The Fredonia Daily Herald du lieu suivant : Fredonia, Kansas • 1

Fredonia Daily MEMRERS OF ASSOCIATED PRESS VOLUME XIX. FREDONIA, KANSAS MONDAY, JANUARY 1(1, 1022 NUMBER 18(5 CLYDE M. REED PREDICTS A FALL IN TAXES WITH COMMODITY PRICE DECLINE VETERANS CHARGE GROSS NEGLECT WSLSGN COUNTY PIOHEER IS DEAD 8AM AMIDON WANT8 MONEY FOR CAR GERMANS TOOK By the Associated Cress. Hutchinson, Jan. 16.

lfKam i Amidon, of Wichita, Democratic na-jtlonal committeeman, were to attempt to collect nil owing hint, he would direct a dan something like this to jtlie ex-Kalser Wilhelm: "For one I used motor car $3,000. Please remit. Long overdue." In an address before the local chamber of commerce Mr. Amidon said he never had recovered the automobile the German government' communder-nd when the world war started In 1914. The day war was declared.

Antldon's car was confiscated (or military usoat Hamburg. Then to make mutters worse, Amidon and his party were tuken for British spies and experienced some difficulty In convincing tho German officials otherwise and In getting out of the country. ANOTHER BLOW AT USERS OF "PURE WATER" 8TILLS I By the Associated Press Wichita, Jan. 10. Hurve Mot-tor, internal revenue collector for Kansas, has announced tho ruling that persons using stills to make distilled wuter are required to register them with the federal revenue bureuu, otherwlHO they uro liable to th $1,000 penalty provided.

The penalty has been assessed against ii number of owners of Illicit whiskey stills recei tly confiscated. In the case of one moonshiner" here, upon serving a county jail sentence, be was confronted with $5,800 In federal petialiles assessed against him. He was released to raise the money. Riley Taylor, who lives south of town had the misfortune to got piece of steel In his eye last week und will probably lose the sight of the eye. Miss Wooster to Ask For Higher Teachers Salaries fly The Associated Press CHARGE DISABLED VETERANS ARE SUBJECT TO INDIFFERENCE Claim That In Ohio, $300 Profit la Made on Each Veteran Cared for by Government Hy the Associated Press.

Washington. Jim. 1G. Tho disabled veterans of the world war today presented memorial to President I lord-in. asserting that more than thirty-five hundred mentally disabled former service men are now placed in state Institutions, and were vlcllma of "aucli gross neglect nnd Indifference, and profiteering aa constituted black reproach on the honor ot th) nation." Tho veterans asked Immediate action bo taken by tho government looking to the treatment of all such cares In federal Institutions.

The neglect of theso eases In state Institutions, the memorial said, is resulting In permanent insanity for many victims, who by timely treatment probably could be cured. In Ohio, aald the memorial, an average profit of $300 Is made on each patient out of $547.00 annual maintenance fee pnld by tho government, nnd no effort Is made to give the sufferers mental treatment, or segregate those suffering from tuehrculosls T. C. SINGLETON, ONE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS DIES THIS MORNING Lacked Few Days of Being 79 Yeare Old Prominent In Fredonia History T. C.

Singleton, one of Fredonia and Wilson county's earliest settlers nnd among our most successful business men. died at Ills residence, Eighth and Monroe streets, this morning after an Illness of several weeks, "Uncle Tom" ns ho was affectionately known by nearly nil hls acquaintances, came to Wilson county In tbe year 1867 and was first engaged In fanning and stock raising In the vicinity of Benedict, where he and hi brotlief. Steve Singleton, at one time owned considerable acreage of the richest bottom land In the Verdigris valley. Entering the banking business In 1891 he was made president of the Wilson county bank, In which capacity he served faithfully for thirteen years. In the year 1881 ho was elected to tho office of county treasurer and In 1883 was rejected and served a second term.

