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f THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE II. I). NiIt'll . Editor and Publisher Published every Friday e.l No. 1100 W H> oad Street and entered at the Cum | (ien, South Carolina, pos toff ice >i second class mail matter Price per annum $2.00. I < aindcn, S. 4 Friday, Jan. 2i>, l'JJT. 1927, january 1927* Saa. I Uoa j Tot. I I TW I hi St " uj ia til uj a ~iu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 i 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 I 23 24 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 uj o u h r * . I 1 'I'hi-re are twelve young white ni?*n i. the county jail awaiting trial on M-rioUs churgua. Their ages rang* from 17 to 24 years and seem to be boys of more than the average intelligence. Twelve white men and not a negro in the county jail! A sail commentary on the present day speed of living. Hut be it said to the credit of this county that all except one are natives of other states. With this issue comes to a clost the "Tour Abroad" series carried in The Chronicle's columns for a number of weeks. We feel certain that our readers have been highly entertained by Mr. Jordan in his travels in the old world, hut we would like to have an expression from any of out readers who would like to do so as to whether this feature is worth while. Mr. Jordan expects to make other trips and will very likely write for The Chronicle again. If this feature appeals to you let us know. It's unfortunate, exceedingly unfortunate, that at almost every session of the state legislature there are elections to come up, which completely demoralize the entire body for a considerable part of the term, :md take their minds off the major part of their task. Take for instance the present contest for associate justice. So far as wg uro informed every man in the raco is equipped by character ami training for the office he seeks, and no single individual is head and shoulders above the others. The consequence is that the general assembly is split up ir?t<? six or seven little groups, all holding tight and fast in the hope that some development will put its man in position to assume a winning lead. How long this deadlock will persist nobody can tell, noi can anyone figure just what it is costing the state. Let this contest proceed for weeks and weeks yet before the issue is finally decided, with the outcome of the contest the big number on the program, and the tendency will be in the closing days of the session to rush hurriedly through the tasks on hand, pass a few halfbaked, ill -advised laws, and go home. It's certainly a pity.?-Ohester Repo rtev. "FJeven-Cent Cotton, 10-Cent Meat" (By Virginia Brown. freshman, Hope Street High school, Shrevcport, I.a., in Shrevcport Times:) Eleven-cent < ott >n and forty-cent meat ? How in the world can a poor man eat ? Flour up high, cotton down low, How in the world can we raise the dough ? Our clothes worn out, shoes ,-un down, Old slouch list with a hole in 'he crown; Hack nearly broken, fingers all sore, (\>tton going down to rise no more. Eleven-cent cotton and ten-dollar pants, Who in the devil has got a chance? We enn't buy clothes, we can't buy ment, Got too much cotton and not enough to eat; Losing our credit and mining our health. Can't help each other, what shall we do? I can't solve the problem, so it's up to you, Eleven-cent cotton and a car load of tax, The load's too heavy for our poor backs; We've a good set of farmers, we all know well, But there's something wrong as sure as . We all worked hard, we all groaned and awent, Now we are all ruined and a blowed 0 _ . up setj No uSx-c*???v.ng ?ny mans beat. With eleven-cent cotton And Yorty-oent meat. Governor Miriam A. Ferguson, an investigating committee of the Texas legislature reported Friday, was merely a figurehead i:t her two-year term as chief executive, while her husband. Former Governor James F,. Ferguson, virtually usurped the office for political favoritism and fi nancial gain, and dispensed pard >ns. squHiMlere?F^n^illions of dollars of highway funds, collected tribute from persons seeking state contracts, and rewarded his friends at the expense **- of the state. i a s than half as many buggies were manufactured in 1D2C> as in itcn. j 2-? Iii Unity Thrrr i? Always Strength With the election of Mr. II. 0. C*rrisoh, Jr., to the presidency of our chamber of commerce*-backed as he will he by the directors recently elected prospects for the new y?ar look bright for Camden and Kershaw < ounty. Kvery man arid woman on the hoard have pledged themselves to w irk whole-heartedly and in unison f'i the upbuilding of this community. We should long since have learned thoroughly that in unity, as we'l as numbers, there is strength, and should have be< n practicing it all of this time. We also should understand that as the people of a community and of a county, our interests are common, and that each