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The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
MEETING OF
FAIR FOREST CHAPTER

Fair Forest Chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution, meets with
Miss Mary Emma Foster at her home
on East Main street at 3:45 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, December 6, 1921.
The assistant hostesses for the after
noon are Mesdames P. X. Switzer and
w. F. Gillian and Miss Katharine
Layton. Annual dues are payable not
later than this meeting.
Edith Smith Flynn,
Cor. Sec. Fair Forest Chapter.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
CORN SUPERCEDES
COTTON AS KING
BY Hugh w. Roberts.

Washington, Dec. Corn sup.
plants cotton as king of the pro
ducts of the fields, according to q
statement of the bureau of the cen
sus today. Based on the value of
the production, of 1920, hay and for
age followed corn, with cotton third
/ However, only S3,740,1O6 acres
we've dedicated to cotton, whereas
norn was grown on S7,77I,6OO and
hay and forage on 96,121,2S8
The value of the corn crop was
$3,507, ,749, ,1O2; the value of cotton
and cottonseed swas $2,355, 169, ,365
The value of corn, hay, cotton and
wheat represented a value amount
ing to, $40 ,46O,O95, ,492, or 70 per cent
of the total value Of all crops.
The comparative value of other
crops, especially peanuts and pota-
toes, will demand the attention of pro-
ducers. The total value of the peanut
crop was only $62,751, ,7O1, but in
growing that crop only LIPS, 10 acres
were employed, each acre netting ap-
proximately $50. Acres dedicated to
Irish potatoes numbered 1881 ,7O3, and
the value of the crop was $639, ,44O, ,521.
The value of sweet potatoes grown on
SoS,727 acres was $124,844,475. Each
acre returned value of more tha:,
$3.50. In peanuts and sweet potatoes
as. in cotton, the South has nnonop-
oily.
The 20 leading crops in 1920 follow:
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
TOday's Cotton Market
Local market :. :. :. :. E. E. 1900
MARRIED TWELVE AND
RECEIVED BIG PENSION

Chicago, Dec. 2.-Mrs. Helen DrcX-
Ter, of Waukegan, ILL.,, is held by fed
eral authorities on the charges OF
having married ~ husbands who serr-
ed in the army or navy. She has di-
vorced none of them and received ap
proximately $l00 monthly from The
government for the past three years.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
WILL CONSIDER
PROPOSALS TOMORROW

London, Dec. 2.-The British gov
ernment's latest proposals for set
tlement of the Irish question will be
considered tomorrow in Dublin by the
Dali Eireann cabinet. The new terms
show some advances over previous
PROPOSALS.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
PLAN TO RAISE MONEY

Atlanta, Dec. 4.-The Jewish lead
crs from the southwest are in confer
encc here on plans TO raise $4,000
600 for the relief of peoples Of the
famine stricken portions Of Eastern
EuroDc.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
FORMER WIFE OF
WEALTHY MAN Is
CHARGED WITH THEFT

Los Angeles, Dec. 2.-Mra. Eta
Belle Hell, the .;sormer Wit Of a
wealthy Chicago broker, is urder ar
rest, charged with the theft OF jewel
ry, clothing and revolver from Inc res
idcnce of Samuel Wood, whore she
was working as maid.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
TO STRIKE MONDAY

Chicago, Dec. 2.-Officials of the
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and
Butcher Workmen have sent out in
structions for strike of employees of
the "Big Five" packers next Monday.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
TRYING TO
HARMONIZE VIEWS

Washington, Dec. 2.-Hope for an
early settlement of the dispute that
has arisen from Japan's request for
an increase to 20 per cent in capital
ship tonnage, allotted her under
American limitation plan, centered in
efforts Of Great Britain to bring Jap
anese views into harmony with the
United States.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
INVESTIGATING TAR
AND FEATHERING OF MEN

Miami, Dec. 2.-On instructions
from the British embassy, A. II. Sub
bard, vice consul, began an invcstiga-
ton of the flogging, tarring and feath-
ering here of Rev. Philip S. Irwin,
white, and George Doty, negro.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
CHAS. w. MORSE
TO BE ARRESTED

Paris, Dec. 2.-The Havre police
have been instructed by the French
ministry to arrest Charles w. Morse,
the American shipbuilder and fnan-
cier, as soon as he lands from the
liner at Paris.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
RIOTING IN VIENNA

