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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
EQUALIZE TAXES BY COMMISSION
Recommendations of Comptroller
General Will be Reported.

For the past several years Comp.
troller General Jones has recon-
mended the appointment Of tai
commission to equalize the taxes Of
the State and to bring all of those
liable for taxes under the law. While
he has made no statement as to what
be will say in his next annual report
it Is expected that he will again rec
ommend the commission.
The levy as fixed by the legislature
last year was 5A mills. Those
familiar with the situation are Of the
opinion that it will not be necessary
for the next general assembly to
raise the levy, but that unless some
thing is done to get the property on
the books that it will be necessary to
raise the levy on the following year.
Borrowing Money.
The last legislature authorized the
State treasurer to borrow the sum OF
100000. The sum of s550,000 has
been borrowed already, which will be
sufficient to meet all of the demands
until the tax money is received.
If it were not for the fact that the
value of real estate has increased to
a marked degree during the past year
the value of all property in the State
for taxation would hardly show an
increase. The State board of equal
ization with whom the power of fin
ally assessing property is lodged re-
Gently made a s5,O00,000 reduction
of taxable property when the cotton
mills, cotton oil mills and fertilizer
plants on a basis of so per cent. in
place of 60 per cent. for taxation.
The State board does not really assess
property but accepts the return OF
the county boards of equalization.
The tax returns are being received
by the comptroller general from the
county auditors of the State. In prac-
tically every county the real estate
shows an increase in value and the
personal property shows a decrease.
OF Much Importance.
The question of taxation is of vital
importance to every property owner
of the State. Just what stand the
general assembly will take when the
several propositions that are usually
put forward cannot be predicted.
There are many complaints being
placed with the comptroller general
as to alleged tax-dodgers. The comp
troller has answered all complaints
by referring them to the county au-
ditors.-Columbia State.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
At q Pinch.

There's a certain minister whose
duties sometimes call him out of the
city. He has always arranged fol
some of bis parishioners to keep com
pany with his wife and little daughter
during these absences. Recently
however, he was called away so sud
denly that he had no opportunity OF
providing a guardian.
The wife was very brave during the
early evening, but after dark had fal-
len her courage began to fail. She
stayed up with her little girl till there
was no excuse for staying any longer,
and then took her upstairs to bed.
"Now, go to sleep, dearie," she
said. Don't be afraid. God will pro-
tect you"
"Yes, MOTHER" answered the little
girl, "that'll be all right tonight, but
the next time let's make better ar
rangements. Human Life.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
Yard Conductor Murdered.

Roanoke, Va, Oct. .20.-M. NJ.
Spence, Virginia railroad yard con-
ductor, was found murdered in the
yards here this afternon. His face,
hands and breast had been slashed
with a knife and the jugular vein
was severed. There is no clue to the
identity of the conductors slayer and
bloodhounds failed to take the trail.
Spence had been married Ntwo
months.
The murder took place in large
open space, the spot being in full
view of large surrounding territory
and how the tragedy could have been
enacted without being witnessed by
people living nearby is mystery to
the authorities.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
Some Southern Cities and Their
Population.

Population statistics enumerated in
the 18th census have been announced
by the census bureau for the follow
ing cities:
Roanoke, Va, 34,S74, an increase
of 1879 or 62.2 per cent. over
1,495 in 1900.
Tampa, Fla, 3S,524, an increase OF
22,6S5 or 1882 per cent. over 49,
839 in 1900.
Louisville, KY, 223,92S, an in
crease Of 9,197, or 9.4 per cent. over
2O4,731 in 1900.
Charlotte, N. c., 34,014, an in
crease of 1923 or $50 per cent.
over 1901 in 1900.
Montgomery, Ala, 3S,136, an in
crease of 1870 or 25.7 per cent. over
30,346 in 1900.
Austin, Texas, 29,S60, an increase
of 1902 or 34.2 per cent. over 22,-
258 in 1900.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
Accused of Embezzling.

