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Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17
w. III. S. COMMENCEMENT
BEGINS SUNDAY, MAY 20
Rev. Wilson Will Deliver Com
mencement Sermon Sun
day IL A. M.

Prof. B. F. Hughes has given
out the following program of the
commencement exercises of the
Virgins High School which will
bring to close one of the most
successful sessions of the insti-
tuition:
Commencement sermon at
Baptist church Sunday, May 20,
II a. M, by Rev. H. D. Wilson.
Senior Class Play, "The
Wren," at the school auditorium
Wednesday evening, May %, 8
o'clock.
Graduation exercises by Sen
ior Glass, school auditorium
Thursday evening, May "a, 8
o'clock.
The class address will be de-
livered by Hon. ]. L. Taylor, OF
Gulfport, one of South Mlsslss-
ippi's leading lawyers and lay
men.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17
STOKES ROBERTSON
FOR REELECTION
Has Served as Revenue Agent
During the Past Two
Terms.

In this issue we are authoriz-
ed to announce the candidacy
Of Hon. Stokes V. Robertson for
reelection to the Office of State
Revenue Agent. Mr.. Robertson
has made himself almost nation
ally famous as a result of his
suit against the insurance COM
panies, which suit has brought
him much praise as well as
much criticism. Mr.. Robertson
is a native of Covington County.
He has lived most OF his life at
Hattiesburg, at which place he
received his early education 60
ing from there to the State
University. Upon graduation
from the University he began
the practice of law. He has
served his county in a legisla-
tive capacity being a member OF
the House of Representatives in
1908 and was elected Clerk of
the House in 1912. He was
first elected to the Office of re-
venue Agent in 1915 and was
reelected in 1919. We publish
herewith an open letter from
Mr.. Robertson which might con-
tain some interesting first hand
facts:
To the people Of Mississippi:
Believing that you would like
to have these facts, I have pre-
pared the following statement
showing the amounts of taxes
and other funds due the State.
counties, municipalities and tax
ing district collected by, or at
the instance of, the State Rev.
enue Agents office for the
reeriod beginning with the year
1899 and ending September 80,
1922, the total being $5,242,606.-
SO, and the average being $685.
10000 for each of the twenty
two years.
It should be borne in mind
that all Office expenses, all ex-
penses of preparing cases for
trial, all deputy hire, all at
torneys fees, and the compensa-
ton of the Revenue Agent dur
ing all this time was completely
covered by one-ffth of the
amount shown, and that if moth
ing had been collected, nothing
would have been paid on ac-
count of any of these expenses
or for any part Of the compen-
sation of the Revenue Agent.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17
McHENRY SCHOOL BEGINS
CLOSING EXERCISES

The Senior Glass of the Nc
Henry High School will stage a
very popular rural comedy in the
High School auditorium Friday
evening, May 18. With this pro-
gram the closing exercises for
the season begins.
After this program the alumi
will meet for a banquet and at
this banquet the organization of
the Alumni Association will be
perfected. The program for the
evening will be free and the
public is urged to be the guest
of the school. All persons hold
ing diplomas from the McHenry
High School are requested to at
tend the banquet. .4yN "
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17

the state, counties, municipali-
ties and taxing districts money
justly due, paid the entire ex-
renses of conducting this de-
partment of the state govern
ment, and in addition paid to
the state, counties, municipali-
ties and taxing districts the sum
of $4,194,O85.20 clear of all ex-
pense.'
Another thing to be remem-
bered is that after the Revenue
Agent has shown a tax dodger
that that tax dodger can not
get by without paying his just
portion of the expenses of the
State government, that tax dod-
ger becomes a prompt, even
though unwilling, tax payer for
all time thereafter. For in
stance, after Writ Adams by his
suit through all the courts col
lected from a great railroad
more than a million dollars back
taxes, that railroad has been
defeated in it's unlawful claim
of exemption from taxation, has
been paying taxes promptly
each year since, amounting to
hundreds of thousands of dol
lars.
I call your attention to the
following extract from a mes
sage of Governor John M. Stone
to the Mississippi Legislature,
January, 1894:
I am, Your friend
STOKES V. ROBERTSON.
In his retiring message in
January, 1894, Governor Stone
said:
"The office of State Revenue
Agent is a valuable auxiliary to
the proper collection of the rev.
enues, and should be continued
with such further amendment
to the law as in the wisdom of
the Legislature may be neces-
sary to perfect its efficiency"
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17
w. M. S. Meet.

