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rAGE EIGHT. THE BARNWELL PEOPLE-SENTINEL. BARNWELL. SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY. OCTOBER !•, 1935. Barnwell 50 and 25 Years aso. Interestinr Items Gleaned From the Files of The Barnwell People. OCTOBER S, 1885. Reliable early risers report frost on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Col. Lee Hagood had shipped up to Saturday last 170 tons of cotton seed to the Charleston Oil Co. Rev. • D. W. Key has accepted th$ pastorate 6f Rosemary Baptist Church for the next year. Cotton receipts up to Monday night: Bamberg, 2,884 bales, an increase of 340 bales over last season; Grahams/ 1,306 bales, increase, 242 bales, Black- ^ille, 3,486 bales. / Married.—On the 29th ult, at the residence of the bride’s^ father, by Rev. U; W. Key.^dr. Albert E. Willis and Miss Bessie Hammond, daughter of Major E. Spann Hammond. . . . The happy couple took' the six o’clock train at Elko for a bridal trip to the seashore - / \ Deaths.—In Barnwell, on the 2nd inst., Robert Bethune, only son cf Dr. and Mrs. A. Bethune Patterson. In Red Oak township, on the 6th inst., Ira Burkett, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Burkett, of Atlanta, Ga., aged one year and three months. In Blackville, on the 6th inst., Hamp ton, youngest son of Rev. and Mrs. Ar thur Buist. , OCTOBER 6, 1910. The Willistop High School Trustees have bought kn admirable campus lot of five acres in the northern suburbs on which the new and capacious school building will be erected. ^ Mtimed October 2nd, 1910, at the residence of Rev. J. M. Sanders, the officiating minister, Mr. V. B. Ross, of Elko, and Miss E. Belle Miles, daugh- fer of J. D. Miles, of George’s Creek. There is already county-wide talk of an excursion to Columbia at the time of the inauguration of Governor Blease. It is a matter of general ex pectation that Chief Justice T. S. Dunbar will administer the inaugural bath. No. 52 is the number of the last au tomobile registered in this county, an elegantly handlsome Buick owned and driven by Dr. B. F. Storne, of Blackville. It is the only one of that name in the county and is as pretty as a picture. 1 \ Magistrate Frederick, cf Williston, committed to jail last week the two negro robbers charged wih highway robbery in taking $56 from the pocket of, farmer James Bonnett, who lives West of the Aiken Ccunty line. The money was recovered. COMMENTS ON MEN AND NEWS By SPECTATOR. - Secretary Roper is in favcr 6f such a broadening of the Federal jurisdic tion as will permit Congress- to do al r most anything that an emergency might suggest as desirable. Of course much may be said fur that. It is a big order and full of interesting pos sibilities. Some pertinent questions may be asked. Aie we sure that a Republican Congress might not use that power to meddle with s me pe culiar conditions in the South? If Congress be empowered 1 to legislate f r It has no reference to setting up a' system of pensions to embrace every body. The very purpose of a pension System for old-age is that one may- look forward to it' Include it in all his plans, accept it without shame, embarrassment or mortificationn. It distinctly is a case of lelief based not on rtctual want, a condition to be ac cepted gracefully. No, it can’t be done—that is without violence to the Constitution. The Cbnstitution has ceme up for trade, without restrictions, then Con- so much discussion that it may be re gress may legislate for wages, without restrictions, and hours and conditions of work—and’-a dozen othei points of garded as a timely topic. All this discussion will be profitable because it will result in bringing to our mindJi special significance to us of the S uth. j the leasun for a Constitution. One Are we'geady to let down the bars? great reason is that the haste of 1 am not s > full of State’s rights or hysteria is guarded 1 against. We can State autonomy as to be blind to the always amend the Constitution, but groweth of our common interes:. We the slowness of the process has a are a naion far^ more than we are a mere aggregation ofyStites.. Re calming effect on us all. Some years eg i we were threatened with such an- gardless of cur political jealousy and .omalies as the recall of the decisions our Constitutional hedging our eco-jof the Courts. That would be almpst nomic interests are national. The anarchy. Yet Theodore Rosevelt pre stuff we buy and the products we sell know no State lines. The truth is that we d n’t think of the State except as one of our centers of politics and local taxation. But in spite of all that certain differences paevail among our people and these differences are plain ly marked an., clearly understood. Shall we risk all of our interests? An* we ready to do so? Pa-esident Roosevelt is a very attractive man and his wins, me charm seems to dis pel misgivings, but once the authority is conferred it might be yet another type of