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TUB WATEREE MESSENGER " / . I* * * v - , ? Published Every Tuesday by CHA8. W. lilROHMORE, Prop. Subscription $1.50 A Year in Advance Entered as Second Class Matter at the Fostoffice at Camden, 3. C. Tuesday, April 2, 1929 THE WRONG METHOD The question of compulsory educa tion was an important topic with the State Teachers meeting recently held in Columbia. Governor Richards vetoed the compulsory bill passed by the 1928 legislature, and his veto was sustained. It would not take much argument to persuade any one that if the State collects mil >ons of dollars each year from the taxpayers for schools that all of the children of the State should attend school, and if they are not doing so some one is derelict in their duty towards them. The State Teachers Association went on record endorsing the compulsory attendance law, and urged its adop tion. But as a result of the action of the Governor in vetoing it, Gov. Richards was sharply criticized by some of the teachers a few days ago. The teachers who criticized him so sharply were using the wrong method for getting the law adopted. To be sure they had the right to criticize the acts of the Governor, but why bring in the Governor's honest ef forts to have the prohibition' law en forced and the Sunday laws enforced? Do the teachers not believe in the enforcement of these laws? We should think that they would want to see them enforced. We agree with Gov. Richards that there is already a law on the statute books to require school attendance, but our recollection of this law U that the duty of seeing ' that the Children attend school devolves upon the teachers and school trustees. It that law is ample why change it so that the taxpayers shall be called up on for $44,000 to pay forty four offi cers to enforce the law? Then we do not believe that the work can be effectively done for that amount of money. The Governor's reply to his critics was to the point, and they may real ize that they have adopted the wrong method for getting what they want. The reply is as follows: "I have read the criticism of the Fulp, Thackston, Carroll committee upon my attitude with regard to compulsory education. "There is a compulsory attend ance law already upon the statute (books that is ample in every re spect. Teachers and trustees can resort to this law whenever neces sary, but this responsibility, some of them, it would appear, do not care to assume. Why not? "The chairman of the commit tee, Mr. Fulp, is quoted as having criticised my enforcement of the law with reference to Sunday ob servance and prohibition. Why bring this up ? Probably if I could get his cooperation in the enforce ment of these laws as I am request ing in the enforcement of the present compulsory attendance law, thero would be a better condition of affairs in South Carolina. "If his committee would devote its time and efforts to something constructive and for the advancement of our educational interests it would receive and deserve the commendation of the people of the state, but, in stead, it consumes its time in an ef | fort to create an army of unnecessary officeholders to prey upon the people 0 and to be supported by the taxpayers $ of South Carolina. This committee & takes the house of representatives if to task, and abuses me, because we "do not submit to Its dictation. Those P, men also say that I submitted no ^ reasons to sustain my veto. The record shows that these reasons were most effective and were sustained by one of the most intelligent and j| pro(fres3ive legislatures ever assemb in South Carolina. s|"If Mr. Fulp, Mr. Thackston and Mr. Carroll will devote their time energies to tho patriotic pur p pose of providing free text books children who are unable to secure < them instead of attempting to brand h these children as common criminals (before the law, they will render real ^ service. I THE DUKE ENDOWMENT mm Chocks aggregating $032, 249.93 are Injf sent out to hospitals in North id South Carolina. The Camden ospital shares in this distribution ; funds. In addition to this $110, >2*98 hAve been apportioned to or iftMKges and child placing bureaus, reive Mich institutions in South Ifolina being Included in this aid. m mm the sizo pf the farm ihout buying more land, plow encr. A GOoiT 3TAKT,^r Mr. David R. Coker, of Hartsville, is off to a good start with his ono hundred cotton demonstrators. Hits venture in this will be watched with a great deal of interets. One hun dred farmers ar* in the contest, one of them a lady, and two negro farm ers. A news story in The State news paper of Wednesday, which gave the list of farmers entering the contest, gave this information about the a mount of fertilizers to be used, seed and fertilizers to be furnished by Mr. Coker: "Fertilizers are being delivered, consisting in each case of aciu phos phate, 10 sacks; nitrute of_ soda, three sacks, and manure salt, three sacks. There is to be applied to each acre1 a mixture consisting of 400 pounds of acid, 100 pounds of soda and 100 pounds of manure salt. There will be delivered about May 1, for side manuring, an additional supply; acid, five sacks7 soda, 1,400 pounds; manure salt, two sacks. Seed will be delivered from Iiartsville early next month." We have not hear dof any such demonstrations for our county, but have heard, however, that there will be some in the state contest, in which liberal prizes are offered. We hope that there will be entries in the corn and sweet potato contests. CONNECTICUT PLAN OFFERS SOLUTION Connecticut is undertaking a plan for solving the menace of the reck less automobile driver which may settle the compulsory insurance prob lem to everyone's satisfaction. In that state a motorist will be compelled to guarantee financial re sponsibility only after he has, by an accident, proven himself a reckless or incompetent driver. Then he i* forced ^o provide indemnity for any one he may injure in the future, either by deposit, bond or .insurance policy. Drunken driving, racing ant. reckless driving are covered by the law. The difficulty encountered with di rect compulsory insurance has shown its advantages to be more than offset by the litigation it engenders and the financial burden it places on every motorist, as well as its difficulty of enforcement. The Sumter Herald reports that a "knife thief" 13 years old was caught and convicted, and given a sentence of 30 days on the chain gang or a fine of $30.00. A knife thief or any other kind of thief, should be caught and punished, but we do not believe that a 13 year old boy, white or coloved, should b'j sent to the chain gang. un-. less it should be desired to make him a hardened criminal. The b'?y in question stole a couple of knives. His parents should have( taken him in hand and corrected him, and if they were not capable of doing so the right place for the boy was in the negro reformatory for boys. The gang is no place for children. SIXTEEN- YEAR ROAD TEST In 1011 and 1012 the United States Bureau of Public Roads sponsored a series of tests of various surfacing materials, including brick pavement, macadam, cement and asphalt. Now, in a report recently issued, it is stated that after 16 years of hard service the brick and asphalt sur faces have required least repair. This exhaustive experiment is in full accord with the reports from many localities. The modern trend of paving secondary and markot roads, is bringing asphalt into promi nence, as fulfilling all the necessary conditions without excessive cost. 11 parente will have their children memo rite the daily Bible teleciione. it %oiU prova m priceless heritage to them in after year ?. Hv CHRIST THE VINK, WE THK BRANCH K8 John 15:1, 2, 4, 5. I am the true vine, and my Father is the husband man. 2. Kvery branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away; and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 4. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot boar fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine"; no more can ye, rxcept ye abide in me. 5. I am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abi(teth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit; for without me ye can do nothing. I'RAYICR: Oh thou source of Life ami Truth, In Thee we live, move und have our being. "The farm; best home of the family; main source of national wealth; foundation of civilized so ciety"; the Natural Providence" ? Inscription over the doorway of the Union Station, Washington, I). C. AROUND THE WORLD WITH E. B. JENKINS A Visit to King Tut's Tj>mb The object of my visit to Luxor was to sea King Tut's tomb. Just us we pulled into the station at Luxor we saw another train on the side track. In the dining car at the table, were four Englishmen, one of whom was Howard Carter the co-discoverer of King Tut's tomb.' Lord Cal-navon, of England, furnished the money for the work and Howard Carter directed the operations. As we stepped from the train, our guide, a mohammedan, met us. Our hands ?>nd faces were covered with dust as the long ride from Cairo was a dusty one. The sand sifted in from the desert and made its way into the I railway cars, even though the win dows were as tight as the windows ' are on ouf passenger trains. We I spoke of the dirt and dust and heat ' to the guide. He said that it was not as hot as the day before as it was 120 degrees on the preceding day. We had a wash up,- rest up, and then fwl up at a modern hote, ' called Luxor hotel. Though nearly ! five hundred miles from civilization there were two large hotels in Luxor, one of which was the equal of the George Vanderbilt hotel in Asheville, North Carolina. Since it is so hot in the middle of ? he day, all tourists go out early in the morning. At six o'clock we took a carriage to go over to the alley of the Kings, some five miles away. When we arrived at the anions King Tut's tomb we were isappointed to find it was closed. It had betn closed by Howard Carter he day before. And when we saw mm on the train at Luxor he was just starting back to England. How ?ver, we were not prevented from ttinir the things which came out of the tomb as they had been placed in the National Museum at Cairo, we saw the chariots, bed, tables, dishes with food for the soul of the kmg as he traveled to the land of the great beyond. Saw the most beautiful alabaster vases, a sword beads, scaribs, etc. The thing of tfi eat interest is the golf coffin. To my mind it .is the most wonderful nng in this world as far as magnifi .Jt n ' beauty i<? concerned, unless it is the coronation crown of the King of England, which has eight thousand one hundred seventy jewels in it. The hnlf"1- 'I ?fu.pure beaten K?ld, one hn i ,nch thlck> m'a weighs seven hundred fifty pounds. It is worth a nunrter million dollars, has carvings on the outside, and at tho head ,n raised gold, i, ? ,)rofi|e of . . .K,n?f '??? The eyebrows are ,lh<,re i9 " COVCri"K ?ve, the head which the King's of Egypt wore in Pharoah's time. Since we could not enter into King Tut s toinb we went to see the tomb of Rameses II. He was thought t< Rames6 Phftl'0nh of the oppression, kine-s f v"" ^ ?f the *reatset eilhtv fryPt He lived t0 be sixt yta,S ?f a*? and ruled sixty seven years Hp v>nri for or,>Pti? d a I)ass?on magnificent temples. He always placid his ,tatuo in fr,? , of the temples and obelisks. when the" m"mmy' U is ??" that en the mummy was discov -J was heing unwrapped, that after the r,p5 of lincn cloth wcrc ^ he arms that Ramose, I, raised h" hand as if to salute his dis ovorers. Whether this hc true or sure the "I ' .But ?n<! thing , "ffht arm is raised t?n>vc the body. There are buried in the Valley of !,e nint-'ty of the Kings of Lqypt, and so fftr thirty-six have been found. The tombs are back n a mountainside f.oVh one hundred 0nt! hundred sixty feet deep The passage ways are fifteen ,wcnlyC High A? Uv"lvc fifteen te/t "?h. Along the walls are painting Si" colors of mud scene* f r VPry Plain' depicting scenes of Egypt, ?n life, s,lch as plow ' "K with a forked stick, sowing seed threshing wheat and offering Up sac' b<for? the ^ wh0 8its on maie'Tooo *h ^ t0mbs Werc , 3'??f? yea'? ?Ko, yet never has as it'nevt W*tep. ever them as it never rains ln the Valley of the f,om 110 to 122 degrees of heat All the time. In Kgypt. at the time ?f lh? ,,aoh5' ?"