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TOO FEW USE THEIR BRAINS ItMUlt Truthfully May Be Said to Bo the Qraataat Wait* in th? World. The recettt invention which renders wireless transmission independent "f atmospheric conditions and the ?H*s eorery hy which aeven messages eun he Kent i*l iqtljt aneous I y over m tele phone wire arc striking Instances of hileut possibilities long unstlipeeted. For thousand* of yearn we ?!l<! not oven suspect the existence of elee* trlclty, mid. being tirnorant, derived no advuuUgo from It. If we hud Qfyer heard music, we would Kay it wan merely the dream of a simpleton to expect the most bonutl f 11 1 harmony of sounds from n combi nation of wood, intestines of a dead eat and hairs from the tail of 'a horse. Hut the violin, plus the* man who knows how, aeeompllshes the wonder ful result. Active talent Is the source of hoth quantity and quality of production, ?ml that does not lie In capital hut In men, uud it usually is latent. Kvery man has power and courage, hut not all of thcin know it. Pavld had It, ami knew It, and licked Oolluth. Koch was not plucked from the "four hundred." And Lincoln ranie from h log cabin. Not only once In a while, but very often, nature takes a particularly "raw" hit of material and ahowa up what Is In It. It In a suggestion for use to do likewise with ourselves. The greatest \yaste in the world i a the unused brains. Recent Spanish Inventions.' Recent inventions reported by Car. Bailey Hurst. American consul gen eral lit Barcelona. Inelude a straw compouml as a substitute for coal for locomotives and aurleullural tractors, as It develops sullleient heat In ftiirty minutes. a,nd the ashes nuike an ex cellent fertilizer. Tills Is Invented hy Joaquin ICstevan. the engineer. An other patent Is by Thomas Roca of I, as I'almas, on a process for the use of banana fibre for textiles, yarns and eords it s ji substitute for hemp. Becomes His Mother's Uncle. Ills own mother's iine|e, his grandfa* Iher's brother and n great-uncle to his hiilf-brother Is the pecullnr status of five-year-old Irving Tucker, who was adopted by his great-grnndmOther, Mrs. .Tohaomt T?Y?dtflg ? ?f Mount Ver non. The boy's mother. Mrs. Mabel Hauler, apreed to t b?? legnl adoption, He his '',ved with !iK adopted moitn?r sinee the , death "f his father more than four years av>. f ?i moUIv ? ?i " Kiiglo-. PERSONAL MENTION. Afii? Kline Kirkland ban returned f r??*i? a vUit t?? CbiHi^oii i Mr#. Hobert Marye ha* returned from ?>'i .? \ tended v i -it i<> .Mi Miirvi 'h rein tivo in Haltimorc. Men. HowIm of |to*ton i>< visiting Ml lii(i home. of hei4 brother Air, Ilvnry SaV* Me 'in 1. mireris Street. Mr- lio*tick, of 4 ieorgin, i*> visiting l|oi' -<?ii hihI hi? 'family." Mr* JJeVant |i.. tblt .hi l.yttietoll M is (i. Alexander who ha* been visit jug iti U<e middle went for the past ? few mouths ha* returned home. Mi-. ai(il Mri*. J. Sniyrl IlalKalihave moved into the pretty brick bungalow on Mill Street rm?Utly purchased by th<*in. Mv>, Kugene IJIakenoy, Mrs. Ralph Shannon, Mi.s*es Khetta Del^utohi*, N' ail l>eI<oaehe i.nd Mr. Kennedy Hlakeney motored to Columbia Wednesday. Mr- Krnest Zemp and little daughter llarLara have gone to Leesville fur a week* visit to Min, Zenip'M parents the Kev. and Mrn. It.njf who on Sunday last celebrated their golden wedding anniver sary. % Miss Kyy ItobertH who, Iiiik boeil teach ing at Ninety-Six. in Orcenwood county, i* expected here for the week end. after which *he will leave for Tampa, Kin., where -he will spend the holiday* with friends. Mr*. U. < '. Woi-.-hain, of Oxford, (la., hj;*i cmne to Camden as a Red Crow* community mirse. Mrs. Worshain i? pleasantly {4ein<*inbered in Camden, hav ing at one time lieen a nur*e at the Cam deii hospital. Admiral Sims anjl fain Uy are here for the winter and occupy a cottage pn Ctttty den Heights. They were here two win ters ago and are still pleasantly remem bered by our people. At that time they lived in the bungalow oppositie the Court Inn. Mr. and Mrs. Tinker of New Hamp shire who spent two winters ago It) Cfiin? dwn have returned for another reason. They are pleased to come again, saying that they failed to find in any other .place, the blue skies nnd balmy ai^ of Camden. Friends here are glad to see them. t A snail, crawling without a pause, j woubl occupy II days five hours to trav-J el a mile. I Monday allowing at the Majestic, Mar guerite Clarke in "Lurk in Pawn". . A renin rkable romance. According to the calculations of ge . logical experts, the available supply of coal still unmiiu'd in the world is 7,HP7, tons, enough to last 1,(HH) years, even if the consumption contin ue* to increase at the present rate. Tonight at The Mil Jen tic ; Eugene O'. Hricii in "The Perfect 1 <over" supported by four l beauties Iti h four-ply romance- dove, intrigue, beauty and art. It is mi iutere*ling furl tlmt sugar t \i-ts Iiot iiiil.N ill till' rum'. bet-l i . M ? t tlllil maple, but ul>?