The Dillon herald. (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, March 25, 1920, Image 7
WHY PAY THE OTHER
FELLOW'S TAXES?
Tlie Following Address Was Delivered
by Senator Christensen at the
Reconstruction Conference Held in
Columbia Recently.
It is preseumed here that all make
proper tax returns. A great many
nnt Thev are "the other fellows,"
You find your tax rates for scho Is.
city, county, and State purposes
mounting at an extraordinary pace.
Sunday you read the news of an increase
of 33 1-3 per cent f r State activities,
and extra tax on all of us
for road and bridge bonds put on by
the counties, each carrying local levies
averaging perhaps, five mills. In
addition to State,' sch ol district and
county increases. Does not that jar
you? It ought to. If it does not just
think what is coming t you next year
if this thing keeps on.
Is it not time to find out if you and
the other fellow are on the same footing?
Is any ne putting anything
over on you?
Complaints about high taxes have
heretofore come principally from
those who pay little < r nothing to the
tax gatherer, men stirred by demagogues
with charges of extravagant
appropriations. Before the taxes did
not bother the enterprising. Today
the demagogue is being j ined in his
complaint by the heavy taxpayer.
There may be some money wasted
by those who are spending it ror iuc
State. Such waste should be looked
after and stopped. We have c me to'
a point where extension of the field
for public service should find a temporary
limit. But the principal problem
of our public finances has to d^
with outrageous methods of getting
taxes, and not with our reasonably de-j
cent tax expenditures. We will not
get far by criticising appr priations;,
unjust, unscientific, slipshod tax rais-!
ing lies at the back of our high levies
and the Just complaint of unfairness, j
Complaints come and go leaving us
officials high and 1 w pledged to cut,'
appropriations but the taxes steadily
increase under irresslstible pressure,
" *?4 ovolnnin P"
from the needs or a iasi uc<UU|??
commonwealth
We need a campaign for rewriting
the laws for getting our taxes. Thei
laws we n w have do not operate and j
our assessments of the property of.
individuals are for the most part their;
volutary contributions. Men pay,
what the choose. The result is cha s. j
<* r?v of equal value, standing'
side by side in our own towns, adjoin-j
ing farms (f equal value along our,
country roads, are down on the tax
books for amounts that have no relation
to their relative values. There
is a big lumber plant returned at less
than ten per cent of its worth and a
nearby country bank returned for
forty-two per cent. There are sandy
farms worth less than ten dollars per
acre and rich farms in the same township
that could not be bought for
two hundred dollars per acre, returned
for eight dollars per acre.
This is the result of our assessing
system formed generations ago {or
conditions long since passed.
Under our system much property is
escaping taxation that is supposed to
return. Sources of revenue used by
other states are not used by us at all.
It is estimated after careful inquiry,
that a considerable per centage
of the real estate in South Carolina
is not on the tax books. In some
sections the percentage has been estimated
as high as twenty-five per
cent. A survey of the State showing
all property lines would cure this
situation and is a feasible project. Its
cost could be paid out of the taxes on
the recovered lands during the nextf
five years.
Millions of intangible properties entirely
escape taxation. We are required,
under our Constitute n to re*?
nrnnorHps at the same rate
IU1II lucoc K? vyv*
as all other property and as this is
thoroughly impracticable it is not
done. Tj tax cash in bank on the
same basis as real estate and merchandise
would drive cash out of the
State. It would mean taking twentyfour
per cent of the earning power of
m rtgages and forty per cent of the!
earnings of monies in savings banks.
\Ve must have the authority to segregate
property taxing it on the basis
of the income it brings in. There is,
perhaps, no ether state that attempts
to put on ad valorem tax on such intangible
property. By a different and
reasonable system, however, other
States secure large revenues from
these properties.
In 1905 a commission was appointed
by the Legislature to propose
new sources of revenue. As a result
the corporation tax law was adopted.
This brings us'in approximately two
hundred thousand dollars per year,
but it is the only step we have taken
in these fifteen years to relieve the
burden from real estate and certain
classes of personal pr perty, which
are now bearing the whole burden.
It is generally recognized that an |
income tax is the fairest means of I
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raising revenue, out wg iuucu m uui
effort to operate that system
through our unwillingness to appropriate
enough to enforce it. Rather
than pay a few salaries we let the
law come into disrepute and finally
wiped it off the statute books. An inheritance
tax has been proposed from
time to time in the Legislature and
would be the means of bringing us
in considerable money. Kentucky received
five million dollars the first
year it was put in operation there.
North Carolina secured seven hundred
thousand dollars the first year it was
operated under State control. Utah
completed a magnificent statehouse
out of its inheritance tax receipts for
one year. The other day a wealthy
man died in New York, who would
have paid South Carolina several hundred
thousand dollars under a reasonable
inheritance tax law, and in one
of our up-country cities the estate of
a wealthy citizen would be paying us
eighty thousand dollars this year if
this statute had been put on the tax
books in 1919.
