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PAGE FOUR THE NEWBERRY SUN FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1940 1218 College Street Newberry, S. C. 0. F. ARMFIELD Editor and Publisher One Year . . . $1.00 Published Every Friday Entered as second-class matter December 6, 1937, at the post office at Newberry, South Carolina, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Spectator Discusses The Relationship Between County and State Governments Our tax rate is the lowest per cap ita, or something like that, according to an official, who has been frequently quoted. Certainly that doesn’t mean anything at all and will only confuse the public mind. We don’t pay taxes by the head, except poll taxes; most other taxes are reckoned on some other basis. If our total of tax collections were 850,000,000 and we had 2,000,- 000 people, it would appear that we pay $25 each; but that, of course, isn’t true. I doubt if ten per cent of population pay $25 in recognized taxes. Our tax burden is seen in the amount of taxes in proportion to the net income of the people. It would not be wide of the mark to say that our taxes are at least ten per cent of the total (gross income) income, in cluding the value of all products, both raw and manufactured. I mean that we pay ten per cent (average) on the sale price of cotton, com, hogs, wat ermelons, cucumbers, asparagus and peaches, as well as ten percent on the sale price of our manufactured articles. How is this money spent? Many citizens are not informed. In study ing this is it well to recall our mixture of governments. For example, we have a State government, headed by the Governor, the General assembly, us ually called the Legislature, the State Departments and the Supreme Court. The State pays all the salar ies of those officials. Then we have a government in each county. Each county has a Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Supervisor, etc., paid by the County from the money we pay to the Coun ty Treasurer in the fall. Those offi cials are elected by the people. Each County also has a treasurer and an auditor both, appointed by the Gover nor, though usually allowed to run in the primary in order to consult the wish of the voters. Their salaries are paid by both State and County, the State paying 2-3 and the County 1-3. Now that there is no State tax paid to the County treasurers the question has arisen whether the State should continue to pay part of the salary of the treasurer and the auditor. If the State should discontinue the pre sent practice the entire budren would fall on the counties. As long as de legations watch their county budgets more carefully than the State budget it isn’t likely that any burden will ever be passed from the State to the counties. Exactly the contrary is happening: the State pays more and more to the schools, which it does not control, more for health, and now millions for welfare, as well as large sums for State constables, inspectors and other employees. In the counties we have civil and criminal courts. The judges, solici tors, and stenographers are paid by the State; the jurors and witnesses are paid by the county. The Sheriff Clerk of Court, Constables, Jailer— all are paid by the county. But the offense (in a criminal case) is not against the county, but against the State. The lady recently tried in Columbia for killing her former hus band’s wife (she herself being di vorced) did not commit an offsense against Richland! County. She com mitted a crime against , two legal bodies: The State and the City of Columbia. The counties are like red headed step-children and merely add to the confusion. But she was ar rested by the Sheriff of the county on a warrant issued by a magistrate (who is paid by the county) and she was charged with a crime “Against the State”. And when the grand S 'rry heard the matter it presented er to the court for trial, charging her with having committed an un lawful act “against the peace and dignity of the State”. And she is today in an institution supported by the State. If, however, it had been a case punishable by a fine of a thousand dollars the money ,would have been paid to the county. Clearly we don’t define the exact status of the State as it is related to the counties. But we have muddled along for generation, so why bother about it? Some who are interested in County government advocate consolidation of counties. And it is apparently a good proposal; but suppose the small er counties are better financed, better managed, than the large counties, Would Bamberg and Calhoun be happier if annexed to larger coun ties? They have the least debt, the least unpaid taxes of all counties in South Carolina. We cannot gener alize merely because of size. I have recently read) statements covering Horry and Newberry counties. Good government isn’t a matter of geo graphy; it depends entirely on the people themselves, and, of course, on their representatives. Representatives feel a much keen er sense of responsibility to their respective counties than to the State at large. They are elected by their counties and are careful to report a wise stewardship of county affairs. But they report to nobody on the gen eral affairs of the State. A man may conceivably run wild on State matters yet be impregnably entrenched, be cause he is careful of county matters. That explains the paradox of men who are cautious and thrifty in County fin ances, but golden spenders in State matters. But there should be, there must be, some one who feels respon sible for the State; whose constituen cy is the State and whose oiiice