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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE II. I>. mi i s Editor and Fubljtber PublUhed tv.ir/ Friday at No.' 1100 Broad Aitd wit^d at /-iwtorftUai, gouth Carolina poatoffioo a?. a^wmd Has* triH il matter Price |K*r annum 12.00, < aimlrii. S. a> June 9, 1 929. With tin- coming to Oamden of tl?c? hydro-elect rle powpr awl with every likelihood of 'Olie paving propofltlou bfi* Iflg eanled if looks If tin- old lown will take on ne\VJlfe In the near future. We believe the city did tl?e wUe thing In- granting li short contract, and not thing up w ith thla company fin a ihg their own iflant- Intact the clti/.eu* will never Im? Inconvenienced in the mutter of light# anil water. It in heUor to crush down I ho hitter word and leave it unnpoken, although the effort leaves utf rather "stopped up" than to i<%t il fly on its disagree* nhlo way leaving behind it a trail of .ugly feeling.- (tlui rlest ?ni News and Courier. l.yiMliiiig Kecord Bud, Washington, Jttttu I. - -Tvynrh law Jinn made May the bloodiest month on reeord. Twelve nogtoca woro killed by mobs. \ They wore hanged, beaten to death or Imrnod ut the stake. Five wero tor tured to death In jPlnines *vnd fhe bodies of two othenn were burned later. Wlevon of blu* 1U lyndhlng* occurred in Texas, and one In Georjfla. Texas tftands third on the list with tleorgla first and Mississippi second,- In the total lynching* in the Tnlted States si H?-e 1.880. ( MmrleMton, May .'11. ? After having iK'-eii vacant for several months, the l.?a r ra eks and homes at Fort Moultrie are again occupied. ami the atmos phere nt the Nland -^fortress is again filled with f lie voices (?f husky Amer Ha it ?soldiers. 'IV ? these voices have heen added those of Hi Merman war brides and "t'J stimly iJerinan-Aiiierl <nn children The I i i i?t ?nI StOtcs trail** .* port ( ?aut iguy arrived here last Sun day antl debark ed<4'J'J officers' a ml men of the. 'Jul battalion. Highfh Infantry, and their wives .nid chihlrcn. The war brides have heel i the source, of inueh interest and eommcnf and numbers of ( 'hiir.leMon |>co|>lc have journeyed over to J he foi"t to -ec Hem a nd their ehll dren. The e)i,i Id i'en have attracted much' attention and when mothers were landed at Hie fori Sunday after noon ihe.v were met at the wharf by a large crowd of Sullivan's l<lnnd folk anxious to see and carry the babies. Ai llirjit rather timid, the women grnduall.v been me more at home and readily accepted attentions of the Red (Yo*-? worker^ at the fort. Sj artanburg. June 't. City council at its meeting this morning ] Missed an oidinan.e prohibiting fb ? ? operating ol .? i : i \ pool, bil!i li d or bagatelle table in S|?a ri auburn :? ft ? ? r October That Lily euimuil i'oaLcuitduLcd passing .siidi an ordinam was known sunie time ;iU" Anoi 1 1 1 ? r ordinance, one spon s. | },y S ? H m nlnirg poSf. of ITte Am. rii |. I was pa ss<<.| which wiil have ?? lenibcicv .to s|(?|, 1 1 1 < * sale, of u hi*kc\ ami i minora lit y in puhllc rooming lioiiso :iu.| boleN. HUTIIUA SWITCHES Will Not Sim'K to lie Governor, Hut Will Kun for CmifjrcHs I'Voni Seventh. < '. I'minlii.i -1 1 1 in* 7 A n ? i ri-w .T. ll?'*t li?-n . of ( ? 1 1 i-i 1 1 ) > i : i . win' :i n iioiiiii v>l M'tiif linn- ai*o lh.it In- would In* in tin* r.-i <??'>' f?>r * Inventor, formally withdrew tonight jiinl filed hi-* pledge for Con Sits* from the Seventh Congressional district in n})|ii?.-vil ioii to Representative ilu in | >t "ii I' Fultner. of North. The withdrawn I of Mr Reihea leaver >lx announced candidates in the race for the Covpi norsltip ? fotiner Governor Co'.e I. Mlejw. nf Columbia ; State Sup. erintendeiit of education. John K. Swcii l inden , Senator George K I.aney. of Chesterfield; Thomas G Moi.ei>d of Hi*h??pville ; William (Vdemsn. of I ion. and John T f>uuc.m of Coltini t>: i) T'hor> are two other prospective pifl??>rna toha | (Candidates wbo are Inl ine urged to run, but t hey have not :nad>- any definite decision ? Judge Mendel I. Smith, of Camden, and Sull I : a < ' Ilia. ^wood. of Spartanburg i Aifhoir^li lie ban made no decisive! a nii< >uu< etnent , ?