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The Wateree Messenger Published Every Wedne?day by CHAS. ,W. BIBCHMORE, Prop. Entered as Second Class Matter at the Postofttce at Camden. 8. C. , Subscription *1.50 A Year in Advance Wednesday, May 23, 1984 "The meek shall inherit the earth'", minus the inheritance tax. Blessed is the telephone girl who never expects the subscribers to bfe| polite. Same do their most convincing ly ing immediately after swearing toj testify to the truth. We suspect that the plan to coin I more silver dollars is backed by the euapendei trusts The drought appears to be out doing the AAA in the matter of re ducing the wheat surplus. Americanism : Thinking recovery can be brought about by propounding | ami answering questionnaires. _____________________ h < Automobile accidents shov? a slight decrease, which may be duo to the | improved agility of pedestrians. Perhaps, after all, the most fortu-^ nate people are those who can't ob tain credit enough to enable them to live beyond their means. i j , We read that "when a Japanese ?young woman reaches 30 without having acquired a husband it ij con sidered a tragedy." The same as in America. j I TIME TO RENOVIZE AGAIN Last spring a good many Ameri can communities inaugurated reno vation campaign s7 during which lo-.J cal citizens were urged to have their] property inspected, and Make necess ary and valuable additions, . alterat ions and repair* The campaign provided thousands of jobs. It sent money through a| hundred major industries. Essential improvements were obtained at a fraction of what they would have| cost a few years earlier. This spring and summer should eee additoinal oampaings of the same order. The need for employment is almost as great as it was a year ago. Tho construction industry is still lag^ ging behind ibusiness in general. That peeling paint ? the leaky roof! ? that ancient wiring which presents a constant fire hzard ? that outmoded! heating plant ? that old plumibing that rickety garage ? those cracked steps ? now is tho time to fix and change them. It doesn't matter whether you have ten dollars to spend or ten thousand ? in either case you are doing your bit to spur re covery, and you are getting bargain | value*. - > i BLOCKING FUTURE DEPRESSION The A/mcrican people, consciously or' not, aro busy erecting a mighty bar rier against the possibility of future depressions. They are doing that by buying life Insurance ? and more life insurance. The trend of sales has been steadily upward for a number of months. Men are finding jobs. Many families are enjoyir .-ogWlar and definite in comes lor the first fcime in years. And life insurance, through on? or anothor of the many policies it writes, is aWfi to guard against most any human exigency. It pro tects oi)e's family and dependents ? - and it likewise protects oneself n gainst one of tho greatest of all hum an trar*fHos, a poverty-stricken old eg*. It rebuilds depleted estate* ? or creates now ones. It assures an education for ono's child/en? and it covers lose in case of business re verses. Life insurance is the friend of good times. It is the unrelenting enemy of depression. During tho five trying years that have passed it "has carried thousands of farrtiliei throygh economic storms, and kqpt them from want and distress. And, with *|fiore cttirens showing greater realisation of its possibilities, it will do 'ft still finer work in the future to MMU* financial independence. CAMPAIGN EXPENSES One j^thu (perplexing political problerira of the day is thai of cam paign expenditures. Bow. - audi should a candidate for office beper mtitted to spend in behalf of Ida Can didacy. * Some of the Amounts expended by recent candidates for the Senate seem unreasonably large, and in some casee investigations of cam- 1 paign funds have resulted in the barring of successful candidates. H such investigations are to% be con tinued, and they doubtless will be," it seems that there should be a law definitely fixing the maximum a mount that may be spent, as is dont in somo states with respect to stat. offices. With our ever growing number ot voters it takes a lot of money to reach every voter in the larger statst with even one piece of campaign iu erature. In New York state there are about five million voters. If a single piece of literature were sent to each of these, and the cost of each ?piece, including postage, printing ana addressing, were only five cents, u would take a quarter of a million dollars to do the job. This sum would^ leave little margin for the ex