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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE H D. NILBST.Editor and Pubiinher Publi?!**! every Friday ?t No, l*0** Broad Street and entered at tire (-a nick* South Carolina poatoffic? o? eaoond cUujh mail matter. Priee I**1" Mwvua $2.00, payable m advance. Friday, February 9, 1934 P. " _ , ? Puet Office Keoeipta Shaw Increase Postal receipts at the Camden post office were $208.90 more in 1933 than in 1932, jj?jisd>nt? to Inures released by \V*i T. Stewart, postmaster. Receipts for 1933 were $19,747,50 as compared with $19,538.00 fpV 1932. Postal savings deposits increased $5,95i5 during the year, from $115,783 at the close of 1IK112 to $121, <38 at tbe close of 1933. --V-. " Horse-Play In Columbia ^ (Senator John Williams, of Aiken, objects to publishing the names of those whose drivera.licenses have been revoked. The senator says there are eight or ten John Williamses in Aiken county,' and IT one of them should have hi9 license revoked, folks might think it is the senator, and "what redress would I have, under this bill in a case like that?" Well, that's something to think about. Tho only hope we can see, senator, Is to have the legislature change your name. That might help. A resolution was introduced in tho house the other day endorsing J. h. McLure for United States marshal. It passed. The next day they got to thinking about it, and decided there might be some other good men' who wanted the job, and withdrew the endorsement. Oh, yes, the people are paying the legislators for the time they take up in this sort of horse-play. "Bamberg Herald. THE WOKId) IN A IdOHT (iLOBEj When you switch on an electric lamp, you're using materials that | came originally from almost every country in the world. In that little j globe that cost you 20 or 30 cents, I there's antimony from Mexico, thoria from Brazil, niter and silica from Chile, cobalt and nickel from New Caledonia, bismuth from Australia, tin from the Malay Peninsula, manganese from India, potash from Russia, sodium carbonate from East j Africa, arsenic from (Ireenland?and so it goes down a long similar list of items. As has been .said, the electric lamp is literally the light of the world. PRIVATE ENTERPRISE SCORES The Union Pacific Railroad started something new in transportation with its stream-line, three-car train. A1-. ways a pioneer, this railroad has set a pace that will revolutionize passenger transportation in the United States. The fastest trains now take 70 hours from coast to coast. Ihis new type train can probably cover the distance in 3?x hours, or less, as roadbeds are improved. From the standpoint of comfort, these new trains will surpass anything ever before offered to the tia\eler. From tho standpoint of safety, they are following modern automotive methods. Center of gravity will be 20 per cent lower than in old railroad ears., putting the weight nearer the ground where it ought to be. Ihisj will give better balance, less sway when taking the curves and cause the cars to "hug the rails." Just as the modern automobile combines greater safety with greater speed, so will tluvso trains bring a new day in railroad transportation. Thus does this railroad pioneer j slay the ghost of antiquated methods. TAX-EATERS BEWARE Department of Commerce figures | show that total annual national income dropped from $83,000,000,000 in ! 1029 to $.18,000,000,000 in 1932. or 54 j per cent. 1-Yii, val .n.oine tax figure-, for the s'n'e f < Ceg >n. now m ide public by the United States Trea.-ury. ! >; toll. ^ ....... ,-j. ! !> van: .: . - '. 1 - ' ' - a 1 n t M ; '.a . . <i inn, . n 1 . 1 an i : ne t.iv pad v. a.- ? '.71,055. a > "t" pa*,,: a/:: $2. 187.270 at the p<ak :r. Delinquencies in Oregon '.a\e> a-se--?d or. real estate by the state of Oregon ami its political subdivisions, in 11?32, totaled $18,379,999. or 43.77 per cent of the taxes charged. In other words, nearly one-half of Oregon'. property tax is unpaid. The condition of Oregon's citizens; is no exception to the tax plight of people in other states. New tax rais- j ir.g schemes s-imply create more deL linquencics. < In the face of such a tax situation, lawmakers propose new schemes to put the state deeper into d?