en ables him to see the State as a whole. That is the Governor. And as senators are thrifty in county matters, but of tentimes open-handed in State mat ters, so must the Governor be thrifty, cautious, resolutely economical in State matters, and as determined to save his constituency as a Senator is to save his county. The time, the condition, calls for leadership in State surveys and retrenchment and it is the opportunity of the Governor to lead his state to retrenchment and sane finance. A thoughtful citizen suggests that all candidates for the General Assem bly be required to read certain books, one being a study of County govern ment. Spectator, as a constitutional lawyer, fears to insist on such a course, recalling that the Constitu tion forbids “cruel and unusual pun ishment”. Quite a lot has been said about the efficiency of our county government. I wonder what the remedy might be. County government is entirely ad ministrative, without discretionary powers, except to choose when (and if) to repair a bridge or scrape a road. The County operates from year to year under a special act of the Senator and representatives, who dlo exactly as they please, in the name of the General Assembly of South Carolina and the governor. Moreover, the affairs of the county are usually done in the dark, nobody knowing what is being done. The executive head of a County (so far as it has a head) is the Coun ty Board of Commissioners, or Board of Directors. The assumption of ad ministrative functions by legislative delegations is entirely wrong, as well as unconstitutional. When a law or an act is challeng ed as being repugnant to the Sup reme law (the Constitution) I think the challenge should be studied and decided by the court on its merits. The court might well say that an in dividual is without suable interest in a private question or contract be tween two other persons which in no way affect him, but every citizen has a full interest, a legal and suable in terest in the title which one has to a public office. For example, every office is a public office; every law is a public law in so far as it must con form to certain forms. If any offi cial act, dealing with a public matter, disregards, supersedes or abrogates the constitution any citizen should be heard when he challenges the issue. Courts need public support just as much as any other public body; and courts should not evade issues. The courts enjoy the confidence of the people, but courts must meet issues squarely. In this State several decisions, as those allowing expense money,—and several others—have not seemed to be in accord with the general accep tance of the Constittion. Constitutions are for faithful guidance, and a plain interpretation of obvious intention is desirable. Let the court be as Caes ar’s wife. what customers te our us— paired look” on your The new sole mee’i". the O'.lj •ole with an invisible jelfid Popular Price s Dennis Shoe Shop SHOE SUPPLIES Adequate Defense Urged by Taylor In Announcing ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONGRESS Former Third District Congressman Says Nation Must Have Strong Army, Navy, and Air Force.— In Full Accord With President Roosevelt’s Defense Program. In announcing his candidacy for Congress, John C. Taylor, of Ander son, has re-afirmed his position of eight years ago that America should adopt, and follow through to success ful conclusion, a far-reaching pro gram of national defense that will leave no doubt in the minds of inter national thugs that the United States will not tolerate invasion of her lights or conquest of her territories. Mr. Taylor has always advocated a strong preparedness program for the United States, contending that it is our best insurance of peace. The soundness of Mr. Taylor’s views is emphasized by international developments in general during the last few years and particularly in recent months. “I know that Americans want peace, and believe in peace so long as it can be maintained honorably,” he said. “But it is unadulterated folly to seek peace in a world filled with international banditry, without a defense force second to none in the whole world. We must serve notice on the international thugs and dictators that we will tolerate no attempt to invade our rights or grab our possessions. As Ameri cans, we have not lost sight of the fact that the blessings of this Dem ocracy, including religious freedom, and the rights of our people to en joy free speech and a free press, were bought of the blood of our forefathers, who resisted tyranny with shot and steel. It is a noble heritage and we are willing to pay that price again to maintain it. “A® a general principal I am op posed to sending our boys to Europe to engage in the age old conflicts that are born of the hates and in trigues of that hemisphere. We should give eveiy material assistance to the Allies, short of manpower, de termining all the while to put our own house in order for any eventual ities here at home. “I am in full sympathy with the defense program laid down by Pres ident Roosevelt.” Mr. Taylor was first elected to Congress in 1932 and served the Third district for three consecutive terms. He is a native of Anderson county and for twelve years served as clerk of court. As a youth he worked for years in the Chiquola mills obtaining his education there and later at the Uni versity of South Carolina by working his way through school. He is a World War veteran, personally and politically dry, is married and has two sons. BARBECUE At Adams Camp on Beautiful Lake Murray JULY FOURTH MEET YOUR FRIENDS THERE Enjoy that good barbecue and Fish Fry in the shade with electric fans— rain or shine. The meat® will be cooked by Mr. Riddle at Little Mountain, under a shed with a mason pit. Dinner begins at 11 a. m., until llp.m PRICE 50c JOHN C. TAYLOR NOTICE OF SCHOOL BUS CONTRACT LETTING The County Board of Education’ of Newberry County hereby asks for bids to transport pupils in the follow ing school districts, to wit: 1. To transport the children in Stoney Hill District No. 13 on route formerly driven' by Mr. Dawkins. 