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THURSDAY, MAY 12 io, THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER; Page 2 GJfje Iftimntattirpr Published By THE WAYNESVILLE PRINTING CO. Lessees Main Street Phone 137 Published Every Thursday Waynesville, N. C. W. C. RUSS , -. Managing Editor P. D. DEATON General Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year - $2.00 6 Months - 1.25 3 Months - .65 Subscriptions payable in advance Entered at the post office at Waynesville, N. C, as Second Class Mail Matter, as provided un der the Act of March 3,1879, November 20, PJ14. THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1932 BIBLE THOUGHT Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatso ever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galatians 6:7. . Bailey's Views On Bonus Question One of the latest issues to enter the political field is the Bonus Question. Especially is this true of politicians seeking omce lor con gress. There has been much speculation re garding the outcome of the present bill to pay off the bonus to the veterans, but it seems that the odds are against the boys, from President Hoover down. There seems to be little chanca for the bill to get through this session, and if it does it is a certainty that President Hoover will veto it and thus detain its progress again. The only hope, it seems, is that the bonus bill will be one of the first to come up in Congress next year, and even then, we believe there will be little possibility of getting it passed. We say that because the majority of the Congress men won't express themselves, which indicates they are against it. The way the situation now stands, it seems that the ex-soldiers will do well to get the gov ernment to cancel the interest on the remainder of what is due them. Reports from Washing ton indicate that many of the senators and rep resentatives are dodging the question until after the election,. The veterans are determined to find just how most of them stand, but very few Congressmen, we understand have given a satisfactory reply. About the most direct and clearest answer yet given was the one given by Josiah W. Bailey, from this' state, in a letter replying to a veteran's letter asking Hon. Bailey to aid in getting the bill through. We believe that the Opinion expressed by Mr. Bailey ia the way the majority of the Congressmen feel about the bonus, and if it is, the veterans will have a rather hard time in getting the interest can celed. Mr. Bailey's letter reads as follows : "My Dear Sir: "I have your letter urging payment at once of the face value, !, e., the maturity value of Adjusted Service Certificates. This is like ask ing for payment of an insurance policy twelve years before it matures and prior to the pay ment of the annual premiums for twelve years. It amounts to asking for $1,300,000,000.00 more than the veterans asked for or the Congress promised. "Let us get the facts. "Section 201 of the act to provide compen sation for veterans of the World War reads: 'The amount of adjusted service credit shall be computed by allowing the following sums for each day of active service, in excess of thirty days, in the military or naval forces of the Unit ed States after April 5, 1917, and before July 1, 1919, as shown by the service or other record of the veteran; $1.25 for each day of oversea service, and $1.00 for each day of home service; but the amount of the credit of a veteran who performed no oversea service shall not exceed $500.00, and the amount of the credit of a vet eran who preformed any oversea service shall not exceed $625.00,' "Instead of paying the sums at once the Congress provided an insurance fund based upon setting aside a fixed sum ($112,000,000.00) per year at interest, , lor twenty years, to yi-eia .at the end of that period just twice the $500.00 (outside limit) for veterans who did not go abroad, and twice the $625.00 (outside limit) for veterans who went abroad. "This was in 1924. This is 1932. Only eight annual instalments have been paid. Twelve more annual instalments remain to be paid. Your reauest amounts to this: You ask for .immediate navmeiit in advance of the twelve unpaid annual interest on these unpaid and unmatured twelve instalments. "Last year the Congress provided that .veterans might borrow 50 percent of the face value of their certificates. All who did so re ceived the full amount originally asked for in cash in compensation as set out in Section 201 above auoted. "In asking for the cash face value of the certificates you also asked for cancellation of the insurance features of the certificates, which are very valuable and a source of real protec tion to your dependents; and you also ask for twice as much as was in contemplation wnen the Compensation was authorized. "This' Government now owes $18,000,000,' 000.00. Its annual expenditures exceed its in come by over $2,000,000,000.00. More than one-fourth of its annual expenditures is for the account of veterans of its wars. The whole country is groaning under the burden of in tolerable taxes. We are under necessity of greatly cutting expenditures, but even after cutting them it appears that about one billion dollars in new taxes must be imposed. Imagine the effect of this upon a struature already overburdened. 