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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18

The Columbia State, discussing the
tax problem, reminds it's readers tha,
Governor Cooper sought to have the
last general. assembly enact legisla-
ton that would have reduced the tax
levy to five mills. The Herald is Of
the opinion that the majority of tax
payers in South Carolina are not as
much interested in reducing the levy
as in reducing the expenditures. The
last general assembly was vitally in
terested in reducing the tax levy, and
did so, but very little successful at
tempt was made to lower the es-
penses of the government. The State
also says, when the cost of living
doubled for a citizen of Ohio, it
doubled in this state as WE'LL That
is true, but is it double at the present
time? This forms the most cogent
reason for the present tax agitation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18

The laws and law makers of South
Carolina need rest. The annual ses-
sions of the general assembly grow
heavier and more ponderous every
year, as well as also experiencing a
graduai lengthening of its sessions.
Every two years is frequent enough
for the law makers to meet. Bien-
NAL sessions will save the state some
expense and will also save the people
from a good many laws. We are top
heavy on laws now.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
INSTANT DEATH
FOR YOUNG MAN.

Barnwell, May 13.-Virgil Wealth
ersbee, a young white man of this
county, aged about 16 years, was shot
and instantly killed this afternoon on
the streets of Rarnwell by o. D.
Moore, a business man of Smelling.
The shooting took place at the side
door of Jeffcoat's garage, where, it is
said, Moore, was standing and where
his automobile was being repaired.
At the inquest held shortly after
the killing it developed that there
had been bad blood between the par
ties for some time, it being alleged
that short time ago the dead man
fired from his house into an automo-
bile in which Moore with friends
were passing along the road. 1t is
further alleged that threats had been
conveyed to Moore that his life was in
danger at the hands of young Wealth
ersbee, who it is said had threatened
to kill Moore upon sight.
Policeman Ross, who saw the affair,
or at least part of it, and was the
first to reach the dead man, testified
that he ran up to young Weathersbee
as he fell and found lying by him
large revolver and upon examination
found that a shell in the pistol had
been recently snapped on. Moore, it
is understood claims that young
Weathersbee walked up towards-him,
pulled his pistol, aimed it at him and
snapped it, whereupon he (Moore)
picked up his gun, which was in the
automobile nearby and Immediately
shot the young man. No words appear
to have passed between the parties at
the time of the shooting.
Moore is in the custody of the sher-
ip, he having Immediately surrend-
cred.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18

Equaling if not exceeding in bru-
tality the killing of young Brazelle
some months ago, now comes the ap-
parent murder of young Annette in
Columbia last week: The Richland
county court has an excellent
opportunity of rendering a great
service to law and order this
week. At this writing the case
of the three men who are said to have
confessed to the murder, is set for
Tuesday. II the men are convicted
they \have confessed according to
ersAhow long will it be before
the wheels Of justice execute the SEN
tence Of the court? -,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18

Here is an item from the Columbia
State: &c" has brought to
the State Office three or more excel
lent May Flower peaches, ripe and
ready for consumption. They were
consumed" The State, being news
paper most particular in it's orthodoxy,
should be reminded that in this para
graph it has made use of superfVous
words. The last three words were
entirely unnecessary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
.Ran1!

A scenario writer experienced
great difficulty in getting his plots
accepted. AS a rule they were so un-
interesting that complete hearing
was seldom granted. At last he man
aged to persuade weary producer
to listen to the synopsis of his latest
play.
"Imagine,'' he began, midnight,
all silent as the grave
1.-TWO burglars force open the IL
brary window and eventually COM
mence operations on the safe. The
clock struck l."
(Which one?" yawned the produ-
GER
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
A Favorite Dish.

Young Gibbes of Smalltown, Kan
sas, decided to travel. Arriving in
Chicago, he made up his mind to
eat at least one meal in a fashion
able hotel. He was getting, on ia
mously with the array of silverware,
and appeared to feel satisfied that he
was passing for man of the world,
when Jackson, the colored waiter,
became communicative.
been in town long, sah?"
"Just come in from New Orleans"
said the young adventurer.
. "Dat so? All used to live in New
Orleans. How's de Mardi Gras?"
"Fine. It's the best I've ever eat
en."-Harper's Magazine.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
REORGANIZATION OF DEMO
CRATIC CLUBS.

