The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, November 12, 1915, Image 3
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ft ,|,roii^l' ;l li?*l 1 :h!;!mm|
I ,! in ?a"111 l"'"1 >v,,ll Klass-V 4'v,'s
I ' km Hk(> panhment, as he Kfjtg
"" j i,,i<? ?i N?'? "rlcu.ii: today.
7 nil' " l'<!?gH*lb one of flu*
|( t.()l)\ |(i - yeleawed from Mm* .Mis
. , 1H.|)iiciiHiiry f?>r risking their
prove I Ita I n.n tjiilm In diet
Ulitl4j |.t?J|ajiifl'" ' *'<t victim
, ,j(,1|<r t.\phtin?<l ti lie sunk into
j,ajr ami allowed his head to full
tlKVS.
I In <?"' (l".v I'DKUhIi consented
j,j.. nu ii story of Dr. Colli
^.r-K t^i.^vlilcli shown that pellagra
,",.11 . . uiltiillit' "Ml* Mini Ik caused hy
u i,ul?aUiii<-?-?l diet su? |i us Is common
iiiumr (>??' classes in the South,
v ;i- w rittcn hy him follows :
WHS :i life term convict, so when
,rt Hn'tt'iT ami Dr. (ioldherger oftVr
I friHiltun i" any one who would llvo
t a j?rc>ci ll'ft diet for nine months,
lH) though " meant contracting pel
(.rd rtj({| |u??hahlc death, I gladly coil
?|U,| |ii make the test. Freedom is
0U svmh?I ami I was willing to face
MH, tn M'cine It. H?d 1 believe 1
(Vt. jmlil in full for my crime. Nine
?,?j|ik of .torture, Just think of it J .
Attempted -Huleide.
-Several of lis tried suicide dining
w lust few months, hut we were
Itrliwl night and day. At any time
nuultl liave gladly welcomed u bul
l but oar gun rds only laughed when
e attempl?Mi to escape. They knew
n wuiiJ not hrenk out and in our
Mkeiied coiaiition could not have
w far if we had secured our free*
au.
-I have read various newspapers
(llOg all about Dr. (foldberger's dis
sr#ry, tlu' triumph of medicine, hut
otoiic word have I read of the poor
rrptn'lis who have been tortured for
iMays. At least two of the pellagra
jiM'l made formal application to the
laiteiitiary hoard t ? ? be sent buck to
frve their life terms in preference to
he suffering: they underwent. These
no were Cay It. James and' D. W.
i . ?
"Five weeks ago six of n.s fainted
ne day and had to he put to lied.
"Tii think of eating the same kind
t food for nine months. Our rations
bree times a day for this period was :
Vllirds, hominy. corn bread, 1 fried
iusIi ami eottee. This is the food used
$ I lie poorer classes down here, and
hny?iu'e the uiii'.s who contract pel
lagra. I
Ollur Food Denied Hu nt
"\W wei'e | Hi >m i-M-i I tomtpw and (all
baga a few t 1iiu>h a week when we j
nlade (he agreement to face death bt\
the scourge, but In July thone whol
were making tin * \ p? t lm. nl di-rldcd ;
we v\ eiv bidding AUC own i.i an c\i. ni
and these vegetables were eliminated, ;
"(?'or the lii'Ht few months I f?>It !
only tajjy and stupid. Along a^iout
July I began to lose weight. At thutl
Mine I tij?|K*d the scales at 1(57 pound*.
Now f weigh I IK pounds, After the
lirst three montliK I never had a good I
night's sleeping. Ii way more ol' a j
Htuitur, ii<m( mi i hi n ifi i 1 1\ uiiMiitui'ttl
parching of the skin and occasional
swea t s. . I linally got *<> till I wanted
to do was to Ki i'(*tiah out on my i>nnk !
hud think of milk and fresh vegetii
bleu.
"I thought of the (line wiien I wan!
a eli i Id ah<l was enting-"f>ne of my
mother's gmid dinners. My vltdohx
were all of fresh food, I got so weak!
in the pilNt few week* that I wouldn't
h|l idly move. The constant diet put
hefon> me almost brought oh nausea-.
My skin hccamc saffron and felt like
it was going to crack, Wo were told
tn plav i-ard-t and exercise hut did
? . j I
not have the ambition to do it.
None Stayed for the Cure,
"When (iov. Mrewer pardoned us
yesterday he told us we could remain
in the penitentiary, and lie cured by
the balanced diet treatment. One might
think this Invitation would be accept
ed by some, hut not even one of the
eleven accepted the Invitation, The
twelfth broke down two months ago
and was sent home.