16 ft. body required. 2. To transport the high school pupils in McCullough District No. 6 to Whitmire High School. 3. To transport the children in Prosperity District No. 14 and the upper half of Midway Dist rict No. 19 to Prosperity High school by three routes designat ed as routes No. 1, 2 and 3. Equipment to be equally as good or better than that now being operated o n these routes. Any information as to mileage and other particulars can be secured from the trustees of the respective districts or from C. E. Hendrix, Sup erintendent of Education. All bidders shall be required to place each bid in a separate enve lope, on the outside of which be plainly marked the District and the Route for the bid enclosed. Success ful bidders shall furnish safe, com fortable transportation, equipment to be equally as good or better than that now in operation on these res pective routes. The contracts will be awarded for a term of three years, unless sooner cancelled for cause, and for the re spective school terms on a monthly basis, to the lowest responsible bid der or bidders. The bidders shall comply with all laws and regulation® relative to the furnishing, driving and equipping of same. Bids will be received through Fri day, June 28, 1940 and will be open ed at noon on Saturday, June 29, 1940 and awards made as soon there after as possible. The Board hereby reserves the right to reject any and all bids. NEWBERRY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. 3t I hereby announce myself a candi date for reelection to Congress from the Third Congressional District and promise to abide by results of the Democratic primary. BUTLER B. HARE. I hereby announce myself as candi date for United States Congress of the Third Congressional District, ac cording to the rules of the Democra tic Primary. JOHN C. TAYLOR FOR SOLICITOR I hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election as Solicitor in the Eighth Judicial Circuit, and pledge myself to abide by the re sults of the Democratic primary elec tion. HUGH BEASLEY. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Solicitor of the Eighth judi cial circuit, and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. W. T. BOLT. FOR SUPERVISOR I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Supervisor of Newberry county and agree to abide the rules and regulations of the Dem ocratic primary election. PAUL H. HAILE. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of Supervisor und agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. J. WARREN ABRAMS. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Supervisor of Newberry County, and agree to abide the results of the Democratic pri mary election. L. M. (Mag) SHEALY I hereby announce myself a candi date for Supervisor of Newberry county, and agree to abide the re sults of the Democratic primary elec tion. S. W. SHEALY. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of Supervisor of Newberry county, and pledge myself to abide the results of the Demo cratic primary election. EUGENE H. SPEARMAN. FOR SHERIFF I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election as Sheriff of Newberry county, and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. TOM M. FELLERS. - I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Newberry County, pledging my beat service to all the people and agreeing to abide the results of the elections. CLAUDE C. GILLIAM. FOR STATE SENATE I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the State Senate, and agree to abide the rules and regulations of the Democratic elections. MARVIN E. ABRAMS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WANTED! 50 Used Cars We will allow liberal trade- in allowances on new Buicks and Chevrolets for a limited time only. Your used car will be worth more at Davis’ Several Demonstrators For Sale Davis Motor Co. 1515-17 Main St. Newberry, S. C. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election as a member of the House of Representatives, and agree to abide the results of the Democratic elections. J. KESS DERRICK. I hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election to the House of Representatives, agreeing to abide rules and regulations governing the Democratic elections. R. AUBREY HARLEY. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives, and pledge my self to abide the results of the Demo cratic elections. THOS. H. POPE, JR. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the House of Representa tives, and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. JULIAN A. PRICE COMMISSIONER DIST. NO. 1 I hereby announce myself a candi date for Commissioner from District No. 1 and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. S. W. (BROTHER) BROWN I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Commissioner from District No. 1 and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. WILBUR E. EPPS. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Commissioner from District No. 1 and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. ROBERT P. FAIR. I hereby announce myself a can didate for Commissioner from Dist rict No. 1, and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. R. C. (Red) HARMON. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Commissioner from District No. 1, and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. THOMAS WATLAND (Buddy Watt) HENDERSON. I hereby annuonce myself a candi date for the office of Commissioner from District No. 1 and agree to abide the results of the Democratic pri mary election. C. C. WALLACE. FOR TREASURER I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Treasurer of Newberry county, and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary elections. RALPH B. BLACK. I hereby announee that I am a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Newberry County, pledge myself to run a clean race, and agree to abide by the results of the Demo cratic elections. CARL B. RINGER. FOR AUDITOR I hereby announce myself a cardi- date for re-election to the office of Auditor of Newberry County, and pledge myself to continue to give my best efforts to the county and to abide the results of the primary elec tion. PINCKNEY N. ABRAMS. FOR GAME WARDEN I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Game Warden, and agree to abide the results of the Democratic prim ary election. G. HERMAN WISE COMMISSIONER DISTRICT NO. 2 I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Commissioner from District No. 2 and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. CHARLIE C. LOMINICK. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Commissioner from District No. 2, and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. C. B. (Cy) SCHUMPERT. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Commissioner District No. 2, and pledge myself to abide by the re sults of the Democratic primary election. JOE N. WILSON. CLERK OF COURT I hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court of Newberry county, and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary. HUGH K. BOYD. FOR SALE—The R. Y. Leavell home placee; also the business building formerly occupied by R. Y. Leavell at the corner of Boyce and McKib- ben streets. Apply to Mrs. Har- riette O’Donnell, Executrix, or James R. Leavell, Executor. WANTED—Some one to pasture about 12 head of sheep through the summer. L. L. TURNER, Route 2, Pomaria. FOR SALE—Orange Cane Seed for rale at $1.50 per bushel. H. O LONG, Silverstreet, S. C. 4t FOR RENT—7 room house comer Wilson and Johnstone streets; will be vacant April 15th. Apply to Mrs. Eugene B. Gary, Phone 425. FOR RENT—Completely Furnished Garage Apartment. MRS. T. E. DAVIS, 725 Caldwell Street. FOR SALE CHEAP—Bowling Alley. John C. Goggans. Phone 36. FOR SALE—At $2,900; my 7 room home on Harper street. Mrs. Caro line J. Schenck, Phone 588-J. 143tp FOR RENT — Upstairs unfurnished apartment. 2 large rooms, kitchen ette and bath. Apply to Mrs. J. R. Green, 1724 Harper Street. Phone 489. 14-3tp FOR SALE—Gladioli, all colors. Mrs. J. D. Kinaid, 402 Rodelsperger street. Phone 237-J. WANTED—To buy or rent a good mule. H. C. Holloway. 2t FOR RENT—Mountain cottage at Bat Cave, N. C., for rent part of August and September. Equipped with lights and water. See Mrs. B. M. Scurry. Phone 154-J. PEAS—For sale 300 to 600 bu. Fist comes gets them. Johnson-McCrack- in Co. SACKS—For oats or wheat. Johnson McCrackin Co. 2t. SUPT. OF EDUCATION I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election as County Sup erintendent of Education and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic primary. C. E. HENDRIX. I hereby announce myself a can didate for .the office of Superintend- eit of Education of Newberry county, and agree to abide the results' of the Democratic election. T. H. LEITZSEY. MAGISTRATE AT NEWBERRY I hereby announce that I am a can didate for re-election to the office of Magistrate at Newberry, and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic primary. BEN F. DAWKINS. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of Magistrate for District No. 2 (Newberry) and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. LONNIE M. GRAHAM. MAGISTRATE AT WHITMIRE by announce myself a candi date for Magistrate at Whitmire and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. A. J. HOLT. CUTS F«r stopping bleeding la case* of minor eats and lacerations and for healing the wound, apply li id Iron IIiiiitoI On Your Next Paint Job TRY Atheys R. M.LOMINACK Hardware I hereby announce myself a can didate for reelection to the office of agistra/te at Whitmire and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. JOHN G. WATTS. MAGISTRATE NO. 4 I hereby announce myself a candi date for Magistrate from DstriCt No. 4, and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. W. D. HATTON. FOR CORONER You Are RIGHT! Auto Financing Is Our Business I hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election as Coroner of Newberry county and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. I. HOLLAND WILSON. 4th OF JULY AT JOLLY STREET Jolly Street Ball Club’s Annual BARBECUE On Jolly Street’s Famous Grounds THURSDAY, JULY 4TH Baseball Game In Afternoon of the Fourth TIME: 3:30 JOLLY STREET —vs— The All Star COLUMBIA GASERS Pig Foot Stew On Wednesday Night Before BIG DOINGS ARE EXPECTED! Public Invited We will finance a new car for you. We will refinance your pre sent car so as to reduce your payments-or We will make you a loan on the car you now own. Standard rates - no red tape Quick and courteous service A Newberry Finence Company to Serve Newberry People Newberry Insurance & Realty Co. E. B. PURCELL, President Phone 197 Exchange Bldg.