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Thursday, FeKniary S, - jfifcCQTfIbfICIC MctSSIuIVGETZt McGCTRMICK, TSoutH Carolina Page Number Fouf KcCORMICK MESSENGER . Published Every Thursday Established June 5, 1902 EDMOND J. McCRACKEN, Editor and Owner Entered at the Post Office at Mc Cormick, S. C., as mail matter of the second class. DISPLAY ADVERTISING— 25 cents per inch for each inser tion; nothing less than 4 inches accepted for double column dis- P'ay. nor less than 2 inches for xingle column display. Positions given at ONE-THIRD extra charge. BUSINESS .READING NOTICES: J per cent per line for each inser tion, average of 6 words t»o line. / WANT AD VS., 6 cents per line for each insertion, average of (i words to line. TRIBUTES OF RESPECT, 6 cents per line, 6 words to line. All ad vs, set in body type, fi cents per single column line; extra charges for big type on all single column advs., except head and signature. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: — Strictly Cash In Advance — One Year $1.00 Six Months .75 Three Months.50 Vote Next Tuesday Next Tuesday, February 11, the primary will be held to nominate * mayor, six aldermen and a com missioner of public works for the town. The only contest is in the Irhayor’s race, the aspirants for the office being Dr. C. K. Epting, who is serving his eighth year, sly, as alderman, and Mr. Wistar Harmon, who served a term as mayor from April 6, 1924, to April 6, 1926, during which term the bond issue for water and elec tric lights carried and intallation started. The candidates for aldermen and public works commissioner need only one vote each, but those for mayor will need more, and each is hoping his friends will turn out in great numbers. IXt Publicity A Purifier The Spartanburg Herald has beep criticized for publishing the report of the state bank examiner ©n the condition of the Dollar Sav ings bank. The Herald makes no apologies for its course in that matter and our -opinion is that it should be the law that the state bank examiner be required to pub lish in some newspapers in the county in which a bank fails a complete and detailed report of just what he finds inside the bank. Publicity is a purifier.—Spartan- burg Herald. X County Affairs We are not very well posted on political affairs, but we have beard a lot of complaining about high taxes and the demand that aomething be done. We make the following suggestions to our coun ty delegation: The first step is to eliminate all unnecessary offices, and to do this we believe a county manager must take the place of our present sys tem. The offices of tax collector, Commissioners, road supervisor, auditor, etc., could be taken over by the manager, and the tax col lections handled by the sheriff. Make the school week twenty-five hours instead of twenty, and the school year eight months instead «f nine, with a compulsory at- tehdance law that would put every child in school.—Pageland Journ al. These are pertinent suggestions for a county like Chesterfield and worthy of serious consideration at the hands of its legislative delega tion. The coufcty manager plan is Increasing in scope. In Spartan burg county we have the county Upon Mixing Acct’s Captain W. P. Conyers of the Greenville delegation plans to in troduce during the present session of the legislature a measure to for bid any county official from de positing county funds in his per sonal bank account no matter for how short a time. It seems strange that such a measure should be necessary in South Carolina in the year 1930 but mixing of personal and of ficial bank accounts here and there, often innocently .makes it appear to be necessary. In those circumstances it should be pass ed by all means. A man employed in private busi ness who deposited his employer’s funds in his own account, even though charged with the care of those funds, would lay himself open in ordinary cases to ugly Warns Assembly limit tnat the traffic could bear ; sey J | to attempt to cut out the chief Oil Tax Program fundamental source of * revenue PATTERSON OPPOSES PLAN TO CUT OFF FIVE MILLS. BE LIEVES GENERAL SALE TAX WOULD BE DISASTROUS TO STATE’S WELFARE Admonishing members of the general assembly that the present is no time to disrupt the tax sys tem of South Carolina by elimin ating the five-mill tax, Represen tative Dowell A. Patterson of Charleston, president of the State Federation of Labor, last night reiterated his stand made in Charleston Saturday, according to The Columbia State, of Monday. He warned that elimination of the five-mill tax meant that dan gerous procedures must be under- which is a tax on real estate. The least that can be done with any reason is to leave the matter as it is. The proponents of wiping out the state mill levy of five mills of fer no reasonable suggestion for raising revenue. “Of course, the sales tax can be resorted to and business can be driven out of the state. The sugar tax can be resorted to and the people of South Carolina will have fastened on them the principle | that necessities of life are now subject to be taxed at the whim of a legislature that proposes to ; tax necessities rather than tang ible wealth. Stability Is Needed “We have come practically to a •parting of the ways. South Caro- John- Tuesday morning, Mis: son’s room. Scripture—Flack Bridges. Reading—Nina Bussey. Song—“Bye Baby Bye,’’—Ten girls. Story—“Lord Cornwallis,”—Mary Belle Jennings. Wednesday morning, Miss Wood’s room. Scripture—Mildred Blackwell . Story “Snowflakes,”- Myrtle Mc Daniel. Quotations on “Snow.”