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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-30
WASHINGTON LETTER

Washington, Sept. 26.--Repudiation
of the administration recommends
ton to repeal the excess profits and
higher surtaxes to become effective
January /, 1921, was marked feature
of the work of the Senate Finance
Committee in revising the tax law as
passed by the House.
Although it sustained the House
bill provision to make these taxes
payable this year, the Senate Com
mittee made many important changes
in redrafting the bill, the most i'm
portant of which are as follows:
Increasing the corporation tax from
IL 1-2 per cent, as provided in the
House Bill, to Is per cent.
Repeating the capital stock tax eff
fective July /, 1923.
Eliminating the House provision ex-
empting the salaries of the President
and judiciary from income tax.
Eliminating the House provision eX-
empting expenses of travelling sales
men from income tax.
Eliminating the House exemption of
$500 on income received from build
ing and loan associations.
Eliminating the House provision al
lowing corporations to deduct from
taxable incomes and contributions
made to charity.
Restoration of the transportation
taxes repealed by the House bill) at
one-half the present rate.
Although it was not decided at this
writing, it is reported that the Senate
Committee is virtually agreed on re-
storing the tax on express packages
end the duty of per cent on candy
which had been lowered by the House
to three per cent.
Many minor changes have been
agreed upon or are contemplated. No
general review of the bill can be given
accurately at this time.
The retention of the excess profits
tax and the higher surtaxes for 1921
and the restoration of duties eliminat-
ed or lowered by the House with fur
ther increase of the tax on smaller
corporations does not harmonic with
the administration claims of reducing
government expenditures. The Sen
ate Finance Committee evidently be-
lieves these taxes will be needed, or
it would have permitted the admins
tration to keep its prediction prom
Uses of reducing or repeating them.
With the exception Of sustaining
the House in making the repeal of ex-
cess profits and higher surtaxes Ell
fective January /, 1921, the tax bill
which will be reportesisby the Senate
Finance Committee will differ in many
particulars from the House bill, but
promises to be no more satisfactory
to the general public. In addition to
the voice of the people crying in pro-
test against the inequalities of the tax
bill, may now he heard the vociferous
cries of the big corporations and the
plaintive tones of the oppressed multi
millionaires. They will still have the
consolation, however, that they will be
relieved Of large part Of their taxes
in 1922, the burden of which will be
shifted to the backs of less fortunate
people.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-30
The Foreign Exemption Clause

A feature of the tax bill which has
been widely discussed in the press is
the exemption of persons and corpora
tiOns from taxation 80 per cent of
whose incomes are derived from bus
mess done abroad. The manner in
which this provision will work out has
been clearly forecasted by Representa-
tive Beck (Rep, Wis.,, as follows:
Another provision of this bill
which seems indefensible to me is
that which exempts those persons and
corporations from taxation, 80 per
cent Of whose incomes are derived
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-30
WHY A PRISON BOARD?

During the regular session Of the
General Assembly Governor A. Mis-
take Hyde urged that the number Z,
members on the State Prison Board be
increased from three to five. The pur-
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
Many Attend Pageant.

A number of Bamberg people went
to Rock Hill last week to attend the
pageant given by the student body
of Winthrop college on the college
campus Friday afternoon. The page
ant was described by the visitors as
one of the finest productions ever
seen in this state. 1t was participated
in by about fourteen hundred girls,
and outlined the history of South
Carolina for several centuries.
Those attending the pageant from
Bamberg we're: Mrs. Reba Murphy,
Miss Lillian Martin, Miss Eileen
Hunter, Miss lone Kinsey, Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. Moye Dickinson, Mrs. F. B.
McCrackin, Miss Gene Price, Mrs. e.
w. Rentz, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. L. e.
Smoak, L. D. Keel, and Mrs. r.
H. Henderson.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
READY TO START WORK.
w. d. Mayfield Furnishes Bond for
Road Construction.