*x -Governor John < 3a ry | I'v.t - . ef Spa rta nburg. probably will j not bo in the race. _ ___ ______ ' Shoos Repaired on Short Notice CncomfortaMe f<*e-t make houri i long, distance long and patience short. Get's help the feet. You can get that Korry Krome, cood White Oak leather. I'an^o Soles, NVol I n Soles and Turn ^o'.es Itubln-r boots soled and heeb-d ?? maehlne stitch hand :* r I f f J i aid lead stitch. U'c have O'Sullivan. Good Year and Mher makes of rubber heels. We stand back of all our work. Give us a trial. THE RKD HOOT SHOP, HnHedgtr Street. Next Door to Ex j press OflW. Abrani M J ones, Proprietor. Itf. I . <? ? ?< ? ? ?*' " ? ? ' 1 ? - ? Outlook Hrtjtiter In Georgia. (ielieral lu bUtflMOtM condition* in Georgia is noted In the bulletin, covering April. issued l?y (be industrial information service of tile fleotgin Hallway a ltd Power Cemipany, for distribution all over t ho country. it h well as lu the stale, It Hay* In part that M(?eorgla Is on "the way to* ward recovery from the depressed con (lltioiiH.of the la*t year in much shorten tliue than was expected^ The 9?s?t iiuiUth was marked l?y unmistakable symirtoms of quickening tnj?lne?H activity and general optimism. In dustrial e\|>an?b?n In 'several' lines wax luxoinpanled t?> Increase whole Male mud retail trade. Financial con ditions have reached ti firm lm >*is in the tarter cities and the* country banks are la Improved condition after I tt<- shock administered them hy the fluauclal ca-ta ??! jr<?pbe stiffem! by M?o farmers- last year. The assurance of ii blub price for cotton next fall, be cause of the small carry over, has en couraged the farmer*,. In spite* of thfc fact that crop growing renditions are ?not to the best.'' Excursion Fares Announced. The Seaboard Air Line announces week end tickets sold for all trains for Savannah and Tybee Friday 'a ud. Satur day good to return on ail. trains up to nud Including Tuesday following date of sale. Faro to Savannah $7.55, to Tyee $8.:to. Another schedule ii to leave Camden Saturday night at 11,08 and returning leave ftavaunah at 1L' :50 a. iu. Mon? -day, Fare lo Savannah. $'J. 75, to Ty i ?<M', ia.2d. Charleston. June 1. Many of the soldiers' wives \\1io arrlve*d at Fort Moultrie Sunday from overseas arc hiving with their husbands, going to their permanent homes, mostly In the Middle West. Hy the end of next week It is exi ted that a majority of I In- married men will have been dis charged from the service. Some of the soldiers exlpoct to remain in Char leston after discharge. Meanwhile, their families n re finding the aci-otn modntlons provided them at the fort very satisfactory. Loon I (*ommittees keep in close touch wilh them. Fighting Fowls Follow Old (iiiard Springfield. Mass.. May .'51. ? The lp . nte^t cocking main ever held In New Fngland was staged last night There were no siwetators and no bets, none present of the loo or more sports who had traveled far yesterday to at lei'id what is believed to he the biggest cock fighting derby ever held in this section, oi?h to have the fighting raid ed bv state troopers. Sixty prize fighting fowls, captured by the raiders, were placed in a yard. The bird*, the -pick of fanciers from Itliode Island |o Vermont, held a bat tle royal in the hell yard wilh u<? one pres?v|il?to <iici?r the sanguinary coin b.tts Today the yard was found lit tered w ith dead, while -the survivors, scarred and bleeding, strufled about I lie field of carnaifc, erowinir Hiallcu ues in nil th<;se able to lake them up. i'urt \ <?f the feathered fighter*. prized by hamllers from ll<K*kanum. Conn., to . Sea ra pirn. Maine, lay silent in I lie du?t. They had fought their last fiuhl The surviving L'<? birds were pacing about the pile of dead fighters, apparently exhausted after n long night of battle. ' hie of the saddest touches in the picture was furnished by .Itdm Al deli, master of the hen run. .which had been Invndcd hy the prize fighters ?>f i t he l-.a s I eJ" it st:i fes. \\ hen John >a\\ ; the i?o aliens sudden ! \ invade his king dom and usurp hi* power*, lie chortled hi* glee and went o%er the (<?