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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-27

with all the ocean routes by the exc
cution of the St. Lawrence waterway
project. To enable oceangoing vessels
to have access to all the ports Of the
Great Lakes would have a most stim-
ulating effect upon the industrial life
of the continents interior. The feas-
Sbility of the project is unquestioned
and its cost compared with some 9TH
er great engineering works, would be
small"
The president declared there must
be new conception of the farmers
place in the social and economic
scheme of the country.
The administration had been keenly
alive to the situation, he declared. and
had given encouragement and support
to every measure which it believed
was calculated to ameliorate the con-
dition of agriculture.
Delegates from all sections Of the
country, representing agriculture and
industries dependent on agriculture,
were assembled here today for the
opening session of the national con-
ference called to consider the pres
ent situation confronting the farmer
and to lay down permanent agrl-
cultural policy. Problems of fnanc-
ing. production, distribution and mar
keting constituted the broad division
of the program to be considered dur
ing the first FIVE days Of the confer
ence allotted to study Of emergency
relief measures.
About 235 delegates had accepted
invitations to sit in the conference,
26 Of these being women.
Today's program called for an op-
ening after the calling of the confer
ence to order by Secretary Wallace.
Then followed an address by the
secretary outlining the purposes of
the conference and one by Chairman
Anderson, of the joint congressional
commission of agriculture inquiry de-
voted to discussion of agricultural
prices and the general situation.
Five farmers from the leading ag-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-27

ricultural regions of the United States
were in the afternoon program to give
the delegates picture of the present
agricultural situation and to suggest
remedies.
The president was followed by Sec
retary Wallace, who declared the
conference had been called to con-
sider the present agricultural depres-
sion and remedies for,it and also the
laying down of a permanent policy
for the upbuilding of a sustaining ag-
riculture. Mr.. Wallace told the dele
gates that constructive efforts might
properly be made in three fields,
which ne outlined as follows:
"First-What may be done prop
erly through legislative action.
"Second-What may be done
through administrative and education
al effort, national and state, by the
various agencies charged with the
duty of fostering agriculture.
''Third-What may and should be
done by the farmers themselves in
dividually and through their organl-
cations.
'It is rot my purpose, the secre-
tary continued, ''to suggest what you
shall do here. Realizing, however,
that YOU have come at our invitation
and that your time is precious, we
have made plans to halp you use this
time to the best possible advantage"
The agriculture secretary went on
to say that he ''had assumed to set up
committees to deal with the various
questions which automatically present
themselves in any gathering called 10
consider agricultural problems.
The agriculture of the nation,
Mr.. Wallace declared, SIS in bad
state and our entire business and in
dustrial life is suffering in conse-
ouence. High production costs fol-
lowed by ruinous!y low prices have
greatly reduced the farmers net in
come, and his purchasing power has
been still further reduced by the dis
proportionately high cost of every
thing he needs to buy"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-27
"MARGIE" FEATURES
LAUGHTER .AND.LIEEa

Laughter and life are t#o- of the
commonest ard simplest things. In
its purest form laughter is life. Thes
more life, the more laughter. In;
"Margie," the reigning musical COM.
edy success of two continents, which
us underlined for an appearance at
the opera house on Friday, February
3, the players are "on their toes" ey-
cry second-the last word in life,
ginger, pep and vitality-hence the
laughter is almost continuous for two
and a half hours. The Dig cast of
young and "zippy" artists is headed
by Elmer Coudy. His clean, snappy,
original comedy forces a hearty laugh
every thirty seconds. Mr. CoudY's
success in the American production
Of "Margie' has been such that he is
now listed among the ten funniest
men in the world
MARCIA" unfoIds 4 story of sweet
simplicity. 1t is staged with regal
splendor and embe!lished with spec,
tacular features that rival the biggest
rcvues. The chorus is described as
congress Of Venus do"~,S ':ch as
only an artist m:ght dream cf o 4
Sultan possess.
The NcGregor company, Inc, under
whose direction the American tour is
beng made, sponsor the statement
th9t "Margie" is the greatest box
Office ;ctraction e. tour and that the
business is only limited by the capa-
city of the theat2e=. A ini- Of six
seats to any one purchaser will be
made here.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-27