—Seven fifth grade pupils. Friday morning, High School. Scripture—Sallie Mae McDaniel. Playlet--“A Cheerful Caller,”— characters, Mrs. Blyle, Anel Ed munds, Miss Grumble, Ella Ree Buchanan. Friends of Mr. L. V. Mayer will regret to hear of the death of his grandfather, Mr. Bouknight, of (Spartanburg Herald) A gentleman of Sumter sends us thw editorial from the Horry Her ald suggesting that it contains food for thought”: Many people, readers of the Hor ry Herald, have asked me to run in the next election for represen tative or senator from Horry coun ty, saying that they agree with my views so often expressed in this paper/ I was once in politics. The ex perience was such that when I managed to get out, without being kicked out, I said, “never again” and my wife said “never again.” If I were to run for anything it would be for governor of the state of South Carolina and my idea would be to organize the far mers and “one-gallus” men in every county of the state to send o Columbia, if I were elected, sen ators and representatives who would agree with my views of the way that this state ought to be run. Behind the movement I would put all such forces as I have, mental, physical and finan cial. We would get together and we would pay off the deficit in the state treasury even if we had to stop the schols for a year or let them run two years on the old basis of six weeks as they did when you and I were coming up. But there are other men better equipped than I am to do this job for the state of South Carolina and while I cannot consent to run for any office, there is no reason why the Herald cannot give the idea to other men who will no doubt want to do it. If you are interested in this idea clip it out and send it to your favorite daily paper and require them to pub- ish it and thus get it to the at tention of leading men in all parts of the state. There is a leader waiting somewhere who is competent to take care of the situation. Let him know that his followers are waiting, and that they want to help them avoid the disaster that is coming unless there are radical changes made. Mr. H. H. Woodward is the gentleman who declines to be a candidate for governor, but sug gests that some one take his plat form and win. His platform is not copyrighted and as there are a number of gentlemen running for governor who have not yet an nounced their program for the re commission working satisfactorily. „ „ „ and efficiently. Three county U f f / a rmer et al they are commissioners, representing the, liberty to make use of Mr. major interests of the county from W ^ d ^ ard the financial, industrial, agricul tural and textile standpoint, who We fear that Mr. Woodward has missed the spirit of the age. It is draw mere pittances as salaries. I not the s P 1 " t sell-denial and devote to the big task of directing economy. If the people really in county affairs their time and * anted e f° n ° m J y m public affairs attention. They have effected un- >‘ hey w ““ ld find a way ^ get it. usual economies, brought order, ?°. Sou,li Cal0 1 n ., an ^ wapt simple living and high thinking? 1X1 warns of hardships which, he says, will be imposed on the public should the indirect tax develop in to a general sales tax. f “It is manifestly absurd,” he de clared, “at a time that we have a deficit and have pressed every available source of indirect rev enue to the limit that the traffic could bear, to attempt to cut out the chief fundamental source of revenue which is a tax on real es tate.” Mr. Patterson’s declarations were printed Sunday in the Char leston News and Courier. In Co- luftibia last night, he again point ed out the difficulties he visions in any drastic change in the state’s tax system. Indirect Taxes Galore “Ever since the state of South Carolina embarked on the field of commodity taxes the tax commis sion, the members of the general assembly, the governors of the state ‘and so-called tax experts have scoured the woods to try to find new sources of revenue,” Mr. Patterson said. “The situation became acute in 1924 when a deficit started because over $3,000,000 was put into the school equalization fund when no revenue was in sight to take care of this disbursement. In 1927 and 1928 the legislature managed to balance the budget by putting all of the indirect taxes on the state could bear. We now have a tax on soft drinks, documentary stamps on deeds and notes, tobac co products and a gasoline tax and an inspection tax which is really a revenue tax on products on which the tax is collected by the department of agriculture. “We also have a five-mill tax on real estate which was reduced to five mills for political purposes prior to the last governor’s cam paign, with the result that about one-half million dollars more has been added to the deficit. “The present house of represen tatives has done exactly the same thing that the legislature did in passing the 6-0-1 law and in spending $3,000,000 that they did not have, but cutting off approx imately $2,300,000 which is raised by the general property tax when there is no revenue in sight to take the place of the five mills cut off and when every available source of revenue has been press ed to the limit to try to pay the expenses of the state with the aid of the property tax and has fail ed. . x ... . Ima must either keep most of the taken in order to assure sufficient . . ,. , , - - roT , ori „ QC . ,, . . , present taxes that it has and ad- suspicions.