The w. M. S. of the Methodist
church met Monday at the
church. Mrs. D. G. Knight read
the 27 Pslam and prayer was
led by Mrs. G. w. Eighmey.
"IIow we reach the Koreous
thru our Hospitals" was an in
teresting paper read by Mrs. 3.
NJ. Graham and "f1ow we reach
the people of Mexico thru our
Schools" was another read by
Mrs. J. F. Campbell. Two other
papers equally as interesting
were read by Mesdames Lowery
and Remsey.
The meeting adjourned with
the plans of holding their next
meeting with Mrs. Hickman on
Railroad street.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17
M. E. Ladies Aid.

Mrs. R. F .Blaylock was hos
tess at a most enjoyable meet
rig of the Methodist Ladies Aid
Wednesday at her home on Pine
street at which there we're
twelve ladies present.
The president, Mrs. Austin
presided over the devotional as
well as the business hour and
quite a bit of business was
transacted.
At the conclusion of the busi-
ness the guests were seated at
the dining room table where a
salad course with sandwiches
and coffee was served followed
by delicious strawberries, whip
ped cream and home made cake.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17
WEEKLY LETTER FROM
SUPT. OF EDUCATION
(By w. T. Bond.)

Jacson, May 15.-Peple gener-
ally should insist that all candi-
dates for state and county offices
pitch their campaigns on high
plane. Especially should the
candidates for the Office Of coun-
ty superintendent of education
be careful to set a good example
along this line, for they are off
ering themselves as persons
suitable in every way to be lead
ers of the children in their res
pective counties. The state has
suffered a goo deal on account
of mud singing in politics.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17

Total for % years 5,242,606.59
Average per year for
20 years .... $238, 10000
The tax payer who paid his
Just taxes and against whom the
efforts of the Revenue Agent
were not necessary, paid absolu-
tely none of the expenses of the
office. The taxdodgers, the
trusts and combines, and those
improperly withholding from
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17
Ms sILxkRzi1
& ScREENsxd
At Strand Theatre.

The Strand Theatre is offer
ing a splendid program for the
next week. Following is a brief
description of the program:
Fri d ay, May 18-"T h e
Storm" featuring House Peters
with a big bunch of stars, in
eight reels, and a corking
comedy.
Saturday, May 19- Buck
Jones in western Speed" and
a Big V Comedy.
Tuesday, May 22-Frank
Mayo in Trimmed" also "The
Leather Pushers."
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17
Demonstration Club Meet.

The Ffuitland Park Home De-
monstration Club will meet Fri
day, May 18 at 2 o'clock. They
will have Mrs. L. G. Henderson
Of Greenwood, Miss. as a speak
er. 1t is not often that we have
an opportunity of hearing as
good a speaker. Everyone is
invited to be present.
MRS. J. B. AUSTIN.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17
Delaney.

Mr.. w. w. Williams and Miss
Leila Delaney of Bond were mar
ried at the Baptist pastorium
early Saturday morning in the
presence of a few friends, Rev.
Wilson tieing the nuptial knot.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17
Master MasOns.

Work in M. M. degree tonight,
Thursday, May II. All mem
bers requested to attend, visit
ing brethren invited.
c. E. PRATT, w. M.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17

"Woman, you make me see
red" said the youth, as he gazed
at her rouged cheeks and painted
lips.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-05-17

The only way to save daylight
is to use it.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-02
GRADUATION

"A TIME
be
all Coming
The Glass Day and
be marked
lin in Fromn her
incentive will
philosophy
the final sought by all
will
fesson We are particularly interested the possibilities
will
We brighter
a
There
ability by
fit daughters
called in either The skilled
parents journey
houses visiting with
bities that
admirable
uae for high hopes essential
bid them God speed and perchnce lend helping
hearts lofty hopes and worthy ambitions.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-02
INCREASING OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

