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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-20
Favored by Carnegie in Ad-
dress to Civic Federation.
SHARE WITH UNCLE SAM
MuIti-Mi'Iion iron Master Says For.
tunes Of Rich Men, When They
Die, Should Be Returned to
the Public.

August Belmont's position as pres
ident Of the National Civic Fedora
ton on the question Of "the income
and inheritance tax" was explained
by him at considerable length at
Thursdays session Of the federation's
annual meeting in New York. In his
opening address Wednesday Br. Bel
mont touched on the same subject.
and he declared that his remarks had
been -misinterpreted by the newspa-
pers.
Il DO not believe that men, as a gen.
eral proposition, can accumulate large
fortunes dishonesty and Improperly.
There may be isolated cases Of it.
The existing laws with regard to
wrongdoing are complete and search.
ing enough. These fortunes mostly
come through large corporations.
That these fortunes are accumulated
in an improper manner all over this
country and must be reduced in
punitive spirit is what meant yes
terday TO deny. That g tax on inheri-
tance should be passed, but it should
be done on view of wise and just
taxation and on some economic
grounds, was all that meant to con-
vey."
William D. C"<hrie, a lawyer of
New York. who led the fight in the
local courts against an income tax
on constitutional grounds, was the
next speaker.
He held that there must, under
American institutions, be equality Of
taxation, declaring that taxation goes
hand in hand with representation.
Andrew Carnegie, who followed Mr..
Guthrie, said that he was in heart5
accord with what had been said b.
the previous speaker. He thought it
would be great mistake for man
who wants to borrow $1,000 from his
bank in time Of personal financial
stress to be compelled to explain all
his private business to another man,
who is perhaps also bank direc-
tor.
sT think an income tax would pen
citrate business to the CORE" said Mr..
Carnegie. 81 think this country
would never regret anything so much
as to impose such a tax. I differ
with the president strongly on the
subject of the income tax But / am
In peculiar position on the inheri-
tance tax, advocating that as some.
thing like getting g better distribu-
ton of wealth. The subject of wealth
distribution will not down
Many States Get Cash.
Investigation by the bureau of the
census shows that in 1902 about one
half of the states Of the union had
Inheritance tax laws. which yielded
to them an aggregate Of little more
than $7,00o,O0o. This amount is be-
lieved by the census officials to have
increased in the present year to fully
s1o.o0O,0O0 or s12.0O0,oo0. In report
based ON the forthcon ing report on
wealth, debt and taxation" the cen
sus officials say that Eat least a doz-
en- states are materially assisting in
the support Of the state governments
from this source of revenue"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-20
SALARY RAISE DEFEATED
BY Members of House by Decisive
Vote o. 1888 to 1o6-Matter is Now
Up to the Senate.

A Washington special says: Prac-
tically every congressman was in his
seat Friday when the weighty prob
lem of voting to increase their own
salaries was brought up for discus
SIGN. Personally great many of the
representatives felt that the increase
was a just and a necessary one, on
account of the increased cost OF living
in Wash ngton, but they were deferred
by what the folks at home might
think about it, and as the states
men felt that it was better to serve at
insufficient pay than not to serve at
all, they voted against the increase.
The delicate problem is now up to
the senate for its decision.
Representative Livingston of Geor-
gia, while not an enthusiastic support
er Of the increase, called attention
to the fact that the salary of $500
with mileage eliminated and only the
actual expenses Of members in at
tending sessions was allowed, was
practically very little more than they
receive on the $4,000 basis.
A letter was read from Senator Till
man Of South Carolina, facetiously
stating if his salary was not raised
he would starve to death.
Representative Clark Of Florida
said he desired to discuss the ques-
ton from the standpoint Of poor
man. He called attention to the fact
that men are leaving the service OF
the country and returning TO private
life, solely because the salary which
they receive in official positions was
inadequate to maintain them.
"And they see IN the future years
poverty for their children and want
in their old age. I believe there are
not ten men on the floor in private
conversation will not say the salary
is inadequate, the increase is right,
but some say, I cannot afford to vote
for it, II the time ever comes while
am member of this house, that
look upon any proposition as being
right, and yet am afreid to vote for
it, will tender my resignation, and
go home"
A round of applause followed, which
rather startled Mr.. Clark.
"For Gods sake let US answer the
/. great daily papers. who are challeng.
ing our courage, to go upon the rec.
ord by our votes before all the coun'
try" was his concluding appeal.
Mr.. Lamar of Florida opposed the
amendment, as did Representative
Gronna Of North Dakota, Lacey OF
Iowa and Webber Of Ohio. 80 ss
Others who spoke in favor Of the
amendment, were Representatives
Grosvenor of Ohio and Sims and
Gaines Of Tennessee.
The amendment was defeated by a
vote of ayes LOG, noes 18s.
After disposing Of the salary ques'
ton the house passed the legislative,
executive and Judicial appropriation
bill. -
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MRS. BlRDsoNG HAS FRIENDS.