Charleston, Oct. 20.-John Ma
jores, alias John Major, a marine on
board of the United States ship Tex
as, is in irons on his vessel at the
Charleston navy yard while Capt.
A. L. Keys, U. S. n, awaits instruc-
tions from the navy department to
turn him over to the police depart
ment whose detectives put him un-
der arrest, in the presence of Capt.
Keys, on the charge of embezzlement
of $1,000 from the Narodny Savings
bank at Scranton, Pa, in September,
1909. Majores is now to be taken
into custody by the civil authorities
after chase through several coun-
tries by the detectives of the Fidelity
and Deposit company Of Baltimore,
which had furnished his bond.
From Pennsylvania to Liverpool to
New Zealand and back to this coun-
try when some months ago he enter
ed the naval service and was assign
ed to the stationship of the Charles
ton yard. AS soon as the order of
transfer is received from the navy
department, Capt. Keys will surren-
der the man to the Charleston police
department, which will in turn de-
liver him to the Scranton authorities
for trial. Majores is of good address,
speaks several languages and does
not drink, chew or smoke. He ad-
mits his identity but denies his guilt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
Club Case Decided.

Sumter, Oct. 19.-After a trial
lasting but a few hours, and being
out but a few minutes, the jury yes
terday found for the defendant in
the case of State US. Calk. This was
the Elks' club case. Last spring the
grand jury asked that an investiga-
ton of the methods of the Elks' club
and the Eagles club be ordered. This
was done, Chief of Police Bradford
being made a special constable for
the work. After he reported, true
bill was made out against James Calk
of the Elks' club for illicit liquor
traffic, and against Fred Wise, of the
Eagles on the same charge. The case
against Calk came up to-day resulting
in an acquittal. After losing this
case Solicitor Stoll ordered a mol
pross in the State VS.. Wise.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
MUST PAY LARGE AMOUNT.
An Important Decision to Folks Who
Run Automobiles.

Because he injured Mr.. Benjamin
P. Cue, and his horse and buggy,
with his automobile Durham S. Will
son, merchant of this city, will
have to pay Mr.. Cue the sum of one
thousand dollars. The State Supreme
Court so decided Tuesday when it
affirmed the judgment Of the Court
Of Common Pleas for this county,
before whom the case was first tried.
The case was caused by collision
Of Wilson's automobile and the bug
gy Of Mr.. Cue on the bridge over
the Edisto river, at the foot Of Rus
sell street. The Court of Common
Pleas awarded a Judgment Of $1,000
against Wilson, and this has been
affirmed by the Supreme Court. Will
son was charged with driving his
automobile "negligently and reck-
lessly."
There is nothing left for Wilson to
DO now but pay over the aomunt to
Mr.. Cue. This is probably the first
decision ever given by the Supreme
Court in South Carolina as the re-
suit of an injury from an automo-
bile. 1t is an important decision as
it defines the responsibility of driv-
ers of automobiles and holds them
responsible in heavy damages for
negligence and recklessness.
This case has been in the Supreme
Court for some time and its decis-
ion was awaited with much interest,
not only by the parties directly inter-
ested, but by automobilists all over
the State. 1t admonishes those who
drive automombiles to be CAREFUL
Orangeburg Times and Democrat.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
Forced to Leave Home.

Every year large number of poor
sufferers whose lungs are sore and
racked with coughs are urged to go
to another climate. But this is cost
ly and not always sure. There's a
better way. Let DR.. Kings New Dis
covery cure you at home. 1T cured
me of lung trouble writes w. R.
Nelson, of Calamine, Ark, when all
else failed and I gained Al pounds in
weight. It's surely the king of all
cough and lung cures" Thousands
owe their lives and health to it
It's positively guaranteed for coughs,
colds, lagrippe, asthma, croup-all
throat and lung troubles. soc and
s1.00. Trial bottle free at Peoples
Drug Co., Bamberg, S. C.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
HoW'S This?

We offer one hundred dollars re-
ward for any case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the past Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Testimonials sent free.
Price Is cents per bottle. Sold by
all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
Stipation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
A Sample of Selfishness.