?? ? King ascended the throne the first thing lhC pr|0.e ,|i(| was to go and tell the King to pre ,CH,h- the King ... In P,aC? f?r hiH tomb and Imh" T", W"rk th" tomb. And whrn it had been fin ished all the slaves, who had digged he passage ways and placed the tomb Zl ki lZ "":'y ?f thc Ki"X- were , ?? that none could toll where the tomb wns. (Continued next week) The real farmer makes the soil and the community richer where he lives. Ir.-.pnvc'J 'Jr.i.'orm International Sunday School ' Lesson ' Uly KKV. P. M. KtTZWA't Kit. UK. IHuo Moody BIU" I Klri I II IIU> of ("lilt 8KO ) ((T: 1 r? 2 0 . Wotli'tn NrWHimi-i'i I'r'on ? Lessen for April 7 THE MINISX^Y OF ISAIAH LESSON TEXT ? Isaiah 6 1-13; *0:1 2; 3S 1-5. t GOLDEN TEXT? Then said 1. here am I, send me. PRIMARY TOPIC ? UelnK God p Helper. / JUNIOR /TOPIC ? lJelng God's Help er. ' INTERMEDIATE and SENIOIt TOP IC ? Finding a Life Work. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP IC ? Obedient to the Heavenly Vision I. Isaiah's Call (Isti. G : I - 1 ."I ) . 1. Isaiah's vision of l lie Lord (vv 1-4). (1) lie saw the Lord on His throne (v. 1). The supremo need of n serv ant of Ciod is to have u vision of lliui (2.) He saw the scruphim above (vv. 2, 3). Their position indicated tliat they were iu readiness to do ills bidding. The six wings showed their ability to execute the divine will. One pair veiled the head from the divine glory, one veiled the feet which lr.nl been soiled in contact with the world while the third was held in readiness to depart on the divine errand. Their continued cry was, "IU>ly, holy, holy." (3) He saw manifestations of inuj esty (v. 4). As Die seraphim cried, the very door posts moved and the temple was filled with smoke. Smoke symbolizes the divine presence in anger (Exod 1!):3; 29:18). This indicated that the selfishness, idolatry and wickedness of Israel had provoked God's wrath, 2. Isaiah's conviction of sin (v. C) When lie saw l^e vision of the Holy God, he was smitten with a sense of Sin. Tho reason men think well of themselves is that t hey have never seen God. Face to face with the Lord. Isaiah saw himself ns wholly vile. 8. Isaiah cleansed from sin (vv. 0, 7). Having been convicted of sin nnd made confession, a burning coal sent from the alter purged away his guilt. 4. Isaiah's call (v. 8). His call from God did not come un til after Ids cleansing. The purged soul Is ready for the Lord's service. 5. Isaiah's dedication (v. 8). As soon us he was demised lie re sponded to the call for service, lie did not Inquire as to the issue, hut freely gave himself to that service 0. Isaiah's commission (vv. 0-13). ? llecauKe of the unpromising outlook Isaiah shrank from Ills responsibility h lite Lord assured lilm that the peo , pie's hllndne.ss and sin would not en dure forever. They wotdd continue in sin, he taken Into captivity, nnd the land left desolate. Their life, how ever, would he as the oak which sheds its leaves nnd Is for n time apparently lifeless, hut still retains Its substance. II. Isaiah's Prophecy Concerning Aseayria and Egypt (Isa. 20:1-0). The Increasing power of Assyria alarmed the .lews who were Inclined to turn to Egypt and Ethiopia for help. Isaiah severely relinked them for turning away from God to Kgvpt (31 :l-0). 1. The prophet's action (vv. 1, 2). He ri'tnoved his outer garments nnd walked about Jerusalem as n beggar In order to make n deep impression upon the people. 2. The significance of the sign (vv 3-r>). For three yenrs he went about In I the dress of a beggar. As lie had wandered about naked and barefoot, so would Kgvpt he led away In shame by the Assyrians. 8. The w. lining (v. G). The people are made to say. "Such is out expectation, whither we flee for help to bo delivered from the king of Assyria : bow shall we escape?" III. Isaiah's Message to Hezeklah ( Isa. 88:18). Ilczeklah had Inclined somewhat toward seeking help from Egypt. 