THE unabated exodus of Negro aborers
that humming
certain northern sections though the
is delicate one One of the farest and most souarev nm
Kansas
City After discussing the
the situation husy
condition eventualy Large
numbers Negroes live
degree migration
this the
improved living working
produce he ougho be both allowed
indscrnate hay
territory satisfy demand
hp either the negroes or the territory in the end than
effort with regard to aliens would be beneficial
The
'h o Iey may discourage any effort to exploit
a h communities that are either realizing and will have
realize that they have problem
the condition not simply
~ Is the Vle" oil strong northern daily and question
the paper
Memphis Commercial Appeal" shows as
are no owes any more in Memphis where white people exploit
Negroes where they ruin their
of such places in the North.
"a Godfeang
for his children here n
Where other place United
better in
for him anywhere else than there in this Memphis
Here and there Negroes have robbed
plotted This business
next place the Negro becoming intelligent
to deceive Negroes # does uo take Uns n % b d ti,
and will the nching white
thing that unlawful
will destroy it, The Commercial Appeal believes
Down here believe i
That meeting the question straightforward
Southern editor be
problem To
found in the fact that mo dives nfes Memphis
Denver also free of questionable resorts and of the
moralizng cabaret life Reduced
or standpoint 1t becomes moral issue and must
handled
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-02

Achievement Lies as Much in Sound
Organization as in Mere Profit
By g. A. LEWIsoHN American Management Association

industrial operations has largely been
NM by profits know that the really effective business
WV executive has passion for other things besides profits It
farng executives realize that achievement lies just much in
sound and healthy organization profit But matter
of fact good morale organization and profits go hand in hand
There three outstanding why is imperative that these
problems human organization within industries should be soved
First productivity depends not only good engineering good
mechanical devices and good financing but effective personnel
administration machine bought but must get cooperation
from enpoyeea "Hs
Second he creating human values in
factories the handling Of human problems ignored cannot have
sound human values in the community generally
Third the best melting for social classes b IN manufacturing
establishments only matter Of creating understand
ing between the manual borers and the moneed classes but also OF
understanding between manual bo and the Intellectual and
professional classes 1t is important that the rank and file appre
the social Unless executives sell
themselves the and file in the plant and factory do not know
how this appreciation take place.
counts productive system
tives have woef neglected these matters Of human organization Aen
tion has fashionable And not only production
but also the social health of the country suffers for bad
factory organization Of much Of social and
industrial friction
What need what Theodore Roosevelt called "a substantial align
menta substantial alignment in enlightened management Once
have 100 executives interested in the human
organization will gone long toward
eradicating industrial unrest.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-02
In One Important Respect Our Democracy
Differs From Any in the Past
By DIR. IRA N. HOLLIS, American Engineer.

is true that this republic disappear in of time In
fact it be totally destroyed by the license growing out of liberty
But that does fatal defect about democracy will grow
into greater greater perfection the autocray
has long been demonstrated failure All history shows that and the
collapse the central powers Europe
the end of autocratic government.
In important democracy differs entirely from
thing in the and that the apidty of We have
the railroads. telegraph telephone wireless motor trucks and
roads, and fact everything facilitate trade
education That thing produced by the inventions of the Nine
enth century.
of the country be informed by the morning
about the discussions and about what happening the
world hence have acquired through methods rapid
munication quick reaction and vastly greater safeguard
against false decisions has said again
give the American people time, they will surely decide any national
question in the right way.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-02

To Declare That Maternity Is an Occupation
and to Protect 1t as Such


think that special welfare legislation better the
worker that certain physiological quail
that call for protection To this
employed instead of protecting the whole There
regulations protect hazardous
would extend these all
men justbe would be
But why limit the industrial opportunities of just because
mothers? The solution of the problem declare
maternity occupation and to protect it as such.
advocated bonus for all because
the country
soldiers would dream of advocating
just risk their
maternity. In the way there be pensions for
this to illuminate the thesis that occupation and not
SEX should be the basis of legislative protection
The Colorado statesman., 1923-06-02
'eWhy Don't the American Artists Say, What
the H Do We Care'?"
By LEON BAKsT, In New York World.