(' pre pared for battle. John's body was foir.d at tie- hot t??ni of a pile of victims .if hittle He lnid laid down his ||f,. f,,r a f??nd be lief in his own prowess. M i?x I'li/aheth Stiue. a New ,Jer*ev high x hool girl, ?*?! a uew w omen s r?s*ord for hop, s-ki-p and Jump of feet, lo I I imibcs. HAMBONE'S MEDITATIONS pev T?US Mt A Fool EN me WONty SOON PAH*ED , BUT SHUCKS.1 HE DON' HATTfc* BC no Pool - -me MAH MONEY DOOES IT TOO ! _ ' I*' ???,0WI Letters From The People About I><?rllugloit Reunion 1 will 1 4*1 1 yon a little aliOMrf the *?t't vots reunion at Darlington a* y<*> were oot present. It WW ????* in Us pro gram. ami entertained Just a< ( am dVi) tiW. The HarllUKtonUn* are n VIM V honplhrtde people awl left no atone Unturned lu their efforts to make It pleasant an*l enjojrublo for all. Not ?? manv old boys were present an there was' in Ca.nr.len. M??.v of them could not pay thejr way on the railroads, hnt those who on me hail a fine time. The ladles allowed them every atten thai ami they renewed their youth. OUiu ilin: l^gutting ahPi-lgr ml* yea?: US they go to t'"4 Und of their great commanders. A fine portrait of deu .Mill NVade Hampton was unveiled. UO was In full uniform and wore full heard standing Just as he was going Into battle. U will ho presented to Vlr-. ftlnta by South Carolina and will ho bung In the Richmond, Va? Museum. A flue paper was read by Mr, Lawsou sou of a Confederate Veteran, of which he was proud, from General Irwin Walker, of Charleston, as he was too ,f,.(?l,le to attend. It dealt in tlie causes WiiU-h led to the Civil war, putting the bin me on ol?l "Abe.' Col. J. J- Darpan, of Statosburg. made a flue address on the "Right of Secession." He was at bis beat and his s]K>eoh was heartily nixplflUdwl at its close. . ? - _ , , Flue music was furnished by the military hand from Camp Bragg. The ?parade, and military drill of (W> glils dressed in white was fine. Mr. Jaino? Der.oache road a .fine charger as grace ful as a sixteen yearold boy. The meet ings at night were airtendhl. How the old boys did dance with the pretty girls In the la rye warehouse that bold thousands. Tly music was fine and Inspiring. I know It Is a pleasure to the peo ple to entertain pnee a year the last remnant of the oil use wo nW love so wdll for they show it. There wore many invitations for the next meeting which goes to Florence. ,T. E. DuTro. Itcnibert. S. .In he Reelves Anonymous l.etter May 'JS. 11RS2 vlr stokes you how hen tnrrlng up whisky stills for a l^oiig time, you have ji'M'il to <*teh Me. My Advice to you |l< to M'*it if, yon want to live, right now Is your time. You Fried For W'hlskey. if you are Ready to dye go a head. The above ,is .a copy of ?> letter rocelV ed hy me a few days ago through t'ho mails, and as I Have no other way of communicating with the sneaking <?oward who wrote it. I adopt this method of replying. 1 wish to say (o him that I am not taking the advice of whiskey dealers and cowards, and will, continue to do my duly as T see it while an otlieer of the law and while I aiu on the job. The toward ly threat mailed jnc wiKl not in the least deter me from doing my duty. If Hits fellow "who conceals his identi ty wvll only reveal himself 1 will r.-t id liU whiskev <till at the fir-t <m? poriunll x . day or uiuht. I am not re-id.x to die yet. but am still on the job. and C.od being my helper T inlend to raid every still I ran find, cowards like the one who wrote m?- tbe above letter to the contrary notwith standing. Yours for law enfor* cinei)'. \V. I .. S I < ' About the Chamber of Commerce. A number of our citizens have Just ?shown their faith In tlx- Camden and Kershaw County Chamber of Com merce. They have expressed their be 1 i ?? f that this organization is essential t?> the prosperity and lander lift- or this community. l>eeause it is ;i medium through which, in almost any emer gency. the business or progress of our town and county niav he effectively benefitted. They have so. not in word only, but in deed. How? A few weeks ago it seemed that this chamber nutfht reuse t.