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Thursday, July 19, 1928 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMlCK, South Carolina Page Number Four McCQFtMICK MESSENGER Published Every Thursday Established June 5, 1902 EDMOND J. McCRACKEN, Editor and Owner. CIRCULATION: 1,300, and growing ! to see our prosperity increase and our national character made stiong- er and more unif ed . “The very essence of civilization,” it said, “is that there shall be placed upon the individ,uaV only that de gree of restraint which will pre vent his encroachment upon the rights of others, thus releasing to the utmost individual initiative in every proper direction. “Our form of government most ef fectively expresses and maintains Within our basic law provision for such DISPLAY ADVERTISING — 25 cents per inch for each insertion; nothing less than 4 inches accepted for double column display, nor less • this principle than 2 inches for single column dis- j exists ample plnv. BUSINESS READING NOTICES,' be necessary to safeguard our peo- an eye cn the welfare of the stato yea n, and nation—a welfare we cannot Postmasters of the second and imagine as entirely sale and happy third classes are paid meager salar ies at be-fct as are the rural ma 1 carriers, and yet, pressed f r a di- i rect reply by Senator George, the i • treasure.i admitted under oath that | practically every postmaster holding a commission from the Republican administration in Georgia is a monthly, or at least a periodical, contributor to a “fund,” which in turn is consumed in its entirety by “salaries and expenses” 10 part c-.:' for coastal Carolina except under a Drmocrat'c regime. ixt Rights Clearly Established “Rose Of Golden West” Is A Flower Of Glamorous Romance (Frcm The News And Courier) 5 cents per line for each insertion, average of 6 words to line. WANT AD VS., 6 cents per line for pie. A few months ago a vote of some two thousand Episcopalian clergy- the monthly gross going to the ra- f charges as may from time to tipie men was taken by letter, and the re- ■ tional committee or to others out- sult, oveiwhemingly unfavorable to. side of the Georgia central commit- prohibition, was widely advertised tee. That such “salaries and expenses” average around $1,200 a month is not the clergymen adversely—they were ’ surprising in the face of the scand- “within their rights.” Of course they alous disclosures ma(ie. were. So thorough and systematic is the Why the haz'ness with which the “system” that a card index is kept matter of the clergy and the church with the monthly or other periodi- “It is therefore, essential that our j and commented upo n by “wet” news- government should scrupulously re-1 papers. No one criticized the ( each insertion, average of 6 words to train from entering any line ' - fields of transportation, communx- TRIBUTES OF RESPECT, 6 cents cation, industry, and commerce, or per line, 6 words to line. | any phase of business, wfyen it can All advs. set in body type, 6 cents be successfully undertaken and con- per single column line; extra charges ducted i n the public interest by pri- m relation to politics is discussed? for big type on all single column vate enterpidse. , American cardinals, bishops, priests, cal payments entered upon each of fice-holder’s card as- made., so that GEORGE FITZMAURICE FASH IONS SEASON S MOST COLOR FUL DRAMA—MARY AS™R AND GILBERT ROLAND PROVE SELVES MOM ROMANTIC TEAM ON THE SCREEN advs except head and signature i “Any tendency of government to deacons, ministers ai^e citizens, they' the patronage jobbers may thus know Positions given at ONE-THIRD <ente r such fi€lds should be carefull y canrot lawfull Y be deprived of the — - - - J —’ extra charge. flntered at the Pest Office at Me* Cermick, S. C., as mail matter of the second clooa. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: V—* Strictly Cash In Advanco —— One Year $1.00 Six Months ........ .75 Three Months .50 weighed in the light of its possible right of suffrage or free speech, effect upon the very genius of our and the right of a church to convert institutions.” itsel f into a political agency, a par- The Chamber of Commerce is to ty, and so to act is equally clear, be complimented o n adding its voice If the Presbyterians, for instance, td the chorus of inforirad scientif- decide as a body to support Smith, ically progressive opinion. . -X Summer Bruises Dangerous Infect’on dangers lie hidden in the summer scratch or slight bruise; ac- cordirg to the chairman of a Red Cross first aid committee, and vaca tioners, especially, will take heed if they want to avoid the consequence attendant to septic poisoning, which is often fatal. There are just four th’ngs to do: Apply a germ destroyer, apply a pjice of sterile gauze folded into a ba .dage, wrap With a ste.'ile gauze bandage and fasten it with adhesive plaster. Physicians ai*e generally sea ee at summer resorts anyway and the wise vacationist will be careful. Bnfscs are espec'ally dangerous in summer, we are told. Vacation activities, outdoor spdrts and like and seashore pastimes bxing frequent minor scratches. who takes the time and care to guard against -infection is the one who will return from a vacation trim, fit and refreshed and ready to take up his daily duties again. A word to the wise should be suf ficient. X * A Sign Closes A Bank Democracy—Or tf Black Menace (The Marion Star.) A little sign placed cn the door of a bank in a small Indiana city, has caused that bank to be closed, showing again how ^asy people may be influenced by wild reports that take circulation without foundation or thinking. Last October this bank obseived Discovery Day, and the usual sign, “Bark Closed” was hung on the door. A farmer came into town, saw the sign, and went away broadcasting to' his neighbors that the bank had closed. He prdbably never had heard of Discovery Day. A run was made on the bank, and was apparently checked before a col lapse resulted. However, the people rt.ll had ir their minds tb report of the bank closing, and they gradually lest confidence in the bank until months afterwards when i' was act ually forced to quit business. The banking commission in Ind- ar.o, ur ing th s bank as an example, has called attention to all banks that on holilayn, they should not merely hang the sign, “Bank Closed,” but should mrntion the holiday. Many hanks, at the close of a day’s busi ness, pull down the shade that says, “Bank Closed,” and in order to pre vent any wild reports, banks are urged in Indiana to include on those 1 son and Ax*e you a Democrat? If so. do you feel that you are bound to your party, whether o? not you endorse the party’s candidates for office ? Ir you do net feel that you can remain al'gned with the party, what is to be the result? Would you consider a third pai'ty—as a hopeless meas ures in order to avo'd supporting a distast^'jI Democrat? T’nse are some of the questions South Caro- liniars w.ll be called upon to decide within a short time. There has been considerable com- nr nt locally upon the question of Governor Smith’s nom.nation foi the presidency. A great many local people are bitterly opposed to Sm th—no question about that. They joined in the movement to change the party rules in this state, which woul . have allowed them to vote a Democratic ticket “at home” and bolt the national ticket. Tho party rules were not altered, however, and many citizens are in a quandary. The Star adv.ses careful thought by cur citizens at this time. Go rlowly; refuse to comm’t yourself to any foolish cr rash plans to dodge voting for Smith. Strong organi zations favor a stiff fight, against Smith, and it requires a good deal of courage to oppose them, but as your first duty is to yourself and family—to see that your ballot k cast in such a manner as to help you retain youn own self-respect and that of your no ghbor—think well be »xrc committing yourself. In the opinion of this writer many people who have heietofore threat e.'.ed to belt in case Smith was nomi uted. are now hog.nning to see the folly of voting a Republican ticket and the disastrous results wh'ch will follow the breaking of the front line of Democracy in this section, where a colored majority is an eve:‘-present actor i.: polit cs—if the Republicans tre given a foot-hold. These—and h ne a..- - iZ.t ti "bet as Tammany * sh the :v. 1 the:-; he paso v-i Oi J Col w -> old bo a inch ha gio rule many cf them—will sup- e sora ght Demociuti d .‘.taoteiul as Smith anc may be to them. Democratic party political destines, and voting eith r or an independent a fatal blow to the They ;o c r..