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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-01
TAXES TO INCREASE
AS PRICES VAULT

Columbia, Dec. 27.-As long as the
State fails to provide sources OF reVe-
nue. other than taxable property, then
the people must expect increased tax
alton. because of the continual vault
ing of prices, says Rut. L. Osborne
Comptroller General, in his annual
report to the General Assembly. The
Comptroller General calls attention
to the lack of inheritance, income or
franchise tax laws on the statute
books of South Carolina.
Mr.. Osborne likewise takes the po-
sition that all departments should
turn their collections over to the
State Treasurer and have them chech
out under regular appropriations on
warrant of the Comptroller General.
Some departments, notably the State
Department of Agriculture, Com
merce.a and Industries, are not reQuir-
ed to do that.
In his report, Mr.. Osborne says:
With Little Friction.
'The appropriation act has beon
handled during the year with but lit
tie friction, the State departments,
as whole, cooperating with this
office in every way. The wording and
phrasing of this act was unusually
clear, there being but few legal ques-
tons to arise from same.
"The county officials of the several
counties have without exception as
sisted the Office whenever called
upon. Their cooperation and their
willingness to comply with the stat
utes is most commendable and has
not only been beneficial in conduct
ing the affa rs Of this Office, but has
also been benefit to their respective
counties and the State In some few
instances it became my unpleasant
duty to make unfavorable reports Oh
these county officials to their grand
juries. However, their errors and
failures to comply with the laws have
been due in most instances to errors
Of the head rather than of the heart.
Especial and personal attention has
been given counties during the past
year and I ana pleased to report very
noticeable improvement in this de-
partment.
Bookkeeping System. ~.
'The general system of bookkeeping
employed by the State and counties
of South Carolina will, believe, COM
pare favorably with that used in any
State. The budget act, passed at the
last session, is progressive step and
should be of great assistance in
stamping out any existing irregu-
larities. Such an act for the count es
would be even more beneficial and it
is my understanding that the Cover
nor expects to request the proper leg
islation for the same.
81 do not believe it good policy to
make exceptions to the general sys-
tenn used regarding the receipts and
expend lures of State funds. At pres
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-01

industries suffered and the conse-
quent loss not only to the owners
but to the people of the entire State.
Land values naturally declined heavi-
ly. From the present prices paid in
South Carolina for some of our lands
it seems that a number Of our farm
ers have ent'rely lost sight of the
presence of the boil weevil or stili
are in the Doubling Thomas class.
Bank deposits in many instances
were decdeased as much as SO per
cent. Credit at banks was greatly
curtailed and credit from a merchant
was given only in rare instances.
Up to Date Information.
ri am including a telegram anu
letter just received from the commits
sioners of agriculture of Alabama and
Georgia which give information up to
date:
Montgomery, Ala, Dec. Is, 1919.
Clemson College, S. C..
1914-four mill on acres of cot
ton, 1,751 900 bales; 1915, three and
one-thsrd million acres, 1,021,O 900
bales; 1916-three and one-quarter
million acres, $4,000 bales; 1917
two million acres, $4,000 bales;
1918-two and half million acres,
100000 bales; 1919-three million
acres, 715,000 bales. Prices Of cot
ton for 1914, boil weev'l and flood
damage for 1915-1916 caused reac-
tion m land values 1914-1916. Bank
ing interests were advisedly affected
during this period; however, Ala
bama through demonstration work
was fairly we'll prepared for the COM
ing of the boil weevil by diversified
crops and live stock. Land values
increased fifty per cent. IN last two
years over prices prevailing in 1914
before coming of boil weevil and
war.
(s:gned) M. c. ALLGOOD,
Commissioner.
s'The following statement is made
in a letter from J. J. Brown, the Com
missioner of Agriculture of the State
of Georgia, under date of December
16, 1919:
"'There are seven or eight very
important factors which must be con-
sidered in addit' on. First was the
war; second, increase in foodstuffs
made through patriotic campaigns;
third, inability to get suitable ferti-
lizer; fourth, labor shorta ge; fifth,
disastrous season; sixth, increased
profit from other market crops. such
as peanuts, sweet potatoes, tobacco,
hogs, sugar cane, etc. To give you
an idea Of the weather as affecting
the crop out turn, at least 10000
bales were cut off by the summer
rams OF this year.
Weevil in Georgia.
"The advent of the boil weevil in
Georgia was largely co;ncjdent with
the breaking out. Of the war n Eu-
rope. War conditions were respon-
sibIe for a cut Of some eon.nGn acres.
crop IN 1915. The actual value of
the damage during that season, as
reported by the United States bureau
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-01
Crusade Against Liquid.

