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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE B, I). NnTBH BdTtor and Publisher Published ?v?ry Friday at Number, 1109 Broud Htree' and entered at the Camden, South Carolina postofflc* aa KM'ond <la?? mail matter. l*rloe per annum $2 00, payable In advance Friday, July 10, 1936 8PREADING OF DROUGHT WATCHED FROM CAPITAL ? : Washington- From the capital'*! vantage poluta, a dual picture <onfronts business us It heads toward the second- half of the year. On one hund arc uncertainties in business (|tiurterH ascribed to (lie impending presidential eampaiKn and election and legislation voted in the last session of congress, notably revision of the tax structure to apply the new principle of a levy upon undivided profits. On the other is the record peuce tiim^ outflow of federal funds, coupled wltli evidence of a widening area of Industrial recovery. Also commanding attention is tin- spreading droughtmenace, mainly in the northwest. Aside from lax reform, congress has left business to adjust itself to legislation aimed to protect smaller units in trade against discrimination, federal control of commodity exchanges and regulation of working conditions under government contracts for goods and services in excess of $10,... out). Opportunity for study of these hills shed little light on potential effects. Some contend, however, that no drastic overhauling of business practices would be necessary. From the tax bill muny changes in corporate set-ups are expected ty flow, considering the added pressure of simplification of holding companies and other revisions in revenue law. (Jovernmeut figures left little room for debate on the extent of federal spending and business improvement. By the middle of last week the treasury had disbursed nearly $500,000,000 on bonds after a slow start. Worksrelief, expenditures contlnue'd around I lie peak for the year. The combination of bonus and work relief money is expected to give trade unusual support through remaining summer months. i'rade barometers have not had time io. register the full effects of 'government funds passing info con-miner hands. But latest reports portray mid-year business vitality nilniau lied since i lie summer spurt' ill i I lie federal reserve board's Index d! industrial production for May, adjusted for seasonal variation, stands at III! per ceut oi ihe 1 HUT I 925 average. for the season the highest of the recovery movement. In May, 1!):;. it was 8a and the year before it was 86. In llie lead are industries suppj\ ing durable goods. They accounted tor a rise in May factory employment to the highest point since Octobor. 1930. measured by department of labor indexes. The index of employment in durable goods has risen to 79.1 per cent of the 1923-1925 level from 71.40 In May last year In the same interval I he payroll index advanced to 75.9 from 00 1 Foreign trade returns and government figures on farm Income support the evidence of a gradual but broad advance. How heavily it depends upon federal money to koep going Is debated. Some hold a drastic cut in spending might hit consumer goods industries temporarily but would accelerate recovery among producers of capital goods. Others emphasise ; tendency for government in many countries to play a larger role in animating busim ss and wait for the November elections to clarify the future of federal spending The New Deal has found longer range Jobs for dollars returning from emergency tasks of financial rehabilitation. An indication of that trend was seen In planks adoptod by the Democrats at Philadelphia last week pledging the party to promote rutaJ electrification and housing for lowincome groups Confederate Veteran Roll Call Columbia, July 2.?State pension rolls disclosed today that only 226 Confederate veterans, 21 fewer than last year, remained alive _tn South Carolina. Ninety-nine Confederate widows had died since the last pension payment. There were no veterans in Beaufort. Calhoun and Georgetown counties. and only one each listed from Berkeley, Kdgefield. Fairfield, Hampton. Horry. Jasper. McCormlck and Marlboro counties. Seven counties, Including Anderson, Greonville. Charleston, Richland and Spartanburg, had ten or more veterans each.Forty citisens of Manchester, Tenn., were so pleased that rain had come and broken the extended drouth that they paraded through the