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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE M. D. NILS*. **H?r and f?r?cM? Published every Friday at Number USt North Broad and entered at the Camden. South, OhrpUuh aa eeooiKt claae mall matter ITwi per Year M OO. No eubecriptlooa taken for less than SI* Monthe. In aU instances the subscription price I* due and paysble hi advance. All subscriptions ars cancelled when subscriber falls to renew. Repreeentwd In New York by the American Prese Association and elsswhsrs by *11 reliable Advertising Ato-nolsa. We soc??>t no advertising of e doubtful nature and try to proteot our patrons ficn 81srepreeentatb>n by Advertisers, ?* quor Advertlsetuente accepted at aay price. ~ Friday, March 31, 1039 COMMENTS ON MEN AND THINGS (By Spectator) Senator K(igar Brown and Senator Richard Jefferles received a most extraordinary endorsement In the senate recently. Senator Means, of Charleston, In opposing the bill to distribute the counties oue cent of the guHollno revenue on a different basis, told the senate that Senators Drown and Jefferles grabbed everything for their counties. That may be pretty bard on the other counties, but It is grand for Barnwell and Colleton. On the strength of what Senator Means suld I sfiauld "pull" for Senators Brown and Jefferles as long as their puissance redounds so richly to me and mine-and my sn, John, If I were a citizen of Barnwell or Colle ion.*" Senator Means Implies that these two redoubtable senators operate gravy trains to their counties for all t be young people and have a free flow of celostial ambrosia for the old and dec replt. Sonator Drown has said be would "bring home the bacon" If elected to the United States senate, but Senator Means would have us know that friend Edgar has already carried the whole bog to Barnwell. President Roosevelt, speaking with full assurance, "refuses to reduce spending," as the papers say. Well, one man cows the whole congress. Congress is the authority which authorizes spending, but Mr. Roosevelt cracks the whip and the boys fall In line. No new taxes! Let your senator .and representatives know where you sta nd. Mark for defeat those who vote for ' new taxes or more taxes. Read tile papers ami u'usviVo hOT." your senator and representatives vote. If you are opposed to new taxes or more taxes, get out and work to defeat all who vote for new taxes. ''Taxpayers need to get hard-boiled. In their own Interest they must support only those who remember them. Taxpayers, you are now being driven to the wnll; a dollar of new taxes means that It is more Important to operate the state extravagantly than to give you any relief. Worse still; new taxes will be put on you In order to squander millions on so-called welfare. The time to speak your mind and do your kicking is now. No representative will deliberately court your displeasure unless he is himself one of the receivers and beneficiaries of your tax money. Speak out. I hear the mumbling and grumbling from all over the state against all the phases of Social Security. Well write your legislators. I say it advisedly: I should greatly prefer a sales tax to more property taxes. Every man knows that our local taxes are too high. Every man knows I ha? our local taxes arc keeping business out; but we have a proposal of four or five mills in order to raise motiev to throw away?and spend a half million dollars in salaries and travel even to throw the millions away. President Roosevelt has provoked a storm by having American diplomatic representatives In Italy meet the American Catholic Cardinals at tho railroad station In Romo when they went to the Pope's funeral. The Prussia St seems to play with fire frequently* His courting of tho Catholics and the negroes will have powerful political effects. Then again, his fivht to bring back liquor has developed a fighting opposition that will make itself felt. T have no doubt that Mr Roosevelt's motives are political He recognizee the power