we're penalties was also urged by the
Tax Payers association when an IN
d;vidual or firm fails to file return
or attempts to evade the law in any
way.
c. W. Coker of Hartsville, presl-
dent of the Tax Payers association,
and B. F. Mcleod of Charleston were
the speakers for the association. Both
speakers emphasized that their asso-
ciation favored an income tax, but
not one with such high rates as the
one being considered by the senate.
A tax of 10 per cert of the federal
law is favored, Mr.. Coker said.
Mr.. Mcleod said under the amend
n,ent suggested he thought the income
tax would bring in about S1,0OO,OOO'
A large number of amendments of all
kinds were favored by the tax assocla-
ton.
Insurance interests
Insurance interests were present IN
large forces and all the speakers Erg-
ed that insurance companies be ex-
enyted from the income tax. they
cls:med the insurance companies are
already paying a big gross revenue
tax and to add to the burden might
drive out some of the firms and es-
pecially might keep out some OF the
outside money, it was said.
Taxes on the insurance companies
are already burdensome, several
speakers declared, and they predicted
rough Shedding unless the companies
were exempted from paying the tax
or their incomes. Among those speak
ing for the insurance companies were ::
Charles H. Barron, Fred S. Aunsell,
Carroll Jones, Christie Benet, Frank
Brodnax and Edwin G. SeibeIs.
Cclin S. Nontejth said he thought
municipal bonds, school district bonds,
etc. ought to be exempted. He also
suggested that child in school should
come in for so many credits, point
ino out that such a child cost more
money than much younger one at
home He also called to the attention
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-27
BILL WOULD ALLOW
BALLOTING BY MAIL
Introduce Measure TO Permit Persons
Absent From State to
Vote in Primaries
The State, 25.

Ihe State, 70.
Of particular interest among the
divers new bills introduced in the
house of representatives yesterday
was the ''absentce" voting measure,
proposed BY Representatives Juk@s S.
Mclnnes Of Darlington and Hubert c..
Cox of Abbeville, to permit persons
who are unavoidably out of the state
on the day and dates cf any primary
election in the state to send in their
ballot by mail. The bill was referred
to the judiciary committee.
Under the provisions of The bill,
any qualified voter of the st2,c who
happened to be out Of the state for
any good reason at the tiMe Of The
holding Of any prmiary in tae s-s>e
or may be engaged in any employ
ment or calling which prevc@ts his
personal presence at the polls at that
ame, would be allowed to cast his
ballot by swearing before a notary
public and then sending it 20 the cleo
tioa managers by registered mail.
The bill, as framed at present, fixes
no limit as to when the ballot so mail
ed must reach the election managers,
but, according to Representative Ne
Innes, an amendment will be submit
ted, requiring the ballot to be in the
hands of the managers within 48
hours after the closing of the ballot
box on the day of the primary.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-27

--5;cb arise from over-production are
1T is apparent that the interest OF
..s consumer, quite equally with that
of the producer demands measures
+o prevent these violent ftucsaa@ons
which result from unorganizec ana
haphazard production"
Turning to the subject OF trans.
nortation, the president said that II
broad yisioned craftsmanship shaL
establish fundamentally sound poll
cies toward transportation the present
crisis will one day be regarded as a
niece of good fortune to the nation
sTo this time railroad construction
financing and operation,' he ao0eo,
.ebave been unscient:fc md devoid
Of proper consideration Cor the "!oer
concerns of the community. 10 say
This is simply to admit fact which
applies to practically every railroad
system in the world" Waterways
have been too long neglected IN AM
erica he declared, adding that we
need a practical development OF water
resources for both transportation al"
power. 10000
"a lage part of railway tonnage
is coal for railway fuel ne sa!o'
..Tbe experience of railway electric
ian demonstrates the possibility OF re-
ducing this waste and increasing Ell
fciency."
Telling of the advantages which
Europe enjoys because of its easy
access to the sea, "the surest and
cheapest transportation facility tne
president said that in the United
States sis presented one of the
worlds most attractive opportunities
for extension of seaways many nun
dred miles inland" "The heart OF
the continent, with its vast resources
in both agriculture and industry" ne
added, brought in communication
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-27

Of the committee that the federal law
exempts state and city employees and
ne thought, this might .bea@goed' plan
for the senate to adopt. a.'"-'
Engineer Wilson appeared repre-
.senting the .rainway engineers, and he
suggested that the expense of engi-
neers while away from home on the
road should he exempted.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-27

Judge Lands evidently thought
that Babe" Ruth was old enough TO
know better
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-27
FAVOR CHANGES
In INCOME TAX
FINANCE COMMITTEE HOLDS
OPEN HEARING
Insurance Companies Urge Senate
to EXEMPT Them From the
Provisions Of Bill

