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The Camden Chronicle _ - ULY 3, 1930 NUMBER 15 Mills Complain of Style Changes ^Yvv York, June 29.?An assertion ' (bat change# in women's styles had virtually wrecked the business of many W England textile plants" 4rew lire to day from New York stylists. The fashion authorities tossed the flttfbtick to their accusers by saying, "If that Is true, t,he plants are responsible^ they must have fallen asleep on their jobs of learning in advance what styles will be good, and making up a line to ilt the need." The concensus was "if their business was wrecked, it's because they weren't quick enough to see a change on the way." "George M. Kuth, New York sales agent for textile firms, said most of the successful plants in America now have fashion authorities in New York, keeping in touch with style trends so as to forestall losses through turning out unwanted materials. The charge that dame fashion's, whims had nearly wrecked many Now England textile plants' business was made by Frederic C. Dumalne, treasurer of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company of Manchester, N. H., this week before a master In federal court. The evolution of fashions between 192U and 1925, he said, , nearly dealt a blow to some mills, and another blow came when women lessened their demands for gingham dresses. Pretty, Texas-born Maybelle Manning. whose mirror-lined dress salon is on 1'ark Avenue, retorted to this: "Gingham Is much smarter now than it used to be. "hook at all the gingham play suits that are being worn, and the gingham evening dresses! "If American textile firms didn't thrive between 1920 and 1925, it was simply because that period was the Paris style boom. " Thirty thousand Americans were living In Paris; the Paris courturiers i got rich, and everyone wanted imMKM'ted materials." Miss Manning said that co-operation between textile firms and design houses in America is not as close as it is in France; and this leads, she believes, to some losses of textile firms because of style changes. ". In France, she said, the textile houses send . representatives to the great designers before they begin a new line, and learn what they believe in. Barwick Held Without Bond The application of Ben T. Barwick, charged with the murder of Mayor E. Clyde Geddings of Pinewood, for release under bond, was denied by Circuit Judge Phillip H. Stoli following a hearing in Kingstree Saturday afternoon. i The motion' for the granting of bond was argued by Barwick's attorney Shepard K. Nash. Arguments for the state, opposing the granting of bond, were presented by Senator R. D. Epps, who is asso iiit.-d with Solicitor F. A. McLeod(.-fnh th- prosecution of the case. ,' Par wick will be held In tho^'county j.rrr f/ir trial In general sessions court hcie Court convenes for the summer ''it" on Tuesday, Jilly 7, witii Judge Stop presiding. Solicitor Mcl^eod will pr? for trial of Barwick at this term of court. Counsel for the accused '"an has not Indicated whether a motion for continuance will be made or not Barwick is alleged to have shot Geddings in the back as the Pinewool merchant and farmer sat Jdst inside the door of his home reading a newspaper on the night of April 15, 1931 Barwick was arrested last Monl,a> afternoon In Pinewood after a coroner's Jury named him as the sla>? r. He has been held in the county Jail since then.?Monday's Sumter Item. Camping at Lake ( Jack_ Villepigue, leader of Eagle Patrol, Boy Scouts of America, took patrol on a camping trip at Lake Sbamokin last week. Boys in the group were Yates Villepigue, Edwin sterritt, John Langford, Drennan Brown, Jimmie Little,' Jerry Hancock and EmU Sellers. ? Poatoffiee Closed Tomorrow Saturday, July 4, being observed as ' oatlonal holiday, the Camden poet?5,f> will be elpted for that day, T^e Keneral delivery window will be open from eight to alee la the mora_ There will be,no delivery by ^ Tierg. % Two Good Citizens Move To Florida This city and community Buffered a distinct loss this week when Hill Alexander, who has disposed of his laundry and dry deanery, left Camden for other fields. Mr. Alexander came here eight years ago from Charlotte and by his affability, his public spirit and deep interest in all things making for the good of the community, he soon made for himself a wide circle of friends and established himself as one of Camden's outstanding civic leaders. He also rapidly built up one of the finest business institutions here. While living and laboring among us, Hill Alexander knew uo class or creed. He was, in the truest sense,' a friend to man. No worthy cause was ever presented to him without a hearty and generous response; no improvement for the public good was begun in the community without his aid, and no worthy object of charity appealed to him without receiving the benefit of a sympathetic, helping hand. Like hundreds of others, we were proud to call him our friend. We shall miss him und miss him badly. Wherever he or his fine wife may take up their abode, tiiat community will bo fortunate by their coming to it. It will have two mighty fine dtizens of whom any city might be proud. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander left Monday for Daytona, Fla., where they will spend some time. They have not yet decided upon a permanent location. July 4-H Broadcast Of Special Interest Clemson, June 27.?Theo Vauglian, rural organization specialist of the| Extension Service, will be one of the j principal speakers on (be National 4-H radio broadcast, Saturday, July 4. South Carolina club members, their families, and others will therefore have special interest in the program for that date. Vaughan's subject will be "4-H Ciub Camps Are Popular," and he will discuss the work and value of Camp Long, South Carolina's main 4-H camp center, and similar camps in other states. Other speakers on the program well known to Carolina clubsters are: Dr. A. B. Graham, of the office of extension work in Washington, D. C., who has been heard at Camp Long several seasons, and Director C. A. Cobb, of the Southern Region, Agricultural Adjustment Administration, well known Southern agricultural leader. Dr. Graham will speak on "What 4-H Club Members Learn About . Combating Pests and Insects," and Director Cobb will discuss "The National Program j in Conservation of Rural Resources." The music by the United States Marine Band, always a delightful part of the "national 4-H broadcasts, will consist of a group of songs that live, Including: "Columbia, The Gem of the Ocean," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," Lola's song, from CavalJeria Rusticana, "Roses of Picardy," "t^ilver Threads Among the Gold," "Syiyia," and "Soldiers' Chorus," from Faustsj The' broadcast will begin at 12:30 p. m/ over WIS, Columbia; WFBC, Greenville; WCSC, Charleston; and other NBC stations. Chesterfield to Get Postoffice A telegram received last week by Postmaster John R. Rivers from Congressman J. P. Richards, brought the news that Mr. Richards", bill providing funds for a government postoffice building for Chesterfield had passed both houses and only awaited the president's signature. That Mr. Roosevelt would sign the bill is considered certain. The proposed building would house not only ^he postoffice but would provide adequate space for the\agrlculture offices. It is believed that the funds will be ample for a high class building that will be a credit tOthC community.-^ Chesterfield Advertiser. Blaek Widow 8plder and Young Chief of Police Q. F. Cooley was exhibiting a black widow spider this week. It had been captured and placed in a fruit jar and the mother spider had laid an egg from which hundreds of tiny spiders were hatching. r . 'V ?? I Judge Vinlng Harris, who occupied the southernmost house In Continental United States at Key West, Fla., Is do** ?*?he ag<*f 7T ye**.. , . . . A ' *Ti* , New County Jail | Seems Assured Senator James F. Byrnes has wired Senator Braslngton and K. M Kon"edy, Jr.. that PWA officials have placed lhe application for funds for the building of the Camden Jail on the first list of allotments of funds. The county officials, the legislative delegation and the county directors are all rejoicing over the Koo<U?ews. I he county directors, the sheriffs offlee and the members of the legislative delegation have worked untiringly to get this money for the erection <?f a modern Jail and everyone is hapPy that it now seems that their efforts are going to meet fruition. The Jail will be modern, commodious, sanitary, fire proof und secure. It Is expected that it will be built on the lot at the rear of the court house, recently purchased by the county. lor years Kershaw county has sorely needed a new Jail. Every grand Jury during the past several years has recommended that one be huilt.^and one only has to visit the old structure now used to see the crying need of a new one. Those who have worked so hard for the new Jail deserve the thanks of the people of the county and the county is to be congratulated that the new jail is now assured. The people will also appreciate Senator JJmmie Byrnes efforts in this direction. He wields a powerful influonce in Washington. Legion Junior Team Defeats Winnsboro Camden legion Juniors defeated Winnsboro Legion Juplora 14 to 2 on Tuesday at Winnsboro. 