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PAGE TWO THE NEWBEUtT BUN PKIPAT. AUGUST it. 1>41 1218 Colleffc Street Newberry, S. C. O. F. ARMFIELD Editor and Publiaher One Year One Dollar Published every Friday Entered as second-class matter December 6, 1887, at the post office at Newberry, South Carolina, under the Act of March S, 1879. PROPHETS AVOIDING "THE LIMB” (News & Courier) Letters have been written by sev eral men to friends in every county in the state, asking for reports on “how things are going to go” in the county in the senatorial primary on September 16, if a second one should be necessary. A reply from Spartanburg said: “Bryson is going to get some wotes here, Johnston is going to get some and Mayibank, some; and the man who gets the most will carry Spar tanburg county.” This might be regarded as a reply from a prudently evasive man, who, even if he knew, would not tell. And that may be the case. He even listed the candidates alphabetically. But even if this is a case of studied neu trality his reply happens to epitom ize such reports as are reaching Co lumbia from the counties. There probably never was a time wihen so many people were unwill ing to take a chance in the usually intriguing sport of prognostication. In Columbia, last week were such figures as Senator R. M. Jefferies, of Colleton; Representative Winchester Smith, of Barnwell, and Senator George McKown, of Cherokee. They would not even give in “off-the-rec- cord” opinion on the situation. And the campaign itself, having run another week, did not develop any reaction that could help would- be prophets. There was no wtiooping it up for anybody. A friend of this candidate would declare his man re ceived the most applause, but that would be disputed by a friend of an other. In the circumstances, the prophets were stalled. The campaign continued along the same lines and in the same spirit of politeness. For once, it would ap pear, the usual pleas that the candi dates “avoid personalities” have been heeded by all. But a representative of one of the candidates passed out the word that his man bad some “fireworks” and was saving them for the Piedmont. ROOSEVELT SIGNS BILL TO EXEMPT MEN 28 IN DRAFT Measure Also Signed Which Will Con tinue iPeriod of Others Next Eighteen Months Hires Brains Worth - Millions For $175 higher skills. As to how valuable the $1 men have been to O. P- M., there is no question in the minds of most re sponsible O. P. M. leaders that the group as a whole has done the coun try an inestimable set «ice. The performance of some of the individuals, on the other hand, has been disillusioning to many of the younger experts who are working on government salaries. One commented: “We’ve got too many corporation presidents and board chairmen. In stead of so many corporate decora tions, we’d do better with more plant managers and more vice presi dents in charge of operations.” On the other hand, not all the dol- lar-a-year men are happy to be working with the bright young men carried over from earlier New Deal Washington, Aug. 18.—The army’s top draft age was officially lowered to 28 today and at the same time the way was cleared for an order ex tending the service periods of the army’s rank and file by 18 montfis. President Roosevelt signed into law two measures revising the draft act and affecting the lives of millions of young men. The first granted mandatory de ferment from the draft to men who were 28 years old last July 1. Regis trants whose 28th birthday fails af ter that date will be liable for induc tion up until the following July 1 when they, too, will receive automatic mandatory deferment. To Issue Order Soon The second, source of prolonged controversy in congress and approv ed by only one vote in the house, gives Mr. Roosevelt authority to keep selectees, National Guardsmen, reservists and enlisted men in service for as much as 18 months beyond the period fon which they were inducted. It was believed an executive order ex tending the service of these men, with some possible exceptions, would be issued by Mr. Roosevelt soon. The service extension measure al so will permit a swift expansion of the army should the danger of war become more imminent or actual hostilities involve this country. It eliminated the previous limit of 900.