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The Water ee Messenger Published Every Wednesday by CHAS. W. BIRCHMORE, Prop. Entered as Second Class Matter al the Postoffice at Camden. S. C. Subscription $1.50 A Year in Advance Wednesday, April 11, 1934. Correct this sentence: "I have a lot of troubles, but never worry over them." What has become of those old Wall Street pools in which so many suck ers were caught? Giving credit where it is duo a big milk producer displays thi a sign: "All that 1 am I own to udders." The problem of disposing of old razor blades has been solved by a Scotch friend. Ho shaves with them. In Alabama an aviator is running for the legislature. Appropriate enough, in asmuch as most elgisla tive bodies are usually up in the air. In discussing who won the war it might be kept in mind that the form er Kaiser has lived to be 7f> years old ?and is still waith 160 million dollars. THE PATHS OF GLORY Some two centuries ago Thomas Gray, i nhis immortal poem," Elegy in a Country Churchyard", wrote: "The paths of glory lead but to the grave." Sometimes the paths of glory lead to welcome obscurity even ; before tho grave claims those who havo been glorified. A case in point is that of Maxine Elliott, now 61, who for 30 years was one of the world's most admired actresses, acclaimed by many as tho most beautiful and accomplished p , woman on the stage. She abruptly quit her artistic career in 1920, and r since lived mostly in Europe having acquired an adequate fortune through _hejr stage appearances and subse quent shlrewd investments. Recently vjaitLo*. her native alnd v.. for the first time in nine years? I'-f, she was born' in Rockland, Me.? ? newspapermen sought interviews. She refused to reminisce about her {i career, but said: "I never liked the theater. I just happened to br in it. Night after night I played in successes. They became drearier and drearier. My idea of happiness is to find some small comer of tho world, crawl in to it, and never sec my name in tho [papers until I die." To the average mortal, who con tinually strives for reputation and public approval to tho bitter end, Maxine Elliott's attitude will appear peculiarly strango. WHAT OF RECOVERY? As the Congressional campaign of 1934 progresses we shall hear more and more discussion of the adminis tration's recovery measures and the results which havo attended them. Somo of tho questions to bo asked, whether answered or not, are these: What has actually been accom plished in the direction of increasing employment, except through the ex penditure of government funds? Havo the added restrictions and regulations placed upon business and industry tended to promote omploy mer.t, or have they retarded recov ery through making capital too timid to seek investment? What has been the general offect. of the NUA upon labor? Employ ers? Farmers? Small business men ? Consumers ? Whether theso and dozens of other questions bearing upon administra tion policies can ho answered in a mnnnor satisfactory t.o a majority of the voters is a matter of deep concern to loaders of both political pnrties. Tho Democrats will contend that the New Deal has been a great success, whilo the Republicans will denounce many of its features in vigorous term A. Whatever the result, tho campaign will not lack material for spirited controversy. Charging that hor husband would have the hired man boat her up whon he personally tired of administering corporal punishment, Mrs. Rose Ro* Wiarich of Copley, O., obtained a di ,-j y\? | . * IS THE OLD HOMESTEAD DOOMED? In a recent address, Norman Thom as predicted that the next ten years will see this nation under either Sbcialist or Fascist rule. Mr. Thomas said ho abhorred the possibility of violence and revolution and urged a peaceful drifting into Socialism. If t were possible, he said, he would advocate immediate confiscation of all in\istry and bus iness and the vesting of title in the commonwealth. However, with this so difficult, he suggested the plan of "compensation plus taxation" for the commonwealth to follow in assuming ownership. Mr. Thomas' opinion seems to be that our whole industrial, agricultur al, political and financial system is a failure. He is opposed to profits from private ownership of industry. He said his party, if given power, would strive to socialize banks, rail roads, coal mines, power, and next would monopolize all industry for the benefit of the commonwealth. Taxes would be reviled ? tho inheritance tax being increased ? and allowances made for farmers to tie allowed to abandon their titles to property with a guaranty that they could remain on property and work the farm. Commonwealth' councils would direct the new enterprisesand furnish ma chinery and .materials. It is pretty hard for American cit izens to understand that doctrine. The United States was established as the land of freedom and encourage ment of individual initiative anil en terprise. It is difficult to