Tliomns Singleton was one of nine children. He Is tbe son of Henry nnd Pliena Singleton, natives of England. who came to this country In 1830, nnd settled In Vanburen county, Iowa, where they engngod In farming. Henry Singleton was success In bis lmslness affairs and accumulated some four hundred acres of land In the fertile, reliable state of Iowa. Mr.

Singleton passed away this morning at 2:45. HI only child, Charles A. and his brother, Steve, of Benedict, were at his bedside at the I time of his death. Funeral services i will be held at o'clock Wednes-: duv afternoon at the Christian church. That wus true of our personal living expenses as well as everything else, Including tuxes.

Townships, cities und counties felt able to do a lot of things that under ordinary circumstances they would not have done. As a result tlu last four yeurs has seeu a tremedoas Increase In bonds Issued for the purpose of Improvements of vurlnus kinds. In a vast majority of these eases these bonds wore approved li- the people, in most cases directly nnd In some Indirectly." Commenting on figures showing (but the total outstanding bonds issued by school districts Increased from approximately 11 million dollars in to 71 million dollars In 1921. Reed suld: "Wo cannot build now, and Improve or enlarge our old school houses without paying for IL The result Is that 32 per cent of all taxes collected goes for school purposes. The attendance at our state schools has Increased.

The Increased nttendanre had to be taken cure of. Salaries have been raised In city and country schools to where they are substantially double what they were some years ago. The number of people cared for In state hospitals has also Increased. The number of Inmates In state prisons has more than doubled In the last three years. But while 32 per cent of all taxes go to maintain schools only 10 per rent Hre used for purposes of state.

All of theso things must be taken care of and to do so, has Involved Increased taxes." Chairman Reed cited figures showing Hint outstanding city bonds issues increased from approximately 36 million dollars In 1918 to 54 million dollars In 1921. and that county bond Issues increased. in the same period from less than 9 million dollars to more than 13 million. Total bond issues for townships, school districts, cities nnd counties for these four years, ns shown by the auditor's office, were: 1918 $60,127,105.70 1919 61.S70.599.77 1920 72.096.985 1921 94.758.071.98 In conclusion. Reed said: "I say again that there is no difference of opinion among thoughtful citizens about taxation' being to high blit we must In all fairness to thW who have occupied official positions in the various units of government In Kansas In the last four years, realize that they have carried out only the expressed desire of their constituency "We are now paying tlie bill.

Tho bill will be lighter as normal conditions return. Careful and judicious management of governmental affairs is essential in the future as It has been in the past and only by such methods may the burden of taxation Newton, Jan. 16. Tuxes reached thelf peak la 1921 und will' gradually be reduced with the fall liv. commodity price, Clyde M.

Reed; chairman of the Kunsas public utilities commission, said In an address here today before the Harvey County Farm Bureau. Beyond this reiiuctlon from natural causes, Chulnuun Reed milled, lower tuxea will depend on tbe will of the majority of the people. So long as the people desire hotter roads, pived streets and other public Improvements, be pointed out, tbe blit must be paid by taxutlon. "1 am very glad to see tbe considerable Interest manifested by many of the people of Kansas In the subject of taxation," Reed said. "Taxes are too high.

That's a subject upon which we nil agree. Taxes are like the cost of living always subject to desirable reduction. "Over the state there have been numerous meetings for the discussion of taxation In most of which hopes have been expressed that taxes may be reduced. I have no doubt that taxes will be reduced. They mounted more slowly than did the rise In the cost of living or the value of commodities and they will decrease more slowly, but undoubtedly tile levy of 1921 will be tbe peak of taxes for many years.

Taxes did not increase ns much as the cost of living. They did not increase as much as the price of commodities. They, therefore, will not decrease to the same extent as commodity values have decreased." Declaring that eternal vigilance Is tho price of good government und that nothing makes public officials so careful as the knowledge that their aet are scrutinized. Reed continued: "Beyond the reduction in taxes that will be brought about by natural causes such as I have described, -re-! duetlon fn taxes will depend on the will of tbe majority of the people. In a representative form of government, i such us ours, the penpb are sovereign and public officials entry out poll- tics which the people approve.