of us needs the help of the other. A fourhorse team can accomplish much when all are pulling together. Come to think of it seriously and sensibly, there is hardly anything that should be done that cannot h" done when we are of one mind and one purpose, each doing his full part in unison with others. I his opens a broad field, including economic benefit and material prosperity along with community betterment, educationally, socially and morally. What are we going to do during 1927? Shall we get new industries, enlarged payrolls, and build that most needed hotel?which can be done, if we only will. Shall we Ik? pullers or halkers, workers or kickers, loyal liberal citizens or knockers and destructionists ? We are going to write our record one way or the other. Which shall it be? ?B.G.S. Overburdened Youth Dr. ( harles II. Mayo, the famous surgeon, goes to the he-art of the matter when he says that American hoys and girls lack the physical development necessary to withstand successfully the mental and physical reactions from participation in the 'fast living" of this jazz age. When he declares that the mental development of the American people today is far in excess of their progress in physical development, he refers particularly to American youth. Suicides among boys and girls have increased enormously because the youngsters are overburdened in getting a start in the life race. They are off from the mark at too early an age. They are too young when they are allowed to shift for themselves mentally and emotionally, partlculurly emotionally. I he fault is with the parents. Modern youth seizes upon freedom early. Lazy and indifferent parents, observes this writer, argue: "If the children are going to do as they please, why try to control them? Since they have to learn to look after themselves while young, why should we attempt to discipline them?" The result is that the parents loaf on their jobs and the children, released from the appearance of restraint, go their own way. But the youngsters do not realize the bigness of the job they undertake. They are soon confronted by questions whose importance they only vaguely suspect. The tumult of their emotions is a terrific strain upon them. They have to manage their own guidance, solve moral problems, fashion codes of a sort, learn continuously, and go about the perplexing business of arranging adjustments, compromises and surrenders SO that in the end they may live happily and successfully. Small wonder -that, in such labor, many are often hard hit nnd sonic destroyed. In such an era and under such conditions. the parents should be busier than they have ever been. They should find new ways to restrain and control. The old cast-iron discipline :s out of date. In its place must come sympathy, understanding and appreciation. The parents must win the complete confidence of sons and daughters. Their inescapable duty is to give their children helpful guidance. They can do it if they will. When they neglect the job, they deliver their ch^jdoen overburdened nnd handicapped to the stern realities of the world.?Asheville, N. C., Citizen. Kelly Elliott, 70, bachelor of Horry county, whose home was near Nichols. was found dead near Wretch lake in Lumber river swamp on Friday with two loads of shot in his head. He had been missing since the previous Wednesday. Robbery is supposed to have been the motive for the killing, as it was generally known that Elliott frequently carried large sums of : money on his person. His pocketh >?>k was missing. Some one with a mathematical turn of mind figures that each ballot of the general assembly of South Carolina for associate justice or other office costs the state $200, from which some idea can be had of what the dond'oc k will cost the taxpayers of the state. 1 wo angry |H>iar bears became as docile as lambs when the crew of a : -choor-er started singing. i r 4 ? ' THIS WEEK I By Arthur Brisbane mmmmmmmm?mmmmmm?nmc** Mr. Brisbane's editorial* are published a* expressions of opinions of the world's highest-salaried editor and The Chronicle does not necessarily endorse all of his views and conclusions. ('alien, Mexican President, accused Catholic bishops of ordering Mexican uprisings that killed seventy-five protesting Catholics and twenty-fo15r Mexican soldiers. He accuses the bishops of urging the faithful to march against the government under u banner inscribed "Long Live Christ, the King." That banner bus traveled a long way in the past and won many fights. Young gentlemen, it pays to save. Even a little may be worth while. Mr. Couzens, asked to pay nine million dollars more income tax, had saved $1)00 when he met Ford. That gave him his chance. By and by he sold his interest to Ford for thirty million dollars. If he hadn't 'saved the nine hundred dollars, he could not have the government suing him for nine million dollars. Moral: save something, if only a little. The Chicago Civic Opera Company will