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Slider & Greneker—1856-1860 EXTRA! CAUSE OF DEPRESSION FOUND Editor McLean of the Orangeburg Observer has found the real cause of depression, and what do you think it is. Women! Yes sir, the women are at it again. Not content with the havoc they wrought back when there was only one of 'them, they have plunged us into depression of which history records no equal. Unable to concoct further moral depression she has invaded our economical life and played the devil, according to the Orangeburg scribe by pinching the beans and tomatoes of honest grocers, gouging holes in cloth of equal honest and hard pressed dry goods venders. For further details listen to the Orangeburg editor: “It’s only within the last ten or twelve years that the women have become the financiers and buyers of most of the goods sold, and it is within the last ten years that we have had all our serious trouble. Panics as we knew them hack in the good old he-man days, soon blew over. They never last ed longer than two or three years because we men went right on spending as long as we had it to spend. When we walked into a store to make a purchase we’d plank down for whatever took our fancy without any haggling over prices or running around to all the stores in town to see if we could save two cents. Nev er have I seen a man go into a grocery store and snap half a dozen beans to see if they were fresh, and toss them back into the basket as the storekeeper’s loss. I have never seen a man pick up a tomato and pinch the or sneak out to the back door and eat it himself rather than let it be wasted. No man in search of linen would go into a store, spit on his finger and then try to punch that spit finger through the linen to see if it is genuine. Men have faith in each other. When a man tells me a certain piece of mater ial is linen, I never question him. Business is done on faith. The women never had any faith in each other and they’ve lost what •they had in men. Hence, no faith, no business; no business, no em ployment.” Now that the cause has been found the remedy is simple. Slay all the women and our financial troubles, as well as a lot of other troubles will cease immediately; the budget will automatically and spontaneously balance itself, John Lewis and Wil liam Green will lie down together <after removing their hand from the workers pocket), and the sunshine of peace and plenty will radiate wherever MANkind dwells upon the earth. We hereby appoint the Orangeburg scribe a committee of one to rid the world of its women, beginning with Madame Perkins, who is a notorious bean-breaker, thence into the utter most parts of the world, sparing no ■one. That is, unless he feels our con tribution to the scheme merits Mae West and a South Sea island! The session of the Farmers’ and Taxpayers’ league Wednesday at Ho tel Columbia presented! several in teresting sidelights. There was spirit debate on most of the propo sals, a half dozen vigorous debaters challenging every proposal and threshing out everything minutely. At no convention of the league be fore this has there been so much de bate. Bob Connor was much to the fore, as was also Lee Connor, his older brother, W. J. Cormack debated ear nestly several items, as did former Dominick. On Social Security Among the longest debates was that over the proposal to put the league on record as opposing social security. That motion was introduced by C. L. Wheeler and had many champions and apponents. It was withdrawn by Mr. Wheeler at the request of Mr. Breedin, who made the point that so many delegates had left that those remaining could not speak for the league with assurance. The league adopted a resolution, calling for a 40-day session of the leg islature and later rescinded its ac tion when most of the former mem bers of the legislature argued against it. Three was considerable discussion cf extra pay, the convention con demning it, but suggesting that a fair salary or emolument be paid to avoid subterfuges. Richards Makes Suggestion Former Governor Richard was ac tive on the floor, being author of a resolution proposing that some state department be given authority to ad just and settle back taxes. Former Governor Richards and W. J. Cor mack fought valiantly for such an expression of opinion and were op posed stoutly by Doctor