Of Co. X. COM
posed largely of Montgomery County
the Argonne during the World
War. will be held tomorrow after
noon at st. Johns Catholic Chnrch,
Forest Glen. the Rev. Father Eeene,
acting pastor of the church, to Off
ciate.
Full military honoZs will he ac-
corded the dead soldier boy. the
Cfssel-Saxon Post American Legion.
Of Silver Springs, to be in charge
Of this part of the exercises.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-05
lightning Wrecks Part
OF House; Family Unhurt

LYECHBURG, va, Aug. dur
ing a, short lived storm here yes
terday afternoon lightning struck
and badly damaged the residence OF
J. T. Chenault. The bolt hit the
Chimney. demolishinE It and enter
I'd bedroom, which was prac-
,tical1y ruined. Members OF the
family. in another part of the house,
were unhurt.
The same storm blew down four
Virgin oak trees at Miller park
and did much damage to shade and
ornamental trees about the city,
despite the fact that 1t lasted less
than. five minutes and the extreme
velocity OF 40 miles an hour lasted
only q minute.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-05
Windstorrn Works
Havoc on Farm of
Judge Pancoast

FREDERICKSBURG. Va, Aug. 4.
During a severe wind and rain
storm at the farm Of Judge J. L.
Pancoast, about two miles below
this city in Stafford County a sud
den gust OF wind, with the force Of
a cyclone, swept up from the river,
tearing of one end Of the roof on
the dairy barn, carrying part OF
the metal roof and framework for
more than 100 feet Two wooden
silos were utterly demolished and
a tenant house was blown down.
but the occupants miracUlously
escaped injury. In one field the
corn was laid nat on the ground.
While the gust OF wind had ter
rife force it was of short dura-
ton and seems to have been con-
fined ITO Avery. narrow strip. The
loss to Judge Pancost is over
81, ,O6o.