| The state highway commission has
| approved of the bid submitted by W.
| D. Mayfeld, of Lees, for the construc-
| tion of the link of the Augusta-Char-
lesion highway from Denmark to the
Barnwell county line, the bond sup
piled by Mr.. Mayfeld has been ap-
proved, and arrangements are being
made for the immediate beginning
Of the construction work.
1t is understood that the starting
of the construction work is being de-
layed on account of adjusting the
route through the town Of Denmark.
AS soon as this route is established
to the satisfaction of the highway
commission, it is stated that Mr.. May
field will begin operations. Mr.. May
fields bid was s15,464.30 for the
construction of about 4 IA miles Of
roadway. This was the lowest bid,
and was accepted tentatively, pending
approval of the state highway COM
mission, which has since approved
the Mayfeld bid, and the contract
has been awarded.
It is stated that the state highway
commission will not consent for the
construction work to be started until
the controversy concerning the road
through Denmark is settled to the
satisfaction Of all parties. 1t was
stated Monday that the prospect is
that this matter will be adjusted soon.
Work is expected to be started on the
Mayfeld contract on the 18th, it is
stated, if the Denmark matter is ad-
justed by that date.
The present route through Den
mark is said to not be acceptable to
the highway commission. The cross
ing of the railroads is said not to be
satisfactory. Another route was pro-
posed, and this, in turn, was not ac-
ceptable to the people of Denmark,
it is understood. The new route car
ried the road through the campus of
the public school, and many patrons
of the school objected on the ground
of danger to the school children.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
DuncanVille Clubs.

The Duncanville Sewing and Poul-
try clubs met Friday afternoon, May
6. The following programme was
carried out: The meeting was called
to order by the PRESIDENT; roll called
and minutes read by the secretary;
song by the clubs, "Smiles;' reading
by Connie Aver; reading by Ruby and
Clennie Smoak, II will and l can't;'
song by the clubs, "Smile, Smile,
smile.'' There was no further busi-
ness so the meeting was turned over
to Miss Warn, who gave us instruc-
tions about our short course which
will be held in Bamberg. Then the
sewing club girls made an article
of underwear, while Miss Warn gave
the poultry club talk on the care
of their young chicks. She also
taught us some new songs and gave
instructions about the short course
at Winthrop in June. Our next meet
ing will be held at the home of Mrs
r. l.. Kearse Monday morning, June
13.-Efie Smoak, secretary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
SPECIAL ELECTION TODAY.
Citizens Will Vote on Proposed Sale
of Public Works.

In accordance with the notice of
election, which appears in another
place in The Herald, an election will
be held today in the city of Bamberg
for the purpose of deciding whether
or not the authority shall be given
to the commissioners of public works
to effect a sale, if suitable offer is
received, of the city electric plant
and waterworks system.
The polls will be open within the
usual hours of elections, and ballots
will be provided calling for yes and
no answers to the respective ques-
tons
The proposition is whether or not
the citizens of Bamberg desire to
convey to the commissioners the au-
thority to make a sale of the public
works of the town. The election
does not sell the property, as, so far
as indicated, there is no offer to pur-
chase at the present time, but if such
an offer is received, and the authori-
ty is granted, the commissioners will
be in position to consider the offer.
AS outlined in a recent artice in
The Herald by Mr. Dickinson, chair
man of the board of commissioners,
no offer to purchase would be ac-
cepted without comforting with the
people, and the commissioners have
no idea of conveying the property,
even though they are given the au-
thority, without giving all citizens
a thorough hearing and taking into
full consideration the opinions of the
people.
The reasons set forth are that the
MANAGEMENT of the public works Of
the town has now reached such pro-
portions that it is mans size job,
and that the town may not hope
much longer to secure the services
of commissioners without pay, and
the town is not. able to pay them.
The commissioners have stated that
in the event a sale is contemplated,
the people may rest assured all prop
er safeguards will be secured.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
Grahams Chapter Meets.