Dominick, Bob Connor and others. The motion | frequently remarked that there was no necessity for any new or additional tax, but that a de termined e ffort to collect overdue taxes would providie yhatever rev enue may be necessary in addition to current revenue. Owens Lauds League One of the features of the conven tion was the talk of Dr. L. B Owens of Columbia, who welcomed the leag uers to the Capital City. The mayor was in happy vein and talked in formally about the !eague and its ac complishments, as well as about po litics and political proclivities. He indorsed the league and expressed the hope that it might continue its usefulness to the state. The mayor said, facetiously, “The worst things to contend with is poli tics. You can’t make politicians do much, but you can hold them down and the league has done that.” The mayor told of the woes of being in office. He said, “When one goes in he is called upon to g*ve a lot of jobs.” “It will sure put you in the red,” he added. “Yes, sir, and then they will put you out." Mayor Owens said that “public enemy No. 1 is the retainer lawyer, adding that it was unpopular to say so, but that South Carolina has too many counties. The mayor added, “While politi cians are in the minority, they run things anyhow." He rejoiced that Columbia enjoys the good will of the people of the stat e an d said he wanted all persons in the state to feel that Columbia is their town. An outstanding event in the life of Aveleigh Presbyterian church for 1939 will be the coming of Dr. C. Darby Fulton on Sunday, January 22, for an appearance in Aveleigh’s pulpit at 7:30 p. m. Dr. Fulton is the Executive Secretary of Foreign Missions’ Committee of the Southern Presbyterian church, a great mission ary statesman, world traveler, elo quent orator, and great-hearted Christian gentleman. His message will not only be of outstanding im portance and interest to the adult membership of the church, but for young people of all ages, who have loved him and revered him every where he’s known. At the season of the church year, Dr. Fulton is making a tour of the synod of South Carolina speaking in the interest of the whole work of the church, and Aveleigh is fortunate In securing a speaking date with him on next Sunday night. Not only is the entire membership of Aveleigh church invited and urged to hear him, but any and al» friends of the. various churches of the city. Bradley Named City Health Inspector R. D. Bradley of Greenwood has been named city health inspector by the county health board of which Dr. Hugh B. Senn, is chairman. Un der the new health program that went into effect the first of the year to combine public health work in the city and county, the position of city ispector was created in place of the health officer appointed annually by the city council. Mr. Bradley, a man of much ex perience in public health work, comes from the office of the county health department in Greenwood. He has done much along the lines of meat and dairy inspection, this experience making him particularly suited to the work he will be in charge of in New berry. The new inspector will arrive in the city in a few days to tak e over his duties. His headquarters will be at the city health unjt in the Ex change Bank building. FINAL SERVICES WEDNESDAY FOR GEORGE L. PERKINS PRESBYTERIAN MEN TO GREENWOOD MEET A mass meeting for men of the church will be held at Greenwood, First Presbyterian church, Tuesday, January 24, 7:30 p. m., in which all the men of the surrounding communi ty of Presbyterian churches will par ticipate in the interest of the needs and challenges of the church. Two of the outstanding speakers of the church will address this gath ering—Dr. William P. Jacobs, presi dent of Presbyterian college, and Dr. C. Darby Fulton, executive secretary of foreign missions. A large group of men from Ave leigh church ar e expected to attend the meeting. DR. WELLING OPENS OFFICE Dr. Arthur W. Welling announces the opening of his office on the fourth floor of the Exchange building. Dr. Welling has been practicing for sev eral months but to the present has been unable to find suitable quarters for an office. Dr. Welling is a grad uate of the South Carolina Medical college and has had hospital exper ience. He engages in general practice and is pleased with the reception ac corded him by his home city in pur suit of his profession. BASKETBALL SCORES The Lions defeated the Bulldogs 25 to 13 Friday at the Junior High gym. Denning was high scorer for the winners with 10 points, while •Turner and Kinard had 4 points each for the losers. _ The Bucks defeated the Yanks 30 to 27 at the Junior High gym. Huff man was high scorer for the winners with 19 points while Culbertson was high scorer for the losers with 25. This thing of appointing defeated officials to government posts doesn’t look like good democracy, or even good politics. It is giving preference to men who have been rejected by the j>eople.