Year by year we have sent more money for more and better government service. We have built roads, paved streets enlarged schools and hospitals, improved sanitary and health service and done a multitude of things have cost money. These things will continue to cost money unless the people desire that some of these activities should be curtailed or postponed. "The period was accompanied hy the Inflation incident to Bitch times. Prices were higher; business was good; wages went up; everybody hud more money and spent more money and a result our idea of the value of money underwent a change.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR POSTMASTER 1 FREDONIA BREEDERS WIN AT WICHITA STATE POULTRY SHOW Now Forming U. S. Paper Forces in 7th Corps Area Omaha, Jan. 16. In discussing the plan for organizing the reserve forces throughout the United States, Colonel IIu.

B. Meyers, assistant chief of staff, seventh corps area, today made the following statement: "The plan for organizing the armed forces of the United States Includes the creation of she nrmlea, of three army corps each; each army corps to have three Infantry divisions. The first three armies will bo made up of nine divisions from ho regular army and eighteen divisions from tbe National guard. Some of ti. corps and army troops necessary in these first three armies will he or- mi I from reserves.

Ail of the troops of the second group ot three field nrnilui will lie formed from re-sei ves. "Tlie VII corps, with some reserve troops will Im found 111 the seventh coips area, with its headquarters at SI. Louis. This seventh corps is a part of tlie national forces and should not lie con fused with seventh corps area headquarters The XVII corps, nil of reserve troops, will also be formed ffoni the seventh corps area with its headquarters In Omaha. "Major General Bundy, commander of the seventh corps area, has general supervision of the organization of the reserves within his corps area.

He lias directed that tlie assignment of reserve officers to division, corps and army troops throughout the seventh corps area be made by tlie present chiefs of staffs of the divisions in their respective division areas. The assignment of, all reserve officers within the states of South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas, will therefore be determined at the Eighty-ninth division headquarters. "Lieut. Colonel William L. Luhn, cavalry, has been appointed chief of stuff of the sixty-sixth cavalry division.

Tills division will he formed from reserves in the seventh and ninth corps area. Its headquarters will bo in Omaha, Colonel Luhn Is now located In the army building, in Omaha, and Is proceeding with the oi-Incossant demand of public service units. Ho will supervise the assignment of all cavalry officers in, the seventh nnd ninth corps areas, und will cooperate with the chiefs of staff of the infantry divisions in the assignment of officers of other branches needen 'for the sixthy-sixth." Tho United States Civil Service commission at the request of the postmaster general, announces a competitive examination for post-mnsler in this city. This examination Is held under the president's order of May 10, 1921, and not under the civil service act and rules. Competitors will not he required to report for examination at any plane, but will be rated upon their education and (raining, business experience and fitness.

Apply to the secretary of the board of civil service examiners at the post-office In this city or to tho United States civil service commission, Washington, D. for application form 2241. nnd form 2213 containing definite Information In regard to this examination. Applications must he properly on form 2241, and filed with the civil service commission, Washington, D. prior to the hour of closing business on the date specified In form 2313.

United States Civil Service Commission The postmasters time Is out February 14- These blanks may be obtained from the civil service clerk, John Pemberton, at the postoffice, and must be filled out nnd be in Washington, D. by February 14. This examination is a questionnaire and they grade eighty per cent on business experience and twenty per cent on educational experience. Applicants must be over twenty-one and under sixty-five years of age. We understand a number will take this test.

Topeka Jan. 16. Teachers salaries, In general, must be adjusted upward and not downward, if the schools are to accomplish all that they should. This Is the belief of Mira Lorraine K. Wooster, state superintendent of public Instruction, who endorses the following summarized statement Issued by the National Education association: "Before the war, tenoning had become notorious as a makeshift occupation.

