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REDPATH CHAUTAUQUA NOW ON. TICKETS ON SALE AT W. ROBIN ZEMP'S DRUG STORE The Camden Chronicle ??.?! I., i-BOLI il?JJLL-_ULJ J J,J.. L ._ Li ..U-JJ. ? . ' 'I ? J-J_ L l-v - -JUL LI.- J.J,.,ylU'll. .1- LU.-i.~- -L...J.-. . '? 1 . 1 " . . .. . ... ? . VOLUME XXXVI. CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1924. NUMBER ? McADOO WAS ENDORSED BY COUNTY CONVENTION Tho Kershaw County Democratic Convention met ?here Monday at 11 o'clock with nearly all clubs with full representation. Three clubs failed to report. The convention elected Hon. Mendel L. Smith as temporary presi dent, and H. l>. Niles as temporary secretary. W. H. Pearce, W. Arthur Clarke, M. M. Johnson, H. D. Niles v rt'cri! named as a' committee on ered I cntials and the roll of delegates was read The temporary officers above named were permanently elected. M. M. Johnson put in nomination the name of Hon. M. L. Smith as .*? delegate to the State convention, he being chosen by acclamation. The following resolution endorsing; Mr. Smith as temporary chairman of the State convention was introduced by Mr. Johnson, which was unanimously ?arried * "Whereas, it falls to the lot of the Temporary Chairman of the State Democratic Convention to deliver what has become known as tho Key note Speech and thus pronounce the "principles by which th? party is guided, "And, whereas, tho Honorable Men del L. Smith, by virtue of his Simon Pure Democracy, his wide knowledge ?f affairs and the tenets of the Great Democratic Party, as well as his transcendent ability as a. presid ing officer and orator, is peculiarly highly fitted for the position. There fore, "Be it resolved, that the Kershaw County Democratic Convention does hereby indorse the Honorable Mendel L. Smith, for Temporary Chairman1 of the State Democratic Convention. "Resolved, further that he be de clared elected by acclamation a dele-, gate from Kershaw County to said State Democratic Convention." The namjp of L. I. Guion, of liUgoff ; W. E. Davis, of Bethune; G. C. Welsh, of Cnmden; J. C. Massey of Kershaw and W. J. Dunn of Cam den, were placed in nomination and elected as delegates to the' State Con vention. 'Hon. L. ? T. Mills was unanimously elected as State executive committee man from Kershaw, County. Mr. Massoy, of Kershaw, named the following as alternate delegates to the state convention and the conven tion favored the same: W. R. Hough, R. ft. Shannon, W.' H. Pearce, C. A. Johnson, James Team J. D. Lafitte. The following resolution by Mr. L. A. Wittkowsky endorsing the can didacy of William G. McAdoo was unanimously carried: ? ? "Be it resolved, that the Kershaw 1 County Democratic Convention en dorse the candidacy of Mr. William G. McAdoo for the Democratic nomi nation as President of the United States." Mr. Smith called upon Miss Louise Nettles, who was one of the lady delegates from the Camden club, to make a few remarks Upon the entry of the women folk into politics, and Miss Nettles responded with a brief, but choice speech' and received the applause of the convention. Before the close of the convention Mrt Mills placed in nomination the name of former county chairman M. M. Johnson for re-election. Mr. John son was elected without opposition. Mr. M. L. Smith, Jr., was elected secretary .without opposition. The following delegates from the clubs named were present: Abney? D. M. Kirkley, F. C. Cauthen. Antioch? W. E. Hill, A. G. Brad ley, N. W. McCaskill. Belk Hill? S. B Stokes, W F. Mc Caskill, F. H. Arrants. Bethune ? J. M. Clyburn, P. H. Hes ter, W. E. Davis, C. C. Gardner, C B Pate, J D. I^aFitte, J. W. Hearon, ttaron Lee, S. B. Padgett, G. B. Mc Kinnon, Frank Lee. Beulah ? Allen B Murchison R. A. Bruce, J. F. West. Blaney ? 