> func tion. unless its indebtedness to the American City Bureau for its organiza tion by that corporation should Ik- paid in full. ?nd this burden, which had so long weighed upon the activities of the Chamber, should be entirely lifted and the Chamber set fr<>e to use all it" ef fort upon the growth and develojiment of town and county. With hardl\ an extvptlon the business men of this community who were approached, gen erously came forward with money ouN side of. and in addition to, their regu lar dues, surth'ient to Justify the pay ment of this d?*ht In firfd. Because of this public splii:. the Chamber of Commerce is now ;? fre.^ agent in our midst ? ready. caf>ah|p and willing to do all in if? power for the g.??d >?( tbt- 4oiuim?<dty. It ?un do n (treat trood. Mr. Business Man, if you will now suj?porf it both with the means iitMfxsjtry to do this, ;md w rth \<>U" whole-hearted Intercut in the u..ik i! i- trvinc i<> do You know nion?'\ which docs not produce a K<*>d interest U ;i |M>or investmeiit No )???* th?' money put into ttds organization which d?w-s ih>; call forth interest along with it. I ndoilht edly it Is tn \.>ur iiih t ?* v I h I advantage to do this Vuii have a ??ecretarv who ha? shown his faith in the town by investing money here; he has refused a simi1ar [svsition as secretary elsewhere at three time* the salary hi Camden nnd i? wilt injr to stay here and labor for your advantage if the progress of a towu means that nnd 1 think you will jijmtf ^?^iFiwPTr'iriii ffrw i that if tW>e*?. Your Hoard of Director* have given' freely of their time, energy and mean* to make the Chamber of Commerce a suecua*. Not a cent uf the Chamber* money has been used for salaries to any of them or for any personal bouo fit pr plea -I' if, l mi t It has, on the other j hand, cost t lit* Dlreotor* both tin* ??ud mouey to nerve you. They have pa hi for their own dinners at all meetings In ordelr to keep life In the organization by having them well attended. I ?o you Appreciate what they are try- ] lug to do, not tot themselves, hut for \ ? mi mid I In* rommunlty? If this ?p preeiatloii Were What ll Ot)?glit to M there .would not l?e #uch a large amount < (ye In impald pledges, hut the&e would he paid more promptly and fully in order that tile Chamber can work un hampered hy a struggle for existence, Willi I he 1-oliM-Uni^iifsH ? ?r vour unstln ted loyalty and mi.; port. The Dljttotor* can't run the Clumber sutveaafully "without you7 wlnyou not look at this matter from the proper standpoint and make them feel that jwi are held ml llieni In their work .for the town an<i county? There Is a menace to our prosperity which Is as great as the boll weevil ; although, because it Is Intangible and you can't see Us wings and examine Its lmdy, nor do you know exactly where it hibernates so you can exterminate It, you d?? not realize Its jx?wer to de stroy/nor how It punctures a hole with its hill very many g<MMl undertakings here- -namely a laek of co-operation and unity of Interest which can loose sight of itself for a w)iHe In order that the great good of the whole may he advanced. It Is this menace which. In the past, has caused opportunities to slip by time and jime again, that your Chamber of Coumierce oeelca lo combat. Will you not lend a hand in so good a fight? F. H. Harding. (iood Words (or a Good Man. Kditor Camden Chronicle. In con sidering the various phases of the re cently much dlj*?uAsed power proposl tlon for Camden and community, the most important faet in this connec tion has been the profitable condition iti which the City Water and. Light Plant has been found. Although not realized by many, this faot has a very important bearing upon the terms of probable cont ract. ? The City- Council no doubt and ]>er haps members of the advisory com mittee have been somewhat responsible for this condition, but I think those most intimate with thrt city financial affairs recognize that the largest i>art of the 'success of the city plant is due to the capable and most efficient ef forts of the Superintendent. Mr. Aired. The ucucral public is not aware of the irreat value of the services which have been rendered by Mr. Aired, find per sonally I feel that he is due public recognition for his services. Yours very truly. CITIZEN. Woman Sentenced to