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JtUCarmirit TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Twenty-Seventh Year Bright Prospects For Good Crops This Year In McCormick County TOO MUCH RAIN AT TIMES, BUT SEASONS MOSTLY SUITABLE FOR CULTIVATION AND POISONING According to many farmers in dif ferent sections of the county, we have here in McCormick County this year the best prospects for a good c?op that we have had since the coming of the boll weevil in 1920. While, on account of tc'o much rain, the season has been very unfavorable at times, taken as a whole, we could not have asked for better. Last fall the grain was killed, and many far mers sowed spring oats, and made the best crop of late oats the county has had in years. Then the spring was late and much cotton had to be planted two and even three times. This held the ct’m crop hack, for the Southern farmer does not plant his corn until the cotton is in the ground. This late corn would not have pro duced a crop had the spring and summer been d:*y> and we would have as a result, been in a fix much like the ore in 1926, that is with hardly enough corn to last until Christmas. As it is, the cotton and corn crop on McCormick County so Is cannot be beaten this year in South Carolina. Cowpeas and soy beans are fine and it looks as if all class es of livestock have a good year be fore them. McCt ! rmick County farmers are having tho value of poisoning the boll weevil demonstrated to them as never before, and especially the value of early poisoning. The farmers who poisoned their cotton with the mo lasses mixture throughout the grow ing and fruiting seaso.i have no boll weevils to speak of in their fields, and their cotton is bloomng' and fruiting to the top the stalks. However, the farmers who failed to poison during this season, and es- pec : ally during the season when the rotton first started fruiting, now have a heavy infestation from the first generation of boll weevils, and i n some fields the county agent has found as high as fifteen or twenty pe? cent of the young squares punc tured by the pest. In some twenty- five fields examined by the county agent during the past two weeks, no field where the poisoning program had been carried out showed more than an eight per cent infestation. The old weevils laid {heir first eggs around the first of July, when the cotton first started fruifng Then, during a period arc*and the middle of July those old weevils died off. and the young ones had not yet hatched out, mak r.g it appear that theite were no weevils to worry about. The first new generation of Weevils the n began to hatch out dur ing the last week in July, and many farmers who had not poise* led and thought they had no weevils awoke -to the fact that their fields were full of the pests, and that heavy damage had been done. While, at the same time*, the farmers who used poison freely during the early fruiting sea son of the cc'tton, k'lled the old weevils before they laid many eggs, ar.d therefore, will be practically free fn*n weevil damage until the period cf migration starts, which will probably be around the middle of August. More calcium arsenate has been used in McCormick County this year than ever before in the history of the county, and as a result we have a fine chance to make the best c<rtton crop in ten years. Had this poison nc*t been used intelligently, we would have landed up in the same fix as last year, that is with some three thousand bales of cotton as the toll of the weevil. If the farmers who have so vali antly fought the weevil throughout the growing season of the cotton crop will continue this fight into the fall by making a complete job of de stroying cotton stalks, we will be in an even better fix next year. THOS. W. MORGAN, County Agent. X The dispatch the other day said that a city in Kentucky had a police chief who is a minister and has been a boilermaker. Goddness help the sinners if he ever gets excited and scrambles his profession f 8 Pages — All Home Print Campaign Meeting Washington School Tomorrow, Aug. 10 SPEAKING STARTS AT ELEVEN O’CLOCK A. M. MT. CARMEL MEETING WELL ATTENDED McCOHMICK, S. C., Thursday, August 9, 1928 Established June 5, 1902 Anderson-McCormick Star Route Is Being Given Consideration Tho ccunty candidates speak to morrow, Friday, August 10th, at the Washington Consolidated High School Building, midway Parksville and Modoc the speaking to be begun ^ promptly at 11 o’clock a. m. A bar- ^ becue hash dinner will be served aboat 1 o’clock. Everybody is invit ed. The meeting at Mt. Carmel last! Friday was a good dne and was well attended. On Tuesday, August 14th, the candidates go to Young’s for a meet ing. The last meeting is in McCormick on Friday, August 24th. ACTING FOURTH ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL H. B. NICHOL ADVISES CON GRESSMAN FRED H. DOMINICK -TX1- Mouzon Speaks Upon “Dry Bolt METHODIST PRELATE SEEKS TO CLARIFY POSITION The following two letters are self explanatory as to the progress rela tive to the establishment of a scar mail route between Anderson and McCormick. Further information will be published as received: Newberry, S. C. August 2, 1928. Mr. E. J. McCracken, McCormick, S. C. Dear Mr. McCracken: The enclosed copy of a letter from the Pest Office Department relative to the establishment of a star route between Anderson and McCormick will explain itself. I will write you further just as scon as I receive a further report in the matter. With kind personal regards and best wishes, I am, Yours very truly, FRED H. DOMINICK. CHARLOTTE, N. C., Aug. 5.