streets barefooted. GREAT SPIRIT ANSWERS NAVAJO'8 DANCE FOR RAIN Gunado, Ariz, July U The Nuva* Jo s i wo day prayer for ruin ended to* day and showers fell on the 15,000,* 000 acre reservatIon Splashes of ruin added to the Kro* ieH(jueneHH of the weirdly painted Braves an they brought to tt close their two days and nights of hhrill chanting and Intricate dance. Then the venerable wine man, who alone knew and remembered the all* powerful Najadaltlath ritual, led a solemn parade to a mountain peak near here. There a llnal appeal the Burying I'rayer was made to the God of Italn. nith of ahell and fine turquoise werel wrapped in small purcols to be hidden In the rocks aH homage to the Great Spirit Confident their pleas In behalf of their thirsting .range landH,aijd. drying water boles had been heard, the trek of thousands afoot, by horseback and wagon back to their hogans and flocks started tonight. To many of the Indians, the Nnjadaltinoh was only a legend heard from the lips of "old men" or read in the mystic signs (if sand paintings. it was revived after a generation by liennie. the Winker, most venerable of the wise men, when drouth reports came from the fur reaches of the extensive reservation. In relays thu Graves bunged and sang in shrill cadences through the night and day and another night? beseeching Gods thut the drouth might end. Ceremonial battles were shaken in the face of Chindl, evil ones living In the parched air. Others waved feathered wands beating down the uu^ seen devils. And today the rain came, it pounded in the Tohatchle and Fluted mountains and pelted the parched plains with scattered showers. Hy quiet signals Bonnie called a halt. A smile wreathed the fare of the aged "Wise One" hh lie nut smoking in his began tonight. v "Tile Najadaltinth is still all-powerful," lie said. "The Great Spirit has not forgotten." Midway Club Holds Meeting The Midway Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. K. I). Dubtiey. on Monday afternoon. June 2'J. The meeting was called to order by the president. Mrs Fletcher West, after which Mrs Herbert- Hoi toil bad i'barge of devotional. Twenty live members answered the roll'call with t.he place she wished to spend her vacation this summer. "Carolina" was sung by everyone, led 11 \ Miss Few ell. Farh was asked' the number of different vegetables she was using ill her garden at this time. Mrs. Ethel Anderson won first, having fifteen; whereas, Mrs. Carrie McCoy won second with number at thirteen. They each received a box of spice as a prize, presented by Miss Fewell. Mis^ Fewell gave a very interesting talk as she carried lis through the numerous places she visited on her trip to Washington. She also told us of the Short Course to Winthrop. A demonstration on making pickle was given. A very delicious sandwich and sweet course with icml tea was served hy the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Maud Hortpn. Mrs. Herbert Horton, Mrs. Helen West and Mrs. Bessie Kodgers. A pietjie was discussed for the next meet ing. Malvern Hill H. D. C. Meets The Malvern Hill Home Demonstration Club met Friday. June 2tJ, at the home of Mrs. Clove Godwin. The meeting was called to order by Its president. Mrs. Smith. Devotional services were held by Mrs. Henry Mutin. The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and called the roll, each member answered with some historic fact about Catuden. There were twelve members present and five visitors. The president then turned the meeting over to our leader. Miss Margaret Fewell. She gave us a very interesting talk about her trip to Washington where she attended the World Counsel of Farm Women. Mrs. J. H. Sinclair gave us an interesting talk about her trip to the state short course at Winthrop college. Miss Fewell talked to us about the short course at Clomson College in August. She gave us some very good pickle recipes and hooks on canning and drying. After all business a social hour was enjoyed by all. Two recitations were given by Pearl Bradley. a Four H. Club girl The hostess served iced tea, sandwiches, crackers and cake. We then adjourned to have a community pfr i\\c in July. v. As a result of the state-wide second primary held in North Carolina on July 4th. Clyde K. Hoey. Shelby lawyer, will bo the Democratic nominee of the party in North Carolina, defeating his competitor. Dr. Ralph W. MoI Donald of Winaton-8alem by 