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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE M. p. NtL??. ??<? IUpr?MDt?4 In ... i'roM Aiioolttlon MO **!'. w. ill r*U?bU Advertising Agenc}*^ Liquor AdvorttwmvnU accepted ?t any price. ? Friday. Juno 7. 1?4Q LET'S FACE THE FACTS We, the people of the United 8tate?, aeein to ho autfering from a form of mental shell-shock a? the tragedy of Europe unfolda 'before our eyoi. In certain American circles there Id m outer panic than eveu In England and France. Not that It la caused by fear, but rather shock at seeing the anchors or civilization go down In defeat and horror, stark horror at seeing an orderly world become one of chaos. This panic, according to definite signs, has already reached Its peak and l? subsiding Right up to the early part of the present week the whole thing had the earmarks of a too-hectic melodrama. Now the sit* uatlon has become real and with that reality comes a cahn. Wo realize very definitely that England and France aro fighting for their very existence. We realize that the future of free political uud economic life 1? threatened. Ho our own course is being clarified. As tills task of clarification becomes clearer and moro concrete, we find relief in action. Our defenses have lagged and must be strengthened. For ages tills nation has defended by negotiation. Now wo must defend by force. IajL's face a few facts. These Germans woh have already overrun half of Europe, who have routed the finest soldiers of England and France with ewlft death dealing methods of modern warfure. They are not supermen. They are Just men, men like you and I. Hut they converted their life Into a military machine?hence their success. Gemany built tanks. So can we. The Japs built big ships So can we. Our flyers have never feared to take to the air In combat with any others. Do you remember when reading M?-in KarnDf whore Hitler says "tbo gigantic American state colossus, with Its enormous wealth of virgin soil. Is more difficult to attack than the wedged-lu German lletch"? Today the relch Is loss wedged-ln. 'fills country may be badly hampered In material and training, 'but we have had our lesson. The day when "one good Yankee cau lick throo furrlners" is past, due to a change In the mode of warfure. But. uud bear this In mind?one good American boy with equal weapons is still as good as any "furrlner" on this earth.As powerful as aro Gorman arms, and as advanced as Is German military genius, a large part of Germany's ""vielories since Hitler's advent to power has been won by the advance guard of spies and agents that he has sent into each of those hapless lands to acquire information and onlist sympath* and support for Germany. I ho horde- of spies swarming in all parts ,,f Eur ,pe h.o" simply undermined and destroy ? 1 a large part of the op po-ottO: a-, take for example. Ill" Eivoe a r^esrdfd as the finest ::i '.he -a or Id. The pie" ii-* l.aeMes of i l.irg" number of French generals) .ire "H-i'do largely for the plight >f !It" Aiiics today German sweet : a 1 k a:. ! German gold puis baaed these to !,.n i-,i \ their country. And it's ?m, -miliar to what is happening ;:i Am-tea The tinted States and Germany are not at war. you say. ; i. y' r e not. but If err Hitler may be planning to tako this country on as his r.e\' antagonist, and it may be before wo shali have time to prepare The German war lord picks the battle fields an-1 when to fight, and his sue.-ss > date .seems to indicate that he has i' all arranged in advance.? C hester Reporter. Nazi noise terror" i? a new weapon iguinst Allied troops but, it is said in ram. the Allies are getting uscxi to It. The noise technique includes use of a ' siren plane" which screams like a score of air raid signals when it dives, and a whistling bomb" which is fitted wi'.i a perforated cardboard attachm-o.it > cans.