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LOGS AND BLOCKS WANTED \ ; Sweet or Sap Gum, Elm, Ash, Maple, Beech, Birch, Hackberry, Sassafrass, Bay, Sycamore, Holly, Mulberry, Poplar, Black Gum and Tupelo Timber. Tupelo must be cut above the swell butt. Diameter, 12 inches and over at blossom end. Any length between 11 feet and 40 feet, and reasonably straight. Also blocks in above species 32 inches long or multiples of 32 inches. Blocks 64 inches may be 10 inches in diameter at blossom end. | Timber must be fresh cut, straight grained, and 1 free from defects. Log with tapering hollow accepted provided it has hve inches or mor? good timber between outside of hollow and inside of bark. Red heart and calico heart gum and red heart sycamore not wanted. Deliveries may be made by truck' or in carload lots via A. C. L or S. A. L. Railroads. Timber may be mixed as to species in load. Price $16.00 per thousand feet B. M. Doyle Rule delivered our mill. Payment weekly. The Company reserves the right to cancel timber purchases, contracts and agreements on hve days notice. Brooklyn Cooperage Company SUMTER, S. C. - ' 1 I Notice to Motor Vehicle Drivers ... ' The City Traffic Laws require that all Motor Vehicles shall come to a stop before passing Silent Police stop signs. This traffic law will be strictly enforced and all violators of this City Ordinance will be proeecuted. Please cooperate and help avoid unnecessary accidents. G. F. C00LEY, Chief of Police iCOMMENTS ON MEN AND THING8 (By Spectator) Lieutenant Governor Harley, in his office as president of the Senate, will no more bob-tail bills, he announces. This is eminently correct and shows respect for the constitution. By the way, this Lieutenant Governor of ours shows himself very much a man. He does no swashbuckling and shoots no guns, but every now and then he does or says something'' in a quiet way that shows him a man. Strength to him. There is something I wish Mr. Harley and Mr. Blatt would do: require a quorum on all but purely local matters. Of course even those matters require legislative sanction and that can't legally be given except by a quorum; but the taking of local matters to the general assembly is so wholly a farce that I pass them up. j In general or state-wide matters, and assuredly in important measures such ! as the free conference committee report on the genetnl appropriation bill there should be a quorum. A foolish practice has become established to proceed with a handful unless some one makes the point of "no quorum." That is not fair to the state. The general assembly is not a club and subject to its ovjrn rules and practice, only; it Is a representative body and as such cannot act lawfully unless a majority be present. The presiding officer of his own motion should declare a recess for lack of a quorum. If even his vigilance should not be sufficient " he should declare invalid any vote taken which does not show a quorum. The free conference report on the appropriation! bill was adopted by the house last spring by a vote of 36 out of a house of 124. That was frankly a violation of law and Bhould have been declared invalid. What is a bobtail bill? You know that when a member of the house or senate introduces a measure it is known as a hill. The constitution? poor old constitution, alas and alack ?the constitution says that a bill shall be read three times in each house on three separate days. If passed each time it is sent to the other body?house or senate?and there must be read and passed three times. Then It goes to the governor for his signature. If the bill that passed the house is changed in any way by the senate each body will I choose three men who are known as a free conference committee. Whatever agreement is reached by the conference committee is voted on once by each body. If both vote favorably then the reported agreement is sent to the governor. I know I'm howling alone in the wilderness, a solitary figure buffeting the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, but I modestly and timidly suggest that if the free confergfTfce report should change by a Jot or a tittle the original bill it cannot become a valid statute unless it shall have conformed to the requirements governing the introduction of new bills?that is, it must be read three times. But now about the bobtail: The constitution requires not merely the three readings on three separate days but it says that each bill shall treat of one subject which shall be expressed in the title. Now, then, here is a bobtail: the honorable gentleman from Charleston introduces a bill to fumigate, deordorize and improve the smell of pluff anil mud near Goose "Crick", in Charleston county. The bill la read to the House and everybody goes to sleep