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THE WATEREB MESSENGER v ? 1 ? ? ? ?? ' ' ? ? Published Every Tuesday by CHAS. BIRCHMOftE, Prop. : Established 1884 ? Subscription $1.60 a Year in Advance Tuesday, July 22, 1924. Eirered as Second Claps Ma*#er at th? *5*to0ke at Camdsa, R C WILL THEY TAKE WARNING? It is deplorable that some many young men engage in the illegal traf fic in whiskey. All the criminal courts have to deal with such cases, and their numbers are far Jn excess of other crimes. Take the recent term of court for our county. More than a score of convictions for vio lation of the prohibition law was the result with only one acquittal. A number of these cases were among yoking whito men. Juries are con viction and the judges are giving prison sentences, which is the only way to break up so bad a practice. A majority of those convicted at the rccent terni of court were shown a degree of mercy by the presiding judge, who suspended a part of the Kentences upon good behavior, thus offering the violator of the law a chance to reform. Will they heed the warning ? Law abiding citizens are becoming aroused and they believe that the laws should be enforced. T ir influence will greatly help the olncers in the enforcement of law. Does it pay to be a law violator ? It is true that we ehar once in a while of some one who hss accumulated a lot of money by the traffic in whiskey, but sooner or later their "sins will find them out," and disaster will over take them. It does not pay to be -a! law violator. It does pay to be a law abiding citizen. It is a wrong against your country to violate its laws. It is the part of a good citizen to uphold its laws, "l.o server him self best who serves his cojntry be?t," and you can't serve your coun try by wilfully "violating its laws, and bringing dishonor to yourself and dis honor to mankind. \v;n NOT THE CHAIN GANG? At each term of the criminal court j thero ur ? a number of parties con victed of various crimes and sentenced to terms in the penitentiary or on the chain gang. We are not sure but, be liovo tho record will show that the greater number ofthem are sent to the penitentiary to servo their sentence*. Why not the chain ^ang? In the re cent term of court a young; man wh^ ? made a plea of guilty to attempting-' to steal, it is reported asked the ju^ge If it was the same to him he would' pro fer serving his time on the chain gang, and strongly intimated that in the penitentiary tho prisoner fared much werse, and he preferred the chain gang. He had only recently been dis charged from the penitentiary and he knew the kind of treatment accorded them there. The county it seems could use these prisoners to an advantage and at the same time be showing a degree of kindness to them as they would at lemst have the privilege of seeing their relatives, who in many instances are poor people and cannot well afford the expense of going back ami forth to Columbia, and the number, unfor tunately, who commit crimes is suf ficiently large enough to form a good working force, and the county could get the benefit of their services if they were put on the roads of the county, whereas if sent to the peni thelr labor. Of course we know tentiary the state gets the benefit 01 that there are some whom it might not be safe to attempt to keep in the county but the big majority of them would give no special trouble. MOTHER-IN-LAW JOKES. Tho Leo County Messenger makes tho following comments on tho smart joker who indulges in jokes with re ference to mother's-in-law, and We are suro that any sensiDlo person will agree with the sentiments expressed by the Bishopville paper. It says: Occasionally in our strolls around Bishopvttlo we pauso to listen to an amateur story-teller and often hear what to us is -about tho poorest ex cuse for a joke that ever hobbled on crutches? tho "mother-in-law jokea" Usually when we hear one wo find moro interest in sizing up tho man who is tellingjt, for in every instance the mother-in-law gets tho benefit of the doubt with us. It would be a good idea if men who delight in tell ing these kind of stories, that carry sarcasm that it not merited would pause before doing so and remember that tho best mothers in this world pre mothers-in-law, or may be at some future time. The chances are their own /mother was a mother*.in-law, so how can a senbile man find room to | tell