'hie local Ju, niors made a good start in their elimination series by trouncing the Winnsboro lads. They show promise of making good in the district elimination. Winnsboro was playing here yesterday afternoon but the game had not been finished before we went to press. Lynch and Hortou have been pitching stella ball and give promise of showing the local fans some rdal pitching if they continue to improve as they have in the past four weeks. The team lost their star catcher, Richard McLaurln, due to McLaurin having to go off to school. Reeves, even though lighter, shows promise of developing into a good catcher. On the defense, star performers like McCaskill, King, Shirley and Robinson, will make It hard for the offense to do very much scoring. The Camden lads are working hard every afternoon, 4 to 7:30, and are making every effort to make a good showing for their sponsors who have made it possible for them to have a team. Camden Library Notes Among the outstanding books published in June that have been added to the library are: "Gone With the Wind," by Margaret Mitchell. The book of the month for July, which is said to be one of the best pictures of the Civil War, from a Southern viewpoint ever written?a logical contender for the Pulitzer Prize: "Clansman, by Ethel Boileau, author of the I delightful novel, "A Gay Family"; "Sanfelice," the Literary Guild selection for July, by Vincent Sheean; and "What I Left Unsaid," by Daisy Princes of Pless. The latter was given to the library by Mrs. William Goodale, and rounds out the author's previous books of memoirs: "Daisy Princess of Pless," and "Better Left Unsaid." Among other things, she presents hitherto unknown pictures of the diplomatic and military life in Germany during the war. A number of books for boys and girls selected from those published in 1986 And selected by the Book Evaluation Committee of the American Lilb rary Association have been added and are circulating daily. We are earnestly trying to get the best books I published for the children of Camden and we hope all parents will interest their children In coming to the library. The parents will find books on child care, home-making and flower cnlture. With the exception of novels end biographies published during the last year, ell books are free. Start Work on Psspor Mill r Charleston, June 23.?About forty laborers went to work yesterday on ^ ?^rT,WOTk gy11"*** to ?on traction >of the Went Virginia Pulp and Pspor coap^, $5,*0.9* plant t the Port Tekfatani*. - 1 "- - - " . ' Death of Mr. Jones Removes Good Man John C. Jones, 76, highly respected citizen of the Hand Hill community, near Kershaw, died quite? suddenly .last Saturday morning after arising "from the breakfust table at his home. Jle was in Kershaw on Friday forenoon in his apparent normal health, So far us could be noted by his friends with whom he conversed, and rode home with I). L, Mathis of the Kershaw Dry Cleanery, who Jives not far from Mr. Jones' hornet Mr. Jones was the younger son of the late Colonel liurrell and Harriett Horton Jones. In his young manhood he was married to Miss Almetta Cay, who preceded him to the grave about two years ugo. To them were born seventeen children, of whom fourteen still survive. Mr. Jones spent his life in farming in the community in which he died, and without ostentation took an active part in the affairs of the church and school in his community, and was a good citizen, highly esteemed by those who knew him. He was especially ambitious for the better welfare of his children, "that they might have a better bringing up than his." Funeral services were held in the Kershaw First Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 4 ociock, conducted by the pastor. Rev. W. J. Bradley, with Rev. J. Barnwell Caston of the First Baptist church of Camden, und Rev. A. I). MeArn, of the Camden Presbyterian church participating. rhtepment followed immediately after In the Kershaw cemetery. The floral tributes were numerous and very beautiful. Active pallbearers were C. E. Jones, John F. Jones, B. E. Jones, Grover H. Jones. Sam S. Jones and B. J. Jonessons of the deceased. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. I,. T. Gregory. W. B. Threat. A. U Cook. 1). E. Catoe. Dr. C. O. Floyd. J. \\\ Hamel. Kershaw Jones, Soule Cook. I' F. Gardner, D. B. Love, H. B. Taylor. Foster Truesdale, S. F. Taylor Ralph Gregory. L. F. Truesdale and L. P. Mackey. Surviving children are C. E. Jones, of Richmond, Va.; George N. Jones, of Bishopvllle; B. E. Jones, of Charleston; John F. Jones and Grover H. Jones, of High Point, N. C.; Sam S. Jones and Boyd F. Jones, of Crescent City, Fla.; B. J. Jones, of Spartanburg; A. J. Jones, of Kershaw; Mrs. H. A. Brown and Mrs. F. B. DeLlsle, of Camden; Mrs. F. B. Truesdale, of Westvllle; Mrs. C. C. Stroupe, of Liberty Hill; Mrs. J. Y. Morris, of Lexington, N. C. Also surviving are 32 grandchildren. Flower girls were Lorlne Jones, Rose Lee Jones, Eva Mae Jones, Elfreda Jones, Mrs. Ozelle Eagerton. The children and grand