pense of compiling lists, travel for speechmaking, newspaper advertis ing or other expenditures insepar able from an aggressive campaign. In Illinois and Pennsylvania the number of voters is approximately one-third less than in New York, so it would take about $200,000 to reach each voters with one piece V>f cam paign literature and leave a small a mount for other expenses in either oi these great states* These figures would only cover (primary expenses, while in all three states mentioned there would be ad ditional outlays necessary incident to tho general elections. All of which illustrates how futile it i9, generally speaking, for a poor man without rich supporters to aspdr? to high office* A WEDDING WRITE-UP Most newspaper men shrink from the task of wrting up a wedding and prefer to pass that responsible duty to the female society editor. Yet there are exceptions. Occasionally an editor is found who can paint a word picture of nuptial events that any lady "reporter might envy. AWe discovered one like that who appears to be hiding his great talents <in an obscure Kansas town, while he ought to be holding down a big City job. Here is a sample of his literary ability, which proves oui {Mint: "It was a wonderful wedding. Tho girl was as sweet as any girl who ever lived; but modern. As she walked up the aisle on hex fathers arm, her lips lightly tilted at the corners with a happy smile, she was a picture of modest beauty. Her filmy wedding gown and gossamer veil floated around her fair blond head like a halo. She was as "nearly an angel ae girls get to be in this world. At the altar, as she passed from her father, the man she always loved, to the other man to whom she would devote the rest of her life, her dainty slipper touched a potted lily resting on the floor and turned it ov er. Smiling again, she turned to the dear old pastor waiting at the Chan el and said: 'That was a hell of a place t<i put a lily*. " NOTHING QUITE RIGHT i Of course there is nothing that is just right in this world. Evejr since tho world 'was made, men havs been trying to make it right, but have nev er succeeded and I hardly think they evei will So long as we have a world there will be the poot and the unfortunate to make u<s f?^l sorry, there will be fcho wilfully indolent who will not work, there will be thoee In high places ready to take advantage of all those lower down in th? scale. Tho scale will never be even, no mat ter how hard some men may try to make it square and true. Think of this and do the best you oa? with things as you find them. ? The Horry Herald. WR ARK ALL ALIKR His homo is coolest in summet and warmest in winter; his ear is tho best, on the market, aa hi his radio. His wife is the best, if not th? pret tiest, woman in town. His children are perfect darlings, and never give him occasion to worry. Hin chureh ? - well, it is about the only well charted course to heaven. Hit life has con* tained some errors, naturally, but as a whole it is about the moet satisfac tory life ever lived in tMa burg. He takes a olt and gives but littls in comparison. He is Ifttto, and narrow, and selfish and bigoted. He ? is yott ?and the rest of ua. ? Mjurloa Star. Annrtjinrftmpnta FOR CONGRESS To the Democratic Voters of The Fifth Congressional District: I hereby announce mjrself a candi date for Election to the 74th Con gress, subject to the rules ' oi thy Democratic Primary. May1 i'ligain eocpress to you mj my deep appreciation of the splendid vote you gave me in the last election and assure you that, if re-elected, 1 will give you the same conscientious service that I have given during my first term in Congress. J. P. RICHARDS. ? FOR THE SENATE To the Democratic Voters oi Ker shaw County: I am a candidate for the State Senate in the Democratic Primary, subject to the Party's rules and regulations, and I will be grate ful for your kifid consideration. MURDOCH M. JOHNSON. FOR COUNTY DIRECTOR FROM WEST WATEREE I hereby announce myself as a can didate County Director from West Wateree Township subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic Primary. L. P. ROSE. ANNOUNCES FOR THE SENATE I will be a candidate for the State Senate in the coming election. Any voter who believes that I can and will represent our County and State with credit I will appreciate your support. If you can't see it in my favor I will still be a loyal friend of yours. S. F. BRASINGTON. For House of Representatives I hereby announce myaelf as a candidate for the House of Repre sentatives from Kershaw county sub ject to the rules and