'The girl graduate" said Mrs
Tillie Treherne Coole, the Atlanta
lawyer, in a commencement address
"errs in treating men selfishly. Man
remembers such treatment and later
on he avenges it.
"A young girl is proud Of her power
over him, and she abuses this power
too often. I know beautiful At
lanta girl, for instance. A cotton
broker is devoted to her. Yet, when
the parlor maid told her the other
afternoon that this cotton broker was
at the door, she said:
"'Ask him in the drawing-room
Jane, and then, as soon as he has laid
his boxes of chocolates down, tell him
I've gone out "-Cincinnati Enqui.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
ELEPHANT Crushes Keeper.

New York, Oct. 20.-Queen, a
trick elephant, became enraged at
Robert Shields, a new keeper, who
tried to shackle her in her winter
quarters in Jersey City yesterday and
crushed him to DEATH She seized
him around the waist with her trunk,
slammed him against the wall, threw
him to the floor and then trampled
on his face, knelt on his body and
finally gored him. The body was un-
recognizable when recovered.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
RETURNS HEAVILY PADDED.
The Census in Some Western Cities
a Great SWindle.

Staggered by the enormous growth
shown by the returns of the new
census for number of Western cit
les, Director Durand, of the census
bureau, has ordered an investigation.
toe result of which appeared in the
announcement Saturday night that
gross frauds had been perpetrated
Cities specifically mentioned as
being affected by the frauds, are Ta-
coma, Seattle and. Aberdeen, Wash
ington; Portland, Oregon; Minneap-
oils, Mimi; Boise Idaho, and Fort
Smith, Ark, but it is stated that there
are many others.
The result of a second enumers-
tion of Tacoma, Wash, was announc-
ed. The city shows population os
S2,972, an increase of 45,25S, or
12O per cent. over the population ot
1900.
The first figures turned in for Ia
coma were i16,16S. In other words
the actual population was padded to
the extent of 1926, which would
have meant a further addition of ID
per cent.
These additions were made in "a
out of 73 enumeration districts in
Tacoma. In some of these districts
the number reported proved to be
several times greater than the act"-
al population. In ten districts the
first enumeration showed 29,753
names, whereas the correct number
was found to be ,646.
Director Durand's statement con-
sists mainly of letter from himself
addressed to Secretary Nagel, of the
department of commerce and labor,
dated Oct. s, in which the whole case
is presented.
Director Durand's letter sets forth
that attempted "padding' was main
ly through the use of slips printed
by private individuals and contain
ing the census questions.
These were distributed freely on
the street corners and elsewhere and
were filled out by thousands of peo-
pie who either had already been
enumerated or who were not perma-
nent residents of the city and not
entitled to enumeration there. It is
possible that in some cases the names
were wholly fictitious.
Thase names were turned over by
the private individuals who collected
them, through special agent Stacey
D. Casey, to 80 of the enumerators,
and they, under instructions of Speci-
al Agent Corwin, added the names
to the enumeration by assigning them
as "boarders' or dodgers" to vari-
Gus houses in their districts.
In other words, the director states,
the enumerators deliberately made
the false statement that these per-
sons were residents at this or that
particular street number although
the enumerators knew nothing what
ever with regard to the names.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
A Natural Curiosity.

Little Johns grandfather died, and
he was taken along to the funeral
A short time after this, being very
naughty, l tried to frighten him by
saying:
John if you don't try to be a good
little boy, you will die and then they
will put you in hole like they did
grandpa"
"Oh," said Johnny, II don't care
I always wanted to see what grandpa
was doing down there, anyhow. -
The Delineator for November.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
Reaching the Top

in any calling of life, demands a
vigorous body and keen brain.
Without health there is no success.
But Electric Bitters is the greatest
health builder the world has ever
known 1t compels perfect action
of stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels,
purifies and enriches the blood, tones
and invigorates the whole system
and enables you to stand the wear
and tear of your daily work. AT
ter months of suffering from kid
ney trouble" writes ". NJ. Sherman,
of Cushing, Me-, three bottles of
Electric Bitters made me feel like a
new man." soc at Peoples Drug
Co., Bamberg, S. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
PENDARVIS CONVICTED.
Verdict Of Manslaughter in Dorches-
ter Case-The Tragedy.