1. W. Watson, J. I). Wat fcon, J. D. Nelson, E. T. Bowers, J. L. Kirkland Jr., B. T. Bhanham. Buffalo ? R. B. Humphries, W. P. Sowell, E. L. Catoe, Lindsay Johnson, M. P. Johnson, Ira B. Catoe. Cassatt ? T. W. Laney, M. T. Hough, D. L. McLaughlin. Doby's Mill-? H. A. Harwkins, George Aldredge, D. G. McLeod. Camden ? W. R. Hough, M. L. Smith, L. T. Mills, R. S. Williams, H. D. Niles, G. C. Welsh, J. H. Mc I^eod; B. E. Sparrow, W. F. Russell, D M McCaskill, M L. Smith, Jr., R. N, Shannon W. H. Pearce, M C. West, A. J Beattic Miss Louiftr Net tles, I C. Hough, H. G Garrison, Jr.,, M. M .Johnson, G. G. Alexander, R. E. Stevenson, Frank Maynard, D. V. Dixon, G. E. Taylor, W. Arthur Clark, L. A. Wittkowsky, W. J. Dunn, Mrs. W. J. Mayfield, Mrs. S. C. Zemp, W. L. Jackson, David Wolfe, J. M. Moseley, G. A. Moseley. Enterprise ? J. S. Dunn. H erarrta ge ? W. B. Player, O. B. DeBreW, E. C. Ril?y, S. H. Mlckle. Indian Ford? S. A. Weat, T. F. JI.rton. -~ SHOl I.l) hkgisybk births Hoard of Health Wants (o Improve Itctfistration in Thin State. Tl* 'hronicle is in receipt oi a communication from the State Hoard of Health, bureau of vital statistics, requesting thjU the papers of the state urge upon the physicians and mid-wives the importance of register ing all bitths within ten days. This is a state law and it is compulsory on the part of .physicians and mid-wives, but it is a hard law to enforce, and the State Board of Health is askipg the co-operation of all in this im portant matter. There is hardly a relation of life, social, ltigal, or, economic, in which the evidence furnished by an accurate registration of births may not prove to be the greatest value, not only to the individual but. also to the public at large. It is not only an act of civilization to register birth certifi cates but good business, for they ate frequently used in many practical ways: As evidence to prove the age and legitimacy of heirs; as proof of age to determine the validity of a contract entered into by an alleged minor; as evidence to establish ago and proof of citizenship and descent in order to vote? as evidence to estab-. lish the right of admission to the pro-' fessions and to many public offices; as evidence of legal age to marry; as evidence to prove the claims of widows' and orphans' under the widows' and orphans'* pension law; as evidence to determine the liability of parents for the debts of a minor; 'as evidence in the administration of estates, the settlement of insurance and pensions; as evidence to prove the irresponsibility of children under legal age" for crime and misdemeanor, and various other matters in the criminal code; as evidence in the en forcement of law relating to educa tion and to child labor; as evidence to determine the relations of guardians and wards; as proof of citizenship in order to obtain a passport; as evi dence in the clAim for exemption from or theautfht to jury and military service. Attended Meeting in Spartanburg. Misses Ethel Yates, Francis Bissell, Mary Neal Campbell and Mr. John M. Villepigue attended a meeting of the Service League of the Episcopal church in Spartanburg last week. Kersha>v? J. A. Whitter, W. R. Gregory, A. Ci Gregory, H. E. Wil liams, J C. Moseley, A. L. Cook, E? K . Gregory, Shaylor Crow, J. F. Cope land. Liberty Hill ? J. G. Richards, G. R. Clements, R. C. Jones. Lockhart ? W. J. Powers, v Alex Boone, J. E. Peach. Lugoff ? James Team, John Rabon, Jr., John M. Parker, L. I. Guion. Ned's Creek ? B. F. Roberts, J, E. Vincent, Simon Corners, W. A. John son, S. F. Williams. Pine Tree ? J R. West, W. W. Hor ton. 1 : _ ' ; ? ? . " " . 1 Rabon's Crossroads? J. K. Smith, J. A. Rabon, M. W. Ford. Raley's Mill ? C. 0. Stogner, W. T. Holley, J. E. Davis, J. E. Mangum, H. J. McManus. % Salt Pond ? E. H. ' Bowen, B. W. Gettys, H. R. Boykin. Sandy Grove ? R. T. Brasweli. Shamrock ? L. J. Baker, P. L. Mc Naughton. Shaylor's Hill ? Ji C. Faulkenberry, R. M. Drakeford. Stockton ? Alex Clarkson. Swift Creek ? W. A. Boykin. Three C's ? T. H. Young, J. H. Sowell, L .C. Sowell, G. W. Mobley. Twenty Creek ? W. E. Keiley, G. W. Rabon, B. T. Rabon. Wateree Mills ? B. T. Davis, J. L. Player, G. B. Gardner, C. M. Brown. John Morris, Cullie Conyers, A. J. Blackwell, W. C. Player. Westville ? J. C. Hilton, John Young, D. D.