159,901 I votes to 207,65? votes. General News Notes The supreme court of North Caro Una lias ruled that marble "pin hoard" games art) Illegal gambling machines, Percy Northcut, 22, has been' sentenced to the electric chair, after trial at Nashville, Tenn., on a charge of attacklitK a girl, aged 11 years. Governor Dave Sbolu of Florida baa announced that he will not be a can* dldato for the United 8tatew senate, to succeed the late Senator Trammel!, George Palmer Black, 72, retired steel operator, waa found fatally wounded in his home on l<ong Island, N V , with a pistol by his side. Hotels to the number of 450 along the French ? HI vera, have closed "indefinitely" because of strikes by hotel employes. Dotting odds in England on whether or not King Edward VIII will marry before his coronation next May, have recently dropped from 10 to 1, to 5 to 1. George Arthur Plimpton, SO. senior member of the firm of Glnn & Company, Boston book publishers, is dead at his home at Walpole, Mass., fol> lowing an attack of pneumonia. Anna Maria, aged 7, daughter of Premier Mussolini of Italy, is a victim of infantile paralyses. The premier is staying close by, the bedside of his child. Jacob Altschuler, 100 years old, died in Poland, just a half hour after bis wife Hindu, also 100, hud passed off. The man's death was ascribed to grief over the death of his wife. Premier Mussolini has ordered that Italian soldiers who served in Ethiopia, be paid a bonus of 200 lire, (about $16), while officers are to receive a bonus of one month's pay. "Uncle Joe" Chlsm, Confederate veteran, who attributed his years to hard work, and the daily drinking of buttermilk, is dead at the age of 93 years at Memphis, Tenn. The home of Max Schmellng, heavy weight champion, at Bad Saarow, Germany, was partially destroyed by fire this week, after being struck by lightning. Rains totaling 16.27 inches are reported at. Eagle Pass. Texas, from Saturday night to Monday morning. Highways were so flooded that traffic was suspended, j An increase of the 1936 spring pig crop of tin- country-r' compared with tlie satin- period of last year, is estimated at 29 per cent by the agricultural adjustment. Herman Eorman was killed by an explosion of fireworks'in his roadside stand, just outside the city of Wilmington, Del. The shock of the exI plosion of tlie fireworks was felt for two miles, hut its cause is unknown Five negroes were killed and 13 injured in a fins crash near Dalton. Ga . as they were en route from Chattanooga. Tenn.. to Atlanta,. Oa , to at tend a revival meeting. B. M. Jacohsoti. 74, German immigrant. helper in a sawmill, who became the representative in congress from the second district of Iowa, died Tuesday at Rochester, Minn., where lie was under treatment. King Edward VIII of England, in spite of advice of officers against it, flits week took a half hour's ride in one of the British navy's "mosquito" torpedo boats, attaining a speed of 60 miles an hour in a rough sea. Dayton Dean,, confessed Black f;eg40n killer, plead guilty at Detroit. Mich., to a charge of murder. He also accuses 12 others of being concerned In Black Legion killings. He will he given^ life sentence. President Roosevelt has sfg\ied bills providing for the giving of a gold medal to George Cohah, for having written the song. "Over There," and to provide a monument to Walt Whitman. poet. Mrs. Keith Parks, .30, of Montezuma. Ga.. saw her' husband swept beyond his depth in a mill pond, and though she couldn't swim, jumped in to help him. She was drowned. A passing negro man rescued the husband. James Brady, 93, and his son, James Brady. 63, have been united again after being separated 36 years. The reunion was brought about by the son recognizing his father in a Memorial day picture of a group that he saw in a newspaper. It Is announced from Toledo, Ohio., that the Independent Coalition of American Women will undertake a house-to-house canvass of every precinct and township In the United States, to get out the vote for Landon and Knox and anti-New Deal congressmen. Shipbuilders of Glasgow, Scotland, are planning a bigger and faster companion ship to the Queen Mar)', re cently put in service. If built the ship will probably be christened the "King George V." . Governor To Speak at Camden The better government club of Kershaw county is sponsoring a countywide meeting to be held at Camden, Tuesday, July 14, beginning at 12 o'clock noon. .