St. George, Oct. 19.-The last chap
ter of one of the most interesting
murder trials in the criminal annals
of Dorchester county, was closed this
afternoon, when John Pendarvis, the
alleged slayer of Charles C. Wimber-
ly, was convicted of manslaughter,
with recommendation to mercy. The
case was given to the jury shortly
after l o'clock, and their delibera-
tons lasted little more than an hour.
The convicted man has not been
sentenced as yet. 1t is quite prob
able that judgment will not be pass
ed upon him until tomorrow, since
the court is this afternoon engaged
in the trial of another important
murder trial, which will not be con-
cluded this afternoon.
The taking of the testimony was
ended before the adjournment yester-
day evening, and the entire morning
session was taken up in the argument
of counsel and the exceptionally clear
and lucid charge of Judge Moss.
John A. HERS made the opening
speech for the prosecution. He was
followed by NJ. S. Connor, on behalf
of the defence, and William c. Wolfe
and Solicitor Hildebrand made the
closing arguments for the defence and
the State, respectively.
1t is quite probable that counsel
for the defence will make motion
for a new trial. They have intimated
as much, but just what their next
move will be has not definitely been
determined, and their next step will
very likely depend upon the sentence
given their client. 1t is thought that
the case will be carried to the Su-
preme Court in the event of failure
to secure a new trial.
The tragedy for which Pendarvls
was convicted occurred at an "egg-
picking" in the Indian Field section
of the county several months since.
Mac Wimberly, nephew of the slain
man, had an empty egg-shell attached
to a string, which he was twirling in
a playful manner. The trife in some
way touched PendaTvis, who took oc-
casion to upbraid the youth.
A dispute between Pendarvis and
young Wimberly was precipitated,
when the elder Wimberly interfered
on behalf of his nephew. Pendarvis,
according to the testimony, applied
several vile epithets to Wimberly.
The latter attempted to advance to-
wards him, but was forcibly restrain
ed by several persons present. The
convicted man was persuaded by sew
eral of his friends to leave the scene
of the dispute. He walked down the
road about 65 yards, but the slain
man succeeded in releasing himself
from the clutches of those who were
trying to hold him and followed.
The quarrel was renewed there.
Wimberly continued to advance to-
wards Pendarvis with an open knife,
according to the testimony, and after
having been twice commanded to
'tstand back" by Pendarvis, the lat
ter whipped out his revolver and COM
menced firing. Every chamber OF
the pistol was emptied, two shots TAX
ing effect.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-10-27
It's the Worlds Best.

No one has ever made a salve
ointment or balm to compare with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's the one
perfect healer of cuts, corns, burns
bruises, sores, scalds, boils, ulcers
eczema, salt rheuln. For sore eyes
cold sores, chapped hands, OF
sprains, it's supreme. Infallible fol
piles. Only Csc at Peoples Drug
Co., Bamberg, S. G..
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
THEN SHE DID EAT.
Feast at Martins S FoII0zcs Ellis
Island Fare.

II is d far cry from Fritz Brodts i'm
migrant dining room on Ellis Island to
the Cafe Martin, but a young French
girl took meals in both places YESTERDAY.
Mile. Yvonne Bodo, an eighteen-year-
old girl from Brittany. entered the mess
room at the island yesterday morning
and partook of the regulation 7-cent
breakfast. which was brought before her
and some fifty other aliens Many of
them later would eat dinner and supper
there, and the regular three squares"
thereafter for some days to come, but
that breakfast yesterday was the last
square for Mile. Yvonne Bodo
The young woman came here a few
weeks ago on the French liner La Bre-
tagne, and the immigration officials
thought she was too young TO land She
said she was seventeen, and that on
January 30 she would be eighteen. Mile
Bodo wanted to marry right away. but
the immigration officials, living UP TO the
letter of the law, preferred to detain her
until she was eighteen.
After that 7-cent breakfast yesterday
Robert Mercier, a brawny six-foot
Frenchman. thirty five years old. went
over TO the island TO claim his ffancee
He is the head pastry chef Of the CATS
Martin, and well able 10 provide for a
wife. The immigration officials thought
well of him and permitted him to take
the young girl TO Manhattan and marry
her An inspector accompanied the
couple. and when they returned to the
island after the ceremony the bride was
formally released.
The young French folks were too busy
with their marriage arrangements yes
terday TO bother with luncheon, but later
If the day she who was Mile Yvonne
Bodo and is now Nine. Robert Mercier
took dinner at the big restaurant where
her husband is employed
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
BROKE INTO jail.
Lady Lytton Disguised Her.
self for Purpose.