Mineola, N. Y, Dec. 27.-Walter
H. Reynolds, director Of the War
Camp Community Service for Nassau
and Queen counties, announced to-
day that he had begun a crusade
against persons who are selling hard
CIDER and Limitation" whiskey to
soldiers stationed at the aviation
fields around Camp Mills. In some
cases, it was alleged, wood alcohol
h, ! been sold. Officials of Nassau
county are cooperating, MIR. Reynolds
said.
Four Physicians Arrested.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-01
Three:Die at Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 27.-Board
of health records show three per-
sons died in Memphis of wood alcohol
poisoning during the present month.
All of the deaths occurred prior to
the Christmas holidays.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-01

-Four Physicians Arrested.
Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 27.-Four
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-01

Pittsburg Physicians and druggist
were arrested here today by deputy
United States Marshal and held In
$500 bail each on charge of hav-
ing violated the wartime prohibitian
law. The physicians were char
in bills of complaint with know
" and unlawfully prescribing
key" for a SPECIAL agent OF t.
partment of Justice. The q
was charged with having sol
(Cont;nuod m mage & col
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The Delta independent., 1920-09-24
ASH MESA.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> - :

Arthur and Coleman Pridy were
Montrose callers Sunday.
| Mrs. Roy Gross spent Tuesday with
her sister Mrs. Carl Welcher.
| d. S. Watts and family spent Sun
day at the Whitworth home.
Mrs. Stoker was operated on at
Delta hospital last Wednesday and is
getting along nicely.
Mrs. Madsen and sister, Miss Peter
son called at the Sabin Bailey home
Sunday.
Shirley Burch expects to start to
the hills to look after his cattle this
week.
Royce and Ed Sayre accompanied
by their lady friends motored to
Ouray Sunday to spend the day.
The Columbine school opened last
Monday with good attendance. The
two teachers are boarding with Mrs.
Patnode.
d. S. Watts and family w. L. Whit
worth and family and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. ]. Myers attended the fair at
Montrose Tuesday.
Mr.. Hesling and family, Harry
Sayre and family, Ford Sayre and
family, John Boyden and sons. w.
M. Mangus and children motored to
Ouray Sunday and spent the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Madsen and her Sis
ter, Miss Lena Peterson, who is visit
ing here from Iowa, were callers at
the Mrs. Lamkin home Tuesday after
noon.
Miss Redman spent the week end
with Miss Cobb of California Mesa.
Both being teachers of the Highland
school.
The young folks of the mesa gath
cred to surprise the teachers of the
Highland school about As enjoyed the
evening. At a late hour refreshments
were served.
The Delta independent., 1920-09-24
COMING AGAIN OCTOBER 8

DR.. K. C. Sapero, the we'll known
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat specialist
of Denver, will again make a profess
ional visit to Delta for one day, Fri
day, October s, at Delta House
Consultation and examination for
glasses free. 39-40c
The Delta independent., 1920-09-24

Mrs Walter Wagner and daughter,
Doris, left last week for their home
at Butte, Montana, after visiting sew
eral weeks with the formers mother,
Mrs. S. R. Carey, and other relatives.
The Delta independent., 1920-09-24

Mrs. M. P. Weeks's section of the
Methodist Calendar club met last
Thursday and after the business ses-
sion enjoyed a social hour and re-
freshments.
The Delta independent., 1920-09-24

Miss Olive Wilson went over to
Greeley last week, having accepted a
situation as art teacher in the LaSalle
schools for the present school year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23

