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7. / L i&v-' PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY . ^HROMCLE PUBLISHING CO. . Wilson >V. Harris, Editor. Entered at The Clinton Post Office aa matter of the Second Class. The Chronicle will consign to the waste basket . all communications where the name of the writer is not signed ’’thereto. The Chronicle seeks the co-opera tion of its subscribers and readers— the publishers will at all times appre ciate wise suggestions and kindly ad- rice. The Chronicle is not responsible for any unsolicited manuscript which is not plainly marked with the name and address of the sender and accompanied by stamps for return. . *- Make adl remittances to THE (HttOMCLE PUBLISHING CC. Clinton, S. C. CLINTON. S, C, APRIL 3, 1919 12 PAGES * • r L K A X l T ” - KV E RY BO L>Y .* The ladies of the Civic Improve ment association and the city an. the/ities now have on a campaism to \:<'lean-Co" the ritv, and in their RATES. tVe are today publishing an article from Councilman J. F. Jacobs on the ‘Clinton Waiter and Light Rates.” We are glhd to give it publication since it sets forth the city’s side of the* question, for as Mr! Jacobs states, there is considerable complaint on the pres ent high rates, especially whim, we com pare ours with, those of neighboring towns or throughout ‘the state; so an explanation is well in order. Then, too, it is the first public statement given by the city officials on this water and light question, though the rates were raised 50 per cent, over a .year ago. Therefore, the article will be read with interest. The citizens of jClinton are now pny- _ing..a base rate of. Inc.^r K. Ay, for electric lights and 40c per 1,000 gal lons for water, two of the highest rates we - find charged in the state. Of course, as Mr. Jacobs state#, the cost of operating and up-keeping the plant has materially increased, but this same condition if! true with every other town, and still the tendency now is to lower rates. Only last Thursday the Green ville papers carried an ' announcement of a reduction in that city's rate from 10c i)er K. W. Hour to 9c. Admitting that the cost of operating the plant has increased as compared with the pre-war period, still it must be taken in con sideration that there has been An in crease in the volume of business. If the town had a cheaper rate for mo tors, etc., it would mean a still larger horse-power consumption, for this , is the experience of other cities. If it is costing the city the, present rates to furnish its patrons water and lights, then undoubtedly it would be a wise thing to consider the bringing of hydro electric power lie re. A comparison of our rates with those in a few nearby towns, clearly reveals that bur rates are excessive. Take the following towns- for example and note a—Fit tliciv nit.--: Laurels' Flat rate of 10c per K. \V. Hour for eleetric lights with vtTorts tiny ;mv oskinir for ami do- setT - the eo-dperathm of all our people. 'Phis is the season to start the “eleaning-up" idea and the best plaee to eommeetiec is at your own door, (let out the brush ami paint, hoc. rake. etc., and lets join in and work to develop the beauty of our < dry: ~ “ In observing the week here are sortie nf the things we an' told we should doe Set your neighbor a good exam ple. . Remove all rubbish from ytmr at tic. cellar, bark yard and alley. Remove and clean all carpets and hangings.for the summer. Scrub Moors, hallways and all un- varnished woodwork thoroughly.- Use plenty of soap and hot water. Clean all windows .aml keep them open to fresh air and simli-ght„ Ventilate damp cellars. Exter minate rats, ttie.s and all vermin. After cleaning, paint or •white wash your buildings, outhouses, fences, etc., Roth inside cmd out Paint kills germs. ■Put vour walks in first-class con- dition. Plant trees, shrubs and Mowers in suitable plarov Keep your lawn :i sibling sc^hv/ur power consumption for other purfioses. <)i:iiiei-lukm>: Kate of 7c per K. VV. Hour f(>r electric lights, With a sliiHiig in good rendition. If you rent, ask your landlord to A repair leaky roo£s and phimbing, and to icpiir dirty, broken walls and .eeilings, fences, walks, etc. If then- is a vacant lot in your neighborhood see that it is thor^ oughly-chianed tip. - —-— Report all dirty- or unsanitary places in your neighborhood to the health department. The educational inMuence of such campaigns will remain in a town the yetir through, eliminating many nuisances caused formerly hy care lessness or thoughtlessness. “Clean up Week 1 ’ ’ starts a civic .awakening and the public generally will take a gerater interest in civic affairs, making a more efficient city and town government, better streets and better sanitary conditions. The following is the introduction of the proclamation issued by the ^secretary of, the Iowa State board of heaith: “Little beds of flowers. Little cans of paint. Make homes attractive, Out of them that .ain’t.” There is no one movement at this season of the year that will have a greater influerN'c for good than scnlc/uown to 4c per K. \\\, roul 10 perceut. discount. The city has a steam flhVnt similar to ours. Greenwood: Rate for electric lights, KVto 8c per» K. W. Hour, with 10 |>er eont.