Vienna, Dec. 2.-The inner city of
Vienna looked like it had been struck
by a cornado as result Of the riot
ing which has started over the rise
in the cost Of livingthere
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
MEETINF OF
WOMAN'S AUXILIARY

The Woman's Auxiliary of the First
Presbyterian church will meet Mon
day afternoon, December 5, at 4
o'clock in the Sunday school rooms.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
PREMIER BRAND HAS
ARRIVED IN PARIS

Havre, Dec. 2.-Premier BRAND has
returned to France from attending the
Washington armament limitation con-
ference.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
REURNS FROM HOSPITAL

Mrs. Goyan Austell, who has been
in the Wallace Thomson hospital for
three weeks, was able to be carried
home yesterday, and is now rapidly
recovering.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
SUMMING UP CASE
OF LENA CLARKE

Orlando, Fla, Dec. 2.-Counsel is
summing up in the case Of Lena
Clarke and Baxter Patterson, charged
with the murder of F. A. Miltimore.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
ATTACK ON
.--:.aa.-,s...-,, i, ,.:.>..s IAM REFUSED

Belfast, Ireland, Dec. 2.-An attack
on the Londonderry jail with the OBJ
ject of releasing the prisoners was re-
pulsed by the police, two of the latter
being killed and several of the attack
ers were captured.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
TEN GOVERNORS
ATTEND EXPOSITION

Chicago, Dec. 2.-Ten governors, en-
Charleston, S. c., are attending the
international live stock exposition
here today.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
WORLD WIDE
PROHIBITION

Washington, Dec. 2.-Worldwide
prohibition is the topic under discus
sion at the conference here Of the anti
saloon league workers being held here
TODAY.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
DON'T FORGET
THE PLAY TONIGHT

DR.. Jekyl and Mr.. Hyde will be
shown at the Rialto tonight. Do not
fail to see this masterpiece.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
HOSPITAL BURNS IN
GREENVILLE, ALA

Greenville, Ala, Dec. 2.-The Sta
bier hospital was burned early today
Three bodies have been recovered.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02

Many uncivilized races Of the world
have practiced massaging as far back
rs history goes.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
SEVERAL CHANGES
IN REVENUE LAW

Several changes that Will meet will
The approval of all taxpayers are cen
tanned in the new. revsnue tax law Ne
Gently passed by congress and effec.
tive, in most instances, with the be
ginning of next year.W. R. Bradley
acting collector of iAfernal revenue
has received copE of the new
law, which was approyed by Presiden,
Harding November. q
One of the changes Yin the personal
income tax section of the law is So, SOC
exemptions for married men instead
of $4,000, as this yea and $40O,. fo,
each child in the family or dependent
of the head of the family Exemptions
for unmarried persohs remain Yat
$1,000. These changg& are effective
with the 1922 return. I'm case the IN
come is over $4,000 the head of the
family will only get afse, 900 exemp.
ti0s, ii ~ but but up to s5'0oeffAhe, exemption
Under the new fswahe income tax
will be per cent onSthe first $4,000
less the exemptions, ind per cent
on any amount above $1,000. The sur,
tax for 1921 will be ,per cent from
$4,000 to $4,000 and uR to 65 per cent
in excess of $l,ooO,0ooS This rate will
also obtain for 1922. ffom $4,000 to
$4,000 the surtax wiifbe 1 per cent
and up to 90 per cent T9ien the income
= .
exceeds $2OO,OOO. al
Some changes are 40 noted IN the
corporation returns. anIlieu OF the
tax imposed by the tSls law the 1921
tax VIII be lo pereceatSo1 the net IN
come IN excess OF credts allowed anc
AFTER lS25 IT VIII pe4 lzHf per cent
per annum on the meoWe IN excess
OF allowable eremts. case OF do
mestlc corporaSlon Whpse net income
Is Slo,ooo or less q sYeelnc credit 0,
$Z'ooO Is allowable an& where the In
come is IN excess ofsfEb,ooo the ta'
snail not exceed the sx that woult
be payable. nStne Sx.o0Q We're allowed
plus the Slnceme IN sexGess or S25 .ooO
these arese9tireiy new provisions.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
GEN. DIAZ VISITING
NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, Dec. General
Diaz, the Italian gencralissimo, is Wis
iting here.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
LLOYD GEORGE LEAVES
FOR WASHINGTON DEC. IL