Battling Kelly of Atlanta staged wonderful comeback last night and fought gamely for ten rounds, losing the de- cision to Dummy Harrington by only a narrow margin. The match was fast and furious, both fighters putting all they had into the scrap.
 Had it not been for Dummy's spurt in the last three rounds, Kelly would surely have earned a draw and possibly the de- cision. Up to the eighth round the fight was about even, but during those last three furious sessions Harrington easily took two and held to draw In the others.
 When the two men entered the ring, Darlington was generally regarded us the favorite to win. He took the HTS. round rather easily, but the second went n Kelly when the Atlanta battler landed
 keral light blows and one solid smash 10 the body. Harrington missed several swings any one of which would have probably put Kelly out for the long count.
 For seven rounds the two men battieo' seemingly almost evenly matched Bar rington was easily the heavier nitter' but he was inaccurate in his Judgment Of punCheS- Tie I1lSStu iAdhy lAA S1s~- blows. Kelly. on the other hand, landed lightly. but effectively. His speed Kept him out of reach of Barrington's wallops the Birmingham boy landing only leW of his hardest blows.
 Tn the slugging which took place at freouent intervals, Kelly stoood up to Harrington, exchanging blows with him without hesitation. Tn the long range fighting, Kelly was somewhat wary or the heavy barrage issuing from the Bar rington camp He kept well out of the way of the B. A. c. fighter.
 In the last round, Harrington slugseu Kelly heavily. but the Atlanta boy stood up well under the shower of puncnes' When Referee Langrebe raised Barring tons hand indicating that the Birmins- ham boy had won the victory, there were shouts of approval from all sides.
 Although Harrington won. it was gen orally admitted that Kelly put up a mighty good fight and deserves reeogni- ton for his efforts.
 PRELIMINARIES
 good preliminary bill was pulled OIL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
Rath's Comeback Gives New Heart to the Veterans

When Morris Rath, well past 90 years of age, and repeatedly turned down. as a big leAgue failure, not only scored a successful comeback he gave new heart and hope to quite number of veterans, chased from the big shows as way be- hind the needful class, and showed that an old player, under new management and with a change of fielding position, can accomplish splendid things. And Rath isn't the first man to make good along such line-there have been many others-quite enough to spoil the saying that they don't come back" as far as baseball is concerned
 Cactus Cravath was rejected couple O. times when in the very springtime or his youthful lenergy, and wasn't accepted as a~real major leaguer till he had be- come old and heavy. Babe Adams. after long and honorable service, was dis missed from the Pirates, only to return, years after, to his old club and pitch most effective ball.
 Chick Candil was counted more or lesA a frost, was dismissed from the big show and returned as one of the best first basemen in the game. Eddie Eos ter was rated as too light, too unsteady, went out of the major company and came back in splendid style. Ping Bodis was canned-they said he'd never do- but Signor Ping returned to show them differently. The sterling catcher, Sev- ereid. was let out at Cincinnati as being of inferior caliber-and now look at him. Even such a pitcher as Cicotte. years back, was declared to be all through and is better in middle age than in his youth.
 There have been. of course, fioclss of players let out when~very young and de- veloped by season or so among the minors but there are many cases. as already noted, when a fellow of fairly ripe years, seemingly all in. has been turned back and has returned just as Rath and Cravath did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
to Cross
 Texas, Johnson
 Changes Itinerary

Los Angeles. Cal, July 22.-Jack Johnson was bound for Chicago today in the company of federal authorities after years of self-enforced exile from the United States, following his disap- apearance while out on bail after being convicted of violation of the Mann act.
 Johnson surrendered Tuesday at the Lower California border. He had been living in Tiajuana. in sight of the in- ternational boundary, for some time
 Because of JohnsOn's expressed
 dismay at the prospect of travers-
 ing Texas and Louisiana, federal
 authorities said their original
 plans. calling for transportation
 over the southern route, had been
 altered. The start was made over
 a northern route.
 At no time since his surrender has Johnson been handcuffed, federal of ficials said. Fear of being manacled had deterred Johnson several days, but no promise had been made that hand cuffs would not be used, the authorities said.
 "If I had known all this trouble would have been placed upon me by de- feating Jim Jeffries, I would have laid down in Reno just as I did to Willard in Havana" said Johnson while in jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
Swimming Meet to
 Be Held at Y. M. c. A.

Youthful members of the Young Mems Christian Association will soon have the opportunity to pit their swim ming skill against fellow classmates, for the boys department of the asso- citation has arranged a big swimming meet to be held in the tank of Centras "Y" Friday night, July 30. at o'clock A number of entertaining features will be staged on that occasion among the various members of the four compet- ing teams.
 The programme arranged thus far by ~" officials includes the following events:
 Twenty-Five and fifty7yard dashes for boys under S5 pounds.
 Fifty and 100-yard dashss for all young men over 110 pounds.
 Other features including novelty races, relay races to be staged by thf four teams, fancy diving and plunges for distance will round out the eve ning's entertainment.
 The swimming meet will be in charge of w. w. Abell, Charles Stapleton and P. L. Harrup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
By Associated Press