* Truesdale, R. H. Young. The following executive committee men were named from each club: Abney D. M. Kirkley Antioch G. J. Baker Belk Hill L. B. Stokes Bethune D. T. Yarbrough Beulah A. B. Murchison Blaney . J. D. Bailey Buffalo C. A. Johnson Camden M. L. Smith Cassatt M. T. Hough Harmony Not organized Indian Ford T. F. Horton Kershaw I. C. Massey Liberty Hill N. S. Richards Lockhart L. J. Jordan Lugoff L. T. Guion Ned's Creek B. F. Roberts Rabon's Crossroads .. . . J. K. Smith Raley's Mill J. B. Munn Roland Not organized Salt Pond B. W. Gettys Sandy Grove -. . . T. R. Braswell Shamrock L. J. Baker Swift Creek W. A. Boykin Threfc C's T. H. Young Twenty Creek . . . . W. B. Branham Wateree MflU W. R. Hames Westville J. C. Hilton Enterprise J. S. Dunn Hormitav W. A. And*r*oh SbfhtxS , R. B. Elliott Stockton A. Go Clarkson REDPATH CHAUTAUQUA OPENED HERE THURSDAY The opening of the Redpath Chau tauqua of Camden was marked yes terday afternoon by the educational, musical entertainment rendered by the Dunbar Male Quartet and Bell Ringers. The Dunbars are a splendid high grade musical entertainment Company. They have established a wonderful record for consistent plat form successes, and are considered by the best authorities on bell ringing to be the best of the only three com panies of their kind in America. There is a bit of interesting history attached to the bells which they use. They were made in London, England, over twenty years ago by the original Dunbar Bell s Ringers, and the bell metal from which they were made is the very best that could be obtained* The idea was first con ceived by Mr. Dunbar and it was his object to impersonate the vaVious chimes that are heard in London on Sunday morning* The idea was carried to the American platform and met with such success that it was handed to the next generation and thus the people of Camden and neigh boring vicinities enjoyed to the fullest extent, last afternoon and . evening the Dunbar Male Quartet , and Bell 'Ringers. Throughout their program a refreshing dash of humor along with solos, quartets and readings was enjoyed by the local people. Follow ing a short prelude rendered by thq Dunbar Male Quartet and Bell Ringers, was heard a splendid, uplift ing address by a man that will live in the \minds of Camden people as being not only an orator and a states man, but an educational cornerstone in the foundation of the ~ greatest country on the face of the earth. This matt is Hon. C. H. Brough, who %Vas HON. C.. H. BROUOH * ' ?> - elected to the' governorship of the state of Arkansas by a large majority, and who is a well known educator and writer orrTrationfit pYdblemsT The talent for the opening day was introduced by Mr. Code of New Or leans, who is superintendent of the chautauqua this year and who, we are glad to say, will be with us for the entire week. jvfr. Code assured the; people :of Camden that the entertain ment for the opening day was only an example of the class of talent that ; with the bureau this season, With such attractions as "Six Cylinder I Love," "An Evening in Hawaii," J - "Capt. Dinsmore Upton," "Miss Vir ginia Slade" and a number of others we feel safe in saying that we anti ' cipate the very best chautauqua this year that we have ever had. The tent is erected on the lot opposite the | school grounds on the corner of j Laurens and Main streets and those i who have not as yet obtained season tickets should see members of the J committee and do so before the time ! expires. Some Recent Marriages. Mr. Willie A. Holland of Camden and Miss Mary Alma West of Ker- ; shaw were married on April 16. Mr. Rufus E. Sands and Miss Thelma Lee Cox both of Pinnacle, N. C., April 24. Mr. Bammie Hayes and Miss Eva; Jackson of Lugoff on April 27. Mr. Martin Luther Jordan of West ville and Miss Emmie Geneva Gaskin of McBee on May 2. Mr. Oscar Rush Horton and Miss Edith Eddings, both of Camden, on May 3. - Mr. John Wesley Dunn and Miss] Florence Bird both of Ridgeway, on May 6. All of the above marriages were] performed by Probate Judge W. L. McDowell at his residence on CHARLOTTE THOMPSON'S ANNUAL EQUINE EVENT lioykin, S. C., May 7.? Several hundred people witnessed the IIorsQ, Show and Tournament held at