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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE gnririLsr.wiur T?ubiiBbed every Friday at No. UW Broad Street and entered at the Camden. South Carolina poetofflce aa second claas mall matter. Price per annum |2.00, payable In advance-^ Camden. 8. C\, Friday, Feb. 22. 1929. With the unanimous endorsement of the Chamber of Commerce, the Kershaw county grand jury and the Camden Kotary Club, and with the great majority of the citizens of Camden favoring the proposed *76,000,000 bond issue for a state-wide road program, the issue is finding popular favor among our people, and it is to be hoped that the measure will be put over. It was to he exl>ected that the plain light would come from the Piedmont section where tfrcr already* have good road-' ways. Motorists who have to travel the roads in central and southern Carolina and in the Pee Dee section know full well the need of u system of hard-surface roads. Dr. Wade Stackhouse, a prominent und influential citizen of Dillon, in a recent issue of the News and Courier, presented some sound reasons showing the need of such a system. Wo quote his letter: "I think five cents gasoline tax plus present motor vehicle license rute will repay the seventy-live-million-dollur bond issue together with all interest charges. If I believed one penny of tax would have to be levied on depressed farm property, I would not favor the bond issue. "It would oe unfortunate at this time to increase the tax on gusoline or to raise license fees. The automobile now is laboring under all the load it should carry, but if through some catastrophe our calculations on the income to be derived from the gas should fail to pay the principal and interest of the bond issue, we could ] increase both the tax on gasoline and , license fees until the income would be sufficient. The motorist will stand five, six or eight cent gas tax rather than ruin his car on bad roads. As a car owner, I am willing to pay a five cents gas tax for the next twentyffour years if assured 5,H00 miles of paved roads in this state , over which to run my car in the near future while I am still living. "Some farmers living a few miles off the paved roads say they should be given two-fifths of our road fund to build earth roads so that they can get to the paved highways . In answer* the paved road is the arterial system of our industrial life. They gather life blood of industry and bring it to our centers, our cities and our county seats. Capillary circulation of blood in the skin of a person is necessary but when a limb is seriously injured, the surgeon inquires is the main artery sufficient to carry ' the blood back to the heart. Ho well i knows the capillary circulation can be restored if the main artery is in tad. Our first duty is to build our arterial system of roads penetrating every county of South Carolina. When we complete the main roads, by all means, build the minor county roads. "I hear men paying almost no taxes argue against the bond issue because taxes will be increased. The plan proposed' collects every cent of the cost of the roads out of gasoline and 1 ict-Jise fees. The motor owners 1 say to the tax gatherers, we will pay ' every cent up to seventy-live million , dollars. you will only let us use the money to build a system of roads ' on which to run our cars. We will donate the roads we build free of cost to the farmers and business men of South Carolina. We will at our ' expense keep the roads and bridges in repair for the next twenty-four years. We will give you su^h roads and bridges that even the Caesars did not dream them possible. If you do not care to buy a motor car, you do not pay a penny of the cost. "Jf in the year ll>00 you had been told that a property investment was coming that wm willing to P?y luxe* enough money to build paved roads more expenuive than any railroad lima, you would not have believed it. If on the eve of 11*00 meeting of the le&Ulature the present uae of gas end cere could have come over night and our papers had published an offer of seventy-five million dollars in taxes to building a system of roads, would you,' Mr. Taxpayer, have accepted ? Suppose you were assured that the tax offer was sufi fieient to build the roads without a cent of property tax, would you not call a mas* meeting of citizens at every couuty seat and demand that this generous offer be accepted ! "The highways of North Carolina have given her international fame as "tvell as prosperity. A progressive legislature backed by a supreme court that bud backbone, gave our sister states her system of roads. Had it not been for the progressive justice of our supremo court we would today be floundering