All Democratic clubs that failed to
reorganize on the 4th Saturday in
April, are hereby notified to meet on
the goth day of May, p. m, at the
regular meeting place, for the pur-
pose of reorganization and the elec-
ton of officers, and the officers of
such clubs are requested to give no
'tice to all members of said clubs.
J. F. CARTER,
County Chairman.
May 9Th, 1922.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
Thursday, May 18, 1922.
Thursdays News and Courier con-

THURSDAYS News and Courier con-
tanned this headline: Must Pay Toll
on Folly Road" and sub-head adds:
"Unless Pass is Shown" The expert
ence of most folks is that toll must
be paid on folly roads whether pass
is shown or not, although this partic-
ular article relates to the road to
Folly Beach, near Charleston. And
q good many roads lead to- folly.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
New Denmark Firm.

The Mayfeld Construction company
of Denmark was chartered by the
secretary of state Monday with a capi-
tai stock of $4,000. Officers are:
J. x. Mayfeld, president and treasur-
er; w. D. Mayfield, vice president; c.
NJ. Cox, secretary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
of manufa cturers.

of manufacturers.
Here are two gasoline cans" he
wrote. Make me a Ford car"-(the
cats out of the bag)-"as quickly
as possible"
Within six hours the new car was
delivered. Appended was note:
What are we to do with the other
gasoline CAM"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
AUDITOR AND sUPT. EDUCATION.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for auditor and superintend-
ent of education of Bamberg county,
and pledge myself to abide by the
rules and support the nominees of
the Democratic party
ERNEST F. FREE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
Why Not Sterilize the Mouth.

in a dental room a few days ago, l
looked upon the movements of the
operator selecting an instrument here
and there best suited for the pur-
pose wanted. After finding it he said
to the attending servant, Have these
instruments been sterilized?' "Yes,
Sir" was the reply. "Then,' said
the operator, 81 never use an un-
sterilized instrument in any one )
mouth because of infection.
Just at this point commended him
for his humane consideration and
thought at the time: Oh how equally
important to sterilize the mouth
against infectious words that burst
forth in unsavory language of vile
and wicked nature; uncalled for
oaths, smutty jokes, and vulgar ex-
pressions, which are most horrifying
and deplorable because of their in
fectious influence, the virus of which
destroys the chastity of the soul that
fosters such malady. Hence the all
important effort to sterilize the
mouth should never cease, until every
vestige of such malady is eradicated.
Listen, dear reader, there is only one
sovereign remedy that will forever
destroy such an infection. If applied
according to instructions, it's sooth-
ing and healing effect will be most
gratifying and final. The Holy word
of God is the container, and Jesus,
bleseed Jesus, the. remedy, who said,
''I say unto you, That every idle
word that man shall speak, They shall
give an account thereof in the day of
judgment.
"For by the words thou shall be
justified, and by thy words thou shal,
be condemned" Mat. R:96-37.
For every kind of beasts and of
birds, and of serpents, and Of things
in the sea, is tanned of mankind;
"But the tongue can no man tame;
it is an unruly evil, full of deadly
poison
"Therewith bless we God, even the
Father; and Herewith curse we men,
which are made after the similitude
of God,
"Out of the same mouth proceed
eth blessing and cursing. My preth-
rem, these things ought not so to be-"
Jas. 8: 7-10.
Keep thy tongue from evil, and
thy lips from speaking guile. ."-Ps.
34:13.
"Set a watch, 0 Lord, before my
mouth; keep the door OF my lips. "
-Ps. 141:S. ...
"Let no corrupt communication
proceed out of your mouth, but that
which is good to the use of edify-
ing, that it may minister grace to. the
heavens. s."-Eph. 1929.
"Let the words of my mouth and
the meditation of my heart, be &C
ceptable in thy sight, o Lord, my
strength and my redeemer. ."-Ps.
1914. I
"Let my mouth be filled with thy
praise and with thy honor all the
day.'-Ps. 71:S.
MAY the purifying influence of the
Holy Spirit prepare the heart of some
soul to accept the terms of Gods S
great love as it is in Jesus. Who is
the same yesterday, today, and for
ever.
.Bv Him let us offer the sacrifice of
praise to God continually, that is, the
fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His
name. Heb. 1873 and Is.
And He will heal all our back
slidinss. Hos. 14:4. J. O. T.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
Proper Question.

