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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE H. D. Nile# . Publisher Published ?ver/ Friday at No. 1109 2 Broad Street and entered at tfie Camden, South Carolina, postofflce as second class mail matter. Price per annum $2.00, n ... n .11 I.I Camden, S. C., Friday, Sept. 24, 192B. WRITES OF THE STORM. Former Camden People Partially !>* scribe Great Calamity. mi I. .... p i The shock of Florida's great storm was felt in a number of Camden homes as many former residents of | this city are now living in Miami and the territory which during the past few daye has been the scene of one of the nation's greatest disasters. Jack WatkinS, well-known Camden boy and former assistant cashier of the First National Bank here, was one whom the atorm 'held at Stai mercy ifrom 2:30 until 7 o'clock- Saturday morning and later/the tame day witnessed its ragings worse than ever. In writing to his mother, Mrs. J. H. Watkinsi >yho is at present living with'f&r daughter, Mrs. S. L. Perry, on North Lyttleton street, Mr. Watkins tells the following story: "Your wire came this morning, so I wired you again this afternoon, but had -already sent you one Monday morning, the first chance I had. You see everything wasr so torn up that you -cduldn't toll whether it would got through or not. Well, it certain? ly was an awful storm and I never want to go through one again. Looked any minute for the house to oOmo down on me, and the wind was too strong to go outside, so there I stood from 2:30 in the morning until : 7, then the storm quieted down a little and I headed for Coeoanut Grove to see how Edith was, und got * ~ about half way there when the storm broke again. 1 managed to get to their house und put the ear up agninst the house to keep it from being ? blown away. "The second blow was a lot woise than the first and of course it was raining all the time, and wc looked every minute to be blown away, but their house stood the storm and when it ceased about 12 o'clock 1 came up street and went out to see myltouse. Had no idea it would be loft, nut it . .. was still -standing. Everything in It was soaking wet, so I came on down street for fear of another blow. "The garage was the first to go about M o'clock, and then the sleeping y>orch. The garage was over in a neighbor's yard, and then later on it blew back up against the house, breaking out all the front windows, breaking in part of the side of the house in the dining room and all the roof in that side. Honestly, that house was?lifted up three or four times and would then drop back. Happened that n friend was there, and he and 1 just waited for daylight or for the house to go. There was no use trying to got out. i?? it, for roofs, pierrs of houses and bricks were flying everywhere. I really can't describe how it was, but, it sure was awful. The Hulls lost the roof of their house and the front porch, and I don't think that there are very many houses that are not damaged some, and the business section is in the same fix. "i am trying to dry out the things at the house, ami am still staying out there, but as soon as a hart! rain comes will have to move. Don't know yet what 1 will do about it, but don't you all make any arrangements to come down here. I suppose I will still have my job. hut we can't tell how things are going to turn oUt\ Now don't you worry about me, for 1 can get along. \N ill write you again us soon as possible. Another account of the storm comes from Mrs. W. A. Bull of Miami to her daughter, Mrs. T. J. Zoigler, who is now visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis L. Clyburn in this city: "None of us were hurt in the storm but we lost the house and everything \s ruined. We are going to get the house patched as soon as we can get help. Everybody is in the same condition. We are staying in the garage. It did not lose the. top but the water is two inches deep on the floor. No lives were lost in this section. I went around as soon as it was daylight to see how Jack Watkins was standing it -and he \Cas out ^n his bathrobe, the house a wreck. . "We have no water, gas or lights. Your father got nn oil stove so I let the neighbors use it too. I can't write?will send the first papers printed. There was a hurricane, tornado and tidal wave Friday and Saturday. The largo boats are up on Miami avenue?think of that! It. is awful. Our driver helped put sixteen bodies in one church. The ernment has sent marines to guard the city. Don't think anything if I don't write again soon. "A friend had just moved from her apartment on the causeway the day before the storm and the house they lire living in is the only one standing in the neighborhood. She says that two big concrete apartment buildings behind them just crumpled up. Our house had no top at all. beds rumed. It makes me ill but crying doesn't do any good. Everybody jis ruined. 