- discount. Power rate for other purposes, r such as cooking, motors for various enterprises, etc., 2« to 7e net. Rate per 1,000 gallons for water, 12V.> and lac. with 10 per cent, discount. This plant showed a profit last, year of 000, according to the city coim i I ’w nun uwl ccport.— Abbeville: Rate for electric lights 10i- first 75’ K. W., 8c next 200 K. W., all over 300 K-. W., 6e: Rate for power Y(TT~Tliotors,- -cookingv 2 and*.2V»c per K. W. Hour. Rates for Water, from tie to -20c per 1,000 gallons. Newberry: Electric light rates, first 30 K.'W., lOe;,second 50 K. W., 8e, al‘ over this a.mount fie per K. W. Hour Rates for Water, 17Vj to 25c per 1,000 gallons. The city uses hydro-electric power at a wholesale rate of IVj per K. W Chester Rate for electric lights, 9c per K. W. Hour. Cooking rate of 4c per K. W. flat; power for motors, etc sliding according to consumption. Rate for Water, 15 to 40c per 1,000 gallons We could cite the rates of other towns but this is not necessary. These figures show that when a comparison is made, our rates ar.e out of line. In his assertion that the people of Clinton want efficient service, Mr. Jacobs is entirely correct, and we heartily agree with him. , We~*wlll go further and say that the service is good and that there is no ground for com plaint on this point. The Chronicle also agrees with Mr. Jacobs that there should be no deficit created by the light, water and sewer system. 4t is a sound business principle that each department of a business should be self strpporting and that-the profits of one should not he used to pay the losses of some other department. If the city is going to maintain municipal ownership of its water-light system, an adequate safe must he charged to cover the produc tion. but that rate should cover the cost of production only, and should he' *in line with the average prices charged by other towns. Whatever expenses may be required for the town’s develop: meat along other lines should be derived by direct taxation 58 the property ’owners. WILL 1L Rural Business Men Are Well Able to Take Up , Their Share in the "Victorious** Fifth. New Up-to-the-M inute Merckan- disc in Every Part of Our Store More than ever before the American farmer finds himself in the position of comfort and prosperity which is just due. Lean years are for him no longer. Last year the average of farm earnings broke all records. Six million farms in 1918 produced crops worth $12,280,000,000. This year it is estimated that a greater wheat acreage than ever will be sown. Naturally, the farmer Is making the most of his opportunities, and with guaranteed wheat prices and high prices for everything hs grows^, the outlook for him is most encouraging. And Europe will nish a market for his fat hogs steers. It would be interesting, if possible, to assemble -comparative of the farmers’ bank accounts and five years ago, and the list of mortgages that have been canceUed. And It would be more, interesting per haps tp have a statement of the Lib erty Bonds noW in the hands of thjese tillers of the soil. Very soon the farmer will have fur ther opportunity to prove that he is not without loyalty as well developed as any' man’s. For another loan is * almost in sight, a loan that will draw upon us all. Because of his price guarantee of $2.26 a bushel. Uncle Sam stands to lose from 50 to 75 cents updu ever bushel of wheat harvested next seas on. Having given this guarantee to the farmer, he will make it good. That is Unde Sam’s way. But what is Mr. Farmer going to do for Uncle Sam in the Victory Liberty Loan? In every Liberty Loan to date the farmer, as a class, has bought less bonds than men in other prosperous Classes. He has been able meantime to get more sugar and everything else upon which the government put a restriction, than others have. The big question now, when he stands to cash in xt a 25 per cent premium upon