children were present at the funeral. Among the friends attending the funeral were: From Bishopvllle: W. R. Alexander, H. P. Moore, F. Slndler, W. L. Stuckey, and W. G. DeeChamps, members of the city council; P. B. Smith, chief of police, and C. V. Smith, policeman and J. H. Hearon, C. B. Ruffin, J. C. Baskin, N. J. Laney, Jack Tomiel, Barron O'Kelley, Mrs. J. B. Kelley, J. L. Seegars and C. S. Reams; from Spartanburg: B. B. Bryson, C. E. Collins, J. D. Abbott, J. S. Black; from Bethune: Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Gardner and Rev. W. F.' Estridge; from Liberty HiU: Former governor J. G. Richards, N. S. Richards and L. P. Thompson. Baptist Church 8ervices The following services are announced for week beginning Sunday, July 5, at the First Baptist church. Sunday school at 10 o'clock with W. G. Wilson, Jr., superintendent In charge. Public worship conducted by the pastor, J. B. Caston at 11:15 a. m. and 8:30 p. m. Morning subject: "The Significance of the Church." Evening subject: "The Christ." Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8:30. The Daily Vacation Bible school for young people between the ages of five and seventeen will begin on Monday, July 13. Further announcements will be made later. Young people of all the churches are invited to attend. The public is cordially invited to attend all the services of this church. To Have Dance On Fourth The public is invited to attend the dance at Sand Hill Club House, Kershaw, on July 4, at 8 p. m. W. A. Joyner, a blind man will play the piano and the famous banjo plckar, Baa. Fatle will assist him. Fried chicken, cakes and ice cream are to he setd. All proceeds will go for the teneflt of the Band Hill ebuTch. - ,i : : / - > ~~ County Campaign Opens July 15th The County Democratic Executive committee through Its secretary, Dr. A. \v. Humphries, announces the following itinerary for campaign [speaking, and also a schedule of fees for the candidates us follows: | ltaley'H Mill, Wednesday, July 16, at 10 a. m. Blaney, August 10, 10 a. in. Ration's, August 11, 10 a. m. Cassutt, August 12, 10 a. m. Antioch, August 13, 10 a. no. WoBtville, August 14, 3 p. m. Hethune, August 17, 10 a. in. Korahaw, August 18, 10 a. m. Mt. IMsgah, August 19, 10 u. in. Camden, August 20, 3 p. m. West's Mill, August 21, 10 a. m. | Dine Tree School, August 22, 3 .30 1 p. m. Governor Olin D. Johnston hns expressed his intention of being present at Haley's Mill on July 16, for an address on opChing of county campaign. Asessements as fixed by the exceptive committee is as follows: House of Representatives, $20. Clerk of Court, $100. Superintendent of Edpcation $100. Magistrate at Camden, $26. I Magistrate at Hethune, $16. I Magistrate ut Hluney, $16. j Magistrate at Kershaw, $16 | Magistrate at Flat Rook, $6. Magistrate tipper Wuteree, $6. Coroner, $10. County Director, $10. Master, $76. Cotton Weigher, $2f>.. (lame Warden, $26. Texas Bank Robber i Stabs A1 Capone San - Francisco, June 25.?A1 Cft-j pone, the first public enemy No. 1, was stabbed with a pair of scissors in Alcatrez federal prison todfty by James O. Lucas. a prisoner from Texas. serving 30 years for bank robbery. The wound was said not to be serious. "Capone was stabbed by another prisoner in the room where they were working," Warden James A. Johnston of the Pacific coast "Devil's Island" said. "Capone was ^tabbed in the back by a pair of scissors. He turned around and knocked his assailant down. The guard rushed over and that ended the affair. "Capone was looked over by the doctors and his wound dressed. It doesn't look serious." The department of Justice made the first announcement of the alterca. tton from its Washington office this afternoon. Warden Johnston said the brief fight took place between 9:30 and 9:45 a. m. (Pacific Standard time) The Washington announcement said the attack occurred near the prison barber shop. "Capone was at work between the clothing and shower rooms," the announcement said. "Lucas had gone to the barber shop, adjoining the clothing room for a haircut. He grabbed up a pair of scissors and running ten feet, wounded Capone in the back. "The guard at once intervened., Lucas was placed in solitary confinement. Capone went to the institution hospital, where the assistant medical officer examined him and reported that the wound appeared superficial. "Lucas gave as his motive for the assault his belief that Capone had informed against him. Capone has stated that Lucas had importuned him to arrange financial assistance for him. Capone said that he refused to listen to these propositions." ROTARY CLUB NOTE8 The newly elected officers took charge of Thursday's meeting of the Camden Rotary Club. They are as follows: A. Douglas McArn, president; Basil Bruce, secretary; Moul-i trie Burns, treasurer; M. Lee Mays, sergeant at arms. Henry Savage was in charge of the program and called upon Bill Nettles, Jr., who went as a delegate to the Interactional Rotary Convention held In Atlantic City recently. He told in an interesting and concise manner of the fine convention. Also I attending the convention from the lo,,cal club were A. Sam Karesh, C. G. Kornegay, M. Burns, D&vid Wolfe, who each added a few remarks to Mr. Nettles talk. Visitors were Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. Ruth Jennings, of Sumter; A. R. Surra tt Visiting Rotarlans wepre Joe Stucksy. of ftUhoprine; John Wilson, et waster; lose Malome, of Roewell, I New Mexico. . ...t \ . ? . 