Members of Grahams chapter, U. D
c., motored out to the lovely country
home of Mrs. c. S. Folk on Thursday
afternoon for the regular meeting OF
the chapter.
Among the matters of importance
decided upon, was the observance OF
memorial day. Plans were completed
to hold services for the Confederate
dead at the Baptist church on the
afternoon of May 10, going after
wards to the cemetery to decorate
the veterans graves.
One new member, Mrs. John Tyler,
was welcomed, and several other
names were presented for member
ship.
A splendid paper, "Signalling in
the Confederate army" was prepared
and read by Mrs. Gordon Steadman
During the social hour, the hostess
assisted by Mrs. Wesley Folk, served
delicious cream and cake, carrying
out the color scheme of pink and
white.
The next meeting will be held June
9Th, with Mrs. o. J. Frier, at which
time officers will be elected, and the
chapter will take a vacation during
the summer months.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
BURGLARY CONTINUES.
More Places Of Business Entered and
Goods Are Stolen.

For the past two weeks petty burg
larry has been the order of the day in
Bamberg. In the last issue of The
| Herald number of burglaries were
reported, and since then there have
been several others,
Friday afternoon burglars entered
the garage Of J. B. Brickle and stole
a small amount of accessories. The
entrance was effected through the
back door.
Sunday afternoon the First Nation
al Bank was entered, though nothing
was stolen, so far as ascertained.
Naturally the banks money and 9th
er valuables are locked securely when
the bank is closed in the vault and
safe, and nothing of much value is
left outside.
Sunday afternoon or night The
Herald office was again entered
through rear window, but no valu-
ables have been missed. AS matter
of fact nothing that could apparently
be used is kept in a printing office.
This was about the third or fourth
time this office has been entered from
the rear.
The work is evidently the acts of
amateurs, for a real burglar would
know that banks and printing offices
are about the poorest sort of places
to burglarize, as printing offices have
nothing of value to anybody else and
banks keep their valuables too secure
for amateurs to touch.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
BAILEY DEFEATED.
Carlisle Takes Three of Series of Four
With Baptists.

Catching squarely on the nose a
curve exactly to his liking. Hard
Luck entered the baseball hall of
Wednesday which sent the ball sail
ing far over center field, bringing in
ahead of him Fairey who was perch
ed on second, and winning the last
game of the Bailey series by score
of 4 to 3. This smash was the long
est hit of the year and one OF the
longest ever delivered at Rhoad park.
It went far over the center fielder, S
head and almost landed in the rifle
pit. When he made this hit Hard
Lusk entered the baseball hall of
fame, and long after he is gone from
Carlisle to win athletic honors at an
other institution, this wallop will be
remembered and handed down to
those who play here in the future
years. At the beginning of the con-
test it was realized that hard strug-
gle was at hand, for Ba1leys pltcnlnS
ace, Radcliffe, was in the box, and
very deceptive curves did he serve to
the cadets. For the first four innings
he sent the Carlisle team to its seat
without allowing hit. During these
innings Mcleod was working we'll,
but Bailey was pounding his offerings
with considerable regularity. AS the
game progressed, Mac became better
and at the last he was pitching un-
beatable ball. Johnny Thompson hit
a long drive to right for three bags,
which was instrumental in scoring
one run for the cadets.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
NO OPINION OF THE WEEVIL.
Bamberg Farmer Prepares to Have
Something TO Eat on Place.

H. F. Bamberg, one OF Bamberg's
most extensive planters, has no very
exalted opinion of our common enemy
the boil weevil. Mr.. Bamberg is very
decidedly of the opinion that the
farmer who depends on cotton this
year is not going to live in the land
of milk and honey next fall.
While the planting of variety of
crops is a difficult operation in this
territory on account of the lack Of
marketing facilities, Mr.. Bamberg has
prepared we'll for having something to
eat on his place for himself and his
tenants. Looking to this end he has
planted two and one-half acres of
rice, enough wheat to supply his farm
with -four, and two acres of Irish po-
tatoes, in addition to the usual crops
OF corn, peas, sweet potatoes, sugar
cane, etc.
He says that he does not expect to
make possibly any profit on these
crops, but his family and the families
of his farm hands can eat them. He
is relying very largely for a money
crop this season on tobacco. OF the
weed he has thirty acres. He re-
ports his tobacco crop as being fine,
though in need right now of some
warm weather, and that his grain
crops are the finest he has grown in
many years.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
Mothers Day at Baptist Curch.