Prominent Men Offer to Go On Her
Bond for Any Amount.
A special from Hazlehurt, Miss,
saws: Powerful Influences are being
moved to save Mrs Annie Birdsong,
convicted of manslaughter, for killing
Dr.. Butler.
Leading business men, state and
county officials and members OF the
clergy are signing a petition to the
court to grant Mrs. Eirdsong bail un-
i'll her appeal for a new trial is de-
cided upon. Local business men say
that they, will furnish the Young wo.
man bail. without leaving the court
room even if the amount is 100000.
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ROOSEVELT BOWS TO CONGRESS.

President Yields to Knockout Blow
Given Freak Spelling.
81 President Roosevelt will withdraw
= his simplIded spelling order to the
public printer, and hereafter all doc
uments of, the executive departments
will again be printed In the old-fash-
toned style.
Representative Landis Of the joint
committee On spelling had confer
ence Thursday with the president
when Mr.. Roosevelt said he did not
wish to have spelling overshadow
matters of great importance, and ex-
pressed a willingness to revoke his
order for the new spelling.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-20
ONLY HEARST GOT LEFT.

All Other Democrats on the New York
State Ticket Were Elected.
Complete and official returns Of the
vote cast for the state officers in
every county of New York state in
the recent state election show that
the entire Democratic state 9cket ex-
cept its candidate for governor was
reelected. Hughes, Republican candi-
date for governor, was elected by a
plurality Of 57,973.
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Eoiscopaiians Not In It.

IS 1t developed at Norfolk, Friday,
that the Episcopalians, as a denomina-
tion. have withdrawn from the pro-
posed interdenominational evangeiis-
tic campaign to be conducted during
the Jamestown exposition period.
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APPLY FOR. REIMBURSEMENT.

Six Discharged Negro Soldiers Call
Upon Secretary Taft.
The immediate result of the memo
randum of Secretary Taft to the mill
tary secretary, signed Tuesday, out.
lining the procedure to be followed
by enlisted men of the twenty-tifta
infantry, colored, who were discharg-
ed without honor, was the visit Wed.
nesday to the war department Of six
Of the discharged men who applied
for re-enlistment, declaring that trey
were innocent of all completely in and
knowledge of the affair at Browns
Vile.
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TRANSPORTATION FOR ADS.
Sill introduced for Benefit Of News
paper Publishers.

Representative Garrett of Tennes-
see introduced in the house Friday q
bill emendatory of the railroad rate
law permitting the publishers OF news
papers and periodicals 20 accept trans
portation from railroad companies for
advertising. It provides that the trans
portation shall be issued at regular
public rates. yS
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-20
PREACHER is ACQUITTED
Of Charge That He Was Conducting 4
Blockade Rarroon.

Thomas H. Barnhill, minister Of the
Free VIII Baptist church OF Pitt;
county, and for two. terms member
of the North Carolina general assem-
bly,, was acquitted at Raleigh Friday
by the jury in the federal court Of.
sensational charges to the effect that.
he had ten barrels of blockade whis-
Ky buried in the woods near his home
with kerosene tank pump to pump
I'D the whisky sold.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-20
FOR MOST GIGANTIC wARsHlP

Secretary of Navy 5onaparte Submits
Plans to Congress.
Congress received from Secretary
Bonaparte Thursday the Draft Of the
plans Of the big battleship provided
for at the last session.
The plan selected by the navy de-
partment was one prepared By the
construction bureau, elnbodying many
novel features. ..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-20
HIGH SCHOOLS OPEN TO JAPs.

San Francisco Only Objects to Them
In Grammar Grades.
"Tapanese children who have pass
ed the grammar grades have not been,
and will not be barred from the high
schools" This statement is made
by President Altman, of the board
of education, of San Francisco.
It is only in the grammar and pri-
mary grades tnat any objection is
mace to the presence of Japanese, and
the chief objection in these grades
is to grown men.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-20
KING OSCAR SERIOUSLY ILL.
His Condition Causes Considerable
Alarm Among Swedish People.