The State, 25.
Radical changes in the income tax
hill now before the senate finance
committee were urged by the South
Carolina Tax Payers association and
.represen tatives of number Of insur-
ance companies at an open hearing
held by the committee yesterday af-
ternoon.
Representative of the tax payers
conference offered number OF
amendments. being in favor Of reduc-
tons in the rates 10 be charged. One
amendment suggested was to reduce
the rate Of normal tax from 3 to 2
per cent ard in the case Of residents
of the state and incomes up to $4,000,
ir excess Of the credits allowed, to be
one-half Of l per cent.
The tax payers representatives also
favored amending the present bill be-
fore the senate so as to change the >
per cent to be paid by individuals
above $4,000 for graduated scale as
follows: One half Of ! per cent
above the income of $4,000 and not
exceeding $4,000; l per cent on the
income above $4,000 and not ex-
ceeding $4,000; - per cent on the
income ABOVE $4,000 and not exceed
ing $4,000; , per cent on the income
above $4,000 and not exceeding
$4,000. Other changes were favored
up 10 $4,000.
For Exemptions
Another amendment was offered to
exempt securities issued by the fed
eral land bank and bonds of the war
q q
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-27

Yes, it takes 10. Of resolutions
to keep new year resolution.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-27

In other words, We are going to
clean up our navy yards.
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FARMERS NEED
IMMEDIATE RELIEF

Continued From Page u
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For EXEMPTIONS

Another amendment was offered to
exempt securities issued by the fed
eral land bank and bonds of the war
finance corporation. Provision for Sc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-16
MRS. TR|NKLE FEATURES
CHORAL SOCIETY EVENT
Artistic Attachments by No
Means Less Than Her So
cial Position.
~ John George Hnrri,.

The Male Choral Society OF Rich
mond gave its tenth annual concert
at the Jefferson last night. AZ usual.
tho club was directed by F. Flaxing
ton Harker and accompanied by
Quincy Cole. piau.-'. Mrs F.. Lee
Trinkle. violinis,. ,peared as the
assisting artist.
The concert was complimentary
one. ad 4. ssion being ny invitation
only. and the usual capacity audience.
which comes rain or shine, was in at
tendance. The floor and balcony were
filled. Thirty-four men were on the
stage number Of the members hav-
ing been prevented. by one reason or
another. from singing.
a program OF ten numbers. some in
groups. was given. AS a departure
from past concerts, no club encoreS
wer" given. happy circumstance.
Songs by the best composers for male
voices were represented. including
sullivan. brewer. Mark Andrews,
Protheroe Mos.nthal. and others.
The club was fortunate in it's as
sisting artist Probably no other
male chorus in the country has en-
joyed the distinction OF presenting in
concert the wife OF the chief magis-
,rate OF it's State. IL remained TO
ne Richmond Male Choral Society to
accomplish something different and
for It's assisting artist to prove that
her artistic attachments are by no
means less than her social position
Mrs. Trinkle's numbers comprised
the Ninth Concerto OF De Beriot. a big
and difficult number; a meiodie by
Weir. and serenade BY Townsend
As an encore TO the De Reriot. she
PLAYED La Cygne." by ST. Saens She
was accompanied by James Womhlc.
Selden Wake. the clubs president
presented the aims and financial! sit
ua'ion Of tho organization at the in
remission. The club needs further
associate members and additional fl
nancial support
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-16
EXTENDS RADIO SCOPE
OF L. S. SUBMARINES
IRv Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. May l5.-Eauip-
iucnt 10 extend tho radio communica-
ton scope of sixty submarines from
h'ty 10 500 miles has been pur-
chased hy the Navy Department. it
was learned today. with savings in
engineering maintenance funds made
10y engineering personnel anoat. The
extent of the economies in use OF en-
gineerlng supplies on the active ships
ana the steadily increasing degree TO
which the engineering forces on the
ships are making their own repairs
anoat. II was said at the Navy De-
partment. has been astonishing and
reflects the zeal with which the en-
tire service has thrown itself into the
task OF lettering the navy by It's own
direct efforts.
Another project now In progress in
the department with funds made
available by the work OF the officers
and men in the engine-room forces of
the lighting ships. IL was added
would make material increase I'm
the cruising radius Of the battlcship
fleet with resulting large annual saw
ings in fuel consumption.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-16
EXCELLENT ACTS MARK
LYRICS FIRST HALF BILL
Throne of Tcrpsichorc'' Is
Corgcously Staged Rcvel
i'm Three Scenes