Last Sunday being mothers day,
appropriate services were held at the
Baptist church. The regular morn
ing service partook Of the nature OF
the spirit of the day, and the pastor
preached from the subject, "Mary,
the mother of Jesus"
The Sunday school also carried out
the general idea, though there were
no special mothers day exercises. The
songs were selected with special ref
erence to mother" and all the con-
gregation were given white or red
flowers indica ting that the Wearer's
mother was living or had passed to
the great beyond.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
Tbe Banberg Deraln
Thursday, May II, 1921.
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
the Town and County.

The Orangeburg district Methods
conference will be held at St. Mat
thews today and tomorrow. BishoI
Darlington is expected to be present
at the conference.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Price, Jr., NOV
ed last week into their new nome
erected on the lot purchased from
the Bamberg Realty company. Inc
new residence is most attractive
and cozy home, and adds mucn 10 tne
appearance of that part of town.
DR.. E. w. McCrone, assistant state
veterinarian for Bamberg and Barn
we'll counties, is located at Blackvllle
Livestock owners are urged to call
him when any disease thought to be
of an infectious of contagious tnarac-
fer appears in their he',is. His serv-
ices are free for the control of infect
ious and contagious diseases of live
stock.
The county treasurer states that
there is still a large amount due the
county in taxes. The tax books Will
close on the 18th of this month, after
which executions will be issued
against property on which taxes have
not been paid. Mr.. Jennings says
that the amount of unpaid taxes is
about the same as if the books had
been closed at the usual time, March
18th.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
Miss Ethel Hamlin Enters Circulation
Drive.

Friends of Miss Ethel Ham1in will
be interested in learning that she, has
entered the Augusta Herald's circu-
lation drive with high honors. This
drive will continue eight weeks. Miss
Hamlin is working diligently, and
with the help of her many friends
whom she believes will be glad to
assist her by subscribing to the Au-
'gusta Herald, she expects to surge
through the entire eight weeks, main
tanning her high standard and car
rying away the grand prize on July
7th, which is a $4,000 Franklin, or
one of the other four big automobiles.
Advertisement.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
Hospital for Fairfax.

Fairfax is the home of the late
Mrs. Virginia Durant Young, who
was perhaps the first woman in this
state to own and edit newspaper.
She was also remarkable and IN
fact unique personality, in that she
was strong advocate of woman
suffrage years ago. I heard her ad-
dress the general assembly of South
Carolina in joint session in 1899. The
appeal fell upon deaf ears then, but
her appearance was prophetic. She
was survived by her husband, DR..
Young, who died last year and left
legacy to establish a hospital at
Fairfax. I have been told that the
legacy will have a value of 100000.
Without questioning the wisdom
or the sincerity of this bequest for
a town of not more than 1900 per-
sons, I could not but regret that DR..
Young had not left an estate of that
size to be devoted to building good
roads, for that is the greatest needs
of Hampton and Jasper counties.
With hard roads, the health of the
people would be better, and if they
just had to go to hospital they
could motor to Charleston or to Co.
l1lmbia or Savannah r Augusta But
it is a job no we'll man re1ishes-
ride any distance now over Hampton
county roads.-William Banks in Co.
lumbia State
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
French Students Are Disappearing.

The French are puzzled about the
decline in the number of students at
the universities Of that country. One
of the most popular universities has
shown a decline of 40 per cent, as
compared with the pre-war times.
This condition is supposed to be due
principally to the increased cost of
living and also to the fact that a
great many men of the college age
and class were wiped out by the war.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12

Closing of Frazier Excelsior Acad-
emy, Bamberg, May Is, 16, II and
IS. Annual sermon Sunday, May Is,
by Rev. J. L. McLees, D. D. (white),
of Orangeburg, one of the leading
preachers of the south. White peo-
pie specially invited, seats will be
reserved for them. Sermon at $3.50
p. m.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
Fairfax 10, Ehrhardt 8.