*bt an i hu ! ! up greater permanent overhead re--1 charges. What the public r.crri tax relief or the-c "A": 1! U p ^.eatc- breakdown than at present in tax collections. k ' Capital Observations (Special Correspondence) Washington, Feb. 6.--By executive i order, the gold value of the dollar was fixed at 59.06 cents. Among the common run of citizens the effect will be negligible, at least for some time. A man will have the samo amount of money in the bank and change is his pocket, and his cash will continue t<^ accomplish what it ordinarily does. But the change marks a history-making epoch in the nation's financial history, and is a revolutionary departure in the realm of foreign exchange. The American dollar is now worth only about sixty cents in foreign countries, and. has been near that figure in anticipation of tiie coming event, ever since our government went off the gold standard^ Vhile in the United States no immediate great change is apparent, it is confidently expected that there will continue a rise in the price of commodities and in the opportunities for work, Some economists believe that in time prices will double, or nearly so, but that remains to be seen, and is doubtful. If the reaction should be too great, congress and the president could take steps to reverse or halt the tendency. * * * President,'"'Roosevelt has strongly expressed disapproval of any national ^committeeman appearing before a governmental agency in advocacy of any measure. Several members of the Democratic committee had opened offices here for the practice of law or for mere lobbying, and such have now resigned from the committee. Republican committeemen are not much concerned, as any advocacy on their part would not be calculated to be very efficacious. Public criticism has also been expressed over the fact that Postmaster General Farley remains as chairman of the national Democratic committee, and he will likely get out before long. His departure would not be a matter of regjet among Southern Congressmen. He is, however, a shrewd and vigilant politician and with great success engineered into the White House 1* rankli'n D. Roosevelt, who holds him in high esteem, and of course feels unI der obligation to him, hut in 1932 | anybody could have successfully conducted a winning campaign for the | Democratic national ticket. * ? In some responsible quarters it is held possible that there may be in (time war between Japan and the j United States. The Japanese, are a | proud, arrogant and resentful people, and war would be probable if they ever thought they could cope successfully with our country. They are especially resentful because along with [the Chinese they are excluded from [immigration, and it is believed that ! Japan casts longing eyes towards the Philippines. Among the leading naj val powers a treaty exists limiting [the building of war vessels, and the agreement expires after next year. ; The' ratio between the British kmI pise and Japan is 0-5-3. and the Ja; panose minister of the navy has stalled that by 1936 the navy of that nation will in some respects be superior to that of the United States. The facts of the case have brought to congress a realization of the desirability if not the actual necessity of building up the American navy, which is now considerably behind the treaty limitations. A bill has passed the house of representatives and is before the senate looking toward that end. A program is outlined for the expenditure in time of nearly a half billion dollars on naval vessels, and $95,000,000 for the construction of over eleven hundred airplanes. When the contemplated consummation is reached this country will have a navy | inferior to none in the world. Under the Hoover administration innumerable boards, commissions and agencies were established for little or r. > purpo-o other than to make re - and tfe- advi.-e which was im. . v . : . , . a , ( r. a::.; t :.< oil.V t .a:.. : at 13 or.. 1 e I 'i pi' ii' . r.. the v r:as : ? m e\*> r.for r.otner year. Pa>m<-nts are being) :r.a a- on the vast <ums loaned ar.d j inoT.cy he.ng made for the government on a count of the interest . ha: ges. ? It is an old saying that two things that cannot bo avoided arc death and taxe>. Jo^n Barleycorn. although never considered entirely dead under national prohibition, has been given a new legal lease on life in states which are not dry, but he faces heavy taxes. till It is indicated from an official report that the receipts from the gasoline tax m South Carolina last year amounted to $6,61S,079. That of coir-e is merely the state tax. and in addition the: e .