- an ear-splitting shriek as the bomb fails. BAD TIMK8 AMIAD (*ni (flu** are la **r& tor *?oa* > if laws which now are before the Congress are enacted into lawa. I hey may be prohibited from working on any WPA project and uuder one bill It la planned to reduce their number to oue In ten of all employed In lt*ieratate ctlmiuerCe. There are other blU* which ard aimed at the deetruction of the FlPth Columu and public aympathy la In accord with what la being done. The Innocent will have to take what la handed them, but the defense <*f the country la the flrat consideration In the minds of thoae In Washington and while we may sympathize with an occasional Instance It k) their misfortune when they are caught In the drive to rid Industry and the country of those who may endanger It. If the federal government rules nay allowing any form oi relief work thru any of Its agencies la.aliens the probabilities are that the communities will have to And some way of providing for their neede. In their preaeut temper and attitude of mind they will do so with 111 grace and aliens who have been plentifully supplied not only with bread and butter but with some of those items which not long ago were listed as luxuries will be taboo. Our naturalization laws are not narrow and a great many aliens who have declined to take the oath of allegiance, particularly those from countries which are uot friendly to the Allies may be expected to make a general rush to become citizens of the United States. We have come to the realization that we are living In a dangerous age and while without doubt hysteria is iu a small measure affecting the thought and actions of many of our citizens, it Is possible for those with cooler heads to look with apprehension upon what has been accomplished iu other countries. The Fifth Column Is a dangerous enemy and It Is one of the greasiest and slimiest adjuncts of war that has yet been devised. Only a system ontlroly contrary to all that wo believe and all that we have come to love oould establish In other lands so nofarlous ft method of establishing Itself abroad. So, any danger from the Fifth Column la the United Stales must and will be eliminated and If In the process It Is necessary to draw up now laws they will meet with popular approval. The war Is going to cost us billions of dollars, oven as a nnn-hettiyorent, and tho people ui ihe United States do not want to be weighted with the added burden of those who do not sympathize with , their ahns and are in sympathy with J those whose views never will be outb. i --New Cauuan (CoirtrTT Advertiser. MORE GUTS THAN BRAINS For several years an aviator, Chas. A. Lindbergh, has been poking hla nose Into the affairs of our government and the governmental affairs of other countries; but Wednesday night, In a radio address, the I.one Eagle was told just what was what by none other than our own United States Senator James F. Byrnes. " Senator Byrnes' address was considered the administration's official reply to a speech made by Lindbergh the previous Sunday, in which lie criticized the foreign policy of the Roosevelt administration. Lindbergh in ills speech assured us that "no one wishes to attack us." Ho continued. "regardless of who wins tho war. there is no reason, asido from our own actions, to prevent .t continuation of peaceful relationships between America and the countries of Europe." Senator Byrnes inquired, "when Mr. Lindbergh says, 'no one wishes to atta< k us' is he authorized to speak for Hitler or Cooping? Can tho American people in tiie light of recent history, aecept the assurance of this young gentleman that If we do not ask for war it will not come to us?" The Senator continued, "fifth columns are already active in America and those who consciously or unconsciously retard tho efforts of this government to provide for the defense of the American people are tho fifth column's most offeetivo fellow travelers." Byrnes summed his speech up by saying that Lindbergh was "no more qualified to speak on this subject than 'Wrong Way Corrlgan' or any other aviator who may fly tho Atlantic ocean " Nowhero In the Senator's address did he refer to Lindbergh as "colonel." We believe the stand taken by Senator Byrnes Is representative of the majority of the people of the United States. It has long been our opinion that anything Lindbergh says should be taken lightly. Ever since he set out on his non-stop flight across the A'buttle. we have contended that he bad "more guts than brains."