Considerable alarm was occasioned
the Swedish people Thursday by u
statement that King Oscar was seri-
cusly i'll in Stockholm. that ali the
members OF the royal family had as
sembled at the palace, and the crown
prince had been summoned hurrfed!y
from Berlin.
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REPRODUCTION OF "REAuvoIR."
Contract for Daughters Building at
jamestown is Let.

The contract for the building to be
erected at the Jamestown exposition
:, by the Daughters of the Confederacy
all over the country has been award.
ed. The building will cost five thou
sand dollars, and will be a reproduc'
ton of "Besuycir," the home of JEFF
fers0a Davis
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ROOSEVELT AIDED MoRMoNs
In the Last Election, is Charge Made
by Dubois in Senate.

by Dubois in Senate.
The senate Thursday listened to the
second speech which has been made
this session against the continuance
of Reed Snoot as senator from Utah.
It was delivered b. Senator Dubois Of
idaho, who after reviewing in detail
the Markings Of the Mormon church
and Mr.. Smoot's pro1rinent connec-
ticn Herewith, concluded with the
charge that President Roosevelt has
used the weight Of mis- administration
to assist the republican Mormon vote
in the last election.
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CONVICTED REsATERs PAY UP.

Fines Agsresating s16e,oeo Settled by
Sugar Refiners.
Fines, aggregatirg s1Ss,Coo imposed
upon the American Sugar Refining
company and the Brooklyn Cooper.
age company in connection with &C.
cepting rebates on sugar shipments.
were paid in the Office Ct United
States Commissioner Shields at New
York Thursday. This concludes the
prosecution of the sugar company.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-20
COTTON MONEY EVAPoRATEs.
House Refuses to Appropriate s2o,oo'
for Exports. ::

Ut TOT ENCV! eSs =
Representative Livingston OF Geor.
eia made forcefal end strongly con-
vincing speech before the house on
Thursday urging that the appropria'
ton of $4,000 formerly paid for sc.
curing the work Of experts abroad to
push foreign trade in cotton, be re.
placed on the appropriation bill.
By a strict perty vote the meas
ure was defeated by seven votes, ali
of the republicans present voting
against the bill except five.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-20
RUSSIAN FARMERS FOR SOUTH.
Entering Wedge in tho Securing OF
White AgricuIturalists Made.

White Agriculturalists Made.
The Louisiana agricultural and tD-
migration commission announces
that the entering wedge in the secur-
ing Of desirable white agricnlturists
from Europe to work Louisiana plan.
tations hes been made with thirty-fiye
Russians. Ten Of these were sent
out upon truck farms, while the 9th
ers were sent to railroad construc-
ton camps.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-17
WAPELLo is FOR PERKINS.
: Continued From First Page.)

made permanent The best Of order
prevailed.
The following are the delegates to
the county convention:
j. G. Mitchell, N. e. Carpenter,
H. H. Baker, ]. M. Grammer, A.
x. swenson, Carl Haw, A. T. Gardner,
David Spiwak, S. L. Graham, Fred
swenson, T. P. Spilman, N. o. Nelson.
Joe Teickman, J. w. Rose, J. X. Dy-
sart, E. W. Simmons, Milton Graves, S.
P. johnson, A. P. Murphy, D. G. Will
son.
The alternates chosen are: w. S.
Parks, J.. E. Scott. E. w. Keiner, E.
Parsons, Homer Roth.
Third Ward.
The third ward primary, held in the
main court room of the county court
house, elected full Cummins delega
ton to the county convention, nosing
out victory over the supporters OF
George D. Perkins by fourteen votes
The total number of ballots cast was
254, 1874 of which instructed for A. B.
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BRleToN.

Brighton, May 16.-At the meeting
Of the school board the following
teachers were elected: Principal j.
c.. McGlade. Effie Cornill, Alvina
Mann, Mrs. McGlade, and Miss Smith.
There is still one vacancy to be filled.
The residence Of Noah Edwards was
destroyed by fire Saturday morning.
Mrs. Grace Hoffman and baby of
North Dakota, are visiting at the pa
rental Madden home.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l. Gordon attended
the meeting of the State Photograph
ers' association at Des Moines last
week.
Mrs. Parks and Mrs. Downs attend
ed the p. e. o. convention at Keokuk
last week.
Rev. A. B. Cornell Of New Sharon,
conducted the funerals of Margaret
Dencker and Mrs. Luther .Washburn
here last week.
Dale Friend is improving slowly.
Miss Olive Fox, who is teaching at
Glasgow, spent Sunday at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mathes of Rich
land spent Sunday at the Ross Walker
home.
School will close May Is. There
will be no graduating class this year.
Margaret. the 17-year-old daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dencker, died
last Wednesday morning after a
weeks illness with appendicitis.
Harry Warren Of Hedrick was a
Brighton caller Thursday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-17
GETS THIRD TERM.