Why the American artists say adapting the line of the beautiful
folk What the hi do cars Why don't thay
go do things their unique privilege TO do hemf
Sometimes they child that gets paintbox
wonderful strong red and yeows that
hearts delight and then cultured and squeam
red rdand
green hat The point that the child arscay right
sophisticated
eeat all
My American artists if may volunteer give
intensely what of the old world dong
much home strike roots the SOIL mmerse yourselves the
light youth of wonderful country Indigenous
indigenous American beauty be yourselves and you
produce great American art
Evening star., 1923-05-26
MARCUS GARVEY, ON TRIAL
GETS THREAT OF BEATING
Self-Styled President of Africa
Accused of Mail Frauds, Ex-
cites Shipmaster's Ire.

NEW YORK, May 26.-Marcus Gar
vey, self-dubbed provisional Presi-
dent of Africa, was threatened with
beating by an irate witness yes
terday at Garvey's trail in the fed
eral court on a charge of using the
mails to defraud investors in the
stock of the defunct Black Star line
The threat was made by Capt. Ad-
rian Richardson, skipper of the
kanawha, one of the vessels of the
companys fleet. who was croSS-eX-
amined by Garvey. The outburst
came after Richardson had testified
that Miss Amy Jacques, who later be-
came Garvey's bride. had on several
occasions been given complete charge
of the line.
Garvey, leader of the back to
Africa" movement, president general
of the Universal Negro improvement,
Association, and head of the Black
Star line. continued as his own coun-
sci today. One of his questions to
shippers personal feelings toward
him.
IF ever get Garvey by himself
l will beat him up or he will bea,
me-" the seaman replied.
Garvey laughed heartily, the mono
Gle on his breast shaking with the
burst of merriment. He asked why
Richardson had not beaten him uI
during the five days of the trial
i will not touch you while you are
/ in court under investigation" an
swered the skipper, and whenever
L see you in Harlem you are sur
rounded by bodyguard of four OF
five men,"
Evening star., 1923-05-26
Changes in Stations of
Army and Macy Officers
OF Interest to Capital
Army.