'To pay $2,400,000,000.00 is $1,300,000. .000.00 more than the soldiers ever asked, and it is more than the Government can pay with out running grave risk of impairing its capacity to take care of disabled veterans ; and is twice the compensation provided in the q law under which you lay your claim. "The idea that the Government can issue bonds is not well founded. Such a course would add $80,000,000.00 a year to taxes, and, since the $2,400,000,000.00 must be paid, it would impose this amount in taxes to be paid some time. Moreover, the Government cannot safely issue further bonds than those already outstand ing and made necessary by the current deficits. Its credit is well-nigh exhausted. "There are those who say that all the Gov ernment has to do is to issue the money. There is nothing in this. Money must have value, and value comes of labor. Every dollar the Gov ernment spends must be derived from taxes. This is fundamental and elementary. Every tax is a tax upon human labor no matter haw or where imposed. "And there are those who say that to issue, one way or another, and to distribute $2,400, 000,000.00 to the veterans at once would relieve the depression. There is nothing in this. We paid out to the veterans last year $1,500,000, 000.00. Did this relieve the depression? Since 1918 we have paid out to them more than $6, 000,000,000.00. Did this prevent the depres sion ? If to pay out $2,400,000,000.00 now would relieve the depression, why not issue $10,000,--000,000.00 and pay it out and so have prosperi ty? We pay for the account of the veterans of our wars every year now about one billion dol lars, one-fourth of the Government's expendi tures. Does this relieve the depression? "I am in favor of taking care of the dis abled veterans, of paying the compensation certificates according to the law under which they were provided, and of maintaining this Government on sound principles to the end that it may continue to exist for those who went to war for it and all others who love it. To under take to pay out $2,400,000,000.00 now seems to me to menace each of these positions and also to be an impossibility. SMALLPOX DISAPPEARING In North Carolina last year there were only sixty-three cases of smallpox reported to the State Board of Health, and only two deaths oc ctired from the dirty disease. Only ten years ago in 1921, to be exact there were 2,513 cases reported, with 31 deaths. At that time smallpox had ceased to be regarded as much of a public health problem. But for the previous half century it was a major problem each year. Just thirty years ago this spring the disease killed more than fifty people in one county alone and left pock marks on the faces of many fine people which are visible today. It spread death arid destruction throughout a large area of this State equal to the ravages of a cyclone. Child ren today want to know what happened. Many young physicians practicing medicine today never have seen a case of smallpox. Why is it not a menace today? There is just one answer. -The disease did not disappear of its own accord nor through the "will of Providence." This generation of Tar Heels are a pretty thoroughly vaccinated lot. When the State-wide reliance on quarantine was abolished twenty years ago intelligent people realized that science in this State was willing to practice what it preached, and that meant a successful vaccination against the disease is the one and only sure protection. The school authorities took the doctors and the health authorities at their word and decreed that "From now on school children are going to be successfully vaccinated against smallpox before they may be enrolled." It took time to get the practice established generally, and much credit should be given the really progressive cities and towns and counties which began to make the vaccination requirement many years ago. Credit is also due the State Board of Health for providing free vaccine through the Laboratory and to the physicians and health officers all over the State for their immuniz ing work. Come to think of it, there is honestly no reason why a disease which can be controlled through vaccination or inoculation should ever be permitted to occur again. N. C. Health Bulletin. V DEMAND GOVERNMENTAL ECONOMY NOW The increasing cost of government is one of the highest barriers in the path of industrial expansion and a return to normal conditions. In 1913 total taxes were $2,187,000,000. In 1923 they were $7,234,000,000. In 1929 they were $10,251,000,000. The percentage of na tional income garnered by the tax collector for these years was 6.4 per cent, 10.1 per cent and 14.4 per cent, respectively. During this period the amount of tax per capita increased from $22.66 to $83.21. A family of five would thus pay $416.05 yearly on the 1930 basis. It is customary to blame these increased costs on the extraordinary expenses made neces sary by the war. But that applies only in the case of the Federal government, and in recent years local and state governments have been the worst tax boosting offenders by far. This is likewise true in the case of the total public debt which increased from $4,200,000,000 in 1913, to $30,200,000,000 in 1922. In 1928, while the national debt had been decreased $5,400, 000,000 in six years, due to Federal economies, the state and local debt had increased $5,400, 000,000. The tax problem extends, with steadily in Creasing importance, through every branch of government. The orgy of spending which fol lowed the war and was largely the result of the inflation of 1926-29 has come full circle at last. We are no. longer able to increase taxa tion and public debt without seriously imperil ing the future or the country. Investors are frightened, and money is hoarded. Businesses come to a standstill and more and more men are thrown1 out of work. Industrial News Review 24 Years Ago LETTERS TO EDITOR 111 HAYWOOD Mr. F. W. Miller was a visitor to Asheville last week. . Capt. R. A. L. Hyatt took a flying trip to Brevard last week. Mr. and lrs. J. N. Shoolbred have returned from Greenville, S.C. The ladies of the Baptist churca will serve ice cream, cake and lemon ade on the lawn of the Baptist church Thursday and r riday 01 me com mencement of the graded schools next week. , Just two weeks from today the moa important election in this dec ade will be held when it will be de termined whether the saloon and the still shall be banished from every foot of soil in North Carolina terri tory. 22 YEARS AGO IN HAYWOOD Miss Lillie SaUetk.vui: savs n comet party Wednesday night at Eagles Nest. It was clear and bright and the heavens were georgeous. with stellar gems. When the wee hours lengthened out to 4 they .-aw a lum inous shaft across the eastern heav ens which they took to be the tail of ILalley's comet. Mr. Ernest Wither is in Canton this week running the Champion Bank while Handy Kirkpatrick takes a little vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sioa.i ;'i 1 Mu Sloan spent some time in Asheville this week. Last week little Jeff T:;eve- gave a birthday party inviting a number of his little friends. They had a jolly good time playing games, but par ticularly enjoyed their refreshments. Timely Questions And Answers Q. Is there any type or variety ot tobacco that is immune to oiue tooi .'. A. No. ine disease was lust dis covered in Australia ana exhaustive studies have been made for control, but no species has been reported that is immune or even resistant. The only remeuy or control known to scien tists in spraying with Bordeaux Mix-; lure and this is recommended for all beds showing infection. i Q. Can dahlias tie grown suc-cfrss-V fully in all parts of North Carolina? I A. Yesbut the climate of the I mountains and upper o.j irajnt i jiiiore --'favorable. The ' 'disadvantage in climate, however, can be largely oit ,'ct by proper culture and mulching, careful watering, and the selection of varieties that are not easily burn At i.y tr.e hot sun or .troubled with leaf hoppers. y. Tne milk from my cow is ropy after it sours. Can you tell me tne trouble and give me a remdy? A. A slimy or ropy condition in milk is brought about by the growth of bacteria and usually does not ap- jar until Vi or 24 hours alter tne ouik is drawn. The bacteria may come from the water in which tne uten sils were rinsed, from dust in the barn at milking time, or occasioanlly iiom an lniected uduer. Unless the infection comes from the udder, it can be eliminated by the practice of good sanitary measures which con sist of milking in a place compara tively free from dust, cleaning the cow's rear flanks and uddt r with a damp cloth, and handling the milk in vessels ta-.i. nave been tiwrougr.iv washed and sterilized. DEAR READER:From time to time, we shall endeavor to f urnrsh you an exclusive service of this kind an- wering some of the many questions which come to us from your readers and others each day. If this service s of interest to you, we will make i n effort to have it come regularly. Sincerely, F. H. Jetet WHY NOT A W031AN ON THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The above pertinent question is be ing asked by some citizens of Hay wood county. We have been told it would be useless to persuade a woman to become a candidate for this ra- . :u:l -n.-;tn hwllllsl. tO OUOte a common answer, "A woman could e nowhere in the matter tu vi. We think this a reflection on the in telligence of our citizens, feurely women can get somewhere in these enlightened days of equal rightsand ran no loneer get everywhere .. ;u,.t- thu holt nf women. V. Ut.'JUk Hiv - i No woman would sees, a respunsu'ic ; ..i.i: r.n Shf must he SOUiinv lor, a woman qualified an brain and hea-t and lite. Jien rusn in wucic women fear to tread because they know they must assume unfamiliar duties. Since the work of the Parent Teach er's Association is largely guided by mothers of communities and is more and more a power for right relations between the home and the school, it would be eminently iitting to place a woman on the Board of Education. There are doubtless women in every section of our community who would give efficient help in this capacity. Mrs. J. R. Morgan of Waynesville is considered by her towns-people as ful ly equal to the demands of such an olhVe. The people of the Lake Junaluska community wous be glad to see Mrs. Carl Medford become a member of this Board. She is widely connected by family relationships throughout .he county, and is held in high esteem for her personal qualities. To begin with she is a lovely home-maker. She has the power of initiative born of nir.naot. oiKoctrr 'nmhined with won derful tolerance with people of views divergant ironi ner own. io every w. ri-hv canso and enteTDrise in the community she gives enthusiastic sym pathy and wise co-operation. It" Mi's. Medford could be induced to announce herself as a candidate, would she be given a fair chance? Mrs. Frank Siler Miss Flora May Fulbright, Lake Junaluska, N. C. Grins and Chuckles "Now, children, we hav about the duties of ti, c Con pressmen. .Tnhr.,. "tnatGr us the duties of the chaplain "Please tpnphof v,.. .i 1 . th Senators all v . .. ..'Cl v.i tr lot the country." "5 First Barber: "What maU late." ts i Second Barber: 'T wa, h' -. self, and before I kn.