?Lexitur'-m I>ispatch-Nows. Withdraws From Race i find 'ha my health does not per:n. m make the race for Magi ri' iv-Kilt) Township, Kcr.ihuw county in the corning prlmar; . Thank fj t* 1 \'sv who gave me their en .it i i>!u Auragement I itti t-f-jp.-. tfu'.ly, A ,\i. il'ooti McLcod j Soft Ball, League Gets Under Wng (By The Skipper) Won Lost Pet Hermitage 1 0 1000 Wolves 0 0 000 Kendalls 0 0 000 Broad Street launch .. 0 1 000 Qamsa Next Week Monday, Wolves ve. Broad Street Wednesday, Hermitage vs. Wolves Friday, Kendalls vs. Broad Street While the first gau^ Jq ttye city softhall league schedule was played Wednesday evening, the debut of the season of sofoball was somewhat of a messy affair. An attack of mumps put genial Jim Ualey on the shelf and as a result the Softball area did not receive needed attention and was as rough as a plowed field while deep grasB In the outfield handicapped fly chasers. An anticipated delivery of new bases, pitcher's box and home plate made It uecessary to use what was left of equipment put In use two years ago. However, the bureau of recreation believes the field will be In fine shape next >Mouday and It is certain the new equipment will have arrived hy that time. The games last Wednesday, for there were two of them, were featured by a veritable parade of twinkletoes?somewhat dirty, we'll admit Many of the players who took part In the two games were without shoos and played in their (bare feet. With the starting of the program next week all players will have to wear shoes. This is a rule of the city recreation bureau. The Wednesday program brought out many of the old-time fans and players. Noticeable on the players bench was I^arroplng lx>u Babln, whose prowess as a first saoker has never been equaled In Camden softball ranks. Beckham Russell, a , former star player, paid a hurried visit to the arena after chasing a speeder. For Beck was gabbed in the natty outfit of a speed cop. Over in the far right field, Dr. John W. Corbett. beloved Camden physician, and one of the real fans of the city occupied a seat of vantage and watched both games. The first game of the afternoon program brought the crack Kendall Mill team Into battle againBt a smart 'nn.f from Kershaw. For five Innings Kershaw held a 2 to 0 lead and their stout defense balked every effort on the part of the Millers to score' with the exception of one run in the flrBt Inning. In the sixth with two down and two on Artie Robinson, 1he onearmed pitcher for the Kendall group, drove the ball far Into left field and raced around to third. While there was an argument In progress regarding the fairness of the hit Artie stole home to give his team a 4 to 2 lead which they held to the finish. Robinson's hit decided the Issue and while the visitors did some noisy squawking, declaring the ball fell foul, the umpire ruled It safe and that was that. In the second game of the afternoon, which was the first to be played In the city league program, Jake Haynes led a group of Broad Street lunch troupers on the field to give battle to a hard-hitting, and fast-fltlding. Hermitage Mill gang led by George Welch. Neither of these teams had had any practice this season and errors were frequent. But it was surprising how well the lads played considering it is some two years since the sport flourished hero. Hermitage staged a scoring fest in the second inning when singles by W. Brown. U Cauldor. a double by C. Black well and two errors gave the gang four runs. C. Blackwell homered in the first, so the Welchmen commanded a 5 to 0 lead for five frames. It was in the sixth that the Haynes crew woke up to score when Gregory connected for the first of two home runs for the afternoon. In the seventh he gathered the other. Haynes and Company rallied In the final frame and had Jake Haynes been safe at third, the score would have been tied. In this seventh inning the Haynes team gathered five blows? one 'being the Gregory circuit clout. A single by A. Caulder, Black well's sacrifice fly and Captain Welch's single scored what proved to be the winning run for the Hermitage In the first of the seventh. The Haynes batters collected 12 hits as against 10 registered by Hermitage. Sweden is the home of Europe's tallest men. Here the average height is five feet nine inches. Scotland ranks second, with the average being Just one-quarter Inch Jess than that of the Swedes. The United States consulate at Mexico City, said Jesse Harte, New York business man, had offered to pay a "considerable reward" for information leading to return of his s^n. Sheldon Harte, Leon Trotsky'^ *ecrot?