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THE ENTERPRISE Published Every Tuesday and Friday by the ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING COMPANY WilHamgton, North Carolina W. C. Manning Editor Subscription Price (Strictly cash in advance) lyear $1.50 6 months - .80 3 months .46 Entered at the post office at Williamston, N. C. as second-class matter under the act of March 3, 1879. Address all communications to The Enterprise THE TAX DODGEK AM) HIS LY ING TU THE LIST TAKER " Some have said there is something wrong with our government. We are interested; and therefore we asked all the county and State officers to please tell us the faults in our government* Every one of them told us that gov ernment, in its true, sense, was nothing more nor less than an organization of people'for their mutual good, with both burdens and blessings. Good government provides that every man shall share equal in both the burdens of government and the blessings which it gives. Then we inquired if the folks were all granted equal rights in the distri bution of the blessings of government. The answer was that everybody has the same rights to the public roads, the pub)ic buildings, the same police protection, and the same rights in the courts. It was found that every child of school age, both rich and poor, white and black, had an equal right to attend public ;,chool. When we had made a fair investi gation, it looked as if there was no ground for any complain against the form of government. We then met a list taker, who told us he knew a few things. He became so interesting in his conversation that we asked him to tell us all about the laws which fix the burdens of govern ment on the people. He told us that the state law re quires every citizen to come to him once each year to enlist for a year's service, that the government might be protected and sustained. He stated that the folks were all classified into two divisions. He said it was his duty to place every man in his proper division according to the requirements of the law. He said he yrpurse without money w f'- ljL a piece of learner "Likewise, a motor that's got no power is a pretty useless piece of baggage for any man to drive around. After all, he can't go anywhere in comfort— at least can't take a hill on xgy high, nor pull a big piece \&y > of bad road without shift ing gears. "Better be safe with IJjj' . ' Standard" Gasoline— always dependable—than sorry with some un- flnK \S known brand." "STANDARD*' GASOLINE ALWAYS DEPENDABLE 'picked every strong, able-bodied per son between the ages of 21 and 60 years in the-first division and made them pay poll tax, whether they had property or not, because were able to carry the burdens of State. Then he turned to the roster of the second division. This roll contained none except property owners. We were told that the law required them to list all of their property of every kind and nature, whether they be white or black Americans. This list taker told us frankly that when he was listing horses and cows and sheep and hogs, corn and meat; in fact, most of the visible property within the common knowledge of peo ple, he generally got an honest list. Yet he said that when he came to the stocks and bonds, the silver and gold, the diamonds, the securities and prop erty that could be hidden, that things changed. Whereupon the question was asked if every man did not have to take an oath as to the property list ed, he said yes, but even that had no effect on lots of folks. We said, "You don't mean to say that people will perjure themselves to keep from bear ing their equal portion of the govern mental burdens?" He answered that he was sure they would, and did. . j We asked if he meant to" say thSl many of our own American citizens are deserters and run every year to dodge the battle-call of service to our country and our people. The answer eame, "Y'es." Then was asked who has to carry the burdens of our country. He an swered that it was those' who are hon est enough to tell the truth about their property and list it for taxes, as the law requires. Then we asked if it did not place a heavy strain on the willing ones to carry so much load. He said that it did and that it was the reason why ! the government is so harshly criti cized; some honest fellows are fall ing out under the load, and some de- I Rerters and shirkers arc reaping the reward. The question was then asked as to how you might know a tax dodging, shirking deserter from other people. He answered quickly that you can'ti always tell by their looks. However, there is one pretty good way to spot them—just find the fellow who is squeezing the poor, making them pay enormous bonuses and you may find a tax dodger. It is one of the marks of a fellow who is unwilling to "tote" fair and carry his part of the govern ment's expenses. Then lots of them are always abus i ing their government. When you hear that, it is often from the lips of a tax dodger. They the very courteous list taker j was asked if there was no way to rem edy this inequality. He said it was hard to do; that throughout all >.the history of man, some were honest and some were dishonest; thought 'if the county board of commissioners who had full power to do so, would call a few of the outstanding cases before them and deal as the law directs that they shall do, it would add millions of hidden property to the tax books. MAKTIN COUNTY AGAIN SUF FERS SLANDER The Daily News, of Washington (N. C.) carries a front-page story of the unfortunate and regrettable occur rence which resulted in the death of a man and the charge of murder pre ferred against the man's wife. There is neither desire or necessity on the part of The Enterprise to cover or hide wrong, no matter if committed on the soil of Martin County or in any other county in the State. We have endeavored to adhere to what we be