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COMMENTS ON MEN AND THINQ8 (By Spectator) im It la time to think of Ooorge Washington. the nobleet figure ever to Htuixl In the forefront of a nation's life. Many a man haa been Inspired or auatulned by a family ataiiduid. Ilia father, his grandfather and all bla forebears atood out for *$mbllo aervU.e, for unflinching courage. r?'i unquestioned rectitude. Such a family record might well animate u man Willi high purpose. Wo at ill live In the shadow of tho colossal "figure of Washington. On what does his reputation real? lias time obscured his faults and magnified his virtues? Is time an element In his uuapprouched sublimity.' What sort of man wum Washington? A big. husky man. full of tho thrill or living, happy vslth hi* horses and dogs; u towering physical specimen, strong, vigorous, capable of extraordinary endurance. It will not be forgotten that while still a hid In his teens he braved the hardships and dangers of hundreds of squate inII,'H of wilderness, steep mountains and unbroken forest to survey tho lands of Lord Fairfax. Washington wus methodical and painstaking. Nothing more truly characterized him than bis careful investigation of whatever Impressed him. Me had the Imagination which u well stored mind might project. Hecoming interested In the .development of the country, and having a thrifty turn of mind, he made long trips of exploration to see for himHelf what opportunity was offered by thousands of square miles of unexplored territory. Me Investigated by personal examination on tho spot. Washington was a man of accurate speech, thorough-going In IiIh method and exacting of himself and others. An a farmer he would ho the pride of any county of South Carolina even today. Me was a businessman to his linger tips. Although Washington had a commercial sense fully doveloped; and altho he liked to make deals, trades and experiments, he had a lofty spirit which llt'tvd him above all tho small things of trade or gain. He hud a sense of honor which was above mere selfish gain. Me was too big to barter himself for honors or advantage. There was In him a standard of conduct which was above meanness. petty self-seeking or anything Ignoble. Many a son of Virginia had the same high standard of Washington. but few had the person, the presence. the occasion to impress tho world with such a nobility of character. such a majesty of personality, as to set him apart from all other sous of America. Washington had the Judicial sense developed so highly that ho could concentrate on the merit of a proposal, or of a man. and come to a conclusion without leaning to one side because of personal predelectlonB or prejudices. He sought no favor and relt no pull and tug of political obligation. Nor did he feel Influenced by thought of what others might think He felt completely at liberty to make his decisions strictly on merit. As President. Washington was always the lofty soul Me appeared to ho serene, above ami beyond the little concerns. As a matter of fact he was a man of strong emotion, somelimes given to high temper and very masculine language. What peculiarity distinguished Washington and made him so loft , that he* seems like a giant among men was his complete dedication to ilie job in hand Nothing outside of it affected him; he did the best he was capable of till the time, without tear or favor, without quibble, explanation or apology. Me seemed to dwell in a different world, a land of superior spirits, only because he took a high stand, stood on high ground and reluscd to meet men on lower levels of trades and favors. If Washington were a South (.biro- ( liuiuii it Is inconceivable that ho ( would accept extra pay. extra mile- , age and any other "extras" that may , he allow,-d iimb t an interpretation which does \ iolciu e to the plain In- ^ tent of our const it tit ion In that a ustere virtue he would have scot'tied ( perqilislts wlili ll even suggested dotlht I'ul i barges against the public purse Nor tan I conceive of Wash- ^ ingtoti resorting to questionable expeilu-nts like boh tailed bills. VN itll , mirage to face tacts and issues, to- would opposed subterfuge tti dealing with the people's business. One can ilmo.-l bear him say "If the im-as- 1 ur- be worthy of public support. l?-t ' its pr-. ttf 1? to the public in the/ proper manner". A-. President of the I'ttiled States j 1 , ai.-.a ..>m,,.