London, Dec. 2.-Premier Lloyd
George is planning to leave on Decem-
ber 18th for Washington conference,
it is learned here today.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
ARBUCKLE MAY
KNOW FATE TODAY

San Francisco, Dec. 2.-Roscoe Ar
buckle may know his fate before night
as his case is expected to go to the
jury late today.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02

Owls stretch their legs behind them
when they fly to balance their heavy
heads.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02

Kosciuskow, with an altitude of
1928 feet, is Australia's highest
mountain. -
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02

The rhinoceros buries himself in
mud to keep cool.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02

Alfalfa roots will penetrate 25 feet
into the ground to secure moisture
and food.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02

Czar Ivan III cut off physicians
heads if they failed to cure,
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02

Florence, Dec. 1. - The Florence
Timestonight received the following
dispatch from Johnsonville:
"When Fay Poston, Alger Poston
and Dallas Poston Of this place
crossed near the yard of j. G. M. Ben
ton about three miles west of here
early this morning, Benton shot at
all three of them killing Fay Boston
and hitting Alger Poston whose in
juries have not been fully determined
Dallas oPston escaped without in
jury. The three young men were in
a party on a fox chase, the party hav-
ing divided and these three were pass
ing near Benton's place. Alger Pos
ton, making his escape, was hurried
to this place for medical treatment
and spread the news of the shooting.
Not knowing at the time whether Fay
Poston was dead or not, Fin Poston
the father of the dead man, in COM
pany with E. C. Ventress, went to the
scene Of the shooting and as they
approached the house, Poston going
toward his dead son, Benton left his
house by the back door and others
drove up about the same time. Some
shots were exchanged, one of which
hit Fin Poston in his hand, another
passing through the sleeve of Mason
Elam. These shots were fired by Ben.
ton at long range from 32 rifle. Ben
ton escaped into the river swamp and
up to this hour has not been cought
although there is large posse or
each side of the river and bloodhounds
are being put on the trail. Deputy
Sheriffs Joe Conner and Eichelberge,
are here and every effort is being
made to capture Benton"
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02

Bees have a language and system
of telegraphy, says a Pennsylvania
professor.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-12-02
FLORENCE FARMER
KILLS YOUNG MAN

Florence, Dec. 1.-Fay Poston, aged
18, was killed and his brother, Alger
Poston, perhaps mortally wounded in
a shooting at Johnsonville, 35 miles
from Florence, today. Three othc"s
are said to be more or less seriously
wounded, including Jim Benton, who
is said to be responsible for the kill
ing of Poston and the wounding of his
brother. 1t was reported late tonight
that Benton was surrounded in a
swamp by posse and that his escape
was impossible News of the shooting
was brought to Florence this after
noon by messenger VINO came to pro-
cure ammunition for the posse of
Johnsonville citizens who had set out
TO capture Benton. This messenger
was able to give only meager details
of the shooting, which occurred some
distance from the town of Johnson
vile. 1t appears from his story that
Poston and his brother were members
of hunting party organized by DR.
R. L. Cockfield, prominent physician
and president of bank at Johnson
vile, for the entertainment of a
friend visiting him from Virginia. The
party had strayed on the 15-acre tract
of land owned by Jim Benton and it
is stated the latter opened fire on the
party with a Winchester rifle as soon
as they crossed the line. Young Pos
ton is reported to have been shot from
his horse. Alger Poston was struck
by a bullet as he was bending over
the prostrate form of his brother.
DR.. Cockfield escaped the rain of bull
lets, but his Virginia friends was
struck in the hand and in the side, ac-
cording to reports. Two other men,
bers of the party were Injured, how
seriously is not known at this hour.
Immediately after emptying his rifle
Benton fled to the swamps. Citizens
organized a posse as soon as they
heard of the shooting, surrounding the
swamp and sent to Florence to notify
the. sheriff's office. Deputies accom-
panied the messenger to the scene.
None of the wounded men had been
brought to hospitals here late tonight.
Johnsonville is without telephone CONF
munication. Several kilograms Aask-
ing for details remain unanswered.
The Poston family is prominent in
that section Of Florence countXsl r. ds
reported that the people Of Johnson
vile are greatly aroused over the
shooting.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-13
Hold he Bottle'. Neck.