200 Rifea Binned. Ilock Hill. SeptL 20.^-Fire at an early hour this morning destroyed or bidly damanged 200 bales of cotton in the Warehouse of Williams A Cornhere. The loss, unofficially estimated at 510.000, was said by oHE-iaD big joh iikfokk huhardh. n " I.&rge Proportion House and Senate WilPBo n#w Member*. r *...... (By Juo. K. AuJI.) t ' . Columbia, Sept. 20.?With a large proportion of the house membership composed of new representatives, most of them without previous legislative experience, with 22 new senators out of a'tolal /if 40; with new' presiding officers in both hoqses, and with a new chairman of the wuys and 1 means committee, the administration of the incoming governor, Major John G. Richards, will start out with a clean slate, and with a wonderful opportunity for constructive legislation. With a majority in the State at large of between 26,000 and .'10,000 votes, und having carried 27 out Of the 46 counties, the new governor will begin his administration wijh the people of the State behind him, and- it is predicted that the new legislature will work in harmony with him along all progressive lines, reflecting the sentimentexpressed by the vote on Tuesday of last week. Major Richards pitched his campaign upon a platform of tax reform, economy, law enforcement and gcting back to constitutional government. "I anl in favor of strtct economy in each and every department of our government/' he said, "and the saving of every dollar pos- J sible to the taxpayers of the state, I and if elected governor I shall use the I vpto power this end whenever nee- J canary, and when this can be done without impairing the efficiency of the government." &is platform, as announced, to the J Democratic party of South Carolina, bef6re the campaign opened, also contained this paragraph: "In the campaign of 11)18 I advocated, and shall advocate in the coming campaign, the consolidation of offices wherever pos-1 sible, and the. abolition of those that I are unnecessary. Our State has gotten away from constitutional government, and is actually suffering from bureaucracy and government by commis-l sions." During the progress of the campaign, ho was specific, and advo-1 cated, among other things, the abolition of the State Tax Commission, and I devolving its duties upon the consti-1 tutional office of comptroller general, I aiftl urged equalization of the tax values, contending that the local machinery which was already in existence for that purpose should be put I into operation. The so ft drinks tax will expire by its own limitation on April 1, 1927, and if the tax is to continue the act levying it must be re-enacted."" The! governor-elect has declared that he J will not stand for any increase in the taxes on the homes and farms of the State, and that r a tiler than to increase the tax upon real property he would prefer a luxury taxr of the proper kind, if it should be necessary "foTi the purpose of preventing the imposition of an additional tax on real prop-J erty." Hut he has reiterated throughthe State his belief that present J conditions have been brought about by extravagance, which should be eliminated. r<-\' 'h?' c v.*:If be another fight in g.s .iturc over the re-enactment I ',1(i soft drinks tax is predicted! with almost certainty, hut exactly what will he evolved from all the va-1 inus tax reform and tax expediency I and emergency tax measures which wiil he piled into the legislative hopper does not yet appear, and will not appear until it has been sanctioned by a majority of both houses?because, With so many new members in either branch, predictions so early in the game as to legislation are not worth the paper they are written on. Those who know him hnve no doubt that the new governor will hew to the mark with all the vigor that is in him; but they realize that in his efforts for tax equalization, for tax reform and for the return of the state to constitutional government, he will not walk in Elysian fields by day, nor at night will he lay himself down to sleep upon any bed of roses, during the four years of hard, very hard, work which is before him. Of the 23 members of the State senate whose terms expire this November, only two returned?Senators Moore of