again or continues swapping yarns, being willing for Charleston county to enjoy and use pluff mud of her own sweet will. The bill, therefore is unopposed. It comes up the second time and is still unopposed. But some member from Richland adds something to the bill, a very different something, perhaps affecting the whole state. As the title ( of the bill refers to Charleston, only, | the bill goes through. That, of course, is obviously unconstitutional but it is quite the practice. Mr. Harley says he won't recognize this. Well, good for Mr. Harley. James H. Hammond, Democrat, philosopher and public-Bpirited citi! zen. Mr. Hammond, known as Jim Hammond, to thousands, is alwayB found at the front if Columbia needs a service. I wonder if Mr. Hammond's readiness to serve the Mayor springs from a fear that the Mayor will arrest him for infernal noises with that Ford T. farm wagon Mr. Hammond delights to drive. A Democrat? Yes, for he gets down to hard pan with that "Model T." A philosopher? Because he finds -his other cars always pre-emptied, so he gets a car for himself that no one else wants. So he explains it. After passing the timq of day with a friend he climbed aboard the "Tin Bizzie" and gave it the gun. What followed is familiar music to all who have ever taken "Lizzie" for a ride. She shook, coughed, bucked, rattled and then clattered down the street, the Honorable Jim with firm grip on the wheel, as must needs one who pilots Lizzie through the traffic. 1 suppose we are mending and, like a man who has been knocked unconscious, we can sit up and ask how it happened. That Great Depression?shall we ever know just what hit us? Of course the farmer was the goat. Run this over in your mind: From 1929 to the middle of 1933 the prices of farm products went down 63 per cent, buv the production decreased only 6 per cent. The textiles were next to the farmer. TheiV prices were reduced 45 per cent, but they reduced out put only 30 per cent. But now watch these others: Tires, price reduced 33 per cent but out put reduced 70 per cent; iron and steel prices reduced only 20 per cent and production was reduced 83 per cent; agricultural implements were reduced 6 per cent and the output was reduced 80 per cent. Y'ou will observe that farm products and textiles battled against falling prices; but the others kept up their prices and cut down production. There was no Bense in that. The steel mills could have kept busy?and so also the makers of agricultural machinery selling on time to the farmers and getting loans from the R. F. C. The market for wire fencing alone could lave kept the steel furnaces busy? *nd helped the farmers at the same time. If Henry Ford had been in charge of our steel business he would iare popularized the .product by relucing the4 prices. That also would tare kept labor on the pay roll. You xrald.buy a good $1.00 shirt for $1-00 rat you paid Just about the same for 1 lardware and machinery. Our Ameroaa brains didn't function la that Hil U. 8. GROWS MOST APPLES; AL80 IS LEADING EXPORTER The United State* 1* the largest producer und exporter of apple* In the world according to the llureau of Agricultural Economic*. On an average, during tlte Ave year* 10311935, approximately 31 per cent of thei world upple production of 500 iniliion : buttbel* wu* produced in tlte United States. Of tlte average of 155 million bushel* of apple* produced in thut liveyear period in the United Slulns, tlte Bureau reports approximately 84 million bushel* (54 per cent) were consumed a* fiesh fruit, about 6 million bushel* (4 per cent) were canned, roughly 3 million buuhuls (3 per cent) were used for making brandy, about 7 million bushels (4.5 per cent) were dried and evaporated, and about 55 million bushels (35.5 p<?r cent) were used for other apple product* (including vinegar uml cider), used on the farm, -fed to stock, or left unhurvested. There are a totul of roughly 450 million upple trees in the world, onefourth 4ot which are in the United States. The trend of apple production in tills country lias been downward for severul years, but world production outside the United StateB is on a slightly upward .trend, particularly production of apples for dessert purpose*. World trade in, apples in the last few years amounted roughly to 33 million bushels, of which the United States supplied approximately onethird. The next most important exporter i* Canada, supplying about onefifth of the total exports. Sanitary Plumbing and Heating I TELEPHONE 433-J I Estimates Furnished on Short Notice I , ELECTROL OIL BURNERS | : fc??? ????? ?^ ? i E- ?? i I FIRE?AUTOMOBILE?BURGLARY?BONDS > |3 DeKALB INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE CO I i 1-3 o Y "INSURANCE HEADQUARTERS" 3 l IP CROCKER BUILDING?TELEPHONE 7 I ' < , nV! ua . 