"We all just wanted to get away
from the scene of our toft lire. The
first thing 1 did was to drink a quart
of Cool milk, and then I tilled up on
vegetables and pie. ?
?'?Dr. (foldberger told us how to cure
our 1 von, and I am eeftulnly trying
to do it. lie said to eat fresh meat,
Mggs, milk, peas, beans and other vege
tables, and you bet I am gdlng to do
as he says. I must go to bed now as
I feel faint and want to be strong
enough to start for California tomor
row." ,?
As I'Jugllsb Mulshed writing the story!
on hotel stationary he had to be as- j
sisted to bis room. Still he has gained :
nearly two pounds since yesterday and ^
is becoming cheerful.
Johnny-? "1'a, what is a 'quandary' V"
Father ? "It's what a man gets into
when he tolls his wife a lie and doesn't
know whether she believes It or not."
? Judge.
At The Majestic Theatre Tuesday, Nov. 16th
. . . Y'
Blanche Sweet in "THE CAPTIVE"
FIFTY VKAKS IN TREASURY.
S< utli Carolina l.a<ly in Government
Service Half a Century.
\\^Hhlhtft<m,'~Nov. Miss Kimmt A.
MeCuliy. of the accounts division of
the bureau of internal ri'vonm1, Trciis
ury I >epn t tment , has heen reoeKlng
the (u>nuratulattons at her frhmd? and
(-o-'wi/rkers this week upon haviuu
rounded out fifty yeurs in the 'nervine.
Miss McCuily entered the service on
November .'I, lsor>. beiiitf upi^'lnted
from C duftihla. S. when she was
I ? : 1 1 l<? years old. She received her ap
pointment' from President Andrew
Johnson, who was a friend of her
grandmother. She was the llrst South1
(Mil woman to he appointed to the
Treasury l>epartinent, and at the time
tif her appointment she was one of
lull 22 women clerks in .the depart
ment.
All of Miss McCully's people were
sympathisers with the cause of the
Confederacy. Her father, an invalid,
-did not ico to the war, hut her In-other,
Nathaniel MiCuljy. enlisted when lie
was l?ut 1<? yearn old, and < I U'< I a year
later from exposure. Her grandfath
er, Nathaniel Hardin, was an otllcer
In Hie ( - 1 1 1 1 e?l States navy, ami site
still cherishes Ills certificate of enlist
ment, Mated April li7. INltJ. and signed
by President .lames Madison.
When <Y>lumhlu was burned by Sher
litiuj.'M, tho Met'nlly home went
up in smoke. The next day Miss Mi -
Cully's grandmother died from the
shock and grief. The misfortune of
the MK'uM.v family touched the heart
irf President .lohnson, and the appoint
lneni of Miss .MeCiilly to a .f'.KKi jiosl
tloii in tin* accounts division of the
Treasury liepnrjinent followed. She
has been there ever' since, and now
holds, a responsible position which pays
$!,<;< ?> a year. She is very popular,
illid i< rated as one of the most etll
elont clerks in the department.
It is said that Cole ltleaae plans to
"come back/), it would be dillicult to
.-conceive . of Coley coming forward. -
Charlotte .News.
I'KUKH DKKKNHK IK04.KAM
, *
ITcftitlmt Ailvoutl** MMtcrUI I un ease
III lli?? Army Mini the Navy.
NmW \ oik, Nov. 5. ? President NV.il- |
soli Ihe .nlmliiisl r;M ion t'liiu {
pa inn fit r IU mmIIoiihI <lofcK*t? program
lu h I'uittljreluMixlvt* iiiul carefully pit'
| til i **i t address (||>|I V0.ro* I here hlsl ut^lil
ill (lie M <1 ullii ( I a i > Ctuli I >;i 1 1< 1 1 i?-l llr
declined Koleilllllj llllll lilt' lulled
Stale* hip I no HKUI'i'shIvo purposes, lup
IIIIInI I ?? > prepared |o lIl'ftHlll itself lit j
order (it assume "full liberty anil self '
iUivV>o|iinwir.M si|"iili)<inn l.\ . In- saidj
llllll ''Wl(l) OlllM'IVCs ill I Ills Kl'INII llllll J
fOI' WC IIMHK lull' III) till' peoples of mil'
own iH'Ullxphm'M, milling t lui t "we
wish ptil only I'm l lie ( idled Slides,
till fur llli'lll Ipe fill UVHt ' friHHtUID of
independent glow ill ol ip-lloU,"
Tile I 'reshlenl w lis received will) elp j
ihU-siuslie llpplnpsii ti> lie eitlel eil I he j
haiKpieC hull ami iliniiiu his address, j
The hull wu? decora led with American
IhiirVi hihI lilleil even In llie Kitlleilcs
Willi I leiuoentls luippy 1 1 \ er lliylr vU
p?r> mi Tuesday In New York i II \
When the President rose to speiik ev
er, \ one uol up 1 1 1 1 ? I Jl pplil IK h'? | until he
w lis forced to signal for ipiiel.