\ry, who disappeared during an at'aok on the residence of the former Soviet Russian leader in Mexico Cl'y last Friday night. (leneral NewNotes A Norwegitc oomwunique report* a new ktud of battle?toetfweeu *kl troop* and parachute infautry?-In the- vflghtlag about Narvik. The communique *uld the Norwegian akt troops took the parachute soldier* prieoner. Ten men are being held in London for oourt hearing on ohargeB of conspiracy against the government by allegedly sending physically unlit men before medical boards to impersonate men called for war service. The British Broadcasting company. In a German language broadcast from louden, reported that 300 Austrian soldiers with the German forces in Oslo, Norway, had mutinied and had been Immediately executed. The Iriat (Eire) army will be brought up to war strength and plaoed on a war footing immediately, it la announced from Dublin. Volunteers already are being called up and a campaign Is now open for new recruits. The secret weapon mentioned by the Gentian high command as a threat against the Allies Is reported by the New York Herald-Tribune to be a fleet of airplanes capable of transporting 80-ton tanks to the scene of battle. The city of Pittsburgh, Pa., is pictured as "the heart of American defense" and construction of a great bomb proof military airport lu the Pittsburgh area is proposed In a lengthy military study made public by Senator Davis (R-Pa). The senate banking committee has unanimously approved a $500,000,000 Increase lu government funds for orop loans, intended to protect American farmers from wartime price shocks. Senator Byrnes (D-SC) sponsored the legislation. The death of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia from a wound while fighting In Flanders, is announced from Berlin. He was the oldest son of former Crown Prlnoe Frledrlch Wilhelm and the second Hohenzollern victim of the European war. England can feed Itself for a few weeks without any outside help, even if an invasion disrupted transport*-1 tlon and communications, Food Minister Lord Wooten declares. To care for the people In an emergenoy, he said the country had been split Into 800 self-contained areas, each with one main food depot and one reserve. ShipwrecK* Missing New Zealand has a shipwrecks society and no shipwrecks. It was disclosed by the Shipwrecks Relief society that money is accumulating in the bank for want of disaster. The society obtains its finances from Hie shipping companies and the har-~ bor boards of this country, which make an annual contribution. Year by year the funds grow larger. Now they stand at $80,000 and are safely invested. This has resulted in the society now receiving more than it spends. The position is regarded with satisfaction by local governments, it seems. Mayor Arthur H. Allen of Dunedin has said: "It is gratifying to know this money has been invested in gilt edged securities." < Nantucket Island A striking feature of the homes of old Nantucket island, a high spot on many of the 62 Pilgrim Tours of New England offered by the New Haven Railroad, is the "Widow's Walk" which surrounds the chimney, and often the whole roof, of these old houses. Here the wives of the sailors and captains of the whaling ships which put out of Nantucket in the days of her greatness us^ to walk, high above the breakers, to watch for the sails of their husbands' ships returning. Softening Water For workers in occupations necessitating frequent handwashing, the water used should be softened in order to prevent chapping and roughness. The following mixture is recommended for this purpose: glycerine, 10 parts; borax, 3 parts; sodium carbonate, 2 parts; orange flower water, triple, 85 parts. A teaspoonful of this mixture in a basin of water usually is sufficient. ?American Machinist. Chewing Gum Okayed