of the Catholic church In the north and regards it as a great ally. Likewise he counts on the two million colored voters to stand by him. But whAt is sauce for the goose is sauce for gander, too. If he can line up the Catholics and the negroes he must be prepared to pay the price?and In pojltlcs the price Is always high. The grave and dignified Baptist Courier, under the* IniptAatloh of a highly distinguished ^Methodist Blahop, devotes its editorial space to Mr. Roosevelt's courting of the Cathollo hierarchy. That same Methodist Bi whop wait the principal influence in Virginia's repudiation of, A1 Sftiith when he was a candidate for the presidency. So now with the militant Methodist Bishop and the South Carolina Baptist host taking note of the President's politics?religious gesture toward Rome you may bo euro t??? Mr. Roosevelt is not helping himself very much down here. Of course he doesn't need us. Others, however, may think as wo think. I)r. George W. Truett, a Baptist minister of great force and power, is not only a renowned preacher and pastor, but he is president of the Baptist World Alliance?the Baptists I of all the world. If wo Baptists had a Pope Dr. Truett would bo the man. But no government courtesy was ever shown Dr. Truett. Nay, nay. And the Baptists have taken note of that. Further, there was a great and good man, Bishop Brent of the Episcopal church. He was not only a great bishop of a great church, but served in the World war as chief of the chaplains of the army. When he dlea there was no government recognition. So you Episcopal brethren may take noto inn So now count all this up and see what It amounts to Episcopalians, Methodists and Baptists slighted by the President. That is to say, the President didn't see them at all. But he saw the Catholics. j Spectator is a Baptist but he re-i spects the saints of all churches. He has enjoyed close association with many Catholics and pays them the tribute of his respect and appreciation. I^et us not sink to petty bigotry. What Spectator is harping on is the toadying of our government to any church. The report of the Committee of Nine deserves careful reading and thoughtful consideration. It was prepared by six respected members of the General Assembly, assisted by three able men in private life?two being academic economists and the third one of the ablest and most highly esteemed business men in the state. I do not agree with all the recommendations. though some are excellent. Instead of finding a solution the committee has robbed Peter to pay Paul. It proposes to take from the counties in order to help the state. Obviously the counties, which are notoriously poor, will have to replace what they lose?which means an increase in local property taxes. 1 submit that taxing the people of the counties to relievo the state government and foster state extravagance is not a desirable measure. The proposal to Impose a general property tax for social security would justify throwing the whole welfare program overboard. It Is common knowledge and Indisputable that we are overburdened with taxation already. It is equally true that In spending forty-nine million dollars this pq^^tate is squeezing the capital of the people. The diversion of highway revenue is not the taking of money now in bank or in hand, but the levying of a 27 per cent commodity ux for social security. Wo show a lot of commiseration for the bread and meat of the poor man and wish to spare him a three per cent sales tax, but we charge many of the same poor men a 27 per cent commodity ' tax on the gasoline for tnelr Modol T's and old trucks. In proposing the transfer of certain revenues from the counties to the ' state we are really proposing an increase In local taxes to make good 1 the losa of revenue transferred to the a j^ate. The proposal to assess all property , at 100 per cent of its value is, I aa sumo, academic. The Constitution has required that ail these years, i (Section 29 of Article 3 of the Constitution