\e of that straightfor-j1 | | ward man lo-tering one element of our people against another; nor Is it within the probabilities that he would have failed to see clearly whut to to do and how to do it In this emergency. Washington Is the world's supreme example of commonsense and common integrity on all occasions, until to us of weaker liber they seem like qualities apart from mere human kind. There was very little genius in Washington. No special brilliance shines about him. But patient study and investigation, a clear mind free from the bias of friendship or the prejudice of envy or enmity, a high sense of responsibility, an unswerving determination to maintain his self respect, lifted him above the ambitions, manipulations, strivings and insincerity too often found In men who seek position. Through the united efforts of all Americans we shall win the war. All should buy bonds; all should render any service; all should give their sons to the fighting services, but the good positions, the honors, the distinctions, seem to be reserved for, those who are apostles or disciples of the new deal, or, else, are endorsed and supported by them. Recently a citizen of South Carolina. Democrat all his life and defended from Democrats, was suggested for a war job in this state, lie is easily one of twelve outstanding South Carolinians, from the sea io the mountains, and from Marlboro (o Aiken II" is a'magnetic man. genial. popular, capable of extraordinary service; a man of. large influence and state wide acquaintance. He was not appointed because the l'owersthat he thought the appointment should go to a New Dealer, (lood! Then are the New Dealers flghnng the war? Are the New Dealers providing all the soldiers and sailors and marines? Are the New Dealers financing the war? Oh. yes; they spend the money, even in the most extravagant and fatuous manner. The citizen I'm thinking of has a son in the army. Perhaps only New Dealers should have sons in the army. This sort of thing is a kind of political depravity which is disgusting beyond words. Is this a nation at war; Is this our country; or is it t personal government of an indMd,ial? What sort of unity can we have which insults all those who do not now to the kn. " to a lot of half bak ?l theorists? Wilbur C.rant of Chester fought ..dimtly to head off a bill allow owns to impose a license on trucks hn h solicit and deliver at the sain?, 11110 Our gasoline trucks do that, read, bottled drinks, ice-cream and tiler thjngs. are so sold 1 think the j nil w a-i bad .itt'l should have been icteated. The long tight of ilr. C.rant retiiuds me of th?? filibuster of Senator \emper Cooke, the old warrior from Gallivant s Ferry. Senator Cooko was ight; he was contending for a prln- j ipio of constitutional government, j fe l^st his fight and (he state of touth CaroHna lost at least a huuIred thousand dollars! r I Must Singapore fall? Must the ! brave lads in the Philippines lose their fight? I do not know how many submarines we have; nor how many destroyers and mosquito boats; nor yet how many planes, tanks, machine guns, etc., but if our mills are making these things, why in the world can't we get some over to Singapore and Luzon ? It isn't our place to plan the strategy of the war, perhaps; and we may be very ignorant of all the official twisting and turning, the strut and the swank, and all that; but we can see with one eye that things are going badly. Individual exploits uphold the tradition of bravery, but we j need to uphold the tradition of Vic-J tory. If half the truth has been told about our production of aircraft, i tanks, etc., then we have at least i several hundred, if not thousands, more of each since the Japanese attack on us, December 7. What are we doing with what we had; and what are we doing with the current production? FINAL DISCHARGE Notice is hereby given that one month from this date, on March 21, 1942. Lucie W. Graham will make to the Probate Court of Kershaw county her final return as Guardian of the estate of James Leonard Graham. Jr., Minor, and on the sarno date she will apply to the said Court for a final discharge as suid Guardian. N. C. ARNETT Judge of Probate Camden. S. ('., Feb. 18. 1942 FINAL DISCHARGE Notice is hereby given that one month from this date, on March 18. 1942, Willie Hell English and Thelma Omega Moody will make to the Prohate Court of Kershaw county their final return as Executricies of the estate of Cora Lee Jackson, deceased, . and on the same date they will apply to the said Court for a final discharge as said Executricies. N. C. ARNETT, Judge of Probate Cannlen, S. C., Feb. 12, 1942 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All parties indebted to the estato of J. E. Harvin 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 attest?>d within the time prescribed by law. Mrs SALLIE HAItViN Administratrix Camden, S. ,C., Feb. 7. 1942 ?? You should know spicy, herbal A TOP-SELLING LAXATIVE ALL OVER THE SOUTH If >bu Are 7"oo I hin ( fcl M m*yt.e your appetite nee 1* a little Tj jS rom.:ig. Try V1NOL, the modern ^ V tonic. Contain* Vitamin 111. 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