with our impossible payaa-yuu-go act. We would be Uying to make a state system of roads out of a county road law plan. Our crazy, patch work, disjointed pieces of roads would have caused endless friction and county bickerings. Our supreme court gave us at the stroke of n pen results that might huve required twenty years of political juggling with the popular vote. Will this legislature, wall our governor and will our supreme court give to South Carolina the progressive rot?d law enjoyed by North Carolina? "I heard a representative of one of our lurgest und richest counties suy thaftho bond issue to build a state system of paved roads would cost his county ten millions of dollars. His estimate was too small provided he could conceive a Chinese impassable wall around his county lines. Shut in with even twenty million dollars in paved roads, his business interest would shrivel und die if he drid not welcome free and unlimited ' intercourse not only with all other South Carolina counties, but with all other points of the world. As a resident of Dillon county, I am not altogether selfish that all good roads be built here. Tomorrow or next week the good roads of Marion, Marlboro and Florence may be of great service to me. Our statenis so small that most of us look on it as a single political unit. Prosjierity or poverty in one part of the state can not help but affect every other sectipn, "There are some inequalities in the distribution of our roads. Greed and pork barrel politics have played their part. Some of this could not bo avoided even if we had to live over the last few?years again. If a weaker county should get more than its share perhaps greater prosperity in such county will so enrich the other counties that we will not feel it. Of one thing we must be certain and that is that for a good many years to come the state road system is full grown. We started in with about 4,000 miles in our state system. Under political stimulation it has grown to 5,800 miles. Our friends hoping that some years to come to get aid on their dirt roads should see that not another inch is added to our paying program. "The last argument is that perhaps we may not get our bond money honestly or economically spent. Since 10-4 we have spent almost forty million dollars in road building. So far we have had no big road scandal to compare with many in other states. In honesty and efficiency of investing this forty million dollars 1 challenge comparison with our two linos if big business in South Carolina, > iz;?banking and cotton milling. Our leaders are perhaps as efficient and is honest now as they will be some years to come. Let us see that petty politics has no part in our road program. It should be a disgrace if any consideration other than business fitness enter into any appointment from the humblest clerk to state highway commissioner. "Let us build a comprehensive road system while most of us are living. Some years hence it may not benefit some of us, no matter how smooth and elegant our road ways may be. In this day and time any law is constitutional if our people want it badly ?nough." The 14-Year-Old Girl In South ( a- >lina, under the statutes a 14-ycar-old girl is per-' muted t<> assunn the solemn, binding contract ..f wedlock. w:th the consent of her patents. The Greenville Pied.? -igbi in rnthr.g attention to! : .. !'.... and urging j \_i be di.'.o about it. The! v ay to act in tr.e premises is j s'rttliro to ihange the law j h . minimum age limit at some- I ; i, ng more within the bounds of : t iiM.ii and commonsense, to say nothing of the eternal fitness of things. Any adult knows that a 14year-old girl is too young to become a wife and assume the serious responsibilities of married life. Hut the law is here, staring us in the face, and no legislator makes a move to remedy this condition.?Spartanburg Journal. The rooms were very attractive with vase* of Sweet Breath of Spring, which at this season in Camden blooms in ever> nook. Mrs. Dunn, always efficient, presided in the absence of the president who was ill at the time. Mrs L. Zemp read a most interesting paper on the recent convention held in Columbia. After the 'business pe: !od was over delicious refreshments were served by Miss I Mary Jane Mackoy and Miss Harriott ![ Heard. o Mb*I Bill Killed Columbia, Feb. JP.-The House tonight killed the Herbert libel bill M to 27. Vote on the meaeure, the first important one this session to be fought on the direct queation of its passage, followed an hourqf debate during which J. K. Harld^?of Barnwell and K. H. Herbert of Columbia led the fight for its enactment as a measure of justice to the newspapers. Debate against the bill was led by i 0*. D. Johnston of Spartanburg, B. K. Kecnun of Aiken and others. Union Man Shot and Killed Union, Feb. 18.