- MS 1 *• •-» p o _ L ClvOc party protected us agamst ne- ince 1873. Srn.th may be all that his enemies change to h.m; Tammany may be seeking to steal or Hoover, who shall say them nay? One must sympathize with a church if, obeying conscience, it throw its weight and votes to a can didate in the belief that a normal victory interwoven with its doctrine is aided. The question always is one for the clergymen or the chui'ch to decide, and t is ore of expediency, of churchly policy. Ten or twelve years ago when, in Massachusetts, the adoption cf a con stitutional inhibit‘on against the ap- propr.atioa oi' public money for ^ectaria.i institutions was before the people. Caid.r.r.l O’Com.or, of Bost on, stoutly opposed it. He is an American cit’zen. One cannot be justified in impugning his motives— it was to him a “moral question.’ Nr.vc: theless, it was fortunate and wise, in The News and Courier’s op- in om that his advice was rejected— and fortunate for the Roman Cnth- ~l:cs as a church in Ma: sachusofcts that they did not accept it. Ic would have placed the Roman Cath olics under suspicion if they had in a body taken the cardinal as a pol itic:! shephod. The oue't on is one of procedure and, in The News and Courier’s op inion, any chu ch that allow-? poli tical issues now pending dec's ion to be raised to capital importance as ‘moral” or “religious” is csurt’ng m sfoxture. The Roman Catholics would be foolish in the extreme tc permit the advocacy of Governo: nnith tc take o.': complex'oh of R"> man Catholic policy, and they will » : nr too discreet to fall into that error. church wi'hir.g t > incorporat prohibition in ts creed may do so Out one may doubt the wisdom of it In respect of it. Protestants' as wel s Roman Catholics arc divided. D.v s on is the weak..css of Protestant sni now, and one can conunvo of rn ;r :ater windfall to Roman Cathol t n rpaga da than would be the in reduction of mere and sharper Prot ietant discords. Nor may one shu ..yes to the truth that priests and bishops, : tr v>r.g as they nay to xvoid com nittir.g the r churches, can with d.If cully avail it v/hen they -.peak. That 's their responsibility In this c ty the othc” day a serm- n was preached urging Christians to r dhcre to tre s.mplc and few bu» undamental and profound teachings cf Jesus and to avoid controversy iji side issues. It was good teach- ing. One we thick, may safely urge, “Thou : halt love thy reighbor as thy- sc-’l,’’ a'd, urged with zeal, fortif ed by example, the doctrine will in t.rne be tx-anslated by the people into con duct. What if clergymen or laymen halt to debate whether or not the what a postmaster or other federal employee has “contributed” during a fixed period. Too sharp for exacting direct as sessments, the plan is, according to the testimony of the treasurer, to address “letters of inquiry,” evident ly to those who have become delin quent, as to whether “further pay ments” a.^e to be made, thereby, by indirection, serving a notice on such delinquent which without direct i'ef- ei'ence, is too unmistakable to be misjudged by him. That the monthly payments of specific amounts pivdieated upon specific and like salaries is, accord ing to the treasurer, a “happen so,” is also too apparent a collusion ch its face to be misunderstood. What a mess! And the situation that exists in Georgia very probab ly exists in tvt ry state in the South, whe.e fedeial patronage is the ‘•prize” fer the juggling of the state ccmmitteej headed by the national nomm.tteeman, who ,s : uppesed to be the state patronage re • ree, and ’ ,r V*o Yn* be"*’ ?* v-% Cr or^i: since 1920.. the late “Link” Johnson having been succeeded by his first lieutenant, Ben J. Davis. The disclosures that startle and astound citizens of fair mi: dr, and that have never been known under romocratc adm f.ietrations, standi cut like red danger s.gnals in the present natin. al campaign. Dvinociats who clann they will bol the nat o: a! ticket, thus abett ng, cither directly cr indirectly the Re publican cause, are indorsing, wh th er intentionally or net. the Georgia patronage scandal, as \v< II as the other \aricus and sundry scandals ■mat have sha!