1 l 1 w Lancaster Loses A Good Citizen l-ust rites for Col. if. E. Wylle, who died Friday morning were held at the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon with a large number of sorrowing friendH In attendance. Col. Wylle suffered a stroke in April from which ho seined to rally for a while but gradually grew' weaker und he passed < uwuy about 7 u. m. Friday. Colonel Illchard Evans Wylle wan born February 8, 1860, the only sou and child of Col. John Dunovant and Eliza Witherepoon Wylle. He wan graduated in 1879 from the Carolina Military Institute at Charlotte and received hia luw degree from tho Cnlvernity of Virginia where he wan a classmate of Woodrow Wilson. Col Wylle served as mayor of I^ncaster for three consecutive ttffms und had long boon an elder in the Lancaster I rosbyterian church. Until the timo of his death he was a trustee of WlnIhrop college. On November 4, 1885 he was mar led to Louise Oildersleeve Pratt and this couple celebruted their golden w odd lug anniversary last year. Surviving aro one son, John I). Wylle of this city and the following daughters: Mrs. William F. Caldwell, of Atlanta; Mrs. Whiteford Smith, of CharlotteMrs. Samuel J. Mllllgan. of Greenville, Tenn.; Mrs. J. p. Richards, of Washington and Lancaster, and Mrs. Fills Cray, of Spurtanburg. He is also survived by ten grandchildren Rev. R. W. Jopling and Rov. Hugh R. Murchlson, of Columbia, officiated jnt the Inst rites. Rev. Jopling paid a tribute to the deceased as a citizen, husband, father and Christian. He *uid that.lt was fitting for him to be buried from the church for which he had laid the cornerstone. At the church the gallery was re- . served for negroes and a number of lhem gathered for the last rit'on of the man for whom they had labored for years. J t <d. W yiic was prominent in reli i gious, social, civic and fraternal affairs of this dty and his passing (harks the death of unother of Lancaster's oldest and most popular residents. There was sincere regret In hundreds of hearts when the news was spread that he had passed away. Col. Wylle was a man who had read much and had traveled extenRlvely. His genial disposition made him friends with people of all classes. Each year Col. Wylle met with the members of the graduating class of the Caroilr^ Military Institute- of 1879 and this year will mark his first absence from these gatherings which he loved so well. During his career he had served as president of the First National bank, president of the Lancaster Publishing Company, vice-president of the Citizens building und Ix>an company and had other business connections. He was a member of the Lancaster lodge of Masons, Royal Arch Masons, Knights of Pythias and Counsel of Defense^ Ho was an extensive landowner and farmer. About two years ago he opened for sale Wylie Annex that property along No. 9 Just west of the city. He will bo greatly missed by many Lancaster residents and especially by the older oneB. He was a familiar figure on the streets of I^ancaster until the past few months and his springy step and cheerful greetings will be missed by his many friends.? Lancaster News. Colonel Thomas 8. Moorman Dead Clemson College, June 29.?Colonel Thomas 8. Moorman, U. 8. A., 61- \ year-old dean of the department of military science at Clemaon College, died yesterday in Walter Reed Hoepital at Washington. Funeral services to be held in Arlington National Cemetery on. Thursday. Col. Moorman, a native of Newberry, had been ill since January and had gone to Washington for treatment. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, three bro^ thers and one sister. Bethesda Presbyterian Church Sunday, July 6, A. Douglas McArn pastor. Church school at 10 a, m Morning worship at 11:15. The 8a<s rament of the Lord's Supper win be coJebrated at this service. Service for children and young people at 8 P m. The public is cordially Invited to all services In this church. dingers InvHed The Kershaw County singing convention will meat at Mt Plggah BapMft church on Sunday afternoon, July o'clock. All .uurar, w ^ Invited. - .'.1 - 1 '" J" 1 * ?f