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(p TUB OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF BARNWELL COUNTY % * >Iidated Jom 1, it25. Barnwell People-Sentinel 'Juflbt Ltk« a M«mb«r of fh« Family” UtcmI Cmatf OrcaUtta. ILUME LII. BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MAY 2nd, 1929. NUMBER 25. Prohibition Agents Get Mash and Still HIGHLY HONORED m Two Liquor Outfits Seixed in Barn* well Cotpty Monday.—Only One Arrest Is Made. !iS Fe^ep-alj prohibition agpents added ^ two/more Barnwell County stills to tb4ir growing bag Monday when they raided the countryside near Corley^s Mill, a few miles south of Williston, smashed two booze outfits, grabbed one man—a crippled negro who claim ed that he went to the still to get a drink of liquor—and seized 15,000 gal lons of mash. The aleged bootlegger was lodged later in the day at the Richland Coun ty jail in Columbia, while the officers destroyed the stills, both 120-gallon steam outfits, and doublers to match. In addition to the large quantity of mash, 47 big fermenters were smash ed and 25 gallons of corn liquor were taken. Officers in the raid were Federal Agents P. J. Coleman and J. E. Davis and State Officers Lownes and Cunningham. ♦ ♦ ♦ jlized Asparagus ™ Commands Premium Barnwell Shippers Receive Premium * of Seventy-five Cent* a Crate for Poor “Grass.” xw;:*; & Press Trippers From Carolinas Revel in Habana Sights, Sounds—and Sips Newspaper Men and Women Lyrical in Recounting Joys of Ex cursion.—Besieged by Bead Venders. The greatest lionor which the pro fession of pharmacy can bestow—the Remington medal—has been awarded by the American Pharmaceutical as soclatlon to Dr. Wilbur L. Scovllle. chief of the analytical department of Parke, Dovls and Company. The award was made in acknowledgement of his outstanding accomplishments as chair man of the national formulary com mittee. In a recert carload of asparagus shipped from Barnwell, “grass” that did not come up to the standard re quired by. the grower* association and consequently did rot carry the asso- riat ; r>n’s label, was labeled “South Carolina Naturally Iodized Product.” The asparagus was of an inferior quality but in spite of that fact it was sold for 75 cents a crate more than similar untaheled “grass” ha« be*n bringing. This is taken as an indi- cstion that the discovery of iodine in South Carolina fruits and vegetables frs having its effect on products from this section and it is believed that as soon as the fact i* firmly established and rationally advertised all such products will command a handsome premium. Robt. A. Easterling, of Denmark, a member of the S. C. Natural Resources Commission, was in Barnwell this week ard stated to a representative of The People-Sentinel that the copy- Perfecting Plan for Organizing Counties South C*rc4tna Natural Resources Commission to Hold Meeting Thursday. May 9th. The South Carolira Natural Re sources Commission is perfecting a plan for the extension of its organiza tion to the various counties, through local courty organizations, having in view the development of each particu lar county along the general pro gram of the State commission, and at its meeting on Thursday, May 9th. conferences are expected to be held with Dr. W. W, Long, director of the extension department of Clevnson Col lege, Miss Landrum of the home demonstration agents, and their dis trict agents. The presidents of the various colleges of the State, with their chemists, will also be invited to attend. Acting upon the suggestion of Bernard M. Baruch, internationally lira. - known barker and native South Caro- rsehted labei.« for use on fruits and , liian, of New York, who has accepted vegetables in this State will be avail-1 the chairmanship of the advisory non- ahle at an early date. He is quite j resident* committee of the Commis- optimistie over the outlook for agri- j gion, ard was requested by Governor culture in this section of South Caro- ( Richarda to suggest the personnel of this committee, the Governor has named the following nationally prom- ir.ent gentlemen as members of the non-residents committee: Solomon R. Guggenheim, of that well-known family; Charles L. Lawrence, presi- dert of the Wright Aeroplane Cor poration; J. W. Johnson, of Johnson