broadcast its entire performance, an enlightened, public-spirited course. The Metropolitan Opera in New York will do likewise some day and profit by it. Artists making talking machine records know that publicity is valuable. Meanwhile Mr. Kahn and his associates in New York's Metropolitan Opera will make a good start in their new opera house building, providing excellent seats at reasonable prices, from which the opera will beYseen and heard, as good for seeing and hearing as those built for the exhibition of pearls and diamonds. Governor Smith, of New York, is now a candidate for the Democratic nomination in 1928. He intimated it semi-humorously in a recent address. His followers in New York City announced it vociferously at an enthusiastic banquet. Other Democrats that would like the 1928 Democratic Presidential nomination will find in Governor Smith an opponent that understands politick and the American people. Dispatches from Boston, describe triple judicial killing in Charlestown State Prison, just after midnight yesterday. Three young men passed from the electric chair to another destination for clubbing an old night watchman to death. Edward H. Heinlein was first to go. As he walked to the electric j chair, repeating the words of a prayer by the Reverend Father Michael J. Murphy, great crowds gathered outside, automobile horns were booming, photographers flashlights lighted up the crowd. And at the rear exit from the prison another crowd was waiting to see the three bodies carried out. ' A special police force was obliged to fight the deeply interested crowd. Crowds that howled around the French guillotine, or that tilted up then* gin bottles as they shouted oneouragement to murderers on the j British gallows, were not entirely different from human beings of today. Authorities in Braunschweig province learn that when religion involves extra taxes many Germans get along without religion. Registering as the member of any church in Germany, you must pay taxes to the state, and the money then goes to the churches, Braunschweig has been obliged ito employ additional clerks to register those that wish to be put down as "without religious faith." Dentists warn women that excessive smoking brings on "Vincent's Disease" also called "Trench Mouth." This disease which attacked soldiers that had nothing to do but smoke, while waiting in the trenches, is painful, attacks the tissues, destroys the gums, causes bleeding. However, if women want to smoke dentists won't stop them. This writer ti.ed it in vain, twenty-five years ago, by warning women that smoking makes their noses red, and. makes their moustaches grow. Still they wouldn't stop. The school where Mary's little lamb "Made the children Inugh and plav,"! i-s to be sponsored by Henry Ford at I Sudbury, Mass., beginning its sessions I yesterday. For years the school | building has been used as a barn. r ?r . if^ Constable Bottncr Smith and Deo 1 uty Sheriff Frank Bowman, following their conviction on a charge of murdering Dr. It. L. l^attimore, at Blanche, Ky., on Christmas day, were sentenced on Saturday to life ''imprisonment. Following the sentence of the court practically all of the peace officers of Bell county resigned their jobs as u protest against the .sentenclog of the two convicted officers. Each American pays an average ol two dollars a year for the support of the army. NOTICE The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Hermitage Cotton Mills will be held at the office of the corporation, Camden, S. C., on Wednesday, February 16, at 12 o'clock. All stockholders pfeape take notice. H. R. BANC, Secty. Camden, S. C., Jan. 26, 1927. 7~ i? KERSIIAW LODGE No. 29 A. F. M. Regular communication of /NX/^^this lodge is held on the first Tuesday in each month at 8 p.m. Visiting Brethren are welcomed. T. V. WALSH, J. E. ROSS, Worshipful Master. Secretary. 1-14-27-tf TIME V,X I EN DEI). .City Council gives notice that the time for the payment of city taxes without penalty has been extended to January 31st. CAMDEN CITY COUNCIL January 5, 1927. KIRK WOOD GIFT SHOP OPEN Everyone is cordially invited to visit the Kirkwood Gift Shop and see the wonderful assortment of new and attractive gifts and noveltiei in domestic and imported leathor, Bilver and jewelry. We have added to our stock an unusual selection of children's novelties which include items for the baby from Krueger; the famous Iiorsman Hebee-Shebee Dolls; Borgfeldt's distinct imports and Margaret Steiff importations. We also have a very large assortment of new and practical place-card*. You will always find at The Kirkwood Gift Shop your favorite candies! papers, periodicals, new books and a jcomplete line of smoker's accessories.-^?Adv. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Board of Directors of Kershaw County at its first meeting on Jan- uary 4, 1927, instructed the Clerk to give notice to the public that the Board will not pass for payment any claim against the County for purchases for the?ounty unless the same l>o approved in writing by the County officer or representative responsible for the purchase charged therein. LAURENS T. MILLS, Clerk Board County Directors. ??0| WANTS-FOR SALE |0fr WARNING Complaint has been made of boys using air rifles, parlor rifles and sling -shots in shooting birds and squirrels in the public parks and private grounds of the city. This is in violation of the city ordinance, and boys ure hereby warned to discontinue this practice or arrests and fines will follow. II. I). HILTON. Chief of Police. January 27, 1927. . I/O ST?Wednesday afternoon, somewhere on Main street, one bunch of keys. Finder please return to Miss Mattio Gerald, Camden, S. C. 41-sb LOST?A reward will be paid to party finding white and lemon setter, lost Monday afternoon, January 24, 14 miles north of Camden on Liberty Hill roud. Address T. K. Trotter, Camden, S. C. 44-pd WANTED?T wo young jnen to board,' or to rent furnished rooms without ' hoard. Address 1210 Hroad Street, I Camden, S. C. ? 43-45-pd J FOR SALE?One electric sausage mill, one pair Stimpson calculating scales, one show case, at reasonable prices. Apply to H. F. McGirt, 904 Campbell Street, Camden, S. C. 44pd STRAYED OR STOLEN?One large, white and brown spotted bull dog, tail and ears not trimmed. Left Tuesday, January 18. Notify Dr. S. F. Drasington, Camden, S. C. 44-pd FOR RENT?-Furnished rooms for light housekeeping or meals if desired. All modern conveniences, centrally located. For terms apply Mrs. T. W. Lang, Camden, S. C. v 44-50-pd FOR RENT?Six-room house and dairy barn with several acres of land, just outside of city on Mrs. White's farm, on Camden-Bethune road. Apply to J. B. Zemp, Camden, S. C, 43-tf FOR SALE?Cedar and mulberry posts, seven foot length, at reasonable price. Delivered anywhere in Camden. Address S. C. Rose, Rte. * No. 3, Camden, S. C. 43-44-pd FOR SALE?Coker's pedigreed super seven wilt resistant Cotton Seed. A real resistant cotton. These seed were ginned by my own gin; all hulls are removed and 100 per cent pure. $1.00 per bushel. Lumbers of all kinds and grades. Apply to C. B. MeCaskill, route 3, Camden, S. C. 43-46sb FOR KENT OK SALE?The "MoUoi Place," contains 866 acres, large house and 7 good tenant house*. Will rent or sell as a whole or i* tracts to suit purchaser or tenant. Miss .Annie Mo bio y, 4}4 Hoco Street, AshevjJte. ]N. C 43-44pd. FOR BALK *Six room new brick bun- * gelow, with steam heat, on Kaat Hampton Avenue. Will make attractive price on a quick sale, P.O. Box 65, Telephone 376, Camdesj S. C. 43-44-pd PKMTINcf AND \\EM8TITCHIN(? ^ Try the Singer Store, 043 Mais street, Camden, S. C. Sewing machines sold, rented and repaired. 44-46pd. ^ ^ ~+FOR SALE?Clreen enameled kitche* range and nine piece dining room suite. All in good condition. Cheap) for quick sale. See Lewis Lee Cly, burn at First National Bank, Camden, S. C. 42-44nb FOR RENT?Lower apartment cor sisting of four rooms, kitchen aud M bath. Apply to 1607 Fair Streat^jjH Camden, S. C. 42-?k I CEDAR POSTS FOR SALE? feet long at 26 cents each, dcliveivi within city limits. Apply McLeodRush Co., Phone 44, Camden, I . 42-44pd. all kind for ealeVi I driving distance of Camden. Address Antiques, care of the Camdct I Chronicle, Camden, S. C. 42-Sy I FOR RENT?One of ihe handsomest^ Colonial homes in tne state, beautifully furnished in old furniture, I eighteen rooms, two baths, steam heated, open fires. Photograph* and price on application. Same cU mate as Camden. Saddle horsea. Address P. O. Box 316, Chester, 8. C. 42-5pd fl COAL FOR SALE?Apply to Camdeir Lumber Company, Telephone 341, Camden, S. C. n 38-46-ab s~ r m r r i~ ? ? ? ~ r~ ir FOR RENT?For rent for year 1MI I a two horse farm nefcr Antiodi church. L. A. Wittkowsky, Camden,, S. C. ,r_ , 34-* WANTED?No. 1 sine logs. Highs* I cash prices paid; year round demand. Sumter Planing Mills aid Lumber Co., Attention E. S. Booth, .Sumter, S. C. l-tf-sb ifl WE CLEAN?Anything from nedk- fl ties to art squares. Camden Dry Cleanery, Phone 17 or 655. FOR SHOE REP^fRlNG-^-cati afthi^B Red Boot Shop next door to Ex-y^M press office. A, M. JONES, Propyl JH 24tf A . I Why Not Tell Your Good j Friends This? \ I t AS A FORD OWNER, YOU CAN DO A REAL SERV- I ICE. JUST TELL YOUR YOUNG FRIENDS THAT ? BY FOREGOING AN EXPENSIVE CAR THEY CAN, j IN A FEW YEARS, PAY FOR THE HOME THEY - j WANT, THE FURNITURE THEY NEED, THE FINE CLOTHES THEY'D LIKE?AND ADEQUATE-INSURANCE TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR OLD AGE. I Besides?they can have the comfort of a closed ; \v * ~ rv ?- , Ford?with deep, roomy seats and balloon tires, for less than an open car of any othei\ t * . z.?4? " * ? . ? -cr-, make. * * ? J i ?a- - j ' ? . ... WE HAVE A FEW USED CARS THAT HAVE BEEN 3 ^ RECONDITIONED AND ARE WONDERFUL . ^ VALUES FOR THE PRICE. i e' , ' ' . - ' r ? ;i *' fn . Redfearn Motor Company CAMDEN, S. C. 1 " :..V ^:M