—A leading figure among the m litant Southern Democrats opposing the election of Governor Alfred E. Smith, Bishop Edwin D. Moazcn of Charlotte today took occasion on his initial appearance in a Charlotte pul pit since returning fre'm the recent Asheville dry conference to clarify indirectly his position on the presi- dert al issue. Conducting the morning services at the Hawthorne Lane Methcdist ChurcB Bishop Mouzon made several sweeping generalizations rnfcrential- ly tc. sound a warning to Christians in their polifeal activities in the present national campp/gn. “The Christian minister is entire-1 ly disinterested in what he has to say, and the stand he takes in any publ‘c question, for he has no inter est to seive except the interests of the k/rgdom of heaven and the wel fare of human beings,” he declared. “It’s quite easy for motives to be come mixed and very easy for devout Christians to become greatly con fused in their thinking,” he continu ed. “I make no personal reference to any part'cular man, but I should like to use with reference to certain excellent gentleman the words of Shakspere, T charge thee fling away ambition; by that sin fell the angels,’ for it is altogether possible that with some po'itical advancement at the present time in North Carolina cer tain men find themselves grleatly em- bairassed with reference tc' their character and standing as Christ ians. The birhop likewise defended the stand he had taken as a churchman in his present pol tical hostil'ty to the Democratic presidential nominee, inferentially in asserting that Chiis- tiaiyty concerns itself with every human relat'onship. “A devout Methodist recently ask ed me to aid in keeping our religion out <•" touch with the world and only in touch with heaven” he said. “That man hasn’t been following Jesus or readirg h ; s Bible. In the Middle Ages Christianity was a celestial affair, and men retired from the world into seclusion. Jesus did not do that. Instead, the Christ went wherever men weife assembled. He put us here to live as He lived.” “Christianity concerns itself with every-day living. I can’t be a Chris tian if I’m not a decent man, a clean and loyal husband, and if as a citi zen I can’t stand up for righteous ness in public life.” “The professional politician tells us to preach the simple Gospel and to leave them alone. I am preaching the simple Gospel, and it cuts like a two-edged sword. It burns like a fire and it transforms like a furn ace.” The fellow who could make a bet ter mouse trap and find a beaten path to his door has been replaced today. It is the fellow who lives in the woods and makes better moon shine, who soon finds the world mak ing a beaten path to his door. —m The evenings are growing longer, which also means that the son is up later. Washington, D. C. July 30, 1928. Hon. Fred H. Dominick, Newberry, South Carolina. , My dear Mr. Dominick: I have received your letter of July 4 26, 1928, Inclosing corrospondence from G. P. Bro.vne, of Anderson. South Carc'iina, ard E. J. McCrack en, of McCormick, South Caiolina, relative to tho establishment of a star route between Anderson and McCormick, on account of the with drawal of a mail train between these two points. In reply I beg to inform you that the establishment of the route will be given consideration, and I shall be pleased to notify you at a later- date of the action contemplated. Sincerely yours, H. R. NICHOL. Acting Fourth Assistant Post master General. Democrats Are Called Upon For Contributions STATE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE ASKS FOR $25,000.00 Number From This County To Attend Farmers Week PROMISES TO BE GREATEST GATHERING OF FARMERS IN STATE THIS YEAR Farmers’ Wfeek at Clem son College next week bids fair to be the great est gathering c*f farmers in the state this year, according to Thos. W. Morgan. County Agent, who states further that a la:ge number of McCormick County farmers are planning to attend fanners week this year. The program includes a great dis play of all types of farm machinery and labor-raving implements for the faxm and home, demonstrations and instruction aloig the lines of dairy ing, poult.'y raising, hog raising, sheep growing, beekeeping, fruit and crop growing, gardening, and all \ .)thc r lines of farming. Besides} these, the housewife will find special demonstrations in home making un der the supervision of the Home Dunonstration department of Win- L.irop Co lege. Moving picture shows* music by the fifty piece Paries Island Marine Band, and lec tures ai d songs will all be on the program of entertainment. In sho:t a full week of recreation and instruction has been arranged for South Carolina Farmers who will go and get it. And indications point to the fact that between five and ten thousand farmers will be in attend ance. The cc*3t of staying at Clemson for the week is $1.00 per day, which is charged for meals. Rooms in the barracks are free. If you have not done so, write Dr. W. W. Long,} Clemson College, S. C., at once and let him kndw when you will arrive for Farmers’ Week. X Who remembers