IT HE Greeks are reported as intending to take
i Ismid. When they do, they will control a
port for supplies on the Sea Of Marmora They
will have railroad back of their entire front to
Konia, where their right flank rests the. hills.
They will have direct rail connections with Smyrna
on the Mediterranean. They have advanced about
so miles along the railroad to Angora, Kemals
capital, forming a rather dangerous salient. Save
for this and the enormous expense, it would
seem the Greeks might hold this line indefinitely,
and it includes the most valuable part of Asia
Minor,
Yet without the interior trade. it is of little cash
value to Greece but it includes the neck of the
bottle for all trade to and from all countries in the
Near East and into Persia and beyond. 1t is this
fact which is material to the others. 1t is this
which shapes Great Britains policy between the
Greeks and the Turks Even with Smyrna alone,
the Greeks would have a strategic commercial po-
sition. Adding Ismid just back of Constantinope
makes the control complete.
If the Greeks sit tight, the rest OF the world
must work out some settlement Of peace and, be-
ing in possession it is quite impossible to how
they could be denied large OF the fruits
of victory. They rebuilding the efficiency OF
these railroads. bringing up supplies and munitions
and Strengthening their lines. 1t is said that Blu
deny. the Cossack ally of Kemal. is near Angora.
Maybe he is. But even he and his cavalry may go
to the well too often.
The Greek army is fairly well supplied with both
airplanes and artillery. They have some tanks
These have all proved uncomfortable for cavalry
attacks. Just now, too, any kind OF supplies mu-
ntons from the Bolshcvik government is dream.
1t might send troops, if the Turks could feed and
munition them. But the whole, Greece seems
favored by fortune as we'll to have learned from
experience.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-13
immigration Law Enforcement.