—Greenville Piedmont. to carry on the state s ; here to the present system or have It is passing strange that neces-j . . what virtually amounts to a tax sity should exist for such a law > 1 at fjfp nrn^m h “ y revolution. Stability is the only vrne y iegisLtor eS shouW mee^wtth committee which will seek b . asis °. f h0 . pe for a ' u . tUre in . Cre “ e Newberry. Mr. Mayer attended the succ^“ving hL bm enactid ' °«*r sources of revenue besides of m “ prospenty and . tbe l“i But the occasion for it goes back Property tax. In his state- largely to the attitude regarding, n ^ ent he traces the growth of in- the public business and service by d hect taxes in South Carolina and office holders. None of them would run his or her personal business affairs in such a manner, and as the Piedmont says, a man in private business who would at tempt such an act as depositing his employers’ or firm’s funds in his own personal account, even were the money entrusted to him, would be looking for another job in short order. — Spartanburg Journal. ^ X Where Is The Leader? in Newberry today and we all sympathize with him in this sorrow. * Miss Annie Jackson spent this week end in Abbeville and Miss Marion Herron in Columbia. X All Day Poultry Meeting Feb. 14 An all day poultry meeting will be held at McCormick in the Court House on Friday, February 14, 1930. The meeting will start at 10:00 a. m. Prof. C. L. Morgan and P. H. Goodin of Clemson Col lege have been obtained for dis cussion on various problems. Feeding, brooding, breeding and diseases will be discussed in detail. If you are interested in improv ing your poultry practices you should attend this meeting County Agent Thos. W. Morgan suggests. It has been demonstrated on farms in McCormick county that high egg production and a success ful brooding season is a good indi- Senator E. D. Smith's appoint- cation of a Profitable poultry year. best chance that those engaged in agriculture have for relief in tax ation is a general improvement in the taxable wealth of the state that cannot be speeded unless it is an industrial improvement. “There is some hope that our iodine will help us, but it will not put new sources of taxation values on our books and the man that owns land will have to pay more if we are to get more out of taxes on iodine. I hope that the mem bers of the general assembly will reconsider a hasty and unwise ac- 4 tion and I am sure that parlia mentary means can be found to place a tax of five mills or as much as may be necessary for the state government to pay its bills on our books. There is a real necessity for the real estate tax and no hope for sound taxatidn at this time that does not include it.” Sen. Smith Honored Customs Change In Medicine, Too Whole Trend of Modern Medical Practice Is Away From Needless “Dosing” Back in the old “horse and buggy” days, it was the custom to give largo doses of internal medicines for colds and almost every human ailment. Then Lunsford Richardson, a North Carolina pharmacist, originated Vicks VapoRub—the better method of treating colds externally. From the very first, Vicks has been appreciated, especially by mothers of young children, because it checks colds without the risk of upsetting delicate stomachs. Just rubbed on, Vicks acts through the skin like a poultice or plaster; and, at the same time, it gives off medi cated vapors which are inhaled di rect to the inflamed air-passages. Today, the whole trend of medical practice is away from needless “dos ing,” and millions of families in more than 60 countries use Vicks for all cold* troubles. Ever-increas ing demand for this better method of treating colds is shown in the familiar Vick slogan. Made famous when Vicks reached “17 Million Jars Used Yearly”—later raised to “21 Million”—there are now “Over 26 Million Jars Used Yearly.” ment to the naval affairs commit tee of the Senate has just been announced and is indeed an hon or to the senator and a recogni tion of South Carolina’s interest in the navy’s activities. The com mittee is one of the most import ant and membership is a coveted assignment among the members of the Senate. The late Senator B. R. Tillman during the Wilson administration was chairman of the naval affairs committee and rendered dis tinguished service to the state and the nation in that position. In Charleston Senator Smith’s appointment is looked upon with approval, assuring Charleston’s in terest in its port and navy yard representation on the Senate com mittee having most influence in such matters. The senator’s long service entitles him'’to assignment to the most important committees. —Spartanburg Herald. X Washington High School News The number of eggs you get dur ing the winter and the number of chicks you raise this spring will be a big factor in determining your profits next fall. You will be greatly benefited by attending this meeting, discussing your prob lems with the neighbors, and get ting some of the most recent de velopments that go to make a