a joke at his mother's expense? There "would nevor havo been a raco of American* if there had not been mother-ln-laws, and if the man who tells a joke at their expense was only one-tenth as good as they are thej whole world would be a lot better off. w. ? ' --V TAXES WILL BE HIGHER. x Several "#?eks after the adjourn ment of the general assembly, we published a statement, illustrating; how the new school law would work, and showing that taxes here would bs lower, u possible saving of at least three mills. We are informed now that taxes will be higher by four and a half mills this year. It was sup posed that with the j?ew schorl law guhranteeing seven months term for all the school?, it would not be necess ary to have as high a special levy to run the schools for two additional months. The tax of four mills levied on thL? counties would with the other sources of revenue guarantee the six months term, and the districts could take care of the seventh months, and If it was desired to make the term nine months, as is the case in some districts, then a special levy in those districts would be required to meet this. We are informed by the county auditor that the special levy remains the same with four additioinal mills added. Thirteen mills are necessary to take care of the interest on the school bonds and to create a sinking fu\id for their retirement, and ten mills special for the running expenses of the schools in this dtotrict. An ad ditional half mill, we are informed, goes t > the hospital which forms a part o. the increase in the levy and four in ills for schools. Our taxes continue to get higher and higher while the avenues for making money with which to pay them does not increase in the samo ratio, and as sure as you live there will have to be a halt somewhere. The taxpayers cannot continue under I the yearly increase of taxes. I WHAT WOU 1,1) HAPPEN? About $18,000,000,000 is invested in! the privately-owned gas, electric, I street railway, and telephone prop- ! erties of this country. As nearly as can be estimate 1, a- , bout the sa'v.e amount of capital is in- ! vested in vax-free securities in our country. The utilities pay some $230,000 000 annunlly in federal ind state taxes. What would happen if the utilities were taken over by the states and na tion, and government bonds issued to carry no their work were tax-exempt? A woman from Groenville county was recently taken to the peniten tiary to serve a term of six months fov violation of the prohibition law.^ | Mr. McAdoo has gohe to Europe to up after his strenuous campaign for the presidency. He says he will ?,?># back to help elect John W. Davis 'and Gov. C.'W; Bryan.. , J: is reported thay. Gov. A1 Smith j will stump some of the western states i for tho presidential nominee. Ho 'couldn't get the nomination himself but will be a good sport by helping the successful candidate get elected. And this is to his credit. FAITH IN PRAYER. There is a little boy in Spartan burg, not more than four or five years old, who has unlimited faith in prayer. His mother has been ill I ff>r months and he has been praying steadily for her recovery. Recently her condition has begun to improve. The other morning her physician call ed, and the little fellow met him at the door and said, "Doctor, you won't have to do much more for Mama, I have been praying for her and now ! she is getting well." | The story is madd all the sweeter | by the fact that it is a true one. Ajtfd all who have heard it have ex pressed the hope ? nnd a hope of this ki?Td is but another prayer ? that the little fellow's faith in prayer may never be shaken as ho grows older." ? Spartanburg Sun. TRUTH IN ADVERTISING. I Dr. Ronald Knox preached a ser mon on "Truth in Advertising," in London whero tho International Ad vertising convention is taking plnce. If tho seed fell on prood ground we may hope to see ads like the follow ing before long: "Our toothpaste can't cure bad teeth, t>ut it's just as good in that way an any other. Go to a dentist." "Our exclusive note pnpers are no better bhan those of our competitors, but everybody knows that they are more expensive. Your friends will respect you more if you use them." "Try our Huthenasia i Candy. It does contain a ceKain n mount of poison, but you'll die hap py.' "Cigarettes ar* bad for you, but1 the others are no better for you than j ours. Be a man and take a chance."] The nds really will be worth reading! then.