—Gaffney Ledger. HASWOi Heyward Krell, son of Policeman G. F. Krell and Mrs. Krell, has secured a position as clerk in W. M. Trotter’s grocery store in Columbia. Mr. Krell was formerly connected with a local fruit store. TO INAGURATION Among those from Newberry at tending the inaguartion exercises and reception at the governor’s mansion Tuesday for Governor Bur nett R. Maybank and Mrs. Maybank were Jake R. Wise and Ned Purcell. TILLMAN SANFORD DIES IN ST. LUKE SECTION Funeral services for Tillman San ford, 76, who died Monday at the home of his son, J. Clifton Sanford, in the St. Luke’s section of Newberry county were held at 3-o’clock Tues day afternoon from the graveside of Delmar Lutheran church in Saluda county with the Rev. M. E. Boozer in charge. In addition to his widow, Mrs. Bem- ely Smith Sanford, are the following sons: J. L. Sanford, J. C. Sanford, Pope Sanford, and Nelson Sanford, all of Newberry, and A. J. Sanford of Clinton; one brother, J. S. San ford of Saluda; one half-sister, Mrs Dellie Smith of Newberry; 16 grand children and seven great-grandchild ren. MRS. WALTER HUNT HOSTESS TO FORTNIGHTLY Mrs. Walter H. Hunt entertained the Fortnightly club at its monthly social gathering Tuesday afternoon at her lovely Calhoun street home. Several additional guests were invit ed to play rook with thj members. Later in the afternoon, after cards were laid aside, light refreshments were served. MISS EDITH HENDERSON DIES TUESDAY Miss Edith Enoree Henderson, 85, beloved resident of this city, died Tuesday morning at the home of Miss Annie O. Ruff, with whom she had made her home for some time. “Miss Edith” as she was affection ately known by her many friends was a devout Christian and consitent member of Central Methodist church. Her lovable disposition and thought fulness of others endeared her to many friends wi o are grieved to learn of her passing. Funreal services were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Ruff residence with the Rev. H. O. Cham bers in charge, assisted by the Rev. J. W. Daniel. Interment followed in the Henderson family cemetery near Blairs. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. ST. PHILIPS NOTES On Sunday morning there will be Sunday school at the St. Philips’ Lutheran church at 10 o’clock. Di vine services, conducted by the pas tor, the Rev. Emmett Roof, follow at 11 o’clock. Holy Communion will be administered by the pastor Sunday. Don’t you feel proud that ynu cast your vote for Burnett R. Ma’- junk in the race for governor. Macy think that he will make us a great gover nor. I intended to vote for Maybank from the beginning and am proud of my selection. The state of South Carolina needs a good governor and I feel now that the state has that need filled. I heard several represen tatives say that they were solidly be hind Maybank and they are saying that a short session of the assembly would be held this time, making ex penses lighter. In Hospital Holland H. Ruff of this community Is ill in a Columbia hospital. His con dition is reported fair. We hope he will be well soon. Funeral services for George Luther Perkins, 64, who died Monday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alma Herndon, were held Wednes day afternoon at the East Side Bap tist church, with the Rev. James Mit chell in charge, assisted by the Rev. C. M. Johnson. Burial was in Rose- mont cemetery. Besides his widow, Mrs. Carrie Perkins, he is survived by two sons and one daughter, James E. Perkins, Greewood; Clarence E. Perkins, and Mrs. Alma Herndon of Newberry, TEACHERS OF COUNTY HOLD JANUARY SESSION Dean Marshall terian college teachers of the Ne> tion. , noon in the Newberry High school auditorium. Dean Brown was speak ing in place of Dr. W. P. Jacobs, for merly scheduled for an address, who was out of the State. ' The Thursday program also includ ed an interesting talk by Miss Lena Moore of the Johnson Publishing Co. Miss Moore spoke on reading meth ods. R. C. Lake, superintendent of the Whitmir e schools, and president of the association, presided over the meeting. The Pomaria school will be the scene of the next meeting on Febru ary 9th. Clinton Boy Gets Ride With Hunted Bad Man Clinton, Jan. 12.