The Horry herald. (Conway, S.C.) 1886-1923, March 22, 1917, Page EIGHT, Image 8
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TAXPAYERS ASKED
FOR CO-OPERATION
A. W. Jones, Chairman State
Commission, Discusses
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Conditions.
A plea for cooperation between the
taxpayers of South Carolina and the
State tax commission, to the end that
taxes in the State may be equalized,
was issued last week by A. W. Jones,
chairman of the commission, in a
statement in which he set forth the .
problems that have confronted the
commission since its creation in 1915.
Once a uniform valuation of property
is obtained, adequate amendments <
to the laws providing levies will be
passed is the opinion of Mr. Jones.
He was a visitor in Charleston last i
week and held conferences there (
with local authorities.
For two years the State tax commission
has been gathering data in
order to arrive at some definite 1
method, fair to all taxpayers in the
State, by which all classes of prop
erty may be equally assessed. Investigation
showed that the percentage
of true cash value or fair market
value of property taken for taxation
ranged from 5 per cent to 100
per cent in a few cases. In many instance
property was not even listed
for taxation.
At the same time that those inequalities
were being brought before
the commission it was necessary for
the members to take cognizance of
the custom, so long in vogue in the
State, of assessing property at less
than its cash value.
"After much discussion," Mr.
Jone said, "the commission doubted
the wisdom of enforcing the law requiring
all property to be assessed
at its true cash value in the face of
the usual rate of taxation fixed in
advance of the assessment by the
General Assembly and municipal authorities,
as well as by the people
when fixing a rate of schools and
roads and other special purposes. It
was evident that these rates could
not be reduced in proportion to the
increase that would be necessary to
bring the property to a full cash ;
value. The commission realized that
this would be revolutionary and
would entail a great hardship and
increase taxe.s much more than necessary
to pay the expenses of the
city, county and State governments. *
"The State tax commission should
not be held responsible for the inherited
condition in the administration
of the tax laws," Mr. Jones main .
taired. "Through our investigation
we found the conditions prevailing
in the State to be deplorable. Every
thing in the matter of assessment 1
values was in r*Unn? "NT,x />ah?
- ... vonuuf HI W V.UIIII" I |
tics, nor school districts, nor indi- | i
vidua 1 taxpayers were found to be.1
assessing property on the same basis'1
of valuation. We often found that] j
the greatest inequalities existed be- j
'tween the sa.ne classes of property
in the same county and tax district.
No county or subdivision of a county
was assessed as the constituiton and)
law requires, that is, at the fair or 1
market value. And this method of j1
valuation has so long been a custom , >
that it has almost become a law; the J
county and State boards of equaliza-. <
tion, the State board of assessors, ( i
and even the General Assembly, have <
recognized and approved the custom >
of low valuations by passing revenue 1
laws, fixing the tax rate common- '
curate with the low valuation." !
The State tax commission is con- <
fident, however, that with the assist- 1
ance and cooperation of the people
of the State a gradual readjustment
of the taxinrr K\'Kfrr?v>i / !!?* roo/lrt
^ VV-.H VUII KTV* |
and put in force. !
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Pensaoola, Fla., March 14?By loop'
ing-the-loop in a sea plane, Captain .
Francis T. Evans of the United
States Marine Corps astonished officers
of the aeronautical station here,
who had considered the feat impossible.
Captain Evans is the first
American aviator to attempt it.
Although looping-the-loop in an
ordinary aeroplane has out-worn its
jiovelty as a popular stunt, the heavy
pontoons attached to the air and wa-1
ter flier hitherto have been a bar t<>;
similar attempts with this type of
machine. j
Captain Evans found it necessary I
to drive through the air at great
speed before he could gain the in- |
verse position. He then looped-theloop
twice before his descent. The
machine was a Curtiss tractor.
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look for the signature of B. W. GROVR. 25c.