1 1 g M. G. MULLER ELIZABETH CLARKE, Mgr. g ' < ALU?FORMS ?OF?INSURANCE " O \ - .J? - J" ?V , T3 r' 5 v.. 0 Tourist Couple Robbed, Stranded 8uinter, Feb. 5.-- Mr. and Mrs. Julius M. Johnson, of Hid go wood, N. J., were siraiuted hero today without their car, luggage or money, us the r* an 11 of u hold up In tho heart of Sumter business district lust night. Ku route to Florida the couplu slopped at u restaurant on North Main ^ street Mrs. Johnson went In tho restaurant while her husband drove around tho corner to purk his car. As he was parking the machine two whlto men leaped Into the front seat and one of thorn stuck a pistol aguinst Mi Johnson's side and commanded him to drive out on tho Florida highway. Noar. I'axville, 15 miles sotith of hero, tho hold-'up men ordered Johnson to stop the car. They roM?ed him of all his money, about $75, und loft him in tho road. lie tlaggod a motorist and returned to Sumter, whore he informed bis frantic wife of tho hold-up. Police in towns and cities along tho highway were notified of tho robbery, but no trace of the car hud been obtained late tonight. Johnson Is a naturalist and intended spending tho next two months at Fort Myers. Included in his luggage were two expensive cameras ho used in his work. ? Driver Wrecks Eight Marion Cars Marion, Feb. 8.?Frank Williams and Edward Brltt, said to bo soldiers stationed at Fort Bragg, N. C., are In the county Jail, and seven automobiles have bent fenders, crushed rims, or bent axles. Today about noon the two men stole a car belonging to Edward B. Hamer of Marlon on Main street, and In attempting to get away Btruck the cars of Julian Rogers, Bud Atkinson, Jack Rogers and Dr. Elliott Finger; turned off Main street into Harlee and then struck the cars of Dave Conner and Bill Braddy, two taxi drivers. They also knocked Henry Godfrey, a negro, off a bicycle. The Hamer car was badly smashed and all the other cars were damaged. The Hamer car was parked on Main street and all the collisions happened within one block's distance. The men, it is charged, were drunk and were lodged in jail by Sheriff F. M. Edwards and Deputy Eacy Edwards. A wrecker was called on to clean up after these drivers. Three Placed Under Arrest Between six and seven o'clock last night, Rural Officer C. M. Emanuel, on the strength of Information Implicating Henry Watts, negro, living near Rembert, in the murder of John Peterson last Monday ndght, arrested him and committed him to Jail for further lnevstlgatlon. Watts later confessed his part In the murder and implicated Tommy Brown, negro1 exconvlct,1 and Brown's wife, Lily Belle Brown. These alleged accomplices In the murder of Peterson were arrested this morning and were committed to Jail at 1:00 o'clock. Chief of Rural Police Seale states that both Brown and his wife stoutly deny having had any part In the murder, or any knowledge of it. The three prisoners will be held pending a complete investigation of the case. The killing of Peterson was according to the facts revealed a cold blooded premeditated murder for the purpose of robbery. ~ Peterson, aged 70, was a hard working and thrifty negro, well thought of In the community. He was known to have had money in his possession. As he lived alone he was ah easy victim of his slayers.?Saturday's Sumter Rem. Charlotte Thompson Club Meets The Charlotte Thompson Home Demonstration club held their January meeting at the home of Mrs. Arthur Moseley, Thursday afternoon, February 4. Misses Ruth and Bertha Moseley acted as hostesses. The council creed was repeated by all and the project song for the month, "Marsa in the Cold, Cold Ground," was sung. Miss Fewell presented our picture for the month which was, "Harp of the Wind," by Homer D. Martin. She also gave all present a copy of the February garden letter. After this the meeting was turned over to our president for business. A new secretary, Miss Ruth Moseley, was elected to fill the vacancy left by Mrs. B. Thompson's moving out of our neighborhood. Our president also gave a report on the discussion meeting she attended. The meeting was then turned over to Mis* Fewell, who gave a very helpful talk on "Reflnlshlng Old Furniture, Upholstering and Slip Covers." At the dosA of the meeting delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses. ... ^ _ The (3rd annual Eucharlstic congress in session at Manilla last week, ended Sunday afternoon. * DOES BLADDER IRRITATION WAKE YOU UP? It's not normal. It's nature's warning, "Danger Aheud." Make this 25c test. Use buchu leaves, Juniper oil, and six other drugs made Into little green tablets, to flush out excessacids and impuriUeti. Excess acids can cause irritation resulting in getting up nights, scanty flow, frequent desire, burning, backache, and leg pains. Just say Bukets to your druggist. In four days if not pleased your 25c will be refunded. Sold by DeKalb Phurhiacy, Camden, 8. C. 46-49 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All parties to the estate of Clementine Hirsch 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 law. MORTON E. FLEISCHER, Executor. Camden, S. C., January 22. 