- 000 on the number of trainees who mav be in service at any time. Officials estimated that approxi mately 8.000,000 men received as surance of deferment from the draft (unless the United States gets into war, when, presumably, the draft age, would be increased^ bv the pres ident’s approval of the bill defering 28-year old registrants. Did “Diamond Jim” Have Stomach or Ulcer Pains? It Is hardly likely that Diamond Jim Brady could have eaten so vora ciously if he suffered after-eating pains. Sufferers who have to pay, the penalty of stomach or ulcer g ains, indigestion, gas pains, heart- urn, burning sensation, bloat and other conditions caused by excess acid should try a 25c box of Udga Tablets. They must help or money refunded. ARTHRITIS Don't despair of relief from terrible Arthri tis aches or pains. The NEW Colloidal Iodised Sulphur capsules called SULPHO-KAPS often bring wel come relief in Arthritic due to Sulphur de ficiency. Small daily coet. Mon ey back if ne relief after 30 days’ dotage. Begin taking TODAY. YourDru£gistha|£ULPHOJ(APS CHIEF OF CONSTABULARY IS BTRICKEN Columbia, S. C., Aug. 19.—J^ Henry Jeanes, 49, chief of the governor’s officers, died at 2:15 a. m. today at his home. Jeanes worked at his of fice until about midnight and com plained of feeling ill when he left for his home. Jeanes was appointed chief of the constabulary in June, 1935, by Gov ernor Olin D. Johnstbn and was re appointed by Governor Burnet R. Maybank who changed the name of the organization to governor’s offi cers. He was born at Hodges in Green wood county, the son of John R. and Catherine Bolcombe Jeanes. He at tended schools in Greenwood county and later became connected with a mercantile firm in Piedmont and re mained there 17 years. Jeanes was named game warden of Anderson county and then became chief of police at Pelzer, an office he held for two years before being ap pointed chief of the constabulary. Washington, Aug. 18.—For about SI 75 a year in salaries, OPM is get. ting the services of brains vofccje earning normally total $2,000,000 to S.’.GOO.OOO per a i‘num. Watching hese expensive ml.iis in action has been an eye-opening e> f erienee for soriie of the younger officials of the Office of Prod ict.on Management. They have learned a lot of surprising things about oap- ta r.s of industry. Whenever there is a war or an economic crisis, the dollar-a-year met. converge on Washington. Wnr», the President feels that the nation' agencies, needs the administrative ability andi Much Criticism the expert knowledge of men snc-| There has been much criticism in cessful in industry and business, he labor circles and among some New personally invites them to take gov-! Deal liberals, that, through the dol- ernment jobs. . | lar-a-year men, industry has moved The first arrivals become talent into the government and taken over scouts. They immediately get on the business of defense, the long distance telephone and line Some sincere and able observers up other top-notch executives. ' within O. P. M. say, however, they Feel Flattered ' have seen no evidence that the dol- All the directors of O. P. M. afe lar men are consciously attempting dollar-a-year men, and they have to benefit their industries or cor- about 170 others on their staffs. It panies through their operations with- it not hard to persuade men to take in the agency. Nevertheless, they the positions. It is flattering to any say the experts have their limitations; man to have the President single him their careers in industry have condi- out as a person whom the country tioned their thinking, and sometimes needs. The men, in general, are it may be impossible for them to dia- keenly aware of the seriousness of tinguish between the public good and the present situation and wish to do the good of the industry, their patriotic duty. ( Sidney Hillman, O. P. M.’s asso- The work isn’t very pleasant. At ciate director, who is director of the O. P. M. most of the erstwhile cap--labor division and president of the tains of industry became small cogs Amalgamated Clothing Workers, has in a big machine. A lot of them long placed labor men or experts on labor for the day when they are told that in most of the O. P. M. offices, and the crisis is over and they can go some of his people say this is Hill- home. I man’s way of keeping a check on the About 50 already have gone home, industrial people. The official explanation is that they Hillman also insisted on having la- had agreed to serve only for