Chewing gum, pencils, rubber bands, toothpicks, pipestems and other things are restful and useful forms of exercise for office workers. Prof. H. L. Hollinggworth, of Barnard college in New York city reported recently. Experiments made over a four-year period showed that chewing relaxes tension and allows individuals to apply more energy to the tasks at hand. Bird In Hand Otis Clark was pitching to batting practice in a pregame warmup at Norman, Okla. He stuck his glove in the air to catch a high return. The ball bounced out of his glove but he caught a bird that was flying after the ball, apparently chasing it. Divorce In Canada The steady increase ,of divorce in Canada is attracting the attention of sociologists and statisticians of the Dominion. The figures steadily mount. In 1918, there were only 114 divorces in all the country. In 1928, the figure had risen to 783 and in 1938, to 1,883. MITCHELL WA? HIOHT Up in Milwaukee last week Thursday, ten# of thousands of the Inhabitants of that metropolis paid tribute to a great American, General Billy Mitchell. In the jfwltt throng that paid homage' to (his j^reat knight of the air waves were Germane, Pole?, English, French, negroea aud other races. And the thousands gathered therein tribute to General Billy recalled thkt Just 21 years ago this month, Mibohell put on a dress rehearsal of blltskrleging, which today, has put the skids under the French and British war machines. The writer recalls with a great deal of clarity of vision and comprehension this dresfc rehearsal of General Mitchell. For the wrltbr had heard this great believer In ^lr preparedness speak before big assemblages upon his'theory that war strength was built upon the strength of the air armada rather than the battleship and the submarine. All Americans know what happened to General Billy. When in June 1921, he led his army flyers In a demonstration attack on submarines, torpedo boat destroyers, cruisers and battleships and sank them all, even the unslnkable Ostfrlesland. Iu the face of this demonstration the brass hats scofTed. In 1923 Mitchell staged another demonstration and sank the battleships Virginia and New Jersey. The success of the Mitchell demonstration peeved the brass hat group and General Billy was removed for his farsightedness by being demoted to the rank of colonel. Then came the crash of the airship Shenandoah, which brought a blast from the now Colonel Mitchell for the neglect the nation was evidencing in the matter of air defense. That brought about his court martial and five years suspension, which the then President Calvin Coolidge sustained. Now the truth is coming out. General Mitchell was not the one who missed the bus. Topay Germany, using the lesson , that Mitchell had outlined to this nation, has built up an unbeatable air force. We honor Milwaukee and Wisconsin for paying tribute to General Billy Mitchell, who was warrior enough to tell his superiors hard facts. Faota which history has revealed, were correct. RED CRO88 PRODUCTION CORPS PRE8ENT8 A BUSY 8CENE The room of the Red Cross Production Corps on Broad street is a busy place these days. - Mro. W. II. Harris; acting ehalrman, has left for her summer home at Saranac Lake. Chairman Shannon Heath appointed Mrs. E. C. vonTresckow as chairman of the production corps, pro tern, and <Mrs. Thomas Ancrum, Mrs. John Whltaker, Jr., and Mrs. H. G. Carrlson ,Jr., have consented to act as vice chairmen, each one taking oharge each Tuesday from 9:30 to 12 for the months of June, July and September respectively. We need a vice chairman for the month of August. Mrs. Clifton McKaln, as chairman of equipment will attend to the Installing of file system so generously loaned by Mrs. Jack Nettles. The cutting committee, Mrs. Willis Cantey, Miss Charlotte Shannon, .Mrs. John Villeplgue, Mrs. Lula Kelley, are cut- j ting out the twenty layettes as our quota for the summer. The knitting under Mrs. Nettles Lindsay is progressing splendidly and wool is on hand for all who will assist. Miss Ida DoLoache is assisting with the clerical department. Mrs. John Mullen In charge of packing is busy J with the help of Mrs. William DePass arranging the shipment quota for June 16. The room will be open every Tuesday from 9:30 to 12, and the layettes will be given out or made In rooms by all who will help. Phone Mrs. Ancrum If you can do the work at home, but If unable to come to room, the work will be sent to you. The motor corps under Mrs. Ned McDowell, as chairman, will assist in this work. The need Is great, let us neither falter nor fail!?Mrs. E. C. vonTresckow?Vhairman ?f publictlty. 