COURTS TO SAY
WHO IS WARDEN
Wade Hampton Gibbes of Columbia,
appointed by Gov. Manning,
March 8, chief game warden, was
granted leave at Camden by Mendel
L. Smith, circuit judge, to "institute
such proceedings as he may be advised
against Alfred A. Richardson," ii
order that his rights and those of
Mr. Richardson "with respect to the
office of chief game warden and to
the books and papers appertaining
thereto may be determined."
Mr. Gibbes by counsel lodged with
Judge Smith a petition as follows:
"Your petitioner would respectfully
represent:
"That he has been appointed and
commissioned chief game warden of
the State of South Carolina, his commission
therefor having been duly
signed by the governor and secretary
of state of said State, and dated
March 8, 1917, and that your petitioner
has complied with the requirements
of section 747 of the criminal
code of South Carolina, having furnished
bond in the sum of $2,000,
which has been approved by the secretary
of state.
"That on the 25th day of February,
1913, Alfred A. Richardson was ap
pointed chief game warden of South
Carolina for the term of four years
having been commissioned in pursuance
thereof March 7, 1913, and
has, so your petitioner is informed
ind believes. ndwiinixtpvM tho nfthV.
for said term; that on the 8th day oi
March, 1917, yc-ur petitioner exhibited
his said commission to said Alfre<
A. Richardson and demanded that lie
surrender to your petitioner the said
office and the books and papers appertaining
therto, which demand was
refused, said Alfred A. Richardson
taking the position that he was still
chief game warden of South Carolina
and entitled to perform the duties of
said office and to retain the same,
as well as possession of the books
and papers appertaining thereto,
withholding said office, books and
papers from your petitioner and con
tinuing to withhold the same from
him.
"Wherefore, your petitioner prays
Lhat your honor will grant leave unto
your petitioner to institute proceedings,
as he may be advised, against
^aid Alfred A. Richardson, in ordet
;hat the rights of the parties with
espect to said office, books and
peri may be determined by a cour'.
:>f this State of competent jurisdiction,
as provided by lav.',"
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SPRING COLDS ARE DANGEROUS
Su utcn changes of temperature
md underwear brings spring colds
.iih s4 ry >. s"rc .hrcat and
general coX symptoms. A dose of
Ring's Nc*,v Discovery is sure reiof.
this happy combination of anti
.optic balsams clears the head, soothes
the irritated membrane and what
night have been a lingering cold is
?:*?ken up. Don't stop treatment
ivhon relief is first felt as a half
lured cold is dangerous. Take Dr.
King's New Discovery till your cold
s gone.?adv.
EARLY POTATOES.
Washington. ? Scarcity and high
prices of potatoes have stimulated
planting* of early potatoes in the
South. Increased acreage is reported
from practically all southern sections i
except in eastern Texas, the Depart-'
ment of Agriculture announced recently.
This year's plantings in the
six principal early potato states,
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Florida, Alabama and Texas,
shows an increase of about 17 per
cent. In those states 18S,000 acres
have been planted compared with
161,000 acres last year. ,
KITCHEN SINKS
Modern sinks mean almost
as much to homes?lor sanitation,
comlort, cleanliness?
roAmo II 1
'2>temdar<f' sinks make kitchens
sanltarxj and delightful
to work iu. Let us show
thein to tjou?also good
plumbing for all other
domestic purposes.
For Sale by
W J. BENSON,
Conway, S. C.
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THE HORSY HE1
MEXICO IN ROLE 1
OF PEACE MAKER
?
Would Keep Every American
Nation Out of the War
She Says.