We should have an occupational
tax to secure revenues frt.ni many
who are now paying little or no taxes.
Virginia collects $1,600,000 annually
from this source.
Let me ask merchants cf this state,1
\vhose assessments on merchandise
were raised twenty million dollars
last year, why let these "other fellows
go scot-free?" Why sh uld they
pay the taxes of these other fellows
who are th6ir competit rs?
'There is a brokerage firm in the
State doing a business of five million
dollars that pays taxes on fne hun-,
died and twenty dollars worth rf of-!
fice furniture, there is another doing
ia business ff six hundred thousand
dollars that pays on four hundred
dollars w rth of office furniture. Why!
do you merchants stand for this sit-:
uation? Under the law nothing can be
done about it. Will y u see to it
that the next Legislature changes the j
law and reaches these other fellows j
through an occupation tax?
How can we get action by the Leg-!
islature? Four years ago Governor I
Manning, the State Treasurer, Comp- j
i?11? tVio Tov Commission.
iruncr ucuci ?i tuv
and Representatives of the ways and
means committee after several consultations,
drew up a group of four or
five bills designed tc remedy our tax
defects. Not one of them has been
passed by the Legislature. It has been
practically impossible to secure any
serious consideration of them.
. The cause .of this indifference is
the lack of any demand by the people
of the State for a remedy. We (should
not expect and we certainly are not
going to get any response on a matter
so near to every citizen until there
shall be worked up a strong popular
demand for change.
Once let the people know what the
conditions are, and what remedies are
needed, and they will see that the
remedies are applied.
As we se it this situation affords
opportunity f r service to the South
Carolina Development Board and its
affiliated organizations. Here we are
at the threshold of a campaign, year,
a year in which partisan and factional
policies will play a small part unless
all signs fail. The Legislature has
for an investigation and in
vited all intersted to co-operate and
has thus afforded the opp rtunity to
present this matter to the voters of
the State before the primary campaign
meeting has been held, so that
they will have the information upon
which to instruct their representatives.
Here is a field f r the American
Legion, and we urge upon members
ol its executive committee who are
piesent here today, to assist us in getting
the active support of its membership
in this non-partisan; nonfacti
nal, patriotic move t0 remedy
a fundamental defect in our public af.
fairs.
Agitate, agitate, agitate this question
until the people are aroused and
the Legislature acts!
The Quinine That Does Not Affect the Head
Because of it. tonic and laxative effect, LAXATIVE
BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary
Quinine and doea not cause nervousneas not
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. 30c.
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the blood have a very depressing effect o:.
the system, causing weakness, laziness
nervousness and sickness.
GROVE'S TASTELESS Chill TONIC
restores Energy and Vitality by Purifyinj
and Enriching the Blood. When you foe
its strengthening, invigorating effect, see
how it brings color to the cheeks and how
it improves the appetite, you will then
appreciate its true tonic value.
GROVE'S TASTELESS Chill TONIC
is not a patent medicine, it is simply
IRON and QUININE suspended in Syrup
So pleasant even children like it. The
blood needs Quinine to Purify it and IRON
to Enrich it. These reliable tonic properties
never fail to drive out impurities in
the blood.
The Strength-Creating Power of GROVE'S
TASTELESS Chill TONIC has made it
the favorite tonic in thousands of homes.
More than thirty-five years ago. folks
would ride a long distance to get GROVE'S
TASTELESS Chill TONIC when a'
member of their family had Malaria or
needed a body-building, strength-giving
tonic.#The formula is just the same today,
and you can get it from any drug
' store. 60c per bottle.
NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs.
Jennie B. Gaddy, executrix of the estate
of John W. Gaddy, deceased, has|
made application unto nie for final |
discharge as such administratrix and
that Thursday, March 25, at 10 a. m.
in the forenoon has been appointed
for the hearing of the said petition.
All persons holding claims against
the said estate are requested to file
them with the administratrix on or
before 10 a. m. in the forenoon on
Thursday, March 25, or this notice
will be plead in bar of their recovery.
JOE CABELL, DAVIS,
Judge of Probate,
2 2G 4t. Dillon County.
CITATION*.
The of South Carolina, Coun
ty of Dillon, by Joe Cabell Davis, I
Probate Judge:
Whereas, J. F. Graham has made
suit to me to grant unto him letters
of administration of the estate of
Harry A. Blackwell.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred
and creditors bf the said Harry A.
Blackwell, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court of Probate,
to be held at Dillon on Thursday,
April 1st next, after publication
hereof, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
to show cause if any they have,'why
the said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand this 10th day
of March, Anno Domini, 1920.
JOE CABELL DAVIS,
Judge of .Probate,
3 18 2t Dillon County.
