Democratic Sentinel, Volume 16, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 October 1892 — Following Republican Advice. [ARTICLE]

Following Republican Advice.

The first prosecution under the new : tax law was filed in Kokomo Saturday morning, and it is likely to be supplemented by a prosecution of perjury, says the Miami County Democrat. Henry Bernard A Son are extensive junk and hide dealers in Kokomo. When Deputy Assessor Jackson called on them to list their property, Benjamin Bernard, a junior partner, gave the value of all hides on hand at SBOO, his father agreeing that this was a fair estimate. Assessor Coffin was not satisied with this sad made a personal call on the Bernards. The elder Bernard, after a time, admitted that the value of the hides might be SI,OOO, and upon being pressed expressed a willingness to list them at $2,000. The assessor called in two disinterested parties experienced in the hide trade, and they appraised the disputed property at $3,800. Assessor Coffin at once notified the state’s attorney and action was brought under Section 55 of the new tax law, which imposes a penalty of from SSO to $5,000 fine for falsely listing property. Besides this a prosecution for perjury against Henry Bernard, who qualified to the list, may follow.