Mexico City, March 17?In answer
to the communication of the United
States to the Mexican note which
proposed that the neutral nations
unite in an effort to bring about
peace in Europe or, as an alternative
place an embargo on shipments to
belligerent countries, the Mexican
government issued tonight through
the foreign office an absolute declaration
of neutrality, asserting in definite
terms that it is the determination
of Mexico to devote its efforts
to keeping any country on this con- *
tinent from taking part in the Eu- *
ropean war." '
The Mexican statement also sot
forth that it will continue its efforts '
with neutral countries with the ob- ^
ject of securing European peace. *
The text of the Mexican communica- '
tion follows:
"Tn view of the answer of the (
United Statse to the note which the J
first chief directed to the governments
of the neutral countries in fa- *
vor of peace, the government of *
Mexico proposes to cooperate with
its effort to avoid that any of tin
countries of this continent take part (
in the European conflict, and will <
continue its efforts with neutral
countries with the object of securing
?.iuj wjitttli J(ucn C.
The American note was made pub ^
he here at the same time as the Mexican
statement. It said in effect ,
that the United States was unable to
join, as Mexico had proposed, in a <
communication of the neutral powers
to the belligerents to bring the war ]
to an end either through their own
efforts or through the mediation of ]
neutrals, because the president had
already made such a proposal ? and
one of the belligerent had simply increased
its efforts.
It is generally believed here that 1
the nature of the Mexican statement
indicates that a determined effort
will be made to brine aKnnf o *?rm- [
solidation with South and Central
American countries which would
nullify the efforts of any belligerent
to drag such nations into the war.v 1
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How's This?
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years,
and believe him pcrfectlv honorable
in all business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations
made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF-COMMERCE,
Toledo, O.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the 1
system. Testimonials sent free. <
Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all ]
Druggists.
Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.?adv.
FIRE INS
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have resumed business in this
are represented
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HOR.I
R. A. Duke
Bank No. 209. t
Statement of the Condition of The
BANK OF LOUIS
Located at Loris, S. C., at the Close 1
of Business March 5 th, 1917. {
RESOURCES I
^oans and Discounts, $45,591.13 j
Overdrafts 143.39 \
3onds and Stocks owned 1
by the Bank 250.00 ]
Furniture* and Fixtures 2*236.70 ]
banking House 2,000.00 1
Dther Real Estate Owned 14,914.73 Due
from Banks and j
Bankers 2,655.63 '
Currency 418.00
Dold 25.00
Silver and Other Minor Coin 323.32
Checks and Cash Items 40.00
Dther Resources, viz: Transit 117.50
TOTAL $68,715.40
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock Paid In $10,000,00
Surplus Fund 2,500.00
Undivided Profits, less Current
Expenses and Taxes
Paid 1S1.08 ,
Dividends Unpaid 20.00 <
Individual Deposits j
Subject to Check 21,727.32
Time Certifirntes
of Deposit 19,032.47 A
Cashier's Checks 239.53 '
40,999.32
Notes and Bills Re- i
discounted 8,015.00 *
Bills Payable, including Certificates
for Money *
Borrowed 7,000.001.
i
TOTAL , .$68,715.40 *
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, <
County of Horry. . k ss.
Before me came D. K. McDuffie, 1
Cashier of the above named bank, 1
who, being duly sworn, says that the *
fchove and foregoing statement is a
true condition of said bank, as shown |
by the books of said bank.
D. K. McDUFFIE.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 19th day of March, 1917.
M. C. BUTLER,
Notary Public, S. C.
Correct Attest:
r> n
UIIU. I. vuupci ,
Dan W. Hardwick,
. l" P. C. Prince,
- DIRECTORS.
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LAD DIES IN ARMY
Carlisle Martir. of Eutawville Passeiat
Fort Bliss.
Eutawville.*?The town has been t
shocked and saddened by the receipt t
of a telegram by P. M. Martin an
nouncing the death of his eldest son, a
Charlie Martin. He was a studious a
boy about 18 years of age. He left f
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State, and now, as heretofore, <
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INCH OF GOOD BROKE ,
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*Y MOTOl
,he high school about two months
igo and enlisted in the United States
irmy, going from here to Columbus,
Ohio, and being sent from there to
[ 'ort Bliss, Texas, where he died. No
particulars can be ascertained as t<?
;he cause of his death. A letter from
liim a few days ago left him in excellent
health and spirits. Besides his
parents, he is survived by thiw'
brothers and a sister.