Ehrhardt dropped hotly contested
slugging match to Fairfax at Fairfax
Monday by a score Of ten to nine
Each team was alternately in the
lead and nothing was sure until an
error with two down in the ninth lei
in the winning run.
The batteries were, for Fairfax
Parnell and Rivers, for Ehrhardt-
Purcell and Zeigler..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
Must Make Arrangements
For Day Electric Current
ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN DAY CUR
RENT ASKED TO MEET AT LaVlC-
TORE THEATRE THURSDAY
A. M AT II O'CLOCK.

The commissioners Of public works have notified
patrons of the day electric current in Bamberg that
the present arrangement for furnishing current IN
the day time is improbable, and that some working
arrangement must be- agreed upon for the future OF
the service.
In accordance with this statement, a number OF
patrons have called meeting Of citizens to be held
at LaVictoire Theatre this (Thursday) morning at
II o'clock
Every person in Bamberg interested in THIS most
important matter is requested to attend TINS meet
mo Those interested include all who have machln-
cry which is electrically operated, all residents who
are interested in having electric facilities for their
homes and especially the ladies who have provided
themselves with household electrical conven1ences
In fact the question of day current is one that eV-
cry citizen of the town should be interested In Your
business NAV depend on it. and certainly the fu-
ture of Bamberg depends, in large measure, upon
it, Attend the meeting at LaVictoire Theatre this
morning at II o'clock
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12

Wanted-Men or women to take
orders among friends and neighbors
for the genuine guaranteed hosiery,
full line for men, women and child.
rem. Eliminates darning. We pay
75c an hour spare time, or $500. a
week for full time. Experience un-
necessary Write INTERNATIONA
STOCKING MILLS, Norristown, Pa.
Tsp.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12

For Sale-Make best offer fof 500
bushels Fulghum seed oats, sacked
in bushel sacks. Will sell all or
part. F. W. FREE, Bamberg, S.
@. 5-19-n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12

A lot fine green cabbage now ready.
Orders will have prompt attention, at
$500 per crate. Will ship any amount,
fresh and fine. w. B. CREECH,
Olar, S. c.. 6-3O-n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12

Wanted-Man with team or auto
to sell our products in this county.
Men and women for city saleswork
also wanted. State whether you pre-
fer city or. country work. Mention
this paper. McConnon & Company,
Winona, Minnesota. 5-19-p
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12

Liberty Bonds-If you are think
ing Of selling your Liberty Bonds see
us at once, as we are in the market
for $4,000 worth. We will pay you
New York quotations. FIRST Ma
TIONAL BANK, Bamberg, S. c.. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
MISCELLANEOUS.

For Substantially marked full
'hlooded Collie puppies, males $3.50,
females $3.50 each. W. B. SMITH,
Bamberg, S. C. 5-19p
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12

For Sale-Sweet potatoes cured
and Grated by the Bamberg Potato
Curing House, delivered to you at
s1.10 per bushel. H. L. RENTZ,
Bamberg, S. G.. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12

For Sale-Recleaned Cleveland
Big Boil Cotton Seed at 75c per bu-(
shell. termination and purity not
guar guarasteed. n ed J. A. WYMAN' BAN m:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
FARM PRODUCTS.

For Sa1e-N. c. Runner seed pea
nuts. 4c per pound. J. A. WYMAN,
Bamberg, S. G.. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12

Watch for the One-Cent Sale at
Mack's Drug Store May 26, 27, and
28.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12

Ice-Our wagons are delivering ice.
We want your business, promising
you polite service, full weights, and
reasonable prices. THE COTTON OIL
CO., phone SO. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12
SPECIAL NOTICES,
WOOD.

For Sale-Wocd for stove and
chimney, oak or pine. LELAND F.
SANDIFER, Bamberg, S. G.. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12

Registered Bull For Service-Paul
Pontiac de Kol Korndyke, 9th. At
my lot in rear of court house. G. J.
S. BROKER, Bamberg, S. C. 5-19n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12

For Sale-One 80 b. p. engine, first
class saw mill engine. In town of
Bamberg. JONES A. WILLIAMS,
Bamberg, S. G.. 5-12-n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-12

Watch for the One-Cent Sale at
Mack's Drug Store May 26, 27, and
2S.-adv.