---George S. Smith, 60, was shot to death in the Meadowbrook section of Union County Sunday night. Kichurd Bridge-man, employed by Smith, was charged witfi the shooting. Seven shots were fired into Smith's body. Miss Dial Injures Hoover's Kin Washington, Feb. lib?George C, Hoover, 61-year-old attorney for the Interstate Commerce commission and cousin of President-Fleet Hoover, was knocked down and seriously injured here today by an automoblie driven by Miss Fannie P. Dial, daughter of former Senator Nathaniel B. Dial, of South Carolina. Mr. Hoover suffered a fractur^j leg, bruises to the body and possibly other injuries. President-Elect Hoover was notified and is expected to visit his cousin at the hospital. Miss Dial stopped her auto after the collision and with the aid of bystanders lifted the injured man into her car and took him to the hospital. She then (Trove to the police station but no charges were filed against her. In the Federal court at East St. Louis, Illinois, on Saturday, Mayor Marshall McCormack, Police Chief John Stamm and Elmer McCormack. all of Herrin, Illinois, were found guilty on charges of liquor conspiracy. Elvin Misker, water superintendent, entered a plea of guilty. The quartet will be Sentenced" this week. I . . Wqodward Starnes Dead? Thomas Woodward Starnes, a former well known citizen of Camden, died at his home, 3007 River drive, Columbia on Friday last. Mr. Starnes was 55 years of age and for 15 years had resided in Columbia where he was a farmer. For a long number of years he was a salesman in the employ of the late A. D. Kennedy who conducted a hardware and general merchandise store. Mr. Starnes is survived by his, widow, Mrs. Martha McCravy Starnes; one son, Woodward Haw-1 thorne Starnes, of-Gokrmbta; and one ; sister, Mrs. Kate Kelley, of Kershaw. The funeral was held at 11:30 Saturday morning at Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church near Winnsboro, with the Rev. J. Dean Crain and the Rev. James Neill officiating, and the interment followed in the churchyard. Xqphews of Mr. Starnes aeted as pallbearers. Administrator's Notice All parties indebted to the estate of Hiram Nettles, deceased, are hereby notified to make payment to the undersigned, and all parties, if any, having claims against the said estate will present them likewise, duly, attested, within the time prescribed by raw. JOHN T.. NETTLES. Administrator. Camden, S. C., February 21st 1029. MAGISTRATE'S SALE Notice is hereby given that on the first day of March, 1929, I will offer for sale in front of the court house one dark bay mare mule, taken up on Funderburk's place near Lugoff. Said mule has never been called for and is to be sold according to law to pay for upkeep and other expenses since it has been in possession of the finder. Terms of sale Cash. B. M. SMITH. Magistrate DeKalb Township. Camden, S. Feb. 21, 1929. Wants?For Sale FOl'ND?One g-ntiem-r.'s gold r.ng. in cemetery grounds. Owner car. ; get -ame by paying for this ad-, vert isement and . ailing on Willie. J Brown, keep, i .,t Quaker cemetery,! Camden. S. < . gs pd. LOST?At Majestic Theatre. Saturday afternoon, a boy's olive colored raincoat. 1- .iuler will receive reward if it is returned to Mrs. S. W. Hogue, W alnut .street or telephone 191, Camden, S. C. 48 pd. FOR RENT?A seven room house, suitably located for transient tourist boarding house. Immediate possession. Apply Carolina Motor Company. 4,r telephone 210, Camden, S. ('. 4N tf. FOR SALE?Atwater Kent and other trade in radio sots. Sacrifice prices. Dewey J. Creed, Radiotrioian. Telephone 210 or 30-l-J., Camden. S. C." 47 tf. I FOR KENT?One six room brick ; bungalow, in Lake View Terra-e. Apply to J. B. Micklo. Route J Camden, s. C, 48-50 pj. | I-OST?One spotted bull yearling, I i very poor condition. Lost ah ut , J two weeks ago from pasture near town. Finder please notify 11 \. Brown. 1605 Broad Street, Camden, S. C. 4^ pd.' LOST?Watch chain emblem. Masonic Commandery and Chapter emblem. Initials "D. J. C." Reward for rdturn to D. J. Creed, Carolina Motor Company, Camden, S. C. 1 47-48 pd. AN (^milfRAlMOVa HC B IN a vi f just traded for a model 47 Atwater Kent all electric lamp socket. Model complete and in perfect con dition, only $76.00. Remember this , set does not use batteries. We traded with Dr. C. A. West. Ask him about this set. W. O. Hay, local Atwater Kent dtyiler. Phone 188 or 837. 47 tf. A'rWATKHK KNrV newest ^product! The wonderful electric dynamic al! electric lamp socket radio set. This set is something different from anything you have ever heard and ,the 'price1 is only $140 complete. Ail we ask is that you allow us the chance to demonstrate with no obligation on your part. Remember we guarantee aH new model sets we sell for one year, w. O. Hay, local dealer. 