-w t"' 'myself into a hair cut and a ' laves T. D. Temple of Halifax County shipped the last load of 66 steers which he has been feeding this winter. The animals gained two pounds a day while on feed and topped the market when sold. NntlceaMe Improvement in the health of 4-H club me'"hM- f . 'u- - last year and again this year in the 4-H health contest is noted by au thorities of Clay County, Prospective Candidates Supporting Ehringhaus Unusual importance is .vtu'Hed by friends of John C. B. Ehririgliaus. candidate for Governors, to the fact ihnt four of the former prospective candidates for Governor have come out in strong support of the candida cy of Mr. Ehringhaus. '-," : These four men are Congressman Lindsey Warren. Solicitor Thomas McNeill, Angus D, McLean and Gen eral Albert L. Coy, all of whom : y.'-ere looked upon as possible caiHiidntes and each of whom would have com manded strong support 'imm all .'po tions of the State and on their diver gent platforms.. All have been f.ble to come together in their , support yf Mr. ...Elivingliaus. Only Jo.-ophus 'Panie's and Dennis G. Bri"iii'.mitt. the: two remaining -prospective canH!af f-s, have not expressed a preference for Governor, and Mr. Brumnutt 'being t-ahditlate to succeed hiniscilt' as At torney General. Representative Warren was never ronsiderod ;,i a pos?iHe. candidate, al though hundred of admirers iir;ed him to become one. Mr". McLean did consider ,m l as extensively urged to enter the race; but finally decided not to .-ho a can didate and announced his yuri'-Wt of Mr. Ehringhaus. Solicitor 'McNeil! spectacular aud outspoken, also con ?:dered becoming a candidate. The latent prospectiv- l: 1.0 0 come out in support of Mr. Ehring- iiaus is uenerai AiDert vox, former oupenor court judge and World W ar veteran, who would have cut a deep swath in the votes, especially of (he American Legion. General C, de clined to run nnd last woek rnod n statement, saying that Mr. Ehring haus has all of the qualifications need ed to be a succersful executive. ' Lincoln County farmers are mixing their ferterlizers at home from ma terials purchased for cash. Good re sults were secured from this practice last season, they say. Political Announcement J R. THOMAS Is a Candidate for STATE SENATE He is a son of Col. Wm. H. Thomas of the 69th Regi ment of troops of North Carolina in the Civil War. Mr. Thomas is a former Representative from Jack son County. Customer: "Ten cen .langer: 100 much! Ha sometning cheaper; 1. TT i viern: now aoout a nail, M ttr a...' j i. i once irieu to teach a lifl oama Doy to speak pUit writes vciavus noy Lohon. forget the despairing vay he me at the end of the thirtieth " tietn lesson: "Uey aren't nl ju, ia utj i aruii 1 you, ai'.i A Western stockman, whohaj gaged his cattle to the local UJ eaueu in uy me DanKer and to 1 me noie was uue ana iiiust ij fVm fr.llrtAiriMn. Int. Tl.. 1 .. .1 1. iiTTT... Vttt-t asKeu: were you ever in the I ousiness ; "No," answed the banker "Well, you are now,' replied ;J tleman, ana walked out. Mr. Bacon: "Did you heat measiy roosters crowing this ing early. Mrs. Bacon: "Yes, dear." Mr. Bacon: "I wonder what o'l they wanted to do that for?" i . n i , itiia. udL-uii. vt jiy, uon t v member, dear, you got up one! ing early, ana you crowed ri for a week?" Tommy: "Father, what k ; nox?" ,y Father: "Why, er It ahercl do you ask me, Tommy Dor. know anything about mythu'J an; An equinox was a fabled a half horse, half cow. Its nal derived from the word: 'equi: 'o".' It does seem as if these I schools don t teach children ar nowadays." WHEN MOTHER SUPPED . The friends were there from tl near, To watch with her that day. And some remained our heal cheer, When mother slipped away. Your face was sweet; your hands Had placed us in our bed, But now no other in the land, Is mother in your stead. Your love shone like the mormnl Which fell on opening flowers, No other one was just like yoai To brighten passing hours. We little thought when spriJ came. And that fair summer's day, Her soul would see the m beams; But mother slipped away. And sorrow now so filled cur b How could we long to stay, No loved one then to make our I When mother slipped away. J. M. N'"ff- 1 ; Wayne ;v;.l SHIRT HEADQUARTERS vvvivaivvvvvavvvvvvuvMWivv. vf TOE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STUFF! BIIID AND A GOOD SIMRT . .HE bird's stuffing fits the surroundings. shin's surroundings (which is the shirt) fit the s (pardon our way of referring to your torso). Not do Arrow Sanforized- Shrunk Shirts fit . . . but bermanenth creep the sleeves, never climb at the tails. You just trv new Trump guaranteed to fit, at . . . , G. E. RAY'S SGM
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