-? The Columbia State. I A year-old dairy calf has cost its' owner about $f>0.00. If it is a scrub I the owenr has lost money. | It takes more than hot air to o;>- 1 erato the machinery of cooperation. | Each shoulder must be put to tho , wheel. Production of creamery butter of high quality is a fine way to increase the demand for dairy produtcs. KEEPING WELL \ KEEPING HUMAN MACHINE FIT DR. FHEOUR1CK tt. <iRKK* Rdltor of "11 E W.TH" TV YOU were given au expensive auto ^ mobile you would take good care of It. wouldn't you? You know that a high-priced car Ih too valuuble to inon key with. You would see that It was kept clei n : that there w an always plenty of water In the rudlutor, so the engine wouldn't get overheutod; that there was plenty of oil. mo that the bearings wouldn't get hot und grind themselves to pieces, and tlmt any worn or weak en el parts were replaced. You would ha\e the motor adjusted so that there would be no lost motion. If you weren't n capable mechanic yourself you would have some roan who knew nil about automobiles go over your car every few months and see thnt It uns In good working order Hut suppose you could only have oue cnr and thnt car hud to last you all your life and that vou couldn't get any parts vo replace those that were worn out or broken. Then you'd take even hett r care of It. wouldn't yon? Your body Is a more Intricate, deli mit' and valuable machine than Bru mmie by human hands. And It's thV on I* one you'll ever hr.ve. You can't turn It in when the engine begins to knock or the frauie begins to rattle. You can't sell It and get another one of i different model that aulta you belt ??r. You've got to go through life with Jusi one human machine. Isn't that one woith tuklng care of? You can't gel :i new heart when your old one breaks down, or have a new stomach put in If your old one gets a perfora tion AM the more reason why you should take care of the one you have. Isn't It g. od common sense to leurn how to take care of your body? To have someone who knows how the machine Ib ii* tide and how It works look It over regularly and see If It's wearing out anywhere? And to have any Injuries to jour machine repaired as quickly and us completely as you can? lun't It good sense to take at least as ;rood on re of your bady as you do of your automobile and to give your bodv as much care as you would any other expensive, valuable aud delicate mecblue? Sounds reasonable, doesn't It V llilnk it o\er. ill). Jlt-J. V*??i?ru N*w<ptp?r Unlom.) I FAR?I> NEWS BRIEFS j T! .icly Tips of Value to Farmers Fail Rutuibags.-- Rutabagas should , be planted in thir. s'.ate between Ju | ly 15 and August 15, says Prof. C. C. ! Newman, Horticulturist, who adds, jthat the main trouble in growing rutabagas is in securing a good stand ? during the hot summer months. The seed should be planted in furrows two inches deep and covered by sim ply running the wheel of an old wheel barrow or planter over them. When the seed germinate tho roots will be near the moist soil and will, there fore, stand drought well. If they are planted on Jthe surface they will be slow in germinating, and theh ; frequently when they do germinate ! the you^ig plants will die on account oi drought. Poultry Losses. According to D. H Hall, Extension Poultry Husbandman, many people lose money in the chick en game because of starting off on too large a scale. There are many things for n beginner to learn aboui the poultry business. He should start on a small scale and gradually row into the poultry game until he onws every angle of it. He should go slowly at first and then increase his business by degrees. j Fire Control.? Fire is the enemy of our pines here in the South and should be prevented. Millions of acres of land are practically idle, says W. R. Matton, Extension Forester with the United States Department of Agriculture, because repeated fire* ! have killed off all th?? young pines and there are no trees left to reseed j the land. In order to reforest lands successfully by any method the first requisite is to get control of the fire situation. As an investment a pine orchard should build up the soil, check , an erosion that ib going on, and make a clpar profit. i Roadside Markets. --ThiR system of j marketing offers an opportunity for I th0 farmer to sell direct from the or I chard and