THE new immigration law practically a
reversal OF the policy of this country. The
law seemed simple; its provisions not COM
pick; it is perfectly plain, but its administration
has proved difficult. Some OF these difficulties have
come from ncwness the lack OF precedents and
the over-technical habit OF mind Of some Of the
agents empowered with the laws enforcement.
This latter cause has resulted in vexatious and
almost comical incidents. 1t has delayed the land
ing OF persons clearly entitled to here. 1t
has kept on shipboard those to whom. because OF
personal distinction. any disregard OF their right to
preference is as indignity. Such things have
given occasion for explosions from friends and their
local press, which have had the noise of out
rage 1t cannot but be conceded that such hap
penings are provoking, though they little
OF public sympathy
But the only serious difficulty in the admin
istration of the law has come from the willing
ness almost eagerness of the steamship companies
to disregard it. In this. vessels under the Fed
eral control not without their share Of culpab
ity Steerage passengers are profitable. There has
always been intense rivalry in this field. 1t is
hard for old dogs to change their habits. Other
governments, also, have not sufficiently protected
their own people from coming here only to be
turned back The State Department is now warm
ing these of their obligations
At the same time Immigration Commissioner
Husband is dealing with the steamship companies.
To prevent hardship to would-be immigrants, he
has for a second time wiped the slate by admitting
more than the monthly quotas. On their part
the companies have promised to change their habits
and reform their manners If they do not, it is
probable, and surely should be certain that those
who again offend will be compelled to carry back
those they have carried over, free Of charge, or
face blacklist.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-13
Tidal Basin Troubles.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
! have waited patiently for some
one TO come forward and answer
v. +. r., under the date of July Is.
in regards to the Tidal Basin Bath
ing Beach. II you will allow me a
little space in your paper. l will
state what ! have learned.
The Tidal Basin Bathing Beach is
under the control OF the Federal
government and not the d. c. gov
ernment. The Federal government
to make 1t self-supporting, leases
the buildings with all privileges of
the tidal basin. such as swimming.
boating. ice skating and selling re-
| ifreshments, subject to rules and
regulations Of superintendent of
public buildings and grounds, to the
highest bidder.
l. Gordon Leech and brother
were the successful bidders and
hold the contract or lease at the
present time. After paying the
amount Of their bid they are al
lowed to charge a fee for checking
valuables. hiring batnlng suits and
row boats. and selling refreshments.
They in turn agree to furnish a
competent force of life guards.
locker attendants and special Of
ficers to keep order. Where Col. c.
o. Sheriff. or any one person gets
the power to charge a locker fee
without the sanction of Congress
under the present contract or lease
l am at loss to know.
Since opening the Tidal Basin
Bathing Beach about three years
ago. there has been plenty OF ma
terial for criticism and complaint.
but the idea of charging a fee- for
cubbyhole into which TO crush
your suit. is the limit and puts TO
a loss the good intentions OF the
people who succeeded in inducing
Congress to establish the present
beach.
The cure for all the evils is to
turn the beach at the termination
of the present contract or lease over
to the playground department of
the D.. C. government where II
rightfully belongs. to be run in and
for the interest of the public at
large. and not the financial gain of
few.
Now. Mr.. Editor. IL your paper is
anxious to help your readers here is
one way to serve them and the pub
lie. Start a campaign of words OF
righteousness only to end when the
public be pleased and not otherwise.
| DAVE JONES.
Jefferson School. Washington. d. c.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-13
Says Negro Gets Fair Deal.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
The race question being much
discussed in the Open Court. l wish
10 add my views thereto. To begin
VIII say i mean to be fair.
kentuckian" was only partly
right when he said keep the negro
in his place. He should have said,
let both white and black keep
their places. Some have said
Africa being the habitat Of the
negro, he should be sent back there
Eve often thought a part of the
South should have been set aside
for the colorcd people, where they
were freed, which no doubt could
have been done then. That's out of
the question today. The negro
feels, or rather thinks he isn't get
ting square deal. At the same
time the \ hites zee only the mis-
take OF their ancestors in estap-
lishinE slavery In this country,
which resulted in leaving the whites
as caretakers for a happy-go-lucky
race. l abhor the word slavery, but
must say, Notwithstanding the !ong
years of bondage, IL the negro will
sob+rly contrast his position today
az given him by the whites with
what might have been IL left in his
rative land, he must feel he hasn't
a bad part of the deal after all.
Lots OF the colored people have
forged ahead until they are a credit
to the country. but a majority Of
them. believing in having a good
time. live up to their income. large
or small. and then harbor the feel
Ing they're disseminated against
II they would look around about
them they would readily see the
good colored people are always re-
spected. In fact. ! believe through
sympathy or some such cause. they
get more respect Who are the
good ones? Those who mind their
cwn business and know aud respect
the color 'ine. I'm pleased to say
tkere's sucipa family living ON the
adjoining Sarm to- mine. used 10
advocate lynch law. and while
there's eases not worthy of a higher
cont, happenings that have come
70 my own knowledge. especially
one which came under >my personal
observation In one OF the govern
The Washington herald., 1921-08-13
Urges Reward to Soldiers.

10 the Editor. The Washington Herald:
Financial embarrassment, re-
trenchment, fear and inadequate
faith seem Turing us to the brink OF
ruin. Why not apply the brakes? In
one instance, let the dead rest in
France. Save the millions now be-
ing paid for bringing them over
here. The human body is but
lump of clay. Ii matters not where
II is deposited. The soul is sleeping
and knoweth not nor has any more
u part OF anything done under the
sun. The tender hearts and loving
hands of France are doing every
thing that can possibly he done for
our deceased heroes. To disturb the
beautiful tributes paid t" our heroes
on her soil Is little less than an
Insult to heroic and grateful France.
Theodore Roosevelt. one Of Ameri-
cas- greatest men. whose me ana
deeds from the cradI6 to the grave
is worthy the emulation Of every
red FLOODED American. when his
son fell In battle said, let him be
buried where he fell.
That being his favorite son in the
opinion of the writer. FASTENED the
demise OF America lSNoTlte SihS"'
Sherman was correct. II he was
not things would be different. MIL
lions OF us would not be as we are
today. Due to sherman's statement
millions of soldisrs of past wars are
today in Institutions, some in the
poor house tthe grave preferred)
only recently former soldier com
mitted suicide because of insufficient
means. America. the by-word OF
every tongue. the mightiest. the
nobleet, grandest. richest and most
generous nation OF earth. Let us
yet our bearings. For instance.
when Scott Mcclellan. Hooker.
Meade. Thomas. Grant and others.
met the Confederate armies in
mighty array, had the soldiers said
10 ti,os iiiustriaas comma nders:
General there comes your foes. we
a.e going back home" history
would hsse reeoEdod. a somcwhat
different spectacle. Today We
weuld he running u close second 10