the old times when your neighbor who owned a horse, would gladly cut your grass. txt The question of whether the exhi bition of mummies of ancient kings is disrespectful to their dignity has bee n raised in Egypt. } To The Democrats of South Carolina: On the recommendation of Gover nor John G. Richards, and without any solicitation on my part, I have been appointed director of finance for the democratic rational commit tee for South Carolina! to make col lections for the natioial democratic campaign in the interest the nom inees of oir party for president and vice-president. I now respectfully request twenty- five thousand democrats in South Carolina to give me $1.00 each for this purpose, enclosing it to me in a letter which I will immediately re mit to headquarters in New York. I am performing this patriotic duty without compensation and it gives me pleasure to do anything I can for the democratic party. I am a most earnest supported of the nominees, shall vote for them and do all in my power to elect them. It is estimated that there are in South Carolina three hundred and fifty thousand white democrats who' vote. I do not know how many col ored democrats there are. It does seem reasonable to suppose that I can get $25,000.00 right away for this laudable purpose and I hope that I am not mistaken. This fund will be spent for the legitimate purposes c*' the campaign. I ihink I know the political opinion of the demociats of this state as well as any man in the state, having been actively connect ed with the democratic committee for 46 years, 15 years of which i was chairman of the executive committee. In 1920 when Ccx was running for president, I was appointed to collect money in this state ft.* the purpose of helping to finance his campaign, and I collected $27,254.78. Now I believe that the record of the repub lican party for the pa c t eight years is the worst in its history and it does seem that our people would be only toe: glad to help win th.s election. I will cei-tainly dc* all in my power to that end. Very respectfully, WILIE JONES, Director of Finance, Democratic National Committee for Sourh Caro lina. jXt Boll Weevil Dam age Increases INFESTATION NOW GENERALLY SERIOUS OVER MOST STATE Democratic Club Presidents Asked To Solicit Contributions THIS GIVES EACH SECTION OF COUNTY A LOCAL REPRE SENTATIVE Mr. Editor: I am in receipt of a letter from General Wilie Jc-nes, Diiector of Fin ance of the South Carolina National Democratic Committee, asking for contributions to the National Dem ocratic Campaign, and in order that each section of the county may have a local representative, I am going to ack the president of the democratic clubs in the county to kindly solicit funds for this purpose and mail them direct to Honorable Wilie Jones', Co lumbia, S. C. Any one desiring to make contributions direct may d(* this, or if they will turn it over to me I will be glad to forward it to proper headquarters. I will appreciate if you will give this notice publicity through your paper. W. X. CHARLES. Number 10 Union County Sheriff Gets Medal Protecting Prisoner RECOGNITION OF SUCCESSFUL STAND AGAINST MOB BENT ON LYNCHING PRISONER -txt- Absentees May Vote By Mail CHAIRMAN CHARLES POINTS OUT REQUIREMENTS CLEMSON COLLEGE, Aug. G — Boll weevil infestation is decidedly greater than at any previous time this season, according tr. reports re- ce'ved here for the week ending Augu-t 4, a stiuation which was ex pected under the weather conditions that have prevail : !, there not having been enough continued hot and dry wea’her to cheek the increase. The statement a week ago showed that in festation was increasing with the emergence of the new b:qod of wee vils, and this cent nu«d during the past week. Data received on many fields about half of which have been pois oned and about half not poisoned, show that the poison.*? fields have an average of about 11 per c< nt of squares infected, while ir. the un- pevsoned f.elds the intYsiat'en is about 30 per cent. The infestation has become gen- erally serious through'uo the state | except in Oconee, Pickens, Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Chero kee counties. While there are some fields to east and south of these counties where poisoning is not yet needed, the average infestation has reached the point that poisoning should be in full swing in most of this pari of the state to insure a profitable crop. It is always to be remembered that in some fields pois oning is not necessary on account of low infestation. The care and skill in prompt prop er poisoning where needed within the next two weeks may largely deter mine the issue. txt An editorial writer the other day saidi, “This is a civilized commun ity.” What if he had to prove it? j The rules c*^ the democratic paity provide that any person being a qual ified voter of this State, when absent on account of his or her business or account cf sickness from his or her voting precinct during any primary election, may vote by mail. He c*v she shall make application for a bal lot to the enrollment committee or club secretaiy of his or her precinct not less than five nor more than sixty days prior to the primary in which he or she desires to vt*':o. The application may be handed to the en rollment committee or club secre tary and the applicant shall deposit the necesrary