Liverpool, Jan. 22.-That Lady cor
stance Lytton. sister of Lord I.vtton ;s
serving sentence in Walton iail bero
under the name of Jane .warton. for
smashing the jail windows. has ius,
leaked out and has caused a sensa+;o,,
among the supporters Of woman,s s,f-
frage.
Lady Lytton adopted disguise ~ .
working woman and set about to force
the authorities to imprison her for the
purpose of proving her assertion that
Home Secretary Gladstone's recent a.
tion in releasing her from Newca s+la
jail on the official ground that. she had
a weak heart was really on account o4
her social position and the agitation
which was excited by the forcibIe feed
ing of the prisoners who refused to take
food
II Is said that she is starving herself
again and is submitting to forcible feed
ing TO prove that Mr. GIadstone's state
ment with reference to her weak heart
was what she called it, simply Liberal
snobbishness"
Lady Lytton came u Liverpool on
January IA She proceeded deliberately
&c smash the jail windows with stones
When arrested she gave the name Of
Jane Warton, and said she broke the
windows as a protest against certain of
the jail regulations. Lady Constance
was sentenced to fortnight's imprison-
ment, one week of which she has served
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
MARRIED BY PROXY.
But Immigration La1cs Sep
arate "Husband and "Wfe." /"

Antonio Museati, of Tarrytown, is a
good business man. When he came TO
this country from Calabria he decided
that he would become an American citi-
zen. and he did. He also became the
owner of prosperous saloon. and de-
cided TO bring TO this country a young
woman with whom he had been in love
for several years. She lived in Reggie,
Calabria, and her name is Concetta Mis-
siano.
Being a good business man Museati
could not afford to go to Italy. so he sent
money and transportation 10 Concetta
His keen sense for business also caused
him to arrange for proxy marriage be-
fore she left Reggie. and. represented by
an old friend, Antonio became the hus-
band of COncetta. II was one OF those
marriages by suggestion which do
not hold much weight with the irnmigra-
tion laws of this country. and the young
woman was detained at Ellis Island
She would have been allowed to marry
Antonio had not the doctors observed an
Inflammation in her eyes. Thinking ii
might prove TO be trachoma, Concetta
was detained for observation
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
RACING DAYS BACK.
Three Horses and Bull Make
Mad Dashes- s-WOman Hurt.

Three horses and a bull attempted to
revive racing in New York yesterday
The bull was an added starter, but was
one of the principal features AS he
was being landed at the foot Of West
10th street, he suddenly decided not TO
go TO Strauss & Adler, butchers, OF No
6O6 West 10th street, and dashed
through Eleventh avenue into 33d street
and to Tenth avenue, where Patrolman
Barry drove him into a corner and an
amateur cowpunCher roped him. while
the onIookers cheered ecstaticaIIy
Two horses bolted with an ice wagon
from the corner of Seventh avenue and
33d street last night and raced madly
through 33d street to Eighth avenue
and then to 31st street Patrolman John
Daley was standing at the corner, and
when the runaways swept by him he
pressed into service big touring car.
The motor car drew uD on the swaying
ice wagon and Patrolman Daley swung
himself from the footboard to the wagon
and clambered over the ice TO the
drivers seat. He gra bbed the reins and
brought the trembling horses TO a stand
still.
Later in the evening a horse drawing
a delivery wagon ran away. down Madi-
son avenue TO 34th street, knocking
down Miss Elizabeth Young. of No. 9St
East I'd street. Brooklyn. who was wait
ing for 34th street crosstown car. She
was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where
DIR. Hooker attended her. Her scalp
was lacerated and she was bruised about
the bOdy