man who would invoke it. Old-age Pensions Blocked. Recently J. K. Brecdin, Managing Director of the Farmers and Tax- payers’ League, gave a statement to the Associated Press saying that there could be no appropriation by cur Legislature for old-age pensions until claimed it as a neeced reform and mil lions clamored for it. If it could have been hi ought about by statute it would have been adopted. Pr;<visions Are Puzzling. Some provisions of tur State Con stitution are a puzzle to me Why were they included’? Of course there was a reason—and to the framers cf the Constitution it appeared to be a valid reason. Some confusion exists in cur Constitution; seme contradictions, due in pait to bad editing.. When the Constitution is amended it should be left a clear plain document, not a hodgepodge of the original, with the amendment added to cause greater confusion. That is how it is today. In my opinion tho^e contradictions sh-uld be cleared up by the Judiciary Commitees of the House and Senate. The Constitution sometimes permits u Constitutional Amendment should a couise to be followed which no one be submitted to the people in Novem ber of 1936 and subsequently ratified by the General Assembly in 1937. Mr. Breedin based his statement On^section 32 of Article three of the Constituion of South Carolina, which readts: “The General Assembly shall not authorize payment to any person of the salary cf a deceased 1 officer beyond the date of his death; nor grant pensions except for military and navy service; ncr re tire any officer on pay or part pay.” Editor Buchannan of the Columbia Record, a penetrating critic and lucid expositcr, commends Mr." Breedin’s statement to the Legislature and makes the point that the Constitution accepts. 1 have in mind f the provision which permits the Governor to veto a section of a bill, while leaving the re mained in-tax*t, if there is enough left to amount to anything. It is generally assumed that this refers to items of an Appropriation bill. I don’t find it so, upon reading it carefully. It is section 23 of Article four, ^fou will observe that this section does not limit its operation to bills appropriat ing money. It begins with a discussion of bills and? joint resolutions (every bill and joint resolution it says). Af ter that the section deals with “bills appropriating money” and concludes that sentence. After that it says— OMAHA”— Winner, one after the other, of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont Omaha is an outstanding horse — today.—- - And in the cigarette world Chest erfield is outstanding. Both won their place striedy on merit. - — Apply any test you like—Chest erfields stand for the best there is in cigarettes. . , They are milder . . . yet they let you know you’re smoking. They taste better—give you real pleasure. ..... . ..... .. for mildness .. for better taste C 1935. Liggett & Mvees Tobacco Co. the unrelated part of any bill' know n to us as a bob-tail bill. There Is a Constitutir<n. All in all the people will wake up to the fart that there Is" a Constitution. Of coursq, it isn’t a sacred document. It is man-made law and in no wise related to the famous decides from] Sinai. It may be amended as the jfWP > v pie may wish, for it is their charter. The people would do well to proceed slowly, and cautiously in amending the Federal Constitution. There is nothing holy about it; it should be a flexible document, responsive to the needs of a great commonwealth; but that does not signify that every whim, every proposition, is worthy of • a change in the great fundamental law. Conceivably our growth as a nation may call for a larger recognition of the national scope, but calm, thought ful study is desirable. We need not take off pur shoes as we approach'the document, nor yet fear that a change would indicate a pollution of the pub lic life at its source Let us study our national interests sanely, but study it surely. Dor/t let us rush in with profaning hands (here I am, too) be cause some one has shouted a shib boleth. Let us know what we are do ing. After all -is said and done, the Constitution and the laws are for us who are living; not for those who are dead*. If we think best to confer un limited powers on Congress, then let’s go ahead. But watch your step; walk skid. FOR SALE 3—1930 Ford Touring. 930 Chevrolet Touring. 10—19:h) F. rd Pickups. 2—1928 Chevrolet Pickups 1—1927 Chevrolet Fordor. 1—1929 Ford Coupe. 1—1929 Ford Truck. 1—1935 Ford Fordor—New. 1—1935 Ford Tudor—New. 1—1935 Ford Tudor—New. “High Speed. 