a lim- bor advisory committees for all the ited period and that they couldn't commodity branches, after industry sipare any more time from their busi. advisory committees had been ap- ness , | pointed. Knudsen made no mention Giving them a salary of $1 a year of such labor advisors when he an- is the government’s way of pro- nounced the plan for the industry tecting itself against future claims, committees. Organzed labor tnen The law psohibbs a person from giv- protested loudly, and Hillman had ing anything to the government. H been waiting for just that, says one you want to turn over a yacht to of his lieutenants, in order to obtain Uncle Sam, you’ll be paid at least a adoption of his plan for labor ad- dollar for it. | visors. The government could offer to give t these men a regular salary, but the ( HOMECOMING AT ST. PHILIPS truth is that they make more money. " by not accepting government pay. At I “Homecoming” is to be observed present O. P. M. could not, under the St. Philips’, Prosperity, Sunday, law, pay any man in the professional August 24. It is hoped that the for- grade more than $8,000 a year. I naer pastor a nd friends can be pre- Retain Old Jobs sent. But nearly all the dollar-a-year services will begin at 11 o clock men retain their old jobs while sent- Eastern Standard Time; the sermon ing the government, and they collect preachedby Pastor J. E. their old salaries. This is not true, The afternoon address will be deliv- however, in the case of William S. ere ^ bY, Dr. E. B. Keisler of Newber- Knudsen, O. P. M. director, and Ed-; r y- Dinner will be served on the ward R. Steittinius, Jr., director of.F roun ^ s - ..... priorities. Knudsen gave up his posi-| The public is invited to worship tion as president of General Motors, w ‘ t * 1 us - which paid $350,000 a year. Stetti- nius relinquished the $100,000-a-year chairmanship of U. S. Steel. In addition to the $1, the dollar- a-year men get their transportation paid to and from Washington, be sides $10 a day for living expenses. There is another group of men from private industry, many times more numerous than the $l-a-year men, and known a s the “W. 0. C.” group. They are the industrial, busi. ness and labor leaders who serve “without compensation”, but who collect transportation money and the $10 a day expense fund. They come to Washington or go to other places for a day or so at a time when they are needed for some temporary part-time work. Assist in Training About 300 of them a re working un der O. P. M.’s labor division, assist ing in the “training within industry” program. They travel to various plants and help set up training class es in which workers are taught Cost of Political Office Too High in S.C BY SPECTATOR A prominent and substantial citi zen said to me recently: “I hear that Washington has put up $50,000 on our senatorial race.” I had not heard it, nor do I know how to prove or disprove such a statement. It may be—surely it must be—a myth, but it would be well to run such statements down. Political office costs too much in South Carolina. To illustrate: each candidate for the United States has paid $1,000 to our State Democratic Party; then he will have other thou sands to spend for travel, radio broad, casting, postage, printing, typing, “etc.”, and too often the “etc.” has been the costliest part of the expense. Years ago a banquet was given for a distinguished visitor to our State. The menu was given, including at the end “etc.” Some astute writer, up- watermelon patch—but it was just i Some men think we do wrong to before I came on the scene! I point to our defects; they think we Of ail the illusions, that of chasing merely exaggerate our imperfec- one’s self to the mountains or to the tions. That is not true; investors beach is one of the poorest. When- know all about us; it is our own peo- ever you have a pleasant nigM in pie who don’t know. We are making Asheville you will have good, sound progress, however, as our people un- sleep in Kingstree. I don’t mean any-1 derstand the problem. We must ere thing unpleasant in referring to ate and sustain conditions favorable “sound sleep.” Sound sleep can be to profitable investment. To get heard anywhere that mankind can down to cases, ” n “” snore. I mean deep, restful, invigor, ating slumber. South Carolina should appeal to industrialists; it is located within easy hauling distance of the great