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YS ME TAX ROBERT McBLAIR. Mr. Simpkins gazed at t$e portrait on the wall till his eyes filled -with tears. It was a portrait of his father, Colonel Simpkins, who had four times been promoted for valor during the Civil War and had died bravely on the field of action. Mr. Simpkins' throat ached now for two reasons: First, he reverenced and adored the memory of his father; secondly, his age and hs eyes and his game leg wouldn't let him go to wsr himself. And as he observed 'he martial bearing and uncompromis ing gaze of Colonel Simpkins he saw, in imagination, the khaki clad lads of the new generation marching forth and crossing three thousand miles of sea to fight, maybe die, for liberty. Mr. Simpkins peered around to make sure that neither Bess nor John (who were at the teasing ages of sixteen and seventeen) were where they could see im, then he straightened and threw his right arm up for a salute. But his gouty shoulder twinged, and he groaned. He couldn't even salute. "Damn 1" said Mr. Simpkins, and with his other hand fiercely twirled his white mustachios. He turned and dimped into the- li brary and sat down ereakily before the mahogany desk on which were lying the lanks for his income tax state ment, blanks which he had rather grumpily got from the Internal Reve nue officer only that day after lunch een on his way home from the club. Mr. Simpkins' income for 1917. had amounted to just about $15,000, and he had been rather snappy on the sub ject of taxes ever since he had discov ered that the more income a man has the greater the perceatage of it he pays in taxes. He could think of sev eral men who, like himself, were mar ried and had two children, and yet, although their incomes were nearly half of his, they would pay only a small fraction of the amount he paid. He gloomily drew the blank nearer and began filling in the Information that it asked for. As Mr. Simpkins' income was $15,000 he had to figure out the amounts pay able on each of the successive smaller classes of incomes in order to arrive at the total due from himself. He passed over the first class who must pay taxes, that is, single men making over 1,000. His calculation for mar ried men then showed up as follows: First, they pay 2 per cent (under the 1916 law) on all Income over $4,000, deducting $200 for each of their children under eighteen years. In Mr. Simnkins' cene this wsn a212. which he He saw next that, under the 1917 law, married men pay an additional 2 per cent. on all over $2,000-with the same allowance for children. This added $252 to his "payable" column. He then observed that for every $2,500 jump in his income over $5,000 he had to pay a Surtax, the percentage growing larger with each jump. This was $250 more added to his burden. And on top of all this came an "Ex cess Profits" tax of 8 per cent. on all "occupation" income over $6,000, mak ing $720 more. The total, then, he must pay was four teen hundred and thirty-four dollar-. "Whew !" exclaimed Mr. Simpkins angrily. "There's young Henry Wil kins, who married Jake Johnson's girl, he makes $2,000 and he doesn't pay a cent. of taKes. I guess this Is his war as well as mine !" Thinking of young Henry Wilkins, he remembered that Mrs. Wilkins went every afternoon to make bandages for the Red Cross and that Henry, who was a lawyer, was aiding the Local Draft Board with its questionnaires. "Well," he admitted to himself, "that makes a difference." He thought next of Judge Willough by, whose income was about $3,000. "He only pays $20," commented Mr. Simpkins, not quite so angrily this time; and then a thought struck him and he sat up rigidly in his chair. Judge Willoughby's son had been drowned on the Tuscania when it was submarined with the loss of two hun dred soldiers. "Judge Willoughby gave his son to America," muttered Mr. Simpkins. He leaned forward suddenly and put his face in his hands. Foi a long time Mr Simpkins sat very still in that position. There was no sound in the library except the ticking of the tall clock and an occa sional trill of laughter from the chil dren skylarking upstairs. The square of light on the carpet gradually with dre.w itself through the window, and first twilight and then darkness settled in about the quiet, white haired, some times irascible old man. Mr. Simpkins was thinking things which he would never afterward speak of, he was thinking things that were too sacred ever to be put into words. But some inkling of his thoughts may be found in his rejoinder to Mrs. Simpkins when that placid lady came in and turned on the lights, and asked Mm whether he was .Jy for dinner. "Judge Willoughby's only son was worth as much as fourteen hundred and thirty-four dollars, wasn't he?" Mr. Simpkins demanded of her. As his wife, who was not unused to his superficial irritations, watched him in mild astonishment, Mr. Simpkins limped out to the hall and took his old felt hat i.nd si ild . e SHI from te tat rucL. "eAma nma_zwr bu1t into the foggy evening, he tapped his way down to the corner, and mailed his income tax statement and chech with his own hands. "Now, God be thanked." said' Mr. Simphi:: as the lid clanked shut over his missive, "I can do this much for my country, anyhow.' What Your Quarters Will Do. If you have an Idea that your quar ters won't help win the war and do lots of service when invested in War Savings and Thrift Stamps, just look over this table. The "little bonds" are translated Into terms of soldiers' equipment. Here's how they stack up: 1 Thrift Stamp-Five bullets. 1 War Savings Stamp-One pair of shoes. 1 War Savings Stamp-Two woolen shirts. 1 War Savings Stamp-Four winter undershirts. 1 War Savings Stamp-One steel helmet and $1.14 over. 1 War Savings Stamp-One shelter tent and part payment on overcoat. Those quarters will do the govern ment lots of good. And remember, you are not giving them away, but lerding them at 4.27 per cent interest, --- W. S. 8. "TO CREATE AN ARMY" P. M. Rea Explains the Purpose of the War Savings Committee. Charleston, S. C.