pro fitable poultry business. X Cheese Factory Will Be Big Help PLEASED TO SEE UNDERTAK ING INAUGURATED HERE R. Following is from the A. Presbyterian of Due West: The Greenwood Index-Journal announces that the money to in sure the cheese factory for Green wood has been raised and the fac tory assured thereby. This paper announces that the counties of Abbeville, McCormick, Edgefield, Laurens, Newberry and Greenwood are interested in the factory and seme of its citizens have taken stock. Cream routes will be inau gurated in all directoins. The Presbyterian is pleased to see this undertaking inaugurated. It is evident to a thoughtful observer that the South will have to give up raising so much cotton and go At the end of the month your hank sends you a statement showing where you stand. Each transac tion is listed. You can check income and outgo. Have your insurance check ed up at regular intervals by men who know. This Hartford Agency is an or ganization trained in keep ing people out of trouble. “ff c ivrite policies right.” Frank C. Robinson Insurance Agency PHONE 66 McCormick “Gratitude To Sargon Is Beyond Words" The attendance at school during, int0 more diversified farming. We regularity and stability out of a chaos of county, affairs, and their administration is saving the tax- Public utility bonds now make payers’ money as well as conduct- up 24.6 per cent of the total bond teg all county affairs along sound investments of 25 of the largest business lines. — Spartanburg life insurance companies in the Journal. j United States and Canada. Opposes Occupaional Tax “The proposed occupational tax , ^ is a duplication of the income tax and a duplication of the occupa tional tax charged in the cities and towns and is double, unjust and discriminatory taxes on the people that it will affect. A cap itation tax of $5 per citizen is a very small injustice to the citi zens who have means, but a very glaring injustice to those of mod erate means. “It puts on a gross income tax on a man of an income of $1,000 or less at the same rate that a man of a net income of $15,000 or more pays the state. It is wrong ful in principle and vicious in its results. The proposed change in the income tax is the least harm ful suggestion made. The amount of the change is not important but the fact that we show that the income tax is unstable in South Carolina is very unfortun ate. It is manifestly the past week has been below nor mal on account of the bad weath er. The snow caused quite a bit of excitement, however, and it was with, “a desire for more.” that some saw it gradually disappear ing as the sun came from behind the clouds to shine upon it. It is hoped, especially by the have been to Starkv^lle. Miss. That was when Col. W. B. Montgomery was launching the Jersey move ment in that section and urging his people to raise more cactle and produce more at home. Colonel Montgomery passed away before he saw the full effects of his preaching and agitation. But the girls and boys who play basket-1 ““"try around Starkville is now ball, that there will be some days | rea P in « tbe IpU etfects ot hls en - of fair, cold weather-just the deavor and the Jersey cow 15 a kind that puts lots of energy into a person. With the basketball tournament almost in sight, the teams surely need practice and the players are anxious to be on the courts at every opportunity. It is probable that some games will be played this week, if the weather permits. The chapel programs last week were very interesting and were enjoyed by all who heard them. They were as follows: Monday morning, Mrs. Roun tree’s room. gold mine for that section. Far mers are prosperous and the bank vaults full of money and the merchants happy. Colonel Montgomery said to the writer of these lines in November, 1891, “I tell Mrs. Montgomery that the proof of a good husband con sists in the number of Jersey cows he owns.” It is a pleasure to know that Mrs. Montgomery is still living and can see the results of Col. Montgomery’s discerning and far-sighted judgment, in the in- connk* S. C. creased prosperity of the section ‘ ’ * surrounding Starkville. X MRS. WM. N. COCHRAN “Ever since I was a compara tively young woman I suffered from stomach trouble and nerv ousness. I was terribly consti pated, billious, rundown and mis erable. The way Sargon ended my troubles seems little less than a miracle. “The first normal bowel move ment I have had in years I owe to Sargon Soft Mass Pills. My grati tude to the Sargon treatment is beyond words.”—Mrs. Wm. N. Cochran, 1147 Harrison St., Port land. Oreg. Sargon’s fame is based on actual results—not empty promises. Mil lions use it—millions praise it! Stroms’ Drug Store Agents, Mc- Scripture—Lena Parks. To remove verdigris from cop- Prayer—Preston Agner. per tubs or other utensils, try a Poem—“Don’t You Worry,”—! solution of soapsuds and ammonia absurd at a Henry E. Bailey. lor a paste made of whiting and time that we have a deficit and j 'Poem—“Growing Smiles,”—Alice oxalic acid; The latter is poison, have pressed every available Bell Buchanan. Keep it labeled and otit of chil- source of indirect revenue to thej Poem—“Firelight,”—Marie Bus- drcn’.i reach. 6 66 Tablete Relieves a Headache or Neuralgia in 30 minutes, checks a Cold the first day, and checks Malaria In three days. 666 also in Liquid t