postage for register ing the ballot- and full directions for mailing the same. Upon receipt of said application the committee on cn:<*Tment or club sccretaryv if the applicant is duly registered in that precinct, enroll the rame and address of thi appli cant cr a list to be kept by them for thac purpose and to deliver to the applicant in person or forward to the appiica :t by registered mail, the necessary ballot envelope and in structions. W. K. CHARLES, County Chairman. -txt- Neaiiy 1,900 Voters In County This Year A cheek up cf the enrollment book" reveals the fact that there are ap prox'mately 1,900 voters in McCor- m’ck Coarty this year. Some names appear on two books, but allowance has beer made for these in mosl cases. T his is the largest enrollment the county has had in six or eight years, and the increase is believed tc be due principally to the large num ber of women cn oik J this summer. X Whe n binding the neck of a dress, use a doubie bias fold about three- fourths of an inch wide when folded. Place the raw edge along the neck edge of the garment wth the binding lying cti the right side. Stitch about a quarter inch from the edgr. Turn the binding over and bafete down, without turning in the folded edge. Stitch again on the right side, close to the first stitchng. This catches the binding at the back and makes a meatV firm finish. JXt On farm lands that have been ter raced to prevent erosion, it is highly desirable to improve the soil for at least one year by the use of cover crops and soil-building crops rather than to attempt to grow a money c^op immediately. For summer crops for this purpose, soy beans, cow peas, ar.d velvet beans are among the best, depending upon locality. Great er profits will undoubtedly be made in the long run by first building up the soil after terracing has been done. X A man in Russia claims to be 132 years old. Probably living there- makes it seem that long ATLANTA) Ga., Aug. 7.—The Commission on Interracial Co-opera tion, with headquarters here, has awarded to Sheriff John C. G^e^r, of Union County, South Carolina, a handsome bronze medal in rec'gni- tion cf his successful stand agamst a mob bent on lynching one of his prisoners. The award was pass' 1 up on by ii committee composed of ex- Governor Hugh H. Dorsey, 6Z At lanta, Marshall Ballard, editor of the New Orleans Item, George B- Dealey, editor ctf the Dallas News, and Mrs. J. H. McCoy, president of Athens College, Ala. The medal was presented to Sheriff Groer by Lewis M. Rice, editor! of the Union Times. The incident on which the award was based took place on July 30, 1927, when a mob numbering 700 gathered around the Union County jail with the purpose of lynching Al bert Simpson, colored, accused of the shooting cf a white man. Sheriff Greer 1 , calling in his deputi~s and members of the local and ru. ’.1 po lice, stood off the mob until he could communicate with Governor* rich-" ards with a request for troops, whe were immediately dispatched ar.l ar rived within less than an hour. In ncminating Sheriff Greer for the Commission’s medal, Editor Rice pointed out that his comsge and re sourcefulness in thi s emergency were fully in keeping with a distinguished family record, both in Confederate and Revoluntary times. When inter viewed relative to the award, Sheriff Greer said: “My folks deserve more credit than I do* they broug.it me up to do my duty.’ IXI- A CORRECTION Hon. W. D. Morrah asks The Mes senger to correct a sentence publish ed last week from his speech in the Plum Branch meeting, which read: “He believes that every _hild. should have benefit of high school education and favc*:s giving them the opportunity even at greater coct.” The cori'ect sentence is: ‘T n favor of increasing appropria tions fo-j pubhc and high schools and in favor of reducing appropriations for State colleges.” There was no intention to mis quote Mr. Morrah and the correction is gladly made. -X Few Catholics In State SIX PER CENT .LESS THAN TEN YEARS AGO, CENSUS FIGURES SHOW WASHINGTON.—Member .hip of- the Roman Catholic Church in South Carolina during 1926 was 9,C36 as co.npaied with 9,514 in 1916, it is shown by the department cf com merce in a census of this Telig ous body, published recently.* The num- beii of churches of the denomination in South Carolina increased uur.ng the 10 year perk’d from 48 to PI. Expenditures for 1926 as reported by 41 South Cart*’.ina Catholic churches totaled $122,507, while the same number of churches reported a total property value of $71.8,100. With the largest membership of religious denominations in the Unit ed States, the Catholic churches num bered 18,039 and the membership to taled 18,604 850 in 1926. Total ex penditures as reported by some 16,- 000 churches for 1926 was $204,522,- 937, and total property value jpSS?*- 206,053. Twenty-nine churches and 2,278 members were reported by the church of God, Holiness, in 1926. The de nomination, confined mainly to the three states, Georgia, and the to* Carolina^, had its greatest number of churches, seven, in South Carolina. The South Carolina churches ht»d a total membership of 631 members, expenditures for 1926 of $4,528 and a total property holding of $10,000. txt A kangaroo can jump seventy feet —without being honked at. WVth an automobile at its heels it ought to be able to double that.