field, says A. E. Schillett'T, Extension Horticulturist. The road side stand may be rudely constructed, hut should "be neat. In some cases there may be no stand at all, the boxes nnd baskets resting in full view of the highway upon the grass in charge of one of the children. Of , course, it is very necessary to have everything as attractive as possible i to the eye of tho purchaser. This | will always create a desire for more. The baskets and everything connect ed with the porducts should bo clean nnd neat. Flowers can very oft?fi be added to the display and to the a mount of the sales. Children Ory FO* FLETCHER S % CASTOR I A A N N OU N CEM ENTS FOR CONGRESS I hereby announce that I ani a can didate in the Democratic prinfariej of i>outh Carolina, for the norn. nation of Representatives of the oth C_>n gressional District for the G9th Con gress and' I take this opportunity to thank the people of the District for thoir loyal support in the part and to sjry that I shall endeavor to de serve their support an 1 confidence in the future. W. F. STEVENSON. FOR CONGRESS I am a candidate for Congress from the Firth District and will appreciate the support of every Democratic vot er. I have served the people of York County and the gtate in the Legisla ture for the last ten years, and I promise if nominated and elected to Congress to serve the people of the ntire district faithfully. W. R. BRADFORD. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. To the Democratic Voters ol' Ker sh?rw County: At the urgent request of my friends from every section of the county, I hereby announce myself as u candi date for re-election to the House of Representatives, subject to the rules' of the Democratic primary. JAMES B. MUNN. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representa tives, from Kershaw county, subject to the rules of the democratic pri mary. M. L. SMITH. I hereby announce to the voters of Kershaw county that I am a candi date for the House of Representatives at the approaching primary flection, i subject to the rules of the democrat ic party. I ALLEN B. MURCHISON. To t he Democratic Voters of Kershaw County: I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the House of Representatives for Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Very resrpectfully, NORMAN S. RICHARDS. For House of Representatives. 1 hereby announce myself as a can didate for the House of Representa tives from Kershaw county, pledging myself to abide by the result of the Democratic primary. WILLIAM LAMBERT DePASS, Jr. FOR CLERK OF COURT I hereby announce myself as a can didate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court for Kershaw County, sjbject to the rules arwd regulations of thf? democratic primary. 4 J. H. Clyburn. # t For Clerk of Court. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for Clerk of Court for Kershaw ounty, subject to the rules of tha Democratic primary. CLAUDE S. CHEWNING FOR COUNTY SU1?T. OF EDUCA TION. ? We, the friends of I. J. McKenzie. hereby announce him a candidate Tor County Superintendent of Educati'; < subject to the rules of the lemocrat t primary. Many 1 riends. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the office of Superintend ent of Education of Kershaw County subject to the rules and regulation" of the Democratic party. J. TEAM GETTYS. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of superintendent of Education of Kershaw County, sub ject to the rules of the democratic primary. My life work as a tenchei in the public schools (if the state, I think should qualify mo for this im portant office. Respectfully, T. M. McCASKILL For Maater. The friends <rf Mr. I. C. Hough de sire to present his name as a suitable candidate for the office of Master for Kershaw county at the approaching primary elction. Mr. Hough's record as a public official is well known, and if elected Master he will discharge the duties of this office efficiently and im partially. 'His Friends. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Master of Kershaw county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. B. B. CLARKE. FOR ROAD SlirKKIN'; KNDKNT. At the solicitation of my many friendB throughout the county, I here by anno&nco myself as a candidate for the office of Road Superintendent of Kerahaw County, subject to th0 rule* and regulations of t"he Demo cratic prlmray D. T. YARBROUOH. 