> iu tlx1 sap of about 100 tit 1 1?* i* plant* and trees, ? . . / > v,\ ,v ; ' ? ' 0,.; J New York, I ><m'. 17 ?1 lurr.v Weinberg* cr, touiihfl for Kininii <jotd|iiuu, who uu* iiounced that *he would wuivc her legal rights t?> ask ii|?i>?*til from the deportation order on which she is to be sent hack to |(|) i| with Alexander Itcrkmnn, her companion of yi'Utib, uufl some sy other KuMftiuu radicals, tonight forwarded to Attorney (Jeneral Palmer forum I not lev of her action. Washington, Dec, .17. Speedy action was demanded of Congress on til) matters affecting the government's dealings with former jtervW-e men iu resolution!* udopted tonight by national and atate officers of the American Legion at the eonclufcJon of a three day confere nee here With official* of the war rink insurance bureau. Washington, Dec. 17. ? -.PreaWent YVil hoii'h mind Ih wtill open on thu question of returning the railroada to private eon. tr<d, Secretary Tumulty today told a del egation representing union labor and some farmera' organizations which called at the White House to present a letter uskiug the executive to delay return of the *oad? for two years. FINAL DISCHARGE Notiee is hereby given that one month froth this date, on Tuesday, .lauuary 20th, 11)20. we will mulct' to thte Pro bate Court of Kershaw 'County our final return as Executors of the estate of Si meon Stokes, and on the same date we will apply to the said Court fur a final discharge from our trust as said Execu tor*. y' ' All pnifilen, if any, having claims again*) the said estate will present them duly attested on or before that date or be forever barred. j W. L. M. STOJvES, S. S. STOKES. Executors. Camden, S ('.. Dec. IS, 1019. Wants~For Sale FOK SALK ? Six full billed partridge Wyandotte hens, also one cock. J. <?. Richards, ( 'nmtjcn, S. (*. .r$7 , LOST ? Key rinc, containing two keys, ? >ne a I'ostoffice key and tin* othet; similar to a I'ostotiico key. Return same to Moore-Stokes Co. KOlt SALK ? High grnde ammoniated fertilizers for cotton, com, tobacco, peanuts, etc. Also, fish scrap, blood, tankage, foreign kainat etc. Write us for price*. . Duwhoo Fertilizer C?ui* pan v. IViX ?50tf. < 'lir.r S. c. &T<48 Foil k\i.k ? Kivf Poland. china and I >111 ? >< .I? | s.' V null,- .<1*' * W. D. McDowdl, Hi?. .'I, Cuuiden, 'JMsmk s ii 10 ,, i I-'OIC SAI.K ? Fulghmn Seed Out* fof Villi", Uhame Hr.'ther*, Camden, S, C. I'llllADIl.l'IIIA DIAMOND OKID 'COKD i iki:m KTOii VtiR battkiuks Wt! hi i' ju-t in receipt . of a /lup iii i' lit of l lie lntevt product of the cele brated Philadelphia Storage Batteries factory. A buttery comparable with (MriJ tire* to the common fabric tires ami (hi* battery in guaranteed two yc'ai-R instead of eighteen month*. Wo have more titan two hundred and fifty 1 satisfied u - rs of Philadelphia batteries 0.?nie in and let us demonstrate. \V, (rftraicn. Hon th Broad Street. .* 80-3$ y AGENT WANTED ? For Worthraorel Hair Preparation. 8oe or call on f Madam K. 10. Bolton, 1713. Gordon Street, Camden, S. C. , 20t'* WANTED ? A competent man for our agricultural imple ment, wagon and live-stock department. To a man of some experience, and a hust ler, will pay a good salary. Apply to Springs & Shan non, Camden, S. C. 35tf I.ONT? ?? One home-made crank for Grant Six. between Hirscli Bros, store in Camden and Kershaw. Finder please notify T. F. Morton, Kershaw, S. C. S7 FOIt SAI/K ? < >ne 1010 Ford touring car; one 11)15 Ford touring car. Both in first-class mechanical condition. Ap ply to <\ B, Sprndley, 1.21S Main St., Camden, S. C? 37p FOR SAbK ? Baker hammetdess double barrelled shot gun. Used only a few' limes. A bargain xt $r>ft. M. Cole-! man. Camden, S. C. wTvNTKI) TO BI'Y? Any and all kinds of .second hand furniture and stoves. Phone 1T?D-J . and buyer will call. tf. FOIt SAbK ? Fnlghum Seed Oats ff r ? alt?, lUinme .Brothers, Camden, S. C. ( NOTK'H ? We have a limited quantity of Kainit on hand