There is certain make of car
that for years has been the butt of
everybody with a witticism to- spare.
Surely it is not necessary to mention
its name?
Well, a certain man sent two gas
oline cans to this particular company
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
CONGRESS-.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for Representative in Congress from
the End Congressional District.
JAMES F. BYRNES.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
J. B. MCCORMACK.

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Commission
er for the lower district. I pledge
myself to abide by the rules and
support the nominees of the Demo-
cratic party. R. H. JOLLY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
Upper District.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection as County Com
missioner from the upper district. 1
pledge myself to abide by the rules
and support the nominees of the Dem
ocratic primary. J. S. TANT.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18

One fifth of all the divorce cases
before the FreRch courts today are
said to be American.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
A nm NCEM NTS
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Lower District.

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of County Commis-
sioner from the lower district in the
Democratic primary. I pledge my
self to abide~by the rules of the Dem
ocratic party.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18
Never Thought of That.

The traveller watched the old man
going along by the side of the train
and every now and then tapping the
wheels with hammer.
why do they do that?' he asked.
"Got to be done," said the old man,
.sand I'm the man for the job. I've
done it these forty-four years.
Eyes, but why is it done?'
''Danged if l ever thought of that
he said.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18

As means of improving their
dancing, London society women have
turned to fencing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-05-18

Renew your subscription today.
The New York herald., 1922-05-05
$I7, 900, 900 LOSS IN
POSTAL LEASE HERE
Bartlett Wants United States
to SoUe Millions.

WARRINGTON, May 4.--Every post Of
flee building in the country should be
owned by the Government, and the old
system of leasing buildings should be
''scrapped." declared First Assistant
Postmaster-General Bartlett to-day In
voicing disapproval of a system which
made 10 necessary for the Post Office
Department recently to lease at an an
nuai rental of more than a million dol
lars large structure for mail purposes
in New York city.
Mr.. Bartlett said that the Government
could save millions II a common sense
business program could be laid before
Congress with fair chance Of inducing
that body TO appropriate a sufficient
sum each year for purchase instead OF
leasing buildings.
The Post Office Department has suf.
ficient funds to lease any building nec-
essary to the proper conduct OF the
postal system, II was explained, but no
appropriation Is available for the pur-
chase of structure. Plans recently were
completed providing that the Depart
ment should lease building In New
York city for twenty years at a rental
of s25,000. 900. Had the Department
been permitted by Congress to purchase
land and erect Its own building the whole
transaction could have been handled for
about IS, 900. 900. Mr.. Bartlett explained.
adding that at the end of the twenty
year period the Government would have
possessed the building, whereas at the
explrati ton OF the lease the Government
will be out s25.0An. 900. and have nothing
TO show for II.
The New York herald., 1922-05-05