- the iost of the ga>1 ne, a?-d :he no e??ary expenditures for repairs ?>n the mat-nines. Tha' :5 1 ' I a rath?-r extravagant showing for a J po\ t-r' \-st rii ken state, and proves a :ht ;v h:i> be or. a gr-.-at lot of } . y pir.t r pi a.-uiv atn^ng I !%. ? A'.o iiuiv :.a\o h:i<; tin ami. or do i *. > t(- 'arc credit. T:.r fi llou Ing. - >4. i rr,:r.g in part trie x'atu- of .vn?ii^?i- liyrr.es ;n Lonappeared a few days ago in thi' Washington Star, and was writ"' ton by an experienced political observer: "If Senator Joe Robinson of Arkansas, valiant leader of the Roosevelt cause in the senate, Ls one day elevated to the United States supreme court bench, as it is occasionally suggested he may be, the talk now is that the mantle of the Democratic leadership in the upper house is destined to fall either upon senator A!ben W. Barkley of Kentucky or senator James F. Byrnes of South l aroiina. Both of them played important roles during the activities incident to passage of the gold bill. Barkley principal spokesman for he bars ng and rrer.cy com nitt<e in support of the bill, while to Byrnes who is also a member of the mir.ntctee, fell Some of the ?frat?-g.<- u k tr.e ~?-r,e.-. Byrnes is coming .t ; m c <. U- looked upon aa . . R. -c,l- :v. ut .p | Voters (Jetting Set For Coming Primary A meeting of the voters of the various words of the city of Camden was hold on Friday, February 2, for the purpose of reorganizing the ward clubs and electing officers to supervise elections in this city. On account of the death of C. W. Kvans, former chairman of tho Mut. , nicipal Democratic Executive (Committee, the meeting was called to order by L. A. Wittkowsky. J. II. Osbortiu was oloMed temporary chairman and J. E. Ross, temporary secretary. The chairman stated the object of the meeting and asked for the election of an Executive committeeman and enrollment committee from each ward. The following were elected: Ward- 1.?C, W. Hillings, executive committeeman; J. Ed I.ee and Ed Williams, enrollment committee. Ward 2.?Horace Hudson, executive committeeman; Charles Kirklund Herbert Rollins, executive committeemen. Ward 2.?Dr. .S. F. Brasington, executive committeeman; Wiley Sheorn, Irby Turner, enrollment committee. Ward 4.?J.' H. Osborne, executive committeeman; Miss Emmie Alexander, Walter Rush, enrollment committee. Ward 5.?<R, M. Kennedy, Jr., executive committeeman; Mrs. F. M. Zemp, E. C. Zemp, enrollment committee. Ward 6.?T. C. Gladden, executive committeeman; Mrs. S. C. Zemp, C. R. Villo.pigue, enrollment committee. It was ordered that new rules be drafted by the executive committee on account of all records of the previous primaries having been destroyed. The committee appointed to draft these new rules were R. M. Kennedy, Jr., J. E. Ross and J. H. Osborne to serve with the chairman as this committee. The permanent officers elected \\Vre L. A. Wittkowsky, chairman; C. W. Billings, vice chairman, and J. E. Ross, secretary. The first primary election was set for the first Tuesday in March which will he the sixth day. Assessments were set at $.'15 for mayor and $8 each for aldermen, and it was agreed that if any money left over from the two primaries that said money be returned to the candidates after all expenses had been paid. Enrollment books were ordered to be left at the following places in each ward: Ward One at W. F. Nettles store. J Ward Two at City Filling Station. Ward Three at City Drug Store. Ward Four at Chronicle Office. Ward Five at DeKalb Pharmacy. Ward Six at Gladdcn's Grocery. / Rev. Neil to Speak at Mt. Pisgah The Rev. .James Neil, former pastor of the First Baptist church of Great Falls, will preach at the ..Mt. Pisgah Baptist church next Lord's Day morning ut 11 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Neil I served as pastor of the First Baptist church of Great Falls for about ten years, and is one of the leading preachers among tho Baptist denomination in South Carolina. We