for quick sale. Wire or phone us your orders. Phone 210. Camel Cotton Co. 27tf FOB SAI.K ? lMi'glnini .Seed Oats for ? sub'. Khame Brothers, Camden, S. C. KODAKHRS ? We arc prepared to do your work at a reasonable price. All work guaranteed, (live us a trial. Buddin and Kirkland, Camden. S. C. 20tf. RED CEDAR SHINGLES ? Call One Oh-Fonr. We have the best that cau be manufactured. MiJ-town yard ? old McCreitfht lot next Cour House. David son and Co., Office Crocker Iiuilding tf MOTORMFE saves gasoline and removes carbon. Don't make another trip with out it V/ANTED? Reliable man for night watchman. Disabled soldier could (ill the place. Resort Hotel. Answer giv ing reference care of Chron icle. BATTERY NEGLECT this win ter will prove costly. ? Be warned in time. Cold weath 1 er decreases battery efHcien cy. Regular inspection is, very important. A discharg ed battery will freeze, and a battery that has been froz en is junk. Let us test your battery and see if it is right. Distilled water and test free. Beard's Garage and Battery Service, Camden, S. C. 34tC FOK SA1-K ? <>ue nice uuiet horfce, and buggy. Apply Moore-Stoke* Co., Oiim deu, H. C. ? 30 FOK 3ALKS ? K ii Ik n inn Seed Oats for vale. Khutne Brothers, Candepi'^ C. FOK HAMfi? -One milk cow of . good stock with third calf. (Jives two to three gallons per day. Terms reason able. T. H. INyther, 1U. 1, ClUIMfcn, S. C. i 35-0-7-pd NOT M l ; > Notice is hereby given thut the Ice Cream Parlor recently conducted by me bus bepn sold to Mr. W. P. Thomas, and he is now responsible for all new bills. B. \1. liAUM Dec. 11, 1010 i'"d wS a 'a Best Prices Absolutely Guaranteed k Fit and Wear i The very be*l In Utttt ?jk ami Uiuilt ?'\Uvuu- m/.<? ng be found lu vu.uicr lowu*. servtce ts to MtUfy tit* fa most uxacttus. Our s\?Um 0| f;K?? *bn>lute Otv( ustrutetl catalog Hhow? many vl |*?t and latent stylo*. You will m* money ami ut IhM utltfuttj* by ordering by null, ^ Write For Catologm A 7 FOB BALK? Fulghuin Seed 0* bale. Khame Brother*, Camd?i,| ITCAJVY LEAK No matter how you carry this pen, it is always 1 clean. The Lucky Curve and patented ink lock positively prevent ink from smearing fingers or linen. A perfect pen without springs or valves. You can cany it ii ur.y pocket like a jacknife or short pencil, or throw it into i handba3 cr lady'a purse ? it will Uhs Lucky Conk. always write like a fresh dipped pen. Thousands of users prefer it to any a therv fountain pen because it's so handy. Come in and ask us to! show you the Parker Pea display. itm i uU UNk Sold by Camden Drug Company . ? CHRISTMAS GREETINGS . ? ' ' . Just Five more days till Christmas and we are offering every day a Bargain Day. Our ^ * '* ?' ^ ia Ready-to-Wear department will be assorted into different lots and prices cut just half into. Christmas Bells Are Ringing at Schlosburg'& . ? f i % Blankets & Comforts r .lust one hundred more of t hose extra heavy full size near wool Blankets, worth $5, for $3.95 Special asortment of full size Comforts, made in very soft material, worth $8, each $6.25 An extra line Lamb's wool Blanket, only fifteen, worth $9.00, while they last at $7.25 CLOTHING Our entire line of Men's Clothing, ranging in prices from $40 to $50, Special at $29.00 A selected assortment of oi*e of a kind, to close out at less than HALF PRICE. Ask to see them. Dress your Boy in a new suit for Christmas at our Special price. Worth $12, for the next five days, each $8,75 Ready-to-Wear Schlosburg, will sell Coats for the next five days. We are assorting* them ? into two Lots at HALF PRICE LOT No. 1, in Broad Cloth, Bolivia and Velour, worth $30 to $35, Special at $18.95 LOT No. 2, same material and shades only, just one of a kind. Special at $14.95 SHOES See our show window of Bed room Slippers for a Christmas Gift, a real present that will be appreciated. Special' at $1.95 If you once wear a pair of our Douglas Shoes for Men and Women, you will wear them forever. Prices $7.00 to ? $9.50 Army Shoes, the best for the Winter. In two grades, $6 and $8.00 Gentlemen Togs Special assortment ' selected for Christmas gifts, of Men's Silk Neckwear, worth $1, our Special price 69c. Auto Gloves, lined and un lined, of a' very soft leather that will make your auto driv ing a real pleasure for winter. * I * yi r Remember only Five Days 'till Christmas. Come and shop early H. L. SCHLOSBURG DEPT. STORE 944-946 MAIN STREET WHOLESALE AND RETAIL . CAMDEN. SO. CAB' -V?- 1 T? f**