Abbeville, and Rogers, of Dillon. Two senators died during the summer?Messrs. Rogers of Spartanburg, a hold-over, and Graham, of Williamsburg, who was not a candidate for re-election. Of the new senators, however, Messrs. E. J. Dennis, of Berkeley*, E. R. Ginn, of Hampton; 1* rank A. Miller of Darlington; and Richmond P. Stacey, of Cherokee, have formerly served in the senate, and of the new senators? Messrs. Kind ley, of Pickens; I.egare. of Charleston; MeColl, of BenncttsviHe; Odom, of Spartanburg; Perry, of Chesterfield, and Stukds, of Clarcnr'on. are members of the present house. Richland county will be represented i in the next senate by Col. James H. Hammond, a member of the Columbia bar. On the fate of the returns Mr. Governor Richard* in Reply. In u letter of reply to the Camden Chamber of Commerce, Governorelect John Q, Richard# has sent the] following1 to the Chamber of Commerce from his home at Liberty Hill, under date of September 18: "With all my heart I wish to ex* j press my gratitude for the very kind resolutions adopted by your body and forwarded to me by your Secretary, Mr. B, G. Sanders. "I wish to assure you that this ex-1 pression of your confidence will strengthen me in my determination to serve to the best of my ability the j country und state we all so dearly | love. "Throughout the trying campaign that lias just come to a close, I was inspired by the fact that I was a representative of the great county of Kershaw, u county whose ideals, traditions and history furnished a page of our State's most glorious records and determined that by neither word nor action would I reflect discredit, upon her great namo and people, and I only trust that I kept the faith. "Gentlemen of the Chamber of Commerce of Camdon, I most earnestly solicit and feel sure that I Will enjoy your cooperation in giving to our state an administration of her affairs in a manner that she so richly deserves and that will reflect credit j not only upon our county, but upon our entire state and people.' "You may rely on me to serve you at any time, and in any way that I may." . - , | i r. . James Hammond, Columbia attorney, was declared the nominee for the State Senate in Richland coUrvty Friday, after a recount of the vote by the Richland County Democratic Executive committee. The vote was: Hammond, 5,154; Jeff Bates, 5,148. Prior to the recpunt Bates had the lead. JOHN G. RICHARDS. John G. Richards has been nominated by the voters of the state for governor. He is well qualified to fill thb place and no doubt will make a good chief executive. The reins of government will be safe in his hands and the people need have no fear. The Kershaw man stressed tax reform in making his race and also flaying extravagance, but The Piedmont predicts taxes wiH be higher when he goes out of office than when he went in. It has always been the case and no doubt will always be so. Taken as a whole the voters have done very well, so now lets all -get down to business again and try to put the state near the top of the ladder in education, good roads, religion and other matters.?Greenville Piedmont. Jeff B. Bates, a member of the present house, had a majority of 20 votes, but a recount gave Mr. Hammond a majority of six. Recounts in this county have developed startling errors in counts at some of the bo.ves. When it is realized that a change of two votes at each precinct in the state could have changed the result of the race for the United States senate, the importance of an accurate count is emphasized and the need for greater care is seen to be imperative. TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. The next regular State teachers' examination will be held at every county seat h) the State on Friday, October 8, and Saturday, ^October 9th. At this examination questions will be offered for Primary certificates and General Elementary certificates. At this time, questions will not be offered for High School certificates. Nf third grade certificates will be issued. To earn a second grade cer| tificnte an applicant will be required to make a general average of 75 with not less than 55 on any subject. [ Examinations will begin at. 9 o'clock A. M. each day, at the County Court House. J. Team Gettys, Supt. Education Kershaw County. 25-27-sb . TRESPASS NOTICE. Trespassing, hunting or shooting, day or night, cutting or hauling wood or straw, cattle or hogs running at large, on lands owned and posted by Mr Ralph Ellis, will be dealt with to the full extent of the law. L. A. Kirkland, Attorney. R. Storey, Agent. 