markets; it is a State of many nat ural advantages; it is a State of na tive-born stock, rock-ribbed American peopie. Nature seems to have given us many attractions which could be developed to our enrichment. The trouble is in ourselves. If we would on observing this, remarked: “And only see that the.road to improvement it’s the ‘etc.’ which puts the boys under the table.” There can be no real statesmanlike service if men have to put themselves under obligation for large contribu tions to their campaigns. A demo cratic country should not sell its po. sitiorvs of honor and trust to the highest bidder. The News and Courier dissents from Spectator’s remark that we take our politics seriously, and am ends by saying that we take our politicians seriously. Perhaps our friend “has something there,” as we hear nowadays. Certainly wte do not seriously discuss issues, nor al low them to play an important part in our decision, if the race should be between vigorous candidates. Roger C. Peace of Greenville, was a singularly happy choice for the Se nate. Mr. Peace is a man of large business interests, but his business is Intimately related to the man in the street, for he operates two excellent daily papers, a big broadcasting sta- is kept open. We, ourselves, are the chief hindrance to the development and enrichment of South Carolina. Edmund Burke, the British states man, remembered as our friend in Parliament, said that he did not know how to prepare an indictent against a whole people. But the indiement is well based. I# we have good harbors, rivers and paved highways, marl and lime in abundance, good soil, good climate, good people, ready accessi bility to markets—what do we lack? Obviously nature has done so much for us that it is not nature, but our selves who sleep with wishful dream ing. Have you ever been to George town, the city of five rivers, and a great bay leading to the ocean? Have you seen the magnificent harbor at Port Royal? Have you seen the bay as the man ih the street, expresses it, we must make our State hospitable to business; we must act fairly and sensibly in mat ters of taxation and working condi tions, instead of advocating all sorts of measures merely as vote-getters. What would any man think of the business policy of this State? With a deficit of two millions in the mak ing, no responsible official was willing to use the authority of law to pre vent that deficit. Then, when the threat of war stimulated production beyond all ordinary levels, and by that means added to the State’s rev. enue enough to prevent a deficit, we immediately play more politics by ad ding two million more dollars to sal aries, thereby starting another two million dollar deficit. What sort of business is that? That isn’t busi ness at all; that is vote-getting poli tics, and is bom of the spirit which makes this State appear reckless. If we pitch our public expenditures on the basis of unprecedented war pro duction, what will happen when all this war fever cools and we settle down to normal life? Is it easy to reduce salaries, or curtail expansion? No, a policy of sound management would be to spend prudently and to pay off debts with surpluses. As long as the govern ment of the State is merely a politi- at Charleston, just seven and a half cal * rara ® we ? h f n ha ™. P olitical P° miles from the open sea? Well, how do we use our ports? Very little. The people of Houston, Texas, dug a canal sixty miles long, to make Hous ton a port, and today it is the second port in the United States! What tion and is interested in a second ra-1 -would Houston have done with such dio station. No man can manage a great newspaper without being in the closest touch with all phases of life. Roger Peace is a successful man of affairs; an independent thinker and a thinker of clarity and force. He will represent us worthily and well. Gelling Up Nights MakesManyFeelOld Do you feel older then you are or suffer Getting Up Nights, Backache, Nervous- from LITTLE MOMENTS IN BIG LIVES Kessler Nights, Leg Pains, Dizziness, Swollen Ankles, Rneumsflc Pains. Burning, scanty or fre- quent passages? If so, remember that your Kidneys are vital to your health and that these symptoms may be due to non-organle and non-systemle Kidney and Bladder trou- bles—In such cases CY8TBX (a physician’* prescription) usually glvesprompt and Joy ous relief by helping the Kidneys flush out poisonous excess acids and wastes. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose In trying Cystex. An Iron-clad guarantee wrapped around each package asaures a re fund of your money on return of empty package unless fully satisfied. Don’t take — Kidney medicine that is Don’t delay. Oet Cystex I Blss-trx) from your Irugglst today. Only 15c. The guarantee •tin Hsu ntiift protects you. Well, it’s hot everywhere. You sufferers from the weather-man’s blitz, ov^r in Allendale or Jasper, Hampton or Berkeley, needn’t envy the fellows in the mountains. Nay, for I’ve just been there and I verily believe that we low-country people of the swamps have the coolest part of the State. Where is there any cool weather? I’ve heard stories of blankets being used in Asheville and thereabouts, but it was just before I arrived. No man needed blankets while I was there, not even a covering like mos quito netting could have been toler ated. I used to hear about the wonders of somebody’s garden or orchard, or a wealth of water as we have at Georgetown, Port Royal or Charles ton? Many don’t ship their stuff by Charleston, nor receive their freight by that route! Even some merchants of Charleston receive their freight through Norfolk! How, then shall we develop either our State or our port? Norfolk wasn’t made a great shipping base by Virginians routing their goods through Philadelphia. We have the business, but we send it away from Charleston, thus crippling our State, our port, and ourselves. Think of the spirit which made Houston a port; then think of the patronage which makes that sixty- mile ditch the second port of the United States! Texas isn’t growing richer merely because of great nat ural resources, nor yet because its soil is favorable to fruit production; Texas is growing richer because of the attitude of the people. So, our trouble is in ourselves. Then we can remedy the trouble. That is encourag. ing: We can do what others have done. wer buttressed by public appropria tions. There are some things we can ad vertise proudly, and should do so. I recall and repeat the observation of Mr. Tom Pearce a yea* or two ago. He remarked that he had lu.xsh in one of our largest hotels during our peach season, but was served canned peaches from California! That sug gests something. When I lived in the Ridge country four years, including old Edgefield, that was the peach country. Today Spartanburg has be come our peach county, though Ches terfield, Lexington, Saluda, Aiken, and Sumter are peach counties. I am told of peach shipments from Lancaster county. Do our people know that South Carolina peaches are as fine fruit as can be found anywhere? Do you know about our apples? Some years ago Dr. J. L. Mann, the charming gentleman, then Superintendent of the Schools of Greenville, came to Columbia with a bushel of apples from his farm in Oconee. The Doctor was not a fruit salesman, but as a fruit distributor he was a great success, all his deli cious apples disappearing in short order. We could become a peanut producer on a large scale, and, If I may say so facetiously, we have enough politics to consume the crop. chances on any not guaranteed. JOHNSTON HITS LOW ARMY PAY S. ,C. Senatorial Candidates Calls For $60 ,a Month in Ander. son Speech Asthma Mucus Loosened First Day For Thousands of Sufferers Choking, gasping, wheezing spasms of Bronchial Asthma ruin sleep and c CD, J40W£. PAGE OP POTATO UILL, AlTTMOQ, AWD EDITOQ.. OP AtCUiPOA), kAuPAP, \JUAP A 7VFE- PETTEQ. AT ELEvEx) )N DETUA^V, MO- - energy. In- { [redients in the prescription Mendaeo quick* y circulate through the blood and common ly help loosen the thick strangling mucus the first day, thus aiding nature in palliating the terrible recurring choking spasms, and in promoting freer. — * - sleep. Mendaeo is not a smoke, dope, or in jection. Just pleasant, tasteless palliating tablets that have helped thousands of suf ferers. Printed guarantee with each package —money back unless completely satisfactory. Ask your druggist for Mendaeo today. Only 60c. ENSE BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND SIAM PS ON SAI1 VTHH'R POSTOFH( E OR BANK America On Guard! Above is a reproduction of the Treasury Department’s Defense Savings Poster, showing an exact duplication of the original “Minute Man” statue by famed sculptor Daniel Chester French. Defense Bonds and Stamps, on sale at your bank or post office, are a vital part of America’s defense preparations. Anderson, Aug. 18.