the Charlotte Thompson School fast Fri day afternoon. The entire population of the Stockton, Bculah and Boykin neighborhoods were present besides many victors from Camden, Hagood, Kembert, Sumter, Columbia and Greeny ille. The committee were fortunato in securing thrtje of the best horsemen in the state as judges, Mr. TO. M. Workman, who was the life of the party; Mr. George T. Little, whose professional eye has Judged many r. thoroughbred, and Mr. Alexander Clarkson, who is rearing for future races five promising1 jockeys. All decisions met with approval and the crowd showed no disposition to "kill the umpire." Music, for the occasion was fur nished by a talented colored orchestra and the horses pranced spiritedly to the familiar strains of "Oh, Suasana," "Tipperary," "Turkey in the Straw," and "The Sweet Bye and Bye." The first entry was the Shetland pony class and Julius, ridden by A Win -Workman had-??-hirt mw*t formidable rival Whit Boykin's Gus, but Gus, excited 'by the crowds of people and the music, ducked his head , and ran out of the ring, and thereafter was so downcast by the beating adminis tered by his irate majster, that his style fell from him like a mantle, and the bluo ribbon was pinned on Julius' bridle. The larger ponies were ridden by i Edwin Moseley, who won the blue ribbon; Shannon Black well, who won the red on "Spots," and Walttei* Hhame, who won the yellow. Many nice saddle horses for chil dren were shown in the third entry, and the judges regretted that therv* were only three ribbons to be given. Duck Boykin's Jazs Baby won the blue; Comet, ridden by John Stevens -Davidson *vyon the red; and Mabel, ridden b^y Zander Clarkson, won the yellow. Honorable mention was also made df*. Dolly,11 ridden by Lawrence Kirkland, Jr. Many years of faithful 8erviqe have endeared this old veteran to her owners, but her sprung knees and slow gaits could not' conceal the expert horsemanship of her youthful rider. The fourth entry, riding double, brought out many contestants, some on old family horses, but the judges could not resist the charms of Misses Emily Shannon and Katherine Hal lei on Gus who carried off the blue rlh? bon amid many cheers from the side lines,' > ;v ? In the ladies' saddle horse class there were four entries, the blue rib bon being: won by^ Starlight, owne^, T>y Mr. S^tortey Campbell and ridden by Mrs. Miller Boy kin; the red by; Stonewall, ridden by Miss Ellen Deas Boykin, and the yellow by Don Car los, ridden by Miss Miriam Bruce. Perhaps the best riders were seen' in the gentlemen;& saddle horse class. There were a number of entries and the blue ribbon was won by Candy Kid, a beautiful bay filly out of ^hin Chtnr by Emperor, a sister of ;the famous Theda B&ra. She comes from the stables of W. Ancrum Boykin and is the special property of his second son, Master Sam Boykin. On this occasion she was ridden by E. Miller Boykin. The red ribbon was won by Don Carlos, ridden by Dr. Bruce, one of the best-Jcnown horse men in the county, whose presence is a great addition to any sporting event. The yellow ribbon was won by Starlight, the handsome black saddle horse of Mr. Stoney Campbell, ridden by Mr. Donald Campbell. One of the most interesting events was the seventh, in which five couples participated. Mr. B. D. Boykin could not resist the temptation of showing one of his fine home-raised mules, appearing with Miss Babs Williams, who rode ?? Arizona. Both riders handled their mounts with great ease and skill. Mr. Harry Porter, who rode with Miss Lucy Kirkland, fur nished the thrill of the afternoon* Both horses became frightened, and Mr. Porter sustained what might have been a bad spill, but for his skilful riding. The blue ribbon went to 'Comet and Canfty Kid, the red to Stortewall and Die, and the yellow to Don Carloa and Billy, ridden by Miss Mii^am Brace and Mr. Lee West. . j r For the championship, all blue rib* bon winners competed, and trophy, a large silver cup, was pre sented to Starlifrht. It was with no NOTJCD CHICAGO MAN, DRAM Camden KelativoN of Eminent Klec- j tricul Figure Attend