« n the . atk*n w.th dis closures cf grait anj corruption.. Electors who p 'ofcss to be Dmn oerats but who are endeavoring with every conceivable weapon a' iheir command, to scuttle the party from w.thin. rrc helping age, whether wittingly or now, in this state, an A powerful drama cf fiery-blood ed youth, patriotism which burrs like a white-hot flanw and for which no sncr.f ce is too great and a great and touching romance which knows no bounds—of these hero.c elements has George Fitzmau’ice : ashioncj a powerful, compelling film drama in “Rose of t!»o Golden West,” his spec tacular pi’oduction for First Na tional Pictures which is at the D xie Theatre for an engagement of 2 days ; next Friday and Saturday. Not only is Fitzmaurice a master of drama and romance, but he is an artist in pictorial beauty and splend or, and in “RcSe of,’ the Golden West” he has a perfect setting and a lavish production for the canvas on which to display his mastery of exquisite cinematography. The beautiful atmosphere of Cali fornia in the days wken that ro mantic land was under Spanish xule has been captured for the silver- sh^et as only Fitzmaurice could do it. 1 A gay. care-free people, playing with love and life under langorous skies in a kingdom where care was unhea: d of—this is the background upon which the director has stamped his moving, emcticnal. drama. No finer performance has been seen on the screen this season thar that of Gilbert Roland’s as the pa triotic young caballero who is will ing to sacrifice his love for what he believes is patriotic justice. Mary Astor, in the feminine had, ha r never been seen to better advantage and her striking beauty is matched o: ly by the note of sincerity and em otion which she brings to her per formance. Montagu Love and Gustay vox: Seyffertitz are outstand.ng in char acter roles, a. d Flora Finch contrib utes an unusual dxaractcrizat.cn 'The days when a man could rid .‘or a we-k o-/';- the hills and val eys oi Cal fornia a-d never set foot j x f his own land, are pictured k “R'sc of the Golden West,” the G- orge Fitzmaurice special for First \ T at o al, featuring Mary Astor and } -bert itola d, which will be at tht Dixie T’-eatre next Friday and Sat irday. The :t s laid in Cali fern.a in the days of the Spankl dons ard mission fathers. IXt PUT IT OFF theory. it i time to tak: vat on i.: Gc-o/gni *s *. st .Is < decency, •linkable Ga t i ♦>.. notice. Th ' sit a ft nch in th a;-.J it- un .-.ij wanen v/he •avr be 0.1 le: alY Crd ill a partj f of whit upi cm; ac: :x i ot' !, u tr t net Irte- it 1 /, at air 1/ V. hi.h rot .i cha ge < •'a ncial i . e v T been su t aine heuU Fa V ' i* uch ’ o ‘tica’ Q vii’t r. • b c: me e p: it • allies cl pol t cal an. isl - ne V vV -.4 pul F r\ cl>- they con tr oi v n ^ ‘‘VN-V- ' 3--or basis. Lliufy-h'iniiiuf t -A 4 the decorations from the White , „ . , House-hut South Carolina Demo-, offer of a glass of wxne by one man crats have too much to lose in quit-, to another is a neighbor y t : ng the party of Jefferson and Jack-j Whether ci' not it is, COTTON— Good Middling 22 Strict Middling 22 1-4 Middling 22 1-2 Cotton Seed. bu. 60 cts the debate! Breakfast Bacon 50 per lb. act ? Cleveland and Wilson, to goes on. | Eggs per dozen 30 cts. shades their banking hours, which’now, over the choice of a <lista S eful| H the history of churches proves | Bacon per lb 15 to 20 cts is a good example for all states to ’ candidate, jump over the traces into anything, it is that excommunica ion our per ^ ".non tiftliin follow. I a sea of trouble, which will result for disobedience of evil statutes Flour per barrel — $9.00 to $12.50 The ordinary thinking pprson' in open war-fare at the ballot-box. i does not stop debate, should stop and consider what might happen if they are responsible placing in circulation such reports.; many This paper calls to Democrats for'not to enthuse over Smith and Tam- Z’' 1 o’*; T^it- irts.' many—but toi hark back through the Vj-CUI glcl S i ai They should remember flhat after all pages of history and determine a group of people is most easily | whether‘or not we owe it to our- swayed and can be influenced into a selves to x'emain loyal to the party panic without much hesitation. 1 of our fathers—the party of white -XXI——-—— man’s rule—honesty in government and efficiency in governmental ser vants. Think well, citizens! Once the A Sound Busi ness Attitude ronage Scandal (From The Atlanta Constitution) At a recent meeting the Chamber plundering Republicans or to a of Commerce of the United States' foolish and hopeless third party—our expressed a sound and progressive 1 real war just begins; The South business attitude. One 0 f the resolu- must be Democratic—or black! Loy- The testimony before the senate committee investigating the charges of trafficking in federal patronage sway of Democracy is broken in this | in Georgia has already developed rf state either through a bolt to' situation existing that is astounding- ly disgraceful. A case has been made of extortion Butter per lb. 50 cts. Green Coffee, per lb. —30 to 60 cts. Roasted Coffee, per lb. _30 to 55 cts. ] Rice, per lb. 7 to 10 