—Former Gov ernor Olin D. Johnston, one of three candidates for the democratic sena- I torial nomination, advocated today $60 a month pay for soldiers and called for support of the administra tion in its foreign polioy. He, Governor Maybank, and Repre sentative Joseph R. Bryson of Green, ville, spoke before about 500 persons. The former governor, of Spartan burg, said it was 19 years ago that he was first elected to public office, as an Anderson county legislator. He reviewed his political career and said the people could count on him serving them well. Mayibank said that if elected to the Senate he would bend every energy in all-out support of the democracies. He said that during his tenure ar Governor he had sought successfully to obtain defense projects for South Carolina and that he was eager to serve the people in the Senate. He offered his records as an indication of Burial was in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Wilbur M. Griffin, and the followini children: Sarah Lucille Griffin, Mary Helen Griffin and James Gerald Grif fin; also her father, Wylie McCarty, and the following brothers and sis ters: Floyd McCarty, Tommy Mc Carty, Lewis McCarty, Baley Mc Carty and Mrs. Janie Neeee. MRS. PEARL W. ABRAMS Mrs. Pearl Workman Abrams, 57, widow of James M. Abrams, died sud denly at her home at 10:30 Monday night. Death was attributed to a heart attack. She is survived by two sons, Wil liam H. Abrams of Newberry and James S. Abrams of Montgomery, Ala.; thr.ee daughters, Mrs. Mary A. Fields of Clinton; Mrs. Sarah A. Ja cobs of Newberry and Mrs. Thelma Neil of Clover; three sisters, Mrs. A A. Cleland, Newberry; Mrs. Fred Johnson of CHnton and Mrs. Pink Johnson of Kinards. Two grandchil dren also survive. Funeral services were conducted from Smyrna Presbyterian church at bath night. Large congregations at tended the services. Dr D. T. Laud erdale of Lexington was the forceful and popular minister assisting the pastor in the meeting. His sermons were on the old func amenta! doc trines of religion an- " re heard by large congregations. number of accessions were added to the church, and the whole community was touch ed by the services. SPECIAL SERVICES TO BEGIN 6 o’clock Tuesday afternoon (DST) what he would do if elected to the thy the Rev. C. A. Calcote, and the the elevation of to the Supreme seat vacated by James F. Byrnes court. Bryson said he had paid close at tention to legislative besiness, had never missed a roll call on a cote and had supported all defense meas ures. If South Carolinians elect Maybank to fill the vacancy, Bryson said, the lower part of the state will have both senators, a section with a relatively small population. Bryson said his training esuipped him for the post and that if elected he would continue serving the people faithfully and well. MRS. HATTIE LUCILLE GRIFFIN Mrs. Hattie Lucille Griffin, 33, died Monday night at her home on Wright street. She had been in ill health for some time. Funeral services were held Tues day afternoon at 4 o’clock (DST; from Butler church in Saluda county with the Rev. M. M. Brooks in charge, assisted by the Rev. B. F. Rogers. Rev. C. J. Matthews. Burial was in in the church cemetery. DR. LAUDERDALE AT KINGS CREEK A very helpful and successful meeting at Kings Creek closed Sab- Rev. W. C. Kerr, pastor of the Ab beville A. R. P. church, will preach in the Unity Associate Reformed this week at 9 o’clock, beginning Thursday and closing Sabbath even ing. Mr. Kerr is one of the popular ministers of his denomination, and will be heard with profit by all who can attend the services. IRBIGESTIor may fttftct the Heart Ou trapped in tha atomaeh or fullat may act Ilka • hair-trigger on the heart. At the first sign of distress smart men and women depend on Bell-ana Tablets to eat gaa free. No laxative but made of the fastest- acting medicines known for acid indigestion. If tho TOST DOSE doesn’t prove Bell-ana better, return bottle to us and receive DOUBLE Money Back. 25c. CUTS Ifiil Iron lliiii'nil Abreast Of The Times The latest styles and trends in floral designs are stu died and adopted by us, thus insuring you of the prettiest, the best, and the latest in the florists’ art. Call us for any kind of flowers or floral work. HILLCREST FLORISTS Mrs. J. D. Kinard, Prop. 2003 Drayton St.