by the Government. indictments against
the street lighting companies and a civil
action for dissolution, which was
brought about a month later. The in.
dictments alleged violation OF the Sher-
man antitrust law. and the Government
charged that evidence was in hand
which purported to show illegal ac-
tivities on the part Of the United Gas
improvement Companies and others
named as defendants
The following were indicted:
The United Gas Improvement Com
pany. the Welsbach Company and the
cities illuminating Company.
individuals accused were:
Samuel T. Bodine of Philadelphia.
president OF the United Gas Improve
ment Company; Randall Morgan. vice
president OF the same company Sidney
Mason, president of the Welsbach Com
pany William Findlay Brown, Assistant
District Attorney OF Philadelphia and
director OF the Cities Illuminating Com
pany; Arthur E. Shaw. vice-president.
and Eugene F. Newbold. president OF
the same company: Charles Patterson.
president Of the Street Lighting Com
rany of Minneapolis and st. Paul,
end George NJ. Landers of New Britain.
Conn.
The New York herald., 1922-05-05
BILL ASKS $I7,OOO.OO0
FOR SOLDIER HOSPITALS
Director Forbes Plans to Erect
TUo of Twelve in NeU York.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Erection of
twelve soldier hospitals, at a cost of
s17.o00.o00, and with a total capacity
of $3.50 beds, is provided for In ball
reported to-day by the House Appro-
priations Committee.
The bill makes direct appropriation
OF $12.000.000. this being the sum esti-
mated to be withdrawn from the Treas
ury during the next fiscal year. Au-
thority Is given, however, for the addi-
tional 5000, 900 and the director of the
veterans bureau will be able to start
work soon on all facilities contemplated
under the Langley bill authorizing the
s17,000,000 outlay. The additional
funds, It was stated, may not be re-
quired before 1924.
The facilities proposed to be acquired
with approximate cost figures. provide
for District No. 2. which takes in New
York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
tuberculosis cases. $50 beds; general
cases. $50 BEDS $2,1o0.o00. Chairman
Madden of the appropriation committee
said he hoped to put the bill through
the House Saturday.
Definite decision as to the location oil
the hospitals in the districts was under
discussion to-day at a conference be-
tween Director Forbes and the bureaus
hospital committee.
Col Forbes has stated that New
York would have two new hospitals when
the Langley bill funds were available.
and in testimony before the committee
said the largest institution probably
would be In Illinois.
Director Forbes said the bureau must
have a hospital for the hopelessly in
sane adding that he would try to segre-
gate all cases coming under that classi-
fication.
An additional allotment of S216,000
to the board OF managers of the Ma
tional Home for Disabled Volunteer
Soldiers for the construction of quarters
for medical officers and nurses at the
hospitals now being built for the care
of disabled veterans on the grounds of
the soldiers homes at Milwaukee. Day
ton, O.. and Marion, Ind, was an
nounced to-day by Secretary Mellon.
The New York herald., 1922-05-05
BONUS BILL ORDERED|
RUSHED TO HARDING
Senate Committee Wants
White House Verdict on
McCumber's New Measure.
New York Herald Bureau. I
Washington, d. c., May 4. (

Convinced II is useless TO go ahead
with soldier bonus legislation until
President Harding has been Smoked
out" the Senate Finance Committee to-
day instructed Chairman McCumber On.
ID to hurry his new Bill to the White
House to get the Presidents verdict.
Senator McCumber tried to make an
appointment to see the President on the
bill tomorrow, but he was told II would
be impossible because of the Cabinet
meeting and other pressing matters.
Chairman McCumber, candidate for re-
election then reported to his colleagues
he would try to see the President on
Saturday or early next week.
Senator Smoot (Utah) also hopes to
see the President soon and submit his
paid-up insurance plans and to file OBJ
jections to the McCumber bill.
Senators close to the Administration
believe the President will not approve
the McCumber BILL since It has not re-
House measure. However. Senators Nc
Cumber, Watson Qnd) and Curtis
(Kan.) are standing pat since the bill
has been approved by the American
Legion.
Representative Mondcll (wyo.), Re-
publican floor leader. is fighting to jam
the bonus bill through the Senate. He
filed with the Finance Committee to-
day a protest against eliminating the
land settlement provision of the House
measure.
The provision was the handiwork OF
Representative Mondell and he regards
It Of paramount Importance to Western
reclamation projects. lie believes the
option would prove popular with ex-
service men, many Of whom desire
"homesteads," and would encourage the
settlement by them of reclaimed land.
Now it so happens that Representa-
tive Mondell is a candidate for the Sen
ate and he feels the land settlement op-
tion in the bonus bill would be big
asset to him. However. Mr.. Mondell
seems to have struck a snag In the
Senate as many of the Senators,
especially those in Western States, be-
lieve the pending McNary reclamation
measure. carrying an appropriation OF
s343, 900. 900. would make ample pro-
vision for land reclamation projects for
ex-service men.
The committee promised Mondell. how
ever. it would give him a hearing be-
fore the project was discarded. In that
event Senator McNary (Ore.) intends to
ask for hearing by the committee.
when he will point out the advantages
of his idea
Senator McCumber said to-day 1t
probably would be a week or more be-
fore there was Showdown" on bonus
legislation.
The New York herald., 1922-05-05
SAYS DAUGHERTY'S AGENT
SPIED ON REPRESENTATIVES