J. M. EASTERLING PASSES. Former Barnwell Man Died at Palatka Hropital Saturday. a cr tical iUneds of fhree eks John M. Easterling, formerly of Barnwell but for the pan several | and Johnvm, New Brurawick," New yea,, a resident of Hawthorne, Fla..! Jcrcey wh& own a p|ace called .. Mep . d.ed at six o’clock Saturday mornln* ki# o on the Cooper river north of at the Palatka hospital. H.s body was charle9ton; Geor( , e E Widerer,- of brought to Barnwell Sunday mom-! phi|adelphia . Bayard • Dominickf j 15 ing anl laid to rest in Bonnie Doone, BroadwaVt N( , w York . p ulit2er> cemetery near this city, the funeral o{ the New Y ork World; Gordon Ab- services being conducted at the home j hotti chairman of the board of the 0 , d of his brother, B. L. Easterling, by Dr. W. M. Jones, pastor of the Barn- •well Baptist Church. A large con course of relatives and friends gather ed to pay their last tribute of respect Colony Trust Company, Boston; Ed ward F. Hutton, of E. F. Hutton and Co., New York; Ex-Senator Joseph Frelinghuysen, # of New Jersey; Ray Shonnard, Paul Mills, who has a and the many beautiful flowers that, home in GeorKetown , and Ni< . holas covered his last resting titaco attest” '^ """ 11 1 . 1 ? nrv Allendale, April 28.—Members of South CatoiinaV Fourth Estate are back from Cuba, but not yet back to “normalcy.” Reportorial and editor ial and heads otherwise are still tome- what befuddled and uncertain feet continue to step carefully in on.er to avoid pavements that appear to crave contact with one’s head '. This cond tior, which must seem peculiar to calm cities of a land al legedly sane by the fact of the 18th amendment, is due solely as any per son who made the trip to Cuba with the. South Carolina Press Assn, will readily explain, to the motion of the steamship Cuba. It was a trip that will not soon be forgotten by the 87 men and women who made it. Joined at Charleston April 17th by members of the North Carolina Press association, headed by Miss Beatrice Cobb, of Morganton, secretary, the members of the South Carolina Press association, led by its president, B. H. Peace, publisher of the Greenville News and the Greenville Piedmont, and Harold C. Booker, of Colujnbia, secretary, jour neyed over the Atlantic Coast Line railway through Florida en route to Habana. The party was met at Tampa, by newspaper men of that city, who were hosts at breakfast and a tour over the beautiful city of Tampa. After the ride over the city and lurch, the party again boarded the train for Port Tampa, where they embarked on the steamship Cuba. The beautiful Gulf of Mexico was as smooth as glass and everyone got a good night's rest ard arose at day* lifht the next morning to watch the landing at Key West. Here during the hour aad a half wait, while cus toms officials were busy, a trip was made over the quaint city of Key West and the ship was again boarded for the final lap of the journey to Habana. The Gulf was of a heavenly blue, streaked here ard there with darker shades in the early morning sunlight as the Cuba plowed her way. After a while, land was lost sight Af and the sea became a bit choppy. Familiar face* began to be missed ore by one from the de:ks and mal de mer began to get in its deadly work. The din ing saloon, which had been full at the beginning of the trip, was conspicu ous by its empty chairs at dirner. The good sailors on board, how ever, hung over the rails entranced or reclined at their eate in the deck chairs, loath to mhs are minute of the exhilaration afforded by the sea to its lovers, until, all too soon, the grim outlines of picturesque Morro castle loomed into view and all pas sengers crowded the decks as the Cuba steamed into the harbor of Habana. North and South Carolinians de scended the gangplank, amazed, into a babble of sourd and gesticulating foreign hands. Cuban photographers jerked them this way for a photograph and members of the press pulled them the other way to their taxis. The Cuban taxi driver needs only a hair’s width for clearance and some- GLENNA WINS AGAIN covered hi, last resting place attest R 008evelt ; MVTB^ch *a y s he will ir some measure the esteem in which he was held. V * The pall-bearers were as follows: Active—R. A. Deason, B. W. Sex ton, J. J. Bush, G. W. Halford, Char lie Brown ,Sr., N. G. W. Walker, Jack Reynolds and M. C. Diamond. Honorary— J. M. Caldwell, J. K. Snellirg, G. W. Manville, J. B. Arm strong, U. B. Hammett, C. F. Molair, G. M. Greene, Wm. McNab and L. M. Calhoun. A number of years ago, Mr. Easter ling and others organized the Easter- suggest other names also i BRIDGE PLAYING RATED GOOD MARRIAGE TEST Atlanta, Ga., April 29.