Fuller, al, 1/ ?, Mr,' R. B. Pitts anil Mrs. Emily Post, of Camden, were in Chicago aturday to attend the funeral of Mr. Henr^f M. Byllesby, president of the Chicago company bearing his name. Mr. Byllesby was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Post and Mrs. Post will remain in Chicago with her sister for some time. A Chicago dispatch to the. Washington Post has the following to say of his death: "Chicago, May 1. ? Henry M. Byllesby, president of the Chicago company bearing his name, and one of the eminent figures in the elec trical engineering world, died sudden ly today In the office of his dentist,] from heart failure. "Since the war, in which he served! as lieutenant-colonel in charge of puVchagoJR for the American army4jv. Great Britain, Col. Hyllesby had de voted only part time to the manage ment of his organization on account of ill health. "Col. Byllesby, who wys <>5 year* old, was born in Pittsburgh and edu cated at the Western University of Pennsylvania, and at Lehigh. In 1881 he joined Thomas A. Edison as draftsman on plans u>r the Pearl street station, in New York, the tirst commercial electrical central station built in this country, He was asso ciated with Edison for several years, ."In 1885 he became vice president and general manager of the Westing house Electric Company, and played a prominent part in development of the alternating current system of electrical transmission, taking out about forty electrical patents. In 1902 he established H. M. Byllesby & Co., which later became prominent in financing and managing electrical light and power and gas companies, at present serving 841 communities, in seventeen states." Civic League To .Meet. The regular monthly meeting of the Civic League will be held Mon day afternoon at the Grammar school auditorium at 5 o'clock or as soon after as the Chautauqua entertain ment is over. Everyone will be right on the ground so do not pass the meeting by.' Regular meetings and good attendance are mighty , 'factors in a successful organization. Do not let your place .be vacant at the meet ing.' .surprise that residents of Kershaw County learned that thi*~ beautiful horse was owned by Mr. Stoney Campbell and ridden by Mr. Donald Campbell, as the Campbell family has long: been noted for their splen did horsemanship and their prize winning mounts. Starlight is Ken-, tucky bred, his grandsire being the famous Peacock. With this event the horse show .clo.aed^ and everyono eagerly awaited the outcome of the tournament. Maids and matrons were dressed in holiday attire, each trusting that her knight would win the coveted prise. Many contestants entered the lists and showed great skill in taking the frings. thefrhorses running at full speed. When the prize seemed al most won, and it was only a question the contest and crown, the. queen, be hold! two strange knights appeared, as yet unknown in the lists, and true to the traditions of knighthood ami chivalry, soon caused consternation in the minds of the other knights, and distress in the hearts of their ladies. The laurels of victory fell to Mr. B. H. Boykin, Jr., whose steady hand and unerring eye served him well. The crowd then assembled around the throne where the page, Master William Rush, dressed in black velvet and flowing plumes, held a glittering crown upon a white satin cushion. This was presented to the victorious knight by Mr. E. M. Workman, who acted as master of ceremonies. Re ceiving it upon the point of his Kpear the unknown knight laid it at the feet of Miss Ellen Deas Boykin, the embodiment of youthful grace and charm. Then the queen was arrayed in royal robes of crimson velvet and ermine, and the crown placed upon her head. She was escorted to the throne by Mr. Workman, gracefully accepting the honors bestowed upon her. I Chapman Pearco and Charlie Bruc?j acted as marshals and it was doe to their efficiency that the prgj^ram ; Was so smoothly carried out --Cooling refreshments were served by Ml*. Shall West and Mrs. . Dan SowelJ. Mr. N. M. Huckabee, the efficient principal at 'the school had the pleasure of slfowing the buildings and gardens to many of ih^^dsitm . ??