"Without n your,'' snhl ijie President,
"we have wll liessoij wimt we did not
think possible, a jil'oiVI F.uropenn eon
ilhi Irivolvfoiii iiiiiiiv the uivntL'.st
nation* of the world The Inlluences
nf the ureat wilt" ill'e every \y here in the
ulr. All I'Utrope Is in battle. Force
evcrx w here speaks out itnd from one
end of mil* own dear country to the.
other men are askliiu one another what
our own foree Is. how far we are pre
pared to .inn int ii in ourselves against
any Interference with our national ac
tion or development.
The President enlled on men "of ali
shades of political opinion" to rally to
ihe support of the program. He said
ir represented "t1n\ best professional
ami expert opinion of Ihe count ry," and
gave warning Hint "if men dilYer with
me in this vital malter, .1 h1i.ii II ask
I them to make it clear how far and in
what way they are Interested in liink
Iiik permanent interests of the country
safe against disturbance."
There Is lio need for the country to
feel panic strleken, the President de
clared. because it stands in friendly
relations with the world. lie spdke
of the rnited States as "a nation too
I ill! and generous to he cxt ractini!. hut
yet courageous enough to defend its
rlgUtH."
Outlining t lie ?ilefeuso program, tlie
Prestdent said it included an increase
in the standing urtny, the training:
within the next ill rw years of
tltlxen soldka* to U> talent Ut annual
forces of i rct.i h m >, ami (ho strengthen
ing of 1 1)4* national guanl. No laid
t |*tftlcolar emphasis (in (lit* need ?>f it in -
pie ? 1 1 1 1 1 ? 1 1 ?? >i 1 1 .
The President declared tluii tin' navy
already "is* a very gnmt a.nd etliclont
force,'' l ? ut t lui i in order to bring it
!?* <i point of "extraordinary force ami
? ? 1 1 i? ? I ?*i m 'j* ' ?l dethilte policy iduk! he
adopted. '
| In yiiiMl.iion to s | >? ? j i king on national
defense, tl?o President nt t acked tu?'ii
W'ltO "loV'O oilltH* I'OUUtril'M I >?'f t?>l* tllilli
America." II Mil IHt'll who St If up ! V
iigi.oi.is ami sc<-tarlilh autagoulsju, lie
declared Hint such men should he "call
?mI to a reikoiiiiig,"
.llM het'ol'e tin- 1 1 i llllCl' I lie P iv?idci 1 1
| shook hand- with alt tli?> guests, in
eluding tMiarii'^ i'r Murphey .
| 1 1 < >n i\\ Wntters\>|i, of | .oiilsvlllt'. Ivy,,
I who hail hi i'ii designated l?.\ (hi* dinner
commit in' to speak tiihiivdlatcly after
i President Wilson, sent his relicts hi
i a lot tor lead to I In- diner-.
?'
Pat's VIcwh oil The War.
!. (Or, Who Put the Iro in tin' Irish.*
I ' : . ' '? ' . ?; ;
I was over iii I relit nil I hi* oilier ilay
? A u? I I *aw Pat, the soldier march away.
I Salil I: 'Where are ,m?ii going. iii.v
Irish Mailer
I "To mulct t.lie Kowser, sir." he said.
"Well, what do you think of t Ills# terrl
hh*. fray 7"
"1'alth, I think hy the Saints that the
I MvilV to*fm,v."
."Ami how iloi'H it 'feel to Ingoing to
war?"
"It feels like a kirk from your mother
| ?... In-law."
"And what <lo you tlilnk was t !)?> eause
of the scrap V" y
"Sure tile Kowser he wanted the whole
dad-huriicd map !"
I "Why, I thought he just wanted his
t 'plan- in the sun.' "
! "If lie doesn't want the sun I'm a son:
of-a gun !"
j "Well, how do you think the whole
business will end?"