conceive of an American farmer, a "freeholder'' be ing ready to turn his land in to th> Government for some allowances that might be had him, for tho privilege of living on the property and "work ing the farm" for the commonwealth, as a "tenant". Also it is difficult to imagine the American farmer, a froo man, taking his orders from com monwealth councils and having ma chinery and materials handed out to him at tho will of the council. At the present time the drive for sociliazation is against the big in dustres, but the fact .that tho plan includes the farm and public owner ship of homes and the direction of the people by councils which would be nothing but a ruling class under a different guise, shows the necessity for studying th|s situation carefully. You can't Have a nation half so cialistic and half individualistic any more than you can have it half slave and half free. If ndustry is social ized and its right to private owner ship denied, agriculturo will be so cialized as sure as tho sun rises and sets and the old h mestead, which has been the rallying point for fam-\ ily life and patriotic ideals in Amer ica, will be destroyed. PAVING THE WAY FOR CRIME Tho growing volume of resistance ! to the stringent anti-gun law now i pending in Congress is encouraging to those who still believe in consti tutional guarantees. The proposed law would make ownership of small arms virtually impossible for the honest citizen. And, like similar state laws, it would thus favor tho criminal, who violates all laws. It would assuro him that his victims were unprotected. Vio lence, robbery anu other crimes would be made immeasurably easier and safer. Hundreds of new??pa?pcrs, maga zines, and a legion of well known rit i/.ens, are against the law. It is to be hoped that it never passes out of its present embryo stage. WEALTH TAKES A HOLIDAY "The American people havo nover felt tho lash of the tax collector,'' says a well-known writer on econom ies. "The treasury has only recently indicated that it will make a door to door canvass. It must havo taxes. Suppose tho people who believe the wealthy aren't paying their taxes should say, 'Get it from the rich. Soak them!' Tho tax colelctor brings forth statistics to provo that there aren't any rich any more...." In 1028, according to income tax returns, thero were 43,000 persons with incomes of $50,000 a year. In 1932 there were less than 8,000 and later statistics will probably show a further drop. Wealth has literally taken a holiday. The result is that the old policy of piling increasingly heavy tax burdens on persons with large incomes is no longer /productive of substantial revenue. Tho incomes simply don't exist. What must Inevitably happen, if government oxpenso continues to rise, Is heavier txatlon on small and mod erate incomos-on tho day-laborer, the Salary worker, the owner of k small business and a modest amount . 4 the time for cooperation There has never been a time when the farm cooperatives of the country were called upon to do more import ant work than they are doing now ? both from the standpoint of the far mer and the consuming public. It would not be fair to say that the government's farm relief policy has failed. But it has not produced the benefits that were expected of it six or eight months ago. Prices, when J related to the rise in the cost of liv | ing, are still low. Surpluses continue to glut an already overburdened | market. Matters have reached the i point where there is talk of declaring agriculuture a public utility, under strict governmental domination which would tell every farmer ex actly what and how much he could produce every month in the year ? and give him a permit to do it. The cooperatives are fighting hard to maintain the farmer's traditiona* individualism ? and at the same time bring him around to policies ths-.t art essential to his every economic and sccial exi.-tence. They are striving to reduce surpluses? to stabilize markets? to fight his battles with interests that oppose cooperative movement. They must win out. At this time, especially, they need the loyal help of all farmers, and the public. Ag gressive action is essential. The co operatives have the machinery in motion ? and they know how to use it to the fullest advantage. Sidelights In response to questionnaires sent to large corporations by the Federal Trade Commission, the salaries ol the nation's highest-paid executives were recently disclosed. The largest salary and bonus combined for 1932 was that of George W. Hill of the American Tobacco Company, $825,607 The highest straight salary was that of Chairman Schwab of Bethlehem Steel, $250,000. (Greta Garbo gets $300,000 for a 40-week year.) Owen D. Young of General Electric re ceived $73,534, the highest paid to any executive in the Electrical indus try. The Bible-reading marathon ap pears to be coming back# as an in door sport. A few weeks ago Rev. Dake and members of his Zion City, 111., congregation read the