-"The members of county war savings committees are devoting considerable time and -rou ble to this inspiring cause," stated P M. Rea, vice-director of war savings, who has just returned from a trip to several counties, "and the people of the counties in our state should co operate with the committees. "The purpose of the War Savings Committee is to create an army of savers who will, by saving, release labor and materials for the use of the govePnment in the war, and who will lend their savings to the Government t4p prosecute the war. To no call should the people rally with greater enthusiasm." W. S. S. That pot of gold at the end of he rainbow has never been tES V idCc FARMERS CAN HELf 1They Will Take The Leaden ship," Says Secretary Houston. n an appeal to the farmers to pu1 their savings into Government Wai Savings Certificates, Secretary of Ag rl*ulture Houston stated: "It is the patriotic duty of ever citizen who is in a position to do s< to- invest in War Savings and Thrif Stamps and thereby help the Natioi to win this war. The purchase o even a twenty-five cent Thrift Stam is a definite contribution to this ~end "War Savings and Thrift Stampi foster the habit of thrift in small ex penditures, make it possible for near ly ,every one to purchase what are i reality small Government bonds, an< ofer a unique opportunity to the pec ple at once to help their Governmen and to economize conveniently for thi purchase of the best investment se cutities in the world. "To win this war we must hav both men and money. I'know tha every farmer wants to do everythinj in ,his power for the Nation in .thi dayi of trial. He will not only labo: to 1produce the necessary foodstuffj but- will also generously contribute o his means to make it possible for thi men at the front to achieve victory I ain confident that the farmers of thi lan4 will not permit any other clasi to take the leadership in supporting the. Government in this crisis, finan cially or otherwise." ---W. S. S. PEOPLE VS. GOVERNMENT 'As the people reduce their ex pe'nditures for personal comforts and luxuries, aid put their surplus eargings into Government loans, they transfer their buying power to the Government. Two millions a day saved and loaned to the Na tion -means two millions to be spent by the Government to win the war instead of by private citizens for personal satisfaction. ---w . S. S. found but then--it was nevej been advertised for in Th( News and Herald. Vear I ist NEW HOPE. Miss Marie Douglas spent the week end with Miss Margaret Sterling. Miss Eladia Solis, of Tampico, Mex ico, is visiting Miss Macie Stevensoi Born to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Wilke4 March 30, a son. A miscelaneous shower was give to Miss Macie Stevenson by the La dies Society of New Hope, at the hom of Mrs. W. B. Douglass on Frida last. Miss Stevenson was the re cipient of many pretty and useft gifts. The Dew Drops society held thei meeting last Sunday. Misses Stever son and Solis added interesting nun bers to their Easter program. Miss Eva Simpson spent the weel end at home. r.I Charlie Stevenson and Mis Macie Stevenson spent a day in tow this week. Mrs. Y. G. Lewis spent the weel end with her mother, Mrs. Millen, a Rodman. Mrs. W. L. Reid gave a party o Saturday afternoon in honor of he son, LoT-ry, whose birthday was cele brated. A large number of childre were invited. Games were played an refreshments were served. Miss Mattie Thompson, of Cheste: 1as been visiting her niece, Mrs. R C. Sterling. Mr. Bruce Douglass has returne home from Chester, where he has bee: attending the high school. Mrs. Ida Shed has returned hom after an extended visit to friends an, relatives at Strother and Monticello. Mr. John Shirley spent Monday i: Chester. The Ladies' Misisonary Society wil hold its regular meeting on Wednes day afternoon at the church parlor. Mr. John Sterling. of Blackstock has been visiting his mother, Mrs. 'T R. Sterling. Miss Margaret Sterling entertainec a few friends at a Rook party given a her home last Saturday evening. Mrs. Lizzie Stevenson spent a da: at her old home at Jackson Creel last week. Dr. John Douglass and Dr. Rober Douglas have been visiting the for mer's brother, Mr. T. J. Douglass. Mr. J. D. Harden and Master Jame Harden spent a day last week in tov Mr. J. E. Stevenson spent a day i K town last week. Mrs. J. E. Stevenson paid a visi lest ~ss lasz Wi last Mr L."Dou by the home o day af e MEETING OF FAIR 1 BAPTIST A The Fairfield Baptist r met with the Ridgeway Bapast Church on Saturday and Sunday, March 30th and 31st. There was a good attendance of 1reachers and laymen, especially from Winnsboro and Columbia. S The several subjects were discussed, n though the appointees were not pres ent. -It was a great privilege to have with us Dr. Quisenberry, who has t spent about a year in China, Russia, and places over the water. He spoke on the "Special Claims of the Foreign r "Mission Board in the Present Crisis." - Then again at 8 p. m. on "The Chil-. i dren of China," especially to the young folks, but deeply interesting and in structive to all. Then Sunday at 11 a. m., Dr Light foot, Baptist pastor of Camp Jack son, preached a great sermon, or as he put it, a talk about the "soldier 1 boys." The talk can't be described. We are all glad that Dr. Lightfoot is with the "boys." He the right man in the right place. Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m., Mrs. 1 0. J. Frier held the children's Sun beam meeting. There was a good at i tnedance of children, and young peo Ple. All were interested, the children were charmed. Mrs. Frier knows how to get the hearts of the little ones. - I would suggests that the parents all be more interested in these Sunbeam societies, it is their real duty to their children. Go, throw off care' for - a while, and be happy vith the' little ones sometimes. M. Mellichamp. FOR SALE-A few nice milk cows with young calves. Prices reasonable.. M. W. Doty 39 FOR SALE-Barred Plymouth Rock and Brown Leghorn eggs, $1.00 Der setting of 13 Mrs. F. M. Gadsden, Rockton, S. C. 39-4ap NEemg