his wheat crop, is what is he going to do next Liberty Loan drive? Some Liberty Loan officials are suggesting that the farmer should buy a $100 bond for each 100 bushels of wheat he sells to the government. He has made the profit and should have no hesitancy In taking a high- grade security in payment for the dif ference between what the govern ment gets and what he receives for his wheat. The foundation of all good dressing is a good corset. Your co£t or suit will look better if fitted over the right corset. You will find that Warner Bros. Rust Proof and Redfern are the corsets of the hour. They are graceful, comfortable and very dependable. Our new models are here in fashion^ latest styles awaiting your inspection and approval. We have: WARNER BROS. RUST A PROOF, front and back lace.- Colors—white and pink. Price 1$.S0 v to $3.50. REDFERN—The Preferred Front Lace Corset. Colors-^*- white and pink. Price $4.50 to $8.50. WARNER’S DAINTY BRASSIERES. Colors—pink and white. Price 75c to $4.25 each. MILLINERY—Eloquent of Springtime. Hats for every taste and preference every occasion and every dress. , Portray youth and beauty. If you desire a tiny Turban, a saucy Sailor or a large Dress Hat, it is here. All priced moderate. “BEST THING’S TO WEAR” B. L. KING The argument that municipal owner ship of public utilities loweis the cost of production to the consumer, is not holding good here, as oui; rates-clearly demonstrate. RED CROSS NOTES. The chapter has decided on a banquet for returned soldiers and sailors at Red Cross Headquarters Thursday evening, April 24th, at which returned men from our whole territory, including Clinton, Lydia, GoldvHle and the school districts of Rockbridge, Wads wojrth. Remvo. Sardiis, Shady Grove, Hurricane, are asked to be present. This includes the S. A. T. O. men and returned men at the college. The canteen committee has this in charge and Mrs. Spen cer will select the special commit- toe at once. As rar as pos.nble. the PHONE 45 NEW ENGLAND MILLS WILL PAY FAIR PRICE Clean-Up and Paint-Up.” gen iv asked to oome in uniform. Airs. Crawford Clapp, Mrs. W. G. Neville and Mrs. John Spratt were appointed a special commit tee to get up a box to help the Co lumbia chapter entertain the men of the Thirtieth Division. With the “clean-up” campaign on it is well to hear this in mind— a town is like a girl; it’s wonderful what a little fixing up will do for , her.- Eastern Manufacturers Showing No ObjecUon to Proposed Redaction of Cotton Acreage. Shreveport, La., March 28.—Assert ing that Eastern mills will as readily pay a high price for Southern cotton as a lower price, G. H. H. Souls, of the Cotton Exchange department • of the Shawmut Bank of Boston, told mem bers of the Louisiana Bankers’ Asso-. elation In session here tonight, that there is no reason to believe the pro posed reduction in acreage in the South wifi decrease the output of the Eastern mills for the year. "We must consider the fact that an immense portion of the 1918 crop is yet being held,” he said. “This left over crop Is sufficient to make up for the decrease In production from the farm; and yet so muc hof it being in the hands of the farmer with the co operation of ’the Southern hankers and merchants, he should be.able to obtain a fair price for both his 1918 and this year’s crops. New Sngland cotton manufacturers, Mr. Soule said, are showing no ob jections to the proposed reduction in Southern cotton acreage. ' ^ „ ;• ^ ^ ■ The Stephen D. Lee chapter, D. D. €., will meet with Mesdames There’s no ^place^tike- home so let’c make it clean and beautiful. Mrs. Arthur Copeland, Mrs. R. D. Bryson and Miss Ellene McCas- lan were appointed a History Com mittee to prepare a history of the chapter. Miss Sallie' Wright was appoint ed h committee to get up the rec ords of the workers in the hall and Mrs. Spencer to get records of can teen workers, with the view to in signia of service they may wear. The campaign for Belgian gar ments has been right successful and there is still opportunity til Saturday for any who have hot yet sent in their gifts. W. M. Farr and L. D. Me the home of the former McCjrary at , on Friday, the 4th, at 4 t\ M. DON’T FORGET US When you need any thing in the line of neat and attractive Printing. / MR. MAHAFFEY*S LATEST BOOK UNFOLDS MYSTERY Unusual in matter and darning: witji magery like a moving picture of life from Adana to Wdbdrow Wilson, this vivid allegory unveils the rtud cause, of all sin and woeT There is nothing like it in all the world of books! 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