 Sandy Hook. N. J., July 22.-Sham- rock " slipped out of dry dock tonight and is ready to race again tomorrow for the America's cup.
 Meanwhile the crew of Resolrte, American defender, put in the day mak- ing things shipshape aboard their craft and also are prepared to give batte.
 With the tally now stAnding to in favor of the challenger, the Ameri- can sloop must win the next contest if the hundred guinea cup, valueless trophy. is not to travel back overseas in custody of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club.
 Shamrock arrived at Staten Island Shipyard early today under LOW and at once was put on the ways in order that her underbody might be srraped Nor a barnacle and scarcely streak of oil had been found on her hull.
 While Captain Charles Francis Adams, 2d, did not order Resolute nut in dry dock for another Inspection he gave his crew little rest, as the great white sloop lay anchored in the shelter of the hook. Sails were gone over, compasses tested and the last touch given the racer before resump- tion of the 1920 regatta
 Tomorrows race actually the fourth, as the second had to be re- sailed, because a dropping wind which failed to drive the yachts across the finish line within the six hour time limit-wll be over a three-sid course, starting and ending as usual from the Ambrose channel lightship. The equilateral triangle of ten miles to a ieg will be plotted just before the start, when the race committee ob- serves direction of the wind.
 It was admitted at the Staten Island shipyard that Shamrock hac sustained a slight injury during yesterdays race. According to yacht officials. two rivets were broken IS a result of the strain on the boom, and it was found neccs- sary today to place a new brace aft, floor to the beam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23

several amateur bouts being staged.
 Spiegel and Bowden fought three rounds to a draw. This was featured by fast and furious work. The boys were 15s-pound- CTS.
 Stevens earned the decision over Woods in three rounds, 10S-pound class.
 J. Woods was given the decision over Smiles in three rounds, 115-pound class
 Chestain and McElwain, 125-pound class, fought four rounds, the decision going to Cestain. The winner forced the fighting in three Of the rounds.
 Dewitt Alfred scored a technical knock out over Arnold in the second round, when the bout was stopped to save Ar mold from further punishment. This bout was in the 125-pound class.
 A battle royal was staged. A short, stocky black and a medum-sized brown skinned lad tied for high honors in the melee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
Champs Are Held m Check, Giants
 Winning the Game
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Cincinnati, July 22.-Barnes held Cincinnati completely in check today and New York won the second game of the series 2 to l. Luque also pitched fine ball, allowing only four hits in Score: R. H. E. New York ....0 .01O oo0 o1O-2 6 2 Cincinnati .... 900 900 OO1--t 9
 Batteries: Barnes and Smith; Luque Filler and Wingo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
CASEY SMITH CASE REACHES CIRCUIT
 COURT OF APPEALS

Cincinnati, July 22.-(SpeciaD.-The question of whether Casey Smith, for mer pitcher of the San Francisco club, is to be permitted to play with Little Rock. in the Southern Associa- ton, reached the United States cir cult court of appeals here late today.
 John D. Martin. president of the Southern Association, is appealing from an injunction granted in federal court at Memphis, restraining him from interfering with Smith and the Little Rock Club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
PIRATES MAKE IT
 TWO STRAIGHTS

Pittsburg, July 22.-Pittsburg made it two straight by defeating Brooklyn today, to 2. Galore weakened in the seventh and eighth innings when the locals scored four runs. Score;
 R. IT. K. Brooklyn .......010 100 00o-2 I 2 Pittsburg .0O1 900 22*-3 10 0 Batteries: Galore and krueger; Carl son and Schmidt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
AMERICANS WIN FIRST ROUND IN
 SHOOTING MEET
By Asseeiatsd Prsss

Antwerp, July 22.-The Americans led their nearest competitors, the Belgians. by 27 targets at the end of the first days team match in the Olympic trap shooting competition.
 With 1S0 targets remaining to be shot tomorrow. the scores out of a possible 40 were as follows: America. 3SS: Bel eium 36l Sweden. 355; Canada. 351: Great Britain. 34s- Holland, France and Norway were eliminated after 300 tar gets had. been shot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
CUBS TIMELY HITS
 BEAT THE PILLS

Chicago, July 22.-Erratic fielding behind Meadows. coupled with oppor- tune hitting by Chicago. enabled the locals to defeat Philadelphia, to 2, to- day. Tyler was hit frequently, but eightened up in the pinches. Score:
 R. H. E. Philadelhia ........10 00i 0o0-2 9 6 Chicago 100 003 00*-4 l Batteries: Meadows and Wheat; Tyler and Daly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
NEW SAIL FOR SHAMROCK