SMOKING TOBACCO
FACTS FROM THE
ENCYCLOPAEDIA'
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The Use of flavorings Determines
Difference In Brands |
?I
The Encyclopaedia Britannica says
about the manufacture of smoking to- '
bacco: "... on the Continent and in
America, certain 'sauces' are employed
.. .the use of the 'sauces' is to improve !
the flavour and burning qualities of the
leaves." Which indicates that a smoker's "
enjoyment depends as much upon the
flavoring used as upon the tobacco.
Your nose is a sure guide in the matter
of flavorings. Try this simple test I
with several tobacco brands: pour some
tobacco into your palm, rub br!:!:ly,
and smell. You will notice a distinct
difference in the fragrant cf every i
brand. The tobacco that smells best to i
you will smoke best in your pipe, you 1
can rest assured. 4 9
Carefully aged, old Burlev tobacco,
plus a dash of pure chocolate, gives
TUXEDO Tobacco a pure fragrance
your nose can quickly distinguish from
any other tobacco. Try it and see.
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Vw jndird cold remedy for 20 years
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hours?relieves crip in 3 days.
Money back if it fails. The
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Large line of :
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Shirts of ,
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Pattern 1
Crepe de chine
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NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE.
Notice is hereby given that Gordon
Page, administrator of the estate
of Oscar F. Page, deceased has made
application unto me for final discharge
as administrator and that Friday,
April 2, at 10 a. m. in the forenoon
has been appointed for the hearing
of the said petition.
All persons holding claims against
the said estate are requested to file
them with the administrator, or
Friday, April 2nd. or this notice will
be plead in bar of their recovery.
JOE CABELL DAVIS,
Judge of Probate,
3 11 4t Dillon County.
I
NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE.
Notice is hereby given that Mollie!
Smith and J. L. Cottingham, administrators
of the estate of S. Frank
Smith, deceased have made application
unto me for final discharge as'
executors and tnat April z, at iu a. m.
in the forenoon has been appointed
for the hearing of the said petition.
All persons holding claims against
the said estate are requested to file
them with the executors, on or before
10 a. m. in, the forenoon on April
2nd, or this notice will* be plead in
bar of their recovery.
JOE CABELL DAVIS,
Judge of Probate,
3 4 4t Dillon County.
NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs.
Mollie Smith and J. L. Cottingham
administrators of the estate of S.
Frank Smith, deceased have made application
unto me for final discharge
as such administrators and that
Thursday, April 9, at 10 a. m. in the
forenoon has been appointed for the
hearing of the said petition.
All persons holding claims against
the said estate are requested to file
them with the administrators on or
before 10 a. m. in the forenoon on
Friday, April 9, or this notice will
be plead in bar of their recovery.
JOE CABELL DAVIS,
Judge of Probate.
3 11 4t Dillon County.
No Worms in a Healthy Child
All children troubled with worms have an unhealthy
color, which indicates poor blood, and as a
rule, there is more or less stomach disturbance.
GROVE'S TASTELESS Ctlll'iuniii given reguiariy
for two or three weeks will enrich the blood, improve
the digestion, and act as a General Strengthening
Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then
throw off or dispel the worms, and the Child will be
in perfect health. Eleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
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A man is as old as hid organs; he
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u Main St.
1 DILLON, S. C.
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I ATTENTION
FARMERS
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H^ira \miir nlanh'nd cppH cpnarafpd !
I, nave JU Ul piUlltlll^ IVVVU uv|/ui uwvu j
| and DELISTED before planting. This is
j recommended by the Experimental
Stations. By Delinting you can plant
a week or ten days later, avoiding
cold spells in the Spring to .that ex- I
tent, and obtain a mare uniform stand j
of cotton. In addition, you will save |
At least half of your seed, as, a half |
bushel to three pecks will plant an acre. |
We guarantee that your seed will not |
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Decome mixea. weare now preparea
ty do the DELINTING and separating
for you at 10 cents per bushel.
THE DILLON OIL MILL
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Corn Ground
Every Day
A complete corn mill, with
every modern improve-'
ment, extra large size rocks.
We grind every hour in the
day and every day in the
week. Built especially for i
grinding corn. 1
Your corn is ground while I
you wait and you get meal I
or grits from your own corn a
J. H. David. I
| The former Occidental Cafe I
NOW
New York Cafe
Under New Management
The New York Cafe is here to
give the patrons of Dillon the
best that is to be had at any and
all times. Popular prices.
Furnished Rooms for Rent
Galvanized Corrugated and V Crimped Roofing
Have two thousand two hundred (2200) sheets Corrugated
number twenty-nine guage Galvanized Roofing in
6 in., 7 in, and 10 in. lengths. One thousand four hundred
( 1400) sheets V Crimped in same lengths. This is
car that left factory Jan. 21st, expected any day. You
ought to use our Lead Headed Nails in putting on roofing.
Send for circular.
COLUMBIA SUPPLY CO.
82.* WEST GERVAIS St. COLUMBIA, S. C.