Former Ottumwan Again Named as
Postmaster of Hopkins, Mo.
The following from the Maryville.
Mo-, Tribune, telling of the re-appoint-
ment of former Ottumwan as post
master at Hopkins, Mo-, will be read
with interest by the friends of |. N.
Strawn:
"One of the nominations sent to the
United States senate Monday for con-
firmation was that of l. N. Strawn as
postmaster at Hopkins, the nomination
being for a third term for Mr.. Strawn.
Mr.. Strawn was first appointed to
office under President Mckinley, and
his next commission. made at the end
of four year term; was signed by
President Roosevelt That term has
Just expired and the Hopkins postmas,
ter will not receive another parchment
bearing the signature of America S
famous chief magistrate.
"The Hopkins postofice is IN the
third class of the postal departments
service, and the people of that town
are firm in the belief that they have
the most attractive postoffice OF any
town in the state of the same size
The lobby of the building is kept like a
private reception hall, and contains
towering plants, pictures, easy chairs
and other conveniences for the pleas,
ure and convenience of the patrons.
president Roosevelt's remaining OF
Postmaster Strawn will be confirmed
by the senate within a week. 1t is ex
pectad"
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SALEM

Salem, May. 16.-Rev. j. j Jones will
preach the memorial sermon Sunday
afternoon, May ~, at the Congrega-
tional church.
ant, will deliver the grafton on Decor
alton day, May 80. Soldiers and school
children will decorate the graves at
the cemeteries
Rev. J. ]. Jones attended the meet
ing of the Congregational Home Mis-
sionary society at Oak Park, Chicago.
Professor Clark will deliver the bac-
calaureate sermon for Whittier col
lege on the evening of May ~. at the
p. M, May %, at the Congregational
church commencement. exercises at
8 p. M. May 29, at the M. e. church.
Rev. G. G. Williams. pastor of the First
CONGREGATIONAL church of Keokuk, will
address the class.
The band concert Saturday evening
was highly enjoyed
Mrs. Rilla Carpenter Is visiting rela-
tives at FIT. Madison.
Cincinnati, is visiting relatives at
this place.
William Pidgeon will soon have the
carpenters at work on his new resi-
dence on his farm south Of town.
George Bunker will build new
house on his farm in Jackson town
ship.
Jerome Eighme will soon have a
nice new residence In the east part OF
town.
Robert Pierce has returned to Kan
The W. NJ. S. will hold their TWEEN
ty-second annual meeting at the Con-
gregational church May 10.
The marriage Of Thomas P. Ran
dolph and Miss Grace E. Hester was
solemnized at the NJ. E. parsonage
Wednesday evening, May 9, Rev. B
G. Hawkins, officiating. Mr.. and Mrs
Of town in the coy cottage prepared
by the groom.
The c. e. society conducted the
services at the Congregational church
Sunday morning.
Dr.. Charles D. Rawhouse of Salem
and Miss Minnie Oglevee were married
Monday, May IA, at the home Of the
brides parents at Lone Tree. They
will be at home at Salem after June
DR.. G. D. Rawhouse has purchased
Mason Miller's new house near the
school house.
Professor Jellison and wife are WIS.,
| iting relatives at Marion.
aunt Dinah's Quilting Party" al
college chapel Friday evening May
| 25, will attract large audience.
Mrs. C. S. Brown and Mrs. P. F
Santen are enjoying a visit with theil
sister, Miss Iva Hail. from Woodlawn
| Oklahoma
Last week Mrs. Wilhelm at La
Crew, entertained her sister, Miss Flo
May. from Salem.
Miss Hazel Moon spent Sunday with
her friend. Miss Celia Bonnell, neal
Donnellson.
| Miss Francy OF Chicago, was 8
guest of her aunt, Miss Eliza F'rancy
last week.
A. S. Maddox has moved to Okla
homa
| Wednesday Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Fenr
returned from their, honeymoon trip
| Mrs. Serena Guess. who is caring fol
J hAr aaad father William Dawson
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ASSOCIATION TO MEET.
Organization of Iowa Swine Breeders
Will Gather In sDes Moines,