—Billy Lightfoot is cured of hitch-hiking, for December 30 taught him that travel by the thumb maybe cheaper than paying your way, but it’s also much more dangerous. Ligtfoot is a sophomore at Presbyterian College and he was returning to Clinton after vacation ing in Virginia when a single day brought him a demolished automobile and a ride with a hunted desperado. He snagged a ride in a Florida- bound motor car to start the day off but his hopes of riding on to Caro lina in that car were smashed when it left the road near South Hill, Va., and over turned, damaging it beyond repair. Lightfoot shaken and trembling but uninjured, returned to South Hill to continue (the thumb method of travel. His next ride was with a man who had a scarred chin, a bandaged hand, and a bullet riddled windshield, but nothing suspicious happened dur ing the eight miles that the Presby terian college sopohmore rode with this man, whom he reports to have been young and slow to respond to questions. The following day he received the shock of his life when he saw a photograph of his benefactor in a Richmond newspaper. The man was Roy Kelley, alias Clyde Harris, an es caped North Carolina convict hunted in the slaying of two policemen. He had been captured that day in a cafe in Virginia. Lightfoot thinks that the desperado was seeking the protection which the college student’s R. O. T. C. uniform would give him when he picked him up, but Lightfoot is cured of hitdh- hiking. It’s just too riskly, he ex plains. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCED IONIAN SINGERS PERFORM HERE FRIDAY NIGHT The second concert in the series being presented here this winter by the Newbery Cooperative Concert As sociation will be given by the Ionian Singers, mal e quartet, Friday evening of this week in the Newberry High school auditorium. The Ionian Singers are an all-Am erican ensemble established a num ber of years ago with th e purpose of seeking out and making available to the public the best of male-voice music. In Harold Dearborn, the lonians have a first tenor of pure lyric quality, approaching the alto in range and timbre. His musical life began as a boy soprano of exceptional abil ity and reputation. Even now, in addition to many other demands upon his services, he is soloist in one of New York’s largest and most fashion able churches. Albert Barber, the second tenor, has traveled in many parts of the world, beginning work as a reporter in the Philippines. Besides his activities as a solo recitalist, he has toured with well-known stage and light opera companies, and has been soloist with Such organizations as the New York Symphony Orchestra, the Oratorio So ciety, „nd the Schola Cantorum. SMALL DAMAGES RESULT Local fire fighters have been called to scenes of fires only three times in this new year. | On Friday, the 13th, ashes left in a wooden box in the house started a fire at 311 Boundary street, the home of Graham Shelton. Damages were not great. A spark on the roof of Mrs. L. I. Blalock’s home on Caldwell street started a small fire last Sunday. Minor damages resulted. The third call answered by the vo lunteers was a grass fire in the field behind J. P. Moon’s home. The fire which occured about four o’clock Wednesday afternoon was started when hot ashes were left unattended in the grass. nfreunseffopen e‘i petitive examinations for the posi- tions of SUPERVISING INSPEC TOR, $3,800 a year, SENIOR IN SPECTOR, $3,200 a year, and IN SPECTOR, $2,600 a year, in the Wag e and Hour Division, Depart ment of Labor. Applicants must have had certain responsible experience in industry or business as an employer, administra tive official, or as a recognized em ployee representative participating in Improvement of working condi tions; or in a State or Federal agen cy administering labor laws or in vestigating employee-employer rela tionships or economic conditions of