regulations gov erning the Democratic Primary. Respectfully, NEIL TRUESDALE. Announce* For Re-Election To the Democratic Voters of Ker shaw county? ? ? * Upon my record as Sheriff of Ker shaw county 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 girateful 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 PROBATE I hereby annouhce myself as a can didate fox re-election to the Office of 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. | I* REX JONES. ANNOUNCED FOR MAGISTRATE We, the many friends of Mr. G. R, Clements, beleiving that he would make a capable and efficient office?, hereby announce him as candidate foi Magistrate for the western part of Flat Rock Township subject te the 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-election 'to the office of County Treasurer, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. You have honored me with this office for two terms. I appreciate your loyalty and support in the past and hopv you will continue this support by re-elect ing me in the coming primary. Very respectfully yours, S. WYLIE HOGUE. FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE To the Democratic Voters of Ker shaw County ? Ladies and Gentle men: Comfftjfng with the requests of friends and yielding to my own desire to renew thos# pleasant relat ions created by serving the public in former years, 1 hereby announce my self A candidate for the office of Judge of Probate of Kershaw County and will Very greatly appreciate your ?bpport Vet j respectfully, w. u Mcdowell | FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE I hereby announce myself as a can didate for Judge of Probate for Ker shaw County subject to the rirtea and reflations of the Democratic prim ary. N. C. ARNETT. FOR GAME WARDEN I hereby announce myself as a can' didate for Game Warden of Kershaw County subject to the rules and reg ulations of the Democratic Primary. I will appreciate the support of the voters. W. A. Rusa FOR AUDITOR To the Democratic Voters of Ker shaw County: I hereby announce myself for re-election to the office of Aud'tor of Kershaw County subject to the rules governing the Democrat ic Primary. B. & SPARROW. FOR REPRESENTATIVE To the Voters of Kershaw County: I hereby announce myself as a can didate for the House of Representa tives subject to the rules of the party and if elected will promise a fair and impartial discharge of the duties of the office, for the people and not for corporations. I have six years ex perience in the house and know whut the people want. NEWTON KELLY. Long -Used Laxative To be bought and used as needed for many, many years, speaks well for the reliability of Thedford's Black-Draught, purely vegetable family laxative. Mr. O. E. Ratliff writes from Hlnton, W. Va.: "My wife and I have used Thedford's Black-Draught thirty-five yeara for constipation, ? tired feeling and headache. I use it when I feel my system needs cleansing. After all these years, I haven't found any thing better than Black-Draught," Bold in 28-cent package*. Thedford's BLACK-DRAUGHT "CHILDREN XJK1 THK STRUT* Regular communication Ct this lodge is held on the fiwt Tuesday in each month At 8 p. m. Visiting Brethren are welcomed. N. R. GOODALE, JR., J. W. WILSON, Worshipful Master Secretary. Dependable Ambulance SERVICE KORNEGAY FUNERAL HOME Phone 103 Camden. S. C. State Hospital Is Now Overcrowded Dr. C. F. Williams, superintendent of the South Carolina State Hospital at Columbia, has sent out .the follow ing resolutions passed by the Iboard of regents at its regular meeting on Way 10, 19? 4, which are signed by Christie Benet, chairman, Frank H. Barnwell, A. W. Reynolds* Daniel L. Sinkler and J. E. Sirrine: "Whereas, the maximum capacity of the South Carolina State Hospital, according to the principles of modern sanitation as approved by the State Board of Health, is 2,903, and "Whereas, due to the unusual econ omic conditions existing in the state, the 'Board of Regents and the author ities of the hospital have allowed this population to increase to 3,500, and "Whoreas, it is apparent that such number is too great to permit of proper treatment of those already in the hospital and that further admis sions will bo unfair to the person for whotn admission is sought and also for those patients already in the hos pital, and ! "Whereas, the Board of Regents and tho authorities feel that their first duty is to those already In the hospital and that then every effort be made to provide beds for violent cases for whom admission may be sought, hereafter, "Therefpre, Be It Resolved, by