25-27-pd TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the H. P. Oglesby place, on the -western sttB of the Wateroe river, known aa tha I Betty Neck section, has been posted, and that hunting or otherwise trespassing on these lands is positively forbidden under penalty of the law>. Coon Hunters Club. 1 Sept. 15, 1925?25-27-pd j J j*i+iKmi+,sY4*wW,\k MIWPWrpmM .mr, +.m++y**n At least three vessels have been known to go over Niagara Falls. | Want*- For Sale WANTKI) ?To communicate with party answering advertisement, ANTIQUE PARLOR FURNITURE in The State of last February, Hox 770, Augusta, Qa. Mail answers to P. O. Box 267, Camdyn, S. C. 26-28-pd. LOST?On Sunday, Sept. 19, pair of two-tone skqll fit eye glasses. Reward for return to Jno. T. Nettles, Camden, S. C. 2fl-sb OYSTER SHELL LIME.?The very best for agricultural purposes, is now on sale in Camden by The Rush Lumber Company. ^ 26tf NOTICE?Have your hemstitching and picoting done by me, 10 cents per yard. I will appreciate your orders. Address Mrs. Florence Laney, East Haile Street, Camden, S. C. I 26-28-pd FOR RENT?Most desirable store j room, 27x90 feet, located Broad | Street, in midst of best stores here.! Good location and suitable any kind of business. Write or wire owner, Camden Loan and Realty Company, Camden, S. C. 26-27 MOVING, WRECKING, STORING* If you have any buildings to . be moved or raised, let me give you an estimate. Leo. E. Byrum, Camden, S. C., and Greensboro, N. C. 26pd FARMERS AND MERCHANTS!? Notice?Ropp'ji Commercial Calculator shows price on everything instantly. More information on "figures" than a college man remembers. Durable cloth binding, handy pocket size postpaid 60c. Circular free. Agents wanted. R. E. Willis, Greenville, S. C. 26-pd FOR SALE-?House and lot 112 feet on Walton street, 315 feet on National Highway. J. L. King, Bethune, S. C. 24-26-pd FOR SALE.?Self' player piano. Bargain for quick sale. Apply Chronicle Office, Camden, S. C. 25-27-pd FARM FOR SALE?By owner, 65 acres in tract, 40 acres in cultivation, balance in wood. One good tenant house. Plenty of outbuildings. Close to graded school and church. "Apply to Mrs. Annie E. Parker, Cassatt, S. C. 23-26-pd WANTED?No. 1 pine logs. Highest tashr prices paid; 'year round demand. Sumter Planing Mills and Lumber Co.,-Attention E. S. Booth, Sumter, S. C. - 1-tf-sb PHOTOGRAPHY?I have recently rebuilt my home at 1340 Haile street and built an up-to-date home studio where I am prepared to do any kind or style of photograph and ^t a reasonable price. I have some of the latest equipment and can make pictures regardless of weather conditions. Joe B. Gaskins, Camden, S. C. 14-tf NOTICE?I hereby notify all persons no? to credit any member of my . family. If they do so, I will not be responsible for said debts. H.x Arthur Davis, Camden, S. C. 26?27p FOR SHOE REPAIRING?call at the Red Boot Shop next, door to Express office. A. M. JONES, Prop. 24tf . v ' FOR SALE?2000 bushels of Fulr ghum andt(Appler Oats for seed pur- , pose. One year from Coker. See B. D. Boykin forr-pricfc&.VHB. D. BOYKin, Boykin, S. C. 25-2&-pd SECOND VOLUME OF HISTORIC CAMDEN?About November 1st Second and concluding part of "Historic Camden" will be ready for delivery to all who may^wish to purchase a copy. This volume covers that interesting period of Camden's* annals subsequent to the year 1800, with portraits, illustrations and sketches of numerous families. The price will be six dollars delivered. ! The undersigned authors will ap-.j preciate any orders placed with j - . . o v.c "'V , them or either of them. Thos. J. Kirkland, R. M. Kennedy. 25-26-sb FOR SALE?100 acres sandhill land, about three miles, from Blaney on eld Wire Road. - Price-xeaaonabler? John K. DeLoach, Camden, S. C. 24-26-sb J'Olt HALE?My residence at 1411 Fair street. This house contains three'bed rooms, sitting room, dining room, large kitchen, one ffcrnished and one unfurnished bathroom, two closets, and a china closet. This house is in one-of the nicest neighborhoods in Camden, and the lot has a flower yard, trees, chicken yard, vegetable garden, servant's house and garage. Phone or write Thomas Ancrum, Chester, S. C. ^ 1 MAPLE LOGS?12 inches and up in?diameter. We pay the highest market prices the year round. The Zickgraf Co., Denmark, S. O. 1 . 23-28-sb .. > KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL Open# Monday, Oct. 4, 1926 MABEL J. STOVER 131! CAMPBELL STREET Terms Reasonable 1 V???i???????? ^ ^Sfationto stattqocaus ait Quickest and Cheapest i . v.- - .. . , . * ... 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