^Governor Olin D. Johnston will be the principal speaker for the occasion. His address will be of interest to all. The meeting will be held in Hampton Park and everyone Is cordially invite^l to attend.?R. L. Moseley. \ PROPER CARE OF CUT FLOWER9 Since every day that flowers keep fresh lessens the cost of enjoying their fragrance ami beauty, the slmpie care which is needed to prolong their life is an execellent investment. Their sole need is water, and ail the methods of treatment used to prolong their life are directed to the end of making it easy for them to take in water through their stems, fuster thun it evaporates from leaves and petals. The fewer leaves left on the stems, the less evaporation there is, so it is a good rule to remove all leaves except those which contribute definitely to the decorative effect. There is seldom any reason for leaves remaining on the portion of stem which 1h inserted in the vase. With such garden flowers as peonies, zinnias, and dahilus, which have heavy leaves, it is most Important to remove all which are not needed for appearance, Immediately flowers are received in the home, they should be placed in water. Oftentimes they will take up water faster than you expetft;' examine the container in an hour, and see that the water has not fallen too low. If flowers known to be fresh have a wilted appearance they will probably revive quickly if a short piece of each stem is cut off with a sharp knife, and they are placed in water as deeply as possible, taking care that no water touches the blossoms. The growth of bacteria tend to clog up the passages in the flower stem at the end. This 1h the reason for cutting off a piece of stem each day, to get rid of the stopped-up portion. I'se a sharp knife, rather than scissors. Placing the cut end of the stem in boiling water sterilizes the tissues aud checks bacterial growth; this method if often used with dahlias, aud other coarse stemmed plants. Drafts increase evaporation and cause flowers to wilt quickly. Choose, a non-drafty location in the room, where the direct rays of the sun will not penetrate, and where there is good circulation of air. In the hottest weather, it Us oftentimes a j good idea to place cut flowers in the ice box over night to freshen them up. Choose a container with us much zeal for the health of the flowers as for its artistic appearance. One with u small top will not aerate the water sufficiently, and may cause sourness. A shallow one will not contain enough water. If you find it necessary to use such a container, change water oftener. If shallow vases, a small piece of charcoal will help to keep the water sweet. When an elaborate arrangement cannot be disturbed to change water, use a' suction hose to drain, and then refill. Dahlias, those huge summer giants that make an arrangement with one biooom should have their stem ends dipped in boiling water as soon as possible after you get them. Malvern Hill Club Meets The Malvern Hill Four-H club met Friday, June 26, at the home of Dora Robinson. The meeting was called to order by the vice president, Pearl Bradley. Devotional was read by Pearl Bradley. The roll was called by the secretary with eighteen members present and Ave visitors. The meeting was then turned over to our leader, Miss Fewell. She gave us a brief outline of?our work during the past year and the coming year. She talked to us about the short course at Cletnson College July 27 to 29. She told us about the Short Course at Winthrop College and gave us a brief talk about the two girls from our county winning free trips to the State Fair. We feel very ptoud of these girls and our club wishes them luck in their Four H club work and hope that they may obtain the highest goal possible in Four-H work. After Miss Fewell's talk we werd> entertained with two recitations by Pearl Bradley. All joined in playing games. The hostess served iced drinks, sandwiches and crackers. The meeting was enjoyed by all. f ?? ?? ? Funeral For Mr. Branham Funeral services for Lewis Branham, 62, who died at his Blythewood home Saturday, were held at 11 o'clock Sunday morning at Smyrna church. , Mr. Branham was twice married, first to Miss Mary Ella Easier and he is survived by three Children of this union. Robert Branham, of Blaney; H. T. Branham, of Camden; and J. B. Branham. of Ridge Springs. His second wife is the former Miss Lillle Evans and surviving children of the union are Frank Branham and Sallie Branham, both of Winnsboro; Murdock Branham, Kate Branham. U. R. Branham and I^ila Branham, all of Blythewood, and Nick Branham, of IiUgoff. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sallie Rabon of Blaney. Mr. Branham was originally of Kershaw county.?Monday's State. No Chango Promised The weather man promises no let up from the heat and drouth. His predictions Thursday afternoon were: "Fair tonight and Friday." News Of Interest In And Near Bethune Bethune, July 8.?Mrs, J. T. N. Keels, bride of the pastor of the Hethune and CasHutt Presbyterian churches, was given a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. O. B. McKinnon Thursday afternoon, the ladles from the Cassatt church joining with those of Bethune in the shower. Contests were enjoyed and dainty little Peggy Ann Mckinnou and Laughlln McKinnou, in a delightful manner, presented an assortment of pretty and useful gifts to the honor guest. Mr. und Mrs. Mayo Davis and little daughter, of Perry, Oa., were week end guests of relatives here. They, with Mr. and Mrs. Luring Davis and Mr. and Mrs. G. B. McKiunou. went to Myrtle Beach the first of the week for a short stay. % Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Richards and John Edwin King, of Raleigh, N. C., have been visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bird of Greensboro, spent the week end with the J. L. Birds. Miss Rachel Williams attended the summer assembly of the Baptist at Greenville Woman's College last week. Miss Frankie Beard is visiting friends in Florence. Mr. and Mrs. C L Mays and Miss Doris Lane are spending a while at Wrightsvllle beach. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Gardner of Wagener, have been recent guests of the Z. JP. Gordons. They were accompanied home by Miss Sara Gordon who will remain for a visit. Friends of the L. J. Bakers will be sorry to learn of the loss of tffeir, home and practically all of the eon> tents by fire recently. It is supposed the fire originated from the burning of papers in one of the fireplaces. Mrs. Charles Knight, of Pagelnnd. was the guest of Mrs. L. W. -Watford during the week end. The C. C. Pate family spent the week end in Kershaw, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ixmnie Yarbrough. Miss Minnie Eddins McKinnon and Morrison Graham visited the letter's parents at Sinoaks during the week <cnd. On their return they were accorypanied by Mrs. J. A. Graham and Miss Jo Graham, who are here for a short visit. Mrs. W. It. Rozier and Keith Gordon have been visiting relatives in Charlotte. Mr and Mrs. G. E. Brant and little son. George, of Holly Hill, are guests of Mrs. Brant's mother, Mrs M (J Ward. Richard McLaurin is attending school at Lees McRae College, Banner hlk, V C. Miss Mary Alice Mungo, daughter or Mr. John Mungo and S. B. Padgett, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Padgett i sui prised their friends by announc-! nig their marriage which took place in Camden .June 7. This young eou-1 Pie has thj> best wishes of their many friends. \ The Rev. and Mrs. J. T. N-> Keels1 have moved Into the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, the Presbyterian manse having been let for the year. Miss Juanita Pate spent last week in Kershaw, the guest of Miks Mary i Estridge. ' Miss^ Annie - Vaughan Mungo is spending some time with relatives In Kershaw. hoi1*' ^rfV R E- S,ms- of Rock [Hill, visited the letter's home here during the week end. Miss Eunice Severance, leader of the recreational unit here, with twenty-three women from the sewing N-Y-A- *iris' ha<* *8 \l !/. K"e8ts Tuesday afternoon Mrs. inn i N*ttle8' 8UPerv'8?r of recreation in Kershaw county; Miss Mary * q e s' T. A. supervisor Mrs. Salmond, who has charge of education, and Mrs. Zemp, director of music. A picnic lunch was served on the play grounds and a pleasant afternoon was spent. end8 /? Mr8' Joanna Caston, who has been 111 for several months will vef^mVi ,eKFn that her condition is *ery little better. nJ??i an?i?!Vfr8 k00111? Waters, Mrs. AH?!i H,,toa and daughters, Miss Beach 8Pent W6ek end at M5rrt,e Alvin W. Jacobson, former Detroit school teacher, convicted In Finland in April 1934, on a charge of being aj spy and sentenced to prison for Are? years, has been freed: ! Ed Bradley, 60, a farmer, was electrocuted at Ralford, Fla., Monday for the shovel slaying of Andrew Hall He denied his guilt to the last. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be opened at the office of the Camden Hospital, Camden, 8. C., July 13, 1936, at 8 p. m., for the erection of a nurses' building for the v amden Hospital. Proposals must be accompanied by a cashier's check cdnal to three per cent of the bid. Drawings and specifications may be obtained from R. w. Miteham, Architect, Camden, S. C., on deposit of a check for $10 (>0 payable to the Architect. On return of drawings and imU?rnt84 Wlth * Proposal, check win be returned. R. W. MITCHAM, Architect. 14-16tb Oaandeo, 8. a 1 Wants-For Sale .?FOR SALE?A desirable five room bungalow, with bath, for 12250 eaay terma. For further Inform.! tlon apply Enterprise Building 4 Loan Association, Camden, 8. C 3sb FOR SALE -One 1932 V-8 Ford Coach In good condition. Will sell clu-an Apply at The Chronicle office den, 8. C. . FOR RENT?Six room house on west side Highland Avenue. House in good condition. Good size lot Price $17.60 per month. Kent payable in advance. Call Wm. L. Goodale Phone 193, Camden, 8. c. 13-16 ud FOR 8ALE?Two porch shades, one medium and one large size A'so , one two-burner electric stove. An ply to The Chronicle office Cum den, 8. c. . ,i pd"m WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED?Three carloads of Arcadian, Old gtyle and ' Champion Brand Nitrate of Soda Your business will bo appreciated The Southern Cotton Oil Company Camden, 8. C. llt-tf SEND US YOUR ORDER8?For N1 trate of Soda, Sulphate of Amnionia, Kainlt, Manure Salts, Acid, Cottonseed Meal, Muriate of Potash, and all grades of mixed fertilizer The Southern Cotton Oil Company Camden, S. C. - n.tf FREE ROAD SERVICE?Creed's Fill, ing Station Fifty-Mile Free Road Service. Call Telephone 48?. Camden. S. C. CHOICE8T BUILDING LOT8 ? In city, on East Walnut street. Fine neighborhood, quiet, near business, churches, schools, theatre. Car cost saved in five years will repay for lot. For sale, prices and terms reasonable. See J. B. Wallace Camden, S. C. 14 tf. FOR 8ALE?Remington typewriter Standard Number. 11, in good condition. Price $15. Address Riley Gettys, 1212 Fair street, Camden. S. C. 16pd. NOTICE OF MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF- CAMDEN BEEF CATTLE FARMS Notice is hereby given tnat a meeting of the stockholders. of Camden Beef Cattle Farms has been called and will be held at the office of said corporation, Lugoff, South Carolina, at 12 o'clock noon, on the 28th day of July, 1936. Said meeting is called by the undersigned President and the owner of more than twenty per cent of the capital stock of said corporation, for the purpose of considering a resolution that said Canulon Beef Cattle Farms go into liquidation, wind up its affairs, and dissolve, and any other matters that may properly come before said meeting. Dated at Lugoff, S. C., this June 25, 1936. L. I. GUION, President and Stockholder of Camden Beef Cattle Farms I . Haiglar Theatre f Corner Broad and Rntledge Sta. FRIDAY, JULY 10 i The outstanding picture of 1936 "UNDER TWO FLAGS" i With Ronald Colman, Claudette Colbert, Victor McLaglen and j Rosalind Russell SATURDAY, JULY 11 Exceptional Double Feature Program?Buck Jones In 'IVORY HANDLED GUNS' and Edward Everett Horton in "HIS NIGHT OUT" It's marvelous entertainment Extra: Comedy and Flash Gordon MONDAY and TUESDAY j JULY 13 and 14 Will Rogers 111 Mark Twain's "A CONNECTICUT YANKEE" With Myrna Loy and Maureen O'Si^livan WEDNESDAY, JULY if Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, William Frawley and Allison Skipivorth in "THE PRINCESS comes across" THURSDAY, JULY 16 The "Bad Girl" team together again James Dunn and Sally Ellers in "DONT GET PERSONAL" With syncopatln' Pinky Tom 1 in. We Promise You Nothing But Entertainment! Friday, July 17 Robert Montgomery with Rosalind Russell, Frank Morgan and Reginald Owen in "TROUBLE FOR TWO" A rare combination of comedy, love interest, melodrama and mystery. ADDED: "The Plow That Broke The Plains" * * ? ? ? a. ? ? " SATURDAY, JULY 18. Double Feature Program Charles Starrett In "STAMPEDE" j Warner Oland in "CHARLIE CHAN AT THE CIRCUS" CMMtfy and -PlMh ftowion" Lata Show 10.30: "Tha hfhftl, Ray" J J.C. cox Sanitary Plumbing and Heating * TELEPHONE 433-J ( - . ' Estimates Furnished on Short Notice ELECTROL OIL BURNERS -