George and Cissie Sewell and com
pany appear In tho dance spectacle
arranged hr Albert Won Tilzer and
Neville Flceson. entitled The Thorne
Of Terpsichore." tho FIRST halt OF this
week At the Lyric. The act described
as eorgeously staged terpischorean
evel in three scenes, easily Hives up to
advance notices. having the advan-
tage ~ being out OF the beaten path
n entertainment value. in addition
being beautifully mounted. This
act, which has held main position
IN the bills OF the principal Keith
theaters OF some OF the larger cities.
has four attractive girls who sing
and dance pleasantly
Some good harmony Of the close"
Kind is heard in the act Of the Big
City Four, quartet OF singing
com edians. Several pleasing solos
are rendered In addition To the sing
Ing OF the quartet.
Hampton and Blake. In "Beaucoup
Nuisance" offer some swift repartce
In high speed fun frolic. The
ialogue Of tho skit is by Roy Per
kins and the special songs by Ed
Rose and W II. Donaldson. While
the duo are not particularly good
singers. they get by with several
amusing songs.
smart musical advertisements is
offered by Reed and Tucker Roth
are masters OF the violin and not
satisfied with contributing some
musical numbers. throw In some droli
and eccentric humor for good meas
ure. The couple prove that there
can he great deal OF gymnastic con-
ncCted with "a musical act
chief Blue Cloud and Big Thunder
have an Indian novelty act that is
noteworthy. not only because OF their
picturesque appearance. hut because
of the sweetness Of their voices Roth
are full-bloOded redskins. with mag
nihcent voices. which they use To
good advantage.
New motion picture displays accom-
pany tho bill this week. with the
popular Pathe news. j. NJ. l..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-16
DISPUTANTA COUPLE
MARRIED SO YEARS

D1SPUTANTA. VA. May I5.-Mr
ana Mrs. James Duncan Webb, OF this
town. recently celebrated the golden.
or hfticth anniversary of their we'd
ding. The dining room was deco
rated with plans and cut flowers, the
color scheme being green and gold
MIR. and Mrs. webb were the recip-
ienfE Of number OF handsome and
useful gifts OF gold and cut glass.
Mr.. Webb is - years Of age, and
his wife three years his junior. They
were married May s. 1872. and are
the parents of eleven children-six
sons and Ave daughters. all of whom
are married and living. They arc:
f.. NJ. Webb. OF Richmond: r. d.
webb. Of Washington; q. L. Webb of
Norfolk; W. S. Webb. OF Petersburg;
j. -. webb. Mrs. 7. J. Young. Mrs
y. L.. Young. of Disputanta: ~ J.
webb. OF Newport News: Mrs. II. b.
Jones, Mrs. W w. Jones. OF Ivor. and
Mrs. j. II. Copeland. OF Windsor
There are twenty-six grandchildren.
carrying the family group to fifty.
The golden anniversary Of Mr.. and
Mrs. webb was the first family re-
union in seventeen years. Mrs. Webb
was Miss Helen Reeves. Of Prince
George County. They have spent the
greater part OF their married life In
1Sle OF Wight County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-16
NEAR RACE RIOT IN
HOPEWELL SUBURB
Trouble Starts When Officer
Arrests Two Negroes for
Fighting.

lioPEW Dill. VA. May ia near
race riot occurred In Washington
Heights. on the outskirts Of Hone
we'll sunday afternoon. when Coun-
~ Oifcer Harvey ". johnson. at
tempted 10 arrest Richard Richard
son. OF Hirmingham. negro. and
Missouri Jackson. colorod woman
Tor fighting. The community was
hnilIy restored to order by the Of
hc"r and some OF tn" more reypcc-
table citizens of the community. who
pH"r"d to assist tho officer i'm maxi
ing IN" arrcst. and tho aid of a MIR
Hickinrs. "hom Johnson deputizcd to
assist him
me Two negroes were given n pre-
!ininary hearing before Judge II F.
M!h'"r Monday morning ON the
ehafS" OF oursing in public and re-
Slst!ng an officer assault and battery
ana drunkenness. The woman was
given Nne and costs amounting to
Shl' while Richardson. who ia
thought to have had more responsi-
blIiiy in tho affair. was fined with
costs sum amounting TO >iCL.4o and
sentenced to twelve months in taii
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-16
TERRIBLE PAINS.
And so WEAK
North Carolina Lady Says Her
Suffering Was Relieved by
the Assistance OF Cardui.
Now Picture of Health.