Will Gather In Des Moines.
The annual summer meeting Of the
Iowa Swine Breeders association will
take place at Des Moines on Tuesday,
June s. On the day following, the
National association of Expert Swine
Judges will hold it's annual meeting.
The program for the meeting of June
will include papers on such subjects
as tuberculosis in Swine" "The Out
look for Hog Raising from the Feed
ers' Standpoint" .tThe Iowa State
Fair and the Value Of the Swine In
dustry in the Upbuilding Of Iowa."
"Does the Farmer or Feeder Demand
Stronger Bone and Back in the Hog
Than Is Produced by the Breeder Of
Today?" Showing Barrows at the In
ternational," 'The Mendel Law" and
several others of equal interest. There
will also be an interesting talk by w.
a. Swallow, of Waukee, giving his ex-
perience of forty years as a swine
breeder.
On Wednesday, June 6, the National
association of Expert Swine Judges
will hold its usual scoring school and
examination of candidates for certifi-
Gates as expert judges. Specimens of
each breed of hogs will be supplied
for scoring work. Those who attend
these meetings may obtain special
round trip railroad rate of one fare
plus so cents, without the usual GER
tificate plan. This low rate should
be an inducement not only to breeders
but farmers Of Iowa to attend the
meeting.
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ELDoN.

Eldon, May 1.-THE G. E. MS en-
the home of the Misses Kremer last
evening. A very pleasant evening was
enjoyed.
Mrs. w. o. Bagley returned home
last evening from a visit with Mrs.
Dell Phillips Glazier at Fl. Madison
The Ladies' Circle of the Congrega-
tional church will meet with Mrs. E.
E. Barger Thursday afternoon All
members are requested TO be present.
Mrs. F. Isremer and little daughter
Helen arrived home this morning from
a visit, at Des Moines and Oskaloosa.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Knelley came home
last night from visit with Des Moines
relatives.
G. c. Gardner. travelling passenger
agent of the Rock Island. is in the city
todaX.
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,e
DR.. Ennis liver pills. Sargent's.
Miss Mamie Buchanan of COMPETING
was in the city yesterday shopping.
Mrs S. "A. Stroud of Hedrick was in
the city yesterday on business.
Mrs. G.. W. Friend of Eldon was in
the city Monday Oh business.
Large palm leaf fans free. sargent's.
Mrs. M. D. Doke 1T corbin was in the
city Yesterday shipping.
Mrs. H. G. Brpwnfeld of Eldon was
s'29 t1s--sis! yesterday shopping.
Mrs H. Phillips Of Douds-Leando
was in the city yesterday on business.
Mrs. .. B. Cowles of Charlton was
in the city yesterday on business.
c. H. Baker of Eldon, who has been
visiting with S. G. Fisher, returned
home Monday.
Rev. T. T. Ward of Centerville, was
in the city yesterday a guest Of Rev.
G.. H. Duvall.
Sargent treats everybody right.
Mr.. and Mrs. A.. L. Kridelbaugh, of
Hynes, were in the city today shop
ping.
Mrs. Harry Stevens and Mrs. w. w.
Rapp, of Dudley, were in the city to.
day shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Greenland of Ell.
don were in the city yesterday shop
ping.
Timothy Murphy, who attempted to
commit suicide at the county hospital
last Tuesday evening by cutting his
throat, is gradually improving.
Jap-a-lac in all colors. Sargent's.
Mrs. D. c. Alternately, 100 North Nc
Lean street, left this morning on the
Rock Island for Kirkville, where she
will visit with friends.
Mrs. Dora Olson, of the American
Home Finding association, left this
morning on the Rock Island for Rose
Hill, in the interests Of the association
Mrs. N. H. Kentfield of -A-gency left
this morning on the Rock Island fol
Oskaloosa, where she will visit with
friends.
Miss Blanche 10y, who resides
northwest of the city, left this morn
ing on Burlington No. for a visit
with relatives in Murray.
Mrs. F. M. Carey, 1925 East Main
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!, Tri-Weekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESSES.

CHANGING ADDRESSES.
Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name Of
the Postofnce to which the paper has
been sent as well as the Fostofice
where they desire 1t to be changed to.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
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at Salem, received discouraging news
Wednesday from her home in Cana
da- Her house, household goods, two
large barns and several stock sheds
had been consumed by fire. Fire orig
mated from a spark from an engine.
The wind was blowing a gale, and the
flames spread rapidly. Only small
insurance.
Mrs. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Buff
f1ngton and c. Scott were at Mt. Pleas
ant Thursday.