wage-earners. They must have reached their twenty-fifth but not passed their fifty-third birthday. Applications must be on file with the U. S. Civil Service Commission at Washington, D. C., not later than February 7, 1939, if received from States east of Colorado, and not later than February 10, 1939, if received from Colorado and states westward. Full information may be obtained from Secretary of the U. S. Civil Service Boards of Examiners, at the post office in this city. Beth-Eden Lutheran Parish Rev. M. L. Kester, pastor St. James’: 10 a. m. Sunday school. Mr. Herman Epting, supt. 11 a. m. Holy Communion. Council meeting after services. Beth-Eden: 2 p. m. Sunday school. Mr. Wel- ton Derrick, supt. 3 p. m. Holy Communion. 4 p. m. Council, Missionary Socie ty and Children of the church will meet. Colony: 10 a. m. Sunday school, Mr. Car lisle Fulmer, supt. LIONS MEET WITH MOLLOHON GIRL SCOUTS Tlje Mollohon Club house was the scene of the regular meeting of the Lions club Tuesday evening when the Girl Scouts of Mollohon served that civic organization a three course chicked , dinner. Approximately 40 of the social Lions were in attend- ane with President R. G. Wallace in the chair. After the dinner, a program of -songs and (talks relating to their work was given by the Scouts of which Mrs. Mamie Hawkins is leader. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Shealy, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lee Shealy and Misses Elsie Mae Shealy and Gatha Lee Shealy of Columbia were guests of the Rev. J. B. Harman and family last Sunday. Slot Machines Will Be Taken Following Order of Governor Governor Burnett R. Maybank will get one hundred per cent cooperation from the Newberry county law en forcement officers according to depu ty sheriff, Hub Quattlebaum, yho told a reporter of The Sun Thursday morning that “we feel that our new governor is behind the law enforce ment officers of the state and we will certainly cooperate with him in en forcing all laws.” The local sheriff’s office received the following telegram from Gover nor Maybank Thusday morning: Earnestly request and urge your strict enforcement of laws of state of South Carolina particularly gambling and illegal sale of whiskey. I know I can count on your full cooperation and assure you of my deep apprecia tion.” Sheriff Tom Fellers being away from the cky on business, deputies Quattlebaum and J. C. Neel stated that the law would be enforced as the governor requested. All gambling devices such as slot machines found in the city or county would be carried before magistrates and if adjuded by them as being unlawful machines or devices they would be destroyed and cases brought against the operators. The local officers further stated they intended to fully enforce the law which prevent the sale of illegal whiskey, and all other laws being vio lated in the county. YOU CANT Reach All the People with The Sun Nor Can You Reach all of them Without It $1 PER YEAR DOWN MEMORY LANE 20 YEARS AGO Fifteen thousand people, from every section of the State, gathered in Col umbia Tuesday to witness the inau guration of Burnet R. Mabank, of Charleston, as governor to succeed Olin D. Johnston. Speaking from the second state ‘ ral address promised four years of “progressive and businesslike gov ernment” and suggested to members of the general assembly and the people the following points: the’ es tablishment of a state board of development, development of the state’s natural resources, improve ment and equalization of school op portunities, abolishment of unlimited pardoning power now vested in the governor, establishment of a state po lice system, cooperation with the Federal government for the better ment of the State. Paris, Jan. 14.—The conference of President Wilson with Premier Lloyd, George, Andrew Bonar Law and A.’ J. Balfour this afternoon gave ap- portunity for a most satisfactory exchange of views on the subjects coming up for settlement at tomor row’s session of the supreme war council. The hope is expressed that this will result; in giving greater speed to the work of both the su preme war council and the inter-al lied peace conference. Washington, Jan. 16.