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for itoaJ Superintendent of Ket shaw county, at the approaching primary election, and pledge myself if elected to faithful and efficient ser vice. G. W, Turner. I hereby announce myself a$ a can didate for road superintendent for Kershaw county, subject to the rules of the democratic primary. S. H. MICKLE. The many friends of Mr. Alex A. West announce him as a candidatj for Road Superintendent of Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. FOR MAGISTRATE I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-nomination to the oflice of Magistrate for DeKalb Township, subject to the rules of the democrats primary. Samuel N. Nicholson I hereby announce myself as a can didate for re-election to the oflice of Magistrate for the southern portion of Wateree Township, subject to the rules of the democratic primary. G. E. HINSON. I hereby annuoce that I am a can didate for re-appointment to the office of Magistrate for the Upper Division of Wateree Township, subject to the rules of the democratic primary. C. A. BRANHAM. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for Magistrate in the southern division of Wateree Township, sub jtct to the rules of the democratic primary. J. L. KIRKLAND, JR. Mr. Editor ? The friends of Mr. Charles B. Blythcr desire to announce him as a candidate for the oflice of Magistrate of DeKalb Township, sub ject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. Many Friends. FOR COUNTY DIRECTOR We hereby place the name of Mr. R. C Jones before the voters of Flat Rock Township as a candidate to suc ceed himself on the board of County Directors, knowing that ht> is a safe business man, and trusting that he will consent to serve. Voters. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for Magistrate in Wateree Township, at Blaney, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J. D. WATSON.. To the Ycters of DeKalb Township. I hereby offer my name for re election to the oflice of Director on the Board of County Directors?subject to the ruleB of the Dem. primary. H. G. GARRISON, SR. I hereby announce myself a3 tl can didate for County Board of Director for DeKalb Township, subject' to tlv rules' and regulations of the primary J. N. McLeod. I bel t by .imiujmvi' ;? f a Can didate lor The Uiiia' < > :l.y Di rector from lJutfalu ' i p. sub ject t>) the rules , .h.tous of .be lk'Rio . it: ? . i a. n. m.i.acki::. I hereby announcement my elf as a candidate for the ortice of County Di rector form Wateree Township, sub ject to the rules ut' the ' >emo .ratio Primary. . KAKI.. H. BOWKN. At the solicitation of my friends, I hereby annour.ee myself a c.ui.lidato for Cour.ly Hoard of 1 direct, -r from Wateree Township, subject to thu rules of the Democratic primary. J. L. 11 IN SON. l'OK CORONEK I hereby announce mv<elf as a can (lidatt for the othce of Coroner for Kershaw County, subject to the n: le.-i of the Democratic primary. \V. K. Kl'SSKI.! .. CATARRHAL DEAFN ESS Is. frrcMly relic ved bv eon?Mii'"enr! ?? ? t mont HAUi'S r \T.\t;r.l! M >: ! \ 1J[ la a constitutional remedy. < ,i ? ? Deafness la cause 1 by an it "Vui ->i .?,? dltlon of the mucov.s lining ?. ! in. i. >. chlan Tube. When Iw - tns. ii i you h_ve :i rmnMiii .>'>>ui'<i ? i . ? ? iu-annK. ami \v!i? it ? ? , 1 > Deafness is the r : It : Ihlfumation e.?n be i . ? I ? : > ' t ' ? ? ? inav be ili'Si't.v < :'?;???? ?' ! CATARRH MKHl- IN!. - t!. blood on thc> niuco-.):' . torn, thus rcdueiw: the ; I assisting Nature In tvstn* ,r n, dlti Circulars free. A 1 i ?rmr-.nstr F. -T- Cheney & C . !' . . Ohio. FISK TIRES For milcacc, for .laic i/j, ' and for ^ood looks?* 1 Next Time ? BUY F1SK ] CAROLINA MOTOR CO. ALL EXPENSE TO U R PERSONALLY CONDUCTED -To Niagara Falls, Toronto, Canada, New York City and Washington August 13th to August 21th, From Various South Carolina Points Most economical. A wonderful vacation without * worry. Everything pre-arranged. Splendid chance for parents to give their children in education trip during this vacation period. Write for descriptive folder, showing cost, etc., ^ S. H. McLean, District Passenger Agent, Southern Railway Company Mnvp a n<*w top '?u on your Automobile or let un fix your old one. W'v can r opui r ('urtaii. or Itackn or n\ ;t !<?? new onea. I Wp alao put in Curtain Light*- ? Ollnl< id or *la??. Wi!se W. Martin, Columbia, S. C.