Bible from cover to cover in 69 hours and 17 minutes, breaking all records. But the Zionists' were not to enjoy their triumph for long. Recently Rev. Pitcher and a team from tho Pente cotsal Church of God in Baltimore lowered the time from Genesis to Re velation to 50 hours and 56 minutes. President Hoover said at tho ded ication of the Harding Memorial, "He trusted men whom he believed were his friends. '* President Roosevelt recently wrote, "What I meant was that I would veto tho bill, and I don't car who you tell it to." Even the greatest get mixed sometimes in the use of "who" and "whom," even as you and I. An alarm clock is always a nuis ance, and to L. E. Pugh of Birming ham and L. W. Young of Dallas it proved to bo a positivo menace. Within a few days of each other both men cracked their necks by yawning and stretching at tho unwelcome sound of tho alarm. Both aro recov ering after wearing steel braces to aid tho fractured vertebrae to knit. Many believo that tho 1934 base hall season will be tho last in which Mabo Ruth will appear as a major league player. Ruth himself has in timated that thjs may bo tho ease. Hut in an oxhibition game with New ark the other day ho hit two homo runs. Tho Babe's peak salary was $80,000 in 1921 ; last year ho receiv ed $52,000, and his present contract calls) for $35,000. After telephoning the polico ho was going to kill hmiself, Albert L. Timoney, of Hartford, Conn., shot himself through tho hoart. of property. Government will have to take more and more of his income and earnnigs to carry on tho funct ions with which It has been loaded. Higher income and property taxes on the businesses providing food, cloth ing, power, gasolino and other nocesa% ities and luxuries, moan highor prices which aro passed on ton consumers. Exhorbitant taxes mean fewer jobs, fewer opportunities, hard times- less money to spend for tho things that givo employment, a constant threat to recovery. Announcements Announces For Re-Election To tho Democratic Voters of Ker shavf county: Upon my record as Sheriff of Ker shaw courfty for the past two terms, and upon my record as Deputy Sher iff for seven years prior thereto, I hereby announce myself as a candi date for re-election to the office of Sheriff. I am grateful for the loyal support given me in my previous campaigns, as well as in the adminis tration of the duties of my office, and I ask a continuation of that loyalty and support. J. H. McLEOD. FOR RE-ELECTION TO OFFICE OF JUDGE OF PRORATE I hereby announce myself as a can didate for re-election to tho Offico o' Judge of Probate for Kershaw Coun ty in the approaching County Prim ary election subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. Will appre ciate the support of the Voters of Kershaw County and if elected will render unprejudiced advice and ser vices as heretofore. L. REX JONES. ANNOUNCED FOR MAGISTRATE We, the many friends of Mr. G. R. Clements, beleiving that ha would make a capable and efficient ofiicer, hereby announce him as candidal e for Magistrate for tho western part o{ Flat Rock Township subject to tho rules governing the Democratic primary. FOR COUNTY TREASURER To the Democratic Voters of Ker shaw County: I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re -elect 'or to the office of County Treasurer, subject to the rules an<l regulations of the Democratic primary. You have honored me with this offico fur two terms. I appreciate your loyalty and support in the past and hope you will continue this support by re-elect ing me in the coming primary. Very respectfully youis, S. WYLIE HOGUE. FOR AUDITOR To the Democratic Voters of Ker shaw County: I hereby announce myself for re-election to the offico of Auditor of Kershaw County subject to the rules governing the Democrat ic Primary. B. E. SPARROW. Dependable Ambulance SERVICE KORNEGAY FUNERAL HOME Phono 103 Camden. S. C. Rev. W. H. Workman I Died At Darlington Darlington, March 30. ? The Rev. William II. Workman died at his home here this morning of pneumonia. Mr. Workman was born in Camden, May 10, 1858. He attended WofTordl college and was a graduate of the j Columbia Theological seminary and t was ordained at Little Rock church, Marion. His first charge was Har- J mony Presbyterian church. Mr. J Workman preached in other Presby- 1 terres, but, some time ago returned to Harmony, then wont to Salem Prick church and Concord church. He re signed on account of his health. Mr. Workman married Miss Pauline Burgess of Williamsburg county. She survives him with the following chil dren: .Tames Miner Workman, Greens boro, N. ('.; Miss Anna Workman, Mrs. J. 0. McJunkin, John E. Work man, of Darlington; and Mrs. E. (?. EdNvards, of Mullins. Six sisters and one brother also survive, Mrs. John G. Richards, Liberty Hill; Mrs. J, M. Jennings, Winnsboro; Mrs. R. R. Ros borough, Sparta, N. Y.; Mrs. V. W. Clarke, Camden; Miss Anne Work man, Converse, Texas; and Henry Workman, Frankfort, Ind. Attended Funeral Some of those attending the fun eral of Rev. Workman from Camden and this county were Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Nettles, Mrs. Lee Nettles, Miss Ida Wallace, Benjamin P. DeLoach, Mrs. V. W. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Richards and Rov. F. A. Drennan from Liberty Hill. Mr. Workman's funeral was held on Sunday after noon at 3:30 o'clock at Salem Brick church near Mayesville with the Rov. T. E. Simpson, pastor of tho Darling ton Presbyterian church, conducting the services. Dave Cooper of Cadiz, Ohio, broke a rib when ho sneezed as ho leaned over the back of a chair. AMAZE A MINUTE SCIENTIFACTS BY ARNOLD Snappy Stuff E. Byrd, blind was veteran of El! Paso, Texas, testified in his divorce suit that his wife put chairs in his way for him to tsumble over as ho walked around .the house. Mrs. Brooks Blizzard is principal, Frank Sunshine' is music teacher, and William Showers is janitor at a Wild wood, N. J., public school. At San Antonio, Tex., Theron Beck with and Gladys Zimmerman were married while standing beneath an arch of shovels formed by the grooms fellow workers. Mrs. Frances Mae Rauley, of Ev ansville, Ind., received a divorce from her husband when she testified that he had failed to take a bath in four months. George F. Sheers of Mattoon, 111., had his first tooth extracted a week after his 100th birthday. Harriet Snyder of St. LouLs has forgiven Roy Scholes, who nearly killed her in a jealous rage, and will marry him when he leaves prison. Two , policeman who arrested tho wrong man were sued by John A. ? Tryon of Boston and had to pay him ! $50(1. Walking in her sleep, 18-year-old Dora I'ayne of Chicago fell 40 ieet, , but was unhurt. Two men were arrested in London for wearing women's clothing whj begging. Henry Porter of Evanston, 111., was thrown from his motorcycle onto the top of an auto that struck his ma chine and escaped with only a few j bruises. Thwarted in love, William N". Odor drank what he thought was ant poison and gave himself up at the I'jmergency Hospital, but attendants found that the "ant poison" was only molasses. When Howard Gibson, a railroad employee, saw a supply train speed irg down a steep grade near Waynes boro, Ya., on the same track on which a freight was standing, he threw a witch and let the supply train slide in safety onto a side track. lie was then bawled out for having author ized possession of tho switch key. Which somehow reminds us of the! late John McGraW, who once fined a player for hitting a home run when he had been signalled to hunt. TAX NOTICE The Legislative action on ta.N ex tension has boon finally agreed upon and provides that only two fj' < ) per cent penalty shall be added to l'."33 taxes up to April first, and from April fiist to May first ;i total penal ty of three (3?{ ) per cent. There after, the books are do-ed u/h iu*l penalty added as provided by law. When inquiring about taxes please state school district in which you live or own property. Y our a respect fully, a. W. HOGUR, Treasurer Kershaw County. SPECIAL TAX NOTICE An Act was passed at last session of Legislature allowing taxpayers in this county ten (10) years to pay their 1932 and back taxes in install ments of one-tenth each year provid ed they pay current year's taxes each year before books close. This ap plies to real estate and personal property only when listed with real estate. Personal property taxes are in hands of Sheriff for collection as heretofore. Yours respectfully, 3. \V. HOGUE, Treasurer Kershaw County. Use This Laxative made from plants Thedford'a Black-Dkauoht la marie from plants that grow In the ground, liko the garden vegetable you eat at every inctl. NATUUHJ has put Into these blunts tin active medicine that stimulates the bowels to act ? Just as Nature put the ma terials that sustain your h<j<ly Into the vefietahlo foods you eat. In Black- Draught you have a natu ral laxative, free from synthetic druga. Its use floes not tnnk<- you have to depend on cathartic chemical druRB to Ret the bowels to act d;illy. Now ynu can pet H lack-Draught In form of a 8YIIUP, for Childubn. FINAL DISCHARGE Notice is hereby given that one month from this date, on the 30th day of April, 1034 at II o'clock A. M., I will make to the Probate Court of Kershaw County my final return as Administrator of the estate of C. \V. Evans, deceased, and on the sannj date I will apply to the sad Court for a final discharge as s:;id Adminis trator. S F. EVAN'S, Administrator of the Estate of C. W. Evans, Camden, S fl. Camden, S. C., March 23, 1034. Charging that her husband held strong cheese under her no-a until she became nauseated, ,\J rs . Violet Van Am ring of Bridgeport, Conn., won a divorce. Radiators Boiled Out and Repaired (ionpral Auto Uppaira. (let our prire on your nrxt job. All work guaranteed. I'ricon reaHonablo. nh;ht kkrvicr tklkphonk i.w Service Man Koorna Over Oarage L. A. Campbell & Co. Garage Smith Main Sireet Cam (ion, S. C.