—“People play bridge as they are constitutional ly born. They are themseive*—them A man or a woman may conceal mean ness of disposition in the ordinary social contacts of life, but it is sure to come out at the bridge table.” Because she so firmly believes in ling-Patterson Company at Barnwell the truth of the above, MriT. Annis and following his retirement from that Adair Foster, local bridge authority, suggests that all couples intending to marry should first try out being firm he engaged in farming, making his home.at his country place, Dun- car non. When he sold this estate to >. E. Hutchinson, of Philadelphia, Mr. fsterling moved to Hawthorne, Fla.. >ere he made his hom^.until sum moned by the Grim Reaper. He was 72 years of age at 'the time of his death, and is survived by only two brothers, B. L. Easterling, of Barn- Among the out-of-town attendants at the funeral of J. M. Easterling in Barnwell Sunday afternoon were Mr. Youngblood, of Augusta, Mr. and Mrs. well, and George W. Easterling, of R. A. Easterling, of Denmark, A. M. Hawthorne, who have the sympathy and J. A .Kennedy, of Williston, and of many friends in their bereavement. George Easterling, of Hawthorn, Fla. bridge partners. It’s a better test than companionate marriage, she avers. TTmesTnbt “fhafffi WcKr^Afvr Is^of'a speed limit in Cuba—there is no such thing. When the members of the press from the States reached the Plaza hotel, they were weak in the knees find pale beneath the dust of travel, but the strains of “Dixie” and “The Star Spangled Banner” from the band gathered in front of the hotel revived Uiem. The newspaper people were given a royal time while in Cuba. The Cu ban press, the Plaza: hotel and the Reporters’ association vied with each tyther Jn j showing attentions and hospitality. There were tours over the city, a visit to China Town, bight clubs, a Chinese theatre, the new Cuban capRol, which at a cost of $16,000,000, is being rushed to com pletion for the second inauguration of President Machado on May 20, the trips through rural Cuba, to Motto Cadtle, to the Cohimbus cathedral, which i* 300 yean old, and the famous Church of Mercy, the Tropical Beer Gardena and to numerous other points of interest in and around the city .of rere hnchaa aad dinners aad receptions. The most popular after dinner speaker at these affairs was R^lph assistant secretary of state, who delighted his American hearers with his charm, his flow of eloquence, his astounding knowledge of world history and affairs and his keen understanding of Southern feel ings. Habana is a city of charming dis tinction. The buildings are of sand stone, gray or yellow in shade, with many-toned tiled roofs. The streets are crooked and narrow and in some sections of the city people are obliged to walk single file on the sidewalks. The entire fronts of the shops are open, so that everything appears to be :?old right on the streets and, in truth, one may buy almost all that one needs, while sitting at the break fast or dinner table, for the streets are filled with peddlers. Every few steps there is a bar. The city of Habana boasts 7,000 bars. The popping of bottles was a new sourd in some ears and brought back fond memories to those in whqse ears the sound had grown faint. Though every body in Habana seemed to be either just coming out of or entering a bar, few Cubans were seen under the influence of liquor. Habana is a mar's town, for there are few Cuban women to be seen on the streets. Each home has its own grills across windows and doors af ter an old Spanish custom and occa sionally bright black eyes can be seen behind these bars. The Cuban idea of feminine beauty runs to plumpness for all of the women, after the first flush of youth, begin to get fat A Cuban girl does not go abroad un less she is chaperoned and she is rarely seen at all in public placet. Feminism ie bfgirning to stir in Cu ba, but very faintly, and