; "We'll lick, hy {Iii- help of Hie Iiis'n.
my friend."
, "Do you think you can prove you're
tiie host in the row?"
"We don't have to prove ll -we'll ad
mit II right now!"
| "Well. Patrick. I'm sure that, you'll do
' your whole part,
; And here's wishing you lilek from the
depths of lay heart."
"Thank you. friend," said hrave Pat,
i 'your speech Is iio| shainmed,
! May the Allies he blessed and the Kow
ser he !"
I*., S. P. In Charlotte Ohseiver.
('. o. Huxley, a prosperous farmer
of the (Miappel section, was tu'cldelital
ly shot and killed early Monday morn
ing last, lie leaned his gun against
a plank which slipped and the charge
of Shot nearly severed his head.
Ladies' $2>. Silk
Shirt Waists at
98c
One case Extra
large size 15c.
Towels, at
9c
1 case Men's Soft
and Laundered
Dress Shirts with
or without col
lars, each
39c
50c quality Satin
Finish Kimona
Cloth, per yard
v 24c a
Child re ns 'Black
Cat' Hose, black ',
and tan
12c
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200 Ladife's
Ready -to- wear
French Felt Hats
98c
1 case solid color
Chambray, yard
5c
Men's $3.50 Gun
Metal Shoes, but
ton and lace at
$2.19 '
$3. Extra Large
Counterpanes at
$1.48
SCHLOSBURG'S COTTON CARNIVAL SWEEPS EVERYTHING BEFORE IT
La^t Saturday was another Record-Breaker. Never before in the history
of Camden has any ?tore been "stormed" by such a mob of anxious bargain seekers. Even
competition stands aside and gazes in amazement. Why is this store crowded from Monday
morning to Saturday night?
"UNDERBUY AND UNDERSELL"
That's It In a Nutshell.
THE PEOPLE KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE THAT MR. SCHLOSBURG NEVER
FOOLS THEM WITH FAKE SALES AND CATCH-PENNY PRICES. YOU MAY
COME TO THIS STORE EXPECTING BIG THINGS AND YOU'LL NOT BE DISAP
POINTED. YOU WILL FIND THAT THIS IS SOMETHING MORE THAN AN OR
DINARY SALE. IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY? A CHANCE? AN OCCASION WHERE
BY THOSE WHO ARE WISE ENOUGH TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT ARE GOING
TO PROFIT IMMENSELY ? A GENUINE MONEY-SAVING EVENT, OFFERING BIG
ASSORTMENTS OF STRICTLY HIGH-CLASS GOODS AT UNHEARD OF PRICES? A
SALE WHERE PRICES HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN MADE WITH UTTER DISREGARD
TO COST OR FORMER SELLING PRICE? A MIGHTY PRICE SLASHING ? PROFIT
SACRIFICING SALE- WIT H BUT ONE" PURPOSE? REDUCE STOCK AND DO TT'
QUICKLY.
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY WE ARE DOING THE CLOTHING AND SHOE
BUSINESS OF CAMDEN. JUST COME AND TAKE A LOOK THROUGH OUR STOCK
AND SEE THE PRICES WE'VE PUT ON IT. EVERYTHING IN OUR STORE IS
MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES.
I Ladie'fl . Misses,
and Children's
j $2.00 Sweaters
98c
36 inch all Wool
Serge, regular
50c value at per
yard
24c
One lot Ladies'
iShoes in black,
button and lace,
sizes 2 to 4 worth
$3.00, special at
98c
Ladies' Black
Velvet Trimmed
Hats, new styles
and shapes*.
Worth $3.50 at
$1.39
5,000 yards 15c
Galatea, 36 inch
wide. .Will sell
as long as it lasts ]
a;M>er yard
9c
? ?' r.
500 Men's Dress
Hats, from bank
rupt stock . in
Chester. Each
one worth $2, at
- 98 c
?100 Ladies' Coat
Suits, all colors,
sizes and styles,
worth $15.00 at
$4.98
N]
. -,-jr -T-^rs> 1W -i
DON'T ftE FOOLED.
MAKE A BEE LINE TO'
SCHLOSBURG'S. IT
MEANS MONEY SAVED
TO YOU. -*?
CAMDEN
South Carolina
$50,000.00 STOCK J
THROWN OUT TO THE
PEOPLE. CAN YOU
AFFORP TO PASS IT
?Dt
UP?
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