1937. TAX RETURNS Notice is hereby given that the Auditor's Office will be open for receiving Tax Returns from January 1st, 1937, to March 1st, 1937. All persons owningreal estate or personal property must make returns of the same within said period, as required by law, or bo subject to a penalty of 10 per cent. All persons between the ages of 21 and 60 years, inclusive, are required to pay a poll tax, and all persons between the ages of 21 and 60 years, Inclusive, are required to pay a Road tax, unless excused by law. All Trustees, Guardians, Executives, Administrators or Agents holding property in. charge must return same. Parties sending tax returns by mail must make oath to same before some officer and fill out the same in proper manner or they will be rejected. B. E. SPARROW, Auditor Kershaw-County. 39 Bb, NOTICE of Petition For Setting off Homestead State of South Carolina, County of Kershaw. Ex Parte t B. W. Sasportas Petitioner. In Re: Application for assignment of homestead. Notice is hereby given to M. H. Heyman, a Judgment creditor and to any and all other creditors if any, of B. W. Sasportas, and to all others whom it may concern that said B. W. Sasportas has duly filed his petition with the undersigned Master for KerBhaw county to have a homestead set off to him in Real and Personal property which said real and personal property are situate and located in the county of Kershaw and in pursuance to said petition I will at 10 o'clock a. m. on the 15th day of February, 1937, or as soon thereafter as convenient, at my office in Camden, S. C., proceed to appoint appraisers to set off said homestead as provided by law. All persons Interested are notified to be present at said time and place. W. L. DePASS, Jr. Master for Kershaw County. | 1 i "HORROR" PARADE Wrecked Autos Exhibited to All Drivers In Jacksonville. Jacksonville, Fla., Feb 6.?Odd exhibits were assembled for a "horror" parade through 18 miles of the city's streets today. Wrecked automobiles, a dead cow, floats depicting dead and dying persons, ambulances, hearses and wrecking cars?a total of 200 displays? were ready to provide an object lesson in highway safety. The cow waB killed for the event. Plans were to place it on a truck and , behind It an overturned machine with appropriate banners to tell of the danger front livestock roaming on the I state's roadB. There'll be a couple of "dead persons" beside the upset vehicle. J Other floats were planned to carry equally forceful lessons. Convict Captured Capt. John H. Glenn of the state penitentiary farm, said last night that , Willie Shuler, one of the three ne! groes who escaped from the prison farm Wednesday night, had been captured near Kershaw Friday afternoon by M. M. Ray. I-- Capt. Glenn said that Shuler stole Mr. Ray's lunch and wae caught by Mr. Ray a few minutes later. When Mr. Ray caught Shuler, he Baw that he was a convict and turned him over to Kershaw officers, who In turn hand-, ed the prisoner over to Captain Glenn yesterday piornlng. 0 No trace of the other two negroes who escaped at the same time as Shuler had been reported last night. ?Sunday's State. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All parties to the estate of Mrs. Nannie D. Halle 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 law. MISS ELLA HAILE, Executrix. Camden, S. C., January 26, 1937. FINAL DISCHARGE Notice Is hereby given that one month from this date, on February 19, 1937, I will make to the Probate Court of Kershaw county my final return as General Guardian of the estate of Huram Baker, Maggie Baker, Woodrow Baker, Ruth Baker,, Inez-Copeland, Thurman Copeland, Agnes Copeland, Ozella Bradley, Minors, deceased, and on the same date I will apply to the said Court for a final discharge as said General Guardian. M. M. LEVY, General Guardian. Camden, S. C., January 19, 1937. 44-47 pd. /*/*/* oh?k* 666 ^ Liquid, Tablets first day ft?1va, Nosa HEADACHE Drop a 30 minutes A Try "Rub-My-Tlem"? World's Best Liniment DeKALB PHARMACY CAMDEN, 8. C. I WARNING! I I Cold Winter Predicted I ! A Norge Oil Heater will keep your home comfortable I j in the coldest weather. Even temperature at all i ! times. Clean. No more coal to carry in. Terms. 1 j I City Electric Company 1 I ; * ' ' S Radios Ranges Radio Repairs I I We?t DeKalb Street ^ Phone 194 I ' I CAMDEN, S. C. 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