U frowned upon by the male ckisenry. The Cuban men are very gallant and extremely courteous. It it » land of politeness and noble«se oblige— Cuba. When one leaves a shop he is expected to bid the clerk goodbye. One tips one's way into favor, in Cuba, or, refusing, into disfavor. If a waiter picks up one* hardkerchief, he expects the owner to show his ap preciation in a material way. Little ragged, bright-eyed beggars run be side the visitor, whining, “One cert, please.” They may not know another woid of English. It would seem that every soul in Cuba can speak at least four words in English. They are, “Me fpeak no English.” Out in rural Cuba the people live in tiny, thatched houses and raise bananas, recommits, oranges, sugar cane, pipeapplee, tobacco, etc. ojv their farms. When the cows and pigs and goats get tired roaming on the hillside* they walk onto the porch ard lie down for a rest among the little naked children. a American automobiles are to be seen everywhere. There are no manu facturers of automobiles in Cuba and a filling station in this small republic is a rare sight. To be in style in Habana one must wear beads. There never were so many beads in all the world as in the e+ty -ef Habana. Hawkens besiege the mm im V * * mm wm ■'M r ' Governor Signs Bill to Stay Executions Measure Prohibit* Sale of Property in Barnwell County fer 1928 Taxes Till September. tin ! ‘jWC. 1 Glenna Collett, national woman's golf champion, won her fifth North and South title at Plnehurst by de feating Virginia Van Wle 4 up and 3 to play. Senior Class Play Highly Successful “In Cherry Time” Pleased Large Audi ence at Vamp Theatre Friday Night of Loot Week.. visitor with armfuls of them, shop windows intrigue with their shining collection. The trip back was perfect—except for a few who found it physically im possible to get rid of the last few drinks of old rye, Scotch or whatnot, which had to be thrown overboard before the ship docked at Key West, where all baggage had to go through the customs examination again. There was a full moon the last t^ ght aboard and the Gulf was a limitless blackness quickened with molten silver. It was a night of splin tering ecstasy end there ig forgive ness for those who went a little mad. At Orlando, Fla., the party was met by newspaper men and a bras* band composed of the city's newsboys. An automobile tour wa 8 mode of the city and punch served at the handsome new chamber, of commerce building, after which the train was boarded for Charleston, the last lap of the jour ney home.—Chiotilde R. Martin, in The State. The annual Senior Class play of the Barnwell High School which was pre sented at the Vamp Theatre, Friday night, April 26th, was an outstanding success. From all tides, nothing may be heard for there young amateur actresses and actors except word* of praise. Splendid, indeed, wss their rendition of the comedy-success, “In Cherry Time.” They afforded their listeners a night of sunshine, charms, laughs and then more laughs. The characters were well chosen and well trained. Each seemed to be perfectly at home on the stage and unconsciously threw themselves into the characters they were represent ing. However, there were no out standing stars. Every member of the cost shared honors to make the play the wonderful success that it was. Much of the credit for the success of the play must go to the untiring ef forts of the director. Miss Pauline Boozer. * The chorus girls were attractive in their costumes of many colors. Their rendition of the Cherry Blossom chorus from the operetta Miss Cherry Blossom was especially note worthy. They were dressed for this chorus as j Geisha Girls of gay Japan. The other two choruses were equally as attrac tive. These young people deserve a great deal of praise for their success be- ‘cau*e a number of them had never taken part in a public performance before. Barnwell ia fortunate to have such girls and boys here. , ■» . . ■ Winthrop Daughters Meet. - ■ ■ ■■ \ Blackville, April 25.