Many officers have been ordered to
duty on the Panama Canal Zone. in
cluding Capt. Edwin G. Watson, in
fantry, military instructor at George
town University: Capt. J. S. Dough-
Maryland, and First Lieut.. John c.
Skuse. infantry. at the Virginia Mill
tary Institute. Blacksburg.
Lieut. Col. Harry p. Ward. Infantry
Officers Reserve Corps, has been re-
lieved from duty with the War De-
his home. Hamilton. Ohio.
The resignation of First Lieut..
Leander n. Trammell. infantry. has
been accepted to take effect June 4.
Lieut.. Col. A. l.. Briggs. infantry.
has been assigned to duty at Fort
Sam Houston, Tex.
First Lieut.. John l.. Corbett, Quar-
termaster Corps, at Fort Eustis. Va,
has been assigned to duty at the War
Department.
Capt. Loo A. Walton, air service, at
the War Department. has been ordered
to McCook Field. Dayton, Ohio.
Officers to duty as military instruc-
tors include Capt. B. B. baltimore,
field artillery. to Indiana National
Guard at Indianapolis; Capt. S. j.
Cutler, field artillery, to Michigan Ma
tional Guard at Flint; Capt. w. W.
Hess, jr.; field artillery, to Pennsyl-
vania National Guard at Philadelphia:
Capt. ]. F. Brittingham, field artillery,
to Pennsylvania NATIONAL Guard at
Pittsburgh; Capt. J. II. Milan. field
artillery, to Ohio National Guard at
Cleveland; Capt. Bernard Sweet, field
artillery, to Illinois National Guard
at Chicago; First Lieut.. S. F. Miller.
10th Field Artillery. to Washington
Z. A. Hyde. field artillery. to Ohio
National Guard at Columbus; Capt.
S. H. Needham, field artillery, to New
York National Guard at Middletown;
Capt. ]. H. Carriker, field artillery. to
Wisconsin National Guard at Stevens
Point. and First Sergt. Joseph A
Dowdy, 9Th Engineers, to South Da-
kota National Guard at Huron.
Navy.
Capt Claude c. Bloch Of the battle
fleet has been detailed as inspector OF
, ordnance in charge of naval proving
ground, Dahlgren. Va, and the naval
powder factory. Indian Head, Md.
Capt. Arthur Macarthur has beer
detailed as a member of the naval
examining and retiring boards. Navy
Department.
Commander D. NJ. Cummings Of the
battleship Arkansas has been detailed
| to the bureau of construction and re.
pair. Navy Department.
Commander A. ]. James. at Chicago
| Commander Russell Wilson, in this
| city. and Lieut. Commander II. F
| kingman, with battle feet, have been
| ordered to the Naval War College
Newport. r. ].
Lieut.. Commander H. w. koehler OF
| the battleship Utah and Lieut.. Com.
mander A. r. Simpson. at San Diego
Calf, have been assigned TO the bat
! tie fleet.
Lieut.. NJ B. Arnold. at the Nava
Academy. has been ordered to the bat.
tleship Pennsylvania, and Lieut.. R. F
Hans. at the Naval Academy, to the
| L. S. s. Chewink.
Lieut.. Harold F. Ely of the battle.
ship New York and Lieut.. A. c. Kidc
| of the battleship Idaho have beer
ordered to the Naval Academy.
Evening star., 1923-05-26
ACCUSES HORNSBY
AS HOME BREAKER
St. Louis Man Says Base Ball Star
Wrote Love Letter to
His Wife.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, May 26.-Rogers
Hornsby, star second baseman for
the ST. Louis Nationals, declines to
discuss the case of John A. Hine, au-
tomobiIe salesman. who filed a petit
ton in the court of the domestic re-
lations here in which Hornsby is
named as having broken up Hines
home.
Hearing on the petition. which asks
that a divorce granted Mrs. jeanette
Pennington Hine, twenty-three years
old, several months ago be set aside
by fraud, was continued until next
Friday.
A love letter signed "Roge" and
purported to have been written by
Hornsby was introduced by counsel
for Hine. Hine testified that his for
mer wife had admitted to him tina,
Hornsby was the author of the mis-
sive and that his attorneys have al
the proof In the world that the ball
player wrote the letter.
MY attorneys have kilograms
which were sent to me by Hornsby's
attorney offering terms to hush VI
the matter" Hine said in d statement
IF necessary l can bring Hornsby's
team mates into court to prove that he
wrote the letter. 1t is not money
that l want: it is revenge. Hornsby
has broken up my home"
Mrs. Hine. testifying in her behalf
said they were married in 1919, and
that Hine had failed to support her
Hornsby wrenched his knee In
Philadelphia May Q. and will be out OF
the lineup indefinitely. DR.. Robert
Hylan, physician for the Cardinals
placed the knee in a cast yesterday
and advised Hornsby to give II alb
solute rest
Evening star., 1923-05-26
NATIONAL.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Crosstown bus lines planned fol
southeast and southwest sections
National capital horse show ends
Monticello breakfast held at Raus-
cher's. Henry Bacon awarded gold
medal of American Institute of Archi-
tects at pageant held at night al
Lincoln Memorial, which he designed
Gov. Lowden of Illinois attacks civil
service before National Conference
of Social Work. International crime
bureau to be located here. Elliott
Woods. architect of the Capitol. dies
Newspaper golf tourney held. Presi-
dent Harding asks that nation revert
to aims of founders. in address al
the third annual meeting of the Ma
tional American Council. Students
believed poisoned by supper at Nc
Kinley High School, following an
nual cadet drill. Company d of East
ern High School wins annual COM
petitive drill. Washington begins to
decorate itself in earnest for the coming
Shrine convention.
Evening star., 1923-05-26

as you know. were Boxers little
brother and two little sisters. he soon
forgot all about them.
There was plenty to do, and as
the weather grew warmer there were
new and interesting discoveries to
be made every day. Boxer was en-
joying life. Now and then he met
his father-great, big Buster Bear.
Boxer had the greatest respect for
him and always took care never to
offend him. Although, they were
on very good terms.
Boxer was continually finding new
things to eat. 1t was great fun to
explore the Green Forest All the
time he was growing bigger and
stronger and more and more indie
pendent. And all the time he was
growing wiser. He sometimes did
foolish things. but when he had once
learned lesson he never forgot ii.
Now. all this time Mother Bears
triplets had been growing and learn