Hang, Attlanta; June 3.? Mrs. Cora Lou Vinson was convicted by a jury in Superior Court here tonight of the murder of her husband, I>r. W. D. Vinson, and sentenced to be hanged July 28. (J recti wood. June o. In an attempt to rob him, it is believed J. It. Xiek les, proprietor of a small store near .tiiveiiwood was jissaulted and beaten over the head by two unknown 'neg roes early Friday night. The negroes became frightencil and fled when the first blow ilTd nol render ihe sTore keeper unconscious. Special Notice Zemp & DePass, Phar macists, will take calls for the Capital City Laundry. Family washing 5 cents per pound. "Our Way the Sanitary Way." Truck will call each week. PHONE No. 10 ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOR TREASURER I hereby announce myself a candi date for county treasurer for Ker shaw county to suceed myself. I have served the people of this county in this e?i>aelty for a number of years; nra familiar with the work, and have en deavored at all times to render ef ficient service. Will greatly appreciate your continued support, and pledge you continued faithful and efficient ser vice if elected. I). M. McCaskill. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for the office of Treasurer for Kershaw County at the I>emocratlc primary to be held in August and pledge myself to abide the rules of the partv. S W HOOVE. Thereby annouiico myself as a candi date for the office of Treasurer for Ker ehaw County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. If elected 1 pledge faithful and efficient service W. A. SHAW FOR SHERIFF. Editor Chronl<4e. Please Hnnounce the name of Mr. M 0 West as a candidate for the of fice of Sheriff. Mr West is well and favorably known. He has beem faithful to every troat ?omtnit4od to him and If elected will discharge hi* duty with credit to the office, and satisfaction' to all ho comes in contact with. The friends of Hr Weet take iprlde in plae- j ing him before the peoplo in the coming primary election. Voter*. | . Volt 8TATE SENATOR Believing that our peotfe are now, open for considering a change along the lines at an aggressive fight for a j strict economical administration of t both our county and state govern- 1 meut, and, also believing that my reputation with you is that of a con- > servativo member of our community, l beg to offer myak'if as a candidate for i lie state senate and ask your thoughtful and friendly consideration of the same Hesj>ect fully. T. J. AHH ANTS. At the earnest solicitations of many f rieilds. from every scot ion of the COQQ< ty 1 am announce! ng my&elf as a oandl date for (he office Of HfHte SOnator for Kershaw County. Having served In that body ' feel that ' know the needs* and wishes <?f (he people of niy county. Very respect fully, ?lxw. it. noun ii. | After considering the matter careful, y for some time, I have concluded to of- ; fer myself as n candklaio for the office of State Senator from Kershaw County, 1 and would renpectfujly ask the voters, l?o!li ladles and gentlemen, for their support. I will pledge myself to abide ! the rules of tho Democratic! primary. 1 R. It. WILLIAMS. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. I hereby announce, myself as a candi date for the House of Representatives from Kershaw County, subject to the rnles of the Democratic party. N. ?. Richards. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. t hereby amiotince myself a candi date for re-nomination as a member of the House of Representatives from Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the Demooratic party. GEORGE G. ALEXANDER. FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE To the Democratic Voters of Kershaw County ? Ladies and Gentlemeu I ! For a number of years 1 have served you as your Probate Judge. I trust , that my administration has been such ! as to commend itself to you. I have tried to do my very best In the dis- j charge of the responsible duties of this office and the many intricate legal j problem* that havo come before me, and with deep gratitude tor past fa fON l ii-HiKH't fully solicit your coutiu iuhI ?upi>ort, assuring you that no mau In Kowliaw