—Tuesday af ternoon at the home of Mrs. G. L. Weissinger, the local chapter of Win throp Daughters had a most enjoy- able meeting. In the absence of the president, the vice president, Mias Olive Baxley, presided. It was de cided to leave the matter of a con tribution to the Woodrow Wilson Memorial fund to be decided at the next regular meeting, which will be at the home of Mrs. J. E. Molony on May 15th. A contribution to the stu dents' loan fund was reported by the treasurer, Mrs. Clyde Boylston. Mrs. H. L. Buist gave a detailed account of the convention of Women’s clubs held in Spartanburg April 17th, 18th and 19th. The hostess served a salad course No property in Barnwell and 18 other counties can be sold under exe cution for taxes for 1928 until Sep tember 1st, under the terms of a bill which Governor Richards signed Sat urday. The measure had been on the executive desk since the meeting of the legislature and was sign Saturday in the regular order of routine, no formal protests for or against its be ing signed having been received. The act sets forth that “there shall be no property sold under execution for taxes for the year 1928 in the counties of Darlington, Georgetown, Dillon, Clarendon, Marion, Williams burg, Barnwell, Jasper, Lee, Florence, Berkeley, SpaVtanburg, Chesterfield, Fairfield, McCormick, Allendale, Ker shaw, Union and Laurens before Sep tember 1st, 1929: Provided, That noth ing herein shall apply to the collec tion or enforcement of execution for the collection of State taxes.” This act doe* not interfere in any way with the closing of county books May lit, A. J. Beattie, comptroller genera.l said Friday, nor doe* it stop the penalty from baing applied for unpaid taxes. The measure, ha •aid, merely authorises the sheriff and the tax collector not to sell before September 1st property under execu- ton for 1928 taxes. The governor also signed a bill to amend a section of the code of 1922 relating to what county execution is sues, sales and by whom made and so forth, so as to provide for sale of property in more than one county af ter the court acquiree jurisdiction. Camp Morr&ll Meets s at Meyer’s Mill Today Annas I Reaaina of C—federate Vet er nan to Be Held on Instead af Friday . EI lento r, April 90.—The meeting of Camp Mormll United Confederate Veterans will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 11:00 o'clock at Meyer’s Mill instead of the usual date, the first Friday in May. After the business session an sddreas by a prominent speaker will be beard. Tha Fairfax orchestra will give musical numbers throughout the day. The annual picnic will also be that day. The friendg and relatives of the Veterare are expected to bring bask et* for the dinner. The Sons of Confederate Veterans will meet some time during the day. It is hoped that a large crowd will be present to greet and pay homage to these grand old men who so brave ly defended the South during the War Between the States. DELK HOME BURNS. Two months ago one of Aiken's or ganizations put on the attraction list ed for the Vamp Theatre on Saturday /light, “Plantation Melody Singers of Charleston,” and door receipts amounted to over eleven hundred dol lars. Barnwell does not expect to come up to Aiken in door receipts but offers the same splendid attraction for a far less price than charged in Aiken, and a full house is expected, a SMb ■ ■ spent the Family Barely Escapes in Night Clothes Wednesday. Blackville, April 25.—Wednesday morning at 12:30 H. W. Delk, mana ger of the Standard oil filling station in Blackville, was awakened by the glare of fire reflected through the roof ofhis home, a five-room dwelling owns* by htta oh DkWef htroat. TK4 ceilings of the living room and kitchen had already fallen in, the contents a complete loss. Mr. Delk took what he thought was the baby from the crib, but discovered it to be a pillow and quilt, later. The oldest son, Ralph, passing through fthei room, rescued the baby. The family escaped in their night clothes. The less was partially covered by insurance. The home of G. W. Gyles, next door, was badly damaged. The fire started near the chimney in the ceiling. ■ The African Chr.nt, sung by one of the members of the Plantation Melody Singers of Charleston, to a “zooming” accompainment, representing the na tive drum-beats, will be wall worth tin price of yocr ticket on Saturday evening at the Vamp Theatre. Come out aad see these folks who will wear costumes true to life of tha old days Tore de war, when happy slaves mag and danced in “the ia their ADVERTISE ia M