of 1895). KIWANIt CLUB NOTB8 Don't Um district masting at Th? Kirk wood Hotel Tuesday night, April 4. At our regular meeting held at Hotel Camden Tuesday president Shannon Informed us that we could expert about one hundred and . seventy-live at this meeting. Letter* were read from District Representative"' Thlgpen, expressing his delight In accepting the invitation to be with us on this date. Also a letter from Ames Haltlwanger saying he would be l>?re. We have Information from Florence that the club there has chartrod a bus to make the trip to CamdenIt was brought to the attention of the club Tuesday that the Chamber of Commerce and the County Agricultural office Is to put on a fanner's day in Camden during the month of May. Tentative plans call for a barbecue with all the trimmings. Let's get together and help make this a big day In Camden. The meeting Tuesday was in charge of the Club Meeting's Committee. Carl Schlosburg Introduced the speaker of the day. Co(. Walte, a new resident of Cainden. Col. Walte gave a very intereatIng talk regarding the distribution of the gusollne tax monies. Wo understand thut Col. Walte will be associated with Harold Fuiulerburku In the practice of law. Welcome to Camden, Colonel. Visit with us again. ImWAR* rOROT FIRM' FROM &PR1NQ CLIANyPS Damage to farm timber throtuiU Are amounts to thousands of dollars au* nually. and much of this damage occurs In the ^prlng when wood?-buralug results from fires started clearlug up uew ground and bunting oft grass and crop stubjfttai saya?Pouut> Agent W. 0. McCarlejft1 jj During the spring clean-iiH* w<*k farmers can prevent woodlnifl^ Ares, add plaut food to the soil, an# reduce erosion by turning under >grhifr stubble and using cotton and contv stalks for mytahtng eroded areas, ^father than bunting off such vegetation, the agent suggeata. Not only Is ygluable soll-imU*ovlug humus destroyed In field clearing, but many thouaauda of woodland acres suffer great damage from flrdi. starting in this manner. The larger timber Is reduced in growth an<t -value, and the small seedlings aud saplings, upon which farmers will have to depend for their future timber supplies, are usually killed outright by forest ftrea. The leaf humus also Is byrued. reducing ttye water-holdlug ability of the soli and subjecting it to ejfoaion. ? Mfr McCarley^ urgea-landowgwssa cooperate fully with state forestry agencies In reducing wooda-DUrnlng aud to keep In mind that, except In i clearing dp now ground, when there la a heavy accumulation of slash and brush, fire haB little place on farmlands. frank clyburn named mayor of kershaw for tenth term Kershaw, March 27?In a three-cornered plurality race for mayor of Kershaw. C. Frank Clyburn, was re-^ected for the tenth consecutive term of two years. He won over two opponents today -by 88 votes In one of the hottest municipal elections held here In many years. Over 600 voters roistered; and keen Interest was manifested, by supporters of all three candidates throughout the day. However, aside from verbal tilts/ there was no disorder. Mayor Clyburn has held the office for eighteen years and was opposed by T. 13. CJyburn, cashier of the Bank of Kershaw, and Arthur L. Jones, member of the law firm of Jones and Jones. Votes for mayor were: C. Frank Clyburn, 246; T. B. Clyburn, 71; Jones, 148. Five of the six aldermen who have "served" practically the entire "time with Mayor Clyburn were re-elected, only one change being made. The following councllmen were reelected: Boyd E. Young, n. w. namuck, I ], p. Trusdale, W. B. Threatt and E. M. Catoe. Dr. C. E. Davis, Jr, being the newly elected councilman. These six were named from a field of twelve candidates. Hazel E. Estridge was re-elected commissioner of public works without opposition. DeKalb Club Meets The DeKalb Home Demonstration club met with Mrs. Shelby Truesdale, March 14. The club was called to order by the president, Mrs. Oscar Smyrl. The roll calLand minutes by Mrs. Curtis Ogburn.