County will appreciate that support more than 1, nor will anyone strive harder than I to discharge the. duties of the office faithfully. Very rettpeet fully, \V. L, McDOWEU,. FOR AUDITOR, I h?'iby announce my caadidacy for Auditor of Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. If elected I pledge faithful and! eftl dent service. B. IQ, SPAUHOW FOK AUDITOR With deep appreciation for tlte gen erous support accorded me in the past V hereby announce myself a candidate tor reelection to the. office of Auditor <>r Kershaw County. subject to tho ) cities tfAVN'Mnu llltt Democratic Prluj ary. and promise, if ejected to dls I'liaiKe the duties of the office fairly, nnd impartially. The women now being qualified voters 1 rOSPWtJfliftky solicit their sup port. w. v. uusshll. FOR MAGISTRATE I hereby a'linounee myself a candi date for re-nominatlon to the office of Magistrate for Dekalb Township subject to the rules of the democratlo prlmnry. SAMUEI, N. NICHOLSON. We. the many friends of J. R. Miinn, wish to announce him as a candidate for the offlco of Magistrate in Buffato Township at large. If elected he will make us a good officer. His Many Friends FOR SHERIFF* I hereby announce myself as a can didate for re-election* to Ihe office of Sheriff of Kershaw; Coanty, subject to the rules of thd Democratic primary, GROVBR O. WELSH. ' ' ' c. FOR CONGRESS. "I hereby anmounce that I am a can didate in the Democratic primaries of South Carolina, for the nomination for Representative of the Fifth Congres sional District for the 68th Congress and I take this opportunity to thank the people of the District for their loyal support In the past and to say that I shall endeavor to deserve their support and confidence In the future." W. F. STEVENSON. WEEK-END FARES From All Principal Stations to Principal Mountain and Seashore Resorts. ANNOUNCED BY | Southern Railway System Effective May 20th, to September 30th, round trip tickets will be sold for all trains Saturdays and Sundays limited for returning Tuesdays following date of sale. Following' low fares will apply from Camden: Asheville, N. C..." $8.75 Brevard, N. C 8.75 Charleston, S. C 6.20 Flat Rock, N. C 7.65 Hendersonville, N. C... 7.80 Lake Toxaway, N. C 9.60 Mountain Home, N. C... 8.00 Skyland, N. C 8.35 Tryon, N. C 6.90 Wavnesville, N. C $10.00 Arden, N. C $8.30 Black Mountain, N. C... 9.45 Campobello, S. C 6.55 Fletcher, N. C 8.15 Hot Springs, N. C 10.40 Lake Junaiuaka, N. C... 9;90 Saluda, N. C 7.30 Tybee, Ga 9.WT Tuxedo, N. C......... 7.50 Walhalla, S. C ..$9.15 Also Special Sunday fare to Isle of Palms $4.50 Round Trip. Tickets good going on train 113 Saturday P. M., returning leave Charleston 5:15 P. M., Sunday, or 3 :00 A. M., Monday. For further information and Pullman reservations ap ply to Ticket Agents. IMPROVED FREIGHT SERVICE VIA Northwestern Railroad Company of South Carolina A N D Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company The Northwestern Railroad Company of South Caro lina and The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company an nounce that they are now operating through package cars, daily from Norfolk, Va., and Charleston, S. C.t to Camden making direct connections with all steamship lines entering these ports T These through cars will eliminate several trans fers, thereby enabling you to receive your package . freight from twenty four to forty eight hours earlier than heretofore, in fact you will now, through the use of these cars be able to get service on -package freight which - will equal that on car load shipments. These cars will operate daily for a period of sixty days irrespective of tonnage and are operated that the citizens of Camden may receive the very best ?possible freight service on package freight. We therefore re spectfully request that you give us your support by routing your freight from eastern cities Via Norfolk Va., or Charleston for-ATLANTIC COAST LINE-CAMDEN PAOKAGE CAR, that this superior service may be made permanent. For further information regarding our freight ser- _ vice communicate with Northwestern R. R. ofiice? Phone 128. >jrr , T. V. WALSH, Jr., General Agent, Camden, S. C.