lieve is a fair and just policy in deal ing with matters of this nature. We have always tried to maintain the ethics of journalism. We feel a jus tifiable pride in that we have never had the inclination to resort to the un ethical and unnecessary expedient of mud-slinging which is characteristic of .certain types of indviduals and newspapers. We regret that the'baily News of Washington, N. C., should have felt so hard pressed to present a decent account of a regrettable happening that it became necessary to resort to slanderous and derogatory utterance TBS ENTERPRISE—WILLI AMSTON, N. C against Martin County, and her citi- SSBS. , It is true that we have here in Mar tin a few undesirable people. Some of them so undesirable that we would be glad if they would see fit to leave the county. Perhaps this condition prevails in other counties, too. | The Daily News said, "Another gruesome and heinous crime has been added to those which have already given Martin County a reputation for great wickedness." Those who know Martin County and her good *ien and women' know that if in the minds of anyone the reputation of Martin Coiin ty is one of "great wickedness," that FELT STUPID, DULL Mhrisrippi Lady Says She Toek Black-Draught for These Symptoms aed Was "Greatly Relieved." Staifcville, Miss.—"l have been a user of Black-Draught for about twsnty years," aays Mrs. C. E. Bun tin, of E. F. D. 5, this city. 1 used Blade-Draught first for constipation." continues Mrs. Bun tin. " 1 would feel dull, stupid, and hsve severe headaches, even fever ish. I had an uneasy, tight feeling in mjr stomach. 1 read quite a bit about Black- Draught I began using it and soon my bowels acted regularly and I waa greatly relieved. I used it every once m a while for about eighteen years. "About two years ago I found I was having indigestion, a tight a mothering in my chest, then severe pain, especially after eating sweets. I commenced taking just a pinch of Black-Draught after me ale and by doing this I could eat about any thing. 1 gave Black-Draught to my chil dren for colds and headaches. I can certainly recommend it" Thedford's Black-Draught is rso ommended by thousands of others for the relief of indigestion, bilious nest. and simple ailments due to constipation. Safe, easy to take. Costa oply 1 cent a dose. NC-ITI Will You Be at BAYVIEW This Summer? Will You Be With Your Friends from Williamston and Other Town in East Carolina? Bayview Will Be North Carolina's Most Popular Resort This Summer! Cottages already are under construction. Property may be bought at a most rea sonble figure. Summer homes can be built for a few hundred dollars. Or, should you not be interested in a cottage, excellent accommodations await you at the big hotel which will be completed by June 15. Make Your Plans to be at Bayview Nowhere will you be able to spend a more enjoyable vacation., Various amusement features, dancing, bathing, boating, fishing, and other attractions will help to make BAYVIEW the ideal spot at which to spend your vacation. Not only that, but thous ands will spend every weekend there, Enjoying the pleasures to be obtained at Bayview. Are You Interested in a Cottage? • • Do You Wish to Purchase a Lot? * In either event, it will pay to make inquiries and see for yourself how economical it will be to own a home at North Carolina's most delightful resort. Drive Down to Bayview Sunday and See What Is ReaUy Going: On The Bayview Company I •* • Headquarters: Washington, N. C. .... ' "v " * '' s ;- "• . ' *' . ' •."- : -— ~ C.a COUCH, Sales Manager • ... idea is only in the minds of those who are ignorant of the truth or are base in their own character. That the Daily News has fallen so low in the ethics df journalism as to become a sheet where the productions of a warped and twisted intellect may find expression is indeed sad. We extend our sympathy. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE North Carolina, Martin County. The undersigned having qualified a? executors of the estate of B. L. Long, deceased, all persons having claims a gainst said estate are notified to ex . and youll have ft trustworthy roof jO | Ptit Barrett Roll Roofing on your gj If S3 A \ barn, shed or garage and you'll have jl i X// a trustworthy roof. It always returns jf / rnl r every cent of its cost in lasting weatb- Ln JI If! K'j \ srtight protection. 11/ lAj I We're glad to recommend this sturdy J/if * if \ roofing. It's fire-«afe—proof against I I v. 1 1 flying sparks and* embers. Won't rot 1 |j or rust. Made with either plain __J or mineral surface. (Vw owner) 5-*Loohs gaod* Come in. Take advantage of our Jiff easy pnees. Roanoke Supply Co. Telephone 265 Williamston, N. C. hibit same to them on or before the 14th day of May, 1927, or this notice will be pleaded in b&r of any recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This 14th day of May, 1926. DELLA S. LONG, EDGAR M. LONG, B. M. WORSLEY, myl4 6tw Executors. NOTICE OF SALE . Under and by virtue of the authori ty conferred upon tie in that certain deed of trust executed September 7th, 1921, by L. E. Corey, and of record in the public registry of Martin Coun ty, in book H-2, at paj»e 4, and the conditions of the same not having Ifeen complied with, I will sell at public auc- tion to the highest bidder for cash, at the courthouse door in Willismston on Friday, June 25th, 1926, at 12 m., the following described tract of land, to wit: A tract of land in Griffins Township, adjoining the lands of Heniy and Ar thur Roberson on the north; Jarnes ville and Washingto nroad on the east; Henry and Louis Roberson on Che south, and Joshua Hardison on the west, and being the same land deeded to L. E. Corey by Joseph Corey and wife! Hanah J. Corey, and containing 22rf"kcres, more or less. This ?4th day of May, 1926. E. S. PEEL, m2S 4'w Trustee.
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