made for any purpose whatsoever.
These two letters are In my files and
il there is occasion for 1t shall send
for them and they will be republished.
''The real people behind this move
ment, aside from the partisans inter-
ested. have not yet shown their hands
or their heads. Their activities are
we'll known and their purposes are we'll
known. In due time 1t will all be re-
vealed. The Department of Justice nat
uraliy will not be popular with persons
who are being broaght and VIII be
brought to justice in due course.
mo activities Of the Department OF
Justice will be inspired or conducted
to help any political party. We are
not much interested in years ago; that
is a thing of the past and entirely
cleared up What we are interested in
now Is the remorse case and others
en the facts arc fully known we
would not expect even the persons now
being used for purposes which tney
do not suspect to ever refer to the mat
ter again."
The New York herald., 1922-05-05
FEDERAL PROSECUTIONS
IN GAS CASES HALTED
Daugherty in Doubt If EUi-
dence Produced Is Adequate.
Special Dispatch to THE New YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
washington. ID. c., May 4.

Special Dispatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington, ID. c., May 4.)
Federal prosecutions. criminal ana
civil. IN the cases against the United
Gas and Improvement Company of New
York, were halted to-day by order OF
Attorney General Daugnerty pending
further investigation.
The Attorney General said the pro-
ceedings were Instituted at New York
against the company and its officials.
without the approval of the Department
of Justice. Decision not to press the
cases to trial was reached after doubt
had arisen whether the Government s
present course was justified on the
basis Of evidence presented.
Henry F. West OF Columbus was ap-
pointed by the eAttorney-General to take
charge OF the new investigation. Mr..
Daugherty said Mr.. West had been d.
rected to inquire into all phases OF
the charges and that no further steps
would be taken until this was COM
pleted
The charges against the company al
legged violation Of the Sherman anti
trust law. 1t was alleged that the COM
pany built up a monopoly in the manu-
facture and distribution of light bulbs
and gas mantes and so operated that
the business of competitors was de-
stroyeE.
A factor In the decision to delay prose-
cutjons was the desire of the Depart
ncnt Of Justice to study conditions sur
RI undi-g the sale of large part of
tie company's property. and to de-
termine whether the sale was made In
good faith. The question arose as to
whether the statute Of limitations would
not have run as a bar to further pro-
ceedings.
Col. William Hayward. United States
Attorney. said yesterday that he was
unfamiliar with the gas cases, mas
much as they had been prepared by
two specia! assistants to Attorney Gen
eral Daugherty.
"All I know" Col Hayward said, 'is
that r. Cotton Lewis, and another at
torney. had charge and probably took
their orders direct from Washington
At the time of the indictments, 1t was
stated that the papers In the cases
had been prepared by these two "as-
slstants to the Attorney General and
Col Hayward indorsed the procedure
There were two distinct actions brought
The New York herald., 1922-05-05
TO SINK wARsHIP AUSTRALIA,

MELBOURNE. May 4.-The battleship
Australia. it was announced to-day by
the Herald, will be sunk soon by gun
fire or torpedoes off the Sydney harbor.
in accordance with the provisions of the
naval treaty at the Washington con-
ference.
The New York herald., 1922-05-05

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