Fletcher, N. CT was very ir-
regular and suffered so much each
month with most terrible bearing
down pains" writes Mrs. Lizzie
Moore. of Route l, this place. II
would have to go to bed. These
pains weakened me so l wouldn't be
able to stand up. My knees would
get nervous and weak
My lack felt like it would break,
and such miserable headaches.
Sometimes | would so six weeks
to three months without suf-
fered at the time just the same.
II knew / needed a good medt-
cine. l tried teas and yet didn't
get better.
"A lady friend told me OF Cardui
began using it. After about three
months became regulated; was
much better. / used it on for some
time.
Il believe l would have gotten
down il had not used Cardui. In
fact, | believe 1t saved my life. 7
am now the picture of health: color
good. and am like a different per-
son.
II am glad to recommend Cardui.
for 1t cured me, and want others
TO know what a friend to weak
women it is
Cardui has helped thousands OF
suffering women. From every State
and many foreign countries women
write enthusiastic praise of Cardui.
All druggists sell Cardui. for
women-Ady
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-16
.AL|EN|sTS DECLARE
CUNNINGHAM SANE
Man Who Attempted to Kill
Wife Responsible
for Act.

Especial 10 The Times DispatchI
DANNlLLE. VA. May l5-pr. A..
- Priddy and DIR. J. s. De Jarnette
state alienists. who spent more OF
yesterday inquiring into the mental
condition OF William f. Cunningham
indicted for shooting and wounding
his wife. this morning reported to
the court that they had found him
sane. 1t had been planned 10 go
INTO the trial In that event. but coun-
sci for Cunningham claimed that their
witnesses had scattered and asked
Tor a continuance. Tho case is now
oue TO come up in July.
Application was made for bail for
but this was opposed
by Commemorative Attorney John w
carter. Judge Withtrs took this
matter under consideration and later
set the figure at $4,000. hut ii was
also made clear that the accused
would not be set free until further
arguments on the issue. Cunning
nam appeared in cour, apparently
broken in health and detected lie
was anxious for the trial to he held
regardless OF the presence Of his
Witnesses and II WAS against his
consent that n continuance was grant
ed. notwithstanding the action taken
by his counsel who were favorable
to the postponemenr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-16
MANY A NIGHT
SHE COULD NOT
SLEEP AT ALL
Distressing Stomach TrOu-
BILE Removed Entirely by
Taking Tanlac, and She
Gains SO Pounds, Says
Pittsburg Woman.

"Kcfore took TRnlsc l had been
confined To n sick bed for months
said Mrs. a. r.. Chronicle. 1908 Brad
ford Avenue. Pittsburgh. IA
"My stomach was so weak and dis
ordered ] could not retain any solid
food. and | simply suffered agony
from gas. had awful headache
and felt like would sufrocate. My
nerves were all undOne. and many
nights did not sleep at all fell on
TO only ninety-siN pounds. had pains
all through my body. and was abou,
to give up.
The way Tanlnc has restored my
health and built mo up is simply as
tonishing. ] weigh one hundred and
hfty four pounds now. All my food
agrees with me and | sleep fine.
could not ask TO feel better. and Sll
the credit belongs TO Tanlac."
Tanlac is sold by all good drug
gists.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-16
ONE DEAD AS RESULT
OF CUTTING ARRAY
Frn"rmnkcr Isrs Knife when Al
tackled by Men In Dis
putr.
nv ASSOCIATED Press |

CHATTANOOGA. TENN. Maav Is
: h"r!"S Shadd"n. Of Co,,onpor,
Landing, Tenn. is dead. John Shad
h"n. his father. probably fatally in
Jur'd ana charles raul ,y being
h'!h IN $4,000 bail on the charge Of
murder. As tho result o. melee late
saturday night in which four men
w"r" involved
Charles Shadden and Willie Price.
farm hands, are reported to have DC
come Involved in dispute over A
business transaction When Paul a,
tempted 70 conciliate them. he is said
:" nav" been attacked by both mon
ana cur PRICES throat after he hod
"r"S'ed knife from his hand. The
elder Shaddcn was stabbed when hc
went 10 the assistance OF his son.
Paul was taken tn DAYTON Tenn
given preliminary hearing and re.
leased on bond