1. llc/.eklah's sickness (v. I). For llils disloyalty God sent sick ness as a means of chastisement. 2. Isaiah's first message (v. 1). "Set thine house In order for thou shall die and not live." This doubt less Is to be understood as a prophetic warning rather than n positive pre diction. 3. Hezoklnh's prayer (vv. 2, 3). He plead with God for consldern lion on the basis of Ids faithfulness. 4. Isaiah's second message (vv. 4-0) God sent Isaiah to tell Ilczeklah Hint Ids prayer had been heard, his life would be prolonged by fifteen years, and that Jerusalem would he delivered out of the hand of tho king of Assyria. ft. The sign given (vv. 7, 8). The sign was the going hark of the shadow of t lie sundial ten degrees. Overcoming Injury It is more beautiful to overcome In Jury by kindness than to oppose to II the obstinacy of hatred. ? Valerius Mnxlmus. To M*l<? Ui Comfortari God does not comfort us to mnke us comfortnblo, but to make us com forters.? J. II. Jowett. Endurance lie flint shall endure unto the end the same shall be saved. NOTICE Any one wishing curiums strelcneo ipply to 904 Campbell Ave Trices .e&so.nable. MONUMENTS I --'Mcit your orders for '^NUiV'iNTS and MEMORIALS Ail guaranteed and prices reasonable Camden will hereafter be includ ed in my territory LANCASTER MARBLE AND GRANITE WORKS Lancaster, S. C. M. H. McNINCII, Proprietor If iuterested drop us a line and representative will call unon you. MONEY TO LOAN On improved city real estate at* hVfc per cent interest. Apply to HENRY SAVAGE, .11*., Attorney ' Crocker Building. Colds, Grippe, Flu, Dengue, i kiilicu? l ever and Malaria. U !.. iL ? It is the most speedy remedy known. is a prescription for It kills the nernis DeKALli COUNCIL NO. 88, JR. O. II. A. M. meets in regular council, the 1st and tfrd Monday j of each month, at 8 c - clock. Visiting members welcome. D. J. CR1SKD. Councilor. L H. JONES, Rvc, W. O. W. MEETING Live Oak Camp, No. 49, W. O. W., meets the last Thursday evening in each month at 8 p. m. Visiting sov ereign cordially welcomod. C. \\\ BIRCH MORE, C. C. M. G. HUCKABEE, Clerk. VULCANIZING AN1) HATTER Y SERVICE Prompt and Satisfactory Attention Given to all orders GOODY EAU TIRES and WILLARD RATTEUIES Greasing and Car Washing Call upon us when we can be of service to you. Prices reas onable. MYERS SERVICE STATION Phone 38 Cor. Dekalb & Fair I- OR SALE OK IlENT ? A good farm, clay land, in Richland county, known as the Sligh place. Abuut a three, horse farm open land. Good dwelling and good barn an ! stable on premises. Terms reasonable. If rentvd tenant must furnish own stock and supplies. Located, about six miies from Blaney. Good pas ture lands. Will sell or lease for a term of years. Apply to C. W. BIRCHMORE, Camden, S. C. FOR SALE' ? Two mules. Apply to W. L. DePASS at Zemp & DePass, Phone 10. NoTICK TO DOG OWNERS Dug lie on so tax for is now due. The penalty goes oil by Febiu ary 1st. All license tux en dogs not paid by April 1, will be subject to a finv of $5.00. S. W. HOG UK, County Treasurer. January 2, 192'J. PAINFUL INDIGESTION "I 8UFKERKD a good while before I found something that would help me, writes Mr. E. W. Borry, of Neosho, Mo. "My trouble was indigoetion, pains in my chest ana a tight, bloated feeling that would make me feel smothered. "Speaking of this to a friend of mine, he told mo that Blnck* Draught was good for this trou ble. I went over bought a pack age. It certainly did help me, so I continued to use it. MI am in the transfer business, and sometimes when I would be hungry and roady to eat, I would have a call and would have to oat later. Then I would eat too much or too hurriedly. This would cause indigestion. After I started using Black-Draught, I found it did mo a world of good. It Is splendid for biliousness and stomach troublee." THEDFORD'S For CONSTIPATION, INDIGESTION, BILIOUSNESS WOMEN who neod & tonic 1 should take Cardul. In f, il use ov?>r 60 years. c-n?l( It's not our "say-so" but our "know-how" that makes SCOTT'S so easy to take and so pleading to the palate. 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