The war drew attention to the appalling situation nnd after a vigorous campaign salaries were advanced somewhat. In only a few cases wore they advanced to levels which would insure a permanent supply of mature well-trained teachers, Tho great majority of American communities must face squarely and frankly the problem of still further Increasing thp salaries of their educational workers. "This will require recognition of the primary importance of education. It may require a new emphasis on values. It will require careful study and reorganization of methods of revenue-raising.

It will require state aid nnd federal aid, but It must be done. Democracy in Its great hour of trial cannot afford to undermine the source of Its strength and security the school. It cannot afford not to pay salaries that will insure to every child in the nation a competent' and well-trained teacher. Education is frankly recognized by thinking people everywhere ns the basis of successful democratic government. Numerous problems are now testing democratic governments as they have never been tested before.

Therefore education now and in the future needs to be supported and developed as never before. Otherwise the whole structure of civilization is threatened with disaster. Education is at once insurance against danger and the key investment that makes possible 'greater development in the future. "At the heart of the whole scheme of education stands the teacher. If he Is wise and strong and Influential, sound educational practice will exercise a controlling influence upon the youth of the nation und the foundations in good citizenship will be sure.

Great buildings and large classes are futile except as they are vitalized by well-trained, conscientious, and capable tenchers. To obtain such teachers it Is necessary to have candidates who are strong and fit the best is none too good for the nations children. It Is necessary that these candidates be trained to deal with the difficult problems of education, Such training is costly and strong men and women must have some inducement to spfl the years and money that it requires. "Modern society is abundantly able to afford adequate education, It should be willing to pay the price. In show where classes were very strong, and to place any kind of a ljird In any class was really a distinction.

Fredonia breeders came out winners of various prizes at the stito poultry show held at Wichita last week. Charles L. Martin: showing Silver Wynndottes, won 5th hen, 6th and 10th pullets, 3rd nnd 8tli young pens. This was in the National club meet for Silver Wyandottcs, and breeders from Illinois. Iowa, Missouri, Texas and Kansas had entries.

Mr. Martin placed five from ten entries, white some had as high as 68 birds In this class. Waiter B. Long showing Buff Rock won 6th pullet and showing Golden Seabrlght bantams, won 3rd hen nnd 4th cock. George Tuis, showing White Wyandotte, won 6th cock and 6th and 7th hen; Vernon Slants, with White Wyan-dottes, won 6th cockerel.

OFFICERS GET STILL AND TWO OPERATORS County officials went to the farm of Dick Benson, in Newark township, 1 mile west of the county line, yesterday morning and in searching the house and buildings discovered fifty gallons of mash in the kitchen and a copper still hidden In the liay in the barn loft. They then went to the home of B. Dodson, a neighbor, where the Benson family were spending the day, and placed under arrest Dick Benson and his son-in-law, oJe Kelly. The men and apparatus were brought to Fredonia, 1 the men placed in jail and a charge of violation of the prohibitory law placed against them. DEATH NOTICE MAXWELL Mrs.

Martha Emily Maxwell died yesterday at her home two miles north and one mile east of Altoona, aged 30 yenrs 11 months and Z7 days. Site had been 111 for several weeks. Funeral services, directed by Schloes-ser Brothers of Fredonia were held at the Methodist church at Altoona today at 2:30 oclock. Interment In Altoona cemetery. Carter and hit, lady im st Lady Friends COMMISSION KEPT BUSY WITH PETITIONS FOR LOWER RATES i By the Associated Press Topeka, Jan.

16. With the jlnvessnnt demand of public service I corporations for increased rates apparently checked, the public utilities commission is turning its attention largely to question of service. A survey of telephone service has been under way for some time and standardization of such service will be undertaken by the commission. A general Investigation of telephone tolls has been set for hearing February 28. An investigation of branch service on the Santa Fe, M.