>'? - ? u ? J #Ti'?Sfi"llr ? i-ft MAKING EXPERIMENTS IN READY -STAINED WOOD A force of chemists, from Phila delphia, is now employed in the Wateree swamp about ten miles south of Camden on the Wooten place, for merly known as "Anerum Swamp" where they have a contract with a North Carolina furniture concern in the changing; of trees into various colors of wood. It is said eight men an' employ ed, and the following from the Literary Digest, under date of May 2nd, will yive some idea of the work under way there: The. living tree is made to perform the work of staining its own wood, by a method Revised by Dr. Herbert Rentier of Germany and Sol Weinberg/ of Philadelphia, Pa., chemists and in ventors. Their laboratory, a room on the second floor rear of an old fashioned house on Arch Strict, Phil- ? - ndclphia, is described by a writer in "The Master Painter and Decorator" | (Ncvvark, N. J.), who reports finding rows, of bottK-s funny-looking glass [ bowls, of ?><U1 shapes, and the Moor ?! strewn with slabs of cross-sections of t He says: , "In dying or tinting the living tree any one of the twenty-odd colors selected, the chemicals are introduced into the tree near or at the roots, after the sap has been stopped by a series of borings. Through the evap - oration of the moisture in the tiny cells the dye is drawn to the farthest tips of the tree. Complete saturation of the wood takes from two to ten days; according to Mr. Weinberg. "When the process is complete, of course the tree is dead, and read v. for the ax or saw. As the wood is worked into boards it in found to be thoroughly and evenly colored/ Har4---? or soft woods take the dyes equally well. "After the-, wood is once colored, it i 0 ? ' ' can be boiled in water, steamed, or exposed to the weather for an indefi nite period with no apparent effect. In other words, oxplained Dr. Renncr, the wood is embalmed with' perma nent color. This preservative element which enters the tree also kills' all insects or worms. "Imagine the feelings of some , of the old masters if they could gaze on a purple apple-tree, a pea-green poplar or a beautiful pink maple! "It is said that experiments along these lines were carried on in Gei> many before the outbreak of the late war, but without the complete success which has attended the efforts of these chemists. "Naturally, the first question is how this idea of ready-stained wood will affect the painter. In the first place, Mr. Weinberg asserted that, insofar "as any liquid a painter or wood-finisher irfigK^ use on such wood, the dye is absolutely neutral. The wood may be varnished, shellaced or painted with no effect other than might be expected from, ordinary wood. Samples of different colors ? which were covered with one coat of white shellac impressed the writer M showing the grain' a little sharper than surface-stained wood; but it is doubtful if the difference would have ? been unknown. "As fur as the dyed wood being permanent on exterior work without the protective covering of paint or varnish this does not seem logical. We all know what the abrasive action of the elements will do to bare wood. Neither does it sound reasonable to say this wood as interior trim would stand- for any length of time. Inas much as the pores are not sealed, dampness would naturally be absorb ed sooner or later with a bad effect. However, shingles dyed green or brown would seem to be ideal. "As to the cost, Mr. Weinberg stated that the process costs less than on# dollar per tree. Of course if this form of dyed woodwork became pop ular, it would be necessary for the mill men and . lumber yards to carry on hand a much larger stock than usual, that a home-builder or archi tect might have a variety of colors to choose -from.. "The biggest field would seem to be the furniture trade; and according to Mr! Weinberg, he and Dr. Renner will ' leave sliortly for the South to dye an entire f forest. These trees will be workrd up in*? Twrnituro of different colors and exhibited at the coming furniture manufacturer*' eon* ?