^Mlss Fewell led In prayer. All of the old business being disposed of, new business was discussed and the chairman of the' agriculture and others were asked to make out the report for the past year. We received the picture of rthe month, "Age of Innocence." This portrait is the most popular painting or a child by the artist, Sir Joshua iRejrnolds. Little "Offy Tookins, a grand niece of the artist, was an tdeal.sum ject to represent the lovely Innocence of childhood. Her pose seems perfectly natural and very graceful. Miss Fewell gave us some Interesting printed materials which wlltno doubt prove very helpful. We were glad to welcome a new member. Mrs. Fallen Watts had the program in charge. She gave a flower contest In which Mrs. Curtis Ogburn won the prize?a pot plant.--At the conclusion of the meeting the hostess served delicious refreshments consisting of congealed salad with crackers, cake and coffee, carrying out the Saint Patrick's motif. We also had a plant exchange as we adjourned. ...... Mrs. Sain Truesdale will be hostess at the April meeting. Antioch Club Met The Antioch Home Demonstration club met on Monday, March 2tr at the home of Mrs. J. R. Weathers. In the absence of the president, our Vice president. Mrs. I. J. McKenzie, presided. She also gave the devotional. The program was opened by singing "America," followed by the minutes and the roll caJl. The educational chairman had the t \program in charge and had Invited Mrs. Kathleen B. Watts to talk. She gave us a very Interesting talk about our interest in the school, and briefly a fe^ conditions of the schools as a whole. Miss Fewell talked on colds ana their needed be looked after-rDnprovements around farm homes and household Upflffoie. It was very helpful and was enjoyed by everyone. Several reports Were filled in at the end of the meeting. The chalre which the club was to buy for the Sunday school rooms of Antioch church have Already been purchased. Refreshments were serYed by the hostess, Mlas QoMft Weglhers, with Miss Marie Funder*|irke 'assisting. A The next meeting will be held with Mrs. O. D. Munn. *; i A man In Cincinnati, Ohio, recently utilised the roof of his four-car garage and made it Into a swimming pool. The pool hae * depth of sis feeKgtr Wanto?Fw Site DOES YOUR HOU8E LEAK??It 80, let U9 put on a new roof of the famous Barber 8ta-Rlte SIiIiikIhb. No down payment. No security required. Three years to pay. See The Camden Furniture Company, Phone 168, Cmndeu, S. C, l*2?b FOR 8ALE OR RENT?Large beautiful. Southern Colonial Home, furnished throughout with rare, lovely antiques, six acres?grounds, gardens, stables. Writs Mrs. J, la Glenn, Jr., Chester, Bi 0. 41 tf. 8UN8HINE NURSING HOME?Specialising ih'toUthermy, hydrotherapy and diet* ' Watauga Avenue, Asheville, N. C.f"' 51-3 pd. FOR SALE?-A three-galted saddle horse, at reasonable price. Telephone 347-W, Camden, 8. 0. 53-lsb IF YOU ARB GOING TO MIX?your Fertiliser be sure to use plenty of Cotton Seed Meal. You can get same from The Southern Cotton Oil Compauy. 52tf DOE8 YOUR HOU8E LEAKT?If so, let us put on a new roof of the famous Barber Sta-Rite Shingles No- down payment. No security required. Three years to pay. See The Camden Furniture Company, Phone 156, Camden, 8. C. l-2sb FOR RENT?Two apartments, furnFair street, Camden, S. G. 44 tf. FOR RENT?Six-room house on Highlaud Avenue. House in good condition. Price $22.50. Call Wm. L. Goodale, Phone 193, Camden, S. 0. 51-lsb WE have ON HANd-ri car toad. Of Limestone In 100 pound bags. The land of this eection needs lime. Let us supply you.?The Southern i Cotton Oil Coippany. 52tf fok htimt?An eignt room house at 408 CheBnut street to responsible party, Telephone 11&, Camden, S C. l-3sb NOTICE?Anyone having watches or Jewelry at C. T. Trapp's Jewelry Shop, please call for same Saturday, April 1, or as soon as possible. Call for between 10 a. m. and 4 p. m. 2 pd. WE HAVE JU8T RECEIVED?a carload of Nitrate-Potash, T^t us know if you want aome of this splendid material?The Southern Cotton Oil Company. 