NEW SAIL FOR SHAMROCK
 Shamrock " will enter tomorrowt race against ResoIute, American defcn- der, with a new topmast and new top sail, the regatta committee of the New York Yacht Club announced tonight.
 After Shamrocks skipper had noti- fled the committee of this change hs requested a remeasurement of her sail area, but the official measurer was un- able to reach the Lipton crafts moor ings in time to dc the work tonight
 The committee announced, however, that tomorrow race would be run on the basis of a time allowance of six minutes from remeasurement of Shamrock's topsail. This was the orfgi- nal allowance, but it was later in- creased to seven minutes and one sec ond when Shamrock put in and used a larger club topsail. Shamrock's canvas will be measured after the race to- morrow and if the contest is at all close, the winner may not be known until several hours after the yachts have crossed the finish line.
 It was reported here tonight that in the event that Shamrock won, tho Americas cup, either tomorrow or Saturday, that the New York Yacht Cluh would place a challenge in the hands of the representative of tho Royal Ulster Yacht Club for & race next year and that the Americans would challenge with 116-foot schooner. w. L. Gardiner. the designer, is said to have been commissioned to draw plans for the schooner if ths Americas cup is lost to Sir Thomas Upton.
 The special weather forecast for tho Sandy Hook race course tomorrow was announced by the weather bureau in New York late tonight as follows:
 Partly cloudy. possibly somewhat unsettled. with gentle winds mostly southerly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
KELLY FIGHTS GAMELY BUT LOSES DECISION TO DUMMY HARRINGTON
HARRINGTON VS. AVERA AGAIN

Immediately preceding the BarngtonK Kelly bout last night Bill Atlanta welerwght challenge immediate stated that he expected accept of the affair will be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
MOORE MATCHED TO
 FIGHT PETE HERMAN

Denver. July 22.-Pete Herman. bantam weight champion of the world. and Roy Moore of Baltimore were matched today to box twelve rounds to a decision in Denver on August 13 They will make l16 pounds ringside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
FaUorites Badly
 Beaten In Meet
 or Grand Circuit

Kalamazoo, Mich, July 22.--A mon- Day" at the Grand Circuit races. and the onlookers witnessed a slaughter of favorites in three of the four events. In the 2:os pace. Louise Grattan. after winning the first heat, was decisively beaten by Johnnie Quirk in the second heat and by Goldie Todd in the third and fourth heats.
 Royal Palm. son of Peter the Great, and driven by Charlie Valentine. won the $3.o00 purse for 2:13 trotters out stepping Alta Donovan and field of eight Eothers in straight heats The average time for the three miles. 2:o6, was fast for the class
 Don de Lopez. driven by Geers, win ner of the 2:05 trot at Toledo, was best liked in today's 2:o5 trot. He failed to win a heat. Baron Cegantle took the first and then Murphy came along with Charlie Rex and captured the sec. ond and third heats The time in the second miles. 2:04A, Is a seasons rec ord for trotters.
 In the three-year-old trot. Great Britton, the Dodge entry, made good by taking the first and third heats. The great Miss Morris won the second heat, but broke badly in the third and was distanced Summarizes:
 2:03 pace; heats; s1.ao0:
 Goldie Todd, b. m., by Todd
 Mac CGeers) ............. l Johnnie Quirk CEgan) ..... 2 Louise Grattan (Fleming)..
 Gladys B.. Eve Abbe, Baroness and Hedgewood also started. Time, 2:o3A. 2:03%. 2:o3%, 2:oS. 2:o3 trot; 5 heats $S0o0: Royal Palm. b. h.. by Peter the Great (valentine) ....-.... l l Alta Donovan (Murphy) ...... Hollyrod Naomi (Dodge> ..!. King Watts, Eliza Dillon, Wilkie wikie. Allie Ashbroow. Orc G.. Kilo Watts and Ben McGrtgor also started. Time, 2:o7A. 2:o4A, 2:o6A. 2:o5 trot: heats; s12oo:
 Charlie Rex, b. g., by Recrea- tion (Murphy) ....,,........ l ! Baron Cegantle (McDonald) ... Don de Lopez (Geers) ..... 4 Holly Rood Kate also started. Time, 2.OsA, 2:o4A. 2:04& Three -year-old trot, 2:2o class; in l3 heats: $1,000;
 Great Britton blk h., by Peter the Great (Dodge). l Harvest Horn tGeers) ....... z Margaret the Great stPalin) ... 5 ], The Great Miss Morris also started Time. 2:121s, 2:13A. 2:10A.