'f Bristol county R. I., is slightly larger than New York county on Manhattan Island. Wants?ForS^I FOR SALS?-?\>rty bu?h?i? _ 3 ralu. |1.15 par buhki h, 'V H. Watts, Bo* 13, Houttt . ?* S. C., or phone 1603 ' Hi FOR RALK-Wran that hi, *4 chest under bottom. Ata?t. ?W hototor^ 1n same all cheap. Call iVy jH Camden, 6. Q. 9 WANTED-JO*]*rt ateuogru*.?! bookkeeper, State qwSSSS1 Si R ' of c?l Cbronkole. Camden, a o ^"8 FOR RENT?drive w? .? 1 private bath. Unfur^fS ** Camden Chronicle, Ohmd^ g4 FOUND?'Bunch of alx key* 14S auditorium Tuesday nttht ?*.* *?!v.them by calling w SjJ offk'? paying for FOR SALE?At a bargain, on!*! room reeldence with bath itB 1 ? v ??PPHed by Carolina Po***! ^lth PhonelS! JCADjfJb. with five acres ojlji aoubfc garage, smoke house jl en house, corn cr?b. AddIv L sfl Rosebo rough, Lugoff, 8. q* V WANTED?Olrl to take0^.?! Course In a fully accredited ?2l who Is financially able to nalil cash and do part time workLB balance of tuition.. Write il ter School of Beauty Culture, 9 tor, S. C. ' V FOR 8ALE?25-aere farm, two southeast of Camden on two 9 roads. Ideal for home ?to*M Jllllng KtaUon. Write or phone J K. Moseley, corner Mill and nl nut streets, Camden, S. C 9-llid I LOST?Black and tan, bob-J hound dog. Was wearlngMM Reward if returned to Myer'n m age, Camden, . C. *J BOLL WEEVIL POI80N-8hipaJI of molasses and arsenate for? 1-1-1 mixture In fighting ?*L1 have been received by the Sont3 Cotton Oil Company. South <3 llna was well repaid for flghtlai? weevils last year. jutl WANTED?JTo buy several .huodj acres of land. Address D. j Cnl Camden, S. C. ' jJ POTASH-NITRATE?Try some 3 ean Potash-Nitrate on your cot] and corn and you will be plul with results. As the supply ]j] ited get your share now. The 3 thern Cotton Oil Company, Cam] MIXED FERTILIZERS ? For l| planting get your mixed fertUhl and raw materials from The Soil ern Cotton Oil Company, Cuil 8. C. $jjl NITRATE?We have a large stock! all kinds of Nitrate of Soda, J several cars are enruote to tu..rl lino low /*<* v "XAwij yuu irom ( stock. The Southern Cotton Company, Camden, S. C. tfl SULPHATE?A car load of Snip] of Ammonia has been recelrsTl The Southern Cotton Oil OHM Try some on your corn andsttl F^2TILtZEFt8?8011(1 XflllCjSfflB The Southern Cotton Oil Oenpil for all grades of mixed P^rtSl and such raw materials as NttnJ of Soda, Kalnit, Sulphate of Ae] nia. Cottonseed Meal, Baalc Acid, ets. M| CURTAIN8 8TRETCHED?At mil able prices. All work gu&rantil Address 904 Campbell Street, G? den, S. C. jy J BE 8URE?To try some Nitrate!? ash on. your crops. This aplaifl material, direct from Chile wlllj you very fine results. Our m Is limited so order- today--^ Southern Cotton Oil Company, Cm den, S. C. Ml 8HOE8?For shoe rebuilding ull pairing call at the Red Boot Ski next door Express Office, Mil ledgo street, Abram M. Jones, prietor, Camden, S. C. 1 SALESMAN WANTED?Man wJ for Rawleigh Route of 800 faml Write today. Rawleigh'e, Dfl SCF-20-SA, Richmond, Va. Palm Beach Suits 1 $16.75" I j I SHEORN'S 1 Fa ? | n ^ppppnn^^ THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. MCV tfM.?Ml DeKalb Pharmacy THE REXALL STORE Phone 95 We Deliver STATE THEATR KERSHAW, S. C1" ' ^^^JTeIephone^981 FRIDAY, JUNE 7 j "YOUNG TOM EDISON* With Mickey Rooney }\ \ Pay Balnter "-j SATURDAY, JUNEj? "'GHOST VALLEY RAIDERS" ' With Lona Andre Tom London SATURDAY, JUNE * Late Show?-10:30 P* Mj , "BLONDIE ON : "" A BUDGET" With Penny Singleton Arthur Lake MONDAY and TUESDA1 JUNE 10?11 " "PRIMROSE PATH" With Ginger Roger? WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1* "FORGOTTEN GIRW\ With Louise Piatt 1 Donald Wooda^^^j THURSDAY and FRIDAY JUNE 13?14_j "THE GRAPES OF WRATH* j With Henry Pc^ ~-? JaneDarw?l_^g ADMI88ION: Matinee, 20c; NlgM, Children '10c any