1—1935 Ford Truck—New. Crouch Motor Co., Inc. WILLISTON, S. C. firmly—don’t X ADVERTISE in The People-Sentinel. t has been kicked about so much by b u t no t w jth any special reference to everybody that it can hardly be ex pected to held now against those who would set it aside. Mr. Buchannan per tinently points out that some tax payer will surely challenge any effort to evade or ignore this Ccnstitutional provision and tie it up in the Courts. In his luminous editorial Buchannan intimates that perhaps the counties might feel competent to set up a pen sion system, citing section three of Article twelve of the State Constitu tion. I believe the point not well taken, though Mr. Buchannan is a discerning critic, knows that the' Constitution is alwsys open to violence at the hands of those it impedes. Clearly this sec- tion three of Article twelve refers to indigence, to charity, to abject poverty. bills appropriating money—“If the governor shall not approve any one or more of the items or sections contained in any bill, but shall approve the resi due thereof, it shall become a law, etc.” Under what appears to me to be a fair interpretation of the State Con stitution Governor Johnston might have vetoed' the part of the bill' which provided for the selection of Highway Commissioners'by delegations and he might have thereby retained the part providing for a three dollar license. It is surprising how impressions be come so firmly fixed' that we disquali fy oui selves as critics of even what is plain. The impression is abroad that the Governor can only veto items of an Appropriation Bill, whereas he is authorized by the Constitution to veto The Modern*. Beauty Shop Has reopened at Blackville in the eld post office building. All modern, up-to-date equipment has been installed and a highly trained operator, with years of experience in all lines of beauty culture, is in chaige. We guar antee to please the most fastidi ous. You are cordially invited to visi| our new location. We specialize on Duart, Nes tle and Fredric Peimanent Waves. - Permanents, $2.50\to $7.50. As an extraordinary offer we will allow a 10 per cent, tion on all permanents for a ited time. Free scalp treat ment, with shampoo and set, at the usua| price. The Secret of The Success of your Fall hat lies in your coiffure. Curls turn "forwartdi toward face for daytime and peep out under your new hat, which means it’s time for an- \ other— PERMANENT WAVE. All waves guaranteed on our \ I New ^nd Up-to-Date Croquincle Machinfe. Prices, $3.00 to $7.00. FOR APPOINTMENTS PHONE NO. 43. The Barnwell Beauty Shop Treasurer’s Tax Notice! The County Treasurer’s office will be open froy September 16. 1935. to March 15, 1936, for collecting 1933 taxes, which include real and i>er- sonal picperty, poll and road tax. All taxes due and payable between September 15 and December 31, 1935, will be ccllected without penalty. All taxes not paid as stated will he subject to penalties as provided by law. January 1st, 1936, one per cent, will be added. February 1st, 1936, two per cent, will be added. March 1st to 15th, 1936, seven per cent, will be aduied. Executions wdll be placed in the hands of the Sheriff for collection after March 15th, 1936. When writing fcjr -amount of taxes, be sure and give school district if property 4s in more.than one school district. All personal checks given for taxes will be subject to collection. ADVERTISE IN •e * The People- Sentinel. • State Ordinary County Road and Bridge Bonds Past Ind. Bonds \ Constitutiqnal School Special Local TOTAL | No. 24—Ashleigh - 5 7 4 1 1 3 12 32 No. 33—Barbary Branch 5 7 4 1 3 17 37 No. 45—Barnwell 5 7 4 1 3 25 45 No. 4—Big Fork 5 7 4 1 3 21 41 No. 19—Blackville 5 7 4 . 1 3 20 40 No. 35—Cedar Grove 5 7 4 1 3 28 48 No. 50—Diamondv No. 20—Double Ponds : 5 7 ' 4 1 3 17 37 5 7 J L 4 1 3 19 1 39 No. 12—Dunbarton 5 7 4 1 3 27 47 \’o 21—Edisto 5 7 4 1 3 9 29 No. 28—Elko 5 7 4 1 3 27 47 No. 53—Ellenton 5 7 4 • 1 3 11 31 No. 11—Four Mile 5 7 4 1 3 8 28 „ No. 39—Friendship 1 5 7 4 1 3 17 37 No. 16—Green’s Academy 5 7 4 1 3 • 20 40 No. 10—Healing Springs 5 7 ^ 4 1 3 20 40 No. 23—Hercules T --- 5 7 4 1 3 . 30 60 No. 9—Hilda 5 7 4* 1 3 19 * 39 No. 52—Joyce Branch 5 7 4 1 3 26 46 No 34 Kline 5 7 4 1 3 21 41 Nn 32 Tlpp’s _ 5x 7 % 4 1 3 10 J 30 No. 8—Long Branch 5 7 4 1 3 15 35 No. 54—Meyer’s Mill 5 7 4 1 3 21 41 No. 42—Morris 5 7 4 1 13 15 35 No. 14 Mt. Calvary 1 5 7 4 . 1 3 18 38 No.. 25—New Forest 5 7 4 1 3 18 38 No. 38—Oak Grove 1____ 5 7 4 . 1 3 19 39 No. 43—Old Columbia 5 7 4 1 3 26 46 No. 13—Pleasant Hill 5 7 4 1 3 15 35 No. 7—Red Oak • 5 ~ "7 " 4 1 3 19 ' 39 No. 15—Reedy Branch 5 7 4 1 3 17 37 No. 2—Seven Pines 5 7 4 1 3 12 32 No. 40—Tinker’s Creek 5 7 4 1 3 17 37 No. 26—Upper Richland 5 7 4 1 3 26 46 No. 29—Willistcn 5 7 4 1 3 32 52 The commutation road tax of $3.00 must be paid by all male citizens between the figes of 21 and 65 years. All male citizens between the ages of 21 and 60 years are liable to poll tax of $1.00. Checks will not be accepted for taxes under any circumstances except^ at the risk of the taxpayer.—(The County Treasurer reserves the right to hold all receipts paid! toy check until said checks have been paid.) Tax receipts will be released only upon legal tender, post office money order or certified checks. i J. J. BELL, County Treat. ADVERTISE IN THE PEOPLE-SENTINEL. • • •