INGENUITY PITTED
AGAINST SCOURGE
The Strike of the Railroad
Men Has Been Called
Off.
Washington TVInwh lO?"N<?w onrl
iggressive action to protect American
shipping appears certain as the
*6eUlt of yesterdays sinking of three 1
inarmed American Merchantmen
vith the possible loss of American
ives. |
The calling- of congress before
\.pril sixteen loomed as the strongest
probability although the Presiient
is understood to be considering
;wo other courses.
With American ships already bong
armed the most probable step
ippeared an active campaign to
clear submarines for shipping lanes.1
There appeared to be no plan to
inve the United States enter the war
n the sense that the European na;ions
have entered. j
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For First Class Shoe Repairing
Call on
M. B. KUBOSKE
(Next to the Postoffice.)
Why throw away old Shoes when I
make them like new for a small
sum. Ask for prices?nothing
but the best of leather used,
Give me a trial. Satisfaction i
Guaranteed
M. B. KUBOSKE
"Here to Save Icour Soles."
Evil of Short Skirts.
The short Skirt is being blamed for
he high cost of living. No, not in
he way you would think, dear rcadii*.
It is true that the short skirt is
in enemy to the cotton industry, and
l subtle invention of the siik manu- '
acturers, and silk hosiery Galls for
he gold dust. But in another and as
lefinite manner do short skirts hoist ,
he cost of living.
The big discovery was made by
diss Jane Newcomb, a college exension
lecture, who has just made
>ublic her finding in a talk given a
:roup of women in the Friends High
School in Philadelphia.
It is Miss Newcomb's theory that j
he less a woman wears the more she
Tust eat to keep warm.?Daily Reord.
what is
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nLax-Fos theCascara is improved by y
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IRISH SITUATION
TROUBLES BRITAIN
Bonar Law Says it is Most De- <
plorable Occurrence for
Allied Cause.
London.?In discussing the Irish
situation in the House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of
the exchequer, declared the attitude
of the Nationalists might compel an
appeal to the country on the ground
that the Nationalists were unwilling
to permit the government to get on
with the war.
Mr. Bonar Law's review of the
Irish situation was a long and careful
one.
"Nothing which lias happened in
the House of Commons since I have j
been a member," he said, "seemed to *
me more deplorable than the lamentable
result of our recent discussion
of the Irish question.
"If good will could do it, there i
would be a settlement tomorrow. The
whole House desires it and I am not
sure but there is as much sympathy
with the Nationalists in the country !
generally as in the Commons.
"The Nationalists have threatened
to establish themselves as an opposition
on old lines. But the government
cannot be conducted in times '
like these on the ordinary methods of
party procedure and it may be their )
procedure will compel an appeal to I
the country, this appeal being on the J
ground that the Nationalist members
won't let us get on with the war.
Nothing Worse. J
".Qllwil.r 4-1* ~ * 1 * -
uuiti; uicit- cuuia De nothing
worse than that. The premier has
already indicated that if there was
any hope of results from the appoint
ment of a commission he would be t
i,
glad to consent, but he has received
..c answer from any of the Irish par- J
';ies and we now are earnestly con- ij
ddering whether any action on the i|
part of the government is possible." J
In political circles it is said that jj
Mr. Bonar Law's declaration that {j
.ho government was ready to set up
a commission to settle the home rule j,
question soon will be followed by a J
ilefinite offer to do so. Although the ;1
Nationalist leaders still decline to
. 1
pai'ticipate in any '.negotiations con- jj
:erning horn e rule or indicate what g
attitude they will assume toward
such a proposal, friends of Premier J
Lloyd George say he has made up hi3
wind that the Irish question must be \
got rid of and that if the Nationalists
reject the offer or resort to ob- .
it rue uve tactics, a general election ;
vill follow, at which the government j
will ask for a mandate to peremptor- ?
ily deal with the whole Ii*ish prob- j
lem.
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