wish to urge that everyone avail himself of this opportunity to hear Mr. Neil. He is a very pleasing and forceful speaker. The public is invited to attend. Lusher Knight, Pastor. Bridge Club Met The "Kil-tyme" bridge club met Tuesday evening with Misses Molly Mosely and Ila Mae Rhoden. High score was made by Miss Eloise Rhoden and low by Mrs. J. H. Hammond, Jr. Those playing were: Misses Sara Kirkland, Dorothy Culvern, Apsie Haiglor, Clara Hough, Molly Moseley, Eloise Rhoden, Henrietta Irby and Mrs. J. H. Hammond, Jr. A sweet course was served with c o ff ee. Will Hold Exam For I Bethune Postmaster To All the vacancy in the position of postmaster at Bethune, in Kershaw county, the United States Civil Service Commission has announced, ut the request of the Pastmaster General und in accordance with an order of the President, an open competitive examination. The salary is fixed at $1,300 per year, To be eligible for the examination, an applicant must bo a citizen of the United States, must reside within the delivery of the post office for which the examination is held, must have so resided for at least one year next preceding the date set for close of receipt of applications, must be in good physical condition, and within the prescribed age limits. The competition is open to both men and women. Under the terms of the Executive order, the Cfvil Service Commission will certify to the Pastmaster General the names of the highest three qualified eligibles, if as many as three are qualified, from which the Postmaster General may select one for nomination by the President. Confirmation by the Senate is the final action. Applicants will be required, to assemble in an examination room for scholastic tests, and will also be rated on their education and business'experience and fitness. The Civil Service Commission will make inquiry among representative business and professional men and women of the community concerning the experience, ability and character of each applicant, and the evidence thus secured will be considered in determining the ratings to be assigned to the applicants. The Commission states that presi[ dential postmasters are not in the i classified civil service aqd that its duties in connection with appointments to such positions are to hold ; examinations and to certify the results to the Postmaster General. The Commission is not interested in the J ! political, religious or fraternal affili! ations of any applicant. Full information and application blanks may be obtained at the post office for which Ahe examination is 1 held, or from the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. j '| CARD OF THANKS d i We wish to thank all those who sent the beautiful floral oll'erings to J the funeral of the late Luther M. Hall, and in other ways showed kindnesses to his family. Mrs. L. M. Hall and Family Wants?For Sale ?? LOST?Tuesday evening, February 8th. in Masonic Hall, a white and j black man's scarf. Will appreciate j return to W. Robin Zemp, Camden, S. C. lOsb TAKEN lTP?On Monday, February! 5th, a stray yearling, black male j with white markings on it. Owner can get same by calling on. M. H. Drakeford, <?07 Hampton street, Camden, S. C., and paying for this ad and feed for time kept up. 46pd LOST?On polo field Sunday afternoon, February 4th, a pair of ladies black.kid gloves. Finder please return to Camden Chronicle office, Camden, S. C. 46pd FOR SALE?A large quantity of speckled peas, free from weevils and sound. Apply to W. A. Rush, Route 1, Caasatt, S. C. 46-48pd FOR RENT?.Small apartment, ready furnished with connecting bath, hot and cold water. Apply to C. O. Stogner, 1215 Broad Street, Camden, S. C. 46pd FOR SALE ? Pre - Revolutionary plantation home. Beautifully located on hill with view. Comfortable house, modern conveniences. Fine woodland, good farm land. Large area adjoining land available to make large estate or hunting preserve. Only forty minutes ride from Camden. Price reasonable. Address "Plantation" care of The Chronicle, Camden, S. C. 4dpd WANTED?Tea and Coffee Route Man for regular route through I Camden and Kershaw county. Ap- i ply by letter immediately. C. Tog- j -toad Coffee Company, Kokomo, Indiana. * Pipd | ELECTRIC WELDING? Cracked water jackets, cylinder heads and