the Board of Regents that the maximum number of patients, to (be Cared for by the hospital, until additional ac-? commodations be had, shall not ex ceed 3,4f)0. "Further, that the Superintendent is directed to only accept cases whose condition is extreme and in no ease to allow an ad7nis?ion where, in his opinion, the proper housing and treatment of such patient is impos sible, or where the population, ac cording to race or sex, is already so overcrowded! that the welfare of those now in tho hospital will be jeopardi sed |>y such further admission. "T.a*t)y, be it resolved ^iat the Superintendent notify the Circuit Judges and the Judges of Probate in this state of this action, and that * copy of these resolutions, together with a letter explaining the eofuMtioata FRENCH FARMERS CHANGING i ABOVE. Primitive farming methods are still in us* in much of France. Not* the wooden plow this farmer uses. (Photo bjr Ewing Gal loway, N. ,Y.) RIGHT. Andre de Labou lajre, French Ambassador, and MtdamedeLaboulaf*, pictured while taking a stroll near the Embassy In Washington, D. C. (Photo by Underwood and Under wood.) Some Farming Facts and Figures FRANCE is figuring in the news in many ways these days. First we hear that its wine merchantrtrrs" happy over the big business'that they are doing witn the U. S. A. Then we hear that Frenchmen are complaining that there will be few American tourists this summer be cause the franc has risen from around 4<f to almost 7<f. If your geography is rusty, you may like to be reminded that France has 212,659 square miles, or 63,237 less than Texas. Its African colonies, however, are about 20 times as big as France itself. There are 5,500,000 farm owners in France, with the average farm con sisting of 24 acres. The French peasant is proverbi ally slow to change his habits. As a result, many French farming meth ods have remained unchanged for generations. The two oxen in the picture above are drawing a wooden plow similar to the plows used in Roman days. An example of the obstinacy of the French farmer was seen lately when the French Gov eminent, knowing the importance of nitrate of soda in war, put a re s^rttffeiorLupon imports to build up a synthetic nitrate industry in France. The French farmers, tradition bound, refused at first to believe that the synthetic nitrate of soda gave as good results as the product which they had been using. Last month, however, an article in "The Fertilizer, Feeding Stuff and Farm Supplies Journal" (pul> lished in London, England), said that large-scale oflr'ial tests in France are finally convincing farm ers that the two kinds of nitrate give "practically identical results," a fact wide-awake Southern farm ers who use the American nitrate of soda made at Hopewell, Virginia, could have told them years ago! Forty per cent of rural France is farmed. Over 12,000,000 acres are in wheat, 8,500,000 in oats, 3,800,000 in vineyards and 3,500,000 in pota toes. Textiles, iron and steel an^the big French industries. The popula tion of greater Paris is over 3, 000, 000. Printing Telephone 435 J ft Messenger Print Shop at th? hospital, be sent to tho nows papers of the State with tho request that they print same." CITATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION State of South Carolina, County of Kershaw. By L. It. Jones, Esquire, Probata Judge. Whereas, Andrew Jackson madi milt to mo to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate of ami effect* of^ Joseph Jackson These aro, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of tho m\i<l Joseph Jackson, deceased, that they )>o and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Camden, S. C. on the 8(>th day of May, 1984 next after publication thereof, at 11 o' clock in tK? forenoon, to show cause, If any they Rave, why the said Ad ministration ahould not be granted. Given under my Hand, thii lot.Tl day of May *nno Domini 15KM. L. R. .ION F.tt, Judge of ProTmte Kershaw County. Published o"n the 10th and 2# 1 daya of Way, 1934, in the The Wa tered Messenger an<l posted nt tho Court House door for the time pre scribed by law. THE HEATEN PATH to J EN'K'.N'r? REPAIR SHOP moans tho [witrona are fond of economy, efficiency and thrift and prefer to pay CASH in ordor to profit by their onj4>? nooririK knowledge and long land ing experience. Pioni>er Traveling Oxen, mule* find horaen wore rifled In crossing tho continent before tho rnllronds were built. Oxen had the most end urn tire nnd the len?t flpeort. Mulofl onme next, while horse* had the leant endurance but the most ?oeml