52tf PAINT YOUR HOME?This Spring with du Pont Qauallty Paint. Use our easy payment plan. No down payment. No mortgage or security required. See Camden Furniture Company, Phone 156, Camden, S C. l-3sb GAS FOR COOKING?and water heating, available everywhere with Essotane gas service. Phone 487 H. E. Beard, Standard Oil Company, Camden, S. C. 44tf INVESTIGATE?Duo-Therm oil heaters. No ashes, no soot, no flres to build on cold morniHgs. Made In fiUOB 1UI' UUU Ul BIA A uuuto. XI, u. Beard, Camden, S. C. 44tf IF YOU ARE BJRADYr-tp pl&nt your garden, phone us for 7-5-oin' elthef 100 or 200 pound bhgs. We also hare any other kind of Fertiliser that you will need.?The Southern Cotton Oil Company. Phone 64. ; 62tf. PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS?For sale at reasonable prices: One twostory house and lot, 1103 Lyttleton street; one small house and lot, 1106 Lyttleton street. Both in good condition. Property facing Hampton Park. Call L. H. Jones, telephone 340 or write Box 106, Camden, S. C. 33 tt YOU WILL FIND?in the warehouses of The Southern Cotton Oil Company, all grades of mixed Fertilizers, and such materials as Soda, Sulphate of Ammonia, Lime, CottonSeed Meal, Kalnit, Potash Salts, Muriate of Potash, Basic Slag, Acid and the like. Your dealer can supply you from our stock. 62tf PAINT YOUR HOME?'Thia^ Spring with du Pont Qauality Palht. Use our easy payment plan. No down payment. No mortgage or security required. See Camden Furniture Company, Phone- 166, Camden, S C. l-3sb WE HAVE A LARGE SUPPLY?of all types of Nitrate of Soda. Your dealer can supply you from our OIULH, A UU wCUOH Company. 52tf FOR RENT~Two completely qJH "ated, unfurnished apartments, wj lent location. Permanent tenant* -sired. 1805 Lyttleton street, cfl den, 8. O. u J CURTAINS STRETCHED?At mM able price, all work guaranteed.? dress 904 Campbell street, Caa(? THE 80UTHERN COTTON Q? COMPANY can make quick d?9 ery of Fertilizers. The SCO? Fertilizers have been famous? over forty years. FOR SALE?701 Lafayette anal Close to bqslness section. SacriH for quick sale. Make offer. room house von lot 60 ft by til? For information writ* Mrs. Ju? L. Griggs, 1881 Park Road, Washington, D. C. ||l WE WANT YOU TO MAKE,r*'U crop for we iieed your glnulaxi? cotton seed. Insist upon Forttliia? manufactured by The Souther^? ton Oil Company. 8HOE8?For shoe rebuilding u<B pairing call at the Red Boot 0? next door Express Office, 619 fi? ledge street, Abram M. Jonpa, F? prietor, Camden, 8. G. FERTILIZER DEALER8?In, ? section of Kershaw county can J ply you with the famous SCO? Fertilizers. They have giTeaifH? trt results for over forty years. J . . - f .^? mill I THE SOUTHERN! ICOTTON OIL CO I U J4 S t I HAS( SUPPLIED THE FARMERS QF SOUTH I CAROUNA WITH THE FAMOUS SfiO-CO FBRTJ.I UZBRSMb OVER FORTY YEARS, WHICH HAV8 I GIVEN SPLENDID RESULTS. WOHHOM' I WE WANT YOU TO MAKE A 6IG CROP P08 l WE HEEP YQMR, GINNING AND COTTON SEED. . 'OUR''WUHRltOUSES ARE FILLED WITH Aul i GRADES OF MIXED FERTILIZERS AND SUCH MA-1 TERIALS AS ACID, KAINIT, POTASH SALTS, MU. I | I RIATE OF POTASH, COTTON SEED MEAL, LIME, I I BASIC SLAG, ALL TYPES OF NITRATE OF SODA,] I | SULPHATE OF AMMONIA, AND THE LIKE. I YOUR DEALER CAN SUPPLY YOU I FROM OUR STOCK ?J mm:. i <3.. m ! . .1 m. m.i . .? .,.J ' , 'Iw H I d - ???: ?? ? HI M ' ' - i 1 H ' -- ' i ~ri ii . - - - j HM9m9H9999H9H9HM99999999H99M ANNOUNCEMENT I -9 ,s* y J ? ,ia?H We have added a modern Dyeing Department 9 to our plant and now offer you a dyeing service 9 ~ * % that has never been obtainable in Camden. ~m We have employed an expert dyer who can 9 match any Shade or Color, and can clean, bleach . 9 and dye your most delicate fabrics properly. ~9 Send us your favorite Dress, Boucles, Knit '] Suits, Dinner Dresses and the like, and let us 9 transform them into the latest Spring Shades. 9 Camden Dry Cleaners I ?'ANPr-r < ? 0 ' J*'* f** rn ? anil. , -.?- 1? ***& II City Laundry s if ' T e 1 e p h o n ,"?!? ? ? "