cts. Grist, per lb. 5 cts. Molasses per gal. 50 to $1.00 Com per bu. $1.35 Fine Feed, 75 lbs. $2.25 Oats per bu. 90 cts. Wheat per bu. $1.50 Cheese per lb. 35 cts. tions adopted is especially admir able, and should be the viewpoint of every American citiaen who wishee al Democrats will forget Catholic ism, prohibition and other minor de tails of government—'but will keep of tolls, not only for appointment to office, but for tenurd. that will take its place along with the other scand als that have marked the Republican administration in the past few Farmers in the coastal regions of Georgia*, North Carolina, and South Carolina, where the Poi’to Rican mole cricket has caused a good deal of damage to truck and garden crops in recent yeahs, will find in Farmers’ Bulletin 1561-F, “The Porto Rican Mole Cricket;,” a description of this insect and methods of its control. Do you know your fire risks ? DO YOU KNOW all the possible starting places for fire right in | your own home? It may break ; out in the most unexpected spot in spite of all care- | fulness. Care only helps to prevent fire—it does not repay you if your home burns. % * i Fire insurance indemni fies for fire loss. The test of time has proven the sound value of the policies of the Hartford Fire Insurance Company sold by this agency. Frank C. Robinson Insurance Agency PHONE 66 McCormick. S. C. Little boy. little boy. tc encour- How about that cigaret? not a car- 0 h. veil, Lttle by, rro graft ir Have y u t: i'v. -o sir eke OS’ which is n hr.v'n t. 1 tt : e' bay, established Pvt it tf— and you can— a political 'TT 1 il ycu grow up to be .A Title :roi e cf a man. WANT ADVS,. FOR SALE _0nc hcl ir. “ d lot on Mam Street, one house and lot f on P'ne Street, with modern conveniences; one vacant lot on Pine Street; one vacant lot near new School Build ng. ’175 xci*cs "arm la.-d two miles from cor porate limits cf McCormick, S. C. T' l'ms up to 3 years on any or all of above prope 'ty. J. W. Wilkins, McCormick, S. C. It. / The:' you w*ll >’ o”* What cigar:t; are, vrd h you still nur't smoke, Y u ’.1 cl o se a pipe or cigar. these in a grown-up Won’t seem quite as bai As e.gar is do in the mouth cf a lad. A cigract is a xoll Of something or other, f y^u do smoke one. Yen’ll be apt to want another. They will take your dimes And every spare pe..ny, And n r turr will Never br.r.g you any. Your rockets will be Full of matches; Your trousers will be Full of sei'atches, All over you Will be seen The tell-tale marks Of nicotine. T’will stain your finger tips, And show upon your lips. It will bite your tongue, And pjet into your lung. You will smell it on your clothes. Clear dow n to your toes. Your friends will smell it on your breath, And it will hasten your death. Little boy, little boy. How about that cigaret? Oh, tell me, little boy. Have you tried to smokje one yet? If you haven’t, little boy, Put it off—and you can—i Till you grow up to be A little more of a man. —WILLIAM J. BURTSCHER. XXX I Everyone has a reputation—<but not all of them are worth keeping. I A MODERN FLOUR MILL AT GREENWOOD, S. C. We are now runnir.g full time. Bring us ytur wheat; satisfaction is guaranteed. We have experienced millex-s, and if your wheat is dx*y we can give you as good flou: and turn out as any mill. GREENWOOD FEED & MILLING COMPANY Greenwood, S. C. 3t. PFArUW-B^ 1 o: Georgia and lHAolllLO Elberta Peaches for sale at 50 corts per bushel at Mr. D. T. Lagr on’s homo opposite the gg lay ug contest grounds. M. G. £ J. J. Dorn, McC 'rmick, S. C. [—Eight rooms, with electric lights i d waterworks, corner of Oak and Geld Streets, for rent oi’ salr. Mrs. M. L. Carroll, McCormick, S. C. ¥ —July 1st. in town of McCar- Ij'i/Oi Mar.’s Waltham Watch. Finder please return to Messenger Office. 7oe sAir 0 "; ‘0 00.. gmUe. E. M. Morgan, R. 2, Plum B:ar.ch, S. C. 4 tpo. W A jCT^-Beef Cattle and Heavy ?7/HiILaI/ Hogs. J. L. Smith, \IcCcrmick, S. C. —Three begs, which owner ^ , car. get by describing rryr.'ry cost R. S- Martin, Route ’ Rc:: 22, HcCcrmick, S. C. CATTLE 1 —Am paying highest market price for choice beef cattle. A. II. Faulkner, McCormick, S. C. Don't let your name be tak en off our subscription list just for the •want of One Dol lar. Send the dollar and or der the paper for another year. You won't regret it. A woman was sued the other day in an eastern state for a $50 dental bill for the filling of a tooth of her fine horse. She at least should be thankful that she didn’t have a p*et elephant.