— Legislators of 35 states—one less than the re quired three-fourths—have ratified the prohibition constitutional admend- ment. Several states assemblies now in session are expected to take ac tion tomorrow with a probable race between Nebraska, Missouri, and Minnesota. The year T919 promises to be a great year of development in New berry. In addition to the proposed building of' banks and the new hotel there is probability of improvement on the Newberry hotel property, and then there are many homes.to be built and with it all there is to be substantial progress along all lines in the good old town of Newberry. It does not pay to build homes for rent,, but it does pay in more ways than one for people who are renting to build homes for themselves. AMONG THE SICK Henry Boozer remains quite ill at his home on Main street. Miss Fannie Mae Carwile is re ported much better at a Columbia hospital. She will return home in a few days. The condition of Mrs. Maggie Fel lers remains about the same. She is confined to her bed. Miss Essie Davenport is ill at her hon.e on Purcell street. She will be in for several weeks. Little Allen Calcote, son of the Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Calcote, expects to be well and out soon after a long seige of sickness lasting through the Christmas holidays. ' The condition of Paul Floyd, who is confined to his home on Mayer ave nue is reported fair. The condition of Mrs. L. Morris at the county hospital remains about the same. The condition of Mrs, H. C. Lake at Silvertsreet shows little change. She was taken ill about seven weeks ago with pneumonia and since that time, has been quite ill with heart trouble. • Kendall Mills Lutheran Pariah Rev. J. B. Harman, pastor Bethany: Sunday 10 a. m. Sunday school. Mr. E. B. Hite, supt. Sunday 11 a. m. The Service. Ser mon by pastor. Summer Memiorial: Sunday 10 a. m. Sunday school. Mr. Eugene Shealy, supt. Sunday 6 p. m. Luther League. Workers Conference. Sunday 7 p. m. Evening worship. Visitors are invited to attend all of these services. FOR SALE—One pointer bird dog. Apply at The Sun office. Some bargains in reconditioned ranges on easy terms. J. J. LANGFORD AND SON If you want a plug mule J. J. LANGFORD AND SON MOVE TO SPARTANBURG Mr. and Mrs. B M. (“Boo”) Sen will move from the city next w to Spartanburg Scurry have a host of city who regret to see them leave. RECENT ARRIVALS Mr. and Mrs. Julian Bolick of Georgetown announce the birth of a daughter at the local hospital Mon day, January 16. Mrs. Bolick Is the former Miss Margaret Moo rehead of Goldville. Mr. and Mrs. John Lackey at Whit mire announce the birth of a son at the county hospital Tuesday, January tenth. JAMES J. Ar*CK James Jacob Amick, 64, died at tea home at Chappells Wednesday. He is survived by one brother, J. IX Amick at Augusta, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. L, E, Senn of Mayo; and one daughter, Mrs. Wygenia Amick Dom inick of Chappells. MRS. MART MARS Mrs. Mary Mars, 69, widow of W P. Mars died Wednesday at the Bap tist hospital in Columbia. SEEN ABOUTTOWn] Sheriff and Mrs. Tom Fellers leav ing for a week’s trip to the north oh business.. .Mrs. Jesse Dickert and Mrs. R; H. Driscoll window shopping ... Powell Way consuming ice cream cone in drug store...and Claude W. Sanders filling up on raw peanuts... Edgar Paysinger passing out cigars —it’s a girl.,.Floyd Bradley being heartily greeted when seen out on streets after confinement to home because of injuries received in auto wreck...Mrs. Herman Wright hold ing on firmly to hat to prevent the wind from carrying it away...and Mrs. T. L. Hicks pulling coat to gether remarking that one would think this month March.... Jimmie Wiseman relating experiences on an aeroplane trip from Whitmire to Newberry.. .News boy* having a bit of trouble with the huge inaugural editions put out by several state pa pers this week...Miss Lillie Mae Workman, Chappells, seen in the city Wednesday.. .Keith Anil in city at tending to business of the Silver- street school where he teaches... Betty Kelsler calling for her daddy’s mail at the pos toff ice.. .Aiken Fea- gle recalling childhood days when he went “aflshin” barefoot and carried worms in his straw hat. ..School children benefltting by early hours of dismissal this week because of ex aminations ... Mr. and Mrs. John B. Scurry, Chappells, being greeted on trip to city.. .Friends of Mrs. J. H. Clary glad to see her fully recovered from injuries received in an auto ac cident late last year.