water pumps. Radiators cleaned and soldered. Most jobs done without moving from car. Every job guaranteed like new. JOHN EVANS, SUMTER, / S. C. Carolinas largest -and best equipped shop. 46-47sb FOR RENT?A perfectly gentle pony. I Any child can handle. Ideal pony 1 for a chihl to learn to ride on. | Write "K. E.," care of The Chron- | icle, Camden. S. C. 4Gpd ] FOR SALE?One ton and a half Chevrolet truck, in good condition. See Horace Evan?, Camden, S. C. 45-4 pd MONUMENTS?We use only the best Winnsboro Granite and Georgia Marble. Write or call Camden Memorial fonfpany, F. C. Moseley, Manager. Phor.e JOf'-J. Just above!! , r'."V . . . i SIGN PAINTING ?- Estimates fur- | nGh?d on aii k"-d> of sign work.; < .? ne'er. S gr. Shop, 1107 Lyttleton Street, r<-?r of Standard Oil Filling ; - * i - - - Station, Camden, S. C. 47-49pd WANTED?Peas; we are in the market for all varieties and any quantities from 10 bushels to a car load. Send smull sample, statin# quantity and price asked. We are prepared to take truok lots at your farm or warehouse. H. B. & Olin Salley, Sal lev, S. C. \fii 42-46pd RADIO REPAIRING?Expert radio repairing', any make. Qtt?r electrical repairing dona, all work guaranteed. Creed's Filling Station, telephone 486, Camden, S. C. 6#ti C A RI'KN 'i'JBMiM J enn rf. Myers phone 268, S12 Church Street, Camden, S. C., will give satis factory service^ to all far all kind? of carpenter work. Building, general repairs, screening, cabinet making and repairiug furniture My workmanship is my reference I solicit your patronage. Thank ing you in advance. SPECIAL TAX NOTICE An Act was passed at last session of Legislature allowing taxpayers in this county ten (10) years to pay their 1982 and back taxes in installments of one-tenth each year provided they pay current year's ta'fces each year before books close March 15 of each year. This applies 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, S. \V. HOCrlTE, Treasurer Kershaw County. 4C>-50sb I - U.U * TAX NOTICE . After February 28th, 1934, the County Auditor will add an additional penalty of 5 per cent, on all taxes not paid, which were assessed for year 1983. When inquiring about taxes please state school district in which you live or own property. Yours respectfully, S. W. HlOGUE, Treasurer Kershaw County, S. C. NOTICE t / . ! In He: Docket No. 1337?The Application of Atlantic Greyhound Lines * for a Class A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to renI der motor bus service between Sumter and Camden, South Carolina, over U. iS. Highway No. 521. A public hearing in, the above entitled matter will be held in the Commission's offices, in the State Office Building, corner Senate and Sumter Streets, Columbia, South Carolina, at J 10:30 a. m., Friday, February 23,7 1934, to determine the requirements' of publid convenience and necessity in the premises. W. W. GOODMAN, Superintendent Motor Transportation 413^47 sb NOTICE OF MEETING The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of Hermitage Cotton Mills will be held at the office of the corporation on Wednesday, February 21, 1934, at twelve o'clock noon. C. H. ZEMiP, Secretary J A I IN THE SPRINGTIMI^ j Feed your Horiei and Mules Hess' Slock Tonic? | I j your Chicks and Hens Pan-A-Min?Your Hogs Hess' i I Hog Special. i j j A complete line of Insecticides and Dog RemI ! edies. j I DePASS' DRUG STORE I Phone 10 The Rexall Store < * r r-r- r- r r w r ww~r-wr r r ^^ r ? ?, ' Tis Time for , 1 Select yours at^> , " t Catherine GoodaW s Shop ! 1811 Fair Street ' j ? I GRANDMOTHER'S ' St ' SLICED 16-oz. 4^ a BREAD Loaf yC *' ? t Sultana PEANUT BUTTER I 2 Mb. P? 2-lb. ^ I Jars ^ C Jar ? C j Del Monte un o ^ ? PINEAPPLE 2 "" 25< I" IT I S Campbell's TOMATO SOU IP 4 25c SPARKLE Gelatin Dessert , I or SET' Chocolate Pudding I HOMINY 3 ari5? || SUPER SUDS 7L pkgs- 15? Waldorf | TISSUE || ? Roii? 25c 11 I PEA BEANS 6 lbs- 25c I STRAWBERRIES pint 15C I Avocada Pears 2 for 25c I MARKET j] Pot Roast Beef, lb 17c Veal Roast, lb 15c Shoulder Lamb, lb. ..17c Pig Liver, 3 lbs 25c Spare Ribs, 3 lbs 25c Pork Hams, lb 14c I PRODUCE I Red Cabbage, lb 10c Yellow Squash, 2 lbs. 25c Okra, lb 20c Florida Peas, lb 15c &_ . String Beans, lb 10c Onion Sets, lb lSc Hebbad Squash, lb. 7Vtc I I Celery, stalk 10c '