46 tf. FOR RENT?Two rooms, kitchen and bath, all furnished, electric lights, hot and cold water. Phone 182-J or call at 1002 Fair St. 47-60 sb. TAKEN LP?On my Savage place near Lugoif one dark bay mare mule about nine years old. Owner can get same by paying expenses of upkeed and this advertisement. L. O. Funderburk, Camden, S. C. 46-48 pd. wXnTED^No, Tpine logV~Highest cash prices paid; year round demand. Sumter Planing Mills and Lumber Co., Attention E. S. Booth, Sumter, S. C. 1-tf-so FOR RENT?Hudson coach for the season. Looks like now, runs like new. Condition guaranteed perfect. Apply to W. Q. Hay, at L. A. Campbell & Company Garage, Camden, S. C. 47 tf. ANTIQUES in Sumter, S. C. A short drive over good roads; Inlaid sideboards; pair of inlaid card tables; dining tables; chests of drawers; portraits; glass; china; brass; conterpanes; hooked rugs; bottles. Mrs. Frank A. McLeod, 528 Hampton Avenue, iSumter, S. C. Phone 138. 47-48 sb. "BARGAINS in used radio sets. We have a few trade in battery operated Atwater Kent sets, five to seven tube models complete with good batteries from $36 to $50 complete, nothing more to buy. W. O. Hay, local denier. 46 tf. FOR SALE.?Dry pine wood, 18 and 24-inch lengths, delivered; also dry oak wood, 24 and 30 inches. Send orders to W. A. Edwards, Westville, S. C., R 1. 36-6t-d FOR SALE?Number one and number two pine shingle# for sale. Apply to McCaskill & Lollis, Camden, g q 47 tf? BARGAINS FOR BALK ?Second hand bath tubs and sinks. Good as new. Address A. A. Shanks, West DeKalb Street, Camden, 8. C. 46-48 pd. ATWATKlTK ENT'8 newest product. The wonderful electric dynamic all electric lamp socket radio set. This i?t i* nomething different from aroth^ng you have ever heard and the price is only $140 complete. All we ask is that you allow pa, the chance to demonstrate with no obligation on your part. Remember we guarantee all new model sets we sell for one year. W. O. Hay, local dealer. 46 tf. KARL IHJKKI.K, chief engineer of the great German Graf Zeppelin, chooses the Mujestlc Radio.?Camden Furniture Company. 36 ?bDEWEY J. CREED, Radiotrician. Kolster and Philco radio sets. Telephones 210 and 304-J.; Camden, S. C. 47 tf. CUSTOMERATCHING?4 cents per egg. We will be here Saturday of each week for your hatching convenience. Leave your eggs with Wilsons Filling Station. If interested in Barred Rocks, Rhode Island Reds or White Leghorns, notify me 3 weeks ahead. We will furnish you> very best stock. Lancaster Hatchery, Y. L, Blaek-4 mon, Mgr. 44-48-sb. FOR SALE?Antiques of all kinds. Choice pieces. Also cottage furniture. Prices reasonable. Mrs. M. E. I.yles, 1401 Blanding Street, Columbians. C. 48-51 pd. MONEY TO LOAN?At six and onehalf cent interest on improved city real instate. Apply Henry Savage, Jr., Camden, S. C. S4tf THAT Super-Dynamic Speaker is built in every New Majestic Rndio, the Radio everybody likes to hear. ?Camden F.urniture Company. . 35 tf. FOR RENT?Four room cottage on Broad Street. Apply to L. A. Witt* kowsky, Camden, S. C. 40-tf WANTED?500 bushels field peas at market' price." Apply Welsh Motor Company, Camden, S. C. 40-tf FOR RENT?Two farms in Kershaw County. Apply, to L. A. Wittkowsky, Camden, S. C. 40 tf BARGAINS in used radio sets. We have a few trade in battery operated Atwater Kent sets, five to seven tube models complete with good batteries from $35 to $50 complete, nothing more to buy. W. O. Hay, local denier. 46 tf. CARPENTERING?John S. Mpfl ^phone 268, 812 Church Stnfl Camden, S. C., will give safl factory'service to all for all ul of carpenter work. Buildi^l general repairs, screening, cabiafl making and repairing furnitiifl My workmanship la my refertan I solicit your patronage. That! ing you in advance. 6011 CURTAINS HT^RBTCHED?Aayflfl v wishing curtains stretched plw V apply at 904 Campbell Shed I Prices reasonable. FATIGUED? I Why lose your youtjvj^H charm? Your unwrinkliJ^B brow? Your slim, fine! hands? TheSe things ail go wheil you toil at-your own wasSI ing- -let uh take care c|H your laundry, It is ecfl nomical and wise, savl your strength and nerveH - and your laundry ;.H better done at the samtl For we use the most mod ern methods?d e 1 i verB promptly?and make noH errors. If you waiiil speed and service, tele-1 phone us at 17. m -JHE CITY LAUNDRY Telephone 17 ;jja ! Operating Also --M Camden Dry Cleanery I A GUESSING CONTEST Courtship is the time during which a girl tries to decide whetiher , or not she can do any better; her aim is a husband; after marriage her aim is at him. 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