K. Frisco and Misouri Pacific railroad inis been ordered, with hearings beginning February 14. The utilities commission Is now nearer 'up with Its work than for several years, according to A. Dellinger, secretary. The commission inherited 197 cases from the old Industrial court which became a sep- arate body March 17, 1921.

During the remainder of the year 474 cases were filed. A total of 683 cases were disposed of up to January 1, leaving only 89 pending. Instead of utilities asking for Increased rates, cities are now petitioning for lower rates, and will be Increasingly true, In the opinion of Secretary Dellinger. The Kansas Electric Utilities company of Emporia recently made a voluntary reduction In street car fares and electric rates. The only rate case of major Importance now set for hearing Is that of the Kansas City Telephone company for increased rates at Kansas City, and Rosedale.

TOM FOR GOVERNOR By the Associated Press Topeka, Jan. 10. Tom Me-Neal, former state printer, today announced his candidacy for the republican nomination for governor. PROMINENT NEODESHAN DEAD Henry Kimball, brother of F. B.

Kimball, county commissioner, died very suddenly at his home In Neode-sha yesterday of heart trouble. Mi'. Kimball was very prominent In and around Neodesha. O. E.

S. NOTICE There will be a regular meeting tomorrow evening at 7:30 of Mfstletoe Chapter No. 35, O. E. S.

Initiation postponed until February 7. Ella Chapman, secretary. Charles H. (Dad) Baker, Wellingtons man of mystery, is dead. Baker took the secret of hls paet with him to.

the grave. His characteristics of refinement, education and bits of Information gleaned by his acquaintances indicated that he had prominent family connections, hut even when he lay on hls death bed, efforts to get his story or the name of any relative failed. He was employed at the veterinary hospital and refusing to leave when taken 111, died there on hls cot. He was 75 years old and had lived at Wellington fourteen years. Guy Ostrander left yesterday for Hutchinson where he will attend a tractor school.

be lighted without Impairing the public service to a point beyond the people who pay the bills would desire. The last three play the parts of the "lady friends of Janies Smith, a bible manufacturer, portrayed by Dellaven. Smith had acquired so many millions that he despaired of ever being able to get rid of them. So when he the three girls, each of them In financial distress and each with a talent for the fine arts, out of the bigness of his heart Smith set them up in apartments and supplied the funds to enable them to cultivate their talents. Smith felt safe, because each lived in another city, therefore he did not Inform his wife of their existence.

But fate brought them together, and Mrs. Smith was "tipped off. Then complications ensued. The DeHavens are without superiors In the field of farce, and they have packed the production with countless laughs. DE HAVENS HERE WITH "MY LADY FRIENDS" My Lady Friends, excrutiat-ingly funny farce, co-starring Mr.

and Mrs. Carter De Haven, will start a 3 day run at the White Way theater tomorrow as a First National attraction. Reports from other cities state that the production is one of the most humorous ever shown on the Bcreen, and that the DeHavens have outdone their former successful efforts. "My Lady Friends was adapted from the stage play of the same name, by Emile Nytray and Frank Mandel, Lloyd Ingraham directed It, and the cast included Thomas G. Llngham, Helen Raymond, Helen Lynch, Lincoln Stedman, May Wallace, Hazel Howell, Clara Morris and Ruth Ashby.

Rev. Oscar JoneBon of the Christian lurch, left today for Augusta, where a will conduct a revival for about a lonth. The Augusta minister will 11 the jjulpit at the Christian church ere next Sunday. Carter De laven In "My. Lady starts tonight at the White fay theater.

Bring your lady friends see My Lady Friends." Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Brown and Harold McBride of Coffeyvllle, were In Fredonia' yesterday, the guests of Rev.

and Mrs. Oscar Joneson. Mr, and Mrs. Brown are Mrs. JonesonB parents, and Mr, McBride Is her nephew.

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